Orphans' Court Sales

Alderfer, Mary

In the Orphans' Court of Montgomery county, August 19th, 1857. Notice is hereby given, to all persons interested in the estate of Mary Alderfer, late of the township of Lower Salford, in said county of Montgomery, deceased, that Abraham, John, and Benjamin Alderfer have applied to said Court, by petition, praying for a decree for the sale of the real estate of said Mary Alderfer, deceased. The said Court have fixed Wednesday, the 30th day of September, 1857, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the Court House, in Norristown, for all parties interested to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petitioners should not be granted. By order of the Court, J.B. Davis, Clerk of the Orphans' Court.

[Source: Philadelphia Press, September 4, 1857, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Cronedill, Charles W.

Orphans' Court Sale. Handsome Country Residence and Farm.

By virtue of an order of the Orphans' Court, will be sold, at public sale, on the premises on Thursday, November 25th, 1858, at 2 o'clock P.M., the Farm, late of Charles W. Cronedill, deceased, situate on the Old York road, near the Abington Presbyterian Church, in Montgomery county, about 10 miles from Philadelphia, and containing 9 1/2 acres, 58 perches of land. The improvements are a two-store stone Dwelling House, 40 feet by 32 feet, 14 rooms and cellar, Stone Kit hen 1 1/2 stories high, two-story Frame Tenant House, large new Stone Barn, with all modern improvements, frame hay house, new stone ice house, fine stone Spring house, one smoke house, &c All the buildings are in excellent order, and the house well shaded with large trees. There is a good stream of spring water, dam, and a never-failing spring of water. Also, a fine young Orchard of apples, pears, and choice varieties of cherries and other fruits. There are between 30 and 40 acres of woodland, principally oak, hickory, chestnut, beech, and cedar.

Terms at sale.

Edward Hopper, Administrator.

George Logan, Auctioneer.

[Source: Philadelphia Press, November 22, 1858, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Rex, George

Orphans' Court Sale of Chestnut Hill Property. Real Estate of the late George Rex, (dec'd). Pursuant to an order of the Orphans' Court of Montgomery county, will be sold at public sale on the premises, on Thursday, the 28th day of May, 1863, at 3 P.M., two of the most desirable tracts or lots of land, on the top of Chestnut Hill. Said tracts or lots are situated on Chestnut Hill, fronting on the county line road, dividing the counties of Philadelphia and Montgomery, (in Springfield township, Montgomery county, and numbered by said order of court respectively 2 and 3.

No. 2 is situated as aforesaid, and bounded by lands of Peter Fisher, William and Enoch Rex, and others, and contains 26 acres, 2 roods and 25 perches of beautiful land. Said land is handsomely located, with a large front, and will divide into separate lots to advantage.

No. 3 is also situated in Montgomery county, fronting on said county line road, near the elegant country seats of Dr. Pepper and Mr. Morris, adjoining lands of said Mr. Morris, Mr. Houpt, and others, and contains 10 acres and 20 perches of land. This is undoubtedly the most splendid unimproved lot on Chestnut Hill, located opposite Graver's lane, nearly surrounded by beautiful country seats, with a large front, and beautiful and naturally rising eminence. It is also within 200 yards of Graver's lane station, on the chestnut Hill railroad.

Persons wishing to view the properties previous to the day of sale, will please call upon Christian Donat, at his hotel on Main street, Chestnut Hill.

Albert Buckman, Algernon Shoemaker, Executors, Willow Grove P.O., Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

[Source: Philadelphia Press, May 19, 1863, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]