1812 On March 10, the heirs of Jacob Bowman, deceased, sold land that Jacob Bowman had purchased from John Edwards on December 20, 1735. Jacob Bowman's will, dated November 3, 1769, indicated that his estate should be shared equally among his heirs. Christian Bowman, son of Jacob, purchased part of the land from Jacob Bowman, John Bowman, Peter Bowman, Henry Bowman, Martin Bowman, Freney Bowman, & John Bear. [1]
1812 The will of Martin Bauman of Cumru Twp, Berks County was dated November 30, 1812 with probate March 2, 1813. Provides for wife Magdalena all real estate during widowhood. Afterwards to be sold and 1/4 to son Jonas, remainder divided among other children. Only oldest dau. Maria mentioned by name. Oldest son Jonas "deficient in senses". Executors: Joseph Bauman, Jr. and John son of Peter Bauman. Witnesses: Joseph Bauman, Sr. and Samuel Hornie. Translation [2]
1813 Letters of administration were granted for the will of Martin Bauman, late of Cumru, Berks County, to Joseph Bauman (miller) and John Bauman. The will was proved by Joseph Bowman the elder and Samuel Hernix, witnesses. [3]
[1] Berks County, Pennsylvania, Deed 25-310, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[2] USGenWeb, Berks County Pennsylvania Will Abstracts (search year-range in both sets of abstracts), Will abstracts, [USGenWeb], [Berks County Wills Register].
[3] Pennsylvania Probate Records, 1683-1994, Berks, Will 5-299, [FamilySearchImage].