Locate Joseph Coulton’s Probate
Objective: Locate the probate file on Joseph Coulton, who died 1 Nov 1781, and his wife Mary Williams died 24 Mar 1789.
Know: 1) Joseph Coulton’s will (Will Book S 93, Probated 13 Mar 1782) has been located and it mentions his wife and 4 minor children.
2) Joseph Coulton’s will was found in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
3) Joseph Coulton left land to his minor son William.
4) Joseph’s children were: (children birth order determined by how they were listed in their father’s will)
1. Hannah born about 1773
2. Sarah born about 1776
3. William born about 1778
4. Lydia born about 1780
5) Joseph Coulton nominated and appointed Edward Williams (his father-in-law) and Isaac Warner (his brother-in-law) as Executors of his estate
Where to look:
1. Philadelphia Orphan’s Court Index A-Z, 1719-1852 – FHL Film# 21843
2. Philadelphia Orphan’s Court Dockets v 11-13, 1776-1786 - FHL Film# 21846
3. Philadelphia Orphan’s Court Dockets v 14-16, 1786-1793 – FHL Film# 21847
Objective: Locate the probate file on Joseph Coulton, who died 1 Nov 1781, and his wife Mary Williams died 24 Mar 1789.
Know: 1) Joseph Coulton’s will (Will Book S 93, Probated 13 Mar 1782) has been located and it mentions his wife and 4 minor children.
2) Joseph Coulton’s will was found in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
3) Joseph Coulton left land to his minor son William.
4) Joseph’s children were: (children birth order determined by how they were listed in their father’s will)
1. Hannah born about 1773
2. Sarah born about 1776
3. William born about 1778
4. Lydia born about 1780
5) Joseph Coulton nominated and appointed Edward Williams (his father-in-law) and Isaac Warner (his brother-in-law) as Executors of his estate
Where to look:
1. Philadelphia Orphan’s Court Index A-Z, 1719-1852 – FHL Film# 21843
2. Philadelphia Orphan’s Court Dockets v 11-13, 1776-1786 - FHL Film# 21846
3. Philadelphia Orphan’s Court Dockets v 14-16, 1786-1793 – FHL Film# 21847