Aaron Whitaker (1751 - 1833)

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Ann (Roush) Whitaker — married about 1784 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Descendants

Died 25 Mar 1833 at about age 82 in Mifflin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

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Biography

Allegheny Co., WB, 4, Pg. 69, No. 42 Dated 10 May, 1831

In the name of God Amen, I Aaron Whitaker of Mifflin township in the County of Allegheny and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania being in health and of sound mind, memory and understanding, but knowing the uncertainty of this transitory life do make and publish this my last will and testament, in the manner following, that is to say.
First, I give and bequeath unto my son James Whitaker the plantation whereon he lives purchased by me from Francis Hays, and further, I discharge him from all debts which maybe due from him to me, whether by notes, bonds or other wise.
Secondly, I give and bequeath to my son Aaron Whitaker, the plantation whereon I now live absolutely and further I give unto my said son Aaron any two horses which he may choose from those in my possession at the time of my decease, together with my wagons and all other farming utensils absolutely, and the balance of all my cattle and stock during the natural life of my wife Martha, shall be at her disposal. The last said plantation nevertheless to be subject to the maintenance and support of my son Aquilla Thompson Whitaker during his natural life.
Thirdly, I give and bequeath unto my son Joseph W Whitaker my houses and lots in the town of Birmingham, together with my stock in the bank of Pittsburgh and also a horse, saddle and bridle the value of which shall not exceed ninety dollars together with one good bed, bedding, and bedstead.
Fourthly, I give and bequeath unto each of my daughters, Catherine West, Margaret Irwin, Sarah West, Frances Long, Martha Reed, Mary Whitaker and Nancy West, the sum of fifty dollars to be paid from my out standing debts if when collected they be sufficient, and if not the deficiency to be made up from the ready money in my possession at the time of my decease.
Fifthly, It is my will and desire that after my funeral expenses and just debts are paid and after my daughters shall have been paid each their legacy of fifty dollars, above mentioned, whatever debts or ready money may remain shall be given to and belong absolutely to my wife Martha. And further it is my will that my said wife Martha so long as she shall continue my widow shall have her living and decent support where I now live and from off the plantation and personal property now in my possession, or which may be in my possession at the time of my decease, my son Aaron having the entire use and control of the said plantation as well during the life of my said wife as afterwards, it is my further will in regard to him that he shall have one good bed, bedding and bedstead, and further if he should marry or my said wife should choose to live separate from his family then she shall have the entire use of the kitchen and other rooms adjoining both above and below west of the entry with the use of said entry during her natural life.

Sources

• Northwestern Historical Association. Memoirs of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (Northwest Historical Association., Madison, Wisconsin, 1904, Vol. 1, p. 504-505)
• Find A Grave: Memorial #116752433