William Richter (abt. 1780 - aft. 1849)

Born about 1780 in Pennsylvania, United States [uncertain]

Descendants

Died after 12 Feb 1849 after about age 69 in Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

William Richter is believed to have been born in Pennsylvania, United States about 1780.

Circa 1821, William RIchter married Babara Ann Ringer in Elk Lick Township, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States. No marriage record has been found for the couple.

William and Barabra Richter had the following known children;

1. Nancy
2. Dolly
3. Margaret (1826 - unk)
4. Harriett (1829 - aft. 1880)
5. Jacob (1832 - 1913)
6. William (1834 - unk)
7. Elizabeth (1836-1893)
8. John (1838-1914)
9. Henry (1840 - 1931)
10. Christina Ann (1841 - 1911)
11. Hiram (1845 - 1930)
12. Esther (1847 - unk)

Note: Although we know the names of all his children living at the time of his last will and testament, the birth order is unknown until we can find birth years for Nancy and Dolly. The remaining children are listed in their known birth order.

Residence 1830 Age: 49-50. 1840 Age: 59-60. 1820 Age: 39-40.

Will was probated on March 2nd 1849 placing his death sometime after 12 Feb 1849. He had 12 children 5 Sons and 7 daughters all of whom he names in his will.

The last will and testament of William RIchter of the township of Youghiony in the county of Fayette. ^[1]

I William Richter considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being of sound mind and memory (Blessed be Almighty God for the same) Do make and publish this my last will and testament, in manner and form following (hat is to say) first I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Babrbary Richter, all my real and personal estate, to be under her control so long as she survives or remains my widow. I mean she is to keep my children together, and raise them till of age, if so she survives or remains my widow - till they if not I will that my eldest son Jacob, or thee then surviving eldest son take her place, and raise the family till of age, and when the youngest child is of age, and not till then.

I will that the farm be sold, and be equally divided among my five sons, Jacob, William, John, Henry, Hiram share and share alike (to say**), and lastly as to all my good chattels household furniture as then shall remain be sold and equally divided among all my children sons and daughters, Jacob, William, John, Henry, Hiram, Nancy, Dolly, Margaret, Harriett, Elizabeth, Christina, Esther, share and share alike.

I hereby appoint my beloved wife Babary Richter sole executrix of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me maid. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal twelfth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine.

William (his mark X) Richter

Signed sealed published and declared by the above named William Richter, to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses thereunto. (Daniel Resler, Jacob Crofson, John Resler)

Death: after 12 February 1849
Location: unknown
Cause: unknown
Interment: unknown
Location: unknown

Research

Note: including the following census records as they have been attributed to Wlliam, the household makeup does not line up with what we know.

1820^[2], William Reighter Elk Lick Township, Somerset county, Pennsylvania, United States household 1 male 27-45, 1 female to 10, 1 female 17 to 26

1830^[3], William Righter Addison, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States, household 2 males under 5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 40-50.

1840^[4], William Righter Saltlick Township, Fayette county, Pennsylvania, United States, household 1 male under 5 (John), 2 males 5-10 (Jacob, William), 1 male 50-60 (William), 1 female under 5 (Elizabeth), 2 females 5-10, 2 females 10-15 (Harriett, Margaret), 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40 (Barbara),

we have an extra 2 females 5-10, 1 female 15-20, amd 1 female 20-30 Nancy and Dolly are only two females unaccounted for in his will.

Sources

1. ↑ Transcribed March 2019 by R Robinson from photo copy of written will provided by Beverly A Sluger
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHGX-RB4 : accessed 26 April 2022), William Reighter, Elk Lick Township, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States; citing p. , NARA microfilm publication , (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll ; FHL microfilm .
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHPK-6ZZ : 20 February 2021), William Righter, Addison, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States; citing 28, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 161; FHL microfilm 20,635.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHYK-GQV : 1 October 2021), William Righter, Saltlick Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States; citing p. 389, NARA microfilm publication , (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll ; FHL microfilm .

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