Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869

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WILL

RECORD

4

1859 - 1869

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Will Record

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Allen Whiting decd will of will REC #4 37

Andrus Timothy ~ ~ ~ 41143

Ashburn, John's Will of 142

Andrew, Noble's Will of 210

Allbright Gottlieb F 398

Adams Rulif 431


Brown John S. decd Will of 10

Brown John C. decd Will of 30

Brown Joseph G. " " 88

Blinn Prudence " " 91

Benton Minerva's Will Case No 122 - 119

Blanchard Orange A. Will 126

Binder, Frederick's Will 129

Baker Becker, Franz Carl's Will 133

Bean Hiram's Will 150

Barrows, Orrin's Will 164

Barton Amples Will 194

Boyd Luther " 310

Bell Henry " 358 Case No. 1681

Beach Israel " 381

Barnwell Patrick 401

Benton Edward H. 407

Benton Isabella 424 Case No. 1770

Bacom Mathew 443

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Cross, Bazel decd will of page 1

Covell, Calvin " " " " 3

Carpenter Moses " " " " 18

Cowgill Thomas " " " " 22

Case Titus " " " " 28

Clark Robert " " " " 36

Cellar Robert McCoy " " " " 56

Cox John W " " 85

Cellar James' Will " 104

Collum Peter's will 108 & 9

Cummins, John's Will 131

Cherry James of Franklin Co.'s will Recorded 155.

Curren Isaac Will 208.

Curtis Augustus Will 229. Case No 1477

Caldwell Andrew Will 236.

Cummins Orson H. Will 240.

curtis John Will 268.

Curtiss Oliver Will 295.

Cunningham William 315

Carter Cephas Will 345

Clark Satchel " 356

Corbin Truman " 343. Case No 1728

Curtiss Marcus page 420.

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Downing Eli deceased Will 16

Dildine Effy " " Case No 941 24

Davies Thomas " " 53

Davis Asher A. " " Case No 1122 90

Darst, Peter's " Will " " 1210 105

Decker, James' Will 127 " " 1244

Domigan, Enoch's Will 170.

Davis, Bela C. Will 231.

Dunham Albert D. Will 247. Case No 1518

Day Charles Will 305

Domigan William Will 371

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Eldridge Thomas H's Will 116. Case No 1225

Elmer Calvin's Will 136.

Elliott, Mrs. Margaret Will 286.

Eaton James 405

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Freese Henry Last Will & Testament dcd 31

Fairchild. Sherman's Will 110

Folk, Everhart's Will 124. Case No 1236

Fowler, Margaret's Will 166.

Finch Irvin McD.'s Will 167.

Fuller Hiram A's Will 168.

Finley, George W. Will 245

Felkner, Jacob. Will 275 Case No 1555

Freshwater, Christopher Will 296.

Frey Katharina " 333 Case No 1643

Faulkner Henry " 349 " " 1662

Fuller Mary " 360

Farrchild Huldah " 368

Freshwater John Adam " 374

Flagg Sarah " 395

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Greatreaks Oliver Last Will & Testatment p. 32

Gock Gotlieb John " " & " " 64

Griffith Anthony L " " & " " 70

Gray James " " & " " 80

Greenlee Joseph's Will 153. Case No. 1332

Gamble Media Will 196.

Gross Michael Will 199.

Gorsuch Nathan Will 226.

Gillett, James E. Will 270.

Graham John A. " 322

Gray John P. " 354

Glass Wm. " 362

Gaston William " 403

Gregg Henry 422

Geary David 426 Case No. 1768

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High Benjamin Last Will & Testament p 42

Holly Benjamin " " & " " 72

Humphreys Evan decd " " & " " 81

Harrison Isaac decd " " " " " 95

Hults, Jesse's Will 107

Hovey, Sophia's Will 119

Haslett Harvey's (John) Will 122. Case No. 1238

Holt, John's Will 147.

Hadley Thomas' Will 187.

Harden Isaac Will 192.

Harris, Sumner Will 228.

Hubbard, Horace D. Will 253.

Homer Fitz Henry. Will recorded 255.

Harter Laura P. Will 292.

Hoy Peter " 327

Howalt Andrew 411

Harrison Mrs Comfort 433

Houseworth Mrs Sophronia 441. Case No 1808

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Jones, John's Will 115

Jamison, Robert's Will 137.

Jones, Ishmael Will 161.

John P. Jones Will 172.

Jones, David P. Will 174.

James Harry's Will 189. Case No 1419

Jewett James D. Will 294. Case No 1586

Joy Wilder 384.

Jack Andrew 416 Case No 1778

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Kyle. Rebecca D. decd will of page 2

King, Julia " " " " 5

Knapp Shubael W. " " " " 20

Karr Watson " " " " 27

Kepler Mary Ann " " " " 40

Knox, Titus Will 241.

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Long John N. decd Record of Will 8

Love Leonard J. " " " " 25

Leonard Samuel " " " " 45

Lawrence Philip " " " " 309

Leak Elizabeth " " " " 329

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Maize Francis deceased Will of Page 12

Martin Sarah ~ ~ ~ ~ 47

McCoy Thos W ~ ~ ~ ~ 49

Morgan, William. deceased " " " 61

McFalls James " Case No 1079 " 79

McCoy Elizabeth decd Will of Page 100.

Mathias John Will record 186.

McAllister Abdiel Will 205. Case No 1431

Main Thomas Will 222.

Myers, John G. Will 224. Case No 1486

Moors, Sidney Will 248.

Martin William Will 301

Myers Samuel N Will 306 Case No 1599

Michell Tobias H. " 318 " " 1619

McCutchen Alexander " 339

McCutcheon Hodge page 418

Main Sabeers 437

Mantor Major 439 Case No 4143

Moses Salmon 443

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Neff, Eberhardina Deceased Will 15

Nettleton Daniel " " p 35

Nutt, John Will " 275. Case No 1554

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Orcutt, Sylvester Will 282. Case No. 1566

Owston William will 291.

Ott Samuel 413

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Perry Sarah E. Decd Will Case No 920 14

Pierce Joshua W. " " 55

Peet Judah " " 68

Patnik Joseph " " 83

Pitts Andrew's will 162. Case No 1336

Poppleton Samuel will 175.

Pierce Arzal. will 271.

Parks John Baker " 325

Pierson Jonathan 386

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Robison John decd Authenticated Copy of Will records 59

Rose, James will 179. Case No 1337

Rosecrans John Will 217.

Riddle Godfried will 250.

Ridgway, Mrs. Emma. Will 284

Roberts John Will 303

Rogers David 352 Case No 1667

Roff James 429

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Stark James decd Record of Will 6 & 7

Slawson James ~ ~ ~ ~ 57

Sharp Wm T ~ ~ ~ ~ 75

Sherman Vincen Finsen " " " " Case No 1108 1/2 - 87

Selleck Edward J. C decd Record of Will 103.

Shank, Sebastian's Will 113

Swarts Abraham's Will 140 Case No 1309

Shaw Williams's Will 152 " " 1329

Salmon John's Will 203 " " 1441

Saunders, Azor's Will 214

Smith Jacob Will 220 Case No 1482

Smith Henry Will 232 " " 1495

Stephen, Hugh M. Will 238.

Shea, James. Will 280

Stiles William copy Will 313.

Sherman David T. " 347

Salmon Anna " 366

smith Philip 379

Seigfried Elizabeth 390

Sailsbury Ephriam 435

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Turner Joel B. Last Will & Testament p. 3rd

Thomas, Griffith's Will 148.

Thrall, Alexander's Will 201.

Thomas, William P.'s Will 215.

Tuller, Roswell Will 234.

Thomas Robert A. 377 Case No. 1709

Thomas Owen 409

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Van Sickle Wm G. Will 207.

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Webster William Will of - - p. 39

Warr - - p

Worline David Will of - - p 65

Weiser Catherin Will of - - " 74

Welch Isaac ~~ Will of - - " 77

Wheaton Squire's Will 144.

Wise Susan's Will 151.

Wilcox Benjamin F. Will of (from Licking Co.) Page 182

Welch, William L. Will 212.

Woodcock, Cornelius, Will 252.

Wollum Daniel Will 287

Watters John " 288

Willey Henry " 335

Waldron Richard " 372

Wheeler, John W. " 375

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Van Sickle, William G. Will. 207.

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Yeager, Eve M. Will 277. Case No 1564

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Last Will and Testament of Bazel Cross decd


Proceedings had before Hon. I. Ranney Probate Judge within and for the

County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Town of

Delaware on the 20th day of June A.D. 1859


This day the last will and testament of Bazel Cross decd. late of

Harlem Township in said County was produced in open Court and

duly proven by the testimony of Jacob Williams and Barnabas Hatch

the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with

said will) admitted to Probate and entered to be recorded as follows.


(Copy of Will)

Know all men by these presents that I Bazel Cross of the town

of Harlem in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio considering

the uncertainity of this life and being of sound mind and mem

ory do make declare and publish this my last will and

testament

First I give and bequeath to my son Benjamin twenty five acres

of land lying in Blendon Township Franklin County Ohio

and to hold to him and his heirs for ever. And the said

Benjamin is to pay to the rest of my eyers the folling amount namely

second to my son David five dollars, to my oldest girl Char-

lotta the some of thirty dollars, and to my second girl Rebecca

the sum of thirty dollars and to my third girl Mary Anne the

sum of thirty dollars. and to my forth girl Elizabeth the

sum of thirty dollars.

Furthermore I do apoint J.A. Williams to be the executor of this

my last will and testament

In testimony wareof I hav here subscribed my name

and afixed my seal this 20 day of January in the years of our

Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty nine

Bazel X Cross {LS}

His mark


Signed sealed declared and published by the said Bazel Cross as recd

for his last will and testament in presence of us when at his request,

and in his presence and in presence of each other have subscri

bed our names as witnesses hereto

Jacob Williams

Barnabas Hatch


The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss.

We Jacob Williams and Barnabas Hatch being duly sworn in open Court this

20th day of June A.D. 1859, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the

last will and testament of Bazel Cross hereto annexed: that we saw the said testator

subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and

testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and

of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the

same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other

Jacob Williams

Barnabas Hatch

Sworn to and subscribed before me this

20th day of June A.D. 1859 I. Ranney Probate Judge

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Last Will and Testament of Rebecca D. Kyle decd


Proceedings had before Hon I. Ranney Probate Judge within

and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in

the Town of Delaware on the 21st day of June A.D. 1859


This day the last will and Testament of Rebecca D. Kyle decd late

of Radnor Township in said County was produced in open

Court and duly proven by the testimony of J.B. Jones and Elias

George the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and

filed with said will) admitted to probate and ordered to be recor

ded as follows.

(Copy of Will)


In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I Rebecca Kyle of

Radnor Township, Delaware County ohio do make and publish this

my last will and Testament.

Item 1st I give and devise to my Aunt Elizabeth Kyle two hundred

and fifty dollars it being a legacy left me by my Father David

Kyle's last will and Testament.

Item 2nd I give and devise to my Aunt Elizabeth Kyle all my personal

property that I now own.

Item 3rd I do hereby nominate my Aunt Elizabeth Kyle Executrix of

this my last will and Testatment. I desire that no appraisment and

no sale of my personal property be made and that the Court of

Probate direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the Statute.

I do hereby revoke all former will by me made

In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 11th day

of June A.D. 1859 Rebecca D. Kyle {seal}

Signed and acknowledged by said Rebecca Kyle as her last Will and

testament and signed by us in her presence.

J.B. Jones

Elias George


The State of Ohio, Delaware County SS.

We John B. Jones and Elias George being duly sowrn in open court this 21st

day of June A.D. 1859, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of

the last will and testament of Rebecca D. Kyle dec hereto annexed that

we saw the said testatrix subscribe said will and heard her publish and

declare the same to be her last will and testament, and that the said testa

trix at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind

and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same

as witnesses at her request and in her presence, and in the presence of

each other.

J.B. Jones

Elias George

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st day of June A.D. 1859

I. Ranney Probate Judge

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Last Will and Testament of Calvin Covell decd


Proceedings had before Hon I. Ranney Probate Judge within and for

the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Town of Dela-

ware on the 29th day of June A.D. 1859


This day the Last Will and Testament of Calvin Covell late of Del-

aware County Delaware Township deceased was produced in open

Court and duly proven by the testimony of Delashmind Walling one

of the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed

with said will) admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded as

follows


(Copy of Will)

Last Will and Testament of Calvin Covell

In the name of God Amen

Know all men by these present that I Calvin Covell of Delaware

Delaware County State of Ohio being of full age sound judgment &

disposing mind do hereby make & establish this my last will and

Testament hereby revoking all last wills & testaments & codicils to wills

or any writing in form or intended for last wills or testatment heretofore

by me made or intended to be made

lst I will & devise that my just debts & funeral expenses be all paid

2 I will & bequeath to each of my sons & daughters viz my son

Manyl D. Covell, Lyman S. Covell & Calvin E. Covell and my daugh-

ters Mary Ellen Emmerson wife of George Emerson, Lovina Ann

Covell, Pamela Jane Covell, Adaline J. Covell and to my grand

son Lewellyan D. Likes son of my deceased daughter Clarissa E.

Lykes all the balance of my estate both real, personal or mixed

to be equally divided among them. It being my intention that

Lewellyan E. Lykes share or proportion is not to be given to him

until he arrives to the age of twenty one years.

3 I do hereby appoint & constitute James Eaton & Benjamin Powers

my executors of this my last will and Testament.

In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & seal in the

presence of Otis Ensign & D. Walling whom I requeast to witness the

same this 29th day of March A.D. one thousand eight hundred & fifty

one. Calvin Covell {seal}

Subscribed signed & sealed the date above in presence of the subscribing

witness who signed the same in presence of said testator & of each other

Otis Ensign

D. Walling


The State of Ohio Delaware County ss.

I, Delashment Walling being duly sworn in open court this 29th day

of June A.D. 1859 depose and say that I was present at the execution

of the last will and testament of Calvin Covell hereto annexed that I

saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish

and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that

the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and

of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint and

that I signed the same as witness at his request and in his presence.

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Last Will And Testament of Calvin Covell decd


and in the presence of Otis Ensign the other subscribing witness

who signed the same as witness in my presence & is at this time

in parts unknown - supposed to be in California but I cannot learn

where Delashment Walling

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of June A.D. 1859.

I. Ranney Probate Judge


State of Ohio, Delaware Co. ss.

George Welt being sworn says that he is acquainted with the handwriting

of Otis Ensign, has seen him write his name & verily believes the signature

as witness to the within will purporting to be his is genuine & further

that the present whereabouts of sd Ensign are to him unknown

G.W. Welt

Sworn to & subscribed before me June 29th 1859

I. Ranney P.J.

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Last Will and Testament of Julia King decd

Proceedings had before Hon I. Ranney Probate Judge within and

for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Town of

Delaware on the 1st day of July A.D. 1859.


This day the Last Will and Testament of Julia King decd late of Del-

aware Township in said County was produced in open Court and

duly proved by the testimony of Revd Casper Wiese and Nicoles

Shaefer the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and

filed with said will) admitted to probate and ordered to be

recorded as follows.

Copy of Will

The last will and testament of Julia King of Delaware Ohio.

Be it known that I, Julia King, being of sound and disposing mind and

memory do now make this my last will and testatment as follows to wit.

1st As soon after my death as may be convenient, I wish my personal

property disposed of by my Executor either at private or public sale as

my Executor may deem proper and out of proceeds I wish all my debts

and funeral expenses paid and any balance coming from the

personal estate is to be held in trust by my executor for the use support and

education of Mary Noone a little girl with me.

2nd I give and bequeath to my daughter Eliza Dewine Lot No 42 in

East Delaware as laid off and platted by I.J. Richardson & wife

with the improvements. The Rent of the house which is now occu

pied by John Hickey at $2.25 per month is to be applied by my

Executor for the use of the said little girl, Mary Noone from June 1st,

1859 to April 1st 1860. And the said Eliza Dewine is to pay $20 to

the Pater of Saint Mary Church Delaware as soon as may be

convenient for her as a perpetual memorial of my death and

pay the interest at six per cent per annum untill she pays the

principle and that sum is charged as a line on the lien on the property

untill paid.

3rd All gifts and donations heretofore made by me are to be held

sacred and are here confirmed.

I hereby constitute and appoint my friend William Sweeny

the Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking

all former will and declaring this to be my last will and

testament.

Signed sealed and delivered this 20th day of June 1859

I have called my Pater the Rev. )

Casper Weise and Nicoles Schaefer ) her

as witnesses to this my last will and ) Julia X King {seal}

have signed as witness at my request ) mark

Revd C Wiese )

Nicolas Schaefer )


The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss.

We Casper Weise and Nicolas Schaefer being duly sworn in

open Court this 1st day of July A.D. 1859 depose and say that we

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Last Will and Testament of Julia King decd


were present at the execution of the last will and testament

of Julia King hereto annexed, that we saw the said testa-

trix subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare

the same to be her last will and testament, and that the

said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full

age and of sound mind and memory, and not under

any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at

her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other.

Revd C. Wiese

Nicolas Schaefer

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of July A.D. 1859

I. Ranney Probate Judge


Last Will and Testament of James Stark decd.

Proceedings had before Hon I. Ranney Probate

Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State

of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the

16th day of July A.D. 1859

this day the last will and Testament of

James Stark late of Kingston Tp. in Ohio County Dela

ware produced in open Court and duly proven by the testi

mony of Oliver Stark & Cepter Stark the subscribing witnesses

thereto as reduced to writing & filed with sd will and admitted and

Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows.

Copy of Will.

I James Stark of the County of Delaware in the State

of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and tes

tament in manner and form following that is to say

1 It is my will that my funeral expenses and all my

just debts be fully paid.

2d I give and bequeath to my oldest daughter Maria

Perfect Six hundred dollars to be paid the first two hundred

to be paid in one year after my death. One each year

thereafter two hundred dollars untill the six hundred is paid.

3d I give to Sarah Carpenter two hundred dollars in six

yearly payments one sixth in one year after my death and

so on each year thirty three & one third of a dollar un

till all is paid

4 I give unto George Carpenter One hundred and twen

ty five to be paid one half in six years after my death

and the ballance in seven years.

5th I give unto Layfayette Carpenter One hundred and twenty five

dollars one half to be paid in six years after my death the

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Last Will & testament of James Stark decd

ballance in two years after my death.

6th I give to Rebecca Bigelow one hundred dollars to be

paid one third in six years and the ballance in equal pay

ments of Thirty $33.33 If the said Rebecca Bigelow should

die without heirs then the above amount to go to the

Carpenter heirs above mentioned.

7 I give unto my son James N. Stark all of my re-

al estate containing one hundred and ninety nine acres one

hundred in Porter Township and ninety nine in Kingston

providing he pays up the several sums heretofore written

9 It is my will that James N. Stark buy for me a

set of marble tombstone worth $25.00 $30.00

And lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my son

James N Stark & Oliver Stark to be the executors for this my

last will and testament, revoking and annuling all former

wills by me made and ratifying and confirming this and

no other to be my last will and testament.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and

seal this 26th day of January A.D. 1859. signed published &

declared by the above named James Stark as and for his

last will and testament in presence of us who at his re

quest have signed as witnesses to the same.

Witness James Stark {Seal}

Oliver Stark)

Cepter Stark)


The State of Ohio Delaware Co. SS.

We Oliver Stark and Cepter Stark being duly swarn in

open Court the 16th day of July A.D. 1859 declare and say that

we were present at the execution of the last will and testa

ment of James Stark hereto annexed: that we saw the said

testator subscribe said will by authorizing Oliver Stark to sign his name

to the same, which was done in our presence and in the presence of

said testator by his express direction, and heard him publish and do

claim the same to be his last will and testament, and that the

said testator at the time of executing the same was of full

age of sound mind & memory & not under any restraint &

that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in

his presence, and in the presence of each other.

Oliver Stark

Cepter Stark

Sworn to & subscribed before me this 16th day of July A.D. 1859

I. Ranney Pro Judge

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Last Will & Testament of John N. Long decd


Proceedings had before Hon. I. Raney Pro

bate Judge in and for the County of Delaware &

State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware

on the 13th day of August A.D. 1859

This day the last will and testament

of John N. Long late of Genoa Tp in said

county decd was produced in open court, and

duly proven by the testimony of the subscribing wit

nesses thereto Henry Christman and Jacob Ad

ams, as reduced to writing and filed with the will

and the whole ordered to be recorded.


Copy of Will.

I John N. Long do make and publish this my

last will and testament

First I give and devise to

my son John one bay colt, said colt is a horse

colt one year old

Second I give and devise to my

wife the residue of my personal property & all of

my real estate during her natural life. At

the death of my said wife I give to my daugh

ter Mary Ilfreck who resides in Germany five dol

lars. To my Grand-daughter Joanna Loughery

five dollars. The residue of the property I wish to

be divided equally between my three children Hen

ryetta Wagner, Katharine & John Long

I do hereby nominate

and appoint Henry Christman executor of this my last

will and testament hereby authorising and empowering him

to compromise adjust release and discharge in such man

ner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due

me. I desire that no appraisement & no sale of

my personal property be made, and that the Court of

Probate direct the omission of same.

In testimony here

of I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 18th day

of July 1859. John X N. Long {Seal}

his mark

The within was signed and acknowledged by the said John

N. Long as his last will & testament in our presence

& signed by us in his presence

Henry Christman )

Jacob Adams )

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 38)

[page 38]

[corresponds to labeled page 9 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will & Testament of John N. Long decd.

The State of Ohio Delaware County ss.

We Henry Christman & Jacob Adams being duly sworn

in open court this 13th day of August A.D. 1859 depose

and say that we were present at the execution of the

last will and testament of John N. Long hereto an

nexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe

the same, and heard him publish and declare

the same to be his last will and testament &

that as testator at the time of executing the same

was of full age and of sound mind and mem

ory and not under any restraint, and that we

signed the same as witnesses at his request and

in his presence & in the presence of each other.

Henry Christman

Jacob Adams

Sworn to & subscribed before me this 13th day of

August 1st 1859

I. Ranney Pro Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 39)

[page 39]

[corresponds to labeled page 10 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of John S. Brown decd

Proceedings had before Hon I. Ranney Judge

of the Probate Court within and for the County of Del

aware and state of Ohio at his office in the town of

Delaware on the 15th day of August A.D. 1859

This day the last will and testament of John

S. Brown deceased was produced in open court & duly

proven by the testimony of Henry Hodgden, J.P. Maynard

and Mr Moseman, the subscribing witnesses to said will - as

reduced to writing by said will - as

reduced to writing by said witnesses respectively subscribed and

filed with said will, - and ordered to be recorded, as follows:

Copy of Will

I John S. Brown being in

feeble health but of sound mind and memory, for these &

all other blessings I hereby trust, I am duly thankful to

my Heavely Father, who has thus far through my life sup

ported and sustained me: do make and publish this my

last will and testament

Item 1st It is my will and re

quest that my Executor will pay all just and legal de

mands against my estate, and cause a plain but suit

able monument to be erected over my grave.

Item 2nd It is my request & will

and I do devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Sarah

Brown the use of all my real estate, and the use of all the per

sonal property, this to include my notes and if the

aforesaid property not sufficient to furnish her a good and com

fortable support, such as is necessary for a person of her age

and circumstances in life, then she is to have as much of

the principal as will afford her such support as is above

authorised. It is my request that this item be liberally con

strued, and if necessary, to take all the personal property first

then the real estate to afford such support so be it.

Item 3rd I bequeath to my Grandchild Ann Eliza

Brown, daughter of my late son Charles Brown a new fam

ily Bible, the reason that I do not bequeath to her as much

as to each of my children, is that I have given to her fa

ther (C. Brown) more than I ever assisted any other child

and my prayer is that she may diligently study the same

and practice its divine precepts during life and enjoy its bles

sings through eternity.

Item 4th After the decease of my said wife Sa

rah it is my request and will that all my property re

al and personal after creating an appropriate tombstone

over her grave and paying any legal demands against

her that my executor shall if alive, if not, then my

children in their legal representations shall cause said prop

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 40)

[page 40]

[corresponds to labeled page 11 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will & testament of John S. Brown decd


erty to be divided equally between my children, Jane Westerville

Ezekial Brown, Benjamin C. Brown and Mary E. Bailey and

if any shall die before that time then his or her child or

children to inherit its parents portion; but if any shall die

leaving no surviving child then such childs portion to be

equally divided among my other children and their legal rep

resentatives, and if in any case it shall be necessary to

sell the real estate, either for the support of my wife or to

make an equitable division of my property then my ex

ecutor is authorized and empowered to sell at public or

private sale on the most advantageous terms and make

execute and deliver to the purchaser a good & sufficient deed

As I have assisted my sons Ezekial and

Benjamin C. Brown to eight hundred dollars each and

to each of my daughters Jane & Mary E. five hundred dollars each

Pay and to be first made equal with my sons, their Pd -

ballances to be divided equally among all four of my chil

dren or their legal representation.

Item 5th I do hereby appoint my son Ezekiel Brown

the Executor of this my last will and testament revoking

any and all other wills by me made. In testimony

whereof I have signed and sealed this my will this 30

day of April 1859

his

John x S. Brown {seal}

mark

Signed and sealed by said John S. Brown )

in our presence & he acknowledges the same )

to be his Will and we witnessed the same )

in his presence and at his request )

J.P. Maynard )

M. Mossman )

Henry Hodgden )

State of Ohio Delaware County ss.

Mr. Henry Hodgden, J.P. Maynard & Matthew Mossman being duly sworn

in open court this 15th day of August A.D. 1859 depose and say that we

were present at the execution of the last will and testament of

John S. Brown hereto annexed that we saw the testator subscribe

sd will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his

last will and testament, and that said testator at the time of

executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and

memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed

the same as witnesses at his request & in his presence & in the

presence of each other.

Harry Hodgden

J.P. Maynard

M. Mossman

Sworn to & subscribed before me this 15th day of August

A.D. 1859

I. Ranney Probate Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 41)

[page 41]

[corresponds to labeled page 12 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will & Testament of Francis Maize decd


Proceedings had at the office of Isaac Ranney

Probate Judge in and for the county of Delaware and

Sate of Ohio on the 30th day of August A.D. 1859 before

Isaac Ranney Probate Judge


An authenticated copy of the last will and testament

of Francis Maize late of Marion County in said State of

Ohio decd was this day produced in Court and it ap-

pearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said will

was being proved in said county according to law and that the said will

has relation to property within said County of Delaware

Therefore on motion it is ordered by the Court that said

authenticated copy thereof be recorded in the record of wills in

this office

I. Ranney Probate Judge

Francis Maize Copy of Will

At a court of Probate within and for the County of Marion

and State of Ohio, held by George Snyder, Judge there of on the

28th day of July in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred

and fifty nine

Be it remembered that on the day and year afore

said and in the court aforesaid, the last will and testatment of

Francis Maize late of Marion County and State of Ohio, was

produced, and admitted to record, which will is in the records

and figures following to wit

In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I

Francis Maize, do make and publish this my last will

and Testament

Item 1st I give and bequeath to my daughter Margaret

Phillips one half of my real estate lying and being in

Thompson Township Delaware County Ohio. Said premises

contain one hundred & Eleven and one half acres, with the

understanding that she my said daughter Margaret give

to my daughter Frances Isabella Cox One Hundred Dollars

Item 2nd I devise and bequeath to my daughter Frances

Isabella Cox, the remaining half of said real estate

I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand

and seal this 15th day of May A.D. 1856

F. Maize {Seal}

Signed and acknowledge by said )

Francis Maize, as his last will and )

testament in our presence and by us )

in his presence )

A.D. Matthews )

John E. Davids )

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 42)

[page 42]

[corresponds to labeled page 13 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will & Testament of Francis Maize decd

The State of Ohio, Marion County ss

We A.D. Matthews and John E. Davids being duly sworn

in open court this 28th day of July in the year of our Lord

one thousand eight hundred & fifty nine, depose and say,

that we were present at the execution of the last will and

testament of Francis Maize deceased, hereto annexed; that

we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him

publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament,

and that the said testator at time of executing the same, was of

full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under

any restraint; and that we signed the same as witnesses at his

request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other.

A.D. Matthews

John E. Davids

Sworn to and subscribed before me at Marion this 28th day of

July A.D. 1859

G. Snyder Probate Judge

( July 28th A.D. 1859

Francis Maize Estate ( Probate Court Marion County Ohio

( Proof of Will

The last will and testament of Francis Maize

late of Marion County decd, was this day produced without

A.D. Matthews & John E. Davids the subscribing witnesses to

said will Appeared and in open court on oath testified to the due

execution of said will, which testimony was reduced

to writing and by them respectively subscribed and filed

with said will, and it appearing to the court of said testimo-

ny, that said will was duly attested and executed, and that

said testator, at the time of executing the same was of full

age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint;

It is ordered by the Court, that said will and testimony be recorded;

and there being no executor named in the said will. It is further

ordered by the Court, that Thomas Phillips & Prior Cox be and are

hereby appointed Administrators with the will annexed and it

is further ordered by the Court that said administrator give

bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars with A.D. Matthews

and as securities conditioned

according to law, and the court appoint Henry Freese, Richard

Tyler and Adam Dilsever as appraisers of the personal property

of said deceased, and therefore came they said administrators

and in open Court accepted said appointment, and give

bond accordingly.

G. Snyder Probate Judge

The State of Ohio Marion County ss J. George Snyder Probate Judge

in and for said County, do certify hereby, that the fore going is a true copy of the original

{Seal} on file of said court. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my

hand and official Seal at Marion this 26th day of July A.D. 1859

G. Snyder Probate Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 43)

[page 43]

[corresponds to labeled page 14 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Sarah E. Perry Decd

Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate Judge

within and for Delaware County State of Ohio at his office in

the town of Delaware on the 24th day of September A.D. 1859


This day the last will and testament of Sarah E. Perry late

of Radnor township in said county deceased was produced in open

court and duly proven by Abraham Lloyd & David Williams and ordered

to be recorded as follows

Copy of Will

I Sarah E Perry of Radnor Township and Delaware

County in the State of Ohio do make and publish this my last

will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say,

First It is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just

debts be fully paid

Second I give and devise and bequeath to my grand son Lewis

Wolfley all my interest in the Estate of Margaret Morris Decd

willed by her to me during her life time and not in my possess-

ion yet.

and Lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my son William Perry

to be the executor for this my last will and testament revok-

ing and annulling all former wills by me made and ratifying

and confirming this and no other to be my last will and test-

ament.

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand

and seal this 14th day of January in the year A.D. one thousand

eight Hundred and fifty Eight

her

Sarah E. x Perry

mark

Signed published & declared )

by the above named Sarah E. Perry )

as and for her last will and )

Testament in presence of us )

who at her request have signed )

as witnesses to the same )

David Williams )

Abraham Lloyd )

The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss

We David Williams and Abraham Lloyd being duly sworn in open

Court this 24th day of Sept A.D. 1859, depose and say, that we were present

at the execution of the last will & testament of Sarah E. Perry hereto an-

nexed; that we saw the said testatrix subscribe this will & heard her publish

and declare the same to be her last will and testament, and that the

said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of

sound mind & memory, and not under any restraint, and that we sign

ed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence and in the

presence of each other

Abraham Lloyd

David Williams

Sworn to & Subscribed before me this 24th day of Sept A.D. 1859

I. Ranney Probate Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 44)

[page 44]

[corresponds to labeled page 15 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Eberhardina Neff, Decd


Proceedings had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Judge

of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware

and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware

On the 26th day of September A.D. 1859


This day the last will and Testament of Eberhardina Neff, decd

late of Township in said county was produced in

open Court and duly proven by the testimony of C.P. Albright and

C. Houck & T. Reichert the Subscribing witnesses thereto as reduced to writing

& filed with said will admitted to probate and ordered to be

recorded as follows





The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss.

We Christina Houck, Tobias Reicherts and Christian P Albright

being duly sworn in open Court this 26th day of Sept A.D. 1859

depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last

will and Testament of Eberharania Neff hereto annexed; that

we saw the said Testatrix subscribe said will, and heard her publish

and declare the same to be her last will and testament, and that

the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of

full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under

any restraint, and that we signed the same, as witnesses at

her request and in her presence; and in the presence of each

other

C.P. Albright

Christina Houck

Tobias Reichart

Sworn to & subscribed before me this 26th day of Sept A.D. 1859

I. Ranney Probate Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 45)

[page 45]

[corresponds to labeled page 16 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Eli Downing Decd


Proceedings had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Judge of the

Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and,

State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware this 5th day

of October A.D. 1859

This day the last will and testament of Eli Downing

deceased late of Harlem Township, Delaware County Ohio was

produced in open Court & duly proven by the testimony of

Daniel Bennett & B.C. Waters the subscribing witnesses thereto (as

reduced to writing & filed with said will) admitted to Probate &

ordered to be recorded as follows.

In the name of the Benevolent Father of all

I, Eli Downing of the County of Delaware Harlem Township in

the State of Ohio do make and publish this my last well and

testament

lst I give and devise to my beloved wife the farm on which

we now reside, situate in the township of Harlem, County

of Delaware and State aforesaid, containing about Sixty four

acres of land, during her natural life and after her death

should my son Eli Downing survive her, I give and devise to

my son Eli the said farm above mentioned and to his heirs

forever the said Eli to pay Rosell Downing One Hundred Dollars

Nathan Downing Fifty Dollars

Lyman Downing One Hundred Dollars

Elisa Book One Hundred Dollars

Hannah Downing Two Hundred Dollars

Delila Brown One Hundred Dollars

The said sums of money to be paid to the rest of my heirs annually

beginning with the first one named in this my will and paying as their

names are mentioned but none to be paid for one year after the death

of my said wife Said Eli to keep and provide for my said wife so long

as she shall live, and to pay him the Said Eli it is my wish that

he shall have the use and occupation of said farm and to fur-

nish to my said wife a separate living should she desire the same

Hannah to have a home with her mother as long as her mother lives

and stays upon said farm. I desire that no appraisement

had no Sale of my personal property be made and that the

court of Probate direct the mission of the same in pursuance

of the Statute

I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Eli Downing

to be the executor of this my last will and testament and,

hereby authorize and empower him to compromise & adjust

release and discharge in such manner as he may think

proper the debts & claimed due one and, owing by me

It is my desire that my beloved wife have all my personal

property. It is my desire that the expenses of my last sickness

and burial be paid out of my personal effects first and then

the remainder to go to my wife. In testimony hereof,

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 46)

[page 46]

[corresponds to labeled page 17 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Eli Downing Deceased

I authorize B.C. Waters to sign the same this the Sixth day

of May in the year 1859

Eli Downing {Seal}

Signed & acknowledged by said

Eli Downing as his last will and

testament in our presence and

signed by us in his presence

Daniel Bennet Jr

B.C. Waters


~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss

We Daniel Bennet and B.C. Waters being duly sworn

in open court this 5th day of October A.D. 1859, depose and say

that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament

of Eli Downing hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator

subscribe said will by authorising B.C. Waters to sign his name to

the same, and heard him publish and declare the same to be

his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time

of executing the same was of full age, and sound mind and memory,

and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same

as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence

of each other

Daniel Bennet Jr

B.C. Waters

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of October

A.D. 1859

I. Ranney Probate Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 47)

[page 47]

[corresponds to labeled page 18 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will & Testament of Moses Carpenter decd


Proceeding had before Hon. I. Ranney Probate Judge within

and for the County of Delaware & State of Ohio on the 11th day of Nov

A.D. 1859 at his office in the town of Delaware


This day the Last Will & Testament of Moses Carpenter deceased was

produced in open Court & duly proven by the testimony of Victor Arnold

& Henry Hodgsden, the subscribing witnesses to said will (as reduced to

to writing, and filed with said will) and ordered to be recorded, as follows

Copy of Will

In humble despondence upon Divine Providence who has heretofore and up

to the present time supported & sustained me and upon whose grace I trust

for the future.

I, Moses Carpenter being of feeble health but of sound mind

and memory do make and publish this my last will & testament

Item 1st It is my will, desire and request, that my executor cause

to be fully paid all just claims and legal demands against my estate

and cause a plain, suitable marble monument to be erected over my

grave; let it be appropriate and avoid all unnecessary expense

Item 2nd I devise and bequeath unto each of my children and heirs here

after named the sum of two Hundred Dollars viz. my son Hiram Carpen

ter (deceased) children to be equally divided among them this to paid

out of or with a note I hold against Sarah Carpenter their mother

She to pay said note to them with what interest may be due.

then, to such, each of the following named children Two Hundred Dollars

Mary Carter, Laura Carter, Eveline Allen, Armenius Carpenter, Phidelia

Welks, Christiana Cook and Dorman Carpenter. and those whom I

have loaned money to and to receive and be paid in their notes and when

there is interest on the note that will make it more than that sum the

interest not to be collected but given to the matter of the note

Item 3rd I give and bequeath to the Missionary Society of the Meth

odist Episcopal Church of the United States to be applied to and for

the benefit of the Liberia African Mission. Twenty five Dollars

Item 4th Whatsoever may remain of my property after the above

devises are paid, I give, devise and bequeath to be equally divided among

my following named children viz Mary Carter, Laura Carter, Eveline

Allen, Armenius Carpenter, Christiana Cook, Dorman Carpenter and

Phidelia Welks

The Missionary money hereby devised to be paid to the Presiding Elder

of the M.C. Church Delaware District or if a change is made in the

district, then to the Elder to which Galena may be attached

Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint Armenius Carpenter

and Gorman Carpenter executors of this my last will and testament

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 48)

[page 48]

[corresponds to labeled page 19 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Moses Carpenter deceased

Seal this seventh day of April 1855

Moses Carpenter {seal}

Signed and acknowledged by said Moses Carpenter as his last will and

testament and signed by us in his presence

Henry Hodgsden

Victor Arnold

William Lenington

Albert B. Condit

The State of Ohio, Delaware County, ss

We Victor Arnold and Henry Hodgden, being duly sworn in open Court

this 11th day of Nov A.D. 1859, depose and say, that we were present at

the execution of the last will and testament of Moses Carpenter,

hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard

him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and

that the said testator at the time executing the same was of full age, and

of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we

signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in

the presence of each other & in the presence of Wm Lenington & Albert B. Condit

the other subscribing witnesses to said will who are both now, residents of

this state

Victor Arnold

Henry Hodgden

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11th day of Nov. A.D. 1859

I Ranney Probate Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 49)

[page 49]

[corresponds to labeled page 20 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and testament of Shubael W. Knapp Decd

Proceedings had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Probate Judge

within and for the County of Delaware State of Ohio at his

office in the town of Delaware in the 5th day of December A.D. 1859


This day the Last will & testament of Shubael W. Knapp deceased was

produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony of Josiah

McKinnie and William McKinnie, the subscribing witnesses to said will

(as reduced to writing and filed with said will) and ordered to be

recorded as follows

Copy of Will

In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Shubael W. Knapp

of the County of Delaware & State of Ohio do make and publish this

my last will and testament:

Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower

the farm on which I now reside situate in Liberty township, County &

State aforesaid containing about one hundred & thirty acres, during her nat

ural life in case she remains a widow; but in case she marries again,

from such time shall only hold that part of the farm (during her natural life)

which lies south of the County road running east and west through said

farm, the balance of said farm to be sold and divided equally a

mong the legal heirs. I also give to my wife all my Stock, house and

furniture and all other chattels which I may be in possession of at

the time of my decease. She however selling so much thereof as may

be sufficient to pay my just debts. At the death of my said wife my

real estate to be sold and divided equally among my heirs.

I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife, guardian of

my minor children until they arrive at the age of Twenty One.

But in case she marries again her guardianship shall cease & terminate

and said children shall choose their own guardians. In case that

in my life I do not dispose of a field of about ten acres lying be

tween the Olentangy river and the north & south road running past Bu

bor's Mills, in that case my said wife may sell and dispose of said

field, the avails of which she may use for educating the minor child

ren

Item 2nd I do hereby appoint Mary H Knapp my beloved wife my Exec

utrix. I desire that no appraisment and no sale of my personal prop

erty be made; and that the court of Probate direct the omission of

the same in pursuance of the statute. By this it is not understood

as prohibiting a public or private sale of so much of my personal

property as shall be necessary to pay my just debts, or as she said

Executrix may think for her interest and the interest of the minor

children

I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made

in testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this

nineteenth day of April in the year 1859

Shubael W. Knapp {SS}

Signed and acknowledged by said Shubael W. Knapp as his

last will and testament in our presence; and signed

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 50)

[page 50]

[corresponds to labeled page 21 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will & Testament of Shubael W. Knapp Deceased

by us in his presence

Josiah McKinnie

William McKinnie

The State of Ohio Delaware County ss

We Josiah McKinnie and William McKinnie being duly sworn in

open Court this 5th day of December A.D. 1859, depose and say, that we

were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Shubael

W. Knapp hereto annexed; that we saw, the said testator subscribe said will,

and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will & testament

and that said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age

and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that

we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and

in the presence of each other

Josiah McKinnie

William McKinnie

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of December A.D. 1859

I Ranney Pro. Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 51)

[page 51]

[corresponds to labeled page 22 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Thomas Cowgill decd

Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate

Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of

Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 8th day of

December A.D. 1859

This day the last will and testament of Thomas Cowgill

deceased was produced in open court and duly proven by

the testimony of Silas Emerson the subscribing

witness thereto (as reduced to writing & filed with said will)

and ordered to be recorded as follows

Copy of Will

I Thomas Cowgill of the County of Delaware and State of

Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament

1st I give and devise to my son Joseph T. Cowgill so much of my

land situate in Berlin Township in the County aboved named

being the same deeded to me by Walter May as is included in the

following bounds, beginning at the north line of said lot of land in

the County road which runs through it from North to south - then

running south along said road until it comes to the little run

which passes through the place from west to east, then take a straight

line east and west to the east line of said lot and also to the west

line of said lot

(2nd) Second I give and devise to my son George W. Cowgill all the

balance of said land bought of Walter May to wit - all south of the

line before described including that bought of M.A. Nog

(3rd) Third I give and devise to my daughter Martha A. Cowgill the

sum of one hundred dollars to be paid as follows fifty dollars

to be paid her by Joseph T. Cowgill when he shall become Twenty one

years of age and fifty dollars to be paid her by George W. Cowgill when

he shall become twenty one years of age

(4) Fourth it is my will that my wife Polly Cowgill shall have her

support off from the place above named and have controll of the same

so long as she supports the children and remains my widow, but

shall relinquish all right or claim to Joseph's part when he comes

twenty one years of age

(5) Fifth. It is my will that my debts and expenses shall be paid out

of my personal property and should there be a balance over that to

be divided equally among my three children reserving to my wife

Polly Cowgill the use of the whole so long as she remains my widow

(6) Sixth I do hereby nominate and appoint Thomas P. Flagg and Silas

Emmerson as Executors and Administrators

(7) Seventh I also nominate and appoint the said Thomas P. Flagg

and Silas Emmerson as joint guardians of my three children Joseph

T, Martha A. & George W. Cowgill

Nov 10th A.D. 1859 Thomas Cowgill {seal}

Signed and acknowledged by said Thomas Cowgill as his last will and testa

ment in our presence and signed by us in his presence

Silas Emerson

Levi Roloson

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 52)

[page 52]

[corresponds to labeled page 23 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Thomas Cowgill decd

The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss

We Silas Emerson and & Levi Roloson being duly sworn in open court

this 8th day of December A.D. 1859, depose and say, that we were pres-

ent at the execution of the last will and testament of Thomas Cowgill

hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and

or heard him acknowlegde his signature to the same

heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament,

and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full

age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and

that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence

Silas Emerson

Levi Roloson

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of December A.D. 1859

I. Ranney Pro. Judge

Jany. 9th 1859

This day came into open court Mrs. Pol

ly Cowgill widow of sd Thomas Cowgill decd & being

instructed by the Court as to her rights both of law &

under sd will signified her election to take under

sd will I. Ranney Pro Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 53)

[page 53]

[corresponds to labeled page 24 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will & Testament of Effy Dildine decd

Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate Judge

within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his

office in the town of Delaware on the 17th day of December A.D. 1859


This day the last will and testament of Effy Dildine deceased was

produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony of John

Cunningham and William Prichard the subscribing witnesses thereto (as redu-

ced to writing and filed with said will) and ordered to be recorded as

follows

Copy of Will

In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Effy Dildine of the

of the County of Delaware Ohio do make and publish this my last will

and testament in manner and form following

1st I give and devise to my daughter Effy Olds one bed and bedding

being the bed and bedding she now has in her possession, also the large cork

stove and furniture which we now have in use and Twenty five dollars

in money when collected out of any money due me at my decease

2nd I give and devise to my sons William Dildine and Valentine Dildine

all the balance of my property real and personal consisting of One

In Lot in the village of Delhi being in lot Nu Forth in Loyds addition to

Delhi. Also all my moneys, credits & effects, stock, household & kitchen stuff

& bring all I am possessed of at my death by them paying all my

debts and expenses and the above named Twenty five to my said daughter

Effy Olds

3rd I constitute and appoint my sons William and Valentine Dildine to state

and carry out this my will as above named This 11th day of July A.D. 1859

his

Effy x Dildine {Seal}

mark

Signed and acknowledged by said Effy Dildine

as her last will and testament in our presence

and signed by us at her request and in her presence

John Cunningham

William Prichard

The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss

We William Prichard and John Cuningham being duly sworn in open

court this 17th day of December A.D. 1859, depose and say, that on more

present at the execution of the last will and testament of Effy Dildine

hereto annexed, that we saw the said testatrix subscribe said will, and

heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament

and that said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age

and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we

signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence, and in the pres-

ence of each other.

William Prichard

John Cunningham

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of December A.D. 1859

I Ranney Pro Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 54)

[page 54]

[corresponds to labeled page 25 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Leonard Love Deceased

Proceedings had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Probate Judge

within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio

at his office in the town of Delaware on the 20th day of February

AD 1860


This day the last will and testament of Leonard Love of said County

deceased was produced in open court and duly proven by the testi

mony of J.C. Sidle & William Sparks the subscribing witnesses thereto

(as reduced to writing and filed with said wills) and ordered to be

recorded as follows

Copy of Will

In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Leonard Love of

the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make this my last

will and Testament,

Item 1st) I will that the farm upon which I now reside in Delaware

County and the farm that I own in York Township, Union County

Ohio be sold to the best advantage and all my just and honest

debts be paid out of the proceeds of the same

Item 2nd) I do give and bequeath to my beloved wife Eliza Jane, one

fourth of the proceeds of all my property both personal & real in

money for her own separate and personal use after my just debts

are paid

Item 3rd) The remaining three fourths to be applied for the use

of my minor children for their support and raising until they

respectfully arrive at the age of Fifteen years

Item 4th) I do hereby nominate and appoint Manily T. Morris guar-

dian of my children Philena Elizabeth and Semon C. Love until

they arrive at the age of twenty one years and I do nominate

and appoint G.W. Sears guardian of my children LaMain Valentine

and Mary Lucinda Love until they arrive at the age of twenty

one years my said guardians are hereby enformed to give my

children a good English education and to rear them in habits

of industry and imedeate upon them as far as may be the duties

of Christianity and after my children shall arrive at the age

of Fifteen if there is any of the money it is to be divided equally

and if any of the children

among all of the children ^should by sickness or other cause become una

ble to support themselves I request my said guardians to reserve enough

if any there be for the support of said invalid until it or they shall

arrive at the age of twenty one years

Item 5th) One bed one bureau and one set of iron stone china dishes

to go my daughter Philena Elizabeth and one bed to go to my son Semon

C. which was the property of their mother

Item 6th) I reserve one scholarship in the Delaware Colage to my sons

and my name sake Harry Seman Parks

Item Six) I do hereby nominate and appoint J.C. Sidle executor of this my

last will and testament hereby authorizing and impowering him to com-

promise and adjust release and discharge in such a manner as

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 55)

[page 55]

[corresponds to labeled page 26 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Leonard Love deceased

he may deem proper the debts and claims due me I also author-

ize and empower him in order to pay my debts to sell by private sale

or in such manner or open such terms of credit or otherwise as he may

think proper all of my real estate and deeds to purchasers to execute

and acknowledge in fee simple I do hereby make all former wills

by me made -- in testimony hereof I have hereunto set

my hand and seal this 26th day of Dec 1859

Leonard Love {SS}

Signed and acknowledged by Leonard Love as his

last will and testament in our presence and signed

by us in his presence

J.C. Sidle

Wm Sparks


The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss.

We J.C. Sidle & William Sparks being duly sworn in open court

this 20th day of Feby A.D. 1860, depose and say that we were present

at the execution of the last will and testament of Leonard Love hereto an-

nexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard

him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and

that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age

and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint

and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in

his presence and in the presence of each other

Wm Sparks

J.C. Sidle

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of February A.D. 1860

I. Ranney Pro Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 56)

[page 56]

[corresponds to labeled page 27 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Watson Karr deceased


Proceeding had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Probate Judge

within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at

his office in the town of Delaware on the 8th day of March A.D. 1860


This day the last will and testament, of Watson Karr Decd

was produced in open Court, and duly proven by the testimony of

William Warner and Thomas Hughes the subscribing witnesses thereto (as

reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to probate

and ordered to be recorded as follows

Delaware Nov 16 1859

I Watson Karr of a sound mind do

this day appoint my wife Margaret Karr my lawful executor of

my estate and authorize her to settle all my accounts and dispose

of all my property To wit, fifteen acres of land in Illinois, five

acres of land in Delaware O. and also to collect all my outstanding

debts & to have & hold all my goods & chattels & moneys for the use and ben-

efit of herself and family to wit my children Ann Woods Alma Karr

John Karr Mary Karr Watson Karr Jun & Melancthan Karr

Watson Karr

Witness

H.S. Bradley

William Warner

Thos Hughes

The State of Ohio Delaware County S.S.

Mr William Warner H.S. Bradley and Thos Hughes being duly sworn in open

court this 8th day of March A.D. 1860, depose and say, that we were

present at the execution of the last will and testament of Watson

Karr hereto attached; that we saw the said testator subscribe his

will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last

will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of

executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and

memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same

as witnesses at this request, and in his presence, and in the presence

of each other

H.S. Bradley

William Warner

Thos Hughes

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of March A.D. 1860

I Ranney

Pro Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 57)

[page 57]

[corresponds to labeled page 28 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Titus Case decd

Proceeding had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Probate Judge

within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his

office in the town of Delaware on the 15th day of March A.D. 1860


This day the last will and Testament of Titus Case late of

Liberty Township in said county deceased was produced in open

court & duly proven by the testimony of Timothy Andrews & Seth W. Case

the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with

said will) admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded as follows, to wit

Copy of Will

Know all whom it may concern, that I, Titus Case of Liberty

Township, Delaware County, State of Ohio do hereby make and constitute

this my last will and testament in form & manner following

1. that my funeral charges and all just debts be paid

2. that my wife Hannah Case take under the Law and that her right

of dower, years support set off and all be settled according to law as soon

as convenient after my death

3. that my daughter Elizabeth Case have one thousand dollars heir-

ship rite and one hundred dollars a year for her work since

she was eighteen years of age and that she take the land that is

deeded to her at its present appraised value

4. that Miles Case have one thousand dollars refer to the book page

26 to see how much he has had and the balance to be made out of

my personal property as soon as convenient for the estate

5. that Carroline Case have one thousand dollars refer to the book page

24 to see what she has had must have enough to make up five

hundred dollars for college purposes as soon as convenient for

the estate

6. I give and bequeath at the death of my wife five hundred

dollars for missionary fund to be paid as soon as convenient on

the order of the brand of the missionary society of the Central Ohio-

ian Conference of Ohio if one be formed according to Law and

and the officers be available for the proper application of the money

that may comiath their hands this money to be put on interest and

only the interest subject to use yearly Provided That if the central

christian conference fail to organize according to law, so as to make

a safe deposit, thru this donation must be given to the Christian Book

association of Ohio, if it be by ally organized, if not, it shall be giv-

en to the Eastern Book association of New york, and this donation must be

changed from a special sum to an equal Heir with my children on

the last divided

8th I hereby choose Seth W. Case as executor of this my last will and

Testament

Signed, sealed & acknowledged as my last will this 1st day of October A.D. 1859

Executed in presence of the undersigned & signed by us ) Titus Case {Seal}

in his presence Timothy Andrews S.W. Case )

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 58)

[page 58]

[corresponds to labeled page 29 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Titus Case deceased

The State of Ohio, Delaware Co Ss

We Timothy Andrews and Seth W. Case being duly sworn in open

court this 15th day of March A.D. 1860, depose and say, that we

were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Titus

Case hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will

and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and

testament, and that said testator at the time of executing the same

was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under

any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request

and in his presence, and in the presence of each other

Timothy Andrews

S.W. Case

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15th day of March A.D. 1860

I Ranney Pro Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 59)

[page 59]

[corresponds to labeled page 30 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of John C. Brown

Proceedings had before Hon. Isaac Ranney, Probate Judge

within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at

his office in the town of Delaware on the 14th day of April A.D. 1860


This day the last will & Testament of John C. Brown late

of Delaware County & State of Ohio deceased was produced in open

court & duly proved by the testimony of Joseph C. Grove and Isaac

Ziegler the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and

filed with said will) admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded as

follows

In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I, John C. Brown

of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound mind

and memory do make and publish this last will and testament

in manor & form following -- Being possessed of but little prop

erty and feeling myself indebted to my sisters Margaret J. Julia A &

and Sarah M. Brown for money furnished for my support, and their kind care

and attention to me during my long & severe sickness

1st I give and bequeath to my sisters Margaret G. and Julia A Brown

after paying my funeral expenses all the claims not now disposed of

consisting in various small sums and all my clothing books & all

2nd I give and bequeath to my sister Sarah M. Brown two building lotts of

which I am now possessed lying and being in the county of Dunn &

county of Duran and State of Wisconsin. This being all the

property I am now possessed of I give and convey the same to my above

named sisters as some compensation for the above named considerations.


Executed this 21st day of May A.D. 1858 John C. Brown {Seal}

in our presence and signed by us

at his request & in his presence

Jos S. Grove

Isaac Ziegler


The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss,

We Joseph G. Grove and Isaac Zeigler being duly sworn in open

court this 14th day 14th day of April A.D. 1860 depose and say, that

in our present at the execution of the last will and testament of John

C. Brown hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe

said will and heard him declare the same to be his last will and

testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same

was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not

under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses

at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each

other J.G. Grove

Isaac Zeigler

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of April A.D. 1860

I. Ranney

Probate Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 60)

[page 60]

[corresponds to labeled page 31 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will & Testament of Henry Freese deceased


Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate Judge

within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at

his office in the town of Delaware on the 27th day of July AD 1860


This day the last will and Testament of Henry Freese late of

Delaware County & State of Ohio deceased was produced in open

court and duly proven by the testimony of W.J. Watson and

B.H. Willis the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing

and filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be

recorded as follows


In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Henry Freese

do make and publish this my last will and testament

1st It is my will that all my past debts and funeral expenses

be paid

2nd I give will and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Black

the sum of Five Dollars to be paid out of my personal property

3rd I give and bequeath to my nephew Moses Oller & his heirs,

or in case of the decease of said Moses Oller, having no children, then

I give, will and bequeath to my sister Mary Oller & her heirs all

the residue of my property both real and personal

I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my personal

property be made and that the Court of Probate direct the

omission of the same in pursuance of the Statute

In testimony whereof I Have hereunto set my hand & seal

the 23rd day of May in the year of our Lord 1860

Henry Freese {Seal}

Signed and acknowledged by said

Henry Freese as his last will & testament

in our presence & signed by us in his

presence W.T. Watson

B.H. Willis

The State of Ohio, Delaware County S.S.

We Walter T. Watson & B.H. Willis being duly sworn in open court

this 27th day of July A.D. 1860 depose and say, that we were present

at the execution of the last will and testament of Henry Freese

hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and

heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament

and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was

of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under

any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his

request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other

W.T. Watson

B.H. Willis

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of July A.D. 1860

I. Ranney Pro Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 61)

[page 61]

[corresponds to labeled page 32 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will & Testament of Oliver Gnatnak


Proceedings had before Hon. I. Ranney Probate Judge within

and for the County of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office

in the town of Delaware on the 8th day of June A.D. 1860


This day the last will & testament of Oliver Gnatnak late of

Delaware County deceased so as produced in open Court and duly

proven by the testimony of Charles Longshore & Philander Edmister the

subscribing witnesses to said will (as reduced to writing & filed with

said will) and admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded as fol

lows.

In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Oliver Gnatnak

of the County of Delaware & State of Ohio do make and publish

this my Last will and testament

1st I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower the farm

on which we now reside situate in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio

it being the north half of the south east quarter in Range Sixteen, Township

four and section two containing about Eighty Eight acres more or less, as

long as she shall remain my widow and if she should not marry again

during her natural life and all the stock horses home goods furniture pro

visions and other goods and chattels which may be thereon at the time

of my decease during her natural life as aforesaid. At the death of

my said wife the real estate aforesaid and such part of the said

personal property or the proceeds thereof as may then remain unas

sumed and unexpended I give and devise to my sons George W. Greatreaks

Manuel Greatreaks and Marion Greatreaks and their heirs to be equally

divided into three shares and the said George W. Greatreaks, Manuel Greatreaks

and Marion Greatreaks shall pay to their sisters in one year after they come

in possession of said property the sum of Six Hundred Dollars to be equally

divided between them, it being one hundred and fifty dollars for each

Harriet Sunderland $150. Mariah Dehart $150. Dorcas Edmister $150. &

Eliza Jane Greatreaks $150. and if the girls aforesaid should not live

until that time, then to their heirs

I do hereby nominate and appoint Jacob Fisher and Bazabel Culno

executors of my last will and testament, hereby authorizing and empower

ing them to compromise adjust release and discharge in such manner

as they may deem proper the debts and claims due me. I do also authorize

and empower them if it shall become necessary in order to pay my debts

to sell by private sale or in such manner upon such terms of credit

or otherwise as they may think proper all or any part of my real estate

and deeds to purchasers to execute acknowledge and deliver in fee

simple

I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony

whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 6th day of March in

the year Eighteen hundred & sixty

Oliver Greatreaks {SS.}

Signed and acknowledged by said Oliver Greatreaks

as his last will & testament in our presence & signed

by and in his presence Charles Longshore Philander Edmister

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 62)

[page 62]

[corresponds to labeled page 33 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Oliver Gnalnaks decd continued


The State of Ohio, Delaware County SS

we Charles Longshore and Philander Edmister being duly sworn

in open court this 8th day of June A.D. 1860, depose & say, that we

were present at the execution of the last will & testament of Oliver

Gnalnaks hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe

said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his

last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of execu-

ting the same was of full age and of sound mind & memory,

and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as wit-

nesses at his request and in his presence; and in the presence of

each other

Charles Longshore

Philander Edmister

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of June A.D. 1860

I Ranney

Probate Judge

August 9th 1860.

Personally appeared in open court Jemima Gnalnaks

widow of said Oliver Gnatnaks & being first informed by the Court

as to her right at law, as well as under said will. did sig

nify her election to take under the will of her said husband

decd in lieu of dower

I Ranney Pro Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 63)

[page 63]

[corresponds to labeled page 34 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Joel B. Turner deceased

Proceedings had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within

and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in

the town of Delaware in the 8th day of June A.D. 1860


This day the Last Will and Testament of Joel B. Turner late of the

County of Delaware and State of Ohio deceased was produced in open

court and duly proven by the testimony of Thomas Warner & Elizabeth

Warner the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed

with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows

In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Joel B. Turner of

the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this

my last will and testament, that is to say

First it is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts

be fuly paid

2nd I give devise and bequeath to my sister Laura A. Turner and

her heirs and assignees forever all the live stock horses cash on hand

together with notes Accounts and obligations & to include all chattel

property in my possession of every description

And lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint M.C. Bean Executor

of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empow

ering him to compromise adjust release and discharge in such manner

as he may deem proper the debts & claims due me. I do also authorize

and empower him if it shall become necessary to pay my debts to sell

by private sale or in such manner upon such terms of credit or other

wise as he may think proper all or any part of my property

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th

day April in the year 1860

J B Turner {Seal}

Signed and acknowledged by said Joel B Turner )

as his last will & testament in our presence and)

signed by us in his presence )

Thomas Warner )

Elizabeth Warner )

The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss

We Thomas Warner and Elizabeth Warner being duly sworn in open

court this 8th day of June A.D. 1860, depose and say, that we were present

at the execution of the last will and testament of Joel B. Turner hereto

annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard

him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and

that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full

age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint

and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in

his presence, and in the presence of each other

Thomas Warner

Elizabeth Warner

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of June A.D. 1860

I. Ranney

Probate Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 64)

[page 64]

[corresponds to labeled page 35 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Daniel Nettleton deceased

Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within

and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in

the town of Delaware on the 5th day of July A.D. 1860


This day the last will and Testament of Daniel Nettleton late of

Delaware County, Ohio, deceased was produced in open court and

duly proven by the testimony of Jas C. Ryant & S.F. Hull the subscribing

witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will)

admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows

In the name of God: Amen

I, Daniel Nettleton of Constantin, Delaware County, Ohio do make

and publish this my last will and testament

Item 1st I give and devise to my daughter Deborah the property on

which I now live being a house, barn & with four acres of land an-

nexed: also one cow, all the feed in the barn, one pig in the pen,

& the household furniture in the house

Item 2nd I devise and bequeath to my daughter Esther P. Hoadley wife

of David S. Hoadley Two Hundred and fifty Dollars out of the per-

sonal property belonging to my estate:

Item 3rd I devise and bequeath to my son Daniel Nettleton Jr

Two hUndred Dollars out of the personal property belonging to my Estate

Item 4th I devise and bequeath to my daughter Orsel R. Fay wife

of Jesse Fay Two Hundred Dollars out of the personal property belonging

to my estate

Item 5th I devise and bequeath to my daughter Rhoda Randel wife

of Shadrach Randel Two Hundred dollars out of the personal property

belonging to my estate

Item 6th I hearby nominate and appoint David S. Headley Executor

of this my last will and testament, hereby authorizing him to com-

promsie adjust, release and discharge in such manner as he may

deem proper, the debts and claims due me: and to pay the debts

against my estate from the property, in the way he may think proper

I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this

6th day of December 1859

Daniel Nettleton {Seal}

Signed and acknowledged by said Daniel Nettleton

as his last will and testament in our presence and signed

by us in his presence

S.F. Hull

Jas C. Ryant

The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss

We Jas C. Ryant & S.F. Hull being duly sworn in open court this 5th

day of July A.D. 1860, depose and say that we were present at the execution

of the last will and testament of Daniel Nettleton hereto annexed; that we

saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare

the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time

of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not

under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his

presence and in the presence of each other

James C. Ryant S.F. Hull

Sworn to & subscribed before me this 5th day of July A.D. 1860

I. Ranney Pro Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 65)

[page 65]

[corresponds to labeled page 36 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Robert Clark deceased


Proceedings had before Hon. I Ranney Probate Judge within & for the

County of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the town of Del-

aware on the 10th day of July A.D. 1860


This day the last will & testament of Robert Clark late of Delaware

County deceased was produced in open court and duly proven by the

testimony of Joseph C. Cole and Azariah Main the subscribing witnesses

thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted

to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows

I, Robert Clark of the County of Delaware and the State of Ohio do

make and publish this my last will and testament

I do hereby nominate my beloved Son Robert Clark Executor of my last

will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to com-

promise adjust release and discharge in such manner as he may deem

proper the debts and claimes due me

Item 1st I do also give my son Robert Clark all my household furni

ture also all the moneys that I have with the exception of Two dollars

which I wish my beloved daughter Nebby Lowes to have

I do also give my son Robert Clark my grey mair also my one horse

wagon

I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made in testament whereof

I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th day of February A.D.

1860

his

Robert x Clark Seal

mark

Signed and acknowledged by said )

Robert Clark as his last will and )

testament in our presence and signed )

by us in his presence

Joseph C Cole

Azariah Main

The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss

We Joseph C. Cole and Azariah Main, being duly sworn in open court

depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last

will & Testament of Robert Clark hereto annexed, that we saw the

said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare

the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator

at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound

mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed

the same at witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the

presence of each other

Azarish Main

J.C. Cole


Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of July A.D. 1860

I. Ranney Pro Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 66)

[page 66]

[corresponds to labeled page 37 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will & Testament of Whiting Allen decd


Proceedings had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Probate Judge

within and for the County Delaware and State of Ohio at his of-

fice in the town of Delaware on the 18th day of August A.D. 1860


This day the last will and testament of Whiting Allen decd

late of the County of Delaware & State of Ohio was produced in

open court & duly proven by the testimony of Henton Tallman and

W.H.H. Tallman the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing

and filed with said will), admitted to probate & ordered to be recor-

ded as follows: to wit.

Copy of Will

In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I, Whiting Allen

of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, being of sound & disposing

mind and memory, do make and publish this my last will and

testament, to wit.

1st I give and bequeath to John Wolfley, my son in law, as trustee, for

the sole & individual use and benefit of my daughter Laura the use of

my house and lot where I now reside, situate on the south side of North St

between Union & Henry St in the town of Delaware O. with all the appurtanances

to the same belonging, during the natural life of the said Laura, and

at her decease the said Real Estate shall immediately revert to my es-

tate to be distributed equally among my children share and share

alike.

2nd I also bequeath unto the said John Wolfley, as trustee as afore-

said the Sum of Five Hundred ($500) dollars, to be paid out of any

unappropriated farms, belonging to my estate, who shall invest the same

to the best advantage for the interest of the said Laura or loan

the same at highest legal rate with good security & shall pay

over the income or interest arising from said investment or loan, to

the said Laura, as her necessities may require, for her individual use

and maintenance & if the said Laura shall at any time need any

part of said principal sum of money or the whole of it then the

said trustee shall pay over to her so much thereof as may be ne-

cessary for her own use and comfort, and upon the decease of the

said Laura, the said sum of Five Hundred dollars, or so much thereof

as may remain, together with the profits or interest arising there from

shall revert to my estate to be distributed among my children equally

share & share alike & in the distribution of the aforesaid Real Estate & the

aforesaid sum of money, the heirs of my sons Silas Dunbar & Warren

Case, both now deceased, shall inherit one equal share the same as

the said Silas Dunbar and Warren Case might do it Living, to be di-

vided amongst thru equally, and if any other of my children shall

decease having heirs, before the decease of the said Laura & the distrib-

ution of said Real Estate & said sum of money as aforesaid, then such

heirs of said children shall inherit the same portion of said Real Estate

& said money so devised as aforesaid, as their respective parent would to

if living --- The aforesaid devise to the said Laura

shall be held for her individual use and maintenance & shall not

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 67)

[page 67]

[corresponds to labeled page 38 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will & Testament of Whiting Allen decd continued

in use directly or indirectly to the profit or pecuniary advantage in any

way of Stephen Tripp her present husband, nor shall the said Tripp exercise

any acts of ownership over the same, or over the occupancy thereof, or over

the rents, use, interests, or profits in any way arising therefrom or any

part thereof

3rd I bequeath unto the Missionary Society of Methodist Episcopal Church

of the W.S.A. Six hundred dollars in Shares of stock with the interest that

may have accrued on the same at my decease, in the Radnor Plank Road Com-

pany & also enough money to make one thousand dollars in value in all

reckoning said Plank Road stock at not less than par value

4th The remainder of my Real & personal estate not herein otherwise disposed

of after paying my lawful debts funeral expenses & shall be distributed among

my children, except the said Laura herein before provided for, equally share

and share alike to the children of my son Silas Dunbar decd one equal part

to the children of my son Warren Case decd one equal part & to the children of

my other of my children who may be deceased one equal part to be distrib

uted equally among them shares and share alike

I hereby revoke all other wills by me made and appoint my son Jedidiah

and John Wolfley my son in law, executors of this my last will and testament

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal this 19th day of

April, A.D. 1860

Whiting Allen

The forgoing writing was subscribed by the said Whiting Allen in our presence

& by him acknowledged to us and declared to be his last will and testament & witness

by us in his presence & at his request

Attest (Henton Tallman

(W.H.H. Tallman


The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss

We Henton Tallman and W.H.H. Tallman being duly sworn in open

court this 18th day of August A.D. 1860, depose and say, that we were

present at the execution of the last will and testament of Whiting Allen

hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and

heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament

and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age

and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age

and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that

we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in

the presence of each other

Henton Tallman

W.H.H Tallman

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th day of August A.D. 1860

I Ranney Probate Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 68)

[page 68]

[corresponds to labeled page 39 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of William Webster decd


Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate Judge with

in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office

in the town of Delaware on the 23rd day of August A.D. 1860


This day the last will and testament of William Webster late of said County

of Delaware deceased was produced in open court & duly proven by

the testimony of W.T. Watson and Martha C. Watson the subscribing witnesses

thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to

Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows. to wit.

Copy of Will

In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I William Webster of the

County of Delaware, Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and

testament

1st I give, will & bequeath to my son Frebourn Webster and his heirs

the sum of One Dollar he having had a share heretofore

2nd I give, will and bequeath to my son Mosher Webster and his heirs the

sum of Twenty five Dollars

3rd I give, will and bequeath to the heirs of my daughter Hannah Hart decd

the sum of Twenty five Dollars

4th I give, will and bequeath to my son Joseph P. Webster & his heirs Ten

acres of land off the north end of the lot of land he now lives on

5th I give will and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Rutherford & her heirs

the sum of five Dollars

6th I give will and bequeath to my daughter Adaline E. Webster & her heirs the

sum of Thirty five Dollars

7th I give will and bequeath to my son William H Webster all the residue

of my property to the Real & personal after my just debts and bequests shall

have been paid

8th I hereby nominate and appoint William H. Webster, executor of this my

last will & testament, hereby authorizing & empowering him to compromise,

adjust, release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the

debts and claims due me. I also authorize and empower him if it shall

become necessary in order to pay my debts and bequest to sell by private

sale or in such manner, upon such terms of audit or otherwise, as he may

think proper all or any part of my Real or personal estate, and further to

execute, acknowledge and deliver deeds in fee simple

9th I desire that no appraisment and no sale of my personal property be made

and that the Court of Probate direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the Statute

I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony hereof I have hereunto

set my hand and Seal this 22nd day of March in the year 1860

Signed and acknowledged by said William Webster as

William Webster {Seal}

last will and testament in our presence; and signed by

us in his presence and at his request.

W.T. Watson

Martha C. Watson

The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss

We Walter T. Watson and Martha C. Watson being duly sworn
^this 23rd day of August A.D. 1860 in open Court, depose and say, that we were

present at the execution of the last will and testament of Wm Webster hereto
annexed; that we saw

the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish
and declare the same to be his will and

testament, and that said testator, at the time of executing the same
was of full age and of sound mind and

memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed
the said as witnesses at his request & in his presence

and in the presence of each other. W.T. Watson, Martha C. Watson

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of August A.D. 1860
I. Ranney Probate Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 69)

[page 69]

[corresponds to labeled page 40 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Mary Ann Kepler decd


Proceedings had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Probate Judge

within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his

office in the town of Delaware on the 11th day of October A.D. 1860


Be it remembered that on the 11th day of october A.D. 1860 an

authenticated copy of the last will and testament of Mary Ann

Kepler decd late of Wyandot Co. O. was produced in open court

and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the said will

had been proved in said County of Wyandot & State of Ohio and that

said will has relation to property within the said county of Delaware

It is ordered by the Court that the said authenticated copy there

be recorded in the record of wills for said county of Delaware


Copy of authenticated copy of will

Dec 20th A.D. 1859

Be it remembered that on the 20th day of Dec A.D. 1859

the last will and testament of Mary Ann Kepler decd late of Wyandot

County Ohio, was produced in open court for Probate and thereupon came

Ezra Phelps and Ransom Bennett the subscribing witnesses to said will

who were duly sworn and examined teaching the execution and acknowledge

ment of said will which examination was reduced to writing and signed

by said witnesses; and is appearing to the satisfaction of Court, That

said testator at the time of executing said will was of full age, of sound

mind and memory and under no restraint it was ordered that said

will be admitted to Probate, and that the same together with testimony

of the same together with the testimony of the said witnesses be recorded

And be it also remembered that said will and testimony, is in the words

and figures following, to wit,

Will

In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I Mary Ann Kepler of

Wyandot County O. publish this my last will and testament

Item 1st I give and devise out of my share of the farm lying in Radnor Tp

Delaware County to my beloved brother Samuel Kepler One Hundred dollars, and

to my beloved Sister Rachel Kepler One Hundred dollars and to my

beloved sister Susanna who is intermarried with David Case all

the remainder of the same

Item 2nd I give and devise to my step Father David Cole, after

he pays my debts and funeral expenses, the remainder of thirty four

dollars which he owes me, and my cow

I hereby revoke all former wills by me made

In testimony when of I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th

day of August in the year 1859

her

Mary Ann x Kepler

mark

Signed and acknowledged by said )

Mary Ann Kepler as her last will and )

testament in our presence and signed )

by us in her presence Ezra Phelps )

Ransom Bennett )

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 70)

[page 70]

[corresponds to labeled page 41 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Mary Ann Kepler decd cont

And be it also remembered that the testimony of said subscribing

witnesses to said will is in the words and figures following to wit.

The State of Ohio )

Wyandot County ) Ss

Ezra Phelps and Ranson Bennett being duly

sworn in open court this 20th day of December A.D. 1859 depose and say

that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of

Mary Ann Kepler late of Wyandot County Ohio deceased, that they saw,

said testator signed said last will and testament and heard her declare the

same to be to be her last will and testament, that at the time she was of sound

mind and memory and under no restraint and that they signed the same

as witnesses thereto at her request and in her presence.

Ezra Phelps

Ransom Bennett

Sworn to and subscribed before me )

this 20th of December A.D. 1859 )

M.H. Kirby Probate Judge )


Last Will and Testament of Timothy Andrus decd

Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate

Judge within & for the county of Delaware and

State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware

on the 14th day of November 1860,

Be it remembered that on the 14th day of November

A.D. 1860 the last Will and Testament of Timothy

Andrus decd late of Delaware County Ohio, was

produced in open Court for Probate and there

upon came Samuel Davidson and Vance

Davidson the subscribing witnesses to said Will

who were duly sworn and examined touch-

ing the execution & acknowledgement of said Will

which examiniation was reduced to writing and

signed by said witnesses. and it appearing to

the satisfaction of the Court that said testator

at the time of executing said will was of full

age of sound mind and memory and under

no restraint it was ordered that said will

be admitted to Probate and that the same

together with the testimony of the said witnesses

be recorded as follows.

Copy of Will

In the name of the Benevolent Father of All

I Timothy Andrus of Berlin Township Delaware

County State of Ohio do make and publish

see page 44

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 71)

[page 71]

[corresponds to labeled page 42 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will & Testament of Benjamin High deceased


Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate Judge

within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his

office in the town of Delaware on the 27th day of October A.D. 1860


This day the last will and testament of Benj'm High of the town,

County of Delaware late deceased was produced in open court and

duly proven by the testimony of Jacob Terry & R B Smith the sub-

scribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing & filed with said

will admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded as follows

Copy of Will

In the name of the Benevolent Father of All - I Benjamin High

of the town & Township of Delaware in the County of Delaware and

State of Ohio, do make and publish this my Last Will & Testament

Item 1st I give and devise unto my sister Lydia Cowgill the use

of Fifteen hundred Dollars during her natural life and at her death

the same to be divided into three equal parts: the four youngest child-

ren of my brother William High to have one part and John High

& Elizabeth Jamison each one part

Item 2nd The Balance of my property, after paying all my debts, funeral

expenses & costs of administration I desire to be divided into four equal

parts: the four youngest children of my brother William High to have

one share & my brother John High & my sisters Elizabeth Jamison &

Lydia Cowgill each to have one share

Item 3rd I give and devise all my household goods & furniture to my

sister Lydia Cowgill and desire my executor to pay her house rent this

year

Item 4th I give and devise to Reuben High my gold watch & chain

Item 5th I give and devise to John High my chest of carpenter and

millwright tools

Item 6th I do hereby nominate and appoint George A Jackson Executor of

this my last will and testament, hereby authorizing & empowering him to

compromise, adjust, release & discharge in such manner as to him

may seem proper the debts & claims due me. And I desire that my

executor, as soon as may be after he has given bonds as such

proceed to convert all my notes & my interest in the steam Grist mill

at Crestline Ohio & all other property not already bequeathed, into mon

ey as soon as he can do so without sacrificing the same; I do also

authorize & empower him to sell by private sale, or in such manner,

upon such terms of credit or otherwise as he may think best and

my property, not especially bequeathed including my interest in said

mill & deeds to purchased to execute acknowledge & deliver in fee

simple

Item 7th I desire that as soon as my executor shall have set

tled up my estate that my brother John High then give bonds

as trustee for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this

will and I do hereby nominate and appoint him Trustee for

that Purpose and should he die or from any other cause become

disqualified for carrying out said trust I desire that the Probate

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 72)

[page 72]

[corresponds to labeled page 43 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will & Testament of Benjamin High decd cont


court appoint some suitable person to complete said trust

and I desire that the said Court allow to said Trustee such allow-

ance as may be thought reasonable & just to compensate said Trustee

for his services as such: I desire that said Trustee loan or invest

in some safe way the amount bequeathed to my sister Lydia Cowgill

during her life & to pay to her annually the interest of the same. And

I desire also that he invest for the use and benefit of the four youngest

children of my brother William High the amount bequeathed to

them, whatever it may be until they became of age, thus to give

them the control of the same


I desire that no appraisment and no sale of my personal

property be made and that the Court of Probate direct the o-

mission of the same in pursuance of the statute

In testimony hereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal

this 26th day of September A.D. 1860

Benjamin High {Seal}

Signed sealed & acknowledged by

said Benjamin High as his last will

and testament in our presence and

signed by us in his presence & as his re

quest & in the presence of each other

Jacob Terry

RB Smith

Whereas I Benjamin High on the 26th day of September A.D. 1860 made

my last will & Testament of that day do hereby declare the following to

be a codicil to the same

If my said sister Lydia Cowgil shall make any charge against my

estate for her services in taking care of me said amount she charges whatever

it may be shall be deducted from said Fifteen hundred Dollars, the use of

which I have heretofore bequeathed her in witness whereof I have hereunto set

my hand & seal this 29th day of September A.D. 1860

Benjamin High {Seal}

Signed Sealed & acknowledged by said Benjamin High as a codicil to

his last will & testament in our presence & signed by as at his request & in his

presence & in the presence of each other

Jacob Terry

R B Smith

The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss.

We Jacob Terry and RB Smith being duly sworn in open court this 27th day

of October A.D. 1860 despose and say that we were present at the

execution of the last will & testament of Benjm High hereto annexed;

that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and codicil and

heard him publish and declare the same to his last will and testament,

and that said testator at the time of executing the same was of full

age, and, of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint,

that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence

and in the presence of each other Jacob Terry RB Smith

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of Oct A.D. 1860

I. Ranney Probate Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 73)

[page 73]

[corresponds to labeled page 44 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Timothy Andrus decd

continued from page 41

This my last Will and Testament

Item 1st I give and devise to my two sons David

Andrus & Orin B Andrus One Hundred Dollars

each then the balance of my property to be divi

ded equally between all my children now living

to with Daniel Andrus Orin B. Andrus Mercy

Ridgway, Harriet Stone, Elvira Wultz Lucinda

Zanes Laura Ethington

Item 2 I do hereby nominate & appoint my

two sons David Andrus & Orin B Andrus executors

of this my last Will and Testament hereby author

izing & empowering them to compromise adjust

release and discharge in such manner as they

may deem proper, the debts and claims due

me and to pay funeral expenses and all my

just debts.

I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made

In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand

and seal this 23rd day of July in the year 1859

Timothy Andrus [Seal]

Signed and acknowledged by said Timothy

Andrus as his last will and Testament in

our presence and signed by us in his presence

Samuel Davidson

Nancy Davidson

The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss

We Samuel Davidson & Nancy Davidson being duly

sworn in open court this 14th day of Novemeber AD

1860 depose & say that we were present at the ex

ecution of the last will & Testament of Timothy

Andrus hereto annexed that we saw the said

testator subscribe said will and heard him pub

lish & declare the same to be his last Will and

Testament and that the said testator at the time

of executing the same was of full age & of sound

mind and memory and not under any restraint

and that we signed the same as Witnesses at his

request and in his presence and in the presence of

each other

Samuel Davidson

Nancy Davidson

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day

November AD 1860

I Ranney Probate Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 74)

[page 74]

[corresponds to page labeled 45 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Samuel Leonard dec'd

Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate

Judge within & for the County of Delaware and

State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware

on the 19th day of December 1860

Be it remembered that on the 19th day of Dec'r

AD 1860 the last will & testament of Samuel

Leonard dec'd late of Delaware County Ohio

was produced in open Court for Probate &

thereupon came Wm Roberts & George Roberts the

subscribing witnesses to said will who were

duly sworn & examined touching the execu

tion of & acknowledged said will which examination was

reduced to writing & signed by said wit

nesses and it appearing to the satisfaction

of the Court that said testator at the time

of executing said will was of full age &

of sound mind and memory and under

no restraint it was ordered that the said

will and testimony be recorded as follows

Copy of Will

In the name of my being in Heavenly Father

I Samuel Leonard being in feeble health but

of sound do make & publish this my

last will and testament viz

Item 1st It is my will and request that

all just debts against my estate be fully

paid and that my executor cause a suit

able tombstone to be erected over my grave

Item 2d I give and bequeath unto my beloved

wife Nancy Leonard the use of all my

real estate and the household furniture

during her natural life. this to be in lieu

of her dower the furniture to be hers to dis-

pose of absolutely.

Item 3d I give and bequeath to each of my

three daughters Jane Mary Jo & Eliza Leonard

forty dollars each to be paid out of the first

monies rec'd by my executor after all legal

demands against my estate are fully paid

to be paid in the following order, Elizas first

and then each other daughter above named

equal. this to be a special bequest.

Item 4th After the decease of my said wife my real

Estate to be equally divided among all my children

and if any shall have died and left a sur

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 75)

[page 75]

[corresponds to labeled page 46 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Samuel Leonard dec'd

viving child or children such to inherit its parents

portion. And in case it shall become necessary to,

sell the real estate in order to make an equitable

division among my children I hereby authorize

and empower my executor to sell and convey

by a good & sufficient deed all of said real

estate on the most advantageous terms whether

at public or private sale and for pay down or

on a credit of not more than four years

with mortgage security and in payment no

preference to be given to the one heirs more than

another. In case that there should not be

monies enough in the hands of my executor

to pay to all equal their special bequests then

real Estate and after that to share equal.

Item 5th I hereby appoint my son Almon Leonard

executor of this my last will & testament and do

revoke all others made by me. In testimony whereof

I have hereunto set my hand and seal this

19th day of May AD 1860

Samuel Leonard [Seal]

Signed sealed and acknowledged in presence of

us and we witnessed the same at the request of

said Samuel Leonard

Wm Roberts

George Roberts

The State of Ohio

Delaware County ss


We William Roberts and George Roberts being duly sworn

in open Court, this 19th day of Decemeber AD 1860 depose

and say that we were present at the execution of the

last will and testament of Samuel Leonard hereto

annexed and that we saw the said testator subscribe

said will and heard him publish and declare the

same to be his last will and testament and that

the said testator at the time of executing the same

was full age and of sound mind and memory and

not under any restraint and that we signed the

same as witnesses at this request and in his

presence & in the presence of each others

Wm Roberts

George Roberts

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th

day of Decmeber AD 1860

I Ranney

Probate Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 76)

[page 76]

[corresponds to labeled page 47 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Sarah Martin dec'd

Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney

Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware

and State of Ohio at his office in the town of

Delaware on the 21st day of Decemeber 1860

Be it remembered that on the 21st day of

December AD 1860 the last will and testament

of Sarah Martin dec'd late of Delaware County

Ohio was produced in open Court for Probate

Judge & thereupon came Sarah A Rawn WW

Willis & WP Reid the subscribing witnesses to

said Will who were duly sworn and

examined touching the execution and acknowled

gement of said will which examination was

reduced to writing and signed by said

witnesses and it appearing to the satisfacti=

tion of the Court that said testatrix at

the time of the executing said will was of full

age and of sound mind and memory

and under no restraint, it was ordered that

the said will and testimony be recorded as

follows

Copy of Will

In the name of the Benevolent Father of all

I Sarah Martin of the Town and County of

Delaware Ohio do make and publish this my

last will and testament as follows

First I devise that all my just debts be

paid out of my estate

Secondly I devise and bequeath to my beloved

son William H Martin and to his heirs and

assigns all my property of every name and

nature real personal & mixed or either and

all including my real estate in the town of

Delaware Ohio now occupied by me as a

homestead by me recently purchased of the firm

of Frost and Willis of said town. Also the house

and lot now owned by me in Warrenton

Village in the County of Jefferson Ohio, also all

my household Goods funtiture of every name and

nature wheresoever situated which I now in

my name own or what I may hereafter

acquire before my decease or in any manner

be entitled to.

Thirdly I hereby nominate and appoint my

son William H Martin Executor of this my

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 77)

[page 77]

[corresponds to labeled page 48 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Sarah Martin dec'd

last will and testament.

Fourthly I revoke all former Wills by me

made

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set

my hand and seal this 29th day of November

AD 1860

Sarah Martin [Seal]

Signed sealed and acknowledged by said

Sarah Martin to be her last will and Tes-

tament in our presence and signed by us

at her request in her presence this 29th day

of November AD 1860

W W Willis

Sarah A. Rawn

W P Reid

The State of Ohio Delaware County ss

We W P Reid W W Willis and Mrs Sarah A

Rawn being duly sworn in open Court this

21st day of December AD 1860 depose and

say that we were present at the execution

of the last will and testament of Sarah

Martin hereto annexed. That we saw the

said testatrix subscribe said will and

heard her publish and declare the same

to be her last will and testament and that

the said testatrix at the time of executing

the same was full age and of sound

mind and memory and not under any

restraint and that we signed the same as

witnesses at her request and in her presence

and in the presence of each other.

Sarah A Rawn

W W Willis

W P Reid

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st

day of Decmeber AD 1860

I Ranney

Probate Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 78)

[page 78]

[corresponds to labeled page 49 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Thos W McCoy decd

Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate

Judge within and for the County of Delaware

and State of Ohio at his office in the town of

Delaware on the 22d day of December AD 1860

Be it remembered that on the 22d day of Decem-

ber AD 1860 the last will and testament of Thos

W McCoy dec'd late of Delaware County Ohio

was produced in open Court for Probate and

thereupon came J. A Wasson and N S Cunning=

ham the subscribing witnesses to said will who

were duly sworn and examined touching

the execution and acknowledgement of said

Will which examination was reduced to writing

and signed by said witnesses and it appear

ing to the satisfaction of the Court that said

testator at the time of executing said Will was

of full age and of sound mind and mem=

ory and under no restraint, it was ordered

that the said will and testimony be recorded

as follows

Copy of Will

In the name of the Benevolent Father of all

I Thos W McCoy of the town of Delaware Delaware

County State of Ohio Do make and publish this

my last will and testament.

I give to my sister Elizabeth D McCoy my real

Estate known as the Cline Mill property situated

in Marlborough Township described as follows

in Town six Range 19 section one formerly owned

by Henry Cline Jr. I also will to my said

sister Elizabeth D McCoy one third of my personal

effects after all legal debts are paid by my

executor or adminstrator according to law

I also will to my Brother James McCoy Eighty

acres of land situated in the County of Knox

and State of Indiana given to satisfy a claim

between Miles and Doty against Corvan Dye

and Price at a settlement made at a term

of the Common Pleas Court of Champaign County

Ohio by the said parties Miles and Doty

I also will to my neice Elizabeth Anderson

twenty Dollars to be paid of my effects Real

and personal after all legal are paid

I do hereby appoint James McCoy Executor of

this my last Will and testament I do

authorize and empower him to convey in

fee simple all my Estate

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 79)

[page 79]

[corresponds to labeled page 50 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Thos W McCoy decd

my hand and seal this 3d day of December

AD 1860

Thos W McCoy [Seal]

Signed and acknowledged by said Thos W McCoy

as his last will and testament in our presence

and signed by us in his presence

Joseph A Wasson [Seal]

NS Cunningham [Seal]

The State of Ohio Delaware County ss

We Joseph A Wasson and Miss NS Cunningham

being duly sworn in open court this 22d day of

December AD 1860 depose and say that we

were present at the execution of the last will

and Testament of Thos W McCoy hereto annexed

that we saw the said testator subscribe said

Will and heard him publish and declare

the same to be his last will and testamony

and that the said testator at the time of execution

the same was of full age and of sound mind

and memory and not under any restraint

and that we signed the same as witnesses at

his request and in his presence and in the pres

ence of each other.

JA Wasson

NS Cunningham

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22d day

of Decemeber AD 1860

I Ranney

Probate Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 80)

[page 80]

[corresponds to labeled page 51 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of James Slawson decd

Proceedings had before Hon I Ranney Probate

Judge within & for the County of Delaware and State

of Ohio at his office in the Town of Delaware

on the 29th day of January 1861

This day the last Will & Testament of James Slawson decd

late of Delaware County Ohio was produced in open

Court and duly proven by the testimony of Alfred

Slawson and Orville Slawson the subscribing

witnesses thereto who were duly sworn and exam=

ined touching the execution & acknowledgment of

said will which examination was reduced to

writing and signed by said witnesses and it

appearing to the satisfaction of the court that

said testator at the time of executing the same

was of full age and of sound mind and

memory and under no restraint it was

ordered that the said Will and testimony be

recorded as follows

Copy of Will

In the name of the benevolent Father of all

I James Slawson of the County of Delaware &

State of Ohio do make & constitute this my last Will

and Testament.

Item 1st I give & devise unto my beloved

wife all that is allowed by law and appoint

her guardian of my two daughters

Item 2 I do hereby nominate & appoint my

esteemed friend Sabeers Main executor of

this my last will & testament hereby author

izing & empowering him to compromise adjust

release & discharge in such manner as he

may deem proper the debts due now. I

do also authorize him to make sale of my

goods and chattels at public sale and dis=

charge the debts and settle up the estate

according to law

In testimony whereof I have

hereunto set my hand and seal this seventeenth

day of January AD 1861

Signed sealed and delivered in the by the said

James Slawson as his last will and testament

revoking all other wills by me made in presence

of us and signed by us in his presence

and in the p- of us

Alfred Slawson James Slawson

Orville Slawson

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 81)

[page 81]

[corresponds to labeled page 52 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of James Slawson decd

The State of Ohio Delaware Co ss

We Alfred Slawson and Orville Slawson being duly

sworn in open Court this 29th day of January

AD 1861 depose and say that we were

present at the execution of the last will &

testament of James Slawson hereto annexed

that we saw the said testator subscribe said

will and heard him publish and declare

the same to be his last will and testament

and that the said testator at the time of ex

ecuting the same was of full age and of sound

mind and memory and not under any

restraint and that we signed the same as

witnesses at his request and in his presence

and in the presence of each other

Orvill Slawson

Alfred Slawson

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th

day of January AD 1861

I Ranney

Probate Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 82)

[page 82]

[corresponds to labeled page 53 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Thomas Davis decd

Proceedings had before Hon I Ranney Probate

Judge within and for the County of Delaware

and State of Ohio at his office in the town

of Delaware on the 16th day of January 1861

This day the last will and testament of Thomas

Davis dec'd late of Delaware County Ohio was

produced in open court and duly proven

by the testimony of T W Powell and J D

Van Deman the subscribing witnesses thereto

who were duly sworn and examined touch=

ing the execution and acknowledgement of

said will which examination was reduced

to writing and signed by said witnesses

and it appearing to the ^satisfaction of the court that said testator at

the time of executing the same was of full

age and of sound mind and memory and

not under any restraint it was ordered

that the said will and testimony be

recorded as follows

Copy of Will

The last will and testament of Thomas Davis

of Delaware Delaware County Ohio

1 I desire that all my just debts and

funeral charges shall be paid

2 I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas

Davis all my personal property of every

description

3 I give and devise all my real estate

to my said son Thomas Davis during his nat=

ural life and at his death to his legitimate

children in fee simple - on the express condition

and trust however that my said son shall pay

or cause to be paid to my daughter Phebe

the sum of two dollars at the end of each

and every month from the day of my

decease during her natural life (which

sum of two dollars per month I will and

bequeath to her) and I hereby expressly will

and declare that all my real estate shall

be and remain subject to and charged

with the prompt and faithful payment

to my said daughter Phebe during her

natural life as aforesaid

4 I nominate and appoint my said son

Thomas Davis Executor of this my last

will and testament Hereby revoking all

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 83)

[page 83]

[corresponds to labeled page 54 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Thomas Davis

former wills by me ever made, declaring

this to be my last will and testament

Witness my hand and seal this 30th day of January

AD 1857

Thomas Davis [Seal]

Signed by the said Thomas Davis in our

presence who in our presence declared the

above and foregoing to be his last will and

testament and requested us to subscribe the

same as witnesses thereto which we at the

time last above written did in his presence

and in the presence of each other (The words

"my said son Thomas" interlined in 4 set be

fore execution

John D Van Deman

TW Powell

The State of Ohio Delaware County ss

We T W Powell and J D Van Deman being

duly sworn in open Court this 16th day of

January AD 1861 depose and say that we

were present at the execution of the last will

and testament of Thomas Davis hereto annexed

that we saw the said testator subscribe said

will and heard him publish and declare

the same to be his last will and testament

and that the said testator at the time of ex

ecuting the same was of full age and of

sound mind and memory and not under

any restraint and that we signed the same

as witnesses at his request and in his presence

and in the presence of each other

T W Powell

J D Van Deman

Sworn to and subscribed before me this

16th day of January AD 1861

I Ranney

Probate Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 84)

[page 84]

[corresponds to labeled page 55 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Joshua W. Pierce decd

Proceedings had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Probate

Judge within and for the county of Delaware in

State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on

the 20th day of February AD 1861

This day the last will and testament of Joshua W.

Pierce decd late of Genoa Tp in Delaware County of State

of Ohio was produced in open court and duly proven

by the testimony of Charles Freeman and Nate Mills

the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing

and filed with said will) admitted to probate and

ordered to be recorded as follows

Last will and testament, hereby authorizing and empowering him to com

promise, adjust, was and discharge in such manner as he may deem

proper, the debts claims do me. I do also authorize & empower him, if

it shall become necessary in which pay my debts, to sell, by private sale,

or in such manner, upon such home of credit or otherwise, as he may

think proper, all, in any part of my nal state, and deeds to purchase

and execute, acknowledge and deliver, in fee simple. I do such

work all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof.

I have here such set my hand and seal the 19th day of Jan in

the year 1861 Joshe W. Pierce

Signed and acknowledged by said J. W. Pierce

as his last will and testament, in our presence

& signed by us in his presence

Charles Foreman

Nate Wells

The Stae of Ohio. Delaware County St

He Charles Forman and Nate Wells bring duly sworn in open

court this 20th day of February A.D.1861. depose and say, that we

men for sent at the execution of the last will and testament of J W Pierce

point annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and

found him publish and declair the same to be his last will and testament

and that said testator at the time of executing the said was of full age

and of souned mind and memory, and not understand restraint, and that

was segnied the same as mistaken at his request and in his presence and

in the presence of each other Charles Foreman


Nate Wells

Come to and subscribed before me this 20th day of February AD 1861


J. Ramsey

February 20th 1862. this day Mrs Martha Pierce approved & made his do

time to take under the will of his . husband in him of


J. Ramsey


Day 2

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 85)

[page 85]

[corresponds to labeled page 55 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Joshua W. Pierce decd

In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Joshua W. Pierce,

of Genoa T.P. Delaware Co Ohio, do make and publish this my last will

and testament. Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu

of her dower the use and control of the farm in which we now reside

situate in Genoa Delaware County Ohio containing about fifty acres

during her natural life or as long as she remains my widow, she keeping

the said farm in good repair and all the stock, household goods, furniture

provisions & other goods and chattels which be thereon at time of my de-

cease during her natural life, or as long as she remains my widow; as

aforesaid, the executor however selling so much therof as may be suf-

ficient to pay my just debts. At the death of my said wife or at her

marriage the real estate aforesaid and such part of the said personal prop.

erty or the proceeds thereof as may remain in and named and unexpended

I give and devise equally to my lawful heirs and their heirs

Item 2nd I do nominate and appoint George W. Mills executor of this my

last will and testament, hereby authorizing and empowering him to com-

promise, adjust, release and discharge in such manner as he may deem

proper, the debts claims due me. I do also authorize & empower him, if,

it shall become necessary , in order to pay my debts, to sell, by private sale,

or in such manner, upon such terms of credit, or otherwise, as he may

think proper, all or any part of my real estate, and deeds to purcha-

sers to execute, acknowledge and deliver, in fee simple, I do, hereby

revoke all former wills by me made, in testimony whereof,

I have unto set my hand and seal this 19th day of Jan, in

the year 1861 Joshua W. Pierce {seal}

Signed and acknowledged by said J W Pierce

as his last will and testament,in our presence

& signed by us in his presence

Charles Freeman

Nate Mills

The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss

We Charles Freeman and Nate Mills being duly sworn in open

court this 20th day of February A.D. 1861, depose and say, that we

were present at the execution of the last will and testament of J. W. Pierce

hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and

heard him, publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament

and that said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age,

and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that

we signed the will as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and

in the presence of each other Charles Freeman

Nate Mills

Sworn to and subscibed before me this 20th day of Febraury A.D. 1861

I. Ranney P Judge.

Febraury 20th 1862 this day Mrs. Martha Pierce appeared & made her ele

ction to take under the will of her decd husband in lieu of dower

I. Ranney

Pro. Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 86)

[page 86]

[corresponds to labeled page 56 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last will and Testament of Robert McCoy Cellar decd


Proceedings had before Hon Issac Ranney Probate Judge within

and for the county of Delaware and state of Ohio at his office in

the town of Delaware on the 8th day of March A.D. 1861


This day the last will and testament of Robert McCoy Cellar

was produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony

of John T. Colflesh and Soloman Hardin the subscribing witnesses thereto

(as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate

and ordered to be recorded as follows, to wit.

Copy of Will

In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, Amen,

Robert McCoy Cellar of Liberty Township in Delaware County, Ohio

being of sound, mind and memory but mindful of my advanced

age and approaching dissolution; and being desirous of making

a fiscal disposition of all my worldly property, do therefore make

and publish this my last will and testament, as follows, that is

to say

First, It is my will and desire that all my just debts and fu-

neral expenses as well as the expenses of settling the administration

of my estate be first paid out of my personal property by my ex-

ecutor herein after named.

Second, I will, give and bequeath to be paid out of my personal es-

tate as follows to wit: to my brother John F. Cellar or in case of his death

then to be paid to his estate the sum of forty dollars.

To my brother George Cellar in the like manner the sum of forty dollars,

To my brother James Cellar in the like manner the sum of forty dollars,

To the children of my deceased brother Thomas Cellar the sum of forty dollars

To the children of my deceased brother Joseph Cellar the sum of forty dollars

And should there be more of my personal property than enough

to pay these legacies the residue I give to the corporation of the

First Presbyterian Church in Liberty Township in trust to be invested

safely at interest, and the income thereof to be applied by the trustees

of the corporation to religious and benevolent purposes such as they

may deem to be the object of my desire, and also to assist in repairing

or rebuilding their church; and in case there should not be enough to

pay the said forty dollars each, then each are to receive in proportion

to what the personal property will pay after ^the debts & expenses are

paid, But the income arising from the surplus of the personal property as

aforesaid I wish the said trustees to expend in the repairs & rebuilding of said

church and such other religious & benevolent institutions as they may deem

would be my choice were I then living

Third, my real property, consisting of a tract of 296 acres and

37 poles of land being a part of Lots 14 and 15 in Section 1 Township 3

and Range 19 in said Liberty Township as surveyed for me by

James Eaton May 26th and 27th 1859 and known as my farm, I wish

to will and dispose of as follows: -- I give and devise the said

tract of land in fee to the trustee of the first Presbyterian church

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 87)

[page 87]

[corresponds to labeled page 57 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last will and testament of Robert McCoy Cellar decd cont.


of Liberty Township in the said county Incorporated in the year 1842

and their successors as such corporation forever in trust and for the

use and purposes following that is to say; that the said land shall be

by the said devisees as trustees as aforesaid leased out and devised in

such lots and upon such terms as they may agree and deem best

not exceeding the term of twenty one years at any one time and

upon such terms of rent and inprovements as they may best have

in return therefore giving preference to such tennants as would be assistants

and aid to said church and out of such rent there shall be paid

first; all taxes and expenses incident thereto; next to pay all necessary

repairs and improvements on the said land not made by the tenant or ten-

ants thereon. There shall be next paid out of the s'd rent and income

of the said land, annually the sum of twenty five dollars to the

Trustees of the Presbyterian Church in Liberty situated near the said

land, for the purpose of supporting the minister settled and officiating

in the said church, towards the payments of his annual salary

There shall be next paid a fair proportion of expenses that the congrega-

tion of the said church shall be at either in rebuilding the said church

or keeping the same in repair or in the repair and improvement of

the premises of the said church and burying ground; such fair propor-

tion as shall be as ascertained, by the average amount paid per acre by the

communicants attending the said church in porportion to the land own-

ed by them; the same proportion per acre shall be paid as aforesaid out

of said rents. And it is my will that out of any accumulation of

such rents of the said land these be paid the sum of fifty dollars (but only

once to be paid) to the College about to be established at Springfield,

Ohio; or elsewhere by the Presbyterian church to be paid where said Col-

lege is put into opperation, And it is further my will, that after paying

the taxes, necessary expenses, and the bequeaths above made in the order

above stated, there be next paid the residue of such rents and income of

said land to the trustees of the board of Education of the Prebyterian Church

O.S. in the United States of America, for the purpose of educating young

men for the ministry

And it is further my will that all the charges and necessary

expenses in attending to and taking care of the said land shall

be subject to the supervision and allowance of the Elders, officiating,

of the said Presbyterian Church in Liberty.

Lastly, I hereby constitute and appoint John Cellar, son of my

brother Thomas and Robert McCoy Cellar, son of George Cellar execu-

tors of this my last will and testament

And I now declare my will and desire to be that the said land

hereby devised, should never be sold, but retained for the benefit of

the trusts and uses aforesaid. But in case my will and devise herein

made should ever be, by any means, defeated; then and in that case

it is still my will and devise that the said 296 acres of land should

be and remain forever charged and incumbered with the payment

of all the bequests I leave herein made for the benefit of the said Presby-

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 88)

[page 88]

[Corresponds to labeled page 58 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of Robt McCoy Cellar decd cont.


terian Church in Liberty, to wit, the payment annually of the

sum of twenty five dollars for the support of the minister, and the

payment of a fair proportion as aforesaid of all improvements made

on the said church premises and burying ground.

In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand & Seal this first

day of February A.D. 1860

Robert McCoy Cellar {Seal}



Signed, sealed & declare to be

the last will and testament of Robert M. Cellar

in the presence of these witnesses and they

in the presence of each other and in his presence

& at his request have signed their names as witnesses

thereto in the day last above written

John F Colflesh

Soloman Hardin


The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss

We Soloman Hardin and John F. Colflesh being duly sworn in open

court, this 12th day of March A.D. 1861, depose and say, that we were present

at the execution of the last will and testament of Robert McCoy Cellar hereto

annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him

publish and declare the same to be last will and testament, and that

the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and

of sound mind and memory. And not under any restraint, and that

we signed the same as witnesses at

his request and his presence, and in the presense of each other.

John F Colflesh

Soloman Hardin

sworn to and subscibed before me this 12th day of March A.D. 1861

I Ranney, Probate Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 89)

[page 89]

[corresponds to labeled page 59 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will and Testament of John Robison decd.


Proceedings had before Hon I. Ranney Judge of

the Court of Probate in Delaware County O. at his

office in the town of Delaware April 30th 1861

This day an authenticated copy of the last will

& testament of John Robison late of Brooke Coun

ty in the state of Virginia was produced in

open Court & it appearing to the satisfaction

of the Court that said will has been proven in the

said state of Virginia according to the laws of said

state & that said will has relation to land lying

in this County

It is therefore ordered that the said authen

tication copy be recorded in the record of wills for

said county of Delaware as follows:

Copy.

In the name of God Amen I John Robison of the

county of Brooke and the state of Virginia being of

sound mind and memory and considering the un

certainly of life and certainty of death do make this

my last will and testament and first that all

my just debt debts & funeral expenses be paid then

I give unto my son Westly all my harness & farm

ing utensils the crop now growing one half the grain

we have in H. L. Rylands Mill and our young pony

mare And unto my daughter Elizabeth I give one

thousand dollars ($1000) one bed & bedding to be given

to her when she arrives at the age of twenty one

years or sooner if she marreys To my daughter Char

ity I give one thousand dollars ($1000) one bed and

bedding to be paid when she arrives at the age of

twenty one years, or sooner if she marries. And to

my daughter Mary Jane I give one thousand

dollars ($1000) one bed & bedding to be paid to when

she arrives at the age of twenty one years or

sooner if she marries My three daughters Elizabeth

Charity & Mary Jane are to have their houses &c

support on my property until they marry or choose

to leave it And to my sons Elijah Wm Thomas

& Westly I give all my estate - real & personal and

heretofore disposed of to be shared equally by them

I also appoint my three sons Elijah William

Thomas and Westly to be executors of this my

last will and testament - hereby revoking all

former wills by me made. In witness whereof

I hereunto affix my hand and seal this day

of January 1856 John Robison [Seal]

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 90)

[page 90]

[corresponds to labeled page 60 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will of John Robison dec' Cont

Signed and acknowledged in presence of us

Nicholas Stansberry

Thomas Donevan

Court of Brooke County Va.

of Aug. term 1859

The last will & testament of John Robison dec

late of Brooke County was this day produced in court

and proved by the oaths of Nicholas Stansberry & Thom

as Donevan Jr. The subscribing Witnesses thereto and

ordered to be recorded. Whereupon Wm T. Robison & Westly

Robison Executors therein named who made oath and together

who with Nicholas Stansberry & John Stansberry their action

was justified action entered into & acknowledged a bond in the

penalty of six thousand dollars with conditions according

to law, Certificate is granted the said Wm T. Robison

& Westly Robinson for obtaining a probate of s'd will

due fund John L. Naylor Dpy.

for J. R. Taylor Clk.

I certify the following to be a true copy of a will so

written to leave January term 1859 with the anexed

order of Court John S. Naylor Dpy.

for J. N. Naylor Clk

I J. N. Naylor Clerk for the County Court of Brooke

County in the State of Virginia do verify that the

foregoing is a true copy from the records of my Court

being under my hand and the seal of said

Court this 24th day of April in the year

One Thousand Eight Hundred & Sixty J. R. Naylor Clk

State of Virginia County of Brooke

I John Hiuduran Presiding Judge for the County

of Brooke County in the state aforesaid do hereby

verify that Joseph N. Naylor whose name is signed

the above writing is Clerk of the County Court

and that his signature thereto is genuine Said un

der my hand the 25th day of April A.D.

John Hiuduran Presiding Judge

State of Va. County of Brooke SS.

SS. J. N. Naylor Clerk of the County aforesaid

in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that John

Hinduran is Presiding Judge of the County & State

aforesaid & that his signature to the above writing

is genuine.

Given under my hand this 24th day

of April 1861

J. N. Naylor Clk

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 91)

[page 91]

[corresponds to labeled page 61 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will etc of William Morgan dec'd

Proceedings had before Hon T. Ramsey Probate Judge within and

for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio At this office in the

town of Delaware on the 6th day of May 1861.

Be it remembered that heretofore to wit on the 18th day of

December 1860 the following order was had and entered herein to wit


Matter of William Morgans will

The last will and testament of Wm Morgan

late of Harlem Township in said County dec' was this day pro-

duced in open court & it appearing to the court that Wm Tompkins

one of the subscribing witnesses to said will resides in the county of

Lucas & State of Iowa it is ordered that a commission issued with

the said will annexed to take the deposition of the said Wm. Tompkins

touching the due execution of said will to be directed to John Edwards

of said county of Lucas according to the statute in such made

and provided.

T. Kenney P.J.

And afterwards to wit on the 18th day of Dec' A.D. 1860 the

following commission was issued therein to wit

Probate Court Delaware County State of Ohio

To John Edwards of Lucas County Iowa

Greetings

Know ye that we in confidence of your prudence & fidelity

have appointed you and by these present do give to you full

power and authority to examine and take the deposition of

Wm Tompkins one of the subscribing witnesses to the will of

Wm Morgan hereto annexed late of Harlem Township in Delaware

County Ohio and therefore we command you that at certain days

and places to be appointed by you. You cause the said Wm

Tompkins to be brought before you and then and there examine

him on his conferred oath or affirmation first taken before

you, touching the due execution of the said will of the said Wm

Morgan and that you reduce such examination to writing and

return the same together with this writ and the said will of the

said Wm Morgan thereto annexed closed up under your seal into

our Court of Probate with all convenient speed.

[Seal] Witness I. Ranney Judge of said Court of

Situate at Delaware Ohio the 18th day of

December A.D. 1860

I. Ranney. Pro. Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 92)

[page 92]

[corresponds to labeled page 62 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will etc of William Morgan dec' Contd

And afterwards to wit on the 6th day of May A.D. 1861

the return of above commission with the deposition attached as

such herein to wit:

State of Iowa } Taken before

County of Lucas } John Edwards Commissioner

The deposition of William Tompkins Witness taken

at Chariton Lucas County Iowa in the 12th day of April 1861

between the hours of 10 o'clock A.M. & 4 O'clock P.M in pursuance of

previous notice given said Witness and in Obedience to a Commission

which issued from the Judge of the Probate Court of Delaware County

This dated December 18th A.D. 1861 and herewith annexed said

deposition to be read in evidence to establish the execution of the

last will and testament of Wm Morgan deceased late of Del

aware County Ohio

Interg 1st What is your name, age, and present place of

residence?

Answer - William Tompkins aged 62 years and resides at

present in Lucas County Iowa.

Interg 2nd Were you present at the execution of the last will

and testament of William Morgan of Delaware

County Ohio hereto annexed? -----

Answer 2nd I and the said B. C. Waters both saw the

said testator subscribe said Will and heard

him publish and declare the same to be his

last will and testament and that the said

testator at the time of execution of the same

was of full age and of sound mind and

memory and not under any restraint and

that I and said Waters signed the same as

witnesses at his request and in his presence and

in the presence of each other

William Tompkins

State of Iowa }
S.S.
County of Lucas }

I John Edwards Commissioner appointed

in power and of authority from the Probate Court of Delaware

County Ohio and in notice there of the foregoing depositions of

William Tompkins was taken before me and after taken same had

been reduced to writing by me and made by me to said witness

was subscribed and sworn to by the deponent therein at my

office in Chariton in said County on the 12th day of April

A.D. 1861 between the hours of ten o'clock A.M. and 4 o'clock

P.M. of said day In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my

hand this 12th day of April 1861

John Edwards

Commissioner

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 93)

[page 93]

[corresponds to labeled page 63 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will etc of William Morgan decd Contd

(Copy of Will)

Father of All I William Morgan do make and publish this my

last will and testament

Item 1st I give and bequeath to my beloved wife in lieu of her

Dower the farm on which we now reside situated in the county of

Delaware and State of Ohio and in the township of Harlem and

bounded on the east and north by land owned by L.R. Kesler and

George Morgan and in the south by land owned by R. N. Keer

and on the west by the same supposed to contain fifty Acres

of Land together with all the priveleges and appurtenances unto

the same belonging during her natural life provided she remain

my widow in the event of her marriage the real estate afore

said I give and divise to my sons George Morgan and

Loomis Morgan.

Item 2nd I devise and bequeath to my two sons George

And Loomis Morgan all of my personal property after

the widow dower is set off and my just debts are

paid

Item third I do hereby nominate and appoint Eliza

Morgan my wife executrix of my last Will and testament

hereby authorizing and empowering her too compromise adjust-

relieve & discharge in such manner as she may deem proper the

debts and claims due me.

I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my personal property

be made and that the Court of Probate direct the omission of

the same in pursuance of the Statute I do hereby revoke all former

wills by me made in testimony thereof I have hereunto set my

hand and Seal this 25th day of Sept. A.D. 1857

his

William X Morgan [Seal]

mark

signed and acknowledged by Said William Morgan as his last

will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his

presence.

William Tompkins

R.C.Traters [?]

The State of Ohio Delaware Co Ss

I R. C. Traters being duly sworn in open Court this 6th day of May AD

1861 depose and say that I was present at the execution of the last will

and testament of Wm Morgan hereto annexed that I saw the said

testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same

to be his last will & testament and that the said testator at the

time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind of

memory and not under any restraint and that I signed the same

as witness at his request and in his presence and in the presence

of Wm Tompkins

R.C. Traters - Sworn to and sub

scribed before me this 6th day of May A.D. 1861. I Ranney P.J.

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 94)

[page 94]

[corresponds to labeled page 64 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will etc of William Morgan decd Contd

And afterwards to wit on the 6th day of May A.D. 1861

the following order was had and entered to wit;

Matter of Last will etc of William Morgan decd late of Harlem

township. The Commission heretofore issued from the court

with the said will of the said William Morgan to take the

deposition of Wm Tompkins one of the subscribing witnesses thereto

was this day produced in Court & filed and it appearing to the satis-

faction of the court as well by the said deposition of the said

Wm Tompkins as well as by the testimony of R.C. Traters another subscribing

witness to the said will was duly attested and executed and that

said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age

and sound mind & memory & not under any restraint it is ordered

that said will & testimony be recorded. Thereupon Eliza Morgan

Executrix in said will named appeared in court and signified her

acceptance of the trust of executing said will it is thereupon ordered

that letter testamentary issue to her to her upon her giving bonds

the sum of $400.00 with Loomis & George Morgan as her sureties

Conditioned according to law.

Court appoints R.N. Kesler & James Hugler to appraise

the personal property belonging to said estate

I. Ranney Pro. Judge

_____________________________

Last will & testament of John Gotlieb Gock decd

Proceedings had before Hon I. Ranney Probate Judge within and for

the county of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the town of

Delaware on the 20th day of May A.D. 61

This day the last will and testament of John Gottlieb Gook decd

of Delaware township Delaware County was produced in open Court and

duly proven by the testimony of John High & John Graham the

subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said

will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follow's

Copy of will

This is my last will and testament made and concluded

on this 2nd day of April 1861 I John Gotlieb Gook this day I leave

to my wife Elizabeth my farm or lot of land in Delaware township

Delaware County Ohio containing twenty six acres of land the same

is to have & to hold during her life time and if the income of

said lot is not sufficient to support her, She has the right to sell

said lot or farm and make use of the money to the best advantage

to suit herself she is also to have & too hold all the horses cow

sheep & swine She is also to have all the hay & straw in said

lot or farm and all the grain in the ground and sell the out

standing money and she is to give Susanna an out- set sealed

& delivered in the presence of - John Gotlieb Gook ~

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 95)

[page 95]

[corresponds to labeled page 65 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will etc of John Gottlieb Gock decd

John High

John Graham

The State of Ohio Delaware Co. Ss.

We John High & John Graham being duly sworn in

open Court this 20th day of May AD 1861 depose & say that we

were present at the execution of the last will and testament of

John Gotlieb Gook hereto annexed that we saw the said testator

subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same

to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at

the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind

& memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the

same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the

presence of each other

John High

John Graham

Sworn to & subscribed before me this 20th day of May AD

1861.

I. Ranney Pro. Judge

________________________

Last will & testament of David Worline decd

Proceedings had before Hon I. Ranney Probate Judge within & for the

county of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the town of

Delaware on the 10th day of May A.D. 1861


This day the last will & testament of David Worline late

of Delaware township Delaware County was produced in open court

and duly proven by the testimony of J.H. White & James Eaton

& D. Harvey the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing

and filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to

be recorded as follows ;

Copy of Will

I David Worline of Delaware

township Delaware County, State of Ohio, being of sound and

disposing mind memory & Understanding do make publish

and declare this to be my last will & testament as far as

connected with my real estate hereby revoking and making void

all former last will and testaments and writings Native of Last

wills & testaments by me heretofore made

1st I give and bequeath to my son David A. Worline the north half

of the following tract of land after taking off four acres of land

off of the west end of said tract the whole tract is bounded &

described as follows being the south part of Lot Number two

and North part of lot Number One in Section from

Township five Range Nineteen of the United States Military

survey being the same lot or tract of land deeded to me by George

Rumford & Clara Rumford his wife by deed dated this 4th

day of March AD Eighteen Hundred and thirty five

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 96)

[page 96]

[corresponds to labeled page 66 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will etc of David Wooline decd

to which deed reference is hereby made for more particular

description of the same. the whole tract estimated to contain one

hundred acres of land this tract hereby bequeathed estimated

contain forty eight acres more or less, bequeathed subject to the here-

inafter stated conditions

2d I give and bequeath to my son Albert A. Worline the

south half of said tract of Land after taking off the aforesaid

four acres of land off the west end thereof subject to the hereinafter stated

conditions

3d I give and bequeath to my daughter Rebecca Dengler wife of

Frederick Dengler the above mentioned four acres of land off the west

end of the above described tract of land which tract of land in

the farm which I now reside to them taken off of said west

end by a parallel line with the section line & far enough east

from said section line to contain said four acres of land

also I further bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca the

whole of Lot Number eight in section there Township four

Range nineteen United States Military survey containing 49 acres

141 67/100 perches of land for a more particular description

of said lot of land reference is hereby made to a deed for

said lot made to me by Emery Moore & Nancy Moore

his wife dated the 9th day of January AD 1840

4th I give and bequeath to my grandchildren heirs of my deceased

daughter of Hester Ann Weiser wife of Soloman S Weiser

follows to be paid to each of them as they respectively become of

age as hereinafter stated viz to Albert Weiser the sum of five

hundred dollars to be paid by the before stated legatees as

follows by Albert A. Worline the sum of three hundred dollars

by David A Worline the sum of One hundred and fifty

dollars and by said Rebecca Dengler the Sum of fifty

dollars and the Hatty Weiser the sum of two hundred & fifty

dollars as follows by said Albert A. Worline the sum of one

hundred & fifty dollars By David A Worline Seventy five

dollars and By Rebecca Dengler the sum of 25 dollars and

to Nettie Weiser the sum of two hundred & fifty dollars

to be paid as follows by said Albert A Worline, the sum of

one hundred and fifty dollars by said David A Worline

the sum of seventy five dollars and by said Rebecca Dengler

the sum of twenty five dollars all said respective sums to

be paid by my aforesaid sons & daughter to my said three

grand children as they respectively become of age in consideration of

Real Estate here in before bequeathed to each of them herein

before described

And I do nominate appoint my said

sons Albert A Worline & David A Worline my sole executors of this

my last will & testament In testimony whereof I the said David

Worline have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal

this sixth day of April AD 1861 Signed sealed and

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 97)

[page 97]

[corresponds to labeled page 67 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will etc of David Worline decd

declared by said David Worline to be his last will and

testament in presence of us who at his request and in his

presence subscribed our names as witnesses hereto in

presence of each other

J.H. White ) David Worline {Seal}

James Eaton )

D. Harvey )


The State of Ohio Delaware Co Ss

We James Eaton and J.H. White and David Harvey

being duly sworn in open Court this 10th day of May

AD. 1861 depose and say that we were present

at the execution of the last will and testament of David

Worline hereto annexed that we saw the said testator

subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare

the same to be his last will and testament and

that the said testator at the time of executing the

same was of full age and of sound mind and

memory and not under any restraint and that

we signed the same as witnesses at his request and

in his presence and in the presence of each other

James Eaton

J.H. White

D. Harvey

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of

May A.D. 1861

I. Ranney Probate Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 98)

[page 98]

[corresponds to labeled page 68 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will etc of Judd Peet decd

Proceedings had before Hon. I. Ranney, Probate Judge within and

for the county of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the

town of Delaware on the 25th day of May A.D. 1861

This day the last will and testament of Judd Pett late

of Berlin Township & Delaware County was produced in open Court

and duly proven by the testimony of Orpha Cronkleton & Silas

Emerson the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and

filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be

recorded as follows:

Copy of Will

I, Judd Peet of the township of Berlin & County of

Delaware & State of Ohio do hereby make & publish

this my last will and testament.

1st I give & devise to my wife Mary E Peet the

whole of my estate both real & personal situate in

the township & County above mentioned except so much

as may be necessary to settle up my business and pay

all necessary expenses.

2nd I do hereby nominate & appoint my wife the said Mary

E. Peet above named as executrix of this my last will

& testament

3rd I desire that no appraisement & no public sale of my

personal property be made and that the court of Probate

direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the

estate

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand

and seal this 14th day of March AD. 1861

Signed and acknowledged

by said Judd Peet as his Judd Peet [Seal]

last will & testament

in our presence signed

by us in his presence

Orpha Cronkleton

Silas Emerson

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 99)

[page 99]

[corresponds to labeled page 69 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will etc of Judd Peet decd

The State of Ohio Delaware Co. Ss

We Orpha Cronkleton and Silas Emerson being duly sworn

in open Court this 25th day of May A.D. 1861 depose & say

that we were present at the execution of the last will and

testament of Judd Peet hereto annexed that we saw the said

testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and

declare the same to be his last will & testament and that

the said testator at the time of executing the same

was of full age and of sound mind and memory and

not under any restraint and that we signed the same as

witness at his request and in his presence and in the

presence of each other

Silas Emerson

Orpha Cronkleton

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25th day of

May A.D. 1861

I. Ranney Pro. Judge

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 100)

[page 100]

[corresponds to labeled page 70 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will etc of A.L. Griffith decd

Proceedings held before Hon. I Ranney Probate Judge within

and for the County of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office

in the town of Delaware on the 11th day of Jun A.D. 1861

This day the last will and testament of Anthony L.

Griffith late of Delaware Township & Delaware County was

produced in open Court and duly proven by the testimony

of Wm D. Heim & B. Powers the subscribing witnesses thereto

(as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate

and ordered to be recorded as follows;

Copy of Will

In the name of God "Amen"

I Anthony L. Griffiths of the County of Delaware

and State of Ohio - of lawful age - being of an advanced age

and considering the uncertainty of this mortal life - the certainty

of death, but the uncertainty of the time thereof and being of sound

and disposing mind and memory do so much publish this my

last will and testament for the purpose of disposing of my world-

ly effects to wit

Item 1st I will & devise that after my decease that my body be

decently buried and that my funeral expenses and my just &

legal debts be fully paid etc

Item 2nd I will and devise to my beloved wife Aletta Griffiths after

paying my debts as aforesaid all the balance and residue of

my said property both real personal and mixed with full

power to use, sell, dispose of. coming by deed, lease or otherwise for

her sole use benefit and behalf during her natural life etc And

at the death of my said wife Aletta if she dies before her brother

Cornelius C. Saydenn I will and devise to said Cornelius C.

Saydenn all the residue and remainder of my said property

of my said wife but if the said Cornelious C Saydenn

should die before my wife Aletta then and in that

case the whole of said residue to be at the disposal of my said

wife Aletta Griffiths as she may see proper etc.

Item 2nd I do hereby nominate and appoint my said

beloved wife Aletta Griffiths sole executrix of this my last

will & testament with full power to execute and carry on

effect this my last will & testament hereby revoking and

disavowing all other wills by me made and declaring and

publishing this to be my last will & testament

In Testimony whereof I have

hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of

October AD 1851.

A.L. Griffiths [Seal]

Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 101)

[page 101]

[corresponds to labeled page 71 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869]


Last Will etc of Anthony L Griffiths decd

Signed and sealed and acknowledged

by said Anthony L Griffiths as his

last will and testament in our

presence and signed by us in his

presence and at his request

Wm D. Heim

B. Powers

The State of Ohio Delaware Co Ss

We Wm D Heim and Benjamin Powers being duly

sworn in open Court this 11th day of June A.D.

1861 depose and say that we were present at the

execution of the last will and testament of Anthony

L. Griffiths hereto annexed That we saw and the said

testator subscribe said will and heard him publish

and declare the same to be his last will & testament

and that the said testator at the time of executing

the same was of full age and of sound mind

and memory and not under any restraint and

that we signed the same as witnesses at his request

and in his presence and in the presence of each

other

Wm D. Heim

B. Powers

Sworn to and subscribe before me this 11th day

of June A.D. 1861

I Ranney Probate Judge