Friday, April 18, 2014

Peter Bentz of Cocalico (d. 1814)

In my previous post, I mentioned Peter, son of Weyrich Bentz Sr. as having died in Cocalico, Lancaster in 1814. I don't see any evidence online, so I thought I would offer the below transcript of his County Will entry, found in the Lancaster Archives.

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Abstract of Lancaster County Wills

Bentz Peter - (D) April 6th 1814 - (P) June 7th 1814. Exec. George Leed & Charles Moutelins. Cocalico (Twp.) W - Barbara Bentz.

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