Will of Mary Echard, dated July 9, 1812 In the name of God, Amen, I Mary Echard of Allegany County and State of Maryland being weak in body but of sound disposing mind, memory, and judgement, do make and ordain this my last will, and testament in manner and form following to wit,
First and principally I commit my soul into the hands of almighty God who gave it, beleiving that great day of resurrection he will receive it again and unto my world's estate I bequeath in manner and form following to wit,
First, I give and bequeath unto my beloved son John Echard all my estate both real and personal to him, his heirs, & apyris forever.
Lastly, ...appoint my son John Echard sole executor
Mary (Her Mark) Echard
Witnessed 9 July 1812 by:
John Holtzman
Silas Kettle
George Bruce.
Will dated 9 JUL 1812 & probated 3 SEP 1812