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Proof of Margaretha Petty's parents:
Abstract of will of Joseph Petty (Betty), yeoman, Lehigh Twp., Northampton Co., wife Ann, children; John Petty, Margaret Heffelfinger, Ann Sylface (Silvius), Hannah Balliet, May Petty. Executor widow Ann. Will written 7 June 1784, probated 8 August 1789. (Northampton Co. estate file #1257, will book 2, pg. 252; Abstract in Easton Public Library, Marx Room, will written 7 Jun 1784, probated 8 Aug 1789)

Margaretha (Petty) Heffelfinger was buried in St. Paul's (aka. Indianland) Church cemetery by Rev. Frederick Wilhelm Meendsen, who noted in his records, "Buried widow Heffelfinger at Indianland". There is no marker on her grave.

Margaretha died intestate. The administrator of her estate was her son, Joseph Heffelfinger. The sureties on the bond of administration were Elias Heffelfinger and Jacob Kleppinger, all farmers of Lehigh Twp. Margaretha's estate was inventoried 12 March 1827. Documents in file show she was the widow and relict of John Heffelfinger, deceased. (Estate file #3843 and orphans court book 10, pg. 458, Northampton County Government Center, Easton, PA)

Northampton Co. orphans court:
1. M3-27, 24 May 1828: David Heffelfinger, son of Margaret, having reached age
20, received from Joseph Heffelfinger, $11.28, his share of Margaret's estate.

2. M3-28, 27 May 1828, Henry Heffelfinger, son of Margaret, received $11.28.

3. M3-118, 23 February 1829: Nancy, daughter of Margaret, received $11.58.

4. M3-272, 14 January 1830: Mary, wife of Abraham Arner, daughter of Margaret,
received $11.58.

5. M3-273, 4 September 1828: George, son of Margaret, received $11.58.

6. M3-273, 5 January 1830: Hannah Rockel, wife of George, daughter of Rebecca
(Margaret), received $11.58.

7. M3-274, 6 July 1829: Jacob, son of Margaret, received $11.58.
(Joseph Heffelfinger, administrator for all of the above.)