I John Grubb of the county of Chester of the province of Philadelphia, Tanner, being at present weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory do make this my last will and testament in manner following. That is to say, First my will is that all my Just debts and funeral charges be paid and discharged.
Also I give unto my daughter Charity, the wife of Richard Beeson, the sum of five pounds.
Also, I give unto my daughter Pheobe Grubb the sum of fifteen pounds to be paid when she attains her age of eighteen years, or is married, which shall first happen.
Also I give unto my dear wife Frances Grubb one third part of all my personal estate and her choice of one of the best cows upon my plantation besides.
And also all ye rest and residue of my estate both Real and Personal whatsoever and wheresoever I give and Bequeath unto my sons, Emanuel, John, Joseph, Henry, Samuel, Nathaniel and Peter, to be equally divided between them share and share alike and to their heirs and assigns forever as Tenants in Common, and not as Joyntenants. And lastly I make and ordain my son John and my said wife Frances, Executors of this my last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal ye twelfth day of the month called February in the sixth year of the Reign of Queen Ann over Great Britain & Anno Dm. 1707-8.
John Grubb (seal)
Will probated on March 26, 1708
Will Book C, Page 81, Philadelphia.
Source: The Grubb Family of Pennsylvania and Delaware, by Gilbert Cope. North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, North Carolina; obtained June 26, 1999.
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