In the name of God, Amen. I George Hartline of the County of Rowan and the state of North Carolina being very sick and weak in body, but of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for it, mother of His mercies and calling to mind the mortality of my body do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament.

That is to say principally and first of all, I give and recommend my soul into the hands of Almighty God who gave it and my body to the earth to be buried in a decent Christian burial at the descretion of my executors, and as touching those worthy estate where with it has pleased God to bless me in this life, I give, devise and dispose of them in manner and form as follows:

Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Christiana all my gold and silver money that I have now in my possession and also my still kettle shall be e sold at public sale for gold or silver, the amount of which she shall also have and further she shall have two cows, her choice of my flock and also one black mare colt. She shall also have the use of so much of my household and kitchen furniture as she shall think necessary for her and also the use of my plantation with its appartenances during her natural life if she remains my widow.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Hannah, now wife unto Peter Miller, the sum of 40 pounds as a dower, which she shall receive from my executors as soon as they can raise same from my movable goods.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth, now wife unto Henry Casper, the sum of 28 pounds which she shall receive from my executors in like manner as her sister aforesaid.

Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Magdalena, now wife unto Peter Lentz, the sum of 40 pounds which she shall receive from my executors in like manner as her sisters aforesaid, the residue of my movable goods that shall remain, after my wife has selected such as she shall think proper for her comfortable maintenance during life out of my household and kitchen furniture, shal after my decease as soon as possible be sold at public vendue and the money arising there-from together with such other rights and credit as are owing unto me shall be equally divided among my children (viz) my sons Peter and George and my four daughters Catherina, Hanna, Elizabeth and Magdalena. Each one to have a like share.

It is further my will that after the decease of my wife Christiana my plantation of land whereon I now live, shall be sold at public vendue and to this end, I give and devise my plantation of land situated lying and being in the County of Rowan and on Reedy branch, unto Henry Casper and Peter Lens for the express purpose of making sale of the same after the decease of my wife Christiana and I hereby impower the said Henry Casper and Peter Lens or the survivors of them in case one of them should die, to make sale of the plantation of land according to the true intents and meaning of this my will and the money that shall arise of the sale of such personal property as shall be left at the decease of my wif Christiana, shall be equally divided among all my children as aforesaid.

And I do hereby constitute and appoint Henry Casper and Peter Lens my executors of this my Last Will and Testament in witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal.

The 25th of January A. D. 1793.

I George Hartline       Seal

I leave my son Michael my weaver's loom and one-third of all my weaver's gheirr and tacklings, and the other two-thirds to my sons Henry and Jacob To my grand-daughter, Sara Bean, daughter of Catherine, I leave 10 pounds when she reaches 18 years of age.

The rest of my estate, I leave to my wife Elizabeth.

I, Mary Hartlein, of the township of Shamokin, Northumberland County, state of Pennsylvania, being a sound reflecting mind and memory, do make and publish this my last Will and testament in manner :following - to wit-

I order and direct my body decently interred in a Christian-like manner and as to such worldly estate as it has pleased the Good Being to bless me with, I dispose of the same as follows, viz:

First, I order and direct that all my Just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of the first monies that may come into the hands of my executor, herein after named.

Item - I give and bequeath unto my children, viz., Isaac, Joseph, Jared, and Maryann each the sum of $25.00, or to their legal representatives, share and share alike.

Item - I give and bequeath unto my son George the balance and residue of my estate (excepting and reserving the sum of $300.00 which sum of money I order and direct my executor to pay to my grand daughter Mary Elizabeth Hartline, daughter Mary Elizabeth Hartline, daughter of my son Joseph Hartline, which said legacy shall be paid to her, the said Mary Elizabeth, at her arriving at 18 years of age, either in cash or in suitable furniture at the option of my said son George, which said legacy shall be paid out of my estate, and lastly I nominate and appoint my son George, executor to this my last will and testament, written on one side of paper, in witness whereof, I, Mary Hartline, the testatator have hereunto set my hand and seal this 21st day of November, 1867.

Signed, sealed and acknowledged to be her last will and testament in our presence and in the presence of each other.

Elida John, Benjamin Bohner, Northumberland County.

Be it remembered that on the 8th day of March, 1836, letter of administration in due form of law was granted to George Hartlein, Washington Township of all and s_ngular the goods and chattels rights and credits which were of Conrad Hartlein, late of Centre Township, Union County, deceased, was put in as sureties George Schoch and John Mosser of Union County in the sum of $400, 00.

Page 492 Will Book A 1813-1838, Union County, Pennsylvania.

Whereas Conrad Hartlein, late of Centre Township, Union County, Pa., died intestate, leaving a widow and five children, and whereas George Hartlein, administrator of the said estate, settled and filed his account of his administration in the Register's office at New Berlin, Union County aforesaid in the 25th day of March, 1837, showing a balance in his hands of $85.952, and to Peggy Hartlein $48.21 by said estate and whereas John Hartline took the real estate at the valuation at February 7, 1837 at and for the sum of $483.75. Now know ye that we, George Hartlein of Upper Mahontonga Township, Schuylkill County and David Hartlein of Franklin Township, Stark County, Ohio, have had and received of John Hartlein of Centre Township, Union County aforesaid, the sum of $27.88 1/2 being each his full share now, and we have also received the said John the further sum of $13.95 each being each his full share out of the widows 1/3 at her death and therefore we do hereby release and forever quit claim any right, property, interest and demand of and from the said John Hartline his heirs and assigns, and of the real estate aforesaid but hereafter shall and will be forever debarred from the same or any part thereof.

Witness our hands and seals the 27 September 1838.

David Hartlein (Seal)

George Hartlein (Seal)

Witness present at signing Samuel Roush, Union County.

Be it known that on the 27th day of September 1838 before me the subscriber,
a Justice of the Peace for the said County personally appeared and acknowledged the foregoing release to be their deed act to the end that as such the same might be recorded according to law in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year aforesaid.

Samuel Roush (Seal)

DIED-at George W. Hartline's, son of the deceased, in the town of Anna, Union County on Sabbath evening, 26 inst., Caleb Hartline, aged 55r years, 11 months and 3 days.

He was born in Rowan County, North Carolina on 23rd day of July, 1814. At a very early period of his life, he came with his father, who emigrated to this state and settled in this County, then a wild wilderness. Here he has lived since childhood to the day of his death. We may truthfully say, that though he was a very young man when he came with his father to this "Western World" that he was one of the Pioneers. His infulence and industry have added materially in the rapid development of this part of our state. He was respected by all his acquaintances, and we think it can be truthfully said of him that he was an honest man.

He has left behind a wife and ten children, who with a numerous circle of friends now mourn his loss. But, thanks to our holy religion, they sorrow not as they would for those for whom they have no hope. He was a kind and affectionate husband, father and friend. Wherever he was known, his influence widened and deepened the older he grew. Some two years before his death he took a bold and decided stand in favor or religion. This was truly an interesting period in his life, and has resulted in infinite delight and happiness to him. He united himself with the Evangelical Lutheran Church, very soon after which he was chosen as one of the Elders, in which that death is so near, and to realize the fact that the cold and silent grave would be there so soon, but that one blessed consideration was that the flesh only would go to the grave and the spirit would go to God."

Oh! how pleasant it is to sit by the bedside of one who is departing from this world in the happy condition he evinced! And how it inspires the heart of those who are battling in the same glorious cause, to see a fellow traveler depart, and give back a word of cheer while passing through the dark "Valley of the Shadow of Death." How cheering it is to hear from those who are "nearer their home" than We ourselves are, when their hopes are still bright as they approach "the golden
city." How we desire then to send messages to loved ones who have gone before, giving them assurances of our desires and expectations. Brother Hartline is gone, and oh! how we desire to follow - And may we not follow on the bright wings of fancy, and see this old brother as he rises on the wings of love and mercy and see, as he sweeps along the azure bosom of the starry sky, and explores the landmarks on the other shore.

"Oh, how he sweetly sings, Worthy is our Savior, King!

Loud let his praises ring, Blessed, blessed for Aye."

We cannot supress the wish to see him again, that he might give us some news of his discoveries in that bright and happy land. But then we are told, "eye hath not see, nor ear hear neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him."

"Faith strives, but all its efforts fail, To trace the spirits flight, No eye can pierce within the veil, which hides the world of light." J.R. S

The Jonesboro Weekley Gazette, July 2, Caleb Hartline (1814-1870), Anna, Illinois.

I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. John 11:25&26.

In the name of God Amen.

I George Hartline of the County of Union & state of Ill:nois being weak of body but of sound mind & memory, thanks be to God, calling to mind the mortality of my body and that it is appointed for all men once to die do ordain and constitute this my last will & testament. That is to say first and principally I recommend my soul to God who gave it & my body to the earth to be buried in decent Christian burial at the discretion of my executors and as touching those wordly goods whereas it has pleased God to bless me in this world I dispose of them in the following manner viz:

I give and bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary one half of the plantation whereon I live during life after her death it shall belong to my son Isaac it shall contain one half of the clear land also I will to her two head of horses her choice. She shall also have all the cattle. She shall give to Caty one cow and calf also to Rachel one cow and calf also to Sopy one cow & calf also to Nancy one cow and calf. She shall have two plows gers for two horses her choice. She shall have house and furniture sufficient for two persons. She shall have two beds and her chest. She shall have on half of the hogs. She shall have one half of all the grain also her spinning wheel.

She shall give Charles one horse cretor and plow and gers for one horse.

1. I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth one bed & furniture also one spinning wheel.

3. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Polly fifty dollars to come out of my estate.

4. I give and bequeath unto my son John one horse best third choice one plough and gers for one horse.

5. I give and bequeath unto my son Isaac the one half of the plantation where on I live with all the improvements on it also one yearling bay colt also one plough and gers for one horse and he shall maintain his sister Elizabeth during her life and if they can't agree he shall pay to her so much a year as two good men will say.

6. I give and bequeath unto my son Samuel twenty five dollars to come out of my estate also one saddle & I hereby ratify and confirm unto him all former gifts.

7. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Caty fifty dollars to come out of my estate also her bed and furniture & one spinning wheel & house and furniture for two persons.

8. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Rachel fifty dollars to come out of my estate also one bed and furniture & one spinning wheel & house and furniture for two persons.

9. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Soffy fifty dollars to come out of my estate also one bed and furniture and one spinning wheel & house & furniture for two persons.

10. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Nancy fifty dollars to come out of my estate also one bed and furniture & one spinning wheel & house and furniture for two persons.

11. I give and bequeath unto my son Caleb two hundred dollars to come out of my estate and I do authorise my executors as soon as they can collect the money to enter land with the money for him.

13. I will and ordain that all my other personal property shall be sold after my desease & the amount thereof shall be divided into equal parts among my wife Mary & all my children except my son Samuel, but if my wife Mary does get married again then she shall give up to my estate back again the one half of the personal estate that I have will her and to be sold and equal divided amongst my children and also give all the land up to my son Isaac.

Lastly I will & appoint & constitute my beloved son John Hartline and my beloved son Isaac Hartline executors of this my last Will & test. & I do hereby revoke & disannul all former Wills, test & legacies confirming & ratifying this & no other to be my last will & test. In witness whereof I have hereunto in presence of the after named witnesses signed my hand and affix my seal this 22nd of August A.D. 1821. George Hartline (Seal)

Test. Jacob Rentleman Dan'l Sides

I Charles Hartline of Cobden in the County of Union and state of Illinois aged fifty eight years, do make and declare this to be my last will and testament First, I direct that my funera1 expenses and all my just debts be fully paid. Second, I give devise and bequeath all my real and personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever, unto my beloved wife Sarah Hartline, to have and to hold the same, to her for and during her natural life without impeachment of waste. Third, I give devise and bequesth unto the children of my dear daughter Eliza M. Gunter (wife of Harvey Gunter) living at the time of-the decease of my wife Sarah, and any child or children of my said daughter Eliza M. Gunter born after the decease of my wife. The reversion or remainder of my said real and personal estate and it appartenances and all the profit income and advantage that may result therefrom, from and after the decease of my beloved wife Sarah Hartline to have and to hold the same unto the said children of my said daughter Eliza M. Gunter, their heirs and assigns, from and after the death of my wife, to them and their use and behoof forever, to be equally distributed and divided to and among them. Fourth: I hereby constitute and appoint my said wife Sarah Hartline executrix of this my last will and testament and direct that she may not be required to by the county court to give security as such executrix. In witness whereof I Charles Hartline do hereby revoke all former wills by me made and hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight and seventy six.

Charles Hartline seal

Attested to by A. Polk Jones and Henry P. Colby.

Copy acquired by Lawanda Carter Wiley.

Value of estate, approximately $20,000.00.

To his widow, Julia Ann, the 200 acres farm on which they were living and all of his personal property and money. At her death son Willis Allen was to receive an undivided two-thirds of the farm and son Findley Scott, the other one-third. Other bequests were:

l. To son George W. "The west half of Lot 132 in the town of Anna in the possession and occupied by George and on which he and I as partners are now vending, and selling goods, wares and merchandise."

2. To son Findley Scott (then 12 years old) Caleb@s half interest in the store to be held in trust by George until Findley becomes of age.

3. To daughter Alice, the 40 acres southeast of the home place and $100.00 to come from the money due Caleb from his brother Isaac's estate.

4. To daughter Ella Elizabeth, Lot 2 in Winstead Davies 2nd addition to the town of Anna and $500 00 to come from Isaac's estate.

5 To daughter Margie Ann $600.00 to come from Isaac's estate.

6. To daughter Amanda Hartline Russell, $600.00 to come from Isaac's estate.

7. To daughter Lizza, Lots 89 and 90 in the town of Anna known as the McKinney property.

8. To daughter Mary Hartline Short, $5, she having already been provided for.

9. To daughter America Hartline Wallace, $5, she having already been provided for.

Julia Ann, widow of Caleb Hartline continued to farm with her sons after Caleb's death, and in 1873 she married George Sexauer of German nationality. Julia died February 18, 1897, age 72, and is buried beside Caleb at Casper Church Cemetery.