Individual Details

Birth

"The date of birth of John Metzger is unclear. Some sources say he died at age 80, while some say 86--this would make his birthdate 1721 or 1727. Yet, other sources give his birthdate as ca 1741."

Death

Will of John METZGER, Sr. - Bedford Co. PA. 26 May 1806
Will Book I pp. 241-242 Register's Office
"My daughter, Mary, now deceased, was intermarried to Ludwig CLOPPERT -- has received Twelve pound and one penny. And further in work done by my son, Andrew, to the said Ludwig CLOPPERT in my place for the sum of Thirteen pounds, ten shillings and ten pence, which shall be charged to them as a legacy without any interest in my lifetime but after my death they shall be charged interest until all is equally settled amongst them. -- concerning my daughter, MARY, now deceased as before mentioned was intermarried to Ludwig CLOPPERT, shall be entitled to the legacy as before; until his four children who was of my daughter Mary -- viz one son and three daughters, shall arrive to age -- the son to the age of twenty one years and each daughter to the age of eighteen years; each and every one of these shall be entitled to their mother's legacy -- only the son shall have the sum of Sixteen Dollars more than one of his sisters. The said CLOPPERT, or any one who has the said legacy in hand shall not pay any interest for the same until their age as aforesaid, and from that time pay interest until paid, and further it is my will that my sons etc. etc. --"
Abstract of Wills and Administrations - p. 47 Bedford Co. John METSGER of Woodbury Twp. - dated 6 May 1806 and proved Feb. 1807 -- My estate to be sold and divided among my children deducting what they have already received -- viz: John, Henry, Jacob, Elizabeth, Susan, Catharine wife of Henry BENDER, Christina, Mary now deceased was the wife of Ludicick CLAPPERT, leaving four children.