These wills were abstracted under the auspices of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania in the early 1900s. Every name mentioned in the will is abstracted, as well as land tract names, residence, and occupation of the deceased when given. Entries may

From issues held by the Lancaster County Historical Society and the Library of Congress. Entries of different newspapers sometimes conflicted as to ages, dates, spelling of names, etc. These disparities are noted.

Gives names and brief abstract of the item: marriages, deaths, legal notices, property sales, chancery court cases, intentions to move, local events in which persons are named.

These wills were done under the auspices of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Every name mentioned in the will is abstracted, land tract names, residence and occupation of the deceased when given.

There are a remarkable number of relationships revealed in these transactions. Included in the compilations are landmarks and all references to persons and relationships.