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Page 64 Alexander James ,,247 Adams Elijah Will of ,, 277 Case No 2294 Abraham James Will of ,,321,, Adams Elias Will of ,,338 Arnold Nathan Will of ,,376 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 5) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6525a81baeb792c6acc9e29dc2dbf1b9.jpg 6672139d3f5744c5a4b4877b28c9bdf7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 6] [corresponds to back of page A of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Will Records 1869 - 76 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 6) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ae9ee2948bfb1fef7cfdb31e679f8a84.jpg f6a2afce20b39e44a334590ec29284b6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 7] [corresponds to page B of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Bebb John Page 66 Black Marshall ,, ,, 74. Bachman Bathsheba ,, ,, 78 Baker Ignatius ,, ,, 93 Baker Henry ,, ,, 111 Blackman Ira ,, ,, 131 & 32 Babcock David ,, ,, 162 Bricker Christopher C ,, 185 Case No 2149 Budd John ,, 222. 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Description An account of the resource [page 8] [corresponds to page C of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Page Carney Elijah ,, 11 Cruickshank David G ,, 19 Curtis Sarah ,, 27 Curtiss Caty ,, 98 Case No 1970 Carpenter Orr ,, 100 Collum Thomas A Will ,, 232 Carpenter Homer Will of ,, 279 Case No 2295 Campbell Chester Will of ,, 329 " " 2408 Closson Cornelius Will of ,, 330 Case No 2405 Condit Jotham Will of ,, 353 " " 2471 Cline Henry Sen Will of ,, 355 Christ Jonathan deceased Will of ,, 375 Case Riley deceased ,, 381 Case No 2479 Colvin Susan deceased Will of ,, 394 " " 2554 Cline Jacob B deceased Will of ,, 401 " " 2557 Cook Maria M Will of ,, 407 " " 2652 Cunningham John Will of ,, 410 Coonfare Peter Will of ,, 423 Case Lucinda ,, ,, 423 Case No 2638 Coldron Abagail 437 " " 2640 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 8) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/426cadde4c5e25080e804843ee26ad27.jpg 4af80b21bf134ae9009d8b68d9a96700 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 9] [corresponds to page D of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Page Dodd Wm C ,, ,, 26 Case No 1851 Page Dowell Samuel - ,, ,, 124 Dewitt Paul ,, ,, 150 Davids Sylvanus Thos and Benjm F Executres Page .182 Dusenberry Daniel ,, ,,192 Dustin Nathan ,, ,,.236. Davies James Will of ,, ,, .261 Case No 2270 Doby Samuel B Will of ,, .284 Dodge Clarinda Will of ,, ,,332 Dutton George Will of ,, ,,362 Dawes John ,, ,, 447 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 9) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e208ce9b37dcf1d1129657afeca63505.jpg 5b7a10123281c6bad2b5c61d7688b074 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 10] [corresponds to page E of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Evans Evans Page 2 Evans Evan ,, 58 Case No 1920 Evans Mary J ,, 62 Case No 1919 Eklebury Jacob ,, 87 " " 1950 Evans Robert ,, 240 Eaton Joseph deceased Will of -- ,, 396 441 Case No 2653 Ellmore Sally Will of ,, 364 Case No 2478 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 10) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/53c6b06aacabacaf0f9ed76321f55bcc.jpg 6c852620101198901adea5f11325b124 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 11] [corresponds to page F of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Page Fowler James B ,, 16 Fry Jacob ,, 21 Case No. 1838 Freshwater Mary ,, 29 Fairchild B. 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Description An account of the resource [page 13] [corresponds to page H of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Houg John Page 136 Houts Lucinda ,, 140 Heinn Andrew ,, 144 Havens Jesse ,, 216 Case No 2165 Herron Julia ,, 217 Hair Ester ,, 220 Case No 2190 Herron Hanora ,, 228 Case No 2193 Heddrick Jacob ,, 245 Holmes Jesse ,, 219 Howe Emily ,, 286 Healy Ebenezer ,, 291 Humphrey John ,, 303 Hames John ,, 361 Holmes Jesse Will of ,, 373 Hamilton John Will of ,, 387 Humphrey Eber Will of 432 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 13) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f1fa65306711f53ff5ceddcadcf04505.jpg 19ade0d0826be928e42f9a42354a6c41 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 14] [corresponds to page J of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Jones Thomas Case No 1916 Page 67 Janes Chas C. ,, 69 Johnson John C Case No 2160 ,, 189 Jacobus John .C ,, 243 Jones Sarah Will Case No 2290 ,, 276 Jackson George A Will of ,, 341 Jones William F Will of ,, 371 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 14) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/775a5bf6d182a20b6925bb9a2c4c4e5f.jpg 4b1b4fe7441b8eebc5588f4487c720ed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 15] [corresponds to page K of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Kent James George Hall & P P Slack Executors Page ,, 177 Kaufman Christian John Biggs Admt ,, 323 Kelly John Will of ,, 357. 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Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page L of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Page Lindsey Wm E 14 Longshore Cyrus ,, 90 Linnaberry Joseph ,, 123 Lawson Sarah ,, 172 Longwell Ezekiel Will of ,, 234 Longwell James Will of ,, 272 Landon Lydia Will of '' 369 Case No 2453 Lavender Thos ,, ,, 416 Lodwig John ,, ,, 439 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 17) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2534c8cf6fc162162d9973e2c749a1bc.jpg 36290eefd491ea562ba8ed08be7192a1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 18] [corresponds to page M of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] McAllister Lucinda decd Page 33 Case No 1794 Miller Adam ,, ,, 42 Case No 1896 Meminger Maria ,, ,, 44 " " 1898 Mendenhall Joel Z. ,, ,, 95 McIntire Jane ,, ,, 102 McKitrick James ,, ,, 118 Miller William ,, ,, 129 Main Eleazer ,, ,, 142 Markwith Richard J ,, ,, 147 Case No 2051 McIlvain Greer ,, ,, 165 McElroy James K ,, ,, 196 Myers Isaac ,, ,, 239 Meeker Elisha[illegible] ,, ,, 253 Mc Master R. G. Mrs McMaster & other Executors Page .259 Maugans Joseph Will of ,, 274 Mannix Elisabeth " 294 Case No 2323 McNeal Samuel N Will of ,, 306 McPhillips Joseph Will of ,, 310 Maynard Moses Will of Recorded ,, 379. 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Description An account of the resource [page 20] [corresponds to page O of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Page O'Connor Thomas decd ,, ,, 30 Oneus Thomas decd ,, ,, 80 Owens, Evan decd ,, ,, Page 157 O'Conner, Maurice decd Will of ,, 404 Case No 2526 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 20) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8f2a1e12b3b9f3fa7155c3c65cf255b6.jpg 07542a42400cba5e900fd6f50129236e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page P of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Page Potter Asohel 8 Potter Joseph ,, 72 Patterson Betsey ,, 76 Case No 1899 Patterson Barnabus ,, 180 Peall Aaron ,, 187 Powell Robert ,, 226 Payne N H ,, 229 Case No 2206 Patterson James Will of ,, 255 Phinney Jonathan Will of ,, 262 Perry David Will of ,, 289 Patrick Norman Will of ,, 324 Patton John Will of ,, 367 Pfeifer Jacob Will of ,, 402. Page Riley Will of ,, 430 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 21) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b69e42f59d806ad957352fd2a3465b6e.jpg b790fd2a6a837f6ec081a2a7aa65d2f4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 22] [corresponds to page R of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Ryant John Page ,, 35 Case No. 1890 Roloson Jacob ,, 155. Robinson William D. ,, 159 Rarcek Daniel Will ,, 194 Rank, Peter Will ,, 230 Roberts, Almina ,, 385 Case No 2531 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 22) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/602765915efc31c32236e9c8b4df9c6a.jpg e0fe89f017187500d76d5746cc142606 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 23] [corresponds to page S of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Page Safford Cynthia A Page ,, 22 Sherman John ,, 32 Stallman Henry ,, 83 Smith Nancy ,, 115 Case No 1988 Swartz Daniel ,, 120 Shultz John ,, 128 Shoub Martin Will ,, 132 Scott Edmund ,, 184. Case No 2142 Schultz Peter ,, 191 Sherwood David ,, 243 Spalding Micah Will of ,, 251 Sebring William Will of ,, 348 Smith Lewis W Will of ,, 350 Case No 2462 Smith Sarah Will of ,, 365 " " 2495 Shoub William M 446 " " 2659 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 23) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/75433f7e21a9a14d24917b287855562d.jpg c14fb8fdf8975b98f6568198eb441705 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 24] [corresponds to blank page of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 24) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5b067554b0ff5f48012615b832aa5eaa.jpg e2b072ff6b8db0761b4513aa1330f52d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 25] [corresponds to page T of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Page Tipton, Emily D. ,, 1 Thompson Maria ,, 126 Thrasher Elisha Will ,, .149. Case No. 2054 Thompson John ,, ,, 178. Thomas Daniel Will ,, ,, 54 Thompson John W ,, ,, 434 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 25) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1b926695ef6f6573dd71960b81852feb.jpg d5830bf389f1e81ad4deceb8afeab827 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 26] [corresponds to page U of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Utley, Anna Will of Page ,,346 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 26) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ec1fb872eec5ec485e07e6b8afdde822.jpg fd28cffb02d00ca45697ad3e9a205751 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 27] [corresponds to page V of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Vining Elem A. Page 47 Veergon John G. , 49 Vansickle Peter , 107 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 27) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a0b4bc1fd5a615f57d3185bf1c0873cb.jpg ff54e1191d1376998f60f73cecfc4d0d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 28] [corresponds to back side of page W of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Wagoner Frederick decd Will of Page 37 Winget Ezra decd Will of ,, 91 White William decd Will of ,, ,, 153 Wells Henry decd Will of ,, 156 Watkins William Will of ,, ,, 167 Willes Jacob Will of ,, ,, 224 Case No 2195 Wagnor John Will of ,, ,, 249 " " 2246 Warrington Nancy Will of ,, ,, 257 Welch Asahel Will of ,, ,, 295 Case No 2334 Waters Robert Will of ,, ,, 297 Wells Abraham Will of ,, ,, 308. Worline Samuel Will of ,, ,, 316. Willis Ann Will of ,, ,, 326. Case No 2389 Waters Sylvester J Will of ,, ,, 334. " " 2422 Worline Jacob ,, ,, 399. Welshinier Lucinda deceased Will of ,, 392. 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Description An account of the resource [page 29] [corresponds to page X of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] blank page Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 29) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/86f69ef07b27be23ad955e19296dc9da.jpg 99aef55f99dfd9cc4cf4115f9bdacbeb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 30] [corresponds to page Y of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] blank page Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 30) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/eea94e2a3c5f12794fd396cf1a7b705d.jpg deb1241a7bbc779733dfa4a56efac588 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 31] [corresponds to page Z of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] blank Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 31) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/68bd3b70616fff60d6ab8e3f17e0d077.jpg 0109c968655abab6dafb03454719c36d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 32] [corresponds to index page of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] blank Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 32) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3a387310c067325cd02766b7eeb9d14d.jpg 67d9dee26126a358c3c70b785e8e18ff Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 33] [corresponds to page 1 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 1 Record of Wills - commenced August 10th 1869 Record of the Last Will of Emily D. Tipton deceased Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for Delaware County and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 5th day of May A.D. 1869. The following is the Journal Entry towit - "Will and Estate of Mrs Emily D Tipton deceased On the 13th day of February last Rev Orren H. Newton presented to the Court the last will and testament of Emily D. Tipton decd for probate and record, and also the Codicil thereto annexed. Thereupon Lorenze D McCabe one of the subscribing witnesses to the will came into Court and was duly sworn and examined, and his testimony reduced to writing and filed therewith. And it appearing that the other witnesses to the said will and codicil were residents out of the state commissions were there= upon duly issued to take the testimony of the said witnesses,which were afterwards in due time duly returned with the testimony duly reduced to writing and now on file with the will and codicil, and it thereby appearing to the Court that the said will and codicil were duly executed and attested and that the said testatrix at the several times of executing the said will and codicil was of full age and of sound mind and memory and acting under no restraint. It is therefore ordered that the said will and codicil be admitted to record and probate as the duly executed last will and codicil of the said Emily D Tipton decd and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon afterwards letters testementary were duly issued to Oren H. Newton, the Executor named in the will who accepted thereof and gave bonds in the sum of $2000. with John McElroy and James S Campbell his surities. Letters issued T W Powell Probate Judge (Copy of the Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All! Emily D Tipton of the Town of Delaware in the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills heretofore made by me - First - It is my will that all my Just debts and funeral expenses and expenses of settling my Estate be first fully paid Second: I do hereby direct and it is my will that within one year after my decease, my Executor, hereinafter named shall sell the property consisting of a house and lot which I own situated in the Village of Odin in Marion County in the State of Illinois, it being the only lot owned by me in said village: and it is my will that said house and lot be ^so sold at the best season of the year for realizing its full value. And I direct and it is my will, and I hereby authorize and empower my said Executor to sell the same at public or private sale as to him shall seem best, and on such terms of credit as to him shall seem best, and Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 33) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8ad731fc08a472138ba467e544eadd5f.jpg 55b447719f4519f8d2d14e9831ecf0a3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 34] [corresponds to blank page of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] blank Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 34) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/37e7a32e1fde11eb89b75a6447319031.jpg b1a1e382782bbced58d450ec1a5e9a90 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 35] [corresponds to page 2 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 2 Record of the Last Will of Emily D. Tipton, decd to make a deed to the purchase thereof conveying the full title in fee simple directly by virtue of the powers hereby granted: it being my wish to save and avoid all court expenses. Provided however that in the sale thereof the terms of credit be not longer nor more favorable to the purchase than the usual terms of one-third of purchase money in hand and one-third in one year & one-third in two years from the day of sale; the deferred payments if any there shall be to be secured by mortgage on the premises and to be as interest from the day of sale Third: It is my will that in case of the death removal or disability of my said Executor or his refusal to accept the Executorship of this my will, that then my friend Henry C Goodnow a lawyer in Salem in said Marion County do execute and transact the sale of said property in said Odin under & accord= ing to the directions of said Second item of this will, and in the Events or any of the Events in this item specified I do hereby fully authorize and empower him said Henry C Goodnow to sell said property in said Odin, and to make a deed therefor, conveying the title thereto directly to the purchaser thereof, as fully and completely as I have authorized my said Executor to do in said Second item of this will. and I will that said Henry C Goodnow shall (in any of said events whereby he hereby acts as aforesaid) transfer the proceeds of said sale immediately on its completion - the money & notes & mortgage - to whoever shall then be lawfully charged with the execution of this my last will and testament, to be by such person disposed of as herein directed. Fourth: It is my will that of said property in Odin shall sell-- as herein directed -- for twenty two hundred dollars, then of the proceeds of said sale three Hundred dollars be paid Executor to my sister Ella Read, and three Hundred dollars thereof to my sister Clarinda Dodge: and if said property in Odin shall sell for only two thousand dollars or less, I will that of the proceeds of said sale there be paid by my Executor to my said sister Ella Read two Hundred dollars, and to my sister Clarinda Dody, two hundred dollars; and that of said property shall sell for a sum between two thousand dollars and twenty two hundred dollars, that the excess above two thous= and dollars & under twenty two hundred whatever it shall be -- shall be equally divided and paid to my said sister Ella Read and Clarinda Dodge each one half of such excess, in addition to the legacies hereby given them of two hundred dollars each, but in no event are they to have over three hundred dollars each. And in case of the death of either of my said two sisters before the completion of said sale and receipt of the purchase money and notes aforesaid, then I will that the legacy given to such deceased sister by this item of this will shall be paid to the one of two mentioned and named sisters surviving, and in case both of my said two sisters shall have deceased at the time of the sale and receipt of said Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 35) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a673fbd891f677065394ab609e760383.jpg f4efb74dd7055e0642ca91e41e3c5bf1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 36] [corresponds to page 3 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 3 Record of the Last Will of Emily D. Tipton, decd money and proceeds of sale, then I will that the whole proceeds of said sale be paid and delivered to my mother Mrs Clarinda Dodge: and it is my will that said legacies to my said two sisters -- as aforesaid be paid immediately on the completion of said sale, and out of the money paid in hand as aforesaid provided there be sufficient for that purpose but if there be not sufficient that the money in hand be equally divided between them & paid on said legacies, & that the residue of said legacies be paid out of the first deferred instalment of purchase money, And at all events I will that the residue of the proceeds of the sale of said property in Odin after paying the legacies aforesaid to my two Sisters aforesaid shall go to and be paid to my Mother Mrs Clarinda Dodge Fifth: It is my will that after the payment of all just debts funeral expenses and the expenses of settling my Estate and the payment of the legacies to my said two sisters above named, all the rest and residue of my Estate property and effects real & personal shall go to and be paid to my said Mother Clarinda Dodge, and I do hereby devise and bequeath to her all such residue of my property. Sixth: In case my Mother said Clarinda Dodge shall depart this life before my decease then it is my desire & it is my will that the said legacies to my sisters be paid as herein provided, and that then all the balance and residue of my property of every description and kind be equally divided between my Sisters Ella Read and Clarinda Dodge Lucy D. Tipton & Sophia D Weldon and my brother James R Dodge or those of them my said brother & sisters living at my decease in case any of them should die I surviving. Seventh: I do hereby appoint Rev O H Newton of Delaware Ohio my friend and Pastor to be the Executor of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my seal as and for my last will and testament this Sixth day of July AD One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty Eight Emily D. Tipton {seal} The foregoing will was signed and sealed by the said Emily D Tipton in our presence and declared and published to be her last will and testament in our presence and signed by us and attest= ed at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other L.D. McCabe {US Stamp C.C. McCabe $1.00 x} Codicil I Emily D. Tipton being of sound mind and memory do make and publish as a Codicil to my last will and test= ament hereto attached bearing date of the Sixth day of July in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty Eight that my said will be so changed as to give to Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 36) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/397c1f1a170352bcec1afbd34a32c129.jpg ccdc6955fa8ca1a1f14bd2a8211c8a1e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 37] [corresponds to page 4 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 4 Record of the Last Will of Emily D Tipton decd my beloved Mother Clarinda Dodge one third part only of the proceeds of the Sale of my house and lot situated in Odin in the County of Marion and State of Illinois, and the remaining two thirds to be equally divided between my brother and Sisters Ella Read Clarinda Dodge, Lucy D. Tipton, Sophia D Weldon and James R. Dodge, or such of them as may be living at the time of my decease Secondly - I desire that my sister Clarinda K Dodge be paid out of the remainder of my Estate the sum of Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars being the value of my share in a Piano owned by me and my Sister Ella Read and my mother Clarinda Dodge -- and further that my Mother Clarinda Dodge holds a note for fifty Dollars which shall be considered as fully paid out of this property willed to her in my said will hereto attached as aforesaid. In testimony whereof I have attached my name and affixed my seal my last will being intended as a Codicil to my former will herein alluded to, this 8th day of January in the year of our Lord One Thous- and Eight hundred and Sixty nine Emily D. Tipton {seal} The foregoing Codicil to a last will of Emily D Tipton was signed and sealed by her in our presence and by her declared to be her last will and testament intended as a Codicil in our presence and at her request we have sgined our names in her presence and in the presence of each other Harrison Houpt } Resident of Murpheysboro Urbane E Robinson Jr } Jackson County Illinois (End of Codicil) (Copy of Testimony The State of Ohio } Delaware County } In the matter of the last will and test= ament of Emily D Tipton late of Delaware in this County Decd I Lorenzo D McCabe being duly sworn in open Court this 13th day of February AD 1869, depose and say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Emily D Tipton decd late of Delaware Ohio hereto annexed bearing date 6th day of July 1868, that we this affiant and Charles C McCabe 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 of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other Lorenzo D. McCabe Sworn to and subscribed before me in Probate Court this 13th day of February AD 1869 T.W. Powell, Probate Court Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 37) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/17045b4075c672d16c2f44b746d8c40b.jpg 5e0fb1628f8f8d3b46c565eb01940d50 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 38] [corresponds to page 5 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 5 Record of the Last Will of Emily D Tipton decd Commission To take testimony of Witness to will. The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss. } To Doct J. R. Dodge of Murpheysboro His - Greeting: Know ye, That we in confidence of your prudence and fidelity have appointed you and by these presents do give you full power and authority to examine and take the deposition of Harrison Hought and Urbane E Robinson give subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament and Codicil of Emily D Tipton decd hereto annexed, late of the County of Delaware Ohio in the State of Ohio, dec'd and therefore we command you that at certain days and places appointed by you, you cause the said Harrison Houghtt and Urbane E robinson Jr to be brought before you, and then and there to examine them on oath or affirmation first taken before you touching the due execution of said Will and Codicil of the said Emily D Tipton decd, and that you reduce the examination to writing, and return the same together with this Commission and the Will of the said Emily D Tipton decd, thereto annexed, closed up under your seal into one said Probate Court with all convenient speed {seal} In testimony Whereof, I Thomas W. Powell, Judge of the said Court, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Delaware this 15th day of March AD 1869 T.W. Powell Probate Judge Testimony of Witness to Will. In the matter of the last Will and Testimant of Emily D Tipton decd - I, James R. Dodge, duly appointed and commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio to take the testimony of Harrison Hought and Urbane E. Robinson, Jr the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Emily D Tipton decd late a resident of the said County of Delaware in the State of Ohio which Commissions and the said Will are hereto annexed, I do hereby certify that in pursuance of said Commission I caused Harrison Hought and Urbane E Robinson said subscribing witnesses as aforesaid to come personally before me at the City of Murpheysboro County of Jackson and State of Illinois who being by me duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth concerning and in relation to the Execution of said will depose and say that after the Codicil to said last will and testament was written Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 38) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/cb9693424e9da32cdb12540916eb968a.jpg 400f6b9cac9805c6f6fd291a2b107662 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 39] [corresponds to page 6 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 6 Record of the Last Will of Emily D Tipton decd it was read over to said Emily D Tipton and thereupon she declared it to be her last will and testament and in their presence she signed her name to the same; that we were present at the making of said Will hereto attached, and at the request of the deceased subscribed their names to said will as witnesses in the presence of the deceased and of each other, that they saw said Emily D Tipton deceased sign and seal said will and heard her pub= lish and acknowledge the same to be her last will and testament that the said Emily D Tipon, was, at the time of making signing and sealing said last will and Testament, of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any unlawful restraint whatsoever Harrison Hought Urbane E Robinson Jr I, J.R. Dodge, do further testify that the said testimony was reduced to writing by myself in presence of said witnesses respectively and subscribed by said wintesses in my presence on this 6th day of April AD 1869. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 6th day of April AD 1869 James R Dodge, Commissioner Commission To take Testimony of Witness to Will. The State of ohio. } Delaware County, ss, } To Rev William L. Harris of New York City - Greeting: Know ye, That we in confidence of your prudence and fidelity have appointed you and by these presents do give you full power and authority to examine and take the deposition of Rev Charles C. McCabe, subscribing witness to the last will and Testament of Emily D Tipton hereto annexed late of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio died and therefore we command you that at certain days and places appointed by you, you cause the said Charles C. McCabe to be brought before you, and then and there examine him on oath or affirmation first taken before you touching the due executior of said Will of the said Emily D Tipton and that you reduce such examination to writing and return the same together with this Commission and the said Will of the said Emily D Tipton thereto annexed, closed up under your seal into our said Probate Court with all convenient speed {seal} In testimony whereof, I Thomas W. Powell Judge of said Court, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of said Court at Delaware Ohio the 20th day of April AD 1869 T W Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 39) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fbbba0f4c2017171674a761ea21f3aa2.jpg 429a9c4b9a76d345ce239a10a431ca60 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 40] [corresponds to page 7 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 7 Record of the last Will of Emily D. Tipton, deceased Testimony of witness to will. In the matter of the last will and Testament of Emily D Tipton deceased I William S Harris duly appointed and commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio to take the testimony of Charles C McCabe the subscribing witness to the last will and Testament of Emily D Tipton late of Delaware Ohio deceased late a resident of said County of Delaware in the State of Ohio, which Commission and the said will are hereto annexed I do hereby certify that in pursuance of said Commission I caused the said Charles C. McCabe said subscribing witness as aforesaid to come personally before me at 200 Mulburry Street in the City of new York who being by me first duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth concerning and in relation to the execution of said will deposes & says that on or about the sixty day of July AD 1865 at Delaware, he this deponent, and L.D. McCabe were called upon to witness the execution of the said last will and testament of the said Emily D Tipton decd, that they were present at the execution of said will hereto attached and, at the request of the deceased subscribed their names to said will as witnesses in the presence of the deceased and of each other: that they saw the said Emily D Tipton deceased sign and seal said will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and Testament: that the said Emily D. Tipton, deceased, was, at the time of making signing, of full age of sound mind and memory, and not under any undue or unlawful restraint and further says not C. C. McCabe I, William L Harris the Commissioner above named do further testify that the said testimony was reduced to writing by myself except that in print & the hand writing of the Probate Judge in the presence of said witness and subscribed by said witness in my presence this Twenty Sixth day of April AD 1869. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand as Commissioner aforesaid this 26th day of April AD 1869 William L Harris Commissioner Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 40) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4d7b7fd231653a6985ff242024fd9803.jpg fa35548b707e0106a9a5c79e6a8e114a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 41] [corresponds to page 8 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 8 Record of the last Will of Asabel Potter decd Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 24th day of March AD 1869. The following is the Journal Entry to wit - Will and Estate of Asahel Potter decd On the 24th day of March last the last will and testament of Asahel Potter late of Brown Township decd was presented to the Court for Probate and record. Thereupon William Blair one of the subscribing witnesses to the said will came into Court and was duly examined and sworn and his testimony reduced to writ= ing and filed with and annexed to the said will. and it appearing that Israel Bryfogle the other witness lives out of the State and issued a commission to take this deposition of said Bryfogle in due form. and it now appearing that the said will was duly executed and attested, 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, it is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Asahel Potter decd and ordered to be recorded as such T W Powell Probate Judge (Copy of the Will) I Asahel Potter of Brown Township in Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following to wit: 1st It is my will and desire and I hereby desire give and bequeath that all my just debts be first paid. 2nd It is my will and desire and I hereby devise, give and bequeath all the residue of my property both real and personal and of every kind and description, that may be left after paying my debts, be equally divided between and amongst my children (sons and daughters) share and share alike; but the share and portion so to be paid and due to each of my daughters, shall be paid and given to her as her seperate and Estate to and for her seperate use and benefit to be controled and managed by her, seperate and distinct from the control and of her or their several husbands (in case they have any) and whatever such property shall remain unexpended by any one of my daughters during her lifetime, shall go to and be paid over to the children or next of kin to each and every of my said Daugh- ters ^ But it is my will that my said daughters each and every one ^ of them during her natural life shall have full power and control over her seperate share and portion to use expend and dispose of as her seperate Estate and property as she may deem best and proper, without the control or hind- erance of her husband or his creditors 3rd I hereby constitute and appoint my two sons Israel Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 41) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d5448479ee152c5cc91bf59191932fa5.jpg edd436e7a5e8bcb7d087e4f44c783429 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 42] [corresponds to page 9 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 9 Record of the Last Will of Asahel Potter decd Potter and Lyman Potter Executors of this my last will and testament hereby; hereby revoking and annulling all former wills and testaments and affirming this and no other as my last will and testament. And so published and declared this Sixteenth day of September AD 1858 Asahel Potter Signed, declared and published as the last will and testament of the said testator on the day and year last above written who in our presence signed the same, and we in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other put our names hereto as witnesses Isreal Bryfogle {U.S. Stamp $1.00} William Blair (Copy of testimony) The State of Ohio. } Delaware County, ss. } In the matter of the last will and testament of Asahel Potter late of Brown Township in this County decd I William Blair being duly sworn in open Court this 24th day of March AD 1869, depose and say that we - this deponent and Isreal Bryfogle - were present at the exec= ution of the last will and testament of Asahel Potter of Brown Township in this County hereto annexed, bearing date 16th day of September 1858: 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 in his presence and in the presence of each other William Blair Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court, this 24th day of March AD 1869 T W Powell Probate Judge (Copy of) Commission To take testimony of witness to will. The State of Ohio } Delaware County, ss. } To the Judge of the Probate Court or to any Judge of a Court of Jackson County Missouri - Greeting. Know Ye, That we in confidence of your prudence and fidelity, have appointed you, and by these presents do give you full power and authority to examine and take the deposition of Israel Bryfogle one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Asahel Potter hereto annexed, late of the County of Delaware Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 42) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c7668fac9021a05fda168321a4cee317.jpg 68e6f0c14f339cf4440220dd271123e5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 43] [corresponds to page 10 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 10 Record of the Last Will of Asahel Potter decd in the State of Ohio deceased, and therefore we command you that at certain days and places appointed by you, you cause the said Israel Breyfogle to be brought before you, and then and there to examine him on oath or affirmation first taken before you touching the due Execution of said will of the said Asahel Potter deceased and that you reduce such examination to writing and return the same together with this Commission and the will of the said Asahel Potter deceased thereto annexed, closed up under your seal, into our said Probate Court, with all convenient speed. In testimony whereof, I, Thomas W Powell Judge of the said {seal} Court, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Delaware Ohio this 27th day of March AD 1869 T W Powell Probate Judge Testimony of Witness to will. In the matter of the last will and testament of Asahel Potter late of Delaware County Ohio decd I, J W Jenkins Judge of the Probate and Common Pleas Court in the County of Jackson Missouri duly appointed and commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio, to take the testimony of Israel Breyfogel one of the subscribing witnesses of the last will of Asahel Potter late of Delaware County decd a resident of Delaware County State of Ohio, which Commission and the said will hereto annexed I do hereby certify, that in pursuance of said commission I caused the said Isreal Breyfogle said subscribing witness as aforesaid, to come personally before me at who being duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth concerning and in relation to the execution of said will depose and say the said Israel Breyfogel and one William Blair were present and witnessed, and attested the execution of said will of the said Asahel Potter on or about the 16th day of September 1858 at Brown Township in Delaware County Ohio and further says that they were present at the execution of said will hereto attached marked "A" and dated as aforesaid, and at the request of the deceased subscribed their names to said will as witnesses in the presence of the deceased and of each other: that they saw the said Asahel Potter decd sign said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, that the said Asahel Potter deceased, was, at the time of making signing and sealing said last Will and testament, of legal age and of sound mind mind and memory, and under no restraint whatsoever Israel Breyfogel Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 43) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/77fb0c09d264f0307b29de2dc4ca3dd3.jpg 1838b6bb6a7a412e5a3f194d7f9d015c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 44] [corresponds to page 11 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 11 Record of the Last Will of Asahel Potter, decd I, J W Jenkins Judge of the Probate and Common Pleas Court of Jackson County do further testify that the said testimony was reduced to writing by myself except that in print and in the hand writing of the Probate Judge of Dealware County, in presence of said witness and subscribed by said witness in my presence, on the 19th day of May AD 1869. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of May AD 1869 J W Jenkins Judge of Probate and Common Pleas Court Record of the Last Will of Elijah Carney decd Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for Delaware County and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 14th day of May AD 1869 The following is the Journal Entry. to wit = May 14th 1869 Will and Estate of Doct Elijah Carney decd The last will and testament and Codicil of Elijah Carney late of Berkshire decd was presented in Court for Probate and record Thereupon John M Frost and Mary H Case the two subscribing witnesses to the will and codicil came into court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and filed therewith. And it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the 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 therefore considered and ordered that the said will and codicil be ad= mitted to probate and record as duly proved as the last will and testament of said Elijah Carney decd and ordered to be recorded as such Letters testementary were thereupon duly granted to Edwin Carney the Executor named in the will (J P Crawford the other Executor named declining to serve) who gave bonds in the sum of $15000, with Read Letts Isaac VanSickle and Henry C Frost his surities. The Court appoint James Lamp= man, George D Searles and John Finck appraisers of the said Estate -- Letters issued T.W. Powell. Probate Judge (Copy of Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father. I Elijah Carney of Berkshire Township do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st I will and devise to my beloved wife all my property both real and personal during her natural life -- she however setting so much thereof either of real or personal or both Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 44) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/82a0029dbcdb3e4bd783b16c619d5124.jpg bd54e59058bb437fbad0a9d4a00f5daa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 45] [corresponds to page 12 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 12 Record of the Last Will of Elijah Carney decd as may best suit her convenience sufficient to pay my Just debts Item 2nd At the death of my said wife the real Estate aforesaid any such part of the said personal property or the proceeds thereof as may then remain unconsumed and unexpended I give and devise by equal division to my two sons and my daughter to sit - Benjamin Carney, Edwin Carney and Sarah Rogers and their heirs forever I do hereby nominate and appoint Edwin Carney and J P Crawford Executors of this my will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering 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 best 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 and seal this 1st day of Octber 1865 Elijah Carney {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Elijah Carney as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence D T Sherman John M. Frost (Codicil) Whereas I Elijah Carney on the 1st day of Oct 1865 made my last will and testament of that day do hereby declare the following to be a Codicil to the same - I do hereby give and bequeath to my son Edwin Carney (at the death of my said wife) one thousand dollars more than an equal division with my son Benj Carney and my daughter Sarah Rogers In wtiness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 1st day of January 1869. Elijah Carney {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Elijah Carney as a Codicil to his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence John M Frost {U.S. Stamps} Mary A Case {$5 00/00 # } (Copy of Testimony) The State of Ohio } Delaware County, ss. } In the matter of the last will and Testament of Elijah Carney late of Berkshire Town= ship in this County dec -- I John M Frost -- being Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 45) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2f89a096487d72ccbdef68b68ad7868f.jpg 5f6bd57c24a470dd8e6584ddcd01e535 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 46] [corresponds to page 13 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 13 Record of the last Will of Elijah Carney decd duly sworn in open Court this 14th day of May AD 1869 depose and say that we were presented this deponent and David T Sherman - were present at the execution of the last will and test= ament of Elijah Carney of Berkshire Township in this County hereto annexed bearing date October 1st 1865; 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 and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in the presence of each other. Said David T Sherman is dead - departed this life abut two years since. Also at the same time came James P Crawford who being also duly sworn says that he was present at the Execution of said will and saw said Carney sign and publish the same as his will and saw the said witnesses witness the same as stated by said John M Frost John M Frost James P Crawford Sworn to and subscribed before me in Probate Court this 14th day of May AD 1869 T W Powell Probate Judge (Testimony of Witnesses to Codicil) The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss. } In the matter of the Codicil to the Last will and testament of Elijah Carney late of Berks= hire Township decd We, John M Frost and Mary A Case being duly sworn in open Court this 14th day of May AD 1869 depose and say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament and Codicil of Elijah Carney decd of Berkshire Township hereto annexed bearing date 1st day of January 1869 and annexed to the will bearing date Oct 1st 1865; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his ^Codicil to his last will and testament, and that the said signed the same as witnesses at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other John M Frost Mary A Case Sworn to and subscribed before me, in Probate Court this 14th day of May AD 1869 T W Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 46) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/bf5fd109242cae1d7323255ae513f5be.jpg 2430a0e75ec2fdb3fc1efa746037c5af Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 47] [corresponds to page 14 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 14 Record of the Last Will of William E Lindsey decd Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for Delaware County and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 1st day of June AD 1869 The following is the Journal Entry to wit - June 1st 1869 Will and Estate of William E Lindsey decd On the 29th day of May last past, the last will and testament of William E Lindsey late of Delaware decd was presented to the Court for probate and record. Thereupon William M Dalbey and Jackson Hipple the two subscribing witnesses thereto came into Court and were duly sworn and Examined and their testimony red= uced to writing and annexed to the said will and filed therewith: and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the said testator at the time of the Execution thereof was of full age of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint it is therefore considered that the said will should be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said William E Lindsey decd and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon Mary Lindsey the widow came into Court to make her Election under the will: and the matter being fully made known to her and fully understood, and her interest under the will, and by the law in case she refuses to take under the will; therefore she declared it was her choice and election under the will according to the terms thereof Thereupon the said Mary Lindsey the Executrix named in the will requested letters testamentary on the Estate, which which were accordingly granted and who gave bonds as such Executrix in the sum of $6000 with Harvey Cornell and Henry Besse her surities conditioned that she pay the debts and legacies of the Estate. No appraisement recognized T W Powell Probate Judge (Copy of Will) I William E Lindsey of the Village of Delaware in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st It is my will that all my Just debts be paid Item 2nd I give and devise to my beloved wife Mary Lindsey the house and lot where we now reside situated on the west side of Franklin Street and adjoining thereto, and on the south side of North Street and adjoining thereto, in the Village of Delaware County of Delaware and State of Ohio being In Lot No 4 NE pt in said Village with all the appurtenances thereto belong= ing - Also all my household goods, Store, goods and chattles, Bonds, Stocks and personal property of every (ston) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 47) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d08a0ded705b0dca6a63b189600c1e4f.jpg 4fd6dcdaf3abc6b1e448c2add134548f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 48] [corresponds to page 15 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 15 Record of the Last Will of William E Lindsey decd description whatsoever and money - excepting the sum of $600.00 hereinafter devised Item 3rd I give and devise to my sister Mary W Lindsey the undivided Equal one-third part interest and Estate in and to a farm situated in PeePee Township Pike County Ohio - known as the "Lindsey farm" and now owned Jointly by myself Joepsh W and Mary W Lindsey heirs at law of Enos Lindsey decd consisting of about Two Hundred and Thirty-three of land all- together - also I give and devise to my said Sister Mary W Lindsey the sum of Six Hundred dollars to be paid to her by my Executrix as follows, One Hundred dollars immediately after my decease, and the remainder in Equal Semi annual payments until paid in full, and if there should not be sufficient funds in cash in the hands of my Executrix to pay said sum of $600 as it becomes due that she sell at private sale a sufficient amount of my personal property hereinbefore devised to pay said $600. Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife Mary Executrix of this my last and testament. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 10th day of February AD 1869 W.E. Lindsey, {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said William E Lindsey as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence Wm M Dalbey {U.S. Stamps} J. Hipple. {$4 00/100 } (End of Will) (Copy of Testimony) The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of William E Lindsey late of the Town of Delaware in this County decd. We William Dalbey and Jackson Hipple being duly sworn in open Court this 29th day of May AD 1869, dipose and say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of William E Lindsey decd of Delaware Ohio hereto annexed, bearing date 10th day of February 1869; 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 of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other Wm M Dalbey J Hipple Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court this 29th day of May AD 1869. T. W. Powell, Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 48) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c052700ff2eb4f123ae5f26c942a5d74.jpg 5359ff4f731e302d03b84c96b6b2c3a8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 49] [corresponds to page 16 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 16 Record of the Last Will of James B. Fowler decd Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for Delaware County and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 12th day of June AD 1869 The following is the Journal Entry towit June 12th 1869 Will and Estate of James B Fowler decd This day the last will and testament of James B Fowler decd late of Orange Township was presented to the Court for probate and record. Thereupon Caleb Hall and Alonzo A Hall the subscrib= ing witnesses thereto came and were duly sworn and examined and their examination reduced to writing and annexed to the said will. Thereupon it appearing to the Court that the will was duly executed and attested, 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 it is therefore ordered that the said will be admitted to probate and record as the last will and testament of the said James B Fowler, and ordered to be recorded as such It appearing that Major Bartholemew the Executor named in said will declines to act as such; on motion the Court appoints Gustavus Ellsbree and William S Piatt Administrators with the will annexed to settle the said Estate in conformity with the will and the law. The said Adm is acceptd the said appointment and gave bonds in the sum of $3000. with William P Wentz and Walter T Watson their surities. Hiram Gregory, Chauncy Smith and Daniel Andrews appraisers of the said Estate T W Powell Probate Judge (Copy of the Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of all! I James B Fowler of Orange Delaware Co in the State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st It is my will that all my just debts be paid out of my Estate Item 2nd I give and devise to my son Bars C Fowler at my decease one Dollar it being all that I give him out of my Estate Item 3rd I give and devise to my son Marc W Fowler if he should ever return home one Dollar it being all that I give him out of my Estate Item 4th I give the rest of ^all my property to my other four heirs in equal proportions as follows -- I give to my son Jacob C Fowler's heirs one fourth of the said property above named I also give to my son Moses W Fowler's heir one fourth of said property as above named. I also give to my daug- hter Betsey J Piatt one fourth of said property as above named. I also give to my Daughter Antinett Ellsbree one fourth of said property as above named Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 49) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c044131662fb9379862fee293ce242e2.jpg d2d2f5552b750a05dc914f7c0ccdc8af Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 50] [corresponds to page 17 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 17 Record of the Last Will of James B Fowler decd N. B, The above named property is to be paid to my heirs at my decease. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made Item 5th I do hereby nominate and appoint Major Bartholemew -- of this last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Seventh day of July in the year 1866 J.B. Fowler {seal} Signed and acknowledge by said James B Fowler as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence Caleb Hall A.A. Hall {U.S. Stamp } {$1 00/100 X} (Copy of Testimony) The State of Ohio } Delaware County, ss, } In the matter of the last will and testament of James B Fowler late of Orange Township in this County decd We Caleb Hall and Alonzo A Hall being duly sworn in open Court this 12th day of June AD 1869, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of James B Fowler of Orange Township hereto annexed bearing date Seventh day of July 1866: that we saw the sam the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and test= ament, 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 Caleb hall Alonzo A hall Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court, this 12th day of June AD 1869 T W Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 50) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9c7825beea2f067ee69addb303f69298.jpg 289a436f4e547539c2570ad4feafda7d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 51] [corresponds to page 18 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 18 Record of the Last Will of David G Cruickshank decd Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for Delaware County and State of Ohio at his office in the Town of Delaware on the day of AD 1869 The following is the Journal Entry towit - June 17th 1869 Will and Estate of David G Cruckshank decd This day the last will and testament of David G Cruickshank late of Liberty Township decd was presented to the Court for probate and record. Thereupon Richard H Humphreys and Thomas F Joy the two subscribing witnesses thereto came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the said will and filed therewith and the Court finding that the said will was duly executed and attested 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 - it is therefore ordered that the said will be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said David G Cruikcshank decd, and it is ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon letters testimentary were granted to Mrs Eliza Cruickshank the widow - the Executrix named in the will, who gave bonds in the sum of $3000 with D B Baker and R B Baker her surities; who received her letters no appraisers. And upon full consideration thereof the said widow Eliza B Cruickshank delcared that it was her choice and election to take under the will according to the terms thereof instead of according to law without the said will T W Powell Probate Judge (Copy of Will) Will I David G Cruickshank of Delaware County Sate of Ohio being of sound mind and memory and understanding do make publish and declare this to be my last will and testament hereby revoking and making null and void all former last wills and testaments and writings in the nature of last will and testaments by me heretofore made. My will is first that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be paid by my Executrix hereinafter named. The residue of my Estate and property which shall not be required for the payment of my just debts, funeral charges and the expenses attending the execution of this my will and the Administration of my Estate I give devise and dispose thereof as follows 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Eliza B Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 51) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/37c47cc6065372962d4c161a9e370fb5.jpg d2ce72fb1d1c0e1763e4e7b525fcf605 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 52] [corresponds to page 19 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 19 Record of the Last Will of David G. Cruickshank, decd Cruickshank all my household furniture, clothing and book and all my personal property consisting of horses, cattle, sheep hogs and all other stock and all the Farming Implements, wagons harness etc that may be on the premises on which I now reside at the time of my decease also all moneys & credits due me or on hand at the time of my ^said decease To have and To hold to her and her heirs assigns Executors and Administrators to her and their use and behold forever. 2nd I give bequeath and devise to my said beloved wife Eliza B Cruickshank, the entire, exclusive and undivided use and control, rents, profits & benefits of the farm on which we now reside & hereinafter described and all buildings & improve- ments thereon To have and to hold during her natural life said farm is situated in Delaware County State of Ohio and in Range Nineteen (19) Township four (4) Section four (4) of the United States Military survey & being the north east part of Lot No 20 containing one hundred and fourteen acres 135 4/10 perches of land more or less, bounded on the west by the center of the old turnpike road - north by the center of the County road - east by the section & Range line & south by 50 acres ^of land set off & quit claimed to Mrs Jane Leonard. 3rd all the residue of bequests & devises herein given to my said beloved wife Eliza B Cruickshank both personal & real which my said wife shall not have used for her support & comfort or disposed of during her life time I give & bequeath to my aforesaid Children 3rd All the rest of my Estate not herein before devised I give and devise to all my Children - Olive L Young wife of Wm B Young, Stephen L Cruickshank David G Cruickshank Jr. Eliza J Cruickshank, Clarissa P Janes wife of Samor Janes Wm W Cruickshank, Oliver D Cruickshank, Lavina G. Cruickshank & Lawrence A Cruickshank to be equally divided between them taking into the account all advances of money or property made to any or all of them by me in my life time as stated in a book in which said account of advances are entered & per receipts given by said recip= ients of advancement, and 4th All the residue of bequests and devises herein given to my said Beloved wife Eliza B Cruickshank both personal and real which my said wife shall not have used for her support and Mandaman comfort or disposed of during her life-time. I give & bequeath to my aforesaid Children as herein above named to be equally divided among my said children it being my will that if any of my children shall die previous to the decease of my said beloved wife leaving children, that their children shall inherit their Parents proportion of my Estate. Also it is my will that in case any of my said children shall die during the lifetime of my said beloved wife, her Item 3d in this Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 52) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0c656d60d01a931c4d0af7328b0f0586.jpg bb207702ec02293ba0b2a44e227f41c9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 53] [corresponds to page 20 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 20 Record of the Last Will of David G Cruickshank decd will that their children receive their parents proportion of said Item 3d aforesaid And I nominate and appoint my wife Eliza B Cruickshank to be the sole Administratrix of this my last will and test= ament. In testimony whereof I the said David G Cruickshank have hereunto set my hand and the seal subscribed my name and affixed my seal this day of November Ad 1866 David G Cruickshank {seal} Signed sealed and declared by said David G Cruickshank to be his last will and testament in presence of us who at his request have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto in the presence of each other R H Humphreys T F Joy {U.S. Stamps} James Eaton {$8.00/100 XX} (Copy of Testimony) The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of David G Cruickshank late of Liberty Tp in this county decd We, Richard H Humphreys and Thomas F Joy being being duly sworn in open Court this 17th day of June AD 1869, depose and say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of David G Cruickshank of Liberty Township in this County hereto annexed bearing date day of November AD 1866: 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 of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other R H Humphreys Thos F Joy Sworn to and subscribed before me in Probate Court, this 17th day of June AD 1869 T W Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 53) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/30ffe483130ecc12c326c43c71540f1f.jpg 7924368a8e48a2cd37e8aaf13309f827 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 54] [corresponds to page 21 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 21 Record of the Last Will of Jacob Fry decd Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 14th day of August AD 1869 The following is the Journal Entry towit August 14th 1869 Will and Estate of Jacob Fry decd The last will and testament of Jacob Fry late of Brown Township decd was presented to the Court for probate and record, and thereupon Marshall M Glass one of the subscribing witnesses to the will came into court and were duly sworn and examined: and the other witness to the same James M Abrams having died William E Moore was also sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the said will and filed therewith: and it then appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested: 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, it is therefore ordered that the said will be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the last will and testament of said Jacob Fry decd and ordered to be recorded as such (No letters issued) T W Powell Probate Judge (Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I, Jacob Fry of Brown Township Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st. I give and devise to my beloved wife the farm on which we now reside situate in Brown Township Delaware County Ohio during her natural life or so long as she shall remain my widow. Also all the personal property I hold at my decease I give and bequeath to my said wife during her natural life, except that which is mentioned in Item Second. At the death of my said wife the real Estate and personal property aforesaid I devise and bequeath to William Hendren Fry aged nineteen years. If however said William Hendren Fry should die before the death of my wife having no children, then at the death of my said wife I devise and bequest the aforesaid property to the heirs of Caroline Hipple. Item 2nd I give and bequeath to William Hendren Fry one bay horse and one buggy and one hundred dollars in money. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this tenth day of September AD 1868 his Jacob x Fry {seal} mark Signed and acknowledged by said Jacob Fry as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by as in his presence {U.S. Stamps} J.M. Abrahams {$2 00/100 X} M.M. Glass over Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 54) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c0b36bb7fe241790d88c035025ee4dd5.jpg 779b58e0c42f300f19b41c3fe44826dc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 55] [corresponds to page 22 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 22 Record of the Last Will of Jacob Fry, deceased The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of Jacob Fry late of Brown Township in this County decd I, Marshall M Glass, who was witness to said will with James M Abrahms who is now deceased being duly sworn in open Court this 7th day of August AD 1869, depose and say that we, this affiant and James M Abrahms were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Jacob Fry of Brown Township hereto annexed, bearing date 10th day of September 1868, 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, and further says that said James M Abrahams has since departed this life, having died May last and at the same time came William E Moon who being duly sworn says that he was well acquainted with said Abraham in his lifetime and acquainted with his hand writing and would say on looking at the signature on said will that it was his hand writing. M M Glass W E Moore Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court this 7th Day of August AD 1869 T W Powell Probate Judge Record of the Last Will of Cynthia A Safford decd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 25th day of October AD 1869 The following is the Journal Order made on that day, to wit: October 25th 1869 Will of Cynthia A Safford decd, Ordered to be recorded This day the authenticated copy from the record of the Probate Judge of Union County in the State of Ohio, of the probate of the last will and testament of Cynthia A Safford late of the said County of Union, decd, as admitted to record in the Probate Court of the said County of union on the 10th day of July AD 1869. and this Court being satisfied that the said will related to property in this County orders that the same be recorded and entered on record in this Court. T.W. Powell, Probate Judge Union County Probate Court July 10th 1869 Cynthia A Safford's } Will } Be it rememberd that this day Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 55) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/579a0a6180172b00356cc4828e7a2ba8.jpg 3c08d42078c84467be0a2008e2d2db47 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 56] [corresponds to page 23 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 23 Record of the Last Will of Cynthia A Safford decd the last will and testament of Cynthia A Safford was presented Court by Pelethia Safford, and Alpheus Stumm and Catherine Stumm the subscribing witnesses to said will appeared as witnesses in Court and on oath testified to the due execution of said will which testimony was reduced to writing by me, and by said witnesses subscribed and filed with said will and it appearing to the Court by said testimony that said will was duly attested and executed and the said Cynthia A Safford at the time of making signing and sealing said will, was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore ordered by the Court that the said will and the test- imony be recorded. The said will and the testimony so reduced, are recorded herein in the words following, to wit: I, Cynthia A Safford of the County of Delaware Union, State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament. I give and bequeath to my husband Pelethia Safford my House and Lot to wit being part of Out Lots as twelve (12) thirteen (13) as designated B & G on the Plat of the Town of Norton in the County of Delaware in the Sate of Ohio, also ^all my House hold goods, except my Coverlid for Bed which I give and devise Mrs Serena Mansen during her natural lifetime and at her death to go to her daughter Serena Mansen. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty seventh day of July As Eighteen Hundred and sixty seven Cynthia A Safford {seal} Signed and acknowledge by said Cynthia A Safford as her last will and testament and in our present and signed by us in her presence Alpheus Stumm Catherine Stumm The State of Ohio Union County, ss. } Probate Court personally appeared in open Court Alpheus Stumm and Catherine Stumm the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Cynthia A Safford decd who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth & nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will and testament of Cynthia A Safford now deceased present at the Execution of said will at the request of the test- ix subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in her presence and that they saw the said Cynthia A Safford died sign and seal said will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and testament and that said Cynthia A Safford at the time of making signing and sealing said Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 56) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5ba8b2f149c003c216c804660ed62dda.jpg 8cdd8124f2a25d9cee4d1a4a2bbab419 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 57] [corresponds to page 24 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 24 Record of the Last Will of Cynthia A Safford decd will was a legal age and of sound mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. Alpheus Stumm Catherine Stumm Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 16th day of July AD 1864 James R Smith Probate Judge The State of Ohio Delaware County ss James R Smith Sole Judge and in office Clerk of the Probate Court - of said county do hereby certify the foregoing will Testimony and Journal Entry are Justly taken and correctly copied from the files and records of said Court. In testimony whereof I have hereinto affixed my { SEAL } signature and the seal of said Court at Marysville this 14th day of July AD 1869 James R Smith Probate Judge Record of the Last Will of George Clack decd Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 28th day of December AD 1869 Therefore to wit on the 28th day of December AD 1869 the following order was made in the Journal as follows towit~ December 28th 1869 Will of George Clack late of Union County deceased This day the authenticaed copy of the last will and testament of George Clack late of Union County decd as proved and admitted to record in the Probate Court of Union County Ohio on the 9th day of March day was presented for record in this Court. And this Court being satisfied that the said will related to real property in this County, it is ordered that the same be admitted to record and recorded in this Court and County T W Powell Probate Judge The following is a copy of the said will and the proof thereof, with the certificate of the said court of Probate of Union County and towit "Union County Probate Court March 9th 1869 George Clark's } Be it remembered that on this day March } Will } 9th 1869 the last will and testament of George Clark late of Union County Ohio deceased was produced in Court by Henry C. Targust, the Executor named in said will and William H Ferguson and S Walker the subscribing witnesses to said will appeared in open Court and on oath testified to the due execution of and will which testimony was reduced to writing by me and by said witnesses subscribed and filed with said will, and it appearing to the Court by said testimony that he said will was duly attested and executed that the said testator at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 57) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1ebc4b6c13191f7604ea347802bdd4de.jpg 614e6a1d90b45bba90d76dadf094a4c8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 58] [corresponds to page 25 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 25 Record of the Last Will of George Clark deceased legal age and of sound mind, memory and not under any restraint what- soever. It is therefore ordered by the Court that the said will and the testimony be recorded. The said will and testimony are recorded herein in the words following, towit. "In the name of the Benevolent Father of all! I George Clark of Clarebom Township Union County Ohio do make this my last will and testament. 1st It is my will that as soon after my decease as may be deemed proper, my funeral expenses be paid out of my Estate 2nd I will and bequeath to Clarky Galloway One Hundred Dollars 3rd All the residue of my property effects both real & personal I will and bequeath to my Nephew Henry C Tonguet in view of his having taken care of me in my old age & in view of his still taken care of me during my natural lifetime. And it is my will that my Estate be settled without Court charges and hence I constitute & appoint my said Nephew Henry C Tonguet my Executor and authorize him to pay my funeral expenses after my decease and to pay the One Hundred Dollars - above mentioned to my Niece Charky Galloway within one year after my deceased and to fully carry out the provisions of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 18th day of December AD 1866 George Clark {Seal} Signed by George Clark in our presence & signed by us in his presence W H Ferguson S Walker The State of Ohio} } Union County ss } Personally appeared in open court W H Ferguson & S Walker the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of George Clark deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will, depose and say what the paper before them purporting to be the last will and testament of Geoerge Clark now deceased is the last will & testament of deceased George Clark that they were present at the execution & at the request of the testator sub- scribed this names as witnesses to the same in his presence and that they saw the said George Clark deceased sign & seal said will & heard him ack- nowledge the same to be his last will & testament that they said George Clark at the time of making signing & sealing was of legal age & of sound & deposing mind & memory & under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever W H Ferguson S Walker Sworn to & subscribed before me this 9th day of March AD 1869 James R Smith Probate Judge The State of Ohio } } Delaware County ss } In the Probate Court James R Smith Probate Judge in & for Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 58) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3e94b56d5bcfe86475c863fae15d501c.jpg 2c69063e4dce377b74ba5c7be4e66776 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 59] [corresponds to page 26 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 26 Record of the Last Will of William Dodds deceased said County so hereby certify the forgoing to be a true copy of the will of George Clark decd the probate & record thereof In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand {Seal} & the seal of said court of Marysville this 3rd day of November AD 1869 James R Smith Probate Judge ___________________________________ Record of the Last Will of William Dodds deceased Proceedings had before Hon Thomas W Powell Judge of the Court of Probate in & for the County of Delaware & State of Ohio, at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware, on the 1st day of September AD 1869 Therefore, to wit- on said 15th day of Sept - AD 1869 the follow ing order was made in the Journal as follows towit~ September 15th 1869 Will and Estate of William C Dodds deceased This day the last will & testament of William C Dodds late of Scioto Township was presented to the court and were duly sworn & examined & this testimony reduced to writing & filed with said will and it therefore appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed & attested & that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age of sound mind & memory & not under any restraint, it is therefore ordered that the said will be admitted to probate as duly found as the last will & testament of said William C Dodds & be recorded as such (No letters) T W Powell Probate Judge The following is the record of said will, towit~ "In the name of the Benevolent Father of All! I William C Dodds of the County of Delaware, Ohio, do make and publish this my last will & testament. Item 1st I give and devise to my son William A Dodds - all of my property both real & personal in fee simple____________________________ which shall remain after paying my first debts upon the conditions following, towit: that he shall take care of maintain & support his Mother - Mary Dodds - during her natural life - if she shall out live me - and upon the further conditions that he pay to my son Robert C Dodds the sum of One Thousand Dollars within one year after my decease - or one year after the death of my wife Mary Dodds - if she shall out live me: and upon the further condition that he pay to my grandson Clarence Dodds the sum of Ten Dollars. Item 2nd I do hereby nominate and appoint my son William H Dodds Executor of this my last will & testament: I desire that the appraisement of my personal property be made & that the Court Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 59) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f4e9a2c3bcc76dfdc7be9c5ba32e3a0b.jpg 4e2e37e6fa4460ee90846c13fb683d4e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 60] [corresponds to page 27 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 27 Record of the Last Will of William C Dodds deceased of probate direct the omission of the same in puranance of the Statute In testimony that this is my last will & testament I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 23rd day of April 1869 Wm C Dodds {seal} Signed & acknowledged by the said William C Dodds as his last will & testament in our presence & signed by us in his presence as witnesses at his request M C Lawrence {U S Stamps} Joseph W Lawrence {$2 00/100 X} The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last Will & testament of William C Dodds late of Scioto Township in said County deceased We Marcinns C Lawrence & Joseph W Lawrence being duly sworn in open Court this 15th day of September Ad 1869, depose & say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of William C Dodds of Scioto Township in this County hereto annexed, bearing date 23rd day of April 1869: that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, & heard him publish & declare the same to be his last will & testament & that the said testator, at the said testator, at the time of executing the same, was of full age and of sound mind & memory, & not under any restraint, & that we signed the same as witnesses at his request & in his presence & in the presence of each other. M C Lawrence Joseph W Lawrence Sworn to & subscribed before me in the Probate Court, this 15th day of September Ad 1869 T W Powell Probate Judge Record of the Last Will of Sarah Curtiss deceased Proceedings had before Hon Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court in & for Delaware County, State of Ohio: at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 29th day of September AD 1869. Thereupon, towit: on said 27th day of Sept Ad 1869 the following order was made in the Journal as follows towit September 27th 1869 This day the last will & testament of Mrs Sarah Curtis late of Genoa Twp decd was presented to the Court for probate and record. Thereupon Mary Ann Jackson & Mary L Carter the two subscribing witnesses to the said will came into Court & were duly sworn and examined & their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the said will & filed therewith. And it appearing that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age of sound mind & memory & not under any restraint. The Court upon consideration orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will & testament of and Sarah Curtis decd & ordered to be recorded as such (Signed) T W Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 60) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/64133af3ef260301ba60a1c04b27e5c6.jpg b0807064cd325779cd53696ea7918a7e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 61] [corresponds to page 28 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 28 Record of the Last Will of Sarah Curtis deceased The following is the record of said will, towit: -- I Sara Curtis of the Twonship of Genoa & County of Delaware & State of Ohio being of sound mind & memory and considering the uncertainity of this frail and transitory life, do therefore made & declare this to be last will & testament; that is to say. First after all my lawful debts are paid then I will One Hundred Dollars apiece to each of the children of my Brother Rufus Carter. Then One Hundred Dollars apiece to each of the children of my Brother Lewis Carter. Fourth, and to Sarah C Croxton one hundred dollars. And I give & bequeath and devise all the remainder of my Estate real and personal to be equally divided between my Brothers Jonas Carter, James Carter Samuel Carter and my Sister Mary Ann Jackson. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this thirty first day of July in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred & sixty nine. {U S Stamp} Sara Curtis {seal} $1 50/100 x} The above written instrument was subscribed by the said Sara Curtis in our presence and acknowledged by her to each of us: and she at the same time published and declared the instrument so subscribed to be her last will and testament, and we at the testament request and in her presence and in the presence of each other have signed our names as witnesses hereto Mary Ann Jackson Mary L Carter The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter the last Will & Testament of Sarah Curtis of Genoa Township in said County decd. We Mary Ann Jackson and Mary L Carter being duly sworn in open Court this 29th day of September AD 1869, depose & say that we were present at the Execution of the last will & testament of Sarah Curtis of Genoa Township in this County decd hereto annexed bearing date 31st day of July 1869; that we saw said testator subscribe said will & heard her publish & declare the same to be her last will & testament, and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind & memory & not under any restraint, and the we signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other. Mary Ann Jackson Mary L Carter Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 29th day of September AD 1869 T W Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 61) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/85425931822da930f8fcc251f60530e9.jpg 249d6944417451d4434428055121a2d0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 62] [corresponds to page 29 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 29 Record of the Last Will of Mary Freshwater deceased Proceedings had before Hon Thomas W Powell, Judge of the Probate Court in & for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 16th day of October AD 1869 Thereupon, towit, on the said 16th day of Oct AD 1869 the following order was made in the Journal as follows, towit:- October 16th 1869 Will & Testament of Mrs Mary Freshwater decd This day the last will and testament of Mrs Mary Freshwater decd widow of the late John Adam Freshwater of Concord Township decd was presented to the Court for probate and record. Thereupon William A Black and James Cutler came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing & annexed to the said will and filed therewith. And it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testatrix at the times of executing the same was of full age of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. On consideration thereof it is ordered that the will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Mary Freshwater dec and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon upon motion James Cutler is appointed Administrator of the said Estate of said Mary Freshwater decd with the will annexed, who gave bonds in the sum of $2000 with Merlin Benton and Orra Presley his surities, and the Court appoint William Loveless John Kuhns and Joseph R Corbin - appraisers of the said Estate. (Letters issued) T. W. Powell, Probate Judge The following is the record of said will & proof thereof as follows towit,- In the Name of the Benevolent Father of All! I Mary Freshwater of Concord Tp. Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st I give and devise to my daughter Sarah Jane Hannawalt Thirty Dollars which she has already got. Item 2nd I give and devise to my daughter Ann Eliza Penn, Three Hundred & Fifty Dollars which she has already got. Item 3rd I give and devise to my daughter Malinda Jane, and Sons John Emanuel and David Leroy, all the wheat, all the corn all Farming Utensils, all Stock, Horses Cows, Cattle Sheep & Hogs and Household goods to be divided Equally without public sale. Item 4th I give and devise to my Daughter Malinda Jane, all moneys that may be due me on notes or otherwise at my decease. Item 5th I do hereby nominate and appoint my Esteemed Brother= in law George Freshwater and his Esteemed Son David Fresh= water Guardians for my daughter Malinda Jane and Son John Emanuel & David Leroy until they arrive of age. My said Guardians are hereby enjoined to give my children a good English Education and to rear them in habits of industry Item 6th I devise that no appraisment and no sale of my personal property be made. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 62) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5a8237277fa41a8ab80b8a3c7aa56c39.jpg 294b34a42fc93239fced066251b220e8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 63] [corresponds to page 30 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 30 Record of the Last Will of Mary Freshwater deceased Seal this 4th day of October in the year 1869 Mary Freshwater {seal} Signed & acknowledged by said Mary Freshwater as her last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence {U S Stamp} William A Black {$1 00 x} James Cutler The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of Mary Freshwater late of Concord Township in said County, decd We James Cutler and William A Black being duly sworn in open Court this 16th day of October AD 1869, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Mary Freshwater of Concord Township hereto annexed; that we saw said testatrix sign said will and heard her publish & 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 of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request & in her presence & in the presence of each other William A Black James Cutler Sworn to & subscribed before me, in the Probate Court this 16th day of October Ad 1869 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Record of the Last Will of Thomas O'Connor decd Proceedings had before Hon Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware, on the 19th day of October AD 1869 Thereupon, towit on the said 19th day of October AD 1869 the following order was made in the Journal as follows towit: October 19th 1869 Will and Estate of Thomas O'Connor decd This day the last and testament of Thomas O'Connor late of East Delaware deceased, was presented for probate and record. Thereupon Joseph Haas and Charles H. McElroy the two sub= scribing witnesses to the said will, came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the said will and filed therewith. And it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested: and that the said testator was of full age of sound mind and memory & not under any restraint. Thereupon upon consideration it is ordered that the said will be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Thomas O'Connor deceased, and ordered to be recorded Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 63) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5e6923492302a211de7aae0f19d72aba.jpg 3d92fb77ce8589e7f7bbf5a5e737c938 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 64] [corresponds to page 31 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 31 Record of the Last Will of Thomas O'Connor deceased as such. Thereupon Daniel Maloney Executor named in the will came into Court and gave bonds in the sum of $2000 with Edward Keeffe & Michael Doyle his surities. And the Court appoint Lawrence Keeffe, Martin Kelleher and John Donnohue appraisers of the said Estate (Letters issued) T W Powell Probate Judge The following is the record of said will & the proof thereof as follows towit:- In the name of the Benevolent Father of All! I Thomas O'Connor being of sound mind and memory & understanding do hereby make publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills heretofore by me made First It is my will that all my Just debts charges & expenses be first paid out of my personal property and the residue of the same I devise & bequeath to my beloved wife, Excepting the Horses & wagon. Second I devise my house & Lot on north Street now occupied by me as a Homestead to my Beloved wife as a home during her natural life and on her death to my Son John -- and I hereby declare the above devise and bequest to my Beloved wife to be in lieu of her Dower. Third I devise to my Daughter Eliza the four acre tract of land back of the Fair Grounds in Delaware County Ohio. Fourth The Lot on Flax Street & back of my Homestead I devise to my Son James, and it is my will that the ninety dollars due on the same shall be paid by my wife & son John and shall be left clear for my son James. Fifth It is my will that the Horses Harness & wagon shall not be included in the property to be disposed of for the payment of debts, and I devise & bequeath the same to my son Michael. Sixth All the rest of my Real Estate I devise to my three daughters Mary Margaret & Kate in Equal Shares. I hereby nominate & appoint Daniel Maloney as the Executor of this my last will & testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 23rd day of September 1869. Thomas O'Connor, {seal} Signed acknowledged & declared by Thomas O'Connor to be his last will & testament in our presence and signed by us in the presence of each other Joseph Haas {U.S. Stamp} C.H. McElroy {$1.00/100 x} The State of Ohio Delaware County, S.S. In the matter of the Last Will & testament of Thomas O'Connor of East Delaware deceased. We, Joseph Haas & Charles H. McElroy being duly sworn in open court this 19th day of October AD 1869 depose and say that we were present at the Execution of the last Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 64) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7138da31f0efb1707626b29e2f3978c4.jpg 809310c1a6c731e0818f2e4971de9898 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 65] [corresponds to page 32 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 32 Record of the Last Will of Thomas O'Connor deceased Will & testament of Thomas O'Connor of East Delaware, hereto annexed bearing date 23rd day of September 1869: that we saw said testator sub= scribe 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 of sound mind & 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 Joseph Haas Charles H. McElroy Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court, this 19th day of October AD 1869 T W Powell Probate Judge Record of the Last Will of John Sherman deceased Proceedings had before Hon Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court in & for the County of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 29th day of November AD 1864. The following is the order made in the Journal on the said 29th day of November AD 1869 - as follow towit: - November 29th 1869 Will & Estate of John Sherman decd This day the last will and testament of John Sherman late of Berlin Township decd was presented for probate and record: And thereupon Joel Cleveland and Jacob R Williams the two subscribing witnesses came into Court and were duly sworn and examined & their testimony reduced to writing & filed with the will. And it appearing that the will was duly executed and attested and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of sound mind & memory & not under any restraint, it is ordered that the said will be admitted to record as duly proved to be the last will & testament of the said John Sherman deceased T W Powell Probate Judge The following is the record of said will & proof thereof, as follows towit In the Name of the Benevolent Father of All! I John Sherman of the County of Delaware & State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will & testament. Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife all my property both real and personal my real Estate consists of the farm on which I now live containing one hundred and twenty five acres. The principal property above refered to consists of all the stock - household goods and chattels which may be on the farm at my decease. She selling so much of the property real or personal or both as shall be necessary to pay all my debts the sales to be made at public or private as she may see proper. After the payment of all my debts then the property to be kept together & be the home for the family Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 65) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4401adcfba6cc96a5cd56ecb439989b5.jpg e94e5dd07cd318dba7327587e636e42b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 66] [corresponds to page 33 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 33 Record of the Last Will of John Sherman deceased until my youngest child which is now about Eight years old shall become of age and then my Entire Estate to be the property of my wife fosim and I do appoint my wife Executrix of this my last will. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 25th day of October in the year 1869 John Sherman {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said John Sherman as his last will & testament in our presence & signed by us in his presence {U S Stamps} Joel Cleveland {$3 00 x} Jacob R Williams The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last will & testament of John Sherman late of Berlin Township in said County, deceased. We Joel Cleveland and Jacob R Williams being duly sworn in open Court this 29th day of November AD 1869, depose and say that we were present at the Execution of the last will & testament of John Sherman of Berlin Twp in this County, hereto annexed, bearing date 25th day of October 1869: that we saw said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish & 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 of sound mind & memory & 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 Joel Cleveland J R Williams Sworn to & subscribed before me, in the Probate Court, this 24th day of November Ad 1869 T W Powell Probate Judge Record of the Last Will of Mrs Lucinda Mcallister deceased Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court within & for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 3rd day of June Ad 1869. The following is the order made in the Journal on the 21st day of January AD 1870, the following order was ma Will and Estate of Lucinda McAllister deceased On the 3rd day of June last Robert Wilson and Martha J Wilson appeared in Court and were duly sworn and examined as witnesses to the last will and testament of Lucinda McAllister decd and their testimony, reduced to writing, annexed to the will and filed therewith And the same having been taken under consideration untill now, and it now appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age, of sound mind & memory & not under any restraint; it is thereupon ordered that the said will be admitted to probate & record as duly proved us the last will & testament of Lucinda McAllister deceased and ordered to be recorded as such T W Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 66) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/442a444fdb817e3149d7ba91474635e4.jpg 98c373161648f44408a60c04739e5770 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 67] [corresponds to page 34 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 34 Record of the Last Will of Lucinda McAllister deceased (Record of the Will) Know all men by these Present, That I Lucinda McAllister of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound mind memory and understanding do make and publish this my last will & testament as follows and first I devise and bequeath to my beloved Daughter Margaret S McAllister One Thousand Dollars in money to be paid ^her out of my Estate by my Executor or Administrator as soon after my decease as he can obtain the money, and the said Margaret S McAllister is to have all my beds, bedsteads & beding and all my household and kitchen furniture. And I devise and bequeath all the residue of my Estate to be equally divided between my sons Jassey M. Mcallister Richard F. McAllister and my Grandson John C Gaston. In testimony whereof I have set my hand and seal this 10th day of August 1866. In presents of } Robert Wilson } Lucinda McAllister {seal} Martha J Wilson } The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will & testament of Lucinda McAllister late of Berkshire Township in this County deceased. We Robert Wilson and Martha J Wilson being duly sworn in open Court this 9th day of March AD 1869, depose and say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Lucinda McAllister of Berkshire Township hereto annexed, bearing date 19th day of August 1866: that we saw said testatrix subscribe said will, and heard her publish & 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 of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other Robert Wilson Martha J. Wilson Sworn to & subscribed by said Robert Wilson before me in the Probate Court this 9th day of March AD 1869 and by said Martha J Wilson this 3rd day of June AD 1869. T W Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 67) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fc65413faef0ce5b92ef5f02a427d9d7.jpg 61090f3ddaef4a2bdc109e407700f886 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 68] [corresponds to page 35 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 35 Record of the Last Will of John Ryant deceased Proceedings had before the Hon Thomas W. Powell, Judge of the Probate Court within & for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio; at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 18th day of January AD 1870 The following is the order made in the Journal on the 18th day of January Ad 1870. Will & Estate of John Ryant decd This day the last will and testament of John Ryant late of Berlin Township in this County decd was presented for probate & record; thereupon Joel Cleveland and David S Hoadley the subscribing witnesses thereto came into Court & were duly sworn & examined and their testimony reduced to writing, annexed to the will & filed therewith; and it thereupon appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age of sound mind & memory and not under any restraint; it is therefore ordered that the said will be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said John Ryant decd and ordered to be recorded as such (No letters issued) T W Powell Probate Judge (Record of the said will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All! I John Ryant of Berlin Township Delaware County Ohio do make & publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st. I give and bequeath to my daughter Louisa L Ryant Fifteen Hundred Dollars Item 2nd. I give and bequeath to my daughter Loanda A. Place the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars Item 3rd. I give and bequeath to my son James C Ryant the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars. Item 4th. I give and bequeath to my son John N Ryant the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars Item 5th. I give and bequeath to my son Florence L. Ryant, the sum of One Thousand Dollars. Item 6th. I give and bequeath to my daughter Lenora I Ryant the sum of One Thousand Dollars Item 7th. I give and bequeath to my two Grandchildren Cora L. White and Charles Levins Ryant son of Levins R Ryant each one hundred dollars. All of the above mentioned sums of money to be made out of the sale of my property both real & personal. Item 8th. I do hereby nominate and appoint James C. Ryant Executor of this my last will & testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise adjust release & discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the debts & claims due me. I do also authorize him to sell all of my real Estate either Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 68) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5a6832ec45dfb26f1bdda981a8294416.jpg 44085ca41374d0059f3595904ef483f6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 69] [corresponds to page 36 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 36 Record of the Last will of John Ryant deceased at public or private sale as he may think best, and on such terms as he may think best - he making deed to purchase in fee -- simple -- I further authorize and empower him to sell in like manner as above either at public or private sale all my personal property, except the household goods which shall belong to the house- at the time of my decease, said household goods to be the property after my decease of the three heirs which now compose my family Louisa L Ryant, Lenora I Ryant and Florence L Ryant, and also provisions sufficient for the use of the family for the space of one year. If after all my debts and expenses are paid, and also all the amounts above bequeathed there should remain in the hands of the Executor any money belonging to my Estate I desire the same to be equally divided among all my heirs. If the whole amount should not be sufficient to meet the several amounts disposed of above, then subtract in like manner from all. In testimony hereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 12th day of November in year 1869. John Ryant {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said John Ryant as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence {U S Stamp} Joel Cleveland {$3.00/100 x} D. S. Hoadley The State of Ohio } Delaware County, ss. } In the matter of the last will & testament of John Ryant last of Berlin Township in this County deceased. We Joel Cleveland and David S Hoadley being duly sworn in open Court this 18th day of January AD 1870 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John Ryant of Berlin Township hereto annexed, bearing date 12th day of November 1869, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will & heard him publish & 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 Joel Cleveland David S Hoadley Sworn to & subscribed before me in the Probate Court, this 18th day of January Ad 1870 T W Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 69) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a5ff16a8d8696815f7fcbc38523a0b5c.jpg 9f739c0230ef9074a572567fb5fd3ab2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 70] [corresponds to page 37 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 37 Record of the Last Will of Frederick Wagoner decd Proceedings had before Hon thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in & for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio; at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 9th of February AD 1870. The following is the order made in the Journal on said 9th day of February AD 1870 as follows towit: - February 9th 1870 Will & Estate of Frederick Wagoner decd The last will and testament and the codicils thereto amend being presented to this Court, of the late Frederick Wagoner decd of Delaware, for probate and record; and thereupon William D Heim, Gregory Pfifar, John S Cox, Frederick Kurrley and James M Crawford witnesses to prove the said will, who being severally sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the said will. Thereupon it appearing to the Court that the said will and several Codicils thereto annexed were duly executed and attested and that the said Frederick Wagoner at the time of executing the same was of full age of sound mind & Memory and not under any restraint; It is therefore considered and ordered that the said will and Codicils be admitted to probate as the last will and testament of the said Frederick Wagoner decd and recorded as such. Thereupon letter testementary were granted to David Wagner the Executor named in the will, and no bonds are at present required of him in pursuance of the will. The Court appoint Appraisers of the said Estate T.W. Powell Probate Judge (Record of the Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. Amen! Frederick Wagoner of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of advanced age but of sound & ^deposing mind and memory considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, the certainty of death but the uncertainty of the time thereof do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st. After all my Just debts and charges including funeral expenses are fully paid. I dispose of the following real Estate as follows towit: Item 2nd. I give and devise unto my three children viz. Catherine Woertz wife of Nicholas Woertz, Simeon Frederick Wagoner and David Wagoner the following real Estate each one undivided third part thereof in quantity and quality share and share alike to wit: Seventy Eight acres and one hundred and thirty four rods lying and being in Brown Township in Delaware County and State of Ohio being Lot No Twenty, Section Three Township Five and Range Eighteen USM Land to have and to hold to them and their heirs and assigns forever. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 70) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/cbd46a9925f3fafb77fc0738eb707ea5.jpg ea344271f75587bc62b3d9b00562d783 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 71] [corresponds to page 38 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 38 Record of the last Will of Frederick Wagoner deceased Item 3rd It is also my will and I so devise that if either of my said chidlren should die without lawful issue that his or her share shall go to the remaining or surviving Brother or Sister as the case may be and to their heirs and assigns. Item 4th And I do hereby constitute and appoint my trusty friend Nicholas Woertz my Executor of this my last will & testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise, adjust release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me and 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 and 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, and I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made, and declare this to be my only and last will. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and fifty seven [illegible] name written in German {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Frederick Wagoner as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in in his presence H.M. Stephen Jas W Crawford The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the Probate Court James M Crawford being duly sworn says that he has examined the last will and testament of Frederick Wagoner decd hereto annexed dated 28th day of October 1857 and witnessed by James W. Crawford and Hugh M Stephen (who were father and uncle to this affient and with whose signatures he was well acquainted and can say that said signatures to said will are true & genuine. And further says that said James W & Hugh M are both deceased Jas M Crawford Codicil Be it known that I Frederick Wagoner of Delaware County Ohio being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do this day make the following Codicil and modification of my will, to wit: - Whereas Nicholas Woertz on or about the 3rd day of October 1862 was killed on the Rail Road leaving Mary Wortz and Jacob Frederick Woertz and probably a posthumous child his heirs; and whereas I Frederick Wagoner in the life time of said Woertz purchased and paid him for in Lot 57 in East Delaware without taking any Deed or written instrument therefore and whereas I have sold said Lot to George Kramer and have given him a written contract Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 71) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9d7f257e453be0cb5d53406f259c3a9d.jpg a0eda16a954ba54ff1acd99f4026f9e4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 72] [corresponds to page 39 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 39 Record of the Last Will of Frederick Wagoner deceased therefor and have consented that the heirs of said Nicholas Wortz decd shall release their legal title to him when they come of age -- Now I will to the heirs of the said Nicholas Woertz the property and real Estate provided for in my will to which this is a Codicil upon the Express condition that before they shall be entitled to receive their proportion that they shall release to said Kramer their title to said Lot, and make good my Contract of this date to said Kromer. I hereby appoint George Kromer my son- in law the Executor of this my last will and testament and desire him to follow in all respects the provisions of my will the same as required of my son in law Nicholas Woertz who was my first Executor who is now deceased. And having full confidence in said Kromer I desire that Letters testementary issue to him without his giving Bail as assigned by Law. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 30th day of October 1862, and have called upon my friends Charles Sweetser Esquire and John Cox as witnesses to this Codicil to my will. Frederick Wagoner {seal} Signed sealed and acknowledge in our presence we being requested to witness the sum this day and year above written in the presence of the said testator and in the presence of each other Charles Sweetser J.S. Cox The State of Ohio } Delaware County,ss } In the matter of the last will & testament of Frederick Wagoner of Delaware in this County deceased I John S Cox being duly sworn in open Court this 9th day of February AD 1870 depose and say that I was present at the Execution of the last will and testament and Codicil thereto annexed of Frederick Wagoner of Delaware here= unto annexed bearing date 20th day of February 1862 that we, this deponent and Charles Sweetser saw 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 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, And further says that said Charles Sweetser is deceased John S Cox Sworn to & subscribed before me, in the Probate Court, this 9th day of February AD 1870 T W Powell Probate Judge (Codicil 2nd) Whereas I, Frederick Wagoner of Delaware County Ohio being of sound and disposing mind and memory, having made and duly executed my last will and testament in writing bearing date the 28th day of October AD 1857, as also the Codicil thereto in writing Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 72) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/06eae88f82442f2fe4960d7dcd7e2b36.jpg 5e3f02a0ca4ebe555521ce4083036f9a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 73] [corresponds to page 40 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 40 Record of the Last Will of Frederick Wagoner deceased bearing date the 30th day of October AD 1862 as above set forth Now I do declare this present writing to be a second Codicil to my said will and Codicil above described and direct the same to be annexed thereto and taken as a part thereof. And I do hereby devise and bequeath to my wife Louisa -- Wagoner, in lieu of her dower, the Dwellng House & Lot now in our occupancy being in Lot No 55 in Milo D Pettibone's addition to the Town of East Delaware, together with all the Household and kitchen furniture therein contained; except therefrom the Bedstead and Bedding taken into the house by me, which I hereby give and bequeath to my son David Wagoner. And that at the death of my said wife all the property hereby devised or bequeathed to her as aforesaid is to be equally divided among all my children, Catherine Woertz, Simeon Frederick Wagoner and David Wagoner. and lastly that this my present Codicil be annexed to and made part of my last will & testament with the Codicil thereto made, to all intents and purposes. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 26th day of February AD 1864 Frederick Wagoner {seal} Signed sealed & published by the said Frederick Wagoner as & for a Codicil to be added to and be considered as a part of his last will and testament with the Codicil thereto annexed in presence of us who at his request have subscribed our names as witnesses to the same W D Heim [illegible signature] written in German The State of Ohio } Delaware County, ss. } In the matter of the last will & testament of Frederick Wagoner of Delaware in this County decd We Gregory Pfifar and William D Heim being duly sworn in open Court this 9th day of February AD 1870 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament ^and codicil of Frederick Wagoner hereto annexed, bearing date 24th day of February AD 1864; that we saw said testator subscribe said Codicil & heard him publish and declare the same to be a part of 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 [illegible signature] Written in German W D Heim Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court, this 9th day of February AD 1870 T.W. Powell Probate Judge Codicil 3rd Whereas I Frederick Wagoner of Delaware County Ohio Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 73) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0ff95654c66ad8d504d3bdd8679c8949.jpg 22e9767886977678991d7f94fe42cc0d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 74] [corresponds to page 41 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 41 Record of the Last Will of Frederick Wagoner deceased by the first Codicil to my last will & testament in writing duly executed bearing date the 30th day of Ocotber 1862, did then and there appoint as therein stated my son in law George Kronura the Executor of this my last will and testament. now be it known, that I the said Frederick Wagoner being desirous of altering the said Codicil, in respect to said Kromer as Executor, do hereby revoke the said appointment and do hereby substitute, constitute and appoint my son David Wagoner to be the Executor of of the said last will and testament, as also to all the Codicil to the same made. Also by the Codicil hereby bequeath and devise, that out of the portion bequeathed to my daughter Cath= erine Woertz (now intermarried with Christopher Lamann) the sum of One Hundred Dollars each be paid to each of the children of Nicholas Woertz now deceased named as follows, to wit, To Mary E Woertz $100.00, To Jacob F Woertz $100.00 and to Nicholas Woertz $1000.00 when they severally arrive at lawful age and during their minority the use of these bequests to go to the benefit of said Catherine Lamann mother of the said children herein named. It is further my desire that my son David Wagoner herein appointed Executor be authorized to act as such, without any bail being required. Also I do hereby ratify and confirm my said will and codicils in every thing, except where the same is hereby revoked and altered as aforesaid. In witness whereof I the said Frederick Wagoner have hereunto to this Codicil set my hand and seal, this 4th day of December AD 1869. Frederick Wagoner {seal} Signed sealed & published by the said Frederick Wagoner as and for a Codicil to be added to & considered as a part of said last will & testament in the presence of us, who have subscribed our names in his presence and at his request as witnesses. {U.S. Stamp} W D Heim {$2.50} F Kurrley The State of Ohio } Delaware County, ss, } In the matter of the last will & testament of Frederick Wagoner of Delaware in this County decd We Frederick Kurrley and William D. Heim, being duly sworn in open Court this 9th day of February AD, 1870, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and Codicil of Frederick Wagoner decd hereto annexed bearing date 4th day of Dec= ember 1869; that we saw 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 & in his presence and in the presence of each other (over) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 74) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1c7141884266c398942e0fc12caf3b61.jpg 0de06bd7a70605f7f7d2cf63b9761efa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 75] [corresponds to page 42 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 42 Record of the Last Will of Adam Miller deceased And the said William D Heim says that he is well acquainted with the signature and hand writing of Charles Sweetser and says he has examined the signature of said that said Sweetser is now decd Frederick Kurrley W D Heim Sworn to & subscribed before me, in the Probate Court this 9th day of February AD 1870 T.W. Powell Probate Judge Record of the Last Will of Adam Miller deceased Proceedings had before Hon Thomas W. Powell, Judge of the Probate Court in & for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 19th day of February AD 1870. The following is the Order made in the Journal on the said 10th day of February AD 1870 as follows, towit: February 10th 1870 Will and Estate of Adam Miller decd This day the last will and testament of Adam Miller late of Delaware decd was presented to the Court for probate & record, thereupon Earley F Poppleton & Charles H. McElroy the subscribing witnesses thereto came into Court & were duly sworn & examined and their testimony reduced to writing, annexed to said will & filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed & attested & that the testator said Adam Miller was at the time of executing the same of full age, and of sound mind & memory & not under any restraint; it is therefore considered & ordered that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will & testament of said Adam Miller decd & ordered to be recorded as such T W Powell Probate Judge (Record of said Will) In the Name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Adam Miller of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, being of advanced age and knowing the uncertainty of life the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time thereof and being desirous of disposing of my worldly effects while yet in the flesh and being of sound mind and disposing mind & memory do hereby make this my last will and testament. Item First. I will that all my Just debts be first paid out of my property. Item Second. I will and bequeath to my son Martin Miller my pasture lot, being the following described real Estate, Situate in Delaware Township, Delaware County Ohio & in Range 19 Township 4, Section 2 and part of Lot No 3, in United Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 75) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2b4205c1265dafd22aca7ef22f26ade6.jpg 66fee829a7095abd16edcae40668a68d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 76] [corresponds to page 43 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 43 Record of the Last Will of Adam Miller deceased States Military Lands, it being the South half of the following described tract of 12 acres of land beginning at the NW corner of said Lot No 3. and running thence Southwardly along said lot line to the NW corner of a tract of about 64 acres (formerly owned by Jno Sepert) being the South part of said Lot No 3, and running thence Eastwardly along said Leperts line to the middle of the Road running to the mouth of Mill Creek, then North Eastwardly along the middle of said road to the north line of said Lot No 3, thence westwardly on said line to the place of beginning, the 1/2 of the above described tract contain 6 acres Item Third. I will and bequeath to my Grand Daughter Mary R Miller the sum of One Hundred Dollars, to be paid to her by my Executor herinafter named out of any money or credits of which I may die seized. Item Fourth. I will and bequeath to my Grand Daughter Emily Francis Miller the sum of One Hundred Dollars to be paid to her by my Executor hereinafter named out of any money or credits of which I may die seized. Item Fifth. I will and bequeath to my Grand Son William M Miller all the residue of my property real personal & mixed of which I may die seized. Item Fifth. I will and bequeath to my Grand Son William M Miller all the residue of my property real personal & mixed of which I may die seized or of which I may be in any way the owner or entitled too Item Sixth. I do hereby nominate and appoint Martin Miller the Executor of this my last will & testament Item Seventh. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made and declare this alone to be my last will and Testament. In witness whereof I the said Adam Miller hereto set my Seal and subscribe my name this 16th day of March AD 1869 Adam Miller {seal} Signed and acknowledge by said Adam Miller as his last will & Testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other the day & year above written {U s Stamp} E F Poppleton {$1 00 x} C. H. McElroy The State of Ohio. } Delaware County, ss. } In the matter of the last will and testament of Adam Miller in this County decd We Earley S Poppleton & Charles H McElroy being duly sworn in open Court this 10th day of February AD 1870, depose and say that we were present at the Execution of the last will & testament of Adam Miller of Delaware hereto annexed bearing date 16th day of March 1869; that we saw said testator subscribe said will & heard him publish & 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 of sound mind & memory & not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses in his Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 76) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/821ab02cfe6fe96200e3a9578c6f739f.jpg e00926b8f99a3730c20be53c8c6f3760 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 77] [corresponds to page 44 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 44 Record of the last Will of Maria Meminger deceased, request on his presence and in the presence of each other E.F. Poppleton C.H. McElroy Sworn to & subscribed before me, in Probate Court, this 19th day of February AD 1870 T W Powell Probate Judge Record of the last will of Maria Meminger decd Proceedings had before Hon. Benjamin C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court in & for the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio at his Office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 14th day of February A.d. 1870-- The following is the order made in the Journal on the Said 14th day of February A.D. 1870. Will & Estate of Maria Meminger decd This day the last will & Testament of Maria Meminger decd late of Delaware County, was presented to the Court for probate & record. Thereupon C.N. McElroy & John Sautter, the subscribing witnesses thereto, came & were duly sworn & examined and their Testimony reduced to writing, annexed to the will and filed therewith, and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed & attested, and that the testatrix, Maria Meminger was at the time of executing the same of full age and of sound mind & memory & not under any restraint. It is therefore considered & ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will & testament of the said Maria Mem inger deceased, and be recorded as such. B.C. Waters Probate Judge (Record of the Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I Maria Meminger of the County of Delaware & State of Ohio being of sound mind memory & understanding, do hereby publish and declare this to be my last will & testament hereby revoking & making null & void all former last wills & testaments, and writings in the nature of last wills & testaments by me heretofore made. My Will is First- That all of my just debts funeral expenses & the expenses of the execution of this my last will & testament, be paid - The residue of my estate, real & personal I give, desire and bequeath to my daughter Augusta Witlinger wife of Christ Witlinger, her heirs, executors & administrators. And I do nominate & appoint Christ Witlinger husband Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 77) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/832cfa080bebc922ad4e3fffe098b933.jpg 83f40fba87fbd90a835fbd33b3b146b2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 78] [corresponds to page 45 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 45 Record of the last Will of Maria Meminger deceased, of said Augusta Witlinger to be my Sole executor of this my last will & testament. And I do hereby request that my said executor shall not be required to give bond as such executor. And I do hereby further request that there shall be no appraise ment of my property real or personal. In testimony whereof I the said Maria Meminger have hereunto Subscribed my hand & Seal this Fifth day of February A.D. 1870. Maria Meminger {seal} Signed Sealed and declared by the said Maria Meminger to be her last will & testament, in presence of us who at her request and in her presence have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto in the presence of each other C. H. McElroy John Sautter The State of Ohio Delaware County ss, In the matter of the last will & testament of Maria Meminger deceased, We C.H. McElroy and John Sautter being duly sworn in open Court this 14th day of February AD 1870 depose and say that we were present at the execution of of the last will and testament of Maria Memniger of Delaware County This hereunto annexed, bearing date Fifth day of February 1870: that we saw the said testa -tor subscribed said will, and her publish and declare the same to be her 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 her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other. C. H. McElroy John Sautter Sworn to and Subscribed before me, in the Probate Court, this 14th day of February A.D. 1870. B.C. Waters, Probate Judge Record of the last will of Fanny George decd Proceedings had before Hon. Benjamin C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court in & for the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio at his Office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware, on the 26th day of February A.D. 1870. The following is the order made in the Journal on the said 26th day of February A.D. 1870. Will & Estate of Fanny George deced This day the last will & testament of Fanny George deceased was presented to the Court for probate and record. Thereupon Joel Cleveland and Maria Roloson, the subscribing witnesses thereto came & even duly Sworn & examined & their testimony Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 78) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a52602ce3273d67f456a2ef96ba9649b.jpg b05454d775758a1570e31cbfb42d7a9b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 79] [corresponds to page 46 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 46 Record of the last Will of Fanny George deceased, reduced to writing & annexed to the will & filed therewith, and at appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed & attested, & that the testatrix Fanny George was at the time of executing the same of full age and of sound mind & memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Fanny George deceased, and be recorded as such. B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of the Will In the name of the great Father of all, I, Fanny George do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st. I give to my sister Chessa Ann Broton of Noble County, my new black silk dress, and my black woolen Shawl. Item 2nd. I desire that all my debts and expenses be paid, Then there be placed at my husbands and my own grave a Sett of tomb Stones as near like those that are now up at the grave of our Son Samuel George, as may be. Item 3rd. After paying as above I give three fourths of all the remainder of my property to my daughter Mary Vining. Item 4th. I give and bequeath one fourth of my property to my Son in law, Elam A. Vining. Item 5th. I do hereby nominate and appoint Joel Cleveland my executor of this my last will & testament. authorising and empowering him to compromise, adjust release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me and after settling and paying all my expenses according to the provision of this will pay the balance of my estate as above disposed of. In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 7th day of February in the year 1870 -- Signed and acknowledged } Fanny George {seal} by said Fanny George as his } last will & testament in our } presence, and signed by us in } her presence - } Joel Cleveland } Maria J. Roloson } The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss, In the matter of the last will and testament of Fanny George deceased, we Joel Cleveland and Maria Roloson being duly Sworn in open Court this 26th day of February A.D. 1870, depose and Say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Fanny George of Berlin Township Delaware County hereunto annexed, Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 79) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/172141af2dc16f1b8d9ea60c78091615.jpg 4a7d2e3c45c0be2debaa9257389fdb5e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 80] [corresponds to page 47 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 47 Record of the last will of Elem A. Vining deceased. bearing date Seventh day of February 1870; that we saw the said testator subscribe said Will, and heard her publish and declare the same to be her 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 restrain, and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other. Maria J. Roloson Joel Cleveland Sworn to and Subscribed before me, in the Probate Court, this 26 . day of February A.D. 1870. B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of the last of Elem A. Vining deceased -- Proceedings had before Hon. Benjamin C. Waters, Judge of the Probate Court, in & for the County of Delaware in the Town of Delaware, on the 5th day of March A.D. 1870 -- The following is the order made in the Journal on the said 5th day of March A.D. 1870 -- Will & Estate of Elem A. Vining deceased - This day the last will and testament of Elem A. Vining decd was presented to the Court for Probate & Record. Whereupon D.C. Mooney & Robert Barber, the Subscribing Witnesses thereto, came & were duly sworn & examined & their testimony reduced to writing & annexed to the Will & filed therewith, & it appearing to the Court, that the said Will was duly ex- -ecuted & attested, and that the said testator Elem A. Vining, was at the time of executing the same of full age & of sound mind & memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore considered and ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will & testament of the said Elem A. Vining deceased and be recorded as such, Also at the same time personally appeared Mary E. Vining, widow of said Elem A. Vining to make her election under said Will, and after the Court had fully advised her of her rights under the will and the law, She then elected to take under the will and according to the terms thereof. B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of the Will, In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I, Elem A. Vining of the County of Delaware Ohio, being of Sound mind and memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament, in manner and form following. First, I give and devise to my beloved wife Mary E. Vining Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 80) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2eb980cdd5dfa5cf258c6eb8785861e7.jpg a8cdc25072f0e5bbc2cb12fb2fa5190a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 81] [corresponds to page 48 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 48 Record of the last will of Elem A. Vining deceased all the household and kitchen Stuff and furniture She brought to the house when we commenced housekeeping together, Also one bedstead, one set of chairs, one center table, and the carpet on the floor in the South room, also one cane bottom rocking chair, also my top buggy & harness, The same to her in lieu of her years Support -- 2nd It is my will that all the balance of my personal property and effects be sold at public sale without appraisement, and all my just debts and expenses be paid and the balance after putting up a Stone to the head of my grave as near like the one now up at the head of the grave of my former wife, Hannah Vining as can be, to be divided equally between my three daughters Mary May Harriet Gregg & Caroline E. May. 3rd It is my will that all the real estate I am now possessed of be sold, and the proceeds be divided as follows, said real estate being the farm on which I now reside being in Berlin Township Delaware County Ohio, containing about one hundred and thirty acres of land. First my wife shall have fourteen hundred dollars, four hundred dollars out of the first payment when the farm is sold, and one thousand dollars in notes from the last payments on said lands, said notes to be with interest, And it is my will that my sons William B. Vining, Reuben D. Vining & Benjmain A. Vining shall each have fourteen hundred dollars, and the balance after paying costs of administration etc be divided equally between my three heretofore named daughters. 4th I hereby constitute and appoint my son Reuben D. Vining my executor, to carry out this my last will and testament, and he is hereby authorised to sell all my personal and real estate at public or private sale and on such terms as he can secure and said real Estate without order or authority from Court, and any in case he should fail to act or settle the same I hereby authorise my friend John Cuningham to act and carry out all the foregoing provisions the same as here to fore named. I hereby acknowledge the foregoing to be my last will and testament made and signed this 24th day of January A.D. 1870. This instrument was Signed by the } E.A.Vining "seal} Testator in our presence & signed } by us in his presence & in the } presence of each other and } at his request. } D. C. Mooney } Robert Barber } Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 81) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b518fb536c8c377cacb8a1180b782f3f.jpg bd955cba516b519749fdd8d5c9765d46 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 82] [corresponds to page 49 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 49 Record of the last will of John G. Vergon Decd The State of Ohio, Delaware County, ss, In the matter of the last will and testament of Elem A. Vi -ning deceased. We D.C. Mooney and Robert Barber being duly sworn in open Court this 5th day of March A.D. 1870, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Elem A. Vining of Berlin Township Delaware County hereunto annexed, bearing date 24th day of January 1870; 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 D.C. Mooney Robert Barber Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court, this 5th day of March A.D. 1870. {seal} B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of the last will of John George Vergon decd Proceedings had before Hon. Benjamin C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court in & for the County of Delaware in the State of at his Office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware, on the 7th day of March A.D. 1870. This following is the entry made in the Journal on the said 7th day of March 1870. Will & Estate of John George Vergen decd This day the last will & testament of John G. Vergon deceased, was presented for probate & record. Whereupon C.C. Chamberlain & Henry J. Eaton the subscribing witnesses thereto, came & were duly sworn & examined, and their testimony reduced to writing & annexed to the Will & filed therewith, and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed & attested and that the said testator John G. Vergon was at the time of ex -ecuting the same, of full age and of sound mind & memory & not under any restraint. It is therefore considered & ordered that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved, as the last will & testament of the said John G. Vergon decd and be recorded as such. And in accordance with the terms of said Will Frederick P. Vergon was appointed Executor of the said Will & estate, no bonds, inventory or sale of personal property being required. Whereupon Letters Testamentary were issued to said P. Vergon. B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 82) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/772a11dee95effdcfe8c7313518102d3.jpg 0af134946590eacee52ba01ab5d5b1df Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 83] [corresponds to page 50 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 50 Record of the last Will of John G. Vergon deceased The following is the record of the will & the proof thereof, to wit, On this Nineteenth day of January in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and Sixty Six. I John George Vergon of the Vicinity of the town of Delaware, in Delaware County State of Ohio, do here make & publish this my last will & testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made. Item 1st I give & bequeath to my wife, Elizabeth Vergon, if She shall out live me, all my household furniture, beds & bedding, the two cows of which I may be the owner at my decease, which said personal property I bequeath to her in lieu of the personal prop erty & allowance for her years support, to which she would be entitled by law out of my estate were I to make no will: & I further devise & bequeath to my said wife her dow -er estate in my real estate, that is to say, I give to her, by this will, the same interest in my real estate, that she would by law, were I to make no will. Item 2nd To my son Frederick Peter Vergon, I give devise & bequeath absolutely all the residue (Not devised in Item No 1.) of the property of which I may be the owner, or have my interest in, at my decease, of whatsoever from or nature said property may then be, whether personal property, money, notes, accounts, real estate, or in any other form whatsoever; the real estate in real estate in fee simple subject only to and charged with the legacies hereinafter Set forth, & which are to be paid by said Frederick P. Vergon as Stated in this will out of my said estate so devised to him as aforesaid; & if I should outlive my said wife, then said personal property devised to her in "Item No. 1." I here also give & bequeath to said Frederick P. Vergon. Item No 3. To my son George Vergon. I give & bequeath the sum of sixty dollars, for each & every year from the date of my de- -cease, he shall remain insane, & for each year for two years after he shall (if ever) be restored to reason & be capable of taking care of himself & managing his own affairs & property, said sum is to be expended by my Executor, said Frederick P. Vergon & at his discretion, in necessaries for my said son George commencing at my decease, & continuing as heretofore hereinbefore stated, & if my said son George should be fully restored as to his reason. & capable of managing his own property and business; then it is my will, that, at the expiration of the period of two years from his restoration to reason & capability of managing his own property & business said payment in necessaries of sixty dollars per annum cease, & in lieu thereof I give & devise to him the gross sum in money of One thousand dollars, to be paid to him, in case my wife, said Elizabeth Vergon shall not be living at the expiration of said two years after said restoration of reason & capability of managing his own property & business, of four equal annual installments of Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 83) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/72c814ab84ee9b05b32f79499096d0e4.jpg a4ee96caa5c59b5a99425c3082cb039b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 84] [corresponds to page 51 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 51 Record of the last will of John G. Vergon deceased two hundred & fifty dollars each, the first installment to become due in one year from the expiration of said period of two years, & the last installment to become due four years after said expiration of the said period of two years -- (all of said four installments are to draw interest from the said expiration of period of two years after restoration to reason, if said Elizabeth shall not be then leaving.) In case my wife, the said Elizabeth Vergon, Shall survive me & be Still living at the expiration of said period of two years from the restoration of reason to my said son George, then said four installments, I will, to become due respectively in one year two years, three years & four years from the death of said Elizabeth Vergon & to draw interest from the date of her death. If my said son George shall die without issue surviving, then it is my will & desire that the payment of said of said install ments of legacy cease, from and after his death, as to any install ment or interest on installments not due at the date of his death. Item No 4 - To my son James Vergon, if he survive me, I give devise and bequeath the sum of One thousand dollars, to be paid in four equal annual installments of two hundred and fifty dollars each. The said installments to become due respectively - in case I survive my wife said Elizabth Vergon - in one year - two years - three years & four years from the date of my decease, & are all to draw interest from that date, interest of each installments to be paid when the installment itself becomes due: if however said Elizabeth Vergon outlives me, then said installments are to be once due respectively, in one year, two years, three years, & four years, from the date of her death, & are all to draw interest from the date of her death interest of each installment to be paid when that installment becomes due; in either case, however, if my said son James Shall die without issue surviving him, then, it is my will and desire, that the payment of said installments of legacy cease from & after his death, as to any & all installments (& interest thereon), not due at the date of his death; & if he leave at his death child or children of his living, all of whom, decease after my said son James dies, & before all of said installments become due, then it is my will, that the payment, as to any & all installments, (& interest thereon,) not then due cease at the death of the last of said children so as aforesaid surviving their father said James Vergon. Item No. 5th I give devise & bequeath to my daughter Anna Morell, widow of Peter Morell, the Sum of Five Hundred Dollars to be paid to her in four equal annual installments of One hundred and twenty five dollars each the said installments to become due respectively in one year, two years, three years & four years after my decease, if I Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 84) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4ea1044da4ab062696f1c412f0d71bc7.jpg 6d8a9cb4a89af336cda47c0399117cd0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 85] [corresponds to page 52 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 52 Record of the last will of John G. Vergon deceased. survive my said wife (with interest in all of said install -ments from the date of my death to be paid when the installments themselves become due); provided said Anna Morell shall have then ceased to reside on the same premises with my said son, Frederick P. Vergon: if however my wife survive me, then said installments are to become due, respectively, in one year, two years, three years & four years from the date of her death; (with interest on all of said installments from the date of my said wife's death to be paid when the installments themselves respectively become due.) provided my said daughter Anna shall have then ceased to reside on the same premises, with my said Son Frederick P. Vergon: if however my said daughter Anna shall wish to continue to re- -side on the same premises with my said son Frederick P. Vergon then so long as she shall so continue to reside. I give & devise to her, to be provided, for her & no one else with her, by my said son Frederick P. Vergon, on the premises occupied by himself & family, two rooms of convenient size for her use, all necessary fuel for her use to be provided ready for use, five rods of ground convenient for her use & suitable for garden, & also, so long as she shall so continue to reside, the sum of thirty dollars to be paid to her by said Frederick P. Vergon, at the expiration of each & every year from the date of the death of my said wife Eliz -abeth Vergon, if she survives me; And if I survive my said wife at the expiration of each & every year from the date of my death, so long as said Anna shall continue to reside as afore -said, in the same premises with my son said Frederick P. Vergon; but if she shall not continue to reside as aforesaid, then said payment of thirty dollars per annum, is to cease from the time she ceases to reside on the premises of the said Frederick P. Vergon; if at the time She shall choose to & does go to reside some where else than on the premises of said Frederick P. Vergon, my wife said Elizabeth Vergon is not living, then it is my will that the aforesaid legacy of five hundred dollars, be paid to said Anna Morell, in said four equal install -ments, in one year, two years, three years & four years from the time She ceases to reside on the premises with my said son Frederick P. with interest from that time, but if at the time my said daughter Anna shall cease to reside on the same premises with my said Son, my wife, said Elizabeth, shall be still living it is my will that then, said legacy of five hundred dollars in the installments aforesaid, be paid to my said daughter Anna in one year, two years, three years & four years, respectively, from the time of the decease of my said wife, with interest on all of said installments from that time. In case said Anna dies without child or children of her surviving her, before all of said legacy becomes due, then, I will that her reasonable doctors Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 85) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f00494f72626ed2e7da680198e01a56f.jpg 2ac3f9ca0c7703564a3a2c00ad1b15e5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 86] [corresponds to page 53 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 53 Record of the last Will of John G. Vergon deceased. bills & funeral expenses be paid by said Frederick P. Vergon, but all further payment of said legacy I desire to cease at her death without child of hers surviving her. In the last foregoing item, by "same premises" I mean "same farm" on which Said Freder ick P. & his family May reside for the time being. Item No. 6th I give devise & bequeath to my daughter Margaret Burlett, wife of Peter Burlette, the promisory note executed to me by said Peter Burlett Ocotber 28th 1846, for one hundred & twenty six dollars & 18 cents, said note drawing interest from its date, I also devise to her such further sum as said sum of $126.18 & interest thereon to the date of my death if I survive my wife, & if She Survive me, then to the date of the decease of my wife, shall lack then of amounting to five hundred dollars, which said sum (to be ascertained as aforesaid). I will and devise to be paid to my said daughter Margaret in four equal annual installments in one year, two years, three years & four years, from the date of my death. (with interest) (from that time) if I survive my wife; if my wife survive me, Said installments are to be paid in one year two years, three years & four years from the decease of my wife (with in -terest from the date of her decease.) Item No 7th I constitute and appoint my said Son Frederick P. Vergon, Executor of this my last will & testament & request that he be not required to give bond in the execution of this trust, & that he be not required to make any inventory or appraisement or sale of my said estate. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal date herein before written -- Signed by said John George Vergon } John George Vergon {seal} in our presence & by us in his presence } & at his request & acknowledged } by him then to be his last will } & testament. } C.C. Chamberlain } Henry J. Eaton } The State of Ohio Delaware County ss, In the matter of the last will & testament of John G. Vergon deceased. We C.C. Chamberlain and Henry J. Eaton being duly sworn in open Court this 7th day of March A.D. 1870, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will & testament of John G. Vergon of Delaware Township & County hereunto annexed bearing date 19th day of January 1866, 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 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 86) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c99cce082d5a1622638463e14ab33628.jpg 7ddb110a79429430404b0145333626fc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 87] [corresponds to page 54 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 54 Record of the last will of John G. Vergon deceased -- 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. Henry J. Eaton C.C. Chamberlain Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court this 7th day of March A.D. 1870 B.C. Waters Probate Judge. Record of the last will of Daniel Thomas deceased Proceedings had before Hon. Benjamin C. Waters, Judge of the Probate Court, in and for the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Dela -ware on the 18th day of March A.D. 1870 The following is the order made in the Journal on the said 18th day of March A.D. 1870, to wit: March 18, 1870 Will and estate of Daniel Thomas deceased -- This day the will of the said Daniel Thomas late of Madison County in the State of Indiana, deceased, as proved and admitted to record in the office of Clerk of Common Pleas Court for the said County of Madison in the State of Indiana on the 28th day of Jany, 1865, and this Court being satisfied that the said Will relates to real estate in Delaware County Ohio, is is ordered to be admitted to record & recorded in this Court & County. B.C. Waters Probate Judge (Record of the Will) I Daniel Thomas of Madison County State of Indiana do make and publish this my last will & testament 1st I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Laura E. Thomas Fifteen Hundred Dollars to be paid to her as soon as my estate is Settled, and should she at any time marry, I direct that she pay to my brothers and sisters equally five hundred Dollars of the Fifteen hundred hereby bequeathed. 2nd I bequeath to my two brothers John and Isaac Thomas, each one seventh of all the property Real and personal to have after the payment of the Fifteen Hundred dollars herein bequeathed to my wife. 3d I give & bequeath to the three children of my brother Herbert Thomas, to wit, Herbert Thomas Robert Thomas and Ida Thomas one seventh part of all my property Real and Personal after the payment of the Fifteen Hundred to my wife as before Stated, 4th I give and bequeath to my brother Gabriel Thomas Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 87) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/980949a54ab2c6d47a6314e7b155300a.jpg 96e8bd1fb78e013d87e148391a0b7b10 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 88] [corresponds to page 55 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 55 Record of the last will of Daniel Thomas deceased. one Seventh of all my property Real and personal subject to the bequest herein to my wife. 5th I give & bequeath to my brother Urial Thomas one Seventh of all my property Real and personal Subject to the bequest hereinto my wife. 6th I give and bequeath to my brother John Thomas One Seventh of all my property Real and personal Subject to the bequest herein to my wife. 7th I give and devise to my Sister Sarah Thomas one Seventh of all my property Real and personal Subject to the bequest to my wife as before. 8th I give and devise to the three children of my Sister Mary Thomas to wit: Sarah A. Thomas Mary Thomas and Franky Thomas One Seventh of all my property Real and personal Subject to the bequest to my wife as before 9th I owe my brother John Thomas Two Hundred Dollars and it is my will that he be paid the Said Two Hundred Dollars out of the first money of my estate. And all the bequests herein are Subject to said Two Hundred dollars, and my brothers and Sisters and their Children are to take each their One Seventh of my property as herein bequeathed after said Two Hundred dollars are paid. I also direct that I be buried in a good Metalic coffin and in Coles Cemetery in Delaware County State of Ohio by the Side of my Mother, and that all my funeral expenses be paid out of the first money coming to my Executor, and all bequests herein are Subject to my funeral expenses. I owe Andrew Jackson One Hundred and Sixty two & 50/100 dollars which is to be paid, and all bequests herein except funeral expenses are subject to ^the payment of the same. I also direct that my Executor shall proceed to Sell my real Estate in the State of Ohio for the purpose of realizing the Fifteen Hundred dollars herein bequeathed to my wife. And I also bequeath to my wife the bed and bedding, bought by me since our marriage, and my Bureau and She is to keep the things She had when we were married. I hereby appoint my brother Isaac Thomas Executor of this my last will and testament. I give to Ida Thomas my half Sister who lives in Ohio two dollars. his Daniel x Thomas {seal} mark Signed & sealed by the estator in our presence and signed by us in his presence and at his request. W.R. Pierse N.L. Urickersham State of Indiana Madison County -- Be it remembered that on the 28th day of January 1865, Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 88) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/13df8d09121d863a1afffcea0496d694.jpg 9887cc1d29accf859727dbb2008be0c7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 89] [corresponds to page 56 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 56 Record of the last will of Daniel Thomas deceased -- W.R. Pierse one of the subscribing witnesses to the within and foregoing last will and testament of Daniel Thomas late of said County deceased, personally ap peared before the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Madison County in the State of Indiana and being duly sworn by the Clerk of said Court, upon his oath declared and testified as follows, that is to say: that on the 7th day of Janaury 1865, he saw Daniel Thomas sign his name to said instrument in writing as and for his last will and testament, and that this depo -nent at the same time heard the said Daniel Thomas declare the said instrument in writing to be his last will and testament, and that the said instrument in writing was at the same time at the request of the said Daniel Thomas and with his consent at -tested and subscribed by the said W.R. Pierse and N.L. Wickersham in the presence of the said testator, and in the presence of each other as subscribing witnesses thereto, and that the said Daniel Thomas was at the time of Signing and Subscribing of the said instrument in writing as aforesaid of full age. (that is more than twenty one years of age, and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and not under any coercion or restraint as the said deponent verily believes and further deponent says not. W.R. Pierse Sworn to and Subscribed by the said W.R. Pierse before me Joseph Peden, Clerk of said Court at Anderson on the 28th day of January 1865. In attestation whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court - Joseph Peden Clerk State of Indiana Madison County ss, I Joseph Peden Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Madison County Indiana do hereby certify that the within, annexed last will and testament of Daniel Thom as has been duly admitted to probate, and duly proved by the testimony of W.R. Pierse one of the subscribing wit -nesses thereto that a complete of said will and of the tes timony of the said W.R. Pierse in proof thereof has been by me hereby made and recorded in Book No 2 at Pages 233, 234, 235, of the Record of Wills of said County. In attestation whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at Anderson this 28th day of Janny 1865. Joseph Peden Clerk Court C. Pleas Madison Co. Known all men, that we Isaac Thomas and John Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 89) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/453477018e0ae483c185ebdd749528b6.jpg 3b83c52ab1ed8c119202709f93beff5a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 90] [corresponds to page 57 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 57 Thomas, are bound unto the State of Indiana in the penal Sum of Two Thousand dollars, for the payment of which we Jointly and Severally bind ourselves, our heirs Exec utors and administrators. Sealed and dated the 28th day of January 1865, The condition of the above obligation is that if the above bound Daniel Thomas Shall faithfully discharge the duties of his trust as Executor of the last will of Isaac Thomas Sr deceased according to law, then the above obligation is to be void, else to remain in full force. Isaac Thomas {seal} John Thomas {seal} Approved by me, this 28th day of Janaury 1865. Joseph Peden C.C.C.P. Madison County The State of Indiana Madison County ss, I Isaac --- swear that I will faithfully discharge the duties of my trust, as Executor of the last will and testament of Daniel Thomas deceased according to law, So help me God. Isaac Thomas Subscribed and sworn to before me, the 28 day of January 1865 Joseph Peden C.C.C.P. Madison County. I, William C. Fleming Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Madison in the State of Indiana do hereby certify the annexed to be a true copy of the last will of Daniel Thomas late of said county deceased, and of the Certificate of Probate as endorsed thereon. And Isaac Thomas having duly qualified and given bond as required by law as executor he is duly author ized to take upon himself the administration of Such Estate according to such will. Witness my hand, and the seal of said Court this 2nd day of March, 1870 -- {seal} William C. Fleming C.C.c.P. Madison County Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 90) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/31d3a45b7888bdb88d62908f321084c2.jpg db1bf2c19e23f897333a99c7f5edcd7a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 91] [corresponds to page 58 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 58 Record of the last Will of the Rev. Evan Evans Proceedings had before the Hon. Thos W. Powell Judge of the probate Court of Delaware County Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 23d day of July A.D. 1868 towit: July 23d 1868 Will and Estate of Rev. Evan Evans deceased. This day the will of Evan Evans late of Radnor Township (deceased, was presented for Probate and record. Will dated November 19th 1858 and witnessed by Abraham Loyal and G.N. Black happening that the said Dr. G.H. Black now lives at Platsmouth, Nebraska Territory the said will was copied and placed on file and the onjornal was sent in a commission to Samuel M. Chapman of Plats- mouth Nebraska Territory to take and report the testimony and deposition of the said Dr. G.H. Black as witness to the said will and this matter is continued to await the return of said Commissioner -- T.W. Powell Probate Judge Afterwards towit: on the 26th day of April A.D. 1870 the following proceedings was had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Court of Probate in and for said County of Delaware at his office in said Town and County on the said 26th day of April A.D. 1870 to wit: Will and Estate of the Rev. Evan Evans deceased -- This day the last will and testament of Evan Evans was presented to this Court for record the same having been Probated by the Hon. T.W. Powell late Judge of this Court but has never been recorded as of record shown the testimony of the will annexed showing that one of the subscribing witnesses thereto towit: Abraham Lloyd who was duly sworn and Ex amined by the Court and his testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith on the 24th day of November A.D. 1868 and the other witnesses thereunto G.H. Black who was living in the state of Nebraska and on the 23 day of July A.D. 1868 a Com- mission was issued to Samuel M. Champman to take the testimony of the said G.H. Black which was afterward to wit: in August 1868 returned with the deposition of the Said G.H. Black annexed as follows-- The said subscribing witness as aforesaid came personally before me and who being by my first duly sworn according to law did depose and say that the said G.H. Black was witness to the said will together with the said Abraham Loyd at Radnor Township aforesaid at the date of the will to wit: the 19th day of November 1858 which will is now before him and hereto annexed that they were present at Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 91) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/79fc9e5e253f69354ad8e0d9f070f6b1.jpg c07fb58e30d07bc77c970205e8481a6d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 92] [corresponds to page 59 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 59 Record of the Last Will of the Rev. Evan Evans the making of said will hereunto attached marked (a) and at the request of the deceased subscribed their names to said will as witnesses in the presence of the decd and of each other and that they saw the said Evan Evans deceased sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament. That the said Evan Evans deceased at the time of making signing and sealing of said last will and testament was of legal age and of sound mind and memory and under no under restraint whatsoever. It is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be and is admitted to Probate as duly proved as the last Will and testament of the said Rev. Evan Evans deceased and that it be seconded as such B.C. Waters Probate Judge (A) (Copy of the Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All-- I Evan Evans of the Township of Radnor State of Ohio do ^make and publish this my last Will and Testament. I give and devise to my beloved wife the house and land that is fence in and all the other buildings on the said land together with all the houshold goods, furniture, provision and other goods and chattels which may be there at the time of my decease during her natural life. also all the notes in my possesion I give to my wife and she is to divide all the above mentioned property among the children as she thinks best. I appoint my wife Executrix of this my last will and Testament. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th day of Nov. A.D. 1858. Evan Evans {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Evan Evans as his last will and Testament, in our presence; and signed by us in his presence. Abraham Loyd G.H. Black State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss In the matter of the last will and Testament of Evan Evans late of Radnor decd I, Abraham Loyd being duly sworn in open Court this 24th day of Nov. A.D. 1868 depose and say, that we this deponent and Dr. G.H. Black were present at the Execution of the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 92) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a977296dda9a450e99ed3d2e2a0a750c.jpg 227158c0cba74ca7a3de8aecb70681b8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 93] [corresponds to page 60 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 60 Record of the last Will of the Rev. Evan Evans - Last will and testament Evan Evans of Radnor in this County hereunto 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 & in his presence and in the presence of each other. Abraham Lloyd {seal} Sworn to and subscribed before in the Probate Court this 24th day of Nov. T.W. Powell Probate Judge Commissiion. to take testimony of Witness to will - State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss To Samuel M. Chapman greeting Know ye, That we, in confidence of your prudence and fidelity, have appointed you and by these presents do give you full power and authority to examine and take the deposition of Dr. G.H. Black late of Radnor in this County subscribing witness to the last will and testament of Rev. Evan Evans hereto annexed, late of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio, deceased and therefore we command you, that at certain days & places appointed by you, you cause the said G.H. Black to be brought before you and then and there examine him on oath or affirmation first taken before you touching the due execution of said will of said Evan Evans, and that you reduce such examination to writing and return the same together with this commission and the will of the said Evan Evans hereto annexed, closed up under your seal into our said Probate Court with all con- venient speed. In Testimony whereof I, Thomas W. Powell Judge of the said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Delaware Ohio this 23d day of July A.D. 1868 T.W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 93) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/63055b90dd02eae0a21e49d1fb65a0f5.jpg 0dbc3a68b493d71062047829bc2d0ecb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 94] [corresponds to page 61 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 61 Record of the last Will of the Rev. Evan Evans In the matter of the last Will and Testament of Evan Evans, late of Delhi in Radnor Township Delaware County deceased. I, Samuel W. Chapman the Commissioner appointed and commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the County of Delaware, in the State of Ohio, to take the testimony of Dr. G.H. Black the subscribing witness of the last will and testament of Evan Evans of Radnor Township deceased - late a resident of said County of Delaware in the State of Ohio which commissiion and the said will are annexed hereto, I do hereby certify that in persuance of said Commission I caused the said G.H. Black, said subscribing witness as aforesaid to come personally before me, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, concerning and in relation to the Execution of said will, depose and say that the said G.H Black was witness to the said Will together with Abraham Lloyd at Radnor Township aforesaid at the date of the Will to wit the 19th day of November 1858 which will is now before him and hereto annexed, that they were present at the making of the said will hereto attached marked ("A") and at the request of the deceased, sub- scribed then names to said Will as witnesses in the presence of the deceased and of each other; that they saw the said Evan Evans, deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament; that the said Evan Evans deceased was at the time of making signing and sealing said last Will and Testament of legal age and of sound mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. G.H. Black I Samuel M. Chapman commissioner named in the annexed commissiion do further testify that the said testimony was given in my presence & read in the prersence of said witness and subscribed by said witness in my presence on this 29th day of July A.D. 1868 In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal notarial Platsmouth City Nebraska this 29th day of July A.D. 1868 - Samuel M. Chapman Commissioner Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 94) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/439c35aa6aaa2f6b64fbf1e9d897511f.jpg 4b96d6a86c42493d89e41845c2182064 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 95] [corresponds to page 62 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 62 Record of the last Will of May J. Evans deceased. Proceedings had before B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within an for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 26 day of AD 1870 The following is the order made in the Journal on the said 26th day of April AD 1870 towit: Will and estate of Mary J. Evans deceased -- This day the last Will and testament of Mary J. Evans was presented for probate and record whereupon Evan B. Jones one of the subscribing witnesses thereto came into Court and was duly sworn and examined and his testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith, and it appearing to the Court that Benj Williams the other subscribing witness thereto lives in Columbus Ohio and this matter is continued in order to procure testimoney. Afterward towit on the 2nd day of may A.D. 1870 a commission was issued on the to John M. Pugh to take the testimony of the said Benjamin Williams which was afterward returned with the testimony thereto attached and the said Will is therefore admitted to probate and record. B.C. Waters Probate Judge The following is a copy of said will and proof thereof -- In the name of God, anew, I, Mary J. Evans Culier of Rev. Evan Evans, being in perfect health of body and of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament: I do give and bequeath to my daughters Mary Ann and Catherine Elizabeth the house and lots located in the village of Del Ohio with all the goods, furniture, buildings and chattles belonging thereto; also all notes, bonds, mortgages and monies which may be held by me at the time of my decease, all the said property to be divided equally between them under the direction of my Executors. Furthermore I do constitute, make and ordain my sons John G. Evans and Edward P. Evans take the execution of this my last will and testament. and I do hereby utterly disallow evoke and disarmed the and every other former Testaments, Wills Legacies, Bequests and Executors by me in any way before named willed and bequeathed: ratifying ^& confirming this and no other to be my last will and Testament. in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 11th day of September A.D. 1865. Mary J. Evans {seal} Signed, sealed, published, pronounced, and declared by the said Mary Evans as her last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names. Beny Williams Evan B. Jones Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 95) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0d523543c9ed6c25260be1541ec9938c.jpg 8ddceba5d53e39d8ce7cc2e0b6125f84 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 96] [corresponds to page 63 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 63 Record of the last Will of Mary J. Evans, deceased. The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of Mary J. Evans, Late of Radnor Township, deceased. I Evan B Jones being duly sworn in open Court this 25th day of April A.D. 1870 depose and say that I was present at the execution of the last Will and testament of Mary J. Evans of Radnor Township Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 11th day of April A.D. 1865: that I saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her 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 her request and in her presence and in the presence of Benj Williams also a subscribing witness. E.B. Jones. Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court this 25th day of April A.D. 1870. B.C. Waters Probate Judge Commission. The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } Dr. John M. Pugh greeting: Know ye that we in confidence of your prudence and fidelity, have appointd you and by these presents do give you full power and authority to examaning and take the deposition of Benjamin Williams late of Radnor Township Delaware County Ohio, subscribing witness to the last will and testament of Mary J. Evans, hereunto annexed, late of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio deceased, and therefore we command you that at certain days and places appointed by you. You cause the said Benjmain Williams to be brought before you, and then and there examined in an oath or affirmation first taken before you touching the due execution of said will of the said Mary J Evans and that you reduce such examination to writing, and taken the same together with this commission and the will of the said Mary J. Evans thereunto annexed. Closed up under your seal into our ^said Probate Court with all convenient speed. In testimony whereof I B.C. Waters Judge of the said Court, at Delaware this 2nd day of May A.D. 1870. B.C. Waters Probate Judge. The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } I, Benj Williams being duly sworn in open Court this 9th day of May A.D. 1870 depose and say Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 96) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5a0eeb21f8b1ba931ec68bb4ce42c20a.jpg 23307be79fb33679e84321b1385d91cc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 97] [corresponds to page 64 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 64 Record of the last Will of Mary J. Evans deceased. that I was present at the execution of the last Will and Testament of Mary J. Evans deceased hereunto annexed. That I saw Mary J. Evans said testatrix subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last Will and Testament: and that the said Mary J. Evans at the time of executing said will was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; and that I signed the same as a witness at her request, and in her presence and in the presence of Evan B. Jones. Sworn to and subscribed in open Court the day and year first above written. Benj Williams. John M. Pugh Probate Judge. Record of the last Will of Lucy R. Andress deceased. Proceedings had before B.C. Waters 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 7th day of May A.D. 1870. The following order was made in the Journal on the 7th day of May A.D. 1870 towit: This day the last will and testament of Lucy R. Andress deceased was presented for probate and record whereupon Walter T. Watson and William H Case the subscribing witnesses thereto came into Court and being duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the testator was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the last will and testament of Lucy R. Andress deceased. Also at the same time came Samuel Stout executor as named in said will and took out letters as Executor: letters issued. B.C. Waters Probate Judge The following is a copy of said will and proof. In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I Lucy R. Andress of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last Will and testament. 1st It is my will that my funeral expenses and all my Just debts be fully paid. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 97) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1f575750b503c88ae3d261f65e21e610.jpg a5167abaf6969d360309bc6d7ef4b75b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 98] [corresponds to page 65 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 65 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Lucy R. Andress, decd 2d I give devise and bequeath to Samuel Stout the farm on which we now reside situate in Concord and Liberty Townships Delaware County Ohio, together will all the live stock, Horses Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Farming tools, Hay, Grain, Household goods and all my property of every description real and personal signed, by me, unto the said Samuel Stout his heirs and assigns forever. 3d I desire that the said Samuel Stout be appointed Executor that no bond be required of him, and that no appraisement of of my property be made. 4th I hereby revoke and annul all former wills by me made and ratify and confirm this and no other to be my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of January A.D. 1868. Luch R. Andress {seal} Signed published and declared by the above named Lucy R. Andress as her last Will and testament, in presence of us, who at her request, and in the presence of each other have signed as witnesses to the same. {US Stamp} Walter T. Watson {$3.00} William H. Case The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of Lucy R. Andress deceased. We Walter T. Watson and William H. Case being duly sworn in open court this 7th day of May A.D. 1870 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Lucy R. Andress of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 16th day of January A.D. 1868; that we saw said testator subscribe said will, and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing said will was of full age and of sound mind and memory and under no restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request, and in her presence and in the presence of each other. W.T. Watson William H Case. Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court this 7th day of May A.D. 1870. B.C. Waters Probate Judge. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 98) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f1f706724e2d563fcf3600b3d420ef0a.jpg 91034fee396294f930a7c56e70f5e193 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 99] [corresponds to page 66 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 66 Record of the Last Will of John Bebb deceased . Proceedings had before B.C. Waters Judge in and for the County of Delaware State of Ohio on the 12th day of May A.D. 1870 at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware The following is the order made in the Journal on the 12th day of May A.D. 1870. Will and estate of John Bebb deceased. This day the last will and testaments of John Bebb deceased late of Delaware County was presented to the Court for probate and record. Thereupon John B. Jones and William Watkins the sub- scribing witnesses thereto came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the Court that said will was duly executed and attested and that the testator John Bebb was at the time of executing said will was of full age and sound memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of John Bebb deceased and be recorded as such. Letters testamentary issued to Watkins named in the will bond give and accepted and John B. Jones, William Watkins and David G. Edwards were appointed as appraisers. B.C. Waters Probate Judge (the Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. John Bebb of Delhi Radnor Township Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st All my just debts and funeral expenses to be paid first. Item 2d My wish is that after my death all my property be equally divided between viz: John, Mary, Thomas Cowdale and Jane Maine and John Watkins Columbus Ohio. Item 3d I do hereby nominate and appoint said John Watkins executor of this my last Will and testament. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 30th day of March A.D. 1870. his John x Bebb {seal} mark Signed and acknowledge by said John Bebb as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. John B. Jones. William Watkins. The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of John Bebb of Radnor Township deceased We John B. Jones and William Watkins being Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 99) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1b52ca60a786b723c7adf84c2d762997.jpg cb17d67298efe73f79908314e2c5d3f7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 100] [corresponds to page 67 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 67 Record of the Last Will of John Bebb deceased -- duly sworn in open Court this 12th day of May A.D. 1870, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John Bebb of Radnor Township Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 30th day of March A.D. 1870; that we said the said testator at the time of executing the same, was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. John B. Jones William Watkins Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court, this 12th day of May. B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of the Last Will of Thomas Jones deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware Ohio State of Ohio on the 24th day of April AD 1870 at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware The following is the order made in the Journal on the 14th day of April 1870. Will and estate of Thomas Jones deceased. This day the will of Thos Jones late of Oxford Township was presented for probate and record - will dated Aug 15th AD. 1864 and witnessed by J.M. Carnes and Erasmus D. Comer it appearing that the said Erasmus D. Comer at New haven Allen County Indiana the said will was copied and placed on file and the original was sent in a Commission to Allen H. Dougal Notary Public at New Haven Allan County Indiana to take and report the testimony and deposition of of the said Erasmus D. Comer as witness of to the said will and this matter is continued to a [illegible] the return of said commission on the 24th day of May the said commission was returned with the testimony attached thereto Thereupon the said will is admitted to probate and record as duly proved. B.C. Waters Probate Judge. The Will and testimony thereto. In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I Thomas Jones of Ashley Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament. First - it is my will that my just debts and all charges be paid out of my estate. Second - I give and devise all the residue of estate to Elizabeth C. Jones, my wife, to be to her, and to her disposal, except $500 to my son James W. Jones. Third - I make and appoint the said Elizabeth C. Jones executrix - Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 100) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d138312c7c632517c59c98137b391fb2.jpg 5f4b00dcc136f45f4a6cdbf49d6b6e2d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 101] [corresponds to page 68 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 68 Record of the Last Will of Thos Jones decd of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 15th day of August AD 1864. Thomas Jones {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Thomas Jones as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. Erasmus D. Cormer J.M. Cormer The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of Thomas Jones of Oxford Township deceased, I J M. Cormer being duly sworn in open Court this 14th day of April AD 1870 depose and say that I was present at the execution of the last will and testament of Thomas Jones of Oxford Township Delaware County hereunto annexed, bearing date 15th day of August AD 1870 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 a witness at his request and in his presence and in the presence of Erasmus D Cormer. J. Cormer Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court, this 14th day of April AD. 1870. B.C. Waters Probate Judge. Commission to take testimony of witness to will The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } To Allen H. Dougal Greeting: Know ye, That we in confidence of your prudence and fidelity have appointed you and by these presents do give you full power and authority to examine and take the deposition of Erasmus D. Cormer late of Oxford Township Delaware County Ohio subscribing witness to the last will and testament of Thomas Jones hereunto annexed, late of the County of Delaware, in the State of Ohio, deceased, and therefore we command you that at certain days and places appointed by you, you cause the said Erasmus D Cormer, to brought before you and then and there to examine him on oath or affirmation first taken before you touching the due execution of said will of the said Thomas Jones, and that you reduce such examination to writing and return the same together with this commission, and the Will of said Thomas Jones thereto annexed, closed up under your seal into our said Probate Court with all convenient space. In testimony whereof I B C Waters Judge of the said Court, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Delaware this 13th day of May AD. 1870 -- B C Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 101) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2c5a91ad31e37dd82b300481d12ec102.jpg db69b71a2c43eba01662bbec4a6beda6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 102] [corresponds to page 69 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 69 Record of the Last Will of Thomas Jones deceased. Testimony of witness to will In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of Thomas Jones deceased: I Allen H Dougall duly appointed and com- missioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio to take the testimony of Erasmus D. Cormer late of Oxford Township Delware County, the subscribing witness of the last will and Testament of Thomas Jones decease; late a resident of said County of Delaware in the State of Ohio, which commission and the said Will are hereunto annexed. I do hereby certify that in pursuance of said Commission I caused the said Erasmus D. Cormer, said subscribing witness as aforesaid, to come personally before me at my office in the Town of New Haven, Allen County, and State of Indiana who being by me first duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth, concerning and in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and say, that on the 15th day of August AD 1864 in Ashley Oxford Township, Delaware County State of Ohio, that he was present at the making of said will hereunto attached marked "A" and at the request of the deceased subscribed his name to said will as witness in the presence of deceased and in the presence of the other witness that saw the said Thomas Jones deceased sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament; that the said Thomas Jones deceased was at the time of making, signing and sealing said rider will and testament, of legal age and of sound mind and memory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. Erasmus D. Cormer. I Allen H Dougall do further testify that the said testimony was reduced to writing by myself at my office in the town of New Haven Allen County Indiana, in the presence of said witness, and subscribed by said witness in my presence, on the Eighteenth day of May AD 1870. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Notorial seal and set my hand this 18th day of May AD 1870. Allen H. Dougall Commission and Notary Public. _________________________________________________________________________ Record of the Last Will of Chas. C. Janes deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Town of Delaware and in the Court House on the 19th day of May AD 1870 The following is the order made with Journal on the 19th day of May AD 1870, towit: This day the last will and testament of Charles C Janes was presented for probate and record. Whereupon Joel Cleveland and Vinal Steward the subscribing witnesses thereto came in and were duly sworn and fully examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith. And it appearing to the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 102) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/bae2609f599aa8ab20d60d55699755db.jpg f6c2b1c84750356c2f86965c62eee360 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 103] [corresponds to page 70 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 70 Record of the Last Will of Charles C. Janes decd Court that said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator Charles C. Janes at the time of executing said will was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; it is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of Charles C. Janes deceased and be recorded as such. B.C. Waters Probate Judge The following is a record of the will and proof thereof as follows towit: In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I, Charles C. Janes do make and publish this my last will and testament, Item 1st I give and bequeath to my beloved wife all my property both real and personal that shall belong to my estate after the settlement of all my affairs and payment of all lawful debts and claims against me. Item 2nd I do hereby nominate and appoint Lizzie J Janes my wife executrix of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering her to compromise and adjust, release and discharge in such a manner as she may deem proper the debts and claims due me I do also authorize and empower her to sell any or all the property be longing my estate as she may think proper. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 3d day of February AD 1870. C.C. Janes Signed and acknowledged by said Charles C. Janes as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. Joel Cleveland Vinal Steward The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the ^last will and testament of CC James deceased We Joel Cleveland and Vinal Steward being duly sworn in open Court this 19th day of May AD 1870, depose and and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and tes- tament of Chas. C. Janes of Berlin Township Delaware County hereunto annexed, bearing date 3d day of February 1870. that we saw 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. Joel Cleveland Vinal Steward Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court this 19th day of May AD 1870. B.C. Waters Probate Judge. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 103) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/94a850129e52d30804529f7b50961391.jpg cd77f499a28e9959e0c06f23ac0ccdc0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 104] [corresponds to page 71 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 71 Record of the Last Will of James H. Gaston deceased Proceedings had before the Hon. B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and the State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in Delaware on the 19th day of May AD 1870. The following order was made in the Journal as follows to wit on the 19th day of May AD 1870. This day the last will and testament of James H. Gaston deceased was presented for record and probate whereupon Jacob Sheets and W H Maxwell the subscribing witness thereto came into Court and being duly sworn were fully examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that said Will was duly executed and attested and that at the time of executing said will ^said testator was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; it is therefore con- sidered and ordered that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of James H. Gaston deceased and be recorded as such. B C Waters Probate Judge. The following is a copy of the Will and testimony thereof towit: In the name of the Hold Father of all Amen: I James H. Gaston of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last Will and testament in manner and form following: First. It is my will that my funeral expenses be paid out of my moneys that may be on hand at the time of my decease. Second. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary E. Gaston my personal property and also my real estate as follows: consisting of the Homestead on which I now reside: also fifty three acres of Lot 14 Section 2 Township 5 Range 17 and the undivided one third of lot no 9 Section 1 Township 5 Range 17 to be hers her heirs and assigns forever, and the said Mary E. Gaston and the said Mary E Gaston shall be liable and held responsible for all debts contracts and agreements which I shall leave unsettled and also that she be made responsible for the maintanance and education of my infant son Everet M. Gaston. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of July A.D. 1869 J. H. Gaston {Seal} signed published and declared by the above named James H. Gaston as his last Will and testament in presence of us who at his request have signed as witnesses to the same J. Sheets W. H. Maxwell Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 104) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/986b3d114135c482f2fb62daed5dc573.jpg 05d9fedb3a2d7424d1b8f271013e9264 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 105] [corresponds to labeled page 72 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 72 Record of the Last Will of James H. Gaston dec'd The State of Ohio Delaware County SS In the matter of the last will and testament of James H. Gaston of Kingston Township Delaware County deceased We Jacob Sheets and W. H. Maxwell being duly sworn in open Court this 19th day of May A.D. 1870 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of James H. Gaston of Kingston Township Delaware County hereunto annexed, bearing date 20th day of July 1869; 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 under not 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. Sheets W. H. Maxwell Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court, this 19th day of May A.D. 1870 B C Waters Probate Judge ________________________________________________ Record of the Last Will of Joseph Potter deceased. Proceedings had before the Hon B C Waters Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 27th day of May A.D. 1870. And afterward on the 27th day of May A.D. 1870 an order was made in the Journal as follows to wit: This day the last will and testament of Joseph Potter deceased was presented for probate and record Whereupon Josiah Lott and Nelson Taylor the subscribing witnesses then came and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith: and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator Joseph Potter at the time of executing said will was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, it is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to probate and record as the last will and testament of the said Joseph Potter and be recorded as such. Thereupon Nelson Taylor executor named in the will gave bond in the sum of $3000 with Josiah Lott and Tho Jaynes as his sureties, bond accepted and letters issued B C Waters Probate Judge. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 105) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f88d20d17bfa905214dfb680414f22a6.jpg 54811783b1b35be505561a3036542dc0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 106] [corresponds to labeled page 73 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 73 Record of the Last Will of Joseph Potter deceased - The following is a record of said will to wit: In the name of God the Benevolent Father of All. I, Joseph Potter of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st I will that my funeral expenses and all my debts be paid out of my effects and property. Item 2nd I give and bequeath to the American Board of Foreign Missions instituted in the City of New York the sum of one thousand dollars to be applied to the charitable use and purpose of said Board. Item 3rd I give and bequeath to my daughter Zerua P. Jaynes one lot of land known as the Maxwell lot of land lying in Kingston Township Delaware County and State of Ohio to have and hold them her lifetime and at the death of my daughter Zerua P. Jaynes that property above men- tioned to go to her heirs. Item 4th I give and bequeath to my daughter Zerua P. Jaynes one half of a lot of land known as the Taylor lot of land lying in Kingston Township Delaware County Ohio, to have and hold the same. Item 5th - I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann P. Scott the balance of my lands now owned by me all in Kingston Township Delaware County and State of Ohio. Item 6th - It is my will that my stock and my farming utensils shall be sold without apraisement by the executor hereafter mentioned and the proceeds thereof after paying my debts aforesaid with necesssary costs and expenses to be equally divided between my said daughters. Item 7th - If there is not sufficient personal property to pay my debts it is my will that the farm be rented till they are paid. Item 8th - I do hereby nominate Nelson Taylor to be my Executor of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of July A.D. 1869. Joseph Potter {Seal} Signed sealed and acknowledged by said Joseph Potter as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. Josiah Lott Nelson Taylor The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS} In the matter of the last will and testament of Joseph Potter of Kingston Township deceased - We Josiah Lott and Nelson Taylor being duly sworn in open Court this 27th day of May AD 1870 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Joseph Potter of Kingston Township Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 5th day of July AD 1869 that we saw 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 said will 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 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 106) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6d169fa24a4f20b6e19d4b5cf47bfa4f.jpg d0e54e20e26a75d38fab9b20f83c1dff Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 107] [corresponds to labeled page 74 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 74 Record of the Last Will of Joseph Potter deceased of each other. Josiah Lott Nelson Taylor Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 27th day of May AD 1870. B. C. Waters Probate Judge __________________________________________ Record of the Last Will of Marshall Black deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B. C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 28th day of May AD 1870. And thereupon afterward to wit the following order was made in the Journal as follows to wit. This day the last will and testament of Marshall Black was presented for probate and record whereupon John W. Ladd and Henry Waterfield subscribing witnesses thereto came into Court and being duly sworn and fully examined and their testimony re- duced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator was at the time of executing said will of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint it is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Marshall Black deceased and be recorded as such. B. C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will and testimony thereof. In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I Marshall Black of the Township of Orange County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make this my last will and testament. Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower one half of the farm on which we now reside situate in Orange Township Delaware County State of Ohio containing about one hundred acres during her lifetime and all the household goods and furnature which may be therein at the time of my death. At the ^death of my said wife all my real estate aforesaid I give and devise to my son Frank Black. Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my son Frank Flack all my real estate including the one half devised to my wife at my decease, also all my stock farming tools and impliment and all personal property not devised to my wife I give and bequeath to my son Frank Black. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 107) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/10991b1c63c81c8e6298bfa1ea7eff50.jpg 3259e9edadb3115782764e5e1992c7a5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 108] [corresponds to labeled page 75 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 75 Record of the Last Will of Marshall Black deceased Item 3rd I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Lydia Cutler of the State of Iowa one hundred and seventy dollars. Item 4th I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Mary Ann McLund for the use of the children two hundred dollars. Item 5th I give and bequeath to my grandsons Marshall Smith and George Smith sons of my daughter Melinda fifty dollars each. Item 6th I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Samantha Parker one hundred dollars. Item 7th I give and bequeath to my grandson John Parker son of my daughter Miriam Parker one hundred dollars. Item 8th I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Jane Parker two hundred dollars. Item 9th I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Evaline Scott two hundred dollars. Item 10th I do hereby will and devise that the several sums devised and bequeathed to my said children and grand children shall be paid by my son Frank Black at any time within five years after my death said several sums not to draw interest until after the expiration of the five years aforesaid. Item 11 I do hereby nominate Frank Black and Polly Black executors of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering them to compromise adjust and release and discharge in such a manner as they may deem proper the debts and claims due me. I do also authorize and em- power them if it shall become necessary in order to pay my debts to sell by private sale or in such a manner upon such terms of credit or otherwise as they may think proper all or part of my real estate and deed to purchasers to execute acknowledge deliver in fee simple. 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 persuance of the statute In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 26th day of February AD 1862 Marshall Black Signed and acknowledged by said Marshall Black as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence and in the presence of each other. J. W. Ladd Henry Waterfield. State of Ohio Delaware County SS In the matter of the last Will and testament of Marshall Black, deceased. We John W. Ladd and Henry Waterfield being duly sworn on this 21st day of May AD 1870. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 108) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4dac80c7fc01ae2bb1ad806216530b7c.jpg bce302dcc80c6e2d3cf707ca85561bc5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 109] [corresponds to labeled page 76 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 76 Record of the Last Will of Marshall Black deceased - depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Marshall Black deceased of Orange Township Delaware County hereunto annexed and bearing date the 26th of February AD. 1862 that we saw said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same as his last will and testament and that the said testator was at the time of executing the same of full age and in sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. John W. Ladd Henry Waterfield Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of May 1870. B. C. Waters Probate Judge ________________________________________________ Record of the Last Will of Betsey Patterson dec'd Proceedings had before the Hon B. C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the town of Delaware on the 21st day of February AD 1870. Thereupon to wit on the said 21st day of February AD 1870 the following order was made in the Journal as follows to wit: This day the last will and testament of Betsey Patterson dec'd late of Delaware County was presented to the Court for probate and record thereupon Albert McCloud and Abner Andrews the subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the testatrix Betsey Patterson was at the time of executing the same of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of said Betsey Patterson deceased and be recorded as such. B. C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will and the testimony. In the name of the Benevolent Father of all: I Betsey Patterson of Orange Township Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testiment: Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 109) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3739eda585bbdf346ccf3dc37f6606ad.jpg bebe5ce1b270f53790dc4e51f33019b9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 110] [corresponds to labeled page 77 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 77 Record of the Last Will of Betsey Patterson deceased I give and devise to my husband James Patterson the house and lot of land purchased of Linus Patterson situate in Orange Township Delaware County Ohio the house and premises which we now occupy, the same containing about one acre of land, the said premises I hereby bequeath to him and his heirs forever. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 10th day of September AD 1869. Betsey Patterson {Seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Betsey Patterson as her last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence. Abner Andrews Albert McCloud The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last will and testament of Betsey Patterson deceased. We Albert McCloud and Abner Andrews being duly sworn in open Court this 21st day of February AD 1870 depose and say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Betsey Patterson of Orange Township Delaware County hereto annexed bearing date 10th day of September 1869: that we saw 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. Albert McCloud Abner Andrews Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court, this 21st day of February AD 1870. B. C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 110) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1a1ce1832ebe7a2aedf44f79cee4c017.jpg f405296d2c233185448a31b32cff9df7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 111] [corresponds to labeled page 78 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 78 Record of the Last Will of Bathsheba Bachman Proceedings had before the Hon B. C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the first day of July AD 1870 Thereupon to wit on the said first day of July the following order was made in the Journal as follows to wit: This day the last will and testament of Bathsheba Bachman deceased was presented for probate and record whereupon Jacob Rhodes and James Stults the subscribing witnesses thereto came into Court and were duly sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that said will was duly Executed and attested and that the said testatrix Bathsheba Bachman was at the time of Executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint it is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to probate and record as the last will and testament of Bathsheba Bachman deceased and be recorded as such and Charles Hite the Executor named in the will gave bonds in the sum of one thousand dollars with Jacob Rhodes and James Stults as his sureties. B. C. Waters Copy of the Will and Testimony Probate Judge In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Bathsheba Bachman of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound mind and knowing the un- certainty of life and the certainty of death do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st That all my lawful debts be paid and all my funeral expenses be paid and a good and respectable set of marble tomb stones shall be bought and set up at my place of burial and paid for out of my money & effects. Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my son Polk Kannedy the bureau and feather bed, bedstead and all the bed clothing to supply said bed. one set of chairs the clock and cook- ing stove and one set of dishes the two horses the harness and plows that I now own but if said horses and harness & plows should be sold by me before my decease then in place of said horses and harness and plows the sum of two hundred dollars and if he gets said money it shall be placed in the hands of my Executor to be paid to him as he needs it for his benefit or if need be paid out to furnish him a team in case he should follow farming Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 111) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2bbd7baa385ff488d12bcb377e26a8c4.jpg 6713667dfe1afad5683b99d980eb5b4a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 112] [corresponds to labeled page 79 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 79 Record of the Last Will of Bathsheba Bachman Item 3rd I give and bequeath to my daughter Phebe Post a feather bed straw ticks two pillows two sheets two quilts and bed stead. Item 4th I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Hen- eretta Donele she being the daughter of Edward Donel fifty dollars in money and feather bed and bedding and bed stead the fifty dollars to be placed in the hands of Chas Hite in trust for said grand daughter which shall be paid over to her as soon as she shall marry Item 5th I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Sophrona Donell she being the daughter of Daniel Donel deceased the sum of fifty dollars to be placed in the hands of Chas Hite in trust for said grand daughter which shall be paid over to her by him as soon as she shall marry. Item 6th I give and bequeath to my four daughters namely: Phebe Post Jane Beard Sophrona Donel and Heneretta Donel all my wearing apparel and all the balance of my bed clothing after supplying the three above mentioned beds to be divided equally between said daughters by some disinterested person to be selected by my Executor. Item 7th All the balance of my personal property and moneys and effects that may be let after the des- tribution has been made in all the foregoing items the same shall be sold for money and the proceed be equally divided between my four daughters namely: Phoebe Post Jane Beard and Henneretta Donel and Sophrona Donel provided there should be any article which either of said daughters would be willing to retain in place of money it shall be turned over to her or them at its fair cash value. Item 8th I do hereby nominate and appoint Charles Hite Executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise adjust release and discharge in such a manner as he may deem proper. The debts and claims due me and I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony hereof I hereunto set my hand and seal on the 3rd day of May AD 1870. Bathsheba Bachman {Seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Bathsheba Bachman as her last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence. Jacob Rhodes James Stults Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 112) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/10bb167e0a7b95ce9c64778827eecf97.jpg 3e21057f2f30580e32cf45f7e3604c93 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 113] [corresponds to labeled page 80 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 80 Record of the Last Will of Bathsheba Bachman dec'd The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last will and testament of Bethsheba Bachman deceased We Jacob Rhodes and James Stults being duly sworn in open Court this thirtith day of June AD. 1870 depose and say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Bathsheba Bachman of Thompson Township hereunto annexed bearing date the third day of May AD 1870 that we saw said testator 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. Jacob Rhoads, James Stults. Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 30th day of June AD 1870. B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of the Last Will of Thomas Owens, decd Proceedings had before the Hon B C Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House on the Town of Delaware on the 28th day of July AD 1870. And thereupon afterward on the aforesaid day the following Journal Entry was made as follows to-wit: Will and Estate of Thomas Owens, decd. This day the last will and testament of Thomas Owens was presented for proof and record, Whereupon William Watkins and E. Abbote, the subscribing witnesses came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith. And it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and and that the said testator Thomas Owens deceased, was at the time of executing the same of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint it is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the last will and testament of Thomas Owens, deceased, and David O. Thomas and Stephen Thomas being named Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 113) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3d5602bf0f7d15bb526b4171cfde0829.jpg 2d0a570affd88fd7e371c2e50f085b6b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 114] [corresponds to labeled page 81 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 81 Record of the Last Will of Thomas Owen, deceased. in the said will as Executors, the said David O. Thomas ap- peased and gave bonds in the sum of then Thousand dollars with Evan Roberts and Walter T. Watson his surities and the Court appoint William Watkins A Lloyd and Evan J Roberts appraiser: The bond accepted and letters issued to David O. Thomas, Stephen not appearing. B C Waters Probate Judge. Copy of the Will and Testimony. In the name of the Benevolent Father of All: I Thomas Owens of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st I give and devise to my friend Edward Lewis the sum of three hundred dollars/$300. Item 2d I devise and bequeath to the Welch Calvinistic Methodist Church in Radnor in the aforesaid County, all of my Rail Road bonds in the C.C. & C. Rail Road (in all seven shares) to be held by Richard Bumford and Evan Owens, deacons of said Church and their successors in office to be held by them as a permanent fund and the proceeds or dividends arising therefrom, to be used for the support of the minister of said Church as they may see proper; if however, the Church in Radnor should be desolved or broken up then the said fund to be used for the support of said Church in the State of Ohio when it shall be most needed. Item 3d I give devise and bequeath to my brothers and sister towit: John Owens, David Owens, Margaret Jones, Edward Owens, Richard Owens all of the above named persons in this item being deceased and Evan Owens now living and Richard Owens illegitmate son of Richard Owens Sen, all the remaining property now in my possession of every kind and description to be divided in equal shares among my kins folks above named and their legal heirs. (Explanatory) The said Richard Owens, illegitimate son of Richard Owens Sr. to have an equal portion with his half brothers and sisters. Item 4 I devise that my beloeved brother Evan Owens shall see that I am interred in as respectable manner and he may think proper. ^also to erect a suitable monument at my grave as he may see proper, Item 5th I do hereby nominate and appoint Stephen, Thomas and David O. Thomas Executors of ^this my last will and testament, hereby authorizing them to discharge in such a manner as they may deem proper the debts and claims due me. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 114) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2b0cb1724808534cd44c7665b2373182.jpg d6e28a3d6088876160a9e440548afa6b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 115] [corresponds to labeled page 82 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 82 Record of the Last Will of Thomas Owens, decd In testimony hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 8th day of July AD 1870. his Thomas x Owens {seal} mark Signed and acknowledged by said Thomas Owens as his last will and testament in our presence; and signed by us in his presence. William Watkins E. Abbott. State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of Thomas Owens of Radnor Township, decd - We William Watkins and E. Abbott being duly sworn in open Court this 28th day of July AD 1870, depose and say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Thomas Owens of Radnor Township in Delaware County, hereunto annexed bearing date 8th day of July Ad 1870; that we saw 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. William Watkins E Abbott, Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court this 28th day of July AD 1870. B. C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 115) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b4cf0924831ca4552754bef143ba39d6.jpg 9ae843236e63258ad810cf512506f7cc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 116] [corresponds to labeled page 83 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 83 Record of the Last Will of Henry Stallman decd. Proceedings had before the Hon B C Waters, Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office at the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 2nd day of August AD 1870. And thereupon upon the same day above mentioned an order was made in the Journal as follows to wit: On this day the last will and testament of Henry Stallman of Delaware County, deceased was presented for probate and record. Whereupon Merlin Burton and Joseph Norris the subscribing witnesse thereto came into Court and were duly sworn and Examined and their testimony recorded to writing and annexed hereto and filed therewith and it appear- ing to the Court that the said will was duly Executed and attested and that the said testator Henry Stallmen deceased was at the time of Executing the same of sound mind and memory and of the full age and not under any restraint; it is therefore considered and ordered that the same be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the last will and testament of Henry Stateman, deceased and is hereby recorded as such. B. C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will and testimony. In the name of the Benevolent Father of all: I Henry Stateman of Concord Township Delaware County 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 (if she remain my widow) the farm on which we now reside, situate in the Township of Concord Delaware County Ohio, containing thirty one acres, during her natural life and all the stock, household goods, furniture, provisions and other goods and chattles which may be there at the time of my decease, during her natural life aforesaid. Item 2d At the death of my aforesaid wife I devise and give to my daughter Rebecca Powers, one hundred dollars. Item 3d The balance of the aforesaid property both personal and real Estate, I give and devise to my children as follows: one seventh I give and devise to my son Augustus Stallman one seventh I give and devise to my son Henry Stallman Jr one seventh I give and devise to my daughter Louisa Holmes one seventh I give and devise to my daughter Maria Hill, one seventh I give to my grand children belonging Wilmena one seventh I give and devise to my daughter Carolina May, one seventh I give and devise to my grand child belonging to my daughter Rica Wollam one seventh - Three of the last mentioned daughters now are deceased. Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint Merlin Burton Executor of this my last will and testament. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of April AD. 1868. Henry Stallman {seal} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 116) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/20e0a819220e2132fea500ce58de912f.jpg 88ef6777526c5a8bf2649d198411393c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 117] [corresponds to labeled page 84 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 84 Record of the Last Will of Henry Stallman, signed and acknowledge by said Henry Stallman as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. Joseph Norris Merlin Benton The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the last will and testament of Henry Stallman deceased of Delaware County. We Joseph Norris and Merlin Benton being duly sworn in open Court this 2d day of August AD 1870 depose and say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Henry Stallman of Delaware County hereunto annexed, bearing date 5th day of April 1868; that we saw 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 rers- traint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Merlin Benton. Joseph Norris. Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the probate Court this 2d day of August A.D. 1870. B C Waters Probate Judge Record of the Last Will of Nancy Smith deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 4th day of August A.D. 1870. Thereupon, towit on the said 4th day of August AD 1870 the following order was made in the Journal as follows towit: August 4th 1870. Will of Nancy Smith, deceased. On this day the Last will and testament of Nancy Smith deceased of Delaware County was presented for probate and record. And thereupon A.P. Mason J.F. Jones and Monroe Hodgden the then subscribing witnesses, came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and filed with the will; And it appearing that the will was duly executed and attested, and that the Testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and under no restraint. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 117) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e9a9318af901a2682bb093601a3a4594.jpg e5406ed00c3811a14e70ea64e2c7649c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 118] [corresponds to labeled page 85 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 85 Record of the Last Will of Nancy Smith deceased - Thereupon upon consideration it is ordered that the said will be admitted to record and Probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of Nancy Smith Deceased and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon Chas Armstrong and Jay Dyer Executors named in the will came into Court and gave Bonds in the sum of $12000 with A P Mason and Elias Kimball as their surities. The Court appoint appraises of said Estate. B C Waters Probate Judge (Copy of Will.) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All: I Nancy Smith of Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st I authorize and empower my executors hereafter named and those who may succeed them (if any) in doing the business hereby intrusted to them, to sell either at private or public sale my real Estate which is now leased after the expiration of said lease, the following described property situate in Genoa Township, Delaware County Ohio, and is in Range 17, Township 3, Section 1 Lot 5 United States Military Lands, containing by estimation ninety four acres (94) They or either of them are to sell the same on the most advantageous terms, to make and deliver to the purchases a good and sufficient deed And the proceeds to be invested as follows, towit: Item 2d I give devise and bequeath to Charles Landon one Thousand dollars ($1000) to be paid immediately after the legal expenses and claims are paid. Item 3d I give and bequeath to my sister, Jane Woodruff seven hundred dollar ($700) to be paid in the order herein named. Item 4th The balance of the money derived from the sale of said real estate, I give and devise to my grand son Emmitt R. Cook, to be retained by my Executors or those who have charge of the same at interest and the interest to be paid annually and the sum to be added to the principal to be well secured by mortgage on real Estate, unimcumbered and of at least double the amount loaned excursion of the perishable property until after said Emmitt R Cook shall arrive at the age of twenty one years (21), and they are allowed sufficient time thereafter to collect pay over and settle out of said business, but not to exceed three years. Item 5 If said Emmitt R. Cook shall die before said legacy shall be paid to him, then in that case, I devise and bequeath the same to be equally devided between David Landon Jane Woodruff, Sidney Landon, Lucinda Landon, and the heirs of Allen Landon, deceased - these heirs to constitute one Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 118) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c3c501db4c7b597c176c2feefdd021f9.jpg 2144865e1d54c9eaf61c490b3c1fe174 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 119] [corresponds to labeled page 86 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 86 Record of the Last Will of Nancy Smith, deceased share, and that share to be divided equally among them, Item 6th If from any cause whatever those who are ap- pointed to Execute this will and administer on my Estate shall refuse to serve as such, then the Court of Probate for Delaware County Ohio are requested ^to appoint a suitable person or persons to fill the duties of said appointment, to carry out the above instructions, but I object to the appointment of Demon J Cook or any of this relatives, but if said Demon J. Cook or any of his relatives shall obtain the appointment to manage this busienss, in such case, the legacy bequested to said Emmitt R Cook is not to be paid to him and the same to be paid to those who are legatees in item 5th in the manner therein directed in case of the death of said Emmitt R. Cook. Item 7th All monies which shall be reserved by said Ex- ecutors from the sale of personal property, collections of debts or from any source whatever (except from the sale of the aforesaid real estate) After paying all legal demands shall be paid out as directed by items 5 & 6. Item 8th I do hereby nominate and appoint Charles Armstrong and Jay Dyer my Executors of this my last will and testament authorizing and empowering them to compromise, adjust, release and discharge in such manner and upon such terms as they may judge proper any debt claim or demand due me. I do hereby revoke all former will be me made. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 23d day of March in the year AD 1870. Nancy Smith {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Nancy Smith as her last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence and at her request. A.P. Mason J.F. Jones Monroe Hodgden. Testimony of Will. The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the last will and testament of Nancy Smith of Genoa Township Delaware County Ohio, deceased. We A.P. Mason J.F. Jones and Monroe Hodgden being duly sworn in open Court this 4th day of August AD 1870, depose and say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Nancy Smith of Delaware County hereunto annexed, bearing date 23d of March AD 1870; that we saw the said testator sign said will, and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will, & testament, and that the said testator, at the time of Executing Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 119) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ab286dd5731769c7626ae41ad969e3ef.jpg 3a0bb54fd442595b5e3175a89590933c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 120] [corresponds to labeled page 87 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 87 Record of the Last Will of Nancy Smith, deceased 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. A.P. Mason J.F. Jones Monroe Hodgden Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court this 4th day of August AD 1870. B.C. Waters Probate Judge __________________________________________________________________ Record of the Last Will and Testament of Jacob Ekelbery Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court house in the Town of Delaware on 30th day of July AD 1870. and Thereupon to wit on the said 30th day of July Ad 1870, the following order was made in the Journal as follows towit: Will and Estate of Jacob Ekleberry deceased. This day the last will and testament of Jacob Ekleberry deceased, was presented for probate and record: Whereupon James R. Hubble, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, came and was duly sworn and examined and his testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith: And it appearing to the Court that, Mary Hubbell the other subscribing witness thereto is deceased, the testimony of James R. Hubbell was taken to prove the signing and signature of the said Mary Hubbell and is also attached to the will: and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly Executed and attested and that the said testator Jacob Ekleberry was at the time of Executing the same of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint: it is therefore ordered that the said will be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the last will and testament of said Jacob Ekleberry deceased and be recorded as such. And at the same time came Drusilla Ekleberry, the widow of said Jacob Ekleberry, and made the election to take under the will: and the same having been Explained to her she still declared it to be her wish and desire to take under the will. As letters issued and no appraisers appointed at present. B C Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 120) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d6af7a76e2e30b55dc73b4108c3f0372.jpg 4f9ec00211d7a8c7c1db023a745b8598 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 121] [corresponds to labeled page 88 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 88 Record of the Last Will of Jacob Ekleberry Copy of Will. In the name of the benevolent Father of all: I Jacob Ekleberry of Delaware Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Drusilla in lieu of her dower, the house and lot on which we now reside situate in the Town of Delaware aforesaid and being the same premises conveyed me by Thomas J. Pearce and wife January 28th 1869 by deed recorded in Vol 54 Page 537 of the records of Delaware County Ohio, for and during the period of the natural life of my said wife and she remaining my widow, and all the household goods furntiure and provisions I may have thereon at the time of my decease. At the death of my said wife, the real estate aforesaid, and such part of the personal property as may be uncensored, I give and devise to my three sons John, Ezekiel and Jacob in equal proportions. In case of the death of my wife before my decease I then give and devise the foregiving property to my three sons aforesaid, to be equally divided between them as aforesaid and their heirs and assigns forever. This devise and bequest to my wife is made upon the express condition that she shall remain my widow. Item 2d I give and devise to my son John and his heirs and assigns forever seventy four and three quarters acres situate in Delaware County aforesaid and in Berlin Township and being the same premises conveyed to me by Joseph Bartholemew by deed dated June 13th 1848 and recorded in Volume 39 on pages 128 & 129 of the Record of Delaware County aforesaid. Item 3d I give and devise to my Ezikiel Eklebery and to his heirs and assigns forever, forty four acres of land more or less situate, and being south west part of lot seventeen in section four Township five in Delaware County Ohio Being in Radnor Township and bounded and described as follows viz: On the north by land that I have heretofor deeded to said Ezekiel On the East by land that I have heretofore deeded to my son Jacob. On the south by the Township line between Brown and Berlin Township, and in the west by the section line, and being the section line same premises on which the said Ezekiel now lives. Item 4th I give and devise to my son Jacob the tract of sixty seven acres of land on which he now resides, being A part of lot fifteen in section one Township four Range Eighteen Delaware County Ohio, and being the tract of land heretofore conveyed to me by Barnett Cunningham & Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 121) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/cde78199741c7b7b52547b10dbd74284.jpg f5445104eeaab24aeec0703c7f7431b9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 122] [corresponds to labeled page 89 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 89 Record of the Will of Jacob Ekleberry deceased - wife by deed dated May 12th 1856 and Recorded in Volume 39 Pages 614 & 615 of the Records of Delaware County Ohio. Item 5th I give and devise to my daughter Margaret Cunningham wife of Josiah Cunningham, forty six acres of land, situate in Section one, Township four, Range Eighteen Delaware County aforesaid, and being all that tract or parcel of land deeded me by William H Rose and wife by deed dated the 5th day of September 1866 and recorded in Volume 55 Page 400 of the records of Delaware County Ohio - Except the portion or part of said premises heretofore conveyed to Louise Gardner. Item 6th All the personal property I may posses at the time of my death of any description, including monies and credits and not bequeathed to my said wife in item one of this will I give and bequeath to my said son Jacob. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirteenth day of July in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and sixty nine. Jacob Ekleberry {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Jacob Ekleberry as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence and at his request. James R. Hubbell Mary Hubbell Testimony of Will. The State of Ohio Delaware County ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Jacob Ekleberry late of Delaware Coutny deceased. I James R Hubbell being duly sworn in open Court this 30th day of July AD 1870 depose and say that I was present at the execution of the last will and testament of Jacob Ekleberry of Delaware County, decd hereunto annexed bearing date the 13th day of July AD 1870; 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, of sound mind and memory. And not under, any restraint, and that I signed the same as a witness at his request and in his presence, and I the said James R. Hubbell upon my oath further say that the said Mary Hubbell, the other subscribing witness to said will, and who was the wife of this afficient is now deceased, having departed this life on the 12th day of April Ad 1870, that the signature of the said Mary Hubbell to said will as a subscribing witness is genuine, and that she signed said will in the presence of said testator. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 122) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1220759e626d2fff9a418637040dd757.jpg 2eef7b844bcbe4dd47be261c8588df2f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 123] [corresponds to labeled page 90 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 90 Record of the Will of Jacob Eckleberry, deceased and at his request, and also she signed said will in the presence of this Afficient, and that each of the subscribing witnesses signed said will in the presence of each other at the request of the testator. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day James R Hubbell of July AD 1870. B.C. Waters Probate Judge. __________________________________________________________________________ Record of the Will of Cyrus Longshore deceased. Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 18th day of August AD 1870. And thereupon to-wit on the said 10th day of Aug AD 1870 the following order was made in the Journal as follows to wit: The last will and Estate of Cyrus Longshore, decd On this day the last will and testment of Cyrus Longshore deceased was presented for probate and record: Whereupon E H Dent and John Sinkey, the subscribing witnesses thereto came into open Court and being sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith. And it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly Executed and attested and that the testator at the time of Executing the same was of full age and of sound mine & memory and not under any restraint, it is therefore ordered and considered that the said will be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the last will and testament of Cyrus Longshore, deceased and be recorded as such: and Truman Longshore Executor named in the will gave bond in the sum of Ten Thousand dollars. Copy of Will. In the name of the Benevolent Father of all: I Cyrus Longshore in view of the certainty of death and the uncertainty of life, do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st I direct that after my death all my Just debts and funeral Expenses be paid by my Executors out of my Estate Item 2d I direct that my beloved wife Margaret Longshore have the Entire use and control of all my real Estate and personal during her natural life. Item 3d I direct that should the rents and incomes of my said Estate be not sufficient for her maintenance & Support in the style ^in which we are now living, that said Estate be sold and so much of the proceeds as may be necessary used for her support as aforesaid. Item 4th I direct that at the death of my said wife, my Estate that may be remaining, be equally divided among my heirs Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 123) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/dd660d2f35157005314665d0b741aed5.jpg 4d57703f0e513bc9e2bc24df7b634122 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 124] [corresponds to labeled page 91 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 91 Record of the Last Will of Cyrus Longshore deceased. as follows towit: My sons Charles, Truman, Harlo A and Isaac Newton and the heirs of my deceased son J.W. Longshore. Item 5th I hereby nominate and appoint my wife Margaret Longshore and my son Truman Longshore my executors of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of April AD 1870. Cyrus Longshore {seal} We E H Dent and John Sinkey hereby certify that Cyrus Longshore signed the foregoing instrument in our presence as his last will and that we signed the same in his presence as witnesses. EH Dent John Sinkey Proof of Will. The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of Cyrus Longshore of Delaware County deceased: We E H Dent and John Sinkey being duly sworn in open Court ^this 10 day of Aug AD 1870 depose and say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Cyrus Longshore of Trenton Township Delaware County, hereunto annexed, bearing date 24th day of April 1870; that we saw 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. EH Dent John Sinkey Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 10th day of Aug AD 1870. B. W Waters Probate Judge. _______________________________________________________________ Record of the Last Will of Ezra Winget deceased. Proceeding had before the Hon BC Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the County of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the Court house in the Town of Delaware on the 6th day of August Ad 1870. Thereupon towit on the said 6th day of Aug AD 1870 the following will was made in the Journal as follows to wit: August 6th 1870 Will and Estate of Ezra Winget deceased. This day the last will and testament of Ezra Winget, decd Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 124) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/90f5b9c2b75083a99d3b02cc299a0113.jpg b31e4584cdfd0c3e3f3427b8a9314485 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 125] [corresponds to labeled page 92 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 92 Record of the Last Will of Ezra Winget, deceased. was presented for probate and record; whereupon Evans Carr and L. S. Felkner the subscribing witnesses thereto, came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and filed therewith, annexed, and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testator was at the time of executing the same of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint: It is therefore con- sidered and ordered that the said will be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Ezra Winget, deceased, and be recorded as such & at the same time came Winget the widow and made her Elective after her rights were fully explained to her she elected to take under the will, and on her motive L S Felkner was appointed administrator with the will annexed. The said L S Felkner gave bonds in the sum of Two Thousand dollars with J D Vandeman and B F. Loffman as his sureties, Bond accepted and letters issued, and the Court appoint Evans Carr, J Jacob Anderson and Daniel Dorwast Appraisers of the said Estate. B C Waters Probate Judge. (Copy of Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Ezra Winget in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, do make & 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 we now reside, situate in Delaware County Ohio, containing fifty five acres together with fifty one acres of land lying north of the farm on which we now reside, Bounded and described in the deed of said land, the two above named pieces of land being all of my Real Estate during her natural life, and all the stock Household goods and Chattles which may be thereon at the time of my decease, during her natural life afforesaid; she however selling so much thereof as may be sufficient to pay my just debts. At the marriage of my Beloved wife if such is the case then I devise unto her only the one third part of said premises aforesaid, but as long as she remains my widow she is to have all the above named real and personal property. Item 2d At the death of my wife I devise that all my real & personal property that is remaining, shall be sold to the highest bidder and the proceeds divided Equally among my Children or their heirs. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 6th day of Aug AD 1862. Ezra Winget. {seal} Signed and acknowledged by the said Ezra Winget, as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us his Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 125) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f83bdbc3c8907acaf1759b53031fd422.jpg aee8676d7efed7f89c24a01c92ce3363 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 126] [corresponds to labeled page 93 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 93 Record of the Last Will of Ezra Winget, deceased presence. Evans Carr } L.S. Felkner } Witnesses. The State of Ohio Delaware County ss, In the matter of the last will and testament of Ezra Winget of Delaware County, deceased, We Evans Carr and L S Felkner being duly sworn in open Court depose and say on this 6th day of August AD. 1870, that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Ezra Wingelt of Delaware County hereunto annexed, bearing date 6th day of August 1862: that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish the same as 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. Evans Carr. L S Felkner. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of Aug AD 1870. B C Waters Probate Judge. ______________________________________________________________ Record of the Last Will of Ignatius Baker, deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B C Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 20th day of August AD 1870. Thereupon to-wit on the said 20th day of Aug. AD 1870 the following order was made in the Journal as follows towit: Saturday Aug. 20th 1870. The last will and testament of Ignatius Baker, deceased. On this day the last will and testament of Ig- natus Baker, deceased, was presented for probate and record ; whereupon Samuel Rogers and Jacob F. Pettit, the subscribing witnesses thereto, came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly Executed and attested and that the said testator, Ignatius Baker deceased, was at the time of Executing the same of full age and of sound mind and memory and under no restraint; it is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the last will and Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 126) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/057cc58b62cfcb3a3d332b59536ec5d9.jpg 9f7cf16d20df449dee7d32a5532f4463 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 127] [corresponds to labeled page 94 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 94 Record of the Last Will of Ignatius Baker, decd. testament of Ignatius Baker deceased and be recorded as such. And Wiliam B. Baker, the Executor named in the will appeared and gave bond in the sum of One Thousand dollars, with Enoch Baker and John Carnes as his sureties, and the Court appoint John Heavelo, John Ekleberry and appraises of the said Estate. Bond accepted and letters issued. B C Waters Probate Judge. (Copy of the Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of all; I Ignatius Baker of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st I give and devise to my Beloved wife, the farm on which we now reside, situate in Brown Township Delaware County Ohio, containing fifteen and 3/4 acres of land during her natural life; and all the stock and personal property and effects that I may own at my decease. I also devise and bequeath to my said wife (Ann M. Baker) during her natural life, my Executor hereafter named selling enough to pay my just debts and funeral expenses. Item 2d At the death of my said wife,I devise and be- queath the above mentioned farm with all the personal property and effects that may be left to my son William B. Baker he however of the proceeds thereof shall pay to each of my daughters the sum of twenty five dollars to-wit: Elizabeth Comes, Sarah Parker and Hannah Baker within one year after the death of my said wife. I hereby nominate and appoint my son William B. Baker, Executor of this my last will and testament. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th day of August AD 1870. his Ignatius x Baker {seal} mark Signed and acknowledged by said Ignatius Baker as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. Samuel Rogers. Jacob F. Pettit. (Testimony of Will) The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the last will and testament of Ignatius Baker of Delaware County, deceased. We Samuel Rogers and Jacob F. Pettit being duly sworn in open Court this 20th day of Aug. AD 1870, depose and say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Ignatius Baker deceased of Brown Township, Delaware County Ohio hereunto annexed, bearing date 7th day of August, 1770; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 127) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/101b697c3695a400bd667f36cc404ebd.jpg 8433dcf97edb44a110195e9683cbf8ef Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 128] [corresponds to labeled page 95 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 95 Record of the Last Will of Ignatius Baker, decd. 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 under no restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. Samuel Rogers Jacob F Pettit. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of Aug. Ad 1870. B. C. Waters Probate Judge ________________________________________________________________ Record of the Last Will of Joel Z. Mendenhall, decd Proceedings had before the Hon B C Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 31st day of Aug. 1870. Thereupon towit on the said 31st day of Aug 1870, the following order was made in the Journal as follows towit August 31st 1870. Will and Estate of Joel Z. Mendenhall, decd This day the last will and testament of Joel Z Mendenhall deceased was presented for probate and record: whereupon James N. Stark, one of the subscribing witnsses there to come into Court and was duly sworn and examined and his testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith. And it appearing to the Court that John Lindenberger, the other subscribing witness thereto has since deceased. The said James N. Stark was examined And his testimony reduced to writing to prove the signing of and the signature to the said will of the said John Lindenbarger And is also attached to the will. And it appearing to the Court that said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator Joel Z. Mendenhall was at the time of Executing the same of sound mind and memory and of full age and under no restraint: It is therefore Consistent and ordered that the said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Joel Z. Mendenhall deceased. And be recorded as such And thereupon, Oliver Stark the Executor named in the will gave bond in the sum of $3000# with James N. Stark and William Brown as his surities. And the Court appoint Harry Hazlet and James N. Stark and Septer Stark, as appraisers. Bond accepted and letters issued etc BC Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 128) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e92daaf7d6263ff9f2a40dff3984270c.jpg 8f69f9b9a9a9b2f8d2a78558fbc82ac4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 129] [corresponds to labeled page 96 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 96 Record of the Last Will of Joel Z Mendenhall, dec. Copy of the Will. In the name of the Benevolent Father of all: I Joel Z. Mendenhall of Porter Township, Delaware County Ohio, being of sound mind and memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament. First: It is my will that my debts and charges be paid out of my Estate. Second: I will and bequeath to my beloved wife all my goods and chattels, Household and Kitchen furnatures, Beds, Bedding wearing apparel, Books, farm tools, Horse buggy, light wagon, mathe- matical instruments, mechanical instruments, watch, silver, [illegible] Dishes, Paintings, and all the loose property that I may be possessed of at my decease, including Hogs & Cattle, Rifle-guns and all and singular the tools pertaining to farming and mechanical business, to her own proper use and benefit forever to dispose of as she may deem best to her own benefit. Third: I also bequeath to (my wife) all monies and Credits, rents and incomes that may due and becoming due to my at my decease and often, to her use and support during her natural life. And I also bequeath to her during her natural life the use of the un- divided one Eighth part of a tract of land of two Thousand acres (my portion divided by her helf situate, lying and being in Randolph County in Western Virginia. Also our Lot NW 61 former number (19) in Bamford & Sweetsens Addition to the Town of Delaware Delaware County Ohio - containing 3 70/100 acres of land. Also lot No. 31 & 32 in the Village of Olive Green in Porter Township in said County Ohio with the rents and profits devised or that may be derived therefrom during her natural life And if the rents, dues, profits and incomes should prove insufficient to her comfort and support during her natural life, then and in that Case, I will and request that the aforesaid land in Western Virginia, be sold for that purpose and if such sale should prove inadequate to her support, then Lot No 61 aforesaid, I wish may be sold and the proceeds applied to her maintenance and support and comfort during her natural life- I also bequeath to her (my wife) the house and lot on which we now reside. It being lot number 32 in the Village of Olive Green aforesaid for her to dwell in so long as she may live. If at the decease of my wife there should be any monies or portion of them, credits, rents or income remain unexpended, or if Expended and any portion of the land and Lots aforesaid should remain unexpended, then in that Case, I will bequeath said residue as follows: to wit: I will and bequeath to Louisa M. Farver, wife of Peter Farver Jun. who now resides in Gratiot County Mich. the equal one half part of said residue, and to Ellen M. Davis Mendenhall, my adopted daughter (who now resides with us) the one equal half part of said residue. The said lots or residue thereof to be sold at private sale, and the residue of money, Credits, rents & income, if any, Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 129) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ed9c91e2ad3d08d290d88739fe3f8566.jpg c80cf775d616494ccef7461fc28fdc37 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [Page 130] [Corresponds to labeled page 97 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 97 Record of the Last Will of Joel Z. Mendenhall. dec- and the process of sale to be by some honest judicious person (selected by the Court of Probate as Trustee) invested in Bond or Stocks, the interest or income from said stocks to go to the use and benefit of said Louisa M. Farver and Ellen M. Davis Mendenhall equally at such time as the said monies become due - If the said Louisa M. Farver should have issue then at her death, her portion must revert to her Children Equally. But if she should die having no issue, then her portion of the said residue of the Estate to be apportioned amongst the five Children of my Brother B. Franklin Mendenhall of the City of Philadelphia Penn, as follows: To his Eldest daughter Lizzie Mendenhall one equal forth part. To his second daughter, Mary Mendenhall, one Equal fourth part. To his third daughter Maggie Mendenhall one Equal fourth part, and to his youngest child or Franklin Mendenhall, one Equal fourth part and to their heirs forever. If the said Ellen M. Davis Mendenhall should die having lawful issue, then her Equal portion shall revert to her Children Equally, But if she should die leaving no Children, then the Equal one half part of her portion of said Estate shall revert to my sister, Mary M. Sheppard, wife of Josiah Foster Sheppard of the City of Philadelphia Penn, and the other Equal one half part of the said Ellen M. ^D Men- denhall's portion of said Estate, shall revert to Zaiden Mendenhall youngest daughter of my brother Phillip Mendenhall late of the City of Philadelphia Penn. In Case it should become necessary to sell any portion of the said lands, I hereby Authorize and Empower my Executor or Executrix to convey the same by deed of Quit Claim or in fee simple. And I do hereby Constitute and ap- point Oliver Stark, Executor and my beloved wife Eliza A Mendenhall Executrix of this my last will and testament. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this day of May in the year 1866. Joel Z. Mendenhall Signed and acknowledged by said Joel Z. Mendenhall, as his last will and testament, in our presence and signed by us in his presence John Lindenburger J. N. Stark (Proof of Will) The State of Ohio Delaware County ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Joel Z. Mendenhall deceased, late of Porter Township Delaware County, Ohio. I James N Stark being duly sworn in open Court this the 31st day of August AD 1870 deposeth and sayeth that I was present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Joel Z. Mendenhall of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date May the 1866; That I saw said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 130) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/75c8c1e36d04818b0c2617b323f032b7.jpg a1fcfbad8de2bb24c0d83c3a4bd0754c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [Page 131] [Corresponds to labeled page 98 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 98 Record of the Last Will of Joel Z. Mendenhall, dec. 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 & not under any restraint and that I signed the same as a witness at his request and in his presence. And I the said James N Stark upon my oath, say further that the said John Lindenburger, the other witness to said will who now is deceased, who departed this life in Sept. 1869 and that the signature of the said John Lindenburger to said will is genuine and that he signed said will in the presence of said testator and at his request and also he signed said will in the presence of this affiant and that Each of the subscribing witnesses signed said will in the presence of each other and at the request of the testator. J.N. Stark {seal} Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31st day of Aug. A.D. 1870. B C Waters Probate Judge Record of the Last Will of Caty Curtiss, deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B. C Waters, Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Del- aware on the 24th day of September A.D. 1870. and thereupon afterward on the aforesaid day, the following order was made in the Journal as follows towit: viz: Will and Estate of Caty Curtiss This day the last will and testament of Caty Curtiss deceased was presented for probate and record, whereupon W.E. Cox and E. Phillips two of the subscribing witnesses thereto came, and were duly sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith, and it appearing to the Court, that the said will was duly Executed and attested and and that the said testator, Caty Curtiss, was at the time of executing the same of ful age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to Probate & Record as duly proved as the last will and testament of Caty Curtiss deceased, and be recorded as such. Oh letters issued in this case. B.C. Waters Probate Judge (Copy of Will) In the name of the Father of Mercies, I Caty Curtiss of feeble health, but of sound mind and memory, do make, publish & Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 131) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1826340a2cf869da9d88512ceac041d3.jpg a3818241ad4e3ef32a3c8ec495839987 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [Page 132] [Corresponds to labeled page 99 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 99 Record of the Last Will of Caty Curtiss, deceased -- declare this my last will and testament. Item 1st I give and bequeath to Lucy Keeler, a grandchild of mine, a good bed bedding and what is necessary to furnish the same. Item 2d I give and bequeath to my daughter Emily, all my personal property of every description to be for her sole use and benefit to despose of as she shall Judge proper, for her own use and benefit. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 9th day of November A.D. 1870. Caty Curtiss {seal} Signed by Caty Curtiss in our presence and witnessed by as in her presence and at her request. Henry Hodgden } W.E. Cox } E. Phillips } The State of Ohio } Delaware County } In the matter of the last will and testament of Caty Curtiss of Genoa Township Delaware County O. deceased. We W.E. Cox and E. Phillips, being duly sworn in open Court this 24th day of Sept. AD 1870, depose and say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Caty Curtiss of Genoa Township Delaware County Ohio, hereunto annexed & bearing date 9th day of November 1869, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard her publish & declare the same to be her 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 her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other. W.E. Phillips W.E. Cox Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 24th day of Sept A.D. 1870. B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 132) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0010ced909a0de73b11e054b346e98de.jpg 2add5aa8d6adb4e340d0ba625c7cca46 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 133] [corresponds to labeled page 100 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 100 Record of the Last Will of Orr Carpenter, decd. Proceedings have before the Hon B C Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 24th day of Sept. A.D. 1870. And afterward to-wit on the aforesaid day the following order was made in the Journal as follows to-wit, Will and Estate of Orr Carpenter deceased - On this day the last will and testament of Orr Carpenter decd. was presented for probate and record, whereupon Jay Dyer and Ransom Havens two of the subscribing witnesses thereto, came into Court and were duly sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith. And it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly Ex- ecuted and that the said testator Orr Carpenter deceased was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to probate and record ^as duly proved as the last will and testament of Orr Carpenter deceased, and be recorded as such BC Waters Probate Judge. (Copy of Will.) In the name of the Benevolent Father of all: I Orr Carpenter being in feeble health, but of sound mind do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st It is my will that all my just debts and legal claims against my estate be fully paid. Item 2d I devise and bequeath to my wife, Almira Carpenter all the Real Estate that I may own at my decease this to include all that may appertain to the same. Also all my personal property that may remain after the legal demands are fully paid Item 3d If my Executor shall be under the necessity of selling real estate to pay legal claims against my Estate, I hereby au- thorize and empower him to sell as much as may be necessary to either at public or private sale as may be for the best interest of of my Estate and the portion shall be selected so as to do as little injury to the balance of the estate as possible. Item 4th I authorize and empower my executor to compromise & comprehend any and all debts and demands that may be due the state or that I may owe. Item 5th As I have given all real and personable property that I may own at my decease to my wife, it is my request, desire and, hereby enjoin on my wife to provide for schooling and taking necessary care of my minor children who are to have a home with her (if they use her well) during their minority, Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 133) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4e7979bf1ba83d6bebdad1010cf41f60.jpg 367ae8a3bcb31438eab271c2796e22a9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 134] [corresponds to labeled page 101 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 101 Record of the Last Will of Orr Carpenter, deceased -- Item 6th I hereby nominate and appoint my wife Almira Carpenter Executrix of this my last will and testament revoking any and all other wills by me made at any former time. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 18th day of August A.D. 1870. his Orr x Carpenter mark Executed in the presence of us, and signed by us in his presence and at his request, Jay Dyer } Ransom Havens } The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of Orr Carpenter, late of Delaware County, deceased - We Jay Dyer and Ransom Havens being duly sworn in open court this 24th day of August AD 1870, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Orr Carpenter of Berkshire Township, hereunto annexed, bearing date 18th day of August AD 1870: that we saw 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 under no restraint, & that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. Jay Dyer, Ransom Havens. Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court, this 24th day of Sept. AD 1870. B. C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 134) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/881ae77c08538522bc44bfba1c07cdde.jpg 5fe729ede792807883c526a35bf21b0d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 135] [corresponds to labeled page 102 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 102 Record of the Last Will of Jane McIntire, decd - Proceedings had before the Hon B C Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 1st day of Ocotber AD 1870. and afterward to-wit on the aforesaid day the following order was made in the Journal as follows, viz: - Will and Estate of Jane McIntire, deceased - On this day the last will and testament of Jane McIntire deceased, was presented for probate and record, and it appearing to the Court that the subscribing witnesses thereto reside in Cham- paign County, a commission was issued to T.S. Chenney, a notary Public within and for said County, to take the testimony of Joseph Wilkinson and Richard Cook, which commission was returned with the testimony of Joseph Wilkinson, one of the sub- scribing witnesses thereto. And it further appear from the testimony of Joseph Wilkinson that Richard Cook place of residence is unknown, the testimony of Joseph Wilkinson one of the subscribing witnesses thereto who was duly sworn says that he also saw he said Richard Cook subscribe the said will as one of the witnesses thereto, his testimony ordered to writing his testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will. And it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator Jane McIntire was at the time of Executing the same of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore considered and ordered, that the said will be admitted to probate and record as duly proven as the last will and testament of Jane McIntire deceased - and be re- corded as such. And it appearing to the Court that Caleb Barrett the Executor named in the will has since deceased and that Joseph Wilkinson the other Executor so named declines to act as such, the Court appoint William Henry Dilsaver as administrator with the will annexed, The administrator gave bonds in the sum of Two Thousand dollars, with George T. Dilsaver and Nicholas Money, his sureties, and the Curt also appoint Nicholas Money Geo. Thorton Dilsaver and Jacob Hoskins as appraisers -- B. C Water Probate Judge (Copy of Will.) In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Jane McIntire of the County of Clark and State of Ohio do make this my last will and testament in name and form following, that is to say: First it is my will that my funeral expenses and my Just debts be fully paid. Second it is my will that my Executor or Executors shall sell at private or public sale, as they may think best, either for Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 135) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/22d07714953e42701522a3564b4c1e49.jpg 46e4c0b8376bc92ac34cc4c8240181ed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 136] [corresponds to labeled page 103 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 103 Record of the Last Will of Jane McIntire, dec- ready money down, or upon such credit as they may think proper all the real Estate in which I am possessed of the County of Clark and State of Ohio. Bounded and described as follows (viz) being part of fractional section no. twelve (12) of Town six (6) Range nine (9) deeded to me by John W. Dide bearing date June 21st 1839 and also a lot of land of ten acres deeded to me by Jos. Wilkinson in Range ten (10) Township six (6) section seven (7) lying on the Pleasant township line adjoining the former lot on the North - Third It it is my will, after paying off the aforesaid debts that the money arising from the sale of the said lands shall with exception of one dollar, be equally divided between the following persons or in the case of any of their deaths amongst their legal heirs (viz) John Kirk, my brother and George Eyston, my brother in-law, James Blue & Brinkly Reid my two brother in-laws - Fourth - I give and bequeath unto Joseph Blue my brother in- law one dollar as mentioned above their heirs and assigns forever. Lastly, I hereby constitute and appoint my neighbor Caleb Barrett to be the Executor of this my last will and tes- tament; But in case of Caleb Barretts death, in capacity or refusal to Execute the same, I hereby constitute and appoint my neighbor Joseph Wilkinson to be the executor of this my last will and testament - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 9th day of Feb. AD 1848 - Her Jane x McIntire {seal} Mark Signed published and declared } by the above named Jane McIntire } as and for her last will and testament } in presence of us, who at her request have} signed as witnesses to the same } Joseph Wilkinson Richard Cook (Copy of Commission) The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } To T.S. Chenney Greeting: Know ye, That we, in confidence of your prudence & fidelity, have appointed you, and by these presence do give you full power to examine and take the deposition of Joseph Wilkinson and Richard Cook, subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Jane McIntire hereinto annexed, late of the County of Delaware in the state of Ohio, deceased, and therefore we command you Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 136) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f1b2f7345a51933db7322094bb4022a2.jpg fc9f3bb7b480a6afad0354b632d8840b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 137] [corresponds to labeled page 104 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 104 Record of the Last Will of Jane McIntire. that at certain days and places appointed by you, you cause the said Joseph Wilkinson and Richard Cook to be brought before you, and then and then there to examined them on oath or affirmation first taken before you touching the Ex- ecution of said will of the said Jane McIntire, and that you reduce the same to writing, and return the same, together with this Commission and the will of the said Jane McIntire wthereto annexed, Closed up under your seal, into our said Probate Court with all Convenient speed. In testimony whereof, I, B C Waters Judge of the said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at Delaware this 20th day of Sept. A.D. 1870. B C Waters Probate Judge. (Testimony of Witness to Will) In the matter of the last will and testament of Jane McIntire, I, T. S. Chenney a Notary Public in and for the County of Champaign and State of Ohio duly appointed & commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the County of Delaware, in the State of Ohio, to take the testimony of Joseph Wilkinson and Richard Cook, The subscribing witnesses of the last will and testament of Jane McIntire, deceased - late resident of said County of Delaware in the State of Ohio which commission and the said will are hereunto annexed - do hereby Certify, that in pursuance of said Commission, I caused Joseph Wilkinson said subscribing witness aforesaid to come personally before me, at my office,in Mechanicsburg Champain County, Ohio, who being first duly sworn by me according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, concerning and in relation to said will, depose and say, that he was present at the making of said will hereunto attached marked "A" and at the request of the deceased subscribed his name to said will as witness in the presence of the deceased and of each other: that he saw the said Jane McIntire deceased, sign and seal said will, and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and testament; that the said Jane McIntire, deceased, was, at the time of making signing and sealing said last will and testament, of legal age and of sound mind and memory, and under no undue or un- lawful restraint whatsoever -- He also states that Richard Cook was present and subscribed the same his name to said will to the best of his belief and reccolections. Joseph Wilkinson I T.S. Chunney Cheny a notary of and said Commission do further testify that the said testimony was reduced to writing by myself in the presence of said witness and subscribed by said witness in my presence on this 28th day of Sept AD 1870 -- In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal this 28th day of Sept AD 1870 T.S. Cheney Comer Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 137) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2ab26b9c1b39038d2a03836d926bbe73.jpg 17b951a7743e85f1c93a033b81111e17 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 138] [corresponds to labeled page 105 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 105 Record of the Last Will of David Griffiths, deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B C Waters, Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 5th day of November AD 1870. The following, is the order made in the Journal on the said 5th day of November AD 1870: as follows towit: November 5th AD 1870. Will and Estate of Daniel Griffiths, deceased -- This day the last will and testament of David Griffiths deceased was presented for probate and record; whereupon David G. Edwards and E. Abbott, the Subscribing witness, thereto came into Court and were duly Sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith: and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly Executed and attested and that the said tes- tator, David Griffiths, was at the time of Executing the same of full age and of Sound Mind & Memory and not under any restraint; it is therefore Considered & ordered that the said will be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said David Griffiths deceased and be recorded as such, and at the Same time came Thos. D. Griffiths, one of the heirs of said David Griffiths deceased and asked the Court to appoint David G. Edwards Ad- ministrator of the Said Estate and on such Motion and for cause shown, the said David G Edwards is so appointed administrator with the will annexed. The said Administive gave bonds in the sum of five thousand dollars ($5000) with BC Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will. In the name of the Benevolent Father of all: I David Griffiths of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament -- Item First: I give and devise to my beloved wife, in lieu of her dower, the Real Estate on which we now reside, in the Town of Delhi (containing about three & three fourths acres of land during her natural life, and all the stock, Household goods & furniture provision & other goods and chat- tles which may be thereon at the time of My decease during her natural life as aforesaid, She however selling enough thereof to pay all My Just debts-- I also give and bequeath to My wife aforesaid forever Five Hundred dollars deposited with the Deposit Banking Company, in Delaware Ohio -- At the death of my Said wife the real Estate aforesaid, I give and devise the My Sons David Griffiths, William Griffiths and Thomas D. Griffiths and My daughter Elizabeth Edwards Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 138) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4fa2289a68a552132ebc898b9a3b80a6.jpg 7bb6ce37f0a3fdd12b8774ebb5e17946 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 139] [corresponds to labeled page 106 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 106 Record of the Last Will of David Griffiths, decd - and Margaret Prichard, at Equal shares of if Either of my aforesaid heirs should die before the decease of my said wife then to descent to their heirs then living-- Item Second: I give and devise to my granddaughter Mary Prichard the Sum of Five Hundred dollars -- Item Fourth: I give and devise to my daughter Mary Ashley if now living the sum of Fifty dollars - Item Third: I give and devise to my grandson David Jeremy the sum of Five Hundred dollars. Item Fifth: I give and devise to my sons David Griffiths William Griffiths Thomas D. Griffiths and daughters Elizabeth Edwards and Margaret Prichard the Sum of Nine Hundred dollars Each; if however there should be anything remaining after paying the legacies above mentioned, I give devise and bequeath the Same at Equal Shares to the aforesaid David Griffiths, William Griffiths, Thomas D. Griffiths Elizabeth Edwards and Margaret Prichard. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made, In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand & seal this 12th day of September AD 1870. David Griffiths {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said David Griffiths as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence -- E. Abbott David Edwards. Testimony of Will. The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of David Griffiths of Radner Township deceased, We E Abbott and David G. Edwards being duly Sworn in open Court this 5th day of November Ad 1870, depose & say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of David Griffiths deceased of Delaware County, hereunto annexed bearing date 12th day of September 1870, that we saw 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 mine & 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. E. Abbott David G. Edwards Sworn to & subscribed before me as the Probate Court this 5th day of Nov. AD 1870 BC Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 139) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ce5ab91760b90ce341d919eafbfbc4b1.jpg c46969a0279699d8c03af4afd4e9fa00 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 140] [corresponds to labeled page 107 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 107 Record of the Last Will of Peter Vansickle, deceased Proceedings had before the Hon BC Waters, Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House on the 16th day of November A.D. 1870. The following is the order made in the Journal on the said 16th day of Nov. AD 1870 as follows to-wit: November 16th 1870 Will and Estate of Peter Vansickle, deceased Proceedings had before the Hon BC Waters, Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House on the 16th day of November A.D. 1870. The following is the order made in the Journal on the said 16th day of Nov. AD 1870 as follows to-wit: November 16th 1870 Will and Estate of Peter Vansickle This day the last will and testament of Peter Vansickle deceased was presented for Probate and Record whereupon Henry Hodgden and Sidney Richards, the Subscribing witness thereto came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the Court that the will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator Peter Vansickel was at the time of executing the same of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Peter Vansickle deceased and be recorded as such. And at the same time came Riley Lott and Joseph Lott the Subscribing witness to the codicil attached to the said will and being duly sworn Say that they were present at the Signing of said Codicil, and that the said Peter Van- Sickle was of ful age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that they Saw said testator Subscribe the same, and the same was Signed by us as witnesses it is therefore admitted to Probate & Record as a part of the last will and testament of Peter Vansickle deceased. And at the Same time came Riley Lott and Jennie T. Drinnell, the subscribing witnesses to the second codicil to said will and were duly sworn in open Court and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the said will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the Court that the same was duly executed and attested and that the said Peter Vansickle was not under any restraint. It is therefore considered and ordered that the said Second Codicil be admitted to Probate & Record as the last will and testament of the said Peter Vansickle and be recorded as such. BC Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will. In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Peter Van- Sickle of the County of Delaware & State of Ohio do make this my last will and testament, revoking any and all other wills made by me, at any former time. Item First. It is my will that all my Just debts and legal demands against my estate be fully said -- this to include funeral and other necessary expenses. Item Second, It is my will that my property shall be divided Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 140) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fad8db83fcab10ecf559aef4912fbb01.jpg d70b69e7b79c398b492143ec1af5c85e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 141] [corresponds to labeled page 108 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 108 Record of the Last Will of Peter Vansickle decd equally among all my Children and their legal representatives niv: Deborah Stark, wife of Almon Stark, Willaim G Vansickle my daughter Elizabeth Betsey Stark, Catherine Lott, wife of Riley J. Lott, the children of my late daughter Jane Rosecrans, wife of John Rosecrans, viz: Elizabeth, Alvin & Peter Rosecrans and their legal representatives, and to the children of my late son Asa Vansickle, viz: Edwin & Asa Vansickle. I have paid or advanced One Hundred ^& fifty dollars, which was paid to settle a Judgment in favor of Eilijah Carney vs Edwin Vansickle, wherein William G Vansickle was bail, said William G. Vansickle is to have no claim for any part of said Judgement as I paid the debt and cost in full, but do not charge said Edwin's but the above One Hundred & Fifty dollars which is to apply on his legacy. The legal representatives and heirs of those of my children who have died to share equally alike, viz: Edwin and Asa Vansickle to share equally (Edwin to be charged with the One Hundred & Fifty dollars) My late daughter Jane Rosecrans' children or their legal representatives, to share equally in what their Mother would have inherited had she lived. I have advance Four Hundred dollars to my daughter Betsey Stark to buy a house and lot for a home for her. This is an advance to her on her legacy. She is at present keeping home for me and if I die where she is keeping home for me she is to have what furnature and property I have in the house or about the same without any charge or appraisal of the same. As I have advanced different sums to my heirs, a portion Secured by notes, Each to be charged one for cent more than the principle and interest that may be due on their Claim, this is in consideration that each one has to collect their legacy if they have not received the same as an advance and those who have no trouble to collect. As my property consets mainly of notes and money, my heirs are requested to meet and divided the same each live to take his or her paper or back account in payment of said heirs legacy, if any one has received more than said heirs legacy then to pay over to such heir as has not received its share, so as to make all equal. If my heirs or a majority of them do not agree to di- vide they are authorized to select a judicious disinterested person to divide the same if any heir shall desert to the above plan of di- viding my estate among my heirs and shall cause expense and cost by administration or otherwise such heir to have all such expense paid out or deducted from his or her legacy. My horse buggy and harness I devise to my daughter Betsey if she is willing to allow Two Hundred & fifty dollars, if she is not will- ing to allow that sum the same to be divided as the others property said division to be made in one month after my death. it is my will that there be no expense of administration or otherwise attending the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 141) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/77981ff98a658f2f1ead1b3ef4c2387e.jpg aa88cd3ffd8d00e95d3de33ea8cfdf30 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 142] [corresponds to labeled page 109 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 109 Record of the Last Will of Peter Vansickle, decd. Settlement of my estate. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 15th day of July AD 1866 Peter Vansickle {seal} Signed and sealed in the presence of us and acknowledged by said Peter Vansickle to be his last will and testament and un- dersigned by us at his request. Henry Hodgden } Sidney Richards } Proof of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and tes- tament of peter Vansickle of Kingston Township Delaware County Ohio deceased. We Henry Hodgden and Sidney Richards being duly sworn in open Court this 16th day of November AD 1870, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Peter Vansickle of Kingston Township Delaware County O. hereunto annexed bearing date 15th day of July AD 1863; that we saw said testator subscribed said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to 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 under no restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. Henry Hodgden Sidney Richards Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 16th day of Nov. A.D. 1870. B.C. Waters Probate Judge Codicil to the above will, I Peter Vansickle do make the following codicil to this will. I do annual and direct that the allowance of one fee out for collecting the claim against each heir be null and void and of no effect. Signed and sealed this 31st day of August AD 1866. Peter Vansickle {seal} Singned and sealed in the presence of us and acknowledged by said Peter Vansickle to be his last will and testament and witnessed by us at his request - Sylvester Stockwell } Codicil to the above named will. Henry Hodgden } I Peter Vansickle do make the following codicil to this will. I do annul and directed that the Four Hundred dollars mentioned in the above will against my daughter Betsy to buy a home for her be null and void and of no effected. Signed and sealed the 2d day of October 1866. Peter Vansickle {seal} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 142) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6e9e224ff045f0cb509efeff069f0c6c.jpg 745a1636614621797a5e2fc1a8114ef1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 143] [corresponds to labeled page 110 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 110 Record of the Last Will of Peter Vansickle, decd - Signed and sealed in the presence of us, and acknowledge by said Peter Vansickle to be his last will and testament and witnessed by us at his request. Riley J Lott } Joseph Lott } Third Codicil to the foregoing will I Peter Vansickle do make the following codicil to this will I do annul and direct that the One Hundred and fifty dollars mentioned in the above will against Edwin Vansickle to settle- a Judgement in favor Elijah Carney wherein Willaim G Van- sickle was bail to be null and void and of no effect. Signed and sealed this 2d day of Oct. AD 1866. Peter Vansickle {seal} Signed and sealed in the presence of us and acknowledged by said Peter Vansickle to be his last will and testament and witnessed by us at his request. Riley J. Lott } Jennie T Durimell. } I Peter Vansickle do charge the above named Edmin Van- Sickle with Twenty nine dollars, it being interest due on a six hundred dollar note previous to the 2d day of Oct, 1866, and the twenty nine dollars to be accounted for at the final set- tling up of my estate as other heirship money. The said Six Hundred dollar note bears date Feb. 24th 1866 at eight pr cent interest. Testimony to Codicils. The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of Peter Vansickle late of Kingston Township Delaware County O deceased. We Riley T. Lott and Joseph Lott being duly sworn in open court this 16th day of Nov. AD 1870, depose & say that we were present at the execution of the second codicil attached to the last will and testament of Peter Van- Sickle of Kingston Township Delaware County O. hereunto annexed, bearing date 2d day of Oct. AD 1866, that we saw said testator subscribe said codicil and heard him pub- lish 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 sound mind and memory, of full age 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. Riley T Lott } Joseph Lott } Sworn to and subscribed before me, at the Probate Court this 16th day of Nov. AD. 1870. BC Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 143) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ef7a5e26297f3860a5d49b8cc5880d02.jpg 48475a07c5c3abc324f9543b2b3ee46d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 144] [corresponds to labeled page 111 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 111 Record of the Last Will of Peter Vansickle, decd. The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of Peter Vansickle late of Kingston Township Delaware County O. deceased We Riley Lott and Jennie T Durimell being duly sworn in open Court this 16th day of Nov. AD 1870, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the third Codicil attached to the foregoing last will and testament of Peter Vansickle of Kingston Township, Delaware County here- unto annexed, bearing date 2d day of October AD 1866; that we saw said testator subscribed said codicil 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 that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. Riley T Lott } Jennie T Dainnell } Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 16th day of Nov. AD 1870 BC Waters Probate Judge ________________________________________________________________ Record of the Last Will of Henry Baker decd. Proceedings had before the Hon. B C Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 30th day of November AD 1870. The following is the order made in the Journal on the said 30th day of November 1870 as follows to-wit: Will and Estate of Henry Baker deceased. On the 16th day of November AD 1870 the last will and testament of Henry Baker, deceased was presented for Probate and record: Thereupon H.A Gutner one of the subscribing witnesses to the will came into Court and was duly sworn and examined and his testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith: And it appearing to the Court that the other witness S. S. Hamlin lives in Edwardsburg, Cass County Michigan, a commission was thereupon issued to Wm P. Bennett Judge of Probate Court of Cass County Michigan H Baker Take the testimony of said witness, and afterwards in due time the said will and commission was returned with the testimony reduced to writing and attached to the will and now on file with the same and it thereby appearing to the Court that the said will as duly executed and attested and that the said testator at the time of executing the same, was of sound mind and memory and of Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 144) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3c47f9cea0e96a4db2a2f3b20ae8a2f5.jpg 81ad2801e60d860397d48f8f4c2656a4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 145] [corresponds to labeled page 112 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 112 Record of the Last Will of Henry Baker, decd. full age and not under any restraint it is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Henry Baker decd, and be recorded as such. Thereupon George Baker, Executor named in the will gave bond in the sum of $2000 - with David Bale John H Bale & as his sureties - Bond accepted and letters issued. B.C. Waters Probate Judge. Copy of Will. In the name of God, Amen. I Henry Baker of the Township of Orange in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio: calling to mind the certainty of death, and the uncertainty of the time of it, and being feeble of body, but of sound mind and memory, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and for as follows: viz: Item 1st Of my real estate to-wit: The farm in Orange Township Delaware County Ohio on the west side of Alum Creek, containing about Eighty four acres, and being the same farm on which I now reside, I give and bequeath the same to my son George Baker his heirs and assigns forever after my demise: on con- dition, however, that my said ^son George shall well and truly pay within one year after my demise to my son Thomas S. Baker, or his heirs the sum of Two Hundred dollars, and which shall bear interest after my decease until paid: and with a further condition that my said son George Shall pay to the heirs of my daughter Jane Bennett, deceased, a like sum of Two Hundred dollars and within one year after my demise and interest after my death until paid. and when said respective sums are paid after my deceased; then the said farm shall be- long to my said son George in fee simple, and to his heirs and assigns forever Item 2nd Of my personal estate and property, I give and be- queath unto my daughter Mary Ann Baker, who has and con- tinues to bestow much care and attention to my daily wants as follows. One cow and calf now on the farm which she shall have and the increase thereof until after my demise: also all the house hold furnature of every description belonging to me and continually used by myself and my said daughter Mary Ann, and also all my portion and part of the poultry on the farm at my decease, and also all the produce and provisions on hand at my decease shall belong to my said daughter Mary Ann, and also all monies and other valuable things in my possession at the time of my decease Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 145) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1c2a63537d5910fe2919195fae783761.jpg c2363da55b74c97ce50a8b2c1014a2e0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 146] [corresponds to labeled page 113 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 113 Record of the Last Will of Henry Baker, deceased. shall belong to my said daughter Mary Ann after she shall pay out of the same my Just debts and funeral expenses and erect a suitable tombestone to my grave. Item 3d I hereby state that my oldest daughter Hestor Baker has already received her part and portion of my estate which has passed into her hands and use amounting to the sum of two hundred dollars in cash in addition to which I give my said daughter Hester the sum of ten dollars. Item 4th I hereby nominate and appoint my son George Baker Executor of this my last will and testament, but desire that no appraisement or sale of my personal estate shall be made after my decease and that the Court of Probate direct the ommission of the same in pursuance of the Statute in such cases made and provided. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 31st day of May AD 1866. His Henry x Baker {seal} Mark. Signed and acknowledged by said Henry Baker as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence H.A. Guitner } S.S. Hamlin } Proof of Will. The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of Henry Baker deceased of Orange Township Del. County Ohio. We H A Guitner being duly sworn in open Court this 16th day of November A.D. 1870 depose and say that was present at the execution of the last will and testament of Henry Baker of Orange Township hereunto annexed, bearing date 21st day of May 1866; that I saw said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish & 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 I signed the same as a witness at his request and in his presence. H.A. Guitner. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 16th day of November AD 1870. BC Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 146) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e2e7f92b5f1fa1f415a988ab63803974.jpg d07d77539f0dceb48f1a04695e2bf6ea Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 147] [corresponds to labeled page 114 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 114 Record of the Last Will of Henry Baker, decd. Commission, The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } Wm P. Bennett, Judge of Probate Cass County, Mich. Greeting: Know ye, That we, in confidence of your prudence and fidelity, have appointed you, and by these presents do give you full power and au- thority to examine and take the deposition of S S Hamlin one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Henry Baker deceased, hereunto annexed, late of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio, and therefore we command you, that at certain days and places appointed by you, you cause the said S.S. Hamlin to be brought before you, and then and there to ex- amine him and or oath or affirmation first taken before you touching the due execution of said will of the said Henry Baker and that you reduce such examination to writing and return the same, together with this commission and the Will of the said Henry Baker, hereunto annexed closed up under your Seal, into our Said Probate Court with all convenient speed. In testimony whereof, I, B C Waters, Judge of the said Court, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Said Court, at Delaware, this 16th day of Nov. AD 1870. B C Waters Probate Judge Testimony of Witness to Will. In the matter of the last will and testament of Henry Baker deceased. I, Wm P. Bennett, Judge of Probate in and for Cass County Michigan, duly appointed and Commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of Delaware in the State of Ohio to take the testimony of S S Hamlin, now of Edwordsbury, Cass County Mich. & one of the subscribing witness of the last will and testament of Henry Baker deceased, late a resident of said County of Del. and in the Stat of Ohio. Which Commission and the said will are hereto annexed. I do hereby certify that in presence of said Commissioned Caused the Said S S Hamlin one of the said sub scribing witness aforsaid, to come personaly before one at the Probate Office in the village of Casapolisin said Court of Cass Michigan on Nov. 26th 1870 who, being by me first duly sworn according to law, to speake the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, consearning and in relation to the Execution of said will did depose and say that he was present at the making of said will hereunto attached, Marked A, and at the request of the deceased, subscrier his name to said will as witness in the presence of the deased and of H A Guitner; that he saw the said Henry Baker deacesed sign and seal such Will Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 147) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/aefa078d275c99949bb43cc342eca376.jpg 3b5d9aa71e3fb20cf95057e66569cd1b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 148] [corresponds to labeled page 115 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 115 Record of the Last Will of Henry Baker, deceased And hear him acknowledge the same to be his last will & testament; that he saw Henry Baker, deceased, was, at the time of making, signing and sealing said last will and testament, of legal age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint whatsoever, S. S. Hamlin. I. Wm. Bennett, Judge of the Probate Court of Cass County Michigan and ex officio Clerk thereof do further testify that the said testimony was reduced to writing by myself, in the presence of said witness, and subscribed by said witness in my presence on this twenty sixth day of November A D 1870. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 26th day of Nov. A D 1870. Wm P Bennett Commissioner Record of the Last Will of William Sherwood. deceased. Proceedings had before the Hon B. C. Waters Judge of the Probate within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 7th day of December A D 1870. The following order was made in the Journal on the aforesaid 7th day of December A D 1870 as follows to wit: Will and Estate of William Sherwood, deceased. On this day, the 30th day of November A. D. 1870, Mrs. Roxina Sherwood presented the last will and testament of William Sherwood deceased to the Court for probate and record, and it appearing to the Court that the witnesses to said will are residents of the City of Cincinnati Ohio, and thereupon a commission was duly issued to John Sampson Powers to take the testimony of said witnesses, which was afterwards in due time duly returned and the testimony duly reduced to writing and attached to the will and now on file with the same, and it thereby appearing to the Court that the said will was duly Executed and that the testator was at the time of Executing the same of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any undue restraint; it is therefore Considered and ordered that his said will be admitted to record and probate as the last will and testament of William Sherwood as duly proved as such and be recorded as such. And it appearing from said will that Roxana R Sherwood is by the said testator appointed Executrix, and that no bonds be given- Letters are issued accordingly, B C Waters Probate Judge. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 148) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/669717e28b6c52e955ef34058bfa217a.jpg 681e6b0124f04b9fed5e8320aa64129c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 149] [corresponds to labeled page 116 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 116 Record of the Last Will of William Sherwood, Copy of the Will I, William Sherwood, of the City of Cincinnati, make this my will and testament revoking all former wills by me made, First: I give devise and bequeath to my wife Roxana R. Sherwood all my estate and property, real and personal, during her natural life. Second: At the death of my said wife, I give devise and bequeath all of said estate and property that may remain unconsumed, and un expended, to my daughter Lucinda A Packer and my Sons James E Sherwood and Edwin Sherwood, Share and share alike: Provided that five hundred dollars of the sum so given, devised and bequeathed to Said Roxana She is to have to her and her heirs forever: Provided, for them, that if said Roxana dies before said Edwin attains majority Then said Edwin is to have one half of the remainder of said Estate and property and said Lucinda and James are each to have one fourth part thereof, except said five hundred dollars to which Said Roxana is entitled in her own right, and which is given to her absolutely aforesaid. Third: I appoint Said Roxana executrix of my said will, and guardian of my Said Son Edwin, and I desire that bonds and appraisement be dispensed with, Witness my hand and seal this 5th day of Nov. A D 1870. William Sherwood {seal} Signed, sealed and acknowledged by said William Sherwood as his last will and testament, in our presence, who at his request and in his presence have subscribed our names as witness, Henry Harrison } Geo B Oky } witnesses John W. Oky } Commission to take testimony of witness to Will. The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } To John Sampson Powers Greeting: Know ye, that we, in confidence of your prudence and fidelity have appointed you, and by these presence do give you full power and authority to examine and take the deposition of Henry Harrison, John W Oky, and Geo. B. Oaky, subscribing witnesses of the last will and testament of William Sherwood deceased. hereunto annexed late of the County of Hamilton in the State of Ohio, and therefore we command you, that at certain days and places appointed by you, you cause the said Henry Harrison John W. Oky and George B. Oky, to be brought before you and then and there examined them on oath or affirmation first Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 149) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6ed947c3bf4c9e196d3510dd03d5ab0c.jpg 2477411cdb5af4695fa5bb8f6ef8c19a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 150] [corresponds to labeled page 117 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 117 Record of the Last Will of William Sherwood deceased. taken before you touching the due execution of said will of the said William Sherwood, and that you reduce such examination to writing, and return the same together with this Commission and the will of the said William Sherwood thereto annexed. Closed up under your space, into our Probate Court, with all convenient speed. In testimony whereof, I, B.C. Waters, Judge of the said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Delaware, this 30th day of November AD 1870. BC Waters Probate Judge. Testimony of Witness to Will. In the matter of the last will and testament of William Sherwood, deceased. I, John S. Powers, duly appointed and commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio to take the testimony of John W Oky and Harry Harrison Geo B. Oky, the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of William Sherwood deceased late resident of said County of Hamilton in the State of Ohio, which commission and the said will are hereto annexed I do hereby certify that in pursuance of said Commission I caused John W Oky and Geo B. Okey to of said subscribing as aforesaid, to come before me, at Cincinnati, Ohio, who, being by me first duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, Concerning and in relation to the execution of said will, depose and say they were personally acquainted with Dr. William Sherwood, of the City of Cincinnati, and also Harry Harrison, the other subscribing witness to the will of said Sherwood: that said Harrison is now absent in the South; that said William Sherwood is now decd, that they were present at the making of said will, hereunto attached marked "A." and, at the request of the deceased, Subscribed their names to said will as witnesses of the presence of the deceased and of each other; that they saw the said William Sherwood, deceased sign and seal the said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament; that the said William Sherwood, deceased, was at the time of executing, signing and sealing said last will and Testament of legal age, and of sound mind and memory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever; Furthermore that they saw said Harrison at the same time subscribe said will as a witness thereto at the request of the deceased. John W Okey } Geo. B. Okey } I John S Powers do further testify that the said testimony was reduced to writing by said John W Okey in my presence and by my direction, and in the presence of said witnesses respectfully and subscribed by said witnesses. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 150) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/583364a673eab5be93d4e142c09cc8b6.jpg a7a6771d0d1757d9bc0e9269be48f50b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 151] [corresponds to labeled page 118 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 118 Record of the Last Will of William Sherwood, decd. in my presence on this third day of December AD 1870. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, this 30th day of Dec. AD 1870. John S. Powers. Record of the Last Will of James McKitrick, decd In this case the following entry was made in the Journal on the 22d day of September AD 1870. as follows towit: Will and estate of James McKitrick, deceased. On this day the last will and testament of James McKitrick deceased was presented for record, the same having been duly probated in Livingston County in Pontiac in said County on the 20th day of October AD 1868, the same is therefore admitted to record as the last will and testament of James McKiterick deceased. BC Waters Probate Judge Copy of letters Testamentry. The State of Illinois } Livingston County ss } In County Court October 20th Term 1868, The people of the State of Illinois to all to whom these presents may come - Greeting: Know ye, That whereas, James McKitrick, late of the County of Livingston and State of Illinois, died on or about the thirteenth day of November, AD 1867 as it is said, after having duly made and published his last will and testament, a copy whereof is here- unto annexed, leaving at the time of his death, property in this State which may be lost, destroyed or diminished in value, if speedy can be not taken of the same; and inasmuch as it appears that Julia Ann McKitrick has been appointed executrix, in and by the last will and testament to execute the same: Now, to the end that said property may be preserved to those who have a legal right or interest therein: and that the Said will may be executed according to the request of said testator, we do hereby authorize the said Julia Ann McKitrick as such executrix, to collect and secure, all and singular, the goods and chattles, rights and credits, which were of the said James McKitrick at the time of his decease, in whatsoever hand or possession the same may be found in this State: and well and truly to perform and fulfill all such duties as may be enjoined upon her by the said will, general to do and perform all other acts which now on, or here- after may be required of her by law. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 151) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/61e3d6b8ccc4d120eae9c8d5c479540a.jpg 4339554b63b43f050b860ba7b231266f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 152] [corresponds to labeled page 119 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 119 Record of the Last Will and Testament of James McKitrick Witness RB Harrington, Clerk of the County Court of the said County of Livingston at his office in Pontiac, this 20th day of October AD 1868, and the Probate seal of said Court hereunto annexed. RB Harrington Clerk of the County Court. Copy of the Will I, James McKittrick of Scioto Township, Delaware County State of Ohio being of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding do make publish and declare this to be my last will and Testament hereby revoking and making null and void all former last will and Testaments and writings in the notion of last wills and Testaments by heretofore made. 1st My will is that my funeral expenses and all Just debts shall be paid by my executor hereinafter named. 2d I give and bequeath to my son John McKitrick five dollars to Mary McKitrick and Elizabeth McKiterick children of my de- ceased son James McKitrick five dollars to be equally Divided between them; to my daughter Eliza Webb wife of William Webb five dollars, Mary Morn wife of William Morn five dollars, To David McKitrick James McKitrick Wiley McKitrick Almira S. McKitrick Children of my deceased son George McKitrick five dollars to be divided equally between said four grandchildren. To James Nash and Mary Nash children of my deceased daughter Emily Nash to be equally Divided between said two grand children. To Harry S McKitrick my son five Dollars. To Catherine Jackson wife of William Jackson five dollars = To Susan Freshwater daughter of my deceased daughter Aimee five dollars. To Arthur F. McKitrick my son five dollars. To Orlando Dulen and his brother and Susan Dulen children of my deceased daughter Susan five Dollars to be equally Divided between my three said grand children. All said legacies to be paid said legatees within Sixty days after my decease of demanded and at any subsequent time, if not paid before, when demanded - I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Julia Ann McKitrick all the residue of my estate real and personal or mixed to her and for her own benefit and use and control to use for her support comfort and enjoyment and for this purpose she is fully authorized to sell and dispose of any part of said property she may find necessary Provided, however, that if my said beloved wife Julia Ann should again marry She is to be entitled to only her legal claims of my Said Estate and the residue of this bequest to my beloved wife aforesaid shall be equally divided among my legal heirs. I do nominate my said beloved wife Julia Ann McKitrick and hereby appoint her my Sole Executrix of this my last will and Testament. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 152) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e8d43415d4a56fd3d6c1c7746bad254b.jpg 7b7863a701a675837e3cca67b3c15939 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 153] [corresponds to labeled page 120 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 120 Record of the Last Will of James McKittrick In witness whereof I, the said James McKitrick have hereunto set my hand and seal this 25th day of February AD 1861. James McKitrick. {seal} Signed sealed and declared by said James McKitrick to be his last Will and Testament in presence of us who at his request and in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto in the presence of each other. E A Wigton } H. T Havens } James Eaton } State of Illinois } Livingston County ss } I, R B Harrington Clerk of the County Court in and for said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Will of James McKitrick deceased as appears on record in my office. Witness my hand and official seal at Pontiac this 20th day of October AD 1868. RB Harrington U.S. Stamp County Clerk. Record of the Last Will of Daniel Swartz deceased. Proceedings had before the Hon B C Waters, Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House on the 19th day of December AD 1870. And thereupon the following order was made in the Journal as follows to-wit: Will and Estate of Daniel Swartz deceased - This day the last will and Testament of Daniel Swartz deceased was presented for Probate & record, whereupon Dr. Abraham Blymire and David Humphries, the subscribing witnesses thereto came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith: and it appearing to the Court that the Said will was duly executed and attested and that the Said Daniel Swartz was at the time of executing the same of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the last will and Testament of the said Daniel Swartz deceased and be recorded as such: And thereupon William Seigfried and Thomas Slough the Executors named in the will, gave bond in the sum of $25000 with A. Blymyer & James Cox as their sureties Bond accepted. Letters issued and no appraiser opt. B.C. Waters P. J. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 153) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/642d451ae1822030e6ae864b9748ccfd.jpg 8a3b46fe7b341c4e68fd94cbda2c89d2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 154] [corresponds to labeled page 121 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 121 Record of the Last Will of Daniel Swartz, decd - Copy of Will. In the name of the Benevolent Father of All: I Daniel Swartz do make and publish this my last will and Testament. Item First: I give and bequeath to my son-in-law, William Siegfried my South farm having the brick house and stone barn and containing about one hundred and twenty five acres in consideration that he pay to Sarah Emily Graham when she arrives at the age of twenty one Five Hundred dollars and to Margaret Alms Grahm Five Hundred dollars when she arrives at the age of Twenty one. and to John Charles Graham Five Hundred dollars when he arrives at the age of twenty one And to Daniel Edward Graham Five Hundred dollars when he arrives at the age of twenty one and to Lewis Reverdy Graham Five Hundred dollars when he arrives at the age of twenty one. All children of Lewis Graham by my daughter Ellamina, And to Clara Annetta Miller One Thousand dollars when she arrives at the age of twenty one and to Hosea Ellsnk Miller One Thousand dollars when he arrives at the age of twenty one both Children of Daniel Miller by my daughter Caroline reserving to my wife the two north rooms in the brick house for her own use as long as She may live the said sums drawing no x under any circumstances until after my decease and conditional further that said William Seigfried furnish my said wife Sarah all wood and eatables and do her washing and mending and furnish her a horse and buggy whenever she wishes one to go around. Item Second: I devise and bequeath to my son-in-law Thomas Slough my north farm having a stone house and containing one hundred and twenty four acres of land in consideration that he pay thirty five hundred dollars as follows: To each of the following named children as they become of the age of twenty on years of age Five Hundred dollars Sarah Emily Graham Margaret Alma Graham John Charles Graham David Edward Graham and Lewis Reverdy Graham and to Clara Amsten Miller and Hosea Ellsworth Miller - in no case interest or principle to be paid until after my decease or the above named sums, reserving the two north rooms in the Stone house for my said wife Sarah and for her own use as long as She may live and conditioned further that the said Thomas Slough shall furnish my said wife Sarah all wood and eatables and board do her washing and mending and a home and buggy whenever she may wish to ride. Item Third: I give and devise to my ^said wife Sarah in lieu of her Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 154) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4efa7b80a2168c58b6947f3ec3bdece5.jpg 99b66c1d7892ada8641a9554b15926fd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 155] [corresponds to labeled page 122 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 122 Record of the Last Will of Daniel Swartz, decd dower in the farm aforesaid all my goods, chattles, monies personal property of every description, notes, bonds and mortgages for her own use and benefit as long as he may live and after her death to be divided into four equal shares to be distributed as follows: One share to William Seigfried One share to Thomas Slough, one share to the children of Lewis Graham, equal parts and one share to the children of Daniel Miller in equal parts. The above distribution to be made by my Executors after my said wife decease. Item Fourth I do hereby nominate and appoint William Seigfried and Thomas Slough, Executors of this my last will and Testament hereby authorizing them and empowering them to adjust release and discharged in such manner as they may deem proper the debts and claims due me and settle all debts as may be right and proper. I devise 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 persuance of the Statute. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony hereof I have and do hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of September AD 1869. Signed and acknowledged by said Daniel Swartz as his last will and Testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. A. Blymeyer } Daniel Swartz {seal} David Humphries } Proof of Will. The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last Will and Testament of Daniel Swartz of Delaware Township and County deceased: We Abraham Blymer and David Humphries being duly sworn in open Court this 19th day of December AD 1870, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Daniel Swartz of Delaware Township hereunto annexed, bearing date Sixth day of September 1869: that we saw said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and tes- tament, 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 presence of each other. A. Blymyer David Humphries Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court this 19th day of December AD 1870. BC Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 155) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7df75b4225b6c9e732a287e260632e39.jpg af6b35bef964eb63f07c89b99b535068 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 156] [corresponds to labeled page 123 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 123 Record of the Last Will of Joseph Linnabary, deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 14th day of February A.D. 1871. And thereof to-wit on the said 14th day of February A.D. 1871 the following order was made in the Journal as follows to-wit. February 14th 1871, Will and Estate of Jos. Linnabery deceased This day the last will and testament of Joseph Linnaberry deceased was presented for Probate Record whereupon Daniel Hunt and Deni- son Johnson the subscribing witness thereto come and were duly sworn and examined and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator Joseph Linnabary was at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint: It is therefore considered and or- dered that the said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Jos. Lin- nabery deceased - And at the same time came Massa Linnabery widow of said Joseph Linnabery and the executive named in the will and declined the said trust and asked the Court to appoint Eri Linnabery as Administrator with the will annexed which was accordingly done and the said Eri Linnabery gave a bond in the sum of Six Thousand dollars with Daniel Hunt and Den- son Johnson as his sureties and the Court appoint Denison Johnson and E.H. Hunt and Riley Groves appraisers. Said bond accepted and letters issued. B.C. Waters Probate Judge. Copy of Will. In the name of the Benevolent Father of all; I Joseph Linnabery of the County of Delaware and 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 we now reside situate in Harlem Township Delaware County State of Ohio containing about ninety seven acres during her natural life and the Stock Household goods Furnature, Provisions and other goods and Chattles which may be thereon at the time of my decease during his natural life as aforesaid. She however selling so much thereof as may be sufficient to pay my Just debts - Item - I appoint and make the said Massa Linnabery my beloved wife Executrix of my last will and testament to control with the above will as she pleases. At the death of my said wife the Real Estate aforesaid and such part of the said personal property or the proceed thereof as may remain unconsumed and unexpended And I appoint and make the said Eri Linnabery and Edson Linnabery Administrators to divide equally among my heirs. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 156) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/468801ca58ed73752af6a9395dba983d.jpg 780f5e4c1ed633b3734b04291d2171f4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 157] [corresponds to labeled page 124 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 124 Record of the Last Will of Joseph Linnabery decd In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this first of October A.D. 1870. Joseph Linnabery. Signed and acknowledged by said Joseph Linnaberry as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. Daniel Hunt. Denison Johnson. Proof of Will. the State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of Joseph Linnabary late of Harlem Township deceased. We Daniel Hunt and Denison Johnson being duly sworn in open Court this 14th day of February A.D. 1871. depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Joseph Linnabery of Harlem Township Del. aware County Ohio hereunto annexed bearing date First day of October 1870; 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. Daniel Hunt. Dennison Johnson. Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 14th day of February A.D. 1871. B.C. Waters. Probate Judge. ___________________________________________________ Record of the Last Will of Samuel Dowell deceased. Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 20th day of February A.D. 1871. And thereupon to-wit on the said 20th day of February the following order was made in the Journal as follows to-wit: February 20th 1871. Will and estate of Samuel Dowell deceased - On this day the last will and testament of Samuel Dowell of Del- aware County, deceased was presented for Probate and Record whereupon P.C. Beard and Columbus D. Pierce the subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith. And it appearing to the Court that said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator Samuel Dowell was at the time of executing the same of full age and of sound Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 157) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d7d43b878fad28e4e74fd090de590777.jpg e8ae535fd1a71a429f0488e29c432e57 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 158] [corresponds to labeled page 125 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 125 Record of the Last Will of Samuel Dowell decd mind and memory and not under any restraint. it is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Samuel Dowell deceased. And at the same time George Deets Executor named in the will gave bonds in the sum of Eight Thousand Eight Hundred dollars with Copy of the Will. In the name of the Benevolent Father of us all I Samuel Dowell of Delaware County Ohio considering the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death and being of sound mind and ^good memory and lawful age do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st I devise that my Just debts be paid out of my personal property. Item 2d I do hereby give and bequeath to my much respected wife Mary M. Dowell all the household goods of every description belonging to her and me at my death Item 3d I hereby give and bequeath to my much respected friend George Deets all my real estate in Porter Township Del- aware County Ohio during his natural life. After his death I devise that his daughters Mary A Deets and Clarisa D. Deets have all my real estate after the death of said George Deets to be kept and owned by said daughters as long as either or both of them shall live then to descent to their heirs according to law - Item 4th I devise that my friend George Deets maintain me and my much respected wife during our natural lives and the longest lived of us and in case said Deets should not out- live both of us the property herein willed to said Deets to be bound for the maintenance of myself and wife - Item 5th I give and bequeath to my much respected friend George Deets all my personal property at my decease- Item 6th I hereby nominate and appoint my friend George Deets Executor of this my last will and testament authorizing and empowering him if it becomes necessary to adjust the claims and debts due me and to sell any or all of my personal property in order to pay my just debts and titles for the same to make and execute. I devise that no appraisement of my property be made and that the Judge of Probate direct the omission of the same according to the statutes in such cases made and provided- In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand seal in pres- ence of P.C. Beard and Columbus D. Pierce this 10th day of Feby, A.D. 1870. Samuel x Dowell {Seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Samuel Dowell as his last will and testament in our presence and by us in his presence this 10th Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 158) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6350d304080a85d870eec4e88300e095.jpg 856ea6dd35c76519ff2f20229b9d2e9b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 159] [corresponds to labeled page 126 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 126 Record of the Last Will of Samuel Dowell decd day of February A. D. 1970 P.C. Beard Columbus D. Pierce Proof of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of Samuel Dowell deceased, Mr. P. C. Beard and Columbus D. Pierce being duly sworn in open Court this 20th day of February A. D. 1871 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Samuel Dowell deceased of Delaware County hereunto annexed, bearing date 10th day of February A.D. 1870; that we saw 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 witness of his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. P. C. Beard Columbus D. Pierce Sworn and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 20th day of February A.D. 1871. B.C. Waters Probate Judge. Record of the Last Will of Maria Thompson deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 10th day of April A D 1871 Will and Estate of Mrs Maria Thompson decd On this day the last will and testament of Maria Thompson Delaware County decd will presented for Probate and Record Whereupon R C Hand and S.M. Bright the subscribing Witnesses thereto and were duly Sworn and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said Will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proven as the Last Will and testaments Maria Thompson decd & at same time came Henry Rent Executor named in the will and gave Bonds in the Sum $3000 with Perry Kenyon and W.T. Watson as his Sureties Bond accepted letters issued etc B. C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 159) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/bb504a52d94d967be81e617802779107.jpg 7600fdf88f562c8930ebf11b017ecaad Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 160] [corresponds to labeled page 127 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 127 Record of the Last Will of Maria Thompson decd In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Maria Thompson of Delaware County Ohio do make this my Last Will and testament Item 1st It is my will that all expenses of my Sickness and Burial including a good respectable Tomb Stone Shall be first paid Item 2nd If there Should be anything left after paying the above I give to my Sister Phebe Rust Four Hundred Dollars $400 Item 3rd If there Shall be anything left after paying the above amts specified I give to Emily Kenyon Twenty five dollars $25.00 I give to Larry Janes Twenty five dollars $25.00 I give to Andrus twenty five dollars $25.00 I give to Aurelia Valentine Twenty five dollars $25.00 I give to Hubert A. Janes Fifty dollars $50.00 I give to Henry Rust Fifty dollars $50.00 Item 4th If after paying my expenses as Specified in Item A and giving to Phebe Rust as specified in Item 2nd There shall not be a Sufficient Amount to pay as Specified in Item 3d to Rev Peorata of whatever amt there may me be Left Item Fifth If there is Sufficient to pay as Specified in Items 1st and 2d + 3d then I give to my Sister Phebe Rent all that may remain of any money or credits belonging to me Item 6th I do hereby nominate Henry ^S. Rust Executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing him to adjust in Such a manner as he may deem proper the debt and claims due me In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this Sixth day of March AD in the year one Thousand her -d Eight Hundred and Seventy one } Maria + Thompson Signed and acknowledged by Said } Mark Maria Thompson as her last will } and testaments in our presence } and signed by us in her Presence } R.C. Hall } S M Bright } The State of Ohio Delaware County Ss In the Matter of the last will and testament of Mrs Maria Thompson of Berlin Township Delaware county deceased We R C Hall and S M Bright being duly Sworn in open Court this 10th day of April AD 1871 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the last Will and testaments of Mrs Maria Thompson of Berlin Township of said County hereunto annexed and bearing date Sixth of March 1871 that We Saw the said testator Subscribe Said Will and heard her publish and declare the the same to be her 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 Signed the Same ^as witnesses at Her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other R.C. Hall] Sworn to and Subscribed before me ^in the Probate } S.M. Bright Court this 10th day of April A D 1871 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 160) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/aef4e4935c299ee19ecb8d83b156814e.jpg 06bea65a9f79ca152e1e7a4b821ad685 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 161] [corresponds to labeled page 128 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 128 Record of the Last will of John Shultz deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the town of Delaware on the 2d day of February A D 1871 Will and estate of John Shultz deceased On this day the last will and testament of John Shultz of Delaware County deceased were presented for Probate and Record Whereupon Hugh Cole and Mathias Elee the Subscribing witnesses thereto Came into open Court and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Testator John Shultz at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint it is there considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of John Shultz deceased and at the Same time Came Solomon Roger Executor named in the Will and Gave Bond in the Sum of $12000 dollars With Hugh Cole and Mathias Elee as his Surities Bond accepted letters issued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will of John Shultz In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I John Shultz of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make this and Publish this my last will and testaments First I bequeath to my beloved Wife the full possession of my Farms and all the Stock which is on the Said farms and as much as much of the Proceeds as Will be required for the consumption of herself and Family So long as She may live and the over plus is to be sold by my Administrator Solomon Roger and the money to be put out on Interest for my heirs and my Administrator is to have the oversite and Management of my farms and Stock and the Proceeds of the Same 2d I give to my Son Emanuel Shultz within one year five dollars to my Son J. P. Shultz five dollars to G. W. Shultz five dollars and to Daniel Shultz five dollars and to J. F. Shultz one Bay Horse two years old part which he now claims as a present from his Father and five dollars in money and to my son Wm. H. Shultz and to my Son F. M. Shultz one Hundred dollars each at the age of nineteen if they are good and faithful to their mother as during her natural life and I give to my Daughter Lucinda Jane Cline five dollars and to Lovina Stene five dollars and to Daughter Mary Ann Strine one hundred and five dollars and to Lydia Ellen Hunter one Hundred and five dollars Clarra Bell Shultz one Hundred and five dollars when She is Eighteen years old and at the death of my beloved wife my Administrator is to Sell all of my property chattles and real to the highest Responsible Bidder and after paying all necessary expenses then to divide all equally between Said Heirs and I do appoint Solomon Roger my Legal Administrator to Settle Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 161) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ff47fcbc12bcebf2ae48d6ed28205b62.jpg 8f836a8109a5501df5c2a59c8503a42b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 162] [corresponds to labeled page 129 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 129 Will and Estate of John Shultz decd my estate between my Said Heirs This 2d of February 1871 Signed and Acknowledged by said John Shultz Signed John Shultz Signed and acknowledged by Said John Shultz in his Last Will and testaments in our presence and in his presence Attest Hugh Cole Mathias Elee The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the last Will and testaments of John Shultz of Marlborough Township deceased We Hugh Cole and Mathias Klee being duly Sworn in open Court this 28th day of March A D 1871 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the last Will and testaments of John Shultz Of Marlborough Township hereunto annexed bearing date 2nd day of February A D 1871 that we Saw the Said testator Subscribe Said Will and heard him publish and declare the Same to be his last will and testaments 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 and in the presence of each other Hugh Cole Mathias Elee Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 28th day of March A D 1871 B.C. Waters Probate Judge ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Record of the Last Will of William Miller decd Record of the last Will of William Miller decd Proceedings had before the Hon Ben. C. Waters Judge of Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 24th day of March AD 1871 Will and estate of William Miller deceased on this day the last Will and Testaments of William Miller deceased were presented for Probate and Record Whereupon Edward Blain & Peter Clard the Subscribing witnesses thereto and were duly Sworn and their Testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appeared to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to William Miller decd. B C Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I William Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 162) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8d2438d7c0fcd22543a38da63c2c2ce7.jpg bc51b9cefb2299f7f00529438db0a6f3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 163] [corresponds to labeled page 130 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 130 Record of the Last Will of William Miller decd Miller of Harlem Township Delaware County 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 one Home and two Lots Situate in Centerville Delaware County Ohio contained about acres to my Said wife for Ever and all Stock household goods furniture provisions and other Goods and Chattle which may be thereon at the time of my decease forever as aforesaid She however Selling So much thereof as may be Sufficient to pay my Just debts Item 2d I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved Wife Guardian of my son Henry H Miller until the Said Henry H Miller arrives at the age of twenty one or intermarries but in case my Should again Marry her guardianship of said child shall cease and determine upon her intermarrying my Guardians are hereby enjoined to give my Child Henry H Miller a good english Education and to rear him in Habits of industry and inculcate upon him as far as may be duties of Christianity I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made the testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 17th day of March in year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Seventy one Signed and acknowledged by Said William Miller as his last Will and testaments in our presence and Signed by us in his presence his William x Miller Edward Blain mark his Peter x Clark } mark } The State of Ohio Delaware County Ss In the Matter of the last will and testament of William Miller decd We Edward Blain and Peter Clark being duly Sworn in open Court this 24th day of March AD 1871 depose and say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of William Miller of Harlem Township Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 17th day of March 1871 that we Saw the Said testator Subscribe Said William 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 Edward Blain his Peter x Clark Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 24th day of March A.D. 1871 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 163) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/63904fe1a0c9c0f42980b1adfe0104a8.jpg 7a3a9ee51d4f7723e20352da11996f82 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 164] [corresponds to labeled page 131 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 131 Record of the Last Will and testament of Ira Blackman deceased Proceedings had before the Hon Ben C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 1st day of April AD 1871 Will and Estate of Ira Blackman deceased This day the last Will and testament of Ira Blackman deceased was presented for Probate and Record and it appearing to the Court that Pence one of the Subscribing witnesses thereto is now deceased and that W.C. Pence has removed to the State of California and that his Post office address is to the Court unknown thereupon Came Henry Hodgsen Henry Sherman Benjamin Benedict and Horace Plumb who being duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith depose and say that they are acquainted with the Hand Writing of the Said Ira Blackman and David Pence and W.C. Pence and upon there oaths Say that the Signature of the Said Ira Blackman testator and David Pence and W C Pence are Genuine. It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as the will of Ira Blackman decd as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said Ira Blackman decd and the Executor named in the will came into Court and accepted Said trust and Gave Bond in the Sum of $12000 dollars with Benjamin Benedict and Horace Plumb as his Surities Bond accepted and letters Issued &c B C Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will I Ira Blackman of Kingston township Delaware County and State of Ohio being of Sound mind do make and ordain this my Last will and testament Firstly It is my Will that my funeral expenses Shall be paid Secondly All Just debts Shall be fully Paid Thirdly I give and bequeath to my beloved Wife Sally all my personal or moveable property to her own use and benefit forever to use and dispose of as She Shall desire. This is to be understood and construed that what personal property Shall remain after the debts and expenses are paid out of the Same Fourthly I give and bequeath to my Said Wife Sally the use of all the real Estate during her natural life She is to have all the crops rents and to use what timber She may need Lastly I do hereby appoint my Said wife Sally and Henry Hodgden to be my executor for this my first will and testament In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my name and affixed my Seal this Sixteenth day of January Eighteen Hundred and thirty Eight Ira Blackman {seal} Signed published and declared by the above named Ira Blackman as and for his last will and in presence of us who at his request have signed and witnessed the same David Pence W C Pence Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 164) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c7defc75e00501bd9af1a35f21e607d1.jpg ef4dd8eda7fabf8270bc46501ee2ae3f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 165] [corresponds to labeled page 132 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 132 Record of the Last Will of Ira Blackman deceased The State of Ohio Delaware County Ss In the Probate Court in the matter of the Last will and testament of Ira Blackman deceased Hereunto annexed bearing date Sixtee -nth day of January Eighteen Hundred and thirty Eight and witnessed by David Pence and W.C. Pence the Said David Pence now deceased and the Said W.C. Pence whose Residence is some where in the State of California whose Post office address to us is unknown but we are acquainted with the Signa -ture of the Said Ira Blackman and also of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto and are Satisfied that they are Genuine and are in the hand writing of the Said Ira Blackman and David Pence and W C Pence as we hereby believe his Benjamin x Benedict mark Henry Hodgden Henry Sherman Horace Plumb Sworn to and Subscribed before me this first day of April AD 1871 B.C. Waters Probate Judge _________________________________________ Record of the Last Will of Martin Shoub decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 8th day of April AD 1871 And thereupon on Said 8th day of April 1871 the following order was made in the Journal as follows to wit Will and Estate of Martin Shoub deceased This day the Last Will and testaments of Martin Shoub decd was presented for Probate and Record Whereupon Sylvester Latimer and John Moses The Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appeared to the Court that the Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Testator Nathan Shoub was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testaments of the Said Martin Shoub and be recorded as Such no Letters issued at this time nor bond Given B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of All amen I Martin Shoub of Delaware Ohio do make and publish this my Last Will and testaments First I desire that all my Just debts funeral expenses and the Costs of Administration on my Estate for the first year after Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 165) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/74dabbcbafe25528fe51fbbc72e2b3b5.jpg dbb2ea81d25b650ff119663601e0304d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 166] [corresponds to labeled page 133 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 133 Record of the Last Will of Martin Shoub deceased my decease be paid out of my personal Property Second I make no devise to my beloved wife but leave her to take her rights according to and under the Law in my estate - the Same as if I made no Will Third I devise and bequeath to my Son John Shoub and his heirs the Bond I hold against the Incorporated Village of Delaware bearing date August 24th 1854, payable to me with 10 percent interest March 1st 1855 and calling for eight Hundred dollars I allow him that amount for his services rendered to me Since he arrived of age - and to each of my daughters Elizabeth and Mary Ann two beds and bedding each to be Selected by them out of the beds and bedding left by me at my decease in the Hotel now occupied by me in the Town of Delaware Ohio and to wit Said bequests are in no event to be deducted from their Shares or interest in my Estate hereinafter described Fourth The residue of my personal property (that is all my personal property of every name and nature after deducting therefrom the payment of my Just debts the portion allowed my wife in case no will was made by me of Said property and her years Support after my decease the costs of Administration on my estate for one year after my decease the property hereinbefore devised to my Son John Shoub and daughters Elizabeth and Mary Ann) I desire and bequeath as follows that is to Say to my Son John Shoub and his heirs the one Sixth part thereof to my daughter Elizabeth Shoub and to her heirs the one Sixth part thereof and to my son Henry A. Shoub and to his heirs the one Sixth part thereof to my Son William M. Shoub and his heirs the one Sixth part thereof -- for the use advantage and benefit of my daughter Mary Ann under the restrictions and conditions hereinafter mentioned the one Sixth part thereof and out of the remaining one sixth part thereof I devise and bequeath to the wife of my Son Samuel Shoub and each of her children by Said Samuel Shoub who shall be alive at the time of my decease the Sum of One hundred dollars each and the balance of Said one Sixth part to my Son Samuel Shoub and his heirs Fifth I will and devise that my real Estate shall remain undivided during the natural life of my beloved wife during which period the Same Shall be under the control of my executor or his successor in trust -- My Said Executor of his Successor in trust as the case may be Shall rent Said real Estate to the best advantage and collect the rents and out of the same Shall pay all taxes assessments Insurance and necessary repairs on Said property and reasonable fees for his Services and of the balance of Said rents left he Shall ^Pay over to my Wife one third part and the residue Shall be equally divided between my Six Children or in the case of the death of any of them to his or her heirs at Law descending from this testator Said executor or his successor in trust as aforesaid Shall Settle and pay over the rent as herein directed as often as once a year during the natural life of my Said wife aforesaid -- At the death of my Said wife all my real Estate I Give and devise as follows to my Son John Shoub and his heirs the one Sixth part thereof to my Son Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 166) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5b376fc2b59c95b69d8b72b41c9f14f0.jpg c7483dc8222329757989dd9fac8d1921 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 167] [corresponds to labeled page 134 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 134 Record of the Will of Martin Shoub deceased Samuel Shoub and his the one Sixth part thereof to my Son Henry A. Shoub and his heirs the one Sixth part thereof to my Son William M Shoub and his heirs the one Sixth part thereof to my Daughter Elizabeth Shoub and her heirs the one Sixth part thereof and the other Sixth part thereof to my daughter Mary Ann Heller and her heirs under the Limitations and restrictions hereinafter Specified Sixth I will devise and direct that my Executor or his Successor in trust shall hold in trust that portion of my personal property hereinbefore bequeathed for the use benefit and advantage of my daughter Mary Ann and that he Shall place the Semetha Same at interest on Good and Sufficient Security or otherwise invest in a safe and prudent way the Same and yearly pay over to her the interest on the same during the time She remains married - but of Said Mary Ann should become a widow or otherwise an unmarried woman then the principal as well as the interest is to be paid over to her unconditionally as her own property and Should She die without children before the Same is paid over to her then the Same Shall be divided equally among her brothers and Sisters and is hereby bequeathed to them but Should She leave any children then the Same is to be paid over to them accordingly and in like manner I devise and bequeath to my Executor and to his successor in trust for my daughter Mary Ann the real estate hereinbefore devised to her and her heirs Said Executor and his successor holding the Same in trust for my Said daughter Mary Ann and her heirs and Should it become necessary to Sell her portion of Said real Estate in the partition thereof at the death of my wife then the proceeds of Said Share Shall be considered as included in the devise will and directions hereinto fore Stated in reference to the personal property bequeathed to the use advantage and benefit of Said Mary Ann but in case the Same is not sold then the Said Share of Land Shall be held in trust by my Said Executor and his Successor for Said Mary Ann Said Executor Shall rent the Same and pay over to her yearly the rent after deducting the taxes and other necessary expenses and in case She becomes a widow or a married woman then said trustee Shall convey Said Land to her and to her heirs and assigns and She Shall hold the Same accordingly Should She die leaving children then Said Child or children are hereby bequeathed Said Share unless Said Mary Ann shall have already have become in possession of the Same by reason of widowhood or being married in case Said Mary Anne dies without children and She Shall not have become in possession of Said real Estate in consequence of being a widow or otherwise devided then her Said Shall aforesaid Shall devide equally among her brothers and Sisters Seventh Thereby nominate and appoint my Son John Shoub Executor of this my Last Will and testament and hereby give him full Power to call out in all particulars the foregoing will and name the lord Executor heretofore I have had reference to the Said John Shoub as my Executor Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 167) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1bdc00bac46d36481d958d13fa318775.jpg a67b7db813b20fa04388cc05cf369f32 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 168] [corresponds to labeled page 135 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 135 Record of the Will of Martin Shoub decd and in using the words Successor I have had reference to Such persons as the Court of Probate would appoint and equally on my Estate in case Said John Shoub Should decline resign be removed or become in competent in his place or the place of such Successor or Successors Eighth Should my estate be Settled before my Daughter Mary Ann becomes a widow or otherwise unmarried then in that event I authorize the Probate Court Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County as the Law may direct or authorize to appoint trustees to appoint a Suitable trustee for my daughter Mary Ann who shall receive from my Said Executor or his Successor the Said Mary Anns Share of Said property to manage and control as hereinbefore Stated and Subject to the Same restrictions conditions and limitations as hereinbefore Stated In witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 14th day of February A.D. 1859. Martin Shoub {seal} Signed Sealed and acknowledged by Said Martin } Shoub as his Last Will and testament in our presence } and Signed by us in his presence this 14th day } of February A.D. 1859. } John Moses } Sylvester Latimer } The State of Ohio } Delaware County Ss } In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Martin Shoub deceased We John Moses and Sylvester Latimer being duly Sworn in open Court this 8th day of April AD 1871 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of Martin Shoub of Delaware deceased hereunto annexed bearing date 14th day of February 1859 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 has 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 John Moses Sylvester Latimer Sworn to and Subscribed before ^me in the Probate Court this 8th day of April A.D. 1871 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 168) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/75890198582cac5e7edb892ce2aaac76.jpg 78f59adedee8ab719deed42c30d9aad5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 169] [corresponds to labeled page 136 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 136 Record of the Will of John Houg deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 3d day of May AD 1871 Will and Estate of John Houg deceased This day the Last Will and testament of John Houg deceased was presented for Probate and Record Whereupon Tobia Frederick Reicherts Henry J. Eaton and Tobias Reicherts the Subscribing witnesses to the Will and Also Henry J Eatun and William P. Reid the Subscribing Witnesses to the Codicil to Said will and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and pled therewith it appearing to the Court that the Said Will and the Codicil thereto was duly Executed and attested and that the Said testator John Houg was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound Mind and Memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the last will and testament of the Said John Houg decd and be recorded as Such and at the Same time Came Charles Wottring Executor named in the Will and Gave Bond in the Sum of nine Thousand dollars, with Frederick G. Albright and CF Renner as his Surties and the Court Appoint C.F. Renner James Armstrong and Joseph Souble Appraisers Bond accepted Letters Issued B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will On this 6th day of June in the year of our Lord Eighteen and Sixty two I John Houg of the Township of Delaware in the County of Delaware State of Ohio do make and declare that this which is herein written is my last will and testament Item 1st I do Give and bequeath to my beloved wife Christina Hough absolutely in fee Simple the one undivided half of part of the homestead farm on which we live at this time Situated in Delaware township Delaware County State of Ohio containing about Eighty three and a half acres of which about 3 1/2 acres is occupied by the Cleveland Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad Company leaving a residue of about 80 acres which farm is made up of several smaller connected tracts purchased by me of different persons and conveyed by deeds of different dates but all form one connected farm part of which is in Section number one of Township number four and part in Section four Township five all in Range nineteen United States Military Survey in in Delaware Township reference may be had to the record of the deeds to me of Said land in the Recorders office of Said County I further devise and bequeath to my Said wife Christian Hough the use during her natural life of the other undivided half part of said homestead farm to have the Sole use and benefit Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 169) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0e7f5d240775d192c04db916eb5ed5c3.jpg 0f0036c58e1bb5d9dd558aa423465f98 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 170] [corresponds to labeled page 137 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 137 Record of the Will of John Houg decd of the Same So long as She Shall live Said last mentioned undivided half of homestead farm at the death of Said Christian Hough is to be disposed of by my Executor as herein after Set forth I further Give devise and bequeath to my Said wife all the household furniture and provisions which may be on hand for use of family at my death also one Share of the capital Stock of the Cleveland Columbus and Cincinnati RailRoad company also one half of the net Proceeds) after deducting the expenses of collecting including the expenses of administration thereof) of all Sums that may be owing to me at my death whether the Said indebtedness is in the form of notes or accounts or in any other form also the Sum of thirty Six (36) dollars per annum of the annual in come from the house and Lot in the Town of Delaware hereinafter more full described out of which Sum She is to pay one half of the taxes on Said Property as hereinafter Sealed Item 2d I do Give devise and bequeath to Louis Hough Caroline Houg and Frederica Houg daughters of my deceased brother Frederick Houg my house and Lot in the town of Delaware (located part) in the County of Delaware Ohio being the S.W part of outlot No fifteen (15) having a front on Sandusky Street of four rods and runing back ten rods Same property deeded to me by John J. Reicherts & wife 26th of October AD 1854 I bequeath the Same to them Jointly in fee Simple I leave them however each year out of the income from Said property to pay my Said wife the Sum of thirty Six dollars (36) So long as She Shall live and I hereby make the Same a charge and lien upon the Said property my Said wife is to pay one half of the annual taxes on said property Item 3d Give and devise to Frederick Doeble resident of the State of Wittenberg Germany Said Doeble being the Son of my deceased Sister Laura Doeble the Sum of four hundred dollars $400.) to be paid by my Executor after the death of the said Christina Houg my wife Item 4th I bequeath and devise to A Margaret of the Town of Delaware Ohio the Sum of one hundred dollars ($100) to be paid by my Executor after the death of my Said wife Item 5th Give and bequeath to Mary Grimmdinger now living with us the Sum of one hundred and fifty ($150) to be paid by my Executor after the death of my Said Wife Item 6th I devise and bequeath to the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church the Sum of two hundred dollars ($200) to be paid after the death of my Said Wife Item 7th I devise and bequeath to the German Methodist Episcopal Church of the town of Delaware Ohio to be paid over by the Said Church to the Society for the aid and Support of the poor the Sum of one hundre -d dollars to be paid by my Executor after the death of my Said wife I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint Charles Wottring of the town of Delaware Ohio Executor of this my Last Will and testament It is my Will and desire that my Said Executor at my death proceed to Sell at public Sale according to Law all my farming impliments live Stock and other personal property if any not herein otherwise disposed of including my other Share of the Capital Stock of Said Rail Road and also proceeds Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 170) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/90033afdb499602e9428cbe50b598d25.jpg aea6a0fc15c7b8054b006f96c95a1214 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 171] [corresponds to labeled page 138 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 138 Record of the Will of John Houg deceased to collect debts owing to me and the proceeds of Said Sale and collections to loan upon Good Security after first deducting expenses of collections administration thereon and Expenses of funeral and last sickness and that portion of debts herein before devised to my wife and to keep the same so loaned out until the death of my wife then to collect and apply in the payment of the aforesaid Legacies It is my will and desire that at the death of my Said wife my ^said Executor Shall then proceed to Sell that undivided half part of the home stead farm hereinbefore described and which I have desired to my said wife only - during her natural life either at private or public Sale and upon Such terms of payment as he may deem best and he is hereby fully authorized and empowered to execute and deliver deed or deeds in fee Simple to the purchase or purchases thereof and the Proceeds arrive from Said Sale after paying all necessary expenses he is to apply in payment of the aforesaid Legacies So much as Shall be necessary to Satisfy the Same Whatsoever if anything is left of my estate not hereinbefore devised after paying all Said Legacies and expenses it is my will that the same be equally divided among the said Laura Caroline and Frederica Hough and Frederick Deoble The property devised herein to my wife is in lieu of that portion of my property which would fall to her at my death if I ^had made no will I have no debts to be paid out of my Estate but if it should happen that the note of Some five Hundred dollars upon which I am Surety to John J Reicherts to Eckeart Nure Should not be paid by Said Reicherts and my estate Should be liable therefore then my Said Wife is to pay the Same prin -cipal and interest and the Same is not in any way to be paid out of or be a charge on any property of my Estate Excepting that herein before devised to my Said wife I hereby revoke and annual all former wills by me made In testimony Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 5th day of June Ad 1862 John Houk {seal} Signed and acknowledge by the Said John Houf to be his last Will and testaments in our presence and Signed by us in his presence at his ^express request and in the presence of each other Tobias Frederick Reichert Henry J Eaton Tobias Reichert The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of John Houk deceased We Tobian Frederick Reichert Henry J Eaton and Tobias Reichert being duly sworn in open Court this 3d day of May A.D. 1871 depose and Say that we Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 171) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d17b43bca74affed7d4c6e737c313425.jpg 5071ec5d7156f7bcd7608f5204be29cc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 172] [corresponds to labeled page 139 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 139 Record of the Will of John Houg deceased that we were present at the Execution of the ^Last will and testament of John Houg of Delaware Township in Said County hereunto annexed bearing date 5th day of June AD 1862 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 Tobias F. Reicherts Henry J Eaton Sworn to and Subscribed before me } Tobias Reicherts in the Probate Court this 3d day of May AD 1871 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of Codicil to John Hougs Will (Codicil to the foregoing Will) Whereas I John Houk on the 6th day of June AD 1862 made my Last Will and testament of that date (hereto attached) and have Since that time Sold and conveyed away the House and Lot in the town of Delaware Ohio in Item 2 of Said Will devised to Louisa Houg Caroline Houg and Frederica Houg more particularly described therein I the Said John Houg on this eleventh day of May AD 1866 do hereby declare the following to be a Codicil to the Said Will Whereof the Said property So devised as aforesaid I do hereby give devise and bequest to the Said Louis Caroline and Frederica Houg the Sum of Sixteen hundred dollars ($1600) one thousand dollars thereof to be paid to them by my Executor at my decease and the remaining by hun -dred dollars ($600) to be paid to them by my Executor at the decease of my wife the Said Christina Houg which Said Sum of Six hun -dred dollars I devise at my decease to be Safely presented by my Executor and the annual interest accruing thereon I desire him to pay each year to my Said wife So long as She Shall Live in here of the thirty Six dollars mentioned in the close of item one in Said Will which was to have been hers out of the rents of Said House and Lot now Sold In testimony Whereof I John Houg have hereunto let my hand and Seal Said 11th day of May AD 1866 John Houg {seal} Signed by Said John Houg in our presence and acknowledged by him to us to be a codicil to his last will and testament and signed by us as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Henry J. Eaton The State of Ohio } W.P. Reed Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last Will and testament of John Houg Late of the Township of Delaware deceas We W.P. Reed and Henry J Easton being duly Sworn in open Court this 3d day of May AD 1871 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the codicil to the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 172) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7d2cb0bc7c9744606b0b0f2ce7e74c1a.jpg 1af39a0c451454b70a5892e5707f193d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 173] [corresponds to labeled page 140 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 140 Record of the Will of John Houg decd Last Will and testament of John Houg of Delaware Township in Said County hereunto annexed bearing date 11th day of May 1866 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 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 Henry J. Eaton Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 3d day of May AD 1871 B.C. Waters Probate Judge The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of John Houg Late of the Township of Delaware and County of Delaware deceased I William P Reed being duly Sworn in open Court this 9th day of May AD 1871 depose and Say I was present at the ^Execution of Codicil of John Houg hereunto annexed bearing date 11th day of May 1866 that I Saw the Said testator Subscribe Said Codicil and heard him publish and declare the Same to be his last will and testaments and that the Said testator at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and So far as I knew or believe at the time was of Sound mind and Memory and not under any restraint and that I Signed the Same as Witness at his regret and in his presence and in the Presence of Said Houg I believe W.P. Reed Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 9th day of May AD 1871 BC Waters Probate Judge ________________________________________________________________ Record of the Will of Lucind Houts deccad Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and late of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 10th day of May AD 1871 Will and Estate of Lucinda Houts decd On this day the verbal Will of Lucinda Houts (now reduced to writing) was presented to the Court for Probate and Record and thereupon Came John Bean and Dr David C. Fay the witnesses to the verbal Will of Said Lucinda Houts came into Court and were duly Sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will as the Same has been reduced to writing and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that on the 16th day of April at her Fathers House She called on them to witness and take notice what her verbal will was and then spoke the words of Said Will as the Same is now reduced to writing and at the time of So Speaking the testamentary words the Said Lucinda Houts was of full age and of Sound mind and Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 173) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/cda4fa96faa78a267262bceed6499ae1.jpg 5329875ee8b3dc17652eca08ff655bd3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 174] [corresponds to labeled page 141 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 141 Record of the Will of Louisa Houts decd memory and not under any restraint and on the Same day after Speaking Said words She died and on the 24th day of April Said testamentary words were reduced to writing and by them Subscribed It is therefore considered by the Court that will be and is admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will of Lucinda Houts and that it be recorded as Such no Letters Issued at Present B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will To all whom it may concern Lucinda Houts of Scioto Township Delaware County Ohio did on her last sickness make known that it was her will that the following distribution of her personal Estate be made That all her personal property that She had taken to her house when She was married and went to keeping house Should be given up to her Father D H Smart to be held by him for the benefit of her Child Except if necessary for his benefit her husband Should keep her horse until fall then to be Given up to her father for him to hold as afore Stated for the benefit of the child She said Lucinda Houts was was in her right mind and under no restraint when She uttered here testamentary words April 24th 1871 David C. Fay John Bean The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the Probate Court In the matter of the Will of Lucinda Houts deceased David C Fay and John Bean being duly Sworn in open Court on this 19th day of May AD 1871 depose and Say that on the 16th day of April at the House of her Father DH Smart She called on them to witness and take notice what her verbal will was and then Stated her will to be just as the Same is now reduced to writing as above Stated the Said Lucinda Houts was then in her Last Sickness and died on Same day the Said Lucinda Houts was then about 24 years of age in her full mind and memory and not under any restraint the Said will was reduced to writing on the 24th day of April AD 1871 D C Fay John Bean Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 10th day of May AD 1871 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 174) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5bea7e90f3822e26b463002b5f03a087.jpg 333f5a31dfec4cff32ff3b424e3211a4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 175] [corresponds to labeled page 142 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] Record of the Last Will of Eleazar Main deceased Proceedings had before the Hon. B. C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the town of Delaware on the 18th day of May A D 1871 Will and Estate of Eleazar Main deceased this day the last Will and testaments of Eleazar Main deceased was presented for Probate and Record Whereupon Elias Cole and A Stratton the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said testator Eleazar Main was at time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be Admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the last will and testaments of the Said Eleazar Main deceased and be recorded as Such and at the Same time came Margaret Main the widow named in the Will as Executrix and gave Bond in the Sum of one thousand dollars with Madison Main and Joseph Main as Sureties Letters Bond etc B. C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Eleazar Main of Troy Township Delaware County Ohio do make and Publish this my last will and testaments Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved Wife in Lieu of her dower the farm on which we now reside Situate in Range Township Six (6) Section four (4) Lots four(4) and three (3) containing about forty and one fourth- Acres during her natural life and all the Stock household Good furniture Provisions and other goods and Chattles that 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 I depose and devise to my Son Madison Main and his heirs the Said Madison Main is to pay Six hundred dollars to be divided between Sarah Furgerson Eunice Worline and Mary Ann Slawson- And all Moneys chattles and Household Goods to be divided So that Said Sarah Ferguson and Eunice Worline has received the same as the Said Mary Ann Slawson the the remainder to be equally divided--- I do hereby nominate and appoint Margaret Main My Wife Executrix of this my last will and testaments 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 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 175) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0a853282e53348d124c0c5d5a90f8f23.jpg 238820b10f791a4700fc34e88e6a8d43 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 176] [corresponds to labeled page 143 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 143 Record of the Last Will of Eleazar Main deceased Hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this the Second day of February in the year of Eighteen hundred and Sixty nine Eleazar Main Signed and acknowledged by Said Eleazar Main as his last will and testaments in our presence and Signed by us in his Presence Elias Cole A Stratton The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the Matter of the Last will and testaments of Eleazar Main deceased We Elias Cole and A. Stratton being duly Sworn in open Court this the 18th day of May A D 1871 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last will and testaments of Eleazar Main deceased of Fry Township Delaware county hereunto annexed bearing date Second day of February 1869 that we Saw the Said testator Subscribe Said Will and heard him publish and declare the Same to be his last will and testaments 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 Witness at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Elias Cole A Stratton Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate court this the 18th day of May A D 1871 B C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 176) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4848010f35081332e0ff95b128ef4456.jpg 0dc2ea122f7ee491c3ff0ef86bf8eb29 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 177] [corresponds to labeled page 144 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 144 Record of the Last Will of Andrew Heim deceased Copy of the Will In the name of God Amen I Andrew Heim of the City of Baltimore State of Maryland considering the uncertainty of this life and being of Sound Mind and Memory blessed be almighty God for the Same do make and publish this my Last Will and testaments as follows Item 1st It is my will and desire that all my Just debts and funer -al charges be paid out of my Estate by my Executors herein -after named as Soon after my decease as Shall by them be found convenient Item 2d Supposing my son Oliver to be dead in Satisfaction of his inheritance from my Estate I Give and bequeath to his Son Andrew the Sum of one Thousand Dollars to be paid when he arrives at the age of majority but in the event of his death before that time then the Said Sum of one Thousand Dollars to be equally divided between my Grand Children Robt A Mary and Willie Heim Children of my Son Thomas Heim deceased and John Lewis and Marice Augustus Heim Children of my Son Lewis Augustus Heim decd Item 3d I give and bequeath to my Grand Children Robert A Heim Mary Heim and Willie Heim Children of my Son Thomas Heim deceased in Satisfaction of his inheritance from my Estate the Sum of Five Hundred dollars to each of the three named Children to be paid them as they each Severly arrive at the age of majority Item 4th I give devise and bequeath to my Grand Children John Lewis Heim and Maurice Augustus Heim Children of my Son Lewis Augustus Heim deceased in Satisfaction of his inheritance from my estate the Sum of Seven Hundred ^ Fifty Dollars to each of the two named children to be paid them as they each Severly arrive at the age of majority but in the event of the death of these two Children before they arrive at majority then their portion to be equally divided between my legal heirs Item 5th It is my will and desire that the Said Several Sums of money as aforesaid bequeathed to my Said Grand children should be placed upon interest by my Executors hereinafter named and the Interest to be advanced annually to each one named for there benefit and in case the principal or any part Should become actually needed for there sustenace and Support my Said Executors in there discretion may pay the Sum as it becomes absolutely necessary Item 6th Not having heard from my Son Edward for more than ten years past and no certain Knowledge if he is living or dead in Satisfaction of his inheritance from my Estate I order and direct my Executors to put out on Interest the sum of One Thousa -nd Dollars for the Said Edward in case he prove to be living or if dead and Left legitimate Children to inherit the Said Sum and for this purpose my Executors are to make diligent enquiries Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 177) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3aa1b698c771903bd5561c2cc555789b.jpg d4bcbb689843204f3a4f80186a450c26 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 178] [corresponds to labeled page 145 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 145 Record of the Last Will of Andrew Heim decd to ascertain if my Said Son Edward is living or dead and from all the Informat they can obtain become Satisfied that my Said Son Edward is dead and left no legitimate Children then the Said one thousand Dollars with the Interest thereon herein Set apart for my Son Edward I Give and bequeath to my two Sons Jacob R and William D Heim to be equally divided between them Item 7th In consideration of living the remaining years of my life with my two Sons William D. and Jacob B. all the rent and residue of my Estate Real personal or mixed of which I Shall die Seized and possessed or to which I Shall be entitled at the time of my decease I hereby give devise and bequeath to be equally divided to and among my sons Jacob B. and William D. Heim And Lastly I hereby nominate and appoint my two sons Jacob B. and William D. Heim to be the Executors of this my last will and testaments revoking and annulling all other wills by me made and ratifying this and no other as my last will and testaments In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal the First day of July A D 1868 Andrew Heim {seal} Signed Sealed published and declared by the above named named # Andrew Heim as and for his last will and testaments in presence of us who at his request have Signed as witnesses to the Same C. Durhane {US Stamp} John F. Lawson [$1. } Jacob B. Owings Baltimore City SS On the 26 day of April 1871 came William D Heim and made oath on the Holy Evangely of Almighty God that he doth not know of any will or codicil of Andrew Heim Late of Said City deceased other than the above Testament of writing and that he rec'd the Same from the Testator on or about the 24th March 1870 and has since retained possession of it that the testator departed this life the Second day of April 1871 Sworn to in Open court Test J Harman Register of Wills for Baltimore City Baltimore City ss On the 26th day of April 1871 Came C. Durhane John F. Lawson and Jacob B. Owings the three Subscribing witnesses to the aforesaid ^last Will and testaments of Andrew Heim Late of Said City deceased and made oath on the Holy Evangely of Almighty God that they did See the Testator Sign and seal this will that they heard him publish pronounce and declare the Same to be his last will and testaments that at the time of his So doing he was to the best of there apprehension of sound and disposing mind and memory and unders -tanding and that they Subscribed their names as witnesses to this will in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other Sworn to in open Court Test I Harman Brown Register of Wills for Baltimore City Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 178) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/717cec567ae991d31dfca6c27bdad2a9.jpg ccf8e238c843863298f4ed8ec51650e1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 179] [corresponds to labeled page 146 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 146 Record of last Will of Andrew Heim deceased In Baltimore City Orphans Court The Court after having carefully examined the above ^last Will and testaments of Andrew Heim Late of Baltimore City deceased and also the evidence adduced as to its validity orders and decrees this Twenty Sixth day April 1871 that the Same be admitted in this Court as the true and genuine last Will and testaments of the Said Andrew Heim deceased J S Baldeston Thos Bond Bolivar D. Daniels In Testimony that the foregoing is a true copy taken from the Original filed and remain in the office of Register of Wills for Baltimore City I hereunto Subscribe my name and affix the Seal of my office this Twenty Sixth day of April in the year our Lord Eighteen hundred and Seventy one Test J Harman Brow Registry Wills {Seal} for Joe Fallen County Mary Land Sct I Isaiah Balderston presiding Judge of the Orphans Court for Baltimore City in the State aforsesaid do certify that the foregoing Attestation of Harman Brown Register of Wills for Said City as in due form and by the proper officer Given under my hand at the City of Baltimore this Twenty Sixth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and seventy one Isaiah Balderston State of Maryland Baltimore City City Sct I hereby Testify that the Honorable Isaiah Balderston by whom the above certificate was given and who hath hereunto Subscribed his name was at the time of so doing Chief Judge of the Orphans Court for Baltimore City duly Elected commissioner and [illegible] In testimony whereof I hereto Subscribe my name and affix the Seal of Said court this twenty Sixth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight Hundred and Seventy one Harman Brown Test Regentee of Wills for the City {seal} of Baltimore May 23d 1871 Will and Estate of Andrew Heim deceased On this day the last will and testaments of Andrew Heim deceased was presented to the Court the Same having been duly admitted to Probate and Record in the City of Baltimore in the State of Maryland and now Presented for record in this Court It is therefore ordered that the said will be duly recorded as the Last Will of the Said Andrew Heim as having been duly Probated and Recorded and William D. Heim One of the Executors named in the will came and Gave Bond in the Sum of Eighteen Thousand Dollars with as his Surety no appraisers appointed Letters Issue Bond accepted etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 179) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/03d0d60b2abf7fc74d000dbfa5fd210a.jpg 6303ac33ca1a0a67d0b83dbc3233f5c4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 180] [corresponds to labeled page 147 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 147 Record of the last Will of Richard J. Markwith deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 26th day of June AD 1871 Will and estate of Richard J Markwith deceased This day the Last Will and testament of Richard J. Markwith deceased was Presented for Probate and Record Whereupon ^came Henry Hodgden one of the Subscribing Witnesses who was duly Sworn and Examined and his testimony reduced to writing and attached to the and it appearing to the Court that H. Allen the other Subscribing Witnesses thereto is deceased, the testimony of Henry Hodgden was taken to prove the Signing and Signature of the Said H. Allen and is also attached to the Will and it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said testator Richard J Markwith at the time of Executing the Same was of ^full age Sound mind and memory & and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the last Will and testament of the Said Richard J Markwith decd and be recorded as Such no letters Issued at the Present B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of Almighty God Amen I Richard J. Markwith of the Town of Galena in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of Sound Mind and memory and knowing the Shortness of life and the certainty of death Blest be the name of Almighty God for his goodness to me, do make and Publish this my last will and testament First My Will is that my last sickness and funeral expenses be all Paid my body decently buried and Suitable Tomb Stone erected to my memory Second My Will is that my loving Wife Rachel Markwith Shall have all my household furniture and all the rest of my Personal Property Also all of the real Estate that I may have at my death not expended in my Support while I am living for her to dispose of as She may See fit or to her Proper use and benefit and dispose and to Convey the Same as She may See See fit Third I having Given to my children Hannah Markwith now Woodruff Ira Markworth Nancy Markwith now Coal John Markwith Sarah Elizabeth Markwith now Feazle Sarah Elizabeth Feazle having disobedient and refusing my Parental Goodness I Shall not Give any thing after my death that may remain unexpended Fourth My daughter Mirah Markwith I having expended her Portion in raising her three orphan Children after her death Lastly I do nominate and appoint my loving friend Victor Arnold to be my Executor to this my last will and testament In testimony whereof I have Set my hand and Seal this 27th day Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 180) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f1107b545d283cd1cea2be7f19a0fb3f.jpg d6fc730697eb86c2e3b8da81cb85ecd6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 181] [corresponds to labeled page 148 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 148 Record of the Last Will of Richard J. Markwith deceased of August in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight Hundred and Sixty two Richard J. Markwith {seal} Signed and Sealed in Presence of us as witnesses and by the request of R J Markwith H Allen H Hodgden The State of Ohio } In the Matter of the last Will and testam Delaware County ss. ] -ents of Richard J Markwith late of Delaware County deceased I Henry Hodgden being duly Sworn in open Court this 26th day of June AD 1871 depose and Say that I was present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of Richard J Markwith of Galena Delaware County Ohio hereunto annexed bearing date the 27th day of August Ad 1871 That I Saw the Said testator Subscribe Said will and heard him Publish and declare the Same to be his last will and testaments and that he 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 a witness at his request and in his presence And I the Said Henry Hodgden upon my oath further Say that the Said H Allen the other subscribing Witness to the Said Will and who is now deceased having departed this Life on the day of AD 18 that the Signature of the Said H Allen to Said Will as a Subscribing Witness is Genuine and that he Signed Said Will in the Presence of Said Testator and at his request and in his presence and in the presence of this affiant and that each of the Subscribing witnesses Signed Said Will in the Presence of each other at the report of the Testator Henry Hodgden Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this the 26th day of June AD 1871 BC Waters Probate Judge {seal} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 181) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/00c483921d756ad3827254016fca1c13.jpg 5abe5cb0a5c440d6641dcd1d70eb19cc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 182] [corresponds to labeled page 149 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 149 Record of the last Will of Elisha Thrasher decd. Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Court of Probate within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware June 29th 1871 Will and Estate of Elisha Thrasher decd This day the Last Will and testament of Elisha Thrasher decd was presented for Probate and record Whereupon John Sinkey and John Clark the subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said testator Elisha Thrasher was at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said Elish Thrasher decd and be recorded as Such no Letters Issued at the Present B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Elisha Thrasher of Delaware County Ohio do make and Publish this my last will and testament Item 1st I devise and bequeath to my daughter Phoebe Day and her help three hundred dollars Item 2d I devise and bequeath to my daughter Jane Ward and her heirs the Sum of Three hundred dollars Item 3d I devise and bequeath to my daughter Betsey VanHouton and her Heirs three Hundred dollars Item 4th I devise and bequeath to my daughter Lucinda Shannon & Her heirs three Hundred dollars Item 5th I devise and bequeath to the Heirs of My daughter Melissa Williams Four dollars Item 6th I devise and bequeath to my Sons David Thrasher and Levi Thrasher the Farm on which I now reside of One Hundred Acres of land after payment to my daughters and their heirs the above stipulated Sums of money of three hundred dollars and to the Heirs of my daughter Melissa Williams Four Dollars In testimony hereof I have Set my hand and Seal Item 7th I do this 18th day of May 1869 revoke all former wills by me made In testimony I have Set my hand and Seal this 18th day of May 1869 his Elisha x Thrasher {seal} mark Signed and acknowledged by Said Elisha Thrasher as his last will and testament in our Presence and Signed by us John Sinkey John Clark over Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 182) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/677a496c4d1f72eaba0ba45fe6021367.jpg 1c6f39773627fe22865ad1dadad02d91 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 183] [corresponds to labeled page 150 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 150 Record of the Last Will of Elisha Thrasher deceased The State of Ohio Delaware County S.S. In the matter of the last will and testament of Elisha Thrasher of Trenton Township deceased We John Sinkey and John Clark being duly Sworn in open Court this 29th day of June AD 1871 depose and Say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Elisha Thrasher deceased of Trenton Township Delaware County Ohio hereunto annexed bearing date 18th day of May 1869 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 the Same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other John Sinkey John Clark Sworn to and Subscribed before in the Probate Court this 29th day of June Ad 1871 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of the last Will of Paul Dewitt deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 15th day of July AD 1871 Will and Estate of Paul Dewitt deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of Paul Dewitt of Delaware County deceased was presented for probate and Record Whereupon Leander Comstock and J.W. Comstock the Subscribing witnesses thereto were duly Sworn and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said Will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the last will and testament of Paul Dewitt decd and be Recorded as such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Paul Dewitt of the State of Ohio Delaware County do make and publish this my last will and testament First it is my will that my Just debts and all charges be had out of my Estate Second that my Property be equally divided among my children or their heirs except my Son Charles in and he Shall return in five years from my death the Said Charles Shall have his full Share if not his Share Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 183) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/78591717547b3add6c2ea7da6c15c8a8.jpg 1e682c457ef3dc0c86f6c3d23a71429c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 184] [corresponds to labeled page 151 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 151 Record of the Last Will of Paul Dewitt deceased be equally divided among the remainder of my children except twenty five dollars to go to his wife Rickey I appoint and make my Son John Dewitt Executor of this my last will and testament Paul Dewitt {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said Paul Dewitt as his last Will and testament in our Presence and Signed by us in his presence Leander Comstock J.W. Comstock PS in case my Son Charles Should not return I want to pay my Son Alexander one Hundred dollars out of Charles Shares the balance equally divided among the rest of children The State of Ohio Delaware County Ss In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Paul Dewitt of Trenton T.P. Delaware County deceased We Leander Comstock and J.W. Comstock being duly Sworn in open Court this 15th day of July Ad 1871 depose and Say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Paul Dewitt of Trenton Township in Said County hereunto annexed bearing date March AD 1869 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 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 } Leander Comstock Sworn to and Subscribed before me this } J.W. Comstock 15th day of July AD 1871 B.C. Waters Probate Judge __________________________________________________________________ Will and Estate of Evan Owen deceased Proceeding had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of Court of Probate within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 5th day of August A.D. 1871 Will and Estate of Evan Owen deceased On this day the last Will and testament of Evan Owen deceased were presented to the Court for Probate and Record Whereupon Rees Powell and Robert Morris the Subscribing Witnesses and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested 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 It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will of Evan Owens deceased and Be recorded as Such B.C. Waters, Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 184) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8919baafba694f3f31b5d042705e2b31.jpg 22139d4fc5c4377d5303ea6b74c62400 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 185] [corresponds to labeled page 152 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 152 Record of the Will of Evan Owen deceased Copy of the Will In the name of God Amen This is the Last Will and Testament of Mr Evan Owen of Troy Township Delaware County State of Ohio Do hereby Give and bequeath my farm on which I now live and all my stock and my House furniture unto Elizabeth Owen my beloved wife -- after my decease during her natural But if She will married I am not give to her only but five doller to be paid to her by my children Also I Give and bequeath unto my Daughter Mary the Sum of Hundred Dollar and a Cow to be paid to her by my wife any time when She call for them also I Give and bequeath after the decease of my beloved wife my farm on which I now live and the Stock furniture and the money to be divided Equal Share between Evan Owen My Son and Elizabeth my daughter This is my last Will and testament Thank God almighty I am at present in perfect health memory and understanding And I do hereby revoke and Disaval all former will or wills heretofore made by me Willed or Sealed and declare this and no other to be my last will and testament he witness my hand this 31 day of July on the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty four } his Signed Sealed and declared by } Evan x Owen {seal} the testator in the presence of } mark us whose names are hereunto } Subscribed as witnesses } Rees Powell } Robert Morris } The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the last will and testament of Evan Owen of Radnor Township Delaware County deceased We Rees Thomas and Robert Morris being duly Sworn in open Court this fifth day of August AD 1871 depose and Say that they were present at the Execution of the last Will and testament of Evan Owen of Radnor Township decd bearing date 31 day of July 1854 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 Rees Powell Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 5th day of August AD 1871 BC Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 185) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/78008c10264a1d07213c8c1b849da8a4.jpg ccbd6aa353819875456e4a9e262b5cb8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 186] [corresponds to labeled page 153 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 153 Record of the Will of William White deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 26th day of August AD 1871 Will and Estate of William White deceased On this day the last Will and testament of William White decd of Delaware County were presented for Probate and Record Whereupon Solomon Davis and Louisa L Davis the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of William White deceased and be recorded as such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I William White of Kingston Township Delaware County State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st I Give and devise to my wife in lieu of her dower the farm on which we now reside Situate in Kingston Township Delaware County Continuing about 96 acres during Her natural life and all the Stock Household Goods furniture provisions and other Goods and chattles which may be thereon at the time of my decease during her natural life as aforesaid She however Selling So much thereof as may be Sufficient to pay my Just debts 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 unconsumed and unexpended I Give and devise to my Sons and daughters and there heirs in the manner hereafter described by me Item 2d At my ^wifes decease if She Should out live me if not at my decease the property real and personal is to be Sold for Cash as soon as it can be done without Sacrifice and divided Amongst my Heirs as hereafter Specified Item 3d To my Son Isaac White of living at that time I give and bequeath one thousand Dollars Item 4th to my Son W.W. White and his heirs I give and devise four Hundred and Eight dollars Item 5th To my daughter Mary Jane Novinger and her heirs I Give and devise Five Hundred and forty dollars Item 6th to my Son Freelon White Give and devise Five Hundred and Sixty dollars Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 186) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d523b10b0e0f4d72c4989ad0e293647e.jpg 73eb5d88755cff7c22d630af75f31ee9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 187] [corresponds to labeled page 154 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 154 Record of the Will of William White decd Item 7th To my Son A.B. White I give and devise Five Hundred and twenty dollars Item 8th to my Son J.E. White I Give and devise three Hundred and fifty dollars Item 9th To my Son G.W. White I Give and devise three Hundred and fifty dollars Item 10th To my Son Armedian White I Give and devise One Hundred dollars Item 11th To my Daughter D C Philips and her heirs I give and devise five Hundred ^ and twenty dollars Item 12th I give and devise to my Daughter Phebe U. Staley five Hundred and twenty dollars Item 13th If any of the above named heirs Should die before my decease or my wife decease leaving no heirs there parties to be equally divided amongst the Living Heirs Item 14th I if the property when Sold does not amount to as much as the above Specified sums each one is to recover in proportion in proportion to the above Specified Sums Item 15th If the property real and personal when Sold Should amount to more than what is specified in the above sums it is to be equally divided among the Living Heirs at that time Item 16th I do Hereby nominate and appoint Gardner W. White and Armedian White Executors of this my last will and testament Hereby authorizing and empowering 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 on 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 purchases to Execute acknowledge and deliver in fee Simple In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this ninth day of March ^in the year of our Lord AD 1868 Wm White {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said William White as his last will and testament in our Person and signed by us in his presence } Solomon Davis The State of Ohio Delaware County Ss } Louisa L. Davis In the matter of the Last Will and testament of William White deceased of Kingston T.P. Delaware County Ohio decd We Solomon Davis and Louisa L Davis being duly Sworn in open court the 26th day of August AD 1871 depose and Sat that we were present at the execution of the Last Will and testament of William White of Kingston T.P. Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 9th day of March 1868 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 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 } Solomon Davis Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court the } Louisa L Davis 26th day of August AD 1871 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 187) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d0c529e1b8731d1c7020654f79d38936.jpg e174208efd97f9da99013d0c59749ada Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 188] [corresponds to labeled page 155 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 155 Record of the Will of Jacob Roloson decd Proceedings had before the Hon B C Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 19th day of July AD 1871 Will and Estate of Jacob Roloson deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of Jacob Roloson deceased were presented for Probate and Record Whereupon Chancey W Smith and Joel C Roloson the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and pled therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that Said Testator at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind memory and not under any restraint it is therefore ordered and considered that Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the last will and testament of Jacob Roloson decd and be admitted to probate and Record as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will I Jacob Roloson of the Township of Brown County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of Sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and leamtory life do therefore make ordain publish and declare this to be my last will and Testament that is to Say First after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged the residue of my Estate real and personal I Give bequeath and dispose of as follows to wit to my beloved wife all my house hold goods the present crops now on the farm wheat in the bin one cow all the poultry two Hundred dollars in US Govern ment Bonds one note of hand against Henry Hults for one Hundred dollars and Seventeen Hundred dollars out of my personal and real estate to be paid out of the first moneys collected by my Executors after paying my debts No Interest to accrue on the above until after one year from my decease I Give bequeath and devise all the rent residue and remainder of my real and personal estate to be divided between my children each to have an equal Share alike except to my daughter Elizabeth One hundred dollars and interest from the first day of February A.D. 1868 which is to be deducted from her Shall likewise I make constitute and appoint my wife Jane and my Son John Roloson to be executors of this my last will and testament In witness whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name and affixed my Seal the Sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Seventy one Jacob Roloson {seal} The written instrument was subscribed by the Said Jacob Roloson in our presence and acknowledged by him to each of us and he at the Same time published and declared the above instruments So Subscribed to be his last will and testament and we at Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 188) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3e02781e9a51af7e3cfe4bbd5e9b8756.jpg 5956cdd2eb6b721fa255a36e95ddc57a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 189] [corresponds to labeled page 156 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 156 Record of the Will of Jacob Roloson deceased The testators request and in his presence have Signed our names as witnesses hereto Attest Chauncey W Smith {seal} Joel C Roloson {seal} I do hereby authorize my Executors to Sell my real and personal estate without having Said Estate appraised Attest Jacob Roloson {seal} Chancey W Smith Joel C Roloson The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last will and testament of Jacob Roloson of Brown Township decd We Chauncey W. Smith and Joel C. Roloson being duly sworn in open Court this 19th day of July AD 1871 depose and Say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Jacob Roloson decd hereunto annexed bearing date 16th day of July 1871 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 this request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Chauncy W Smith Joel C Roloson Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 19th day of July Ad 1871 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of the Will of Henry Wells deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 25th day of July Ad 1871 July 25th 1871 Will and Estate of Henry Wells deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of Henry Wells deceased was presented for Probate and Record Whereupon C.C. Chamberlain and William Brown the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and these testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that the Said will was duly Executed and attested 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 It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to probate and Record as the Last Will and testament of Henry Wells deceased and be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 189) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/98765cc2f4ff59deb4c8d43d347992e7.jpg e4ef35ef084b1c3331902493050b1910 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 190] [corresponds to labeled page 157 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 157 Record of the Will of Henry Wells deceased Copy of the Will In the name of God Amen I Henry Wells of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being Weak in body but of a Sound mind and disposing mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking all prior wills by one made and hereby declaring this and this along to be my last will and testament Item Ist I hereby direct that all my Just debts and funeral expenses be first paid out of my Estate Item IId I hereby direct and devise that all my Personal property which may remain unsold at my death Shall be Sold by my Executor at public Sale and the proceeds of the Sale Shall form part of my Estate Item IIId I hereby devise and direct that all my real estate of which I may due seized and now consisting of the following tracts or pieces of Land to with the One Hundred acre farm on which I now live and the forty acres tract of land which corners on the Same and Joining the farm now occupied by me in Delaware Township & Concord Township in Delaware County Ohio also the House and Lot in the Town of Delaware in Delaware County Ohio Also Four Hundred and Eighty acres of land in Dallas County and State of Missouri Shall all be Sold by me Executor at Either public or private Sale at Such price as he may deem best on a term of credit not to exceed four years from the time of Sale Sufficient payment to be made in cash to Secure the whole deferred payments and deed or deeds to make and Execute and deliver to the purchase or purchases thereof without the order of any Court therefore the Same and as completely and fully as I Could do my Self were living and personally present to do the Same and the proceeds of Sale or Sales when collected Shall form part of my estate Executor to take notes and mortgage for deferred payments Item IV It is my further will and desire that whereas prior to my marriage to my present beloved wife Elizabeth H Wells there was an antre nuptial contract entered into between us that each Should use and enjoy their separate property and effects which they Should be possessed of at the time of Said marriage and that neither Should be entitled to receive or expect from the other or from there Estate any property or effects at either death notwithstanding which Said agreement however as a testimony of my appreciation of her kindness and attention to me I direct and devise that my Said Executor Shall pay as Soon after my death as convenient the Sum of Three Hundred dollars which said Sum Shall be in Lieu of dower in my Said Estate and in lieu of all her distribution Shall or Portion of my personal property or Estate and of her years Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 190) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6b77fabef7bd2823595746630c19647b.jpg 0035d1994926f274bd5f1fff787b676a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 191] [corresponds to labeled page 158 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 158 Record of the Will of Henry Wells deceased Support after my death but all provisions on hand at my death I direct Shall be Given to her in addition to the above Sum Item V I do hereby direct and desire and bequeath unto my three Sons Lewis Luther Wells Ellmore Wells and Eddy Wells or Such of them as Shall Survive me without Isue all the rest and residue of my Estate after the payment of my debts funeral expenses and the bequests to my Said Wife as aforesaid including the proceeds of the Sale of my personal and real estate as aforesaid and for the purpose of Securing to my Said children the better enjoyment of Said property I hereby nominate and appoint my nephew Newton A Wells in whose Judgment and capacity - I have full confidence as their Guardian both of the personal and property and I hereby direct that Said Guardian as soon as he Shall receive the money from my Executor Shall Invest the Same at interest on first mortgage on real estate Said real Estate to be worth not less than double the amount invested free of Structure thereon the interest to be paid annually -- and Said Interest to be by Said Guardian used or Such part thereof as may be necessary to pay for there clothing board and schooling and other necessary expenses -- but in no case is the principal Sum to be used Except in case of absolute necessity which necessity is to be determined by the proper Court of Competent Jurisdiction for that purpose Item IV I do hereby nominate and appoint John D VanDeman to be the Executor of this my last Will and testament hereby authorizing to compromise settle adjust and release any Claim due me at my decease or which I may owe thereat In testimony whereof I have here unto Set my name as well as Signed the the Same at the bottom of the fourth page hereof this 22d day of May AD 1871 Henry Wells {seal} Signed and Sealed in our presence by the Said Henry Wells and by Said Henry Wells declared and published as and for his last will and testators in our presence & wear witnesses Signed the Same at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other CC Chamberlain Wm Brown Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 191) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/38b49e21884d3f42971da74ff6695fb9.jpg ef1feea9e93eef85e85b2cf31e780014 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 192] [corresponds to labeled page 159 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 159 Record of the Will of Henry Wells deceased The State of Ohio Delaware County SS In the matter of the last will and testament of Henry Wells decd We C C Chamberlain and William Brown being duly Sworn in open Court this 28th day of August AD 1871 depose and Say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Henry Wells deceased hereto annexed bearing date 22d day of May AD 1871 that we Saw the Said testator Subscribe the Said will and heard him publish and declare the Same to be his ^last will and testament and that at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that they Signed the Same as Witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other C.C. Chamberlain William Brown Sworn to and Subscribed before me in open Court this 25th day of August 1871 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of the Last Will of William D Robinson deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 5th day of October AD 1871 Will and Estate of William D Robinson decd On this day the Last Will and testament of William D Robinson deceased was presented for Probate and Record Whereupon H.C. Andrus and John H. Jones the Subscribing Witnesses thereto and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Said will and testament of William D Robinson decd and at the Same Time John Robinson the Executor named in the will appeared and Gave Bond in the form of One Thousand dollars with A S Robinson & A J Robinson as his Sureties Bond accepted Letters issued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will Concord Township Delaware County Ohio August 30th 1871 I William David Robinson hereby make my only Will for the disposal of my property at my death both real and Personal Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 192) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a61e483e90ed79deb08164c9657abee2.jpg 1b4e6d32a2cc5e921c8ace932ff1dbde Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 193] [corresponds to labeled page 160 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 160 Record of the Will of William Daniel Robinson deceased I will and desire that all I possess Real estate and Personal Shall at my death become the Property of my Wife Rebecca Robinson to have and to hold during her life Then at her death the Lands I now own Shall become the property of my Son Gilbert Robinson Should my wife Rebecca Robinson out live my Son Gilbert Robinson or his children then in that case it is my will that my Land Shall become the Property of my Son John Robinson and I here place my hand and Seal Wm Robinson Witness H.C. Andrus Witness John H Jones I appoint my Brother John Roloson to be the Executor to this Will Wm Robinson The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last will and testament of William Daniel Robinson deceased We H.C. Andrus and John H. Jones being duly Sworn in open Court this 5th day of October AD 1871 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of William D Robinson of Concord Township Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 30th day of August 1871 that we Saw Said testator Subscribe Said Will 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 res traint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other H.C. Andrus John H Jones Sworn to and Subscribed before me ^in this Probate Court this 5th day of October AD 1871 BC Waters {seal} Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 193) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e3fef137d51e96b9b20edef03fae250b.jpg 3dd2854acb89c3840249743351cc8c87 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 194] [corresponds to labeled page 161 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 161 Record of the Will of David Babcock deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 11th day of September AD 1871 Will and Estate of David Babcock deceased On this day the Last Will and Testament of David Babcock deceased of Delaware County were presented for probate and record whereupon W.W. Davy and James Sackett the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as the last Will and Testament of the Said David Babcock deceased and at the Same time came the Said Polly Babcock & Ezra C Steward Executor in Will Came and Gave Bond in the Sum of $2000 Dollars with James Sackett & W W Davy or their Sureties Bond accepted Letters Issued B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will of David Babcock deceased In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I David Babcock of Porter Township Delaware County and State of Ohio do make and publish this my Last will and Testament Item 1st I Give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower the undivided one third of the farm on which I now reside to with and bounded as follows on the North by land now owned by Sturges Curtiss and the Township road on the East and Part of the South by lands owned by Daniel Weaver down to the North line of Lands owned by A Grinnons then ^last along the Line of Lots owned by Said Grimmons and the heirs of "Marcus Vansickle and Said Babcocks land to S Chambers land thence North along Chambers East here to Land owned by Robert Allison thence East to S Curtiss corner on South line and place of beginning Estimated to contain one hundred and four and a half acres of Land the one undeveloped one third of the above named tract or parcel of Land Save and Except four and one half acres on the east Side of the highway formerly deeded by Robert Allison and now deeded by David Babcock to Polly Babcock Item 2d I Give and devise to my two Sons William J Babcock and Ira A. Babcock the residue or balance of the farm described above containing one hundred acres two thirds of which is to be divided equal between the two Sons above named Item 3d I hereby Give and bequeath to my beloved wife the following Personal Property all the Household and kitchen furniture beds and bedding belonging to Said House and family also one Bay mare called Snip the Lop Buggy and Harness and one Sorrell yearling Colt two cows one four the other five years old mostly white both cows) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 194) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/755d551ed1e217003762568b88ccfb07.jpg 3112f31f0b99701f2fd60fed9e396831 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 195] [corresponds to labeled page 162 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 162 Record of the Will of David Babcock decd Item 4th I hereby desire to have all the personal property undisposed of by this will as above and at my death remaining undisposed of to be Sold at Public or Private Sale and all the farming tools and implements for carrying my farm Sold and disposed of at Public or Private Sale and all the money arising from Said Sale to be divided equal between my wife Polly Babcock and William J Babcock and Ira A Babcock to share and alike in the same Item 5th I desire hereby to give to my wife all my share of the grain and hay and my share of all Produce growing and remaining on Said Farm at my death as per agreement between my Son J.A. Babcock and my Self in regard to rent of farm Item 6th and Further I have formerly made Provisions for my daughter Charlotte Maria Allison giving her by deed all I desire or expect to give her and further also to compensate her and her husband Robert Allison for all the labor or Service done or performed for me Item 7th I hereby devise further that all my debts with and including funeral expenses be paid out of the money arising from Sale of Personal Property as above named before it Shall be divided according to the Provision of this Will and further I hereby nominate and appoint Polly Babcock my wife and Ezea C. Stewart Executor & Executrix of this my Last Will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering them to compromise adjust release and discharge in Such manner as they may deem proper the debts and claims due me In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 3d day of August AD 1871 David Babcock {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said David Babcock as his Last Will and Testaments in our presents and Signed by us in his presence August 4th 1871 Personally appeared before } T.J. Morhon me the within named David Babcock } James Sackett who did acknowledge that he did sign the foregoing instrument in Presence of the above Witnesses W.W. Davy J.P. The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last will and testament of David Babcock of Porter Township We T.J. Morhee W.W. Davy and James Sackett being duly Sworn in open Court this 11th day of Sept A.D. 1871 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of David Babcock of Porter Township Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date Third day of August 1871 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 at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restrain and that we Signed the Same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other James Sackett Sworn to and Subscribed before me in open } W W Davy court this 11th day of Sept AD 1871 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 195) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6d882b9d3eefcec9670bc1144656ed2b.jpg 8f1281a290ad9e740c34864f42023036 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 196] [corresponds to labeled page 163 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 163 Record of the Last Will of Miles Grady deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within & for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 17th day of November 1871 Will and Estate of Miles Grady deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of Miles Grady of Delaware County deceased was presented for Probate & Record whereupon the Reverend Joseph McPhillips John Shea & C H McClroy the Sub -scribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will Will be admitted to Probate and record a duly proved as the Last will and testament of Miles Grady decd and at the Same time John Grady the Executor named in the will came and accepted Said trust no Bonds was required in accordance with the request of the Testator etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge (copy of the Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Miles Grady being of Sound mind memory & understanding do hereby make & Publish this my last Will & Testament hereby revoking all former wills made by me My will is first that all of my Just debts funeral expenses and the expenses of executing this my last will and testament be paid my will is that the residue of my estate Real and Personal after paying my Just debts funeral Expenses and the Expenses of Executing this my last will be disposed of as follows First that the farm upon which I now live known as the home farm be equally divided between my children Martin Grady Sally Ann Quinlan wife of Patrick Quinlan Annie Grady and Mary Jane Grady and if the Said farm cannot be Satisfactorily divided by metes and bounds then the Same be Sold and the Proceeds thereof equally divided as above Specified Sufficient to the legacies hereafter mentioned & bequeathed but it is my will that my Son John Grady Shall have the Privilege of using Said farm and buildings for two years from the first of April 1872 and if he choose to take Said farm for two years from Said date he Shall apply one half of the proceeds of the crops raised on side farm to the payment of debts & expenses of repairing fences on Said farm and for the benefit of my other children that all that is left of half of the proceeds of Said crops after payment of the debts Shall be paid to my other children equally and he Shall have one half of the proceeds of Said crops for Said two years for his own benefit and use It is my will that my interest in the farm of about 170 acres consisting of land purchased by John Grady & myself Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 196) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/bec07890a63d131274bdcca4632fbb0c.jpg 7afdf8edd006b13517c61d8687f4a507 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 197] [corresponds to labeled page 164 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 164 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Miles Grady decd from Albert Worline and John D VanDeman Shall be Sold and the one half of the Proceeds thereof be applied to the payment of one half balance due for Said land I own the undivided one half of Said land and John Grady owns the other half and all that is left of the proceeds of the proceeds of the Sale of Said land Shall be equally divided among my four children here -tofore named after payment of the Legacies heretofore Proved for It is my will that my Executor hereinafter appointed payout of the proceeds of the Sale of my Property after the payment of my Just debts and all expenses the following legacies To my Daughter Eliza Scott Five Hundred Dollars and to my Son Michael Francis Grady Five Hundred Dollars and that is all I desire either one of my above named children to receive I have already Given to my Son John Grady a farm which I consider to be a full Share of my Property John Nelson holds a note against me for $500 with interest but John Grady really owes one half of that money as one half of the money was used for his benefit towards payment of the 170 acre farm above Spoken of It is my will further that is my Son John Grady will assume the debts due for the purchase of the farm of 170 acres above Spoken of he Shall have the privilege of taking Said farm at its ^actual costs and it is my desire that my heirs yet claim their interest to him in Said farm if he elects to take the Same And I do hereby nominate and appoint my Son John Grady my Executor of this my Last Will & testament and it is my request that he Should not be required to Give bond In testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name this 29th day of October AD 1871 Miles Grady Subscribed by Miles Grady in our Presence who at his request and in his presence and in the Presence of each other have hereunto Set or names Joseph McPhillips The State of Ohio } } John Shea Delaware County ss } Probate Court } C H McElroy Personally appeared in open Court Joseph M Philips John Shea and C.H. McElroy the Subscribing witnesses to the Last will and testament of Miles Grady deceased who being duly Sworn according to law to speak the truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Miles Grady now deceased is the Will of Said deceased Miles Grady that they were present at the Execution of Said Will & at the request of the testator Subscribe the names to the Same as witnesses in his presence & that they Saw the Said Miles Grady deceased Sign & Seal Said Will & heard him acknowledge the Same to be his last Will & testament that the Said Miles Grady at the time of making signing and sealing Said will was of legal age and of Sound Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 197) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9afd41ae2a44cea99e73e1e7803e9ca7.jpg 5ab9a44d49bc8ba28cc56b552253a336 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 198] [corresponds to labeled page 165 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 165 and disposing mind and memory and under no undue restraint whatsoever Joseph McPhilips John Shea C H McElroy Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 17th day of November AD 1871 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Will and Estate of Greer McIlvain deceased Record of the Last Will and testament of Greer McIlvain deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B C Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 7th day of December AD 1871 Will and Estate of Greer McIlvain deceased On this day the last Will and testament of Greer McIlvain of Delaware County deceased were presented for Probate and Record whereupon Abner Andrus and W.O. Hanby the Subscribing witnesses thereto and were duly Sworn and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that the Said will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last will and testament of Greer McIlvain deceased and at the Same time came John T McIlvain the Executor named in the Will & Gave Bond in the Sum of Eight Thousand Dollars with John H Bale and Abner Andrus as his Sureties Bond accepted Letters Issued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will I Greer McIlvain of Orange Township Delaware County Ohio do make and Publish this my Last Will and testament Item 1st I Give and devise to my wife in Lieu of her dower the farm on which we now reside Situate in Orange Township Delaware County Ohio the Same Purchased of Lyman Howe and wife and containing about one hundred acres during her natural life and one Gray Mare about ten years old two cows one a white heifer four years old one a white and red speckled cow about six years old -- all the hogs wheat potatoes -- all the corn fodder and hay necessary for her use for one year -- all the wheat now growing and the Share that would be coming to me of the wheat now Sown on the fifty acres purchased of Ranson Clements all the household Goods and furniture at the time of my decease during her natural life as aforesaid At the death of my Said wife the real Estate aforesaid I give and devise to my Sons and daughters Samuel McIlvain and John Franklin McIlvain and Emma McIlvain and their heirs Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 198) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fa0e175bc8fc32157c95954bec540fec.jpg 3d4b2b3004b9cd1ffbcedbe93de826db Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 199] [corresponds to labeled page 166 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 166 Record of the Will of Greer McIlvain deceased Item 2d I do hereby nominate and appoint John Franklin McIlvain Executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise adjust release and discharge in Such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me I do also authorize and empower him 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 the fifty acres purchased of Ransom Clements and wife and all my personal or chattel property not bequeathed to my wife and out ^of the Proceeds of the Same to pay all my Lawful and Just debts and the remainder part of proceeds of Said Sale of real Estate and Chattels Property or any Part of Land fifty acres remaining unsold I do hereby Give and devise the Same to Margaret Pace and Joseph McIlvain and their heirs My Executor is hereby authorized and empowered to Execute acknowledge and deliver to purchase of land Sold by him deeds in fee Simple I desire that no appraisement - be made and no Sale of any of any part except as directed and that the Court of Probate direct the omission of the Same in pursuance of the Statute In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this this 23d day of October in the year 1871 Greer McIlvain {seal} Signed and acknowledge by Said Greer McIlvain as his Last Will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence) Abner Andrus W.O. Hanby The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court Abner Andrus and W.O. Hanby the Subscribing witnesses to the last Will and testament of Greer McIlvain deceased who being duly Sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of the Said will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Greer McIlvain now deceased is the Will of Said deceased Greer McIlvain that they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said Greer McIlvain deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his last will and testament that the Said Greer McIlvain at the time making Signing and Sealing Said will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind & memory and not under any unlawful restraint whatsoever Sworn to & Subscribed in open Court this } Abner Andrus 7th day of December AD 1871 B.C. Waters Probate Judge} W.O. Hanby Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 199) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1179737e2ab737f197a0eae6c350ed37.jpg 153d639c04db3e2718d1cf08bc827117 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 200] [corresponds to labeled page 167 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 167 Record of the Will of William Watkins deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State aforesaid at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 13th day of December AD 1871 Will and Estate of William Watkins deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of William Watkins deceased Late of Delaware County were presented for Probate and Record whereupon Abraham Lloyd and David O. Thomas the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of William Watkins deceased and at the Same time came Mary Watkins and Thos Watkins the Executor named in the Will and Gave Bond in the Sum of $6500.00 dollars with Abraham Floyd and David O Thomas as his Sureties B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will I William Watkins of Radnor Township Delaware County Ohio do make and Publish this my Last Will and testament in the manor and form following that is to say 1st It is my will that my funeral Expenses and all Just debts be fully paid 2d I Give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary all my Property Real and Personal that I own at the time of my death Except the old Farm containing one Hundred and Ten Acres More or less and the In lot No 30 in the old Town of Delhi during her lifetime and to have the whole control of it 3d I Give devise and bequeath to my following Children my Sons David and William and my Daughters Margaret Mary Dorothy and Sarah Jane the old Farm containing one Hundred and Ten acres more of less equally divided between them after my death but all my debts to be paid part by them from the Proceeds of the Farm 4th I Give devise and bequeath to my Son Thomas the Farm I now reside in the Town of Delhi Containing One Hundred and Thirty acres more of less that is to include the Forty acres I have bought from John N Cox after the death of my Wife Mary My Son Thomas is to pay the following Sums Five Hundred Dollars to my Daughter Dorothy in one year after the death of my wife Mary without Interest also Four Hundred dollars in three years with Interest for two years after the death of my wife Mary making Nine Hundred Dollars to be paid to my Daughter Dorothy also Nine Hundred Dollars to be paid to my Daughter Sarah Jane at the Same time as Dorothys payments and the Same Interest also one Thousand Dollars to my Grand Daughter that is my Son John Daughter when She becomes of age and my Son Thomas is to pay interest on the one Thousand Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 200) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/bef7edf1c21d82c7d6d3e343cf6ec998.jpg 1e254444e34dc95f3ffb821e2d147a41 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 201] [corresponds to labeled page 168 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 168 Record of the Will of William Watkins deceased Dollars to my Granddaughter at the rate of Six percent per annum commencing in one year after the Death of my wife Mary also one Hundred dollars to each of my Grand Children my son Davids Son William my Daughter Marys Son William also my Sons Williams Son William and my Son Thomas Son William My son Thomas is to pay each of the above my Grandchildren one Hundred dollars when each shall become of age without Interest Provided on the condition of my Son Thomas dies leaving no children the above described property Shall be equally divided between his Brothers and Sisters 5th I give devise and bequeath in addition to other Legacies mentioned in the Will to my Daughter Dorothy In Lot No 36 in the Old Town of Delhi and the Buildings and the improvements on the Said Lot after my death that is She is to have Possession of the premises and Lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my wife Mary and My Son Thomas to be Executor for this my last Will and testament revoking and annulling all former Wills by me made and satisfying 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 24th day of April Ad 1871 William Watkins {seal} Signed published and declared by the above named William Watkins as and for his Last Will and testaments in presence of us who at his request have Signed as witnesses David O. Thomas Abraham Lloyd The State of Ohio } In the matter of the Last will and testament Delaware County ss } of William Watkins of Radnor Township decd We Abraham Lloyd and David O Thomas being duly Sworn in open Court this 18th day of December A D 1871 depose and Say that We were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of William Watkins of Radnor Township Delaware County hereto annex bearing date 24th day of April A D 1871 that we Saw the Said testator Subscribe Said William 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 David O. Thomas Abraham Lloyd Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 13th day of December AD 1871 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 201) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4fd52ec7594dd985981e8bcd67d8b691.jpg 50d22c7d435996e2e3208a225a0a2861 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 202] [corresponds to labeled page 169 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 169 Record of the Will of Benjamin M. Fairchild Will and Estate of Benjamin M Fairchild Deceased This day the Last Will and Testament of Benjamin M Fairchild deceased was presented for Probate & Record whereupon John Cook and Helen E Cook the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appe -aring to the Court that the Said will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said testator Benjamin M Fairchild was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said Benjamin M Fairchild deceased and Be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will Know all men by these Presents that I Benjamin M Fairchild of Harlem Township Delaware County 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 Twenty Acres of Land lying West of Benjamin Derlings farm Situated in the Part tier of Lots in Section (3) Township & Range 16 U.S.M 2d I Give and devise to my daughter Huldah Fairchild and my wife the farm on which we now reside Situate in the North part of Lot 3 (3 quarter Township 3 Range 16 United States Military containing one Hundred and fifty acres during their natural lives and all the Stock household Goods furniture provisions and other Goods and chattles which may be thereon at the time of my decease during their natural lives as aforesaid my wife however Selling so much thereof as may be Sufficient to pay my Just debts funeral expenses and Tombstone Either Survivor holding the farm till her death - with the Personal property I appoint Mary Ann Fairchild my wife executrix 3d After the decease of my Daughter Huldah Fairchild and My Wife the Probate Judge Shall appoint an Executor who Shall Sell at Public Sale to the highest responsible bidder the Farm on which we now reside containing one Hundred and fifty acres more or Less with the Personal property left by Land Daughter and Wife and pay their Just debts and funeral Expenses Purchase and Set Suitable Tombstones 4th I will and devise to my Son Sherman Fairchild one Thousand dollars and to my Daughter Electa Cockerell Eight Hundred dollars to be next Paid 5th and Lastly I will and devise that the balance left in the Executors hands after paying expenses be equally divided between my Daughters Sally Closson the Heirs of Clara Williams deceased one Share Polly Williams Mahala Adams Electa Cockerell Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 202) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c76a36412294f39d43da5d64bd9aa63c.jpg 942270890247bd336f720e5681abe212 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 203] [corresponds to labeled page 170 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 170 Record of the Will of Benjamin M Fairchild deceased and Sherman Fairchild My Stepsons Denison Johnson Harris Johnson Step daughter Mary Ann Horlocker and Step niece Mary Ann Miller all to have one equal Share of Said Balance left in Said Executors hands In testimony whereof I hereunto Set my hand and Seal This Second day of July one Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty Six Benjamin M. Fairchild {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said Benjamin M. Fairchild as his last will and testament in our Presence July 2d 1866 John Cook Helen E. Cook The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last will and testament of Benjamin M Fairchild deceased We John Cook and Helen E Cook being duly Sworn in open court this 2d day of January Ad 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Benjamin M Fairchild of Harlem Township in Delaware Co hereunto annexed bearing date Second day of July 1866 that we Saw the Said Testator Subscribe Said 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 John Cook Helen E Cook Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court the 2d day of January Ad 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Codicil To the will of B.M. Fairchild decd Whereas I Benjamin M Fairchild on the Second day of July 1866 made my Last Will and testament of that day and Whereas My daughter Mahala Adams has Since died without Issue I therefore hereby make and declare the following to be a codicil to my ^said Just will I do hereby Give and bequeath the portion that would by the terms of Said Last Will have went to the Said Mahala Adams to the Persons mentioned in said Item No 5 of Said Will Whereas my daughter Electa Cockerell being dead leaving two heirs one boy and one girl I will and devise to Said children the Amount in Item No 4 Viz Eight Hundred dollars also the Share in Item No 5 N Being the amount willed to my daughter Ellecta Cockerel in Said Item to be equally divided I further direct that if Either or Both of Said children Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 203) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/aa058bb5760846ecb00e799afd0cf527.jpg af3f16ce54d7e59b85271a93db696196 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 204] [corresponds to labeled page 171 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 171 Record of the Will of Benjamin M Fairchild decd are not of lawful age when my Executor Shall Settle With the Court The Court is directed to appoint some suitable person to take charge of said money and keep till Each are of Lawful age when said amount Shall be paid to each with the Interest that may accrue Except Costs I do further Give and bequeath to my beloved wife and Huldah for and during their natural lives according to the terms Stipulations mentioned in my last will all my personal goods moneys chattels and property of every description and after there death direct that the residue that may Remain unexpended be divided and distributed according to the terms of my Said will In witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and seal this Eighth day August 1868 Benjamin M Fairchild {seal} In Presence of } John Cook } J S Saunders } The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Benjamin M Fairchild deceased We John Cook and J S Saunders being duly Sworn in open Court this 2d day of January A D 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the execution of the codicil of the will of Benjamin M Fairchild of Harlem Township Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date Eight day of August 1868 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 John Cook J S Saunders Sworn to and Subscribe before me in the Probate Court this 2d day of January AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 204) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f4592970123e69e4b102193881444626.jpg db10c3947c042c8927854ff45861395b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 205] [corresponds to labeled page 172 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 172 Record of the Last Will of Sarah Lawson deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 17th day of May 1871 Will and Estate of Sarah Lawson deceased This day the Last will of Mrs Sarah Lawson Late of Liberty Township in said County was presented for Probate and Record the Will dated the 16th day of October AD 1854 and Witnessed by J R Heim L J Rybold & John H Stendler and it appearing to the Court that they are Living in the City of Baltimore in the State of Maryland the Said will was copied and placed on file and the original was sent with a commission to Henry R Dulavy at the City of Baltimore in the State of Maryland to take and Report the testimony and Deposition of the Said witnesses to the Said will and it appearing to the Court that there was attached to the Said will a codicil dated May 6th 1856 and witnessed by Stephen O Leary James Stewart and John Renecker also residents of the City of Baltimore in the State of Maryland as witnesses to the Said codicil whose testimony is also to be taken by Said Commissioner and this matter is thus continued to await return of Said commission and after wards the Said commission was duly returned with the testimony of the Said witnesses duly reduced to writing and attached to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the last will and testament of Sarah Lawson deceased and Be Recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will I Sarah Lawson of the City of Baltimore in the State of Maryland being of Sound and disposing mind and memory and understanding do make publish and declare this Instrument of writing as and for my Last will and testament hereby revoking and annulling all other wills by me at any time heretofore made declaring this to be my last as follows that is to Say First I direct my Executor hereinafter named to pay immediately after my decease my funeral expenses and all my Just debts -- Secondly In as much as my children the Issue of my first marriage which was with Warner were provided for in an ample manner at the tune of his decease by the division among them of his estate I therefore now devise and bequeath to my two daughters Sarah Young and Louisa Pennell the Issue of my Second Marriage which was with Robert Lawson all my Estate of Every and Equally to be divided between them Share and Share alike as follows I Give and bequeath to Sarah Young one half part of whatever Sum of money may be in his hands due and owing to me by him at the time Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 205) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fdef76afc61f1781418cecd911e4339d.jpg 46108c1b7ec4d5f1aab9b7793b5e04dc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 206] [corresponds to labeled page 173 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 173 Record of the Last Will of Sarah Lawson deceased of my death having heretofore deposited in his care the Sum of fifteen Hundred Dollars of which Sum I owe him Two Hundred dollars to hold the Said Sum So bequeathed into the Said Sarah Young for her Sole and Separate use and benefit during her natural life without being Subject to the control of her Said Husband or in any manner liable for his debts contracts or engagements and at and from the time of her decease I Give the Said half Part of Said sum So as aforesaid in the hands of George W Young unto the children of said Sarah Young living at her decease Share and Share alike the children of my deceased child to take by representation the Share to which there Parent would have been entitled if Living at the decease of Said Sarah Young Thirdly I do Give and bequeath to George W Young the other half of the Sum of money which may be in his hands due and owing to me by him at the time of my decease on trust for the Sole and Separate use of Louisa Pennell the Wife of William P. Pennell during natural life with full Power to Said George W Young with the consent of Said Louisa Pennell to invest the Said Sum of money in the Purchase of a Dwelling House or any other kind of Property real or Personal So that the Said Louisa Pennell may have and use the income and profit thereof for the term of her natural life without being in any manner liable for the debts contracts or engagements of the said Husband or Sublet to his control and at and from the time of the decease of Said Louisa Pennell I do Give and bequeath the Said half Part of Said Sum So as aforesaid in the hands of George W Young unto the children of said Louisa Pennell living at her decease equally to be divided between them Share and Share alike. the children of any deceased child to take by representation the Share to which their Parent would have been entitled if Living at the time of the decease of Said Louisa Pennell the title to any Property which may be purchased with Said money as aforesaid to be vested in Said George W Young in trust for the use aforesaid during the Life of Louisa Pennell and at Her death to be divided as aforesaid among her Said children And Lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint George W Young the Sole Executor of this my Last Will and testament In witness whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name and affixed my Seal on this the Sixteenth day of October in the year Eighteen hundred and fifty four. her Sarah x Lawson {seal} mark Signed Sealed and declared by Sarah Lawson the above named Testator to be her Last Will and testament in our presence who at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto Subscribed our names as witnesses thereto J. B. Hand John H Slendle T B Rhozboloz Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 206) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/abf600dcc932b1d7e9312d5ce9d842b1.jpg d0d1e54cd5ccff0faecfbbdf18b28abc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 207] [corresponds to labeled page 174 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 174 Record of the Will of Sarah Lawson deceased Codicil to the Will I Sarah Lawson of the City of Baltimore in the State of Maryland being of Sound and disposing mind and memory and understanding do make and publish this Codicil to my Last Will and testament dated the Sixteenth day of October 1854 to which it is annexed in manner and form following - Whereas Since the Execution of my Last Will & testament aforesaid I have purchased Twenty acres of Land Situate in Delaware County in the State of Ohio with part of the money mentioned and bequeathed in my will and have received a Deed therefor ^upon which Parcel of Land My daughter Louisa Pennell now resides and it is my wish and request that my Executor heretofore named in my will shall have the right and Power to Sell and dispose of the Said parcel of Land So Purchased as aforementioned from the Said Lyman Andrews in case he Shall deem it necessary or proper to do So in Settling and distrib- uting My Estate for the purpose and in the manner directed in my Said Will therefore I do authorize and Empower my Said Executor to Sell the Said parcel of Land before mentioned Either at public or private Sale as he may think most desira -ble and upon Such terms as he may deem best and most advantageous and dispose of and Invest the proceeds of Such Sale with Such other amounts of money may be in his land Possession belonging to me at the time of my decease in the manner and for the purpose and uses directed in my Said Will In witness whereof I do hereunto Subscribe my name and affix my Seal on this Sixth day of May in the year Eighteen Hundred and fifty Six her Sarah x Lawson {seal} mark Signed Sealed published and declared by Sarah Lawson the above named Testator to be a codicil to her Last Will and testaments in our presence who at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto Subscribed our names as witnesses thereto Stephen Oleary James Stewart John F Renicker Commission to take Testimony of Witnesses to will The State of Ohio } To Henry R Dulavy Greeting Delaware County ss } Know ye that we in confidence of your prudence and fidelity have appointed you and by these presents do Give you full Power and authority to examine and take the deposition of J B Heim L J Rayboltz John H Standish witnesses to the will and Stephen O Leary James Stewart and John T Renicker as witnesses to the codicil subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and testament of Sarah Lawson and codicil thereto hereunto annexed Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 207) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/bf5c9add96d6dec82ddcff0b3343b035.jpg 4f3d06a601a0ee0b806b1aa759ddac7c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 208] [corresponds to labeled page 175 of Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876] 175 Record of the Will of Sarah Lawson deceased: Late of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio deceased And therefore we command command you that on certain days and places appointed by you you cause the Said JB Heim LJ Raybold John H Standish witnesses witnesses to the Will & Stephen OLeary James Stewart and John F Renkes witnesses to the codicil to be brought before you and then and there to examine them on oath or affirmation Just taken before you touch ing the due Execution of Said will of Said Sarah Lawson and the Codicil and reduce Such Examination to writing and return the Same together with the commission and the will of said Sarah Lawson and codicil thereto annexed closed in under your Seal unto Said Probate Court with all Speed In testimony whereof I BC Waters Judge of Said Court at Delaware this 17th day of May AD 1871 BC Waters Probate Judge {seal} In the matter of the Last will and testament and codicil thereto of Sarah Lawson deceased I Henry R Dulany Commissioner for Ohio in Maryland at Baltimore duly appointed and comm issioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio to take the testimony of JB Heim TJ Raybold and John H Stewart witnesses to the Will and Stephen OLeary James Stewart and John F Reniker witnesses to the Codicil of Sarah Lawson deceased Late a resident of Said County of Delaware in the State of Ohio which commission and the Said will and Codicil Marked "A" & "B" on Parts annexed do herby certify that in pursuance of Said commission I caused on the twenty eighth day of June A D 1871 Anna C Heim and Clarra A Raybold widows of the Said JB Heim & TJ Raybold deceased and the Said John T Renecker and Stephen OLeary on the 25th day of July 1871 to come personally before me at my office No 36.56 Paul Street Baltimore Maryland who being by first duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth concerning and in relation to the execution of Said will and codicil depose and Say to wit the Said Mrs Anna C Heim and Clarra A Raybold depose and Say that they have carefully Examined the Signatures of JB Heim and TJ Raybold attached to Said will and recognize the Same be be in the hand writing of there former Husbands of JB Heim and TJ Raybold both of whom are now deceased and they further depose and Say that they are well acquainted with the hand writing of there respective Husband and in Giving the Said testimony Speak from there Personal Knowledge thereof and also they each testify that they heard their respective Husband refer to the Said Will and State that they had Signed the Same as witnesses and that the Said TJ Raybold died in April last part JB Heim on the 26th day of January 1870 Anna C. Hunn Clarra A. Raybold Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 208) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d1d41d03851b33528846b05508b9dfe6.jpg affae01f0a5ebc89f128b29a1572f8f8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 209] [corresponds to labeled page 176 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 176 Record of the Will of Sarah Lawson deceased And the Said John T Renicken deposes and Says that he was present at the making of Said Codicil hereto attached marked B and at and at the request of the deceased Subscribed his name to Said Codicil as witness in the presence of the deceased and of James Stewart and Stephen O'Leary the other witnesses that he Saw the Said Sarah Lawson Sign and Seal Said Codicil and heard her acknowledge the Same to be her codicil of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever and that he knows nothing about the witness James Stewart John F Renicker And the Said Stephen O'Leary deposes and Says that he was present at the making of Said Codicil hereto attached marked 'B' and at the request of the deceased Subscribed his name as a witness to said will in the presence of the deceased and of the other witnesses thereto that he Saw the Said Sarah Lawson deceased Sign and Seal Said Codicil and heard her acknowledge the Same to be a codicil to her Last will and testament that the Said Sarah Lawson deceased was at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said Codicil of Legal age and of Sound mind and memory and not under a unlawful restraint whatsoever Stephen O'Leary I Harry R Dulaney do further Certify that the Said Stephen O'Leary not being in attendance on the 28 day of June 1871 a further day was by me appointed to take his deposition and a Summons duly placed in the hands of the proper officer to compel his attendance thereon but he failing to appear was again Summoned to come before me the 25th day of July 1871 at which last mentioned time he personally appeared and reduced his testimony as above Stated. And I do further testify that all of the Said testimony was reduced to writing by my Self in the presence of Said witnesses respectively and Subscribed by Said witnesses in my presence on the 28th day of June July 1871 at my office No 36 St Paul Street in the City of Baltimore in the State of Maryland In testimony whereof I have hereunto Seal my hand and affixed my official Seal the twenty fifty day of July Ad 1871 Harry R Dulavy Commissioner for Ohio in Maryland at {seal} Baltimore Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 209) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/183dc70cddbf71e4953d8b6fb865a221.jpg 186c52633a30fe04abc68197ac10bc5e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 210] [corresponds to labeled page 177 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 177 Record of the Will of James Kent deceased Proceedings had before the Honorable B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court with in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 22d day of January 1872 Will and Estate of James Kent deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of James Kent of Delaware County deceased were presented for Probate and Record whereupon Pierson P. Slack John M. Williams Annis Williams the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed there -with and it appearing to the Court that the Said Will was was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the last will and testament of James Kent deceased and at the Same time came the Said Pierson P Slack and Gorge Hall the Executors named in the will and Gave Bond in the Sum of $2900.40 with John M Williams & W S Andrews as their Surety Bond accepted and letter Issued B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I James Kent of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and Publish and Publish this my Last Will and testament Item 1st I Give and bequeath to George hall of Delaware Co Ohio all my property and effects in trust for the use of my Beloved wife during her natural life I desire that Said George Hall Shall collect the amount that may be due me to pay all my Just debts including my Last Sickness and funeral expenses After which Said remaining money to be placed on interest for the Benefit of my wife and children Item 2d I desire that Said Hall Shall pay to my beloved wife for her Support the Sum of One Hundred and fifty dollars annually So long as She may Live item 3d I desire that Said Hall pay to my daughter Malinda Standish for her benefit exclusively the Sum of thirty dollars annually Item 4th at the death of my Said wife I desire that all necessary expenses be paid and the remainder of my property divided equally between all my children towit Shiveral Kent Pleasant Kent Elmore Kent and Malinda Standish Item 5th I do hereby nominate and appoint Pierson P. Slack and George Hall Executors of this My last will In testimony thereunto Set my hand and Seal this 8th day of January A.D. 1872 his James x Kent mark Signed and acknowledged by Said James Kent as Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 210) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/93b7e506bf9475565b052f2601d40682.jpg 4e01b09fe40bda40f807f508402c133a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 211] [corresponds to labeled page 178 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 178 Record of the Last Will and testament of James Kent decd his last will and testament in our Presence and signed by us in his presence Dated this 8th day of January 1872 Pierson P Slack John M Williams Annis Williams The State of Ohio } In the matter of the Last will and testament Delaware County ss } of James Kent of Liberty Township deceased We Pierson P Slack John M Williams and Annis Williams Being duly Sworn in open Court this 22d day of January A.D. 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of James Kent of Liberty T.P. Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 8th day of Jan A.D. 1872 that we Saw the Said testator Subscribed 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 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 Pierson P Slack John M Williams Annis Williams Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 22d day of January AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of the Last Will and testament of John Thompson Proceedings had before the Hon B C Waters Judge of the Court of Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 8th day of February AD 1872 B C Waters Pro Judge Will and Estate of John Thompson deceased On this day the last will and testament of John Thompson of Delaware County deceased were presented for Probate and record whereupon D.W. Rhodes and C.H. McElroy the sub -scribing witnesses thereto were duly Sworn and there testi -mony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore consid -ered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said John Thompson deceased and be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 211) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/69780694b5593b007578de7d789d4608.jpg b04ae180cafabd28258c7624e1b3e27f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 212] [Corresponds to labeled page 179 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 179 Record of the Last Will and testament of John Thompson deceased Copy of the Will I John Thompson of Delaware County of Delaware Ohio being of full age and of Sound mind and memory do make and publish & declare this to be my Last will & testament hereby revoking all former last wills & testament and writings the nature of Last will and & testament by me heretofore made My will is Just that my funeral charges & Just debts Shall be paid by my executor hereinafter named I Give devise & bequeath all the rest and residue of my Estate real and personal after the payment of my Just debts funeral charges & Expenses of Execution of this my last will & testament to my Daughter Nancy Ann Crawford wife of John Crawford of Hancock County Ohio Hannah Fickle wife of Benjamin Fickle of Wyandott County Ohio to be divided equally between my Said daughters and if either one of my Said Daughters Should be deceased then it is my will that the Share and amount going to Said daughter or daughters who may be deceased Shall go to the children of Said Daughter or Daughters and Should Either one of my Said daughters above named die without leaving children then & in that case it is my will that the Share & amount devised to her Shall be equally divided between may Surviving Daughters Should both of the others survive & if but one of them Should Survive then the amount So devised & bequeathed to the Said Daughter deceased leaving no Surviving child Shall be equally divided between the Daughter Surviving and the children of the Daughters deceased & leaving children Surviving her and Should all three of my daughters heretofore named be deceased then it is my will that my Estate Subject to distribution Shall be divided equally among my Grand children who are the children of my Said named daughters And I do nominate and appoint John Crawford of Hancock County Ohio to be the Sole Executor of this my last will & testament In testimony whereof I the Said John Thompson have hereto Subscribed my name and affixed my Seal this 14th day of August AD 1871) John Thompson {seal} Signed & sealed by the Said John Thompson to be his Said will & testament in presence of us who at his request and in his presence have Subscribed our names as witnesses hereto in the presence of each other The State of Ohio Delaware County ss } { D.W. Rhodes In the matter of the last will and testament of John { C.H. McElroy Thompson deceased We D W Rhodes and C H McElroy being duly Sworn in open court this 8th day of February AD 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of John Thompson formerly of Delaware Ohio hereto bearing date the 14th day of August 1871 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 & of Sound mind & memory & not under any restraint & that we signed the Same as witnesses at his request in his presence & in the presence of each other } Sworn to & subscribed before me with Probate Court } D.W. Rhodes this 8th day of February A D 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge } C.H. McElroy {seal} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 212) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3ef68fc19ed0264eb427a96a4ff115e8.jpg eaf037cd4cfc3ef71bd33a2b1487300f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 213] [corresponds to labeled page 180 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 180 Record of the Last Will & testament of Barnabus Patterson Proceedings had before the Honorable B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 10th day of February AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Will and Estate of Barnabus Patterson deceased On this day the last will and testament of Barnabus Patterson of Delaware County deceased were presented for Probate and Record whereupon P A Willis and Richard Plunket the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the Will and pled therewith And it appearing to the Court that the Said will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said testator at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the last will and testament of the Said Barnabus Patterson and be recorded as Such and at the Same came P A Willis the Executor named in the will and gave Bond in the Sum of $1600 with Walter T. Watson C D Potter as his surety B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of God Amen I Barnabus Patterson of the Township of Concord County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of Sound mind and memory do make publish and declare this my last will and testament Item 1st I Give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Malinda Patterson in lieu of her dower the farm on which we now reside Situate in Concord Township Delaware Co Ohio containing about Sixty three acres during her natural life and all the Stock household Goods furnature provision and other goods and chattles which may be thereon at the time of my decease after all debts and claims against my Estate are adjusted during her natural life as aforesaid Item 2nd At the decease of my aforesaid wife Melinda Patterson I do give devise and bequeath the aforesaid farm with all the stock household goods furnature provisions and other goods and chattles which may be on the aforesaid farm at the decease of my aforesaid wife to my beloved daughters Hannah Edgar and Louis Brecht and their children in equal Shares and of the Said Louisa Brecht Should die without issue the whole of her Share in the aforesaid farm goods and chattles to revert to my daughter Hannah and her children Item 3d To my beloved daughter Elizabeth Seum I do give and devise the Sum of Five dollars in current funds to be paid as soon after my decease as practicable Item 4th To my beloved Grand Daughter Elva Patterson daughter of my Son Robt A Patterson and his wife Catherine Patterson Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 213) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5a059aee8cf538a20e0ef76f0c90bb5d.jpg 52d43d5b3db580a12f49dbcc2d5845da Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 214] [corresponds to labeled page 181 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 181 Record of the Will & testament of Barnabus Patterson decd I do give and devise the Sum of Five Dollars in current funds to be paid to her as soon after my decease as Practicable Item 5th I do hereby nominate and appoint P.A. Willis Executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise adjust and release in Such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me to sell all the personal property except such house -hold goods furnature and other goods & chattles as my aforesaid wife may choose to retain and after paying all debts against my estate pay the remainder to my aforesaid wife In testamony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this twentieth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy two his Barnabas x Patterson {seal} mark Signed and acknowledged by the Said Barnabas Patterson as his last will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence P.A. Willis Richard Plunket The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the Last will and testament of Barnabus Patterson deceased We P A Willis and Richard Plunket being duly Sworn in open Court this 10th day of February AD 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Barnabus Patterson of Delaware County hereunto attached bearing date 20th day January 1872 that we Saw the Said testator Subscribe Said will and heard him published 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 P.A. Willis Richard Plunket Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 10th day of February AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 214) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f461c981fc70c2133f6a4698fab6a44d.jpg 6856fc14055a1f0391ddc20846aafa47 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 215] [corresponds to labeled page 182 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 182 Record of the Last Will of Sylvanus Davids deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 5th day of March A D 1872 Will and Estate of Sylvanus Davids deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of Sylvanus Davids of Delaware County deceased were Presented for Probate and Record whereupon Came Thomas W Cox and Caleb Harsh the Subscribing witnesses thereto and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to probate and and Record as duly Proven as the Last will and testament of Slyvanus Davids deceased and at the Same time Came Thomas Davids and Benjamin F Davids the Executor named in the will and Gave Bond in the Sum of Fourteen Thousand Dollars with Thomas W Cox and Caleb Harsh as Surtees Letters Issued Bond accepted x B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the Name of God Amen I Sylvanus Davids being of Sound & disposing mind and memory but weak in body do make and publish this as my last will and testament Item I I desire and direct that all my Just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my estate Item II I Give and devise to my Beloved wife Margaret Davids all the household Goods and furniture belonging to me at the time of my death to have and to hold to her during her natural life at her death I direct that what may then remain Shall be equally divided between my children hereinafter named or their heirs -- and I further direct that my Said wife Shall have her dower assigned and Set off to her in the farm of 103 acres on which I now reside of which the fee is derived to my Son Benjamin F Davids as hereinafter Set forth Item III I Give and devise and bequeath unto my Son Benjamin F Davids all my personal property consisting of farming utensils Stock notes accounts except what I have Given to my Said wife of Household goods and furniture also I give and devise and bequeath to him the Farm I now reside on containing of about one Hundred and three acres in Radnor Township Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 215) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a6df5857064a0dbdd8f2d9a907a32049.jpg 6d86679f1c901812162f7bd36476e82f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 216] [corresponds to labeled page 183 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 183 Record of the Last Will of Sylvanus Davids deceased Delaware County Ohio subject to the above dower right and Estate of my Said Wife as aforesaid Provided however and this devise and bequest to my Said Son Benjamin F Davids is Subject to the following conditions towit that he Shall pay to each of my other children towit Thomas Davids Mary Elizabeth Robinson Isabella Jane Bonner Margaret Ann Harman Sarah Magdelana Davids and Julia Ann Carr Each ^the Sum of Eight Hundred dollars in addition to what they have each or any of then received to be paid in Six equal annual payments the first payment to be made at the expiration of one year after my death and Said payments are not to draw interest until after they are due Item IV. I do hereby nominate and appoint and constitute my Sons Thomas Davids and Benjamin F Davids as Executors of this my will Item V I do hereby revoke and annul all former wills by me made and declare this and this one by as and for my Last will and testament The words one year [illegible] before Execution In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 17th day of February AD 1872 } Silvanus Davids {seal} The above will was declared and } Published and Signed by the Said Sylvanus Davids as and for his last will and testament in our presence and we have at his request Signed the Same as witnesses thereto in his presence and in the presence of each other Thomas W Cox Caleb Harsh The State of Ohio Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last will and testament of Sylvanus Davids deceased We Thomas Cox and Caleb Harsh being duly Sworn in open Court this 5th day of March AD 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the execution of the Last will and testament of Sylvanus Davids deceased of Delaware County hereunto annex bearing date 17th day of February 1872 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 W Cox Cable Harsh Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 5th day of March AD 1872 BC Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 216) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a3ee36162eebdfd2e6782b9d4cd57869.jpg b2ab8d68671483ba080a4e848980e0b3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 217] [corresponds to labeled page 184 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 184 Record of the Will of Edmond Scott deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in Town of Delaware on the 7th day of March AD 1872 Will and Estate of Edmund Scott deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of Edmund Scott of Delaware County deceased were presented for Probate and Record whereupon J.F. Doty and B.F. Loofborrow the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested and that She 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 therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of Edmund Scott decd and May Scott the Executrix of Said will made accepted the Said trust no Bond request in accordance with the will Letters Issued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will Oxford Township Delaware County June 21st 1869 Know all men by these Presents that I Edmund Scott make ordain and Establish the following as My last will and testament 1st I Give and bequeath to my wife Mary all my goods and chattels of every kind and description with the exceptions of so much of the Same as it may be necessary to sell in order to pay my just and legal debts I also appoint her Sole Executrix with full Power to Settle all my business in the Same manner that I could if I were alive and I direct that She Shall not be required by the Court to Give Bail 2d I Give and bequeath to my wife Mary all my Land lying on the East Side of the road being the Same that I bought of Miss Pellibone to have and to hold the Same during her natural Life -- and at her death to be owned by our daughter Angela 3d I give and bequeath my land lying on the west Side of the road to my daughter Angela it being the same that I bought of Ezekial Longwell 4th I give and bequeath to Malinda Ellen White all the that her husband James White may be owing me at the time of my decease 5th also will that Said James White Shall have the right to work my Land by Giving one third of the corn in the Crib and one half of the fodder well put up in the Shock for three years from the first of next January if he chooses to do So I Edmund Scott hereby revoke and declare null and void all former wills which I have made witness J.F. Doly } Edmund Scott B.F. Loofbourrow } Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 217) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f0e33cece76186174b93a546ad4f5efd.jpg 15efee58900bf49408b883c967faafc0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 218] [corresponds to labeled page 185 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 185 Record of the Will of Edmund Scott deceased Codicil to the within will If my daughter Angela Should die unmarried and having no child or children then I Give and bequeath all my land to Malinda Ellen White wife of James but She shall not have nor hold any part of the Same during the Live time of my wife Mary June 21st 1869 } Edmund Scott Witnesses } B.F. Loofbourrow J.F. Doty The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court B F Loofbourrow and J F Doly the Subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Edmund Scott deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of Said will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Edmund Scott now deceased is the will of Said deceased also the codicil to the Same annexed that they were present at the Execution of Said will at the request of the testator Subscribed their names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the said Edmund Scott deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his last will and testament that the Said Edmund Scott at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said will was of legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and not under any undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever B.F. Loofbourrow J.F. Doly Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 7th day of March Ad 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge {seal} Record of the Last will of Christopher C. Bricker deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 22d day of March 1872 Will and Estate of Christopher C. Bricker deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of Christopher C Bricker of Delaware County were presented for Probate and Record Whereupon E Kimball and D. Bricker the Subscribing witnesses thereto and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said testator at the time of Executing Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 218) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3557ea4adae612609eeb20421b99d19c.jpg f41c6ae68bacbc8dcd127a5d1b54d79a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 219] [corresponds to labeled page 186 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 186 Record of the Last Will and testament of C.C. Bricker decd the Same was of full age and of Sound Mind and memory and not under any restraint it is ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last will and testament of Christopher CC Bricker deceased no letters at Presents BC Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Christopher C Bricker of Kingston Township Delaware County Ohio being of Sound mind and Retentive memory do make this my last will and testament to with Item 1st It is my will that my Executor Shall cause all Just and Legal Claims against my Estate be fully Paid Item 2nd I hereby Give and bequeath to my beloved wife Eliza Bricker all of my Estate both real and personal to use or to dispose of as She may ^desire at any future time Item 3d I hereby appoint my beloved wife Eliza Bricker Executor of this my Last will and testament In testimony of the foregoing I hereunto Set my hand and affix my Seal this twenty ninth day of December AD 1871 C.C. Bricker {seal} Signed and acknowledge in our presence and Signed by us in his presence E. Kimball D. Bricker The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last will and testa ment of Christopher C. Bricker deceased We Elias Kimball and D. Bricker being duly Sworn in open Court this 22d day of March Ad 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of Last Will and testa -ments of Christopher C Bricker of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 29th day of December 1871 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 K. Kimball D. Bricker Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 22d day of March AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge For entry correcting record See Journal 16 page 594 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 219) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b7991da26e9ea4a5672f74829787819a.jpg 142e349e158dbe349a90e0275f6352a4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 220] [corresponds to labeled page 187 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 187 Record of the Last Will of Aaron Prall deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B C Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 23d day of March AD 1872 Will and Estate of Aaron Prall deceased On this day the Last will and testament of Aaron Prall of Delaware County deceased were Present for Probate and Record whereupon W M Johnston Ransom Campbell and Basil Lugenbeel the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last will and testament of the Said Aaron Prall decd Copy of the Will In the name of God Amen I Aaron Prall of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being in Good health of body and of Sound mind and memory and understanding considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time thereof and being desirous to settle my worldly affairs and thereby be the better prepared to leave this world when it Shall please God to call me hence do therefore make and Publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to Say First and principally I commit my soul into the hands of Almighty God and my body to the earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executor herein after named and after my first debts and funeral expenses are paid I deserve and bequeath as follows Item first I Give and bequeath to my daughter May Ann Slough the wife of Joseph Slough thirteen Hundred dollars during her life only and after her death to her present child May T Nye if She Survive her mother if not to revert back to my other legal heirs to be divided among them equally under this express proviso never the less that my Executor Shall not be compelled to pay into the hands of the Said Joseph Slough any thing herein bequeathed unto my Said daughter Mary Ann Slough but that the Same Shall remain and continue in the hands of my Executor his Executor or Such person or persons as he Shall appoint during the life of the Said Joseph Slough and that during her life the Interest thereon Shall be paid to the Said Mary Ann Slough and that any receipt witnessing the payment of Said Interest to the Said May Ann Slough and Signed by her though covert Shall be Sufficient discharge to my Executor or person or persons appointed by him as aforesaid Item Second I Give and bequeath to my Grandchildren the children of my Son Richard the Sum of Nine Hundred Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 220) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/18a3fdcfdee88591d3f90e2c89f88415.jpg 47ce729dcd60f3485a33aea947fcb001 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 221] [corresponds to labeled page 188 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 188 Record of the Will of Aaron Prall deceased dollars to be equally divided among them Share & share alike Item third I Give and bequeath the residue of my property to my Executor for his trouble in Settling my Estate and it is expre ssly understood that he is to have no other percentage And Lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my Son Peter Prall to be Sole Executor of this my Last will and testament revoking and annulling all former wills by me heretofore made rectifying and confirming this none other to be my Last Will and testament In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and ^affixed my Seal this thirtieth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty one Aaron Prall {seal} Signed Sealed published and declared by Aaron Prall the Above named testator as and for his Last will & testament in the presence of us who at his request in his presence & in the presence of each other have Subscribed our names as witnesses thereto W.M Johnston R. Campbell B Lugenbeel The State of Ohio } In the matter of the Last Will and testament Delaware County ss } of Aaron Prall of Delaware County deceased We William M. Johnston R Campbell and B Lugenbeal being duly Sworn in open Court this 23d day of March Ad 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last will and testament of Aaron Prall of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 30th day of march 1861 that we Saw the Said testator Subscribe Said will and heard him publish and declare the Same to be his last will and testa- ments 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 M Johnston Ransom Campbell B Lugenbeel Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 23d day of March AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 221) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a1f55a85467038488683f830c2151248.jpg 23a1cf020d00f9fa5a904cf28de93413 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 222] [corresponds to labeled page 189 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 189 Record of the last Will and testament of John C Johnson decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaw on the 13th day of April AD 1872 April 13 1872 Will and Estate of John C. Johnson deceased On this day the last will & testament of John C Johnson decd were presented for Probate and record whereupon James Kyle and E Abbott the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attended and that the Said testator at the time of of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the last will and testament of the Said John C Johnson no letters heard at the present time B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of Almighty God Father of all I John C Johnson of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and Publish this my last will and testament Item 1st I Give and devise to my beloved wife all of my personal property consisting in part of Certain notes Given in the name of my Said wife by Israel Needles as the purchase money on the Sale of my real Estate and all other notes moneys and credits together with all Stock household Goods furnature provisions and all other goods and chattles not herein mentioned that may be in my possession at the time of my decease during her natural life) she however using So much thereof as may be Sufficient to pay all my Just debts at the death of my Said wife the property aforesaid if any Shall remain I Give and devise to my heirs Mary C Heffner William S Johnson and Elizabeth A Johnson at equal Shares if However Either of my Said Heirs Should die before the decease of my Said wife leaving no children living at the decease of my Said wife the property above devised and bequeathed to be equally divided between the heir or heirs aforesaid that may then be Living if However all my heirs above mentioned Should die before the decease of my Said wife leaving no children living at her decease then I Give and bequeath all my Said property to her legal Heirs and representatives Item 2d After the decease of my Said Wife I Give and devise unto the Missionary Society of the Baptists Churches the Sum of $15 dollars to be paid out of the property above mentioned before the division is made to my heirs aforesaid I desire that no appraisement and no Sale of my property be made and that the Court of Probate direct the ommission of the Same in pursuance of the Statute Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 222) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/79034f5aea0b6b57d0bb5d2021ca80d6.jpg 16877dc72308ad235025566527ffbb0d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 223] [corresponds to labeled page 190 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 190 Record of the Will of John C. Johnson decd In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and seal this 24th day January AD 1872 John C. Johnson {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said John C Johnson as his last will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence James Kyle E Abbott The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last Will and testament of John C Johnson of Delaware County deceased We James Kyle and E Abbott being duly Sworn in open Court this 13th day of April Ad 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of John C. Johnson of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 24th day of January 1870 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 Kyle E. Abbott Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 13th day of April AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of the Will of Andrew J. Green deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 5th day of April AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Will and Estate of Andrew J Green deceased April 5th 1872 On this day the last will and testament of Andrew J Green deceased were presented for Probate and Record whereupon H S Rust and G W Stover the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested 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 it therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to probate and Record as duly Proved as the Said will and testament of the Said Andrew J Green and be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 223) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/589de97d50a59cfe68412280179a94e4.jpg b72aaf0c8174def284e3524a872b792f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 224] [corresponds to labeled page 191 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 191 Record of the Will of Andrew J Green deceased Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Andrew J. Green of Delaware County Ohio do make this my Last Will and testament Item 1st It is my will that my wife Elizabeth Shall have the Forty nine and a half acres of land on which we are now living Situated on the South Side of the road it being the Lot of land which I bought of Wm Beardsley Item 2d It is my will Also that the remainder of my land be divided Among my three children Sharing Equal with the Exceptions of Samantha receiving two acres less than the Boys Item 3d I will to my Wife Elizabeth one Bay mare known by the name of Mary also one Sow and Pigs one Cow Item 4th I will to my Son Albert one bay mare four years old and one buggy and Harness and one Cow Item 5th I will to my Son Jac L one bay yearling Colt and one Cow Item 6th I will that after the remainder of my property is Sold at public Sale and all legal claims against the Estate are Settled if there be any money left that it Shall be divided Equal between my wife and their children Item 7th I will my wife lumber for to make a picket fence and 300 feet of Ash flooring and 25 Bushels of wheat and 50 bushels of corn also 3 Acres of Sown on the oposit Side of the road and one two Horse waggon and one Steel Plow Item 8th I also request that G W Stover be Executor of my Estate In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this the 19th day of March in the year one thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy two his Andrew J x Green {Seal} mark Signed and acknowledged by the Said Andrew J Green his Last Will and testament in presence of H.S. Rust G.W. Stover The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Andrew J Green of Delaware County deceased We H S Rust and G W Stover being duly Sworn in open court this 5th day of April AD 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last will and testament of Andrew J Green of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 19th day of March 1872 that we Saw the Said testator Subscribed 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 } H S Rust } G W Stover Sworn to and Subscribed before in the Probate Court this 5th day of April 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 224) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7a858142ba7a3b122d1f5af830735a05.jpg e10daad9ef93bdf13ec98f73f48d93b7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 225] [corresponds to labeled page 192 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 192 Record of the Will of Daniel Dusenbury decd Proceedings had in Probate Court of Franklin County Ohio on the 22d March 1872 Probate Court March 22d 1872 Daniel Dusenburys Will this day the Last will and testament of Daniel Dusenbury Late of Genoa Township Delaware County State of Ohio was Produced in open Court and offered for Probate thereupon Jas. G. Ball and E.T. Bing are the Subscribing witnesses to Said will appeared and in open Court on oath testified to the due Execution and attestation of Said Will which testimony was reduced to writing and Subscribed by Said Witnesses and it appearing to the Court from Said Testimony that Said Daniel Dusenbury at the time of Executing Said Will was of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore by the Court ordered that the Said will be and the Same hereby is admitted to Probate and that the Same with the testimony So reduced to writing be recorded in the Will Record of this office Order Book no 11 Page 484 In the ^Name of the Benovelent Father of all -- I Daniel Dusenbury Sr of Genoa Township Delaware County State of Ohio being of Lawful age and Sound mind memory do make and Publish this My Last will and testament -- Item 1st I desire that all my honest debts Shall be Paid -- Item 2d I direct that all my property real personal and mixed Shall be Sold by my Executors or the Survivor of them as herein after named and Set forth and the proceeds thereof after defraying all the necessary expenses of administration Shall be applied and disposed of as follows --- Item 3d I Give and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary E Dusenbury in Lieu of her dower one third of the entire net Proceeds of the Sale of all my Estate as above directed to her in her own right to be owned and disposed of as She may chose -- Item 4th I Give and devise after the above bequest has been paid to my wife to my Grand Son William the Son of my deceased Son William the Sum of one thousand dollars -- Item 5th I Give and devise out of any remainder of my Estate after the above bequests to my daughter Ann Shaw the Sum of one thousand dollars -- Item 6th I devise out of the remainder of my Estate after paying the above bequests to the Denison University of Granville Ohio the Sum of one thousand dollars --- Item 7th I Give and devise out of the remainder of my estate after paying the above bequests to my Son David and to my daughters Harriet Hoy and Jane Dusenbury each the Sum of one hundred dollars --- Item 8th I Give and devise to my Son George Dusenbury the entire remainder of my Estate after paying all the above bequests & expenses Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 225) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/aef826f494241ac0eab1f5dad99fe258.jpg d89bb792b2e884a382ce002988998ac2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 226] [corresponds to labeled page 193 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 193 Record of the Will of Daniel Dusenbury deceased Item 9th I do hereby nominate and appoint my friend Lot L Smith and my said beloved wife Mary E Dusenbury Executors of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing them or the Survivor of them to compromise adjust release and discharge in Such manner as they may deem proper all debts and claims due me I do also authorize empower and direct them or the Survivor of them to sell by Private Sale or in Such manner upon Such terms of Credit or otherwise as they may think proper all my estate real and personal and deeds to purchases to Execute and acknowledge and deliver in fee Simple and to apply the proceeds according to the foregoing provisions of this my last will and testament I desire and request that my Said Executors Shall not be required to Give bonds and that no no appraisement Shall be made of my personal property and that the Court of Probate direct omission of the Same --- I do hereby revoke all former will by me made In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 18th day of August in the year Eighteen hundred and Seventy one --- David Dusenbury {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said Daniel Dusenbury Sr as his last will and testament in our presence and Signed by as witnesses in his presence and at his request Jas G. Bull E F Bingam State of Ohio Franklin County ss } Probate Court We Jas G Bull and E.F. Bingam being duly Sworn in open Court this 22d day of March AD 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and Testament of Daniel Dusenbury Sr deceased hereunto annexed that we Saw Daniel Dusenbury Sr Said testator Subscribe Said Will and heard him publish and declare the Same to be his last Will and testament and that the Said Daniel Dusenbury Sr 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 Jas G Bull E.F. Bingam Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court the day and year first above written John M. Pugh Probate Judge Probate Court April 5th 1872 Daniel Dusenburys Estate On motion it is ordered that Mary E Dusenbury & Lot L Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 226) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b83e685ff5006072236d059963ad05c3.jpg 2616d6cc1eb470dfe6c3a55275cf2d8d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 227] [corresponds to labeled page 194 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 194 Record of the Will of Daniel Dusenbury deceased Smith the Executors named in the last will and testament of Said Daniel Dusenbury late of Genoa Township Delaware County Ohio deceased who died 1872 be and they hereby are appointed as Such Executors and that letters testam entary issue to them thereupon Said Mary E Dusenbury and Lot L Smith appeared accepted Said trust and Gave and filed herein Bond conditioned according to Law in the Sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars with R.P. Woodruff and R.B. Adams and Electa Newcomb Freeholders as Surties which bond was approved by the Court and the Court do appoint Wm Sharp John Knox and John Wagnor appraisors of the personal property Order Book No 11 Page 499 State of Ohio Franklin County ss } Probate Court I John M. Pugh Judge & Office Clerk of Said Probate Court of Franklin County Ohio certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Last will & testament of Daniel Dusenbury deceased of the Order of Probate and Testamony and of the order of Court appointing the Executors named in Said Will as the Same appears of Record in Said Court Witness my hand and official Seal at Columbus this 8th of April 1872 John M Pugh Judge and Ex office Clerk of the Probate Court of Franklin County Ohio Record of the Will of Daniel Rarick deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 18th day of April 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Will and Estate of Daniel Rarick deceased This day the Last Will and testament of Daniel Rarick deceased was presented for Probate and Record whereupon William Cashmer and George Wagnor The Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed there -with and it appearing to the Court that the Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said testator was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore Considered and ordered that the Said will admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of Daniel Rarick to be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 227) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3546b85647218ad1a4c1bc2d16fed311.jpg 8298bd35fb67b50bd12519820771b761 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 228] [corresponds to labeled page 195 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 195 Record of the Will of Daniel Rarick deceased Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I Daniel Rarick of the Township of Harlem and County of Delaware and in the State of Ohio do Publish and make this my last will and testament 1st It is my will that all my Just debts and Funeral Expenses be paid out of my Estate 2d I hereby give to my beloved wife in Lieu of her dower during her natural life the Farm on which we now live in Said Harlem Township It is further my will that my Said wife have so much of my personal Goods and chattels as the Statute Laws of Ohio has made provisions in Such cases 3d It is my will that my Son Joseph Rarick Shall have all my Real Estate at the death of my Said wife upon the following conditions that he pay to my daughter Diannah Line the Sum of One Hundred Dollars in one year after my death and that he also pay to my daughter Edith Leak the Sum of one hundred dollars in two years after my death In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 25th day of March AD 1872 his Daniel x Rarick {seal} mark Signed Sealed and acknowledge by Said Daniel Rarick as his last will and testament and Signed by us in his presence and at his requests this 25th day of March AD 1872 William Cashner George Wagnor The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last Will and testament of Daniel Rarick of Harlem Township Delaware County decd We William Cashner and George Wagnor being duly Sworn in open Court this 18th day of April AD 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Daniel Rarick hereunto annexed bearing date 25th day of March 1872 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 {seal] William Cashner George Wagnor Sworn to and Subscribed before me in open Court this 18th day of April AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 228) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/093a67c26cd79731e58d960c1b4f678a.jpg 2655123aa8ece34594bffc061535f918 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 229] [corresponds to labeled page 196 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 196 Record of the last will and testament of James K McElroy decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 1st day of May 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Will and Estate of James K McElroy deceased This day the Last Will and testament of James K McElroy deceased were presented for Probate and Record whereupon Thomas W Cox one of the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and was duly Sworn and Examined and his testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that James Eaton the other Subscribing witnesses was now deceased thereupon Thos W Cox and George C Eaton was duly Sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and attached to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said will was duly Executed & attested and that the said testator at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind and memory it therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted and Probate & recorded as duly Proved as the last will and testaments of the Said James K McElroy deceased and Be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will I James K McElroy of Delaware Delaware County State of Ohio being of sound and disposing mind and memory and understanding being Eighty three years of age do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making null and void all former last wills and testament or writings in the form or for the Purposes of Last will and testament by me heretofore made In the Name of God Amen 1st I will that my body be decently and properly committed to the Grave to return to the dust from whence it came and my spirit to God who Gave it 2d I wish all my Just debts and funeral Expenses to be paid by my Executor hereafter named 3d I Give and bequeath to my beloved wife Hester McElroy the house and Lot in which we now reside in Said Town of Delaware being apart of in Lot No 2 and all the beds and bedding and household furniture during her natural life also the Interest of four hundred dollars now owing me by my Son John McElroy also the Interest of Ninety dollars now owing me by my Son Charles A. McElroy and if that is not Sufficient for her Support She is to use the balance necessary for her comfortable Support out of my Estate 4th After the death of my Said beloved wife It is my will and wish that the House and Lot before mentioned and all my personal property not consumed for the Support of my wife aforesaid and not disposed of by her be Sold and after paying all expenses attending the Same the proceeds thereof be divided equally between my Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 229) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0b410546634d58a8c0f29f6efdebd179.jpg 135d0198c86f12aeae9d8d2e227752f6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 230] [corresponds to labeled page 197 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 197 Record of the Last Will & testament of James K McElroy deceased five Sons John McElroy William McElroy James McElroy Charles McElroy and Thomas McElroy of Thomas McElroy should die before Settlement of my Estate after the death of my beloved wife his Share is to be Given his Son Chancy McElroy and of James McElroy Should die before the above Stated time of the Settlement of my Estate his Share is to be given to be given to his daughter Prudence however it is my will and bequest that Charles McElroy Note which I hold draw only Six percent interest after my decease And Provided further that my beloved wife Hester McElroy be and is hereby authorized and it is my will that She have full control of all her clothing and Such House hold furniture as She may wish to dispose of as she may think but It is also my will and request that if Alexander [illegible] while a young man be Sick and not able to take care of himself that he be taken care of out of my Property And I further will and bequeath to Said Alexander [illegible] my best coat if he thinks it worth taking I do hereby nominate & appoint my sons John McElroy and Charles McElroy my Sole executors of this my last will and testament In testimony whereof I James K McElroy have have subscribed my name and affixed my seal this Ninth day of November AD 1863 Jas K McElroy {seal} Signed and acknowledged and declared by Said James K McElroy to be his last will and testament in presence of us who at his request Signed the Same in his presence and in the Presence of each other as witnesses to the Same James Eaton Thos. W. Cox Will and Estate of James K McElroy deceased The State of Ohio Delaware County SS In the matter of the last will and testament of James K McElroy decd I Thos W Cox being duly sworn in open Court this 1st day of May AD 1872 depose and Say that I was present at the Execution of the last will and testament of James K McElroy deceased hereunto annexed bearing date Ninth day of November 1863 that I Saw the Said testator Subscribe Said will and heard him publish and declare the Same to be his last will and testament that the 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 witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Thos W Cox Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 1st day of May 1872 in Probate Court B C Waters Probate Judge Delaware Ohio May 1st 1872 In the matter of the last will and testament of James K McElroy deceased It appearing to the Court that James Eaton one of the Subscribing witnesses to Said will is now deceased Thereupon Thos W Cox and George C Eaton appeared in open Court this 1st day of May AD 1872 and after being duly Sworn depose and Say that they are well acquainted with the hand writing of James Eaton whose name appears as one of the Subscribing witnesses to Said will is in the hand writing of Said James Eaton deceased as they hereby believe and Said Thos W Cox further States that he was present and Saw the Said James Eaton subscribe his name as witness witness to Said will and that the foregoing Statement is true of his own known life Sworn to before me in Probate Court this 1st day of May 1872} Thos W Cox B.C. Waters Probate Judge G C Eaton Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 230) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/250c8bd3273d5a13a96890db17559241.jpg 30eeeb122d2b6113bfb9973452b11be5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 231] [corresponds to labeled page 198 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 198 Record of the Last Will and testament Peter Schultz decd Proceedings had before the Hon B C Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on 3d day of June 1872 Will and Estate of peter Schultz deceased On Thursday the Last Will and Testament of Peter Schultz deceased were presented for Probate and Record whereupon Hugh Cole and Solomon Boyer the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appear -ing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last will and testament of Peter Schultz decd and be recorded and at the Same Henry Coleman Executor named in the will Gave Bond in the Sum of with Hugh Cole and Solomon Boyer Surtee Bond accepted Letters Issue etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Peter Schultz of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make my Last Will and testament 1st I bequeath to my Daughter Nancy Mariah Schultz $5.00 To my son Henry P. Schultz $105.00 To my son John V. Schultz $95.00 To my son James B Schultz $105.00 as Soon as they may come of legal age or as soon as will be convenient for my Executor to do so and I do appoint Henry Coleman my legal Executor to Settle up my Estate Both real and Personal and after paying all my Just debts and expenses thereto divide the Balance Equally between my Said heirs Peter Schultz {seal} Attest Signed Sealed in our presence and Signed by him in our presence April 15 1872 } Hugh Cole The State of Ohio Delaware County ss } Solomon Boyer In the mater of the Last will and testament of Peter Schultz deceased we Hugh Cole and Solomon Boyer Being duly Sworn in open court this 3d day of June AD 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the execution of the Last will and testament Peter Schultz decd of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date April 15th 1872 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 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 } Hugh Cole Sworn to and Subscribed before in Probate Court this } Solomon Boyer 3d day of June AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 231) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/53ac6b97d29a2201f1ff86209c605a2e.jpg 56d1a7f5af957fdd4a97f84d97791364 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 232] [corresponds to labeled page 199 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 199 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Isaac Fleming decd Proceedings had before the Hon B C Waters Judge of the Probate Cort within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 5th day of June 1872. Will of Isaac Fleming This day the last will and testament of Isaac Fleming deceased was presented for Probate and Record whereupon Joseph C Porter and Joseph J. Porter the subscribing witnesses thereto and duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator Isaac Fleming was at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, it is therefore con- sidered and ordered that the said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last will and testament of the said Isaac Fleming and be Recorded as such and at the same time came James Fleming and Nelson Fleming the executors named in the will and gave bond in the sum of Eight Thousand dollars with Joseph C Porter and James R Hubbell as Sureties. Bond accepted, Letters Issued etc. B.C. Waters Probate Judge "Copy of Will" "In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I, Isaac Fleming of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament as follows: 1st I will and devise that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be fully paid out of my estate. 2nd I give devise and bequeath to Benjamin Fleming my eldest Son the following described premises Situate in Lincoln Township in the County of Morrow in the State of Ohio and being the South west quarter of Section number thirteen (13) in Township No Seven (7) in Range No Seventeen (17) in the United States Military district in the State of Ohio containing 46 acres and 75/160 and also I give and bequeath to said Benjamin Fleming the north west quarter of the north west quarter of Section number Eighteen (18) in Township No Seven (7) in Range No Seventeen (17) in said military district in said Lincoln Township in Morrow County Ohio containing 41 acres and 132/160 and also I give and devise to said Benjamin Flem- ing fifteen acres of land in the north east corner of Section No Seventeen (17) in Township No (7) Seven in Range No Seventeen (17) in said United States Military district and in Said Lincoln Town- ship and Bounded as follows Beginning at the North East Corner of said Section No Seventeen (17): thence west along the Section line forty poles to a post: thence South three fourths degrees west forty poles to a Post: thence South 88" and 30' East twenty poles to a post: thence south three fourths degrees west forty poles to a post: thence South 88" and 30' east twenty poles to a post set in the east line of said section: thence north three fourths degrees East along the Section Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 232) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2cc3ca059b99d444aa004a041726beb2.jpg c15952e7a6b68c337b443bb03a19f39c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 233] [corresponds to labeled page 200 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 200 line Eighty Poles to the place of Beginning. To have and to hold the aforesaid parcels of Land with the appurtenances thereunto belong ing to him the said Benjamin Fleming and to his heirs and assigns forever as an Estate in fee Simple on the condition that he will will and truly pay to William White my Grand Son Sicty ($60) dollars within one year after my decease and truly pay such other sums of money as I may hereafter devise on design for him to pay in this will or codicil thereto. Item 3rd I give devise and bequeath to James Fleming my Second Son all of the following described premises Situate in Peru Township in the County of Morrow in the State of Ohio and in the third Section in the Sixth (6) Township in the Seventeenth Range in the United States Military district in said State of Ohio and being a part of the west part of lot No (12) twelve as designated on the tax duplicate and Bounded as follows: Beginning on the center division line of said Section at a Stone on a post at the South west corner of twenty five acres of land formerly owned by Isaad Thurston and now owned by Aaron Julia: thence north along said center division line One Hundred and Seven Perches and 4/100 (107 4/100) to the north west corner of said Lot No 12 in a white maple Swamp: thence continuing north on said center division line nine perches to a Stone on post in said Maple Swamp: thence east on a line through lot No 21 surveyed by James Eaton in September 1848 Seventy perches to a post Eight per- ches east of a corner made at Charles Neils Survey on July 6th 1857: thence South one and 1/4 degrees west nine perches to the north line of said Lot No 12: thence continuing on the same course South thirty perches and eighteen links to a post set eight perches east of a corner made at the said Survey of Charles Neil: thence South Eight nine degrees East Eighty Six perches and three fourths of a perch along a line Surveyed by said Neil to post at the west edge or side of the State road leading from Worthington to New Haven: thence South forty and a half degrees East- Eleven poles and Seven lines to a Hickory 10 inches in diameter: thence South Sixty four degrees East thirty nine perches and one third to a Stone on a post on the west bank on shore of Allum Creek: thence up along said shore Seven perches to Stone on post: thence East about two or three perches to the center of said Creek: thence down the center of said Creek with the meanders thereof to the north line of land owned by William S Riley: thence west along the north line of said Riley's land and along the north line of land formerly owned by Benjamin Purniton and along the north line of the aforesaid Julianland - perches and - linde to the place of beginning containing Ninety nine acres and 107 perches of the west part of said lot No 12 and three acres and 180 perches of the west part of the South part of said lot No (21) twenty-one. To have and to hold the aforesaid parcels of land with the appurtenances thereunto, to him the said James Fleming his heirs and assigns for- ever as an Estate in fee Simple on the condition that the said James Fleming his heirs or assigns shall truly pay to William White my grand Son, Sixty ($60) dollars within One year after my Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 233) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/59ff609456336e46ca2ca9cf4a32050b.jpg f19e37e375c3d3b2f5349e039a4d6ac4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 234] [corresponds to labeled page 201 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 201 decease and truly pay such other sums of money as I may hereinafter in this will or a codicil thereto devise or design for him to pay. Item 4th I give devise and bequeath to Washington Fleming my third Son the following described premises, situate in the Township of Lincoln in the County of Morrow in the State of Ohio and being the west half of the South East quarter of Section No (14) fourteen in Township No (7) Seven in Range No (17) Seventeen in the United States Military district in said State of Ohio. Bounded on the West by land formerly owned by David Mitchell on the east by land owned by Jacob Snyder on the north by the Center of the County road runn- ing across the South end of the Mud Rut Pravia so called, and on the South by land owned by Wm Hart and land of said Washington said west half containing Ninety acres of land more or less. To have and to hold said premises with the appurtenances therein to to him the said Washington Fleming his heirs and assigns forever as an Estate in fee Simple upon the condition that the said Wash- ington his heirs or assigns shall truly pay to William White my grand Son ($60) dollars within one year after my decease and truly pay such other sum of money as I may hereafter in this will on a codicil thereunto devise or design for him to pay. Item 5th I give and devise & bequeath to Nelson Fleming my fourth Son, all of the following premises and parcels of land Situate a parcel in Kingston Township in the county of Delaware in the State of Ohio, and being the west part of Lot No (21) twenty one in the "Todd Land" and in the north west corner of Section No (2) two in Township No (5) five in Range Seventeen in the United States Military dist- rict in said State of Ohio and Bounded as follows: Beginning at a Stone on post at the north west corner of said Section and lot: thence South along the Range line between the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Range, One hundred and Seventy perches and 82/100 to a Stone on post: thence east along the line between said lot No 21 and lot No 22 Sixty- Seven perches and 14/100 to a Stone on post: thence north one degree 19 minutes East along the division line of said lot No 21 Sixty nine and 4/100 (69 4/100) perches to a Stone on post on the north Bank or shore of Allum Creek with the Meanders thereof South 61" west 12 perches to post: thence South 45" west 19 perches to post: thence South 67" west 1 88/100 perches to post: thence north one degree 19 minutes East along the division line of said lot No 21 One hundred and twenty two perches to a Stone on post Set on the Section line: thence north 88" 26' west along the Section line forth one perches and 42/100 to the place of beginning containing fifty three acres and 139 76 ½/100 perches of land. Also I give and beqeuath to said Nelson Fleming the East part of lot No (1) one Situate in Section one in Township five in Range Eighteen in the United State Mil- itary district in Delaware County in said State of Ohio and in Brown Township: Bounded as follows: Beginning a Stone on a post at the north East corner of said Lot and Section No (1) one: thence South along the Range line One hundred and Sixty (160) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 234) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/008abf12f1df0b2900572feac196b8d1.jpg 4cfdbf531ba1bd878da3b33584873542 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 235] [corresponds to labeled page 202 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 202 perches to a stone on a post: thence west along the lot line forty perches and 96/100 to a post and small Stone near the east Shore Allum Creek. Honey locust south of said post and stone five and 3/4 links: thence north forty and a half degrees east forty perches to a small red elm tree ten inches diam- eter Standing by the fence and bars at the end of the land on the north side of Allum Creek: thence north thirty two and a half degrees west along the land across the botton land thirty four perches and 3/4 to a Stone by a post on the East side of a spring run, said stone and post set six links South 33 degrees east from a post set in the edge of said Spring run by a survey of charles Neil made on July the 6th 1857. Hickory 8 inches diameter north thirty nine degrees west 22½ links from the post set by charles Neils Survey: thence north forth five degrees East Eleven perches and ten links to post on top of hill: thence north ten and a half degrees east Seven perches on the east bank of the ravine that Spring run is in to a lime Stone on a post from said Stone and post is a walnut tree 8 inches di- ameter Southwesterly 23½ links on Bank of said ravine: thence north forty one degrees west about fifty three perches to a lime Stone Set by the East side of a white oak stump, said stump standing five per- ches and thirteen feet from the most southerly corner of the barn standing on said East part of lot No one: thence north thirty Six degrees west along the line surveyed by Chas Neil on July 6th 1857, Eleven perches and five feet to a post set in the center of the State road leading from Worthington to New haven, said post in road is about Seven perches from the most westerly corner of said Barn: thence north forty seven degrees east along said road about 35 or 36 perches to a post: thence north - perches to a post and stone set on the north line of said lot No (1) one distant forty five perches west from the north east corner of Said lot No (1) one: thence East along the section line forth five perches to the place of begining containing thirty nine acres and 120 perches of land be the same more or less: Also I give and bequeath to said Nelson Fleming nine (9) acres of land situate in the fourth Section, in the Sixty town- ship in the Eighteenth Range USM. district in said County of Delaware Ohio. and in the South East corner of Oxford township Bounded as follows. Beginning at a stone at the South East corner of said Section fourth: thence west along the Section line forth five (45) perches to a post: thence north on a line runing paralell with the east line of said section, thirty two perches to a post on Norton Thurstons land line: thence- East on a line runing paralell with the South line of said Section, forty five (45) perches to a post and Stone on the East line of said Section: thence South along the Range line thirty-two perches to the place of begining. Provided however I hereby reserve the privilege of a road or passway over and across that part of said lot number one (1) that lies on the south side of Allum Creek, for Sidney Fleming his heirs and assings forever to pass over and repass with team and wagon and other things &c to and from the land hereinafter in this will given to said Sidney Fleming his heirs or assigns doing as little damage as may be possible and shutting all gates and Barrs in passing over said lot No (1) one. To have and to hold the said described premises or parcels Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 235) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/239ff61b23c4f777d9d28a84ce3b506e.jpg 95cbc37a7bcdb5e8ae062869392f9185 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 236] [corresponds to labeled page 203 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 203 of land with the appurtenances thereunto to him the said Nelson Fleming and to his heirs and assigns forever as an estate in fee Simple subject however to the aforesaid reserve and upon the condition that the said Nelson Fleming his heirs and assigns shall truly pay to William White my grandson Sixty-dollars (60) within one year after my decease and shall truly pay such other sums of money as I may hereafter in this will or a codicil thereto devise or design for him to pay. Item 6th I give devise and bequeath to Sidney Fleming my fifth Son the following premises and parcels of land Situate in Brown and Oxford Township in the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio: Bounded and described as follows in Brown Township, Beginning at a Stone on a post at the north west corner of Lot No one (1) in Section one in Township five in Range Eighteen (18) in the United States Military district in said State of Ohio, running thence South along the Lot line one hundred and Sixty perches to a stone on post at the corner of Lots 1.2 & 15 & 16 in said Section: thence east along the lot line Fifty nine perches and 1/4 to a post and small stone near the East shore of Allum Creek Honey Locust south of said post 5 3/4 links: thence north forth and a half degrees East forty perches to a Red Elm tree ten inches diam- eter standing by the fence at the end of the land on the north side of Allum Creek: thence north thirty two and a half degrees west along the land across the bottom thirty four perches and three fourths of a perch to a stone by a post set Six links south 33 East from the post set in the East Edge of a spring run, by the survey of Charles Neil on the 6th of July 1857 Hickory 8 inches diameter North 39 West 22 1/2 link from the said post set at Charles Neils Survey: thence north 45 East Eleven perches and ten links to a post on top of hill: thence north 10 1/2 East Seven perches along on the East bank of the ravine that said Spring run is in, to a lime Stone on a post from said Stone is a walnut tree 8 inches diameter Southwesterly 23 1/2 links on bank of said ravine: thence north forty one degrees west about fifty three perches to a lime Stone set by the east side of a white Oak stump standing five perches and 13 feet from the most Southerly cor- ner of the Barn Standing on the east side of the lane: thence North thirty six degrees west Eleven perches and five feet to a post set in cen- ter of the state road leading from Worthington to New Haven said post in said road is about Seven perches from the most westerly corner of said Barn Hickory 8 inches diameter South 23 west 101 3/4 links: thence north forty seven degrees East along said road to about 35 or 36 perches to a post: thence North perches links to a post set on the north line of said lot No on distant (45) forty five perches west from the north east corner of said Lot No one: thence west along the section line fifty five (55) perches to the place of beginning containing Sixty (60) acres and forty (40) perches of land be the same more or less. Also I give devise and bequeath to said Sidney Fleming twenty seven acres and 100/160 perches of Land being a part of the North part of Lot No Sixteen in said Section No (1) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 236) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/95d4c301260ac4c255d9bd48ef955fe2.jpg d79bde68e57ad28a122553e28f96af3d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 237] [corresponds to labeled page 204 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 204 one Township five and Range Eighteen, for description thereof referance is hereby had and given to Deed of Conveyance made from Nancy Leonard -widow- to me Isaac Fleming dated 16th of April 1833 and Recorded May 9th Ad 1833 in Delaware County Ohio in Book No 11 page 235 etc Also see plat and survey made by James Easton January 10th 1837. Also I give and devise to said Sidney Fleming and to his heirs and ass- igns forever the privilege of a road or passway to go to and from his land in said Lot sixteen with team, wagon and other things etc and over and across that part of Lot number One that lies on the South side of Allum Creek in said Section one, him the said Sidney Fleming doing as little damage as may be possible in passing and repassing and Shutting all gates and Bars in so passing over the aforesaid Nelson Flemings land. Also I give devise and bequeath to the said Sidney Fleming Four acres and eighty Six perches of land in the east side of Lot number two in said Section one Township five and Range Eight een and Bounded as follows: Beginning at a post set on the line be- tween said Lots No One and two in said Section one and in the west edge of a small stream of water and being twenty two perches north from the South East corner of said Lot No two: thence north along the Lot line Seventy One porches and a half to a post in the center of the State road leading from Worthington to New Haven: thence South 46" 26' west twenty eight perches along said road to a stone on post: thence South 21" 15' east fifty six perches to the place of beginning. Also I give devise and bequeath to the said Sidney Fleming a parcel of land being a part of the south part of Lot A in the fourth section in the Sixth Township in the Eighteenth Range of the United States Military dis- trict in the County of Delaware State of Ohio and in Oxford township Bounded as follows: Beginning at a Stone set on a post on the South line of said Section fourth one hundred and Sixty perches west from the South east corner of said Section fourth: thence north along a line of land owned by Joseph C Porter thirty two (32) perches to Stone on post: thence east along the line of Norton Thurstons land running paralell with the south line of said section fourth one hundred and fifteen (115) perches to a post: thence South on a line running paralell with the East line of said Section 4 thirty two perches to a post and Stone set in the South Line of said Section: thence west along the Section line One hundred and fifteen (115) perches to the place of Beginning containing twenty three acres (23) of land. To have and to hold the aforesaid premises or parcels of land to him the said Sidney Fleming and to his heirs and assigns forever as an Estate in fee Simple on condition that he the said Sidney Flem- ing his heirs or assigns shall truly pay to William White my Grandson Sixty (60) dollars within one year after my decease and shall truly pay such other sums of money as I may hereafter in this will or a Codicil thereto devise or design for him to pay Item 7th I hereby give and devise to Elizabeth A White Daily my Grand- Daughter and daughter of Sarah Ann White my eldest daughter and now Wife of William Daily of Peru Tp in Morrow County Ohio, the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 237) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7e7d405a888e5183098f0e8f3c9e9933.jpg ee80be6d6b875fb7a47b46a41156f876 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 238] [corresponds to labeled page 205 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 205 sum of three ($300) hundred dollars to be paid to her the said Elizabeth A White Daily within one year after my decease, out of the proceeds of my personal Estate or moneys or credits that I may be the owner of at the time of my death. If however I shall not at my death leave personal estate moneys or credits sufficient to pay the said Elizabeth A White Daily the said sum of three ($300) hundred dollars after my funeral expenses and debts are all paid then in that case I will and devise that my aforesaid five Sons Benjamin, James Washington Nelson and Sidney Fleming, shall each one of them pay to the said Elizabeth A White Daily the sum of Sixty (60) dollars within one year after my death and that said personal estate moneys or credits if any there be left shall be divided equally amongst my said five Sons or their heirs. And I hereby give and devise to William White my GrandSon the Several sums of money herein before mentioned to be paid to him by my said five Sons in the will, being in the whole three hun- dred ($300) dollars Item 8th Whereas I have heretofore on the 11th day of Janaury 1869 advan- ced to and for the use and benefit of James I White my Grand Son the sum of Nine hundred dollars it being a part of the purchase money for the tract of land conveyed to the said James I White from John W Potter on that date. I hereby give and devise to the said James I White the said Nine hundred dollars and further I do hereby re- lease the said James I White from the payment of the two per- cent extra interest on the notes that I hold on him for the Bal- ance of the purchase money of said tract of land, said notes shall only be required to be paid the principle and Six percent interest annually. Item 9th I give and devise all the residue of my personal property moneys and credits except what may be hereafter in this will or in a Codicil thereto disposed of, to my five Sons and Grand Son and GrandDau- ghter William White and Elizabeth A White Daily to be divided amongst them as follows, the one fifth part thereof to Benjamin Fleming, the one fifth part to James Fleming, the one fifth part to Washington Fleming and the one half of the one fifth part to Nelson Fleming and the other half of the said one fifth part to Benjamin Fleming and to James Fleming to be equally divided between them the said Benjamin and said James And the one tenth of the one fifth part to Sidney Fleming and the other nine one tenths (10) of the last one fifth part to be divided equally between William White and Elizabeth A White Daily provided it does not exceed two hundred dollars to each one, but if it exceeds two hundred dollars to each one of the said Grand Children, then the excess over two hundred dollars to each one is to be divided equally between my aforesaid five Sons, one fifth part to each one of them, (I have the property and moneys & credits as the present time that according to the above plan of dividing it, it would exceed two hundred dollars to each of my two aforesaid grandchildren Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 238) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/305f804cafd199c17a03ebe03e598caa.jpg 48afda05f5412b14b8b19bc5e76e2433 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 239] [corresponds to labeled page 206 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 206 but there is no knowing how much of it I may have to Spend for Doctor Bills yet). Item 10th I give devise and bequeath to Lydia Hatten my youngest daughter and wife of David Hatten of Morrow County Ohio, the following descri- bed premises, Situate in the East part of Lot No 4 in Section No (4) four in Township No Six in Range Eighteen in the United States Military district in Morrow County State of Ohio and in Peru Township. Bounded as follows: Begining at the North East corner of said Lot No 4: thence South on the line of said lot One hundred and Six and a half perches to a county road leading to Stephen F Randolphs Mill in said Township of Peru: thence west along the old line of said Lot One hundred and nineteen rods to corner of William Dailys land: thence north one hundred and Seven rods to Cornelius F Randolph's land: thence Easterly on the old line of said Lot No 4 one hundred and twenty rods to the place of beginning containing Eight acres of Land be the same more or less. To have and to hold the said premises unto her the said Lydia Hatten for and during her lifetime and no longer on condition that she the said Lydia and her husband David Hatten or others who may occupy said premises shall keep the taxes all paid up as they become due on said premises and shall not suffer the said premises to be sold for taxes or any part thereof and then at the death of the said Lydia Hatten if her youngest child that will be living shall be over Sixteen years old then. I will and devise that said Premises be sold to the best advantage either at private or public sale after the expiration of two years from the time of her death,but if her youngest child that will be living shall not be sixteen years old at the time of said Lydias death, then I devise that said premises be sold after the expiration of two years after said child arives to the age of Sixteen years and the proceeds of the sale divided and paid amongst the said Lydias children giving to each male child just double the sum that each female child will get, and if any of said children shall not be of age, that is the males 21 years old and the females 18 years old then the shares of those that are not of age, must be kept at interest with good Security until they become of age: Provided however if the said Lydia Hatten shall be a widow at the time of her death then in that case, I will and devise that said premises be sold at the expiration of One year after her de- cease and the proceeds thereof divided and apportioned in the way and manner aforesaid. And furthermore I do hereby constitute and app- oint James Fleming my Son of Morrow County Ohio to take charge of said premises, and if the said premises shall at any time be sold for the tax thereon, to take such action course and manner of Proceeding to redeem the same as I myself might or could do if I were to continue in person and then to lease or rent out the said premises to the best advantage that he can for the use and benefit of the said Lydia Hatten and her children reserving a sufficiency of the rent to pay the taxes thereon and to keep the fences and buildings in repair, and after the death of the said Lydia Hatten, to proceed to Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 239) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/443b0c7e8079b5ef8cc2ddb891bec129.jpg f948c6fc02f7d6bcd91d1b3add1ae207 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 240] [corresponds to labeled page 207 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 207 sell said premises on the way and manner hereinbefore mentioned, after giving Six weeks Notice by setting up notices thereof in four public places in Morrow County and three in Delaware County or by advertising in a newspaper of general cinculation printed one in Delaware County and one in Morrow County and apportion the proceeds and pay over the same to the heirs of said Lydia Hatten in the way and manner herein before mentioned and the legal represen- tatives of any child of the said Lydia who may have deceased to be entitled to the same share as their parent would have benn if then living and in case of the death or refusal or any other ina- bility of the said James Fleming to act in said premises, I hereby appoint, authorize and empower Nelson Fleming and Sidney Fleming my two youngest Sons or either of them to act in said premises and to do and perform all matters and things concerning said premises the same as the said James Fleming is hereby authorized to do and perform. And furthermore I give and devise to said Lydia Hatten one Bedstead bed and beding consisting of the following articles, viz: one straw tick, one Feather tick and feathers in it, two cotton sheets, four Blankets all wool or part wool and part cotton and one Bolster and feathers in it, and Bolster slip, two pillows and feathers in them and two pillow slips and three (3) patched up quilts and one coverlid all to be her own choice out of the Bed clo- thes that I may be the owner of at the time of my decease. I give and devise the rest of the Bed clothes to my five Sons to be divided equally amongst them one fifth part thereof to each one and if they cannot agree on the dividing of said Bedclothes, then I will and devise said Bedclothes be sold at public sale at the same time that the rest of my personal property is sold and the proceeds of the sale of said Bed clothes divided equally amongst my aforesaid five sons and if any of my five Sons shall be dead at the time of my decease then the children of the deceased son to have the same that their parent would have got if living and if any Son shall die leaving no children living then the proceeds of said clothes on the clothes is to be divided amongst those that are liv- ing and the children of any one that may be dead to have what their parent would have been entitled to if living. And furthermore I give and devise to the aforesaid Lydia Hatten the carpet that is on the floor in the west room of the house that I reside in: as that is what I understood to be her mothers request before she died, and, also I give and devise to the said Lydia Hatten and to her husband David Hatten all the fencing Boards Beach and Oak twelve feet and upwards in length and intended to be 3/4 and 7/8 of an inch thick that is laid over head in two floors over the Horse Stable in the Barn on the premises that I reside on and Also those piled up over head of the Horse stable and also all the beach fencing boards that is in the old house that is over 12 feet long and all those piled up near to the Barn and on the Barn yard near to the State Road and I also give and devise to the said David and Lydia Hatten all the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 240) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/02ff2b6ae7eb3e00c198508cded9cd88.jpg 5db48487d4a5fda742d81d3fed496ab7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 241] [corresponds to labeled page 208 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 208 sawed fence posts that is over head in said Horse Stable and those built in a four square pen between the Hog pen and the corn crib at the wagon shed, and those in the Hog pen, and some posts piled in a three square pen at the foot of the hill near Slack Saw Mill, all of said Boards and posts to be used in making fence on the old Job McCumber farm in the Township of Perue in Morrow County Ohio: and furthermore I give devise and bequeath to Sidney Fleming my aforesaid fifth Son the following described prem- ises Situate in Lot No Nineteen and in Lot No twenty two in Sec- tion two in Township five Range Seventeen in the United Sta- tes Military district in the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio and in Kingston Township, Bounded as follows: Begin- ing at the north west corner of said Lot No 22 on the west Line of said Section two, at a Stone on a post: thence South along the old Range line twenty Six (26) perches to a post to be set after this time: thence running East on a line to be run para- lell with the north line of said lot No 22 one hundred and one perches to the west line of said Lot No (19) nineteen: thence con- tinuing on the same course through said Lot No 19 53 perches and some links to the center of the County Road leading from Berkshire to Norton in said County: thence North ^ 11 west along the center of said Road twenty Six (26) perches and some links to the North line of said Lot No 19: thence west along the line of said Lot 19 Forty Seven perches and some links to the north east corner of said Lot No 22, Stone on post: thence west along the north line of said Lot No 22 One hundred and one perches to the place of begining containing Sixteen acres and 66 perches in said Lot No 22 and Eight acres and 3 perches in Lot No 19, To have and to hold said parcels of Land unto him the said Sidney Fleming and to his heirs and assigns forever as an estate in fee Simple. And furthermore I give and bequeath to Benjamin Fleming, my oldest Son, and to Nelson Fleming my fourth Son the following described premises Situate in Lot No twenty in Section Two, in Township five in Range Seventeen in the United States military district in said County of Delaware Ohio and in King ston Township, and Bounded as follows: Beginning at the South west corner of Lot No 20 at a Stone on post: thence east along the lot line to the Center of the County Road leading from Berkshire to Norton in said County: thence along the center of said Road following the different courses thereof one hundred and Seventy two perches to the north line of said Sec- tion two: thence north 89 1/4 west along the county line crossing Allum Creek Six rods nineteen and a half links to Stone, the corner of Noah Whipples land on west Bank of said Creek: thence down stream on the top of high bank with the meanderings thereof along Noah Whipples line to the west line of said Lot No 20: thence South on the line between Lots No 20 & 21 in the Todd land one hundred and twenty Seven rods and two links to the place of beginning containing Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 241) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e72902063c87adadc83f0d7f09d2d8cc.jpg fb3d654d0560f237b1c6198184ec41b3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 242] [corresponds to labeled page 209 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 209 Forty acres and Six tenths of an acre of Land, for particular description refferance is hereby had to deed of conveyance from George M Bailey do me Isaac Fleming dated 19th May 1864 and recorded in Delaware County in Book 50 Page 44 etc the said Benjamin Fleming is to have twenty acres of the north part of said premises and the said Nelson Fleming is to have twenty acres and six tenths of the South part of said premises to be divided by a line running East and west paralell with the South line of said Lot: To have and to hold the said premises a part thereof unto the said Benjamin Fleming his heirs and assigns forever as an estate in fee Simple and a part thereof unto the said Nelson Fleming his heirs and assigns forever as an estate in fee Simple. And furthermore I give and bequeath to Benjamin Fleming my oldest Son and Washington Fleming my third Son the following described premises Situate in Lots (19 & 22) Nineteen and twenty two in Section two (2) in Township (5) five in Range Seventeen (17) in the U S Military district in said County of Delaware Ohio and in Kingston Township, Bounded as follows: Begining at a point on the west line of said Section two and on the west line of said Range Seventeen twenty Six rods South from the Stone on a post at the north west corner of said lot No 22: thence South on the Section and Range line thirty four (34) rods to a post and Stone by forked Beech tree North 46 minutes east two links: thence South 87 1\2 degrees East thirty four rods to a Stone on post on Southside of a large run: thence South 1 .08' East along the East line of land owned by Ezekiel Longwell in said Lot No 22 fifty Seven rods to Stone on post at the corner of Land owned by Jacob Sheets: thence south 88 36' East along the line of Jacob Sheets' land one hundred and forty rods to Stone Corner in the center of the County Road leading from Berkshire to Norton: thence North 10 45' west along the Center of said Road ninety five rods, and some links to south east corner of land given and devised in this Will to Sidney Fleming: thence west along the South line of said land given and devised to said Sidney Fleming fifty three perches and some links to the East line of said Lot No 22: thence continuing on along the south line of said Sidneys land One hundred and one rods to the place of be- ginning containing Eighty three (83) acres and 86 perches of Land and being 46 acres and 106 perches in the middle east part of Lot No 22 and 36 acres and 140 perches in the middle west part of Lot No 19: the said Washington Fleming is to have two fifth of the above Eighty three acres and 86 perches to be taken off the north side which will be about 50 acres and 20 perches. To have and to hold the aforesaid described premises unto them the said Benjamin Fleming and Washington Fleming and unto Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 242) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fd7182d6f9635e86840fa30be3fa86d1.jpg 5ba5c49d2124bf1c51480b4db28c1e1f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 243] [corresponds to labeled page 210 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 210 their heirs and assigns forever as an Estate in fee Simple (The aforesaid premises cannot be divided to a good advantage, Benjmain had better buy Washingtons Share). And furthermore I give and devise & bequeath to James Flem- ing my Second Son the following described premises: Situate in the third Section in the Sixth Township in the Seventeenth Range in the United States Military district in Morrow County in the State of Ohio and in Peru Township: Bounded as follows: Beginning at the Stone the South west-corner of land formerly owned by Abraham Van Duzer that being the North West Corner of land formerly owned by Jacob Van Devanter: thence North Eighty Eight- degrees 23 min- utes west along a lot of land now owned by said James Fleming One hundred and Eighty five perches and 21/25 to a stone on post on the East line of Land formerly owned by Jonathan Dayton: thence South along the lot line thirty two perches and eight-tenths to Stone on post at two Beach bearing trees four and twelve inches diameter thence South Eighty-Eight (88) degrees twenty-five (25) minutes East One hundred and Eighty-five perches and eight-links to Stone on post- on the west line of the said Van Devanters land: thence North along the center of a County Road thirty two perches and 69/100 to the place of beginning containing thirty-Eight acres and thre perches according to Survey made by James Eaton Sept 6th, 7th & 8th, 1848 and be ing 16 1/2 acres in the North part of Lot No 22 and 21 1/2 acres in North part Lot 23, To have and to hold said premises unto him the said James Fleming and to his heirs and assigns forever as an Estate in fee Simple. And lastly: I do hereby nominate and appoint James Flem- ing my Son of Morrow County Ohio and Nelson Fleming my Son of Delaware County Ohio, Executors of this my last Will and Testament Authorizing and Empowering them or either of them to sell my personal property at public sale without having the same ap- praised or an inventory made; and collect the debts and claims due me and pay my funeral expenses and all just debts and take the remainder with the proceeds of the sale and apportion and pay over the same to my heirs and legatees the several amounts and sums given to each one of them in this will after expenses are all paid I hereby revoke all former Wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 13th day of May in the year A D 1871 Isaac Fleming {seal} Signed and acknowledged by the said Isaac Fleming as his last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence Joseph C. Porter Joseph I Porter Codicil Whereas I Isaac Fleming on the 13th day of May in the year 1871 made my last Will and Testament of that day do hereby declare the following to be a Codicil to the same. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 243) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b6ced25ce01399850390503a353a3c6b.jpg fdb7cf8c029d9a0e33a44ff9d45267fa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 244] [corresponds to labeled page 211 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 211 I do hereby give and bequeath to Sidney Fleming all the Popple lum- ber that was sawed last winter. Also all the twenty five inch Shin- gles that is made and piled around the Barns. Also all the Stone that is piled up at the wagonshed and at Gate. I hereby will and devise that if any one of my heirs Devisees, or Legatees, shall go to law or make any attempt to breach my aforesaid Will on account of any interlining or Erasures made therein, or for any other cause whatever; then in that Case said heir. Devisee or Leg- atee shall forever be Debared from receiving any part of my Estate Whatever. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 14th day of May in the Year 1872. Isaac Fleming {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Isaac Fleming as his Codicil to his Last Will and Testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence J. C Porter J. I Porter The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of Isaac Fleming of Brown township said County deceased, We. Joseph C Porter and Joseph I Porter being duly sworn in open Court this 5th day of June A D 1872 depose and say that we were pres- ent at the Execution of the Codicil to his Will and Testament of Isaac Fleming of Brown township Delaware County. hereunto annexed bearing date 14th day of May 1872, that we saw the said testator subscribe said 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. C Porter J. I Porter Sworn and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 5th day of June A D 1872 B C Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 244) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/109934846e54b6f82f0b359b2dcc0ba1.jpg 022a5410fed4533f564369f3f281d3e7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 245] [corresponds to labeled page 212 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 212 Record of the Last Will and testament Earhart Nuse dec Proceedings had before the Hon B. C. Waters Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware at his office in the Court House in the town of Delaware on the 7th day of June A D 1872 Will and Estate of Earhart Nuse deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of Earhart Nuse deceased was presented for Probate and Record Whereupon Martin Miller one of the Witnesses to the original Will and Witness to Codicil thereto and William D. Heim witness to the Codicil and the Court being Satified that Joel. Z. Mendenhall one of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto was now deceased and the Said William D. Heim and Martin Miller were Examined in refference to the Signature of the Said Mendenhall and upon there Oaths Say that the Said Signature is the Signature of the Said Mendenhall and is Genuine and there testimony was reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the court that the Said Testator was at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of sound Mind and Memory and not under restraint it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the the last Will and testament of the Said Earhart Nuse and be recorded as Such and at the Same time came Martin Miller and Gave Bond as Executor Named in the will with Frederck Anthoni as his Surety Bond accepted Letters isued etc B. C. Waters Probate Judge C.o.p.y of the Will In the name of the Benovolent Father of all I Ahart Nuce of South Delaware in the Township of Delaware in the county of Delaware Ohio do Make and Publish this My Last Will and testament 1st I will that my Just debts, and Charges be paid out of My Estate 2d I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Lanona- all My House hold and Kichen furniture beds and bedding 3d I will and bequeath to my Said Wife all My interest legal and eqitable in and to Lot number 87 in South Delaware aforesaid with the appertenances theron the Same on which we now Reside) to her Sole use and benefit- So long as She Shall remain my Widow But in Case the Said Lanona My Wife Should inter -marry- then I will to her but the one third part of the Said Lot number 87 with the appurtenances to her and her heirs and their Hers and assigns If my Wife Lanona Should die whilst She remains My Widow then in that Case I will and bequeath to my Sister Mary Kerchner wife of Christopher Kerchner to My Sister Barbara Shoup wife of Andrew Shoup and to My Brother John Nues and to there Heirs and assigns all My Estate legal and Equitable in and to Said Lot no 87 South Delaware to be equally divided between them and if My Wife Lanona Should Mary then and in that case I beqeath but the two thirds of the Said Property to My Sisters and Brother aforesaid to be equally divided between them. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 245) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2b500af219932c08b32b515dd63abd60.jpg f9ae786565152064d8df834b65f1bdff Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 246] [corresponds to labeled page 213 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 213 Last Will and Testament of Earhart Nues deceased I appoint Martin Miller, my friend, My Executor of this my last Will and Testament In testimony whereof I have herento Set My hand and Seal this first day of April A. D 1850 Earhart Nuse {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said Earhart Nuse as his last will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence Martin Miller Joel. Z. Mendenhall Codicil Whereas I Earhart Nuss of Delaware County Ohio having made and duly Executed My last Will and testament in writing bearing date April 1st A D 1850 Now be it known I do hereby declare this present writing to be as a Codicil to My Said Will and direct the Same to be annexed thereto and taken as part thereof It is my will and desire and I hereby devise and bequeath to the Catholic Church in the Town of Delaware Ohio the Sum of one hundred dollars and to the Priest of the Said Church the Sum of Twenty five dollars ($25) for the Service of Mass- Item 2d In case I die before My Wife the out Lot I now own adjoining the town of Delaware Shall be Sold and from the proceeds thereof I give and bequeath to My Brother John Nuese the Sum of Eight Hundred Dollars To Mary Kerchner Wife of Christopher Kerchner the Sum of Four Hundred Dollars and to the children of My Sister Barbara Shoup wife of Andrew Shoup to each one that remains a Member of the Catholic Church the Sum of fifty Dollars and if any remains over the avails of the Said out Lot the Same is to go to my Brother John Nuese and if deficient for the above Legacies the residue to come from my other property after the death or marriage of my Said Wife as in the Said will directed In witness whereof I the said Earhart Nusse have to this Codicil Set my hand and Seal this 29th day of March AD 1870 Earhart Nusse {seal} Signed Sealed & Published by the Said Earhart Nusse as and for a codicil to be added and considered as a part of my Last Will & testament in the presence of us who at his request have Subscribed the Same as witnesses to the Same Martin Miller W D Heim Probate of Will The State of Ohio Delaware County ss } Probate Court Personally appeared in Probate Court Martin Miller and William D. Heim the Subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and testament of and codicil of Earhart Nusse - deceased who being duly sworn according to Law to Speak the truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament and codicil of Earhart Nuse - now deceased is the Will and codicil of Said deceased It also appears to the Court that Joel Z Mendenhall one of the Subs scribing witnesses to the Said will is now deceased that we the undersigned witnesses to the codicil were acquainted with the Said Joel Z Mendenhall Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 246) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/50829e1d641b7d158fbe3ac389e8cdcb.jpg e738e83b631c4f9c96ac2bb2276cb14d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 247] [corresponds to labeled page 214 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 214 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Earhart Nuse deceased and believe his Signature Signed to the Said will is Genuine and that he has Since deceased and that Said Martin Miller was present with the Said J Z Mendenhall as Subscribing witness thereto and that Said Miller with Wm D Heim were present at the Execution of Said will and codicil at the request of the testator Subscribed their names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said Earhart Nuse deceased Sign and Seal Codicil was as to Said Will Said original Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his his last will and testament that the Said Earhart Nuse at the time of Making Signing and Sealing was of legal age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint whatsoever Wm. D. Heim Martin Miller Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 7th day of June A D 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge _________________________________________________________________ Record of the Last Will of Charles M Fowler deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court house in the Town of Delaware on the 21st day of June A D 1872 Will and Estate of Charles M Fowler deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of Charles M Fowler of Delaware County deceased were Presented for Probate and record whereupon William R Clark and Emily Saulsbury the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the last will and testament of Charles M Fowler decd B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will Delaware April 21st 1871 To all whom this may concern I, Charles M Fowler of Delaware County State of Ohio do hear in now wish to Set forth how I wish to have my temporal matters handled or disposed of after my decease or death (to wit) all the real Estate Deeded in my name Shall be held and cared for by My beloved wife Catherine Ann Fowler as Administratrix and Zenas Harrison as my chance to help her to Administer on all both personal and real Estate and further I wish the House and Lot in Delaware be Secured to my Beloved Wife and all the minor heirs with or to the use of or Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 247) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1be7b24c282c2e75c12e9f8991e2ba19.jpg 121258c6c5d26e26bde6a2d3860ce131 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 248] [corresponds to labeled page 215 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 215 Record of the Last Will and testament of Charles M Fowler decd the rent of the two Hundred Acres of Land of ours lying in Porter Township Delaware County Ohio my desire is that my Sons John Gray and Charles Addison Fowler Shall have the first refusal to rent or lease the above farm from year to year until the youngest heir becomes of age likewise I desire that as long as Delia Ann remains unmarried She shall be provided for as a minor heir whilst remaining at Home and doing a childs part to her mother and sisters and brothers and at the closing up of the Estate Should be provided for to the amount of Six hundred dollars further I wish after paying of all Legal debts and demands and the mortgage on this Town property be lifted and canceled that then there after James Oliver Fowler be helpt to Such money as can be Spared from time to time until he receives six hundred dollars as much as Silas W. Fowler has already drawn and John G and Charles A is to have two Hundred More than the other two for Longer Service rendered the Girls may be paid as James and Silas Except Hannah E. Griffin has allready drawn three Hundred and fifty dollars and if She may be Spared and may need more help may be helped up to Six hundred dollars no more in case of her death to her heirs also I bequeath one hundred dollars to the American Tract Society of New York to be paid in installments of ten dollars yearly from the commencement of doing business under this will also one hundred Dollars to be paid as above to the Home Missionary Society of the reunited Presbyterian Church also five dollars a year for five years for the Support of the Gospel in the First Presbyterian Church of Porter of Delaware Co Ohio further I wish after all the debts which my self and wife have contracted up to this time be paid off and cancelled then what money may be due or Paid over from the Estate of John Gray deceased Shall be paid ^over to or the order of my wife Catharine Ann Fowler to do with as She Sees fit for the best interest of our remaining children Sophie R. Gray Charles M. Fowler The above entering was done June 11th 1872 in the presence of the following witnesses by Mr Fowlers Request and dictation } Wm R Clark State of Ohio Delaware County ss } Emily Saulsbury Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court Wm R Clark and Emily Saulsbury the Subscribing witnesses to the Last will and testament of Charles M Fowler deceased who being duly Sworn according to law to speak the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said will depose and Say that the Paper before them purporting to be the Last will and testament of Charles M Fowler now deceased is the will of said deceased that the testaments was made June 11th 1872 in the presence of Said affiants by the Said testator request and dictation that they were present at the Execution of Said will at the request of the Testator Subscribed their names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and that Said Charles M Fowler Pointed to Said Signature thereto & said the Same was his signature thereto and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament that Said Charles M Fowler decd at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said will and testament was of legal age and of sound mind and memory & under no other influence or restraint whatsoever } Wm R Clark Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 21st day June 1872 } Emily Saulsbury {Seal} B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 248) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/939b07750426641c95ac2d9fe53cf71e.jpg 29ec42a7cc43942721ef0778a1474e6f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 249] [corresponds to labeled page 216 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 216 Record of the Will of Jesse Haves deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Court of Probate within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 24th day of June 1872 Will and Estate of Jesse Havens deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of Jesse Haves deceased of Delaware County were presented for probate and Record whereupon B.F. Likes and J P Maynard the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing & annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said will was duly executed and attested 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 it is ordered that Said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last will and testament of the Said Jesse Havens deceased and Be recorded as such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I, Jesse Havens of Cheshire Delaware County Ohio being of feeble health but of Sound mind do make and Publish this my Last will and testam -ents Item 1st After all legal demands against my Estate are fully paid I Give and bequeath to my beloved wife All the furniture belonging to me about the dwelling house my horse and buggy my cows my hogs the use of the buildings and Lots where I reside during her natural life the Personal property to be hers to dispose of as She Shall Judge Proper all claims due me My wife to have control and use of for her Support and dispose of for her benefit I own a pasture field near the Bridge a crop Allum Creek west of Chesire She to have the use of Same during her natural life Item 2d After the decease of my wife I Give and bequeath all of my real Estate to my two children Sanford Havens and Sarah Havens to be Equally divided between them in value Sanford to have the Tract north of Cheshire and any Personal Property that May remain after the death of my wife undisposed of I bequeath to the Last named two children viz Sanford and Sarah Havens I do hereby revoke all forever wills by me made In testimony thereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal the 30th day of September AD 1871 Jesse Havens {seal} Signed Sealed and acknowledged by Jesse havens as his Last will and testament in our Presence and Signed by us in his presence B F Likes J.P. Maynard Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 249) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6d6965eceb4f6972150a9b226ddaaaf9.jpg 1ff43e3e975180c7846b710bd12aaa93 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 250] [corresponds to labeled page 217 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 217 Record of the Will of Jesse Havens deceased The State of Ohio } In the matter of the Last will and testament of Delaware County ss } Jesse Havens deceased We B F Likes and J P Maynard being duly Sworn in open court this 24th day of June Ad 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last will and testament of Jesse Havens of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 30th day September 1871 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 B.F. Likes J.P. Maynard Sworn to and Subscribed before me in open Court this 24th day of June AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of the Last Will of Julia Herron deceased Proceedings had before the Honorable B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 27th day of June AD 1872 _____________________________________________________________________ Will and Estate of Julia Herron decd On this day the Last will and testament of Julia Herron of Delaware County deceased were presented for Probate and Record whereupon Edgar M Condit and Elias J Condit the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly sworn and Examined and three testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said will was duly executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted Probate and Record as duly Proved and be Recorded as the last will and testament of the Said Julia Herron and be recorded as such B.C. Waters probate Judge Copy of Will To whom it may concern Know yea that I Julia Herron of Trenton Delaware County state of Ohio do make and Publish and disclose this my last will and testament as follows to wit First I will and direct that my executor hereinafter named Shall pay all my funeral expenses and all my Just debts Second I Give and bequeath to my five Grand Daughters to wit Julia Kechum Sarah Alden Allice Pace Nella Alden and Netta Piercson all my Household Goods to be divided Equal Share and Share alike Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 250) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/acfa06587564e017e012c37a1c2170c7.jpg 528e571abeb254d47c497e3c08ffcbca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 251] [corresponds to labeled page 218 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 218 Record of the Will of Julia Herron decd Third I give and bequeath to my Grand daughter Julia Keshum and her husband Smith C Keshum Each fifty dollars in money Fourth All the residue of my Estate I give and bequeath to my Son Alonzo Morrison and my ten Grand children to wit Julia Kecham Sarah Alden Allice Pace Henry Alden Nettie Alden Frank Pierson Andrew Pierson & Martin Pierson to be paid to and divided among them Share and Share alike by my Said Executor as Soon as the amount can be determined Fifth I do hereby nominate and appoint Edgar M Condit Executor of this my Last will and testament In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 2d day of March AD 1872 Julia Herron {seal} Signed The above and foregoing instrument was Signed and Sealed in our presence the Said Julia Herron then and there declared that She Signed and Sealed the Same as her last will and testament and wished us to bear witness of the Same Attest Edgar M Condit Elias J Condit The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last will and testament of Julia Herron deceased We Edgar M Condit and Elias J Condit being duly Sworn in open Court this 27th day of June AD 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last will and testament of Julia Heron deceased of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date Second day of March 1872 that we saw the Said testator Subscribe Said will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her 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 her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other Edgar M. Condit Elias J. Condit Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 27th day of June AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 251) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a67f604ed900796048aaffe704e397ea.jpg 5fd4a7b823de412ef36f7ced915b62b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 252] [corresponds to labeled page 219 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 219 Record of the Last Will and testament of Jesse Holmes deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 8th day of July AD 1872 Will and Estate of Jesse Holmes deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of Jesse Holmes was Presented for Probate and Record whereupon Mary E. Benton and Merlin Benton the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the the will and filed there with and it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested and that at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint therefore it is ordered that the Said will be admitted to probate and Record and duly Proved as the Last will and testament of Jesse Holmes deceased and at the Same time came Edward Norris one of the Executors named in the Will and declined to accept the Said Trust and at the Same time came Louisa Holmes widow of the Said Jesse Holmes and also Appointed Executrix by Said will and accepted the Said Trust and gave bail in the Sum of Two Thousand dollars with Edward Norris and Walter T Watson as his Surtee Bond accepted Letters Issued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Jesse Holmes of Concord Township Delaware County Ohio do make and Publish this my Last Will and Testament Item 1st I Give and devise to my beloved wife one third of all my real Estate and one third of all of my personal property during her natural life Item 2d At the death of my wife aforesaid the aforesaid mentioned real Estate and personal Property I Give and devise to my three daughters Louisa J Norris Mariah S Lorretta and Nancy Almira to be equally divided between them Item 3d I Give and devise to my Son Franklin J Holmes two Hundred Dollars in paper currency Item 4th I give and devise to my daughter Elizabeth Lang two Hun dred Dollars in paper currency Item 5th Give and devise to my three Daughters Louis J Norris Mariah S Loretta and Nancy Almira the two thirds of all of my real Estate at my death and the Balance of my personal Property to be equally divided between them Item 6th I do hereby nominate and appoint Edward Norris and my wife Executor and Executrix of this my Last will and testament In testimony hereof I have hereinto Set my hand this 27th day of June AD 1872 } Jesse Holmes {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Jesse Holmes as his Last will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence } Mary E. Benton Merlin Benton Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 252) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e257b742257b0c8afe1e43956d340d2c.jpg 983968848fd26035560729ccfd26bfab Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 253] [corresponds to labeled page 220 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 220 Record Last Will and testament of Jesse Holmes deceased the State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the Last will and testament of Jesse Holmes deceased We Mary E Benton and Merlin Benton Being duly Sworn in open Court this 8th day of July AD 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last will and testament of Jesse Holmes of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 27th day of June 1872 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 Mary E. Benton Merlin Benton Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 8th day of July AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge _______________________________________________ Matter of the Estate } Morrow County Probate Court June 25 of 1872 Probate of Will Esther Hair Decd } The last will and testament of Esther Hair late of this County deceased was this day presented in open Court by John Stines the Executor named in the Will of Said decedent also personally appeared at Same time Christian Tarr and Lucy Jane Tarr Subscri being Witnesses to Said will who being duly Sworn acc ording to law testified on oath to the due Execution of the Same which testimony was reduced to writing by the Court and by Said witnesses respectively Subscribed and filed with Said will and it appearing from Such testimony that Said will was duly attested and executed and that Said Testatrix at the time of Executing the Same was of full age of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint it was ordered that Said will and testimony be Recorded Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Esther Hair of the County of Morrow and State of Ohio being of Sound mind and memory do make and Publish this My Last Will and testament Item 1st I desire that all my Just debts and funeral Expenses be paid out of my Estate Item 2d I Give and devise to my beloved Sister Alvina Stiner and her husband John Stiner all the residence of my Property absolutely and for ever Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 253) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/06d319ad0ed2927b0b3385045408d59f.jpg b16fda03b03421c9685e6851693af995 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 254] [corresponds to labeled page 221 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 221 Will and Estate of Esther Hair deceased Item 3d I hereby revoke all former wills by me made Item 4th I hereby nominate and appoint John Stiner Executor of this my Last will and testament I desire that no inventory and appraisment of my Property be made and that no bond be taken or required of my Said Executor In testimony werheof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 6th day of May AD 1872 her Esther x Hair mark Signed and acknowledged by the Said Esther Hair as her last will and testament in our presence and by us Signed in her presence the day and year above written Christian Tarr Lucy Jane Tarr Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Morrow County ss } Personally appeared in open Court Christian Larr and Lucy Jane Larr Subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and testament of Ester Hair late of Said County deceased who being duly Sworn according to law depose and Say the foregoing is the Last will and Testament of Esther Hair deceased that they Subscribed there names thereto as the attesting witnesses at the request of the Said Testator and in her presence and in the presence of each other and that She Signed the Same in their presence and acknowledged the Same to be her Last Will and Testament that Said Testatrix at the time of Executing the same was of full age Sound Mind and memory and not under any restraint Christian Tarr Lucy Jane Tarr Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25th day of June 1872 A.A. Garndner Probate Judge The State of Ohio July 27th 1872 Morrow County ss I A.A. Garnder Judge of Said Court do hereby certify the above and foregoing to be a true and correct copy of the Last will and testament of Ester Hair deceased to gather with the Journal Enlreis and record of testimony pertaining thereto Witness my hand and the Seal of Said Probate Court at Mt Gilead Ohio this day and year ^for above written A.A. Gardner Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 254) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a9fda7e2b0fd9b8c467599beeeef93ae.jpg 5e8457c49a1ba523becf32e3ae128ded Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 255] [corresponds to labeled page 222 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 222 Record of the Last Will and Testament of John Budd deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 10th day of August AD 1872 Will and Estate of John Budd Sr deceased On this day the Last will and testament of John Budd ss deceased of Delaware County were presented for Probate and Record where upon Lyman B. Hanover and Eli Downing the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Testator at the time of executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind and mem -ory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last will and Testament of John Budd Sr deceased and at the Same time James Hughs was Selected as the Administrator with the will annexed who gave Bond to the Satisfaction of the Courts Letters Issued &c B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benovolent Father of all I John Budd of Harlem Township Delaware County Ohio in view of the uncertanty of Life and the certainty of death do make and Publish this my last will and Testament Item 1st I devise that all my Just debts funeral and all other necessary expenses to be paid out of my personal estate Item 2d I Give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife the Farm on which I now reside containing about one hundred and Sixty five Acres of Land and also all my household Goods and furniture of every kind all the provisions provided for the family and also four Hundred Dollars out of my notes and money during her natural Life Item 3d At the death of my ^Said wife I give devise and bequeath to my Son James Budd 2d fifty five acres of the above mentioned farm off of the East part of Said farm including that Portion of farm on which he now Resides and also at the death of my Said wife I Give devise and bequeath unto my two sons John Budd and William Budd the remaining portion of Said farm Equally divided between them Item 4th All my personal property whatever there may be at my death including notes money after paying the foregoing items I devise to be equally divided between all my following named children Minor Budd Inman Budd Remembrance Savage Eli Budd Abraham Budds children William Budd John Budd Jr. James Budd 2d Elijah Budds child and also Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 255) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b258dacdec24d0bb0d7d88ec54e2696f.jpg dd418ee631b08937cd0354780462d420 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 256] [corresponds to labeled page 223 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 223 Record of the Last Will and Testament of John Budd deceased Whatever personal property that may remain of any at the death of my Said wife to be equally divided between foregoing named children Item 5th I do hereby nominate and appoint John Adams Executor of this my last will and testament Item 7th I hereby revoke all former wills made by me his John x Budd mark Signed and acknowledged by Sara John Budd as his last will and Testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence at his request This 29th day of May AD 1866 Lyman B. Hanover Eli Downing - The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the last Will and Testament of John Budd Sr of Harlem Township Delaware County deceased We Lyman B. Hanover and Eli Downing being duly Sworn in open Court this 10th day of August A.D. 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the execution of the Last will and testament of John Budd of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 29th day of May AD 1866 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 under no restraint and that we Signed the Same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Lyman B. Hanover Eli Downing Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 10th day August AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 256) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a73b47543e9ea767bccfc58cc9f73ef4.jpg 66eb08a6cfb5775542605debc105b8b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 257] [corresponds to labeled page 224 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 224 Record of the Last Will and testament Jacob Willis deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State Ohio said at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 21st August 1872 Will and Estate of Jacob Willes deceased On this day the Last will and testament of Jacob Willes of Delaware County deceased were presented for Probate and Record whereupon John Remedy Joseph Bailey and Simon Dilsaver the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested 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. It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of Jacob Willes decd and be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Jacob Willes of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my Last Will and testament Item 1st I bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth Willes all of my property both real and personal after my Just debts are all paid with the exceptions of fity Dollars I bequeath to my adopted Son William Willes Item 2d I do reserve enough of money to put Suitable Tomb Stone to our Graves Myself my two boxes Item 3d I Give my executor full controll of all the property and to sell it when they think best and the above bequeath not to be paid untill the Property is Sold Item 4th I do nominate and appoint my Wife Elizabeth Willes and John Kennedy Executors of this My Last Will and testament Item 5th revoking all former Wills made by me in testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand -- Seal this 18th day of April in the year of our Lord 1870 his Jacob x Welles mark Signed and acknowledged by Said Jacob Willes as his Last Will and testament and Signed by him in our presence and Signed by us in his presence John Kennedy Joseph Bailey Simon Dilsaver Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 257) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8f4b45f5d85d2fcf7844dffe77856abe.jpg 7c8369c0d79289a8f70bbc526781307e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 258] [corresponds to labeled page 225 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 225 The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the Matter of the Last Will and testament of Jacob Willes of Delaware County deceased We John Kennedy Joseph Bailey and Simon Dilsaver the Subscribing witnesses being duly Sworn in open Court this 21st day of August AD 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of Jacob Willes of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 18th day April AD 1870 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 John Kennedy Joseph Bailey Simon Dilsaver Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 21st day of August AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 258) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8732bf76b5da861893286e01666595fd.jpg 3ccbe9619dd379c302df4de6923efba0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 259] [corresponds to labeled page 226 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 226 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Robert Powell deceased Proceedings had fore the Hon B.C. Waters Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 2d day of September AD 1872 Will and Estate of Robert Powell decd On this day the Last Will and testament of Robert Powell of Delaware County deceased were presented for Probate and record Whereupon J.W. Watkins and F M Joy the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of Robert Powell decd & at the Same time came John Powell Executor named in the will and accepted the Said Trust no bonds required and no appraisement of the Personal Property B.C. Waters Pro Judge Copy of Will The last Will and testament of Robert Powell of Delhi in Radnor Township and Delaware County Ohio I the Said Robert Powell do make and publish this as my last Will and testament as follows to wit -- 1st It is my will that all my Just debts and the expenses of settling my estate be first paid out of my personal property not other -wise disposed of in the will 2d I will and bequeath to my daughter Margaretta Powell twenty five Hundred dollars in United States bonds now in the Bank at Delaware and belonging to me and in my name 3d I will bequeath and devise unto my Said daughter Margaretta Powell two tracts or parcels of land in Radnor Township to wit one tract a piece of land containing about 105 acres of Land more or less being the same piece or parcel of Land conveyed to me by Evan Evans and wife and on which Evans formily resided and also another piece or tract of land containing Sixty two (62) acres more or less being the Same land conveyed to me by William Morgans and wife To have and to hold the Said land to her self for Life and them to the issue of her body in fee but in case She Said Margaretta Should die leaving no issue at the time of her death then living or Living decendants of such issue them I will and devise the Same land upon Such failure of Such issue or there decendants then living at her death as aforesaid to my Son John Powell in fee 4th I will bequeath and devise all the remainder of my property both real and personal of all kinds and descriptions whatsoever unto my Son John Powell his heirs and assigns forever and I further Give and devise unto my Said Son John the right and privilege to take and use as he may want or need the same all the trees wood and timber Standing and being on the Said 62 acre tract above described known as the Morgan Lot that may not Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 259) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/913749a72d0c3f3c2914d124496ab43c.jpg 3f07a7e21de2d78ebc1c3e63ecbd95aa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 260] [corresponds to labeled page 227 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 227 be needed on the Same as were Shade trees and the above devise to my daughter is Subject to this devise 5th I do hereby constitute and appoint my Son John Powell Executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise and Settle all all Claimse and matters due me in such manner and upon such terms as he may deem best And I request that he may not be requested to Give any bonds as Such Executor and that there be no appraisment or Sale bill of my Estate in the Settlement thereof but hereby trusting the whole to my Said Son In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 7th day of July A.D 1860 Signed Sealed Published and } Robert Powell {seal} declared by the Said Robert Powell as his Last will and testament in our presence and we at his request in his presence of each other have Signed the Same as witnesses thereto J W Watkins F M Joy The State of Ohio Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of Robert Powell of Delaware County deceased We J.W. Watkins and F M Joy being duly Sworn in open Court this 2d day of September A.D. 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the last Will and testament of Robert Powell of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date Seventh day of July 1869 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 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.W. Watkins F M Joy Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court the 2d day of September AD 1872 Benjamin C. Waters Pro Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 260) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1fb4c97f27552f5a93e18015feec5307.jpg d71977faa401d690b1acafa7371ed7de Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 261] [corresponds to labeled page 228 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 228 Record of the last Will and Testament of Hanora Herron Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House on the 17th day of August 1872 Will and Estate of Hanora Herron decd On this day the Last Will and Testament of Hanona Herron decd were presented to the Court for Probate and Record Whereupon H.E. Buck and C.H. McElroy the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested 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 It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last will of the Said Hanora Herron decd & be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will I Hanora A Herron of Delaware Ohio being of Sound mind and memory & understanding do make & publish this my last will and Testament I do Give devise and Bequeath to my beloved Husband Eugene A Herron all of my Estate Real & Personal and I do hereby appoint and make my said Husband Eugene A Herron Executor of this My Last Will and Testament I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 29th day of August AD 1870 Hanora A Herron {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said Hanora A Herron as her Last Will and testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence and in the presence of each other H. E. Buck C. H. McElroy The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the Last will and testament of Hanora A Herron of Delaware County deceased We H.E. Buck and C.A. McElroy Being duly Sworn in open Court this 17th day of August AD 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last will and testament of Hanora A Herron of Delaware County hereunto annex bearing date 29th day of August 1870 that we Saw the Said testatrix Subscribe Said will and herd 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 & not under any restraint and that we signed the Same as witnesses at her request & in her presence and in the presence of each other } H E Buck Sworn to and Subscribe before me in Probate Court } C H McElroy this 17th day of August AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 261) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5ef0f28d832e1f36390ca11879176b06.jpg 111d108a925f7492c603a3d126a06960 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 262] [corresponds to labeled page 229 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 229 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Nimrod H Payne decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within & for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at His Office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 21st day of September AD 1872 Will and Estate of N H Payne deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of H.H. Payne of Delaware County deceased were presented for Probate and Record whereupon E. Kimball and George Armstrong the subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly executed and attested 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 It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the the Last will and testament of Nimrod H Payne and Be record as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Nimrod H. Payne of the village of Sunbury Township of Berkshire County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of Sound mind and relentive memory do make and publish this my last will and testament to wit Item 1st It is my will that my executor shall cause all Just debts and Legal demands against my Estate to be fully paid Item 2d I Give and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth Paying all my Estate both real and Personal during her natural Life to dispose of and use as She may elect Item 3d It is my will that at the decease of my beloved wife Elizabeth Payne that my Estate as it then may be, be it more more or less be equally divided between my two daughters Sarah A. and Ada M. or their Legal representatives Item 4th I hereby appoint my beloved wife Elizabeth Payne Executor of this my Last Will and testament without Bonds In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 18th day of March 1872 Signed and acknowledged in our } N.H. Payne {seal} presence and Signed by us in his presence } E. Kimball George Armstrong The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the Last Will and testament of N. H. Payne of Delaware County decd We Elias Kimball and George Armstrong being duly Sworn in open Court this 21st day of September AD 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of N.H. Payne of Delaware County hereto annexed bearing date 18th day of March 1872 that we Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 262) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4eba7a9a985c630fb686e2e547a0bb03.jpg 1acf1253ac1828004e6dbc73582ae1f5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 263] [corresponds to labeled page 230 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 230 Record of Last Will and testament of N.H. Payne decd Saw the Said testator Subscribed 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 Subscribing 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 re quest and in his presence and in the Presence of each other E. Kimball George Armstrong Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 21st day of Sept AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of Last Will and testament of Peter Rank deceased Proceedings had before the Hon. B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 15th day of October AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Will and Estate of Peter Ranck deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of Peter Rank deceased of Delaware County were presented for Probate and Record where upon Samuel Patterson and Jesse Moss the Subscribing witness -es thereto came and were duly Sworn and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to probate and Record as duly Proved as the last will and testament of Peter Rank deceased and at the Same time came Philip Rank and Martin Rank the Executors named in the will and Gave Bond in the Sum of $1000.00 with Samuel Patterson and Jesse Moss as his Surite Bond accepted Letters issued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I, Peter Ranck of Genoa Township Delaware County State of Ohio do make and Publish this my Last Will and testament First I Give and devise to my beloved wife in Lieu of her dower the farm on which we now reside Situate in Township and County above named Containing about fifty acres during her natural life and all the Stock Household Goods furniture provisions and other Goods and chattles which may be thereon belonging -- at the time of my decease during her natural life as aforesaid, She however parting with So much of the personal property to pay all My Just debts Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 263) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5ad26bc10f905fdcd4675db647dbbff5.jpg ff7261f908dd7af578ec9de754f840dc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 264] [corresponds to labeled page 231 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 231 Record of the Last Will and testament of Peter Ranck decd Second At the death of my Said wife the real Estate aforesaid to be Sold to the best advantage and the money arrising therefrom to be equally divided to my heirs Philip A. Ranck Martin H. Ranck Uriah M Ranck Frances M Ranck William P Ranck and Catharine L Ranck I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Eliza Guardian of Such of my heirs as may be under age at the time of my decease untill they arrive of age Third I do hereby nominate and appoint my sons Philip A. Ranck and Martin H. Ranck Executors of this my Last Will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering 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 epower them if it Shall become necessary in order to pay my debts to Sell by Private Sale or in Such manner upon Such terms as they deem but Such ammount of my personal Property as to pay all my Just debts In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this tenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy two Peter Ranck {seal} Signed and acknowledged before me as his Last will and testament this 10th day August AD 1872 S Sharp J P Signed and acknowledged by Said Peter Ranck as his Last will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence Samuel Patterson Jesse Moss The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last will and testament of Peter Ranck of Genoa Township deceased We Samuel Patterson and Jesse Moss being duly Sworn in open Court this 15th day of October AD 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last will and testament of Peter Ranck of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date tenth day of August 1872 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 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 Samuel Patterson Jesse Moss Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 15th day of October AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 264) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e6b2998a84b95e61a452899123836ae2.jpg 27db18dd9231e656516fd989d1e80b9e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 265] [corresponds to labeled page 232 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 232 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Thos A Collum decd Proceedings had before the Hon B C Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 10th day of Ocotber AD 1872 Will and Estate of Thomas A. Colum decd On this day the Last Will of Thomas A. Collum of Delaware County Ohio deceased were Presented for Probate and Record and it appearing to the Court that Robert is now deceased and that N P Furgeson is now residing in the County of Wayne in the State of Iowa whereupon F M Owen appeared in open Court and was duly Sworn and his testimony reduced to writing and attached to the will he deposeth and Saith that the Signature is the Signature of the Said Robert Ferguson decd & is Genuine and a copy of the Said Will with a commission to William W Thomas was forwarded to Gordon Wayne County Iowa to take the Testimony of N.P. Furgeson the other witness to the Said will who now resides in the Said County of Wayne Iowa and the matter is continued to await there time of Said will B.C. Waters Copy of the Will I Thomas Collum of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio considering the uncertainty of human life do make and ordain this my Last will and testament in manner following To wit First I order that my funeral expenses and all other Just Claims be paid Second I Give and bequeath all the residue of my Estate whether real or personal that I may be in possession of or hold a Claim on at my decease to my only brother Milan A Collum Third and Lastly I do hereby appoint and ordain my said brother Milam A. Collum Sole Executor of this my will but in care he should not be of Lawful age or other wise in capacitated I nominate and appoint my Uncle Sylvester Wigton to carry out the provisions and bequests herein above made In testimony whereof Set my hand and Seal this first day of June AD 1867 Thomas A Collum {seal} Signed and Sealed and acknowledged in the presence of us N. P. Furgeson Robert Furgeson Testimony of F.M. Owen to the Signature of Robert Furgeson decd The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Thomas A. Collum deceased Franklin M Owens of Lawful age personally appeared before the undersigned a Probate Judge in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio and after being duly Sworn according to Law deposeth and South that he was well acquaintd with Robert Furgeson whose name appears as one of the witnesses to the will of the Said Thomas A Collum decd and Says that the Said Robert Ferguson is now deceased & that he was well acquainted with his hand writing and that the Signature to the Siad will is the Signature of Said Robert Furgeson and Genuine Sworn to in open Court this 1st day of October Ad 1872 } T M Owen B C Waters Probate Judge} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 265) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/582e9dd842eee2d822dd316f2738ddab.jpg 783814391a50c4227384ca81519d9969 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 266] [corresponds to labeled page 233 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 233 Record of Last Will and Testament of Thomas A Collumn decd Commission to Take Testimony of Witness to Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss To W W Thomas Notary Public Greeting know ye that we in confidence of your prudence and fidelity have appointed governed by these presents do give you full Power and authority to Examine and take the deposition of N P Furgeson Subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and testament of Thomas A Collum deceased hereto annexed Late of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio decd and therefore we command you that at certain days and places appointed by you you cause the Said N P Furgeson to be brought before you and and their to exame Him on oath or affirmation first taken before you touching the due Execution of Said will of the Said Thomas A Collum deceased and that you reduce Such Examination to writing and return the Same together with this commission and the will of the Said Thomas A Collum decd thereto annexed closed up under your Seal unto this Court with all convenient speed In testimony whereof I B.C. Waters Judge of the Said Court have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of Said Court at Delaware the 1st day of October AD 1872 {seal} B.C. Waters Probate Judge Testimony of witnesses to will In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Thomas A Collum deceased I W W Thomas a notary Public in and for the County of Wayne Iowa duly appointed and commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio to take the testimony of N.P. Furgeson the subscribing witnesses of the Last will and testament of Thomas A. Collum deceased Late a resident of Said County of Delaware in the State of Ohio which commission and the Will are hereinto annexed do hereby certify that in pursuance of Said Commission I caused N.P. Furgeson Said Subscribing witnesses as afore Said to come personally before me at Corydon Wayne County Iowa who being by me first duly Sworn according to Said to speak the truth and nothing but the truth covering and in relation to the Execution of Said will depose and Say that I was present at and Saw Thomas A Collum Sign the Attached will and that at the request of the said Thomas A. Collum and in his presence and also in the presence of Robert Furgeson the other Subscribing witness I Signed my name to Said will and that Said Collum was of Sound mind at the time they were present making of Said will herto attached marked A and at there it of of the deceased Subscribed there names to Said will as witnesses in the presence of the deceased and of each other that they Saw the Said Thomas A Collum deceased Sign and Seal Said will and heard him ackno -weldge the Same be his ^Last will and testament that the Said Thomas A Collum decd was at the time of making Signing Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 266) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d08ee4390952b1df7b640987d8ad18da.jpg 2f1c7981bfea20f65c31f0490752f14c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 267] [corresponds to labeled page 234 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 234 Sealing Said Last Will & testament of Legal age and of Sound mind and memory & under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever N.P. Ferguson I W W Thomas Notary Public in for the Wayne County State of Iowa do hereby testify that testimony was reduced to writing by my self in the presence of Said witness respectfully and subscribed by said witness in my presence on this fourth day of October AD 1872 In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and seal Notarial this fourth day of October AD 1872 W.W. Thomas Notary Public {seal} Record of the Last Will and Testament of Ezekiel Longwell Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at His office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 25th day of Ocotber AD 1872 Will and Estate of Ezekiel Longwell deceased On this day the Last will and testament of Ezekiel Longwell deceased were presented for Probate and Record whereupon Wm Williams one of the subscribing witnesses thereto came and was sworn and his testimony reduced to writing and attached to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Wesley Williams the other Subscribing witness had left the State and his post office address unknown to the Court thereupon Came Thomas Potter and Who were Sworn and examined their testimony reduced to writing Proving the Signature of the Said Wesley Williams and it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last will and testa -ments of Ezekiel Longwell and be recorded as such at the Same time Came Louisa Longwell and Benjamin F Longwell Executors named in the Will and Gave Bond in the Sum of $1000.00 with Wm Williams as Surety Bond accepted Letters Issue etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 267) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/bfcde115664080ff7ebcf40e87ae1c5a.jpg 7c7a8d6c4b6340c9b28174ae828c1973 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 268] [corresponds to labeled page 235 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 235 Record of Last Will and Testament of Ezekiel Longwell decd Copy of the Will I Ezekiel Longwell of the County of Delaware and 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 devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Louisa Longwell the farm on which we now reside Situate in Brown Township Delaware County Ohio containing about one Hundred and Seventy seven Acres during her natural Life or as long as She shall remain my widow and in case She Should Mary again then She shall retain her Legal dower of the above premises Third I Give and devise to my Son Benjamin F. Longwell all the above described real Estate Subject onely to my wifes Claims as aforesaid together with all personal property and effects by Me owned and kept thereon and to his heirs and assigns forever I have wheretofore Given to my oldest Son James Longwell the amount of two Thousand dollars which I consider his Share of my Estate And Lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my said wife and Son Benjamin F Longwell to be the Executors of this My Last Will and Testament revoking all former wills and ratifying and confirming this as my last will and testament In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 10th day of August AD 1863 Ezekiel Longwell {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said Ezekiel Longwell as his Last Will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence Wm Williams Wesley Williams The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the Last will and testament of Ezekiel Longwell deceased I William Williams being duly sworn in open Court this 25th day of October AD 1872 depose and Say that I was present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of Ezekiel Longwell decd hereto annexed bearing date 10th day of August 1863 that I Saw the Said testator Subscribed Said Will and heard him publish and declare the Same to be his last will and testament and 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 in his presence and in the presence of each other Wm Williams {seal} Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 25th day of October AD 1872 B C Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 268) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5b418dd26b8f20ef18442aaed9b4510d.jpg c521885ee83d3402987f41b525608e96 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 269] [corresponds to labeled page 236 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 236 Record of Last Will and testament of Ezekiel Longwell deceased State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the Matter of the Last Will and testament of Ezekiel Longwell deceased of Brown Township Delaware County Ohio It appearing to the Court that Wesley Williams one of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto has moved out of this State and the Court not being able to find out his present Post office address thereupon John Waters Thomas Potter and William Williams was called and duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing and filed herewith depose and Say that they were well acquainted with the hand writing of the Said Wesley Williams and that the Signature to the Said will as witness is the signature of the Said Wesley Williams and is genuine and at the Same time came Wm Williams the other Subscribing witness to Said will and deposeth and Saith that he was present and Saw the Said Wesley Williams Subscribed Said Will as a witness to the Same at the Same time that this deponent Signed the Same and the Signature of the Wesley Williams thereto is genuine further these deponents Saith not Thomas Potter John Waters William Williams Sworn to and Subscribed before me ^in the Probate Court this October 25 AD 1872 B C Waters Probate Judge ___________________________________________________________________________ Record of the Last Will and Testament of Nathan Dustin decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.c. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 25th of November AD 1872 Will and Estate of Nathan Dustin deceased On this day the last will and testament of Nathan Dustin of Delaware County deceased were presented for Probate and record whereupon L.P. Cook and W.F. Silverwood the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly sworn and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that said will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Testator Nathan Dustin at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind & memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last will and testament of Nathan Dustin deceased & at the Same time came Ezekiel Brown Executor named in the will & Gave Bond in the Sum of $14000.00 with as Sureties Bond accepted letters issued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 269) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b7259806d997e719b37562e645a6dbbf.jpg 81ae3c7ececec5e24bc7bdec2269fbf2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 270] [corresponds to labeled page 237 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 237 Record of Last Will & Testament of Nathan Dustin deceased Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Nathan Dustin of Galena Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my Last will and Testament Item 1st I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Nancy J. Dustin the use of one half of the Dweling House in which I now reside in the village of Galena Delaware County Ohio as long as She wishes to occupy it She to pay one half of all Taxes assessed against Said Property I also Give to her one Buggy and Harness which is to be Sold by my Executor for her Benefit I also Give and bequeath to my Said wife one Hundred and Sixty acres of Land Situate in Lucas County in the State of Iowa and in Township no 71 Range 22 West and One Thousand dollars in money to be paid to my Said wife by my Executor out of money due me from Lyman Huntley Also I bequeath to her all the Stoves and furniture all the kitchen furniture all the crockery Spoons knives and forks three Feather beds bedding and bedsteds and one Huck Bed bedding and Bedstead in the Kitchen chamber - the Sewing machine one Lounge one Bureau one Book case a Select Portion of Books including the Family Bible Websters Dictionary Johnsons Atlas and any other Books She may select not Exceeding twenty ^five dollars in value All the Parlor furniture except the Lounge) one clock all the carpets two Tables in addition to the kitchen table two Stands two wash Stands and their furniture all maps Pictures ornaments and Jewels two mirrors in addition to the one in Parlor two Small ones in the Sleping rooms all the Chairs used in the Setting room and Kitchen and one chamber chair the necessary provisions for one year for the Family and the vessels containing the Same two hogs and the born to fatten them All these are Given in Lieu of Dower in my Estate and the usual allowance of one years Support after my decease but She to have all the Fuel in the wood House Item 2d I Give and bequeath to my Daughter Sophrona Leonard the Sum of Eight Hundred dollars in addition to what I have already Given her Item 3d I give and bequeath to my Grand Daughter Ann Eliza Hoover the five Hundred dollars now in the hands of E Brown Said Sum to be paid to David Leonard in annual installments of fifty dollars each for her use and benefit The interest also to be paid to Said Ann Eliza Hoover as now provided for Item 4th I Give and bequeath to my Daughter Ann A. Dirst the Sum of Five Hundred dollars in addition to what I have already Given her Item 5th I Give and bequeath to my Son John H Dustin the Sum of Five Hundred in addition to what I have already Given to him Item 6th My Executor will Sell all other personal Property according to Law and any Real Estate that I may have at my decease that is not hereby devised and he is hereby authorized to Sell the Same either at Public or private sale on the best and Safe terms and Execute a good deed in Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 270) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/de9695c208f1b026c086e2dd5bfa46a1.jpg c0f2dd344260658303645b0ea8978055 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 271] [corresponds to labeled page 238 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 238 in fee Simple for the Same and after paying the Legal claims and the aforesaid devises to divide the balance equally among all my Grand children (Except Ann Eliza Hoover) and the Great Grand children by Said Ann Eliza Hoover each to share equally without any regard to the number in the family Item 7th I do hereby nominate and appoint Ezekiel Brown Executor of this my Last will and testament In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 5th day October AD 1872 Nathan Dustin {seal} Signed Sealed and acknowledge by Said Nathan Dustin as hs last will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence L.P. Cook W.F. Silverwood, M.D. The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Nathan Dustin deceased We L.P. Cook and W.F. Silverwood being duly Sworn in open Court this 25th day of November A D 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last will and testament of Nathan Dustin of Galena Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date fifth day of October 1872 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 L.P. Cook W.F. Silverwood Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 25th day of November AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 271) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9623958104783e373821a1483e610496.jpg 2d82d1e463aaad4a861cc59f33abab3a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 272] [corresponds to labeled page 239 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 239 Record of Last Will and Testament of Isaac Myers deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.W. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 30th day of November 1872 Will and Estate of Isaac Myers deceased On this day the Last will and Testament of Isaac Myers of Delaware County deceased were presented for Probate and Record Whereupon J Smiley Smith and William M Warren Sr the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and ther testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that the Said wil was duly Executed and attested 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 It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the Last Will and testament of Isaac Myers deceased and be Recorded as Such and William M Warren Jr the Executor named in the will came and Gave Bond in the Sum of Eight Hundred Dollars with Wm M Warren Sr as Surty Bond accepted Letters Isued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I, Isaac Myers of Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st After the payment of my funeral and expenses of my last Sickness and all debts against my Estate 2d I will an equal division of all remainder to my three children Maria Katharine and Sarah Should any be dead that Share or Shares to go to those alive 3d I hereby appoint We M. Warren Jr Executor authorizing him to Sell my Lot in Hilvill in Said County at Public or private Sale as he may think best and deed to purchase to Execute acknowledge and deliver in fee Simple I do hereby revoke any and all wills heretofore by me made in testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 30th day of October AD 1872 his Isaac x Meyers {seal} mark Signed and acknowledged by Isaac Myers as his will in our presence & signed by us in his presence J Smiley smith William M Warren Sr The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the mater of the last will and testament of Isaac Myers of Scioto Township Delaware County Ohio decd We J. Smiley Smith and William M Warren Sr being duly Sworn in open Court this 30th day of November AD 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the last Will and testament of Isaac Myers deceased of Scioto Township Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 272) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/adb029e5cd5720a1600507e572418e3b.jpg dd9856ac9b1e970b74e51ffe42ea0069 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 273] [corresponds to labeled page 240 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 240 Record of Last Will & Testament of Isaac Myers deceased hereunto annexed bearing date 30th day of October 1872 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 M. Warren J. Smiley Smith Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 30 day of November AD 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of the Last Will and Testament of Robert Evans died Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 16th day of January AD 1873 Will and Estate of Robert Evans decd This day the Last Will and testament of Robert Evans deceased was presented for Probate and Record Whereupon Abraham Lloyd one of the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and was duly Sworn and it appearing to the Court that William Watkins the other Subscribing witness thereto is now deceased Thomas Watkins his Son was Sworn and Examined and it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Testator Robert Evans at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the Last Will and Testament of the Said Robert Evans and be Recorded as Such and at the Same time came Margaret Evans the Executrix named in the will and accepted Said trust and Gave Bond in the Sum of Four Thousand dollars with Thos Watkins and George W Jones as her Surty Bond accepted Letters Isued and the Court appoint A Lloyd Thos Watkins & George W Jones as Appraisers & at the Same time the Said Margaret Evans desired to make her Electiion under the Will of the Said Robert Evans decd and after the Same was fully Explained to her and her rights under the will and the Law was fully understood by her She elected to take under the Will & according to the terms thereof and desired the Court to So enter the Sum of Record B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 273) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4b785344b9b6a74c5d6e2e0af2d8561f.jpg 6915c459b3d83f7aa123aed3c816b8a2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 274] [corresponds to labeled page 241 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 241 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Robert Evans decd Copy of the Will I Robert Evans of Radnor Township Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to Say 1st It is my will that my funeral expenses and all my Just debts be fully paid 2d I Give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Margaret all the property that I own and possess including personal and real Estate to control and manage during her natural life time 3d I Give devise and bequeath to my two Daughters Josephine and Hannah after the death of my wife Margaret all the Property belonging to me to be equally shared and divided between them and their children further if one of my daughters dies and leaving no Issue or child or children Her Share of the Property Goes to my other Daughter that as Living further if Both of my daughters die and leaving no Issue that is child or children my property is to be divided Equally between my Three Step Daughters Margaret Perry Mary Jones and Elizabeth Jones my wifes Margarets Daughters and Lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my wife Margaret Executor of this my Last Will and Testaments revoking annuling all former wills by me made and ratifying and conforming this and no other to be my Last Will and Testament In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 19th day of August AD 1869 his Robert x Evans {seal} mark Signed published and declared by the withing ^mark named Robert Evans as and for his his Last Will and testament in our presence who at his request have Signed the Same as Witnesses } Abraham Lloyd The State of Ohio } William Watkins Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of Robert Evans of Radnor Delaware County deceased I Abraham Lloyd being duly Sworn in open Court this 16th day of January AD 1873 depose and Say that I was present at the execution of the Last will and Testament of Robert Evans of Radnor Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 19th day of August 1869 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 and in the presence of each other Abraham Lloyd Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 16th day of January AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge In the matter of the proff of the Last Will and testament of Robert Evans deceased it appearing to the Court that William Watkins one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto so now deceased thereupon personally appeared in open Court Thomas Watkins Son of the Said William over Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 274) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/29472d5299b7f5ed925bc9cbba7c6a10.jpg f8bd14b5205834c9668c1c64edc6af18 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 275] [corresponds to labeled page 242 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 242 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Robert Evans decd Watkins deceased who being duly Sworn on his oath Says the he is well acquainted with the hand writing of William Watkins his Father now deceased and that the Signature to Said Will is the Signature of the Said William Watkins and is Genuine and at the Same time came Came A. Lloyd the other Subscribing witness thereto and was duly Sworn and on his oath Says that he Saw the Said William Watkins Subscribe Said will as witness thereto Thomas Watkins Abraham Lloyd Sworn to and Subscribed before in Probate Court this 16th day of January AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge ______________________________________________________________________ December 7 1872 Will and Estate of John C. Jacobus decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 7th day of December A.D. 1872 This day the Last Will and testament of John C Jacobus decd was presented for Probate and Record Whereupon Elias Kimball and L.C. Meekes the Subscribing Witnesses thereto Came and were duly Sworn and Examined and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that the Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Testator John C. Jacobus was at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said John C. Jacobus and Be recorded as Such. B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I John. C. Jacobus of Trenton township Delaware County Ohio do make and Publish this my last will and Testament Item 1st I Give and devise to my daughter Lieusetta Ten dollars Item 2d I Give and devise to my daughter Abigail Ann one and one half Shares of my Estate Item 3d I give and devise to my daughter Jane One Share of my estate - Less the Sum of one hundred and twenty five dollars Item 4th I Give and devise to my daughter Mary one Hundred Dollars Item 5th I Give and devise to my daughter Sarah one Share of my Estate Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 275) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/dc0a57fc6b71551978935f1bd2892e91.jpg 8b12c41d7891f85af772cd0f711ddadd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 276] [corresponds to labeled page 243 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 243 Will and Estate of John C Jacobus decd Item 6th I Give and devise to my daughter Harriet the use of one and one half Shares of my Estate during her Life and at her decease to be Equally divided between her children Should She have any if no children to be Equally divided between her brothers and Sisters Item 7th I Give and devise to my Son George fifty Acres of Land known as the Lewis Lot In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 10th day of Aug AD 1857 John C Jacobus {seal} In Presence of E Kimball L C Meeker The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the Last will and testament of John C. Jacobus deceased We Elias Kimball and L C Meeker being duly Sworn in open Court this 7th day of December A.D. 1872 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testaments of John C. Jacobus decd of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date Tenth day of Aug AD 1856 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 E. Kimball L.C. Meeker Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 7th day of December A.D. 1872 B.C. Waters Probate Judge January 30th 1873 Will and Estate of David Sherwood decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at His Office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 30th day of January AD 1873 This day the Last Will and testament of David Sherwood decd were presented for Probate and Record Whereupon Joseph C. Cole and Levi Bishop the Subscribing witnesses there to Came and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Testator David Sherwood was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said David Sherwood and be recorded as such. B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 276) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4f94fd2b1cabbc162c6b51c375586513.jpg 25bef0491878ff70ff0adbccdc714179 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 277] [corresponds to labeled page 244 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 244 Record of the Will of David Sherwood decd Copy of the Will I David Sherwood of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make Publish this my Last Will and testament Item 1st I Give and bequeath to my Beloved Wife Margaret Sherwood in Lieu of her dower the farm on which we now reside Situate in Delaware County containing 75 and 1/2 acres in Range Nineteen (19) Township (6) Section (3) Lot 38 During her natural Life and all the Stock Household Goods Furniture Provisions and other Goods and chattles which may be thereon at the time of my decease during her natural life as aforesaid She however selling so much thereof as may be necessary to pay my Just debts at the death of my Said wife the real and personal Estate aforesaid I Give and devise to my Sons and Daughters Levi B. Sherwood Lewis D. Sherwood James J Sherwood Jesse H Sherwood and my daughters Catherine Wornstaff Rachel Corey Harriet A Hught and Sarah and Sarah E Sherwood and my two Grand Daughters Emma Sherwood and Mary Sherwood and their heirs the above Property to be Equal between them at the death of my Said wife with this provision whereas I have Paid my Sones and Daughters Levi B. Sherwood Lewis D Sherwood James J Sherwood and Jesse H Sherwood and my daughters Catherine Wornstaff Rachel Corey Harriet Hight three Hundred Dollars each the Same to be without Interest Item 2d I devise and bequeath to my two Sons James J Sherwood Jesse H. Sherwood the Sum of One Hundred dollars Each to be paid after the death of my Said Wife without Interest for the cause my son James J Sherwood was put to a trade and Left Home also my son Jesse H Sherwood helpt take care of me in my old age Item 3d I devise and bequeath to my Daughter Sarah E. Sherwood the Sum of three Hundred Dollars to be paid at the death of My Said Wife without Interest Item 4th I devise and bequeath to my two ^Grand daughters Emma Sherwood and Mary Sherwood the Sum of one hundred and fifty Dollars Each to be paid after the death or my Said wife without Interest my wish is for Sarah E Sherwood Emma Sherwood and Mary Sherwood to have all the clothing and furniture that they may have at the decease of my Said wife the above clames to Give my executor a Reason -able time to collect Item 5th I do hereby nominate and appoint my Son Lewis D. Sherwood Executor of this my Last Will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise and Just release and discharge in Such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me according to the term of this Will I do hereby revoke all other wills by me made In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 277) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4cbcde13db52a68331e1c01e9271efd8.jpg ddd9535b550a59b8d3a5a49d922ff3bd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 278] [corresponds to labeled page 245 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 245 hand and Seal this 20th day of January AD 1873 David Sherwood {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said David Sherwood as his Last will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence } J. C. Cole } Levi Bishop The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the Last Will and testament of David Sherwood decd we Joseph C. Cole and Levi Bishop being duly Sworn in open Court this 30th day of January AD 1873 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of David Sherwood of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 20th day of January 1873 that we saw the Said testator Subscribe the 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 subscribing 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.C. Cole Levi Bishop Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 30th day of January AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge ________________________________________________________ Will and Estate of Jacob Heddrick deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House on the fifteenth day of February AD 1873 This day the last Will and testament of Jacob Heddrick deceased was presented for Probate and record Whereupon Gottfried Schook one of the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and was duly Sworn and Examined and his testimony annexed to the will and the other witnesses thereto John Cunningham having Since deceased and thereupon the Court Examined Basil Lugenbeal who was present and Saw the Said John Cunningham Subscribe the Same as witness thereupon it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said testator Jacob Heddrick was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore con -sidered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to probate and Record as duly Proved as the last will and testament of the Said Jacob Heddrick decd and be Recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 278) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3f3fd64688012540000414c9421803ac.jpg e875ee3952a15d535000bf30e6b705a3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 279] [corresponds to labeled page 246 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 246 Record of Last Will and testament of Jacob Heddrick decd Copy of the Will In the Name of God Amen I Jacob Heddrick of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being feeble in Body but of Sound and disposing mind and memory and knowing the certainty of death and uncertainity of the time thereof do therefore make and Publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say First and principally I commit my Soul into the hands of my Heavenly Father and My Body to the earth to be decently Buried at the discretion of My Executors herein after named, and after my debts and funeral Expenses are paid I devise and bequeath as Follows Item first I Give and Bequeath unto my Daughter Catherine the Sum of Six hundred Dollars in Lieu of all charges She may have against me Item Second I Give and Bequeath unto my Grand Daughter Augentta the Sum of twenty Dollars Item third I Give and bequeath unto my Great Grandson William Tracy the Sum of Twenty Dollars Item Fourth I Give and bequeath unto my Grandson George W. Hull the Sum of Forty Dollars and Francis Null the Sum of Five dollars and My Granddaughters Martha and Sarah Jane the Daughter of my daughter Sarah the Sum of Five dollars each Item fifth I Give and bequeath unto my Sons Joseph and Levi and my daughters Elizabeth Catherine and Susan all the residue of my Property after the Legacies are paid to be equally Divided between them after deducting the amounts charged against them And Lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my Son Joseph Heddrick and My Son in Law William Null to be Sole Executors of this my last will will and testament revoking and annlling all former wills by me made and ratifying this and none other to be my last will and testament In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and seal this twenty fourth day of February Eighteen Hundred and Seventy his Jacob x Heddrick {seal} mark Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of us by Jacob Heddrick to be his last will and testament Witnesses Gottfried Schook his John x Cunningham mark The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Jacob Heddrick deceased I Gottfried Schook being duly Sworn in open Court this 15th day of February A.D. 1873 depose and Say that I was present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of Jacob Heddrick of Delaware County Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 279) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f883ff08eb583980df8fc42c2448cb79.jpg f4749228a8df1ace9f037f99364f963f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 280] [corresponds to labeled page 247 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 247 hereunto annexed bearing date 24th day of February 1870 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 and in the presence of each other Gottfried Schook Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 15th day of February A.D. 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge In the matter of the Proof of Will of Jacob Heddrick deceased It app earing to the Court that John Cunningham one of the Subscribing witnesses thereto is Since deceased Now comes Basil Lugenbeal and deposeth and Saith that he was present at the Execution of the will of Jacob Heddrick deceased and Saw the Said John Cunningham Subscribe the Same and knows of his own knowledge that his Signatue is Genuine B. Lugenbeal Sworn to in Probate Court and Subscribed in my Presence this 15th day of Feburary AD 1873 B.c. Waters Probate Judge Record of the last will and testament of James Alexander deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 26th day of February AD 1873 Will and Estate of James Alexander deceased On this day the Last Will and Testament of James Alexander of Delaware County deceased were presented for Probate and Record whereupon Charles Hill and F Fryman the subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested 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 it therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be adm -itted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the last as the Last Will and testament of James Alexander deceased B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I James Alexander of the Township of Thompson County of Delaware and State of Ohio well knowing the certainty of Death and the uncertainty Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 280) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/96d4faf6bb6db2f36bc48f270132f637.jpg 1c1a43d557c866498c17b7a30cb00304 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 281] [corresponds to labeled page 248 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 248 Record of the Last Will and testament of James Alexander decd of Life do make and Publish this my last will and testament Item 1st I Give and bequeath to my wife Margaret Alexander if She survives me the use and full controll of the farm upon which we now reside for her Support and all the person at property that I may be Possessed at my decease Except what may be necessary to pay all the Just debts that may be Standing against me at my decease Item 2d after the death of my wife Margaret there shall be Sold at Public Sale all the Personal property that may be left by my Said wife and Either a Public and Private or Private Sale Shall be made of my real Estate and divided as follows among my Several Children Item 3d I Give to my daughter Susan Ward and to Margaret my daughter and to my Son James J. Alexander and William M and Edward and George B. Alexander Item 4th And I Give to the Legal heirs of my Son Uriah and to the Legal heirs of Polly Grovaes and to the Legal heirs of Eliza Winget and to my Son Allen Item 5th and after the Sale of all my Personal and real Estate Shall have been made it Shall be divided among them as follows My Son James J and William M and George B and Edward Alexander and My Daughter Susan Ward and Margaret Alexander Shall all receive equal propertions which Shall be paid to them out of my Estate Item 6th And there Shall be paid to my Son Allen and to ^the Legal heirs of my son Uriah Alexander and to the legal heirs of my two Daughters Eliza Winget and Polly Groves one Third Less than is to be paid to James J and William M and George B. and Edward Alexander and Susan Ward and Margaret Alexander Item 7th I do hereby nominate and appoint my Son Edward Alexander and Samuel Decker Executors of this my Last will and testament hereby authorizing and Empo -wering them to compromise adjust release and discharge in Such manner as they may deem proper the debts and Claims due me and if it is necessary to dispose of Some portion of my Personal property if there Should be any debts to pay after my decease and after the decease of my wife Margaret to Proceed and Settle My Estate as Let forth in the Several Items above and I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made in testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal on this the 20th day of April in the year 1869 James Alexander {seal} Signed and acknowledge by the Said James Alexander as his last will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence Charles Hill Frederick Fryman [in side margin] {The interlineation made in Item 6th } {referring to share of heirs of Uriah Alexander } was made June 13/91 from original Will in } {file. J.J. Overturf Probate Judge } Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 281) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/bc23c6712e4c79c3f200ebb179428046.jpg 0e187dcdd6a4401019c7d65d72b55288 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 282] [corresponds to labeled page 249 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 249 Record of the Last Will and testament of James Alexander decd The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court Charles Hill and Frederick Fryman the Subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and testament of James Alexander deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of James Alexander now deceased is the will of Said James Alexander that they were present at the Execution of Said will at the request of the Testator Subscribed there names to the Same as witnesses in his Presence and that they Saw the Said James Alexander deceased Sign and Seal Said will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and testament that the Said James Alexander at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever Charles Hill F Fryman Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 26th day of February A.D. 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge {seal} Record of the Last Will and Testament of John Wagnor decd Proceeding I had before Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 26th day of February A.D. 1873 February 26th 1873 Will and Estate of John Wagnor decd This day the Last Will and testament of John Wagnor decd was presented for Probate and Record whereupon T.W. Powell one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto came and was duly Sworn and Examined and his testimony reduced to writing and attached to the will and it appearing to Court that I E Buck the other Subscribing witnesses thereto deceased J.D. Van Demay was duly Sworn and Examined as to the Signature of the Said J.E. Buck and it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said testator John Wagnor was at the time of Executing the Same was of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint it is therefore considered and ordered that Said Will be admitted to probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said John Wagnor and be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 282) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/749285a001d2c3ebdc46105641445e65.jpg 6777e82853ea1ae4b0d0999e61fe6735 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 283] [corresponds to labeled page 250 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 250 Record of the Last Will and testament of John Wagnor decd Copy of the Will The Last Will and testament of John Wagnor of Delaware County Ohio I John Wagnor being in good health and Possess -ing Sound mind and memory in lieu of the uncertain ty of life and the certainty of death do ordain and Estab -lish this my last will and Testament 1st I desire that all my Just debts be paid 2d I will and devise unto my beloved wife Maria a certain tract of land or farm consisting of about 80 acres in Troy Township in Said County and conveyed to me by Levi Hinton and wife by decd dated Nov 19th 1839 and recorded 11th May 1842 in Vol 23 pages 214 & 215 in the Recorders office in Said County to enjoy the Same during her natural Life Should She Survive me and after her death it is my will and I hereby desire the Same presence with the appertanenances to my Son in law Peter Shaaf in fee Simple In testimony whereof I hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 7th day of January in the year 1850 John Wagnor {seal} The foregoing instrument was Signed and Published by Said John Wagnor as his last will and Testament and he requested us to witness the Same according by which we hereby do in the presence of each other J.E. Buck L.W. Powell The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court Thomas W Powell one of the Subscribing Witnesses to the Last Will and testament of John Wagnor deceased who being duly Sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole Truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said will depose and Say that the paper before him purporting to be the Last Will and testament of John Wagnor now deceased is the will of the Said deceased John Wagnor that he was at the Execution of Said will at the request of the Testator Subscribed his name to the Same as witness in his presence and that he Saw the Said John Wagnor deceased Sign and Seal Said will and and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his last will and testament that the Said John Wagnor at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said Will was was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue restraint whatsoever L.W. Powell Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 26th day of February AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of John Wagnor deceased it appearing to the Court that J.E. Buck Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 283) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9358173246b878765c7774f81f309ee8.jpg 4ab68ef1d28da4616b504d79678d7248 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 284] [corresponds to labeled page 251 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 251 Record of the Last Will and Testament of John Wagnor decd one of the Subscribing wintesses thereto is now deceased thereupon appeared John D. Van Deman who being duly Sworn in open court deposeth and Saith that he was well acquainted with the said J.E. Buck in his lifetime and was also well acquainted with his hand writing and that he beleives the Signature to Said Last Will and testament of the Said John Wagnor deceased is the Signature of the J.E. Buck as he verily believes J.D. VanDeman Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 26th day of February A.D. 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge ____________________________________________________________________________ Record of the Last Will of Micah Spaulding deceased Proceedings had before the Honorable B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in The Town of Delaware on the 5th day of March AD 1873 Will and Estate of Micah Spaulding decd On this day the Last Will and Testament of Micah Spaulding of Delaware County deceased was presented for Probate and record Whereupon A.R. Gould and J Klee the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested 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 It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the last Will and testament of Micah Spaulding deceased No letters issued at present B.C. Waters Probate Judge ` Copy of the Will Last Will and Testament of Micah Spaulding decd In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Micah Spalding of Delaware in the State of Ohio being of Sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament That is to Say Item 1st I desire that at my decease all my Just debts be paid Except that which is hereinafter named and specially provided for Item 2d I will and devise to my beloved wife Welthy Spaulding in Lieu of her dower the entire use occupancy and controll during her natural life (after the Said debts have been paid) of all the remainder of my Estate both personal and real The Said Real Estate being about 17 1/2 acres of Land Situate on the Turnpike Road about one mile North of the Town of Delaware in Delaware Co in State of Ohio Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 284) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/58f4ee3c3cab7ef0b8c0f1146abe468c.jpg 0ed6b2762cc7007da545c1d86e91a891 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 285] [corresponds to labeled page 252 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 252 Record of Last Will and Testament of Micah Spalding decd Item 3d I will and devise to my daughter Amanda Green $100. $50 of which is in consideration of kindness to and care for me in the years 1871 and 1872 and I desire the Said Amanda to use Sufficient of Said money to purchase for herself a good Family Bible Item 4th I will and devise to my daughters Mary Jafus and Prudence McMahen Each $55 and also desire that out of Said money each of them purchase for herself a good Family Bible Item 5th I will and devise to my Son A.J. Spalding the Sum of $10. dollars and desire him with Said $10- to purchase a good Family Bible Item 6th I devise that out of the proceeds of the Sale of my Estate as hereinafter provided my Son John be paid by my Executor a fair and reasonable compensation for his care of me during and since the years 1870 and to the time of my decease but that $50 of what is thus allowed him Shall be paid to his wife Rose Spalding Item 7th Of the balance of the Proceeds of my Estate after the payment of the bequest and debts herinbefore named I desire the following disposition towit- One half to be paid by my Executors to the American Misionary Society Said one half to be equally divided between the Home and Foreign missionary Their the other one half or balance of the Proceeds of the Sale of my Estate to be equally divided between my two Sons David D and John - I hereby nominate and desire the Court to appoint my Son David D. Spaulding Executor of this my last will and testament Item 8th Immediately after the decease of my wife Welthy Spalding I desire my Executor to Sell to the best Possible advantage any personal property that may not be consumed and also the real Estate hereinbefore named making to the purchase or purchases of Said real Estate good and Suffi cient deeds therefor and to apply the proceeds of Said Sale or Sales in all repects as herinbefore directed Item 9th Before division is made as indicated in Item 7th I desire my Executor to pay to Mrs Isabella Hammond wife of Asa Hammond $5.00 and desire her to purchase a bible with the Same I hereby revoke and declare null and void any and all other last will and testament heretofore by me made and executed in testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and Seal this 17th day of September A.D. 1872 } Micah Spalding {seal} Signed and Seal and acknowledged by Said Micah Spalding as his last will and testament and in our presenc and Signed by us in his presence and at his request } Jacob Klee This 17th day of September 1872 } A R Gould Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 285) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f16e9529e43d0332bca50f4c6094f736.jpg 207e0f8c4897619302463b16132d338a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 286] [corresponds to labeled page 253 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 253 The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court A.R. Gould and Jacob Klee the Subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Micah Spalding deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Executor of Said Will depose and Say that the paper before them pur -porting to be the last will and testament of Micah Spalding now deceased is the Will of Said Micah Spalding that they were present at the Executor of Said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribed there names as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said Micah Spalding deceased Sign Said will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and Testament that the Said Micah Spalding at the time of making signing and sealing Said Will Was of Legal age and of Sound mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever A.R. Gould J. Klee Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 5th day of March AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge _____________________________________________________________________ Will and Estate of Elisha Meeker deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House on the 10th of March AD 1873 Will and Estate of Elisha Meeker decd On this day the Last Will and testament of Elisha Meeker deceased was presented for Probate and Record Whereupon John Water Ellem J Waters & Jacob Gross the Subscribing witnesses came and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therfore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said Elisha Meeker decd John Watters was duly appointed Administrator who gave bond in the Sum of Eight Hundred Dollars etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of God Amen I Elisha Meeker of the Township of Troy in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio Being of Sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainity of this frail and Transitory Life do therefore make ordain publish and declare this to be my last will and testament That is to Say First after all my Lawful Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 286) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ee8a9fcc8552663c82081469bd0ac552.jpg ce8b48dad4b4a86a2e134698385a3085 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 287] [corresponds to labeled page 254 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 254 Record of Last Will and testament of Elisha Meeker deceased debts are paid and discharged the residue of my Estate real and personal I Give bequeath and dispose of as follows To my beloved Sister Charlotte wife of Timothy Hinclle I Give and bequeath all that part or parcel of Land to wit three Shares Lying in the County of Wyandott and State of Ohio containing Eighty (80) acres more or less Also all household and personal property belonging to me also one Grey mare valued at one hundred and fifty dollars also one Horse valued at two Hundred and fifty dollars Also all Book accounts monies and credits due me or Subject to my order at the time of My decease Except the following dessignated Sums to wit To my Sister Delilah fifty dollars To My sister Haney fifty dollars To my Sister Abigail Fifty dollars and Eliza fifty dollars The last amounts two hundred dollars in all to be paid to the aforesaid parties by my constituted and app ointed Executor the residue of all anumerated above to be the property of my sister Charlotte Wife of Timothy Hickle to be and remain to her and her assigns forever Likewise I make constitute and appoint my Said Sister Charlotte wife of Timothy Hickle to be Executor of this my my Last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made In witness whereof I have hereunto Sub scribed my name and affixed my Seal the nineteenth day of March in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and Seventy two Elisha Meeker {seal} The above written instrument was Subscribed by the Said Elisha Meeker in our presence and acknowledged by him to Each of us and he at the Same time published and declared the above instrument So Subscribed to be his last will and testament and we at the Testator request and in his presence have Signed our names as witnesses and aposite our names our respective place of residences John Waters Brown T.P Ellen J Waters Brown T.P Jacob Gross Delaware T.P Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Probate Court Personally appeared in open court John Waters Ellen J Waters and Jacob Gross the Subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of Elisha Meeker deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the Truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Elisha Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 287) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f9c22747129fe747a61f1fe94590ebc2.jpg 4f8fb915b6e18b9647ea4eec5dcb6ee6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 288] [corresponds to labeled page 255 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 255 Meeker now deceased is the will of Said deceased Elisha Meeker that they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribed their names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said Elisha Meeker deceased Sign and Seal Said will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last will and testament that the Said Elisha Meeker at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever John Waters Ellen J Waters Jacob Gross Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 10th day of March AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of the last Will of James Patterson deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 22d of March AD 1873 Will and Estate of James Patterson deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of James Patterson deceased were presented for Probate and Record whereupon David K. Mathews and John Aller the Subscribing witnesses, thereto came and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Testator at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proven as the Last Will and testament of James Patterson decd & at the Same time Abner Andrews the Executor named in the will came and accepted Said Trust and Gave bond in the Sum of Six Thousand Dollars with as his Surety and the Court appoint David R Mathews Milo Patterson and Jesse Moss as appraisors Bond accepted Letters Isued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will I James Patterson of Orrange Township Delaware County Ohio make this my Last Will Item 1st I Give and bequeath to my Sister Avis Bell of Columbus Township, Lorain County Ohio One Hundred Dollars Item 2d I Give and bequeath to Luther Prentiss and his heirs Warrensville Cuyahoga County Ohio one Hundred Dollars Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 288) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/21c0aba9b8f984406ed539e3c147d467.jpg 6f888276e5316dccc220319b9a3ecaec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 289] [corresponds to labeled page 256 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 256 Record of the Will of James Patterson deceased Item 3d I Give and bequeath to Samuel Patterson and his Heirs of Orange Township Delaware County Ohio one Hundred Dollars Item 4th I Give and bequeath to Maria Cook and her heirs of Colum -bus Ohio Fifty Dollars Item 5th I Give and bequeath to Elias Patterson and his heirs of Iowa City Iowa Fifty Dollars Item 6th I Give and bequeath to the Wesleyan Methodist Mis -sionary Society two Hundred Dollars Item 7th I Give and bequeath to the State of Ohio for School Pur poses and to be put with the School fund of the State the remaining part of my property be the Same more or Less Item 8th I do hereby nominate and appoint Abnor Andrews Executor of this my my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise adjust release and discharge in Such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me I do also authorize and impower him to Sell at private Sale my house and Lot upon which I now reside and deeds in fee Simple to purchases Execute acknowledge and deliver the Same The Proceeds of the Sale of Said real estate to be appeared as directed in my foregoing bequests I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 24th day of January in the year 1871 James Patterson {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said James Patterson as his Last Will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence David R. Mathews John Aller The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last Will and testament of James Patterson deceased of Delaware County Ohio We David R. Mathews and John Aller being duly Sworn in open Court this 22d day of March A.D. 1873 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament James Patterson deceased of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 24th day of January A.D. 1871 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 } David R Mathews Sworn to and Subscribed before me } John Aller {seal} in the Probate Court this 22d day of March AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 289) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ef463ddb64ed73d79f20ccfef6fac540.jpg b4a3ce0191ef5dac1cb45d3f9ae83e7f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 290] [corresponds to labeled page 257 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 257 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Nancy Warrington decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 8th day of April AD 1873 Will and Estate of Nancy Warrington deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of Nancy Warrington deced were presented for Probate and Record whereupon James Liggett Wm C Winget and William H. Wood the Subscribing witnesses to the will and Wm C. Winget and Leroy Decker the Subscribing witnesses to the Codicil came and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that Said Testatrix was at the time of Executing the Same of Sound mind and memory and of full age and not under any restraint it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the Last Will and testament of Nancy Warrington decd and at the Same time came Wm C. Winget the Executor named in the Will and Gave Bond in the Sum of three Hundred dollars with Leroy Decker and D.G. Cratty as his Surety Bond accepted and letters Isued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the Name of God Amen I Nancy Warrington of Ostrander in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of Sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and Transitory life do therefore make ordain publish and declare this to be my last will and Testament That is to Say First after all my Lawful debts are paid and discharged the residue of my Estate all my personal property and all my money on hand and due Meat my death I Give and bequeath to my Two Sons Wm M Littell and James C Littell now Living or there heirs who may be living at the time of my decease to be divided Equally between Share and Share alike Likewise I make constitute and appoint Wm C. Winget to be Executor of this my Last Will and Testaments hereby revoking all former wills by me made In witness whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name and affixed my Seal the Eighth day of June in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty nine (1869 her Nancy x Warrington {seal} mark The above writen instrument was Subscribed by the Said Nancy Warrington in our presence and acknowledged by her to each of us and She at the ^Same time published and declared the above instrument So Subscribed to be her Last Will and Testament and we at the Testatrix request and in her Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 290) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2f137104a1f8b5a414f33dd7b101ebce.jpg 06b05c8157d19ac02d62423d17b68c30 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 291] [corresponds to labeled page 258 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 258 Last Will & Testament of Nancy Warrington decd presence have Signed Our names as witnesses hereto and writen opposite to our names our respective places of Residence James Liggett Ostrander Del Co O William H Wood Ostrander Del Co Ohio Wm C Wingett Ostrander Del Co Ohio Codicil I the the above named Nancy Warrington do make and publish this Codicil to my foregoing Last Will and testament That is to Say I further Give and devise to my Said Son William M Littell his heirs and assignes all the right title and interest that I may possess in certain Lands conveyed to the heirs of Moses Littell H H Hill (my deceased Son) by Edmond David Governor of the State of Texas by Letters Patent No 17 Vol 14 Dated Aug 8th 1871 and No 650 Vol 18 dated Aug 29th 1871 Said Lands being Located in Brown and Coleman Counties in the State aforesaid Signed and Published by the Said Nancy Warrington as and for a codicil to her Last Will and Testament in presence of the under Signed who at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereto Set their names as witnesses this fourth (4) day of April 1872 her Nancy x Warrington Leroy Decker mark Wm. C. Winget The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of Nancy Warrington deceased We James Liggett Wm C. Winget and William H. Wood being duly Sworn in open Court this 8th day of April AD 1873 depose and Say that we were present at the execution of the Last Will and testament of Nancy Warrington of Delaware County decd hereunto annexed bearing date Eighth day June 1860 that we Saw the Said testator Subscribe Said Will and heard her publish and declare the Same to be her 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 her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other Wm C. Winget James Liggett Sworn and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 8th day of April 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Nancy Warrington deceased we Leroy Decker and Wm C Winget being duly in open Court this 8th day of April AD 1873 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 291) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/975ae22c158fe828d1cfe1887cd12fe7.jpg 5aee3fc3b1937720f75fd7b09bf7720e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 292] [corresponds to labeled page 259 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 259 Last Will & Testament of Nancy Warrington decd Codicil to the Last Will and testament of Nancy Warrington of Delaware County decd hereunto annexed bearing date 4th day of April AD 1872 that we Saw the Said testatrix Subscribe Said Codicil to 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 Leroy Drake Wm C Wingett Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 8th day of April A.D. 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of the Last Will and Testament of Robert G McMaster Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware on the 19th day of April AD 1873 Will and Estate of R.C. McMaster deceased On this day the Last Will and Testament of Robert G. McMaster decd were presented for Probate and Record whereupon J. A. Carothers and J.C. Porter the Subscribing wintesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examinated and there testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to probate and Record as duly proved as the last will and testament of Said R.G. McMaster decd and be recorded as Such & at the Same time Mrs Minerva McMaster Benjamin F and Lyman P McMaster the Executors named in said Will came and Gave Bond in the Sum of Ten thousand dollars with H.P. McMaster and J.C. Porter as Surety Bond accepted Letters Isued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Robert G McMaster do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st it is my will that my Just debts and all charges be paid out of my estate Item 2d I Give and devise to my beloved wife in Lieu of her dower the Farm on which we now reside Situate in Brown Township Delaware County Ohio Containing about One hundred acres during her natural life and all house hold Goods furnature at the death of my Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 292) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/77e41ff001734920b9a120fbc397910a.jpg 68f1b3f516a8d1aa2a7ffb64ea133433 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 293] [corresponds to labeled page 260 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 260 Last Will and Testament of R.G. McMaster deceased Said Wife the real Estate aforesaid I Give and devise to my Sons Benjamin F. and Lyman P. McMasters and their heirs If however either of my two Sons Should die before the decease of my Said wife Leaving no living children at the decease Said wife then the share of Said Son is hereby devised and bequeathed to the -- of sons Item 3d I Give and bequeath -- two Sons Benjamin F & Lyman P. McMaster all the residue of my real Estate The Land in Oxford T.P. and the Redman and Elm bottom Lots of Land in Brown Township the Said real Estate to be divided at the pleasure of Said Sons Item 4th I devise and bequeath to my youngest Son Theodore D. McMaster The Sum of four Thousand Dollars to be used interest and principal for his Support during his natural Life and I do hereby nominate and appoint my Brother H.P. McMaster Guardian of My Son T D McMaster and at the decease of Theodore D McMaster the money above devised or as much as is remaining after decease of Said T D McMaster is hereby devised and bequeathed to my two Sons Benjamin F and Lyman P. McMaster and their heirs Item 5th I devise and bequeath to my Daughter Mary Emma McMaster the Sum of one Thousand dollars (1000$) to be paid within one year after my decease Item 6th I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife and my two Sons Benjamin F and Lyman P. McMaster Executors of this my Last Will and testament hereby authorizing and Empowering them to compromise adjust release and dis -charge 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 and deeds to purchases to execute acknowledge and deliver in fee Simple I desire that no appraisement and public Sale of my personal property be made and Court of Probate direct the omision of the Same in pursuance of the Statute I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testamony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 28th day of February 1873 Signed and Acknowledged by Said Robert G McMaster as his Last will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence J.A. Carothers R.G. McMaster {seal} J.C. Porter The State of Ohio } In the matter of the Last will and testam Delaware County ss } ents of Robert G. McMaster deceased We J.A. Carothers and J.C. Porter being duly Sworn in open Court this 19th day of April A.D. 1873 depose and Say that Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 293) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e05b30d4f7557a2c0d8900cf3e8fad85.jpg 5e2c544d788aa707cd5d8210d5d4e128 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 294] [corresponds to labeled page 261 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 261 Record of the Last Will and testament of R G McMaster decd that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Robert G. McMaster of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 28th day of February 1878 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 J.A. Carothers Sworn to and Subscribed } J C Porter before me in the Probate Court this 19th day of April AD 1873 {seal} B.C. Waters Probate Judge _____________________________________________________________________________ Record of the Last Will and Testament of Janis Davies decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 19th day of April AD 1873 Will and Estate of James Davies decd On this day the Last Will and testament of Robert G. McMaster deceased were presented for Probate and Record whereupon John H Jones and James Bevin the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that the Said will was duly Executed and attested 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 It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and Record as as duly Proved as the Last will and testament of the Said James Davies deceased B.C. Waters Probatte Judge Copy of the Will I James Davies of Radnor in Delaware County Ohio formerly of Allen County Ohio do make and Publish this as my Last Will and testaments as follows to wit First I will Give bequeath and devise unto my beloved wife Mary Davies her heirs and assigns for ever all the real and personal property that I may have or own at the time of my death and this is particularly to include the farms I own in Allen County on I formerly resided Should I then Still be the owner thereof I hope that my Said wife at or before her death will make Such disposition of my Said property as may remain unexpended in her Support and maintainance amongst my children as She may deem most deserving - Especially my oldest Son this I leave as a mere request that She may do as She deems right I make and constitute my Said wife Mary Execitrix of this my Last Will and testament witness my hand and Seal Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 294) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/659e38d671a36950b0894a839dad8d5d.jpg c3e09a0e794d336ff8ba6dd3a86e41d9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 295] [corresponds to labeled page 262 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 262 Record of Last Will and Testament of James Davies this 10th day of November 1865 James Davies {seal} Signed Sealed and Published in the presence of the under Signed who at his request and in his presence Signed our names as witnesses in the presence of each other John H. Jones } James Bevin } The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of James Davies deceased We John H Jones and James Bevin being duly sworn in open Court this 22d day of April AD 1873 depose and Say that we were present at the Executors of the Last Will and testament of James Davies of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 10th day of November 1865 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 John H Jones Sworn to and Subscribed before } James Bevin me in the Probate Court this 22d day of April A.D. 1878 B. C. WAters Probate Judge Record of the Last Will of Jonathan Phinney decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 28th day of May AD 1873 Will and Estate of Jonathan Phinney decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 28th day of May AD 1873 Will and Estate of Jonathan Phinney decd On this day the Last Will and testament of Jonathan Phinney deceased of Delaware County Ohio were presented for Probate and record whereupon John A. Wilson and C.E. Burr the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing annexed to the Will and filed therewith And it appe -aring to the Court that the Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said testator at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind and mem -ory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that Said will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last will and testament the Said Jonathan Phinney deceased and be recorded as Such & at the Same time came John A Colson the Exeuctor named in the will and Gave Bond in the Sum of $2000- with CE Burr and Thos Jones as his Surety bond accepted Letters and etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 295) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9c6471b9ad92f4596c09e7214b837d43.jpg a65064aef9e17e94cb80a6dfb768c238 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 296] [corresponds to labeled page 263 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 263 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Jonathan Phinney decd Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Jonathan Phinney of Orange Township & County of Delaware & State of Ohio do make &Publish htis my las will & testaments Item 1st It is my desire that all my Just debts and funeral Expenses by paid Item 2d I Give and bequeath to my Son James Phinney nineteen acres of Land off from the north Side of the farm lot on which I now reside Being in Range Eighteen Township three in Delaware County and State of Ohio Item 3d I Give and bequeath to my Grand Son Charles Cline nineteen acres of Land Lying South and Joining the tract I have devised to my Son James Phiney Item 4th I Give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Jane Hull during her natural life nineteen acres of land off from the South west corner of the tract of land on which I now reside being in Range and Township above mentioned Being on the road at the South West corner of the tract and running East one half of the Lenghth of the Lot thence north far enough to contain nineteen acres by running a line paralel with the South line of Said lots and at her death Said tract of land is to be divided Eqally among her legal heirs Item 5th I Give and bequeath to my Son G W Phinney nineteen acres of Land Lying East and adjoining the tract devised to my Daughter Mary Jane Hull and of the Same width Item 6th I Give and bequeath to my Son John B. Phinney nineteen acres of land Lying north and adjoining the Land devised to Mary J Holland George W Phinney Said tract runing the whole length of the farm Item 7th I Give and bequeath to my two Grandchildren Henrietta and Wm Phinney heirs of Warren Phinney to be equally divided between them nineteen acres of land Lying north and adjoining the tract devised to my Son John B Phinney Item 8th I Give and bequeath to my Son Russell C. Phinney the residue of all of my Real Estate being forty Six acres more or Less Also all of my personal property on condition he pays all of my Just debts and funeral expenses Item 9th It is my desire that if any of the buildings Should prove not to be on the tract of land devised to my Son Russell C Phinney he shal have the privilege of removing Item 10th I do hereby appoint and nominate John A. Wilson Executor of this my Last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise adjust release and discharge in Such manner as he may deem proper the debts & Claims due me also to divide the real Estate among my legal heirs according to the provisions of this my Last will and testament In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 11th day of December A.D. 1871 Jonathan Phinney {seal} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 296) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b34ee6cfbacd1b3c7b8e02202c78ae04.jpg afa20d448cd908e505231fd41e66cf43 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 297] [corresponds to labeled page 264 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 264 Record of the Last Will and testament of Jonathan Phinney decd Signed and acknowledged by Said Jonathan Phinney as his last will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence J.A. Wilson C.E. Burr Testimony of Witnesses ____________________________ The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last will and testament of Jonathan Phinney of Delaware County Ohio deceased We J A Wilson and C.E. Burr being duly Sworn open Court this 24th day of May A.D 1873 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of Jonathan Phinney of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 11th day of December 1871 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 J.A. Wilson C.E. Burr Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 28th day of May AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge _________________________________________________________ {seal} Record of the Last Will of Margaret Bierce decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 11th day of June A.D. 1873 June 11th 1873 Will and Estate of Margaret Bierce deceased On this day the Last will and testament of Margaret Bierce of Delaware County deceased Was presented for Probate and record whereupon Henry Hodgden and Ginnie Now German Hodgden the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested 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 It is therefore considered and ordered that Said Will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of Margaret Bierce deceased B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 297) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ac093fea028f513219f1d8915b18a2d9.jpg 1c7753d85a0ea5d2e8c42ce95581547a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 298] [corresponds to labeled page 265 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 265 Record of the Last Will and testament of Margaret Bierce Copy of Will In the name of my Heavenly Father I Margaret Bierce do make and Publish this my Last Will and testament Item 1st I Give and bequeath to my Son Benjamin F. Bierce all of my real Estate on these conditions that he pay all the Expenses of my Last Sickness funeral Expenses and Pay my Son Robert Headley one Hundred Dollars to be paid two years after my deacease Item 2d As I hold certain Promosory notes against Monroe Hodge I Give and bequeath to Said Monroe Hodgden all claims I hold against Him I enjoin it upon my heirs to deliver Said Claims to him (the reason I do not deliver them to him is that I may need a part of or all of them for my Support In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 2d day of March AD 1871 her Margaret x Bierce {seal} mark Signed and acknowledged by Said Margaret Bierce as her Last Will and testament in our Presence and Signed by us } her presence } Henry Hodgen The State of Ohio Delaware County ss } Ginnie Hodgden In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Margaret Bierce of Delaware County decease We, Henry Hodgen ^Ginnie C. Hodgen now McNulty Being duly Sworn in open Court 11th day of June AD 1873 depose and Say that we was present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of Margaret Bierce of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date Second day of March A.D. 1871 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 witness at her request and in her presence and in the Presence of Each other Gennie C. Hodgden now Gennie C McNutly Henry Hodgden Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court and in my presence this 11th day of June AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the Last will and testament of Margaret Bierce of Delaware County deceased I Ginnie C Hogden now Ginnie C McNutly being duly Sworn in open Court this 14th day of July A.D 1873 depose and Sat that I was present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of Margaret Bierce of Delaware County hereto annexed bearing date Second day of March 1871 that I Saw the Said testator 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 I Signed the Same as witness at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other Genie C. McNutly formerly Gene C Hodgden Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 14th day of July 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 298) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/01c263647d456d3599773a5367e94430.jpg fac9e37380261b2ba0f256b983596b92 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 299] [corresponds to labeled page 266 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 266 Record of the Last Will of Henry C Fleming decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 14 day of June AD 1873 Will and Estate of Henry C Fleming deceased This day the Last Will and testament of Henry C. Fleming decd was presented for Probate and Record whereupon John F. Utze one of the Subscribing Witnesses Came and was duly Sworn and Examined and his testamony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Henry R.Finefrock the other Subscribing Witness thereto Lived at Fremont Ohio thereupon a commis -ion Isued was Isud to the Hon F. Willmer Probate Judge of the County of Sandusky to take the deposition of Said Henry R. Finefrock and this Matter continued until the return of Said commission B. C. Waters Probate Judge June 18th 1873 Will and Estate of Henry C. Fleming decd On this day the Commission of this Court heretofore Isued to F. Willmer Probate Judge of Sandusky County at Fremont Ohio was this day returnd with the Testimony of the Said Henry R. Finefrock duly Taken and attached to Said Will And it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested 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 therefore considered and ordered that Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and Testaments of the Said Henry C. Fleming decd and be recorded as Such B. C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will Radnor Township in the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio February 4th A D 1863 In the name of the Benovolent Father of all I, Henry C. Fleming of Radnor Township ^the County of Delaware and of the State of Ohio do make and publish this My Last Will and Testament Item 1st I request and desire that my beloved wife Catherine Fleming if She Survive me Shall abide by the provisions of the Law in regard to her dower and Support Item 2nd I give and devise to my two youngest Sons Moses Henry Fleming and Mathew Crosier Fleming and their heirs Subject to the debts thereon if there be any at my death) of which debts I desire each to bear an equal Share) Subject also to the Widows dower) if She Survive me) and to provisions hereinafter made in favor of my youngest daughter Angelina Augusta Fleming) My Farm on which Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 299) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3d294ea7c4a47fb4e3c9d84ef6373589.jpg ff3dd68f7606a30f557c2af48801834e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 300] [corresponds to labeled page 267 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 267 Record of the Last Will of Henry C. Fleming deceasd We now reside Situation Radnor Township in the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio containing ninety one acres more or less to have and to hold in Equal Shares (and so long as undivided by Partition to devide the proceeds of the Same in Equal Moities) Neither Share Subject to Sale without Mutual Consent of both parties above mentioned. If However Either of my two Sons aforesaid Should die without issue then the Share of Said property above devised to Such deceased Son is hereby devised and bequeathed to the Surviving Son aforsaid and his heirs forever) If both my two Sons M H. & M C Fleming Should die leaving no children at their decease then I desire and request that my aforesaid farm be appraised and Sold) Subject to the Widows dower during her Natural life is She still be Living, and the proceeds thereof divided Equally among my remaining Sons and daughters and their heirs. Subject to Provisions hereinafter Made in favor of my youngest daughter Angelina A Fleming aforesaid. Item 3rd I Subject to the validity of the former or aforesaid devise and bequest upon Said Moses H and Mathew C Fleming do deisre and request that Said Moses H & Mathew C do Give and pay to my youngest daughter Angelina A Fleming after She becomes of Legal age the following personal property at her request One Good Medium Mare One One Good new Side Saddle and bridle. One Medium Cow One Good Brood Sow and Six Sheep Also Four Hundred Dollars to be paid to Said Angeline by Said M. H. & M. C. Fleming as follows One Hundred dollars to be paid February 1st 1870 one hundred dollars annuly thereafter untill Said Four hundred are regularly paid. I further desire and request in connection with item 3rd that aforesaid Moses H & Mathew C. Fleming after my death) properly and decently Support clothe and School Said Angelina Augusta Untill She becomes of legal age Seperate and apart from the widows dower Item 4th I devise and bequest to my two youngest Sons M H & M C Fleming and their heirs all my personal property Stock and effects to have and to hold in Equal Shares, Subject however to the payment of my Just debts, and desir that no appraisement or Sale of the Same be made unless deemed best by Said Mentioned parties) and that the court of Probate direct the omission of the Same in pursuance of the Statute Item 5th I do hereby nominate and appoint my Esteemed friend Henry R. Finefrock guardian of My Said daughter Angelina Augusta Until She arrives at Legal age or intermarries and do empower him to Give Angelina good Common English Education and to rear her in habits of maturity and inculcate upon her as far as may be Christian faith and charity. I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made In testimony Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 300) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4691062a63732990635b6d94d10614ab.jpg 9063aee86996ba5673a6354275512e8a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 301] [corresponds to labeled page 268 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 268 Record of the Last Will of Henry C. Fleming decd hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this Fourth day of February in the year A. D. 1863 Henry C. Fleming {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said Henry C. Fleming as his Last Will and Testaments in our presence and Signed by us in his presence John F. Utz Henry R. Finefrock The State of Ohio } Delaware County Ss} In the Matter of the Last Will and testament of Henry C. Fleming decd I John F. Utz being duly Sworn in open Court this 14th day of June A D 1873 depose and Say that I was present at the Execution of the Last Will and Testaments of Henry C Fleming deceased of Delaware County Ohio hearing date 4th day of February A. D. 1863 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 and in the presence of each other John F. Utz Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 14th day of June AD 1873 B. C. Waters Probate Judge Commission To take Testamony of Witness to Will The State of Ohio Delaware County Ss} To F Willmer Greeting Know ye that we in confidence of your prudence and fidelity have appointed you and by presents do give you full power & authority to Examine and take the deposition of Henry R. Finefrock Subscribing witness to the Last Will and testaments of Henry C Fleming decd Hereto attached Late of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio and therefore we command you that at certain days and places appointed by you you cause the Said Henry R. Finefrock to be brought before you and then and there to Examine Him on oath or affirmation first taken before you touching the due Execution of Said Will of Said Henry C. Fleming and that you reduce such Examinations to writing and return the Same together with this Commison and the Will of the Said Henry C Fleming thereto annexed Closed up under your Seal into our Said Probate Court with all convenient Speed In testimony whereof I B. C. Waters Judge Judge of the Said Court have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of of Said Court at Delaware this 17 day of June A. D. 1873 B. C. Waters Probate Judge {seal} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 301) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e14e04601bc4b0c8c8235cd8c970c6c0.jpg b6be7f916f1c9ffa69bdefe0fffd9e07 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 302] [corresponds to labeled page 269 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 269 Record of the Last Will of Henry C Fleming decd It appearing to the court that there was a codicil attached to the Last Will and testament of Henry C. Fleming decd the Subscribing Witnesses thereto W P Reid and Henry J Eaton came and were by me duly Sworn and Examined and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and It ap -pearing to the court that the Codicil to the Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the said testator at the time of Executing the Same was of full and of sound mind and Memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Codicil to Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the Last Will and testaments of the Said Henry C Fleming and be recorded as such B. C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Codicil Whereas I Henry C Fleming on the 4th day of February A.D. 1863 made my last will and testament of that day and which said Last Will and testament is on this same sheet of paper therefore be it known that I do here on this 26th day of June A.D 1866 hereby declare and make the following to a codicil to said will and testament that is to say That I do hereby Give devise and direct that the sum of four hundred dollars devised to my daughter Angeline Augusta in Item third shall all be paid to her by said Moses H & Mathew C Fleming aforesaid when she arrives at the age of eighteen years as well as the other property mentioned in said items at the same time and in case of my death before said Angeline Augusta arrives at the age of eighteen years then it is my will and desire and so desire and direct that said Moses H & Mathew C Fleming or their heirs as the case may be shall be at the expense of supporting said Angelina Augusta until she arrives at the age of eighteen years including boarding lodging clothing nursing education & all other necessary and proper support in life and that her education shall be at least a good common english education all of the above & foregone beqest to said Angeline Augusta I hereby make a charge & him upon said real estate desired to said Moses H & Mathew C Fleming aforesaid with the foregoing qualification I desire the former will mentioned herin to stand in full forever In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this this 26 day June 1866 Henry C Fleming {seal} Signed and acknowledged by the said Henry C Fleming as his last will and testament in our presence and by us in his presence William P Reed Henry J Eaton over Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 302) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/822443ff3ad373b5d73af67a189c1fde.jpg 4491bf1b0fa6e6df38fa131a1831b21b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 303] [corresponds to labeled page 270 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 270 Record of Will of Henry C Fleming decd The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss} in the mater of the last will and testa ment of Henry C Fleming of Delaware County decd We William R. Reed and Henry J. Eaton being duly sworn in open court this day of June A.D 1878 depose and say that were present at the execution of the codicil to the will of Henry C Fleming of Delaware County deceased herunto annexed bearing date 26th day of June 1866 that we saw the said testator subscribed said codicil to said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be a codicil to his last will and testament 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 witness at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Henry C Eaton William P Reed Sworn to and subscribe before me in Probate Court this 19th day of June A.D 73 B.C. Waters Probate Judge _____________________________________________________________ [in left margin: Error & double entry of this record] June 14 1873 Will and Estate of Henry C. Fleming decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 14th day of June A.D 1873 This day the last will and testament of Henry C Fleming deceased was presented for Probate and Record whereupon John L Utz one of the subscribing witnesses thereto came and was duly sworn and examined his testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Henry R. Finnefrock the other subscribing witness thereto lived at Fremont Ohio thereupon a commission issued to Hon T. Willmer Probate Judge of the County of Sandusky to take the deposition of said Henry R. Finnefrock and this matter is continued until the return of said Commission. B.C Waters Probate Judge June 18th 1873 Will and Estate of Henry C Fleming deceased On this day the commission of this court heretofore issued to L. Willner Probate Judge of Sandusky County Ohio was this day returned with the testamony of the said Henry R. Finnefrock duly taken and attached to the will and it appearing to the Court that said will was duly executed and attested and that said testator Henry C. Fleming was at the time of executing the same of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any undue influence or restraint. It is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be submitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the last will of the said Henry Fleming and be recorded as such B. C Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 303) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/bfa3e931e864056f9c3ddb0f8ccbd22e.jpg 3814a8c9eaf7975ccac61b1f95c80a60 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 304] [corresponds to labeled page 271 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 271 Record of the Last Will of Henry C. Fleming decd Will and Estate of Henry C Fleming decd It appearing to the Court that there was a codicil attached to the last will and testament of the said Henry C Fleming decd The subscribing witnesses thereto William P Reed and Henry J. Eaton came and were duly sworn by me and examined their testimony reduced to writing and attached to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the court that the said codicil to said will was duly executed and attested 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 it therefore considered and ordered that said codicil to said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the last will and testament of the said Henry C Fleming and be recorded as such. B C Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 304) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ee7ae56fd073c04facbe1450f47e848b.jpg a788588751e2cbb811cac59dfe64762f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 305] [corresponds to labeled page 272 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 272 Record of the Last Will of James Longwell decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 23rd day of June AD 1873 June 23rd 1873 Will and Estate of James Longwell deceased On this day the last will and testament of James Long well of Delaware County was presented for Probate and record whereupon Alexander McCoy one of the subscribing witnesses thereto came and was duly sworn and examined and his testimony reduced to writing and annext to the will of and it appearing to the court that William Ferris one of the subscribing witness thereto has moved to parts unknown and thereupon the Court examined M M Glass who deposes and says that he is well acquainted with the signature of the said William Ferris and that the signature to said will is the signature of the Said William Ferris and is genuine And it appearing to the Court that the Said will was duly Executed and attested and that the said testator James Longwell at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind and Memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last will and testament of said James Longwell deceased and be admitted to Record as duly Proved as Such B. C Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I James Longwell of Eden Delaware County Ohio I Give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower the house and Lot the Homested where we reside and also ten acres Lot on the road from Eadem to Jonathan Leonards on its East of said road Borded West by Land of Jonathan Leonard North by George Kopples land east by J M Abram south by land of George Leonard during her natural life or while she remains my widow and all the Stock house hold goods furnature provisions and other goods and chattles which may thereon at the time of my decease during her natural life or as my widow as aforesaid I give and devise to Mary J Short my daughter and her heirs including who she has already received which is Seven Hundred dollars including a note of five Hundred dollars, one thousand dollars to her and to her heirs And also to my daughter Cecelia Ekleburg [Eckelburg] One Thousand dollars including two Hundred dollars which She has allready and a note of three hundred dollars) one Thousand dollars To my daughter Sarah E Longwell one Thous and dollars including two hundred dollars all ready paid her the remaining eight hundred to be paid by April 10 1873 Each of my three boys Ira Alfred and John W Longwell Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 305) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/42f86673445ecc14aaf8e7edf51bcfc3.jpg 65d514a2b166522f1322cdc7a7f1a84b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 306] [corresponds to labeled page 273 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 273 Record of will of James Longwell decd Five dollars each and at the death or marriage my wife Phoebe Longwell An equal Division among all my heirs after all Legal claims are paid and at my decease for her to sell so much as to pay my just debts In testimony hereof I have herunto let my hand and seal this fifth day of January 1869 James Longwell {seal} Signed and acknowledge by Said James Longwell as his Last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence William Ferris Alexander McCay Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } Personally appeared in open Court Alexander McCay one of the Subscribing witnesses to Said Last Will and testament of James Longwell decd who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said will deposes Says that the paper in relation to the Execution of Said will deposes Says that the paper before him purporting to be the Last Will and testament of James Longwell now deceased is the will of Said deceased James Longwell And at the Same time came M M Glass who being duly sworn says he is aquainted with the Signature of Willam Farris and that the Signature to Said will is the Signature of Said William Ferris and is Genuine as he verily believes That they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribed there names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and that he Saw the Said James Longwill deceased Sign and Seal Seal Said will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and Testament that the Said James Longwell at the time of making signing and Sealing Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever Alexander McCay M.M. Glass Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 23d day of June AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 306) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/229328f0bdc8d6e56dfd7e7da4bc8a7d.jpg c67491a5cbacc7d76d499ef9c905a563 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 307] [corresponds to labeled page 274 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 274 Record of the Last Will of Joseph Maugans deceased Proceedngs had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 18th day of June 1873 Will and Estate of Joseph Maugans deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of Joseph Maugans of Delaware County deceased were presented for Probate and Record whereupon William C. Winget and Leroy Decker the subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and there testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested and that the testator Joseph Maugams at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind and Memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said Joseph Maugans and be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will I, Joseph Maugans of the County of Delaware 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 devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Sarah Maugans the House and Lot on which we now reside number Seventy four (74) also my Town Lots as hereafter named Thirty (30) thirty one (31) thirty two (32) fifty (50) fifty one (51) Fifty two (52) fifty three (53) fifty four (54) fifty five (55) fifty Six (56) in the Town of Ostrander Delaware County and State of Ohio known and described on the Records Plat of Said Town by numbers also my Personal property of every descrip -tion and on notes accounts or authority to dispose of Convey My real Estate in as full a manner in Every respect as I could my Self do if Living for her use, and after my wife decease My herein named Executor is to have full Power to Sell and convey at private or public Sale all my real Estate Should any Remain unsold as well as personal property and the proceeds therefrom with money and other out -standing debts if any to be collected and paid over by my [illegible] named named Executor to my children Share and Share a like to Malinda Houtze to George Maugans to Tobias Maugans to Martin Maugans to Joseph Maugans to Sarah Losh to Elizabeth Doward to Samuel Maugans to Jacob Maugans and Lastly I hereby constitute and appoint George Honiter to be the for this my Last Will and testament In testimony Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 307) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ae9fe2159119ea7cf91c347d4eda5fc2.jpg c6849a35e24afe46323c766b1016ef7b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 308] [corresponds to labeled page 275 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 275 In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set My hand and Seal this 21st day of March 1870 Signed Joseph Maugans {seal} Signed published and delivered by the above named Joseph Maugans as and for his Last will and testament to which we are witnesses Wm C. Winget Leroy Decker Probate of Will The State of Ohio } ss Probate Court Delaware County } Personally appeared in open Court Wm C Winget and Leroy Decker the Subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and testament of Joseph Maugans deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Joseph Maugans now deceased is the Will of Said deceased Joseph Maugans that they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the testator Subscribed their names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said Jospeh Maugans deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and testament that the Said Testator Joseph Maugans at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said Will was of legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and not under any undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever Wm C. Winget Leroy Decker Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 18th day of June AD 1873 B.c. Waters Probate Judge {seal} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 308) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/02331a609cfbb72bc77a9fbdae7eac9b.jpg 87403d38190f1e15134a9bdbfdca9100 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 309] [corresponds to labeled page 276 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 276 Record of the Last Will and testament of Sarah Jones deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 2d day of July AD 1873 Will and Estate of Sarah Jones deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of Sarah Jones of Delaware County deceased were presented for probate and Record Whereupon Joseph E. Hughs George W. Oller and Gerard Hughs the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested 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 It is therefore considered and ordered that Said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the last Will and Testament of Sarah Jones decd and be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will Know all men by there presents that I Sarah Jones of Delaware County Ohio - being weak in body but Sound in mind do make this my Last Will and testament as follows First I Give and and bequeath my Soul to God who Gave it in the Second place all my honest debts are to be paid in the third place I Give and bequeath to my son Thomas Jones the Sum of One Dollar also to my Son Lewis R Jones the Sum of One dollar also to my Son Isaac Marion Jones one Dollar also to my daughter Eliza Liggett one dollar also to my daughter Susan Heath one dollar also to my deceased Sons Joseph Jones heirs one dollar and also I Give and bequeath all the balance of my property both personall and real Estate to my daughter Mary Ann Seigfreid this the 1st day of May AD 1873 her Sarah x Jones {seal} Signed in presence of mark J.E. Hughs George W. Oller Gerard Hughs The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Sarah Jones deceased We Joseph E. Hughs George W. Oller and Gerard Hughs being duly Sworn in open Court this 2d day of July A.D. 1873 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of Sarah Jones Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 309) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/119024cc3b17b449d001d90763056670.jpg 17c3a4f5214bda669f1aa0ea8d1fce4c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 310] [corresponds to labeled page 277 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 277 of Delaware County deceased hereunto annexed bearing date First day of May AD 1873 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 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.E. Hughs George W. Oller Gerard Hughs Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 2d day of July AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge __________________________________________________________________ Record of the Last Will and testament of Elijah Adams decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 29th day of July A.D. 1873 Will and Estate of Elijah Adams decd On this day the Last Will and testament of Elijah Adams decd were presented for Probate and record whereupon George Adams and Henry p Adams the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and there testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed there with And it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested 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 therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of Elijah Adams decd and be recorded as Such no Letters B.c. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will Be it known that I, Elijah Adams of Radnor Township Delaware County Ohio Being in Good health and of Sound and dis posing mind and memory and in view of the uncertainty of Life and the uncertainty of of death do hereby make and publish this my Last Will and testament I have made a Sale of my farm to Elijah Adams Jr my son for the sum of Five Thousand dollars who has paid me two thousand Dollars including his heirship and has Given his obligation for three thousand Dollars to be paid Twenty five Hundred dollars in payments of two hundred a year commencing April 1st 1856 and five hundred dollars to be paid to Mary Adams my beloved wife at my decease or if Said Mary my wife decease first to be paid to the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 310) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8e99de5c9b33d0b2e4fed3350f1a1527.jpg 4a26e82f0d12821623b9240cbc783bf1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 311] [corresponds to labeled page 278 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 278 Last Will and Testament of Elijah Adams decd the heirs of her first husband Derus Landon deceased at being her money which She got by heirs from her Fathers Estate which I Got and was to have the use of our Lifetime which will appear by an article made at our marriage and I further bequeath to Mary Adams my wife two hundred dollars for her Support Should She Survive me and I do hereby explain to the future harmony of my family that there is an Agreement and an article made by Elijah Adams Jr to maintain and Suport me and Mary my wife during our Lifetime which has been made with a full understanding with Mary my wife that Said provisions should be in full and in bar of all clames for her support under our Statutes which release my Estate from all Embarrassment in future It is my Will and I hereby bequeath to Benjamin C Adams Susannah Budd Margaret Lumbert James G. Adams and the heirs of John Adams deceased in equal Shares of one fifth to each of all that may remain unexpended of Said Sum of twenty five hundred dollars when paid with conformity with the obligation of Elijah Adams Jr or to all my effects both real and personal that Shall remain unexpended at the Settlement of my Estate this bequeath is Subject to the draw back which may be wanted by my Self while I live and to the further drawback of any blames Mary Adams my wife may make for I am aware that She is not bound by the provisions which I have made for her Support only She voluntary consents to it and it is due to her to treat her right with all proper care and respect and the aforesaid bequest is Limited to the balance that may remain for distribut tion after all the right of her Said Mary have been Settled I further Explain that I have not mentioned my Son Abraham Adams in the Will I have Given him and aided him in years past as much and probably more than any one of my children will receive under this will which the notes and receipts I hold against him will Show and I Give to him A Fathers blessing which is all he can reasonable Expect from me Lastly I hereby nominate and appoint my Son B.C. Adams and my Son Elijah Adams Jr the Executors of this my Last Will and testament hereby revoking all former Wills by me made In testimony whereof I have hereunto Signed my name and affixed my Seal and have called upon my friend to witness the Same this 30th day of June A.D. 1855 Elijah Adams {seal} Signed Sealed acknowledged and declared in our presence and We were requested by testator to witness the Same Ebenezer Williams John C. Johnson Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 311) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4a7fb63e39a42d29621a4efe6442df79.jpg 1171bda79d6173b7966c7c1f20ffd8df Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 312] [corresponds to labeled page 279 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 279 Last Will and testament of Elijah Adams decd as both the witnesses in this will are deceased I Elijah Adams the Testator thought it best to Sign the Same in the presence of new witnesses this 29th day of April AD 1870 George Adams Elijah Adams {seal} Henry I Adams The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Elijah Adams decd of Delaware County We George Adams and Henry P Adams being duly Sworn in open Court this 29th day of July AD 1873 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of Elijah Adams decd bearing date 29th day of April AD 1870 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 his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other George Adams Henry P. Adams Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 29th day of July AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Will and Estate of Homer Carpenter deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 4th day of August AD 1873 Aug 4th 1873 Will and Estate of Homer Carpenter decd On this day the Last Will and testament of Homer Carpenter were presented for probate and Record Whereupon Nate Wells and Mary Eldridge the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing annexed to the Will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested 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 It is therefore considered and ordered that Said Will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the last will and testament of the Said Home Carpenter and be recorded as Such no Letters at Present B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 312) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4b997d6638a72d5a56bbc36d412bd9f4.jpg f7438542d5b923cfcbe66118aa55cc76 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 313] [corresponds to labeled page 280 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 280 Will and Estate of Homer Carpenter decd Copy of Will In the name of the Benovolent Father of all I Homer Carpenter of Galena Delaware County Ohio do make and Publish this my last will and Testament Item First I Give and devise to my beloved wife Rebecca Carpenter in Lieu of her dower the house and Lot on which we now reside Situate in Galena Delaware County Ohio during her natural life or as Long as She remains my Widow and all Stock household Goods furniture Provisions and other Goods and chattles which may be thereon at the time of my decease during her nature al life or as Long as She remains my widow as aforesaid She however Selling So much thereof as may be Sufficient 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 Property or the Proceeds thereof as may then remain unconsumed and unexpended I Give and devise to my Son and daughter Lyman Carpenter and Captolia Carpenter with the Exception of Ten Dollars which I Give to my daughter Lucena Bolston wife of Thomas M Boleton She having been previously provided for If however either my Son or daughter Lyman or Captola Should die before the decease or marriage of my Said Wife then the Share of Said Property above devised to Such deceased Son or daughter is hereby devised and bequeathed to the Surviving Son or daughter Lyman or Captolia Item 2d I do hereby nominate and appoint G Wells Executor of this Last Will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise and Just release and discharge in Such manner as he may deem proper the debts and clamies due me I do hereby revoke all former Will by me made In Testamony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal the 11th day of April 1873 Homes Carpenter {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said Homer Carpenter as his Last Will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence Nate Wells Mary Eldredge The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Homer Carpenter of Delaware County decd We Nate Wells and Mary Eldridge being duly Sworn in open Court this 7th day of August A.D. 1873 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of Homer Carpenter of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 11th day of April 1873 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 313) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7cb40f0fc2454b46d96c838c2ded6109.jpg 542690be42645d8a4691cccef7577a8e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 314] [corresponds to labeled page 281 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 281 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 Nate Wells Mary Eldridge Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 34th day of August AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge ____________________________________________________________________ Record of Will and Estate of Martin Bader deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 5th day of August A.D. 1873 August 5th 1873 Will and Estate of Martin Bader deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of Martin Bader decd were presented for Probate and Record whereupon E.H. Hyatt and John Detwiller the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and there testimony reduced to writing annexed to the Will and filed therewith And it appe aring to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested and that Said testator at the the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraints It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of Martin Bader deceased and that the Same be recorded as Such and at the Same time came Hugh Cole & John Detwiller and accepted the trust to which he Said will was Given them and Gave Bond in the Sum of Ten Thousand dollars with Henry Coleman and as Surities and the Court appoint O Wilson Levi Bishop and George Fester as appraisers Bond accepted Letters issued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will In the name of the Benovolent Father of all I Martin Bader of County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my Last Will and testament Item 1st I Give and devise to my Son William Bader two Thousand dollars and to my Son Delbert Martin Bader five hundred dollars more than my other heirs a Saw and they Shall also Share Equally with my other heirs in the final distribution of the remainder of my Estate It is will further that my Son William take on day of Sale of personal property Such Stock & farming utensils as may be necessary for farming purposes. which Shall be dedicated Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 314) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ed5c59f22bc00ee5cfa56104a4a431e0.jpg f8131351f185cdbd6866362dd5162159 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 315] [corresponds to labeled page 282 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 282 Will and Estate of Martin Bader deceased from his two thousand dollars and the balance of the two thousand dollars my Son William is to receive out of any moneys or credits of my Estate when my Son William arrives at the age of twenty one years Item 2d I Give and devise to my daughter Louisa smith the Sum of five hundred dollars onely as her full Share of my Estate Item 3d It is my Will further that in case my wife Should again intermarry after my death the the Exclusive controll and management of my farms & property is to be Surrendered to my Executor & my Son William Bader. She (My Wife) receiving onely the interest which would accrue to her by right of Dower And in case my Son William in that Event Should act with my Executor he Shall be duly qualified according to Law as Joint Executor Item 4th I nominate and appoint Jacob Howard Guardian of my hand hand and Seal this Twentieth (20) day of July one Thousand Eight hundred and Seventy three Martin Bader {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said Martin Bader as his Last Will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his Presence E.H. Hyatt John Detwiller The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last Will and testa ments of Martin Bader of Delaware County Ohio decd We E.H. Hyatt and John Detwiller being duly Sworn in open Court this 5th day of August AD 1873 depose & Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of Martin Bader of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 20th day of July 1873 that we Saw the Said testator Subscribe Said Will and heard him publish and declare the Same to his Last Will and testament and that the Said Testator at the time of Execution the Same was of full age and of Sound mind & memory and not under any restraint {seal} and that we Signed the Same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. E.H. Hyatt Sworn to & subscribed before me in Probate Court this 5th } John Detwiller day of August AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 315) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c7276e71acec02f9ee2a26532eaf0b02.jpg 3df5facedf5aeddd40ce55b6afb42f0e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 316] [corresponds to labeled page 283 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 283 Will and Estate of Samuel Finley decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 28th day of August 1873 Will and Estate of Samuel Finley, decd This day the Last Will and testament of Samuel Finley deceased were presented for Probate and Record whereupon Thomas Craven and F.C. Hartman the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were by me duly Sworn and Examined & there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said Will Was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Testator Samuel Finley was at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will & testament of the Said Samuel Finely and be recorded as Such and at the Same time came John Cunningham the Executor named in the will and Gave Bond in the Sum of Eight Thousand dollars with as Surities Bond accepted Letters Issued B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Samuel Finely of the County of Delaware Ohio Being of Sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last Will and testament in manner and form following 1st I Give and bequeath to my beloved wife Patience Finely all the personal property household Goods etc and all the notes claims etc I may be possessed of at my decease. By her paying all my Just debts and funeral Expenses 2d I Give and devise to my wife the House and Lots on which I now reside being in Lots No. (272) and fractions Lots No 278 & 245) as described on the plot of the town of Delaware Ohio. during her natural life by her paying the annual taxes on the Same the above described real Estate to be in Lieu of her dower 3d It is my will that at the death of my Said Wife all the above described real Estate be Sold by my Executor at public or private Sale as he may think best and on Such terms as he may be able to obtain and that the proceeds thereof, after paying expenses be divided as follows My daughters May G Boyer & Jane Lamont each three Hundred dollars except Sixty dollars heretofore received by My daughter Mary Y Boyer to be taken from her Share And the balance divided equally between My three daughters Mary Y Boyer Elizabeth Goodman and Jane Lamont & my Son James Finley I hereby constitute and appoint my friend John Cunningham My Executor to carry out and execute my Said Will and he is hereby authorized to Sell and convey Said real Estate without any authority from Court Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 316) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/58b399ad6836c41e0e0590bccba7c1f6.jpg 90320727f67ba91f291f6da36d98a45f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 317] [corresponds to labeled page 284 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 284 Will and Estate of Samuel Finley decd In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 27th day of January A.1873 Samuel Finley {seal} Signed sealed & acknowledged by Said Samuel Finley as his last will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence and at his request Thomas Cravens T.C. Hartman The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Samuel Finley decd We Thomas Cravens and F.C. Hartman being duly Sworn in open Court this 28th day of August AD 1878 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of Samuel Finley of Delaware Ohio hereunto annexed bearing date 27th day of January 1873 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 reqest and his presence and in the presence of each other Thomas Cravens F.C. Hartman Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 28th day of August AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of the Last Will and Testament Samuel Doty decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 5th day of September AD 1873 Will and Estate of Samuel Doty decd On this day the Last Will and testament of Samuel Doty decd were presented for Probate and Record whereupon James Sackett Scott Vansickle & E.C. Steward the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and there testimony reduced to writing annexed to the Will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested and that the 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 therefore considered and ordered that Said will be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the Last Will and testament of Samuel Doty decd and be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 317) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/760ff13762fea637b00b709a2dcb1ac9.jpg a599651d0ed88757a02e2af9cd07d65b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 318] [corresponds to labeled page 285 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 285 Will and Estate of Samuel Doty deceased Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Samuel Doty of Porter Township Delaware County State of Ohio do make and publish this my Last Will and testament Item 1st I desire first that all debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my estate Item 2d I Give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Margaret Doty after paying the debts as above specified all my property Real and personal and mixed property to her during her natural life or So much thereof as Shall be necessary for her maintainance during her natural life Item 3d My beloved Sons Martin William and Samuel have been previously provided for and have Recd there full Share my beloved Daughter Lilletha Ann Holloway has received thirty one dollars and ninety-seven cents Sally Jane Burke has recd Eighteen dollars and forty five cents Mary E. Doty has recd forty three dollars and fifty two cents Catherin E. Botts has received Seventeen dollars I desire that Should there be any property left at my wifes death that the above named named Girls my daughters be made equal out of the Household goods and other property Item 4th I Give and bequeath to my beloved Grand Son Ottis E. Doty My Watch and State valued at twenty one Dollars and desire that he be made Equal in Shares of Property with my daughters that is all they have received and may hereafter recd Item 5th I desire that all my property Should there be any & not other wise disposed of Should be given to my beloved wife and to her disposed of Should be Given to my beloved wife and to her disposal and to be disposed of as She may deem proper and right at her death Item I do hereby nominate and appoint Charles Wilcox Executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing any empowering him to compromise adjust release and dis charge in such manner as he deem proper all debts and claims due me I do also authorize and empower him if it Shall become necessary in order to pay my debts to Sell at public or private Sale or in Such manner and upon Such terms of credit or otherwise as he may think proper all or any part of my personal property & also any real estate to Execute acknowledge and deliver in fee Simple and that he the Executor Shall not be required to Give Bonds but may be required to take an oath to faithfully perform all duties required of him in this will In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this nineteenth day August in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy three 1873 Samuel B. Doty {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said Samuel B. Doty as his Last will and testament in our presence and signed by in in his presence the day and date about written. James Sackett Scott Vansickle E.C. Steward Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 318) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c9159064ffa827b90f8a1c715bbf4f22.jpg b78d738a3c793f9d0089b74702934b78 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 319] [corresponds to labeled page 286 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 286 Will and Estate of Samuel Doty decd The State of Ohio } In the matter of the last will and testament Delaware County ss } of Samuel B Doty decd We James Sackett Scott Vansickle and E C Stewart being duly Sworn in open Court this 5th day of September AD 1873 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of Last Will and testament of Samuel B. Doty of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date nineteenth day of Aguust 1873 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 Sackett Scott Vansickle E.C. Steward Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court the 5th day of September AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge _______________________________________________________ Will and Estate of Emily Howe decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at this office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 26 day of September AD 1873 Sept 26 1873 Will and Estate of Emily Howe deceased On this day Emily F. Tuttle filed Last Will and testame -nts of Emily Howe deceased for Probate and Record and it appearing to the Court that David Humphreys one of the subscribing witnesses thereto was a resident of Cincinati Ohio a Commision was therefore duly Isued to John Bevan Notary Public of Hamilton County to take the testamony of Said David Humpheys and this caus contained to await return of Said Will and Commission and the Same having been duly returned with the Deposition of Said Daivd Humphreys duly reduced to writing signed by him and properly certified by Said Notary Public and thereupon G. Dewert the other subscribing witness thereto came & was duly Sworn and Examined his testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith & it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that Said Testatrix was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and Memory and not under any restraint It is therefore ordered and considered the Said Will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of Said Emily Howe and be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 319) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f2d7126a50a3029fb4f2e0e24c2dbdd8.jpg 501df379f320ea546bd545bba1d81567 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 320] [corresponds to labeled page 287 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 287 Will & Estate of Emily Howe decd Copy of the Will In the name of the Father of all Mercies I Emily Howe of Delaware in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st I Give and devise to my beloved Niece Francis R. Frasier wife of William Frasier of the State of Indiana Three Hundred dollars to be paid her by my Executors from the rents of my real property during first two years after my decease Item 2d I Give and devise to my beloved daughter Emily F. Tuttle of Delaware Ohio all my real property consisting of houses and Lots in Delaware Ohio and Houses and Lots in Springfield Ohio during her natural life for her own use and benefit with the remainder to her children deducting from the Same rents enough to pay the aforesaid legacy as provided in Item one there are not incumberances or leases whatsoever on my real property Item 3d I do hereby nominate and appoint my daughter Emily F. Tuttle of Delaware Ohio and J.R. Mower of Springfield Ohio Executors of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing them to adjust release and discharge in Such manner as they may deem proper all debts and claims due me And I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made I desire that no Sale of my personal property be made and that the Court of Probate direct the omission of the Same in pursuance of Statute In testimony whereof and hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 16th day February 1871 Emily Howe {seal} Signed acknowledged and Sealed by Said Emily Howe as her last will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in her presence on this 16th day of February 1871 G. Demerest D. Humphreys Commission ot take testimony of Witness to will The State of Ohio } Delaware County } SS To John Bevan Notary Public Hamilton County Ohio Greeting Know ye that we in confidence of your prudence and fidelity have appointed you and by these presence Give you full power and authority to Examine and take the deposition of David Humphreys one of the Subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and testament of Emily Howe hereto annexed Late of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio deceased and we command you that at certain days and places appointed by you you cause the Said David Humphreys to be brought before you and then and there to Examine him on oath or affirmation first taken before you touching the due Execution of Said Will of Said Emily Howe and that you reduce Such Examination to writing and return the Same together with the commission and the Will of Said County Home thereto annexed closed up with your Seal unto Our Said Probate Court with all convenient Speed Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 320) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f2cb75517272c5b7f56fbe0da24946a2.jpg 55a918e7738f7154fc4fee8e7e314785 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 321] [corresponds to labeled page 288 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 288 Record Last Will and testament of Emily Howe decd In testimony whereof I, B.C. Waters Judge of the Said Court have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of Said Court at Delaware this 26th day of Sept AD 1873 {seal} B.C. Waters Probate Judge Testimony of Witness to Will In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Emily Howe deceased I John Bevan J Notary Public Hamilton County Ohio duly appointed and commisioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio to take the testimony of David Humphreys the Subscribing witnesses of the Last Will and testament of Emily Howe deceased Late a resident of Said County of Delaware in the State of Ohio which commission & send the will are hereto annexed I do hereby certify that in pres- sance of Said commission I Caused David Humphreys one of the Said Subscribing witnesses as aforesaid to come personally before me at my office at Cincinnati Hamilton County Ohio who being by me first duly Sworn according to Law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth concern and in relation to the Execution of Said will depose and Says that he was present at the making of Said Will hrerto attached Marked 'A' and at the request of the deceased Subscribed his name to Said will as Witness in the presence of the deceased & of each other that he Saw the Said Emily Howe deceased Signe and Seal Said Will and heard her acknowledge the Same to be her Last Will and testament that the Said Emily Howe deceased was at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said Last Will and testament of legal age and of Sound Mind and Memory and not under any undue restraint whatsoever David Humphreys I John Beaven Jr Notary Public Hamilton County Ohio do further testify that the Said testimony was reduced to writing by my self in the presence of Said Witness respectively and Subscribed by Said Witness in my presence on the twenty ninth day of September A.D. 1873 Intestimony Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal this 29th day of Sept AD 1873 John Beavan JR Notary Public Hamilton Co Ohio The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Emily Howe of Delaware Ohio Deceased I, G. Demerost being duly Sworn in open Court this first day of October AD 1873 depose and Say that I was present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of Emily Howe of Delaware Ohio hereunto annexed bearing date 16th day of February AD 1871 that I Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 321) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ce2144d37c956ec45ad8cbdda9778191.jpg 25041ce1f331f7ec99f8e9b7aa4e42f7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 322] [corresponds to labeled page 289 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 289 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 was 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 her request and in her presence and in the Presence of each other G. Demorest Sworn to and subscribed before me in Probate Court this 1st day of Ocotber AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of the Last Will and Testament of David Perry decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 2d day of October AD 1873 Oct 2d 1873 Will & Estate of David Perry decd This day the Last Will and Testament of David Perry deceased was presented for probate and Record Whereupon C.C. Chamberlain and James Cox the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly sworn and Examined and there Testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said Will was duly Exeucted and attested and that the Said Testator David Perry was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and Testament of the Said David Perry and be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will The Last Will and Testament of David Perry of Delaware Ohio I the Said David Perry do hereby make this my Last Will and testament as follows First It is my will and bequest that out of balance due me on the mortgage Given me by my Son David E. Perry in payment for my farm Sold him upon which there remains due about the Sum of three Thousand and Three Hundred and thirty dollars there Shall be paid to each of my other four children five Hundred dollars each towith to Evan Perry $500- to George W Perry $500- to Charles H Perry $500- and to my daughter Jane E Perry $500- being in all two Thousand dollars to be paid to my said four children after the death of my self and my beloved Wife Jane Perry and it is my intention that the balance due on the Said morgage Shall remain in the hands of my Said Son David E. Perry untill after the death of my Self and Wife and the annual interest thereon Shall be paid to my Self and Wife as the Same becomes due as Long Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 322) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9a4c03aac65660f0b42d5d4e6f89d36e.jpg 01a58898b5493cb5dc21c072df34f77c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 323] [corresponds to labeled page 290 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 290 Record of Last Will and testament of Daivd Perry deceased as We or either of us Shall live. and then after the death of us both the Said five hundred dollars each is to be paid to my Said four children and the residue of the Said Mortgage money I Give to my Son the Said David E Perry which shall be in full discharge of the Said Mortgage after the payment of the Said interest and the Said five Hundred dollars to each of my Said other children as aforesaid Secondly I will Give bequeath and devise all the rest and residue of my property of Every Kind and description to my Said daughter Jane E. Perry after the death of my Self and Wife. which property consists of my House and Lot in Delaware, notes and morgages and all the property of every kind description except the above named Mortgage against my Said son David E Perry above desposed of But it is My intention that during the life time of my Said Wife that She Shall have the Interest on the aforesaid Mortgage from my Son Daivd E. Perry and the use of all the residue of my Property during her life time and that the bequest herein made Shall not take place untill after the death of both my Self and wife, and then after our deaths the Said Jane E Perry to and to hold the Said House and Lot in Delaware on which I now reside to herself her heirs and ass -igns in fee Simple witness my hand and Seal this 11th day of April 1871 David Perry {seal} Signed Sealed & Published by Said David Perry as his last will & testament & We Signed the Same as witnesses at his request in his presence and in the presence of Each other } C.C. Chamberlain The State of Ohio Delaware County ss } James Cox In the matter of the last will and testament of David Perry deceased We C.c. Chamberlain and James Cox being duly Sworn in open Court this Second day of October AD 1873 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Said Will and testament of David Perry and the Codicil to the Same of Delaware County Ohio hereunto annexed bearing date 11th day of April 1871 that we Saw the Said testator Subscribe Said Will and heard him publish and declare the Same to be his Last Will and testament & 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 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 323) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9f702995521060c4c14b9d7bc78018ee.jpg d1460c573c3240319f6f8c3117a10790 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 324] [corresponds to labeled page 291 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 291 Signed the Same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of Each other C.C. Chamberlain James Cox Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 2d day of October AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of Last Will and Testament of Ebenezer Healy deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at His office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 29th day of October A.D. 1873 Will and Estate of Ebenezer Healy deceased This day the Last Will and testament of Ebenezer Healy deceased was Presented for Probate and Record whereupon Henry J. Eaton and William P. Reed the subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said testator Ebenezer Healy was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said Ebenezer Healy deceased and be recorded as Such and at the Same time came Sophronia Healy the widow and made her Executrix to take under the will the Same having been fully explained to her and the Court appoint the Said Sophronia Healy Executrix of the Estate of Said Ebenezer Healy and no bond is required and no inventory or Sale of his personal property to be made the Same being the request of the Said testator made in his will and by the request of the Testatrix Sophronia Healy her Son Errem J Healy is appointed Administrator with the Will annexed to assist her in Settling Said Estate Said Administrator So appointed Gave Bond in the Sum of $5000- with Sophronia Healy J.T. Hutchisson as Surty too inventory or Sale of personal property request of Him as ordered in the Will Bond accepted Letters Isued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Ebenezer Healy of Concord Township Delaware County Ohio a Farmer being in Good health and of Sound mind and memory do make and publish this My Last Will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me at any time heretofore made And as to all my worldly Estate and all the property real personal or mixed of which I shall die Seized and possessed or to which I Shall be entitled at Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 324) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/77fc9b7a4594e5936a36c1c8b4d1f9fc.jpg b047eac1a1da1b171a4b95cad066962f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 325] [corresponds to labeled page 292 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 292 Record of Last Will and testament of Ebenzer Healy decd the time of my decease I devise bequeath and dispose thereof in the manner following towith First My Will is that all my Just debts and funeral Expenses Shall be my Executrix hereinafter named be paid out of my Estate as soon after my decease as Shall be found convenient Item I I Give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Sophronia Healy all my personal property of whatsoever kind or nature I may possess at the time of my decease Excepting Two hun- dred dollars bequeathed to my Son and daughter as hereinafter more fully specified and I also Give desire and bequeath to my Said Wife Sophronia Healy all my Landed Property or real Estate Such as the farm on which I now reside and all other real Estate belonging to me together with all all other property real personal or mixed of every name and nature of which I die Seized and possessed or to which I Shall be entitled at the time of my decease Item II - I will and devise to my daughter Eliza D Healy One hundred dollars to be paid to her by my Executrix out of my Estate as soon as convenient after my decease Item III - I will and devise to my Son Erem M Healy Healy One Hundred dollars to be paid to him as soon as convenient after he arrives at the age of twenty one years by my Executrix hereinafter named Item IV It is my will and desire and I accordingly So devise that in Case my Said wife Sophronia Healy Should Survive and out live my two children about named and each of them Should bear no child or children or hers of there or Either bodies then in that case that Said property or the portions or proceeds thereof Existing at the death of my Said wife Shall be divided between her hies at Law and mine according to the Statute of the State of Ohio her said hers to receive one third thereof and my hes the two thirds Item. V. I do hereby nominate and appoint my Said Wife Sophronia Healy to be Executrix of the my Last Will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering her to compromise adjust release and discharge in Such manner as She may deem proper the debts due me I do also authorize and empower her if he Shall become necessary in order to pay my debts to Sell by private Sale or in Such manner upon such terms of credit or other use as She may think proper all or any part of my real Estate and deeds to purchases to execute acknowledge and deliver in fee Simple Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 325) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1d1ae212cbd5cb9d54c0461b0bfb0786.jpg 6fcf9a01f24a9a66ec0c40803009681b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 326] [corresponds to labeled page 293 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 293 Record of the Last Will and testament of Ebenezer Healy decd Item VI It is my wish request and desire that no appraisement and that no Sale of my personal property be made and that the Probate Court direct the omision of the Same in pursuance of the Statute I request that my wife as such Exectrix as above be not required to make or give any bond or bonds as Such Executrix or otherwise and that no inventory of my property or any part of it be required to be taken and returned to the probate Court by my Executrix I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made the erasures made in the fourth Items were made before the Signing of this will by me or the witnesses In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 11th day of June AD 1862 Ebenezer Healy {seal} Signed and acknowledged by the Said Ebenezer Healy as his Last Will and testament in our presence Signed by us in his presence and at his request Henry J Eaton W.P. Ried The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Ebenezer Healy deceased We Henry J. Eaton and W.P. Ried being duly Sworn in open Court the 29th day of October A.D. 1873 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of Ebenezer Healy decd of Delaware hereunto annexed bearing date 11th day of June 1862 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 rest -raint and that We Signed the Same as Witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other W.P. Ried Henry J Eaton Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 29th day of October A.D. 1873 {seal} B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 326) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0f4236f0c75fca376381a9faed630dbe.jpg 74140caaec480b82bc32a1960bd6da84 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 327] [corresponds to labeled page 294 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 294 Last Will and Testament of Elisabeth Manix deceased This day the Last Will and testament of Elisabeth Manix decd Was presented for Probate and Record Whereupon John Brenehan and C H McElroy the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and and attested and that the Said Testatrix Elisabeth Manix was at the time of Executing the Same of full and of Sound mind and Memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and of the Said Elisabeth Manix and be recorded as such no Letters B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will I Elisabeth Manix of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of mind and memory and understanding do hereby make and Publish this my last will and testament as follows My will is first that all of my just debts and funeral expenses and the expenses and cost of executing this my Last will and testament be paid Secondly I do hereby bequeath and devise the Lot upon which I now live to my Son John Mannix and it is my will further that my said Son John Shall have the Same as it is including the Household Furniture and one bed with the bedding thereof Thirdly It is my Will that my Son Michael Mannix Shall have the Lot in the Town of Delaware in Said County Lying near to where John Bresnehan now has but it is my further that as my Son Michael has not been at Home for a Long time if he Shall decease without coming back to take possession and dispose of of Said Lot then it is My Will that my Said Son John Shall have Said Lot and it is my will further that my said Son John Shall have the use of Said Lot until Said Michael Shall come back and Shall pay the Taxes on the Same and Keep up the fences but Shall not be required to pay any rent for the Said Lot Fourth It is my Will that my daughter Mary Mannix Shall have my Lot in Said Town of Delaware Lying on or near Berkshire Street but it is My Will further and I dout that She Shall Sell the Same and out of the Rent Proceeds thereof She Shall pay to my daughter Margaret Mannix the Sum of two Hundred dollars but it is my Will and I do direct that in disposing of Said Lot my Said Son John John Shall have the first choice of purchasing the Same for the Sum of Five Hundred Dollars and that Said Lot Shall be Sold as Soon as it can be done to advantage Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 327) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/994a69809225659062ae0fd9f9cc5f76.jpg 550fb7377273a5ba4f41d48d33de8518 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 328] [corresponds to labeled page 295 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 295 Last Will and Testament of Elisabeth Mannix decd Provided my Said Son John does not bye it as above provided witness my hand and Seal this twentieth day of May AD 1873 her Elisabeth x Manix {seal} mark The foregoing was signed and sealed and delivered by the Said Elisabeth Manix to be her Last Will and testament in our presence who in her presence and at her request and in the presence of Each other have Signed our names hereto John Bresnehan C.H. McElroy The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the Matter of the Last Will and testament of Elisabeth Mannix decease We, John Bresnehan and Charles McElroy being duly Sworn in open Court this 6th day of Nov A.D. 1873 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of Elisabeth Mannix of Delaware hereunto annexed bearing date 20th day of May AD 1873 that we Saw the Said Testatrix Subscribe Said will and heard her publish and declare the Same to be 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 witness at her request and in her presence and in the Presence of each other John Bresnehan C. H McElroy Sworn to and Subscribed before in Probate Court this 6th day of November A.D. 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge {seal} __________________________________________________________ December 4th 1873 Will and Estate of Asahel Welch deceased This day the Last Will and testament of Asahel Welch decd was presented for Probate and Record whereupon Charles Stenbeck and John Wolfley the subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Testator Asahel Welch was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound Mind and Memory and not under any restraint it is therefore considered and ordered that Said will be admited to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said Asahel Welch and be recorded as Such no Bond no Letters at the Present B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 328) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9325d680f1335e2301262f0cc1970ceb.jpg 09cad122e3260f5aaa2203f965cacec4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 329] [corresponds to labeled page 296 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 296 Record of Last Will and Testament of Asahell Welch decd Copy of Will In the name of God Amen I Asahel Welch of Delaware County Ohio being of Sound Mind and disposing memory do make and publish this my last Will and testament First I will and direct that all my Just and Legal debts be first paid out of my Estate Second I hereby devise and bequeath unto my Sisters Luretta Welch and Sally Welch all my property both real and pers -onal wherever Situated and of whatever nature to have and to hold into them and into there heirs and assigns forever Share and Share alike Third I hereby appoint and constitute Lucetta Welch and Sally Welch as the Executors of this my Last Will and testament hereby revoking and annulling all former Wills by me made and declaring this and this only to be my Last Will and testament In testimony Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 27 day of December AD 1865 Asahel Welch {seal} Signed Sealed and published by the Said Asahel Welch as and for his Last Will and testament in our presence and We at his request Signed the Same in his presence and in the presence of each other as witnesses thereto Charles Stenbeck John Wolfley The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court Charles Stenbeck and John Wolfley the Subscribing Witnesses to the Last Will and testament of Asahel Welch deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Asahel Welch now deceased is the will of Said deceased Asahel Welch that they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the testator Subscribed there names to the Same as Witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said Asahel Welch deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and testament that the Said Asahel Welch at the time of Executing Sealing and Signing Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. Charles Stenbeck John Wolfly Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 5th day of December AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 329) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e3a66ffcb12e27b74b0cb349db9b6664.jpg 0afe7bf06e0987fc052fe0da10189fcc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 330] [corresponds to labeled page 297 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 297 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Robert Waters decd This day the Last Will and testment of Robert Waters deceased was presented for Probate and Record Whereupon J.A. Carothers E.A. Whipple and Henry Douglas the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and examined and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Testator Robert Waters was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and record as duly proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said Robert Waters and be recorded as Such and at the Same time came Rachell Waters John Waters and Levi Moore the Executors named in the Will and Gave Bond in the Sum of $3000- with J.A. Carothers E.A. Whipple as Surtees and the Court appoint J.A. Carothers E.A. Whipple & Henry Douglas as Appraisors Bond accepted Letters Isued &c B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will In the name of God Amen I Robert Waters of the Township of Brown in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of Sound mind and memory and in consideration of the uncertainty of this frail and Life do therefore Make and ordain publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament That is to Say first after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged the residue of my Estate real and personal I Give bequeath and dispose of as follows towith to My beloved wife the Land and appurtenances Situate in the Township of Brown and County of Delaware and State of Ohio contain -ing Thirty five and one half acres more or less and all moneys or credits accounts or may hereafter accrue and all personal property now in my possession - all the above enumerated property or properties to be and remain my beloved Wife So Long as She may live and after the decease of my wife to be divded according to amount first inherited by Each of us, to wit, two hundred and thirty dollars from my Father and three hundred and Seventy Six dollars from her Father after Lawful debts are discharged also three Books two Sermon Books and one Bible to my Father I Likewise make constitute and appoint my Wife and My Brother John Waters and Levi Moore to be Executors of this my Last will and testament hereby revoking all former Wills by me made In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my Seal this 20th day of November in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and Seventy three (1873) Robert Waters {seal} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 330) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ede8ff709980aac922d0a3f73dfe4895.jpg 32d78eefa30c20887521f01a5b6a75ee Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 331] [corresponds to labeled page 298 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 298 Record of the Last Will and testament of Robert Waters decd The above writen instrument was Subscribed by the Said Robert Waters in our presence and acknowledged by him to each of us and he at the Same time published and delared the above instrument So Subscribed to be his Last Will and testament and We at the testators request and in his presence have Signed our names as witnesses hereto and written opposite our names our respective places of residence J.A. Carother Brown T P Delaware County Ohio Henry Douglas " " " E.A. Whipple " " " Witnesses The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court J A Carothers Henry Douglas and E.A. Whipple the subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and testament of Robert Waters deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the Paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Robert Waters now deceased is the Will of Said Robert Waters deceased that they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the testator Subscribed there named to the Same as Witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said Robert Waters now deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and testament that the Said Robert Waters at the time of Signing and Sealing Said Will was of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any undue and unlawful restraint whatsoever J.A. Carothers E.A. Whipple Henry Douglass Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 3d day of December AD 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 331) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e63cf501aca03f0f84fcb195cf3dbef6.jpg 92482e8567ecce3a781e5f41f40ffd53 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 332] [corresponds to labeled page 299 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 299 Record of the last Will and testament of Sarah A. Fate Nov 20" 1873 This day the last will and estate of Sarah A Fate of the city of Delaware deceased, was pre sented and for Probate & Record whereupon, Charles Neil one of the subscribing witness to said cause and was duly sworn and examined, and it appeared to the court, that Samuel Finley one of the subscribing witness, thereto is now deceased There upon Thomas Watson and Charles Neil was examined in reference to his hand writing and it appeared to the satisfaction of the after hearing said Testimony that it is the Signature of the Said Samuel Finley and that said Will was duly executed and attested and that said testatrix was at the time of executing the Same of full age and sound mind and memory and not under any restraint it is order that said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the last will and testament of Sarah A Fate and recorded as such as it appearing to the court that there was codicil to Said Will and W.B. Farrat and J.F. Hess are the witnesses and this cause in courts mind to get the Testimony of Said witnesses to the Codicil B.C. Waters Probate Judge Nov 21" A.D. 1873 Will and estate of Sarah A Fate deceased In the matter of the codicil to the Will of the said Sarah A. Fate deceased. We W B Farrat & J F. Hess the subscribing witnesses to said codicil to said Will being duly Sworn on the 21st day of November A.D. 1873, depose and say that they were present at the execution of the codicil to the the last will and Testament of Sarah A. Fate hereto attached bearing date the 1st day of May A.D. 1873 there Testamony reduced to writing and anexed to the will and filed thereto and it appearing to the court that said executor Sarah A Fate was at the time of executing the Said Codicil to said will of full age and sound mind and memory and not under my restraint it is consid ered and orderd that said codicil to said will be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as a codicil to the last will and Testament of the Said Sarah A. Fate and be recorded as such and at the same time came Thomas S. Watson the execution in Said will appointed and accepted said trust Gave bond in the Sum of two Thousand Dollars with Charles Neil and as Sureties Bond accepted Letters Issued etc B.C. Waters, Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 332) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7ed8c85ece14e2a76794d0055a8e040d.jpg b2e9a112217700464afcd9d7442215b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 333] [corresponds to labeled page 300 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 300 The last Will and Testament of Sarah A. Fate decd The Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Sarah A. Fate of the Town of Delaware in the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, do make and pub lish this my last will and Testament Item First It is my wish that my body be intered in a decent plain coffin with out mounting and that my grave be marked with a plain marble slab Item Second I order that all my Just debts be paid out of the avails of my house and lot in Delaware Town when Sold. Item Third I devise and bequeath to my two neices Irene Lampten and Sarah Lampton all my household fur niture, to be divided equally between them in value but in such manner as will suit best, and should my surplus funds remain after the payment of my funeral expences and just debts aforesaid said surplus (if any) to be put out at interest for the benefit of the said Sarah Lampten in time of sickness Item Fourth I do nominate and appoint Thomas S. Watsen executor of this my last will and Testament In Testamony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 8" day of May A.D. 1873 Sarah A. Fate {seal} Signed and acknowledge be said Sarah A Fate as her last will and Testament in our presents and signed by us in her presents Charles Neil Samuel Finley Codicel Where as I Sarah A. Fate on the 8" day of May AD 1873 made my last will and testament of that day, do hereby declare the following to be a codicil to the Same Viz That Item third be so changed as to include Irene Lampton as equal sharer with Sarah Lamp ton not only in the household goods but all the sur- plus funds remaining after all the Just Debts and funeral expenses are paid. I Testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and Seal Sarah a. Fate {seal} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 333) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7f7d163b6a74e4d89e4bd774834b1807.jpg 1abc0e705702c75d33d64e63da57f2e9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 334] [corresponds to labeled page 301 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 301 The last will and Testament of Sarah A. Late . decd This 1st day of May A.D. 1873. Signed and acknowledged by Said S. A. Fate as her last will and Testament in our presents and Signed by us in her presents W.B. Farreh J.F. Hess The State of Ohio } Delaware County } .SS, The last Will and testament of Sarah A. Fate, Delaware County deceased J Charles Neil. being duly sworn in open court this 20th day of November A.D.1873 depose and Say that I was present at the execution of the last will and Testament of Sarah A. Fate of Delaware Ohio hereunto annexed. bearing date 8" day of May 1873 that I saw the said testa ex Subscribe said will. and heared 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 restr- aint, and that I signed the same as witness at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other Charles Neil Sworn to and subscribed before me .in the Probate Court this 20 day of November A D, 1873 B.C, Walters Probate Judge State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss In the matter of the last will and Testaments of Sarah A. Fate deceased It appeared to the court that Samuel Finely one of the Subscribing Witnesses there to now deceased and there upon came Charles Neil and Thomas S. Watsen. Who being duly sworn uppon there oaths say that they were acquainted with said Samuel Finley and also with his hand writing and that the signature to the said will is the signature of the said Samuel Finley and is Genuine Char Neil F.S. Watsen Sworn to in Probate Court and Sub- Scribed in my presents this 20" day of November A.D. 1873. B.C. Walters, Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 334) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/48dab11aadc853aae1470a137c97dc84.jpg 1adc12034742681a3ebc0cb0391ce8ca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 335] [corresponds to labeled page 302 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 302 Last Will and Testament of Sarah A. Fate Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County } .SS. .Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court J.F. Hess and W. B. Farrah the subscibing witnesses. to the Codicil to the last Will and Testament of Sarah A. Fate deceased, Who being duly Sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of the Codicil of said Will depose and say. that the paper be- fore them purported to be the Codicil to the last Will and Testament of Sarah A. Fate now deceased, is the codicil to said Will of said deceased Sarah A. Fate bearing date the 1st day of May A.D. 1873, that they were present at the execution of said codicil to said Will, at the request of the Testatrx Sub scribed there name to the same as witnesses in her presence. and that they saw the said Sarah A. Fate now deceased sign and Seal said Codicil to Said will and heard her ac- knowledge the same to be her last Will and testament, that the said Sarah A Fate at the time of making signing and sealing said codicil to said Will was of legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under No undue or unlaw full restraint whatsoever J.F. Hess W.B. Farrah Sworn to and Subscribed in open court this 21 day of November A D. 1873. B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 335) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/77a202ebb41d66767436d56d724e4742.jpg 8c014543fbedb048c04e5ffe8cb2ff7f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 336] [corresponds to labeled page 303 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 303 Last Will and Estate of John Humphreys Decd December 16" 1873 will and estate of John Humphreys, deceased. This day the last Will and testament of John Hum phreys decd was presented for Probate and Record where upon J.B. Jones and David G. Edwards the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and examined and there testamony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed there with and its appeared to the ccourt that said will was duly ex ecuteed and attested and that the said testater John Humphreys was at the time of executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint it is there fore ordered and considered that said will be ad mitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the last will and Testament of the Said John Humph- reys decd and be recorded as such and at the Same time came Morris Humphreys the Executor named in the will and gave bond in the Sum of $11000- with David G. Edwards, John B. Jones and Griffiths Morris as Sureities and the Court appoint John B. Jones James, Kyle and David G. Edwards as appraisors, Bona accepted, Letters accepted. letters Isued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I John Humphreys of Radnor Township Dela-- ware County State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and Testament Item First I Devise and bequeath to my daugh ter Anna the wife of John A Griffiths four Thousand dollars Item Second I devise and bequeath to my grand daughter Margaret A. Humphreys one Thousand dollars Item Third I devise and bequeath to my Grand daughter Mary A. Humphreys five Hundred dollars Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 336) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d308177572526c6a267c3b715b95a82f.jpg dca126a692f8e60a64899b94512e8677 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 337] [corresponds to labeled page 304 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 304 Will and Estate of John Humphreys Item fourth I devise and bequeath to my Grand daughter Hariet Humphreys five Hundred dollars Item Five I devise and bequeath to my Grand Son Benjamin C. Humphreys my Rail Road Stock in the C C & I Rail Road Item Sixth I devise and bequeath to my Grand Son John W. Humphreys and his heirs and assigns the farm on which Wesley Howard now resides situated in Marion County Ohio containing one Hundred and Sixty acres. Item Seventh They said John W. Humphreys my grand Son is to pay to my Grand Son William M. Humphreys one thousand dollars when the said William M. Humphreys will arrive to the age of Twenty one years Item Eighth I do here by nominate and appoint my Son Marris Humphreys executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorzing and empow ering him to compromise adjust release and dis- charge in such manner as he may deem prop er the debts and claims due me Item Ninth If there should be more money than will pay the above legacies, I devise and bequeath the overplus to my Son Morris Humphreys I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made in testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 14" day of Feb AD 1873 John Humphreys {seal} Acknowledged by } said John Humphreys } as his last will & Test-} ament in our presence } and signed by us in his } presence } J.B. Jones } David G. Edwards} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 337) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/15eb4dc114f3c051761054e2b0d4c9af.jpg 8caa7cf758bdf28354423378aebc1698 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 338] [corresponds to labeled page 305 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 305 Will and Estate of John Humphreys - Deceased - Probate Court The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss. Personally appeared in open Court John B Jones David G. Edwards, the Subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament of John Humphreys deceased, who being duly Sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, in Relation to the execution of said Will depose and say, that the paper before them purporting to be the last will and Testament of John Humphreys now deceased is the Will of Said deceased John Hum- phreys that they were present at the execution of said will, at the request of the Testator Subscrib ed there names to the same as witnesses, in his presence, and that they saw the said John Humphreys now deceased sign and seal said will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and Testament, that the said John Humphreys at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of legal age and of sound and deposing mind and memory, and under no undue or unlawfull restrain what so ever John B. Jones David G. Edwards Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 16" day of December AD. 1873 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 338) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a31ca2f164f99a46905f7c9b481c7abb.jpg f75e6a520976dd321e3ed76058284973 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 339] [corresponds to labeled page 306 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 306 Last Will and Testament of Samuel N. McNeal decd On this day the Last Will and testament of Samuel N. McNeal decd was presented for Probate and record whereupon W.P. Reed and Henry J. Eaton the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested and that Said Testator Samuel N. McNeal was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint it is therefore considered and ordered that Said will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last will and test aments of the Said Samuel N. McNeal deceased and be recorded as such and on the motion of the widow the Court appoint John J. Felming Administrator with Will anexed Said Administrator Gave Bond in the Sum of $3000 with as surties Letters issued and the Court appoint T.B. McCauslin James Maize and Jacob Hoskings as appraisors B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benovolent Father of all I Samuel N McNeal of Thompson Township Delaware County in the State of Ohio do make and Publish this my Last Will and testament First Owing to the amount of my Property and the kind I make no devise to my beloved wife Matilda McNeal but leave to her all the right of dower and otherwise to and under the of the State believing that under the Law She will be amply provided for out of My Estate in case She Survives me Secondly I Give and devise in Equal Shares and Proportions to my two daughters Eunice and Margaret McNeal and to their heirs and assigns forever the farm on which I now reside Situated and being in the township of Thompson Delaware County Ohio containing about two Hundred and three acres of Land Same premises deeded to me by deed Executed October 30th AD 1856 but in case either of Said daughters Eunice or Margaret Should die before my decease then Said Land is all to be & hereby is beqeathed and devised to Said Survivor of Said daughters Eunice and Margaret in fee Simple as aforesaid unless Said daughter Shall bear a child or children Surviving her or them in that case Said child or children is to have and to in fee Simple the Share or portion So devised to my Said daughter or daughters as the case may be Third I Will and devise and bequeath to my Grand child Allis Knackle the Sum of One thousand dollars to be paid to her in money Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 339) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/cde9193867bc4bbc64b8903cb04e3e51.jpg a38b8f377e522c0a1388b4a94480a28a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 340] [corresponds to labeled page 307 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 307 Last Will and Testament of Samuel N McNeal decd out of my Personal property Left by me at the time of my decease which Sum is to be paid to her when She arrives at the age of twenty years by my Said daughters or my Executor but in case Said Allis Should decease before She arrives at twenty years of age and Leave no child or children then the Said Sum to go to my Said daughters the Same as the above real estate mentioned in Item two Fourth I Give and devise all the residue of my Property to my Said daughters Eunice and Margaret and their heirs and assings forever Fifth I do hereby appoint and make my friend Ambrose Little Executor of this my Last Will and testament In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 23d day of October A D 1865 Samuel N. McNeal {seal} Signed and acknowledged by the Said Samuel N McNeal for his Last Will and testament in our presence and Signed by us at his request in his presence Henry J. Eaton W.P. Pied The State of Ohio Delaware County ss } Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court W.P. Reed and Henry J Eaton the subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and testament of Samuel N. McNeal deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the truth the Whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Samuel N. McNeal now deceased is the Will of the Said deceased Samuel N. McNeal that they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the testator Subscribed their names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said Samuel N. McNeal deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and testament that the Said Samuel N McNeal at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and not under any undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever William P. Reid Henry J. Eaton Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 2d day of January A.D. 1874 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 340) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c7313eac4715a1dee880d0a4dcd24ec1.jpg 204130dd3d7e9152646af03d467800c2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 341] [corresponds to labeled page 308 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 308 Will and Estate of Abraham Wells deceased Journal Probate Court February 12th 1874 This day the Last Will and Testament of Abraham Wells deceased was Presented for Probate and Record whereupon Edwin D. Morton and George Hubbard the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and examined and there testimony reduced to writing and attached to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that the Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Testator Abraham Wells Was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore cousidered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and Testament of the Said Abraham Wells decd and be recorded as such and Marcus Phillips the Executor named in the will Gave Bond in the Sum of $8000 - Thousand dollars With O.D. Hough and George. Hebbard as Sureties and the Court appoint Zenas Harrison Erwin D. Mortonn and Lewis Lott as Appraisors And at the Same time came Samanth Wells the widow and desired to make Her Election and the Will was read to her and her rights under the Law and the Will explained to her and She being fuly advised as to her rights under the Law and the Will She did then declare that it was her will to take under the will and according to the Provisions of the Same & the Same is So entered of Record B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will I Abraham Wells of Delaware County Ohio do make and Publish this my Last Will and testament Item 1st I give and devise to my Wife Samantha Wells in Lieu of her dower the Farm on which We now reside Situate in Porter Township Delaware County Ohio containing about one Hundred and fifty Seven acres to her and her heirs and assigns for ever and all the Household Goods and furniture which May be thereon at the time of my decease Item 2d I devise and bequeath to my daughter Roselind Chambers and her heirs Six hundred dollars Item 3d I Give to my Son Milton Wells and his heirs two Hundred dollars Item 4th I Give to my Son Isaac H. Wells and his Heirs one Hundred dollars Item 5th I Give to my Son Wilber Wells and his heirs two Hundred dollars Item 6th I Give to my Grand Son Gordon Morton and his heirs four hundred dollars Item 7th I Give to my Grand daughter Caroline Roberts and her heirs four Hundred dollars Item 8th I Give to my Grand Daughter Corintha Sherman and her heirs one Hundred Dollars Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 341) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/607263cf8785284c6cbecb21a6dadd64.jpg d3fe4fbfc0417e492f4a92d029edfc03 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 342] [corresponds to labeled page 309 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 309 Will and Estate of Abraham Wells decd Item 9th I Give to my Granddaughter Cora E Morton and her heirs four Hundred Dollars Item 10th I Give to my Grand Son Charles F Morton and his heirs four Hundred Dollars to be paid to Him when he Shall be of age by my Executor Item 11th I Give to my Grand daughter Clemence I Morton and to her heirs one Hundred dollars to be Paid to her by my Executor when She Shall be of Lawful age Item 12th I do hereby nominate and appoint Marcus Phillips Executor of this my Last Will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to adjust and discharge in Such manner as he may think best the debts and clames due me In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 19th day of Jan 1874 (Signed) Abraham Wells {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said Abraham Wells as his Last Will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence Edwin D Morton George Hubbard Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court Edwin D. Morton and George Hubbard the Subscribing Witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of Abraham Wells deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the Paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Abraham Wells deceased is the Will of Said Abraham Wells that they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribed their names to the Same as Witnesses in his Presence and that they heard Said Abraham Wells request P.T. Collins to Sign the Said Will that the Same was Signed Sealed in his presence and at his request and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and testament that the Said Abraham Wells at the time of making and Signing and Sealing Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no unlawful restraint whatsoever Edwin D Morton George Hubbard Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 12th day of February A.D. 1874 B.C. Waters Probate Judge {seal} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 342) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8ab845d3315e3d85a430828f42d57c9c.jpg e7fc882ef3da5c86421a82e67e5228b8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 343] [corresponds to labeled page 310 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 310 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Rev Joseph McPhillips decd February 24th 1874 Will and Estate of Joseph McPhillips deceased This day the Last Will and testament of Joseph McPhillips decd Was Presented for Probate and Record Whereupon Michael J. OBrien And August Geredin the Subscribing thereto came and were duly Sworn and there Examination & Testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the words of Said Will was spoken by Joseph McPhillips as and for his Last Will and testament and that the Same has been reduced to writing and Subscribed by the Said Witnesses at his request and that at the time of speaking Said Words the Said Testator was of Sound mind and memory and under no unlawful or undue influence and was of Lawful age It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of Joseph McPhillips deceased and be recorded as Such And on motion and cause Shown Thomas E. Powell is appointed Administrator with the Will and Said Administrator Gave Bond in the Sum of fourteen Thousand dollars With W.P. Reed and Eugene Powell as surties and the Court appoint John Shay Michael J. O'Brien and Jame McDonald as Appraisors Bond accepted Letter Isued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will the following is the Last Will of Rev Joseph McPhillips pastor St Marys Catholic Church of Delaware Ohio who being sick and nigh unto death and whose death occured on the Second day following at half past five oclock A.M The Same was made by the Said Joseph McPhillips in the presence of the persons whose names are hereto Subscribed and who were specially requested by Said Testator to take notice of the Same as witnesses the Said testator being at the time of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and which last will was in these Words First I desire and direct that all my Just debts and Funeral Expenses be fully Paid out of the property I may die possessed of - Second All the rest and residue of my Property of Every kind and nature whatsoever I Give and bequeath to my House Keeper Miss Mary Butter Done in the Sick Chamber of Said Joseph McPhillips in his Last Sickness and on the 20th day of February AD 1874 at 10 Oclock P.M. The above Last will of Joseph M Phillips was made in our presence by him and We were requested by him to become witnesses to the Same Michael J. O'Brien A. Gerordin Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 343) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/364406dd1736a5d9dfa261d32d88fbb7.jpg ddcac97ec04d6f7752fec0aa8e1c6094 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 344] [corresponds to labeled page 311 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 311 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Joseph McPhillips decd Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court August Gurindin and Michael J. O'Brien the Subscribing Witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of Joseph McPhillips deceased Who being duly Sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the Truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the Paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Joseph McPhillips now deceased in the Will of Said deceased That the Same was made in his Last Sickness and when the Said Joseph McPhillips was nigh into death but of Sound Mind & memory and under no restraint and the Subscribers whose names are Subscribed thereto were specially requested by Said Testator to take notice of the Same as witnesses and which Last Will was in the words in the Said written paper hereto annexed and made part of this affidavit that they were present at the making of Said Will at the request of the Testator and in his presence as witnesses and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and testament that the Said Joseph McPhillips at the time of making Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever Michael J. O'Brien A. Gerendun Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 24th day of February AD 1874 B.C. Waters Probate Judge _________________________________________________________________ March 12th 1874 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Sally Blackman decd In the Matter of the Last Will and Testament of Sally Blackman deceased This day Moses S Bucker the Executor therein named Produced in open Court here a Copy of the Last Will and Testament of Sally Blackman deceased and of the Probate thereof duly authenticated Executed by the Said Sally Blackman in the City of Peoria and County of Peoria and State of Illinois on the 16th day of Sept September 1871 and Probated and admitted to Record in County Court of Peoria County and State of Illinois on the 26th day of February 1874 and the Court being Satisfied that Said Will Was duly Executed and Proved in accordance with the Laws of Said State of Illinois It is now ordered and adjudged that the Said authenticated Copy of Said Will So produced be adm -itted to Record in this Court and the Same is filed and Recorded accordingly B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 344) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3816004ab0ac118fabfdd328c603ed7c.jpg c9b62f60fecbdaaf27a8ff805acaf9a5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 345] [corresponds to labeled page 312 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 312 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Sally Blackman State of Illinois } Peoria County } ss February Term A.D. 1874 County Court of Peoria County State of Illinois February Term AD 1874 began and held at the Clerks office in the City of Peoria in Said County on Mon day the 16th day of February AD 1874 being the Third Monday in Said month Present Hon John C Yates County Judge John D McClure County Clerk Frank Hitchcock Sheriff Court opened by Proclamation Be it Remembered to wit on the 26th day of February Ad 1874 it being one of the regular days of the Term of Court aforesaid the following among the pro -ceedings were had and entered of Record in Said Court which Proceedings are in the Words and Figures following to wit In the Matter of the Estate of } Proof of Execution Sally Blackman deceased } of Will This day comes Moses S. Bucher of the County of Peoria State of Illinois and Produces to the Court an instrument in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Sally Blackman deceased and attest by John A McCoy and A Allison as witnesses and the Said Moses S. Bucher prays that Said instrument in writing be admitted to record as the Last Will and testament of the Said Sally Blackman And it appearing to the Court by the Evidence of Said Moses S. Bucher that the Said Sally Blackman Late of Said County of Peoria, died on or about the 16th day of February AD 1874 at Peoria in Said County the Court proceeded to hear the Proof of the Execution of Said Instrument in writing Thereupon John A McCoy one of the attesting witnesses who being first duly Sworn Says, The instrument in writing So produced by Moses S Bucher purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Said Sally Blackman being Shown to him and his affida -vet being attached thereto That the foregoing is the Last Will and Testament of the Said Sally Blackman deceased that he subscribed his name thereto as one of the witnesses at the request of the Said Testatrix and in her presence and in the presence of A. Allison the other attesting witnesses on the 16th day of September AD 1871 That the Said Sally Blackman then and there Subscribed her name thereto in there presence and declared 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 of Sound mind and memory and under no constraint There upon again Comes Moses S Bucher and Suggest to the Court the death of A Allison one of the attesting Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 345) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d9fb6f9c3d31ad440c5d55c2c0fbf5cb.jpg cd65a25ee97b6b1b9c706484fbf666ef Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 346] [corresponds to labeled page 313 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 313 Last Will and Testament of Sally Blackman decd Witnesses to the Said instrunt in writing and the Court being advised in the premises it is ordered that Said Sugestion of death be and is hereby Entered of record and it is further ordered by the Court That proof of the hand writing and Signature of the Said Alexander Allison deceased witness as aforesaid be taken herin Thereupon Comes B.T.I. Bourland of the County of Peoria and State of Illinois who being first duly Sworn Says the instrment in writing So produced and purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Sally Blackman and the Signature of the Said A Allison as witness thereto being Shown to him and his affidavit attached thereto) that he was well acquainted with Allexander Allison Late of the County of Peoria deceased in his lifetime and that he is well acquainted with the hand writing of the Said Alex Allison that the foregoing Signature of A. Allison witness to the Will of Sally Blackman deceased is in the hand writing of the Said Alex Allison as he verily believes And now the Court being Sufficiently advised by the Evidence of the Said attesting witness John A McCoy and by the Proof of the hand writing and Signature of A. Allison the other subscribing witness now deceased, of the proper and Legal Execution of the Said Will it is ordered and adjudged by the Court that Said instrument in writing be considered Proved and be admitted to record as the Last Will and Testament of Said Sally Blackman deceased Which Said Will and Testations thereof, affidavits of witnesses and proof of Signature and hand writing of Witness are in words and figures as follows to wit Will I Sally Blackman of the City of Peoria County of Peoria and State of Illinois do hereby make and declare this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following to wit First It is my will that my Just debts and funeral expenses be fully Paid and I hereby request and enjoin my Executor hereinafter named that after my decease my remains be taken to the State of Ohio and be entered beside the remains of my Late husband Second after the payment of Such funeral Expenses and debts I Give devise and bequeath unto my nephew Alcankee H. Beecher of Peoria County Illinois the Sum of Seven Hundred and fifty Dollars I Give and bequeath unto my Sister Phebe Hollingsworth wife of Henry Hollingsworth of Peoria County Illinois the Sum of One Hundred Dollars I Give devise and bequeath unto my niece Angeline Beecher of Peoria County Illinois the Sum of One Hun -dred dollars I Give devise and bequeath unto my brother Frederick Weed of Gerard of Macorgin County Illinois the Sum of one Hundred dollars I Give devise and Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 346) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/582603b5f1d1199e5ba828847679eab7.jpg 70213267ef91e132e4710a8cc03ee125 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 347] [corresponds to labeled page 314 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 314 Last Will and Testament of Sally Blackman decd and bequeath unto my niece Louisa A Frome of the County of Peoria Illinois Fifty dollars to them respectively and their Heirs and assigns forever Thrid All the rent and residue of my Estate real and personal or mixed of which I Shall die seized and possessed or which I Shall be entitled at the time of my decease I Give devise and bequeath to my nephew Moses S. Beecher of the City of Peoria County of Peoria and State of Illinois to him his heirs and assigns forever and Lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my Said nephew Moses S Beecher Executor of this my Last Will and testament revoking and annulling all former Wills by me made and ratify in and confirming this and no other to be my Last Will and testament In testimony whereof I the Said Sally Blackman have hereunto Set my hand and Seal at the City of Peoria aforesaid this Sixteenth day of September AD 1871 Signed Sally Blackman {seal} Signed Sealed published and declared by the Said Sally Blackman as and for her Last Will and testament in presence of us who in her presence and the presence of each other and at her request have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto A. Allison J.A. McCoy State of Illinois } Peoria County } ss In the County Court of Said County In Probate February Term A.D. 1874 Personally John A McCoy one of the Subscribing witnesses to the foregoing instrument of writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Sally Blackman Late of Peoria County deceased who being duly Sworn acc ording to Law does depose and Say that the foregoing is the Last Will and Testament of the Said Sally Blackman deceased that he Subscribed his name thereto as one of the attending witnesses at the request of ^the Said Testatrix and in her presence and in the presence of A Allison the other attesting witness on the 16th day of September A.D. 1874 that the Said Sally Blackman then and there Subscribed her name thereto in their presence and declared the Same to be her Last Will and Testament and that the Said Testatrix at the time of Executing the Same as aforesaid was of full age of Sound mind and memory and under no constraint Subscribed and Sworn to in open Court this 26 } J A McCoy day of February A.D. 1876 John D McClure Clerk} per John A West Deputy Clerk } Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 347) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1d36b0fc2d101495edab81be6cd91c03.jpg ee85d5eb6eccd5e4cef4d41fa542f309 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 348] [corresponds to labeled page 315 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 315 Last Will and Testament of Sally Blackman decd State of Illinois } Peoria County } ss Benjamin S.J. Bouerland being duly Sworn depose and Says that he was Well acquainted with Alexander Allison Late of the City of Peoria County of Peoria deceased in his Lifetime and that he is Well acquainted with the hand writing of the Said Alexander Allison that the foregoing Signature of A. Allison as witness to the Will of Said Sally Blackman deceased is in the hand writing of the Said Alex Allison as he verily believes B.L.J. Bouerland Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 26th day of Febuary A D 1874 John D McClure Co Clerk per John A Wert Deputy Clerk State of Illinois } Peoria County } ss In County Court Peoria County State of Illinois February Term A.D. 1874 I John D. McClure Clerk of the County Court in and for Said County of Peoria and State of Illinois the Same being A Court Record having a Seal do hereby Certify that I have compared the foregoing Copy of the proceedings of Said County Court in the matter of the Proof of the Execution of the Will of Sally Blackman Late of Said County of Peoria deceased also a copy of Said Will the attestation thereof the affidavit of one of the witnesses to Said Will and the Proof of the hand writing and Signature of the other attesting witness with the Original Record Thereof remaining in my office and there found the Same to be a correct Transcript thereof the whole of Such original record In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed Seal at Peoria this 27th day of February A.D. 1874 John D McClure {seal} Clerk of the County Court Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 348) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8412157cf647db808228b2a835853839.jpg 2fde88c9bd9b4c2a2a70233b0596fb31 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 349] [corresponds to labeled page 316 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 316 Record of the last Will and Testament of Samuel Worline decd March 19th 1874 This day the Last Will and Testament of Samuel Worline deceased were Presented for Probate and Record Whereupon E.F. Poppleton T. B. Cricket and C N McElroy the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly sworn and examined and there Testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Samuel Worline was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said Samuel Worline decd and be recorded as Such Albert Worline the Executor named in the Will Gave Bond in the Sum of $10,000- With Martin Miller and David Lipton as Surtees and the Court appoint Martin Miller Isaac Heffner and Thomas Slugh as the Appraisors Bond accepted Letters Issued etc B C Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will In the Name of the Benovolent Father of all I Samuel Worline of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio of Lawful age and being of advanced age and considering the uncer -tainity of this mortal Life the certainty of death and the uncerta -nity of the time thereof and being desirous of disposing of my Worldly Effects While I remain in the Flesh and being of Sound and disposing mind and memory do Make and publish this my Last Will and Testament First - I will that all my Just debts, Expenses of administration Expenses of Last Sickness and Funeral Expenses be paid out of my Estate - Second - I will and bequeath to Sarah Streckler the Girl I raised Three Hundred Dollars $300- and in case of the death of Said Sarah Streckler before the taking effect of this will then Said Three Hundred Dollars to be be paid and Given to the Heirs of her body Third I will and bequeath to Mary E. Streckler daughter of the above named Sarah Streckler One Hundred Dollars Fourth - I will and bequeath to Nettee Hollabaugh the Young dau -ghter of Henry and Catherine Hollabaugh Three Hundred dollars - Fifth - I will and bequeath to my Nephew Albert Worline the Sum of Two Hundred Dollars - Sixth - I will and bequeath to the daughters of my nephew Albert Worline above Named Fifty Dollars Each - Seventh - I will and bequeath to my two Nieces Catherine and Ollay Worline Each Fifty Dollars - Eighth I will and bequeath to Anna Vought wife of Isaad Vought the Sum of Fifty Dollars - Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 349) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/39e4ed68c1e03e3e69fa2a9cad968dd6.jpg 51a1637c997df39e9004649b2c7839ae Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 350] [corresponds to labeled page 317 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 317 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Samuel Worline decd Ninth I will and bequeath to Catharine Hollabaugh daughter of Forrest Meeker deceased the House and Lot now occupied by me being Lot No 170 in the City of Delaware County of Delaware and State of Ohio Also another Town Lot adjoining the above being Lot No 141 in Said City and County of Delaware Ohio also one Share of Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati and Indianapolis Rail Road Stock now owned by me also Four Hundred Dollars in money also all of my household goods and furnature of Every description and kind of which I may die seized It is my will and desire that in case Said Catherine Hollabaugh Should die with out more heirs than the one She now has then and in that case any and all property She may have left of the proceeds of her Share=of my Estate Execept the Sum of Twenty Two Hundred Dollars which I desire her Little daughter Nettie to have I request and direct So far as I am in Law able to do So that the Same go and fall to my brothers and Sisters and their heirs, the Same to be divided as if my brothers and Sisters were all Living at the time, and in case Said Little Nettie Should die before becoming of age and without heirs then So much as there may be remaining of Said $2200 I desire to Go to my brothers and Sisters and their hiers in the manner as is above Set forth Tenth I will and bequeath to Sarah Hollabaugh formly Sarah Meeker the Sum of One thousand Dollars but in case the Said Sarah Hollabugh Should die without additional heirs then and in that case it is my Will that her Estate pay to the heirs of my Brothers and Sisters the sum of Five Hundred dollars without Interest to be divided among them in the Same Way as designated in the Ninth item of this My Will - Eleventh - I will and bequeath to Rebecca Kellogg formerly Rebecca Meeker the Sum of One Thousand Dollars but in case, the Said Rebecca Kellogg Shall die without heirs of her body then and in that case it is my Will and desire that her Estate pay to the heirs of my Brothers and Sisters the sum of Five Hundred Dollars without interest to be divided among Said heirs in the Same manner as designated in the Ninth item of this my will Twelfth I will and desire that the Judgement in my favor and against Henry Streckler and which is a lien on the property now occupied by Sarah Streckler Shall not be enforced or collected off of Said Property or off of Said Sarah Streckler and that my Executor Shall not enforce or collect Said Judge ment unless the Same can be done against Henry Streckler himself Thirteenth I will and bequeath all the residue of my Estate of Every description and kind personal real or mixed to the heirs of my brothers and Sisters the Same proportion as if they the Said heirs had inherited direct from them Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 350) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7f79050692093c5dc31597576b945dae.jpg e8746f1d9477007359c0745a3b47dbf5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 351] [corresponds to labeled page 318 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 318 Record of Last Will and Testament of Samuel Worline decd Father or Mother would have recd from their own Father or Mother as the case may be Each Set of heirs to take and divided Equally among them the Share their Father or mother would have recd from my Estate by this Item had they been Living at the time of the Taking effect of this will Fourteenth - It is my will that all legatees named in my will who are minors at the taking effect of the Same Shall not be paid or receive their respective Legacies untill they respectively Shall arrive at the age of majority. But the Same Shall be invested and Put at interest in Such manner as Shall be directed by the Probate Court of Delaware County Fifteenth I do hereby nominate and appoint my Nephew Albert Worline Executor of this will with full Power to carry the Same into Effect and I do hereby revoke all other and former Wills by me made and do declare this along and only to be My Last Will and Testament In witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 23d day of September Ano Domini 1873 Samuel Worline {seal} Signed Sealed and acknowledged by the above named Samuel Worline to be his Last Will and Testament in our presence and Signed by us at his request in his pres -ence and in the presence of each other on the 23d day of September AD 1873 E.F. Poppleton T.B. Crickett Codicil Whereas I Samuel Worline on the 23d day of September AD 1873 made my Last Will and Testament of that date I do hereby declare the Following to be a codicil the Same I do hereby Give and bequeath to Elisabeth Ely wife of Benjamin Ely one Hundred Dollars to be paid out of my Estate by my Executor In witness Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 11th day of December AD 1873 Samuel Worline {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said Samuel Worline as a codicil to his Last Will and Testament in our presence and Signed by us in his at his request and in the presence of each other E.F. Poppleton C.H. McElroy Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court E.F. Poppleton T.B. Crickett and C.H. McElroy the Subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of Samuel Worline deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the Truth the whole Truth and nothing but the Truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 351) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5cc5f14f0764963f4b110abd87ce7860.jpg 43553bd2309ef7cfea3c9e4cee3efbbe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 352] [corresponds to labeled page 319 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 319 the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Samuel Worline now deceased is the Will of Said deceased that they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribed three names to the Same as Witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said Samuel Worline deceased sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and Testament that the Said Samuel Worline at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever E.F. Poppleton T.B. Crickett C.H. McElroy Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 19th day of March A.D. 1874 B.C. Waters Probate Judge _____________________________________________________________ Will and Estate of William R. Forwood decd March 20th 1874 This day the Last Will and Testament of William R Forwood was presented for Probate and Record Whereupon Daniel Brown and John D. Miles the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and their Testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said William R Forwood was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and under no restraint It is therefore order and considered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said William R Forwood and Be recorded as such no Letters at Present time B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will In the name of the Benovolent Father of all of us I William R. Forwood of the Township of Trenton County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and Publish this my Last Will and Testaments First That all my Just debts and funeral expenses by paid out of my property Second I devise and bequeath to my Daughter Martha M the West half of the Farm on which I now reside Lying and being Situated in Trenton Township Delaware County and State of Ohio together with all the improvements that are now that may be on it at the time of my decease Said Farm Supposed to contain about Eighty two acres be the Same more or less Third I devise and bequeath to my Son John the East half of the Farm on which I now reside to have and to hold during his natural Life at his death to revert to the heirs of his body This Land is not to be Transfered or disposed of by Said John Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 352) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/dab2d7958780ec79640e54ef8239d334.jpg ce457334f978792405a739aff1842587 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 353] [corresponds to labeled page 320 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 320 Record of the Last Will and Testament of W R Forwood decd Said Farm is Supposed to contain about Eighty two acres be the Same more or less Fourth My Personal Property of Whatever kind I may have at the time of my decease to be Sold and used to pay my debts if any ballance Left to be equally divided between my heirs Jehue and Marth M Now the Above bequest to my Son Jehur and Marth M is to be Theirs in Lieu of all blames they have now against me or may have at the time of my decease Except I Should become a great charge by protracted decease and this create more expenses than my personal property will pay if such Should be the case at the time of my decease I do hereby empower my Executor to Settle Such debt or debts or there Several amounts to Equally divided against my two heirs Jehue and Martha M I can they dont pay Said amounts to my Executor then my Executor to rent Each one portion of the real Estate I have bequeathed to them) until Said rents amounts to enough to said Amts I hereby nominate and appoint my Son in law Thomas H. Preston my Executor of this my Last Will and Testament I do hereby revoke all former wills made by me intestamony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand Seal this Eleventh day of June one Thousand Eight hundred and Seventy two William R. Forwood {seal} Signed Sealed & acknowledge by Said William R Forwood as his Last Will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his Presence John Armstrong Daniel Brown John D. Miles L G Wilson Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court Daniel Brown and John D. Miles The Subscribing Witnesses to the Last Will and testament of Willaim R. Forwood deceased who being duly Sworn according to law to Speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the last Will and testament of William R. Forwood now deceased is the Will of Said deceased William R Forwood that they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribed their names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said William R. Forwood deceased Sign and Seal the Said will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and Testament that the Said William R. Forward at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said Will was of Legal age & of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no unlawful restraint whatsoever } Daniel Brown Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court } John D Miles this 26th day of March AD 1874 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 353) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a605af12b54817e1cb4c5635a0e45b97.jpg 49ba1ca22bbc5a97ce4dfd56c67c02af Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 354] [corresponds to labeled page 321 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 321 Record of Last Will and Testament of James Abrahams decd April 4th 1874 Will and Estate of James Abrahams decd This day the last will and testament of James Abrahams was presented for Probate and Record Whereupon Henry Sheets and William H Maxwell Henry Sheets was one of the subscribing witnesses to Said will and W.H. Maxwell testified that the Signature of D. Maxwell was the signature of his Father and is Genuine & their testimony was reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Exeucted and attested and 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 is therefore considered and ordered that Said Will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will and Testament of Said James Abrahams and be recorded as Such no Letters at this time B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will In the name of the Benolvelent Father of All Amen I James Abrahams of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my Last Will and testament Item 1st I will that my debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my Goods and effects Item 2d I will that John my Son have four hundred and fifty Dollars Item 3d I will that James M my Son have three Hundred Dollars Item 4th I will that Wesley my Son have three hundred & fifty Dollars Item 5th I will that William my Son have three hundred and fifty Dollars Item 6th I will that Jackson my son have three hundred and fifty Dollars and if I should no return I want Jackson to have my saddle and bridle Item 7th I will that Ann my daughter have two hundred and fifty Dollars Item 8th I will that Mary my Daughter have two hundred and fifty fifty Dollars Item 9th I will that Rachel my Daughter have two hundred and fifty Item 10th I will that Rebeca my Daughter have two hundred and fifty Dollars Item 11th I will that if there be a balance over and above after all have received their Shares that it be Equally Divided among all the children Item 12th I do hereby nominate and appoint John and Wesley my Sons Executors of this last will and testament hereby Authorizing and empowering them to compromise adjust and release and discharge in such manner as they may deem proper the debts and claims that I owe and debts and claims due me In testimony Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 354) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e3b2e089a7e4ea3a97b4e80db6947ef0.jpg b184424f3390a175deb8df6be57cd12e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 355] [corresponds to labeled page 322 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 322 Record of Will of James Abrahams decd Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 15th day of April 1858 James Abrahams {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said James Abrahams as his Last Will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence attest D Maxwell Henry Sheets Proof of Will _________________________________________________ The State of Ohio } Delaware County S.S. } Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court Henry Sheets one of the Subing witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of James Abrahams decd who being duly Sworn according to Law to speak the Truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the Paper before him purporting to be the Last Will and testament of James Abrahams now deceased is the Will of Said deceased W.H. Maxwell being duly Sworn upon his oath Says that the Signature of D. Maxwell is the Signature of his Father and is genuine and that the Will he found among his Fathers papers the Same having been deposited there in his Fathers Lifetime Henry Sheets Says That he was present at the Execution of Said will at the request of the testator Subscribed his name to the Same as witness in his presence and that he Saw the Said James Abrahms deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and testament that the Said James Abrahams at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever Henry Sheets W.H. Maxwell Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 4th day of April A.D. 1874 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 355) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6b6f176665e86eb1b03bb89b2a4bf852.jpg 0f4de495d6aabc5cf63b29e0c5917518 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 356] [corresponds to labeled page 323 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 323 Record of Will of Christian Kaufman deceased April 8th 1874 Will and Estate of Christian Kaufman deceased This day the Last Will and Testament of Chritian Kaufman decd was was presented for Probate and record whereupon Japheth Webster and Elisabeth Webster the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Testator Christian Kaufman decd was at the time of executing the same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that Said will be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said Christian Kaufman and be recorded as Such and the Court appoint John Biggs as Administrator with the will with James Main and as Surety &c B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will In the Name of the Benevolent Father of all I, Christian Kaufman of Morrow County 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 Lately purchased of Doctor Blymyer Situate in Delaware County Ohio to wit Range Eighteen (18) Township Six (6) and Section Three (3) and described as follows West half of Lot No Thirty five (35) U.S.M agreeably to a plat and Survey thereof made by James Eaton County Surveyor of Delaware Ohio and by him recorded in his office reference thereto will fully appear - during her natural life And all the household Goods and kichen furntiure provisions one Horse and buggy and harness for the Same two Cows and three hundred Dollars in cash the aforesaid personal property and each is to be at the disposal of my beloved wife after my decease I Give and bequeath the aforesaid real Estate after the disease of my Wife and all the rest of my property both real and personal after my funeral expenses and Just debts are paid to my beloved children viz Heirs of Anna Ashbrook one Share Esther Powell Joel Kaufman Rebecca Bower Gideon Kaufman Rachel [] Frances Gardner and Joshua Kaufman to be equally divided among them respectfully Hererby revoking all former will and testament In testimony whereof I Christian Kaufman hereunto Set my hand and Seal this Eighteenth day of January Eighteen Hundred and Sixty one Christian Kaufman {seal} Signed & acknowledged by Said Christian Kaufman as his Last & testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence Japheth West Elisabeth West Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 356) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/107ed2f74009bb3f7a891ad762ac90c8.jpg efe26b5156a32c8b1bcb684907198066 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 357] [corresponds to labeled page 324 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869 -1876] 324 Record of Christian Kaufmans Will Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court Jasshett West and Elisabeth West the Subscribing witnesses to the Last will and Testament of Christian Kaufman deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Christian Kaufman now deceased is the Will of Said deceased that they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribed their names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said Christian Kaufman now deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last will and Testament that the Said Christian Kaufman at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever Jassheth West Elisabeth West Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 8th day of April Ad 1874 B.C. Waters Probate Judge _________________________________________________________________ Record of Last Will & Testament of Norman Pattrick decd Will and Estate of Norman Patrick decd This day the Last Will and testament of Norman Pattrick deceased was presented for Probate and Record Whereupon F.B. Sprague and A.P. Taylor the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said Will Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Testator Norman Pattrick was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said Norman Patrick deceased and be recorded as Such at the time Same time came A.P. Taylor the executor named in the will and accepted Said Trust and gave Bond in the sum of Eighteen Thousand Dollars with F.B. Sprague Samuel Rhine heart and Middleton Perfect as his Surtee and the Court appoint Burton Moor F.B. Sprague Edward Hempsted as appraiser Bond accepted Letters Issued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 357) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4ec2fd79f6ac095b072ee01e17be76ba.jpg ce5564ab706721c4686a9264674e5138 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 358] [corresponds to labeled page 325 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 325 Record of Last Will and Testament of Norman Pattrick decd Copy of Will In the name of the Benovolent Father of all I Norman Patrick of the Village of Sunbury Delaware County Ohio being of Sound mind and retentive memory do make and publish this my Last will and testament towit Item 1st It is my will that my Executor Shall cause all Just debts and Legal demands against my Estate to be fully paid and that he Shall cause a plain and Substantial monument to be erected over my grave Item 2d I Give and bequeath to Martha Ann Patrick wife of my Grandson C.M. Patrick one full Share of my Estate real and personal This bequest to Martha A Patrick is made on condition that herself and husband Shall faithfully discharge there promise to me that they will take good and proper care of me during my natural life the expenses thereof to be paid by my Self or my Executor Except for their personal attention Item 3d I Give and bequeath to my Grandson Charles M Patrick all my horses cattle Sheep hogs and chicken farming tools wagons harness and buggy Item 4th I Give and bequeath to my Grandson Norman Patrick (Son of Geo Patrick) My stock in the Cleveland Mt Vernon and Columbus Rail Road line one Paid up Share of $100.) to be delivered to him when twenty one years old the dividends if any to be paid him as often as declared - also to my Great Grandsons Winfield S. Patrick and Eugene G Patrick (Sons of C.M. Pattrick my Stock in the Delaware Berkshire and Sunbury turnpike Company one share to Each (of $100 paid up) the dividends if any to be paid them as often as declared and the certificate of Stock when twenty one years of age Also to my Great Grandchildren (daughters of C.M. Patrick) viz Anna L Patrick Mary E Patrick and Irene S Pattrick my United States Bonds one to each of fifty dollars the interest to be paid to them Semiannually as it Shall become due and the Bonds to be delivered to them when Eighteen years of age 5th I Give and bequeath the residue of my Estate to my children as follows to my deceased daughters Huldah Perfect heirs one Share to be divided Equally among them my daughters Mathilda Domigan to have two Shares my Son George Patrick to have one Share my Son John Patrick to have one Share my Son Norman Patrick heirs to have one Share provided they make application within two years of the time of Proving this will otherwise there Share to be divided among the other in accordance with the above and foregoing bequests If any one or more of my heirs Shall attempt to Set aside or other -wise in validate this my last will and testament I do hereby order that he or She shall be disinherited and their Shares or Shares divided equally between the other 6th I hereby nominate and appoint A.P. Taylor Executor of this my last Will and testament authorizing and empowering him to Sell by private Sale or otherwise any real or personal property belonging to my Estate and to make an amicable distribution of all my property in accordance with the forgoing bequests I hereby revoke all former will by me made In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand over Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 358) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/970b7ae357e387b6b6d97edde1ebb908.jpg 98d0a9176ce7d534cc18d287ce740bfb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 359] [corresponds to labeled page 326 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 326 Record of Last Will and Testament of Norman Patrick and Seal this 2d day of February AD 1874 Norman Pattrick {seal} Signed and Sealed by the Said Norman Patrick in our Presence and Signed by us in his presence this 27th day of February 1874 F.B. Sprague A.P. Taylor Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court F.B. Sprauge and A.P. Taylor the Subscribing Witnesses to the Last Will and testament of Norman Patrick deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execu -tion of Said will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last will and testament of Norman Patrick now deceased is the will of Said deceased that they were present at the Executors of Said will at the request of the Testator Subscribed their names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said Norman Patrick now deceased Sign and Seal Said will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last will and testament that the Said Norman Pattrick at the time of making Signing and Sealing of Said was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue restraint whatsoever F.B. Sprague A.P. Taylor Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 17th day of April AD 1874 B.C. Waters Probate Judge __________________________________________________________________ Copy of the Last Will and Testament of Ann Willis deced State of Ohio Hamilton County } ss Whereas Ann Willis Late of the County of Hamilton and State of Ohio decd Leaving a Last Will and testament a true copy whereof is hereto attached which Said Will and Testament has been duly Proven and admitted to Record by our Probate Court Within and for the County aforesaid on the 22d day of April AD 1873 Know ye therefore that the Said Probate Court has Granted unto F.D.S. Whetstone the Executor in Said will and testament named Letters Testamentary thereon hereby Granting to Said Executor all and Singular the Power necessary and by law required to enable him to take an inventory of Collet Sue for and recover all and Singular the Goods Chattles and Credits of of the Said deceased and out of the Same or Such part thereof as Shall come to his hands the debts of Said deceased and the Legacies in Said Well named to pay and discharge according to Law and to the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 359) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/505776457f28a77db3b768322a085979.jpg d120460497d079cd1ef64a1cbeae00ea Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 360] [corresponds to labeled page 327 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 327 Copy of the Last Will and testament of Ann Willis decd Will of said Testator and the Same fully to administer in all things as required by Law In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of Said Probate Court at Cincinnati this 22d day of April in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy three William Tilden Probate Judge Copy of the Will _______________________________________________ I Ann Willis of the City of Cincinnati County of Hamilton and State of Ohio being of Lawful age and of Sound mind and disposing memory do make and Publish this My Last Will and Testament to wit Item 1st I direct that out of my Estate all my Just debts and funeral expenses be fully paid Item 2d I Give devise and bequeath unto my nephew Walter H Woodruff of the City of Vicksburg Missippi the Sum of One Thousand $1000 Dollars Item 3d I devise and bequeath unto Frank D.S. Whetstone of the City of Cincinnati the two lots with the dwelling Houses in the Village of Delaware State of Ohio one of Said Houses being Located on Sandusky Street and was formerly occupied by me as my family residence and the other located on the corner of Williams and Columbia Streets in Said Village to be held by him in Trust for the following purposes First to collect all rents arising from Said property Second to keep the Same in Good repair and third to pay over Semiannually the rent income arrising from Said Properties after paying the expenses of the Trust to my niece Mrs Adelia J Harrington wife of J.W. Harrington of the City of Cincinnati In the event of death of Mrs Harrington before her children become of age I direct that Said Trustee pay over to the children of Mrs Harrington having at the time of her death in equal Sums the Said income arrising as above until Said children arrive at legal age Item 4th All other property that I may due possessed of whether real personal or mixed including all moneys in notes and mortgages Bonds or otherwise I devise and bequeath the Same unto the Said Frank D.S. Whetston to be held by him in Trust for the following purposes viz Frist to receive the income arrising therefrom Secondly to pay the Same over Semi annually to the Said Mrs Adelia Harrington my niece as long as She Shall live. In the event of her death before her children become of age I direct Said Trustee to pay over Said income as above to the children of Said Mrs Harrington as may be Living at the time of her death Share and Share alike until Said children become of age I hereby confer full power on Said Trustee Frank D. S. Whetstone to change the nature of any investment I may own at the time of my deceased and and to reinvest any moneys arrising a Sale of any of my said property as he may deem best for the interest of the Trust. With full power to said Trustee to Sell at any time the real Estate Lot Forth in Item 3d of this Will free and discharged of Said trust herein and to Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 360) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c36bfee396bedf49b43733bf3ffefb1c.jpg 3773fa9745503081890808bfc17a9e34 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 361] [corresponds to labeled page 328 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 328 and to invest the proceeds of Sale So made by him as he may deem best for the interest of the Trust I driect this Trust continue So Long as Mrs Harrington Shall have and until her youngest child living at the time of her death Shall become of age Item 5th I Give devise and bequeath into the children of Mrs Adelia Harrington Living at the time of her death on their arriving at Legal age all of the above property I may own at the time of my decease Share and Share alike each child to receive one full and Equal Share of all of Said property on arriving at Legal age In the event of Mrs Harrington Surviving until her youngest child Shall become of age then on the death of Mrs Harrington the Trust to determine and the fruits to distribute Said property as above to the children Living of Mrs Harrington Share and Share In the event of Mrs Harrington death before her children become of age I direct that the Said Frank D S Whetstone act as Trustee of all of Said Property for the benefit of Such children until they become of age with full power as above as Such Trusted under this will In the Event of the death of Mrs Harrington and of all her children before they arrive at Legal age or in the event of the death of Mrs Harrington surviving all her children and dying without children Living that Said Trustee distribute all my Said Estate in Equal Shares to my nephew Walter H Woodruff and my nieces Rozelia Whetstone Item 6th I desire that no Security be required from Frank D.S. Whetstone the Trustee named in this Will for the faithful perform ance of His duties either as Such Trustee Mrs Harrington or as Trustee for her children as I have every confidence that he will faithfully discharge his duty Item 7th I do hereby nominate and constitute and appoint Frank D.S. Whetstone Executor of this my Last will and testament and direct that no bond Shall be required of him and that no Inventory or appraisement of my Estate Shall be made or Returned to the Probate Court Item 8th I hereby revoke all former Wills and codicils made by me Ann Willis {seal} Signed & Sealed published and declared by the above named Ann Willis to be her last Will and Testament in our presence who at her request an in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereto Subscribed our names as witnesses this 24th day of December 1872 Witness Betha Mayer Magdelana Cerevasny Henry. M. Cist Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 361) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0c148abaf62144a4f17bc564b069ccbc.jpg b4cbd1983d3586091dd46fb26ed03ef8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 362] [corresponds to labeled page 329 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 329 Last Will and Testament of Chester Campbell decd July 18th 1874 Will and Estate of Chester Campbell decd This day the Last Will and Testament of Chester Campbell deceased was presented for Probate and record whereupon Walter T Watson and Charles Neil the subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly sworn and examined and their Testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the said Will was duly executed and attested and that the said Testator Chester Campbell was at the time of executing the same of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore considered and ordered that the said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved to be the Last Will and testament of the said Chester Campbell deceased and be recorded as such. Job and John W Ladd were duly appointed as Executors no Bonds and No appraisement of Property as desired by the Will. B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Chester Campbell of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following. First - It is my Will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be fully paid. Second I give devise and bequeath to my beloved daughters Eliza J Ladd wife of Job D Ladd and Mary S Ladd wife of John W Ladd the farm on which I now reside situate in Orange Township Delaware County Ohio containing about Eighty seven acres together with all my personal property of every kind whatever during their natural lives to be enjoyed and used by them half and half alike. and at their death the property to be divided between my three grandchildren name by Mary A and Frances J daughters of Eliza J and Job D Ladd and George W son of Mary S and John W Ladd share and share alike if they shall be then living but in case of the death of my or either of these grand children thus named then the property to go to the then surviving child or children Third I hereby constitute and appoint Job D Ladd and John W Ladd my executors of this my last will and Testament and request that no bonds be required of them and that no appraisement of my property be made. And lastly I hereby revoke and annul all former wills by me made and ratify and confirm this and no other to be my last will and Testament. In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 362) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/65c51264b08357af51b609e227f475de.jpg 65cc0c9c88a51c798d8bfd84f6941fc8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 363] [corresponds to labeled page 330 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 330 Last Will and Testament of Chester Campbell deceased and seal this 19th day of February A.D. 1868 Chester Campbell {seal} Signed published and declared by the within named Chester Campbell as and for his last will and Testament in presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have signed as witnesses to the same Walter T Watson Charles Neil Proof of Will The State of ohio } Delaware County } ss In the matter of the last Will and testament of Chester Campbell deceased: We Walter T Watson and Charles Neil being duly sworn in open court this 18th day of July A.D. 1874 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Chester Campbell of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 19th day of February 1868 that we saw 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 Walter T Watson Charles Neil Will and Estate of Cornelius Closson decd June 29th 1874 This day the last Will and testament of Cornelius Closson deceased was presented for Probate and Record Whereupon Charles Freeman one of the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and was duly sworn and examined and his testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith, and M.B. Pierce the other subscribing witness thereto came on the 25th day of July A.D. 1874 and was duly sworn and examined and his testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed there- with. And it appearing to the Court that the said Will was duly executed and attested and that the said Testator Cornelius Closson was at the time of executing the same of full age and sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore considered and ordered that the said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the Last Will and testament of Cornelius Closson deceased and be recorded as such and the said Executrix named Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 363) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/29fa6835d8f0998c09f30235fedd5f46.jpg 2580235838f55f6c687ac013ec4d379f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 364] [corresponds to labeled page 331 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 331 Will and Estate of Cornelius Closson deceased in the Will did not appear and no letters issued at Present B C Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Cornelius Closson of the Township of Genoa County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last Will and testament Item first: I give devise and bequeath to my Beloved wife Sarah Closson all of my personal estate of whatever kind of which I die possessed. She however selling so much thereof in any manner she may deem proper Either by public or Private sale as may be sufficient to pay my just debts. Item second - I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife sole executrix of this my Last Will and Testament Item third - I do hereby give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Sarah Closson the farm on which we not reside situate in the Township of Genoa County of Delaware and State of Ohio containing Thirty acres. And I do hereby authorized and empower the said Sarah Closson. if she shall judge expedient or necessary for her comfort or maintenance to sell and convey for such Prices as she shall deem proper in fee simple the Farm herein - before - mentioned And I do further devise and bequeath to the said Sarah Closson all the proceeds or profits of said Farm whether from rent or sale to her and her heirs forever. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this seventh day of April A.D. 1874 Cornelius Closson {seal} Signed and acknowledge by said Cornelius Closson as his Last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence W B Pierce C. Freeman The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Cornelius Closson deceased. I Charles Freeman being duly sworn in open court Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 364) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e44ff0669a9e140f42ecd17b3b06b051.jpg a71e6af5bd8508b57bf77a903f498ab3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 365] [corresponds to labeled page 332 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 332 Will and Estate of Cornelius Closson deceased this 29th day of June A.D. 1874 depose and say that I was present at the execution of the Last will and testament of Cornelius Closson of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 7th day of April 1874 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 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 C Freeman Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 29th day of June AD 1874 BC Waters Probate Judge The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of Cornelius Closson deceased. I N B Pierce being duly sworn in open court this 25th day of July A.D. 1874 depose and say that I was present at the execution of the last will and Testament of Cornelius Closson of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 7th day of April 1874 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 and in the presence of each other N B Pierce Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 25 day of July A.D. 1874 B C Waters Probate Judge ________________________________________________________________________ Will and Estate of Clarinda Dodge deceased August 20 1874 This day the Last Will and testament of Clarind Dodge deceased was presented for Probate and record Whereupon Charles Neil and Elisabeth W Neil the subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to written & annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested & that the Said testator at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that Said will be admitted to Probate & Record as duly Proved as the Last Will & testament of Clarind Dodge and be Recorded as Such & at the Same time Came C Neil the Executor named in the will accepted Said trust and Gave Bond etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 365) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/27a1359218ce1dfc185d0669db505cee.jpg 611e988a3b5a66cae7a09b967fe453c0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 366] [corresponds to labeled page 333 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 333 Will and Estate of Clarinda Dodge deceased Copy of the Will In the name of the Benovolent Father of all I Clarinda Dodge of the City of Delaware in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my Last will and testament 1st I Give and bequeath to my daughter Sophia D. Weldon one Hundred Dollars 2nd I Give and bequeath to my three daughters the aforesaid Sophia D Welsdon Ella Reed and Clarinda K VanDenbark the Balance of my real and Personal Property after the payment of the aforesaid hundred dollars Together with my other just debts and funeral Expenses to be equally divided between Said three daughters Said property at present consists of the House & Lot on which I reside on the north Side of Park Avenue in the City of Delaware Ohio also my Wearing apparel and House hold furniture. 3d In the event of the death of my daughter Ella Reed who seems fast wasting with consumption then in that event it is my Will that her Share be equally divided between the other two Legatees viz Mrs Sophia D. Weldon & Mrs Clarinda K VanDenbark 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint Charles Neil Executor of this my Last Will and testament authorizing Him to Sell by private or Public Sale the property hereby bequeathed as it Shall seem to him to be best for the benefit of the Legatees 5th I hereby revoke all former wills by me made Intestimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 3d day of August in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy four her Clarinda x Dodge {seal} mark Signed and acknowledged by Said Clarinda Dodge as her Last Will and testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence Elisabeth W Neil Charles Neil The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Clarinda Dodge deceased We Elisabeth W Neil and Charles Neil being duly sworn in open Court this 20th day of August A.D. 1874 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testaments of Clarinda Dodge of Delaware Ohio hereunto annexed bearing date 3d day of August 1874 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 witness at her request in her presence & in the presence of each other Elisabeth W Neil Charles Neil Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 20th day of August A.D. 1874 {seal} B C Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 366) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/86305972e7a61b736fd2599031cd06fc.jpg 3554c9dfc1818f977960879619dddd68 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 367] [corresponds to labeled page 334 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 334 Record of the Will and Estate of Sylvester J Waters deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at His office in the Court House in the City of Delaware on the 26th day of August AD 1874 This day the Last Will and testament of Sylvester J Waters deceased was presented for Probate and Record Whereupon Jonas Main and Stella Carman the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined & their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith & it appearing to the Court that the Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that Said testator Sylvester J Waters was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore Considered and ordered that Said Will be admitted to Probate and record as duly proved as the Last Will & testament of the Said Sylvester J. Waters and be recorded as Such and at the Same time Sarah Waters the widow appeared and made her Election under the will and after the Same was fully explained to her She then declared that it was her Choice and Election to take under the will and not under the Law which is so entered of Record B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Sylvester J. Waters do make and Publish this my Last Will and testaments Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved Wife Sarah Ann Waters in Lieu of dower the following described real Estate Situated in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio and in range nineteen Township Five and Section one and bounded and described as follows to with Beginning in the Center of the Mansfield Road and on the Line between Township five and six thence East with Said Line to the North East corner of Township Five and to range Eighteen thence South Seventy Eight rods to a Stake and Stone Corner to a Lot of Land belonging to the Heirs of John Main deceased thence West with a Line of the Same to the center of the Mansfield road thence with Said road as is now traveled Croping horse Shoe run on the bridge thence north to the place of beginning Estimated to contain forty acres more or Less it being the Same Lot of Land conveyed to me by Said Jonas Main and Mary Main his wife by deed dated March the 29th AD 1856 and recorded in Vol 89 book of deeds page 609 and 610 Record of Delaware County Ohio to have and to hold and Item 2 to use and enjoy during her natural life also all my personal property moneys goods chattels of every description Horses and Lands what I may have at my death during her Item 3 Natural Life also forty nine acres of Land bounded and described as follows Situated in the Township of Brown County of Delaware and State of Ohio and known as commencing Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 367) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c34390a55613ac5bff5e05a56286e819.jpg 81b02bcaf87d7d72deb15171ca2660cf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 368] [corresponds to labeled page 335 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 335 at the north west corner of Lot No Thirty Six (36) Section two (2) Township Five (5) Range Eighteen (18) and Bounded on the West by the Lands of S.J. Waters on the South by the Lands of Lemuel Main on the East by Lands of James Whyel on the North by Lands of J.C. Cole containing forty eight acres ninety Seven rods be the Same more Item 4 or Less At the decease of my Said Amy I Give and devise to Flora Jackson Daughter of John and Mary Jackson the real Estate aforesaid and all the Personal property Goods and chattels and personal property of Every description to the Said Flora Jackson Should She or her heirs out live my wife If not then my wife Item 5 Shall have and hold Said Property absolutely and in her own Item 6 right to use or to dispose of It is my will that the Said Flora Shall have her food and clothing out of the Farm and my Wife Shall see that it is done in a proper manner and it is my Will that all my Just debts be paid out of my personal property and money aforesaid I hereby nominate and appoint my beloved Wife Executrix of this my last will and testament I hereby revoking all former Wills by me made In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 18th day of March AD 1873 Signed acknowledged by Said Sylvester J. Waters as his Last Will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his Presence } Sylvester J. Waters {seal} Jonas Main } Stella Carman } Proff of Will The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the Matter of the Last Will and testament of Sylvester J Waters of Delaware County Ohio deceased We Jonas Main and Stella Carman being Sworn in open Court this 26th day of August AD 1874 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of Sylvester J Waters of Delaware County Ohio hereunto annexed bearing date 18th day of March 1873 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 Jonas Main Stella Carman Sworn and Subscribed before me this 26th day of August AD 1874 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 368) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3ea574b5256f5a1154d46dffdc4a0083.jpg 639a938e673607706780c48bdbbc8596 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 369] [corresponds to labeled page 336 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 369 Record of the Last Will & Testament of William Sebring decad Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware Ohio on the 22d day of Sept AD 1874 Will and Estate of William Sebring deceased This day the Last Will and testament of William Sebring deceased Was presented for Probate and Record Whereupon R.R. Arnold and J.L. Snoddy the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly sworn & examined and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Testator William Sebring was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be ad -mitted to probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said William Sebring deceased and be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will I William Sebring of Genoa Township Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my Last Will and testament in manner following 1st It is my will that all my Just debts be fully paid in manner hereafter mentioned 2d I Give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Sebring in Lieu of her dower the homested on which we now reside Situated in Genoa Township Containing about four and one half acres during her natural life together with any live Stock which I may have at the time of my decease also all the household furnature and other items not particularly named and other wise disposed of in this Will: during her natural life as aforesaid: Also I provide Out of my Other Estate the Sum of two thousand dollars the use of which I Give to my Said Wife during her natural life the principal to be kept at interest and well secured So that the annu -al interest accruing may be employed and used in the Support and maintainance of my Said Wife she having the Sole control and management of Said fund. and if absolutely necessary for her better comfort and support to use a portion of said reserved fund 3d After the death of my Said Wife I Give and bequeath in fee Simple unto my two daughters Mary and Catherine Sebring the homested place above named, and to there heirs and assigns forever together with the household Goods of Every kind which may remain on Said homested at the death of my Said wife belonging to me I also Give to my Said named daughters 4th Of all my real estate which I may own at my decease Situated in Genoa and Harlem Townships of Said Delaware County Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 369) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/01c9b6591698e7763bc7c5bff4dca6cf.jpg 8bddcbec53f8d3163db3a6a445fdd9de Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 370] [corresponds to labeled page 337 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 337 Last Will and Testament of William Sebring decd other than my homested aforesaid I direct and request my Executor hereafter named to Sell at private or public Sale and deed or deeds to purchase Execute acknowledge and deliver in fee Simple and of the proceeds of any and all Such Sale or Sale First to pay my funeral and other expenses of my last Sickness and Expenses of Administration Second to pay all my other Just debts Third to provide the before mentioned find of Two Thousand dollars to the use of my Said wife Fourth the residual and remainder of my estate not herein before disposed of I Give and devise in Equal parts as soon as practicable after my decease, to all my Children to their use and benefit including any remainder of the Two thousand dollars provided for my Said Wife to be distributed by my Executor or the Probate Court to them or the Survivors of them after the death of my Said wife 5th and Lastly I hereby constitute and appoint Alvin Wright Esqs of Central College to be the Executor of and for this my Last Will and Testament revoking and annulling all former wills by me made = and would enjoin upon my Said Executor the duties of carrying out the provisions of this my last will and testament according to the meaning and intentions of the Same as far as possible: and I desire that no appraisement and no Sale of my personal properly 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 and Seal this 23d day of July AD 1873 Signed and acknowledged by Said William x his mark Sebring {seal} William Sebring as his Last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence and at his request R.R. Arnold Westerville, O J.F. Snoddy " " " Proff of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court R.R. Arnold & J.F. Snoddy the Subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of William Sebring deceased who being duly Sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of Said Will depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last will and testament of William Sebring now deceased is the will of Said deceased William Sebring that they were present at the Execution of Said will at the request of the Testator Subscribed their names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the said William Sebring now deceased Sign and seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and testament that the Said William Sebring at the time of making signing and Sealing Said will was of Legal age and sound and disposing mind an memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever R.R. Arnold J.F. Snoddy Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 22d day of Sept 1874 {seal} B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 370) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0403ad6a1f0a50385a97306ca496f28e.jpg 7334bd949114a6c874287d98c1ceee2d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 371] [corresponds to labeled page 338 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 338 Record of Last Will and Testament Elias Adams deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.W. Aters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware Ohio on the 23d day of September AD 1874 Will and Estate of Elias Adams deceased This day the Last Will and testament of Elias Adams deceased was preseneted for Probate and record whereupon H. Besse C.D. Potter and George C. Easton the Subscribing witnesses to the Said Said Will and George C. Easton Charles O Little and C.D. Poter the Subscribing witnesses to the Codicil attached to Said will came and were duly Sworn and Examined and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said Will and the Codicil thereto attached was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Testator Elias Adams was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint it is therefore considered and ordered that Said will and the Codial be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the Last Will and testament of Elias Adams deceased and be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will Elias Adams Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of us all I Elias Adams of Berlin Township Delaware County Ohio=of Lawful age and Sound mind and memory do make and declare the following to be My Last Will and testament First I direct that all expenses attending my Last illness and my funer -al expenses be fully paid and any and all other debts due from my estate at the time of my death - be paid by my executors herein after named and appointed Second I Give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Sarah G Adams all my household furnature wearing apparel = one cow = the pony mare Billy (or an equilvalent) all Such monies as I may have on hand at the time of my decease: and in place of her dower in my real Estate I do give devise and bequeath to her the Said Sarah G Adams= for her Sole use benefit and Support the entire control and use of the Western part of the farm on which We now reside and which I now own: my entire farm containes about 105 1/2 acres of land That Portion thereof which I hereby Give to my Said wife includes about thirty acres more or Less off of the West end of my Said farm and Shall Extend from the West line of my Said farm to a line drawn North and South across my said farm= distant two rods East of my Frame Barn as Said Barn now Stands, which portion of about 38 acres I direct to be given to my Said wife - with all the Buildings and improvements thereon - for her Sole use and Support during her natural life Third I Give devise and bequeath to my Son Selden Adams - on condition of the payment by him of my four Several bequests hereinafter named in manner and times as herein after provided = all my personal Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 371) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/99487dd9523b6bc0fa5a4b7daff800a5.jpg e8a452111b3d3fea9387fb088faa864a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 372] [corresponds to labeled page 339 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 339 Record of Last Will of Elias Adams deceased Property consisting of Live Stock Farming Implements and Machines Hay and Grain on hand at the time of my decease and any and all articles of personal property at Such time belonging to me not herein otherwise provided for = and also the Farm upon which I now reside - to be his farm in fee Simple with all its improvements - after my death - hereby directing that he take immediate possision of the Said farm Stock and crops at the time of my decease Subject to and Excepting my said bequests herin before made to my said wife Sarah G Adams of her Life Estate in the Western part of Said Farm Fourth I Give devise and bequeath to Emma C. Ryant daughter of my beloved wife one Hundred Dollars to be paid to Said Emma C. Ryant to my Son Seldon Adams - within two years after my decease Fifth I Give devise and bequeath to Flora Sackett Granddaughter of beloved wife Fifty Dollars to be paid to Said Flora Sackett by my Son Seldon Adams within two years after my decease Sixth I Give and bequeath to my Son Chauncey Adams the Sum of Two Hundred Dollars to be paid to Said Chauncy Adams by my Son Seldon Adams within three years after my decease without interest Seventh I Give devise and bequeath to my Son Harlo Adams the Sum of Two Hundred Dollars to be paid to Said Harlo Adams by my Son Seldon Adams within three years after my decease without interest and in case of the failure of my Son Seldon Adams to pay any or all of the four last mentioned bequests in manner and then as above directed I do hereby direct my Executors hereinafter named to pay the Same to recover and deduct Such Sums as they are required to pay from the property hereinbefore devised to my Said Son Seldon Adams = My Said Sons Chauncey and Harlow Adams having had far more than 26 years the entire use and control of one third of my farm I generally paying the Taxes thereon I do consider that Said use of farm by them together with Such monies as I have from time to time advanced to them and items herein Sixth & Seventh and any and all indebtedness which they may be owing to me at the time of my decease which Shall at that time be cancelled & Given up to them respectively - Shall constitute there full portion of my Estate both personal and Real Eighth I do hereby nominate my beloved wife Sarah G Adams and Henry H Scofield as the Executors of this my Last Will and testament In testimony whereof I do hereunto Set my hand and Seal on this fifteenth day of June in the year Eighteen Hundred and Sixty nine The above instrument was signed & sealed by Elias Adams {seal] Said will and testament and we at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other Signed our } H. Besse names hereto as attesting witnesses } C.D. Potter June 15th 1869 } Geor. C. Eaton Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 372) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6105a737591c3d11833c065f8bd4f575.jpg 2a941fc87935c55596c86e1425c4321d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 373] [corresponds to labeled page 340 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 340 Record of Last Will & Testament of Elias Adams deceased Proof of Will The State of Ohio Delaware County. ss In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Elias Adams of Berlin Township Delaware County Ohio deceased We H. Besse C.D. Potter and George C. Eaton being duly Sworn in open Court this 23d day of September A.D. 1874 depose and Say that we were present at the execution of the Last Will and testa -ments of Elias Adams of Delaware County Ohio hereunto annexed bearing date 15 day of June 1869 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 Witnesse at his request and in his presence and in the Presence of each other H. Besse C.D. Potter George C. Eaton Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 23d day of September AD 1874 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Codicil To The Will of Elias Adams decd Whereas I Elias Adams of Berlin Township Delaware County Ohio have made my Last Will and Testament in writing bearing date June 15th A.D. 1869 and have therein ninth item nominated and appointed my beloved wife Sarah G. Adams and Henry N. Scofield as the Executives of my Said Last Will and Testament now I do by this my writing hereby declared to be a codicil to my said will to be taken as a part thereof revoke the nomination of Said Henry H Scofield as one of my Said Executors and I do hereby nominate my beloved wife Sarah G. Adams and Joel Cleveland both of Berlin Township Delaware County Ohio as the Executors of this my Last Will and Testament and it is my desire that this my present Codicil be annexed to and made a part of my Last Will and Testament to all intents and purposes In witness Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this twenty Eighth day of June in the year Eighteen Hundred and Seventy three Elias Adams {seal} The above instrument of one Sheet was at the date thereof Signed and Sealed by the testator Elias Adams in our presence and was by the Said Testator declared to us to be a codicil to be annexed to his Last Will and Testament and he acknowledged to each of us that he had Subscribed the Same: and we at his request in his presence and the presence of each other Sign our names hereto attesting as Witnesses George C. Eaton Residing at Delaware Ohio Charles O. Little Residing at Delaware Ohio C.D. Potter Residing at Delaware Ohio Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 373) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5408b9b03625154317912b711d7d2421.jpg 0526f733efd12babb8e932f2de24ddad Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 374] [corresponds to labeled page 341 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 341 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Elias Adams decd Proof of Codicil to Said Will The State of Ohio Delaware County S.S. In the matter of the Last and testament of Elias Adams deceased We George C. Eaton Charles O. Little and C.D. Potter being duly Sworn in open Court this 23d of September A.D. 1874 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Codicil to the Last will and Testament of Elias Adams of Delaware County Ohio hereunto annexed bearing date 28th day of June 1873 that we Saw the Said Testator Subscribe Said will and heard him publish and declare the Same to be a codicil to 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 under no restraint and that we Signed the Same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other George C. Easton Chas. O. Little C.D. Potter Sworn to and Subscribe before me in Probate Court this 23d day of September AD 1874 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Will and Estate of George A. Jackson deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the Court House in the city of Delaware on the 12th day of October AD 1874 On this day the last Will and Testament of George A. Jackson of Delaware Delaware County deceased were presented for Probate and Record Whereupon E.H. Hyatt and S.P. Cumms the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and their Testimony reduced to writing annexed to the Will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested 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 It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said George A. Jackson decd and at the Same Time came James B Jackson and Willian Henry Jackson the Executors named in the will and Gave Bond in the Sum of Six Thousand Dollars with C.C. Chamberlain and A.A. Welch as their Surities Bond accepted Letters Issued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 374) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c9eabfa140d4e619eddbcc844a40902e.jpg bfd6cc375fb45b2f3131f6ba88efd74e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 375] [corresponds to labeled page 342 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 342 Record of the Last Will and Testament of George A. Jackson decd Copy of the Will In the name of God Amen I, George A Jackson of Delaware Delaware Co & State of Ohio being now in health of body and mind considering the uncertainity of Life do make and Publish this my Last will and testa -ment in the way and manner hereinafter described First of all I Give my Immortal Soul to God that Gave it in hopes of a happy eternity and my body to the earth in hopes of a happy resurrection to be buried in a christain way and manner by my Executors hereafter named As regards the Worldly property that God has blest me with it is my will that my Executors first pay my funeral expenses as well as all my Just debts 2d I Give and bequeath to my beloved Wife Lucinda Jackson in Lieu of dower the house and Lot which we now occupy situated at the S.D. Corner of Liberty Street & Lincoln Avenue bounded north by Lincoln avenue East by the Lot owned Otho Williams on the South by Lot owned by Mrs J.C. Alexander and on the West by Liberty Street to occupy during her natural life or She remains my widow during which time She is to keep the property Insured for the benefit of my heirs to pay all taxes and make any repairs necessary to keep the Property in order and in case my Said Wife desires it my Executors herein after named as hereby authorized and empowered to Sell Said house & Lot at Either public or Private Sale without procedures or order of Court and invest the money arrising from Said Sale in bonds or loan the Same with good Security and pay to my beloved wife the interest thereon during her natural life or so long as She remains my Widow Also I Give to my Said Wife the use of all my household and kitchen furnature during her natural life or whilst She remains my widow and in case She does not want to use the Same my Executors are authorized to Sell the Same either at public or private Sale and to invest the proceeds properly and pay the interest on the Same during her natural life or whilst She remains my widow also I authorize and direct my Executors to Loan fifteen hundred dollars with proper Security out of the Proceeds arrising from my personal property and pay my Said Wife the interest on the Same during her natural Life or whilst She remains my widow this is to be in addition to the house and Lot & household furnature the interest on all the above Sums of money to be paid to my Said Wife annually from the time of my decease during her natural life or whilst She remains my widow 3d I devise and bequeath to my daughter Mary the Sum of five hundred dollars to be paid to her by my Executors at my decease 4th I Give & bequeath to my Son William Henry Jackson the remain -der of my property Excepting as before appropriated the House & Lot also the Household property or proceeds of them Given to my Said Wife and also five hundred dollars bequeathed to my daughter Mary as well as fifteen hundred dollars the interest of which to to be paid to my Said wife during her natural Life or She remains my widow Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 375) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/92910c93fed48b78d2209ebdfbd376f8.jpg 28cadd7b797f670a879fa34c363f51f4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 376] [corresponds to labeled page 343 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 343 Record of the Last Will and Testament of George B Jackson decd 5th after the death of my Said wife I direct and authorize my Executors to Sell at public or private Sale the house and Lot & divide the Proceeds as well as the Proceeds of the fifteen hundred dollars between my Son Wm Henry Giving him two thirds & my daughter Mary one third provided neverthe Less if my Said wife, Should have had the aforesaid, house & Lot Sold in that case the Proceeds, will be divided in the Same manner, to wit, two thirds to Wm Henry & one third to Mary, also the House hold & kitchen furnature will be divided in the Same way, two thirds to W Henry & one third to Mary of the proceeds 6th I hereby nominate & appoint James B. Jackson and William Harry Jackson my Executors and desire that no appraisement and no Sale of my personal property be made & that the Probate Court direct the omission of the Same in pursuance of the Statute 7th I Give to my Son Wm Henry Jackson all my Book in Testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this Seventh day of February 1874 George A Jackson {seal} Signed & acknowledged by Said George A Jackson as his Last Will & testament in our presence and Signed by us at his request and in his presence & in the presence of each other E.H. Hyatt J P Cummins Testimony to Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of George A Jackson of Delaware Ohio deceased We E.H. Hyatt & S.P. Cummins being duly Sworn in open Court this 12th day of October 1874 depose and Say that We were present at the Execution of the last Will and testament of George A. Jackson of Delaware Delaware County Ohio hereunto annexed bearing date 7th day of February A.D. 1874 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 E.H. Hyatt S P Cummins Sworn and Subscribed to before me in Probate Court this 12th day of October AD 1874 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 376) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/102f6ca744d84aa40a263948ede79fdf.jpg d76cefb7e3448d7e987f24541bc1b88c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 377] [corresponds to labeled page 344 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 344 Record of the Last Will and and Testament of Major Barthomew deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the court House in the City of Delaware Ohio on the 3d day of November A.D. 1874 Will and Estate of Major Bartholomew deceased Nov 3d 1874 on the day the Last Will and testament of Major Bartholomew was presented for Probate and Record whereupon George Hall T.B. Asbury & I N. Wells the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn & Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therwith And it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said testator Major Bartholomew was at the time of executing the Same of full age & of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said Major Bartholomew and Be recorded as Such And at the Same time Benjamin F Bartholomew Executor named in the Will appeared and accepted Said Trust and Gave Bond in the Sum of $20 000- with Walter T. Watson and R. Cook as his Surities Bond accepted Letters Given etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will I Major Bartholomew of Liberty Township Delaware County and State of Ohio being of Sound mind and conscious of failing health Do make and declare this to be my Last Will and testament 1st That all my Just debts be Paid as Soon after my death as possible 2d I Give bequeath and devise to my wife Roxey Bartholomew all my personal property notes monies and effects of Every Kind 3d I bequeath to my wife Roxey during her natural life one third interest in all my real Estate Save that this day deeded by my self and wife to Benjmain F. Bartholemew to have and to hold the Same to her use and benefit during Life and after her death to go to my Son B.F. Bartholomew 4th I Give bequeath and devise to my Son all the remainder of my real Estate being two thirds of the same after he Shall pay to the Heirs of my Daughter Emily Jane Case the Several amounts herein after bequeathed to each of Said Heirs 5th I Give and bequeath to the Heirs of my deceased Daughter Emily Jane Case One Thousand dollars Each to be paid to Each of them by my Son B.F. Bartholomew as they become twenty one years of age 6th I desire and order that Alonzo Hall Shall remain on the Farm where he now is for three years after my death Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 377) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0faf7878e8525828b99f6f9a3c45c2ba.jpg 7ebde70c551c45756ca75baf29912aa7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 378] [corresponds to labeled page 345 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 345 Record of the Last Will and testament of Major Bartholomew and on the Same terms in all respects as he now has it - 7th I name and appoint my Son Benjamin F. Bartholomew as my Executor to carry out the Provisions of this my Last will In witness whereof I have hereunto Signed Sealed this instrument and published and declare it as and for my Last Will Done at Home in Liberty Township Delaware Co Ohio on this 26th day of October AD 1874 Major Bartholomew {seal} At the residence of the above named Major Bartholomew in Delaware County Ohio the above named Major Bartholomew Signed and Sealed this instrument and declared it to be for and as his Last Will and we in his presence and at his request and in the presence of Each other have hereunto Subscribed our names as witnesses this 26th day of October 1874 George Hall T.B. Ashbury J.N. Wells The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Major Bartholomew Deceased We George Hall T.B. Asbury and J.N. Wells being duly Sworn in open Court this 3d day of November A.D. 1874 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of Major Bartholomew of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 26th day of October 1874 that We Saw the Said testator Subscribe Said will and heard him publish and declare the Same to be his Last Will and testa ments 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 George Hall T.B. Asbury J.N. Wells Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 3d day of November AD 1874 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 378) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2d1944c1a04c855f16fc8ad4fdd70ed0.jpg 2a71b62b2f37c05b456d9bf2d7a94623 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 379] [corresponds to labeled page 346 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 346 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Anna Utley deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for Said County and State aforesaid in his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware on the 1st day of December AD 1874 Will and Estate of Anna Utley deceased This day the Last Will and testament of Anna Utley decd was presented for Probate and Record Whereupon Burton Moor and A.P. Taylor the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were Sworn and Examined and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that Said testatrix Anna Utley was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proves as the Last Will and testament of the Said Anny Utley decd and be admitted to Probate and Record as Such no Letters Issues B.C. Waters Porbate Judge Copy of the Will ================ In the name of the Benovolent Father of all I Anna Utley of Sunbury Delaware County Ohio do make and Publish this my Last Will and testament Item 1st I Give and devise all of my Property real and Personal of every kind and description to my three daughters viz Celinda Searles L A Derthick and A.L. Decker, to be divided equally between them but they first selling So much of the Personal property as will pay all Just and Legal Claims against my Estate This is devised and Given to my daughter A.L. Decker under this restriction viz whereas She has obtained a bill of divorce from her Late husband James Decker: Now if She ever receives him back Lives or treats him as a husband or uses any Property She recovered from her Late Father Festus Utley or from me for his benefit or Support, pay any debts of his contracting the Share or portion of my Estate to be forfeited and the Same to be equally divided between my other two daughters Celinda Searles and L A Derthick In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 11th day of July 1874 Note my daughter A.S. Decker middle Letter Entered before this was executed Anna Utley "seal} Signed and acknoweldged by Said Anna Utley as her Last Will and testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence Burton Moore A.P. Taylor Proof of Will The State of Ohio Delaware County} ss Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court Burton Moore and A.P. Taylor the Subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 379) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/dafba00e7e40c9ce448773c7c0c8bca0.jpg c94b0aa74f8b7aad636aa33b0fc7fd3b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 380] [corresponds to labeled page 347 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 347 testament of Anna Utley deceased who being Sworn according to Law to Speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Anna Utley now deceased is the will of Said deceased that they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the Testatrix Subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in her presence and that they Saw the Said Anna Utley deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard her acknowledge the Same to be her Last Will and testament that the Said Anna Utley at the time of making signing and Sealing Said will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever B. Moore A.P. Taylor Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 1st day of December AD 1874 B.C. Waters Probate Judge =================================================================== Will and Estate of Christian Black deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware Ohio on the 23d day of December A.D. 1874 This day the Last Will and testament of Christian Black decd was presented for Probate and Record Whereupon Hugh Cole & Elias Cole the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and was duly Sworn and Examined and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said testator Christian Black was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound Mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of Christian Black and be recorded as Such no Letters Issued B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will In the name of the Benovolent Father of all I Christian Black of the T.P of Prospect County of Marion and 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 we now or at any future time may reside Situated in Said T.P County and State or any other Location containing about twenty five acres more or Less during her natural life and all the Stock household goods furnature Provisions and other Goods and chattels which may be thereon at the time of my decease during her natural= as aforesaid She however selling So much thereof as may be Sufficient to pay my Just debts At the death of my Said wife the real Estate aforesaid Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 380) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d090f635590ed9069121ee2d9ba75103.jpg 14c92d6f57e127b836bb8635b72bca79 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 381] [corresponds to labeled page 348 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 348 Will and Estate of Christian Black decd I Give and devise to my heirs and their Heirs forever I desire that no apparent and no Sale of my personal Property be made and that the Court of Probate direct the omission of the Same in pur Suance of the Statue I do hereby revoke all former wills be me made In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 30th day of December AD 1869 Christain Black {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said Christian Black as his Last Will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his Presence Hugh Cole } Witnesses Elias Cole } The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Christian of Delaware County decd We Hugh Cole and Elias Cole being duly Sworn in open Court this 23d day of December A.D. 1874 depose and Say that we were present at the execution of the Last Will and testament of Christian Black of Delaware County Ohio hereunto annexed bearing date 30th day of December A.D. 1869 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 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 Hugh Cole Elias Cole Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 23d day of December AD 1874 B C Waters Probate Judge ============================================================== Will and Estate of John Shoub decd Proceedings Had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 21st of January AD 1875 Will and Estate of John Shoub decd On this day the Last Will and testament of John Shoub of Delaware Delaware County decd were presented for Probate and Record whereupon James Westlake and E Cornelison the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested 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 it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said John Shoub and be recorded as Such no Executor or Administer appointed B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 381) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4f52219cca3d5a005ba4166d0e761ced.jpg e6ab3ebecc0aa2ef74a7976d18de37aa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 382] [corresponds to labeled page 349 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 349 Will and Estate of John Shoub decd Copy of the Will In the name of the Benovolent Father of all, K John Shoub of Delaware Ohio, do make and Publish this my Last Will and testament After the payment of all my Just debts and funeral expenses I Give and devise to my Sister Elisabeth Shoub and my Brother William Shoub all my property both personal and Real Each to Share equally in the division thereof and to go to them and their Heirs and assigns forever In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and seal this 11th day of December AD 1874 John Shoub {seal} Signed and Sealed by John Shoub in our presence and we Signed the Same as Witnesses in his presence and at his request James Westlake E. Cornelison Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County } SS Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court James Westlake and E. Cornelison the Subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and testament of John Shoub deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the Paper before purporting to be the Last Will and testament of John Shoub now deceased is the will of Said deceased John Shoub That they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the testator they Subscribed their names to the Same as Witness in his presence and that they Saw the Said John Shoub deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and testament that the Said John Shoub at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound and deposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever James Westlake E Cornelison Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 21st day of January AD 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 382) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3efb0975c7521d1c479edff25a5ec92f.jpg 642170c93c302d256a1349ba3169586b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 383] [corresponds to labeled page 350 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 350 Will and Estate of Lewis W. Smith decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware on the 30th day of January AD 1875 Will and Estate of Lewis W. Smith decd On this day the Last Will and testament of Lewis W Smith decd was presented for Probate and Record whereupon W.T. Watson Aaron Surck the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and was duly Sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and Examined to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said testator Lewis W Smith was at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as Proved as the Last Will and testament of Said Lewis W Smith decd and be recorded as such and Letters Issued to Rachel Ann Smith No Bond in accordance to the terms of Said Will B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Lewis W. Smith of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of Sound mind and memory do make and Publish this my Last will and testament Item 1st It is my will that all my Just debts be fully Paid Item 2d I Give will and bequeath to my beloved wife Rachel Ann Smith all my property Both Real and Personal to be used and controlled by her during her natural Life. She however to pay all my debts and after paying the Same the entire Real and personal Property to be hers to use as aforesaid during her natural life Item 3d At the death of my Said wife what property may be Left to be Sold and the Proceeds to be divided among the following named person as follows to Alvin Smith one Hun -dred Dollars To Said Alvin Smith the one fourth part To Hester Ann Wagoner the one fourth part To Rose Jane Smith the one fourth part and to Delno W Smith the one fourth Part: I desire that no Inventories of my personal property be taken and that my wife: who is hereby appointed my Administratrix Give no Bonds In testamony whereof I have hereof I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal this 2d day of June 1875 Signed by Said Lewis Smith } Lewis W Smith {seal} in our Presence and Signed by us at his request and in his presence and in the presence of Each other W. T. Watson Aaron Swick Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 383) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/87c117299d957ebc633189f314b840bb.jpg d8b4ebfb6ffd74413cfd3dc744580117 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 384] [corresponds to labeled page 351 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 351 Will and Estate of Lewis W Smith dec Probate of Will The State of Ohio Delaware County } S.s Probate Court personally appeared in open Court W.T. Watson and Aaron Swick the Subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and testament of Lewis W Smith deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that Paper before them purporting to be the Last will and testament of Said Lewis W. Smith now is the Will of Said Lewis W. Smith that they were present at the Execution of Said will at the request of the testator Subscribed their names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said Lewis W. Smith deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and testament that the Said Lewis W. Smith at the time of making Signing and sealing Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint Whatsoever W.T. Watson Aaron Swick Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 30th day of January AD 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge ============================================================== Will and Estate of May Griffiths decd Proceedings Had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware On the 2d day of February A.D. 1875 On this day the Last Will and testament of Mary Griffiths deceased was presented for Probate and record whereupon E. Abott as one of the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and was duly Sworn and Examed and his testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and at the Same time it appearing to the Court that James Davies the other Subscribing witness there was now deceased the Said E Aboott did depose and Say that he Saw the Said James Davies now deceased Sign Said Will as one of the Witnesses and that his Signature is Genuine And at the Same time John B. Jones was Examined and Deposed that he was Well acquainted with the writing of Said James Davies and that his signature is Genuine And their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said testator was at the time of Executing the Same of Sound mind and memory and under no restraint It is therefore ordered and considered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of Said Mary Griffiths decd and be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 384) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/077933b3c7001018addae6efb01c326f.jpg 2fc250204118ac8923111d5c9367fe20 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 385] [corresponds to labeled page 352 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 352 Last Will and Testament of Mary Griffiths decd In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Mary Griffiths of the Township of Radnor and County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and Publish this my Last Will and testament Item 1st I Give and devise to my beloved daughter Margaret Prichard the Sum of five hundred dollars now deposited in the Bank of the Deposit Banking Company in Delaware Ohio of However, my Said daughter Margaret Prichard Should die before my death then Said Five hundred dollars above devised is hereby devised and bequeathed to the Said Margaret Prichards Heirs then Living Item 2d I do hereby nominate and appoint Margaret Prichard Executrix of this my Last Will and testament In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 19th day of September in the year 1871 her Mary x Prichard {seal} mark Signed and acknowledged by Said Mary Griffiths as her Last Will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in her presence James Davis E. Abbott Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Personally appeared E. Abbot (one of the subscribing witnesses James Davies being now deceased) the subscribing witness to the Last Will and Testament of Mary Griffiths deceased who being duly sworn according to Law to speak the Truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Mary Griffiths now deceased, is the Will of said deceased Mary Griffiths, also the said E Abbott makes oath that he saw the said James Davies sign the said Will as witness thereto and Joyhn B Jones also makes oath to the signature of said James Davies that the same is genuine, that they were present at the execution of said Will at the request of the Testatrix subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in her presence and that they saw the said Mary Griffiths deceased sign and seal said Will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament: That the said Mary Griffiths at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever E Abbott John B Jones Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 2d day of February AD 1875. B C Waters P.J. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 385) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0c60fa0eeb282fa4add97f4e38a27b88.jpg 55a528e8900b118e15c2b81038adc817 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 386] [corresponds to labeled page 353 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 353 Last Will and Testament of Jotham Condit decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware on the 22d day of February 1875 Will and Estate of Jotham Condit decd This day the Last Will and testament of Jotham Condit decd was pres ented for Probate and Record whereupon James Harmon and Philander Edmison the subscribing witnesses thereto came and duly Sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to this Court that Said Will was duly executed and attested and that the Said Testator was at the time of Executing the same of full age & same of sound mind and memory and not under any undue or unlawful restraint It is therefore ordered and considered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said Jotham Condit and be recorded as such no Letters Issued at present. B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benovolent Father of all I Jotham Condit of Trenton Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this as my Last Will and testament. Item 1st It is my will and request that all my Just debts and legal demands be fully paid Item 2d It is my will and request that my wife Mary Condit Shall have paid to her during the time She remains my widow the Sum of four hundred dollars to be paid her Semiannually this to be a yearly bequest She to have all that part of the dwelling house She now occupies all the furnature that I now own or may be possessed of at the time of my death She to use and occupy during her natural Life and after her decease the same to be equally divided between all my children She to have one horse harness one buggy the Same to be kept on the farm free of charge to her for her use and benefit. She to take her choice of coins that I may then own Item 3d I Give and bequeath all of personal property not other wise desposed of among my four children viz Whitfield Smith Condit Mary Jane Green Elias J Condit and Susan E Perfect in manner following the Same to be divided into Six equal Shares each son to have two Shares and each daughter to have one Share that is each Son to have double that each daughter has this I do for equality as my sons have assisted me to make Said property, not that I prefer one child better than another It is my request that at my decease that my have a plain funeral no unnecessary display or Show that my family monument be of the Same description that my children taking to their assistance one or more Judicious persons and divided my property according to the forgoing rule and where there are notes that each one collect his or her Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 386) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1fed8f7562b289edb759f6eb78e0f9c3.jpg adf4a25d4bdf181ef5763f83227923ef Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 387] [corresponds to labeled page 354 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 354 Claim I advise in all cases where the maker is not prepared to pay for such heirs to take a new note in his or her name with Good Security So that their will not be any expense in settling up my estate Item 4th In Case their should be a necessity of Letters of Administration I do nominate and appoint my two Sons Whitfield Smith and Silas J Condit Executors of this Last Will and testament I desire that their will not be any appraisment or Sale of my properly I do hereby revoke any and all former wills by me made Intestimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and seal this 3 day of July Jotham Condit {seal} Signed Sealed and acknowledged by Said Jotham Condit as his Last Will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence James Hammon Philander Edmister Proof of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court James Hammon and Philander Edminson the Subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and testament of Jotham Condit deceased who being duly sworn according to Saw to Speak the Truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Jotham Condit now deceased is the Will of Said deceased Jotham Condit that they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribed their names to the Same as as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said Jotham Condit at the time of making signing and sealing Said Will was of Legal age of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or un Lawful restaint whatsoever James Hammon Said Will Executed July 3d 1873 Philander Edmonson Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 22d day of February A D 1875 B.C Waters Probate Judge [seal} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 387) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/219f7085e2053c4b7ff81116d14c6b16.jpg 429bed0d78035dcf07a5792e3193d0ff Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 388] [corresponds to labeled page 355 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 355 Last Will and testament of Henry Cline Sen Deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware Ohio on the 18th day of February A.D. 1875 Will and Estate of Henry Cline decd This day the Last Will and testament of Henry Cline Sen Deceased were presented for Probate and record whereupon I.B. Selover and Dr E.H. Hyatt the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Henry Cline was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said Henry Cline decd and be recorded as Such And at the same time came Henry Cling Jr and Peter Schaaf the Executors named in the will and Gave Bond in the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars with Joseph C. Cole and Samuel Sharp as Surities and the Court Appoint Hugh Cole James Jackson and David Dix as Appraisors Bona accepted letters Issued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Henry Cline Sen of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do hereby make and publish this my my last will and testament Item 1st I Give and devise to my beloved wife Eliza Cline in Lieu of dower all my Household Goods and furnature of Every kind also my Horse and buggy and Six Sheep I also Give and devise to my wife Eliza Cline the interest of three Thous -and dollars solong as She may live: and the entire interest and control of my home stead farm on which I now reside during her natural life: and after her death my home stead farm and the three Thousand dollars above named are to revert back and belong to my Son Henry Cline and his heirs Item 2d I Give and bequeath to my Son Henry Cline and his heirs my farm in Marlbourrough Township Delaware Co. O. Containing one hundred and Sixty Eight acres - I also Give and bequeath to my Son Henry Cline and his Heirs my Gravelroad Stock in the Delhi and Delaware Gravel Road of three Hundred and fifty dollars also my Rail Road Stock in the C.C.C. & I. R.R. Co. to the Amt of thirteen Hundred Dollars and all other notes monies and credits not otherwise disposed of belonging to my Estate after the payment of my Just debts -- I give to my Son Henry Cline and his Heirs Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 388) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/85ea3f196ce94c44223eecf5b4a72301.jpg 300c751cada61ee1581878bf934e386f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 389] [corresponds to labeled page 356 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 356 Last Will and Testament of Henry Cline Sen Deceased Item 3d I is my will further that my farm in Troy Township Del Co. O. known as the Resier Farm be Sold by my Executors as soon after my death as can be done profitably and the proceeds divided as follows To William Frederick I Give and bequeath Six Hundred dollars To the Heirs of William Henry Cline Six Hundred Dollars To the Capital University of Columbus Ohio for the benefit of Beneficiary Students: Five Hundred Dollars to my Grand daughter Susan Cline Five Hundred Dollars for which She holds my note of Hand To John Shaffner three Hundred dollars To Dr E.H. Hyatt Five Hundred Dollars for His Medical Services and kindness And the remainder of the Proceeds of Said Farm I divide Equally between William Worline (the Boy I raised) Nancy Main Deborah Ashbrook Rosannah Worline James Cline and Abram Worline my nephews Item 4th I do hereby revoke and annull all former Wills and bequest Item 5th For the Executors of this my last Will and testament I elect and appoint Henry Cline my Son and Peter Schaaf and authroize and empower them to carry into effect the Provision of my Will In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this the Third day of April AD 1874 Henry Cline {seal} Signed and Acknowledged by him Henry Cline in our presence and signed by us in his presence E.H. Hyatt I.B. Selover Proof of the Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court I.B. Selover the Subscribing witness to the Last Will and testament of Henry Cline Sen deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of Said Will deposes and Says that the paper before Him purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Henry Cline Sen now deceased is the will of said deceased Henry Cline Sen that he was present at the Execution of Said will at the request of the Testator Subscribed His name to the Same as witness in his presence and that he Saw the Said Henry Cline Sen deceased Sign Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and testament that the Said Henry Cline Sen at the time of making signing and Sealing Said Will was of full age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. I.B. Selover Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 18th day of {seal} February AD 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 389) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8c1f7caaa8785ebcf2df07401710d96f.jpg f688c08b78a524020fafd114c7b1f82a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 390] [corresponds to labeled page 357 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 357 Last Will and Testament of Henry Cline decd The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Probate Court Personally Appeared in open Court Dr. E.H. Hyatt the Subscribing witness to the last Will and testament of Henry Cline deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of said will deposes and Says that the paper before Him purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Henry Cline now deceased was executed by Said Henry Cline that he was present at the Execution of Said will at the request of the testator Subscribed his name to the Same as witness in his presence and that he Saw the Said Henry Cline deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and testament that the Said Henry Cline Cline at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said will was of Legal age E.H. Hyatt Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 22d day of February AD 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Last Will and Testament of John Kelley decd Proceedings had before the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware on the 1st day of March AD 1875 Will and Estate of John Kelley Deceased March 1st 1875 This day the Last Will and testament of John Kelly was presented for Probate and Record whereupon John Gearon and James Welch the Subscribing Witnesses thereto Came and were duly Sworn and Examined and Testimony reduced to writing and attached to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Testator John Kelley was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and under no restraint it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of John Kelley decd and be recorded as Such at the Same time Came Patrick Kelley And accepted the Apt of Administrator with will annexed B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will Delaware Ohio February 23d 1875 I, John Kelley aged 65 years The right owner of this property where I Live do hereby with a free Willing heart Give the full possession of this Property to my wife Anna Kelly while She lives and after her death to my daughter Anna Kelley to be her property for ever this will is correct from my hand in presence of the under Signed Witnesses John Kelley Witnesses John Gearon James Welch Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 390) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/81d5d86273ae4806f3044df3e73036fa.jpg 4ad2e4601d5418858b8289bea1224fd6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 391] [corresponds to labeled page 358 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 358 Last Will and Testament of John Kelley decd Codicil to Will Delaware Ohio Feb 23 1875 I John Kelly do hereby will $1.00 one dollars each for my children to the Exception of Anna Kelley John Kelly Proof of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court John Gearon & James Welch the Subscribing witnesses to the Last will and testament of John Kelley decd who being duly Sworn according to Law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of John Kelly now decd is that of Said deceased John Kelley that they were present at the Execution of Said will at the request of the Testator Subscribed their names to the same witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said John Kelley deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and testament that the Said John Kelley at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said Will was of legal age of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever John Gearon James Welch Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 1st day of March A.D. 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Will and Estate of Henry Fegley Deceased February 19th 1875 on this day the Last Will and testament of Henry Fegley decd was presented for Probate and Record the Will dated Nov 27th AD 1855 and one of the witnesses M.G.J. Stern now Living in the city of Indianpolis the Will was copied and Placed on file and the original was sent to the City of Indianapolis Indiana to Austin H Brown Clerk of Marion Co Common Pleas Court at the City of Indianapolis to take the Testimony and report to this Court the Deposition of the Said witnesses to the Said Will and Report the Same to this office and this cause as continued to await the return of Said Commission B.C. Waters Probate Judge Will and Estate of Henry Fegley decd March 6th 1875 on the 19th day of February 1875 Rebecca Fegley presented the Last Will and testament of Henry Fegley deceased to the Court for Probate and Record and it appearing to the Court that M.G.J. Stern one of the witnesses to Said Last Will and testament resided in Indianapolis a common was issued to Austin H Brown Clerk of the Court to take the Testimony of Said M.G. I Stern in Said City which was afterwards in due time returned with the Testimony reduced to writing and at the same time came Robert Davis the witness and was annexed to this Will and filed there with and it appearing to the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 391) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/206d59dd4a7b35aa4f513e695484f6ef.jpg 62e7edac39edfe54646e192c7a2443ed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 392] [corresponds to labeled page 359 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 359 Last Will and Testament of Henry Fegley decd Court that the Said Testator Henry Fegley was at the time of Executing of Sound mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever It is ordered that Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of Henry Fegley and be recorded as such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will Know all men by this that I Henry Fegley a resident and Citizen of Delaware County Ohio declare the following as my will and intention 1st If it please the Almighty God to call me away before the death of my wife Rebecca Fegley should occur I desire that my whole property should remain in the possession of my wife and She shall be the sole owner as Long as she lives if any debts should remain on the property after my death my wife Shall be obliged to pay them as soon as is possible for her 2ndly From the whole property belonging to my wife Rebeca Fegley be Execpted two Horses one of them is the Property of my son James Fegley the other is the property of my son Henry Fegley These two Horses Shall hereby remain in hands of these true owners 3dly After the death of me and my wife our Property the Property of Henry and Rebeca Fegley Shall be divided in nine equal Shares according to the number of my nine children whose names I mention here Charles Fegley Anna Almira Moyer Jakob Fegley Nathan Fegley Caroline Frey James Fegley Sophia Fegley Henry Fegley and Rebecca Fegley 4thly Every one of them Shall receive one Share of nine Equal shares with the exception of my oldest Son Charles Fegley the Share belonging to him Shall be secrued for his two children of his first wife whose names are John Fegley and Charles Fegley what he Shall be and remain entitled to the interest of the Same fixed as his Share as Long as he lives This is my declared Will and my firm resolution which I Sign without any compulsion after a careful consideration in a State of Perfect health both in body and mind Henry Fegley {seal} Delaware Nov 27th 1855 Robert Davis } witnesses M.G. I. Stern } Commission to take testimony to Will The State of Ohio Delaware County } ss To Austin H Brown clerk of Court at Marion Co Ind know ye that in confidence of your Prudence and fidelity have appeared you and by there presents do give you full power & authority to examine and take the deposition of M.G.J. Stern one of the witnesses to the Last Will and testament of Henry Fegley hereto annexed Late of Said County of Delaware in the State of Ohio deceased and therefore we command you that at certain days and places appointed by you you cause the said M.G.J. Stern to be brought before you and then and there examine him on with or affirmation first taken before you touching the due Executors of Said will of the said Henry Fegley and that you reduce Such examin ation to writing and return the Same together with the commission Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 392) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3d9d6761b1697aedbc146a939b1dea4e.jpg c8d2d2b3df72acbd45980b86e702b3d7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 393] [corresponds to labeled page 360 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 360 Last Will and Testament of Henry Fegley decd and the Will of the Said Henry Fegley thereto annexed Closed up under your Seal into our said Probate Court with all convenient Speed In testimony whereof I, B.C. Waters Judge of the Said Court have hereunto Set my hand and affixed this Seal of said Court at Delaware this 19th day of February AD 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge {seal} Testimony of Witness to Will In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of Henry Fegley deceased I Austin H Brown Clerk of the Circuit Court of Marion County State of Indiana duly appointed and commission by the Judge of Probate Court of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio to take this testimony of M.G.I. Stern one of the subscribing witnesses to the Last will and testament of Henry Fegley decd Late of Said County of Delaware in the State of Ohio which common and the Said Will are hereto annexed do hereby certify that in pursuance of Said Commission I caused this M.G.I. Stern Said Subscribing witness we aforesaid to come person ally before me at the City of Indianapolis Marion County State of Indiana who being by me first duly Sworn according to Law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the Truth concerning and in relation to the execution of said will depose and says that he saw M.G.I. Stern and Robert Davis are the Subscribing witnesses to the attached Last Will and testament of Henry Fegley Deceased That they were present at the making of Said Will hereto attached marked A and that at the request of the deceased Subscribed their name to said will as witnesses in the presence of the deceased and of each other that they saw the Said Henry Fegley deceased sign and Seal Said Will and Heard him acknowledge the Same to his Last Will and testament that the Said Henry Fegley deceased at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said Last Will and testament of Legal age and of Sound Mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever M.G. J. Stern I do further testify that the Said Testimony was reduced to writing by my self in the presence of said witness and Subscribed by Said witness in my presence on the 23d day of February AD 1875 In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of Said Court the 23d day of February A.D. 1875 {seal} Austin N Brown Clerk of M C Court of Marion County Indiana The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In matter of the last Will and testament of Henry Fegley decd I Robert Davis being duly Sworn in open Court this 6th day of March AD 1875 depose and Say I was present at the Execution of the Last will and testament of Henry Fegley of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date Nov 27th 1855 that I Saw the Said Testator Subscribe Said will and heard him publish the Same to be his Last will and testament and that the Said Testator Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 393) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b8dc876c3699839e80b438cfc269517f.jpg 22e2152f5220c505d227ee1db08c5d5e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 394] [corresponds to labeled page 361 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 361 at the time of 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 in his presence and in the presence of each other Robert Davis Sworn to and Subscribed before me in Probate Court this 6th day of March AD 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Last Will and Testament of John Haines deceased Proceedings Had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State aforesaid at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware Ohio on the 20th day of March A.D. 1875 _____________________________________________________________________ March 20th 1875 Will and Estate of John Haines decd This day the Last Will and testament of John Haines decd was presented for Probate and Record whereupon Delos Haines and George H. Aigin the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that the Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Testator John Haines at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that Said will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will of John Haines decd and be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will Know all men by their presents that I John Haines of Delaware Ohio Being of Sound mind and memory do make this my Last Will and testament: all others being null and void My Wife Mary D. Haines is to come into Immediate pos session of all I possess at my death She must within two years pay to each of my children whatever balance is necessary to make them up two Thousand Dollars with What I have already paid them on account or otherwise My Wife is to use as her own land to pay my debts and funeral expenses all the balance left while She lives or as Long as She remains single and at her death or marriage what property there is left Shall be divided equally between the children: or her self and children (if She marries) In witness hereof I have this day April 6th in the year AD 1870 Signed my name John Haines Witnesses George H. Aigin Delos Haines Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 394) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/aecd8e02d08a414ad465a98553ffcef6.jpg 88fc49e5ed085d164e4c24ae56255051 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 395] [corresponds to labeled page 362 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 362 Last Will and Testament of John Haines decd Proof of Will The State of Ohio } Probate Court Delaware County } S.S. Personally appeared in open Court George H. Aigin and Delos Haines the Subscribing witnesses to the last Will and testament of John Haines of Delaware deceased who being duly Sworn according to law to Speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of John Haines now deceased is the will of Said deceased John Haines That they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribed their names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said John Haines deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will will and testament that the Said John Haines at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever George H. Aigin Delos Haines Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 20th day of March AD 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Will and Estate of George Dutton decd Proceeding had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware Ohio on the 6th day of April A.D. 1875 Will and Estate of George Dutton decd April 6th 1875 This day the Last Will and testament of George Dutton decd was presented for Probate and Record whereupon G.W. Hipple and Alexander McCay the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed there with and it appearing to the court that the Said George Dutton Executor at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and under no unlawful restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and Testament of George Dutton deceased B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 395) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/964217aae601c33a9dd6832a583c03ce.jpg 21ec8206962a8044b579fd351dbbcb67 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 396] [corresponds to labeled page 363 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 363 Last Will and Testament of George Dutton decd Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I George Dutton of Eden Brown Township Delaware County Ohio Do make and Publish this my Last Will and testament 1st I Give and devise to my wife Amanda Dutton and her heirs for ever the House and the two Lots where we now reside Lot No two on Harrison Street and Lot West of No 2 fronting Main Street in the Village Eden Delaware County Ohio and all Stock Household Goods furnature provisions and all other Goods chattels and notes Bonds and Mortgages at the time of my death to my wife Amanda Dutton and her heirs for ever - selling so much thereof as may pay my Just debts and I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife Amanda Dutton Executor of this my Last Will and testament to compromise adjust release and discharge in Such maner as She may deem Just and proper the debts due me and clames due I do also authorize and empower her if it shall become necessary in order to pay debts to Sell by Private Sale on Such manner upon Such terms of credit or otherwise as She thinks proper all or any part of my real Estate and deeds to purchases to Execute acknowledge and deliver in fee Simple I devise 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 pursu -ance of the Statute in Testimony hereof I have Set my hand and Seal this 14th day of July AD 1873 George Dutton {seal} Signed and acknowledged by George Dutton as his Last Will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his precense Witnesses G.W. Hipple Alexander McCay Probate of Will The State of Ohio Delaware County ss } Probate Court personally appeared in open Court G W Hipple & Alexander McCay the Subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and testament of George Dutton deceased who being duly Sworn according to law to Speak the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the last Will and testament of George Dutton now deceased in the Will of Said George Dutton that they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said George Dutton deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge to Same to be his Last will and testament that the Said George Dutton at the time of Signing and Sealing Said will was of Legal age and of Sound and deposing mind & memory and under no unlawful restraint whatsoever } G. W. Hipple Sworn to and Subscribed in } Alexander McCay open Court this 6th day of April AD 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 396) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/aef6b57438280f3380852c1e90adfecf.jpg 7edc29471e63a3eebdb717ad3fa23409 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 397] [corresponds to labeled page 364 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 364 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Sally Elmore decd Will and Estate of Sally Elmore decd This day the Last Will and testament of Sally Elmore was presented for Probate and Record whereupon William Williams and George W. Frost the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly sworn and examined and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that Said testatrix Sally Elmore was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any undue restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the Last Will and testa ments of Said Sally Elmore decd and be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will I Sally Elmore of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and Publish this my Last Will & testament in manner and form following First I Give devise and bequeath to John S. Otstall and Balvora L Otsall in Lot H Eighteen in the Town of Eden Delaware County Ohio And A note for one Hundred dollars against Tilton Scott and one sett of silver Table Spoons and one Sett of Silver Tea Spoons and all my wearing appearel House hold furnature and Book all of Said property and Real to be Equally divided between Said John S Otsall and Balvora S. Otstall Second I Give and bequeath to John A Carothers one Note of Hand I hold against Said John A Carothers for the Sum of Ninety dollars with all the Interest due on the Said Note Third I Give & bequeath to Louiza Carothers my Gold Beads In testimony whereof I have to Set my hand & Seal this 24th day of March AD 1871 Sally her x mark Elmore Seal Signed published and delcared by the above named Sally Elmore as and for her Last Will and testament in presence of us who at her request have signed as witnesses to the Same in her presence Wm Williams George W Frost Testimony of Will The State of Ohio Delaware County ss In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Sally Elmore decd We William Williams and George W Frost being duly Sworn in open Court this 12th day of March AD 1875 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last Will and testament of Sally Elmore of Delaware County Ohio hereunto anexed bearing date 24th day of March 1871 that we saw the said testator Subscribe Said Will and heard her publish and declare the same to be Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 397) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9126b70b8f2ee86628eb7b07ebc07b89.jpg 3162ac3109097bf4dd88ce732736b781 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 398] [corresponds to labeled page 365 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 365 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 Wm Williams George W. Frost Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 12th day of March AD 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of the Last Will and testament of Sarah Smith decd This day the Last Will and testament of Sarah Smith was presented for Probate and Record whereupon Joel Cleveland and Sarah A Smith The subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and there testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that Said Testatrix Sarah Smith was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore ordered and considered that Said Will and testament of Said Sarah Smith decd and be recorded as Such B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will In the name of the Benevlolent Father of All I Sarah Smith of Berline Township Delaware County and State of Ohio do make and Publish this my Last Will and testament Item 1st I Give and bequeath to my Son Albertice Smith the Farm on which we now reside Situated in Township of Berlin County of Delaware and State of Ohio containing about twenty five acres to be his property entirely at my decease and the decease of my husband Lorin Smith We having our home and being made comfortable on Said premises during our natural lives and further that Said Albertice Smith is required to pay all necessary family expenses during our natural lives and all funeral expenses at our decease 2nd I do hereby nominate and appoint my nephew Chancy Adams Executor of this my Last Will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to carry out and enforce all the requests of this my Last Will and testament In testimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand on a Seal this 11th day of March in the year 1875 Sarah her x mark Smith {seal} Signed and acknowledge by Said Sarah Smith as her Last Will and testa ments in our presence and Signed by us in her presence. Joel Cleveland Sarah A. Smith Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 398) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e5d3489b43145ac1f445faaf198186ba.jpg f74b45fcac5f610ce807b3e836761f1b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 399] [corresponds to labeled page 366 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 366 Record of Last Will and Testament of Sarah Smith decd Testimony to Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court Joel Cleveland and Sarah A. Smith the Sunbscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Sarah Smith deceased who being duly Sworn according to law to Speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Sarah Smith now deceased in the Will of Said deceased Sarah Smith that they were present at the Execution of Said will at the request of its Testatrix Subscribed their names to the Same as witnesses in her presence and that they Saw the Said Sarah Smith deceased Sign and Seal Said will and heard her acknowledge the Same to be her Last Will and testament that the Said Sarah Smith at the time of making signing and Sealing Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no under or unlawful restraint whasoever Joel Cleveland Sarah A. Smith Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 4th day of May AD 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 399) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e4c143a28bbe9c19b84ad7312f685d27.jpg f5eed9d0359c17354e6f98ac1cfc0c78 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 400] [corresponds to labeled page 367 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 367 Record of the Will and Estate of John Patton decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware Ohio on the 10th day of May AD 1874 Last Will and Testament of John Patton decd This day the Last Will and Testament of John Patton decd was presented for Probate and Record whereupon Charles H.M. Elroy and L A Powell the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly sworn and examined and their Testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said Will was duly executed and attested and that the Said Testator John Patton was at the time of executing the same of full age and of sound mind and memory and under no restraint it is therefore consider and ordered that Said will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said John Patton decd and be recorded as Such no Letters Issued at Present B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will I John Patton of the Town of Delaware County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of Sound mind and memory and understanding do make publish and declare this to be my Last Will and testament and hereby revoking all former Last Wills and testament and writings in the nature of Last Will and testament by me heretofore made my will is first that my funeral Charges and Just debts be paid The rest of my Estate and property which Shall not be requested for the payment of my Just debts funeral charges and the expenses of executing this my last will and administration of my Estate I Give and devise to my wife Ann Patton to have and to hold the Same for and during her natural Life. It is my Will further that on the death of my Said Wife Ann Patton my estate and property Shall be divided into equal Shares to be distributed and is hereby devised to my children Hugh Patton William Patton James Patton Henry Patton Joseph Patton Robert Patton Catherine Croke May Fogerty Susannah Edelman Margaret Weiser Ann Patton and the children of my son John Patton now deceased the Said children together are to receive an equal Share with each of my children above named but the Said devises are made and the distribution is to be made under the following conditions. I have heretofore made an advancement to my Son William Patton of four Hundred Dollars and to my Son Hugh Patton the Sum Three Hundred Dollars and to my Said Son James Patton the Sum of two Hundred and Eighteen Dollars and to my daughter May Fogerty and her Husband Philip Fogerty together the Sum of two Hundred Dollars now it is my desire and Will that all of my children and the children of my said Son John Patton decd as Heirs of this Said Fathers Shall have an equal Share of my whole Estate and property including the advancements heretofore mentioned It is my Will that My Executor hereinafter named in making the distribution of my estate as herein before provided shall take in to account the Said advancement made by me to said William Patton Hugh Patton James Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 400) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2d0f038e56f7460a211811690a39d3dd.jpg e2b01720d3aaef425fde018754e737b8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 401] [corresponds to labeled page 368 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 368 Patton and to Mary Fogerty & Philip Fogerty to gather as herein before mentioned and specified and Shall charge each of them with Said advancements in the distribution Share of each proved the distribution Share of my Estate Should be equal to either one of Said advancement so made by me as aforesaid and if any of the advancements Should Exceed the distributive Share of my Estate then it is my Will that any Such advance ments which exceeds the distributive Share of my estate Shall remain as it now is and not be taken into account by my Said Executor and charged to Said devises and then and in that care it is my will that my estate and property shall be distributed and is hereby devised to those of my Said named children and the children of my said son John Patton decd who together are to have one Share whose advancements does not exceed the distributive Share of my estate and in Such manner that each of them Shall Share equally including any advancements made It is my will further that my Executor hereinafter named Shall proceed to Sell my Estate and property at public or private Sale as hiring deem best and convert the Same unto money as soon as may be practible for the interest of said estate and that out of the proceeds thereof he distribute the Same as heirs directed after the payments of all Just debts and the expense of executing this my Will as herein before directed And I do nominate and appoint E. F. Poppleton to be the sole executor of this my last will and testament the testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name and affixed my Seal this 27th day of February AD 1872 John his x mark Patton Seal Signed Sealed and declared by the Said John Patton to be his Last Will and Testament in presence of us who at his request and in his presence have Subscribed our names as witnesses hereto in the presence of each other L A. Powell C H McElroy Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court C.H. McElroy and L.A. Powell the Subscribing Witnesses to the last Will and Testament of John Patton deceased who being duly Sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of Said Will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of John Patton now deceased in the Will of Said decd John Patton that they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribed their names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said John Patton decd Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and testament that at the time Said John Patton Signing and Sealing Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound mind and disposing memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever C.H. McElroy L.A. Powell Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 10th day of May AD 1875 {seal} B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 401) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6340e3724c44f1c0a941f5d5fb4814e2.jpg 18029784cd586baf8b7e74e51484ba83 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 402] [corresponds to labeled page 369 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 369 Last Will and Testament of Lydia Landon decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware on the 14th day of December AD 1874 Will and Estate of Lydia Landon decd December 14th 1874 This day the Last Will and testament of Lydia Landon decd was presented for Probate and Record whereupon E.O. Nutt and Hiram Benett the Subscribing witness thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly executed and attested and that the Said Testatrix Lydia Landon was at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind & memory and not under any restraint. it is therefore considered and ordered that Said Will be admitted to probate and record as duly Proved as the last Will and testament of the Said Lydia Landon decd and be recorded as such not Letters issued B.C. Waters Probate Judge Record of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I Lydia Landon of Delaware County Ohio: do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament Item 1st I Give and devise to my beloved husband Charles Landon during his natural life the following Real Estate Situated in the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio and in the Lot 4" Section 4" Township Range (17) U.S.M Land and bounded and described follows Viz Being the Equal One Third part unencumbered by dower of the farm owned by R.C. Walker Late of Delaware deceased: Beginning at the S.W. Corner of Land Sett off to Mary Hughs and at Point N on Plat: Thence S 88° 10° E 229 Pole to a port at point c. thence S 1° 10 W 29 08 Poles to Point D. thence N 88° 10° W 97° 42 poles to point E thence N 1°40 E 14.55 poles to point W. thence N 88° 40 W 117.76 poles to a point at Point O Thence N 45° 40 W 19 poles to the place of beginning containing twenty nine acres At the death of my Said husband the real Estate aforesaid I devise to have Sold and the proceeds thereof to be Equally divided between my three Children George Landon Mary Landon and Maggie Landon: I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony hereof I have hereunto to set my hand and seal this 29th day of September AD 1874 Lydia Landon {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said Lycia Landon as her last Will and Testament in our Presence and signed by us in her presence E O Nutt Hiram Benett Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 402) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0809a9ab756197764e7143ae1e0f2801.jpg 669d71c5eccdd0c67864149b361722a3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 403] [corresponds to labeled page 370 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 370 Last Will and Testament of Lydia Landon deceased Proof of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County } SS in the Matter of the Last Will and testament of Lydia Landon decd We E.O. Nutt and Hiram Benett being duly Sworn in open Court this 14th day of December A.D. 1874 depose and Say that we were present at the Execution of the Last will and testament of Lydia Landon of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 29th day of September 1874 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 E.O. Nutt H. Bennett Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate court this 14th day of December AD 1874 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 403) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/74d9f42fc8ef5a0c61109e841887380d.jpg edf37f2ae20a951b132d92231955aa13 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 404] [corresponds to labeled page 371 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 371 Last Will and Testament of William F Jones decd. Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware on the 4th day of June Ad 1875 Will and Estate of William F. Jones decd This day the Last Will and Testament of William F Jones decd was presented for Probate and Record whereupon A.R. Gould and E.B. Adams the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly sworn in and examined and their testimony Reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Exeucted and attested and that the Said Testator at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind and Memory and under no undue influence it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be Admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said William F Jones and Be recorded as such And at the Same time came Ann E Jones the widow and made her choice & Elections to take under the will and according to the provisions thereof and Letters Issued to Said Ann E Jones Executrix named in the last Will no bonds requested in accordance with the Said Will B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benovolent Father of all I William F Jones of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio: Being of Sound mind and Memory: do make and publish this my last will and Testament Item 1st It is my desire that at my decease all my Just debts and funeral Expenses Shall be paid Item 2d I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Ann E. Jones during her natural life all all the property both Real & Personal of which I am the owner at my decease Excepting always so much thereof as is necessary to pay the debts and expenses named in item 1st of this Instrument Provided Also that so much of the Property above named or the proceeds thereof as Shall be found necessary: is to be used by my Said wife for the comfortable support maintenance and education of our Son Wesley Fletcher Jones and for that purpose and her own support my said wife is hereby authorized to sell any part of my personal or real estate or if she thinks it advisable she may sell or dispose of all my real estate and invest the proceeds in such manner as she may think best for herself and our Son Wesley Fletcher Jones Item 3 At the decease of my wife Ann E I desire that all the property Real & personal or the Proceeds thereof that has not been expended for the purposes hereinbefore named shall go to and vest in our Son Wesley Fletcher in fee simple. Item 4th In case our Son Wesley Fletcher should die before the death of my Said wife then and in that case Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 404) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d63efb040ebadb8f4772643cddd0981d.jpg 11f1dc0e5da200b42a0d4f94e308cb32 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 405] [corresponds to labeled page 372 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 372 Last Will and testament of William F Jones decd I desire that all the property real and personal or the Porceeds thereof Shall go to and vest in my said Ann E Jones in fee simple to keep sell or dispose of in any manner She may desire best Item 5th I hereby nominate and appoint my wife Ann E. Jones Executrix of this my last will and testament; and desire that She Shall not be required to give bond and that there be no appraisement of my real or personal estate - And that at any time She may think it best She is hereby authorized to sell and execute good and sufficient deeds for any or all the real estate either with or with out an order of Court Item 6th I hereby revoke all former wills or instruments of writing in the nature of Wills heretofore by me made In witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and seal this 18th day of April AD 1873 William his x mark F. Jones Signed by Said Wiliam F Jones as his Last will and testament in our presence and at his request and in his presence Signed by us as witnesses thereto on the day Last above written A.R. Gould E.B. Adams Proof of Will The State of Ohio } ss Delaware County } Probate Court personally appeared in open Court A R Gould and E.B. Adams the Subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and testament of William F Jones deceased who being duly sworn according to Law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of William F. Jones now deceased is the will of said deceased William F. Jones that they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribed their names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said William F Jones deceased sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and testament; that the Said William F. Jones at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of Legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. A.R. Gould E.B. Adams Sworn to And Subscribed in open Court this 4th day of June AD 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 405) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f8380eef7cb83eafba40c80f4bb7001c.jpg 5adc34f2bfce09f7350921e30ace786c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 406] [corresponds to labeled page 373 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 373 Last Will and Testament of Jesse Holmes decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the Town of Delaware on the 2d day of June AD 1875 Will and Estate of Jesse Holmes deceased June 2d 1875 on this day the Last Will and testament of Jesse Holmes was presented and it appearing to the Court that Judson B Benton and Daniel S Benton were the witnesses to Said Will and it being represented to the Court that one of Said witnesses is deceased and that the other one has gone to part unknown therefore subpena issued for Merlin Benton and Lewis Benton as witnesses to prove the Signature of said witnesses on the 8th day of June AD 1875 at nine oclock AM of Said day B.C. Waters Probate Judge Will and Estate of Jesse Holmes deceased June the 8th 1875 On this day personally appeared Merlin Benton and Lewis Benton and were duly Sworn to to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in reference to the Signatures of Judson R Benton decd who was a witness to the Last Will of the Said Jesse Holmes deceased and on their oaths as aforesaid depose and Say that they were well acquainted with the Signature of the Said Judson R. Benton now deceased; and the Same was reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith: And cause continued to a future day to take the testimony of Daniel S Benton the other Subscribing witness thereto Daniel S appeared the same day June 8th 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Will and Estate of Jesse Holmes decd On the 2d day of June AD 1875 the Last Will of Jess Holmes deceased was presented for Probate and Record and on the 8th day of June A.D. 1875 Daniel Burton one of the subscribing witnesses to Said Will came and was duly Sworn and Examined and his testimony Attached to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Judson R. Benton the other Subscribing Witness thereto was deceased the testimony of Merlin Benton and Lewis Benton was reduced to writing and annexed to the Said Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested And that the Said Testator Jesse Holmes was at the time of Executing the same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint it is therefore considered and ordered that Said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Reduced as the Last Will and testament of the Said Jesse Holmes decd and be recorded as Such no Letters Issued at the present time B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the Name of the Benevolent Father of all I Jesse Holmes of Concord Township Delaware County 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 all of the real Estate Owned by me containing in all about One Hundred and fifty acres Also all the Stock house Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 406) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6a7a5b72e80a9cbc4a9b7a622ca118ba.jpg a827310b9e30c82a5e35c2555273ff50 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 407] [corresponds to labeled page 374 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 374 Last Will and Testament of Jesse Holmes decd hold Good furnature provisions and other Goods and chattels which may be thereon at the time of my decease Solong as She remains my widow: But in case my wife should again Marry all of the aforesaid property Should be equally divided between my Said Wife and my three daughters viz Louisa Jane Mariah S Loretta and Nancy Almira Item 2d At the death of my said wife the real Estate aforesaid I Give and devise to my three daughters Louisa Jane Mariah S Loretta and Nancy Almirah and three heirs Item 3d At my death I Give and devise to my daughter Elizabeth two hundred Dollars in Current money Item 4th At my death I Give and devise to my Son Franklin Jackson two hundred Dollars in Current Money Item 5th I do hereby nominate and Appoint Merlin Benton Executor of this my Last Will and testament In testimony hereof I hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 14th day of August in the year 1866 Jesse Holmes {seal} Signed and Acknowledged by Said Jesse Hohner as his Last Will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence Judson R. Benton Daniel S Benton Proof of Will Last Will and Testament of Jesse Holmes deceased The State of Ohio } Probate Court Delaware County ss } Personally Appeared in open Court Merlin Benton and Lewis Benton who being duly Sworn according to Law depose and Say that they were acquainted with Judson R Benton hand writing in his Lifetime and are Satisfied that the Signature to the will of Jesse Holmes now deceased is the Signature of Said Judson R Benton decd as they verily believe Merlin Benton Lewis Benton Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 8th day of June A.D. 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Testimony of David S Benton to Said Will Probate of Will The State of Ohio } ss Delaware County } Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court Daniel S Benton one of the Subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and testiments of Jesse Holmes deceased who being duly sworn according to law to Speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the paper before him purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Jesse Holmes now deceased - contains my Signature as a witness as verily believe that the Signature is genuine that he remembers the occurrence of Jesse Holmes Commander to his Father to make a will but he does not remember the Specific act of Signing the Same or of Jesse Holmes Signing the Same or Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 407) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/090f9a627241edf91e652ab365135e3a.jpg b1c441e10708d03ca608364ad30eb8d7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 408] [corresponds to labeled page 375 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 375 Last Will and testament of Jesse Holmes of requesting him to Sign the same as witnesses it is my impression that he did Execute the Same in my presence and that it is the will of Jesse Holmes that the Said Jesse Holmes at the time of making Signing and Sealing of Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whasoever so far as I now know or remember of D.S. Benton Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 8th day of June AD 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of Probate Court within and for Delaware County and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware June 27th 1875. This day the Last Will & Testament of Jonathan Christ deceased was presented for Probate and Record wherefore A.D. Vought and B Lugenbeel the subscribing witnesses thereto cause and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that said Testator Johnathan Christ deceased was at the time of executing the same of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore considered and ordered that said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the Last Will and Testament of Jonathan Christ decd and be recorded as such. And the Court appoints Edwin Christ named in the Will as Executor. And on motion and cause shown appropriate Edwin Christ named in the Will said Executor gave bond in the sum of Four thousand dollars with N.D. Perry and Jacob Heller as sureties Bond accepted Letters issued and the Court appoints Jacob L Cline A.D. Vought and Thomas Beard Appraisers etc. B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Jonathan Christ of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament. Item 1st I give and devise to my son George Christ the sum of Ten dollars. Item 2d I give and devise to my Grandson Clarence Christ the sum of Ten dollars Item 3rdI give and devise to my Grandson Patterson the son of my daughter Catherine the sum of Ten dollars Item 4th I give and devise to my sons Edwin Christ and John Christ and my daughters Mary A Perry Sarah Heller, Susanah Bieber, Elizabeth Lybrooke and Fanny Patterson all the residue of my property Real, Personal, & mixed to be divided equally among their share and share alike. Item 5th I appoint my son Edwin Christ executor of the my Last Will and Tesatament working all former will by me made. In Testimony hereof & have hereunto set my hand and and seal this 26th day of January AD 1871 Signed and acknowledged by Said Jonathan his x mark Christ {seal} Jonathan Christ as his last will and Testament in our presence and signed by Mr Christ made his mark to this will in us in his presence. consequence of being disable in his right A.D. Vought. hand. B. Lugenbeel B. Lugenbeel Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 408) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6518c134029cd4fa54737269783bbde6.jpg f7cfb8eb1aceb0bbf024b572339be590 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 409] [corresponds to labeled page 376 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 376 Last Will and Testament of Jonathan Christ deceased Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Probate Court Delaware County } ss Personally appeared in open Court A.D. Vought and B. Lugenbeel the subscribed witness as to the Last Will and Testament of Jonathan Christ deceased who being duly sworn according to Law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and say, that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Jonathan Christ now deceased is the Will of the said deceased Jonathan Christ that they were present at the execution of said Will at the request of said Testator subscribed their named to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said Jonathan Christ deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his Last Will and Testament that the said Jonathan Christ at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no under or unlawful influence whatsoever. Sworn to and subscribed in open Court. A.D. Vought. this 24th day of June A.D. 1875 B. Lugenbeel B.C. Waters Probate Judge _________________________________________________________________ Will and Estate of Nathan Arnold deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the Court House in the City of Delaware Ohio on the 3d day of July AD 1875 Journal Entry This day the Last Will and Testament of Nathan Arnold deceased was presented for Probate and Record whereupon J.A. Sheble and Wm R. Hill the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and there testimony reduced to writing and around to the Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said testator Nathan Arnold was at the time of Executing the Same of Sound mind and memory and of full age and under no restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as the Last Will and testament of the Said Nathan Arnold deceased and be recorded as such Letters Issued to Jane Arnold one of the Executor named in the Will no Bond required as requested by Said Will and the Widow Jane Arnold After having her right fully explained to her under the will and the Law Elected to take under the will according to the Provisions thereof no Appraisment required Letters Issued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will I Nathan Arnold of Oxford Township in Delaware County Ohio being of Sound mind and memory do make and ordain this my Last Will and testament First It is my Will and I hereby devise and Give to my beloved wife Jane Arnold for her use and occupation during her natural Life time all my real Estate Situate and being in Said Township and County Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 409) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4c11b835952cc2e3cdbe5fe04b19c4fa.jpg 7346a8389a5f94f8855c0ebb1fc996d1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 410] [corresponds to labeled page 377 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 377 Last Will and testament of Nathan Arnold decd Second It is my Will and I hereby direct that of my Personal Estate remaining at my decease Shall be disposed of at Private or Public Sale by my said wife if their Living and out of the Proceeds of which I direct that all my Just debts Shall be paid And of the remainder of my personal Estate at my demise (after paying my Just debts and Providing a plain marble Tombstone for the Grave of my Self and a Provisiion of one hundred dollars for a Like purpose of my Said wife) Shall be reclaimed by her to be disposed of according to the wish and necessity of my Said Wife Third It is my will and I hereby devise and Give of my real Estate at the decease of my Self and my Said wife, the following Sums of money to my Several Children or the heirs of their bodies 1st to A.C. Arnold my oldest Son the Sum of one hundred Dollars 2d to Nathan Leroy Arnold my Second Son the Sum of One hundred Dollars 3d to Irena my oldest daughter the sum of One hundred dollars 4th to Alexander T Arnold my third Son the Sum of one hundred Dollars And 5th to Mary Elizabeth youngest daughter by my present wife I give the residue and remain of my real Estate to her and the heirs of her body in fee Simple: Provided that my Said daughter Mary Elizabeth May provide the payment in money to the four former mentioned children of my real Estate in Stead of Selling any part of the Same for that Purpose if prepared to do So. Within one year after the deceased of my Self and my said Wife and Provided further that My Said daughter Mary Elizabeth Shall continue to Live with and care for the comfort of my Self and wife as She has heretofore done during Our Natural lives: And also pay the Legacies before Provided and within the year after the decease of my self and wife Otherwise enough of my real Estate to be Sold to pay Said mentioned Legacies to my four Oldest children Fourth In the Settlement and maintanence of the foregoing bequest if from my Cause it Shall become necessary to prove and Probate this will I then Will nominate and appoint my Said wife and Mary Elizabeth Our Said daughter to be the Executors of this will with all the Powers conferd by Law (without bond) for the Settlement of Estate of deceased Person And I desire that this Will Shall remain in the possession of my Self and my Said Wife during our natural lives and then to pass to our Said daughter Mary Elizabeth who I desire to carry out and complete all the Provisions made in this Will by calling to her aid Lewis Gardner her husband And I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made In testimony whereof I do hereunto Subscribe my name and make my Seal this 12th day of October A.D. 1869 Nathan Arnold {seal} Signed and Sealed by Nathan Arnold in our Presence and by us in his presence on this day above written by him J.A. Shebbe witness Wm K Hill witness Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 410) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d9c065388665bd12549bfaef02fe0ee6.jpg 860d445160e6c4cf7ff03eee05d131ec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 411] [corresponds to labeled page 378 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 378 Last Will and testament of Nathan Arnold decd Proof of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court J.A. Shebbe and Wm K Hill the Subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and testament of Nathan Arnold decd who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the Paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Nathan Arnold now deceased is the will of the Said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribed their names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said Nathan Arnold decd Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him Ackno -weledge the Same to be his Last Will and testament that the Said Nathan Arnold at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever J.A. Shebbe Wm R Hill Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 3d day of July AD 1875 {seal} B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 411) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/43faa74111c8a98f61f1a8a5b0ce8e91.jpg 9ae761392b2a464e92c83937b8583663 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 412] [corresponds to labeled page 379 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 379 Last Will and Testament of Moses Maynard decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the Court House in the City of Delaware Ohio on the 9th day of July A.D. 1875 Be it remembered that heretofore to wit on the 15th day of Sept A.D. 1874 the following order was made in the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County Ohio This day the Last Will and Testament of Moses Maynard was produ ced in open Court and Proved by the oaths of Recompence Stanbury and Ozen Gardner two of the Subscribing witnesses thereto whose testimony was reduced to writing and it is ordered that Said Will and Proofs be recorded and that Letters testamentary issue to Moses Maynard Executor in the Will named he having taken the necessary oath and enters into and acknowledges a Bond in the Penal Sum of One Thousand dollars with Recompence Stanbury and Ozen Gardner his Sureties conditioned according to Law Ordered that Asolph Allen John McMullen and John W Ladd appraise the personal Estate of the deceased The State of Ohio } Franklin County ss } I James S. Abbott Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for Said County hereby certify that the above and foregoing order is truly taken and correctly copied from the Records of this office Order Book No 7 Page 63 & 64 Witness my hand and Seal of Said Court this 19th day of April A.D. 1875 James S Abbott Clerk {seal} Copy of Will Moses Maynards Will Know all men by these Presents that I Moses Maynard of Worthington in the County of Franklin and State of Ohio being of Sound mind and memory do make and publish this for my Last Will and testament Whereas I have deeded to my two daughters Achasa Johnson and Louisa Wright one Hundred and Fifty acres of Land to be taken from the West end of Lot No 9 in the 2:3:18 of United States Military district Lying in Delaware County the East end and remainder of Said Lot No 9 being about one hundred and eighteen acres is to be divided by a line to be drawn due East and West through the middle of Said East End: the North half of Said East End of Said Lot I Give and Bequeath to my Grand Son Eber P Maynard the South half of the Same is to be divided by a Line to be drawn due North and South through the middle The East of which I Give and bequeath to my Grand daughter Harriet Maynard and the West end of the Same I Give and bequeath to my Grand Daughter Lucy Maynard: Further more I order that one Thousand dollars be paid to my son Appolos Maynard within three years from this date out of my Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 412) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e6f8e11b37a381498d16c2255c2e269b.jpg f1acf500b0eb2d00cafdf577e32ccbb5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 413] [corresponds to labeled page 380 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 380 Last Will and Testament of Moses Maynard decd Estate in Good Warranted Cash Obligations and other Personal Property Provided he shall within that time or at any time thereafter Personally demand the Same: All the residue and remainder of my Estate both real and Personal I Give and devise to my Son Moses Maynard: And Lastly I hereby appoint Moses Maynard and Potter Wright Executors of this My Last Will and testament In witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 3d day of Dec 1821 Moses Maynard {seal} Signed Sealed published Pronounced and deliver & by the Said Moses Maynard as his Last Will and Testament in Presence of us R Stanbury Ollen Gardner Jonathan Sherman State of Ohio } Franklin County ss } Probate Court I John M. Pugh Judge and Ex offcio Clerk of the Probate Court within and for Said County and State do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Last Will and Testament of Moses Maynard deceased as the Same was duly admitted to Probate Filed and Recorded September 15th 1834 of Record in this office to wit Will Recorded Page 273 & 274 In Testimony wehreof I have hereunto Set my hand and caused the Seal of Said Court to be affixed at Columbus this 19th day of April 1875 John M. Pugh Probate Judge & Exofficio Clerk Last Will and Testament of Riley Case deceased. April 6th 1875 This day the Last Will and Testament of Riley Case deceased was presented for Probate and Record whereupon C.D. Case and Amost E Plunkett the subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly sworn and examined and their Testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the said Will was duly executed and attested and that the said Riley Case was at the time of executing the same of Full age and Sound mind and memory and not under any undue influence or restraint. It is therefore considered and ordered that the said Will be admitted to Probate Record as duly proved as the Last Will and Testament of Riley Case deceased and be recorded as such No Letters issued at present B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 413) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7a3603f344bbc9fc053beef0fc52f17b.jpg fed69220e04dacdc19bb17a5a54feff9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 414] [corresponds to labeled page 381 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 381 Last Will and Testament of Riley Case decd. Will In the Name of the Benevolent Father of all I Riley Case of the Township of Berlin County of Delaware and 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 we now reside situated in the Township and County aforesaid containing Fourteen and one half acres and all the stock Household goods Furniture Provisions and other goods and chattels which may be thereon at the time of my decease. She however selling so much there of as may be sufficient to pay my Just debts. I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Andrew J Case and my wife Lucinda executors of my Last Will and Testament hereby authorizing and empowering them to compromise, adjust, release and discharged 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 to pay my debts to sell by private sale or in such manner upon terms of credit or otherwise as they may think proper all or any part of my Real Estate and deeds to purchas to execute acknowledge and advise in fee simple. I devise that no appraisment and no sale of my personal property be made and that the Court of Probate direct the omission of same in pursuance of statute. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand seal this First day of February in the year 1875 Signed and acknowledged by the Riley Case {seal} said Riley Case as his Last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence C.C. Case J.P. Amos E Plunkett Probate of Will. The State of Ohio } Delaware County } Personally in open Court C.D. Case & Amos E. Plunkett the subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of Riley Case who being duly sworn according to Law to Speak the Truth the whole Truth and nothing but the Truth in relation to the execution of said Will depose and say that the Paper before their purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Riley Case now deceased is the will of said deceased Riley Case that they were present at the execution of said Will at the request of the Testator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said Riley Case deceased sign and seal said Will and heard his acknowledgement of the same to be his Last Will and Testament that the said Riley Case at the time of making signing and sealing said Will was of Legal age and of Sound and Disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever C D Case Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 6th day } Amos E Plunkett of April A.D. 1875 } B C Waters } Probate Judge } Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 414) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d06835fb3a3e1e85532f690ecee35207.jpg 00e55318d8c5b13956f68c270234231b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 415] [corresponds to labeled page 382 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 382 Last Will and Testament of Martha R Brecht decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware Ohio on the 23d day of August A.D. 1875 Journal Entry of Proof of Will This day August 23d 1875 The Last Will and testament of Martha R. Brecht deceased was presented for Probate and Record whereupon T.E. Powell and L Barnes the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly executed and attested and that the Said Testatrix Martha R. Brecht decd was at the the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is ordered and considered that the Said Will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said Martha R. Brecht decd and be recorded as Such And at the Same time came Johnson C. Brecht the Executor in Said Will named and Gave Bond in the Sum of $5.00. with Thomas E. Powell Henrietta Brecht and Wm P Reed as his Surety Letters were Issued Bond accepted etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the Name of the Benevolent Father of all I Martha R. Brecht do make and Publish this my Last Will and testament Item first It is my Will that my Just debts and charges and funeral Expenses be Paid out of my Estate Item Second I Give and devise to my daughter Mrs. Harriet Watson the Sum of One Hundred dollars to be Paid as Soon as My Executor herein after named can conveniently pay the Same and also Such articles of Household Goods and furniture as may be selected for her by my daughter Henrietta Brecht and my Son John C. Brecht Item Third I Give and devise to my Son John C. Brecht and my daughter Henrietta Brecht and their heirs forever in equal Share the House and Lot where I now reside in the City of Delaware Ohio and all other property I die possess of of every kind and nature whatever I appoint John C. Brecht Executor of this my Last Will and testament In testimony whereof I set my hand and Seal hereto the 9th day of June A.D. 1875 Martha R. Brecht {seal} Signed & acknowledged by Said Martha R. Brecht as her Last Will and testament in our Presence and signed by us in his Presence and at her request T.E. Powell L. Barnes Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss } Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court Lewis Barnes and Thomas E. Powell the Subscribing witnesses to the last Will and testament of Martha R. Brecht deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of said Will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Martha R. Brecht now deceased Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 415) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ae5c6bb4cd5b72cbc8c1466a5f755981.jpg 07aaf8133bd28ee28cb413641ea1f7a2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 416] [corresponds to labeled page 383 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 383 is the will of Said Martha R. Brecht decd that they were present at the Execuion of Said Will at the request of the Testatrix Subscribed their names to the Same as Witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said Martha R. Brecht decd Sign and Seal Said Will and heard her acknowledge the Same to be her Last Will and testament that the Said Martha R. Brecht at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undu or unlawful restraint whatsoever Lewis Barnes Thomas E. Powell Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 23d day of August A.D. 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge __________________________________________________________________________ Will and Estate of John C. Farrier Deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the Court House in the City of Delaware Ohio On the 24th day of August A.D. 1875 Journal Entry on Proof of Will Will and Estate of John C. Farrier deceased This day August 24th AD 1875 the Last Will and Testament of John C Ferrier was Presented for Probate and Record whereupon Sylvester Best H.C. Moore and N.F. Overturf the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined and their Testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Testator John C Ferrier was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and Memory and not under any restraint: It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted to probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said John C. Farrier decd and be recorded as such: and at the Same time Came George M. Perfect the Executor named in the Will and Gave Bond in the Sum of $1600.00 with Thomas F Carpenter and R. Cook as his Sureties and the Court appoint Thomas Andrews George W. Perfect and Reason Criss as appraisers Bond accepted Letters Issued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will In the Name of the Benevolent Father of all I John C. Farrier of Trenton Township Delaware County Ohio do make and Publish this my Last Will and testament First it is my will that my Just debts and all charges be Paid out of my Estate 1st Item I Give and devise all the residue of my Estate to Mary Ann Ferrier my wife to be her heirs during her natural Life At the death of my Said Wife the Said Estate aforesaid I Give and devise to my brother Charles W. Farrier and his heirs forever 2d Item I appoint and make the Said George M. Perfect Executor of this my Last Will and Testament I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made over Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 416) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f32228ea08228c8ae7483d46a2fa5b8b.jpg 0f9e689f4bc3672d9bbea65a400bdd7e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 417] [corresponds to labeled page 384 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 384 Will and Estate of John C. Farrier decd In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 19th day of August 1875 John C. Farrier {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said John C. Farrier as his Last Will and Testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence Sylvester Best {seal} Henry C. Moore {seal} N.F. Overturf {seal} Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County } SS Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court Sylvester Best Henry C. Moore and N.F. Overturf the Subscribing Witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of John C. Ferrier deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the Truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of John C. Ferrier now deceased is the Will of Said deceased John C. Farrier: That they were present at the the Execution of Said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said John C. Ferrier now deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and Testament that the Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever Sylvester Best H.C. Moore N.F. Overturf Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 24th day of August AD 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 417) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ded5706625980b3bb702983764e7afdf.jpg 8be127ce9af3980651aaabaddfccc9a8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 418] [corresponds to labeled page 385 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 385 Will and Estate of Almira Roberts deceased "Journal Entry" On this 24th day of August A.D. 1875 The Last Will and Testament of Almira Roberts deceased was presented for Probate and Record whereupon John A Williams one of the subscribing witnesses thereto came and was duly sworn and examined and his testamony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing the Court that said will was duly executed and attested and that the said Testatrix was at the time of executing the same of full age and sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore considered and ordered that said will be admitted to Probate so far as this witnesses Testimony and it appearing to the Court that Rhoda Winchel the other witness is aged and confined and unable to appear in Court a Commission is issued to Edward H Dent to take the Testimony of said Rhoda Winchel and this cause is continued to await return of said Commission B.C. Waters P.J. On this 30th day of August 1875 The Commission heretofore issued to E H Dent to take the Testimony of Rhoda Winchell one of the subscribing witnesses thereto was duly returned with the Testimony of said Rhoda Winchell attached thereto and the Court after reading said Testimony to said will annexed does find that the same is the the Last Will & Testament of said Almira Roberts and considers and orders that the same shall be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and Testament of the said Almira Roberts and be recorded as such no Letters issued at present. B.C. Waters Probate Judge "Copy of Will." In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Almira Roberts of Harlem Township and Delaware County & State of Ohio do make and Publish this my Last Will and Testament (Item 1st) I give and devise to my husband George Roberts all my Real Estate wherein as the said George Roberts does in case he should die before his wife give to her all his Real Estate during her life and after her death the same is to go to the said George Roberts heirs. In testimony hereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this sixth day of March 1875. Almire Robert Signed and acknowledge by said Almira George Roberts Roberts and George Roberts as their Last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by us in their presence. J.A. Williams Rhoda Winchell "Probate of Will." The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Personally appeared in open Court John A Williams one of the subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of Almira Roberts deceased who being duly sworn according to Law to speak the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 418) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/30a170672d2ae415528ae4d2d89ff254.jpg 2c2c5e0f4e96b0c9fff61fe75757cba5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 419] [corresponds to labeled page 386 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 386 Will and Estate of Almira Roberts deceassed Truth the whole Truth and nothing but the Truth in relation to the execution of said Will deposes and says that the paper before him purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Almira Roberts now deceased is the Will of said deceased Almira Roberts that he was present at the execution of said Will at the request of the Testatrix subscribed my name to the same as a witness in her presence and that I saw the said Almira Roberts now deceased sign and seal said Will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her Last Will and Testament: That the said Almira Roberts at the Time of making signing and sealing said Will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory died under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever John A Williams Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24th day of August A.D. 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Commission to take Testimony of Witness to Will. The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss To Edward H. Dent Greeting: Know ye that we in confidence of your prudence and fiedlity have appointed you and by these present do give you full power and authority to examine and take the deposition of Rhoda Winchel subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Almira Roberts hereto annexed late of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio deceased and therefore we command you that at certain days and places appointed by you, you cause the said Rhoda Winchell to be brought before you and then and there to examine her on oath or affirmation first taken before you touching the due execution of said Will of the said Almira Roberts and that you reduce such examination to writing and return the same together with this Commission and the Will of the said Almira Roberts thereto annexed closed up under your seal into our said Probate Court with all convenient speed. In Testimony whereof I B.C. Waters Judge of the said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Delaware this 24th day of August A.D. 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge "Testimony of Witness to Will." In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of Almira Roberts deceased I Edward H Dent Notary Public duly appointed and commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio to take the testimony of Rhoda Winchell one of the subscribing witnesses of the Last will and Testament of Almira Roberts deceased late a resident of Delaware County in the State of Ohio which commission and the said Will are hereto annexed. I do hereby certify that in pursuance of said Commission I caused Rhoda Winchel said subscribing witness as aforesaid to come personally before me at my office in Trenton Township Delaware County Ohio who being by me first duly sworn according to Law to speak the Truth the whole Truth and nothing but the Truth concerning and in relation to the execution of said Will deposes and says that she was present at the making of said Will hereto attached marked "A" and at Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 419) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/78b15f98d944e65affd9dddfa54f0792.jpg ab778ebeccf7ffc06883bcbc76907c69 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 420] [corresponds to labeled page 387 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 387 Will and Estate of Almira Roberts deceased the request of the deceased subscribed her name to said Will as witness in the presence of the deceased and of each other, that she saw the said Almira Roberts now deceased sign and seal said Will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her Last Will and Testament that the said Almira Roberts deceased was at the time of making, signing and sealing said last Will and Testament of legal age and of sound mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever Rhoda Winchel I Edward H Dent do further testify that the said testimony was reduced to writing by myself in the presence of said witnesses respectfully and subscribed by said witness in my presence on this Twenty Fifth day of August A.D. 1875. In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of August A.D. 1875. E.H. Dent Commission and Notary Public _________________________________________________________________ Will and Estate of John Hamilton deceased Proceedings had before Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware Ohio. on the 24th day of Sept A.D. 1875 Sept 24th 1875 Will and Estate of John Hamilton deceased On this day the Last Will and testament of John Hamilton deceased was presented for Probate and Record whereupon J.E. Hughs George W. Harris and Henry J. Watson the Subscribing witnesses to the Will and William G. Watson and Lucy C. Watson the witnesses to the Codicil attached to Said Will Came and were duly Sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said Will was duly Executed and attested Said Testator John Hamilton was at the time of Executing the Same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and under no restraint: It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will and Codicil be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said John Hamilton deceased and be recorded as Such: And at the Same time came Janetta Hamilton the widow and desired to make her Election & choice under the will of Her Husband John Hamilton decd and the Same being fully Explained to her and her rights under the Law and the Will fully under stood She did declare that it was her choice and election to take under the will and according to the terms thereof and that the Same be So entered of Record which is accordingly done as requested no Letters Issued at Present time B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 420) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ffd8d8cf76d99a9f65fd5b11a74c2bc4.jpg a34db1bddb4fcfaade1ea2976b22ecc8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 421] [corresponds to labeled page 388 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 388 Last Will and Testament of John Hamilton decd Copy of Will Sept 9th A.D. 1866 Know all men by these presents that I John Hamilton of Concord Township Delaware County Ohio being weak in body but Sound in mind do make this my Last Will and testament as follows First I Give and bequeath my Soul to God who Gave it in the Second place all my honest debts are to be paid In the third place I Give and bequeath all my property both personal and Real Estate moneys bonds & credits to my wife Janette Hamilton during her natural life provided She remains my widow And further upon the decease of my wife Janette Hamilton all of my property as above mentioned to be equally divided among my children Daniel Hamilton James Hamilton Sarah Hamilton Jane Hamilton Elisha Eugene Hamilton John Hamilton Lewis Hamilton Lucy Hamilton Alice Hamilton Aaron Hamilton Robert Elmer Hamilton Andrew Hamilton & Albert Marion Hamilton with the Exception of Sarah Jane Hamilton who is to have one hundred dollars less than the others on account of a mare That She has already received of me: and further my wife above named being pregnant if the child should be Born and Live it is to receive an equal Share of my Property with the other children above named John Hamilton Joseph E. Hughs } Leroy W. Harris } Witnesses Henry J Watson } Codicil Attached to the Will Whereas I John Hamilton on the 9th day of September in the year of our Lord 1866 made my Last Will and testament of that day do hereby declare the following to be a Codicil to the Same Whereas Earnestine Hamilton and Janette Parmelia Hamilton on the 9th day of September in the year of our Lord 1866 made my Last Will and testament of that day do hereby declare the following to be a codicil to the Same Whereas Earnestine Hamilton and Janette Parmelia Hamilton have been Born Since it is my Wish that they Share of my Property Equal with the other Children above named in testimony hereof I have hereto Set my hand and Seal this 11th day of June A.D. 1873 John Hamilton {seal} Signed and acknowledged in our presence & Signed by us in his presence W.G. Watson Lucy C. Watson Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Probate Court Personally Appeared in open Court Joseph E. Hughs George W. Hughs Henry J. Watson The Subscribing Witnesses to the Last Will and testament of John Hamilton deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of John Hamilton now deceased is the Will of Said John Hamilton decd And at the Same time Personally appeared W.G. Watson and Lucy E. Watson Subscribing Witnesses to the Codicil to Said will attached That they Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 421) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a2620428c4e06c4e6ef24c2898b9ec37.jpg 21818621ff8727ad145e45e178c914e6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 422] [corresponds to labeled page 389 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 389 they were Present at the Execution of Said Codicil and that they Subscribed the Same as Witnesses in his presence and Saw the Said John Hamilton deceased Sign Said Codicil & heard him declare the Same to be a codicil to his Will hereto attached that they were present at the execution of said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribed their names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said John Hamilton Sign Said Will and codicil to the Same and that he is now deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and testament that the Said John Hamilton at the time of making signing and Sealing Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever J.E. Hughes Henry J Watson Lucy C. Watson Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 24th day of Sept AD 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Will and Estate of George A. Bedow deceased Proceeding had before the Hon. B.C. Waters Judge of the probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the Court House in the City of Delaware on the 24th day of September AD 1875 Sept 24th 1875 Will and Estate of George A. Bedow decd This day the Last Will and testament of G.A. Bedow decd was presented for Probate and Record whereupon William M Overturf and William Parks the Subscribing Witnesses thereto came and was duly Sworn and Examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the said Testator George A. Bedow was at the time of Executing the Same of full age & of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will be admitted as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said George A. Bedow and be recorded as Such: And at the Same time came Margaret J. Bedow the widow and made her Election and choice after being fully advised as to her rights under the Law and the Will and She fully understanding the Same She did then declare that it was her Election and choice to take under the Will and according to the terms thereof which is so entered of Record no Letters Issued at present B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 422) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f7976538344ea7f37a7de5686e782014.jpg b994609b92a7b2e6872e6874e202e69e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 423] [corresponds to labeled page 390 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 390 Last Will and Testament of George A. Bedow decd Sept 1875 Copy of Will Kingston TP Delaware County Ohio In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I George A. Bedow of Kingston Township Delaware County 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 forty acres of Land all the Buildings or all the Balance of my farm after Such bequest to my children hereinafter described during her natural Life here or remains my widow and all the Stock household Goods and challets Which may be thereon including furniture and provisions and all other goods thereon at the time of my decease during her natural lifetime She however Selling So much thereof as may be Sufficient to pay all my Just debts at the death of my Wife the real Estate aforesaid I desire to be Equally divided between my four children and their heirs Item 2d I devise and bequeath to my Son William Darwin Beddow his heirs that portion of my farm East of the road running north and South containing forty acres more of less my wife to have one half the fruit as long as she may live Item 3d I devise and bequeath to my Son Wilber Erwin Beddow and his heirs forty five acres of Land commencing at the State road and the South line of the old farm running West to the line between my farm and the Long well Lot thence North far enough to make forty five acres of Land in other words forty five acres of the South part of the old place and West of the State road Item 4th I devise and bequeath to my son Benjamin Osker Beddow and his heirs forty acres of Land more or less including dower of the Solomon Sheets farm now in my Possession That he will not have control or possession until he is twenty one years of age Item 5th I devise and bequeath to my daughter Fannie Beddow her heirs the balance of the Land contained in the old farm twenty acres more or Less that That She has her support with her mother free from Charles untill She is Eighteen years of age or if my Son Wilbur Erwin Beddow desires that he pay to Fanny when She becomes of age twelve hundred dollars and have her portion of the real Estate Item 6th That if there is not sufficient amount of Personal property to pay all my debts That all the children bear an Equal amount of the Same out of three Portions of the Estate Item 7th I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Guardian of my Son Benjamin Osker Beddow and Fannie Beddow my daughter untill they both become of age if my wife Should Marry her Guardian ship Shall cease And I hereby enjoin on her to rear them in habits of Industry Item 8th I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife and Wilber Erwin Beddow Executors of this my Last Will and Tesatment hereby authorizing and Empowering them to Compromise adjust release and discharge in Such manner as they may deem proper the debts and claims due me 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 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 423) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/29f4cec7fb6fda159351cd3495023253.jpg 4bd41716b43157a3adf0c85c74f6c30a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 424] [corresponds to labeled page 391 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 391 Last Will and Testament of George A Beddow decd in pursuance of the Statute Intestimony hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 11th day of September in the year 1875 G.A. Beddow {seal} Signed and acknowledge by George A. Beddow as his Last Will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence Wm Parks {seal} Wm M. Overturf {seal} Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County } SS Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court William Parks & William M. Overturf the Subscribing Witnesses to the Last Will and testament of G.A. Beddow deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the truth the whole and nothing but the truth in relation to the Executions of Said will depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of G.A. Beddow now deceased is the Will of Said deceased G.A. Beddow That they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the testator Subscribed their names to the Same as Witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said G.A. Beddow now deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and testament that the Said George A. Beddow at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. Wm. M Overturf Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 24th day of September AD 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 424) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/835d7db7dfbd57863ec19dc625e7df42.jpg 7e059d3c32f50167746a836e0bf6833d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 425] [corresponds to labeled page 392 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 392 Last Will and Testament of Mrs. Lucinda K Welshimer decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of Probate Court within and for the Court of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware on the 2d day of Nov A.D. 1875. Will and Estate of Mrs Lucinda K. Welshimer deceased. On this day the Last Will and Testament of Mrs Lucinda Welshimer decd of Delaware County were presented for Probate and Record whereupon Allen Darren and Thomas Potter the subscribing witnesses thereto personally appeared in open Court and were duly sworn and their Testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith. And it appearing to the Court that said Will was duly executed and attested 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 undue restraint it is therefore considered and ordered that the said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and Testament of Mrs Lucinda K Welshimer deceased. B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will Last Will and Testament of Lucinda K. Welshimer of Trenton Tp Delaware County State of Ohio I Lucinda K. Welshimer being of sound mind and memory and in the full exercise of my reason do hereby declare this my Last Will and Testament as follows viz: 1st I give my body to the grave in the full hope of a blessed resurrection and eternal life through Jesus Christ. 2d My property I give and bequeath in the following manner viz: It is my will that one eighth section (80 acres) of Land in the State of Iowa County of Greene and in Township left to me by my late Father (deceased) Titus Knox be sold by my Executor hereinafter named at the earliest opportunity of a fair valuation. And One Fourth 1/4 of the proceeds to be paid to Mrs Cynthia Holmes (wife of Emery E Holmes) of Christian County Ill or to her children if she should not be living. The use of the remaining Three Fourths 3/4 of the avails of said land: I give the use of to my beloved Husband during his natural life without Interest. But to be secured to the following Religious Societies or organizations after his death vix one Eighth 1/8 to the Baptist Missionary Union located at Boston Mass. One Eighth 1/8 to the American Baptist Home Mission Society located at New York. (One Eighth 1/8 to the Ohio Baptist Convention) also one eighth 1/8 to the Ohio Baptist Education Society. Also one Eighth 1/8 to the Ohio Baptist Womans Education Society located in Granville Ohio. Also one Eighth 1/8 to the Baptist Church in Sunbury Delaware Co Ohio. To be kept on Interest with security as a perpetual fund the Interest to be applied annually for the preaching of the Gospel by a Regular Baptist Minister. And in the case said Church should lose its visibility the amount of said One Eighth to be transferred to the permanent Endorsement fund of Denison University located at Granville Ohio Also whereas One Eighth of Five hundred Dollars viz $62.50 given by my Father to his heirs and the use or interest of which is given to my sister-in-law Mrs Amelia S. Knox (now residing in England) during her natural life. I do hereby demise that after the death of said Amelia S. Knox the above amount viz: sixty two dollars & fifty cents $62.50 be given to Lucinda Knox daughter of the late Orrin Knox (deceased) to be used in her education at Granville or in some thorough school for Female Education provided her education should not be completed before she comes into possession of it. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 425) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ec8e19a57a934de7abb1898a11c1abb7.jpg a77cc10d96b8def25f02c1c4b48d380a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 426] [corresponds to labeled page 393 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 393 Last Will and Testament of Lucinda K. Welshimer deceased. otherwise to be given for her own use and benefit. I do also hereby appoint my brother John Knox the Executor of this my Last Will and Testament. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 13th day of September 1875 In presence of Lucinda K. Welshimer {seal} Allen Darrow } Thomas Potter } Probate of Will. The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss. Personally approved in open Court Allen Darrow and Thomas Potter the subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and Testament Lucinda K Welshimer deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will depose and say that the paper purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Lucinda K Welshimer now deceased is the Last Will of said deceased Lucinda K Welshimer that they were present at the execution of said Will at the request of the Testatrix subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in her presence and that they saw the said Lucinda K Welshimer deceased sign and seal said Will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament: that the said Lucinda K Welshimer at the time of making signing and sealing said Will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind, and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. Allen Darrow Thomas Potter Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2d day of November A.D. 1875. B.c. Waters Probate Judge Last Will and Testament of Patrick Griffin deceased. Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware Nov 2d 1875. On this day the Last Will and Testament of Patrick Griffin late of Delaware County deceased was presented for Probate and Record. Whereupon Milan A Collum and Leonidas W Wilson the subscribing witnesses thereto personally appeared in open Court and were duly sworn and their Testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith. And it appearing to the Court that said Will was duly executed and attested 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. It is therefore ordered that said will be admitted to probate and Record as duly proven as the Last Will and Testament of Patrick Griffin deceased. No Letters issued at present. B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Will (over) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 426) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/250de7a57372304b03caccf2d0197f64.jpg 78aac026f3071417ff44e74933be79d0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 427] [corresponds to labeled page 394 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 394 Last Will and Testament of Patrick Griffin deceased I Patrick Griffin of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio considering the uncertainty of human life do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in the manner following: First. I order that my funeral expenses and all other just debts be paid. Second. I give and bequeath all the residue of my estate whether real or personal that I may be in possession of or hold a claim on at my decease to my beloved Mother Catherine Griffin during her natural life. Third. After the decease of my beloved mother Catherine Griffin, I give and bequeath all the residue of my estate whether real or personal that may be left at her death to my beloved sister Bridget Griffin. Fourth and lastly. I do hereby appoint and order my sister Bridget Griffin sole Executrix of this my will to carry out the provisions and bequeaths herein above made. In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this Twenty ninth day of May A.D. 1875. Sealed and acknowledged in the presence of us} } Patrick Griffin {seal} Milan A Collum } Leonidas W Wilson } Probate of Will. The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Personally appeared in open Court Milan A Collum and Leonidas W Wilson the subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of Patrick Griffin deceased who being duly sworn according to Law to speak the Truth the whole Truth and nothing but the Truth in relation to the execution of said Will depose and say that the paper purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Patrick Griffin now deceased is the Will of said deceased Patrick Griffin that they were present at the execution of said Will and at the request of said Testator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said Patrick Griffin deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament That the said Patrick Griffin at the time of making signing and sealing said Will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever M.A. Collum Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this } Leonidas W Wilson Second day of November AD 1875. } B.C. Waters Probate Judge ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Last Will and Testament of Susan Colvin deceased. Proceedings had before the Hon BC Waters Judge of Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware Nov 4th 1875 On this day the Last Will and Testament of Susan Colvin late of Delaware County deceased was presented for Probate and Record whereupon Minor Case and Hallock Case the subscribing witnesses thereto personally appeared in open Court and were duly sworn and their testimony reduced to writing, annexed to the Will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that said Will was duly executed & attested and that the executing the same was of full age and of sound mind & memory and not under any restraint it is therefore considered and ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate and Record as duly proven as the last Will and Testament of Susan Colvin deceased. No Letters issued at present. BC Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 427) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/aa78e5aae25a15ae4f0e568555cef6af.jpg 2eff10f01c1d4fb8c139b21548de5bc4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 428] [corresponds to labeled page 395 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 395 Last Will and Testament of Susan Colvin deceased. Copy of Will. Liberty Township Delaware Co Ohio July 18th 1875 I Susan Colvin being of sound mind do this day make this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all others heretofore made by me. I give to Dr C D Case my three silver table spoons. I give Alice Hallock Glass my six silver Tea spoons - I give Nellie Case my brass kettle and my Bureau. - I give my Feather Bed, Bolster and pair of Pillows to Mrs Mamie C Glass. - I give my chest to Cally Case. I give my silver thimble my spectacles and my blue and white quilt that was my mothers and very light poplin dress trimmed with Black to my half sister Sallie Ann Case wife of Hecter Case of Franklin County. I give the balance of my clothing and my bed clothing to be equally divided between Mrs Mary Taylor Case, Mrs Maurice C Glass and Mrs Nancy C Kiser. I leave my cash note of a hundred dollars to pay my last expenses and if there should be any left after a plain marble slab inserted to my memeory leave it to be equally divided between Callie Case and Nellie Case to be put on interest and kept for them until they are of age. I appoint Dr C D Case Executor of this will. Probate of Will. Probate Court The State of Ohio} Delaware County} ss Personally appeared in open court Minor Case and Hallock Case the subcribing mistresses to the last will and testament of Susan Colvise deceased who being duly sworn to speak the truth and the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the exaution of said Will do have and say that the paper purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Susan Colvin now deceased in the Will of said deceased Susan Colvin that they were present at the execution of said will and at the request of said testatrix subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in her presence and that they saw the said Susan Colvin deceased sign and seal said will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and Testament that the said Susan Colvin at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. Minor Case Hallock Case Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 4th day of November A.D. 1875. B C Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 428) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/09c5a75b7f10da15bc40308eb15549d0.jpg 7a535a3736da54544ff987cd22b1b18b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 429] [corresponds to labeled page 396 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 396 Will and Estate of Joseph Eston deceased August 28th 1875 On this day the Last Will and Testaments of Joseph Easton deceased was presented for probate and record wherefore Lewis Barnes and Chancey F Bradley the subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly sworn and examined and their testimoney reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and Filed therewith and at the time came Henry J Eaton and Maria Eaton witnesses to the codicil attached to said will cause and were duly sworn according to law and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the court that the said will was executed and attested and that the testator Joseph Easton deceased was at the time of executing the same of full age and sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. It's therefore considered and ordered that said will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the last Will and Testament of the said Joseph Easton deceased and be recorded as such B. C. Water P.J. "Copy of Will" On this Fifteenth day of July in the year of Our Lord Eighteen hundred and sixty three I Joseph Easton of Morrow County State of Ohio do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament. Item first. I do give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Ursula in lieu of that portion of my property to which she would have been entitled by law had I made no will as follows to wit: 1st The use during her natural life of the one third part in value of all the Real Estate of which I may be the owner in fee simple at my decease. 2nd In view of the disposition here in after by me made of any Library I bequeath to her to be her own all my house- hold furniture beds and bedding 3d In addition to the forgoing I further bequeath to my said wife the one third part of the proceeds of all my personal property (exclusive of Library and household furniture) left after paying my just debts and the expenses of settling my estate. Item Second I desire that my books pamphlets and such like forming the Library which I have accumulated at so great pains and expense and which contain so many rare and valuable classical and other works and which I may also here to after accumulate be kept entire and I do give devise and bequeath the same to the Theological and Religious Library Association of Cincinnati of Ohio for the proposed expressed in the constitution thereof believing that my Library will thereby be instrumental for more good and be used by a greater number of personal than by any other disposition I could make of it. Item Third Having never forgotten that Joseph Eaton many years deceased and who was my uncle and who was the Father of Rev Geroge W Eaton now President of Madison University in Madison County in the State of New York and of Rev Joseph H Easton late President of Union University at Murfresboro Tennessee deceased and of James Eaton of Delaware, Ohio many years ago gave to my Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 429) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c687686ee27aa4715217269a53181e10.jpg 8f1a041fe1d95f05f03604f1df5dc71b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 430] [corresponds to labeled page 397 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 397 Will and Estate of Joseph Eaton deceased Father a tract of land which was the beginning of accumulations with me: and deserving that my property shall descend to those bearing the Family name of Easton and having myself no son living I do give devise and bequeath subject to excepting the devises in items first and second here in before made.-All my property of every measure, nature and description whatever and in whatever form the same may at my decease be whether in land or personal property in notes, money stocks or whatever form the cause may be in as follows to wit: one third part there of to be equally divided among such of the sons of the said George W Eaton as may outlive me-. One third part thereof to be equally divided among such of the sons of the said Joseph H Easton as may survive me and one third part there of to George C Eaton of Delaware Ohio son of the said James Eaton (Henry J Eaton of Delaware Ohio by his own request not being a legatee herein) If said George C Eaton shall not be living at my decease then the one third part here in bequeathed to him shall be given, the one half there to the son or the sons of George W Eaton surviving me if no son of said Joseph H Eaton shall survive me then the one third part above bequeathed to them shall also be given to such of the sons of said George W Easton as may be living at my decease. Item 4. I do hereby nominate constitute and support said George C Eaton executor of this my Last Will and Testament. In testamony where of I the said Joseph H Eaton have hereunto set my hand and seal on said July 15th 1863 Joseph Eaton {seal} signed by said Joseph H Eaton in our presence and in our presence by him acknowledged to be his last will and testament and signed by us at this request in presence of each other and in his presence Lewis Barnes Chauncy F Bradley Codicil No 1. By this Codicil to my foregoing Last Will and Testament I the said Joseph Eaton do hereby so much of said Will as devises any portion of estate to the son or sons of Joseph H Eaton and substitute instead thereof as legate therein David S Eaton and Joseph Eaton sons of Isaac Eaton deceased and both now residents of Franklin County Kansas (Centropolis Post-office) and I do hereby five bequeath and devise to said David L Eaton and Joseph Eaton of Kansas that portion of my estate which the son or sons of said Joseph Eaton would have received in my said last will had this codacil not have been made. Witness my hand and seal this eighteenth day of June AD 1870 Joseph Eaton {seal} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 430) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/558f685b86105342457c6b529e47d2aa.jpg 355b894ef32ba66ff1c91a7864aa9e16 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 431] [corresponds to labeled page 398 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 398 Will and Estate of Joseph Eaton deceased signed by said Joseph Eaton in our presence } & in our presence by him acknowledged to be } Codicil No 1 to his said last Will & Testament } & signed by us at his request in opresence of each other } and in his presence } Henry J Eaton } Maria F Kelsey } Probate of Will: State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Personally appeared in open Court Lewis Barnes and Chancey F Bradley the subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of Joseph Eaton deceased who being duly sworn to speak the Truth the whole Truth and nothing but the Truth in relation to the execution of said Will depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Joseph Eaton now deceased is the Will of said deceased Joseph Eaton that they were present at the execution of said Will at the request of the Testator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said Joseph Eaton now deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his Last Will and Testament: that the Joseph Eaton at the time of making signing and sealing said Will was of Legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. Lewis Barnes Chancey F Bradley Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 28th day of August A.D. 1875 B.C Waters Probate Judge "Testimony to Codicil." The State of Ohio } In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of Joseph Eaton deceased Delaware County ] ss. We Henry J Eaton and Maria F Eaton (formerly Maria F Kelsey) being duly sworn in open Court this 28th day of August A.D. 1875 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the Codacil to the Last Will and Testament of Joseph Eaton of Delaware County hereunto annexed bearing date 18th day of June 1870 that we saw the said Testator subscribe said Codacil and heard him publish and declare the same to be a Codacil 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 and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. Henry J Eaton Maria F Eaton Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 28th day of August AD 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 431) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/350a05e95be69adbc360685c22af2f17.jpg 2e23f866305310ff61365f8f9bf26538 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 432] [corresponds to labeled page 399 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 399 Record of the Will and Estate of Jacob Worline decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court Within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware Ohio on the 5th day of October AD 1875 Journal Entry October 5th 1875 Will and Estate of Jacob Worline deceased This day the Last Will and testament of Jacob Worline deceased was presented for Probate and Record whreupon Lewis Graham and Leroy F. Hager the Subscribing witnesses thereto came and were duly Sworn and Examined & their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Jacob Worline the Testator was at the time of Executing the Same of full age & of Sound mind and Memory and not under any restraint it is therefore considered and ordered that the Said Will will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said Jacob Worline deceased and be recorded as Such no Letters issued at present time B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will I Jacob Worline of Marlborough Township Delaware County Ohio being of Sound mind and memory make and publish this my Last Will and Testament Item 1st It is my will that all my Just debts and funeral Expenses be paid first out of my Estate including a Note for the Sum of $1000 heretofore Given by me to Mahala Davis for services which is a debt owing by me Item 2d I will and bequeath to the children of Sarah Reigg now deceased (who before marriage was known by the name of Sarh Bostaim whose Husband name is Levi Reigg She being a child of mine born out of wedlock The name Given above may not be correct She having married and lived for a number of years in the State of Indianna previous to her death) The Sum of One Thousand Dollars to be Equally divided amony them: I care more than one is Living at the time of taking effect of this my Will The Survivor or Survivors of Said children to have the whole of this Legacy and further I direct my Executor herein after mentioned to invest Said Sum of one Thousand Dollars and to pay over to the Said child or children as the case may be in Such Share or Shares as they may be entitled to when they shall respectively become of age. Item 3d I will and bequeath to my beloved brother Adam Worline the Sum of One Thousand Dollars Item 4th I will and bequeath to my Great nephew William Henry Stratton who is a criple for Live the sum of Four Hundred Dollars Item 5th I will and bequeath all the residue of my Estate of every descripton and kind to my neice Mahala Davis my Great nephew Samuel Worline and my Great neice Hettie Minerva Worline to be equally divided between them: But in case Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 432) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5022f121474fe0826645ff85f0266055.jpg a4e0fd1022817333837790351e749dee Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 433] [corresponds to labeled page 400 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 400 Last Will and Testament of Jacob Worline decd my said niece Mahala Davis Shall not remain with me and take care of my the balance of my natural life: She is to receive but the Sum of Five Hundred Dollars out of Said residue and all the balance of the Same is to be divided Equally between my Said Great nephew Samuel Worline and my Said Great Niece Hettie Maria Worline Item 6th I do hereby nominate and appoint Gideon G. Banks of Delaware Ohio my Executor of this My Last Will and testament with full authority to carry the Same into effect: I desire that my Executor Shall Sell and dispose of all my property both real and personal as speedily as possible and convert the same into money that no delay may attend the Settlement of my Estate I do hereby revoke all other and former Wills by me made and declare this alone to be my last Will and Testament In witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 7th day of May AD 1875 his Jacob x Worline {seal} mark Signed Sealed and acknowledged by the said Jacob Worline to be his Last Will and Testament in our present and Signed by us in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other on the 7th day of May AD 1875 Lewis Graham Leroy F. Hagar Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court Lewis Graham & Leroy F Hagar the Subscribing Witnesses to the Last Will and testament of Jacob Worline deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will: depose and Say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Said deceased Jacob Worline is the Will of Said deceased Jacob Worline that they they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribed their names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the Said Jacob Worline deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last and Testament that the Said Jacob Worline at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever Lewis Graham Leroy F Hagar Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 5th day of October A.D. 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 433) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8747f139ec0a22a030165e957bcf868e.jpg f0458a6b776538302b29c9d3d7718852 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 434] [corresponds to labeled page 401 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 401 Last Will and Testament of Jacob B Cline deceased. Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City Delware Nov 18th 1875. On this day the Last Will and Testament of Jacob B Cline deceased was presented for Probate and Record. Whereupon Rufus Carpenter and Salda A Phinney the subscribing witnesses thereto personally appeared in open Court and were duly sworn and their Testimony reduced to writing, annexed to the Will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that said Will was duly executed and attested 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. It is therefore ordered that said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly proved as the Last Will and Testament of Jacob B Cline deceased. - Copy of Will - In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Jacob B Cline do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife the farm I now own situate in the County of Union and State of Ohio and Bounded and Described as follows: Beginning at a stake corner to the steam saw mill Lot owned by George Nast. Thence North with survey line to the corner of John Hickman's Lot: Thence with the line to the Centre of the Marysville and Pleasant Valley road. Thence with the centre of said road to the N.W. corner of saw mill Lot. Thence with the line of saw mill Lot to the place of bequiring containing Five acres of land more or less. during her natural life, and all of the household goods, furniture, provisions and other goods and chattels which I may own at the time of my decease, during her natural life (except one feather Bed and Beding which belonged to my former wife) which I give and bequeath to my son Charles C Cline at the death of my said wife, the real estate aforesaid together with the Household goods, Furniture, Provisions etc which may be thereon at the time of her decease, I give and devise to my son Charles C Cline. In Testimony hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 11th day of January A.D. 1875 J.B. Cline {seal} Signed and acknowedged by said Jacob B Kline as his last will and Testament in our presence and signed by him in his presence Rufus Carpenter, Salda A Phinney. Probate of Will. The State of Ohio } Delaware County { ss Personal appeared in open court Rufus Carpenter and Salda A Phinney the subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of Jacob B Cline deceased who being duly sworn According to Law to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Jacob B Cline now deceased is the will of said deceased Jacob B Cline that they were present at the execution of said Will at the request of Said Testator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said Jacob B Cline deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 434) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c343c8cbb309aaf193539115a3c96393.jpg 7640d473842f054518b3d4288b849c3b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 435] [corresponds to labeled page 402 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 402 same to be his Last Will and Testament: that the said Jacob B Cline at the time of making, signing, and sealing said Will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. Rufus Carpenter. Salda A Phinney. Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 18th day of November A.D. 1875. B.C. Waters. Probate Judge Will and Estate of Jacob Pfeifer deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware Ohio on the 1st day of December AD 1875 Journal Entry Proof of Will On this 1st day of December A.D. 1875 the Last Will and testament of Jacob Pfeifer deceased was presented for Probate and Record whereupon Andrew Platze and Jacob Steibel the Subscribing witnesses there to came and in open Court was duly Sworn and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith: And it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that Said Testator Jacob Pfeifer at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint: It is therefore consi -dered and ordered that Said Will be Admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proven as the Last Will and testament of Jacob Pfeifer decd: And at the Same time on motion and came Shown John Stimmell is Appo -inted Administrator With the Will annexed Said Administrator Gave Bond in the Sum of $4000.00 With William Kurley F.P. Holtsmuller & L Reichmayer as his Surety And the Court Appoint William Kurley L Reichmayer and F.P. Hottsmiller as Appraisors Bond accepted Letters issued etc B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of Jesus Amen I Jacob Pfeifer of Delaware County Ohio Being in advanced years but in comforting faith & sound mind duly unprepaid according to the Word of god with the mortality of man; desire now according to its teachings to Set my house with all my temporal interests in order -- Be it known therefore by all men that this Document is my own free Will & testament I) Firstly do I commend my Soul & body into my Lord & Savior Jesus Christ who has purchased me with his own precious blood has sep -erated & accepted me through holy Baptism & by & through his holy Word & Sacrement has Strengthened me & kept me in the faith and through abundance of his Grace has Guaranteed & Sealed unto me ever lasting life II.) Secondly do I will & bequeath to my Wife Catherine Pfeifer who has been a true help mate unto me & has stood faithfully and Lovingly by my Side untill now: the undivided & full use of all my Property during her natural life: consisting of the Homestead in which I now live in Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 435) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/85e6487cc1f0f1e41974abbfb682f515.jpg c3e0cbfed862239f314cd2c3b0e88fb8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 436] [corresponds to labeled page 403 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 403 Will and Estate of Jacob Pfeifer decd East Delaware Ohio: besides Mortgage Notes on the Land I formerly owned others notes moneys House furnature and all other Effects or valuables that at my demise I may be possessed of III., Thirdly do I Will & bequeath the Residue of my Property & effects after the Demise of my Wife Chatharina Pfiefer & the Liquidation of all necessary Expenses during her Last Illness including funeral Expenses & monument as follows: 1. I Will & bequeath from the aforesaid Property & Effects so left into the directory of the Evangelical Lutheran Ministerial Seminary at Columbus O. being in connection with the Capitol University there at and which being under the Supervision of the so called General Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Ohio & other States the Sum of $2000 (Say Two Thousand Dollars to the conscientious & faithful custody & use for the following these benevolent objects a) The half of the above Sum $1000 (Say one Thousand Dollars) to be safely invested for the benefit & preparation of indigent young Students for the minority in the above Seminary the interest of the above named Capital to be annully paid into the Educational treasury & be Expended in that Department as aforesaid b) $500 (Say Five Hundred Dollars This Sum I Will and bequeath for the benefit & use of an orphan Asylum which is to be established within the Bounds of Said synod; the same to be safely invested and annul the interest be applied to the care of inmate orphans of Said Asylum: c) The Balance $500 (Say Five Hundred Dollars I will & bequeath for the benefit & use of miner widows and orphans within the bounds of above named synod the same to safely invested & the annual Interest be paid into the miner Widows and orphans fund: The above named sum of $2000 Say two Thousand Dollars for the Specified three objects I will & be bequeath hereunto to the So called Directorium as Trustees to be applied as above described & for which Said Trusties of the General Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Ohio & other States Shall not be amenable to the level Authorities d) after deducting the above named $2000 (Say two Thousand Dollars) I will & bequeath the residue of my property & effects in equal Shares to the four children of my wives deceased Sisters deceased Daughter Living now in Reno & Virginia City Virginia namely Jacob Karlsberger Rosa Karlsberger Elisabeth Karlberger & Dorothy Karsberger:: Rosa Karlsberger being married to J.J. Biker in Reno IIII., Fourthly I recall and disannual herewith all former Wills & testam -ents Signed by me & seal this document as my Last Will and testament as in view & presence of the Lord & in hope of Eternal Life with my own hand & Seal this 4th day of February 1875 Signed & Sealed Testator Jacob Pfeifer {seal] The undersigned testify herewith that Mr Jacob Pfeifer in the full use of his faculties & in Sound mind acknowledge this Document as his Last Will & testament & Sign & Seal it before our Eyes this 23d day of February 1875 Andrew Platze Jacob Steibel Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 436) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1c27d4d2c77655af0e61414515663822.jpg 28cee022841d1ddf212fb6f8bdb8c609 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 437] [corresponds to labeled page 404 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 404 Last Will and Testament of Jacob Pfeifer decd Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court Andrew Platze and Jacob Stubele the subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and testament of Jacob Pfeifer deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the Truth the Whole Truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose and Say that the Paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and testament of Jacob Pfeifer now deceased is the will of Said decd Jacob Pfeifer that they were present at the Executions of Said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribed their names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and that they Saw the said Jacob Pfeifer deceased Sign and Seal Said will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and Testament: That the Said Jacob Pfeifer at the time of making and Signing and Sealing Said Will was of Legal age and of sound and dis -posing mind and memory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint Andrew Platze Jacob Steible Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 1st day of December AD 1875 B.C. Waters Probate Judge ____________________________________________________________________________ Record of the Last Will and Testament of Maurice O'Connor decd Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of Probate court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware Jan 5th 1876. On this day the last Will and Testament of Maurice O'Connor of Delaware Co deceased were presented for Probate and Record whereupon C.H. McElroy and Daniel Maloney the subscribing witnesses thereto personally appeared in open Court and were duly sworn and their Testimony reduced to writing annexed to the Will and filed therewith. And it appearing to the Court that said Will was duly executed and attested 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 it is therefore ordered that said Will be admitted to probate and Record as duly proven as the Last Will and Testament of Maurice O'Connor deceased. And at the same time came O'Conner the widow and after the will was read to her and fully explained she did then declare that it was her desire and Election to take under the Will and it is so interest of Record. B.C. Waters P.J. Copy of Will. I Maurice O'Conner of the County Delaware of Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound mind memory and of full age do hereby make and declare this to be my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all Last Wills and Testament heretofore by me made. my will is First That all my Just debts, funeral Expenses, and the expenses of executing this my Last Will be paid. Second It is my will that my wife have the use of my real estate to be used by her as a home for herself and my children so long as she shall remain unmarried and make and use the same as a home for my Children as aforesaid. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 437) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/33733fa8e22b00f2861746a9405026a9.jpg 4924582066e163650c19915923c3399a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 438] [corresponds to labeled page 405 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 405 Last Will and Testament of Maurice O'Conner deceased I Give and devise to my children John, Michael, Maurice & Patrick O'Connor all of my said Real Estate subject to the provisions above made to be divided equally among them and their heirs and that the heirs of either one of my said named sons shall among them inherit the share of their Father. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of Dec 1875 Signed and acknowledge by Maurice O'Connor } to be his Last Will and Testament in our } presence and signed by us in his presence } and at his request and in the presence of each other.} C. H. Mcelroy. } Danl Maloney } Probate of Will. The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Personally appeared in open Court C.H. McElroy and Daniel Maloney the subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of Maurice O'Conner deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Maurice O'Conner is the Will of the said deceased Maurice O'Conner that they were present at the execution of said Will at the request of the Testator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said Maurice O'Conner deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his Last Will and Testament that the said Maurice O Conner at the time of making signing and sealing said Will and of legal age and of sound mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. C.H. McElroy Daniel Maloney Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 5th day of January A.D. 1876. B.C. Waters Probate Judge ______________________________________________________________________________ Will and Estate of Robert Walker deceased Proceedings had before the Hon B.C. Waters Judge of Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio on the 7th day of January A.D. 1876 Journal Entry Probate of Will Jan 7th A.D. 1876 On this day the Last Will and testament of Robert Walker decd was presented for Probate and Record whereupon George A. Peck one of the Subscribing witnesses thereto Personally appeared in Open Court and was duly Sworn and his testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing that Eunice R Peck the other Sub -scribing witnesses thereto was in Poor health and unable to appear in Court thereupon Commission was issued to C.C. Brooks Justice of the peace Living in Sunbury Delaware County Ohio to take the testimony of the Said Eunice R Peck and a copy of Said Will was place on file in this and this cause Continued for the Report of Said Commissioner B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 438) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e672534b1c2edb27bf920fec69755a99.jpg d635144636e88295b9d5acf203ee5166 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 439] [corresponds to labeled page 406 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 406 Last Will and Testament of Robert Walker deceased On this day of January AD 1876 The Last Will and testament of Robert Walker to Gather with the commission of C C Brooks and the Testimony of Mrs Euncie R Peck one of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto was duly returned with the Testimony duly reduced to writing and now on file with the Will and it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the Said Robert Walker was at the time of Executing the Same was of full age and of Sound mind an memory and not under any restraint it is therefore considered and ordered that Said Will be admitted to Probate and Record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of Robert Walker deceased and be recorded as Such No Letters Issued at the Present time B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of the Will of Robert Walker decd In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Robert Walker of the Township of Trenton and County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and Publish this my Last Will and Testament I Give and devise to my beloved wife in Lieu of her dower the use on one half of the Farm on which we now reside Situate in the Township of Trenton County of Delaware and State of Ohio and in the (16) Sixteenth Range (4) Fourth Township of United States Military Survey and being parts of Lots three and four containing about one hundred and five acres during her natural Life and one horse one Cow and twenty Sheep and all the household Goods furnature and provisions at the time of my decease Also the use of one half of the House and one half of the out buildings during her natural Life as aforesaid At the death of my Said Wife the one half of the real Estate aforesaid and Such part of the aforesaid personal property or the proceeds thereof as thus remain unconsumed and inexpended I Give and devise to my four daughters Harriett Fisher Ann Benet Adelia Webster and Rosetta Shaver to be Equally divided among them or their heirs if however Either of my Said daughters Should die before the decease of my Said Wife Leaving no chidren Living at the decease of my Said Wife Tehn the Share of Said property above described to Such decased daughter is hereby devised and bequeathed to those Living or their heirs I devise and bequeath to my Son Solomen Walker and his heirs the one half of Said described farm in the County and State afroesaid with the one half of the house Barn and out Buildings Also all the farming utentials and other Loose property which may be on the farm at my decease he however Selling So much thereof as may be sufficient to pay my Just debts At the death of my Said Wife I Give and bequeath to my Son Solomon Walker or his heirs all of the house together with the Barn and out buildings. I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this Second day of January in the year one Thousand Eight hundred and Seventy one Robert Walker {seal} Signed and acknowledged by Said Robert Walker as his Last Will and Testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence Geo. A. Peck {seal} Eunice R Peck {seal} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 439) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fdfe7289192f4107ec454b60c4377c55.jpg 7de7abe1a86f75ccf93b03cc90aee235 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 440] [corresponds to labeled page 407 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 407 Last Will and Testament of Robert Walker decd Commission to C.C. Brooks To Take Testimony To C.C. Brooks you all hereby appointed by B.C. Waters Judge of the Probate Court to Take the Testimony of Mrs Eunice R. Peck one of the witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of Robert Walker decd hereto attached and make your report to this Court forth with made in my hand and the Seal of Said Court at Delaware Ohio this 7th day of January AD 1876 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Testimony of Witness to Will In the matter of Last Will and Testatment of Robert Walker deceased I C.C. Brooks a Justice of the Peace in and for Said County of Delaware duly Appointed and commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of Said County of Delaware in the State of Ohio to take the Testimony of Eunice R Peck one of the Subscribing witnesses of the Last Will and testament of Robert Walker deceased Late a resident of Said County of Delaware in State of Ohio which commission and the Said Will are hereto annexed I do hereby certify that in pursuance of Said Commission I caused Eunice R Peck Said Subscribing witnesses to come personally before me at her residence in Berkshire Township who being by me first duly Sworn according to Law to Speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth concerning and in relation to the Execution of Said Will deposes and Say That She was present at the making of Said Will hereto attached marked 'A' and at the request of the deceased Subscribed her name to Said Will as witness in the presence of the deceased and of Each other that She Saw the Said Robert Walker deceased Sign and Seal Said will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and Testament That the Said Robert Walker deceased was at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said Last Will and Testament of legal age and of Sound mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever Emma R. Peck I, C.C. Brooks Justice of the Peace aforesaid do further Testify that the Said testimony was reduced to writing by my Self C.C. Brooks Justice of the Peace and in the presence of said Witness and Subscribed by Said Witness in my presence on the 13th day of January A.D. 1876 I testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand this 13th day of January AD 1876 C.C. Brook Commissioner Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Probate Court Personally appeared in Open Court George A Peck one of the Subscribing Witnesses & Last Will and testament of Robert Walker deceased who being duly Sworn according to law to Speak the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will deposes and Says that no paper before him purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Robert Walker now Deceased that he was present at the Execution of said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribe his name as witness in his presence that he saw the said Robert Walker deceased Sign and Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will and Testament that the Said Robert Walker at the time of making Signing and Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 440) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/20f15eee7bb6f0ba6975aad0d8aca990.jpg 66f22d1478b91eb7cabd47b6da4962ad Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 441] [corresponds to labeled page 408 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 408 Last Will and Testament of Robert Walker decd Signing and Sealing Said Will was of Legal age and of Sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever G.A. Peck Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 7th day of January A.D. 1876 {seal} B.C. Waters Probate Judge Copy of Last Will of Maria Cook decd Proceedings had before Judge B C Waters at his office in the City of Delaware in the Court House in the City of Delaware Ohio on the 31st day of January AD 1876 Copy of the Will as recorded I Maria M Cook of of Bennington Township Morrow County Ohio do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament Item 1st I Give and devise to my daughters Ellen M Cook and Pheba H Johnson all my wearing apperal and Household goods left by me Second Item I devise that thirty four in Bennington Township in Said County be divided into five Equal parts and I desire that each of my children to wit Elwood D Cook Ellen M Cook Horace C Cook Pheba H Johnson and Walter G Cook have each one Share of Said Lot 34 So divided in fee Simple Ellen is to have the East half of the dwelling house on Said Lot Thirty four and her land is to be that Portion of Said Lot immediately adjoining Said House on the East Item 3d My Son Walter G Cook is to have the West half of said dwelling house on said Lot Thirty four and his Land is to be that portion of Said Lot thirty four imme -diately adjoining Said house on the West Item 4th Should my Said Son Elwood D Cook not be Living at my decease then and in that case the portion herein devised to him is to be equally divided between my four children herein named or their heirs Item 5th I deem that Lot Thirty three in Bennington Township Morrow County Ohio and now owned by me be divided into five Equal parts in quantity as in care of Lot Thirty four and that each of my aforesaid children have one Such equal part in fee simple Item 6th In the Event that Said Ellen D Cook Should not be Living at the time my decease in that case I desire that the portion of my Estate herein devised to him be equally divided between my four children herein before mentioned Item 7 I Give devise and bequeath to my Stiles E. Cook the use during his natural Life of my farm containing about one hundred acres in Kingston Delaware County County Ohio with the Privilege of Cutting and using only so much of the timber on Said farm as is necessary to keep the Same in Proper repair and for the ordinary uses for a farm Item 8th At the death of my Said Son Stiles E. Cook Said described farm or tract of land is to be Sold and the Proceed thereof Equally divided between five children herein before named or their Heirs Item 9th Should any of my Said children commence Proceedings in Court to break or Set a side this my Last Will and testament the Share of Such child or children became forfeited and they are to receive no part of my Estate herein devised. Item 10th I devise that at my death all property belonging to me not herein dispose of be equally divided between my children or their Heirs. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 441) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4c2fda80796485a1951b5f9614f6251b.jpg ac9eef5fe82d8282dbc152f67143133a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 442] [corresponds to labeled page 409 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 409 Will and Testament of Maria M Cook decd Item 11th I hereby nominate and appoint my daughter Ellen M Cook and my Sons Horace C Cook and Walter G Cook Executors of this my Last Will and testament Item 12 I hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony whereof I have herein set my hand and Seal this 23rd of July 1874 Maria M Cook Signed and acknowledged by Said Maria M Cook as her Last Will and testament in our presence and at her request as witnesses J M. Coe Sarah L. George Codicil to the Above Will I Maria M Cook of the County of Morrow and State of Ohio do further desire to add the folowing to my Will as writen above Item 1st I Give and devise to my son Stiles E Cook the use of the farm above named in Kingston Township Delaware County Ohio the farm on which he now resides towit the Said Stiles E Cook is to have the use only of Said farm during his natural life but no right to sell them thereof to any other person and at the death of Said Stiles E Cook Said farm to be divided equally between Elen M Cook and George W Cook as per deed made to them I further desire that their be no appraisment or Sale of my property after my death In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 16th day of Nov AD 1875 Maria M Cook Signed and Acknowledged by Said Maria M Cook in our presence and Signed by us in her presence and at her request as witnesses of her Last Will and testament E.C. Stewart Maria Cook Sinis The State of Ohio Morrow County ss Office of the Probate Judge January 20th 1876 I A.A. Gardner Judge of the Probate Court within and for Said County do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of the Last Will and testament of Maria M Cook deceased as the admitted to Probate and Now on file in this office witness my Signature and the Seal of Said Court at Mount Gilead Ohio this 21st day of January 1876 A.A. Gardner Probate Judge of Morrow County Ohio Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 442) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/86326513f2d811fd504c2a89c7936f9f.jpg 5a4a275d3f0cf6034ce9db9382e1d72a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 443] [corresponds to labeled page 410 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 410 Will and Estate of John Cunningham decd Proceedings had before Hon B.C. Waters Judge within and for Delaware County and State of Ohio at his office in the Court House in the City of Delaware on the 7th day of February AD 1876. Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father all I John Cunningham of the Township of Liberty 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 during her natural Life or widow have my Property both real personal and mixed and at their death of my Said wife I wish my property to be divided among my Legal heirs equally Item 2d I do hereby appoint my wife Sole Executrix of this my Last Will and testament revoking all former wills made by me I desire that no apparent and no Sale of my personal property be made and that the Court of Probate direct the omision of the Same in pursuance of the Statute In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 19 day of April 1871 his John x Cunningham {seal} mark Signed and acknowledge by Said John Cunningham as his Last Will and testament in our Presence and Signed by us in his presence B. Lugenbeel Jacob Swarts Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Probate Court Personally appeared in open Court B Lugenbeel and Jacob Swarts the Subscribing witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of John Cunningham deceased who being duly Sworn according to Law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the Execution of Said Will depose & say that they paper before them purporting to be the Last Will & Testament of John Cunningham now deceased is the Will of Said deceased John Cunningham that they were present at the Execution of Said Will at the request of the Testator Subscribe is their names to the Same as witnesses in his presence and they Saw the Said John Cunningham decd Sign Seal Said Will and heard him acknowledge the Same to be his Last Will & Testament that the Said John Cunningham at the time of making Signing and Sealing Said Will was of full Sound mind & disposing memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever B. Lugenbeel J. Swarts Sworn to and Subscribe in open Court this 7th day of Febr of AD 1876 B.C. Waters Probate Judge Feb 7th 1876 Will and Estate of John Cunningham decd On this day the Last Will and testament of John Cunningham decd was presented for Probate and Record whereupon B Lugenbeel and Jacob Swarts the Subscribing witness came and were duly Sworn and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that Said Will was duly Executed and attested and that the testator John Cunningham was at the time of Executing the same of full age and of Sound mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint it is therefore Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 443) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2a87dae5cfb79b3e8f7814e44f44d8f1.jpg 477a531df3bff594e6fa26f89d3f43fe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 444] [corresponds to labeled page 411 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 411 considered and ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate and record as duly Proved as the Last Will and testament of the Said John Cunningham and Be recorded as Such No Letters Issued at Present time B.C. Waters Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 444) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/05a2abc545ab865c81924796314653a4.jpg e4591b5f17964bc566f3184c74cb3ef2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 445] [corresponds to labeled page 412 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 412 blank Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 445) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/78afa0d97a97e2979eef23551ddd6e29.jpg 35519283d74f5560a708f6310fcb0e4f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 446] [corresponds to labeled page 413 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 413 John Whitten's Estate February 15th 1876 On this day the last will and testament of John Whitten deceased late of Harlem Township Delaware County Ohio was presented for Probate by George Kirts one of the executors named therein. Whereupon Lyman B Hanover and Elisabeth Hanover the subscribing witnesses thereto personally appeared and in open were duly sworn and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith. And it appearing to the Court that said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not undue any restraint it is therefore ordered the said will be and it is hereby admitted to probate and recorded as duly proven to be the last Will and testament of John Whitten deceased whose signature it bears. And at the same time George Kirts one of the executors named in the will (the other viz Joseph Whitten having in writing declined to act) appeared and entered into Bonds in the Sum of ($3000.) Three thousand dollars with LB Hanover and E.B. Adams as sureties, which Bond was accepted and letters issued to said George Kirts as directed in said will F.B. Sprague Probate Judge Copy of John Whittens Will In the name of the Benevolent father of all, I John Whitten of Harlem Township Delaware County Ohio of sound mind and memory knowing the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death do hereby make and publish this my last will and testament Item I I desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my personal estate and that their be erected at the head of my grace a suitable marble tombstone Item II I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower the use of my entire farm on which I now reside containing about one hundred and fifty acres and all my personal property of every description after paying as specified in item 1st during her natural life for her use and support Item III At the death of my said wife I give and bequeath to Theresa Grove wife of John Grove three hundred dollars Item IIII At the death of my said wife I give and bequeath to my two daughters Nancy Jane Fix wife of A J Fix and Sarah Rice wife of E Rice Four Hundred dollars each Item V The remainder of my estate at the death of my said wife after paying her funeral and all other of her necessary expenses and erecting at her grave a suitable marble tombstone I desire shall be equally divided between my six sons Joseph Whitten Aaron Whitten William Whitten Charles Whitten John Whitten and Noah Whitten and any amount that any of my sons may have had in advance shall be taken into Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 446) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/33ff96ecaf84a18c8b1f229e580a5f43.jpg c548036a37ecf6e3e6aab7aac444a040 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 447] [corresponds to labeled page 414 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 414 account in order to make each one equal Item VI I do hereby constitute and appoint my friend George Kirts and my son Joseph Whitten Executors of this my last will and testament Item VII I do hereby revoke all former wills made by me John Whitten Signed by John Whitten as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence and at his request October 20th 1875 Lyman B Hanover Elisabeth Hanover Warren Wilcox Will February 22th 1876 On this day the last will and testament of Warren Wilcox deceased was presented for Probate and Record, whereupon Gordon Hall and Mary Hall the subscribing witnesses to the said last will and to the first codicil thereto, and Ebenezer Pike and Dorcas Pike the subscribing witnesses to the 2d codicil personally appeared and in open court were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith, and it appearing to the court that the said will and codicils were duly executed and attested and that said testator at the time of executing said will, was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint it is therefore ordered that said will and codicils be admitted to Probate and record as duly proved as the last will and testament of Warren Wilcox decd And at the same time came Charles Wilcox the executor named in the 2d and last codicil to said will and gave bond in the sum of One thousand dollars conditioned according to law with George Hall and Ebenezer Pike as sureties which Bond as accepted and letters issued etc FB Sprauge Probate Judge Copy of Will In the name of the benevolent father of all: I Warren Wilcox of Delaware County State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament Item I I give and bequeath to my beloved wife in lieu of dower all my property both personal and real during her natural life after paying my just debts Item II After the decease of my said wife I give and bequeath my property that may remain after my debts are paid to my six children Namely Tracy Wilcox James Wilcox Charles Wilcox Gideon J Wilcox Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 447) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f9f7b3ad8afed626a8f5643801b711d1.jpg 590cf43794f9145c07e7fd6a386ac244 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 448] [corresponds to labeled page 415 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 415 Mathilda Miller and Marietta Cripen and their heirs former: Said property to be divided equally between my said children I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Gideon G Wilcox executor of this my last will and testament In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of January in the year A.D. 1872 Warren Wilcox {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Warren Wilcox as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence George Hall Mary A Hall Codicil I Warren Wilcox of Delaware County Ohio having on the sixth day of January 1872 made the above my last will and testament do hereby make the folowing codicil I Whereas John Miller the husband of my daughter Matilda Miller is indebted to me to the amount of one Hundred and fifty dollars with interest from date of note given some four years previous to this date, now if said John Miller shall not pay said money during my life time I desire that said amount to taken out of my said daughter Matilda Millers share of my estate II I do hereby nominate and appoint George Hall as executor of this my last will and testament in place of my son Gideon G. Wilcox who is nominated in the body of this will. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this the 30th day of May A.D. 1872 Warren Wilcox Signed by said Warren Wilcox as his last will in our presence and signed by us in his presence George Hall Mary A Hall Second Codicil Whereas I Warren Wilcox of Delaware County Ohio on the sixty day of January in the year 1872 made my last will and testament I do declare the following to be a codicil to the same: Item 1st I hereby nominate and appoint my son Charles Wilcox to be my executor instead of George Hall as nominated and appointed in a codicil made and annexed to this my last will and testament bearing date May 30th in the year 1872: I do hereby revoke Item 2d of the codicil annexed to this my last will and testament bearing date May 30th in the year 1872 In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 26th day of November in the year AD 1875 Warren Wilcox {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Warren Wilcox as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. Elenezer Pike Warren Wilcox Doreas Pike Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 448) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c01996c2359bed290da73a6ef2edea85.jpg 753f2acd83f9f732d98bb6dd274b9afb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 449] [corresponds to labeled page 416 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 416 Thos Lavender Estate February 25th 1876 On this day the last will and testament of Thomas Lavender deceased late of Thompson Township Delaware County Ohio was presented for Probate and record. Whereupon Hylas Sabine and William B Stubert the subscribing witnesses to said Last will appeared and in open court were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith. And it appearing to the court that said will was duly executed and attested and that said testator at the time of executing and signing said will was of full age and sound and retentive memory and not under any restraint, it is therefore ordered that said last will and testament be admitted to Probate as the duly proven last will and testament of Thomas Lavender deceased At the same time came Reuben Lavender and Charles Arthur the executors named in said last will and gave bond in the sum of Fourteen thousand dollars conditioned according to law, with Hylas Sabine and William B Stubert as sureties, which Bond is approved and accepted and Letters issued etc the deceased left no widow F.B. Sprague Copy of Will In the name of the benevolent father of All: I Thomas lavender of Delaware Co Ohio do make this my last will and testament Item 1st I have heretofore conveyed by deed to my son Reuben Lavender my home farm containing one hundred and fifty three (153) of land for which he executed to me five notes for one thousand dollars each, reserving to myself however a life estate in said farm and in making this con veyance to him I have made all the provision for him that I wish to excepting only this that in the rent he shall not have paid these notes at the time of my decease and does not feel prepared to make payment thereof it is my will and desire that the executors of this my last will shall extend the time of payment three years beyond the time of my decease Item 2nd I give and devise to my son Leonard Lavender heirs the sum of two hundred dollars it being a note that I hold against Leonard Lavender for that amount Item 3d I give and devise to my son Martin Luther Lavender two hundred dollars Item 4th To provide for my son Jesse Lavender, it is my will to desire, that he shall have the farm, of one hundred and fifteen and two third acres upon which Marshal fields now lives, upon this condition that he execute to to my executors eight notes of five hundred dollars (each bearing 6 per cent interest from the time of execution thereof) and payable in succession yearly payments, making the same due my executors, four thousand dollars from him I deem this farm worth much more than this sum, and the excess of value I desire and give unto him: If he, Jesse Lavender, does not wish Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 449) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1a35be5b33b8e81a07846b49bfd57ae3.jpg 3039879bf5f1688b03cbae8700ef916b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 450] [corresponds to labeled page 417 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 417 to take this farm upon these conditions, I then desire that my executors, shall sell the same upon as favorable terms as possible, and give to my son Jesse Lavender the excess of the sale of said farm, over and above the sum of four thousand dollars Item 5th I desire that my executors hereafter named, shall have full power to release adjust and discharge, all claims due me or owing by me, at the time of my decease, and I hereby empower them to sell at public or private sale all my real estate not herein mentioned and bestowed and all my personal property that I may have at the time of my decease upon such terms as they may think list and that they divide the proceeds thereof, equally between all my children Excepting my sons Reuben Luke & Jesse, to each one of these I have made some provisions heretofore= to Reuben and Jesse as herein mentioned and under the circumstances of bankruptcy, in which my son Luke Lavender is not in which, I do not desire to give him any thing more than I have heretofore Item 6th I desire that my executors, retain the amount that may become due my daughter Laura as trustees in trust for her, to pay her the interest only or to lay is out in lands for her benefit during her life and then go to her heirs, Item 7. I hereby revoke all for me wills by me heretofore made. Item 8th I hereby nominate and appoint my son Reuben Lavender, and my esteemed friend Charles Arthur, as my executors of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 18th day of June AD 1875 Thos lavender {seal} State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Probate Court Personally appeared in open court Hylas Sabine & William B Stubert the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Thomas Lavender deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will and testament of Thos Lavender now deceased is the will of said deceased, Thomas Lavender that they were present at the execution of said will at the request of the testator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said Thos Lavender deceased sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament that the said Thos Lavender at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of legal age and of sound mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever Hylas Sabine Sworn to and subscribed in open William B Stubert Court this 25th day of Feb 1876 F.B. Sprague Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 450) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6c614e967dae00e786ee37a5f59d23ef.jpg ba76dadf18dd8e64402228f112f6cdd1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 451] [corresponds to labeled page 418 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 418 Hosea Williams Will February 17th 1876 On this day the last will and testament of Hosea Williams Deceased was presented for Probate and record whereupon Cyrus Platt one of the subscribing witnesses thereto personally appeared and in open Court was duly sworn and examined and his testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the court that the other witness to said will viz H W Chamberlain is now absent and resident in the state of Kansas, and that he cannot appear personally before the court, it is therefore ordered that a commission under the seal of this court issue to John W. Risley a citizen of Humbolt, Allen County Kansas to take the testimony of Said U W Chamberlain the other subscribing witness as aforesaid and this cause is continued to await return thereof FB Sprague Probate Judge To the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio Monday the 28th day of February 1876 In the matter of the last will and testament of Hosea Williams The commission heretofore issued from this court with the said will annexed to John W Risley of Humbolt in Allen County Kansas to take the diposition of H W Chamberlain one of the subscribing witnesses to said will was this day returned to this court by the said John W Risley and said Commission testimony and will produced in Court, and said commission and testimony filed with said will and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court by the testimony and deposition of the said H W Chamberlain as well as by the testimony of said Cyrus Platt another subscribing witness to the said will heretofore taken in open court and reduced to writing and signed by said Cyrus Platt and also filed with the said will, that the said will was duly attested and executed and that the said Hosea Williams the testator at the time of executing the last will and testament was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, it is ordered by the court that the said will be and the same is hereby admitted to probate and record and it is ordered by the court that the said will and testimony be recorded: Whereupon Hon Thos C Jones and Chauncy Hills Esqr the Executors named in the will appeared in court and signified their acceptance of the trust of executing said will it is therefore further ordered that letters testam entary be issued to them on their giving a govt Bond in the sum of One Hundred & Eighty Thousand dollars with R Hills [illegible] Hills F P Vernon, R. W Reynolds M.P. Tone Thos F. Joy E.R. Thompson & Smore as sureties which bond is accepted and approved and letters granted etc Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 451) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8adc4f9cfdc5d790d9f0eac354a290f6.jpg 34002832e1057073b71f008e7442b2f8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 452] [corresponds to labeled page 419 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 419 Hosea Williams Will Copy of Will I Hosea Williams of the town and County of Delaware & State of Ohio do make this my last will & Testament Item I give to my beloved wife C D Williams Fifteen thousand dollars absolute, also the house and parts of lots thereto adjoining where I now reside during her lifetime she paying the taxes & to keep it in good repair - also the furniture & plates which I may then have - in lieu of dower Item I give to my daughter Anna C White Fifteen thousand dollars, to be invested in stocks or bonds & mortgages at a rate of not less than six per cent interest the same to be changed as she may think lest not to be sold during her lifetime nor to be hypothecated with the principal or interest she to use the Int or income as she may think proper. - Also I give her the room No five in the Williams Block Situated on inlot N twenty eight also the ground on which it stands and the rooms above it on fee simple - bounded as follows, beginning at the center of the north wall of room No four thence North on Sandusk Street to the North line of said lot except six inches sold to William & Latina thence East one hundred feet, thence south to center of wall to room No four thence west to Sandusky Street, this is not to be sold or hypoth icted during her life time and at her decease to be equally divided between her children the boys when they arrive at the age of twenty five and the girls at the age of twenty one. She to have the entire con troll of said property Item I give to my daughter Harriet A Jones Fifteen Thousand dollars the Same to be invested in stocks or Bonds and mortgages yielding not less then six per cent income she may change the same at any time she thinks lest not to be hypothecated within the principal or interest the Int at her disposal when due. Also I give to her room No one in the Williams Block & the ground on which it stands and the rooms over it in fee simple commencing at the corner of Sandusky & Winter Street thence N to the Center of wall between rooms No one & two thence E one hundred feet thence S to Winter Street, thence W to the place of beginning, this not to be sold or hypothecated during her life time the income to use as she thinks proper: at her decease the above named property to be divided equally among her children, the boys to receive theirs when they are twenty five years old & the Girls when they are twenty one. Item I give to my daughter Margaret C Hills fifteen thousand dollars She to have the entire use and control of the same, to be invested in stocks or bonds and mortgages so that she shall secure not less than six per cent income she may change the Same for other bonds or mortgages if she thinks best the bonds or stocks not to be hypothecated nor sold the income to be used whenever as she may think proper Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 452) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1932bf526d0b455c73375c5c6d0a232e.jpg 3ac1c6bacaf908a8d19112cbb720afcd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 453] [corresponds to labeled page 420 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 420 Hosea Williams Will never to be hypothecated - I also give to her in fee simple Room No two the ground on which it stands and the rooms over it - beginning at the center of N wall No one thence north on Sandusky Street to the center of wall between No two & three Thence E one hundred feet thence So to the center of N wall of No one thence to W to the place of beginning. The above named lot not to be sold or hypothecated nor the income of the same the income to be used as she thinks proper when due. At her decease the above named property to be divided among her children equally the boys to receive theirs when they are twenty five years old and the girls when they are twenty one Item I give to Sidney Moore jr in trust for the use and benefit of my daughter Caroline M. Little fifteen thousand dollars to be invested in stocks or bonds & mortgages yielding not less than six per ct interest annually he may charge the same if he thinks lest with her consent, the Bonds or stocks not to be hypothecated nor the income from them but the income to be paid to her when due and collected. I also give to her in fee simple Room No four in Williams Block, beginning in the center of N wall of room N three on Sandusky Street thence N to the center of N wall of No form thence E one hundred feet thence S to the S wall of said room thence West to the place of beginning, all the ground alon described and the rooms over said room, this lot not to be sold during her lifetime nor to be hypothecated nor the income of the same property to be divided equally between her children the boys to receive theirs at the age of twenty five and the girls at the age of twenty one Should S Moore Jr decline the trust then the item the Judge of probate court to appoint a trustee Not of the family but with her consent Item I give Willie Jones son of Thos C & Harriet A Jones Room No three in the Williams block with the ground on which it stands and the rooms over it bounded as follows, beginning in the center of the N wall of room No two on Sandusky Street thence N to the center of S wall of room No four thence E one hundred feet thence South to a parallell line with its S wall thence along the center of said wall to the place of beginning The front and back stairs and halls to be free for the use of the occupants of said block, the said Willie Jones is not to sell or hypothecate said ground nor the income of the same but to use the income as it becomes due Each of the owners of the five ground rooms to have the free use of the front and back stairs and the hall and stairs in the hall and each one to pay an equal proportion of the expense of keeping the roof in good repairs also the front and back stairs and the stairs in the hall I have made this request to my grandson Willie Jones in consequence of his illness which I hope and trust has passed away Item I give to Elisabeth Butler daughter of my wife one thousand dollars for her own use to benefit Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 453) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/071ae4c4392bcd0a5d9d318d256f44d1.jpg 176881a454d3427a33a879e4b4e4774b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 454] [corresponds to labeled page 421 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 421 Hosea Williams Will Item I give to my Granson Hosea W Hills my gold watch for his name Item I direct a suitable family monument to be erected on my lot in cemetery at a cost not exceeding two thousand dollars Item The residue of my property I direct to be equally divided between my children Anna C White Harriet A Jones Margaret C Hills & Caroline M Little I do appoint Thos C Jones & Chauney Hills my executors of this my last will & testament Delaware this first day of August 1865 Signed in presence of Hosea Williams H W Chamberlain Cyrus Platt Probate of Will The State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss Probate Court Personally appeared in open court, Cyrus Platt one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and testament of Hosea Williams deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will depose and say that the paper before him pur porting to be the last will and testament of Hosea Williams now deceased is the will of said deceased Hosea Williams that our H W Chamberlain was the other witness to said will of said Hosea Williams decd, that this affiant to said W W Chamberlain was present at the execution of said will at the request of the testator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said Hosea Williams deceased sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament that the said Hosea Williams at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever Cyrus Platt Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 17th day of February A.D. 1876 F.B. Sprague Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 454) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c124426b8c538b0e216fefea15641307.jpg 08e6972720a9ecf56c3ebe01aca2df9b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 455] [corresponds to labeled page 422 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 422 Hosea Williams Will And afterward towit on the 18th day of February A.D. 1876 the commission was issued to John W Risly to take the testimony of Said H W Chamberlain which commissiion was in words and figures as follows State of Ohio } Delaware County } ss I John W Risley Esqr Greeting Know ye that we in confidence of your prudence and fidelity have appointed you and by these presents do give you full power and authority to examine and take the deposition of H W Chamberlain subscribing witness to the last will and testament of Hosea Williams hereto annexed late of the county of Delaware in the state of Ohio deceased and therefore we command you that at certain days and places appoin ted by you give cause the said H W Chamberlain to be brought before you and then and then to examine him on oath or affirmation first taken before you touching the dire execution of said will of the said Hosea Williams and that you reduce such examination to writing and return the same together with this commission and the will of the said Hosea Williams thereto annexed closed up under your seal into our said Probate Court with all convenient speed In testimony whereof I F.B. Sprague Judge of the said court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Delaware this 18th day of February AD 1876 F. B. Sprague Probate Judge And afterward to wit on Feb. 28 1876 said commission with the testimony of said H.W. Chamberlain was returned to this court, which testimony was in words as follows, viz State of Kansas } Allen County } ss Personally appeared before me John W Risley commissioner appointed as within named in comm ission hereto annexed H.W. Chamberlain one of the subscri bing witnesses to the last will and testament of Hosea Williams deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will deposes and says that the paper before him purporting to be the last will and testament of Hosea Williams now deceased and hereto annexed marked A and attached to the commission hereto annexed is the will of the said deceased Hosea Williams, that the affiant with Cyrus Platt the other subscribing witness were present at the execution of said Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 455) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/de138ba21dd8d6c54212b4245f2bf893.jpg fb7b1a1195447e7af2bad554244e4006 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 456] [corresponds to labeled page 423 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 423 Hosea Williams Will will at the request of the testator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said Hosea Williams deceased sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament that the said Hosea Williams at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlaw ful restraint whatsoever H.W. Chamberlain Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22d day of February A.D. 1876 John W. Risley Commission duly appointed by the Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio Peter Coonfares Will March 20th 1876 On this day the last will and testament with the codicil thereto of Peter Coonfare was presented for Probate and record, whereupon A R Gould and E.B. Adams the subscribing witnesses thereto appeared and in open court were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the court that said will was duly executed and attested and that said testator at the time of executing said will was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, it is therefore ordered that said will be and the same is hereby admitted to Probate to record as the duly proved last will and testament with the codicil of Said Peter Coonfare deceased And at the same time came John Coonfare and Ephraim Willey the executors of said last will and testament and accepted said trust and gave Bond in the sum of Nine Thousand dollars con ditioned according to law with B.W. Brown and D. Willey as Sureties which Bond is accepted and letters issued. John Downing John H Wise & J.W. Mooney Appraisors F B Sprague Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Peter Coonfare of Troy Township Delaware County in the state of Ohio being of sound mind & memory do make and publish this my last will and testament Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 456) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1c3c3b66ef52610731c7df5f2eda2a71.jpg 3233160f7d477eb70d8414652a0f23c5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 457] [corresponds to labeled page 424 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 424 Peter Coonfares Will Copy Item 1st It is my will and desire that all my just debts together with my funeral expenses should first be paid Item 2d It is my will and desire & I do hereby will and bequeath to my beloved wife Eva Coonfare in liue of her dower my personal household goods etc except what is hereinafter specificaly bequeathed to hold, enjoy use and dispose of as she may deem best. I also bequeath to my said wife the farm Troy Township Delaware County State of Ohio on which we now reside being about 46 acres of land, to hold use occupy & enjoy & to receive all the rents & profits thereof during the term of her natural life or so long as she shall remain my widow & unmarried Item 3d I will & bequeath to William Jones who now has on my farm my bay mare & his horse wagon and after my real estate has been sold as hereinafter directed my executors shall out of the proceeds of said sale pay to said William Jones the sum of two Hundred dollars Item 4th After my debts & funeral expenses have all been paid & the bequest hereinbefore named of $200 to William Jones has also been paid. My will and desire is that all the proceeds arising from the sale of the real estate of which I may die seized and from the notes & accounts of which I may be the owner at my decease, may be divided among my children share & share alike, except as to Peter who has heretofore recused an advancement of $100 which $100 Should be deducted from his shares, and also except that the share of Elisabeth Williams shall be under the controll of my executors hereinafter named or under the controll of trustees properly appoin ted by the Probate Court of Delaware County whose duty it shall be to invest the said shares of Elisabeth Williams in a safe manner to pay the interest arising from the same to said Elisabeth Williams in semi annual payments during her natural life & after her decease to pay the principal of said share to the children of said Elisabeth Williams share and share alike and also except that it is my will and desire that the share of Catharine Downing shall be disposed of in the same manner as that above named to Elisabeth Williams, to wit to be controled by the said executors or trustees appointed by the Probate the money to be insisted safety the interest be paid to said Catharine semiannually during her life time & at her decease the principal to be divided among her children share & share alike Item 5th I hereby nominate & appoint my son John Coonfare & Ephraim Willey as my executors of this my last will & testament Item 6th It is my will & desire that as soon as may be after my decease my executors alone named proceed to collect all the notes accounts & claims of whatever I may be the owner conserting the same Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 457) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a7df27017db5258033722a3240183ab6.jpg 2ef98c5108b6f0d31ad9a13eab264155 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 458] [corresponds to labeled page 425 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 425 into money and I also authorize my said executors to sell in accordance with the provision of the statutes all the real estate of which I may be the owner & consenting the same into money & to dispose of and apply the same as hereinbefore indicated except that the homestead of 76 acres in Troy Township as alone set forth cannot be thus sold until after the death of my said wife or until she ceases to be my widow by remarrying Item 7th I desire the term personal property in 2 No 2 of this will shall be understood as not including notes accounts & claims that may be owing to my estate but that the same an to be collected by my executors & as living assets of my estate: I hereby declare the foregoing to be my last will and testament hereby revoking all other last will & testament or writing in the native of the same by me heretofore made: In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of June A.D. 1870 his Peter x Coonfare mark Signed by said Peter Coonfare in our presence & signed by us as witnesses in his presence and at his request. E.B. Adams. A.R. Gould Codicil Whereas I Peter Coonfare on the 16th day of June 1870 made and executed my last will and testament of that date Now I do hereby declare the following to be a codicil to the same to wit It is my will and desire that Item 4 in the foregoing will shall be so modified & changed that Elisabeth Williams and Catharine Downing shall receive their respective shares of the proceeds of the sale of my property after my decease to have & to hold the same to their the said Elisabeth & Catharine & to their heirs and assigns forever the same as the other children which said shares they are to take charge of themselves and which is not to be managed by executors or a trustee In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th day of March 1874 his Peter x Coonfare mark Signed and sealed by the said Peter Coonfare as a codicil to his last will & testament in our presence & by us in his presence in the presence of each other and at his request as witnesses on the date last above written A R Gould, E.B. Adams State of Ohio Delaware County } ss Personally appeared in open court A.R. Gould & E. B Adams the subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament & Codicil of Peter Coonfare decd Who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will depose & say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will & testament & codicil of Peter Coonfare now deceased is the will & codicil of said deceased Peter Coonfare that they were present at the execution of said will & codicil at the request of the testator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said Peter Coonfare deceased sign & seal said will & codicil and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and and testament & codicil and heard him acknowledge making signing and sealing said will & codicil was of legal age and of sound & disposing mind & memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever A.R. Gould E B Adams Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 20th day of March 1876. F.B. Sprague Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 458) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/996b157284ff99b8a909942a57f664ab.jpg c7ea18f2e1f8db0190a9df1b4232135e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 459] [corresponds to labeled page 426 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 426 Nathan Nettletons Will March 21st 1876 On this day the last will and testament of Nathan Nettleton deceased late of Berkshire Township Delaware County Ohio was presented for Probate & Record Whereupon A N Buel and F.B. Sprague the subscribing witnesses thereto appeared and in open were duly sworn and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the court that Said will was duly executed and attested and that said testator at the time of executing said will was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint it is therefore ordered that said will be and the same is hereby admitted to Probate & record as the duly proven will of Nathan Nettleton decd and at the same time came Lucy E Nettleton the executix named in said will and testament and accepted the trust. Whereupon letters were issued to her as such executrix. By the terms of the will no Bond was required of her and no appraisment of the property of testator, as said executrix accepted the conditions of the will F.B. Sprague Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Nathan Nettleton of Berkshire Township Delaware County Ohio being of sound mind and retentive memory do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st It is my will and desire that my executrix cause all my just debts to be paid in full and to cause a suitable plain and appropriate monument to be erected over my grave Item 2d I hereby direct my executrix to pay to my beloved brother Abel L Nettleton three hundred dollars in such sums and at such times as she the said executrix may deem for his good Item 3 I give and devise to my nephew Nathan Wheeler Nettleton one Hundred dollars to be paid to him at such time as may be most convenient for my said executrix within three years from this date or the day of my decease Item 4 I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Lucy E Nettleton all the remainder of my estate real and personal wherever found and this to include real estate in Iowa Item 5th I hereby nominate and appoint my wife Lucy E Nettleton executrix of this my last will & testament and request that no bonds to required of her, and I hereby revoke all former wills by me made Signed by him in our presence and by us in his presence and in the presence of within and at his request Nathan Nettleton Witnesses F B Sprague Art Buel Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 459) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fed11293c47d774ea68a93fcd941e8fe.jpg ca858262955fb8066ce1c4244323fce8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 460] [corresponds to labeled page 427 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 427 Nathan Nettletons Will State of Ohio Delaware County ss Personally appeared in open court A N Buel one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Nathan Nettleton Deceased who being duly sworn according to law to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of the last will and testament depose and says that the paper before him purporting to be the last will and testament of Nathan Nettleton now deceased is the will of said deceased Nathan Nettleton that he was present at the execution of said will at the request of the testator, subscribed his name to the same as witness in his presence and that he saw the said Nathan Nettleton deceased sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledged the same to be his last will and testament, that the said Nathan Nettleton at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever Aaron N Buel Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 21st day of March A.D. 1876 F.B. Sprague probate Judge State of Ohio Delaware County ss Personally appeared in open court F B Sprague one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament of Nathan Nettleton deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will depose and say that the paper before him purporting to be the last will and testament of Nathan Nettleton Now deceased is the will of said deceased Nathan Nettleton that he was present at the execution of said will at the request of the testator subscribed his name to the same as witness in his presence and that he saw the said Nathan Nettleton deceased sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament that the said Nathan Nettleton at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever F.B. Sprague Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 21st day of Mary A D 1876 John F. Evans C.C.P. Chas M Janes Deputy Clerk Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 460) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/110b04d2a4d62c5e19214963dc921deb.jpg 482d6875af6cb61646cd49261adef886 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 461] [corresponds to labeled page 428 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 428 Henry Bonners Will March 25th 1876 On this day the last will and testament of Henry Bonner deceased late of Delaware County Ohio, was duly proved and admitted to record See Journal 4 Page 363 Copy of the Will In the name of the benevolent Father of all, I Henry Bonner of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound mind and memory and knowing the uncertainty of life do make and publish this my last will & testament Item 1st That all my just debts be paid and a respectable marble monuments or slab shall be set up at my place of burial Item 2 I give and bequest to my son Lemuel Bonner all my real estate being the homestead farm containing Eighty six and one half acres lying in Thompson Township Delaware County Ohio providing my son Lemuel shall comply with the conditions hereinafter mentioned my son Sumuel Bonner shall keep and provide and furnish a home after my decease for my daughter Mahala and if they do not agree so to live then said Leumuel shall pay my daughter Mahala four Hundred dollars within six months from the time she may have and go for herself Item 3 I give and bequeath to my son William Bonner two Hundred dollars to be paid within five years after my decease with interest at six per cent until paid Item 4 I give and bequeath to my son John Bonner two Hundred dollars to be paid within five years after my decease with interest. Item 5 I give and bequeath to my son Isaac Bonner two hundred dollars to be paid within five years after my decease with interest Item 6 I give and bequeath to my son Emanuel Bonner Two Hundred to be paid within five years after my decease with interest Item 7 I give and bequeath to my son Michael Bonner two Hundred dollars to be paid within five years after my decease with interest Item 8 I give and bequeath to my daughter Elisabeth Mickle two Hundred dollars to be paid within five years after my decease with interest Item 9 I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Bonner two Hundred dollars to be paid within five years after my decease with interest Item 10 I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Ann McKinnie one Hundred dollars to be paid her within five years after my decease with interest Item 11 I give and bequeath to my grandson Samuel A Foyman two Hundred dollars to be paid him when he arrives at the age of twenty one years old and without interest Item 12 I give and bequeath to my grandson Noah Stults one Hundred dollars to be paid to him when he arrives at the age of twenty one years old and without interest Now if my son Lemuel shall pay the several sums of money as set forth to the heirs mentioned from the 3d to the 12th Items, then he will Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 461) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c2f232206e2bbfead7cc07b7a521bc7b.jpg c8ef3c45155f329068cf5fac4d09c7a0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 462] [corresponds to labeled page 429 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 429 Henry Bonners Will be entitled to all the benefits as set forth to him in the 2d item Item 13 I give and bequeath to my daughter Mahala two cows to be selected after my decease Item 14 I give and bequeath to my daughter Mahala, and daughter in law she being Lemuel Bonners wife all my house hold goods including my share in the spring waggon to be divided equally between them by two persons selected by my executors Item 15 If I shall be the owner of any personal property not mentioned alone at the time of my decease it shall be sold and the proceeds divided equally between all my sons and daughters except the two grandsons above named Item 16 I do hereby nominate and appoint Lemuel Bonner and John Bonner executors of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering 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 or personal property and make deeds to purchases to execute acknowledge and deliver in fee simple. I desire that no appraisement and no public sale of my personal property be made and that the court of Probate direct the omission of the same. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand, and seal this the 16 day of August in the year 1872 his Henry x Bonner mark Signed and acknowledged by said Henry Bonner as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. Charles Hill Lydia Hill State of Ohio } ss Delaware County } Personally appeared in open court Charles Hill and Lydia Hill, the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Henry Bonner deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will and testament of Henry Bonner now deceased is the will of said deceased Henry Bonner, that they were present at the execution of said will at the request of the testator subscribed their names to the same to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said Henry Bonner deceased sign and seal said will and heard him ack nowledge the same to be his last will and testament that the said Henry Bonner deceased at the time of making signing sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever Charles Hill Lydia Hill Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 24th day of March A.D. 1876 F.B. Sprague Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 462) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4dbee4706279e2267dbe0da387737c7e.jpg 20ff2780fee3be9a7ba433fd49624813 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 463] [corresponds to labeled page 430 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 430 Riley Pages Will April 27th 1876 On this day the last will and testament of Riley Page late of Porter Township Delaware County decd was duly proved and admitted to Probate. See Journal 4th page 376. F.B. Sprague Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Riley Page of Delaware County and State of Ohio being of sound mind & memory do make and publish this my last will & testament Item 1st I give & devise to my beloved wife Fanny M Page in Lieu of dower the farm on which we now reside in Porter Township Delaware County and State of Ohio containing about fifty acres of land during her natural life. Also I give and devise to her the said Fanny M Page of my personal property two horses two of the best cows on said farm belonging to me & six sheep to have and use as her own during her natural life Item 2d I desire that the balance of my personal property (if any) should be sold at public sale and all my debts & funeral expenses to be paid out of the proceeds of said sale and the balance of the money arising from sale (if any) after paying the debts & funeral expenses I give to my beloved wife Fanny M Page to use for benefit as her own and at the death of my said wife the real estate aforesaid I desire to have the farm sold at public sale and the money arising from said sale to be disposed of as follows, to wit Item 3d I give & bequeath to my beloved daughter Rachael Jordan Four Hundred dollars to be paid out of the money arising from the sale as soon as a sufficient amount is collected to pay said sum of Four Hundred dollars Item 4th I give & bequeath to my beloved daughters Catharin Page and Jesse Kansas Page each four hundred Dollars to be paid out of the money arising from the sale of the real estate alone named Item 5 I give to my Grandson James Riley Annay two hundred dollars, the money to be put out at interest at the sale of the real estate until said James Riley Anuay shall arrive at the age of twenty one years old then the principal to be given to the said James R Annay two Hundred dollars and the interest to be given to his mother if living at that time for her own benefit Item 6th I give to my grand son William Riley Jordon (son of Enoch & Cornelia Jordon) Two hundred dollars said two hundred dollars to be put at interest from the time of said sale until said William Riley Jordan shall arrise at twenty one years of age, then the two hundred dollars to be paid to him the said William Riley Jordan and the interest accruing therefrom to be given to his mother Cornelia Jordan if then living Item 7 I give to my grand son George Riley Hartley two Hundred dollars said two hundred dollars to be put at interest until the said George Riley is twenty Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 463) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/241fc749e31c2f434eaa3c9127d8b9d9.jpg e0b35cb7a22656481a970c5f9e2d4761 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 464] [corresponds to labeled page 431 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 431 Riley Pages Will one years old then and at that time the two hundred dollars to be paid to the said George Riley Wailtey and the interest on said money to be given to his mother Louisa Wailtey if she be then living Item 8 I give to my grand son Frank Page son of Wm R Page One hundred dollars the money to be put out to interest until he Frank Page shall arrive at twenty one years of age then the one hundred dollars and the interest all to be given to the said Frank Page. Item 9 I give to my grand daughter Isora Page daughter of Catharine Page one hundred dolars the principal and interest to given to her when she is twenty one years of age and if the said Izora Page should die before she arrives at twenty one years of age then and in that case the money to be given to her mother Catharine Page if living at that time Item 10 I give to my beloved children, to wit, William R Page Ephraim Page Clarrisa Annay Louisa Waitley Cornelia Jordan Rachael Jordan Catharine Page and Jesse K Page all the remainder of my personal property (if any) not disposed of as above described to be divided equally and to share & share alike among all the children named in this item or last above mentioned towit William R Ephraim B Clarissa, Louisa, Cornelia, Rachael, Catharine & Jesse K. Item 11 I do hereby nominate and appoint Zenas Harrison 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 do also authorize and empower him to sell the personal property not otherwise disposed of and to pay my debts as he may deem just & right: I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22d day of June AD 1874 Riley Page {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Riley Page as his last will & testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. E.C. Steward, Edward Rambo Probate of Will State of Ohio, Delaware County, SS Probate Court Personally appeared in open court E.C. Steward and Edward Rambo the subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament of Riley Page deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will, depose, and say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will & testament of Riley Page now deceased is the will of said deceased Riley Page made during his life time as stated, that they were present at the execution of said will at the request of the testator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said Riley Page deceased sign & seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will & testament that the said Riley Page at the time of making signing & sealing said will was of legal age and of sound mind disposing memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever E.C. Steward Edward Rambo Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 27th day of April AD 1876 F.B. Sprague Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 464) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f3eea5d0356e7c2a67a1474047752d6e.jpg 8e5f5b7de6855a3eb35960a5217f649a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 465] [corresponds to labeled page 432 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 432 Eber Humphreys Will May 4th 1876 On this day the last will & Testament of Eber Humphrey was admitted to Probate & record as the last will and testament of Said Eber Humphry decd, who died April 16 1876 See Journal 4 Page 380. F B Sprague Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the benevolent father of all! I Eber Humphrey of Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament! Item 1st I desire that all my just debts and all changes be paid out of my estate 2d I give and bequeath all the residue of my estate both real and personal to my beloved wife Laura Humphrey to her and her heirs forever 3d I nominate and appoint my wife Laura Humphrey executrix of this my last wil and testament 4 I nominate my wife Laura Humphrey Guardian of my two minor children Charles and Ada Humphreys Eber Humphreys {seal} Signed by said Eber Humphrey as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence this 26 day of November 1874 J T Gardner George Hall Probate of Will The State of Ohio Delaware County } ss Probate Court Personally appeared in open court J T Gardner and George Hall the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Eber Humphrey deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will & Testament of Eber Humphrey now deceased is the will of said deceased Eber Humphrey: that they were present at the execution of said will at the request of the testator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said Eber Humphrey deceased sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament that the said Eber Humphrey at the time of making signing & sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawfull restaint whatever: J T Gardner Geo. Hall Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 4th day of May A D 1876 F B Sprague Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 465) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8b33b15be95760dae4bb2dfd337d9fe8.jpg 518dc3b7ac2adec44d56de3a9879d604 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 466] [corresponds to labeled page 433 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 433 Mary Watkins Will May 19th 1876 On this day the last will and testament of Mary Watkins was admitted to Probate & record as the last will and testament of Mary Watkins who died April 23d 1876 See Journal 4th Page 384 F B Sprague Probate Judge Copy of Will I Mary Watkins of Radnor Township Delaware County State of Ohio do make and Publish this my last will and testament in the 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 2 I give devise & bequeath to my following named children after my death the following personal property 3 I give devise and bequeath to my son Thomas all my farming implements consisting of wagon harness Plows and harrows also the carpets that is on the floors of the Parlor & the sitting room and bed room floors also one falling Leaf table and dining room table 4 I give devise and bequeath to my son David one hundred dollars to be paid in one year after my death 5 I give devise & bequeath to my daughter Margaret Price Fifty dollars to be paid in two years after my death 6 I give devise and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Jane Powell Fifty dollars to be paid in two years after my death 7 I give devise and bequeath to my daughter Dorothy all the property left belonging to me after paying the legacies mentioned in this will: and lastly I hereby and constitute and appoint my daughter Dorothy executrix for this my last will and testament, revoking all former wills by me made and ratify ing and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament: I further desire to dispense with the for malities of the laws concerning letters of administration and appraisement of the property mentioned in this will after the same has been probated: In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 17th day of February A.D. 1874 her Margaret x Watkins mark Signed published and declared by the above named Mary Watkins as her last will and testament in presence of us who at her request have signed as witnesses to the same Abraham Lloyd W P Harman Probate of Will The State of Ohio Delaware County ss Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 466) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d48b017a8c032a319a9f450379a764e8.jpg 3a0c51ef45033f8c4c916ffb5d3ed9ab Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 467] [corresponds to labeled page 434 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 434 Mary Watkins Will Personally appeared in open Court Abraham Lloyd and W P Harmon the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of mary Watkins decd who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will and testament of mary Watkins now deceased is the will of said deceased Mary Watkins, who died April 23d 1876 That they were present at the execution of said at the request of the testatrix, subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in her presence and that they saw the said Mary Watkins Sign and seal said will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and testament that the said Mary Watkins at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of full age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whasoever Abraham Lloyd W P Harman Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 19th day of May A D 1876 F.B. Sprague Probate Judge ______________________________________________________ John W Thompsons Will May 25th 1876 On this day the last will and testament of John W Thompson decd was presented for Probate & record: and duly proven at such said last will. See Journal 4 Page 385 F.B. Sprague Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the benevolent father of all I John W Thompson of Berlin Township Delaware County Ohio of lawfull age and sound mind and memory do make and declare the following to be my last will and testament 1st I desire that all expenses attending my last illness and funeral expenses be fully paid and any all other debts due from my estate at the time of my death be paid by my executor hereinafter named and appointed 2d I give devise bequeath to my beloved wife Mary C Thompson in lieu of her dower the homestead farm on which we now reside situate in Berlin township Delaware County Ohio containing about twenty four acres with all the appurtenances Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 467) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c60608fcf4a99edd27ae48f95f2f7361.jpg e13c4b8aba4fd95a77a94bceba01729c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 468] [corresponds to labeled page 435 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 435 John W. Thompsons Will thereunto belonging also all my personal property consisting of stock on the farm all farming implements that may be on the farm at the time of my decease also all household goods on hand at my decease also all notes and moneys on hand that she have power to sell any or all of the alone described property both real and personal and make deeds or titles to the same at any time she may see fit: In view of above bequest my said wife is to pay to Alice, Johny, and Willie Estell, children of Mary F Estill deceased one hundred and fifty dollars said amount to be paid at such times and in such proportions as she may think best 3d In addition to what has been already named I have some lands in Michigan which I now dispose of as follows and all in Benzie County Michigan: To my two daughters Caroline A Steward & Harriet McVey the North East fractional quarter of section 4 to be by them divided equally as local circumstances may demand 4th To my daughter Nettie M Lewis the south east quarter of the north east quarter 5th To my daughter Helen G Janes the north east quarter of the south E Quarter of section 27 all in town 26 north 6th To my two daughters H J Scofield and Kate E Howard the north east quarter of Section thirty three 33 town 27 to be divided by them according to local circumstances and all in range 14 west all the above lands were entered by H E Steward for J.W. Thompson 7th I do nominate and appoint my beloved wife Mary C Thompson as the executrix of this my last will and testament In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand and seal on this 15th day of March 1876 John W. Thompson {seal} Signed and acknowledge by said J.W. Thompson as his last and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence Joel Cleveland: Seldon Adams State of Ohio Delaware County } ss. Personally appeared in open Court, on the 18th day of May 1876. Joel Cleveland: And on the 24th day of May 1876. Seldon Adams the Subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament of John W Thompson decd who being sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will & testament of John W Thompson now deceased is the will of said John W Thompson, that they were present at the execution of said will at the request of the testator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said John W Thompson deceased sign & seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will & testament that the said John W Thompson at the time of making signing& sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind & memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever Joel Cleveland Selden Adams Sworn to 7 subscribed in open Court this 18th day of May A D 1876 F B Sprague Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 468) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3bf9da84ad5ba822e588ae6469a9cd4b.jpg 897268ac62821d9387cd5679a6515b5f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 469] [corresponds to labeled page 436 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 436 Lucinda Case Will May 30th 1876. On this day the Last Will and testament of Lucinda Case decd who died May 21st 1876 was presented and duly proved as said last will and testament See Journal 4 Page 338. F B Sprague Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Lucinda Case of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st I give and devise to my daughter Frances L Smith Four acres of land off the west end of my homestead in Berlin Township also the undivided half of the timber on the east end of said homestead 2nd I give and devise to my son Andrew J Case Four acres of Land immediately east of Mrs Smiths land, also the undivided half of the timber on the east end of said homestead 3d I give & devise to my son Morris W Case two acres of land immediately east of A.J. Cases Lot 4th I give and devise the balance of my land to my son Pierce Case and my daughters Lidia Brigham, Hannah Case & Melissa Evans to be equally divided between them share & share alike 5th I give & devise to my daughter Francis L Smith my cow that I now have 6th I hereby appoint my son A.J. Case executor of this my last will and testament: In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 17th day of June A D 1875. Lucinda Case. {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Lucinda Case as her last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence L Lugenbeel, J.L. Klien The State of Ohio Delaware County } ss Personally appeared in open Court B Lugenbeel & J L Klein the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Lucinda Case deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will & testament of Lucinda Case now deceased is the will of said deceased Lucinda Case, who died May 21st 1876 that they were present at the execution of said will at the request of the testatrix subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in her presence and that they saw the said Lucinda Case decd sign and seal said will and heard her ackn owledge the same to be her last will & testament that the said Lucinda Case at the time of making signing & sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever B Lugenbeel J L Klien Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 30th day of May 1876 F.B. Sprague Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 469) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d11efac1f8a2c6aa4daca25c93e4c1ea.jpg 9693220ed17f6d3a62bdbc4eb6c7b162 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 470] [corresponds to labeled page 437 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 437 Abagail Coldron Will June 5th 1876 On this day the last will and testament of Abagail Coldron Decd late of Norton Delaware County Ohio was presented for probate & record and duly proved as the last will of Said Abagail Coldron. See Journal 4 Page 396 F.B Sprague Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the benevolent father of all I Abagail S Coldron of the County of Delaware Ohio do make and publish this my last will & testament 1 I give & devise to my third daughter Harriet Coldron one Hundred dollars after my death 2 I give & devise to my fourth daughter Rosella Rebecca Greg one Hundred dollars one year after my death 3 I give & devise to my first son Klinton Coldron one Hundred dollars two years after my death 4 I give & devise to my Second son William D Coldron one hundred dollars three years after my death 5 I give & devise to my first daughter Louisa Roop one hundred dollars four years after my death 6 I give & devise to my second daughter Sophronia Rafter one hun dred dollars in five years after my death 7 I give and devise to my third son Charles Hawlow Coldron all my real estate and personal property after paying the above legacies and debts & funeral expenses, I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th day of February in the year 1868 Abigail Coldron {seal} Signed and acknowledge by said Abagail Coldron as her last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence Jas F Wintermute S H Cleveland State of Ohio Delaware County } ss Personally appeared in open Court Jas. F Wintermute one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Alabail Coldron deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will and testament of Abagail Coldron now deceased is the will of said deceased Abagail Coldron, that he was present at the execution of said will at the request of the testatrix subscribed their names to the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 470) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/046013405b72e41f3f3bbdcd92e298b0.jpg 8afd28531f143d48d75f9bd5360e9a7c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 471] [corresponds to labeled page 438 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 438 Abagail Coldrons Will to the same as witness in her presence and that he saw the said Abagail Coldron deceased sign & seal said will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and testament that the said Abagail Coldron at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever J F Wintermute Sworn to & subscribed before me this 5th day of June AD 1876 F.B. Sprague Probate Judge T M Byers being duly sworn says that he was well acquainted with the signature of S H Cleveland late of Norton Delaware County Ohio now deceased and after examining the signature to the wil of Abagail Coldron Deceased says that it is the signature of said S H Cleveland made during his lifetime T M Byers Sworn to & subscribed before me this 5th day of June 1876 F.B. Sprague Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 471) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f572c10700724cc994d02bd4f8b4835a.jpg 6d1ed1313db76dc8247f6cfa97d7f358 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 472] [corresponds to labeled page 439 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 439 John Lodwigs Will June 23d 1876 On this day the Last Will and testament of John Lodwig late of Radnor Township decd was duly proven and admitted to Probate. Journal 4 page 403 F.B. Sprague Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the benevolent father of All I John Lodwig of Radnor Township Delaware County and State of Ohio being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament 1st I give & devise to my son John T Lodwig the farm on which we now reside situated in the Township of Radnor and County of Delaware and State of Ohio containing about ninety five acres he however providing for the maintainance of my beloved wife so long as she remains my widow but in case my son (John T Lodwig) should refuse or neglect to provide for my wife so as to make her comfortable then my said wife to take charge and controll of the farm for her own benefit while she remains my widow after which the said farm is to go to my son John T Lodwig but in case my son John T Lodwig should die leaving no heirs then the alone estate to be equally divided between my five daughters by them complying with the above condition conditions of main taining my beloved wife so long as she remains my widow 2d I give and devise to each of my five daughters in Lieu of any real estate Five Hundred dollars in money to be paid to each of them by my executor out of the personal property moneys & effects belonging to me at my death to be paid to each of them to wit Letice Roberts, Jane Griffith, Elenor G Griffith, Maria Fox, and Mary Ann Welch, at the pleasure of my executor he however paying them as fast as the money can be spared without injuring the business of farming or carrying on the farm I do hereby nominate and appoint my son John T Lodwig executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise adjust release and discharge in such manner as he may devise proper the debts and claims due me, I desire that no appraisement and 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 5th day of July in the year A D 1875 John Lodwig {seal] Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 472) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9eefa561d90584dd7eadf907873871f8.jpg dd363fa91be39d3971f2b0ab9e59e869 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 473] [corresponds to labeled page 440 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 440 John Lodwig's Will Signed and acknowledged by said John Lodwig as his last will and testament in our presence and by us in his presence E. S. Adams, C L Mohn Probate of Will The State of Ohio Delaware Co } ss Personally appeared in open Court E S Adams and C.L. Mohr the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of John Lodwig decd who being duly sworn acording to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will depose & say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will and testament of John Lodwig now deceased is the will of said deceased John Lodwig who died June 14th 1876, that they were present at the execution of said will at the request of the testator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said John Lodwig deceased sign & seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament that the said John Lodwig at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever E. S. Adams C L Mohr Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 23d day of June A D 1876 F. B. Sprague Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 473) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0bd2e8501799e9ee123e99715a2f60fd.jpg bc3e181a96ef0b64404aae8fc2e3e39e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 474] [corresponds to labeled page 441 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 441 Joseph Eatons Will July 3d 1876 On the 1st day of July A D 1876 the last will and testment of Jos Eaton late of Morrow County Ohio was presented for Probate & record whereupon M L Starr & Nathan Williams the subscribing witnesses to said will appeared and in open court were duly sworn their testimony reduced to writing and attached to the will and filed therewith, and it appearing to the court that said will was in all respects legally executed and attested and that at the time of making said will the testator was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and not under any undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever it is therefore considered and ordered that said will be and the same is hereby admitted to probate & record as the duly proven last will and testament of Said Joseph Eaton decd F.B. Sprague Probate Judge Copy of the Will On this 10th day of November in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and fifty eight I Joseph Eaton of the County of Morrow in the state of Ohio do make and declare that this which is herein written is my last will and testament and I do hereby revoke and annul all former wills by me made Item 1st I do give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Ursula in Lieu of that portion of my property to which she would be entitled were I do make no will one third of the net income of so much of my estate real and personal as shall be left after paying all my just debts & the expenses of administration Item 2d I give devise & bequeath to my daughter Cordelia G Eaton so long as she shall remain unmarried the net income of the remaining two thirds of my estate left after paying my just debts & expenses of administration & if she outlives my wife Ursula & remains unmarried then it is my wish that she shall have the net income of all my estate left after paying my just debts & expenses of Administration. If my daughter Cordelia J Eaton marry then she is to take nothing by this will and at her marriage or death the income above men tioned shall cease & my property shall be disposed of as specific in the following Item Third Item 3 Inasmuch as Joseph Eaton deceased who was my uncle & father of Rev George W Eaton President of Madison University in Madison County in the state of New York & of Rev Joseph N Eaton President of Union University at Murfreeslord Tennessee and of James Eaton of Delaware Ohio many years ago gave to my father a tract of land which was the beginning of accumulations with me and in as much as I desire that Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 474) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0cd121d8e4af2d47eaa94bb83ed863f5.jpg cf51b516e7c5f98913e8a53ea7eef65d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 475] [corresponds to labeled page 442 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 442 Joseph Eatons Will my property shall descend to them bearing the family name of Eaton Hanny no son bring I do therefore give devise & bequeath subject to the foregoing devises in items Numbers one and two all my property of every kind & description whatsoever & in what same form the same may be at my decease as follows to wit one third thereof to be equally divided among such of the sons of the said George W Eaton as may be living at my death, one third thereof to be equally divided among such of the sons of the said Joseph H Eaton as may survive one & one third thereof to George C Eaton of Zanesville Ohio son of the said James Eaton, Henry J Eaton of Delaware Ohio by his own request not being a legatee herein Item 4 I do hereby nominate constitute & appoint the said George C Eaton & Henry j Eaton executors of this my last will & testament In testimony whereof I hereunto have set my hand & seal this tenth day of November A.d. 1858 Joseph Eaton {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Joseph Eaton as his last will & testament in our presence & signed by us in his presence & at his request. Nathan Williams M L Starr Probate of Will The State of Ohio Delaware County ss Probate Court Personally appeared in open court Nathan Williams & M L Starr the subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament of Joseph Eaton deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will depose & say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will and testament of Joseph Eaton now deceased is the will of said deceased Joseph Easton that they were present at the execution of said will at the request of the testator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said Joseph Eaton deceased sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will & testament that the said Joseph Eaton at the time of making signing & sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing and memory and under no undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever Nathan Williams M L Starr Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 1st day of July A D 1876 F B Sprague Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 475) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5f188a5e8a0cb123a05b2795d8f9d44e.jpg 8ab9851301e35205fae18c4eeca075d2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 476] [corresponds to labeled page 443 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 443 James Faris Will July 19th 1876 On this day the last will & testament of James Faris decd late of Brown T.P. Delaware County Ohio was presented for Probate & record and duly proved as such last will See Journal 4 Page 416 F B Sprague Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the benevolent father of all I James Faris of Brown Township County of Delaware & State of Ohio do make & publish this my last will & testament 1st I give & devise after the payment of all my just debts to my beloved wife Elinor the house & lot purchased by me of Robert Boyd situated in the town of Eden County of Delaware & State of Ohio being lot No 8 in said town of Eden and on which I now reside to have and to hold in fee simple to use & dispose of in any manner she sees fit & proper and being in lieu of her dower. Also I give & devise to her absolutely to use and dispose of as she sees proper all my household goods & furniture & all horses cattle sheep & hogs that I may have at my decease to be hers absolutely Also I give & devise to her one third part of the remainder of all my personal goods & chattels moneys notes & credits to be hers absolutely except the promissory note mentioned in the second or next section of my will 2d I give & devise to my son William Faris a promissory note I hold against him dated Lafayette June 26th 1858 payable twelve months after date for $100.00 bearing six per cent interest - I also give and devise to my said son William Faris the one seventh part of the remainder of my personal property goods chattels & money after satisfying my bequests in Item 1st and after deducting from his seventh part the principal of said note viz $100 my desire and will is that his said note shall be given up to him but that the money he received for the same viz $100. shall be taken from his equal share 3d I give and devise to my son Atkinson Faris one seventh part of all my personal property goods & chattels & money remaining after the bequest in item 1st except that there shall be deducted therefrom one thousand dollars debt and five 72/100 dollars costs that I have had to pay for my said son Atkinson Faris as his Bondsman on a Guardian Bond he having been the guardian of James W Gaston and suit having been commenced on said Bond in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County Ohio 4th I give & devise to my daughter Hannah J Myers and her children the one seventh part of my personal property goods chattels & moneys after satisfying the bequest in them 1st Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 476) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fe552095a3e560708f994de5954feb96.jpg 43f7b1217c95abbd5d57252212eb8418 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 477] [corresponds to labeled page 444 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 444 James Faris Will 5th I give and devise to the children of my daughter Margaret S Peck the one seventh part of my personal property goods chattels & moneys remaining after paying the bequests in Item 1st 6th I give & devise to my daughter Dorothy Ann Hipple and her husband George W Hipple the one seventh part of my personal property goods chattels & moneys after satisfying the bequest in item 1st 7th I give and devise to my son James H Faris the one seventh part of my personal property goods chattels & moneys after paying the requests in item 1st 8th I give and devise to my daughter Sarah Ellen Potter and her children the one seventh part of my personal property goods chattels & moneys after satisfying the bequests in Item 1st 9th In case my wife Elenor should die before my decease then it is my will that the property that the property devised to her shall be equally divided among the other devises mentioned in my will 10th It is my will that in case any of the devises named in my will should die before my decease that the bequest made to such devisee or devisees shall go to their heirs at law respectively 11th I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made and executed 12th It is my will that any real estate I may have at my decease except that mentioned in Item 1st be sold at private or Public sale as my executors deem best and that the proceeds be divided according to the provisions made in the foregoing items of this will 13 I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife Elenor Faris and my son in Law George W Hipple executors of this my last will and testament authorizing them to do whatever is necessary in the premises to carry into effect the provisions of this will and to make good & sufficient deeds of conveyance of any real estate herein mentioned And I desire that no appraisement of my personal property or real estate be made and that the court of Probate direct the omission of the same James Faris {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said James Faris as his last will & testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence: Horace Allen: T.B. Williams Probate of Will The State of Ohio Delaware County ss: Personally appeared in open court T.B. Williams one of the subscribing to the last will & testament of James Faris (Horace Allen the other witness being now insane) who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will depose and say that they paper before him purporting to be the last will and testament of James Faris now deceased is the will of said will depose and say that the paper before him purporting to be the last will and testament of James Faris now deceased is the will of said deceased James Faris, that they were present at the execution of said will at the request of the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 477) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/17c024c1cffe97053e9cdf62191aa2c1.jpg 4d28a974896de70ce10c3d8a2def0e58 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 478] [corresponds to labeled page 445 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 445 James Faris Will testator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence & that they saw the said James Faris now deceased sign & seal will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will & testament that the said James Faris at the time of making & signing Sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind & memory and under no undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever T.B. Williams Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 19th day of July AD 1876 F B Sprague P Probate Judge July 19th 1876 Personally appeared in open court J Hipple who being duly sworn says that the signature of Horace Allen (now insane) to the annexed will of James Faris is the signature of the said Horace Allen (now insane) That he is well acquainted with the signature of the said Horace Allen and was present at the time said Horace Allen signed his name to said will and saw him sign his name to the same and that at the time said Horace Allen signed said will as witness he was of sound mind and that said will was executed and signed by the tesator James Faris and witnessed by T. B. Williams & Horace Allen and the day of July 1875 J. Hipple Subscribed & sworn to before me & in my presence this 19 day of July A D 1876 F B Sprague Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 478) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/efd2c751bc8a5c7579f8e0707234909c.jpg 6e62c9045e17e57180a8daf680e1a3a0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 479] [corresponds to labeled page 446 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 446 Will & Estate of William M Shoub July 24th 1876 On this day the last will & Testament of William M Shoub was presented for Probate & duly proved as the last will & testament of said William M Shoub See Journal 4 Page 417 F.B. Sprague Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the benevolent father of all I William M Shoub of Delaware Ohio do make this my last will & testament: After the payment of my just debts I bequeath and devise all my property both Personal and real to my sister Mary Ann Heller wife of Aaron Heller of Delaware aforesaid and to her heirs & assigns forever, in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 17th day of December A D 1875. All former wills by me made are hereby revoked and specially one of date Jany 12, 1875 W. M. Shoub {seal} Signed and Sealed by said William M Shoub in our presence and we have signed the same in his presence and at this request as witnesses A.J. Reicharts James Parks Probate of the Will The State of Ohio Delaware County Personally appeared in open court James Parks & A J Richards the subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament of William M Shoub deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will & testament of William M Shoub now deceased is the will of the said deceased William M Shoub, that they were present at the execution of said will at the request of the testator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said William M Shoub deceased sign & seal said will and heard him ackno wledge the same to be his last will & testament that the said Williams M Shoub, at the time of making signing & sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind & memory and under no undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever A.J. Reicharts James Parks Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 24th day of July A D 1876 F B Sprague Probate Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 479) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5e019178f6e2a8f389ed78dfe283af20.jpg 6120efe3fdc61e1abf03684ba83f7c5b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 480] [corresponds to labeled page 447 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 447 John Daws Estate July 10th 1876. On this day the last will & testament of John Daws Late of Trenton Township Delaware County Ohio was presented for Probate & record. Whereupon a commission directed to Vernon Tichenor of Wisconsin to take the Testimony of William Daws one of the witnesses to said will, & to Jane Hale of Iowa to take the testimony of William V Daws the other subscribing witness to the will was issued & upon the 19th day of August 1876 said commission together with the will were returned properly executed to this court. Whereupon the will was duly admitted to probate. See Journal 4 Page 435 F B Sprague Probate Judge Copy of The Will The Last will & testament of John Daws Whereas regarding life as uncertain and the days of man as a "late that is told I John Daws of the county of Delaware and State of Ohio" being in sound mind and in the fifty seventh year of my life ordain this as my last will and testament 1st I ordain and appoint my beloved wife Mary M Van Dorn Daws as the sole executrix of this my will and in case of my decease hereby ordain & decree that she shall inherit all and singular my estate whether personal property or real estate after the true and full payments of all my lawfull and just indebtedness as her own proper possession in law 2d Having unqualified confidence in the maternal affection and wisdom of my beloved wife Mary I hereby commit in case of my decease the enter can controll culture & education of our endeared offspring Wiliam V Daws John R Daws Caroline Daws Magdalena Daws Harry Daws & Edmund J Daws with the power as in her wisdom & discretion she may deem Best to bestow upon them such parts of my estate & from time to time as she shall adjudge essential to their best welfare and especially also as she may deem compatable with her own personal temporal comfort & necessities 3d In the hope of a blesses immortality and in deep abiding sense of the goodness of God in the gift of my earthly existance and now especially also in view of the devine condescencion in opening my eyes to behold the lamb of God as my attoneing sacrifice I now hereby commit myself and my endeared family for all future time to him who has thus far around on days with his farm living kindness & blessings 4th In confirmation and ratification of this my last will & testament and in witness whereof I do hereby subscribe Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 480) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/448a3d2812842a1db046eb2559c601ca.jpg 13183edbd3cefaa514e8aa8eae1219fa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 481] [corresponds to labeled page 448 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 448 Will & Estate of John Daws Decd name and affix my seal this 28th day of July A D 1873 J Daws {seal} In Presence of Wm Daws Wm V Daws Commission to take testimony of witness to will The State of Ohio Delaware County SS. To James Hale Know ye that we in confidence of your prudence & fidelity have appointed you and by those present do give you full power & athority to examine & take the deposition of William V Danes one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament of John Daws hereto annexed late of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio, decd & therefore we command you that at certain days & places appointed by you, you cause the said William V Daws to be brought before you & then & there to examine him on oath or affirmation first taken before you touching the due execution of said will of the said John Daws & that you reduce such examination to writing & return the same together with this commission and the will of the said John Daws thereto annexed closed up under your seal unto our said Probate Court with all convenient speed. In testimony whereof I F.B. Sprague Judge of the said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Delaware this 10th day of July A D 1876. F B Sprague Probate Judge {seal} Probate of Will The State of Iowa. Story County ss Before me James Hale Commissioner appointed as within named commission annexed personally appeared William V Daws one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament of John Daws deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth in relation to the execution of said will depose & say that the paper before him purporting to be the last will & testament of John Daws now deceased and hereunto annexed marked A is the will of the said deceased John Daws, that the affiant with William Daws the other witness to the will were present at the execution of said will at the request of the testator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said John Daws deceased sign & seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will & testament that the said John Daws at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of legal age & of sound & disposing mind & memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever Wm V Daws Sworn to & subscribed before me commission duly appointed this 9th day of August A D 1876: James Hale Commission duly appointed by the Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 481) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/cd88018d524ce8ff9ba3974b34142269.jpg 76670d825e918959609743eb33ef3a72 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 482] [corresponds to labeled page 449 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 449 Will & Estate of John Daws Decd Commission to take testimony of witness to will The State of Ohio Delaware County ss, to Vernon Tichener Know ye That we in confidence of your prudece & Fidelity have appointed you & by these presents do give you full power & authorize to examine & take the deposition of William Daws one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament of John Daws hereto annexed late of the county of Delaware in the state of Ohio decd & therefore in command you that as certain days & places appointed by you you cause the said William Daws to be brought before you & then & there to examined him on oath or affirmation first taken before you touching the due execution of said will of the said John Daws & that you reduce such examination to writing & return the same together with this commission & the will of the said John Daws thereto annexed closed upon under your seal into our said Probate Court with all convenient speed: In testimony whereof I F B. Sprague Judge of the said court have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said court at Delaware O this 12th day of August 1876 F B Sprague. Probate Judge Probate of Will The State of Wisconsin Waukesha County ss Personally appeared before me duly appointed to take the testimony, William Daws one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament of John Daws decd, who being duly sworn according to Law to speak the truth in relation to the execution of said will does depose & say that the paper before him purporting to be the last will & testament of Said deceased John Daws is the will of said deceased John Daws late of Delaware County Ohio that he with William V Daws the other subscribing witness were present at the execution of said will at the request of the testator subscri bed them to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said John Daws decd sign & seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will & testament that the said John Daws at the time of making signing & sealing said will was of legal age & of sound and disposing mind & memory and under no undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever Wm Daws Sworn to & subscribed before me this 17th day of August 1876 Vernon Tichenor Commissioner duly appointed by the Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 482) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/01173da9845ba41a05ddf65baae5b06b.jpg c7ec43fa9f6c136a9a8dd65eda9d3b77 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 483] [corresponds to labeled page 450 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 450 Will & Estate of John Daws August 19th 1896 On this day the commission heretofore issued to Vernon Tichenor to take the testimony of William Daws of Wisconsin and of James Hale to take the testimony of William V Daws of Iowa was returned to this court property executed with the testimony of said William V Daws & William Daws attached to the will & filed and returned therewith and it appearing to the court that said will was in all respects legally executed and that at the time of signing & sealing said will the said John Daws was of legal age and of sound and deisposing mind & memory and not under any undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever, it is ordered by the court that said will be and the same is hereby admitted to Probate & record as the duly proved Last will & testament of John Daws deceased: Whereupon the widow of said John Daws, Mary Vandorn Daws and executrix named in the will filed her written declaration as such executrix and requested the appointment of Edgar M Condit as administrator, which appointment for the reason that appeared accepted said trust and gave Bond in the Sum of $10,000 Ten Thousand dollars with John Armstrong & W S Condit as sureties which Bond the Court accepts and appoints John Armstrong, Porter Ferguson & James Wilson as appraisers: Letters issued F B Sprague Probate Judge F i n i s Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 483) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1e5847f0ec8d28d10c0f9f2851e20387.jpg 8e879ddb2199d8602db28bc598b15dd7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 484] [corresponds to labeled page 451 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 451 [blank] Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 484) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e6c9d257dec93469b0e65bcb0909d819.jpg 3a9fd21204c5a7da64d805a82199b875 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 485] [corresponds to labeled page 452 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] 452 [blank] Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 485) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a4259b49340d66e49179318fd96a0b1f.jpg 75ab383865ce4fa8adb7ab94256329b1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 486] [corresponds to unlabeled page 453 of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] [blank] Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 486) http://delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a2f8d87ac229054fa5ffd1e060b6ef68.jpg b5fa581024ced83969d542e951194cad Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 487] [corresponds to back cover of Will Records Vol. 5 [1869-1876] Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 (p. 487) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Description An account of the resource This collection contains transcribed wills of Delaware County residents from 1812-1890. Delaware County will records are located in the Delaware County Records Center at 2079 US 23 North PO Box 8006 Delaware, Ohio 43015 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876 Description An account of the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 5 1869-1876. This book is located at the Delaware County Records Center at 2079 US 23 North PO Box 8006 Delaware Ohio, 43015 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-1876 Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Book Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 92961144 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource Delaware County--Will Records--Ohio--1869-1876 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Decedents of Delaware County, Ohio, 1869-1876 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Delaware County Court Probate Judge: B.C. Waters; Delaware County Court Probate Judge: F.B. Sprague; Delaware County Court Probate Judge: Thomas W. 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