Margaret Montgomery

This is Peter Montgomery's second wife,his first wife died about 1735.Margaret Gates was born before 1720

Margarets will

In the name of God Amen. I Margaret Montgomery of Charles County being sick and weak in body but of sound and perfect memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament first revoking and making void all other will or wills by me heretofore made and do acknowledge this to be my last will and testament as followeth. First I give and bequeath unto my loving son Joseph Montgomery all the part of land being fifty six acres that I bought of Peter Montgomery to him and his heirs forever. Secondly I give and bequeath unto my loving daughter Mary Montgomery one feather bed with one pair of sheets and good covering over and above a child part. Thirdly I give and bequeath unto my loving son William Montgomery One English Shilling Fourthly I give and bequeath unto my lovong daughter Mary Macatee one Englsh Shilling Fifthly I give and bequeath unto my loving daughter Susanna Higdon One English Shilling Sixthly I give and bequeath unto my loving daughter Margaret Turner One English Shilling. Seventhly I give and bequeath unto my children that has not been married all my personal estate to be equally divided my will and desire is that none of my estate should be sold by my executor nor administration be made but to be equally divided amongst all my children that has not been married. Lastly I nominate and appoint my beloved son Ignatius Montgomery my hole and sole executor of this my last will and testament and I do hereby enjoine the said executor to pay off my debts in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 10th day of October Anno Domini 1773.

Her Mark Margaret Montgomery