Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1713-1825

Chester County was formed in 1682 as an original county in Pennsylvania. Now home to such historical sites as Valley Forge National Historical Park, Chester lies just southwest of Philadelphia. The states of Delaware and Maryland also border southern Chester County. This database contains records of wills proved between 1713 and 1825. Information about living heirs, occupations, residences, and family relationships is detailed in the data.

The original records from which this database has been compiled are held at the Chester County Archives and Records Service, 117 West Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380. For more information, see also the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) for FHL 20844-20849.