Crawford County, Pennsylvania

PENNSYLVANIA STATUTORY LEGITIMATIONS
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1809-10 Pamphlet Laws 5
Act of January 17, 1810, P.L. 5, Ch. V [5]
An ACT to confer on Patrick Julius Bujac, and Matthew Lachaussee Bujac, the righs and benefits of Children, born in lawful wedlock. WHEREAS JOHN LACHAUSEE BUJAC, a native of France, and a naturalized citizen of the United States, resident in Pennsylvania, and CELESTE ROBIN, a native of St. Domingo, his now wife, have represented to the Legislature, that before their intermarriage they had two sons called respectively PATRICK JULIUS BUJAC, and MATTHEW LACHAUSEE BUJAC. And whereas it appears proper by legislative interposition, to introduce harmony and equality among the children of the same family: Therefore,
SECT. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the said Patrick Julius Bujac and Matthew Lachaussee Bujac, the sons of the said John Lachaussee Bujac, by the said Celeste Robin, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of children, born in lawful wedlock; and be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as if they had been born subsequently to the intermarriage of their said parents.
[Approved 17 Jan. 1810.]

1816-17 Pamphlet Laws 114
Act of March 13, 1817, P.L. 114, Ch. XCII [92]
AN ACT
To confer on Jane Van Schuyver the rights and benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock. WHEREAS it is represented to the Legislature, that JANE VAN SCHUYVER, the wife of SAMUEL VAN SCHUYVER, of the borough of Bristol, in the county of Bucks, was born a short time before the actual marriage of her reputed father and mother [names not given] and the said Samuel Van Schuyver hath prayed the Legislature to confer on his said wife the right and benefits belonging to legitimate children:
SECT. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That Jane Van Schuyver, wife of Samuel Van Schuyver, of the borough of Bristol, in the county of Bucks, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits, and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable, in law, to inherit and transmit any estate, real, personal or mixed, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born subsequently to the marriage of her reputed father and mother: Provided, That nothing herein contained shall be deemed or construed to affect any rights or interests of other persons in and to any estates whereof such persons are now seized or possessed.
[Approved 13 March 1817.]

1821-22 Pamphlet Laws 90
Act of March 29, 1822, P.L. 90, Ch. 73
AN ACT
To confer on John Kenworthy and Mary Kenworthy, the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock. SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JOHN and MARY infant children of MARY WEST, of the city of Philadelphia, be, and they are hereby invested with the surname of their reputed father JOHN KENWORTHY of the same city, and under the name of John Kenworthy and Mary Kenworthy, shall have all the rights, benefits and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate, real, personal or mixed, as fully and completely to all intents and purposes, as if their reputed father had been married to their said mother: Provided, That nothing herein contained shall be deemed or construed to affect any rights or interest of other persons, in and to any estate whereof such persons are now seized or possessed.
[Approved 29 March 1822.]

1823-24 Pamphlet Laws 189
Act of March 29, 1824, P.L. 189, Ch. CV [105]
AN ACT
To confer on George Brinton and others, the rights and privileges of persons born in lawful wedlock. SECT. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That GEORGE BRINTON, of Birmingham township, in the county of Chester, be and he is hereby invested with the surname of his reputed father, CALEB BRINTON, of the borough of West Chester, in the county aforesaid; and under the name of George Brinton, shall have all the rights, privileges and benefits of a person born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law, of inheriting and transmitting any estate, real, personal or mixed; and the lawful issue of the said George Brinton, shall be able and capable in law, of inheriting any estate, real, personal or mixed, which may descend on the part of the reputed father of the said George Brinton, as fully and effectually, to all intents and purposes, as if the said George Brinton had been born in lawful wedlock, as aforesaid: Provided, That nothing herein contained shall be deemed or construed to effect [sic] any rights or interests of other persons, in and to any estate whereof such persons are now seized or possessed.
SECT. 2. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That MARGARET, the illegitimate daughter of WILLIAM GRIFFITH, be and she hereby is invested with the surname of her reputed father, William Griffith, of the county of Philadelphia; and from and after the passage of this act, under the name of Margaret Griffith, shall have and all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable to take, hold, inherit, pass and transmit, all and any estate, real and personal, to all intents and purposes, as fully, effectually and completely, as if she had been the legitimate child of the said William Griffith: Provided always, That nothing herein contained shall affect or destroy any rights or estates whereof any person or persons now are seized or possessed.
SECT. 3. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That GEORGE, the illegitimate son of MARY MERKLE, late of Berks county, deceased, be and he is hereby invested with the surname of his reputed father, JACOB RAHN, of Berks county; and from and after the passage of this act, under the name of George Rahn, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable to hold, take, inherit, pass and transmit, all and any estate, real or personal, to all intents and purposes, as fully, effectually and completely, as if he had been the legitimate child of the said Mary Merkle.
SECT. 4. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That all the right, title, interest, claim and demand of this Commonwealth, of, in and to the estate of the said Mary Merkle, who died without heirs, be and the same is hereby vested in the said George Rahn, his heirs and assigns, forever: Provided, That nothing in this act contained, shall be construed to prejudice the rights of individuals, or impair any other title to the said estate, than that which the Commonwealth has or may acquire by escheat.
WHEREAS it has been represented to the Legislature, that MARY BROWER is the illegitimate daughter of ANNE YODER, of Douglas township, in the county of Berks, which Anne has been a person of insane mind, from her infancy, and therefore incapable of distinguishing between right and wrong; and the husband of said Mary Brower has prayed the Legislature to confer on his said wife the right to inherit and transmit property belonging to the said mother.
Therefore,
SECT. 5. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That Mary Brower, the wife of ABRAHAM BROWER, of Union township, in the county of Berks, shall be able and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate, real, personal or mixed, belonging to her mother, Anne Yoder, of Douglas township, in the county of Berks, as fully and completely, in all intents and purposes, as if the said Mary had been born of the said Anne Yoder, in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 29 March 1824.]

1824-25 Pamphlet Laws 197
Act of April 11, 1825, P.L. 197, Ch. CVIII
AN ACT

For the relief of Samuel Richards and Moses M’Cormick, and to authorize Daniel Beckly and others, to convey a lot of ground.

SECT. 1. …
SECT. 2. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That MOSES, the illegitimate son of SARAH M’CORMICK, of the township of Connelsville, Fayette county, one of the children and heirs of WILLIAM M’CORMICK, deceased, be and he is hereby invested with surname M’Cormick; and from and after the passage of this act, under the name Moses M’Cormick, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable to take, hold, inherit, pass and transmit, all and any estate, real and personal, to all intents and purposes, as fully effectually and completely, as if he had been the legitimate son of said Sarah M’Cormick.
SECT. 3. ….
[Approved 11 April 1825.]

1825-26 Pamphlet Laws 240
Act of April 7, 1826, P.L. 240, Ch. LXXVII [77]
AN ACT

To annul the marriage of William Allen and Catharine Ann Allen, late Speigel, and confirming the marriage of Edward Larkins and the said Catharine Ann Allen, and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, it has been represented to the legislature, that a certain WILLIAM ALLEN, was in the autumn of the year one thousand eight hundred and thirteen, married to CATHARINE ANN SPEIGEL, both of the city of Philadelphia, that shortly after the marriage aforesaid, the said William deserted his said wife, and departed from this commonwealth; that in the year one thousand eight hundred and fourteen there was false rumour [sic], in appearance well founded, of the death of the said William Allen, and that in consequence of the said rumor, the said Catharine Ann believing herself to be a widow, on the eighteenth day of August, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, contracted herself in marriage with a certain EDWARD LARKINS, of the county of Philadelphia, with whom she has lived and cohabited ever since, and that she has issue by him (now living) two children, namely, SARAH ANN CAMP and EDWARD, and that it has been since ascertained that the said William Allen, was at the time of the marriage of the said Edward Larkins with the said Catharine Ann, and still is in full life, and that he the said William Allen is married to another woman, and the said Edward and Catharine having petitioned the legislature to pass a law, annulling the marriage contracted between the said William and the said Catharine Ann, and rendering valid the marriage celebrated between the said Edward Larkins and the said Catharine Ann, and also conferring on the said Sarah Ann Camp Larkins and Edward Larkins, the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock,
Therefore,
SECT. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the marriage contract entered into by and between the said William Allen and the said Catharine Ann Speigel, both of the city of Philadelphia, be and the same is hereby annulled and made void, and the parties released and discharged from the said contract, and from all the legal duties and obligations arising therefrom, as fully, effectually and absolutely as if they had never been joined in marriage.
[Approved 7 April 1826.]

1825-26 Pamphlet Laws 274
Act of April 10, 1826, P.L. 274, Ch. XCII [92]
AN ACT

To vest in Elizabeth Moss the right of this commonwealth to the personal estate of her illegitimate son Jesse Barnes, late of the township of Warminster, in the county of Bucks, and for other purposes.

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SECT. 4. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That HARRIET LIPPINCOTT, of the village of Mount Pleasant, in the county of Westmoreland, be and she is hereby invested with the surname of her reputed father JESSE LIPPINCOTT, of the village of Mount Pleasant, in the county aforesaid, and under the name of Harriet Lippincott shall have all the rights, privileges and benefits of a person born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law of inheriting any estate, real, personal, or mixed, which may descent on the part of said Jesse Lippincott, the reputed father of the said Harriet Lippincott, as fully and effectually to all intents and purposes as if the said Harriett Lippincott had been born in lawful wedlock.
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SECT. 9. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That SAMUEL SHULER, MARGARET CHAPMAN, ROBERT SHULER and ELIZABETH SHULER, illegitimate children of HENRY SHULER and ELIZABETH SHULER his wife, of the county of Lycoming, be, and they are hereby made legitimate with all the rights of persons born in lawful wedlock, and capable to take and inherit the real and personal estate of their said father Henry Shuler aforesaid as if they had been born in lawful wedlock, and that all the right which this commonwealth may have acquired to the real and personal estate of said Henry Shuler, deceased, is hereby released in favor of the said Samuel Shuler, Margaret Chapman, Robert Shuler and Elizabeth Shuler, their heirs and assigns.
SECT. 10. ….
[Approved 10 April 1826.]

1827-28 Pamphlet Laws 28
Act of January 21, 1828, P.L. 28, No. 19
An Act
To legitimate Maria Eve Snyder, daughter of Daniel Udree. SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That MARIA EVE SNYDER, wife of JACOB U. SNYDER, of Berks county, be considered as the legitimate child of DANIEL UDREE, of said county, and that she and her heirs shall be capable in law, at the death of the said Daniel Udree, to inherit all lands, tenements or other property, of what kind or nature soever the same as may be, in as full and ample manner and to all intents and purposes as if the said Maria Eve had been born in lawful wedlock: Provided however, that this act shall not operate so as to exempt the estate of the said Daniel Udree from the provisions of an act, entitled An act relating to collateral inheritances, but the estate of the said Daniel Udree shall be subject to the same in like manner as if this act had not passed.
[Approved 21 Jan. 1828.]

1827-28 Pamphlet Laws 178
Act of March 8, 1828, P.L. 178, No. 81
An Act

To annul the marriage of Jabez Sherwood and Elizabeth Sherwood, (late Horton) and confirming the marriage of Elijah Peck and the said Elizabeth, and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, it has been represented to the legislature, that in the month of July, one thousand eight hundred and six, a marriage ceremony was performed by a certain Henry Patmore, between one JABEZ SHERWOOD and ELIZABETH HORTON, of Sullivan county, in the state of New York, to which the parties thereto did not consider themselves bound, neither was it their intention so to be; that they never lived together as man and wife, and soon after the said Jabez, married a certain MARGARET OGDEN, with whom he now lives, and by whom he has had eight children; that on the fifth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and thirteen, the said Elizabeth considering herself an unmarried woman, contracted herself in marriage with a certain ELIJAH PECK, of Mount Pleasant, in the county of Wayne, with whom she has lived and cohabited ever since, and has issue by him, (now living) two children, namely: DAVID HORTON, and HIRAM; that doubts have arisen whether the marriage between the said Jabez Sherwood and Elizabeth is not good and binding on the parties, and the said Elijah and Elizabeth having petitioned the legislature to pass a law, annulling the marriage between the said John Sherwood and the said Elizabeth, and rendering valid the marriage celebrated between the said Elijah Peck and the said Elizabeth, and also considering on the said David Horton and Hiram, (their children) the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock:
Therefore,
SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the marriage contract entered into between the said Jabez Sherwood and Elizabeth Horton, be and the same is hereby annulled and made void, and the parties released from all legal duties and obligations arising therefrom as fully and effectually as if they had never been joined in marriage.
SECT. 2. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the marriage contract entered into, on the fifth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and thirteen, between the said Elizjah Peck and Elizabeth, (so called) both of Mount Pleasant township, in the county of Wayne, be and the same is hereby declared valid, any law to the contrary notwithstanding.
SECT. 3. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the said David Horton and Hiram, minor children of the said Elizabeth, be and they are hereby invested with the surname of their reputed father Elijah Peck, and under the names David Horton Peck and Hiram Peck, shall have all the rights, benefits and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and to transmit any estate, real, personal or mixed, as fully and completely to all intents and purposes as if their reputed father had been legally married to their said mother: Provided, that nothing herein contained shall be deemed and construed to affect any right or interest of other persons in or to any estate whereof such persons are now seized or possessed. and their reputed father.
[Approved 8 March 1828.] See also statutory divorces.

1828-29 Pamphlet Laws 8
Act of December 22, 1828, P.L. 8, No. 6
An Act
To legitimate Emiline, daughter of Michael M. Gunkle. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That from and after the passing of this act, the name of the said EMILINE shall be Emiline Gunkle, and that she shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock; and that she and her heirs shall be able and capable in law to take, hold, inherit, pass and transmit all and any estate, real and personal, of whatever kind or nature soever may be at the death of her father, as fully and effectually to all intents and purposes, as if the said Emiline had been the legitimate child of the said MICHAEL M. GUNKLE.
[Approved 22 Dec. 1828.]

1828-29 Pamphlet Laws 166
Act of April 16, 1829, P.L. 166, No. 121
An act

To legitimate Nancy, daughter of George McKinney, Esq, of the borough of Strasburg, Lancaster county, and for other purposes.

SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That from and after the passage of this act, the name of the said NANCY shall be Nancy McKinney, and that she shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock; and that she and her heirs shall be able and capable in law to take, hold, inherit, pass and transmit, all and any estate, real and personal, of whatever kind or nature soever there may at the decease of her father, as fully and effectually to all intents and purposes, as if she the said Nancy had been the legitimate child of the said GEORGE MCKINNEY, Esq.
SECT. 2. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the names of CLARKSON and ISAAC, illegitimate children of Doctor CLARKSON FREEMAN, of the city of Lancaster, shall be Clarkson Freeman and Isaac Freeman; and they shall be able and capable in law to take, hold, inherit, pass and transmit, all and any estate, real and personal, of whatever kind or nature soever there may be at the decease of their father, as fully and effectually to all intents and purposes, as if they the said Clarkson and Isaac had been the legitimate children of the said Doctor Clarkson Freeman: Provided, That nothing in this act contained shall in any manner affect the law relative to collateral inheritances.
[Approved 16 April 1829.]

1828-29 Pamphlet Laws 231
Act of April 22, 1829, P.L. 231, No. 149
An act
To legitimate James Nelson Rogers, son of James Rogers. SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That from and after the passage of this act, the name of JAMES NELSON, of Berks county, shall be James Nelson Rogers, and that he shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and that he and his heirs shall be able and capable in law, to take, hold, inherit, pass and transmit all and any estate, real and personal, of whatever kind or nature soever, may be at the death of his father, as fully and effectually, to all intents and purposes, as if the said James Nelson had been the legitimate child of the said JAMES ROGERS.
[Approved 22 April 1829.]

1829-30 Pamphlet Laws 38
Act of February 4, 1830, P.L. 38, No. 33
A N A C T

To declare the marriage of Mary Blakeney with John Brown lawful, and to divorce the said Mary from William Blakeney.

SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania in general assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the marriage of MARY BLAKENEY with JOHN BROWN, late of the city of Pittsburgh, deceased, is hereby confirmed and declared valid in law, that the issue of the said John Brown and the said Mary his wife, are hereby declared legitimate and capable in law of having and enjoying all the rights of persons born in lawful wedlock, and that the said Mary Brown, the widow and survivor of the said John Brown, deceased, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges which by law she would have had, if lawfully married to the said John Brown, deceased.
SECT. 2. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the marriage contract entered into between WILLIAM BLAKENEY and Mary Blakeney, now Mary Brown, be and the same is hereby annulled and made void, and the said William Blakeney and Mary Blakeney, now Mary Brown, are hereby released and discharged from the said contract and the bonds of matrimony, and from all legal duties and obligations arising therefrom, as fully, effectually and absolutely as if they had never been joined in marriage, saving and reserving unimpaired, nevertheless, the duties and obligations of the said William and the said Mary Blakeney, now Mary Brown, of maintaining, providing for and educating their children, the issue of their marriage: And provided, That the divorce of the said parties shall in no wise affect or injure any of the legal rights of the children, the issue of the said marriage, so hereby declared null and void.
[Approved 4 Feb. 1830.]

1829-30 Pamphlet Laws 158
Act of April 2, 1830, P.L. 158, No. 96
A N A C T
To legitimate Harison [sic] Ely, son of Cornelius Ely. SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania in general assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That HARRISON, the illegitimate son of CORNELIUS ELY, of county of the Bucks, be considered as the lawful child of the said Cornelius, and by the name of Harrison Ely shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and that he and his heirs shall be able and capable in law to take, hold, inherit, pass and transmit all and every estate, real and personal, of whatever kind or nature soever the same may be at the death of his father, the said Cornelius, as fully and effectually to all intents and purposes, as if the said Harrison had been born in lawful wedlock: Provided, however, That this act shall not operate so as to exempt the estate of the said Cornelius from the provisions of an act entitled “An act relating to collateral inheritances,” but the estate of the said Cornelius shall be subject to the same, in like manner as if this act had not been passed.
[Approved 2 April 1830.]

1829-30 Pamphlet Laws 210
Act of April 5, 1830, P.L. 210, No. 128
A N A C T
To legitimate Sarah Kimble, daughter of Jonathan Zarber. SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania in general assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That SARAH KIMBLE, the illegitimate daughter of JONATHAN ZARBER, of the county of Somerset, be considered as the lawful child of the said Jonathan, and by the name of Sarah Kimble, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and that she and her heirs shall be able and capable in law, to take, hold, inherit, pass and transmit all and every estate, real and personal, of whatever kind or nature soever may be at the death of her father, as fully and effectually, to all intents and purposes, as if the said Sarah had been born in lawful wedlock: Provided however, That this act shall not operate so as to exempt the estate of the said Sarah from the provisions of an act entitled “An act relating to collateral inheritances,” but the estate of the said Sarah shall be subject to the same, and in like manner as if this act had not been passed.
[Approved 5 April 1830.]

1829-30 Pamphlet Laws 351
Act of April 7, 1830, P.L. 351, No. 185
A N A C T
To legitimate the natural children of John Edwards. WHEREAS, It has been represented to the legislature, that JOHN EDWARDS, late of the county of Lancaster, died intestate, in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-five, and that his administrator has discovered that there will be a small overplus after paying all his debts: And whereas, the said John Edwards left a wife named MARY, by whom he had five children, all of whom were born prior to the intermarriage of the said John Edwards and Mary his wife:
Therefore,
SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania in general assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That DAVID, FRANKLIN, JOHN and THOMAS EDWARDS and ELIZABETH EDWARDS, now intermarried with SAMUEL STEBLE, be considered as the legitimate children of John Edwards, deceased, and they shall be capable of receiving and inheriting all property of what kind and nature soever, in as full and ample manner and to all intents and purposes, as if the said children had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 7 April 1830.]

1830-31 Pamphlet Laws 25
Act of January 21, 1831, P.L. 25, No. 21
A N A C T
To confer on Elizabeth Strauch, the rights and benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECT 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ELIZABETH STRAUCH, a daughter of DANIEL STRAUCH and SUSANNA STRAUCH, (late SUSANNA REED,), of Schuylkill county, and born some time before the marriage of the said Daniel and Susanna Strauch, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born subsequent to the intermarriage of her aforesaid parents: Provided, That nothing in this shall be construed to interfere with the rights or interest which this commonwealth may have, under a law, entitled “An act relative to collateral inheritances.”
[Approved 21 Jan. 1831.]

1830-31 Pamphlet Laws 131
Act of March 14, 1831, P.L. 131, No. 81
AN ACT

To legitimate the children of David Owen, by Orilla Bennett, of the county of Bradford.

SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That from and after the passage of this act, the children of DAVID OWEN, by ORILLA BENNETT, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock; and that they, and every of them, shall be able and capable in law to take, hold, inherit, pass and transmit, all and any estate, real and personal, of whatever kind or nature soever, they, the said David and Orilla, or either of them, may be possessed at the death of the said David and Orilla, or either of them, as fully and effectually to all intents and purposes as if they, and every of them, had been born in lawful wedlock: Provided, Nothing in this act shall be construed to interfere with the right of this commonwealth under an act, entitled “An act relative to collateral inheritances;” passed the seventh day of April, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six.
[Approved 14 March 1831.]

1830-31 Pamphlet Laws 279
Act of March 30, 1831, P.L. 279, No. 141
A N A C T
To change the name of Samuel Woodcock, of the county of Luzerne, to that of Samuel L Wood, and to legitmate Samuel Breder, of Northampton county. SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania in general assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECT. 2. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That from and after the passage of this act, SAMUEL BREDER, of the township of Hanover, in the county of Lehigh, son of GEORGE BREDER, of Hanover township, in the county of Northampton, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock; and that he shall be able and capable in law to take, hold, inherit and possess, pass and transmit, all and every estate, real and personal, of whatever kind or nature soever, as fully and effectually, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock: Provided, however, That this act shall not operate so as to exempt the estate of the said Samuel Breder from the provisions of an act, entitled “An act relating to collateral inheritances;” but the estate of the said Samuel Breder shall be subject to the same in like manner, as if this act had not been passed.
[Approved 30 March 1831.]

1830-31 Pamphlet Laws 280
Act of March 30, 1831, P.L. 280, No. 142
A N A C T

To confer on Sarah Jones, the rights, privileges and benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That SARAH JONES, of the borough of Lebanon, in the county of Lebanon, the illegitimate daughter of ELIZABETH HUBLER, late of Tulpehocon township, Berks county, deceased, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits and advantages, of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock: Provided, That nothing in this act contained, shall be construed to interfere with the claim of the commonwealth, under an act, entitled “An act relating to collateral inheritances,” passed the seventh day of April, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six.
[Approved 30 March 1831.]

1830-31 Pamphlet Laws 404
Act of April 4, 1831, P.L. 404, No. 192
A N A C T

Relative to real estate, and vesting the interest of this commonwealth in escheated estates, in certain persons therein named.

SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECT. 15. …
SECT. 19. …
SECT. 20. And be if further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That from and after the passing of this act, JOHN GIBBS, JUNIOR, of the city of Philadelphia, and SUSANNA GIBBBS, also of the said city, shall have and enjoy all and every the rights and privileges, demands and powers, whatsoever, of children born in lawful wedlock to JOHN GIBBS, of the said city; and that they, and their several heirs, executors, and administrators, shall be able and capable in law, to take, hold, inherit, pass, and transmit, all and every estate, real and personal, of whatever kind or nature soever the same may be, at the death of the said John Gibbs, the elder, or the death of any one of the said children, as fully and effectually, to all intents and purposes, in the same manner, as if they had been the children of the said John Gibbs, the elder, born in lawful wedlock: Provided, That nothing in this act contained, shall be construed to interfere with the rights of this commonwealth, under an act entitled, “An act relating to collateral inheritances,” passed the seventh of April, one thousand eight hundred and twenty six.
[Approved 4 April 1831.]

1831-32 Pamphlet Laws 62
Act of February 10, 1832, P.L. 62, No. 44
A N A C T

To legitimate John Milton Rutherford and William Rutherford, sons of John Rutherford, in the county of Dauphin.

SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That from and after the passage of this act, JOHN MILTON RUTHERFORD, son of JOHN RUTHERFORD, of Upper Swatara township, Dauphin county, by ANN MAXWELL; and WILLIAM RUTHERFORD, son of the said JOHN RUTHERFORD by PRISCILLA BARRETT, now PRISCILLA RUTHERFORD, wife of the said John, the said William having been born before marriage, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock, and that they shall be able and capable in law to take, hold, inherit, pass and transmit all and every estate, real and personal, of what kind or nature soever the same may be, which by law they might inherit, pass or transmit, had they been born in lawful wedlock: Provided, That nothing in this act contained shall be construed to interfere with the right of this commonwealth under the act entitled “An act relative to collateral inheritances.”
[Approved 10 Feb. 1832.]

1831-32 Pamphlet Laws 62
Act of February 10, 1832, P.L. 62, No. 45
A N A C T

To confer on Jane Chamberlain the rights, privileges and benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JANE CHAMBERLAIN, late JANE STANLEY, of Hamiltonban township, in the county of Adams, now intermarried with JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, of the same county, the illegitimate daughter of REBECCA STANLEY, late of Franklin township, in said county, deceased, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall capable in law to inherit and enjoy any estate whatsoever: Provided, That nothing in this act contained shall be construed to interfere with the claims of the commonwealth under an act entitled “An act relating to collateral inheritances,” passed seventh day of April, eighteen hundred and twenty-six.
[Approved 10 Feb. 1832.]

1831-32 Pamphlet Laws 97
Act of February 23, 1832, P.L. 97, No. 66
A N A C T
To confer on Hannah Withers the rights and benefits of a child born in lawful welock. SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That HANNAH WITHERS, late HANNAH SENSEMAN, a daughter of JOSEPH SENSEMAN and NANCY SENSEMAN, of the county of Lancaster, and born some time before the marriage of the said Joseph and Nancy Senseman, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born subsequently to the intermarriage of her aforesaid parents: Provided, That nothing in this act shall be construed to interfere with the rights or interest which this commonwealth may have under a law entitled “An act relative to collateral inheritances.”.
[Approved 23 Feb. 1832.]

1831-32 Pamphlet Laws 610
Act of June 11, 1832, P.L. 610, No. 239
A N A C T

To confer on George Kaufman, junior, the rights and benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That GEORGE KAUFMAN, JUNIOR, a son of GEORGE KAUFMAN and MARIA KAUFMAN, (late MARIA BOYER) of Schuylkill county, and born sometime before the marriage of the said George and Maria Kaufman, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages, of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born subsequently to the intermarriage of his aforesaid parents: Provided, That nothing in this act shall be construed to interfere with the right or interests which this commonwealth may have under the law entitled, “An act relative to collateral inheritances.”
[Approved 11 June 1832.]

1832-33 Pamphlet Laws 89
Act of March 21, 1833, P.L. 89, No. 53
AN ACT

To confer on Horatio Nelson Beaumont, Andrew Jackson Beaumont, Sarah Ann Beaumont, Louisa Beaumont, George Harrison Beaumont, John Addison Beaumont, and William M. Beaumont, the rights and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock.

WHEREAS, JOHN BEAUMONT, of Solebury township, Bucks county, hath represented to the Legislature, that, previously to his marriage with ELIZABETH ARNWINE, he had by her seven children, to wit: HORATIO NELSON BEAUMONT, ANDREW JACKSON BEAUMONT, SARAH ANN BEAUMONT, LOUISA BEAUMONT, GEORGE HARRISON BEAUMONT, JOHN ADDISON BEAUMONT, and WILLIAM M. BEAUMONT, and he hath prayed the Legislature to confer on the said children, born before his said marriage, the rights and benefits belonging to legitimate issue.
SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That Horatio Nelson Beaumont, Andrew Jackson Beaumont, Sarah Ann Beaumont, Louisa Beaumont, George Harrison Beaumont, John Addison Beaumont, and William M. Beaumont, children of John Beaumont, of Solebury township, Bucks county, shall respectively have and enjoy all the rights, benefits, and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable, in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had respectively been born subsequently to the intermarriage of their parents.
[Approved 21 March 1833.]

1832-33 Pamphlet Laws 143
Act of April 4, 1833, P.L. 143, No. 75
AN ACT

To change the name of Marquis William Twitchell, to that of Marquis William Wilmot, and to confer upon the illegitimate children of John Eichelberger, the rights of children born in lawful wedlock, and to legitimate the children of James Normand.

SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECT. 2. And be it further after the passage of this act, JOHN EICHELBERGER, JUNIOR, and JOHN ALEXANDER EICHELBERGER, illegitimate children of JOHN EICHELBERGER, of the township of Carroll, in the county of York, be and they are hereby made able and capable in law to inherit and hold real and personal estate, in as full and ample a manner as children born in lawful wedlock.
WHEREAS, JAMES NORMAND, of the city of Pittsburgh, and county of Allegheny, hath represented to the Legislature of this Commonwealth his earnest desire that his children, JOSEPHINE, AUGUSTUS, JULIUS and JAMES may be recognized as his legitimate offspring, and hath petitioned said Legislature to pass an act of legitimation in favor of said children, in order that they may have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock: Therefore,
SECT. 3. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that Josephine Normand, Augustus Normand, Julius Normand, and James Normand, the natural children of James Normand, of the county of Allegheny, in the Commonwealth aforesaid, shall be taken and considered as the legitimate children of the said James Normand, and shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits, privileges and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, and to do all other acts and things in law or equity, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they the said Josephine Normand, Augustus Normand, Julius Normand, and James Normand, had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 4 April 1833.]

1834-35 Pamphlet Laws 124
Act of April 9, 1835, P.L. 124, No. 85
An Act

To legalize a certain marriage contract between Nathaniel Bell and Margaret Bell, late Margaret Marks of Juniata county, so far as to legitimate their offspring.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the marriage contract entered into between NATHANIEL BELL and MARGARET MARKS, of Juniata county, on the first day of September, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-four, which, in consequence of the wilful [sic] desertion, and long continued absence of the former wife of the said Nathaniel Bell, was at the time of its consummation by the contracting parties, erroneously supposed to be legal, be and the same is hereby declared to be legal and valid, so far as to legitimate and remove all legal disabilities from the offspring of the said Nathaniel and Margaret, incurred in consequence of said illegal marriage, up to the time of their subsequent legal marriage on the eighteenth day of November, Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four; and the children of the said Nathaniel and Margaret Marks (now MARGARET BELL,) namely MARY, ANN, ELIZABETH, WILLIAM, REBECCA, EPHRAIM and SAMUEL BELL, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born subsequently to the legal marriage of their aforesaid parents.
[Approved 9 April 1835.]

1834-35 Pamphlet Laws 125
Act of April 9, 1835, P.L. 125, No. 86
An Act
To confer on Amelia Wenrick the rights and benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That AMELIA, the daughter of PETER WENRICK, of Dauphin county, and CATHARINE WENRICK (late CATHARINE DICKEY, of the same county), and born some time before the marriage of the said Peter and Catharine, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born subsequently to the legal marriage of her aforesaid parents.
[Approved 9 April 1835.]

1836-7 Pamphlet Laws 96
Act of March 29, 1837, P.L. 96, No. 55
A N A C T
To confer on Mark Bratten Hannum, the rights and benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That MARK BRATTEN HANNUM, of the township, of Concord, in the county of Delaware, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 29 March 1837.]

1836-7 Pamphlet Laws 167
Act of April 3, 1837, P.L. 167, No. 72
A N A C T

To confer on Henry Brightbill, Jr. the rights and benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock.

Section 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That HENRY BRIGHTBILL, JUNIOR, of the township of Susquehanna, in the county of Dauphin, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved April 3, 1837.]

1837-8 Pamphlet Laws 323

Act of April 11, 1838, P.L. 323, No. 54
A N A C T
To confer on Sarah Troup, formerly Sarah Hartley, Matilda Hartley, John Hartley, Margaret Hartley, William Hartley, Harrison Hartley, Oliver Hartley and Rufus Hartley, and John Adam Gebhart, the rights and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That SARAH TROUP, late SARAH HARTLEY, MATILDA HARTLEY, JOHN HARTLEY, MARGARET HARTLEY, WILLIAM HARTLEY, HARRISON HARTLEY, OLIVER HARTLEY and RUFUS HARTLEY, children of WILLIAM HARTLEY, late of Providence township in the county of Bedford, deceased, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. That JOHN ADAM GEBHART, of the township of Germantown, in the county of Philadelphia, shall have and enjoy all the rights benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock: Provided however, That this act shall not be construed to affect any vested right.
[Approved 11 April 1838.]

1838-9 Pamphlet Laws 95
Act of March 13, 1839, P.L. 95, No. 46
A N A C T

To confer on Maria Elizabeth Wittman, Charles Decatur Pritchett, Rebecca Ann Pritchett, Elizabeth Pritchett, John Pritchett, and Mary Pritchett, the rights and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That MARY ELIZABETH WITTMAN, of the township of Tulpahocken, in the county of Berks, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits, and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. That CHARLES DECATUR PRITCHETT, REBECCA ANN PRITCHETT, ELIZABETH PRITCHETT, JOHN PRITCHETT, and MARY PRITCHETT, of Martick township, Lancaster county, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits, and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 13 March 1839.]

1838-9 Pamphlet Laws 687
P.L. 687, Resolution No. 48
RESOLUTION
For the relief of the children of John Augustin Bousquet, deceased. WHEREAS, On the eleventh day of January, Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and four, JOHN AUGUSTIN BOUSQUET, of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, did present his memorial to the legislature of Pennsylvania, setting forth that he was born in the village of St. Andre, in the department of St. Herautt, in France; came to the United States in September, Anno Domini, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three, and being naturalized according to law, he had thereafter resided in the city of Philadelphia, and carried on business extensely [sic] as a merchant. That soon after his arrival in America, he formed a connexion upon principles of affection and confidence with REINE MARIA EUGENIA RENAUT, who was also a native of France, under an assurance and determination, that as soon as the approbation of his parents would be obtained, the marriage ceremony should sanctify their union. That a variety of circumstances occurred to postpone the accomplishment of this object, during which time, however, the memorialist permitted the said Reine Marie Eugenia Renaut to bear his name. He treated her publicly in all respects as his wife, and became the father of three children, the last of whom proved fatal in its birth to the life of the unfortunate mother. That by the laws which prevailed in France, and which the memorialist imagined were, on this subject, in force in the United States, a natural child is rendered legitimate by the subsequent intermarriage of the parents, and thence arose the procrastination which he then deplored; but, addressing himself to the authority and beneficence of the legislature, he yet hoped to obtain for his offspring a legitimate character in society. That with such view he prayed that a law might be passed, declaring that, for the reasons before stated, his said three children, viz: LOUISA ADELE JOSEPHINA, JOHN MARIA, and JANE MARIA EUGENIA, by the aforesaid Reine Maria Eugenia Renaut, should be entitled to all the rights and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock: And whereas, A committee of the senate, to whom the said memorial was referred, did report a bill, entitled an act to confer on the natural children of John Augustin Bousquet, the rights and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock, which, on the twentieth of January, Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and four, was passed, and ordered to be presented to the house of representatives for concurrence: And whereas, On the twentieth of February, Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and four, the said bill was read a third time before the house, and on the question, whether it should pass, was determined in the negative, And whereas, It has been communicated to the present legislature of this commonwealth, that the said John Augustin Bousquet died at Bordeaux, in France, on the tenth of September, Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven, the said three children named in his memorial, surviving him, and residing in the said city, or its environs: And whereas, It has also been communicated to the present legislature of this commonwealth, that the rejection of the bill of the senate before mentioned, by the house of representatives, in the session of one thousand eight hundred and three, and one thousand eight hundred and four, is prejudicial to the said three children of the memorialist, in these respects: First—It is not viewed by the tribunals of law in France, that the state of the said three children was left in statu quo prius, the presentation of the said memorial. Secondly—It is viewed by the said tribunals, that the aforesaid rejection, contained by implication, the opinion of the house, that the said children were illegitimate, and that the said house adopted the inference of the memorialist, upon the state of the facts presented by him to them, as contained in his memorial: And whereas, It has also been communicated to this legislature, that the aforesaid tribunals will not receive the opinions of the juris-consults, or invoke the tribunals of this commonwealth for information on the subject, and of evidence sufficient to establish a marriage in Pennsylvania, but require a legislative declaration of the consequences to the said parties, of the aforesaid rejection: And whereas, Common justice requires that, under such circumstances, it should be proclaimed that, by such rejection, nothing was intended to be affirmed or denied, of the legitimacy or illegitimacy of the said three children, but their legal rights and qualities remained the same precisely after, as before the aforesaid rejection, and that according to the laws and usages of this commonwealth, reputation and co-habitation are sufficient evidence to establish a marriage; and therefore, to render legislative action, as prayed in the said memorial, nugatory.
Therefore,
RESOLVED, By the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, That the secretary of the commonwealth certify, under his hand and the seal of the state, to all whom it may concern, a copy of the foregoing preamble, as evidence of the law and practice of this commonwealth, upon the subjects hereinbefore recited; Provided however, That nothing herein contained shall be construed to impair the legal rights of creditors, or others, to the property of the said decedent.
[Approved 25 June 1839.]

1840 Pamphlet Laws 164
Act of March 18, 1840, P.L. 164, No. 71
A N A C T
To confer on Samuel Keiper, the rights and benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same: That SAMUEL KEIPER of Hanover township, son of ABRAHAM and CATHARINE KEIPER, in the county of Lehigh, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely to all intents and purposes as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 18 March 1840.]

1840 Pamphlet Laws 287
Act of April 11, 1840, P.L. 287, No. 130
A N A C T

To confer on George, Polly, Susan, Elizabeth, and Peggy Strohl, and Marinda Wurtz the rights and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock, and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, it has been represented to the legislature that GEORGE STROHL of the county of Northampton, lived and co-habited with a certain MARIA ZACHARIAS as her husband, and had issue five children, to wit: GEORGE, POLLY, SUSAN, ELIZABETH and PEGGY, and that he died intestate in October, eighteen hundred and thirty-nine, leaving considerable real and personal estate, which he acquired by his own industry, and it is right that his children should have the same: And whereas, the father, brothers, and sisters of the said George Strohl, who would, by law, be entitled to the said property, have signified their desire that the said children should have the same: Therefore,
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same: That George, Polly, Susan, Elizabeth, and Peggy Strohl, children of George Strohl, late of the county of Northampton, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits, and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit all the property of their said father of whatever kind or nature, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. That MARINDA WURTZ, daughter of NANCY WURTZ, late of Union county, deceased, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits, and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit all the estate of her late mother, deceased, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 3. That HANNAH BAILEY, an illegitimate daughter of SARAH BAILEY, of Washington county, deceased, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits, and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit, and transmit any estate whatever, which may descend from her mother, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 11 April 1840.]

1840 Pamphlet Laws 572
Act of May 29, 1840, P.L. 572, No. 217
A N A C T

Relating to the evidence of the publication of Ordinances of the borough [sic] of Carlisle and Meadville, and for other purposes.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 2. That SUSANNAH COCHLIN, wife of JOHN W. COCKLIN, of Cumberland county, and natural daughter of JOHN SNYDER, late of Cumberland county, deceased, and ELIZABETH WEAVER, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, and shall inherit the estate of her late father, deceased, as fully and completely, and not otherwise, to all intents and purposes, as if the said Susannah had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 29 May 1840.]

1840 Pamphlet Laws 594
Act of June 3, 1840, P.L. 594, No. 226
A N A C T

To incorporate the Williamsport Bridge Company, in the county of Lycoming, and for other purposes.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 10. That JULIANA WEAVER, of the county of Adams, be authorized to change to change her name to Juliana Weaver Wortz, and she shall henceforth be called and known by the name of Juliana Weaver Wortz, and by the same name shall be able and capable in law to sue and be sued, grant and receive, and do all other legal acts and things as effectually to all intents and purposes as she could have done by the former name, if no change had been made therein; and the said Juliana, by the name of Juliana Weaver Wortz, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, and shall inherit the estate of her late father, deceased, as fully and completely to all intents and purposes as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 11. …
SECTION 12. ….
[Approved 3 June 1840.]

1842 Pamphlet Laws 7
Act of February 8, 1842, P.L. 7, No. 5
AN ACT
To confer on Samuel Tyson and others the rights and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That SAMUEL TYSON, son of SAMUEL TYSON and TACY LEONARD, late of the county of Chester, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased, and JOSEPH W. SHEPLER, HANNAH, RACHEL and MARGARET SHEPLER, children of JACOB SHEPLER of Rostraver township, Westmoreland county, HENRY COLT, JR. of the county of Luzerne, and JESSE RENNINGER LAVERTY, of the county of Cumberland, all of the said Commonwealth, shall have and enjoy all the rights benefits and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever as fully and completely to all intents and purposes as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 8 Feb. 1842.]

1842 Pamphlet Laws 129
Act of March 18, 1842, P.L. 129, No. 58
A N A C T
To change the name of James Smit Otis, of the city of Philadelphia, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 2. That GEORGE CARY THARP SCHNAUFFER, of Perry county, be and he is hereby authorized to change his name from George Cary Tharp Schnauffer to George Cary Tharp, he shall henceforth be called and known by the name of George Cary Tharp, and by that name he shall be able and capable in law, to sue and be sued, grant, receive and inherit, and do all other legal acts as effectually, to all intents and purposes as he could have done if no change had ever been made therein; and he shall be capable of taking and inheriting any estate, real or personal of GEORGE THARP and MARY his wife, as fully and effectually as if he were their own child, born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 3. …
[Approved 18 March 1842.]

1842 Pamphlet Laws 162
Act of March 24, 1842, P.L. 162 [at p. 166], No. 67, § 21
A N A C T

To incorporate the Mutual Beneficial Insurance Association of Bucks county, against losses sustained by fire, and for other purposes.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 21. That ELLIS KIRK, son of JOHN KIRK, deceased, and TABITHA LUKENS, at present TABITHA KIRK, of Abington township, Montgomery county, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits, and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever as fully and completely to all intents and purposes as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 22. ….
[Approved 24 March 1842.]

1842 Pamphlet Laws 302
Act of June 23, 1842, P.L. 302, No. 103
A N A C T

To authorize Thomas Gardner, Benjamin J. Miller, and Isaac Coates, trustees, to sell and convey certain real estates, and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, …
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 11. That SEMANTHA HAD, the daughter of WILLIAM and POLLY HAD, of Sadsbury township Crawford county, shall enjoy all the rights of a child born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 12. That REBECCA and JAMES MARTIN, children of JOHNSTON and MARY MARTIN, of Monroe township, Cumberland county, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely to all intents and purposes as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 13. ….
[Approved 23 June 1842.]

1842 Pamphlet Laws 391
Act of July 16, 1842, P.L. 391 [at p. 392], No. 117, § 5
A N A C T

To authorize the court of Common Pleas, of Luzerne county, to appoint auditors in certain cases, and for other purposes.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 5. That EDWARD B. HOSKINS son of GEORGE HOSKINS, of Chester county, shall have and enjoy all the rights benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any property which may descend to him from his parents, or either of them, as fully and completely to all intents and purposes as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 6. ….
[Approved 16 July 1842.]

1842 Pamphlet Laws 458
Act of August 2, 1842, P.L. 458 [at p. 471], No. 129, § 51
A N A C T

Annexing the county of Schuylkill to the Eastern District of Supreme Court, and for other purposes.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 51. That GEORGE W. SMITH, a minor child, now living with GEORGE W. SMITH, of Butler, shall be entitled to all the rights, powers, benefits and privileges, of a child born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 52. ….
[Approved 2 Aug. 1842.]

1843 Pamphlet Laws 24
Act of February 25, 1843, P.L. 24, No. 13
A N A C T

To confer on William Geddes, Mary Jane Dubbs and William A. M’Cool, the benefits of children born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the said WILLIAM GEDDES, MARY JANE DUBBS and WILLIAM A. M’COOL, shall have and enjoy all the rights of children born in lawful wedlock; and that as such, the said William Geddes shall be entitled to have and to hold all the real estate, of which RACHEL RANK, late of Union county, Pennsylvania, died seized, in said county, and the same is hereby vested in him; and that as such, the said Mary Jane Dubbs and William A. M’Cool shall be entitled to have and to hold all the real and personal estate, of which CATHARINE SCANDRETT, late of Walker township, Juniata county, and state aforesaid, died seized, and the same is hereby vested in them, subject to the payment of the debts of the said Catharine Scandrett, deceased.
[Approved 25 Feb. 1843.]

1843 Pamphlet Laws 108
Act of March 24, 1843, P.L. 108, No. 54
A N A C T

To change the name of Samuel Hannums to Samuel Jackson, and to confer upon him all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the name of SAMUEL HANNUMS; son of HAYES JACKSON and SARAH HANNUMS, of the county of Chester, be, and the same is hereby changed to that of Samuel Jackson; and the said Samuel Jackson shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate, whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 24 March 1843.]

1843 Pamphlet Laws 173
Act of April 5, 1843, P.L. 173, No. 81
A N A C T
To confer on William John Ayres, the benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That WILLIAM JOHN AYRES, son of WILLIAM AYRES, Esq., of Butler county, is hereby declared to be legitimate, and to have and to be entitled to all the benefits and rights of a child born in lawful wedlock, in the same manner, and with the same effect, as if he had been a child born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 5 April 1843.]

1843 Pamphlet Laws 174
Act of April 6, 1843, P.L. 174, No. 82
A N A C T

To confer on Harriet and Eliza Justice, minor children of John and Verrata Justice, the rights and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock, and for other purposes.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That HARRIET and ELIZA JUSTICE, minor children of JOHN JUSTICE and VERRATA MILLIGAN, now VERRATA JUSTICE of the county of Beaver, and of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as full and completely to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. That JAMES KELLY, son of ELIZABETH SNODGRASS late of Lewisburg, Union county, deceased, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit all the estate, real, personal and mixed of his mother, as full and completely to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 3. That NANCY WHITTAKER, daughter of ELIZABETH RHOADS, and now the wife of REUBEN WHITTAKER of Huntingdon county, and state of Pennsylvania, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as full and completely to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 6 April 1843.]

1844 Pamphlet Laws 42
Act of February 13, 1844, P.L. 42, No. 24
A N A C T
To confer on Melinda Filbert the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That from and after the passage of this act, MELINDA FILBERT, of the township of Upper Tulpehocken, in the county of Berks, daughter of ELIZABETH KLEIN, who, after the birth of said Melinda, was legally intermarried with DANIEL FILBERT, the father of said Melinda, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock; and that she shall be able and capable in law to take, hold, inherit and possess, pass and transmit all and every estate, real and personal, of whatever kind or nature soever, as fully and effectually, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 13 Feb. 1844.]

1844 Pamphlet Laws 46
Act of February 17, 1844, P.L. 46, No. 29
A N A C T
To confer on Catharine Pike the rights and benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same,That CATHARINE, now the the wife of JAMES PIKE, and daughter of GEORGE MILLER, of the township of Northumberland, in the county of Wyoming, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as full and completely to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 17 Feb. 1844.]

1844 Pamphlet Laws 62
Act of February 28, 1844, P.L. 62, No. 48
A N A C T

To confer on Catharine Hines, John, Mary, Barbara, Ann and Martha Hart, the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the said CATHARINE HINES, JOHN, MARY, BARBARA, ANN and MARTHA HART, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as full and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 28 Feb. 1844.]

1844 Pamphlet Laws 130
Act of March 15, 1844, P.L. 130, No. 85
A N A C T

To confer the rights of legitimacy on William Frederick Myer, Julius Albert Beck, Henry Swink, Catharine Swink, and James Taylor.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That WILLIAM FREDERICK MYER, son of F. MYER, of Shrewsbury, in the county of York, and JULIUS ALBERT BECK, son of E. S. BECK, of the same place, shall have and enjoy all the rights and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit all the estate, real, personal and mixed, of their said fathers, respectively, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. That HENRY SWINK and CATHARINE SWINK, children of GEORGE SWINK, and CATHARINE SWINK, late of Bullskin township, Fayette county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit all the estate, real, personal and mixed, of their said father or mother, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born in lawful wedlock: Provided, That the passage of this act shall in no wise affect or impair the rights of others to any estate of said George Swink, which may have lawfully vested previous to the passage of this act.
SECTION 3. That JAMES TAYLOR, son of JAMES TAYLOR, of Antis township, Huntingdon county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit all the estate, real, personal and mixed, of his said father, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock: Provided, That the passage of this act shall in no wise affect or impair the rights of others, to any estate of said James Taylor the father, which may have lawfully vested previous to the passage of this act.
[Approved 15 March 1844.]

1844 Pamphlet Laws 425
Act of April 27, 1844, P.L. 425, No. 383
A N A C T
To confer on certain persons therein named, the rights and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JOHN BRUBECKER, son of SUSANNA HENLY, of the township of West Cocalico, in the county of Lancaster, and commonwealth of Pennsylvania, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as full and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. That JACOB W. BARNES, of the county of Bucks, shall have and enjoy all the rights and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as full and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 3. That from and after the passage of this act, JOHN MANN, of the county of Bucks, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as full and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 27 April 1844.]

1844 Pamphlet Laws 480
Act of April 29, 1844, P.L. 480, No. 315
A N A C T

To confirm the marriage of Mary Bergin and Timothy Bergin, and confer upon their children the rights of legitimacy.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the marriage contract entered into, in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty-one, between JOHN W. LAWTON and MARY LAWTON, formerly of the state of New York, and now of Meadville, in this commonwealth, be and the same is hereby made null and void; and the subsequent marriage contract of the said Mary, now MARY BERGIN, entered into with TIMOTHY BERGIN of Meadville, aforesaid, be and the same is hereby declared to be valid and lawful, to all intents and purposes, and that HENRY BERGIN, JAMES BERGIN and WILLIAM BERGIN, the children of the said Timothy Bergin and Mary Bergin, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 29 April 1844.]

1845 Pamphlet Laws 24
Act of February 14, 1845, P.L. 24, No. 20
A N A C T
To confer on Mary Ann Brubaker the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same,&nsp; That MARY ANN BRUBAKER, of Manheim township, Lancaster county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 14 Feb. 1845.]

1845 Pamphlet Laws 51
Act of February 22, 1845, P.L. 51, No. 39
A N A C T

To change the names of Jonathan, Benjamin Franklin, Mary Ann, Elizabeth Hannah, and Emma Nichols, to Jonathan, Benjamin Franklin, Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Hannah, and Emma Jackson, and to confer upon them respectively all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock; and to legitimatize the natural children of Sarah Williamson, (now Sarah Russel,) of the county of Greene.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the names of JONATHAN, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, MARY ANN, ELIZABETH HANNAH, and EMMA NICHOLS, children of JONATHAN JACKSON and ANN NICHOLS, of the county of Chester, be and the same are hereby changed to that of Jonathan Jackson, Benjamin Franklin Jackson, Mary Ann Jackson, Elizabeth Hannah Jackson, and Emma Jackson.
SECTION 2. That the said Jonathan Jackson, Benjamin Franklin Jackson, Mary Ann Jackson, Elizabeth Hannah Jackson, and Emma Jackson, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit all the estate, real, personal and mixed, of their said father, the said Jonathan Jackson, or their said mother, the said Ann Nichols, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 3. That MARY, ANN, DAVID, and ELIZABETH, illegitimate children of SARAH RUSSEL, (late WILLIAMSON,) of Greene county, are hereby declared legitimate, by the names of Mary Rape, Ann Jones, David Jones, and Elizabeth Faulkner; and capable in law and equity to inherit and transmit any estate, real, personal and mixed, as fully and effectually as if born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 22 Feb. 1845.]

1845 Pamphlet Laws 193
Act of March 20, 1845, P.L. 193, No. 131
A N A C T
To confer on certain persons all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JOHN STEVENSON, of the county of Lancaster, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. That MARY JANE, an illegitimate daughter of MARTHA THOMPSON, deceased, of the county of Butler, is hereby authorized to change her name to be Mary Jane Thompson; and she shall henceforth be called and known by the name of Mary Jane Thompson, and by that name shall be able and capable in law to sue and be sued, and to grant and receive property, and to do all other legal acts as effectually, to all intents and purposes, as she could have done under her former name, if no change had been made therein; and she is hereby declared to be entitled to all the benefits, rights and privileges, of a legitimate child of WILLIAM THOMPSON, (C.) of said county of Butler, born in lawful wedlock, and shall be deemed capable to inherit and transmit all estate, real and personal, of the said William Thompson, (C.) with the same effect as if she had been his legitimate issue.
SECTION 3. That GEORGE P. HELLER, of the town of Milford, county of Pike, shall possess and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 4. That SARAH ANN SAYLOR, JOHN HENRY SAYLOR, illegitimate children of ROBERT SAYLOR, of the township of Annville, in the county of Lebanon, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 20 March 1845.]

1845 Pamphlet Laws 195
Act of March 20, 1845, P.L. 195, No. 133
A N A C T
To confer on Jacob Reese Way, the rights and benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JACOB REESE WAY of Chester county, minor son of JOSEPH WAY and MARY ANN, his wife, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 20 March 1845.]

1845 Pamphlet Laws 247
Act of March 28, 1845, P.L. 247, No. 176
A N A C T
To authorize Frederick Nase, Jesse B. Nase and Charles Nase, and others, to change their surnames. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 2. …
SECTION 3. That LEWIS GUDKIN, of Williamsport, Lycoming county, the adopted son of SAMUEL TITUS, of the same place, both of whom request this enactment, shall henceforth be called by the name of Lewis Gudkin Titus; and by this name shall be capable in law to sue and be sued, to receive and to grant any estate, in the same manner as if no change had been made therein; and shall further by deemed and taken in law to be the legitimate son of the said Samuel Titus; and shall be able to inherit and transmit any estate of the said Samuel Titus, with the same effect as if he were the child of the said Samuel Titus, born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 4. ….
Approved 28 March 1845.

1845 Pamphlet Laws 303
Act of April 3, 1845, P.L. 303, No. 204
A N A C T

Conferring on George P. Heller, and Phineas Marsden, the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That GEORGE P. HELLER, of the town of Milford, in the county of Pike, son of JOHN M. HELLER and MARGARET HELLER, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. That all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, are hereby conferred on PHINEAS MARSDEN, a natural son of MARGARET MARSDEN, late of Mount Pleasant township, Adams county, deceased.
SECTION 3. That CATHARINE KELSO, and MARY JANE KELSO, daughters of HENRY B. KELSO, late of the territory of Wisconsin, deceased, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they, the said Catharine and Mary Jane, had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 4. That JEFFERSON SOUSSER, a son of JOEL SOUSSER and ANN SOUSSER, (late ANN KLINE,) of Berks county, and born some time before the marriage of the said Joel Sousser and Ann Sousser, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits, and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born subsequent to the intermarriage of his said parents.
[Approved 3 April 1845.]

1846 Pamphlet Laws 112
Act of March 11, 1846, P.L. 112, No. 87
A N A C T
To confer on Elizabeth Palmer, the rights and benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ELIZABETH PALMER, child of DANIEL PALMER, of the county of Franklin, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits, and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 11 March 1846.]

1846 Pamphlet Laws 124
Act of March 14, 1846, P.L. 124, No. 101
A N A C T
To legitimatize Catharine Sherb, of Lancaster county. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That CATHARINE SHERB, daughter of MARY SHERB, of the county of Lancaster, shall possess and enjoy all the rights, benefits, and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely to all intents and purposes, as if she had been in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 14 March 1846.]

1846 Pamphlet Laws 167
Act of March 24, 1846, P.L. 167, No. 140
A N A C T
To legitimize George Gibson and Horace Gibson, children of John P. Gibson, of Fayette county. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That GEORGE GIBSON and HORACE GIBSON, of the county of Fayette, children of JOHN P. GIBSON and SARAH ANN STORY, now the wife of the said John P. Gibson, shall possess and enjoy all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 24 March 1846.]

1846 Pamphlet Laws 246
Act of April 7, 1846, P.L. 246, No. 204
A N A C T
To confer on Elizabeth Mittonk, the rights and benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock. WHEREAS, SARAH WILLIAMS, late of the township and county of Bedford, lately died intestate, leaving a small estate, situate in said county, and an illegitimate child, named ELIZABETH, now intermarried with HENRY MITTONK:
And whereas, It is just and proper that whatever estate was left by the mother of the said ELIZABETH MITTONK, should be possessed and enjoyed by the said Elizabeth; therefore,
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the above named Elizabeth Mittonk shall be entitled to inherit all and every part of the estate of the said Sarah Williams, deceased, as fully and effectually, as though she had been born in lawful wedlock, unless within two years hereafter, the collateral heirs of said Sarah Williams, file a paper in the office of the recorder of said county of Bedford, asserting their claim to said estate; and a failure to file such paper, within said two years, shall be deemed a conclusive bar against the recovery of any part of said estate, by any of said heirs.
[Approved 7 April 1846.]

1846 Pamphlet Laws 306
Act of April 13, 1846, P.L. 306, No. 258
A N A C T
To confer on Mary Magdalena Witmer, Henry Meese and Elizabeth Moyer, the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock.” SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the said MARY MAGDALENA WITMER, daughter of JACOB WITMER, and his present wife LEHNA, of Manor township, Lancaster county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. That HENRY MEESE and ELIZABETH MOYER, children of ADELINE FADELEY, late of the county of Somerset, deceased, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate of the said Adeline Fadley, whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 13 April 1846.]

1846 Pamphlet Laws 346
Act of April 16, 1846, P.L. 346, No. 287
A N A C T

To confer on Silas Evans, an illegitimate son of Elam Evans, of Chester county, the rights, privileges, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That SILAS EVANS, of Uwchlan township, in the county of Chester, an illegitimate son of ELAM EVANS, and of MARGARET JAMES, of the same township, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits and advantages of a legitimate child of the said Elam Evans, born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born the legitimate child of the said Elam Evans, born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 16 April 1846.]

1847 Pamphlet Laws 369
Act of January 14, 1847, P.L. 369, No. 305
A N A C T

Changing the names of Sarah Ann, Edwin, Amanda, and Henry Clay Miller, all of Chester county, and conferring upon them the rights and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That SARAH ANN MILLER, EDWIN MILLER, AMANDA MILLER, and HENRY CLAY MILLER, of the county of Chester, illegitimate children of JONATHAN VALENTINE and MARY ANN MILLER, of the same county, shall henceforth be called and known by the respective names of Sarah Ann Valentine, Edwin Miller Valentine, Amanda Miller Valentine, and Henry Clay Valentine, and by those names be capable of suing and being sued, and of granting and taking any real or personal estate, by grant, devise or purchase, in the same manner as if they had been baptized and always known by the names now respectively given them.
SECTION 2. That the said Sarah Ann, Edwin, Amanda and Henry Clay Miller, by the names given them in the preceding section, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits and advantages of legitimate children of the said Jonathan Valentine, born in lawful wedlock, and shall be liable and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 14 Jan. 1847.]

1847 Pamphlet Laws 67
Act of February 8, 1847, P.L. 67, No. 31
A N A C T
To confer on John C. Stanley, junior, of Lancaster, the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JOHN C. STANLEY, JUNIOR, son of JOHN C. STANLEY of Lancaster, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 8 Feb. 1847.]

1847 Pamphlet Laws 154
Act of February 24, 1847, P.L. 154, No. 111
A N A C T
To confer on Hannah Elizabeth Cresswell, the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the said HANNAH ELIZABETH CRESSWELL, daughter of SAMUEL M. CRESSWELL and THAMAZINE, his present wife, of West Nantmeal township, Chester county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 24 Feb. 1847.]

1847 Pamphlet Laws 158
Act of February 28, 1847, P.L. 158, No. 117
A N A C T
To confer on Chester Belding the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That from and after the passage of this act, CHESTER BELDING, of the borough of Reading, in the county of Berks, son of SARAH KERN, who, after the birth of the said Chester, was legally intermarried with HENRY S. BELDING, the father of the said Chester, shall have and enjoy all the privileges and rights of a child born in lawful wedlock; and that he shall be able and capable in law to take, hold, inherit and possess, pass and transmit all and any estate, real and personal of whatever kind or nature soever, as fully and effectually, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 24 Feb. 1847.]

1847 Pamphlet Laws 388
Act of March 15, 1847, P.L. 388, No. 325
A N A C T

To authorize Charles Loeser and Mary, his wife, to change the name of Margaret Gray, their adopted child, and giving her the benefits of a child born of them in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That CHARLES LOESER and MARY, his wife, of the county of Philadelphia, be authorized to change the name of MARGARET GRAY, their adopted infant, to Margaret A. Loeser; and by that name the said adopted infant, Margaret A. Loeser, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, of the bodies of the said Charles Loeser and Mary, his wife; and shall be able and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, (or her equal share in case the said Charles and Mary have issue during coverture, to survive them,) of which the said Charles Loeser and Mary, his wife, may die seized.
[Approved 15 March 1847.]

1848 Pamphlet Laws 94
Act of March 3, 1848, P.L. 94, No. 83
A N A C T

To confer on George Smith, junior, of Paradise township, York county, the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That GEORGE SMITH, JUNIOR, son of GEORGE SMITH, of Paradise township, York county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 3 March 1848.]

1848 Pamphlet Laws 108
Act of March 6, 1848, P.L. 108, No. 95
A N A C T
To confer on Jesse Allen James, a minor, certain rights and privileges. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JESSE ALLEN JAMES, son of CALVIN JAMES, and SARAH JAMES, his present wife, of West Brandywine township, in the county of Chester, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 6 March 1848.]

1848 Pamphlet Laws 108
Act of March 6, 1848, P.L. 108, No. 95
A N A C T
To confer on Jesse Allen James, a minor, certain rights and privileges. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JESSE ALLEN JAMES, son of CALVIN JAMES, and SARAH JAMES, his present wife, of West Brandywine township, in the county of Chester, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 6 March 1848.]

1848 Pamphlet Laws 243
Act of March 24, 1848, P.L. 243, No. 204
A N A C T

To annul the marriage contract between Jacob Stehley and Susannah, his wife, and to legitimate Henry and Jacob Stehley.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the marriage contract entered into between JACOB STEHLEY and SUSANNAH, his wife, be and the same is hereaby annulled and made void, and the parties released and discharged from the said contract, and from all duties and obligations arising therefrom, as fully and effectually as if they had never been joined in marriage.
SECTION 2. That HENRY STEHLEY and JACOB STEHLEY, sons of the aforesaid Jacob Stehley, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 24 March 1848.]

1848 Pamphlet Laws 287
Act of March 29, 1848, P.L. 287, No. 234
A N A C T

To confer on Margaret Jane Campbell, of Lower Chanceford township, York county, the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That MARGARET JANE CAMPBELL, daughter of MATHEW CAMPBELL, of Lower Chanceford township, York county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 29 March 1848.]

1848 Pamphlet Laws 292
Act of March 30, 1848, P.L. 292, No. 238
A N A C T

To confer on Stanton Black, Jane Black and Matthew Black, all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That STANTON BLACK, JANE BLACK and MATTHEW BLACK, children of WILLIAM J. BLACK and MARY BRICKER, of Hempfield township, in the county of Westmoreland, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 30 March 1848.]

1848 Pamphlet Laws 501
Act of April 11, 1848, P.L. 501 [at p. 503], § 7
A N A C T

Incorporating the First Universalist society, in the borough of Conneautville, in the county of Crawford, to declare certain creeks, in Crawford and Jefferson counties, public highways, to authorize the overseers of the poor, in Sadsbury township, Crawford county, to sell certain real estate, to legitimate Nancy Adeline Dorrell, of Crawford County, relative to the change of venue in certain suits, and to authorize the courts of quarter sessions of Washington and Fayette counties, to hold special courts.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 7. That NANCY ADELINE DORELL, daughter of JAMES DORRELL, deceased, of Vernon township, Crawford county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall able [sic] and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate of the said James Dorrell, whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION. 8. ….
[Approved 11 April 1848.]

1848 Pamphlet Laws 515
Act of April 11, 1848, P.L. 515, No. 361
A N A C T
To confer on Mary Ann Harper, the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That MARY ANN HARPER, of Dauphin county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 11 April 1848.]

1849 Pamphlet Laws 19
Act of January 26, 1849, P.L. 19, No. 16
A N A C T

To confer on Elizabeth Anderson, of Greene county, the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ELIZABETH ANDERSON, daughter of LEVI ANDERSON, of Perry township, Greene county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 26 Jan. 1849.]

1849 Pamphlet Laws 144
Act of March 12, 1849, P.L. 144, No. 123
A N A C T
To confer on Mary Boyer, of Berks county, the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That MARY SMECK, late MARY BOYER, of the county of Berks, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 12 March 1849.]

1849 Pamphlet Laws 145
Act of March 12, 1849, P.L. 145, No. 124
A N A C T
To confer on Martha Irvin and William Irvin, the privileges of persons born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That MARTHA IRVIN and WILLIAM IRVIN, children of JOHN IRVIN and ELIZA IRVIN, of Curwensville, Clearfield county, Pennsylvania, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of persons born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate or property whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 12 March 1849.]

1849 Pamphlet Laws 197
Act of March 20, 1849, P.L. 197, No. 164
A N A C T
To confer on James Kelly the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JAMES KELLY of Lancaster county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any property whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 20 March 1849.]

1849 Pamphlet Laws 393
Act of April 5, 1849, P.L. 393, No. 293
A N A C T

To enable the president and managers of the Fox Chase and Huntingdon turnpike road company to borrow money on mortgage, and to legitimate Isabella B. Houpt, of Montgomery county.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 2. That ISABELLA B. HOUPT, of Montgomery county, infant daughter of SAMUEL J. HOUPT and ELIZABETH, his wife, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 5 April 1849.]

1850 Pamphlet Laws 1011 (Appendix)
Act of April 20, 1849, 1850 P.L. 1011, No. 461
A N A C T

To confer on Clarissa Augusta Hess, of Columbia county, the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock; relative to real estate of German Lutheran church; of James M’Alpin, Churchill Houson; and in reference to the Bank of Kentucky.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That CLARISSA AUGUSTA HESS, daughter of THOMAS K. HESS and SARAH H. HESS, of Mifflin township, Columbia county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. ….
[Approved 20 April 1849.]

1850 Pamphlet Laws 953 APPENDIX
Act of May 29, 1849, 1850 P.L. 953, No. 440
A N A C T

To confer on Michael Stetler, Matilda Carter, Henry Clay West, Oliver Wambold, Sarah Barris, Catharine Cole, Mary Ann Hertzler and Catharine M’Vey, the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That MICHAEL STETLER, of Montgomery county, be and he is hereby declared to be a legitimate child and lawful heir of ISRAEL ESSIG and ANN, his wife, as fully and effectually in all respects as if he had been born in lawful wedlock between the said Israel Essig and the said Ann, his wife.
SECTION 2. That MATILDA CARTER, of the city of Philadelphia, daughter of ANN CARTER of New Jersey, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely to all intents and purposes as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 3. That HENRY CLAY WEST, son of HARRISON WEST, of Venango township, Crawford county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 4. That OLIVER WAMBOLD, son of HENRY WAMBOLD, late of Rockhill township, Bucks county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 5. That henceforth the name of SARAH BARRIS, an adopted daughter JAMES JONES, of Butler county, shall be Sarah Jones, in which name she shall be competent to sue and be sued, and to transact business; and she is hereby invested with all the legal rights of a legitimate daughter of said James Jones.
SECTION 6. That CATHARINE COLE, daughter of SAMUEL COLE, of Monroe township, Bradford county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 7. That MARY ANN HERTZLER, of Manor township, in the county of Lancaster, daughter of MARY HERSEY, who, after the birth of said Mary Ann, was legally intermarried to JOHN HERTZLER, the father of said Mary Ann, shall have and enjoy all the privileges and rights of a child born in lawful wedlock, and that she shall be able and capable in law to take, hold, inherit and possess and transmit all and every estate, real and personal of whatever kind or nature, as fully and effectually to all intents and purposes as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 8. That CATHARINE M’VEY, of Mifflin county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a person born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock. [Note: repealed 14 March 1851.]
[Approved 29 May 1849.]

1850 Pamphlet Laws 40
Act of February 5, 1850, P.L. 40, No. 41
A N A C T

To confer on George Waddle, of Greene township, Franklin county, all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That GEORGE WADDLE, son of JOSEPH WADDLE, of Greene township, Franklin county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 5 Feb. 1850.]

1850 Pamphlet Laws 76
Act of February 19, 1850, P.L. 76, No. 76
A N A C T
To confer on Charles Fell, of Lancaster county, the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That CHARLES FELL, son of RACHEL FELL, of Little Britain township, Lancaster county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 19 Feb. 1850.]

1850 Pamphlet Laws 270
Act of February 19, 1850, P.L. 270, No. 222
A N A C T

To change the name of James Elder and George Elder, and confer on them the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock; and to change the name of Robert Jones to Robert Clarenden Jones.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That from and after the passage of this act, JAMES ELDER and GEORGE ELDER, illegitimate sons of JAMES DORSEY and ELIZABETH DORSEY, his wife, of Washington county, shall be called and known by the names of James Dorsey and George Dorsey, and by these names be capable of suing and being sued, and of granting and taking any real or personal estate, by grant, devise, purchase or otherwise, as if they had been always known by the names of James Dorsey and George Dorsey, and shall have all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. ….
[Approved 19 Feb. 1850.]

1851 Pamphlet Laws 790 APPENDIX.
Act of March 11, 1850, 1851 P.L. 790, No. 487
A N A C T
To legitimate George M’Bride, Rudolph Frederick Kelker, and Louisa F. Bennett. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That GEORGE M’BRIDE, son of THOMAS M’BRIDE, late of Fayette county, Pennsylvania, deceased, shall enjoy and possess all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. That RUDOLPH FREDERICK KELKER, son of FREDERICK KELKER, of Dauphin county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock; and that he shall be able and capable in law to take, hold, inherit, and possess, pass and transmit, all and every estate, real and personal, of whatever kind or nature soever, as fully, effectually, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 3. That STEPHEN D. BENNETT, and ANN C. his wife, of the county of Philadelphia, be authorized to change the name of their adopted infant to Louisa Frances Bennett; and by that name the said adopted infant, Louisa Frances Bennett, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits, and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock of the bodies of the said Stephen D. Bennett and Ann C. his wife; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, or her equal share, in case the said Stephen D. Bennett and Ann C. his wife have issue during coverture to survive them, of which the said Stephen D. Bennett and Ann C. his wife my die seised.
[Approved 11 March 1850.]

1850 Pamphlet Laws 197
Act of March 14, 1850, P.L. 197, No. 166
A N A C T
To confer on Edgar Monroe Ruhl, of York county, the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That EDGAR MONROE RUHL, son of NOAH and MARIA RUHL, of Shrewsbury township, York county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 14 March 1850.]

1850 Pamphlet Laws 204
Act of March 14, 1850, P.L. 204, No. 172
A N A C T

To confer on Andrew M’Donald, of Washington county, the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ANDREW M’DONALD, son of JOHN and MARY M’DONALD, of Nottingham township, county of Washington, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 14 March 1850.]

1850 Pamphlet Laws 321
Act of April 2, 1850, P.L. 321, No. 253
A N A C T

To legitimate John R. Johnston, of Sacramento, city, California, and Charles Bennett, of the county of Luzerne, in the state of Pennsylvania; also, Samuel Lee, California Lee and Lurany Lee, of Armstrong county; to change the name of Jacob Lindecoogel, of Lehigh county; to extend the time for the completion of the Danville railroad; to declare the East Fork of Sinnemahoning creek a public highway; relative to the estate of David Bacon, deceased; and correcting an error in a certain act of assembly.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JOHN R. JOHNSTON, now resident at Sacramento city, California, son of JOHN R. JOHNSTON, of Allegheny city, in the county of Allegheny, and of HANNAH BOYER, formerly of Armstrong county, shall enjoy and possess all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. That CHARLES BENNETT, of the county of Luzerne, son of JOHN BENNETT, of the same county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 3. That SAMUEL LEE, CALIFORNIA LEE and LURANY LEE, children of H. N. LEE, of Armstrong county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 4. …
[Approved 2 April 1850.]

1850 Pamphlet Laws 634
Act of April 30, 1850, P.L.634 [at p. 636], No. 373, § 10
A N A C T

Regulating the hunting of deer in the county of Warren; and relative to hawkers and pedlers [sic] in the counties of Carbon, Butler and Union; authorizing the Philadelphia, Germantown and Norristown railroad company to become stockholders in the Chester Valley railroad company; relative to the sale of spirituous and vinous liquors in Washington county; and to the licensing of inn-keepers in this commonwealth; to the estate of John Claar, deceased; legitimating John Diffenbach, of Lancaster county; and authorizing the sale of real estate of Darius Grimes, of Fayette county, deceased.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 10. That JOHN DIFFENBACH, the son of NANCY WILLIAMS, of East Hempfield township, Lancaster county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 11. ….
[Approved 30 April 1850.]

1850 Pamphlet Laws 717
Act of May 8, 1850, P.L. 717, No. 417 [at p. 720], § 14
A N A C T

Authorizing the governor to incorporate the Larrie’s Creek plank road company; relative to the estate of James Jones, of the state of Delaware, and Henry C. Heermans and Sarah Ann Steele, of the county of Luzerne; to the real estate of Margaret Manderson; to the accounts of the brigade inspector of Lycoming county; authorizing John Archey to collect certain school taxes; to legitimate Livina Ely; and relative to Hockley’s alley and Bingaman street, in the city of Reading.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 14. That LAVINA ELY, daughter of JOHN ELY, of the borough and county of Lebanon, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 15. ….
[Approved 8 May 1850.]

1851 Pamphlet Laws 853 APPENDIX.
Act of May 14, 1850, 1851 P.L. 853, No. 513
A N A C T

To incorporate the president and managers of the Clarion and Allegheny Turnpike Road Company, supplementary to the act regulating turnpike and plank road companies, and to annul the marriage contract between Jonathan Race and Jane his wife, relative to the Frankford and Bristol Turnpike Road Company, the trustees of Ephraim Clark, repealing the thirty-sixth section of act granting certain authorities to the cities of Lancaster and Philadelphia, changing the name of Mary Ann Hindman, relative to ward elections in Moyamensing, legitimizing the daughter of Daniel Brubaker, and the Philadelphia society for the support of charity schools.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 15. …
SECTION 17. THAT MARGARET AMELIA, daughter of DANIEL BRUBAKER, of Manheim township, Lancaster county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECT. 18. …
[Approved 14 May 1850.]

1851 Pamphlet Laws 52
Act of February 10, 1851, P.L. 52, No. 44
A N A C T

To confer on Davis Zook, an illegitimate son of Maria Holman, of Chester county, the rights, privileges, benefits, and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That DAVIS ZOOK, of West Pikeland township, in the county of Chester, an illegitimate son of MARIA HOLMAN, of the same township, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits, and advantages of a legitimate child of the said Maria Holman, born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been the legitimate child of Maria Holman, born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 10 Feb. 1851.]

1851 Pamphlet Laws 609
Act of March 14, 1851, P.L. 609 [at p. 611], No. 330, § 15
A N A C T

To incorporate the Odd Fellows’ Hall Company of Lewistown, relative to roads in Milford township, Juniata county, to the Millheim and East Kishacoquillas and Lewistown and Kishacoquillas Turnpike Road Companies, and to the real estate of John Silverthorn.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 15. That the eighth section of the act of Assembly, passed the twenty-ninth day of March, Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine, “conferring on CATHARINE M’VEY; the rights and privileges of a person born in lawful wedlock,” be, and the same is hereby repealed.
SECT. 16. …
[Approved 14 March 1851.]

1851 Pamphlet Laws 211
Act of March 18, 1851, P.L. 211, No. 158
A N A C T

To confer on Daniel Chambes, an illegitimate son of William and Elizabeth Chambers, the rights, privileges, benefits, and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, relative to the Tioga Railroad, for the relief of the Coudersport Academy, and authorizing the commissioners of Potter county to borrow money.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That DANIEL CHAMBERS, of Clearfield county, an illegitimate son of WILLIAM and ELIZABETH CHAMBERS, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits, and advantages of a legitimate child of the said William Chambers and Elizabeth his wife, born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been the legitimate child of William and Elizabeth Chambers, born in lawful wedlock.
SECT. 2. ….
[Approved 18 March 1851.]

1851 Pamphlet Laws 234
Act of March 24, 1851, P.L. 234, No. 171
A N A C T

To confer on Robert Robinson, Harriet Burgon, and Seth Robinson, illegitimate children of Robert Robinson, of the county of Greene, the rights, privileges, benefits, and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ROBERT ROBINSON, HARRIET BURGON, and SETH ROBINSON, of the county of Green [sic], illegitimate children of ROBERT ROBINSON, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits, and advantages of legitimate children of the said Robert Robinson, born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 24 March 1851.]

1851 Pamphlet Laws 278
Act of March 29, 1851, P.L. 278, No. 196
A N A C T

To confer on Jacob Shank, of Lancaster county, the rights, privileges, and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and to incorporate the borough of Mechanicsburg, in York county.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JACOB SHANK, of Conestoga township, in the county of Lancaster, an illegitimate son of JACOB SHANK and SARAH M’CARDEL, who were intermarried after the birth of their said son, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits, and advantages of a legitimate child of the said Jacob Shank and Sarah M’Cardel, born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been the legitimate child of the said Jacob Shank and Sarah M’Cardel, born in lawful wedlock.
SECT. 2. ….
[Approved 29 March 1851.]

1851 Pamphlet Laws 371
Act of April 8, 1851, P.L. 371 [at p. 373], No. 237, § 8
A N A C T

To open and extend an alley in the city of Allegheny, and in reference to the grading and paving of streets in said city ; also relative to a street in South Pittsburgh, and courts and alleys in the borough of Pottsville, in Schuylkill county, and relative to a bridge across the Swartara creek, near Hummelstown, Dauphin county, legitimatizing Franklin William Lehman, of Lebanon county ; confirming title of certain real estate to James Patterson, and relative to the collection of water rents in the city of Allegheny, and to billiard rooms in the county of Tioga.

WHEREAS …
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 8. That FRANKLIN WILLIAM LEHMAN, son of WILLIAM LEHMAN, of Jackson township, Lebanon county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECT. 9. ….
[Approved 8 April 1851.]

1851 Pamphlet Laws 446
Act of April 12, 1851, P.L. 446, No. 264
A N A C T

To change the name of Francis [sic] S. R. Power to Francis S. R. Bliven, making William H. Porter and Edith T. Greene heirs and adopted children of Daniel and Elmira Greenleaf, relative to the sale of liquor in certain districts of Carbon and Luzerne counties, to incorporate the Pine Creek and Cawanesque Plank Road Company, and relative to the Williams Valley railroad and Mining Company.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That FRANCIS S. R. POWER, of the county of Bradford, an adopted daughter of DANIEL S. BLIVEN, be, and she is hereby authorized to change her name from Frances S. R. Power to Frances S. R. Bliven, and she shall be henceforth called and known by the name of Frances S. R. Bliven, and by that name shall be able and capable in law to sue and be sued, grant, receive, take, and inherit any estate real or personal, and do all other legal acts as effectually, to all intents and purposes, as she could have done by her former name if no change had been made therein, and she is hereby invested with all the legal rights of a legitimate daughter and legal heir of the said Daniel S. Bliven.
SECTION 2. That EDITH T. GREENE, of the township of Canton, in the county of Bradford, and WILLIAM HENRY PORTER, of the township of Granville, in the county of Bradford, be, and are hereby invested with all the legal rights of legitimate children and legal heirs of DANIEL G. GREENLEAF and ELMIRA P. GREENLEAF his wife, of the township of Canton, in the county of Bradford. [Note: repealed 15 April 1859.]
SECTION 3. ….
[Approved 12 April 1851.]

1851 Pamphlet Laws 511
Act of April 12, 1851, P.L. 511 [at p. 516], No. 295, § 20
A N A C T

To authorize the Governor to incorporate a company to erect a bridge over the river Schuylkill near the site of the late Flat Rock Bridge, in the counties of Montgomery and Philadelphia, relative to an election district in Lycoming county, to legitimatize Charles Leech, jr., and extending the provisions of an act to encourage manufacturing operations to articles manufactured of salt.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That CHARLES LEECH, JR., of North Penn township, in the county of Philadelphia, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 12 April 1851.]

1851 Pamphlet Laws 541
Act of April 14, 1851, P.L. 541, No. 305
A N A C T

To confer on Alexander Thomas and Budd Jones and Emma Downing, of Allegheny county, the rights and privileges and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, in relation to a tax on dogs in the said county of Allegheny, incorporating the West Newton and Braddocks’ Field Plank Road Company, relative to fishing with nets in the Monongahela river, authorizing constables to serve civil process in Germantown, relative to miners in Schuylkill county, legitimatizing James C. Collins, relative to the premium on fox scalps in the county of York.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ALEXANDER THOMAS and BUDD JONES, of Allegheny county, illegitimate sons of THOMAS JONES and MARGARET B. (now) his wife, and that the said sons [sic] shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits, and advantages of legitimate children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been legitimate children of the said Thomas Jones and Margaret B., now the wife of said Jones, as children born in lawful wedlock.
SECT. 2. …
SECTION 8. That EMMA DOWNEY, daughter of JOHN DOWNEY, late of Allegheny, deceased, shall have and enjoy all the privileges and rights of a child born in lawful wedlock; and that she shall be able and capable in law to take, receive, hold, inherit, and possess and transmit all and every estate, real and personal, of whatever kind or nature, and the rents, issues, and profits arising, accruing, or that have arisen or accrued out of and from such estate, as fully and effectually, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECT. 9. …
SECTION 11. That JAMES C. COLLINS, son of JAMES COLLINS, of Fayette county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 14 April 1851.]

1852 Pamphlet Laws 716 APPENDIX.
Act of April 14, 1851, P.L. 716 [at p. 717], No. 377, § 12
AN ACT

Declaring certain streams in the counties of Lycoming, Elk, and Clearfield public highways, and relative to the claim of Benjamin Corle; to the estate of Louisa Peneau; to the borough of Easton, Northampton county; to confer the rights of legitimacy on Andrew Jackson M’Burney and Margery M’Burney; to the erection of a new school district in Greene county; and to the Jersey Shore bridge company.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 12. That ANDREW JACKSON MCBURNEY, and MARGERY MCBURNEY, children of MARY MCBURNEY, of Uniontown, Fayette county, State of Pennsylvania, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely to all intents and purposes as if he and she had been born in lawful wedlock, and shall be also capable to inherit any estate, right, or interest, which heretofore may have become vested or hereafter in their mother by virtue of any last will and testament or otherwise whatsoever.
SECTION 13. ….
[Approved 14 April 1851.]

1852 Pamphlet Laws 28
Act of February 4, 1852, P.L. 28, No. 30
A N A C T

To confer on Anna Elizabeth Keller, an illegitimate child of John Keller, of the county of Blair, and Theodore Henry Hummel and Virginia Judith Nathans, now Virginia Judith Tobias, of Philadelphia county, the rights, privileges, benefits, and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ANNA ELIZABETH KELLER, of the county of Huntington, an illegitimate child of JOHN KELLER, of the county of Blair, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits, and advantages of a legitimate child of the said John Keller, born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely to all intents and purposes as if she had been the legitimate child of John Keller, born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. That THEODORE HENRY HUMMEL, son of W. HUMMEL, of Spring Garden, in the county of Philadelphia, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 3. That VIRGINIA JUDITH NATHANS, now VIRGINIA JUDITH TOBIAS, of the county of Philadelphia, an illegitimate child of SAMUEL NATHANS, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits, and advantages of a legitimate child of the said Samuel Nathans, born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been the legitimate child of Samuel Nathans, born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 4 Feb. 1852.]

1852 Pamphlet Laws 92
Act of February 27, 1852, P.L. 92, No. 80
A N A C T

To authorize Henry Dehuff to sell certain real estate in Lebanon county; to change the name of John Sheaff Tidd, and to legitimatize Elizabeth Brooks.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 2. …
SECTION 3. That ELIZABETH BROOKS, wife of GEORGE BROOKS, and daughter of GEORGE COLEMAN, deceased, all of Lebanon county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and that she shall be able and capable in law to take, hold, inherit, and possess, pass, and transmit, all and every estate, real and personal, of whatever kind or nature, as fully and effectually to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 27 Feb. 1852.]

1852 Pamphlet Laws 151
Act of March 18, 1852, P.L. 151 [at p. 152], No. 120, § 4
AN ACT

To incorporate the Jarrettown and Horsham turnpike road company; legitimating Charles Steinmetz, Ann Matilda Nyce, Arabella Shannon, and Williametta Steinmetz; changing the time of holding the November term of the courts of Montgomery county; authorizing the appointment of an auctioneer in the county of Butler.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 4. That CHARLES STEINMETZ, ANN MATILDA NYCE, ARABELLA SHANNON, and WILLIAMETTA STEINMETZ, all of the county of Montgomery, and children of WILLIAM STEINMETZ, late of the township of Montgomery, in the said county of Montgomery, deceased, shall respectively have and enjoy all the rights and privileges, benefits and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if they had respectively been born in lawful wedlock.
SECT. 5. ….
[Approved 18 March 1852.]

1852 Pamphlet Laws 375
Act of March 21, 1852, P.L. 375, No. 244
A N A C T

Legitimating Nancy Jane Haslet [sic] of Mifflin county; relative to the borough of Mifflinburg, Union county; to the sale of real estate in Armstrong county; to the Court of Quarter Sessons of Mifflin county; to incorporate the New Castle and Centreville plank road company; relative to the directors of the poor of Blair county; to a school district in Cumberland county; to authorize William Walton, trustee of Melissa L. Moore, to sell certain ground rents; relative to an election district in Armstrong county; to the poor house of Mifflin county; to the sale of a school house in Sadsbury township, Chester county; to King street in the borough of Pottstown, and to an independent school district in Lancaster county.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That NANCY JANE HASLETT, of Mifflin county, illegitimate daughter of ANDREW HASLETT and MARY, his wife, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits, and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever as fully and completely to all intents and purposes as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECT. 2. ….
[Approved 21 March 1852.]

1852 Pamphlet Laws 198
Act of March 27, 1852, P.L. 198 [at pp. 200-1], No. 148, § 13
A S U P P L E M E N T

To an act entitled “An Act to incorporate the First Reformed Congregation of the borough of York and its vicinity,” passed March fourteenth, one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine, and to confer on Ann Elizabeth, Mary, and Sarah Jane Bittinger, children of George Bittinger, of York county, the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock.

WHEREAS, …
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same,
SECTION 13. That ANN ELIZABETH BITTINGER, MARY BITTINGER, and SARAH JANE BITTINGER, children of GEORGE BITTINGER and MATILDA, his wife, late MATILDA LICHTY, of the county of York, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits, and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit all the estate, real, personal, and mixed, of their said father, the said George Bittinger, or of their said mother, the aforesaid Matilda, late Matilda Lichty, as fully and completely to all intents and purposes as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 27 March 1852.]

1852 Pamphlet Laws 252
Act of April 5, 1852, P.L. 252 [at p. 253], No. 173, § 11
A N A C T

To incorporate the Hollidaysburg and Altoona Plank Road company; relative to the boundary line between the counties of Lycoming and Toga; to the borough of Covington, and supervisors, in the county of Tioga; to the fourth and eighteenth Judicial districts; changing the name of Daniel Huyatt Hogmire; annexing part of Blair township to Allegheny township; legitimating Rebecca Longnecker; relative to the duties of Justices of the Peace, and the sale of the poor house farm, in the county of Blair.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 9. …
SECTION 11. That REBECCA LONGNECKER, an illegitimate child of SUSANNA MOCK, of North Woodbury township, Blair county, is hereby constituted a legitimate heir of said Susannah [sic] Mock, and entitled to all the rights, privileges, and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 12. ….
[Approved 5 April 1852.]

1852 Pamphlet Laws 265
Act of April 6, 1852, P.L. 265 [at p. 266], No. 180, § 5
A N A C T

Authorizing Benjamin Hershey and Abraham Lehman, trustees of the Menonist Society of Rapho and Penn townships, in Lancaster county, to sell certain real estate; legitimating Margaret Amelia Myers; to connect Big Fox Grape Island with Muskrat Island; relative to supervisors“ bond in Lancaster county; extending Sout Water street, in the city of Lancaster; to the Mount Pleasant and Tuckahoe plank road company, and to the fees of the treasurer of Lancaster county.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 4. That MARGARET AMELIA MYERS, illegitimate daughter of DANIEL BRUBAKER, of Manheim township, in the county of Lancaster, and CATHARINE ANN MYERS, shall hereafter be known by the name of Margaret Amelia Brubaker, and by that name shall be able and capable in law to sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, and to contract in the same manner as if her name had always been Margaret Amelia Brubaker.
SECTION 5. That the said Margaret Amelia shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been the daughter of the said Daniel Brubaker and Catharine Ann Myers, born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 16. ….
[Approved 6 April 1852.]

1852 Pamphlet Laws 360
Act of April 15, 1852, P.L. 360, No. 235
AN ACT

To vest in Margaret Van Horn, of Juniata county, the right of this Commonwealth; to the estate of Mary Ann Hellings, of Bucks county; and relative to ten-pin alleys in Mifflin county; confirming a road view in Union county; changing the name of Mary Ann Vanzandt, of Mifflin county; for the relief of William Latherow; relative to holding elections in Fermanagh and Turbit townships, in Juniata county; to authorize the administrator of Jacob Soles, Junior, to make a deed; to extend the general manufacturing law to the manufacture of vitrified iron; legitimating Amanda Beighly Fletcher, of Butler county; relative to corporations under the general manufacturing act; renting real estate; and to streets in Blairsville; and relative to the Erie gas company.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 4. That MARY ANN VANZANDT, of the county of Mifflin, an adopted daughter of JAMES SOMMERVILLE, be, and she is hereby authorized to change her name from Mary Ann Vanzandt to Mary Ann Sommerville, and she shall be henceforth called and known by the name of Mary Ann Sommerville, and by that name shall be able and capable in law to sue and be sued, grant, receive, and take and inherit any estate, real or personal, and do all other legal acts as effectually to all intents and purposes as she could have done by her former name, if no change had been made therein, and she is hereby invested with all the legal rights of a legitimate daughter and legal heir of the said James Sommerville.
SECTION 5. …
SECTION 10. That AMANDA BEIGHLEY FLETCHER, daughter of THOMAS and MARY FLETCHER, of Butler county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 11. ….
[Approved 15 April 1852.]

1852 Pamphlet Laws 536
Act of May 3, 1852, P.L. 536 [at p. 539], No. 332
A N A C T

To incorprate the Bloomsburg and Columbus turnpike and plank road company; relating to elections and election districts in certain counties; to levying a tax and renting public common by town council of Wilkesbarre; extending and confirming certain powers to the Hydraulic company, of Berwisk; to the real estate of Nathan Beach, deceased; to the borough of Towanda; to the Chester and Media plank road company; legitimating the children of Jacob Geisinger; to the sale of a lot of ground by the trustees of the First New Jersalem Society of Philadelphia; to the sale of certain real estate of the Millerstown school; to the female association of Philadelphia; to the real estate of John Angue, Junior, deceased; to the destruction of game in Bedford, Chester, and Delaware counties; and to the Perrysville and Zelienople plank road company.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 15. JACOB GEISINGER, JUNIOR, and JOHN GEISINGER, children of JACOB GEISINGER, of Northampton county, shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall as such be capable to inherit and transmit any real estate or other property of said Jacob Geisinger.
SECTIION 16. ….
[Approved 3 May 1852.]

1852 Pamphlet Laws 567
Act of May 4, 1852, P.L. 567 [at p. 568], No. 340
A N A C T

Relating to the levying of a school tax in the borough of Clearfield; to an election district in Clearfield county; declaring West Creek, Larrie’s Creek, and Trout Run, public highways; relating to the collection of taxes in Clarion county; to the sale of a school house in Adams county; legitimating Anna Matilda Bard, of Lancaster county; relating to an election district of Carbon and McKean counties.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 9. That ANNA MATILDA BARD, wife of HENRY BARD, and daughter of ADAM WOLFF, of Ephrata township, Lancaster county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 10. ….
[Approved 4 May 1852.]

1852 Pamphlet Laws 626
Act of May 26, 1852, P.L. 626, No. 373
A N A C T .

To confer on Olean Frances Sinclair the rights of a child born in lawful wedlock; relative to the collection of taxes in Luzerne township, Fayette county; and to the Odd Fellows’ Cemetery Company, of Uniontown, Fayette county.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That OLEAN FRANCES SINCLAIR, daughter of SARAH JANE CUNNINGHAM, of M’Keesport, in the county of Allegheny, which said Sarah, after the birth of said Olean, was legally married to HIRAM B. SINCLAIR, the father of said Olean, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child of her said parents, born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. ….
[Approved 26 May 1852.]

1853 Pamphlet Laws 81
Act of February 15, 1853, P.L. 81, No. 64
A F U T H E R S U P P L E M E N T

To the act of Assembly relative to the Waynesboro, Greencastle and Mercersburg turnpike road company; regulating certain election districts; and legitmating Mary Catharine Willock, of Allegheny county.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 4. That MARY CATHARINE WILLOCK, daughter of JOHN WILLOCK, of the city of Pittsburgh, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 15 Feb. 1853.]

1853 Pamphlet Laws 85
Act of February 15, 1853, P.L. 85, No. 68
A N A C T

To confer on Kate Eliza Clark, of Washington county, the rights, privileges, and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That KATE ELIZA CLARK, of Robinson township, in the county of Washington, an illegitimate child of JAMES MURRAY CLARK and MARGARET A. CLARK, who were intermarried after the birth of their said child, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges, benefits and advantages of a legitimate child of the said James Murray Clark and Margaret A. Clark, born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever as fully and completely to all intents and purposes as if she had been the legitimate child of the said James Murray Clark and Margaret A. Clark, born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 15 Feb. 1853.]
See also 1855 Pamphlet Laws 6.

1853 Pamphlet Laws 100
Act of February 23, 1853, P.L. 100, No. 82
A N A C T

To legitimize Edgar Ilgenfritz, of York county; relative to the boroughs of York, Hanover; and to the Warren and Pinegrove railroad company.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That EDGAR ILGENFRITZ of the borough of Shrewsbury, in the county of York, an illegitimate son of EMANUEL ILGENFRITZ and MARGARET A. MCDONNELL, who were intermarried after the birth of their son, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits and advantages of a legitimate child of the said Emanuel Ilgenfritz and Margaret A. McDonnell born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been the legitimate child of the said Emanuel Ilgenfritz and Margaret A. McDonnell born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. ….
[Approved 23 Feb. 1853.]

1853 Pamphlet Laws 105
Act of February 24, 1853, P.L. 105, No. 86
A N A C T

To authorize the trustees of Frederick Graff, deceased, to sell certain real estate; changing the name of Harriet Newell Weaver to Harriet Newell Wayne; incorporating the Philadelphia medico legal college; relaing to the Erie gas company; authorizing the directors of turnpike and plank road companies to supply vacancies; and changing the name of Stella M. Reynolds to Stella M. Boyd.

WHEREAS …
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 2. That from and after the passage of this act the name of HARRIET NEWELL WEAVER, of the county of Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania, an adopted daughter of EDWARD C. WAYNE, be, and is hereby changed to that of Harriet Newell Wayne, and that the said Harriet Newell Weaver shall be called by the name of Harriet Newell Wayne and by that name shall be able and capable in law to sue and be sued, grant, receive and take and inherit any estate, real or personal, and do all other legal acts as effectually, to all intents and purposes, as she could have done by her former name if no change had been made therein, and she is hereby invested with all the legal rights of a legitimate daughter and legal heir of the said Edward C. Wayne.
…
SECTION 6. That henceforth the name of STELLA M. REYNOLDS, an adopted daughter of CHARLES C., and LOUISA M. BOYD, of Erie county, shall be Stella M. Boyd, in which name she shall be competent to sue and be sued and to transact business, and she is hereby invested with all the legal rights of a legitimate daughter of the said Charles C., and Louisa M. Boyd.
[Approved 24 Feb. 1853.]

1853 Pamphlet Laws 169
Act of March 11, 1853, P.L. 169, No. 126
A N A C T

To legitimate John James M’Kee; erecting a separate election district in the borough of York; relative to the Odd Fellow’s hall association, of the borough of Norristown; to ghe borough of Lawrenceville, in Allegheny county; to the borough of Chambersburg, Franklin county; to the destruction of deer in the county of Tioga; to the settlement of accounts of township officers in the county of Pike; to incorporate the Union hall association of Unionville, in Chester county; to reduce the capital stock of the Columbia bank; and for the relief of William Duchman.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JOHN JAMES M’KEE, a child and son of CATHARINE DUBBS, of the borough of Harrisburg, in the county of Dauphin, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, so far as may be requisite to enable him to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever of his said mother, as fully and effectually as if the said John James M’Kee had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. ….
[Approved 11 March 1853.]

1853 Pamphlet Laws 174
Act of March 11, 1853, P.L. 174 [at p. 175], No. 128, § 3
A N A C T

Authorizing Robert Barber and John R. Stratton, o sell certain real estate in Clarion county; relative to the Shermansville and Ohio Line plank road company; to an election district in Washington county; to the Easton and Wilkesbarre turnpike road company; to an election district in Huntingdon county; to the title of a certain school property in Chester county; to the high constable of the borough of Youngsville, Warren county.[sic]

WHEREAS …
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 3. That MARY ANN SPITLER, daughter of SIMON and MARY SPITLER of Jonestown, Lebanon county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 4. ….
[Approved 11 March 1853.]

1853 Pamphlet Laws 190
Act of March 15, 1853, P.L. 190 [at p. 191], No. 136, § 5
A N A C T

Authorizing the Manheim and Lebanon plank and turnpike road company to borrow money, extend their road, and construct lateral roads or branches; to the estat of Sarah Davies, deceased; and legitimating John George Gromley.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 5. That JOHN GEORGE GORMLEY, son of WILLIAM M. GORMLEY, of the city of Lancaster, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 15 March 1853.]

1853 Pamphlet Laws 203
Act of March 17, 1853, P.L. 203, No. 143
A N A C T

Legitimating Sarah Ann Murray; incorporating the Oswayo plank road company; relative to the destruction of foxes, and to the support of schools in Potter county; to the Wellsboro’ and Tioga plank road company; to an election district in Clearfield county; in relation to the sale of a certain toll-house in Huntingdon county, and to a toll-gate near the free bridge at Huntingdon, on the Huntingdon, Cambria and Indiana turnpike road.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That SARAH ANN MURRAY, of the township of Monroe, in the county of Bedford, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. ….
[Approved 17 March 1853.]

1853 Pamphlet Laws 263
Act of March 31, 1853, P.L. 263 [at p. 265], No. 183, § 7
A N A C T

Authorizing William Barnes to erect a dam on the waste-way and use the waste water passing through said waste-way, on the lands of said Barnes, through which the Pennsylvania canal passes, in Armstrong county; extending the privileges of mill-owners on Red Bank creek, Jefferson county; declaring a certain road on Duncan’s Island a public highway; to a State road in Perry county; authorizing the Tioga railroad company to borrow money; legitimating Sarah Mickey; relative to the Kittatinny slate company.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 7. That SARAH MICKEY, an illegitimate child of ROBERT MICKEY, of Cumberland county, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 8. ….
[Approved 31 March 1853.]

1853 Pamphlet Laws 317
Act of April 6, 1853, P.L. 317 [at p. 321], No. 211, § 23
A N A C T

To authorize the Common School directors of Lower Chanceford township, York couny, to sell certain school houses in said school district; to incorporate the Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance company; relative to the trustees of the borough of Hanover; and to extend the provisions of an act relative to testamentary trustees in the city and county of Philadelphia to the county of York; and to legitimate Agnes Lipp of York county.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 23. That AGNES LIPP, of the borough of Hanover, in the county of York, an illegitimate daughter of ALEXANDER LIPP and MARGARET ALWOOD, who were intermarried after the birth of their daughter, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits and advantages of a legitimate child of the said Alexander Lipp and Margaret Alwood, born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been the legitimate child of the said Alexander Lipp and Margaret Alwood, born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 6 April 1853.]

1853 Pamphlet Laws 369
Act of April 12, 1853, P.L. 369 [at p. 373], No. 241, § 13
A N A C T

Relating to the Greenwich Land and Building association; relating to the sale of the real estate of John Eckel, deceased; confirming the title to certain real estate of Harriet G. Breiding; incorporating the Northern Liberties Institute; relative to nuisances in the districts of Kensington, Penn and Richmond, Philadelphia county; and relative to the borough of Germantown; to citizen volunteers of the county of Northampton; legitimating Samuel Peck, and changing his name to Samuel Stence; and authorizing the commissioners of York county to purchase standard of weights and measures.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 13. That from and after the passage of this act, SAMUEL PECK, now of the borough of Marietta, Lancaster county, shall be endowed with all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be called and known by the name of Samuel Stence, and by that name be capable of suing and being sued, and of taking any real or personal estate by descent, devise or purchase, and of granting or devising the same, in the same manner as if he had been always known by the name of Samuel Stence.
SECTION 14. ….
[Approved 12 April 1853.]

1853 Pamphlet Laws 389
Act of April 13, 1853, P.L. 389 [at p. 392], No. 251, § 23
A N A C T

To incorporate the Farmers’ Union Insurance company of Pennsylvania; legitimating Clara Jane Brock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 23. That CLARA JANE, a daughter of WILLIAM BROCK, JUNIOR, and CATHARINE his wife, of the county of Schuylkill, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 13 April 1853.]

1853 Pamphlet Laws 393
Act of April 13, 1853, P.L. 393 [at p. 394], No. 252, § 6
A N A C T

To incorporate the Jefferson, Phœnixville and Chester Spring Plank Road company; relative to elections in Sadsbury township, Chester county; and to legitimate Thomas Mifflin Wistar.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 6. That THOMAS MIFFLIN WISTAR, son of RICHARD M. WISTAR, shall have and enjoy all the rights and benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 13 April 1853.]

1853 Pamphlet Laws 397
Act of April 14, 1853, P.L. 397 [at p. 398], No. 255, § 7
A N A C T

To incorporate the East Liberty and Sharpsburg Plank Road company; relative to the Mechanics’ Saving Bank of Harrisburg; authorizing Albert G. Brodhead to cut a channel through a certain island in the river Delaware; authorizing the commissioners of the district of Moyamensing to curb and pave Orange street; legitimating Henrietta Will; and to the safe keeping of prisoners in Westmoreland county.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 7. That HENRIETTA WILL, daughter of MARGARET WILL, late of Cambria county, shall enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 8. ….
[Approved 14 April 1853.]

1853 Pamphlet Laws 429
Act of April 15, 1853, P.L. 429 [at pp. 430-31], No. 266, § 6
A N A C T

Relative to the Union Mutual Insurance company of Philadelphia; to the joint ownership of the canal through Wind-mill Island, in the river Delaware; to the trust estate of Mary A. Brooks, of the city of Philadelphia; to the real estate of John Taylor, junior; to the Board of Wardens of the port of Philadelphia; legitimating Jane Adelaide Mulhollan [sic]; and relative to the estate of Amos Hollahan [sic], late of the city of Philadelphia.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 6. That JANE ADELAIDE MULHOLLEN [sic], of the city of Philadelphia, (who with MARY VIRGINIA MULHOLLEN, now deceased, were illegitimate daughters of CHARLES MULHOLLAN, of the parish of Rapides, in the State of Louisiana, deceased,) shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate of the said Mary Virginia Mulhollan whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if the said Mary Virginia and Jane Adelaide had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 7. ….
[Approved 15 April 1853.]

1853 Pamphlet Laws 433
Act of April 15, 1853, P.L. 433 [at p. 434], No. 269, § 7
A N A C T

To incorporate the Amphictian Lodge number three hundred and fifty-six, independent Order of Odd Fellows, of Salem, in the county of Wayne; authorizing the sale of the real estate of Milton Dimmick, deceased; legitimating George W. Killam [“Kellam” in 1853 P.L. index] and Emily Miles; vacating a portion of Schuylkill Second street, in the district of Spring Garden; authorizing a special election in the borough of amaqua; and authorizing the laying out of a State road from Morgan’s mill, in Beaver county, to West Middletown, in Washington county.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, …
SECTION 7. That GEORGE W. KILLAM, son, and EMILY MILES, daughter, of GEORGE KILLAM, late of Wayne county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges, benefits and advantages, of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. ….
[Approved 15 April 1853.]

1853 Pamphlet Laws 470
Act of April 18, 1853, P.L. 470, No. 289
A N A C T

To legitimate Joseph W. Hough of Allegeny county; to a certain school district in Montgomery county; and to the Kittatinny Slate company.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JOSEPH W. HOUGH, an illegitimate son of JOHN HOUGH, of Allegheny county, State of Pennsylvania, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been a legitimate child of the said John Hough, born in lawful wedlock. take, hold, inherit, and possess, pass, and transmit, all and every estate, real and personal, of whatever kind or nature, as fully and effectually, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. ….
[Approved 18 April 1853.]

1853 Pamphlet Laws 645
Act of April 20, 1853, P.L. 645 [at p. 646], No. 361, § 4
A N A C T

To incorporate the Washington and Manor Turnpike Road company; legitmating Frank Jones of the city of Philadelphia; relative to the election of Directors of the Poor in Allegheny county; to the Warren County Mutual Insurance company; to the Lackawanna and Susquehanna Railroad; to advertising Lumber drifting upon islands in the Susquehanna river; and relative to Lanes and Alleys in the city of Pittsburg [sic].

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That
SECTION 4. That FRANK JONES, son of OWEN JONES, of the city of Philadelphia, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a legitimate child of the said Owen Jones born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 5. …
[Approved 20 April 1853.]

1854 Pamphlet Laws 64
Act of February 11, 1854, P.L. 64, No. 31
A N A C T
To confer on Mary Amelia Trauger the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That MARY AMELIA TRAUGER, an illegitimate daughter of GEORGE L. TRAUGER, of the township of Nockamixon, in the county of Bucks, and his now wife LUCY ANN, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit from George A. [sic] Trauger and Lucy Ann his wife, and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely to all intents and purposes as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 11 Feb. 1854.]

1854 Pamphlet Laws 110
Act of February 27, 1854, P.L. 110, No. 73
A N A C T
To legitmate James Crow, of Lancaster county. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JAMES CROW, an illegitimate son of JAMES CROW, of Lancaster county, State of Pennsylvania, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 27 Feb. 1854.]

1854 Pamphlet Laws 115
Act of February 27, 1854, P.L. 115, No. 78
A N A C T
To legitimate Elizabeth Pennel. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ELIZABETH PENNEL, wife of JAMES PENNEL and daughter of MARY SHOFF, of Martic township, Lancaster county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatever from her said mother, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 27 Feb. 1854.]

1855 Pamphlet Laws 666 APPENDIX—1854.
Act of March 16, 1854, P.L. 666, No. 612
A N A C T

To legitimate Alvin Gernant M’Namee and to change his name.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ALVIN GERNANT M’NAMEE, son of JAMES M’NAMEE, and an adopted son of MORGAN DANIEL MEDLAR, of the county of Berks, shall be called and known by the name of Alvin Gernant Medlar, and shall enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child of said Morgan Daniel Medlar, born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 16 March 1854.]

1854 Pamphlet Laws 202
Act of March 23, 1854, P.L. 202, No. 171
A N A C T
To confer on Samuel Taylor Barclay, the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That SAMUEL TAYLOR BARCLAY, of Colerain township, Bedford county, son of SAMUEL M. BARCLAY and MARY ANN BYERLY, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock, that is to say, he shall have capacity to inherit from his said mother, and the said mother and her blood relations may inherit from him.
[Approved 23 March 1854.]

1854 Pamphlet Laws 240
Act of March 31, 1854, P.L. 240, No. 213
A N A C T
To legitmate Rachel Grillbortzer, of Leacock township, Lancaster county. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That RACHEL GRILLBORTZER, the wife of GODLIEB GRILLBORTZER, of Leacock Township, Lancaster county, and only daughter and child of ESTHER MILLER, of the same place, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely and to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 31 March 1854.]

1854 Pamphlet Laws 346
Act of April 13, 1854, P.L. 346, No. 329
A N A C T
To legitimate Emeline Funk, of Fayette county. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That EMELINE FUNK, wife of WILLIAM FUNK, and daughter of SARAH MINOR, of Fayette county, and state of Pennsylvania, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, so as to render her able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever of her said mother as fully and completely to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 13 April 1854.]

1854 Pamphlet Laws 384
Act of April 17, 1854, P.L. 384, No. 371
A N A C T
To legitimate Samuel Shoff. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That SAMUEL SHOFF, son of JOHN SHOFF, of Conestoga township, Lancaster county, and CATHARINE GONTER, late CATHARINE NEWPORT, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 17 April 1854.]

1854 Pamphlet Laws 400
Act of April 20, 1854, P.L. 400, No. 393
A N A C T
To Legitimate George W. Colwell. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That GEORGE W. COLWELL, of Kittanning borough, Armstrong county, and son of ELIZABETH M’KINLEY, of the same place, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, so far as the said Elizabeth M’Kinley is concerned, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, and to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 20 April 1854.]

1854 Pamphlet Laws 516
Act of April 28, 1854, P.L. 516, No. 519
A N A C T
To legitimate George Humphrey Stump and Abraham Harrison Stump. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That GEORGE HUMPHREY STUMP and ABRAHAM HARRISON STUMP, illegitimate sons and only children of ABRAHAM STUMP and JANE his wife, of the township of St. Thomas, in the county of Franklin, who were born before the marriage of their said named parents, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits and advantages of legitimate children; and they shall be capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 28 April 1854.]
See also 1867 Pamphlet Laws 578.

1854 Pamphlet Laws 685
Act of May 8, 1854, P.L. 685, No. 676
A N A C T

To confer on Ben Lees the name of Ben Lees Byram, and all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the name of BEN LEES, of the city of Philadelphia, be and the same is hereby changed to Ben Lees Byram, by which name he shall hereafter be able and capable in law, to hold all property and rights of property, to which he has been or may hereafter be in any manner entitled.
SECTION 2. That the said Ben Lees of the city of Philadelphia, the son of SAM BYRAM and ESTHER his wife, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 8 May 1854.]

1855 Pamphlet Laws 6
Act of January 31, 1855, P.L. 6, No. 8
A N A C T

To confer on Kate E. Clark the rights, privileges and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That KATE E. CLARK, child of J. M. and M. A. CLARK, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges, benefits and advantages of a legitimate child of the said J. M. and M. A. Clark born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been the legitimate child of the said J. M. and M. A. Clark born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 31 Jan. 1855.]
See also 1853 Pamphlet Laws 85.

1855 Pamphlet Laws 23
Act of February 9, 1855, P.L. 23, No. 20
A N A C T

To confer on John Thomas Moffett, of Washington county, the benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JOHN THOMAS MOFFETT, a son of JOHN MOFFETT, of Washington county, in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, shall have, hold and enjoy all the rights, privileges, emoluments and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law and equity to have, hold, inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock, and especially the estate of John Moffett, in said county.
[Approved 9 Feb. 1855.]

1855 Pamphlet Laws 82
Act of March 15, 1855, P.L. 82, No. 92
A N A C T

To legitimate Amelia M. Tomlinson.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That AMELIA M. TOMLINSON, an illegitimate daughter of JOHN TOMLINSON, of Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, and MARY MARSH, late (deceased) of Summit county, and state of Ohio, shall enjoy all the rights and privileges, benefits and advantages, of a legitimate child of her said father; and she, the said Amelia M. Tomlinson, shall be capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatever of the said John Tomlinson, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 15 March 1855.]

1855 Pamphlet Laws 85
Act of March 16, 1855, P.L. 85, No. 96
A N A C T
To legitimate Ledyard Eastman. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That LEDYARD EASTMAN, son of WILLIAM H. H. EASTMAN, of Wyoming county, and AMANDA EASTMAN, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 16 March 1855.]

1855 Pamphlet Laws 120
Act of March 27, 1855, P.L. 120, No. 131
A N A C T

To legitimate the children of Aaron Balliet, of Lehigh county.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That FRANCIS, JULIA and ELEANOR BALLIET, of North Whitehall township, Lehigh county, illegitimate children of AARON BALLIET and SARAH his wife, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been legitimate children of the said Aaron Balliet and Sarah, now the wife of said Balliet, and that it shall be lawful for them to assume the name of Balliet; Provided, That said Aaron Balliet and wife shall present their petition to the court of common pleas of Lehigh county, consenting to this act, and to said children having such capacity to inherit and transmit any estate as aforesaid, and the said court shall make a decree to that effect.
[Approved 27 March 1855.]

1855 Pamphlet Laws 213
Act of April 12, 1855, P.L. 213, No. 225
A N A C T
To legitimate Grafton Fox. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That GRAFTON FOX, son of JAMES FOX, of Harrisburg, Dauphin county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a legitimate son of the said James Fox, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit to his children, or other immediate descendants, or to the heirs of his said father, any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually, and to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 12 April 1855.]

1855 Pamphlet Laws 285
Act of April 21, 1855, P.L. 285, No. 299
A N A C T
To legitimate Isadore Bowman. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ISADORE BOWMAN, daughter of FRANCIS L. BOWMAN, of the borough of Wilkesbarre, county of Luzerne, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 21 April 1855.]

1855 Pamphlet Laws 306
Act of April 26, 1855, P.L. 306, No. 318
A N A C T
To legitimate John S. Kelly. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JOHN S. KELLY, illegitimate son of ELIZABETH STERRIT, of East Huntingdon township, Westmoreland county, shall have the right, and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatever from and to his said mother, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 26 April 1855.]

1855 Pamphlet Laws 310
Act of April 26, 1855, P.L. 310, No. 324
A N A C T

To authorize and empower the Court of Common Pleas of Mercer county to legitimate certain persons who were emancipated by the last will and testament of Dr. C. D. Everett, late of Albemarle county, Virginia.

WHEREAS, Dr. C. D. EVERETT, late of Albemarle county, state of Virginia, by his last will and testament provided for the manumission of his slaves, and for their maintenance and support:
And whereas, the executor of said decedent, under the powers of said will, purchased certain real and personal estate to and for the use of his said slaves, situate in the county of Mercer, in this Commonwealth:
And whereas, Doubts may arise as to the legitimacy of some or all of said manumitted slaves, and their children; therefore,
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the court of common pleas of said county of Mercer, are hereby specially authorized to entertain, on petition of one or more of the following persons, the reputed manumitted slaves, to wit: of JOE DUKE, LUCY MYERS, GEORGE W. DUKE, NANCY BELL, WINSOR DUKE, LETITIA ROBERTSON, ROSE ALLEN, JAMES DUKE, JOHN ALLEN, GEORGE W. LEWIS, children of JOE DUKE; TOM BELL, LUCY JANE BELL, MILLY BELL, NELLY BELL, RACHEL BELL, SUSAN BELL, JUDY BELL, JACKSON BELL, WILLIAM BELL, children of NANCY BELL; SALLY WATSON, MARGARET WATSON, HANNAH WATSON, AMANDA WATSON, FRANK ROBERTSON, JOE ROBERTSON, LOUISA ROBERTSON, ALEXANDER ROBERTSON, RICHMOND ROBERTSON, children of LETITIA ROBERTSON; FRANCIS ALLEN, JOHN ALLEN, ANN ALLEN, children of ROSE ALLEN; WILLIAM C. RIVES, EDWARD WATSON, HENRY MYERS, SUSAN MYERS, children of LUCY MYERS; NICK MYERS, LUCY A. MYERS, children of SUSAN MYERS; REUBEN DUKE, CHARLES DUKE, JOSEPH DUKE, children of G. W. DUKE; WILLIAM MYERS, JERRY MYERS, children of HENRY MYERS; HENRIETTA BELL, daughter of RACHEL BELL; SAMUEL J. DUKE, son of JAMES DUKE; WILLIS LEWIS and MARY J. LEWIS, grand-children of LUCY MYERS; manumitted slaves or descendants of manumitted slaves, and in a full hearing of all parties in interest, on notice prescribed by said court, and taking into view, as well recognized and reputed marriages, and parentage, as the same may be acknowledged or proved, to make a decree or decrees, severally or generally, to legitimate any or all of said persons, whereby they shall severally have and enjoy such rights and privileges, for the enjoyment, transmission and inheritance of property from their parents or reputed parents, or other relatives, as in the sound judgment and discretion of said court shall seem just and proper; whereupon such decree or decrees shall have the same force and effect in law and equity, as if herein specifically set forth and provided for, for the legitimacy of any or all of said persons, and as if the descendants of any parents or other relationships so ascertained, had legitimately stood in such relationship by the laws of Pennsylvania.
[Approved 26 April 1855.]

1855 Pamphlet Laws 335
Act of April 26, 1855, P.L. 335, No. 350
A N A C T
To legitimate Elizabeth Shippen Elder. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ELIZABETH SHIPPEN ELDER, natural daughter of JOHN ELDER, of Dauphin county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and that she shall be able and capable in law to take, hold, inherit and possess, pass and transmit, all and every estate, real and personal, of whatever kind or nature soever, as fully, effectually, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 26 April 1855.]

1856 Pamphlet Laws 4
Act of January 16, 1856, P.L. 4, No. 5
A N A C T
To Legitimate Mary Ann Wilber and Martha Bolton. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That MARY ANN WILBER, wife of JAMES L. WILBER, and MARTHA BOLTON, wife of JOHN BOLTON, natural daughters of ABRAM WRIGLEY, of Abington, Luzerne county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock, and they shall be able and capable in law to take, hold, inherit and possess, pass and transmit all and every estate, real and personal, of whatever kind or nature soever, as fully, effectually, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 16 Jan. 1856.]

1856 Pamphlet Laws 70
Act of February 26, 1856, P.L. 70, No. 85
A N A C T

To confer on Elias Hibbert the name of Elias Hibbert Dickens, and all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the name of ELIAS HIBBERT, of the city of Philadelphia, be and the ame is hereby changed to Elias Hibbert Dickens, by which name he shall hereafter be able and capable in law to hold all property and rights of property to which he has been, or may hereafter be in any manner entitled.
SECTION 2. That the said Elias Hibbert, of the city of Philadelphia, the son of ELIAS DICKENS and MARY ANN his wife, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 26 Feb. 1856.]

1856 Pamphlet Laws 99
Act of March 8, 1856, P.L. 99, No. 118
A N A C T
To legitimate Malinda Florence Rerer. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That MALINDA FLORENCE RERER, daughter of JACOB RERER of Portsmouth, Dauphin county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a legitimate child of the said Jacob Rerer, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit to her children, or other immediate descendants, or to the heirs of her said father, any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually, and to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 8 March 1856.]

1856 Pamphlet Laws 153
Act of March 21, 1856, P.L. 153, No. 179
A N A C T
To legitimate Mary Kline. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That MARY KLINE, daughter of CHRISTIAN and ELIZABETH SEACHRIST, of Juniata county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 21 March 1856.]

1856 Pamphlet Laws 188
Act of March 29, 1856, P.L. 188, No. 219
A N A C T
To legitimate L. W. Clemson SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That LEONARD WESLEY CLEMSON, son of LEONARD CLEMSON, of Halifax township, Dauphin county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a legitimate child of the said Leonard Clemson, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit to his children, or other immediate descendants, or to the heirs of his said father, any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually and to all intents and purposes as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 29 March 1856.]

1856 Pamphlet Laws 461
Act of April 19, 1856, P.L. 461, No. 479
A N A C T
To legitimate Mary Clendening. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That MARY CLENDENING, daughter of ROBERT WALLACE, now of Lawrence county, Pennsylvania, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges, benefits and advantages, of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been the legitimate child of the said Robert Wallace.
[Approved 19 April 1856.]

1857 Pamphlet Laws 1
Act of January 7, 1857, P.L. 1, No. 1
A N A C T
Legitimating Emlen Physick. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That EMLEN PHYSICK, born June fifth, Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, child of EMLEN PHYSICK of the city of Philadelphia, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 7 Jan. 1857.]

1857 Pamphlet Laws 49
Act of February 18, 1857, P.L. 49, No. 60
A N A C T
To legitimate Hetty, Celinda, Henry, Charles and Lavina Hartman. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That HETTY, CELINDA, HENRY, CHARLES and LAVINA HARTMAN, children of ISAAC and CATHARINE NAPP, of the county of Snyder, shall respectively have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatever as fully and effectually as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 18 Feb. 1857.]

1857 Pamphlet Laws 50
Act of February 18, 1857, P.L. 50, No. 61
A N A C T
To legitimate Albert Gallatin Morrow, of Somerset county. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ALBERT GALLATIN MORROW, natural son of JOHN MORROW, of Addison township, Somerset county, shall have and enjoy all the privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and that he shall be able and capable in law to take, hold, inherit and possess, pass and transmit all and every estate real and personal, of whatever kind or nature soever, as fully and effectually to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 18 Feb. 1857.]

1857 Pamphlet Laws 54
Act of February 20, 1857, P.L. 54, No. 67
A N A C T

To legitimate Eliza, James, George and Hesther Ann, children of Christian Sleaceman.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ELIZA, wife of RICHARD CROSSLAND, JR., JAMES, GEORGE and HESTHER ANN, natural children of CHRISTIAN SLEACEMAN, of Bullskin township, Fayette county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock, and they shall be able and capable in law to take, hold, inherit and possess, pass, and transmit, all and every estate real and personal, of whatever kind or nature, as fully, effectually, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 20 Feb. 1857.]

1857 Pamphlet Laws 129
Act of March 26, 1857, P.L. 129, No. 147
A N A C T

To legitmate Arthur Lee Moore, of West Fallowfield township, Chester county.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ARTHUR LEE MOORE, son of JAMES P. MOORE, of West Fallowfield township, Chester county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, and also to take, under the will of said James P. Moore, the legacy therein bequeathed to him, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 26 March 1857.]

1857 Pamphlet Laws 137
Act of March 28, 1857, P.L. 137, No. 157
A N A C T
To legitimate Emily Mary Plumer. WHEREAS, ANNA MARIA MEYERS, daughter of THOMAS MEYERS, deceased, of the city of Philadelphia, intermarried with WILLIAM GUSTAVUS PLUMER: And whereas, EMILY MARY PLUMER is an offspring of said marriage: And whereas, It has since been ascertained that said William Gustavus Plumer had a wife living at the time of said marriage; therefore,
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That Emily Mary Plumer, of the city of Philadelphia, natural daughter of Anna Maria, who is a daughter of Thomas Meyers, late of the city of Philadelphia, deceased, shall have and enjoy all the privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock; and that said Emily Mary Plumer shall be able and capable in law to take, hold, inherit and possess, pass and transmit all and every estate real and personal estate whatever, as fully, effectually, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 28 March 1857.]

1857 Pamphlet Laws 218
Act of April 16, 1857, P.L. 218, No. 260
A N A C T
To Legitimate Sarah M. Morgan, of Fayette county. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That SARAH M. MORGAN, illegitimate child of SAMUEL MORGAN, deceased, be and is hereby legitimated, and shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, with the right to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever.
[Approved 16 April 1857.]

1857 Pamphlet Laws 224
Act of April 16, 1857, P.L. 224, No. 268
A N A C T
To Legitimate William Harrison Dressler. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That WILLIAM HARRISON DRESSLER, son of SOLOMON G. and SARAH DRESSLER, of the county of Juniata, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 16 April 1857.]

1857 Pamphlet Laws 256
Act of April 18, 1857, P.L. 256, No. 299
A N A C T
To Legitimate Abel W. Streeter. WHEREAS, Doubts exist whetehr Abel W. Streeter will inherit as fully and effectually from his mother, under existing laws, as is desired by his said mother; therefore,
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ABEL W. STREETER, illegitimate son of MARY ANN GUTLICK, (late METZGER) of the city of Lancaster, be and is hereby declared legitimate, and shall have the right and be capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatever, from and to his said mother, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 18 April 1857.]

1857 Pamphlet Laws 497
Act of May 13, 1857, P.L. 497, No. 554
A N A C T
To legitimate Mary Allen. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That MARY ALLEN, an illegitimate child of THOMAS J. ALLEN, of Fayette county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 13 May 1857.]

1858 Pamphlet Laws 62
Act of February 27, 1858, P.L. 62, No. 80
A N A C T

To confer on Nette Adelia M’Kee, the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That NETTE ADELIA M’KEE, of Manchester, Allegheny county, daughter of THOMAS M’KEE and JANNETTE ANDREWS, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 27 Feb. 1858.]

1858 Pamphlet Laws 124
Act of March 18, 1858, P.L. 124, No. 158
A N A C T
Legitimating Elizabeth P. Knight, Edward Parry and Mary Louisa Alburger. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ELIZABETH P. KNIGHT, born October sixth, one thousand eight hundred and eleven, EDWARD PARRY, born December twenty-fifth, one thousand eight hundred and twelve, and MARY LOUISA ALBURGER, born November tenth, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-three, children of EDWARD PARRY, of Bensalem township, Bucks county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges, benefits and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 18 March 1858.]

1858 Pamphlet Laws 146
Act of March 24, 1858, P.L. 146, No. 179
A N A C T
Legitimating George S. Holsinger. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That GEORGE S. HOLSINGER, born August sixteenth, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine, child of GEORGE R. HOLSINGER, of Woodberry, Bedford county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 24 March 1858.]

1858 Pamphlet Laws 162
Act of March 25, 1858, P.L. 162, No. 196
A N A C T

To confer on Mary E. Tidball the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That MARY E. TIDBALL, of New Castle, in the county of Lawrence, daughter of DAVID TIDBALL and MARTHA DICKSON, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 25 March 1858.]

1858 Pamphlet Laws 227
Act of April 8, 1858, P.L. 227, No. 270
A N A C T
To legitimate Jeremiah Kimmell. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JEREMIAH KIMMELL, an illegitimate child of JOSEPH KIMMELL, of Westmoreland county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 8 April 1858.]

1858 Pamphlet Laws 479
Act of April 22, 1858, P.L. 479, No. 477
A N A C T
To legitimate Albert Middleton. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ALBERT MIDDLETON, son of WILLIAM MIDDLETON, of Waterford township, Erie county, Pennsylvania, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a legitimate child born of the said William Middleton, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit to his children, or other immediate descendants, or to the heirs of his said father, any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually, and to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 22 April 1858.]

1859 Pamphlet Laws 84
Act of February 26, 1859, P.L. 84, No. 78
A N A C T

To confer on James Morrison, of Washington county, all the Rights and Privileges of a Child born in lawful Wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JAMES MORRISON, son of JAMES MORRISON, of Washington county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 26 Feb. 1859.]

1859 Pamphlet Laws 164
Act of March 17, 1856, P.L. 164, No. 161
A N A C T

To confer on Henry Brodrick, of Carbon county, the rights and privileges of a Child born in lawful Wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That HENRY BRODRICK, of Rockport, Carbon county, son of THOMAS BRODRICK, now of Jeansville, Luzernre county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 17 March 1859.]

1859 Pamphlet Laws 386
Act of April 6, 1859, P.L. 386, No. 386
A N A C T

Conferring upon Sarah Ann, Melissa, Warren B., Nancy, Ellen and Nicholas D. Evans, minor children of David C. Evans, deceased, and Catharine Evans, all the rights of children born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That SARAH ANN, MELISSA, WARREN B., NANCY, ELLEN and NICHOLAS D. EVANS, minor children of DAVID C. EVANS, deceased, shall have all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be capable not only to inherit but to transmit property as fully as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 6 April 1859.]

1859 Pamphlet Laws 407
Act of April 7, 1859, P.L. 407, No. 399
A N A C T

To legitimate Margaret Hast.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That MARGARET HAST, wife of JOHN HAST, an illegitimate child of JOHN SEIGLE, late of Bedford county, deceased, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 7 April 1859.]

1859 Pamphlet Laws 596
Act of April 13, 1859, P.L. 596, No. 583
A N A C T

To confer on Joseph B. Chrechfield, of Somerset county, all the Rights and Privileges of a Child born in Lawful Wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JOSEPH B. CHRECHFIELD, of Somerset county, born twenty-first March, one thousand eight hundred and ten, son of JOSEPH CHRECHFIELD, shall have and enjoy all the rights, and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 13 April 1859.]

1859 Pamphlet Laws 632
Act of April 14, 1859, P.L. 632, No. 622
A N A C T

To confer on Edward E. Lutz the Rights of a Child born in Lawful Wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That EDWARD EVERETT LUTZ, son of J. GIBBONS MILLS and MARY ELIZABETH LUTZ, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall take, retain and be entitled to the name of Edward E. Lutz.
[Approved 14 April 1859.]

1859 Pamphlet Laws 632
Act of April 14, 1859, P.L. 632, No. 622
A N A C T

To confer on Horace G. Lutz the Rights of a Child born in Lawful Wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That HORACE G. LUTZ, son of J. GIBBONS MILLS and SARAH JANE LUTZ, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall take, retain and be entitled to the name of Horace G. Lutz.
[Approved 14 April 1859.]

1859 Pamphlet Laws 758
Act of April 19, 1859, P.L. 758, No. 726
A N A C T

In relation to Edith T. Greene, of Canton township, Bradford county.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That so much of the second section of the act approved the twelfth day of April, Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and fifty-one, as relates to Edith T. Greene, be and the same is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. That EDITH T. GREENE, of the township of Canton, in the county of Bradford, be and is hereby invested with all the legal rights of a legitimate child, and legal heir of DAVID R. COLE and BETSY M. COLE, his wife, of the township and county hereinbefore mentioned.
[Approved 19 April 1859.]

1860 Pamphlet Laws 93
Act of February 28, 1860, P.L. 93, No. 105
A N A C T

To legitimate Caroline, Edward and Alburtus Luden.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That CAROLINE MUSSER LUDEN, EDWARD MUSSER LUDEN and ALBURTUS MUSSER LUDEN, children of JACOB LUDEN and SARAH ANN LUDEN, of Reading, Berks county, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits, privileges and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock; and shall be able and capable, in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 28 Feb. 1860.]

1860 Pamphlet Laws 284
Act of March 27, 1860, P.L. 284, No. 287
A N A C T

To confer on Myron Barnes, of Susquehanna county, all the rights and privileges of a Child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That MYRON BARNES, an illegitimate child of MARY D. BARNES, of Susquehanna county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 27 March 1860.]

1860 Pamphlet Laws 515
Act of , P.L. 515, No. 421
A N A C T

To legitimate Mary Allen, of Fayette county.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That MARY ALLEN, illegitimate child of MATTHEW ALLEN, JUNIOR, deceased, shall have and enjoy all the rights of a child born in lawful wedlock, with the right to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever.
[Approved 2 April 1860.]

1860 Pamphlet Laws 555
Act of April 2, 1860, P.L. 555, No. 464
A N A C T

To legitimate Kate Gilmer.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That KATE GILMER, an illegitimate child of JAMES GILMER, of Lawrence county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 2 April 1860.]

1861 Pamphlet Laws 227
Act of March 29, 1861, P.L. 227, No. 232
A N A C T

Declaring William L., son of Ann Wilson, an adopted son of George W. Ramsey, of Tyrone, Blair county.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That WILLIAM L., son of ANN WILSON, of Blair county, is hereby declared to be the adopted son of GEORGE W. RAMSEY, of the borough of Tyrone, in said county of Blair, and shall be capable of receiving, by devise, or inheriting, under the intestate laws of this commonwealth, the same as if he were the lawful child of the said George W. Ramsey; and shall possess all the rights and privileges in law, and to all the intents and purposes be regarded as his own child, born in lawful wedlock: Provided, That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to interfere with the liability of the estate of said George W. Ramsey to, or release said estate from the payment of any collateral inheritance tax to which this commonwealth might be entitled if this act had not passed.
[Approved 29 March 1861.]

1861 Pamphlet Laws 466
Act of May 1, 1861, P.L. 466, No. 435
A N A C T

Conferring upon Caroline, Elizabeth, Kate and Nicholas W. Hughes, minor children of John Hughes, all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That CAROLINE, ELIZABETH, KATE and NICHOLAS W. HUGHES, minor children of JOHN HUGHES, of East Birmingham, Allegheny county, shall have all the rights and privileges of children born in lawful wedlock; and shall be capable, not only to inherit, but to transmit property, as fully as if they had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 1 May 1861.]

1862 Pamphlet Laws 306
Act of April 7, 1862, P.L. 306, No. 317
A N A C T

To Legitimate Children of Richard Potter and Ann Jane his wife.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ELIZABETH and MARY MINDWELL, children of RICHARD POTTER and ANNA JANE POTTER, his wife, of Jackson township, in the county of Susquehanna, shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits, privileges and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable, in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 7 April 1862.]

1863 Pamphlet Laws 40
Act of February 14, 1863, P.L. 40, No. 47
A n A c t

To confer on Roberta Gray, of the city of Philadelphia, all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ROBERTA GRAY, an illegitimate child of ROBERT E. GRAY, and ELIZABETH BRAY, of the city of Philadephia, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable, in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved February 14, 1863.]

1863 Pamphlet Laws 68
Act of February 27, 1863, P.L. 68, No. 74
A n A c t
To confer on Catharine Miller, of Fayete county, all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That CATHARINE MILLER, an illegitimate child of JESSE MILLER and CRISTIANA BAKER, now CRISTIANA SHALLENBERGER, of the county of Fayette, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable, in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 27 Feb. 1863.]

1866 Pamphlet Laws 700
Act of March 12, 1866, P.L. 700, No. 689
A n A c t
To declare Rosanna White, formerly Rosanna Norris, of Philadelphia, legitimate. WHEREAS, William Scott, late of the City of Philadelphia, by a deed, bearing date the fourteenth day of July, Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and twenty-five, granted and conveyed unto SHADDRICK BASSITT, and RACHAEL, his wife, and to her heirs and assigns, a certain lot of ground, situate in the late district of Southwark, in said city; which deed is recorded in the proper office, in said city, in deed book G W R, number eight, page one hundred and seventy-nine, reference thereto had will more fully appear:
And whereas, The said Shaddrick Bassitt, and Rachael, his wife, are both dead, without having any children born to them after their marriage:
And whereas, ROSANNA WHITE, late MORRIS, claims to be a legitimate daughter of the said Rachael Bassitt, by her first husband, while a slave, in the state of Delaware, and before she fled to this state, and in consequence of her late parents having been slaves, it is difficult to furnish proof of a formal marriage, although they had lived and cohabited together, as man and wife, while in a state of slavery; therefore,
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the said Rosanna White, late Rosanna Morris, is hereby entitled to, and shall have and enjoy, all the rights, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, as the daughter of Rachael Bassitt, late the wife of Shaddrick Bassitt, deceased; and shall be capable, in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatever, as fully and completely, and to all intents and purposes, as if the said Rosanna White, late Morris, had been born in lawful wedlock, or as if the lawful marriage of the said Rachael Bassitt, formerly Rachael Morris, was established by indubitable proof.
[Approved 12 March 1866.]

1867 Pamphlet Laws 1370 APPENDIX—1866.
Act of April 16, 1866, P.L. 1370, No. ____
A n A c t
To legitimate Louisa Elizabeth Debolt, child of Charles A. Mestrezat. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That LOUISA ELIZABETH DEBOLT, child of CHARLES A. MESTREZAT and MARIA DEBOLT, of Mapletown, Greene county, Pennsylvania, is hereby declared legitimate, by the name of Louisa Elizabeth Mestrezat, and as such have and enjoy all the rights, benefits, privileges and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable, in law, to inherit from the said Charles A. Mestrezat, or from any other person, and to transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 16 April 1866.]

1868 Pamphlet Laws 1203 APPENDIX–1866.
Act of April 17, 1866, P.L. 1203, No. 1111
A n A c t
To legitimate Benjamin F. Kreider, son of Elizabeth Warfel, of Lancaster county. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That BENJAMIN F. KREIDER, a son of ELIZABETH WARFEL, of Conestoga township, Lancaster county, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever as fully and completely to all intents and purposes as if he had been born in lawful wedlock: Provided, The act shall not affect the putative father of the said child, nor those claiming under or through him, but shall be construed to affect only the said Elizabeth Warfel and her said son Benjamin F. Kreider, and those claiming under or through them.
[Approved 17 April 1866.]

1867 Pamphlet Laws 474
Act of March 15, 1867, P.L. 474, No. 454
A n A c t

To legitimate Annie Crain, of Huntingdon county, and to confer on her the rights and privileges of a child born in wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ANNIE CRAIN, the natural daughter of ABRAHAM CRAIN, of Warriors Mark township, in Huntingdon county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges to which she would have been entitled, if she were the daughter of the said Abraham Crain, born to him in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable, in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually, as if she had been born in lawful wedlock, the daughter of the said Abraham Crain.
[Approved 15 March 1867.]

1867 Pamphlet Laws 578
Act of March 26, 1867, P.L. 578, No. 546
A Supplement

To an act to legitimate George Humphrey Stump and Abraham Harrison Stump, approved the twenty-eighth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-four.

WHEREAS In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three, Abraham Stump and Jane Pearson, both single persons, living in St. Thomas township, Franklin county, Pennsylvania, entered into a mutual agreement to live and cohabit together, as husband and wife, and to sustain that relation towards each other, and towards all other persons:
And whereas, In pursuance of said agreement, the said Abraham Stump and Jane Pearson did, at all times thereafter, during the lifetime of the said Abraham, cohabit and live together, as husband and wife, and had issue, two sons, to wit: George Humphrey Stump and Abraham Harrison Stump, the fruit of such cohabitation:
And whereas, After the birth of said two sons, the said Abraham and Jane were, according to the proper rites and ceremonies of their church, joined in marriage:
And whereas, the said Abraham Stump died in the month of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three, seized in his demesne as of fee, of and in a tract of land, situate in the aforesaid township of St. Thomas, having first made his last will and testament, in writing, bearing date the sixth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three, which was duly admitted to probate, by the register of wills of Franklin county, aforesaid, on the twenty-third day of May then next succeeding the date thereof; in which said last will and testament, the testator devised said tract of land to his said two sons, George Humphrey Stump and Abraham Harrison Stump, in fee simple, as tenants in common:
And whereas, The legislature of this commonwealth did pass an act of assembly, entitled “An Act to legitimate George Humphrey Stump and Abraham Harrison Stump,” approved the twenty-eighth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-four, conferring upon the said George Humphrey Stump and Abraham Harrison Stump, all the rights, privileges, benefits and advantages of legitimate children:
And whereas, The said George Humphrey Stump and Abraham Harrison Stump have sold and conveyed said tract of land to an innocent purchaser; and the estate of the said Abraham Stump, deceased, has, long since, been finally settled and distributed, in ignorance of the right of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to assess and collect therefrom a collateral inheritance tax:
And whereas, Legal proof cannot now be produced of the agreement of marriage, hereinbefore referred to, between the said Abraham Stump and Jane Pearson:
And whereas, The register of Franklin county aforesaid, has assessed a collateral inheritance tax on said tract of land, amounting to five hundred and twenty-one dollars and twelve cents, ($521 12,) together with interest thereon, at the rate of twelve per centum per annum, since the death of the said Abraham Stump, and has instituted legal proceedings in the courts of Franklin county, to collect said tax and the interest thereon; therefore,
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same that from and after the passage of this act, the estate of Abraham Stump, late of Saint Thomas township, Franklin county, Pennsylvania, deceased, is and shall be fully exonerated and discharged from the payment of all collateral inheritance tax, and all the accrued interest thereon, now due and owing to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, so that George Humphrey Stump and Abraham Harrison Stump, the sons of said deceased, and all persons claiming under them, or either of them, shall and may, at all times hereafter, have, hold and enjoy said estate, and every part thereof, as fully and completely, freed and exempted from said collateral inheritance tax, to all intents and purposes as if they, the said George Humphrey Stump and Abraham Harrison Stump, had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION 2. That all costs and expenses that have accrued and been incurred, in the legal proceedings instituted in the courts of Franklin county, for the collection of said tax, shall be paid by the register of said county, out of the first moneys that shall come into his hands, belonging to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
[Approved 26 March 1867.]

1867 Pamphlet Laws 759
Act of April 4, 1867, P.L. 759, No. 709
A n A c t

To legitimate Edward A. Smith, Ellen J. Smith, Catharine V. Smith and Thomas B. Smith.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That EDWARD A. SMITH, ELLEN J. SMITH, CATHARINE V. SMITH and THOMAS B. SMITH, minor children of EDWARD L. SMITH, late of the city of Philadelphia, deceased, and of Mrs. MARY A. SMITH, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, and with the same force and effect, in regard to inheritances and otherwise, as if the marriage of their said parents, upon the thirtieth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight, had been a lawful marriage.
[Approved 4 April 1867.]

1867 Pamphlet Laws 936
Act of April 8, 1867, P.L. 936, No. 858
A n A c t

To legitimate John Horning, of Mifflin county, and confer on him the rights and privileges of a child born in wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JOHN HORNING, the natural child of ROBERT HORNING of the township of Oliver, and county of Mifflin, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges to which he would have been entitled if he were the son of the said Robert Horning, born to him in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock, the son of the said Robert Horning.
[Approved 8 April 1867.]

1868 Pamphlet Laws 335
Act of March 17, 1868, P.L. 335, No. 296
A n A c t

To legitimate Amanda Ellen Gross and George Joseph Gross, and to confer on them the rights of children born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That AMANDA ELLEN GROSS and GEORGE JOSEPH GROSS, children of GEORGE JOSEPH GROSS, SENIOR, and CORDELIA SMITH, of the city of Philadelphia, are hereby declared legitimate, by the names of Amanda Ellen Gross and George Joseph Gross, and as such shall have and enjoy all the rights, benefits, privileges and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable, in law, to inherit from the said George Joseph Gross, Senior, or from any other person, and to transmit any estate whatsoever as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been born in lawful wedlock, as daughter and son of said George Joseph Gross, Senior.
[Approved 17 March 1868.]

1868 Pamphlet Laws 391
Act of March 19, 1868, P.L. 391, No. 354
A N A C T

To legitimate Lydia Bowers, of York county, and confer upon her the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That LYDIA BOWERS, the wife of MICHAEL BOWERS, and the illegitimate daughter of BARBARA ESCHBACH, of Chanceford township, York county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges to which she would have been entitled if she were the daughter of the said Barbara Eschbach, born to her in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock, the daughter of the said Barbara Eschbach.
[Approved 19 March 1868.]

1869 Pamphlet Laws 1386 APPENDIX—1868.
Act of May 1, 1868, P.L. 1386, No. 1331
A n A c t

To confer on Martha Ella Hill, of the county of Montgomery, all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That MARTHA ELLA HILL, an illegitimate child of JOSEPH BARTLE, of the city of Philadelphia, and ELIZABETH HILL, late of the county of Montgomery, now deceased, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 1 May 1868.]

1869 Pamphlet Laws 163
Act of February 13, 1869, P.L. 163, No. 134
A n A c t

To legitimate Elizabeth K. Kauffman, and confer upon her the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ELIZABETH K. KAUFFMAN, the natural daughter of SAMUEL KAUFFMAN, of Lebanon county, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges to which she would have been entitled if she had been born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 13 Feb. 1869.]

1869 Pamphlet Laws 425
Act of March 18, 1869, P.L. 425, No. 402
A n A c t

To confer on Henry C. Heron, of Philadelphia, all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That HENRY C. HERON, an illegitimate child of ALEXANDER HERON and MARGARET CARSON, of the city of Philadelphia, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever as fully and effectually as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 18 March 1869.]

1870 Pamphlet Laws 217
Act of February 23, 1870, P.L. 217, No. 201
A n A c t

To confer on Rosanna Vanhorn all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ROSANNA VANHORN, an illegitimate child of JOHN MURPHY and MARGARET COTTON, of the city of Philadelphia, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable, in law, to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock.
[Approved 23 Feb. 1870.]

1872 Pamphlet Laws 1242 APPENDIX—1870
Act of April 27, 1870, P.L. 1242, No. 1136
A N A C T

To legitimate Esther Catharine Weidman, now of the city of Philadelphia, and confer upon her the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That ESTHER CATHARINE WEIDMAN, the illegitimate daughter of ISABELLA NYCE, formerly of Frederick township, Montgomery county, state of Pennsylvania, now of the city of Philadelphia, shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges to which she would have been entitled as if she were the legitimate daughter of the said Isabella Nyce, now ISABELLA SMALL, born to her in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually as if she had been born in lawful wedlock the daughter of the said Isabella Small.
[Approved 27 April 1870.]

1873 Pamphlet Laws 223
Act of March 7, 1873, P.L. 223, No. 222
A N A C T

WHEREAS
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That JOSIAH F. HOOK, the illegitimate son of FRANCIS HOOK, now of Glade township, Warren county, shall have and enjoy all the rights, privileges, benefits and advantages of a child born in lawful wedlock, and shall be able and capable in law to inherit and transmit any estate whatsoever, as fully and effectually, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock. take, hold, inherit, and possess, pass, and transmit, all and every estate, real and personal, of whatever kind or nature, as fully and effectually, to all intents and purposes, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock.
SECTION
[Approved 7 March 1873.]