The Will of Sarah Gurley Allison 1859 Transcribed

Sarah didn't write her will. Her wishes were related to the Franklin County, Pa. probate court
by relatives J McLanahan and William Allison.

Sarah Allison died in 1859 leaving two surviving children; John R Allison and Louisa Allison. 

Now we definitely know John R. had a sister Louisa. We thought there was another sister, Mary. She is not mentioned in the will. Perhaps she died. Or perhaps she was Mary Louisa, and we were confused.  John R was only 16. Louisa was also not of age.  Sarah didn't appear to be a wealthy woman, leaving only some bedding, silver, furniture and a watch.  

The witnesses that sign the will are relatives: Jas C McLanahan and William Allison. The executor is a man called Charles Hartman.  Stella's research indicates he may have been the village blacksmith.  

What was his relationship to Sarah G? How exactly were the witnesses related to Sarah?  

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