West Alexander Deed History
West Alex Deed History
Map 1
East Main, going toward-Claysville, on driver's right.
1) Phil Deringer. Where Nancy lived: BK. 1964- page 126 at old Waynesburg Road.
2) Anderson Stuart BK. 2385- page 53.
3) Jack and Mary Davis BK. 1106, page 135.
4) Sally and Charles Malessic BK. 1322 pg. 1177?
5) Bob Sutherland BK. 1129 pg. 0527.
6) other side of bridge-Don and Anne Hoge BK. 983 pg 0025.
Map 2
1) Lorna & Gary Shaffer (Virginia Rogers) place) BK. 2064 pg.1. Corner Maple
and Main Streets.
2) Methodist Church BK. 836 pg 147.
3) " " BK. 1286 pg. 772
4) Lucy Ann Barnes BK. 1084 pg. 602.
5) Ron L. McMichael BK. 1842, pg 25 (3).
6) " " " "
7) Mary and Floyd King BK. 799-0163.
8) Ruth Long BK. 2242-285.
9) James Hamilton Jr. BK. 2306-370.
10) Bill & Josephine Kinney BK. 1757-285. Maple Ave. Driver's right
11) Methodist Church lot. BK. 2224-5760. Maple Ave.
12) Mirenda West BK. 700-209 Maple Ave. Maple Ave.
13) Carl Wm. Grim BK. 2115-48. Maple Ave.
14) Jeff & Kim Klages BK. 2384-99. Maple Ave.
15) Bill & Myrtle Grim BK. 690-0347.
16) Bill & Myrtle Grim BK. 1023-324.
17) W.A. Methodist Church lot BK. 1010-265.
18) W.A. Methodist Parsonage BK. 551-178.
Map 3
Main Street going toward Claysville on driver's right at Mrs.
McNinch's.
19) Randy Deaver BK. 2136-394.
20) Keith Hunt BK. 2155-0066.
21) Earl & Myrtle Lewis BK. 2209-0549. (Haberlens.).
22) Don Swart house BK. 750-136.
23) Don Swart house BK. 1310-824.
24) Elvira Thorne BK. 1434-88.
25) Elvira Thorne BK. 1373-86.
26) Clem & Marie Gray BK. 1986-3.
27) Bill Reed BK. 1182-398.
28) Don Swart BK. 1256-807.
29) Hazel Main BK. 1483-91.
Burnsville Road, Maple Ave on right (Map 30).
30) Don Swart BK. 1309-211.
31) Don Swart BK. 1314-134.
32) Elmer Magers BK. 873-316.
33) Bill & Josephine Kinney BK. 740-405.
34) Nellie M. White % Wm & Darlene Yater BK. 684-500.
35) Alva King BK. 2380-431.
36) Robert Masteller BK. 2177-117.
37) Lars J. Hansen BK. 2356-26.
38) Douglas Kolb BK. 2119-476.
Down Alley at Swart's (Long Alley-Church Street)
39) Don Swart Estate 1256-807.
40) Bell Telephone 974-84(S. Liberty St., left side.)
41) Don Swart 982-354.
42) Anderson B. Hindman(Betty Dye) BK. 725-554.
43) Norman Mayne BK. 722-631.
44) Fred Kelly BK. 1328-623.
45) Leslie O. Swiger BK. 1649-64.
46) L. Frank & Ethel Kiger 2 lots BK. 2346-485, 489.
Map 4
Highland Ave-on right going toward Claysville.
47) Virginia Creighton BK. 1600-146.
48) Milton & Nina L. Craig BK. 755-171.
49) Mary L. Galentine & Alma Guess BK. 2295-529.
50) Marie Davis 2301-62.
51) C. Z. & Elizabeth A. Bedillion (Ackers Place) BK. 2355-243.
52) James W. Plunket Jr. BK. 2352-608.
53) Dee Grimes BK. 953-386, BK. 2156-279 &:
54) Delores Grimes % John & Nancy Pattison BK. 2156-279.
Along Main Street on right going toward Claysville.
55) Fire house BK. 692-2 (back to Helen M. Gilfillan & Samuel Bushfield.
56) L. J. Aloe BK. 395-331.
57) Presbyterian Church BK. 36-408.
58) Brick Christian Church BK. 1309-274.
59) Anita Hoge & Suellen Temleton BK. 2329-405.
60) Nina Mahan BK. 2275-569.
61) Mary Ruble BK. 2373-304.
Down South Liberty.
62) Arthur E. Wood BK. 2369-179. (RIGHT-SIDE)
63) Exempt BK. 1296-203.
64) Melvin L. Shaler BK. 2218-535(PB1 p-166 Kimmins Plot)(RIGHT-SIDE)
65) Edwin & Thelma Vensel BK. 1283-244 (PB1-p166Kimmins Plot)
66) Helen King 830-152. (RIGHT-SIDE)
67) Sandra S. Main BK. 2030-507. (RIGHT-SIDE)
68) Les Swiger BK. 1649-0060.
69) George & Minnie Miller BK. 647-233.(RIGHT-SIDE)
Long Alley going right toward Claysville.
70) James Main BK. 2106-276.
71) Ronald W. Richey BK. 2112-54.
72) Lloyd & Mary Amos BK. 1634-172.
73) Russell & Bert Pethtel 999-999.
74) Exempt property BK. 1296-199.
75) Don Swart Estate BK. 1251-580.
Map 5
Main Street east on left.
76) Larry Boyd BK. 2247-139.
77) Jean Gribben BK. 826-601. Lower
78) Garey Dickson Jr. BK. 2165-340. Upper
79) Jean Gribben BK. 826-601. Lower
80) Donald North BK. 2132-44 Lower
81) Scott Clutter BK. 1518-60. (Shuman Place)
82) James Chambers BK. 1226-647. Upper
83) Mae Barnes BK. 1253-982. Upper
84) James & Mary McAdoo BK. 1774-67. Lower
85) James W. Main BK. 1773-92. Upper
86) Harvey Travis BK. 2289-278. Upper
87) Mark L. Shaler BK. 2311-195. Lower
88) Clair A. & Stella Watson BK. 694-699. Lower
89) Jackie Rush BK. 2277-137. Upper
90) Harold & Bertie Amos BK. 1239-198. Upper
91) Phil & Julia Daly BK. 2168-367. Upper?
92) Covered Bridge Artisans BK. 2129-331. (Harry Leech) Upper
Main Street going east.
93) Kenneth Stout BK. 671-664.
94) Joy A. Vensel BK. 2058-307. (Houghton’s Place Used to have the funeral, also)
95) Howard V. Ferrell BK. 1947-282. Funeral Home
96) Patty Pogue 1248-101 (Where Aloe’s used to live)
97) Capazuttos BK. 2307-329 (Done?) Moms
98) Jerry West BK. 1749-153. (Pethtels)
99) Karen Pralines BK. 2019-437.
100) Jackie Walker BK. 2202-572. (mom’s)
101) Charles Hart BK. 2111-183.
102) Paul Hicks BK. 1826-294.
103) Harry Holmes BK. 1959-295.
104) Charles & Mauve Richey BK. 1135-460.
105) Bill Reed BK. 1271-1083.
106) Capezzutos BK. 2307-379 (Done)
107) Jerry West BK. 1756-280.
108) Presbyterian Parsonage BK. 323-601.
109) Dr. Parmar BK. 2217-19 (Done?)
North Liberty Street.
110) Mabel Byers BK. 697-488.
111) Dorothy Petros BK. 1685-302?
112) Mike Malesic BK. 1888-67.
113) Charles & Sallie Malessic BK. 2109-129.
114) Harold Richey BK. 717-621.
115) Albert Bundy BK. 1298-710. (Helen Meighen)
116) Richard P. Martin BK. 2355-2478.
117) Glen Main BK. 1388-255.
118) Dick Salsberry BK. 2348-461.
End of boro line.
119) Mike Aloe BK. 1951-122(on unnamed alley) (in the back_Bea Minor?)
120) School 2 lots BK. 1220-552 (Lovie Haught's?)
121) Ronald Ring BK. 2336-21.
122) Ronald Ring BK. 2336-21 (2 lots).
123) Harrison Mickey BK. 1917-330 & 9999-9999.
124) Frank Minor BK. 1130-419. (Tunnel Street/N. Liberty)
125) Blaine Durbin BK. 2287-9. (Tunnel Street)
126) Robert Colvin BK. 1927-243. (N. Liberty)
127) Dave Templeton BK. 1965-205.(N. Liberty)
128) Edward Vensel BK.1266-851.(N. Liberty & Main)
129) Edward Vensel BK. 1273-73.(N. Liberty & Main)
130) O'Neil BK.2260-0416 (2 lots).
131) Hunt BK. 1376-23. (Formerly Donley home Main)
132) Ron Stout BK. 1274-317. Main
133) John & Mary Morley BK. 2111-543 & 547 (2 lots)Main
134) David McClay BK. 1639-203.Main
135) Hodge house BK. 2236-276.
136) Hodge (Anne Hertic place) BK. 2384-364.
137) Kenny Main BK. 1364-1003. Main
138) Lee Main BK. 790-0535. Main across from Methodist church
139) Ciaffoni, J. BK. 1273-968.
Map no. 8.
Side going east across from Methodist church.
140) Jerry & Joy West BK. 1899-281.
141) Elmer J. & Mona Haught BK. 1811-257.
142) Kathryn B. Kirby BK. 2002-561.
143) William & Ruth Long % Dale R. & Veronica Ritchea
144) Robert J. & Pat Richmond BK.1808-68.
145) Janet M. Hudak BK.2207-454.
146) William & Elizabeth Long BK.1849-294.
147) Henry B. Rusmisel Jr. BK. 851-203. (Tunnel Street entrance)
Map No. 9.
148) Bob Fisher BK.1664-341.
149) Archie Prutzman BK.2349-482.
150) Dorothy & Ross Wech-Rodney Davis BK. 2376-665.
151) Richard & Thelma l. Taylor BK. 2348-398.
152) Henry B. Rusmisel BK. 1224-239 (2 lots).
153) Pett J. & John Ciafoni BK.1311-245.
55) Fire House. 692-2 7th Feb.1945
John O. Jones & Nancy J., his wife, of City of Wheeling,
to
Post 656 American Legion
for $10 and other good and valuable consideration in hand.
(1) Certain lot of ground situate in Boro of West Alexander, Washington
County, Pa. on the Main Street, fronting 66 feet, more or less on said street
and extends back 240 feet, more or less, bounding on North by Main Street; on
East by lot of Essie E. Lester and lot of the People's National Bank of West
Alexander, on the West by lot of Mrs. Charnock, now known as Lafayette Inn
property, on South by Long Alley. Being same property conveyed to Laura M.
Jones by John H. Chaney & Grace Chaney, his wife by deed dated Aug 26, 1933,
& recorded in D.B. 591-661.
The said, Laura M. Jones, having died on the 10th day of October, 1942
& said property having been devised under terms of her last will and testament,
to the said John O. Jones, one of the grantors herein, which said will is of
probate and recorded in Orphan Court, of Washington County, Pa. in Book N, 63-
493.
There is reserved and expected from this conveyance, the property to
the lot of the said People's National Bank of West Alexander, it being fully
understood between the parties hereto that said sewer line is to be kept buried
at such depth as not to interfere with use of said lot for building or
business purposes.
This being reservation made in Deed from W.H. Ralph & Minnie Chambers
to Stanley McIntosh.
Signed By: John O. Jones (seal)
J. Nelson McNash Nancy J. Jones (seal)
Howard Miller (etc.)
D.B.591-661. John H. Chaney Et UX to Laura M. Jones Aug. 26,
1933, between John H. Chaney & Grace Chaney of West Alexander to Laura
M. Jones, for $10.
This being the same property conveyed to John H. Chaney & Grace by Evan
W. Jones & wife deed dated Aug. 26, 1933 & recorded in Office of Recorder of
Washington County, Pa. D.B. 591-659
Signed, sealed & John H. Chaney
Delivered in presence of & Grace Chaney.
Mary M. Blayney &
Mary Williams
D.B. 591-662
John H. Chaney ET UX
to dated 26-Aug.1933.
Laura M. Jones
All that certain lot of parcel of ground with the buildings
and appurtenances thereon ext in Donegal township, Washington, Co. in Samuel
Bushfield's addition to the Boro of West Alexander and more particularly
bounded and described as follows-to-wit:
Being lot No 1 in said addition front in on North side of Wheeling
Street & beginning at a point on the North side of said Wheeling Street, corner
to Mary Sutherland lot; thence with said street in a westerly direction, 50
feet to an alley thence North 52 degrees 15 west one hundred & 50 feet; thence
in an easterly direction 56 & 5/10 ft to the line of Mary Sutherland lot; thence
with her line south 49 1/2 degrees East 151 feet to place of beginning.
Same lot of property conveyed to John H. Chaney & Grace Chaney, by E.
W. Jones & wife dated Aug 26, 1933, Recorded in Office of Recorder of
Washington County, Pa. in D.B. 591-660, etc.
D.B. 591-659
E.W. Jones ET UX dated 26-Aug.1933
to
John H. Chaney ET UX
(Grace) For $10
The being same property conveyed to E.W. Jones & Laura M. Jones by
Sarah A. Taggart in D.B. 331-447 March 30, 1906.
E.W. Jones ET UX
to Dated 26-Aug.1933.
John H. Chaney ET AL
Between Evan W. Jones & Laura M. Jones of West Alexander to
John H. & Grace of West Alexander for $10 (same as 692-2-Fire house.)
This being the same property conveyed to Evan W. Jones by
Thomas R. Bell & wife by deed dated Jan. 25-1924 in D.B. 517-254 (mentions
line at Lafayette Inn property.)
D.B. 517-254
Thomas R. Bell ET. UX
to Dated 25-Jan.1924
Evan W. Jones
Thomas R. Bell & Mary M. Bell, his wife of West Alexander to
Evan W. Jones, of West Alexander for $10 (same description as the fire hall
deed)
This being same property conveyed to Thomas R. Bell by Stanley
McIntosh & wife. Deed dated Sept. 29, 1923 Recorded D.B. 517-252.
D.B. 517-252 (Fire hall)
Stanley McIntosh ET UX
to dated 29-Sep.1923
Thomas R. Bell
Between Stanley McIntosh & Cecile McIntosh, his wife of
Pittsburgh, Pa. grantors & Thomas R. Bell of West Alexander, for $10. (same
description as fire house lot).
This being same property conveyed to Stanley McIntosh by W. H.
Chambers & others deed dated June 19, 1923. (mentions sewer line) Recorded in
D.B. 509-199.
D.B. 509-199
W.H. Chambers ET. AL.
to Dated 29-Jun.1923
Stanley McIntosh
W.H. Chambers, Minnie C. Chambers & Ralph Chambers & Mary
Myrtle Chambers, his wife, all of Donegal township, Washington County, Pa.,
being the only heirs-at-law of James V. Chambers, who died June 18, 1910,
grantors & Stanley McIntosh, of Pittsburgh, Pa. grantee.
All the following description of real estate being a certain
lot of ground situate in the Boro of West Alexander, Washington county, Pa. on
the Main Street, of said Boro, fronting 66 feet, more of less on said Main
Street & extending back 240 feet, more or less, Bounded on North by Main
Street, on East by lot of W.H. Lester, now owned by Essie E. Lester, & lot of
J. E. Allum, now owned by the Peoples National Bank of West Alexander, Pa. on
the West by lot of Mrs. Charnock, now known as Lafayette Inn property & on
South by Long Alley.
This being the same property conveyed to James V. Chambers by
J.C. Roney, Administrator, C.T.A. of the Estate of Helen M. Gilfillan, dec'd.
by deed dated Sept. 11, 1907, & recorded D.B. 509-198. (said sewer line again
mentioned.)
D.B. 509-198
Helen M. Gilfillan Per Adrm. C.T.A.
to
James V. Chambers
This Indenture, made the 11-Sep.1907, between, J.C. Roney adm. C.T.A.,
in estate of Helen M. Gilfillan dec'd & James V. Chambers of West Alexander, of
West Alexander, Washington County, Pa. W.B. 22-501 & by virtue of an order of
the Orphan's Court of Washington County, Pa. no. 38, May term 1907 sold the
hereinafter described real estate now this indenture for sum of: $3250.00
described same as no. 5, (fire hall lot) came before J.S. Waltz, J.P. on
September 11, 1907. His commission expired on May 1, 1910.
Rec'd & Compared July 9th, 1923.
W.B. 22-501
Will Realizing the uncertainty of life, and my
of duty of making a disposition of property.
Helen M. Gilfillan I make the following bequests.
1. I direct after my decease the house & lot where I reside to
be sold at public sale, and all the debts connected, with it
to be paid, also all funeral expenses. I also, direct that twenty
five Dollars be paid to the director of the West Alexander Cemetery,
the interest of which is to be used yearly in keeping the cemetery
lot in order.
I then devise the remainder of the money be disposed of as
follows. My brother Edward, my brother, John & my niece
Kitty Davies , who has cared for me in my illness-to
receive each one third, part equal shares alike of the
money.
I give to Helen & Kirier Davies, children of Kitty Davies,
my piano.
Of the furniture, I give to my brother John, the mirror in
the dining room the round table in the parlor-the parlor
carpet, the carpet & matting in the dining room, and
the pictures in the dining room.
give to my niece Kitty Davies, the Jewelry including,
three gold rings and the ladies watch, also the
remainder of the parlor furniture and the bureau up
stairs, also the pictures in the parlor.
I give to my brother, Edward, the carpet & matting upstairs,
also, his fathers watch. The remainder of the furniture, I
give to the three heirs mentioned to divide among themselves.
I appoint Capt. David Blayney to be the Executor of this my
Last will without bond.
Signed this 18th day of April, 1907.
In presence of H. M. Gilfillan
witnesses as follows:
J.C. Roney
Wm. H. Lester
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Washington County as:
Be it remembered that upon this 3d. day of June 1907, before me Cyrus
Morrow, Register for the Probate of Wills & granted Letter of Administration
& for said county came J.C. Roney & Wm. H. Lester the subscribing witnesses to
the forgoing attached will of H. M. Gilfillan dec'd, who after being duly
qualified according to law, despose & say: that they were present at the
executor of said Will saw the testatux sign the same--before her published it
as & for her Last Will and Testament;, that they at her request, in her
presence, and in the presence of each other, subscribing their names thereto as
witnesses and at the time of the doing there of said testatrix was of sound
desposing mind, memory and understanding, to the best of the affiants knowledge
and belief.
Sworn & Subscribed J. C. Roney
before me, Wm. H. Lester
Cyrus Morrow,
Register
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania} ss
Washington County}
Personally appeared before me, Cyrus Morrow, Register for the Probate
of Wills, Is, In and for the County of Washington, J. C. Roney, who after being
duly qualified according to law, desposes and says that H. M. Gilfillan, late
of West Alexander, died on the 30th day of April, 1907 between the hours of 4 &
7 o’clock p.m.
J. C. Roney
Sworn to & subscribed before me, this 3rd day of June 1907.
Cyrus Morrow,
Register.
The Executor named in the will renounces his right to act as such.
Renunciation of heirs, filed asking that Letters be issued to J. C.
Roney.
And now, June 3, 1907, It being adjudged that said will has been duly
proved, Letters. C.T.A. are issued to J. C. Roney, who filed an approved bond
and was duly qualified.
Cyrus Morrow,
Register.
W.B. 63, pg.493
Will Application for Probate of Will of L.M.
of Jones, late of West Alexander, Washington
Laura M. Jones County, Pennsylvania, dec'd & Grant of
letters of Testamentary,
Registers Office ) ss;
Washington County.
Before the register of Wills, of Washington County, personally appeared
John O. Jones, who being duly sworn, says that Laura m. Jones, late resident of
West Alexander, Washington County, Pennsylvania, a citizen of U.S died at 10:50
o'clock a.m., on the 10th day of October, A.D. 1942, leaving an estate of the
estimated value of $12,000.000 personally & $4,000.00 realty, said Real estate
being in West Alexander, Washington County, Pa.
The decedent's legatees & devisees are as follows:
Name Relationship Residence
John O. Jones Son West Alexander, Pa.
Testator has not married & no children have been born since the
execution of the will offered for probate.
Petitioner prays that the paper writing filed herewith dated Jan.13,
1936, may be admitted, & to grant, Letters of Testamentary, thereon to John O.
Jones, whose post office address is West Alexander, Pa.
Sworn to & subscribed before me)
This 24th day of Oct. A.D. 1942) John O. Jones
Leo L. Considine, Register )
Commonwealth of Pa. )
Washington County ) ss:
And now October 24, 1942, comes John O. Jones, who being duly
sworn, doth depose & say that he will well & truly administer the goods &
chattels, rights & credits of Laura M. Jones, dec'd., to the best of his skill
& judgment in strict compliance with the laws of this Commonwealth, mindful of
the laws relating to inheritance taxes.
Sworn & Subscribes before me this
24th day of Oct. A.D. 1942. John O. Jones
Leo L. Considine, Register
I, Laura M. Jones, of West Alexander, Washington County, Pa., hereby
revoke all former wills & testamentary instruments made by me, & declare this
to be my Last Will & Testament.
First, I hereby nominate & appoint my son, John O. Jones, of West
Alexander, Washington County, Pa., the executor of this my Last Will &
Testament & waive the giving of any bond or security by him as such executor.
Second, All of the property of which I am or may be seized or
possessed, I give to my beloved son, John O. Jones, absolutely & forever, inc.,
Just debts due me, & any property hereafter, acquired by me.
Third, I direct that my executor pay out of my estate all my just
debts, the expenses of my funeral & last sickness & all estate taxes,
inheritance taxes and similar charges which shall by law be a charge against my
estate or which my executor shall by law be required to pay.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 13th day of Jan in
the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred & Thirty Six.
Laura M. Jones.
On this 13th day of Jan A.D. 1936, Laura M. H.Jones, of West
Alexander, in the County of Washington, & state of Pa., signed the foregoing
instrument in our presence & declared it to be her Last Will & Testament and as
witnesses thereof we do now, at her request, in her presence, & in the presence
of each other, hereto subscribe our names. Mary M. Bell
Thomas R. Bell.
County of Washington SS:
Registers office, Oct 24, AD 1942.
Personally appeared John L. Post & John O. Jones, who after being duly
qualified depose & say that they are well acquainted with the hand writing of
Thomas R. Bell, one of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing, Last Will &
Testament, of Laura M. Jones, dec'd dated Jan. 13, 1936, & that the signature
of Thomas R. Bell to said will is in his own proper handwriting as they the
affiant, verily believes.
Also that he said witness is not now within this jurisdiction.
Sworn & Subscribed before me this) John L. Post
24th day of Oct. A.D.142 ) John O. Jones
Leo L. Considine, Register
County of Washington SS:
Registers Office Oct 24, A.D. 1924, personally appeared Mary M. Bell,
one of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing Last Will & Testament of
Laura M. Jones, dec'd & on her solemn oath did say that she was present, and
did see and hear, Laura M. Jones, dec'd., the testatrix, therein named, sign,
seal, publish and declare the same as and for her last will and testament and
that at the doing thereof she was of sound disposing mind, memory &
understanding, to the best of the affiants' knowledge and belief.
Mary M. Bell
Sworn & Subscribed before me)
the day & year aforesaid )
Leo L. Considine, Register )
And now October 26, 1942, it being adjudged that the said will has been
duly proved, it is hereby admitted to probate & ordered to be recorded &
Letters of Testamentary are issued to John O. Jones in said testament named,
who was duly qualified. Leo L. Considine
Register
331-447 (Same as 591-662)
Sarah A. Taggart
to Dated 13-Mar.1906.
E.W. Jones ET UX
Sarah A. Taggart (widow), of Wheeling, WVa. part of the first
part & E.W. Jones & Laura M., his wife, for $1500.00.
All that certain lot or parcel of ground with the buildings &
appurtenances thereon, situate in Donegal Township, Washington County, Pa. in
Samuel Bushfield's Addition to the Boro of West Alexander & more particularly
bounded & described as follows: to wit:--Being Lot No. 1 on said addition:
fronting on the North side of Wheeling Street &
Begin at a point on the North side of said Wheeling Street, corner to
Mary Sutherland lot, thence with said street in a westerly direction, fifty
feet to an alley--thence on an easterly direction, 56 5/10 feet to the line of
Mary Sutherland lot, thence with her line south 49 ½ degrees east one hundred
& forty one feet to the place of beginning.
Being the same property conveyed to Sarah A. Taggart by Charles P.
Rice, & wife by deed dated Aug. 4th 1899--recorded in D.B.222-599...
In witness whereof the said party of the first part has to these
presents set her hand & seal dated (as mentioned above)
Sealed & delivered in the Sarah A. Taggart (seal)
Presence of W.B. Gibson
222-599
Charles P. Rice ET UX
to Dated 4-Aug.1899 sum of $400.
Sarah A. Taggart, of Wash. Co., Pa.
Same description as above.
Being same lot of ground conveyed by Samuel Bushfield & wife to Charles
Rice, by deed dated 31 day of Jan. A.D.1896. Recorded 13-Day Mar. 1896 D.B.
210-459.
D.B. 201-459
Samuel Bushfield ET UX
to
Charles Rice
Dated 31-Jan.1896, between Samuel Busfield & Laura, his wife of West
Alexander & Charles Rice of same. $100. No other mention of previous owner
here except Samuel Bushfield.
GRANTEE BOOK PAGE 1510
Bushfield, Samuel--John Kirke al Feb.1806 1T-293 Finely
Bushfield, Samuel--UP Church, W. Alex, by TrusteesFeb.28-1879 W. Alex 5M 87.
Bushfield, Samuel--I. Newton Kimmins al May18,1880 5 O-573 W.Alex
Bushfield, Samuel--Sarah Gibson al Feb. 7,1888 143-428W. Alex, Waynesburg Road.
GRANTOR BOOK 1510
Bushfield, Samuel--Joseph J. Lloyd Feb. 28, 1879 5L-598 W. Alex.
Bushfield, Samuel UX to John M. Gibson Apr 21, 1892 172-243 "
Bushfield, Samuel UX -Aaron Strauss-Aug. 7,1895 197-198 Donegal
Bushfield, Samuel AL-Charles rice Mar13, 1896 201-459 Adj.W.Alex.
Bushfield, Samuel AL--J.A.M. Patterson Nov.5, 1896 206-93 Donegal
Bushfield, Samuel AL--G.W. Lewis Feb,14, 1898 214-506 Donegal Bushfield 3
Bushfield, Samuel UX--Luther T. Slater AL Jul.3,1900 243-163 Donegal 4
Bushfield, Samuel UX--W.B. Gibson Nov 12, 1901 264-395 Adj.W.Alex
Bushfield, Samuel UX--Virginia M. Cruzen Dec. 3, 1902 285-631 Donegal
Bushfield, Samuel UX--J.A.M. Patterson Dec. 19, 1902 286-311 Bushfield 10-West Alex.
Grantee Lots:
143-428
5 O-573
5M-87
1T-293
56) L.J. Aloe residence:
395-331 Lloyd Watier UX
to Paper No. 5476 1134-194
Louis J. Aloe UX Dated 31-Jul.1962 & Aug. 2, 1962 W. Alex 19 poles.
Description:
Said lot is situate on the South side of Wheeling Street (now known as
Main Street) & bounded & described as follows: to wit: begin at a stone in the
Southern limit of Wheeling Street & running thence along the lot of the Peoples
National Bank, formerly Andrew Alexander) South 4 degrees East 7.6 poles to a
stake corner to land of the West Alexander Fire Department, formerly E.W.
Jones, & prior to the Reverend John McCluskey; thence South 83degrees West 2
poles and 4 links to a stake; thence North 7 ½ degrees West 4.4 poles to the
enter of said McCluskey's pump, thence North 19 degrees West 3 poles to a stake
on the southern limit of Wheeling Street, thence by said street, North 78 3/4
degrees, east 3.3 poles to the place of beginning.
Being the same property which Methodist Hospital & Homes for the aged,
et al., by their deed dated April 10, 1943 & recorded D.B. 666-195 granted &
conveyed to the grantors herein Cost $8,500.00.
666-195
Methodist hospital & Home for the Aged; ET AL
to Dated 10-Apr.1943
Lloyd Watier ET UX
Between Methodist Hospital & Home for the aged, a.P.a. Corporation,
having its domicile in Mt. Lebanon Twp., Allegheny Co., Pa. & Essie E. Lester,
also known as Hadassah Lester, unmarried of Mt. Lebanon, Allegheny Co., & Lloyd
& Margaret Watier, of Boro of West Alexander. $1,100.00.
Being the same lot of ground which was conveyed to Rev. William H.
Lester, by J. Milton Ray et ux, by deed dated Mar 24, 1906 333-451 & said
William H. Lester died Nov. 22, 1912 testate, & his Last Will & Testament, duly
probated & recorded W.B. 26-426, devised said property to his daughter,
Hadassah Lester, grantor herein, & the said Hadassah Lester under the name of
Essie E. Lester, by deed dated July 29, 1941, conveyed lot to Methodist
Hospital & Home for aged, grantor herein:
Hospital appointed Miles G. Bigley as their attorney. (2 pages)
333-451
W.B. 26-426
Will Knowing I have come to the age when
of life is very uncertain & also have
Wm. H. Lester come near to its close & that my earthly interest
should all be arranged I now write my Last Will & Testament.
First, of all, I bear testimony to my belief in the Gospel of the Lord
Jesus Christ, the preaching of which has been the glad work of my life, and
that I am relying only to the merits of my Crucified Savior for the world to
come.
2nd, I give to my daughter Hadassah, the house in which I now reside in
West Alexander in fee simple, tp sell & dispose of as, she may think best, I
also give to her in fee simple, two One Thousand Dollar Bonds of the Grand
Rapids & Indiana railroad. Inasmuch as my father Richard Lester in 1879 left a
legacy of one hundred dollars, on which no money principal or interest has
been paid, I further give her the sum of three Hundred Dollars out of my estate
before any division is made.
Third, I give to the Presbyterian Boards of Home & Foreign Missions-
Offices 156 Fifth Ave., New York City, Fifty Dollars each.
Forth, I direct that my funeral expenses & other debts be paid from
money or deposit in the West Alexander Nat'l Bank.
5th, I bequeath to my son, Nathaniel, money on deposit at Dollar
Savings Bank, Pittsburgh, Pa. Also I give him $500, a bond given by the Dayton
Investment Co., Minnesota.
It is my wish the money in Dollar Savings Bank, remain there as a
permanent deposit, the interest drawn by him when due.
6th, I give to my son, William & daughter, Hadassah, the remainder of
my property, share & share alike, consisting of Bonds & Mortgages & real estate
at Bridge Hampton, New York, paying on the sale of property $1,000 to Nat'l.
7th, I give to my three nieces, daughters of George & sister, Nancy,
two hundred dollars, each on the sale of said real estate and if she be living
when the real estate is sold to Mrs. Hatty M. Lester, one hundred dollars.
8th, as her mother requested--I give to my daughter, Hadassah, all my
household furniture, to Nathaniel, my gold watch & to William, my gold head
cane & books.
9th, I appointed, my daughter, executor of this my Last Will &
Testament, with out appraisement of bond.
Signed this 25th day of May, 1912
In the presence of ) William H. Lester
Witness__ )
Jennie E. Link)
S.A. Craig )
Commonwealth of Pa.
Washington County SS:
Be it remembered, that upon this 2nd day of December 1912,
before me, Boyd C. Parshall, Register for the Probate of Wills & granting
Letter of Administration, within & for the said county, came Jennie E. Link &
S.A. Craig, the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing attached will of William
H. Lester, dec'd., who, after being duly qualified according to law, depose &
say; That they were present at the execution of said will--saw the testator
sign the same-heard him publish it as & for his Last Will & Testament; that
they at his request. In his presence, & in the presence of each other,
subscribed their names thereto as witnesses: and at the time of the doing
thereof, said testator was of sound, disposing mind, memory & understanding to
the best of the affiants knowledge & belief.
Jennie E. Link
Sworn & Subscribed before me) S.A. Craig
Boyd C. Parshall, Register (over)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Washington County SS;
Personally appeared before me, Boyd C. Parshall, Register, for the
Probate of Wills; &c., in & for the County of Washington, Essie E. Lester, who
after being duly qualified according to law, deposes & says, that William H.
Lester, late of West Alexander, did on the 22nd day of Nov. 1912, between the
hours of 7 & 9 p.m. o'clock. Essie E. Lester
Sworn & Subscribed before me, this
2nd, Day of Dec.1912
Boyd C. Parshall,
Register.
And Now, Dec 2, 1912, It being adjusted that the said will has been
duly proved, Letters are issued to Hadassah Lester in said testament named,
where was duly qualified.
Body C. Parshall,
Register.
333-451
J. Milton Ray et ux
to
Rev. Wm. H. Lester
Dated 24-Mar.1906, the Rays were from Allegheny Co., Pa. Purchased for
$3,300.
Being same lot of ground that was conveyed to the said J. Milton Ray by
Edward G. Ray, by deed bearing date on the 28th Oct. 1901, D.B. 270-64.
D.B. 207-64
Edward G. Ray
to
J. Milton Ray
For $1.00 28-Oct.1901 by Edward G. Ray of the city of
Pittsburgh, & J. Milton Ray of the City of Allegheny, Allegheny Co., Pa.
Containing nineteen Poles, It being the same lot of ground which was
conveyed to the Grantor herein by John Ray, by his deed-dated Nov. 28 ad 1887 &
D.B. 143-222.
143-222
John Ray
to
Edw. G. Ray
Dated 28-Nov.1887, John Ray of West Alexander, Washington County, Pa. &
Edward G. Ray of City of Pittsburgh, $1.00
It being the same lot of ground which was conveyed to the grantor
herein John McCluskey, by his deed dated May 28, 1846, & recorded in D.B. 3F-267.
3F-267 John M. McCluskey
to
John Ray
It being the same part of a lot conveyed to Rev. McCluskey, by
Robert Johnston recorded in D.B. 2V-449.
2V-449 Robert Johnston
to
John McCluskey
23-Jun.1835, Robert Johnston in town of Marietta, Ohio & John McCluskey
of township of Donegal County, of Washington, in town of West Alexander, for
$250.
A certain lot of ground in the town of West Alexander, in the county of
Washington, and State aforesaid in general plan of said town and bounded as
follows: on the north by Main Street, on East by lot of Andrew Alexander, on
the South by an alley & on the West by lot of the said John McCluskey.
2V-450 James Miles
to
John McCluskey
Indenture made 3-Apr.1838 between James Miles & Mary, his wife, of the
township of Donegal in the County of Washington & State of Pa. of the one part
& John McCluskey of the Twp. & County & State aforesaid., for $400.
A certain lot of ground in the town of West Alexander.
In front by old Wheeling Road, sixty feet in front, North 37 ½ degrees
East 3 poles, & 15 links, on the southeast by the lot of Widow Margaret Bell,
South 55, East 7 poles, 20 links, back to the line of Moses Bell 4 poles, on
the North 58 ½ West 10 poles, 12 links, by land of Edie Ramsey.
(doesn't say who the land belonged to previously.)
57)
June 15, 1990
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DEEDS:
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D.B.1L-241, Washington Co. June 22, 1793
Humphreys, Robert ux Associate Ref Cong Three Ridges
1L: Robert Humphrey to William Smith Esq. 11-June 1795--Robert Humphreys of
State of Virginia county of Ohio & Martha, his wife--William Smith Esq. &
William Slater trusted for the Associate Reformed Congregation of Three Ridges
County of Washington, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
For 3 pounds to them in hand--of land bounded as follows. Beginning at
a Gum Tree thence by lands of said Humphreys N 85 degrees E. 20 perches to post
thence W. 20 perches to a post thence south 85 degrees W. 20 perches to a post
thence N. 50 degrees E. to the place of beginning. It being a part of a tract
of lands granted to the said Robert Humphreys in (word unknown) of the Order of
a Board of Property of the fifteenth of September 1784 and 7 March 1789 for
which a warrant of Exceptence issued to the said Robert Humphreys bearing date
27-Feb.1786. En____ in Rolls Office Patent Book No. 6, Page 56 (2 pages)
93)
(6)
Deed Book 612, page 488, dated April 2, 1937: Mary Brickell Lamb (single), who
inherited from her father Henry H. Lamb, who died February 17, 1936, the
husband of Mary B. (Craven) Lamb adopted daughter of Benjamin L. Craven. Only
other estate listed for Benjamin L. Craven was:
Deed Book 670 page 395 dated September 27, 1943 West Alexander. Craven,
Benjamin Est., to Home Owners Loan Corp. It is the property owned by Kenneth
Stout in 1990.
(7)
Deed Book 607, page 395 dated: Mary B. Lamb to Home Owners Loan Corporation.
(Stout's Property)
Being same parcel of ground conveyed to Benjamin Craven by Alden R.
Howe, et ux, dated 1-Mar.1847 recorded May 8, 1847,
97)
CAPPEZUTO'S TOYS & GIFTS,
THREE BUILDINGS, FORMERLY
THE PROPERTY OF MABEL R. DURBIN, AMONG OTHERS
(1)
Deed Book 1681 page 0166, dated 7/6/1976, Mabel R. Durbin to Jacqueline Walker.
Ms. Walker purchased the property which had been formerly three separate
properties. The properties had started out at one point in the late 1800's
being owned by Benjamin Craven. When he died testate the properties were sold
to different individuals and then grouped back into one by Mrs. Mary F. Monroe,
wife of Dr. J. A. Monroe. In that row and the one next to it in a ten year
period were Drs. Monroe, S.A. Craig, Edward Gilfillan.
Description of property:
13 feet north side Main Street, extending back 32 feet; East lot
formerly owned by Emma Pearson, on North by lot of Emma Pearson and Jno.
Chambers, on South by Main Street and on West by lot owned by Jno. Chambers.
Beginning at a point in the alley, corner to land now or formerly owned
by S. A. Craig, Mrs. Lizzie Dickey, and Miss Emma Pearson, South 10 degrees,
East 219 feet, to corner of lot owned by West Alexander National Bank, thence
to their line, South 80 degrees, West 11 feet, thence South 10 degrees East 32
feet to line of Main Street, thence with Main Street, South 80 degrees, West 34
feet to corner of lot now or formerly owned by E. T. Moore (now Queen Anne's
Lace) thence by the line of lot now or formerly owned by E. T. Moore, North 10
degrees, West 251 feet to an alley, thence with the said alley, North 80
degrees, East 45 feet to place of beginning. (price $20,000.)
(2)
Deed Book 1286 page 1059 dated October 14, 1968: Harold Durbin to
Mabel R. Durbin.
(3)
Deed Book 1148 page 697, dated April 1, 1963: Irwin T. Miller and Helen, his
wife to Harold & Mabel Durbin ($4,000)
(4)
Deed Book 1107, page 170 dated December 27, 1960: John N. Chambers to Irwin T.
& Helen, his wife.
(5)
Deed Book 846 page 282, dated October 9, 1952: Dr. E. W. Mahan A/K/A Edgar W.
Mahan & Margaret R., his wife to Mabel Durbin.
($3,200.)
97)
Deed Book 3-E, page 329.
Benjamin Craven Will Book 11, page 497, gave to his adopted daughter,
Mary B. A. Craven the dwelling house I now reside. Mary B. A. Craven married
Henry H. Lamb. Mary B. died September 3, 1928. Will Book 43 page 445, left to
husband Henry H. Lamb, then to Mary B. Lamb.
(8)
Deed Book 536, page 109, dated December 29, 1925: Thomas R. Bell UX & Mary M.,
his wife to Mary B. Lamb. (Mary Brickell Lamb ? (single)) and was the section
of Mabel Durbin's home that housed Mabel's Beauty Shop from about 1950 until
she closed the door in July of 1976.)
Being the same land conveyed to Thomas R. Bell by Samuel J. White &
wife, August 1, 1923 D.B. 514-pg. 20.
(9)
Deed Book 514 page 20, dated August 1, 1923: Samuel J. & Wife to Thomas R.
Bell.
Same land that was conveyed by Minnie A. Ely deed dated June 19, 1920.
(10)
Deed Book 480, page 668, dated June 25, 1908: West Alexander National Bank to
Minnie A. Ely ($950)
(11)
Deed Book 480, page 54, dated June 25, 1908:
Description of property:
13 feet, North of Main Street, extending back 32 feet, bounded on West by lot
formerly owned by Joseph Coty, now Jno. N. Chambers, East by Pearson sisters,
South by Main Street, and North by said Chambers.
Same lot conveyed to J. W. White by John N. Grimes, guardian of John
H., Harry S. & Margaret Monroe, by deed dated June 29, 1898.
(12)
Deed Book 273, page 501, dated September 6, 1901: Mary A. White et al to West
Alexander Bank. Fronting 13 feet on Main Street back 32 feet on West by lot of
Joseph Coty, on East by Pierson sisters. ($600.00)
(13)
Deed Book 213, page 422 dated April 28, 1899: J. W. White to Mary A. White, his
wife.
Beginning front Main Street, South 80 degrees, West 32 feet, by lot of
Dr.Craig. North 7½ degrees, West 50 feet, South 82½ degrees, West 20 feet,
thence North 5½ degrees, 190 feet thence by an alley North 80 degrees, East 60
feet thence by lot herein after describes as South 10 degrees, East 124 feet
thence South 80 degrees, West 195 feet, thence South 7½ degrees, East 61 feet,
thence South 82½ degrees, West 75 feet, thence South 7½ degrees, East 28 feet
thence South 82½ degrees, East 75 feet then South 7½ degrees East 32 feet to
place of beginning together with a right of way appurtenant under a window
projecting from the second story of the building erected on the lot here in
after described.
Also that a certain other lot of ground situate in said borough of West
Alexander and bounded and described: Beginning at a point on Main Street, North
7½ degrees, West 32 feet, thence by lot described above, South 82½ degrees,
East 7 5 /10 feet, thence North 7½ degrees, West, 28 feet,
thence North 82½ degrees, West 61 feet thence North 80 degrees, East 235 feet,
thence by the land of McCutchion sisters, South 10 degrees, East 140 feet,
thence by lot of Ellen Taylor, South 80 degrees, West 23 9/10 feet, thence
south 10 degrees, East 100 feet, thence South 80 degrees, West 20 6/10 feet to
the place of beginning, saving and excepting the building situate there on of
20 feet, front by 60 feet in depth with projection on the west side towards
the rear together with the ground on which the same is built, which is hereby
expressly reserved subject to a right of way appetence to the lot hereinto-fore
described, under a window projecting from the second story of the building of
said lot. Also all that certain other lot of ground situate in the said borough
of West Alexander, bounded and described as: Fronting 13 feet on Main Street of
said borough and extending back 37 feet, bounding on the West by lot of Joseph
Coty, and on the East by the lot of Peirson sisters.
Being the same three lots of ground which were conveyed to the said
J.W. White by John N. Grimes, guardian of John N., Harry S. & Margaret Monroe
by deed dated June 29th, 1898, recorded D.B. 219, page 89.
(14)
Deed Book 219, page 89 deed dated June 29, 1898: John N. Grimes, guardian of
John H., Harry S. & Margaret Monroe.
Between John N. Grimes, Guardian of John N. Monroe, Harry S. Monroe and
Margaret Monroe, minor children of Mary F. Monroe deceased, and J. W. White
econd part.: Fronting 52 feet more of less on Main Street, extending back of
irregular width 200 feet and 40 feet (240) to Alley upon which it fronts 83
feet more of less bounded on North by said alley on East of lot by McCutcheon
sisters and Ellen Taylor, on South by Main Street, on West by lot of Dr. Craig,
saving and excepting the building (20) and 60 feet deep with projection on the
West side towards the rear together with the ground on which it is built the
title to said lot of ground having been acquired by the said Mary F. Monroe by
2 deeds conveyance, one from Joel Truesdell, executor of the Last Will and
Testament of Benjamin L. Craven, deceased, bearing date March 30, 1887,
recorded, D. Book 144, page 250, the other from Anna Craven, bearing date June
21, 1887, recorded Deed Book 144, page 249, also that certain other lot of
ground situate in said borough fronting on the Main Street 13 feet and
extending back 32 feet upon which is erected an office building. Said lot being
bounded on West by lot of Joseph Coty, and on East by property of Pearson
sisters. Being same lot conveyed to the said Mary F. Monroe by Joseph Coty, and
Deed bearing date May 1, 1888, recorded in Deed Book 145, page 246. ($2350.00)
(5 pages.)
(15)
Deed Book 145, page 246, dated May 1, 1888: Joseph Coty el ux (& Susan, his
wife) to Mary F. Monroe. All That Piece or Parcel of ground fronting on Main
Street in the Borough of West Alexander, distance of 13 feet, extending back a
depth of 32 feet on which is erected a frame building occupied by Dr. J. A.
Monroe, as an office. Said piece or parcel of ground is bounded on the west by
dwelling house of Joseph Coty & on East by property of the Pierson sisters (2
pages) ($400).
(16)
Deed Book 144, page 249, dated June 21, 1887: Miss Annie Craven to Mary F.
Monroe.
Beginning at a point on Main Street in said Boro of West Alexander,
thence North 7½ degrees, West 32 feet, then by lot of Mary F. Monroe, South 82
½ degrees, East, 7.5 feet, thence North 7½ degrees, West 28 feet the North 82½
degrees, East 7.5 feet thence North 7½ degrees, West 61 feet, thence North 80
degrees, East 18.5 feet, thence North 10 degrees, West 124 feet, thence by an
alley North 80 degrees, East 23.9 feet, thence by the land of the McCutcheon
sisters, South 10 degrees, East. 140 feet, thence by lot of Ellen Taylor, South
80 degree, West 23.9 feet, thence South 10 degrees, East 100 feet thence by
Main Street, 80 degrees West 20.6 feet to the place of beginning.
Except the building situate of 20 feet front and 60 feet depth with the
projection of the West side towards the rear together with the ground on which
the same is built is hereby expressly reserved and is not intended to be
included in the with in deed and further the _____ land is sold by subject to a
right of way in Mary F. Monroe and her heirs and assignees under a window on
the building of said lot of ground (here it repeats etc.)
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the Presence
of Bird Lamb
Anna Craven
& Henry Lamb
(1 page) ($75.00)
(17)
Deed Book 144, page 25, dated March 13, 1887: Benjamin L Craven, Pr. Ex. to
Mrs. Mary F. Monroe.
Between Joel Truesdell executor of the Last Will & Testament of
Benjamin L. Craven, late of West Alexander, deceased of the first part and Mrs.
Mary F. Monroe (He died as of fee)
Orphan's Court: Had to sell to pay debts.
February 10, 1887, Executor sold at private sale to Mrs. Mary F.
Monroe. ($1,200). No. 8, January term O. Court 1884.
All that certain piece, parcel or fraction of a lot of ground situate
lying & being in the Boro of W.A., beginning at a point on Main Street and said
Boro, thence by said street South 80 degrees, West 32 feet, thence by lot of
Dr. Craig, North 7½ degrees, West 50 feet, thence South 82½ degrees, West 20
feet, thence North 5½ degrees, West 190 feet, thence by an alley North 80
degrees, East 60 feet, thence to that part of said lot of ground sold to Miss
Anna Craven, South 10 degrees, East, 124 feet thence South 80 degrees, West
19.5 feet, thence South 7½ degrees, East 61 feet, thence South 82½ degrees
West, 7.5 feet, thence South 7½ degrees, East 28 feet, thence South 82½
degrees, East 7.5 feet, thence South 7½ Degrees, East 32 feet to the place of
beginning together with a right of way appurtenant under a window projection
from the second story of the building erected on that part conveyed to Miss
Anna Craven and fully set out in the deed dated 15, March A.D. 1887, as will
appear at No 8, January term 1884, of the Orphans Court of Washington, Pa.
(18)
Deed Book 141, page 69, dated March 3, 1882: B. L. Craven By Exr. to Annie
Craven (2 pages) ($1,000)
(19)
Deed Book 3-E. page 329, dated March 1, 1847: Alden R. Howe & Sarah, His wife,
in town of West Alexander and Benjamin Craven.
Description:
A certain messuage* (*definition: wrong or improper use of words) and
lot of ground in the town of West Alexander, late the property of Joseph
Alexander, Esq. deceased and devised by his Last Will and Testament to Edie
Ramsey, the same being deceased in her Last Will and Testament as the old
house and garden of said Joseph Alexander. The property hereby intended to be
conveyed to the said Benjamin Craven being the whole of the lot of ground on
which said house and garden are situated and also under the under half of the
old stable next to the alley and bounded as follows viz.:
Begin at a stone South 80 3/4 degrees, West seven poles and 8½ links to
a stone thence North 78 3/4 degrees, East Seven poles and 8½ links to the
beginning. (Containing 35 poles)
($1,500.) (1 page)
Orphan's Court Lists:
Proceeded Book Vol. Page No. Term Year
Craven, Benj. G.A. B 1 140 Aug. 1802
B.L. S.R.E. R 1 243 8 Jan. 1884
1802:
On the petition of Benjamin & Francis Craven, minor children of John
Craven, late of the township of Somerset in the said County dec'd, setting
forth that your petitioner being above the age of 14 years and hath no Guardian
appointed to take care of their persons & Estate your petitioners pray the
Court to appoint James Craven, of Somerset Township, as Guardian, Whereupon
appoints James Craven of Said Twp.
1884:
B.L. Craven Est. of B.L. Craven Deceased.
No. 8. The petition of Joel Truesdell respectfully
May 6, 1884 Rec'd represents: That B.L. Craven late of West Alexander died on
the 28th Day of January 1883. That prior to the time of his death on the 13th
day of January, 1878 he made his last will & testament, that of said last will
& testament he appointed your petitioner, Executor: that since will was dully
probated in the Register's Office on September 28, 1883 that your petitioner
accepted the trust under said will & letters testamentary are duly granted to
your petitioner, Sept. 28, 1883. That said testator died seized in his demise
as of fee of the following real estate; his home property in the Boro of West
Alexander, consisting of a lot of ground in said Boro on which are erected a
large 2 story frame dwelling house, large frame stone house, frame stable and
ice house.
Another lot of ground situate on Main Street, of said boro adjoining
the property of W. H. Stewart on the east & Dr. S. H. Craig on the west in
which is erected a two story frame dwelling house & a large frame store house
attached. Also an out lot containing about three acres--that his personal
property according to appraisement (Inventory in Register's Office) was valued
$8789.79. That by said last will & testament he specifically bequeathed
personal property embraced in Inventory & values at $559. That by said last
will & testament, testator demised his home property herein before described to
his adopted daughter, Miss Mary Bird Lamb. That by said last will & testament
testator made bequest to various persons and objects amounting to the sum of
twelve thousand six hundred, $12,600 dollars. That the estate of testator was
indebted to James Lidy & James Alexander and to George B. Woods & George W.
McCammon and John R. Anderson, in the sum of three hundred dollars. That the
personal property is insufficient to pay the debts & legacies directed in said
last will. That no authority was given to your petitioner or any other person
to make sale of the second & third pieces of real estate described in this
petition, now was the same disposed of in said last will, that it is required
to make sale of the same for the payment of debts and the legacies directed to
be paid by said will, & therefore, your petitioner prays your Honor for
authority to make sale of the two above described pieces of land to wit: A lot
of ground situate in the boro of West Alexander in which are erected a large
two story frame dwelling house with large store room, attached adjoining lots
of W. H. Stewart on the East & Dr. S. A. Craig on the west. Also the above
three acres in the usual terms:
And now January 16th 1884 order granted as prayed for.
Now March 20th 1884, Executor make return that in pursuance of the
order of Court to him directed after due & timely notice of time & place of
sale he exposed the property therein described, at public sale on the presence
in the 16 day February 1884 & then & there sold the same to John Reed at & for
the price or sum of four hundred & fifty dollars, he being the highest & best
bidder & that the highest price bidden for the same. Wherefore he prays the
court to confirm the sale so as aforesaid made.
Now March 19, 1884 sale confirmed as prayed for and the order renewal
for sale of that part of the property described in order & remaining unsold for
want of bidders.
March 20, 1884 order issued.
June 12, 1884, order renewed, same day order issued.
August 18, 1884, order renewed.
November 24, 1884 order renewed.
March 5, 1885, the petition of Joel Treusdell Exr. of the will of B.L.
Craven deceased, presented in open court setting forth that an order was
heretofore granted him to make a sale of certain real estate therein described:
That the same part was sold, and the sale there of returned to said court &
dully confirmed. That the residue remains unsold for want of adequate bid
therefore. And therefore praying, the Court to renew the order of sale for the
residue & on the terms heretofore from time to time allowed by said Court.
Whereupon the Court made the following decree:
"And now March 5, 1885, order of sale renewed on the terms prayed for.
By the Court
Geo. S. Hart J."
Now May 11, 1885 order of sale renewed
June 12, 1885 order issued.
Aug. 17, 1885 order renewed
Aug. 26, Order issued, Nov. 9, 1885 order renewed, Nov.3, 1885 order
issued.
And now Feb. 8th 1886 the Executor makes return; that he has been
unable to make sale of land described in said order, for want of adequate
bidders & prays for a renewal of said order.
Feb. 8, 1886 order renewed as prayed for.
Feb. 15, 1886, order issued, June 3rd, 1886 order renewed
And now 20-Aug.1886, order renewed.
And now Dec. 6, 1886 order renewed.
And now March 16, 1887, Joel Truesdell Exr., makes return showing that
in pursuance of said order he did make sale on 10th Feb. 1887, of the following
pieces of land described, in said order. First a piece or parcel of ground
situate in the boro of West Alex., in said county described as follows:
Beginning at a point on Main Street in said boro thence N 7½ degrees W.
32 feet, thence by land of Mary F. Monroe, S. 82½ degrees W. 7.5 feet. Thence N
7½ degrees W. 25 feet, thence N. 82½ degrees E. 7.5 feet thence N. 7½ degrees
W. 61 feet. Thence N. 80 degrees E. 18.0 feet, thence N. 10 degrees W. 124
feet, thence by an Alley N. 80 degrees E. 239 feet thence by lot of McCutcheon
sisters 10 degrees E. 140 feet thence by lot of Ellen Taylor, S. 80 degrees W.
23.9 feet thence S. 10 degrees E. 100 feet, thence S. 80 degrees W. 20.6 feet,
to beginning to Miss Anna Craven, for the sum of $1,000-payable on 1st April
1887. The same being sold subject to a right of way in Mary F. Monroe, her
heirs & assigns under a projection window frame, the second story on the
building on the said lot of ground, on the side next to the parcel sold to said
Mary F. Monroe.
Second a piece of ground adjoining the above and more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at a point on Main Street in said boro of West Alexander,
thence S. 80 degrees, W.32 feet, thence by lot of Dr. Craig N. 7½ degrees W. 50
feet, thence S. 82 degrees W. 20 feet thence N. 5½ degrees W. 190 feet thence
by an Alley N. 80 degrees E. 60 feet, thence by the above described lot sold to
Miss Anna Craven, S. 10 degrees E. 124 feet thence S. 80 degrees W. 19.5 feet
thence S. 7½ degrees E, 61 feet thence S. 82½ degrees W. 7.5 feet thence S. 7½
degrees E. 28 feet, thence S. 82 1/2 degrees E. 7.5 feet, thence S., 7½
degrees, E. 32 feet to the place of beginning to Mary F. Monroe for the sum of
$1,200 payable on April 1, 1887. The last describes price of ground takes as
appurtant there to the right of way set out and reserved in the parcel first
above described and sold to Miss Anna Craven.
And further showing that he was unable to dispose of the above parcels
of ground advantageously at public sale & therefore he disposed of the same at
private sale: That in his opinion the sales so made are judicious and for a
price higher than he could realize at a public sale. That he is not interested
directly or indirectly as purchaser of said sales, & he therefore prays that
the sales as made may be confirmed.
Decree: Now March 16, 1887, sales confirmed as prayed for:
By the Court
And now March 29, 1887, Bond of Joel Truesdell, in $5000 with John Reed & W.H.
Frazier as sureties approved ?????? pro time as of date January 16, 1884 filed.
Will Book 11 page 597:
Know all men by these presents that I, Benjamin L. Craven, of the boro
of West Alexander, County of Washington, and State of Pennsylvania, being of
sound mind memory and understanding do make and publish this my last will and
testament here by revoking all former wills by me at anytime heretofore made:
And as to my worldly estate and all property, real personal or mixed of
which I shall disseige and possessed or to which I shall be entitled at the
time of my decease I wish, bequeath and dispose thereof in the manner following
to wit:
First-my will is that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall by my
executor hereinafter named be paid out of my estate as soon after my decease as
shall by him be found convenient.
Item 1 I give, devise and bequeath to my adopted daughter Mary B. A.
Craven the sum of Five Thousand dollars. I further give devise and bequeath to
her the said Mary B. A. Craven the dwelling house in which I now reside
together will all the household and kitchen furniture therein contained.
Item 2 I give devise and bequeath to my niece Sarah A. Craven (daughter
of my brother Joshua Craven) the sum of Four Thousand Dollars.
Item 3 I give and bequeath to my brother John Craven the sum of One
Thousand Dollars.
Item 4 I give devise and bequeath to my brother William Craven in the
State of Indiana the sum of Five Hundred Dollars
Item 5 I give and bequeath to my brother Joshua Craven the sum of Five
Hundred Dollars (who lives in Tyler County, W.Va.)
Item 6 I give devise bequeath to my sister Phoebe Evans, intermarried
with Jeremiah Evans in the State of Indiana, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars.
Item 7 I give, devise & bequeath to the "Trustees" of the County of
Washington, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars in trust to be paid over by them to
the Presbyterian Church extension fund.
Item 4 I give devise & bequeath to the "Trustees of the West Alexander
Cemetery Company" Three Hundred Dollars, in trust. The interest of which is to
be applied to keeping my lot in said cemetery in order and should said interest
be more than sufficient for that purpose the balance by applied by the said
Trustees or Directors to the improvement of said cemetery.
Item 5 I give devise & Bequeath to the Trustees of the Presbyterian
Church of the borough of West Alexander the sum of Three Hundred Dollars, the
interest of which is to by applied to the payment of the salary of the Pastor
of said church.
Item 6 In the bequest made my niece, Sarah A. Craven in Item No. 2 of
this my will and testament, the said sum is bequeathed to her provided she
makes her home permanently with me for and during my natural life.
Item 7 The rest of residue of my estate not herein specifically
disposed of I give devise & bequeath the Boards of "Foreign" & "Domestic"
Missions to equally be divided between them share & alike.
Item 9 And lastly I do nominate and appoint my friend Joel Truesdell of
the "Borough of West Alexander", Washington County, Pennsylvania, Executor of
this my last will and testament.
In testimony whereof I the said Benjamin L Craven have to this my last
will and testament subscribed my name and affixed my seal this 3d day of
January AD 1878.
B. L. Craven (SEAL)
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Benjamin L. Craven as and
for his last will and testament in the presence of us, who at his request and
in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as
witnesses thereto this 3d day of Jan. AD 1878.
Joseph F. Mayes
Joel Truesdell
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Washington County, S.S.
Be it remembered that upon this 8th day of September, before me John F.
Cooper, Register for the probate of Wills & granting Letters of Administration
within and for said County came Joseph F. Mayes and Joel Truesdell the
subscribing witnesses to the foregoing attached Will of Benjamin L. Craven,
dec'd. who after being duly qualified according to law dispose and say: That
they were present at the execution of said will-saw the testator sign the same-
heard him publish it as and for his last will and testament-That they at his
request in their presence and in the presence of each other subscribed their
names thereto as witnesses.
Sworn & Subscribed before Joseph F. Mayes
John F. Cooper Joel Truesdell
Recorder
And now September 28 AD 1883. It being adjudged that the said will has
been duly proved. Letters are issued to Joel Truesdell in the same testament
named who was duly qualified by
John F. Cooper
Register
Properties sold and/or owned by Joel Truesdell: Index pg 940
Joel Truesdell al, to Edw. D. Gilfillan Apr.9, 1890 156/266 W.A.
" " al to Roland Craig April 26, 1876 5 E/243 Donegal
" " ux to Laura M. Rice Oct. 10, 1890 160/143 West Alex.
" " to Julia McKeag 4-Apr.1892 171/318 West Alex.
" " Est. to W. H. Fry Dec. 24, 1919 475/435 Donegal
" " Est. to John W. Fry ux June 19, 1920 479/58 Donegal
106)
May 24, 1990
THE FORMER DUSTY ROSE
I went to the courthouse today, as you know. This is what I found
starting with your D.B. 2283-487.
GRANTEE GRANTOR
Vol. 987, page 602 STOLLAR, Robert T. ux AMED, Jessie Davis
March 7, 1957, West Alexander (2 pages)
Vol. 929, page 368 (2 pages) (wb. 83 pg.448 & wb. 84 p. 200)
This is all on Stollar, Amed, Alexander names and
inheritance from a will.
Vol. 554, page 306 TIMMONS, Joseph M./ George B. & Lizzie M WOODS
August 27, 1895
Vol. 199, page 227 Geo. W. WOODS M.D./ Dr. J. B. & Mary L. REED
*
Geo. W. & Lizzie M. Woods by deed dated 31st July, 1880,
Aug. 31, 1880 & September 31, 1880 (2 1/2 pages)
Vol. Q 5, page 133 Dr. J. B. REED/ Dr. Joseph H. & Mgt. LITTLE
*
dated June 7, 1873 $3000 (2 pgs)
Vol. Z 4, page 72 LITTLE, Dr. Jos. H & Mgt./QUINTER, John & Mary
*
Vol. D 4, pages 69-70 is another deed mentioned.
Vol. 3 U, page 451 QUINTER, John/ HALLAM, Joseph al dated Nov.
* 17, 1858--date in index)(½ pages)$1550 Date
on deed 28-Mar.1850 2 lots of ground; a dwelling house;
Blacksmith & wagon shop, & stable. Marked as No 9 & 10
on general lot numbers.
Bearing date 16-May 1826 & recorded ? 2, page 448
to one James Bell & Margaret, wife to one Angus McCoy;
beginning at corner of lot No 9, thence by Wheeling
Street south eighty-six feet, west 60 feet, thence
north 4 degrees west 240 feet, thence north 86 degrees
east 60 feet thence, south 4 degrees, east 240 feet, or
the same more or less, to the place of beginning which
lot & by deed bearing date 28 of October 1843, was
conveyed by Angus McCoy & wife Jane to Nathan McVay &
Mary his wife by deed bearing date 29th August 1849 to
Joseph Hallam & by said Joseph & Lucretia, by these
presents to John Quinter.
Vol. 3 G, page 427 HALLAM /McVAY, Nathan ux Oct. 17, 1849 (2pgs.)
* wife Mary for $1600
Vol. 3 B, page 489 McVAY, Nathan/ McCOY, Angus ux Oct.31, 1843
* (2 pgs,) $700
Vol. 3 B, page 488 McCOY, Angus/ BELL, Moses ux Oct. 31, 1843 (1
* pg)
Vol. 2 I, page 448 McCOY, Angus/ BELL, James al May 18, 1826
* Beginning at corner of number __ on Wheeling Street
being no. nine, thence south 4 degrees east, 240 ft. to
place of beginning lot of ground adjoining James Mayes
lot on the east & Anguish McCoy on West (1 pg.)
WHAT I NEED TO DO HERE IS LOOK UP THE REST ON JAMES BELL.
I FAILED TO DO THIS TODAY.
Vol. 1 Z, page 137 BELL, Moses/ DAVIDSON, Robert al Apr. 4, 1815
*
Vol. DAVIDSON, Robt/HUMPHREY, Robert $200 Jul.4, 1811
* and one other Vol that might prove interesting:
Vol. 2 K, page 406 McCOY, Angus/ HUMPHREY, Robt. & Martha of Ohio *?
CO., V.27, Mar.1827 $25. Lots No. 20 & 21. (Possibly the
property of Mr. & Mrs. John Morley on Main St., West Alex-
ander. Mr. Morley told me I could look that up.
Now if you list all the names of the owners of said property, it
would look like this:
from 1815 to present:
Robert HUMPHREY
Robert DAVIDSON
Moses BELL} 10
James BELL} 9 (These were both purchased by:
Angus MCCOY
Nathan MCVAY
Joseph HALLAM
John QUINTER
Dr. Joseph H. LITTLE of whom further:
Dr. J. B. REED
George W. WOODS, M.D.
Joseph W. TIMMONS
Jessie Davis AMED
Robert STOLLAR
Jackie WALKER
First National Bank
and yourselves.
Approximately 17 or more owners of the property called DUSTY
ROSE. And another thing, I am going to try and see if I can prove that it could
have been another station in the Under Ground Railroad...that might take some
doing.
Also enclosed you will find a biography on Dr. Joseph H.
Little. It might also help in the searching of this property.
As for copies the pages marked with :* would be in your best interests to copy.
At the shop we counted 20 pages, but you might get away with 15 full pages @
$1.50: approximately $9.00, and my time is from $1.50 to 2.00 an hour.
(Now the property where is
QUEEN ANNE'S LACE)
(1)
Deed Book 1669, page 220, dated May 5, 1976: Mary Katherine Morley and husband,
to Jacqueline C. Walker. Some names appearing in document: Dr. E. W. Mahan's
lot and Earl G. Johnson. ($9,000)
go to:
(2)
Deed Book 1350, page 941 dated November 12, 1971: Adalyn Hunter & J. Garrett
Hunter, John Porter & Jessie Porter, his wife, of Canonsburg, Kenneth Tripp and
Frances Tripp, his wife, of Mt. Vista, Kingsville, Md., Frank E. Reed & Marie
J. Reed, his wife, Dwight R. Hunter, guardian of Mary Lea Reed, a minor of West
Alexander to Mary Katheryn Morley & John D. Morley, her husband.
go to:
(3)
Deed Book 1272, page 836 dated Jan. 22, 1968:
award of Real Estate in the Estate of Lelia M. Closser deceased, ($8,000)
(4)
Deed Book 934, page 378, dated March 18, 1950: Willis & Dorothy B. Johnson and
Earl G. & Alice M. Johnson, his wife of Triadelphia WV. to Frank J. & Lelia M.
Closser ($7,000) (Dr. Mahan's Lot mentioned here)
(5)
Deed Book 767, page 254, dated March 18, 1950: Earl G. Johnson, et ux, (Same as
ground conveyed to the grantors by Dorothy Byers Moore Edgar et con Feb. 25,
1949 D.B. 752 page 479.
Description, 2 story frame house, also 5 foot strip of land situate in
the borough of West Alexander, fronting on the North side of Main Street, and
extending back 251 feet more of less, to unnamed alley, Bounded an North by
said unnamed alley, on East by lot of Earl G. Johnson, et ux, & west by Broad
Alley and South by Main Street.
Being the same parcel of ground which was conveyed by ordinance of the
Borough of West Alexander, dated December 9, 1949 and recorded. Also conveyed
to Willis & Dorothy B. Johnson dated June 7, 1955. Go to:
(6)
Deed Book 766, page 122 dated
Boro vacated property and transferred for
($50. )
(7)
Deed Book 752, page 479 dated:
Dorothy Byers Moore Edgar to Earl & Alice Johnson.
Being the same lot of ground conveyed by Edward D. Gilfillan to Elijah
T. Moore D. D. 24-September 1897 & recorded Book 210, page 388 ($1.00) died
testate 6-Mar.1918 and Last Will and Testament recorded W. B. 30 Page 529, left
to his wife Emma T. Moore, she died 16-Sep.1944 testate and Last Will and
Testament recorded W. B. 66, page 503, left to her daughter, Dorothy Byers
Moore Edgar, go to 210, page 388. 14-Sept.1897 ($1500).
North side of Main Street on western line. Bounded on left by Joseph
Coty & running with said line to Broad Alley, twenty 5 ft 2.5 feet more or
less, 251 feet.
This is part of same lot of ground which was sold by Rev. William H.
Lester to Joseph Coty & by said Joseph Coty to Joseph Lloyd & by said Lloyd to
Joel Truesdell, deed being made by said Coty to Joel Truesdell & recorded No.
156, page 266.
(8)
Deed Book 156, page 266 dated 14-Sept.1887: Joel Truesdell & (Catherine, his
wife) et ux to Edward D. Gilfillan ($400) Speaks of buildings here.
Source granddaughter Rena (Gilfillan) Bonar remembers hearing her
father state that his father had built the house for his mother when they were
married and they lived there when her father was young. He was born in 1884.
(THERE IS A GAP HERE NEED:
Joseph Lloyd to Joel Truesdell;
Joseph Coty to Joseph Lloyd;
down to
(11)
Deed Book 5N, page 587, dated January 5, 1880: William H. Lester ux to Joseph
Coly (should be Coty) (mentions buildings) ($300)
William H. & Elizabeth H. his wife to Joseph Coly, Being the
lot owned by Thomas Supler & wife. (Copy attached)
Other deeds owned by William Lester:
Lester, Wm. H. to Wm. Rodgers 31-Mar.1906 Deed Book 333 page 487 West Alexander.
Lester, Wm. H. to Oliver E. Murray Jan. 26, 1880 D.B. 5O, p.196 West Alexander.
(12)
Deed Book 4R, page 214, dated June 21, 1870: Thomas Supler ux to Wm. H.
Lester. (has 2 dates: Apr. 1, 1868:)
Beginning at a post on corner of Nancy Murray's line then s. 80 degrees
w, 70 feet to a post on corner of Broad Alley, then N. 10 degrees W, 251 feet
to a post on the Alley, thence N. 80 degrees E. 70 feet to a post then S. 10
degrees E. 251 feet along Nancy Murray line to place of beginning, containing
63 square perches.
Being the same lot of ground conveyed to said Thomas Supler by John
McDonald Executor of estate of Dr. Edw. Gilfillan dec'd, dated 6 June 1859,
building mentioned ($1,400). go to 3V. p514.
Other deeds owned by Thomas Supler:
Supler, Thos. ux to John W. Green Apr. 1, 1885 D.B. 6D p. 548 W.A.
Supler, Thos. by Exr. to James H. Supler Nov. 27, 1886: DB 138, p. 213, Donegal.
Supler, Thos. by Exr. to Mary E. McCoy, Dec. 6, 1886 DB 138, p. 245, Claysville.
Supler, Thos. by Exr. to Wm Craig Apr. 27, 1888 DB 144,p 225 W.A.
(13)
Deed Book 3V, page 514, dated Aug. 23, 1859: Gilfillan, E. Dr. (Edward) to
Thomas Supler. ($613.50)(2 pages).
To all persons to whom these presents shall come I John
McDonald of Washington County, Pennsylvania, Executor of the
last will and testament of Dr. E. Gilfillan late of West Alexander, deceased
send greeting. Whereas the said Doctor E. Gilfillan to make an equal division
of his estate accordingly to his said will did therein and thereby authorize
him to make sale of and convey all his real estate either at public or private
sale as to him should seem meet and to make good and sufficient deeds of
bargain and sale thereof to the purchasers and their heirs and assigns and in
and by the said will did appoint me the said John McDonald, executor thereof.
Now Know ye that by virtue of the power and authority aforesaid and in
consideration of the sum of six hundred and thirteen dollars and fifty cents to
me paid by Thomas Supler, of Washington County, Pennsylvania, the receipt
whereof I do hereby acknowledge I have granted, bargained, sold and conveyed
and do hereby, grant, bargain sell and convey to the said Thomas Supler, his
heirs and assigns forever, a certain lot of ground situate in the town of West
Alexander, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Beginning at a post on the corner of Nancy Murray's line, thence South
80 degrees West 70 feet to a post on the corner of Broad alley, thence North 10
degrees, W. 251 feet to a post on the alley thence North 80 degrees E., 70 feet
to a post, thence South 10 degrees, East 251 feet along Nancy Murray's line to
the place of Beginning, containing sixty three (63) square perches. Together
with all and singular all the houses and appurtenances thereunto belonging. To
Have and To Hold the granted premises to the said Thomas Supler his heirs and
assigns and I the said John McDonald for myself, my heirs executors and
administrators covenant with the said Thomas Supler his heirs and assigns as
aforesaid, that the said Doctor E. Gilfillan died seized of the granted
premises that they are? far? from encumbrances done or suffered by me, and that
I will and my heirs, executors and administrators shall covenant and defend the
same to the said Thomas Supler his heirs and against the lawful claims and
demands of all persons claiming by from or under the said Doctor Edward
Gilfillan or me.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and seal this sixth day of June 1859
Signed, sealed and John McDonald (SEAL)
delivered in presence of M. Daugherty Wm. S. Alexander.
Washington County SS.
Before me one of the Justices of the Peace in and for
said county personally came the within named John McDonald, executor aforesaid
and acknowledged the foregoing deed to be his act and deed for the purposes
therein set forth and described that the same might be seconded as such
according to law.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and seal this day and year
aforesaid.
William S. Alexander J.P. (SEAL)
Recorded and compared with original August 23, 1859
Iceman Brady J.
Recorder.
(14)
Deed Book 3I page 407, dated May 21, 1851: James Purcell by Exr. to
Edward Gilfillan.
Lot no 26, of original plot, Beginning at the post on the corner of
Broad alley and front on the N 78 degrees, E. 70 feet, thence North 12 degrees
West 170 feet to a post thence South 78 degrees W. 70 feet to beginning.
Mentions buildings owned by James Purcel and Gilfillan. Exr. Fergus Smith.
(15)
Deed Book 3 B, page 288, dated May 22, 1843: Alex. Porter to Edw. Gilfillan.
Broad alley, & description 2½ acres 36 perches ($300). Same as lot of ground
which was sold by Samuel Cunningham, High Sheriff, of Washington County to said
Alex. Porter deed dated 23-September 1833, as the property of Isaac Mayes.
Checked all Grantee on Alex. Porter 2-O p. 270, 2M-p.340 & 2M-339
Nothing. Went to Mayes Isaac by Shff-James Means June 29, 1824; 2H page 143
West Alexander. It is not the right one. Dead End.
(16)
Deed Book 2V page 61, dated Dec. 4, 1837: Collin Wilson to Edward Gilfillan.
All that messuage & lot of ground situate in the town of West Alexander
and designated as lot No. 12 in general plot.
Beginning at the corner of Broad Alley and from on the street of North
78 degrees, East 70 feet thence North 20 degrees West 170 to a post then South
78 West 70 feet to Broad Alley, thence along said alley S. 12 degrees, East 170
feet to the beginning.
Together with all & singular other the houses, out houses, building
stables, ways, woods, waters, water courses, rights liberties, hereditaments,
and appurtenances, whatsoever, thereunto belonging or in anywise, appertaining,
Except the undivided one half of all the above described lot and described
premises the property, of James Pursel, held and owned by said Collin & James
in equal shares, one half of which the entire interest of the said Collin &
Nancy, his wife, is hereby conveyed and the reversions, remainders, rents,
issues & profits of the same and also All the estate, rights, title interest,
property, claim, and demand whatsoever of them the said Collin & Nancy, his
wife in equal or otherwise, into or out of the law.
(17)
Deed Book 2R, page 264, dated Sept. 30, 1834: Thos. S. Martin to Dr. Edward
Gilfillan.
Beginning at lower corner of Thomas Martin lot No. 29 on Broad Alley to
run 70 feet up said lot then running 70 feet across said lot from Broad Alley,
on a westerly course, thence running up the said lot 30 ft. and from thence
running across lots numbered 27-28 of said Martin one hundred 20 feet, to lot
No. 26 and from thence down said lot 100 to Long Alley, thence along said alley
190 feet to place of beginning.
2d the other, full lot no. 26:
Beginning at a post, at corner of lot no. 25, belonging to the said
Gilfillen fronting Wheeling Street, or the National Road, according to the plot
of said town running a westerly course 60 feet along said street to a post at
corner of lot. No. 28. Thence a northerly course 40 feet to Long Alley and from
thence running 60 feet to a post at the corner of lot No. 28, Thence a
northerly course 240 feet to Long Alley and thence 60 feet to a post at the
corner of lot No. 25, belonging to said Gilfillan thence running up said lot
two hundred and 40 feet to place of beginning (2½ pages)
(18)
Deed Book 2Q, page 437, dated 14-Dec. 1833: Joseph & Sarah Alexander to Edward
Gilfillan ($86.35) Lot No. 10 adjoining Lots # 11 & 5 bounded recorded 31-
Jan.1834.
(19)
Deed Book 2Q, page 435, dated 3-Feb.1829: Joseph & Sarah Alexander to Collin
Wilson, town of Alexander, Lot No. 11. Lying and being on the south side of
town beginning at a post, and adjoining lands of James Silater (Slater?)
Recorded Jan. 31, 1834.
(20)
Deed Book 2 Q, page 436, dated 3-Oct.1831: Joseph & Sarah Alexander to Collin
Wilson ($50.)
No. 4 in the general Plot of Alexander’s bounding on North by Lot No.
3, on south & West by lands of James Slaater, (Slater?), & Joseph Alexander on
East by a public alley, recorded 31-Jan.1834.
(21)
Deed Book 2Q, page 436, dated 1-Aug.1832: Jos. Alexander to Colin Wilson
($60.89)
Lot No. 3, adjoining lot of Virgil Huey & Colin Wilson & bounded.
Recorded 31-Jan.1834.
(22)
Deed Book 2 O page 358, dated 3-Jun.1831: Thomas Dunlap & Jemima, his wife of
Westmoreland County to Dr. Edw. Gilfillan ($60)
Lot No. 25 of original beginning at corner of School Alley on Wheeling
Street thence by Yard Alley N. 4 degrees West 240 feet to Long Alley then S 87
degrees, W.90 feet to corner of Lot No. 26 & by said lot S. 12 degrees E. 240
feet to Wheeling Street thence by said street North 78 degrees E. 60 feet to
place of beginning.
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Deed Book 2 D, page 193, dated 1 Apr. 1819: Thomas S. Martin & Elizabeth, his
wife of Ohio Co., Va. to Edw. Gilfillan ($150)
Being lot No 28, begin at post at the corner of William Holliday’s lot
and bounded as follows running with Wheeling Street, North 78 degrees E. 60
feet thence North 12 degrees, W. 140 feet to place of beginning. Recorded 9-
Apr.1819.
Other deeds owned by Edward Gilfillan:
Thomas S. Martin al to Edward Gilfillan Apr. 9, 1819 2D-193 W.A.
Thos. Dunlap al to Edward Gilfillan June 14, 1831 DB 20 W.A.
Jos. Alexander al to Edward Gilfillan Jan. 31, 1834 DB 2Q, 437 "
Thos. S. Martin by admr. to Edw. Gilfillan Sept. 30, 1834 2R 264
Colin Wilson al to Edw. Gilfillan Dec. 4, 1837 2V pg. 61 W.Alex.
Alex. Porter to Edw. Gilfillan May 22, 1843 3B, 288 West Alex.
James Purcell by Exr. to Edw. Gilfillan May 21, 1851 3I, 407 W.A.
Morley John D. to Thomas, Telford DB 2111, p. 547 6/10/1983 W.A.
2111 page 543/547 9-Jun.1983
First lot:
Formerly lot of Harry A. Moss, then along land of now or formerly Dorothy V.
Baer, Martha Ingram. 655-473, Water rights.
Second Lot by lot owned by Charles H. McDonald.
Being the same lots of ground which Mary Lou Weaver Exe of estate of
Asby Donley King, deceased 29-Jun.1982 D.B. 2074/550
2111/547 bounded by lands of Stella Charlton & Ida Vermillion
Milton L. Davis et ux to Charles H. McDonald 7-Dec.1925 Recorded 2-Mar.1926
537/495 /537/493/ 1358/742 & 1358/146. Being same parcel of ground which Howard
L. Exley, widower et al granted & conveyed 1478/57 & dated Nov. 19, 1973
($45,000)
The Washington Observer Saturday Morning, March 19, 1904.
"ON TO CLAYSVILLE"
IS TROLLEY SLOGAN
__________
Wheeling and Elm Grove Road
to be Extended From West
Alexander
__________
CLAYSVILLE, March 18, The project of the Wheeling and Elm Grove Railway
company to extend its line from the present terminal at the state line near
West Alexander is being revived. W.R. Gibson, of West Alexander, right of way
agent for the company closed up last fall, the right of way across a number of
farms, but there were land owners near here who help out for extensive damages.
Engineer C.C. Smith and a car of engineers were out (not here, will try
to find rest)
GRANTOR INDEX 940
1Y-224 Alex., Joseph-James Alex. al Apr.22, 1814-Donegal
1Y-225 Alex., Joseph a;-James McNitt al Apr 22,1914 "
2P-7 Alex., J. " al- Virgil Huey Oct. 5, 1831 Alexander
2Q-189 Alex. " al- Nancy King Mar 26, 1833 near W. Alex
2Q-436 Alex. " al- Collins Wilson Jan 31, 1834 Alexander
2Q-436 Alex, " al- Colin Wilson Jan. 31, 1834 near W. Alex
2Q-435 Alex., " "-Collins Wilson Jan 31, 1834 Alexander
2Q-437 Alex., Jos. al-Edward Gilfillan Jan. 31-1834 W. Alex
2R-87 Alex., Jos. al- Andrew Alex. Apr, 3, 1834 --
3M-326 Alex., Joseph C.-Fannie Alex. Oct 24, 1853 Donegal
4-O-122 Alex., Joseph al-Cyrus Morrow Mar 20,1869 "
4S-5011 Alex., Joseph C. al-James R. Bell Sep 28 1870 "
4X-273 Alex., " " -James M Chaney Apr 2, 1873 Donegal
5C-380 Alex., John al-Pamela Alex. May 19 1875 Donegal
158-424 Alex., James ux-Samuel Chambers Jul 30, 1890 W.Alex
225-455 Alex., James ux-David E. Mitchel trust Jan 29,1900
Donegal
294-395 Alex., James ux-Daniel C. Hunt Apr 20, 1903 Donegal
346-401 Alex., James by Exr al-Chas. H. Trussell Mar. 16-1907 W.
Alex
353-167 Alex., James " " al-Wm. Petrie Jun 18, 1907 Donegal
370-271 Alex., James-W. Penn Gas Co. May 27, 1909 Donegal r of w
390-10 Alex., James by Exr al Clide L. McCracken Oct 4, 1911
West Alexander 2 lots
430-209 Alex., James by Exr-Wm. E. Gibson Apr 4, 1916 Donegal
Alexander add lot
502-411 Alex., James by Exr-James McCleery Jul. 11, 1922 "
156-266 Joel Truesdell al Edward O. Gilfillan Apr 9, 1890 WA
5E-243 Joel Truesdell al Roland Craig Apr.26, 1876 Donegal twp.
160-143 Joel Truesdell ux-Laura M. Rice Oct. 10, 1890 W. Alex
171-318 Joel Truesdell ux Julia McKeag 4-Apr.1892 W. Alex
475-435 Joel Truesdell Est. W.H. Fry Dec. 24, 1919 Donegal
479-58 Joel Truesdell- John W. Fry ux June 19, 1920 Donegal.
GRANTEE INDEX
1Y-79 Alexander, Joseph James Henry by Att Feb.1,1814 W. Alex.
1y-224 Alexander, James al Joseph Alexander Apr 22, 1814 Donegal
1Z-67 Alexander, Joseph William Hogg UX Mar 20,1815 near
Fredericktown
2A-543 Alexander, Joseph Archibald McDonald al Apr 30, 1817 Near
Alexander
2M-206 Alexander, Joseph Robt. Humphrey al Mar 23,1829 Near WAlex
2Z-430 Alexander, Joseph Robt. Humphrey al May 6, 1841 " "
4N-573 Alexander, James-Letitia A. Hervey al Jan 12, 1869 " "
5A-32 Alexander, Joseph-Robt. Humphery al May 26, 1874 Alexander
5D-86 Alexander, James-Mgt. B. McBurney July 6, 1875 W. Alex
368-277 Alexander, James Est-Roy A. Chambers al Jun. 15, 1909 "
416-490 Alexander, James by Exrs-Joseph A. Straus ux Aug. 26,
1914 W. Alex lot.
4U-210 Bell, Joseph R. Aaron Strause al Sep.8,1871 Donegal.
4S-50 Bell, James R. Edia Ramsey al Sep 28, 1870 Donegal.
4G-51 Bell, James R. Sarah B. Howe Con Sep 22, 1864 Donegal
140-612 Bell, James M. N.B. Evans Aug 11, 1887 Donegal.
145-59 Bell, James M. James R. Moss UX Mar 20, 1888 West Alex.
141-69 Craven, Anna-B.L. Craven by Exr. May 3, 1882 W. Alex.
(2 pages) for $1,000.
536-109 1926
141-69 Craven, B.L. Annie Craven
46-51 A. R. Howell & w.
to
James R. Bell dated Aug.1, 1864 For $8,500
Adj. land of James R. Bell, Thos., Frazier, Joseph Lawson, the
heir of Joseph Alexander, & the heir of Andrew Alexander 7 bounded on as
follows: Begins at a post on the State Line, thence S 2 & ½ degrees East 99
perches to a post, thence South 74 degrees East 35 perches to a white oak,
North 56 degrees East 34 perches to a white oak then North 32 degrees East 40
perches to a post, then North 40 degrees West 5 poles to a post, thence North
56 degrees, East 16½ perches to a ?town, then North 3 degrees, West 12 perches
to a white oak then north 71 degrees West 26 perches to a white oak then South
56 degrees ½ West 26 perches to a white oak thence North 28 degrees West 39
perches to a post near a white oak & __________ & then West 33 perches to the
beginning, containing 50 acres more of less.
Being the same tract of land which was conveyed to the said Moses Bell,
by Robert Humphreys & wife by deed dated 12 June 1827 & recorded B.K. vol. 2-
389,390,391 & when conveyed to Sarah B. Howe by Moses Bell, dated 21-day Mar
1865-D.B. 4E-59 A. R. Howe & Sarah B., his wife.
2L-389,390,391 12-Jun.1827 Robert Humphreys, Sr. & Martha, his wife & Moses
Bell. $400 From State Line & other out lots in the town of West Alexander, Same
description as above.
4S-50 Elia Ramsey & wife, Nancy, of County of Belmont, State of Ohio, William
Clemens & Jane, of McCaskey County, & Joseph F. Mayes & Cassandra, of County
of Washington, Pa., Joseph C. Alexander & Fannie Alexander, & Nancy M. Ramsey,
of Washington County, $58. to James R. Bell, of Washington County, Pa.
Lying south of town of West Alexander & bounded as follows to wit:
Beginning at a post on said James R. Bell's line then North 59 degrees East, 16
perches to a post then North 73 degrees East 4.4 perches to a post then South
51 degrees West 19.7 tenth perches to a post then North 39 degrees West 4.1
tenth perches to a post the place of beginning. Containing 48 perches or 3
tenths of an acre & bounded on the North by land of said James R. Bell, on East
by land of Aaron Strause & on South by Hempfield Railroad, & on the West by
land of said James R. Bell "Depot Farm" (2 pages).
4U-210 Aaron Strause & wife, Hannah H. to James R. Bell. dated 21-Aug.1871.
Small piece or parcel of ground from Strause Farm $500.
140-612 Bell From N. B. Evans Aug. 11, 1887. Donegal twp/. No1. adjoining
lands of E. Brownlee, William Armstrong & others containing 3 acres 3 acres-60
perches. Same property formerly owned by Eliza Pence. Also No. 2, adjoining
lands of E. Brownlee, John Reed & J. R. Moss & others containing 16 acres 17
perches strict measure. Same parcel or tracts of land conveyed to N.B. Evans by
J.R. Moss & wife by deed dated Oct. 1, 1886.
145-59 Bell James R. from James R. Moss 8-Mar.1888- James R. & Ida May Moss of
Donegal twp., County of Washington & James M. Bell of Morgan Twp., Greene Co.,
pa. $1,000. To a stone then along the Burnsville Road North ½ degree East 15.5
perches to place of beginning, containing 1 acre. Same property conveyed to
Thomas & Lewis Toland by Mar. Margaret Erskin by deed bearing date Aug. 8, 1873
by Toland to Thomas Supler by deed dated Apr 22, 1876; by Supler by deed dated
28d Mar 1885 to John W. Green, by Deed dated 10-Feb.1887 to James C. Moss &
also all the estate right title, interest, property, possession claim & demand
what-so-ever.
536-109 Thomas R. Bell et ux to Mary B. Lamb 21-Oct.1925 $10.
Lot of ground on north side of Main Street in boro of West Alexander
described as follows: 13 feet on North side of Main Street & extending back
equal width 32 feet bounded on West by lot Jno N. Chambers on the North by lot
of Jno N. Chambers & lot of Emma Pearson on East by lot of Emma Pearson & on
South by Main Street.
1Y-79 Henry, James to Bell dated 11-Feb.1814 James Alexander to Joseph
Alexander.
This Indenture made this 11 day of February one thousand eight hundred
and twelve Between James Alexander Attorney in fact for James Henry duly
authorized by power of attorney of the one part & Joseph Alexander, both of
County of Washington, Commonwealth of Pa. Now this Indenture witnesseth that
the said James Alexander for and in consideration of the twenty dollars to him
in hand paid by the said Joseph Alexander at and before the sealing and
delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof he does hereby acknowledge,
etc., to a certain lott of ground in the town of Alexanderia, in said County,
being lott No 33 in the plan of said town, bounded as follows: Beginning at the
corner of Joseph Cerns, lot no 32, then N 11 degrees W 240 ft to the lower end
of said lott then s 79 degrees W 60 feet to corner of said Joseph Alexander,
lott No 34 to which said lott South eleven degrees E 240 feet to the corner of
said lott on front street then N 9 degrees E. 60 feet to the place of beginning.
1Y-224-225 Joseph Alexander to James Alexander et al 29-Apr.1813 between Joseph
Alexander of Washington Co, of the one part & James Alexander & Nancy Ramsey of
the same place of the other $500. Tract of land situated on the waters of
Buffaow Creek in Donegal twp, lying in County & state aforesaid.
1Y-225 James Alexander etal to James McNitt et al 4-Apr.1814-James Alexander of
Licking County, Ohio & Nancy Ramsey of County of Washington, to James McNitt &
James Alexander of County of Washington $1150. (lot of ground above)
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