Sophia Clemson

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In the name of God Amen, I Sophia Sawyer, widow and Relict of William Sawyer late of Londonderry township in the County of Lancaster in the State of Pennsylvania, yeoman, deceased, being sick and far advanced in years but of sound and disposing Mind, Memory & Understanding do make and publish this my Last Will & Testament i manner and form following, to wit: Imprimis, I give and bequeath unto my son John Sawyer the sum of thirty-two pounds of Gold or Silver. Money to be paid to him in three years after my Decease. Item. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Hannah Logan the Sum of Fifty pounds of Gold or Silver money aforesaid to be paid unto her in two years after my decease. And whereas I have already allowed & given unto my son James Sawyer the Sum of One Hundred Pounds and have also delivered up to him a bond whiich is dated in October 1777 from him to his Father for the sum of One hundred Pounds which I gave unto him my said Son James to be in some measure equal to the portion or Legatity which he expected Should have been left to him by his Fathers Will I therefore Order and direct that he my said son James shall not have nor receive anything more out of my whole Estate. Item. I give and bequeath unto my Son Benjamin Sawyer the Sum of Thirty two pounds of Gold or Silver Money. Item. I give and bequeath unto my Grandson William Duncan the sum of Fifty pounds of Gold or Silver Money. Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Grand Daughter Sophia, Daughter of my son John Sawyer my Bed Bedstead and Furniture. Item. I give and bequeath unto my grand Daughter Mary the daughter of my son William Sawyer deceased my Chest with the Drawer under it. item. I give and bequeath unto My Grand Son William Sawyer, Son of my son Thomas Sawyer, deceased my Servant Girl Sarah Williamson to give him the remainder of Her Term of Servitude agree ability to her Indenture which he is to observe and fulfill on my part at the Expiration of said Term and all the Remainder and Residue of my whole Estate I give and Bequeath the same unto my son Benjamin Sawyer and I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my Said Son Benjamin Sawyer Executor of this my Last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I the said Sophia Sawyer the Testator have hereunto set my hand and Seal this Twenty second day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight. Signed Sealed published promised and declared by the above named Sophia Sawyer the Testator as and for her Last Will and Testament In the presence of Us. William Shue David Wilkinson Proved 14th of October 1788, Sophia Sawyer her mark.
(Lancaster Will Book E Vol 1 pg 28, Probated 14 Oct 1788)

Buried:
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Family/Spouse: William Sawyer. William was born on 12 Jan 1703 in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland; died on 18 Oct 1784 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Derry Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
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James married Mary Garrison in 1773 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Mary was born in 1751 in New Jersey; died in 1780 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina; was buried in Steele Creek Memorial Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hannah Haynes. Hannah (daughter of Bartholomew Haynes and Jane) was born on 6 Mar 1760 in Hanover, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died on 18 Dec 1785 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina; was buried in Steele Creek Memorial Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
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Benjamin married Margaret Haynes est 1778. Margaret (daughter of Bartholomew Haynes and Jane) was born on 5 May 1757 in Pennsylvania; died in 1796 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Derry Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Benjamin Sawyer, died at his residence in Logan county, Ky., Aug 20 1875, aged ninety-nine years, one month and twenty two days. He was born in Mechlenburg county, North Carolina, June 28, 1776. In 1800 he married Elizabeth Henderson who died Oct 25, 1843 and he never remarried. The oldest daughter, Mary Enloe and the youngest, Cynthia McMillan are living in this county. There are three of his grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren buried in Union Grove Cemetery. There are four of his grandchildren and eleven of his great grandchild living in this county.

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James married Hannah Henderson on 6 Nov 1804 in Logan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Elizabeth Day on 6 Mar 1806 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was born in 1787 in Pennsylvania; died in 1862 in Summit County, Ohio; was buried in Ellet Cemetery, Akron, Summit County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Charity Magness about 1817. Charity was born in 1797 in Maryland; died in 1882 in Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah married David Peters on 11 Aug 1818 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. David was born on 17 Jan 1796 in Pennsylvania; died on 23 Apr 1857 in Wayne County, Ohio; was buried in New Pittsburg Cemetery, New Pittsburg, Wayne County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]