The three Kilgore brothers: James, Charles and Samuel were living in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania in 1734. They were, most likely, born in Ireland of Scottish parents and came to this country between 1710 and 1730. James married Elizabeth Jack. Some old traditions said James and Elizabeth were parents of eighteen sons and one daughter. James' will names only thirteen children. Elizabeth's will names twelve children but it is known that one child, Ezekiel, died after James' death and before she wrote her will. Sources that say James had eighteen or more children usually say that James was married twice and that Elizabeth Jack was his second wife. That has NOT been proven. In fact, the person who wrote about the possibility of another wife later said it was not true. James died September 1771 in Newton Township. James signed his will James Kilgoar. It has never been proven that his middle name was William, even though it has been used in various histories for many years. Elizabeth's will was proved February 14, 1792 in Carlisle, Newton Township. They were members of Big Spring Presbyterian Church in Newville, Pennsylvania and are believed to be buried there but there are no gravestones for them in the church cemetery. There are, however, many old markers that are no longer legible.
The only certain birthdates for children of James Kilgore and Elizabeth Jack Kilgore are those of David Kilgore, Jesse Kilgore and William Kilgore. The birthdates for the other children are approximate dates that are not proven.
THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JAMES KILGORE
Will Book B p.l 00 Cumberland Co. PA
I, JAMES KILGOAR of the township of Newton in the County of Cumberland, Fanner. Calling to mind the uncertainty I
this transatory life do make and ordain this instrument to contain my last Will and Testament in form and manner following that is
to say I will and alow unto my true and loving wife Elizabeth Kilgoar the whole use of all my Plantation goods and Chattles,
implyments of husbandry and household furnatur while she remains my widow, for the payment of debts and educating the six
youngest sons during their minority. But if she marries I allow her to live on the plantation and giye up all the above named Good~
and Chattles only one horse and saddle and bridle worth twenty one pounds and her little and bIg wheel and reel. One featherbed
with the clothing and I will and alow that at the time of her marriage or decease that my Executors herafter to be named shall sell ~
my estate real and personal that I am possessed of now or shall be possessed of at the time of my decease only the particulars abov
bequeathed and divided in the form and manner following. That is to say I will and bequeth unto my sons Hugh, Benjamin, Josep:
Patrick and David and to my daughter Mary -? Shilling Sterling apiece. I likewise give and bequeth unto my son Oliver five Poun
Pennsylvania currency and all the rest I alow and it is my will to be equally divided between my youngest sons Ezekiel, John,
Jonathan, William, Jesse and Robert but if any of the above named younger sons should turn prodigal and not incline to work but 1
waste the Estate it is my will and I alow him or them to lose their part and it be given to the rest as above but I alow none of the
above named leagacis to be payed until sail be made of the above named premises or Chattels - ?--
I do nominate constitute and appoint my true and loving brother Charles Kilgoar and my dear and loving wife whole Executors of
this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and disannuling all former wills and testaments by me maid and also this to be m
last - I set my seal 23 August 1771. Signed James Kilgoar in the presence of James JACK, Samuel KILGORE, and Alexander
Laughlin.
Letters Testamentary issued 10 September 1771 - witness John Armstrong.
The only certain birthdates for children of James Kilgore and Elizabeth Jack Kilgore are those of David Kilgore, Jesse Kilgore and William Kilgore. The birthdates for the other children are approximate dates that are not proven.
THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JAMES KILGORE
Will Book B p.l 00 Cumberland Co. PA
I, JAMES KILGOAR of the township of Newton in the County of Cumberland, Fanner. Calling to mind the uncertainty I
this transatory life do make and ordain this instrument to contain my last Will and Testament in form and manner following that is
to say I will and alow unto my true and loving wife Elizabeth Kilgoar the whole use of all my Plantation goods and Chattles,
implyments of husbandry and household furnatur while she remains my widow, for the payment of debts and educating the six
youngest sons during their minority. But if she marries I allow her to live on the plantation and giye up all the above named Good~
and Chattles only one horse and saddle and bridle worth twenty one pounds and her little and bIg wheel and reel. One featherbed
with the clothing and I will and alow that at the time of her marriage or decease that my Executors herafter to be named shall sell ~
my estate real and personal that I am possessed of now or shall be possessed of at the time of my decease only the particulars abov
bequeathed and divided in the form and manner following. That is to say I will and bequeth unto my sons Hugh, Benjamin, Josep:
Patrick and David and to my daughter Mary -? Shilling Sterling apiece. I likewise give and bequeth unto my son Oliver five Poun
Pennsylvania currency and all the rest I alow and it is my will to be equally divided between my youngest sons Ezekiel, John,
Jonathan, William, Jesse and Robert but if any of the above named younger sons should turn prodigal and not incline to work but 1
waste the Estate it is my will and I alow him or them to lose their part and it be given to the rest as above but I alow none of the
above named leagacis to be payed until sail be made of the above named premises or Chattels - ?--
I do nominate constitute and appoint my true and loving brother Charles Kilgoar and my dear and loving wife whole Executors of
this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and disannuling all former wills and testaments by me maid and also this to be m
last - I set my seal 23 August 1771. Signed James Kilgoar in the presence of James JACK, Samuel KILGORE, and Alexander
Laughlin.
Letters Testamentary issued 10 September 1771 - witness John Armstrong.
The three Kilgore brothers: James, Charles and Samuel were living in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania in 1734. They were, most likely, born in Ireland of Scottish parents and came to this country between 1710 and 1730. James married Elizabeth Jack. Some old traditions said James and Elizabeth were parents of eighteen sons and one daughter. James' will names only thirteen children. Elizabeth's will names twelve children but it is known that one child, Ezekiel, died after James' death and before she wrote her will. Sources that say James had eighteen or more children usually say that James was married twice and that Elizabeth Jack was his second wife. That has NOT been proven. In fact, the person who wrote about the possibility of another wife later said it was not true. James died September 1771 in Newton Township. James signed his will James Kilgoar. It has never been proven that his middle name was William, even though it has been used in various histories for many years. Elizabeth's will was proved February 14, 1792 in Carlisle, Newton Township. They were members of Big Spring Presbyterian Church in Newville, Pennsylvania and are believed to be buried there but there are no gravestones for them in the church cemetery. There are, however, many old markers that are no longer legible.
The only certain birthdates for children of James Kilgore and Elizabeth Jack Kilgore are those of David Kilgore, Jesse Kilgore and William Kilgore. The birthdates for the other children are approximate dates that are not proven.
THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JAMES KILGORE
Will Book B p.l 00 Cumberland Co. PA
I, JAMES KILGOAR of the township of Newton in the County of Cumberland, Fanner. Calling to mind the uncertainty I
this transatory life do make and ordain this instrument to contain my last Will and Testament in form and manner following that is
to say I will and alow unto my true and loving wife Elizabeth Kilgoar the whole use of all my Plantation goods and Chattles,
implyments of husbandry and household furnatur while she remains my widow, for the payment of debts and educating the six
youngest sons during their minority. But if she marries I allow her to live on the plantation and giye up all the above named Good~
and Chattles only one horse and saddle and bridle worth twenty one pounds and her little and bIg wheel and reel. One featherbed
with the clothing and I will and alow that at the time of her marriage or decease that my Executors herafter to be named shall sell ~
my estate real and personal that I am possessed of now or shall be possessed of at the time of my decease only the particulars abov
bequeathed and divided in the form and manner following. That is to say I will and bequeth unto my sons Hugh, Benjamin, Josep:
Patrick and David and to my daughter Mary -? Shilling Sterling apiece. I likewise give and bequeth unto my son Oliver five Poun
Pennsylvania currency and all the rest I alow and it is my will to be equally divided between my youngest sons Ezekiel, John,
Jonathan, William, Jesse and Robert but if any of the above named younger sons should turn prodigal and not incline to work but 1
waste the Estate it is my will and I alow him or them to lose their part and it be given to the rest as above but I alow none of the
above named leagacis to be payed until sail be made of the above named premises or Chattels - ?--
I do nominate constitute and appoint my true and loving brother Charles Kilgoar and my dear and loving wife whole Executors of
this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and disannuling all former wills and testaments by me maid and also this to be m
last - I set my seal 23 August 1771. Signed James Kilgoar in the presence of James JACK, Samuel KILGORE, and Alexander
Laughlin.
Letters Testamentary issued 10 September 1771 - witness John Armstrong.
The only certain birthdates for children of James Kilgore and Elizabeth Jack Kilgore are those of David Kilgore, Jesse Kilgore and William Kilgore. The birthdates for the other children are approximate dates that are not proven.
THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JAMES KILGORE
Will Book B p.l 00 Cumberland Co. PA
I, JAMES KILGOAR of the township of Newton in the County of Cumberland, Fanner. Calling to mind the uncertainty I
this transatory life do make and ordain this instrument to contain my last Will and Testament in form and manner following that is
to say I will and alow unto my true and loving wife Elizabeth Kilgoar the whole use of all my Plantation goods and Chattles,
implyments of husbandry and household furnatur while she remains my widow, for the payment of debts and educating the six
youngest sons during their minority. But if she marries I allow her to live on the plantation and giye up all the above named Good~
and Chattles only one horse and saddle and bridle worth twenty one pounds and her little and bIg wheel and reel. One featherbed
with the clothing and I will and alow that at the time of her marriage or decease that my Executors herafter to be named shall sell ~
my estate real and personal that I am possessed of now or shall be possessed of at the time of my decease only the particulars abov
bequeathed and divided in the form and manner following. That is to say I will and bequeth unto my sons Hugh, Benjamin, Josep:
Patrick and David and to my daughter Mary -? Shilling Sterling apiece. I likewise give and bequeth unto my son Oliver five Poun
Pennsylvania currency and all the rest I alow and it is my will to be equally divided between my youngest sons Ezekiel, John,
Jonathan, William, Jesse and Robert but if any of the above named younger sons should turn prodigal and not incline to work but 1
waste the Estate it is my will and I alow him or them to lose their part and it be given to the rest as above but I alow none of the
above named leagacis to be payed until sail be made of the above named premises or Chattels - ?--
I do nominate constitute and appoint my true and loving brother Charles Kilgoar and my dear and loving wife whole Executors of
this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and disannuling all former wills and testaments by me maid and also this to be m
last - I set my seal 23 August 1771. Signed James Kilgoar in the presence of James JACK, Samuel KILGORE, and Alexander
Laughlin.
Letters Testamentary issued 10 September 1771 - witness John Armstrong.
