Thomas was a farmer of about 200 acres according to the tax records. This land pasted to him by his father John Larimer and in turn Thomas passed it on to his offspring.
Thomas, a farmer, married Rachel Stevens about 1804. They had 13 children they named: Robert Stevens, Elizabeth C, Jane, Margaret G, Rachel, Mary, Eleanor "Ellen", Agnes "Aggie", John, Andrew Macune, Joseph, Benjamin Arundel "Ben" and Thomas Larimer.
The Larimer farm was on the mountain in Donegal township not far from the Somerset County border. The Larimer family farms are now owned by the Forbes State Forest. Some suggest Thomas and Rachel were buried on their old family farm in Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Others suggest they were buried in the Methdist Church Cemetery, Stahlstown, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Thomas's will was dated 3 Sep 1848 and it was proved on the day he died. The document follows:
In the name of God I will that all my just debts as shall be by me owing at my death toether with my funeral expenses and all charges touching the proving of or otherwise concerning this my last will shall in the first place out of my personal estate and effects be fully paid and satisfied and from and after payment therof and subject hereunto then my will is that all the residue of my goods stocks chattles merchandise and household furniture I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Rachel to use make sale of as she shall think most desirable.
I also bequeath unto my loving wife all that _____? or tenement situate lying and being in Donegal Township and County aforesaid together with all my other freehold estate whatsoever to hold until her death and at her death to be equally divided amongst all my children share and share alike. Robert S., Elizabeth C., Jane, Margaret G., Rachels Heirs, Mary, Eleanor, and Agnes, and to their Heirs and John, McCune A. and Benjamin, all share and share alike.
And my will and meaning is that in case any of my said children shall depart this life before such time as the part or portion of him or her or them so dying shall become payable then and in such case the part or portion of him or her or them so dying shall go and be equally divided among the survivor or survivors of them share and share alike if more than ____ ? to be paid to such survivors or survivor at the time aforesaid.
And lastly as to all the rest residue and remainder of my personal estate real and mixed goods and and chattles of what kind and nature so ever I give and bequeath the same to my said beloved wife Rachel Larimer Whom I hereby appoint ____? executrix of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 3 0 day of Sept. in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five. Witnessed by Wm Crawford, Robert Jonston. Legally proved and approved the 24 th January A.D. 1848 Same day recorded.
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Thomas, a farmer, married Rachel Stevens about 1804. They had 13 children they named: Robert Stevens, Elizabeth C, Jane, Margaret G, Rachel, Mary, Eleanor "Ellen", Agnes "Aggie", John, Andrew Macune, Joseph, Benjamin Arundel "Ben" and Thomas Larimer.
The Larimer farm was on the mountain in Donegal township not far from the Somerset County border. The Larimer family farms are now owned by the Forbes State Forest. Some suggest Thomas and Rachel were buried on their old family farm in Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Others suggest they were buried in the Methdist Church Cemetery, Stahlstown, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Thomas's will was dated 3 Sep 1848 and it was proved on the day he died. The document follows:
In the name of God I will that all my just debts as shall be by me owing at my death toether with my funeral expenses and all charges touching the proving of or otherwise concerning this my last will shall in the first place out of my personal estate and effects be fully paid and satisfied and from and after payment therof and subject hereunto then my will is that all the residue of my goods stocks chattles merchandise and household furniture I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Rachel to use make sale of as she shall think most desirable.
I also bequeath unto my loving wife all that _____? or tenement situate lying and being in Donegal Township and County aforesaid together with all my other freehold estate whatsoever to hold until her death and at her death to be equally divided amongst all my children share and share alike. Robert S., Elizabeth C., Jane, Margaret G., Rachels Heirs, Mary, Eleanor, and Agnes, and to their Heirs and John, McCune A. and Benjamin, all share and share alike.
And my will and meaning is that in case any of my said children shall depart this life before such time as the part or portion of him or her or them so dying shall become payable then and in such case the part or portion of him or her or them so dying shall go and be equally divided among the survivor or survivors of them share and share alike if more than ____ ? to be paid to such survivors or survivor at the time aforesaid.
And lastly as to all the rest residue and remainder of my personal estate real and mixed goods and and chattles of what kind and nature so ever I give and bequeath the same to my said beloved wife Rachel Larimer Whom I hereby appoint ____? executrix of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 3 0 day of Sept. in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five. Witnessed by Wm Crawford, Robert Jonston. Legally proved and approved the 24 th January A.D. 1848 Same day recorded.
Note that the map of the Larimer farm location can be credited to ancestortracks.com who sell the software and books you need to create these maps.
Thomas was a farmer of about 200 acres according to the tax records. This land pasted to him by his father John Larimer and in turn Thomas passed it on to his offspring.
Thomas, a farmer, married Rachel Stevens about 1804. They had 13 children they named: Robert Stevens, Elizabeth C, Jane, Margaret G, Rachel, Mary, Eleanor "Ellen", Agnes "Aggie", John, Andrew Macune, Joseph, Benjamin Arundel "Ben" and Thomas Larimer.
The Larimer farm was on the mountain in Donegal township not far from the Somerset County border. The Larimer family farms are now owned by the Forbes State Forest. Some suggest Thomas and Rachel were buried on their old family farm in Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Others suggest they were buried in the Methdist Church Cemetery, Stahlstown, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Thomas's will was dated 3 Sep 1848 and it was proved on the day he died. The document follows:
In the name of God I will that all my just debts as shall be by me owing at my death toether with my funeral expenses and all charges touching the proving of or otherwise concerning this my last will shall in the first place out of my personal estate and effects be fully paid and satisfied and from and after payment therof and subject hereunto then my will is that all the residue of my goods stocks chattles merchandise and household furniture I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Rachel to use make sale of as she shall think most desirable.
I also bequeath unto my loving wife all that _____? or tenement situate lying and being in Donegal Township and County aforesaid together with all my other freehold estate whatsoever to hold until her death and at her death to be equally divided amongst all my children share and share alike. Robert S., Elizabeth C., Jane, Margaret G., Rachels Heirs, Mary, Eleanor, and Agnes, and to their Heirs and John, McCune A. and Benjamin, all share and share alike.
And my will and meaning is that in case any of my said children shall depart this life before such time as the part or portion of him or her or them so dying shall become payable then and in such case the part or portion of him or her or them so dying shall go and be equally divided among the survivor or survivors of them share and share alike if more than ____ ? to be paid to such survivors or survivor at the time aforesaid.
And lastly as to all the rest residue and remainder of my personal estate real and mixed goods and and chattles of what kind and nature so ever I give and bequeath the same to my said beloved wife Rachel Larimer Whom I hereby appoint ____? executrix of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 3 0 day of Sept. in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five. Witnessed by Wm Crawford, Robert Jonston. Legally proved and approved the 24 th January A.D. 1848 Same day recorded.
Note that the map of the Larimer farm location can be credited to ancestortracks.com who sell the software and books you need to create these maps.
Thomas, a farmer, married Rachel Stevens about 1804. They had 13 children they named: Robert Stevens, Elizabeth C, Jane, Margaret G, Rachel, Mary, Eleanor "Ellen", Agnes "Aggie", John, Andrew Macune, Joseph, Benjamin Arundel "Ben" and Thomas Larimer.
The Larimer farm was on the mountain in Donegal township not far from the Somerset County border. The Larimer family farms are now owned by the Forbes State Forest. Some suggest Thomas and Rachel were buried on their old family farm in Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Others suggest they were buried in the Methdist Church Cemetery, Stahlstown, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Thomas's will was dated 3 Sep 1848 and it was proved on the day he died. The document follows:
In the name of God I will that all my just debts as shall be by me owing at my death toether with my funeral expenses and all charges touching the proving of or otherwise concerning this my last will shall in the first place out of my personal estate and effects be fully paid and satisfied and from and after payment therof and subject hereunto then my will is that all the residue of my goods stocks chattles merchandise and household furniture I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Rachel to use make sale of as she shall think most desirable.
I also bequeath unto my loving wife all that _____? or tenement situate lying and being in Donegal Township and County aforesaid together with all my other freehold estate whatsoever to hold until her death and at her death to be equally divided amongst all my children share and share alike. Robert S., Elizabeth C., Jane, Margaret G., Rachels Heirs, Mary, Eleanor, and Agnes, and to their Heirs and John, McCune A. and Benjamin, all share and share alike.
And my will and meaning is that in case any of my said children shall depart this life before such time as the part or portion of him or her or them so dying shall become payable then and in such case the part or portion of him or her or them so dying shall go and be equally divided among the survivor or survivors of them share and share alike if more than ____ ? to be paid to such survivors or survivor at the time aforesaid.
And lastly as to all the rest residue and remainder of my personal estate real and mixed goods and and chattles of what kind and nature so ever I give and bequeath the same to my said beloved wife Rachel Larimer Whom I hereby appoint ____? executrix of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 3 0 day of Sept. in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five. Witnessed by Wm Crawford, Robert Jonston. Legally proved and approved the 24 th January A.D. 1848 Same day recorded.
Note that the map of the Larimer farm location can be credited to ancestortracks.com who sell the software and books you need to create these maps.
Gravesite Details
Some suggest that Thomas and Rachel are buried on the old family farm. Now owned by the Forbes State Forest and located at GPS: 40.109192 -79.307085
