Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883
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Ahern Eugene 50
Andrews Lucy A 74 Case No. 2815
Avery Frederick 129 " " 2952
Armstrong Edward 158
Altrock Roseana 159
Andrews Timothy 301
Armstrong James W. 332
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Ahern Eugene 50
Andrews Lucy A 74 Case No. 2815
Avery Frederick 129 " " 2952
Armstrong Edward 158
Altrock Roseana 159
Andrews Timothy 301
Armstrong James W. 332
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Butt Isaac Will of 1
Burkholder Sam'l C. 23
Baird James R 56
Benedict Benjamin 60
Bard Martha O. 107 Case No 2897
Benton Martin 123
Brown Jacob A. 166
Burroughs Lydia A. 186
Bevans David 191
Brown Robert O. 238
Black Gustavus 278
Brown Daniel 466
Brown Joseph S. 475
Boston Philip D 368 Case No 3370
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Butt Isaac Will of 1
Burkholder Sam'l C. 23
Baird James R 56
Benedict Benjamin 60
Bard Martha O. 107 Case No 2897
Benton Martin 123
Brown Jacob A. 166
Burroughs Lydia A. 186
Bevans David 191
Brown Robert O. 238
Black Gustavus 278
Brown Daniel 466
Brown Joseph S. 475
Boston Philip D 368 Case No 3370
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Carnes William 17
Chamberlain C C 39
Cook Ellen M. 46 Case No 2744
Colflesh Jacob 69
Cowgill Daniel M Sen. 77
Cook Williams 108 Case No 2898
Cole Icabod 110
Cowgill Clarissa 120
Clippinger Julia A. 208
Caulkins Sarah W. 239
Carpenter Eleazer 290
Colflesh Destamona 316
Caswell Wilbur 328 Case No 3336
Conrey Stephen C. 330 " " 3340
Criss Elizabeth 361 " " 3361
Cappedge Charles 380 " " 3394
Condit Edgar Sr 382
Cowler Elizabeth 390
Collum Elizabeth 456
Cole Thomas M. 459
Clark Oliver P. 487
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Carnes William 17
Chamberlain C C 39
Cook Ellen M. 46 Case No 2744
Colflesh Jacob 69
Cowgill Daniel M Sen. 77
Cook Williams 108 Case No 2898
Cole Icabod 110
Cowgill Clarissa 120
Clippinger Julia A. 208
Caulkins Sarah W. 239
Carpenter Eleazer 290
Colflesh Destamona 316
Caswell Wilbur 328 Case No 3336
Conrey Stephen C. 330 " " 3340
Criss Elizabeth 361 " " 3361
Cappedge Charles 380 " " 3394
Condit Edgar Sr 382
Cowler Elizabeth 390
Collum Elizabeth 456
Cole Thomas M. 459
Clark Oliver P. 487
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Durfey Alma Will 5
Drayer Jacob " 30 Case No 2748
Davis John E " 87
Decker Alice L " 97
Davis Evan 125 Case No 2926
Davis Robert 134
Davis Catharine R 272 Case No 3175
Derthick Ira 285
Doty Harrison's Will 303
Downing Samuel 343 Case No 3351
Donavin L. K. 420 " " 3433
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Durfey Alma Will 5
Drayer Jacob " 30 Case No 2748
Davis John E " 87
Decker Alice L " 97
Davis Evan 125 Case No 2926
Davis Robert 134
Davis Catharine R 272 Case No 3175
Derthick Ira 285
Doty Harrison's Will 303
Downing Samuel 343 Case No 3351
Donavin L. K. 420 " " 3433
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Ely Benjamin, Will of 12
Eversole Sarah 96
Eaton Olive 230 Case No 1743
Edelman Anthony 263 " " 3143
Evans Margaret 267
Evans Margaret 408
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Ely Benjamin, Will of 12
Eversole Sarah 96
Eaton Olive 230 Case No 1743
Edelman Anthony 263 " " 3143
Evans Margaret 267
Evans Margaret 408
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Foster Melissa Will of 19 Case No 2575
Fryman Frederick 45
Fisher Joseph 183 Case No 3047
Fowler Emma A 226 " " 3096
Freese Diana 246 " " 3114
Flahaven Patrick 319 " " 3317
Foulk Sarah 369
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Foster Melissa Will of 19 Case No 2575
Fryman Frederick 45
Fisher Joseph 183 Case No 3047
Fowler Emma A 226 " " 3096
Freese Diana 246 " " 3114
Flahaven Patrick 319 " " 3317
Foulk Sarah 369
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Guy John 70
Graham John 158
Gurley Leonard B. 268 Case No 3166
Green Moses 291
Gaston Dorothy 297
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Guy John 70
Graham John 158
Gurley Leonard B. 268 Case No 3166
Green Moses 291
Gaston Dorothy 297
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Heigh, Charles Sen 28
Heaverly, Stapleford 33
Hollanbaugh, Martha 42 Case No. 2763
Horn, Joseph 63 " " 2789
Hill, Susannah 72 " " 2814
Haas, Adam 102
Hurlburt, Robt. Jr. 142
Haney, James 156 Case No. 3008
Heath, Benjamin 232
Hills, Ralph 234
Hurlburt, See 300
Hash, Chas. W. 336
Hunt, Diana 519 Case No. 3567
Hoover, Jacob 525
Hunt, Tabitha 552 Case No. 3605
Harrison, Eliza J. 556
Heller, Nancy 576
Hughes, Ann Lewis 579
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Heigh, Charles Sen 28
Heaverly, Stapleford 33
Hollanbaugh, Martha 42 Case No. 2763
Horn, Joseph 63 " " 2789
Hill, Susannah 72 " " 2814
Haas, Adam 102
Hurlburt, Robt. Jr. 142
Haney, James 156 Case No. 3008
Heath, Benjamin 232
Hills, Ralph 234
Hurlburt, See 300
Hash, Chas. W. 336
Hunt, Diana 519 Case No. 3567
Hoover, Jacob 525
Hunt, Tabitha 552 Case No. 3605
Harrison, Eliza J. 556
Heller, Nancy 576
Hughes, Ann Lewis 579
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Jones John B. Will of 24
Janis Horace 64
Jacobus George 222
Jones Richard S. 265
Jordan Lucinda Will. 449 Case No 3455
Jones William H. 500
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Jones John B. Will of 24
Janis Horace 64
Jacobus George 222
Jones Richard S. 265
Jordan Lucinda Will. 449 Case No 3455
Jones William H. 500
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Kirkland John 108
Kyle James 195
Kalb John S. 251
Kooken George R. 281 Case No 3217
Kunze John 364
Keefe Michael 452 Case No 3471
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Kirkland John 108
Kyle James 195
Kalb John S. 251
Kooken George R. 281 Case No 3217
Kunze John 364
Keefe Michael 452 Case No 3471
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Longshore John 36
Lewis Edward A. 43 Case No 2764
Little Lucy O 80
Leibendorfer (Jacob) Frederick 82 Case No 2825
Leasure William 93
Leonard Anderson 140
Lehman Joshua 154 Case No 3012
Lisater Margaret 216
Lacroix John P 220
Leonard Nancy 493
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Longshore John 36
Lewis Edward A. 43 Case No 2764
Little Lucy O 80
Leibendorfer (Jacob) Frederick 82 Case No 2825
Leasure William 93
Leonard Anderson 140
Lehman Joshua 154 Case No 3012
Lisater Margaret 216
Lacroix John P 220
Leonard Nancy 493
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Morrison Joseph A. Will 26 Case No 2736
Mead Mary 90
Main James 145
Money Nicholas 181
Marks Sheldon 184
Murphy John 254
McNeely Francis B. 256
Myers Ida 257 Case No 3137
James Martin 261
Mullen Adam 271 Case No 3187
Marriot Thos. H. 321 " " 3316
Main Eva. T. (Chicago) 371 " " 3382
Main Lyman 386
Murphy Bazel 416
Morrison Joseph A. Will 26 Case No 2736
Mead Mary 90
Main James 145
Money Nicholas 181
Marks Sheldon 184
Murphy John 254
McNeely Francis B. 256
Myers Ida 257 Case No 3137
James Martin 261
Mullen Adam 271 Case No 3187
Marriot Thos. H. 321 " " 3316
Main Eva. T. (Chicago) 371 " " 3382
Main Lyman 386
Murphy Bazel 416
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Null William 41 Case No 2755
Nettleton Margaret E 68 " " 2809
Norris William G. 347
Newkirk John C. 404
Neumeister Michael 366
Nash Jane Will 472
Neil Charles 511 Case No 3530
Newton Almon & Co 543
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Null William 41 Case No 2755
Nettleton Margaret E 68 " " 2809
Norris William G. 347
Newkirk John C. 404
Neumeister Michael 366
Nash Jane Will 472
Neil Charles 511 Case No 3530
Newton Almon & Co 543
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Overturf William M 14
Owens Elizabeth 338 Case No 3344
Owings Henry W. 397
O'Keefe Michael 452
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Overturf William M 14
Owens Elizabeth 338 Case No 3344
Owings Henry W. 397
O'Keefe Michael 452
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Patrick William N 54 Case No 2778
Penry Mary 83
Parker Peter 147
Penn James 179
Parks Cinthia M. 276
Perfect Hannah. 314
Philliam William 388
Pool Betsey 517 Case No 3441
Platte Julia R. L. 536
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Patrick William N 54 Case No 2778
Penry Mary 83
Parker Peter 147
Penn James 179
Parks Cinthia M. 276
Perfect Hannah. 314
Philliam William 388
Pool Betsey 517 Case No 3441
Platte Julia R. L. 536
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Roloson Joseph 65
Roloson Nathaniel 75
Randolph Helty F 135 Case No 2961
Reid Wm P. 151
Risher Jonas 169
Randolph Kassanda 240
Richards John 326 Case No 3329
Reicherts Barbara. 446 " " 3457
Rupp Catharine 481
Ryan John 484
Rosecrans Sylvester H. 496
Rider James H. 560
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Roloson Joseph 65
Roloson Nathaniel 75
Randolph Helty F 135 Case No 2961
Reid Wm P. 151
Risher Jonas 169
Randolph Kassanda 240
Richards John 326 Case No 3329
Reicherts Barbara. 446 " " 3457
Rupp Catharine 481
Ryan John 484
Rosecrans Sylvester H. 496
Rider James H. 560
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Simpson Elisabeth Will of 16 Case No 2720
Smith Margaret B " " 21
Shultz Gottfried " " 52
Stults Adam 84 Case No 2829
Smith Adam Verbal Will 86
Shaver John Will of 94 Case No 2868
Strain Martha Ann 100
Shaw Sargent 112
Stark Oliver 114 Case No 2918
Schickendance Catherine 117
Sharp Daniel D. 118
Stout Samuel 127 Case No 2948
Stimmel John 171
Slawson Smith 176
Smith John C. 188 Case No 3059
Sharp Garry 206 " " 3063
Slough Thomas 219
Strawser Jeremiah 228
Slack John P. 244
Swicker Frederick 294
Stern Samuel 306
Seelye R Silas. 312
Speron John 345
Snedeker Barnet 292
Smith Rodney 424
Schnyder Daniel H. 430 Case No 3445
Smith William F. 435 " " 3460
Shaw James L. 442
Schaaf J. Peter 506
Schnoke Elizabeth H. 515
Sweetser Ann P. 528
Stith Henry. 539
Stanley Timothy W. 549
Stanbery Mary 564 Case No 3595
Schneider Otto Sen 571
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Simpson Elisabeth Will of 16 Case No 2720
Smith Margaret B " " 21
Shultz Gottfried " " 52
Stults Adam 84 Case No 2829
Smith Adam Verbal Will 86
Shaver John Will of 94 Case No 2868
Strain Martha Ann 100
Shaw Sargent 112
Stark Oliver 114 Case No 2918
Schickendance Catherine 117
Sharp Daniel D. 118
Stout Samuel 127 Case No 2948
Stimmel John 171
Slawson Smith 176
Smith John C. 188 Case No 3059
Sharp Garry 206 " " 3063
Slough Thomas 219
Strawser Jeremiah 228
Slack John P. 244
Swicker Frederick 294
Stern Samuel 306
Seelye R Silas. 312
Speron John 345
Snedeker Barnet 292
Smith Rodney 424
Schnyder Daniel H. 430 Case No 3445
Smith William F. 435 " " 3460
Shaw James L. 442
Schaaf J. Peter 506
Schnoke Elizabeth H. 515
Sweetser Ann P. 528
Stith Henry. 539
Stanley Timothy W. 549
Stanbery Mary 564 Case No 3595
Schneider Otto Sen 571
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Thompson Edward R. 247
Terry James 274 Case No 3199
Thompson Mary C. 334
Thompson Stephen. 352 Case No 3285
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Thompson Edward R. 247
Terry James 274 Case No 3199
Thompson Mary C. 334
Thompson Stephen. 352 Case No 3285
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John Uffords Will 324
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John Uffords Will 324
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VanKirk Asher 10
Vandermark Daniel 31
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VanKirk Asher 10
Vandermark Daniel 31
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Waldo Marion C. H 8
Warren William 88
Wallace Polly 131
Walker John 162
Waters Bazel 174
Waterman Jason 181 Case No 3051
Woolring Philip 191
Wigton Thomas W. 224 Case No 3097
Wolfley George Will 242
Wiggins Sarah E. 252 Case No 3141
Wood Jeremiah 273
Williams Alford C 284 Case No 3224
White Mary 287 " " 3226
Wingel Mary K. 296
Worline Mary A. Will. 304
Wallice John Will. 308
Wagner Daniel 340
Wheaton Chars. 356
Williamson Peter 358 Case No 3360
Woodward Ezra S. 401
Wells Joseph 412 Case No 3428
Welch William 463 " " 3480
Welsh Jane 490
Williamson Sylvester M. 532
Warren William M. 545
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Waldo Marion C. H 8
Warren William 88
Wallace Polly 131
Walker John 162
Waters Bazel 174
Waterman Jason 181 Case No 3051
Woolring Philip 191
Wigton Thomas W. 224 Case No 3097
Wolfley George Will 242
Wiggins Sarah E. 252 Case No 3141
Wood Jeremiah 273
Williams Alford C 284 Case No 3224
White Mary 287 " " 3226
Wingel Mary K. 296
Worline Mary A. Will. 304
Wallice John Will. 308
Wagner Daniel 340
Wheaton Chars. 356
Williamson Peter 358 Case No 3360
Woodward Ezra S. 401
Wells Joseph 412 Case No 3428
Welch William 463 " " 3480
Welsh Jane 490
Williamson Sylvester M. 532
Warren William M. 545
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Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 54)
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Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 55)
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Zimmer William 53
Zimmerman Isaac 105
Zimmerman Jacob 282
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Zimmer William 53
Zimmerman Isaac 105
Zimmerman Jacob 282
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 56)
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Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883
Description
[page 57]
[corresponds to labeled page 1 of Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883]
1
Isaac Butts Will
August 23rd 1876
On this day the last will & testament of Isaac Butt
was presented for Probate & record whereupon C. N. McElroy
& Cha's O. Little the subscribing witnesses to the will and
Wm Zimmerman & Maria Zimmerman the witneses to
the codicil appeared in open court were duly sworn &
their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will &
filed therewith and it appearing to the court that said
will was legally executed & attested and that at the time
of the signing & sealing said will said testator was of legal
age and of sound and disposing mind & memory and
under no 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 proven last
will & testament of the Said Isaac Butts deceased
And at the same time came W. G. Watson the Executor
named in the will and accepted said trust and gave
Bond conditioned according to law in the sum of $5000.
With Walter T. Watson & N. J. Watson as sureties which
Bond the court accepts and appoints Jo's N. Hughes, Geo
W Oller & U. J. Watson as appraisers:
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
I Isaac Butt of the county of Delaware & State of Ohio being
of Sound and disposing mind & memory & understanding do
make publish & declare this to be my last will & testament
hereby revoking and making null & void all former last wills
& testaments & writings in the nature of last wills & testaments
by me heretofore made - My will is first that all my funeral
charges and just debts shall be paid by my executor hereinafter=
named - The residue of my estate & property which shall not
be required for the payment of my just debts funeral charges
and the expenses attending the execution of this my last
will and the administration of my estate, I give devise &
dispose of as follows - First I give & devise to my Grand
children Mary N. Butt, Isaac Butt, Jesse Butt Sarah Butt
Caroline Butt, Matilda Butt, John W Butt, Louisa Butt, Harmon
Butt, & May Butt, Children of my Son Archabald Butt in fee
all that part of lot number 23 in Liberty Township & Lot No
24 in Concord Township in said County owned by me, there
being about thirty acres in said lot No. 23 and about Ninety
acres in said Lot No 24 making in said tract So hereby devised about
[corresponds to labeled page 1 of Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883]
1
Isaac Butts Will
August 23rd 1876
On this day the last will & testament of Isaac Butt
was presented for Probate & record whereupon C. N. McElroy
& Cha's O. Little the subscribing witnesses to the will and
Wm Zimmerman & Maria Zimmerman the witneses to
the codicil appeared in open court were duly sworn &
their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will &
filed therewith and it appearing to the court that said
will was legally executed & attested and that at the time
of the signing & sealing said will said testator was of legal
age and of sound and disposing mind & memory and
under no 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 proven last
will & testament of the Said Isaac Butts deceased
And at the same time came W. G. Watson the Executor
named in the will and accepted said trust and gave
Bond conditioned according to law in the sum of $5000.
With Walter T. Watson & N. J. Watson as sureties which
Bond the court accepts and appoints Jo's N. Hughes, Geo
W Oller & U. J. Watson as appraisers:
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
I Isaac Butt of the county of Delaware & State of Ohio being
of Sound and disposing mind & memory & understanding do
make publish & declare this to be my last will & testament
hereby revoking and making null & void all former last wills
& testaments & writings in the nature of last wills & testaments
by me heretofore made - My will is first that all my funeral
charges and just debts shall be paid by my executor hereinafter=
named - The residue of my estate & property which shall not
be required for the payment of my just debts funeral charges
and the expenses attending the execution of this my last
will and the administration of my estate, I give devise &
dispose of as follows - First I give & devise to my Grand
children Mary N. Butt, Isaac Butt, Jesse Butt Sarah Butt
Caroline Butt, Matilda Butt, John W Butt, Louisa Butt, Harmon
Butt, & May Butt, Children of my Son Archabald Butt in fee
all that part of lot number 23 in Liberty Township & Lot No
24 in Concord Township in said County owned by me, there
being about thirty acres in said lot No. 23 and about Ninety
acres in said Lot No 24 making in said tract So hereby devised about
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 58)
Description
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Isaac Butt's Will
One Hundred and thirty two acres but it is my will that my Son
Archabald Butt shall have the use of the above devised premises
for his sole use & benefit during his natural life without let or
hindrence from my said grand children above named their heirs
or assigns - Second I give & devise unto my grand children
Leroy Benton Isaac M Benton, Minor Benton & Effie Elisabeth
Benton in fee children of my daughter Elisabeth Benton now
deceased and formerly the wife of Lewis Benton all of the land
I own in lots 31 & 34 in Liberty Township in said County and
in lot 33 in Concord Township in said county there being in said
lots 31 & 34 about one hundred & thirty eight acres and about twelve
acres in said lot 33 in Concord Township, being about one hundred
and fifty acres in said devised tract of land - Third I give & devise
unto my grand children John Butt, Albert Butt, & Isaac Henry Butt
Children of my Son Abram Butt in fee all the real estate I own
in Lot No 22 in Liberty Township in said County Containing about
Ninety Acres, but it is my will that my said son Abram Butt
shall have the use & benefit of said devised tract during his natural
life without let or hindrence from my said grand children devise
their heirs or assigns - Fourth I give & devise unto my grand
children, Frank Butt, Alice Butt & Amanda Butt in fee
Children of my son Aaron Butt all of the real estate I own
in lots 16 & 17 in Concord Township in said County being my
homestead & containing about one hundred and fifteen acres
of land - There is a part of Said lot 17 consisting of about fifteen
acres which I have occupied & cultivated but which does not
belong to me, but belongs to the heirs of Reuben Lamb deceased
It is my will that my son Aaron Butt shall have the use
& benefit of said premises so herein devised to my said grand chil
dren being the children of said Aaron Butt during his natural
life without lot or hindrence from his said children their
heirs or assigns - And it is my will further that in
consideration of the foregoing provisions of in this will that my
said sons Archabald Butt, Abram Butt, & Aaron Butt shall
have the use & benefit of the premises so herein devised to their
children in fee for their natural lives, and as a condition of the
same that my said sons Archabald Butt, Abram Butt and
Aaron Butt shall pay the taxes and assessments in the nature
of taxes on said premises & save their children hereinbefore named
heership from the same & shall commit no waste on said
premises & keep the same in good repair & Neat and like Condition
And it is my will further that should I not have
sufficient personal property to pay my just debts
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Isaac Butt's Will
One Hundred and thirty two acres but it is my will that my Son
Archabald Butt shall have the use of the above devised premises
for his sole use & benefit during his natural life without let or
hindrence from my said grand children above named their heirs
or assigns - Second I give & devise unto my grand children
Leroy Benton Isaac M Benton, Minor Benton & Effie Elisabeth
Benton in fee children of my daughter Elisabeth Benton now
deceased and formerly the wife of Lewis Benton all of the land
I own in lots 31 & 34 in Liberty Township in said County and
in lot 33 in Concord Township in said county there being in said
lots 31 & 34 about one hundred & thirty eight acres and about twelve
acres in said lot 33 in Concord Township, being about one hundred
and fifty acres in said devised tract of land - Third I give & devise
unto my grand children John Butt, Albert Butt, & Isaac Henry Butt
Children of my Son Abram Butt in fee all the real estate I own
in Lot No 22 in Liberty Township in said County Containing about
Ninety Acres, but it is my will that my said son Abram Butt
shall have the use & benefit of said devised tract during his natural
life without let or hindrence from my said grand children devise
their heirs or assigns - Fourth I give & devise unto my grand
children, Frank Butt, Alice Butt & Amanda Butt in fee
Children of my son Aaron Butt all of the real estate I own
in lots 16 & 17 in Concord Township in said County being my
homestead & containing about one hundred and fifteen acres
of land - There is a part of Said lot 17 consisting of about fifteen
acres which I have occupied & cultivated but which does not
belong to me, but belongs to the heirs of Reuben Lamb deceased
It is my will that my son Aaron Butt shall have the use
& benefit of said premises so herein devised to my said grand chil
dren being the children of said Aaron Butt during his natural
life without lot or hindrence from his said children their
heirs or assigns - And it is my will further that in
consideration of the foregoing provisions of in this will that my
said sons Archabald Butt, Abram Butt, & Aaron Butt shall
have the use & benefit of the premises so herein devised to their
children in fee for their natural lives, and as a condition of the
same that my said sons Archabald Butt, Abram Butt and
Aaron Butt shall pay the taxes and assessments in the nature
of taxes on said premises & save their children hereinbefore named
heership from the same & shall commit no waste on said
premises & keep the same in good repair & Neat and like Condition
And it is my will further that should I not have
sufficient personal property to pay my just debts
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Isaac Butt's Will
funeral expenses and the costs & expenses of the execution of my will
& administration of my estate my sons Archabald Butt Abram Butt
& Aaron Butt shall & the children of Daughter Elisabeth each contribute
& pay an equal proportion of whatever amount may be necessary for
said purpose [crossed out: & should either of them refuse to contribute & pay
his or their proportion of the money necessary for said purpose]
& should either of them refuse to contribute & pay his or their propor
tion of the money necessary for said purpose then it is my will that
my executor sell or rent so much of the premises heretofore described
& devised to the children of the said sons & to the children of my said
daughter Elisabeth who shall refuse to pay his or their proportion or
in case of his or their decease his or their children hereinbefore named
shall refuse to pay said proportion of my debts funeral charges
and expenses of the administration of my estate, that my executor
hereinafter named shall sell or rent so much of the premises herein
devised to said grand children as may refuse to pay their proportion
of my debts expenses as may be necessary for the purpose, & I do
hereby authorize & empower my executor hereinafter named to sell
or rent so much of said premises for said purpose as may be nec-
essary without an order of the court and as in his judgment he
may deem best for the interest of all concerned: And I do nom-
inate and appoint my friend Joseph Hughes to be the sole executor
of this my last will & testament: In testimony whereof I
the said Isaac Butt have hereunto subscribed my name and
affixed my seal this Ninth day of April A D 1870
his
Isaac X Butt {Seal}
mark
Signed sealed & declared by the said Isaac Butt to be his last
will & testament in the presence of us who at his request and in
his presence have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses hereto
in the presence of each other C. H. McElroy. C O Little
C o d i c i l t o t h e W i l l
Whereas I Isaac Butt on the Ninth day of April in the year
1870 made my last will & testament of that day do hereby declare
the following to be a Codicil to the same: It is my will first
that my grand children Andrew Butt Bertha L Butt children
of my son Archibald Butt having been born since I made
my last will & testament have an equal share with the
rest of my grandchildren, Children of Said Archibald Butt
also as I have sold twenty acres of land off of Lot No 24 in
Concord Township Delaware County since I made my last
will & testament it is my will that my son Archabald
Butt have Nine hundred dollars at my death in notes
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Isaac Butt's Will
funeral expenses and the costs & expenses of the execution of my will
& administration of my estate my sons Archabald Butt Abram Butt
& Aaron Butt shall & the children of Daughter Elisabeth each contribute
& pay an equal proportion of whatever amount may be necessary for
said purpose [crossed out: & should either of them refuse to contribute & pay
his or their proportion of the money necessary for said purpose]
& should either of them refuse to contribute & pay his or their propor
tion of the money necessary for said purpose then it is my will that
my executor sell or rent so much of the premises heretofore described
& devised to the children of the said sons & to the children of my said
daughter Elisabeth who shall refuse to pay his or their proportion or
in case of his or their decease his or their children hereinbefore named
shall refuse to pay said proportion of my debts funeral charges
and expenses of the administration of my estate, that my executor
hereinafter named shall sell or rent so much of the premises herein
devised to said grand children as may refuse to pay their proportion
of my debts expenses as may be necessary for the purpose, & I do
hereby authorize & empower my executor hereinafter named to sell
or rent so much of said premises for said purpose as may be nec-
essary without an order of the court and as in his judgment he
may deem best for the interest of all concerned: And I do nom-
inate and appoint my friend Joseph Hughes to be the sole executor
of this my last will & testament: In testimony whereof I
the said Isaac Butt have hereunto subscribed my name and
affixed my seal this Ninth day of April A D 1870
his
Isaac X Butt {Seal}
mark
Signed sealed & declared by the said Isaac Butt to be his last
will & testament in the presence of us who at his request and in
his presence have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses hereto
in the presence of each other C. H. McElroy. C O Little
C o d i c i l t o t h e W i l l
Whereas I Isaac Butt on the Ninth day of April in the year
1870 made my last will & testament of that day do hereby declare
the following to be a Codicil to the same: It is my will first
that my grand children Andrew Butt Bertha L Butt children
of my son Archibald Butt having been born since I made
my last will & testament have an equal share with the
rest of my grandchildren, Children of Said Archibald Butt
also as I have sold twenty acres of land off of Lot No 24 in
Concord Township Delaware County since I made my last
will & testament it is my will that my son Archabald
Butt have Nine hundred dollars at my death in notes
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 60)
Description
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Isaac Butt's Will
and mortgage if not secured before as there is to be a book
account between us while I live and he has at this time secured
two Hundred dollars on the Nine: It is also my will that
my grand children George Butt, Edson Butt & Florina Butt
children of my son Aaron Butt having been born since I made
my last will & testament have an equal share with the rest
of my grand children, Children of said Aaron Butt and as I
have bought a part of said Lot 17 consisting of about 15 acres
of Land occupied by me and belonging to the heirs of Reuben
Lamb decd it is my will that the fifteen acres of land be
equally divided between my grand children above named children
of my son Aaron Butt as I have sold ten acres off of Lot 17
since I made my last will & testament - And as Joseph
Hughes named in my last will & testament declined to act
as executor of my last will & testament on account of ill
health I do nominate and appoint W G Watson to be the
executor of this my last will & testament - In testimony
hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th day
of June A D 1876 his
Isaac X Butt {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said Isaac Butt as a codicil to
his last will & testament in our presence and signed by
us in his presence Wm H Zimmerman
Maria Zimmerman
P r o b a t e o f W i l l
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared Cha's H McElroy & Cha's O Little
the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of
Isaac Butt. And Wm Zimmerman and Maria Zim-
merman the witnesses to the Codicil to said Last will
& testament of Isaac Butt decd and being duly sworn accor-
ding to law to speak the truth in relation to the execution of
said will & codicil depose & say that the paper before
them purporting to be the last will & testament with the
codicil thereto is the will and Codicil of Isaac Butt now
deceased that they were present at the execution of said
will and Codicil at the request of the testator saw him
subscribe his name to the same and subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they
saw the said Isaac Butt deceased signed & seal said will
& the COdicil and heard him declare the same to be his
last will & testament and the Codicil thereto that the
[corresponds to labeled page 4 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
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Isaac Butt's Will
and mortgage if not secured before as there is to be a book
account between us while I live and he has at this time secured
two Hundred dollars on the Nine: It is also my will that
my grand children George Butt, Edson Butt & Florina Butt
children of my son Aaron Butt having been born since I made
my last will & testament have an equal share with the rest
of my grand children, Children of said Aaron Butt and as I
have bought a part of said Lot 17 consisting of about 15 acres
of Land occupied by me and belonging to the heirs of Reuben
Lamb decd it is my will that the fifteen acres of land be
equally divided between my grand children above named children
of my son Aaron Butt as I have sold ten acres off of Lot 17
since I made my last will & testament - And as Joseph
Hughes named in my last will & testament declined to act
as executor of my last will & testament on account of ill
health I do nominate and appoint W G Watson to be the
executor of this my last will & testament - In testimony
hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th day
of June A D 1876 his
Isaac X Butt {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said Isaac Butt as a codicil to
his last will & testament in our presence and signed by
us in his presence Wm H Zimmerman
Maria Zimmerman
P r o b a t e o f W i l l
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared Cha's H McElroy & Cha's O Little
the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of
Isaac Butt. And Wm Zimmerman and Maria Zim-
merman the witnesses to the Codicil to said Last will
& testament of Isaac Butt decd and being duly sworn accor-
ding to law to speak the truth in relation to the execution of
said will & codicil depose & say that the paper before
them purporting to be the last will & testament with the
codicil thereto is the will and Codicil of Isaac Butt now
deceased that they were present at the execution of said
will and Codicil at the request of the testator saw him
subscribe his name to the same and subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they
saw the said Isaac Butt deceased signed & seal said will
& the COdicil and heard him declare the same to be his
last will & testament and the Codicil thereto that the
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 61)
Description
[page 61]
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Isaac Butt's Will
said Isaac Butt at the time of making signing & sealing
said Will & Codicil was of legal age and of sound and disposing
mind & memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever: C. H. McElroy & C O Little, Witnesses to the will
Wm Zimmerman & Maria Zimmerman " " " Codicil
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this
23rd day of August 1876 F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Alma Durfey's Will
August 25th 1876: On this day the last will &
Testament of Alma Durfey late of Delaware Ohio decd
was presented for Probate & record, whereupon E B Adams &
F E Adams the subscribing witnesses to said will & to the Cod-
icil thereto 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 testator at the time of signing & sealing said will was
of legal age and of sound and disposing mind &
memory and under no 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 proven Last Will and testament with the Codicil thereto
of the said Alma Durfey decd And at the same time
came James Cox the executor named in the will and accep-
ted said trust and gave Bonds in the sum of one
thousand dollars conditioned according to law with
as sureties which Bond the Court
accepts and appoints
as appraisers,
F. B Sprague Probate Judge
C o p y o f t h e W i l l
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Alma Durfey
Widow of Dexter Durfey decd being of sound mind &
memory do make this my last will & testament hereby
revoking all former and other wills by me made
First It is my will that my daughter Mrs Rhedona E Hill
shall have the sum of twenty five dollars ($25) out of my
years support as the widow of Dexter Durfey deceased
Second I give & bequeath to my son Lorenzo Durfey the family
Bible and the balance of my years support not hereinafter
[corresponds to labeled page 5 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
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Isaac Butt's Will
said Isaac Butt at the time of making signing & sealing
said Will & Codicil was of legal age and of sound and disposing
mind & memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever: C. H. McElroy & C O Little, Witnesses to the will
Wm Zimmerman & Maria Zimmerman " " " Codicil
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this
23rd day of August 1876 F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Alma Durfey's Will
August 25th 1876: On this day the last will &
Testament of Alma Durfey late of Delaware Ohio decd
was presented for Probate & record, whereupon E B Adams &
F E Adams the subscribing witnesses to said will & to the Cod-
icil thereto 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 testator at the time of signing & sealing said will was
of legal age and of sound and disposing mind &
memory and under no 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 proven Last Will and testament with the Codicil thereto
of the said Alma Durfey decd And at the same time
came James Cox the executor named in the will and accep-
ted said trust and gave Bonds in the sum of one
thousand dollars conditioned according to law with
as sureties which Bond the Court
accepts and appoints
as appraisers,
F. B Sprague Probate Judge
C o p y o f t h e W i l l
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Alma Durfey
Widow of Dexter Durfey decd being of sound mind &
memory do make this my last will & testament hereby
revoking all former and other wills by me made
First It is my will that my daughter Mrs Rhedona E Hill
shall have the sum of twenty five dollars ($25) out of my
years support as the widow of Dexter Durfey deceased
Second I give & bequeath to my son Lorenzo Durfey the family
Bible and the balance of my years support not hereinafter
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 62)
Description
[page 62]
[corresponds to labeled page 6 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
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Alma Durfey's Will
disposed of in my will
Third I give & bequeath to my daughter Wm Eliza Stiles the sum of
Twenty five ($25) dollars out of my said years support
Fourth I give & bequeath to my daughter Mrs Isabella Salisbury
the sum of Twenty five ($25) dollars out of my said years support
Fifth I give & bequeath to my son Charles D Durfey the sum
of two hundred & fifty ($250) out of my said years support
& also his two Beds & sufficient Bedding carpet in front chamber
& Bed room, Sett & chairs & Rocker in sitting room & stove
in the same room the stand in his room & wash stand with
Bowl & Pitcher, my large Bureau, 4 flannel sheets one Plaid
flannel Blanket two oil curtains & two common curtains
looking glass in his room and one sett plated tea Spoons -
The balance of my years support is to go to my son Lorenzo
as stated in Item 2 herein
Sixth I give & bequeath to my daughter Mary Ellen Battenfield
the balance of the household goods including a sett of silver
Tea spoons & a sett of silver Table spoons A I do give to my
daughter Mary E Battenfield all that may remain of my third
or dower interest in the proceeds of the homestead farm at my
death whether in the products of the farm or the proceeds arising
from the sale of products thereof after using them from a sufficient
sum to pay all my funeral expenses
Seventh I desire that James Cox shall be the executor of this my last
will & testament: In testimony whereof I hereunto set my
hand and seal this 9th day of September A D 1875
Alma Durfey {Seal}
Signed & Sealed by Alma Durfey in our presence as her last will
& testament and subscribed by us as witnesses in her presence and in
the presence of each other on the date above written E B Adams
F E Adams
The items & things mentioned after A in the 6th Item were inserted
in this will at my request and dictation this 28th day of September
A D 1875 Alma Durfey
The above was signed by Alma Durfey in our presence and subscribed
by us as witnesses in the presence of each other on the date last above
written
E B Adams, F E Adams,
C o d i c i l
It is my desire that the foregoing will be so changed and I
hereby so change the same as to read as follows viz, I give &
bequeath to my son Lorenzo Durfey out of my years support
the [crossed out: balance] Sum of two Hundred ($200) dollars - and I give &
bequeath to my son Charles D Durfey the sum of Two Hundred
[corresponds to labeled page 6 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
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Alma Durfey's Will
disposed of in my will
Third I give & bequeath to my daughter Wm Eliza Stiles the sum of
Twenty five ($25) dollars out of my said years support
Fourth I give & bequeath to my daughter Mrs Isabella Salisbury
the sum of Twenty five ($25) dollars out of my said years support
Fifth I give & bequeath to my son Charles D Durfey the sum
of two hundred & fifty ($250) out of my said years support
& also his two Beds & sufficient Bedding carpet in front chamber
& Bed room, Sett & chairs & Rocker in sitting room & stove
in the same room the stand in his room & wash stand with
Bowl & Pitcher, my large Bureau, 4 flannel sheets one Plaid
flannel Blanket two oil curtains & two common curtains
looking glass in his room and one sett plated tea Spoons -
The balance of my years support is to go to my son Lorenzo
as stated in Item 2 herein
Sixth I give & bequeath to my daughter Mary Ellen Battenfield
the balance of the household goods including a sett of silver
Tea spoons & a sett of silver Table spoons A I do give to my
daughter Mary E Battenfield all that may remain of my third
or dower interest in the proceeds of the homestead farm at my
death whether in the products of the farm or the proceeds arising
from the sale of products thereof after using them from a sufficient
sum to pay all my funeral expenses
Seventh I desire that James Cox shall be the executor of this my last
will & testament: In testimony whereof I hereunto set my
hand and seal this 9th day of September A D 1875
Alma Durfey {Seal}
Signed & Sealed by Alma Durfey in our presence as her last will
& testament and subscribed by us as witnesses in her presence and in
the presence of each other on the date above written E B Adams
F E Adams
The items & things mentioned after A in the 6th Item were inserted
in this will at my request and dictation this 28th day of September
A D 1875 Alma Durfey
The above was signed by Alma Durfey in our presence and subscribed
by us as witnesses in the presence of each other on the date last above
written
E B Adams, F E Adams,
C o d i c i l
It is my desire that the foregoing will be so changed and I
hereby so change the same as to read as follows viz, I give &
bequeath to my son Lorenzo Durfey out of my years support
the [crossed out: balance] Sum of two Hundred ($200) dollars - and I give &
bequeath to my son Charles D Durfey the sum of Two Hundred
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 63)
Description
[page 63]
[corresponds to labeled page 7 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
7
Alma Durfey's Will
($200) dollars out of my years support: The balance of my said
years support after taking therefrom the Four Hundred ($400) dollars
above bequeathed to my sons Lorenzo & Charles I give & bequeath to
my daughter Mary E Battenfield: The intention being to change
the item of the will affecting my sons Lorenzo & Charles and
my daughter Mary E Battenfield: Witness my hand and seal
to the foregoing Codicil this 21st day of June A D 1876
Alma Durfey {seal}
Signed & sealed by Alma Durfey in our presence & subscribed by us
as witnesses in her presence & in the presence of each other on the dates
last above written E B Adams, F E Adams:
P r o b a t e o f W i l l
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared
in open Court E B Adams & F E Adams the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will & testamwnt and Codicil of Alma
Durfey 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 & Codicil, depose &
say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will
& testament and Codicil of Alma Durfey now deceased is the
will & codicil of said deceased Alma Durfey: That they
were present at the execution of said will & codicil at the
request of testator subscribed their names to the same as
witnesses in her presence and that they saw the said Alma
Durfey deceased sign & seal said will and codicil and
heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will &
testament & Codicil, that the said Alma Durfey at the
time of making signing & sealing said will & codicil was
of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever E B Adams, F. E. Adams,
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court this 25th day of August
1876 F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 7 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
7
Alma Durfey's Will
($200) dollars out of my years support: The balance of my said
years support after taking therefrom the Four Hundred ($400) dollars
above bequeathed to my sons Lorenzo & Charles I give & bequeath to
my daughter Mary E Battenfield: The intention being to change
the item of the will affecting my sons Lorenzo & Charles and
my daughter Mary E Battenfield: Witness my hand and seal
to the foregoing Codicil this 21st day of June A D 1876
Alma Durfey {seal}
Signed & sealed by Alma Durfey in our presence & subscribed by us
as witnesses in her presence & in the presence of each other on the dates
last above written E B Adams, F E Adams:
P r o b a t e o f W i l l
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared
in open Court E B Adams & F E Adams the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will & testamwnt and Codicil of Alma
Durfey 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 & Codicil, depose &
say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will
& testament and Codicil of Alma Durfey now deceased is the
will & codicil of said deceased Alma Durfey: That they
were present at the execution of said will & codicil at the
request of testator subscribed their names to the same as
witnesses in her presence and that they saw the said Alma
Durfey deceased sign & seal said will and codicil and
heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will &
testament & Codicil, that the said Alma Durfey at the
time of making signing & sealing said will & codicil was
of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever E B Adams, F. E. Adams,
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court this 25th day of August
1876 F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 64)
Description
[page 64]
[corresponds to labeled page 8 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
8
Waldo, Marion C. U. Will of
September 13th 1876
On this day the last Will and testament of Marion C
N Waldo decd was presented and duly proved as the
last Will & testament of the said M C U Waldo decd
Journal 4 Page 435 F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
I Marion C U Waldo of the City of Delaware in the County
of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this
my last will & testament
Item 1st It is my will that all my just debts be paid by my executor
hereinafter named
Item 2nd I give and devise to my beloved wife Julia J. Waldo all
my household goods and furniture
Item 3rd All other personal property that I may have at my decease
(except a gold watch more particularly described hereinafter)
I desire to be sold and converted into money by my executor
and all debts owing to me to be collected and disposed
of as follows To Wit
Item 4th I give and devise to my wife Julia J Waldo one third part
of the money so devised from the sale of said personal property
& all moneys arising from debts or demands owing to me
in Lieu of her years support to be hers absolutely, provided
however that whereas I have a life policy in the Piedmont &
Arlington Life insurance Company for $1000. payable to
my wife Julia. Also a Policy in Class C No 1255 in the
odd fellows Beneficial Association of Columbus Ohio. Also
a policy in Class No A of said Association No 1340
all of which it is my will and I desire to have paid to
my executor provided the law permits it to be done to
constitute the fund mentioned in Items 3 & 4
Item 5th I give & devise to my daughter Emilette Waldo her heirs or
assigns, the one equal third part of the property mentioned
in Items 3 & 4 to be held by John H Warren of Delaware Ohio
in trust for her until she arrives at the age of majority &
which I desire him to invest for her at interest, the interest
to be paid to her or for her benefit until arriving at age
Item 6 I give and devise in my son Harry Waldo his home and assigns
Item 6 I give and devise to my son Harry Waldo his heirs and assigns
[corresponds to labeled page 8 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
8
Waldo, Marion C. U. Will of
September 13th 1876
On this day the last Will and testament of Marion C
N Waldo decd was presented and duly proved as the
last Will & testament of the said M C U Waldo decd
Journal 4 Page 435 F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
I Marion C U Waldo of the City of Delaware in the County
of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this
my last will & testament
Item 1st It is my will that all my just debts be paid by my executor
hereinafter named
Item 2nd I give and devise to my beloved wife Julia J. Waldo all
my household goods and furniture
Item 3rd All other personal property that I may have at my decease
(except a gold watch more particularly described hereinafter)
I desire to be sold and converted into money by my executor
and all debts owing to me to be collected and disposed
of as follows To Wit
Item 4th I give and devise to my wife Julia J Waldo one third part
of the money so devised from the sale of said personal property
& all moneys arising from debts or demands owing to me
in Lieu of her years support to be hers absolutely, provided
however that whereas I have a life policy in the Piedmont &
Arlington Life insurance Company for $1000. payable to
my wife Julia. Also a Policy in Class C No 1255 in the
odd fellows Beneficial Association of Columbus Ohio. Also
a policy in Class No A of said Association No 1340
all of which it is my will and I desire to have paid to
my executor provided the law permits it to be done to
constitute the fund mentioned in Items 3 & 4
Item 5th I give & devise to my daughter Emilette Waldo her heirs or
assigns, the one equal third part of the property mentioned
in Items 3 & 4 to be held by John H Warren of Delaware Ohio
in trust for her until she arrives at the age of majority &
which I desire him to invest for her at interest, the interest
to be paid to her or for her benefit until arriving at age
Item 6 I give and devise in my son Harry Waldo his home and assigns
Item 6 I give and devise to my son Harry Waldo his heirs and assigns
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 65)
Description
[page 65]
[corresponds to labeled page 9 of Will Record Vol 6 1876 - 1883]
9
Waldo Marion C U Will of
the one equal third part of the property mentioned in Items
3 & 4 to be held by John H. Warren aforesaid in trust for him
until he arrives at the age of majority to be by him inves
ted at interest, the interest to be paid for him or his benefit
until arriving at age
Item 7 I give and devise to my wife Julia J in trust for my son
Henry Waldo his heirs and assigns my Gold watch presented to
me by P P Mast & Co of Springfield Ohio to be held and kept
by her until my son Henry at the age of majority and
then delivered to him and I desire that he should keep and
not dispose of the same
Item 8 If the law should present the life policies being converted into
cash or becoming a fund in the hands of my executor to be
distributed in accordance with the provisions of this will
but should go to my wife Julia to the extent of one thousand
dollars, then it is my will and I give & devise all my other
property above mentioned and described in this will (except
the gold watch which I have as above devised) to my two
children their heirs & assigns aforesaid to be held in trust as
aforesaid by said John H. Warren
Item 9 I do hereby nominate & appoint John H Warren of Delaware
Ohio my executor of this my last Will and testament
and authorize and empower him to collect all debts and
demands due or owing to me and to do and perform every
act and thing necessary to carry out the provisions of
this will
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand &
Seal this 24th day of August A D 1876
M. C. U. Waldo {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Marion C U Waldo as his
last will & testament in our presence and signed by us
in his presence John Dillon
J Hipple
Probate of The Will
The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss.
Personally appeared in
open court J Hipple & John C. Dillon the sub-
scribing witnesses to the last will and testament
of M. C. U. Waldo deceased who being sworn according
to law to speak the truth in relation to to the execution
[corresponds to labeled page 9 of Will Record Vol 6 1876 - 1883]
9
Waldo Marion C U Will of
the one equal third part of the property mentioned in Items
3 & 4 to be held by John H. Warren aforesaid in trust for him
until he arrives at the age of majority to be by him inves
ted at interest, the interest to be paid for him or his benefit
until arriving at age
Item 7 I give and devise to my wife Julia J in trust for my son
Henry Waldo his heirs and assigns my Gold watch presented to
me by P P Mast & Co of Springfield Ohio to be held and kept
by her until my son Henry at the age of majority and
then delivered to him and I desire that he should keep and
not dispose of the same
Item 8 If the law should present the life policies being converted into
cash or becoming a fund in the hands of my executor to be
distributed in accordance with the provisions of this will
but should go to my wife Julia to the extent of one thousand
dollars, then it is my will and I give & devise all my other
property above mentioned and described in this will (except
the gold watch which I have as above devised) to my two
children their heirs & assigns aforesaid to be held in trust as
aforesaid by said John H. Warren
Item 9 I do hereby nominate & appoint John H Warren of Delaware
Ohio my executor of this my last Will and testament
and authorize and empower him to collect all debts and
demands due or owing to me and to do and perform every
act and thing necessary to carry out the provisions of
this will
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand &
Seal this 24th day of August A D 1876
M. C. U. Waldo {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Marion C U Waldo as his
last will & testament in our presence and signed by us
in his presence John Dillon
J Hipple
Probate of The Will
The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss.
Personally appeared in
open court J Hipple & John C. Dillon the sub-
scribing witnesses to the last will and testament
of M. C. U. Waldo deceased who being sworn according
to law to speak the truth in relation to to the execution
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 66)
Description
[page 66]
[corresponds to labeled page 10 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
10
Waldo Marion C. H. Will of
of said will depose and say that the paper before
them purporting to be the last will and testament of
M C H Waldo now deceased is the Will of said deceased
M C H Waldo, 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 M C H Waldo deceased sign & seal
said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last will and testament, that the said M C H Waldo
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 Hipple
J C Dillon
Sworn to & subscribed in open court
this 13th day of September A D 1876
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Ashers VanKirk's Will
September 21st 1876
On this day the last will and testament
of Asher VanKirk was presented and duly proven
In Journal 4 Page 438
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all
I Asher VanKirk of sound mind
and memory do make and publish this my last will
& testament I
Item 1st I give & devise to my beloved wife in Lieu of dower my
house and lot of ground situate in the village of Mt Liberty
in Knox County Ohio during her natural life: at the death
of my said wife the real estate aforesaid I give and devise
to my daughter in law Francis J VanKirk wife of my son
Thos H. VanKirk. If however my said son Thos H. VanKirk
should die before the decease of my said wife, then said property
above devised to Francis J VanKirk is hereby devised and be
queathed to the children of the said Francis J VanKirk by
my son Thos H. VanKirk
Item 2 I give & devise all the residue of my property both personal and
real to said Francis J VanKirk as recompense for her
[corresponds to labeled page 10 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
10
Waldo Marion C. H. Will of
of said will depose and say that the paper before
them purporting to be the last will and testament of
M C H Waldo now deceased is the Will of said deceased
M C H Waldo, 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 M C H Waldo deceased sign & seal
said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last will and testament, that the said M C H Waldo
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 Hipple
J C Dillon
Sworn to & subscribed in open court
this 13th day of September A D 1876
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Ashers VanKirk's Will
September 21st 1876
On this day the last will and testament
of Asher VanKirk was presented and duly proven
In Journal 4 Page 438
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all
I Asher VanKirk of sound mind
and memory do make and publish this my last will
& testament I
Item 1st I give & devise to my beloved wife in Lieu of dower my
house and lot of ground situate in the village of Mt Liberty
in Knox County Ohio during her natural life: at the death
of my said wife the real estate aforesaid I give and devise
to my daughter in law Francis J VanKirk wife of my son
Thos H. VanKirk. If however my said son Thos H. VanKirk
should die before the decease of my said wife, then said property
above devised to Francis J VanKirk is hereby devised and be
queathed to the children of the said Francis J VanKirk by
my son Thos H. VanKirk
Item 2 I give & devise all the residue of my property both personal and
real to said Francis J VanKirk as recompense for her
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 67)
Description
[page 67]
[corresponds to labeled page 11 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
11
VanKirk Asher, Will of
Kind care and labor in providing for & taking care of me
& my wife during the remainder of our lives
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Thos H. VanKirk
Executor of this my last will & testament. I do hereby
revoke all former wills by me made: In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand & seal this seventh day of
April in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred
and seventy five Asher Van Kirk {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Asher VanKirk
as his last will & testament in our presence and signed by us
in his presence. James Hannan
H. C. Domigan
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS.
Personally appeared in Open Court James
Hannan & H. C. Domigan the subscribing witnesses to
to the last will & testament of Asher VanKirk deceased
who being duly sworn to speak the truth in relation to
the execution of said will depose & say that the paper
before them purporting to be the last will & testament of
Asher VanKirk now deceased is the will of said deceased
Asher VanKirk, 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 Asher VanKirk deceased sign & seal
said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last will and testament, that the said Asher VanKirk
at the time of making signing & sealing said will was
of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and mem-
ory and under no undue or unlawful restraint what-
soever. H. C. Domigan, James Hannan
Sworn to be subscribed in open court this 21st day of
September A D 1876 F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 21st day of
September A D 1876 F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 11 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
11
VanKirk Asher, Will of
Kind care and labor in providing for & taking care of me
& my wife during the remainder of our lives
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Thos H. VanKirk
Executor of this my last will & testament. I do hereby
revoke all former wills by me made: In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand & seal this seventh day of
April in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred
and seventy five Asher Van Kirk {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Asher VanKirk
as his last will & testament in our presence and signed by us
in his presence. James Hannan
H. C. Domigan
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS.
Personally appeared in Open Court James
Hannan & H. C. Domigan the subscribing witnesses to
to the last will & testament of Asher VanKirk deceased
who being duly sworn to speak the truth in relation to
the execution of said will depose & say that the paper
before them purporting to be the last will & testament of
Asher VanKirk now deceased is the will of said deceased
Asher VanKirk, 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 Asher VanKirk deceased sign & seal
said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last will and testament, that the said Asher VanKirk
at the time of making signing & sealing said will was
of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and mem-
ory and under no undue or unlawful restraint what-
soever. H. C. Domigan, James Hannan
Sworn to be subscribed in open court this 21st day of
September A D 1876 F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 21st day of
September A D 1876 F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 68)
Description
[page 68]
[corresponds to labeled page 12 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
12
Benjamen Ely's Will
October 7th 1876
On this day the last will and testament of
Benjamen Ely decd was presented and duly proven
to the be the last will & testament of the said B. Ely
See Journal 4 Page 449.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of all, I Benjamen
Ely of the city of Delaware in Delaware County Ohio do make
and publish this my last will & testament
First I give and devise to my beloved wife Elisabeth in Lieu of her
dower the sum of Three Hundred dollars in cash according
to Marriage Contract, also the use of the house & lot on
which I reside in the city to be held and occupied by her
as long as she shall live, or in Lieu of said house & lot
she is to have Five Hundred dollars in cash making in all
the sum of Eight hundred dollars. In case she does not
choose to retain the use of said house & lot. Also she is
to have one bureau & one bed & Bedstead and household things
to the value of twenty dollars
Second Without any regard to the several sums of money advanced
to each of my children at sunday times to help them I make
the following bequests to wit, to my two sons Nathan Ely &
Charles Ely I give and bequeath one thousand dollars each.
Third I give and bequeath the residue of my property to the following
named persons to be divided amongst them in four equal
shares, to wit, To my son Nathan Ely one equal one fourth Part
To my son Charles Ely one Equal one fourth Part
To my daughter Mary Detwiler one Equal one fourth Part
And to my Grand Children Hatty Lizzy & Benjatta Hyatt
Children of my deceased daughter Eliza Hyatt one equal
one fourth part to be divided equally between them.
Fourth Before the distribution in the third item I give & bequeath to my
Grandson Charles Cronkleton one hundred dollars only.
Fifth I do hereby nominate and appoint John Detwiler and Charles Ely
Executors of this my last will & testament authorizing & empowering
them to sell by private sale or otherwise my farm in Troy Township
Delaware Co Ohio Containing 182 acres of land also my house
& Lot in the city should my wife conclude not to retain the
same during her life time and deeds of Purchase to execute
& acknowledge and deliver in fee simple and that they
[corresponds to labeled page 12 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
12
Benjamen Ely's Will
October 7th 1876
On this day the last will and testament of
Benjamen Ely decd was presented and duly proven
to the be the last will & testament of the said B. Ely
See Journal 4 Page 449.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of all, I Benjamen
Ely of the city of Delaware in Delaware County Ohio do make
and publish this my last will & testament
First I give and devise to my beloved wife Elisabeth in Lieu of her
dower the sum of Three Hundred dollars in cash according
to Marriage Contract, also the use of the house & lot on
which I reside in the city to be held and occupied by her
as long as she shall live, or in Lieu of said house & lot
she is to have Five Hundred dollars in cash making in all
the sum of Eight hundred dollars. In case she does not
choose to retain the use of said house & lot. Also she is
to have one bureau & one bed & Bedstead and household things
to the value of twenty dollars
Second Without any regard to the several sums of money advanced
to each of my children at sunday times to help them I make
the following bequests to wit, to my two sons Nathan Ely &
Charles Ely I give and bequeath one thousand dollars each.
Third I give and bequeath the residue of my property to the following
named persons to be divided amongst them in four equal
shares, to wit, To my son Nathan Ely one equal one fourth Part
To my son Charles Ely one Equal one fourth Part
To my daughter Mary Detwiler one Equal one fourth Part
And to my Grand Children Hatty Lizzy & Benjatta Hyatt
Children of my deceased daughter Eliza Hyatt one equal
one fourth part to be divided equally between them.
Fourth Before the distribution in the third item I give & bequeath to my
Grandson Charles Cronkleton one hundred dollars only.
Fifth I do hereby nominate and appoint John Detwiler and Charles Ely
Executors of this my last will & testament authorizing & empowering
them to sell by private sale or otherwise my farm in Troy Township
Delaware Co Ohio Containing 182 acres of land also my house
& Lot in the city should my wife conclude not to retain the
same during her life time and deeds of Purchase to execute
& acknowledge and deliver in fee simple and that they
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 69)
Description
[page 69]
[corresponds to labeled page 13 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
13
Benjamen Ely's Will
and that they dispose of my personal property also at private
sale or otherwise and as soon as the funds are received from
the sales aforesaid then distribution to be made in accordance
with the bequests aforesaid
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me
made. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and
seal this 24th day of February in the year of our lord 1875
Benjamen Ely {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Benjamen Ely as his
last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in
his presence Charles Neil
Elisabeth W Neil
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS}
Personally appeared in open court
Charles Neil & Elisabeth W Neil the subscribing witnesses to
the last will & testament of Benjamen Ely 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
of said will depose and say that the paper before them
purporting to be the last will & testament of Benjamen
Ely now deceased is the will of said deceased Benjamen Ely
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
Benjamen Ely deceased sign and seal said will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will
and testament, that the said Benjamen Ely 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 Neil
Elisabeth W Neil
Sworn to & subscribed in Open Court this 7th day of October
A D 1876 F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 13 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
13
Benjamen Ely's Will
and that they dispose of my personal property also at private
sale or otherwise and as soon as the funds are received from
the sales aforesaid then distribution to be made in accordance
with the bequests aforesaid
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me
made. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and
seal this 24th day of February in the year of our lord 1875
Benjamen Ely {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Benjamen Ely as his
last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in
his presence Charles Neil
Elisabeth W Neil
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS}
Personally appeared in open court
Charles Neil & Elisabeth W Neil the subscribing witnesses to
the last will & testament of Benjamen Ely 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
of said will depose and say that the paper before them
purporting to be the last will & testament of Benjamen
Ely now deceased is the will of said deceased Benjamen Ely
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
Benjamen Ely deceased sign and seal said will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will
and testament, that the said Benjamen Ely 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 Neil
Elisabeth W Neil
Sworn to & subscribed in Open Court this 7th day of October
A D 1876 F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 70)
Description
[page 70]
[corresponds to labeled page 14 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1833]
14
William M Overturf's Will
October 21st 1876
On this day the last will and testament of William
M Overleaf decd was presented and duly proved as
the last will and testament of the said Wm M Overleaf
See Journal 4 Page 455
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all,
I William M Overleaf 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 other just debts
that I may owe at the time of my decease shall be paid
out of the personal property that is on hand at that time.
Should there not be enough to meet such demands I will that
the farm on which I reside shall be rented until the same
is paid
Item 2nd That my wife Philinda J Overleaf shall have the old
sorrel mare that I now own
Item 3 I will that my daughter Ella C Overleaf have one cow
and fifty dollars to make her equal with the other children
in what they have received
Item 4 I will to my wife Philinda J Overleaf all the real estate
of which I am possessed lying in Brown Township
including the house in which I now reside during her
natural life
Item 5 I will that what land I own lying in Kingston Township
shall be equally divided among my nine children
Item 6 I hereby nominate and appoint Thos Reid executor of this my last
will
and testament authorizing and empowering him to see that the same
is fulfilled Wm M Overleaf {Ss}
Signed and acknowledged by said Wm M Overleaf in our
presence this 14th of June 1876. Benjamen Sheets
W H Maxwell
[corresponds to labeled page 14 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1833]
14
William M Overturf's Will
October 21st 1876
On this day the last will and testament of William
M Overleaf decd was presented and duly proved as
the last will and testament of the said Wm M Overleaf
See Journal 4 Page 455
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all,
I William M Overleaf 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 other just debts
that I may owe at the time of my decease shall be paid
out of the personal property that is on hand at that time.
Should there not be enough to meet such demands I will that
the farm on which I reside shall be rented until the same
is paid
Item 2nd That my wife Philinda J Overleaf shall have the old
sorrel mare that I now own
Item 3 I will that my daughter Ella C Overleaf have one cow
and fifty dollars to make her equal with the other children
in what they have received
Item 4 I will to my wife Philinda J Overleaf all the real estate
of which I am possessed lying in Brown Township
including the house in which I now reside during her
natural life
Item 5 I will that what land I own lying in Kingston Township
shall be equally divided among my nine children
Item 6 I hereby nominate and appoint Thos Reid executor of this my last
will
and testament authorizing and empowering him to see that the same
is fulfilled Wm M Overleaf {Ss}
Signed and acknowledged by said Wm M Overleaf in our
presence this 14th of June 1876. Benjamen Sheets
W H Maxwell
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 71)
Description
[page 71]
[corresponds to labeled page 15 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1833]
15
Wm M Overturf's Will
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS} Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court
Benjamen Sheets and W. H. Maxwell the subscribing witnesses
to the last will and testament of Wm M Overleaf 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 Wm M
Overleaf now deceased is the will of said deceased Wm M
Overleaf, 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
said William M Overleaf deceased sign and seal said will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will
and testament, that the said Wm M Overleaf 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
Benjamen Sheets
W. H. Maxwell
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 21st day of Oct 1876
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 15 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1833]
15
Wm M Overturf's Will
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS} Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court
Benjamen Sheets and W. H. Maxwell the subscribing witnesses
to the last will and testament of Wm M Overleaf 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 Wm M
Overleaf now deceased is the will of said deceased Wm M
Overleaf, 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
said William M Overleaf deceased sign and seal said will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will
and testament, that the said Wm M Overleaf 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
Benjamen Sheets
W. H. Maxwell
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 21st day of Oct 1876
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 72)
Description
[page 72]
[corresponds to labeled page 16 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1833]
16
Elisabeth Simpson's Will
November 27th 1876
On this day the Last will and testament of Elisabeth
Simpson, late of Delaware Ohio was admitted to Probate
& record: See Journal 4 Page 16
F. B. Sprague, Probate Judge
Copy of The Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all:
I Elisabeth Simpson wife of Thomas Simpson do make
and publish this my last will and testament
First It is my will that all my just debts and all charges and
funeral expenses be paid out of my estate
Second I give devise and bequeath to my beloved husband Thomas
D Simpson all my estate both real and personal
of whatever kind and nature to be held and enjoyed
by him and his heirs in fee simple forever
Third If the said real and personal estate shall not be sold
or disposed of in some way by said Thomas D Simpson
during his lifetime then at his I desire the same to be
equally divided among the following named children of
ours and their heirs viz Geo W Simpson, Catharine
A Pelton Thomas D Simpson Jr and Maggy Orr
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 25th day of August A D 1876
her
Mrs Elisabeth X Simpson {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said Elisabeth Simpson
as her last will and testament in our presence and
signed by us in her presence
M. T. Gardner
Daniel Carmichael
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS.} Probate Court
Personally appeared in Open Court M T. Gardner and
Daniel Carmichael the subscribing witnesses to the last
will and testament of Elisabeth Simpson 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 Elisabeth Simpson
now deceased is the will of said deceased Elisabeth
Simpson that they were present at the execution of said
will at the request of the testatrix subscribed their names
[corresponds to labeled page 16 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1833]
16
Elisabeth Simpson's Will
November 27th 1876
On this day the Last will and testament of Elisabeth
Simpson, late of Delaware Ohio was admitted to Probate
& record: See Journal 4 Page 16
F. B. Sprague, Probate Judge
Copy of The Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all:
I Elisabeth Simpson wife of Thomas Simpson do make
and publish this my last will and testament
First It is my will that all my just debts and all charges and
funeral expenses be paid out of my estate
Second I give devise and bequeath to my beloved husband Thomas
D Simpson all my estate both real and personal
of whatever kind and nature to be held and enjoyed
by him and his heirs in fee simple forever
Third If the said real and personal estate shall not be sold
or disposed of in some way by said Thomas D Simpson
during his lifetime then at his I desire the same to be
equally divided among the following named children of
ours and their heirs viz Geo W Simpson, Catharine
A Pelton Thomas D Simpson Jr and Maggy Orr
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 25th day of August A D 1876
her
Mrs Elisabeth X Simpson {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said Elisabeth Simpson
as her last will and testament in our presence and
signed by us in her presence
M. T. Gardner
Daniel Carmichael
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS.} Probate Court
Personally appeared in Open Court M T. Gardner and
Daniel Carmichael the subscribing witnesses to the last
will and testament of Elisabeth Simpson 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 Elisabeth Simpson
now deceased is the will of said deceased Elisabeth
Simpson that they were present at the execution of said
will at the request of the testatrix subscribed their names
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 73)
Description
[page 73]
[corresponds to labeled page 17 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1833]
17
Elisabeth Simpson's Will
to the same as witnesses in her presence and that they saw the
said Elisabeth Simpson deceased sign and seal said will and
heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and testament
that the said Elisabeth Simpson 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
whatsoever Daniel Carmichael
M T Gardner
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 27th day of November 1876
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
William Carnes Estate
Dec' 15th 1876
On this day the last will and testament of William
Carnes decd late of Berlin Township Delaware County who
died Dec' 11th 1876, was presented and duly proven and
admitted to Probate & record
See Journal 4 Page 477
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of The Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I William
Carnes of Berlin Township Delaware County Ohio
do make and publish this my last will & testament
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife in Lieu of her
dower the land which I hold by warrantee deed, situate
in Berkshire & Berlin Townships county & state afore
said containing Fifty nine and one half acres more
or less during her natural life and all the stock house
hold goods furniture provisions and other goods and
chattels which may be thereon at the time of my decease
during her natural life as aforesaid: at the death
of my said wife the real estate aforesaid I give and
devise to my son William F Carnes, providing he pays the
following heirs the following sums within one year after
the death of my wife and he also has the privilege of
paying them before the death of my wife: Charlotte Van
Sickle Betsy Ann Dewit, Abby Maria Styer Pricella Allen,
Each are to receive Three Hundred dollars and at
the death of my wife my executor shall appoint
three appraisers who shall appraise my landed
[corresponds to labeled page 17 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1833]
17
Elisabeth Simpson's Will
to the same as witnesses in her presence and that they saw the
said Elisabeth Simpson deceased sign and seal said will and
heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and testament
that the said Elisabeth Simpson 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
whatsoever Daniel Carmichael
M T Gardner
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 27th day of November 1876
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
William Carnes Estate
Dec' 15th 1876
On this day the last will and testament of William
Carnes decd late of Berlin Township Delaware County who
died Dec' 11th 1876, was presented and duly proven and
admitted to Probate & record
See Journal 4 Page 477
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of The Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I William
Carnes of Berlin Township Delaware County Ohio
do make and publish this my last will & testament
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife in Lieu of her
dower the land which I hold by warrantee deed, situate
in Berkshire & Berlin Townships county & state afore
said containing Fifty nine and one half acres more
or less during her natural life and all the stock house
hold goods furniture provisions and other goods and
chattels which may be thereon at the time of my decease
during her natural life as aforesaid: at the death
of my said wife the real estate aforesaid I give and
devise to my son William F Carnes, providing he pays the
following heirs the following sums within one year after
the death of my wife and he also has the privilege of
paying them before the death of my wife: Charlotte Van
Sickle Betsy Ann Dewit, Abby Maria Styer Pricella Allen,
Each are to receive Three Hundred dollars and at
the death of my wife my executor shall appoint
three appraisers who shall appraise my landed
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 74)
Description
[page 74]
[corresponds to labeled page 18 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1833]
18
William Carnes Estate
property and there after deducting the amount to be paid
to each of my daughters aforesaid the remainder to be
equally divided among all my children or their heirs
It is here provided that if my executor has not the power to
appoint the aforeaid appraisers then they are to be appointed
according to the provisions of the law
Item 2 I do hereby nominate & appoint John Finch executor of
this my last will & testament hereby authorizing and
empowering him to compromise adjust, release and dis-
charge in such manner as he may deem proper the debts
and claims due me: I do hereby require my son
William F Carnes, to pay my doctor Bills Funeral expen-
ses and all other debts of myself and wife also erect
grave stones to our graves and before the division of
my estate is made by my executor said expenses are
to be refunded to him with Eight per cent interest per
annum until paid: 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 hereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 8th day of September A D 1876
William X Carnes {Seal}
his mark
Signed and acknowledged by said William Carnes as his last
will and testament in our presence & signed by us in his presence
C. W. Webster
John Finch
D H Young
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS} In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court C W Webster & John Finch 2 of the
subscribing
witnesses to the last will and testament of William Carnes decd who being duly
sworn
depose & say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will &
testament of
William Carnes now decd is the will of the said Wm Carnes, that they were
present at the execu-
tion of said will, subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his
presence and that they saw
the said William Carnes decd sign (make his mark) will and heard him him
acknowledge the
same to be his last will & testament, that the said William Carnes at the time
of making &
signing & sealing said will was of legal age and under no undue or unlawful
restraint
whatsoever C W Webster
John Finch
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 15th day of December A D 1876
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 18 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1833]
18
William Carnes Estate
property and there after deducting the amount to be paid
to each of my daughters aforesaid the remainder to be
equally divided among all my children or their heirs
It is here provided that if my executor has not the power to
appoint the aforeaid appraisers then they are to be appointed
according to the provisions of the law
Item 2 I do hereby nominate & appoint John Finch executor of
this my last will & testament hereby authorizing and
empowering him to compromise adjust, release and dis-
charge in such manner as he may deem proper the debts
and claims due me: I do hereby require my son
William F Carnes, to pay my doctor Bills Funeral expen-
ses and all other debts of myself and wife also erect
grave stones to our graves and before the division of
my estate is made by my executor said expenses are
to be refunded to him with Eight per cent interest per
annum until paid: 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 hereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 8th day of September A D 1876
William X Carnes {Seal}
his mark
Signed and acknowledged by said William Carnes as his last
will and testament in our presence & signed by us in his presence
C. W. Webster
John Finch
D H Young
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS} In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court C W Webster & John Finch 2 of the
subscribing
witnesses to the last will and testament of William Carnes decd who being duly
sworn
depose & say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will &
testament of
William Carnes now decd is the will of the said Wm Carnes, that they were
present at the execu-
tion of said will, subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his
presence and that they saw
the said William Carnes decd sign (make his mark) will and heard him him
acknowledge the
same to be his last will & testament, that the said William Carnes at the time
of making &
signing & sealing said will was of legal age and under no undue or unlawful
restraint
whatsoever C W Webster
John Finch
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 15th day of December A D 1876
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 75)
Description
[page 75]
[corresponds to labeled page 19 of Will record Vol. 6 1876 - 1833]
19
Melissa Foster's Will
January 5th 1876
On this day the Last Will and testament of Melissa
Foster was duly proven and admitted to record.
See Journal 4 page 487. F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of The Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Melissa Foster
of Genoa Township Delaware County Ohio do make and
publish this my last Will & testament
1st I give and devise to my beloved daughter Minnie Poppleton one
Bureau & all of my Bed & Bedding that I may have at
my decease and all my dishes and spoons & all the rest of
my household goods & furniture that may be on hand at my
decease & one cow & all of the money that I may have on hand
due me at the time of my decease, there being now Six Hundred
and Seventy five dollars in the hands of Edward Furniss and
fifty dollars in the hands of J P Foster
However enough of the above described money to be appropriated
to pay all of my just debts
2nd I do hereby nominate & request that my brother Francis Hoffhines
shall be appointed Guardian of my daughter Minnie until
she shall arrive at the age of fourteen, I also request that Mina
shall be left in the care of my mother Louisa Jane Hoffhines
to be educated as well as circumstances will admit,
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 18th
day of April 1876
Signed & acknowledged by said Melissa A Foster as her last
will & testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence
John McMahon Melissa A Foster
G W Wells
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS} In the matter of the last Will &
testament
of Melissa Foster decd: I George W Wells one of the subscribing witnesses
to said will being duly sworn in open court this 2nd day of January
A D 1877 depose and say that I was present at the execution
of the will and testament of Melissa Foster of Genoa Township hereto
annexed bearing date 18th day of April 1876 that I saw the said testator
subscribe said will & heard her publish and declare the same to be her
last will & testament and that the said testator at the time of executing
the same was of full age and of sound and enduring mind and memory
and not under restraint & that I signed the same as witness at
her express request and in her presence and in the presence of each other
Geo W Wells
[corresponds to labeled page 19 of Will record Vol. 6 1876 - 1833]
19
Melissa Foster's Will
January 5th 1876
On this day the Last Will and testament of Melissa
Foster was duly proven and admitted to record.
See Journal 4 page 487. F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of The Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Melissa Foster
of Genoa Township Delaware County Ohio do make and
publish this my last Will & testament
1st I give and devise to my beloved daughter Minnie Poppleton one
Bureau & all of my Bed & Bedding that I may have at
my decease and all my dishes and spoons & all the rest of
my household goods & furniture that may be on hand at my
decease & one cow & all of the money that I may have on hand
due me at the time of my decease, there being now Six Hundred
and Seventy five dollars in the hands of Edward Furniss and
fifty dollars in the hands of J P Foster
However enough of the above described money to be appropriated
to pay all of my just debts
2nd I do hereby nominate & request that my brother Francis Hoffhines
shall be appointed Guardian of my daughter Minnie until
she shall arrive at the age of fourteen, I also request that Mina
shall be left in the care of my mother Louisa Jane Hoffhines
to be educated as well as circumstances will admit,
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 18th
day of April 1876
Signed & acknowledged by said Melissa A Foster as her last
will & testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence
John McMahon Melissa A Foster
G W Wells
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS} In the matter of the last Will &
testament
of Melissa Foster decd: I George W Wells one of the subscribing witnesses
to said will being duly sworn in open court this 2nd day of January
A D 1877 depose and say that I was present at the execution
of the will and testament of Melissa Foster of Genoa Township hereto
annexed bearing date 18th day of April 1876 that I saw the said testator
subscribe said will & heard her publish and declare the same to be her
last will & testament and that the said testator at the time of executing
the same was of full age and of sound and enduring mind and memory
and not under restraint & that I signed the same as witness at
her express request and in her presence and in the presence of each other
Geo W Wells
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 76)
Description
[page 76]
[corresponds to labeled page 20 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1833]
20
Melissa Foster Estate
Sworn to & subscribed before me in the probate court this 2nd day of
January A D 1877 F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
To John Hoffhines Greeting: Know ye that we in confidence
of your prudence and fidelity have appointed you and by
these presents do give you full power to examine and take the
deposition of John McMahan, subscribing witness to the last will
and testament of Melissa Foster hereto annexed late of Delaware
County Ohio and therefore command you that at certain days
and places appointed by you, you cause the said John
McMahon 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 Melissa Foster and
that you reduce such examination to writing and return
the same together with this commission and the will of the
said Melissa Foster thereto annexed closed up under your
seal into our said probate Court with all convenient speed
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS.
In the matter of the last will & testament of Melissa Foster decd
I John McMahan being duly sworn in open court this 4th
day of January A D 1877 depose and say that we were
present at the execution of the last will and testament of
Melissa Foster of Genoa Township hereunto annexed bearing
date 18th day of April 1876 that we saw the said testator sub
scribe 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 restraint and that I signed the same as witness
at her request and in her presence and in the presence
of each other. John Mc Mahan
Sworn to & subscribed before me commissioner duly appointed
by the Probate Court this 4th day of January A D 1877
John Hoffhines
Commissioner
[corresponds to labeled page 20 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1833]
20
Melissa Foster Estate
Sworn to & subscribed before me in the probate court this 2nd day of
January A D 1877 F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
To John Hoffhines Greeting: Know ye that we in confidence
of your prudence and fidelity have appointed you and by
these presents do give you full power to examine and take the
deposition of John McMahan, subscribing witness to the last will
and testament of Melissa Foster hereto annexed late of Delaware
County Ohio and therefore command you that at certain days
and places appointed by you, you cause the said John
McMahon 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 Melissa Foster and
that you reduce such examination to writing and return
the same together with this commission and the will of the
said Melissa Foster thereto annexed closed up under your
seal into our said probate Court with all convenient speed
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS.
In the matter of the last will & testament of Melissa Foster decd
I John McMahan being duly sworn in open court this 4th
day of January A D 1877 depose and say that we were
present at the execution of the last will and testament of
Melissa Foster of Genoa Township hereunto annexed bearing
date 18th day of April 1876 that we saw the said testator sub
scribe 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 restraint and that I signed the same as witness
at her request and in her presence and in the presence
of each other. John Mc Mahan
Sworn to & subscribed before me commissioner duly appointed
by the Probate Court this 4th day of January A D 1877
John Hoffhines
Commissioner
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 77)
Description
[page 77]
[corresponds to labeled page 21 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1833]
21
Margaret B. Smith's Will
January 9th 1876
On this day the last will and testament of Margaret B
Smith was presented and duly proven by the oath of the
witnesses thereto, Lewis Smith & David Tipton, & admitted to probate
See Journal 4 Page 489. F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of God the father the son & the Holy Ghost, Amen
I Margaret B Smith of Delaware in the County of Delaware
and State of Ohio widow of the late Philip Smith do make
& publish this my last will & testament as follows.
Item 1st I desire to be buried according to the form and custom of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church and that all my just debts &
funeral expenses be fully paid
Item 2nd After paying the above debts & expenses of fitting up properly the
burying
ground and expenses of Administration I give and devise the
residue of my personal property whether real or personal of every
description to all my children and if any be dead to their heirs
or legal representatives to be amically divided between them viz
to Hannah Hare (now deceased) Rachael Evans, Barbara Johnson
(now deceased) Martin Smith, John Smith, Jacob H Smith &
George Smith. My executors hereafter named to have
power to make the distribution among my children above
mentioned and to have power to withhold from the son
of Barbara Johnson (Philip Stockwell) his portion if they shall deem
it so
Item 3rd I hereby nominate and appoint my two sons Martin Smith and
Jacob H Smith to be the executors of this my last will and
testament and I give them power to sell and dispose of any
of my property that may be necessary to pay the debts & expenses above
mentioned and to sell the same by private sale or otherwise except
my clothing or wearing apparal which is to remain among my
children
Item 4 I desire that the appointment of appraisers of personal property be dis-
pensed with and omitted as is provided by the statute and that
there be no public sale of the property except in the opinion of my
executors it may become necessary
Item 5 I do hereby revoke all former wills made by me: In witness whereof
at my residence Delaware County Delaware Township & state of Ohio
I hereby set my hand & seal this second day of March 1876
Margaret B Smith {L S}
[corresponds to labeled page 21 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1833]
21
Margaret B. Smith's Will
January 9th 1876
On this day the last will and testament of Margaret B
Smith was presented and duly proven by the oath of the
witnesses thereto, Lewis Smith & David Tipton, & admitted to probate
See Journal 4 Page 489. F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of God the father the son & the Holy Ghost, Amen
I Margaret B Smith of Delaware in the County of Delaware
and State of Ohio widow of the late Philip Smith do make
& publish this my last will & testament as follows.
Item 1st I desire to be buried according to the form and custom of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church and that all my just debts &
funeral expenses be fully paid
Item 2nd After paying the above debts & expenses of fitting up properly the
burying
ground and expenses of Administration I give and devise the
residue of my personal property whether real or personal of every
description to all my children and if any be dead to their heirs
or legal representatives to be amically divided between them viz
to Hannah Hare (now deceased) Rachael Evans, Barbara Johnson
(now deceased) Martin Smith, John Smith, Jacob H Smith &
George Smith. My executors hereafter named to have
power to make the distribution among my children above
mentioned and to have power to withhold from the son
of Barbara Johnson (Philip Stockwell) his portion if they shall deem
it so
Item 3rd I hereby nominate and appoint my two sons Martin Smith and
Jacob H Smith to be the executors of this my last will and
testament and I give them power to sell and dispose of any
of my property that may be necessary to pay the debts & expenses above
mentioned and to sell the same by private sale or otherwise except
my clothing or wearing apparal which is to remain among my
children
Item 4 I desire that the appointment of appraisers of personal property be dis-
pensed with and omitted as is provided by the statute and that
there be no public sale of the property except in the opinion of my
executors it may become necessary
Item 5 I do hereby revoke all former wills made by me: In witness whereof
at my residence Delaware County Delaware Township & state of Ohio
I hereby set my hand & seal this second day of March 1876
Margaret B Smith {L S}
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 78)
Description
[page 78]
[corresponds to labeled page 22 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
22
Margaret B Smith's Will
The above will was signed by the said Margaret B. Smith in
our presence and declared by her to be her last will and testament
in our presence and hearing and we signed the same as witnesses
at her request in her presence & the presence of each other this
the second day of March 1876 Lewis Smith
David Tipton
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared in open court Lewis Smith & David
Tipton the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament
of Margaret B Smith deceased who being duly sworn accor-
ding 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 Margaret B Smith now deceased
is the will of said deceased Margaret B Smith, who died
January 5th 1877, 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 her presence and that they saw the
said Margaret B Smith deceased sign and seal said will
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will
and testament, that the said Margaret B Smith 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
Lewis Smith
David Tipton
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 9th day of January 1877
F. B. Sprague
{Seal} Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 22 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
22
Margaret B Smith's Will
The above will was signed by the said Margaret B. Smith in
our presence and declared by her to be her last will and testament
in our presence and hearing and we signed the same as witnesses
at her request in her presence & the presence of each other this
the second day of March 1876 Lewis Smith
David Tipton
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared in open court Lewis Smith & David
Tipton the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament
of Margaret B Smith deceased who being duly sworn accor-
ding 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 Margaret B Smith now deceased
is the will of said deceased Margaret B Smith, who died
January 5th 1877, 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 her presence and that they saw the
said Margaret B Smith deceased sign and seal said will
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will
and testament, that the said Margaret B Smith 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
Lewis Smith
David Tipton
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 9th day of January 1877
F. B. Sprague
{Seal} Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 79)
Description
[page 79]
[corresponds to labeled page 23 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
23
Samuel C. Burkholder's Will
January 19th 1877.
On this day the last will and testament of Samuel C.
Burkholder was presented and duly proved and admitted to Probate
See Journal 4 page 491
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Samuel Burkholder
of Delaware County Delaware City Ohio do make and publish
this my last will & testament
Item 1st It is my will that sale be made of my personal property for the
payment of my just debts and should the proceeds of said sale
be insufficient for said purpose then I authorize my executor
to sell five acres of land of which I am lawfully seized situated
near the South west part of Delaware City so that all of said claims
may be fully paid
Item 2 I give & bequeath to my beloved wife Margaret N. Burkholder in
Lieu of Dower the homestead on which I reside at present to be
held by her during her natural life with express understanding that
she maintain and take proper care of our daughter Etta J. Burkholder
who is an invalid and unable to support herself. And furthermore
should the said Etta J. Burkholder outlive her mother the homestead
aforesaid bequeathed to her mother shall be held for the support of
the said Etta J. Burkholder during the period of her natural life
and at her death said property shall be equally divided between her
Brother Lorenzo Burkholder & her sister Elnora Robinson
Item 3rd I hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Margaret N.
Burkholder
executrix of this my last will & testament and it is my will
that no Bond be required by the Probate Court of said executrix in
the execution of the provisions of this will: In testimony whereof
I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal this 19th day of September
A D 1876 S C Burkholder {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Samuel C Burkholder as his last
will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
Horace Allen : Charles Neil : A. B. Corwin :
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared in open court Horace
Allen and Chas. Neil Two of the subscribing witnesses to the
last will & testament of S. C. Burkholder deceased, who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth in relation
to the execution of said will depose and say that the paper
[corresponds to labeled page 23 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
23
Samuel C. Burkholder's Will
January 19th 1877.
On this day the last will and testament of Samuel C.
Burkholder was presented and duly proved and admitted to Probate
See Journal 4 page 491
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Samuel Burkholder
of Delaware County Delaware City Ohio do make and publish
this my last will & testament
Item 1st It is my will that sale be made of my personal property for the
payment of my just debts and should the proceeds of said sale
be insufficient for said purpose then I authorize my executor
to sell five acres of land of which I am lawfully seized situated
near the South west part of Delaware City so that all of said claims
may be fully paid
Item 2 I give & bequeath to my beloved wife Margaret N. Burkholder in
Lieu of Dower the homestead on which I reside at present to be
held by her during her natural life with express understanding that
she maintain and take proper care of our daughter Etta J. Burkholder
who is an invalid and unable to support herself. And furthermore
should the said Etta J. Burkholder outlive her mother the homestead
aforesaid bequeathed to her mother shall be held for the support of
the said Etta J. Burkholder during the period of her natural life
and at her death said property shall be equally divided between her
Brother Lorenzo Burkholder & her sister Elnora Robinson
Item 3rd I hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Margaret N.
Burkholder
executrix of this my last will & testament and it is my will
that no Bond be required by the Probate Court of said executrix in
the execution of the provisions of this will: In testimony whereof
I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal this 19th day of September
A D 1876 S C Burkholder {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Samuel C Burkholder as his last
will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
Horace Allen : Charles Neil : A. B. Corwin :
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared in open court Horace
Allen and Chas. Neil Two of the subscribing witnesses to the
last will & testament of S. C. Burkholder deceased, who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth in relation
to the execution of said will depose and say that the paper
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 80)
Description
[page 80]
[corresponds to labeled page 24 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
24
Samuel C. Burkholder's Will
before them purporting to be the last will & testament of
Samuel C Burkholder now deceased is the will of the said
deceased Samuel C Burkholder, 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 C Burkholder deceased
sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last will and testament that the said
Samuel C Burkholder 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 Neil
Horace Allen
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 19th day of January
A D 1877. F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
John B. Jones Will
January 22 1877
On this day the last will and testament of
John B. Jones Late of Radnor Township Delaware County
Ohio deceased was presented and duly proved and
admitted to probate & record
See Journal 4 Page 493
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of The Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I John B. Jones
of Radnor Township Delaware County Ohio do make
and publish this my last will and testament
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Elisabeth C Jones
in Lieu of her dower the house and lot on which
we now reside situated in Radnor Township Delaware
County Ohio and all of my personal property of
every description that I own at the time of my
decease to be (my said wife's) her property and her
assigns forever
Item 2nd It is my will that my just debts and all charges be
paid out of my estate: 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 statutes: I do hereby revoke all former wills by me
[corresponds to labeled page 24 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
24
Samuel C. Burkholder's Will
before them purporting to be the last will & testament of
Samuel C Burkholder now deceased is the will of the said
deceased Samuel C Burkholder, 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 C Burkholder deceased
sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last will and testament that the said
Samuel C Burkholder 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 Neil
Horace Allen
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 19th day of January
A D 1877. F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
John B. Jones Will
January 22 1877
On this day the last will and testament of
John B. Jones Late of Radnor Township Delaware County
Ohio deceased was presented and duly proved and
admitted to probate & record
See Journal 4 Page 493
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of The Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I John B. Jones
of Radnor Township Delaware County Ohio do make
and publish this my last will and testament
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Elisabeth C Jones
in Lieu of her dower the house and lot on which
we now reside situated in Radnor Township Delaware
County Ohio and all of my personal property of
every description that I own at the time of my
decease to be (my said wife's) her property and her
assigns forever
Item 2nd It is my will that my just debts and all charges be
paid out of my estate: 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 statutes: I do hereby revoke all former wills by me
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 81)
Description
[page 81]
[corresponds to labeled page 25 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
25
John B Jones Will
made: In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 29th day of Feb" 16 1875
John B. Jones {Seal}
Signed and sealed and acknowledged as his last will &
testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
Valantine Dildine
Myron Dildine
Commission to take testimony
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
To John A Cone 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
Valantine Dildine & Myron Dildine Subscribing witnesses to
the last will and testament of John B Jones 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 Valentine Dildine & Myron Dildine
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 of the said John B. Jones & that you reduce
such examination to writing and return the same together with
this commission and the will of the said John B Jones
thereto annexed closed up under 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 10th day of January A D 1877
F B Sprague Probate Judge
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared before me John A. Cone Commissioner duly appointed,
Valantine Dildine
& Myron Dildine the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of
John B
Jones deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak 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 B Jones now deceased is the will of
the said deceased John B. 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 John B Jones decd sign & seal
said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and
testament, that at the time of making signing and sealing said will
the testator was of legal age and of sound and enduring memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. Valantine Dildine } Myron Dildine
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 21st day of Jan. A D 1877
John A Cone Commissioner
[corresponds to labeled page 25 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
25
John B Jones Will
made: In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 29th day of Feb" 16 1875
John B. Jones {Seal}
Signed and sealed and acknowledged as his last will &
testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
Valantine Dildine
Myron Dildine
Commission to take testimony
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
To John A Cone 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
Valantine Dildine & Myron Dildine Subscribing witnesses to
the last will and testament of John B Jones 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 Valentine Dildine & Myron Dildine
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 of the said John B. Jones & that you reduce
such examination to writing and return the same together with
this commission and the will of the said John B Jones
thereto annexed closed up under 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 10th day of January A D 1877
F B Sprague Probate Judge
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared before me John A. Cone Commissioner duly appointed,
Valantine Dildine
& Myron Dildine the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of
John B
Jones deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak 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 B Jones now deceased is the will of
the said deceased John B. 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 John B Jones decd sign & seal
said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and
testament, that at the time of making signing and sealing said will
the testator was of legal age and of sound and enduring memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. Valantine Dildine } Myron Dildine
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 21st day of Jan. A D 1877
John A Cone Commissioner
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 82)
Description
[page 82]
[corresponds to labeled page 26 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
26
Joseph A Morrison's Will
Copy of the Will
I Joseph A Morrison of the City of Pleasant Hill in the
County of Cass and State of Missouri being of sound
mind and memory do make and publish this to
be my last will & testament in manner following
that is to say
1st It is my will that my funeral expenses and just debts be
fully paid and satisfied
2nd I give and bequeath to my Father R D Morrison all
my right title and interest in and to any personal and
real estate of which I die possessed or which in the course
of descent or distribution might fall to my share
3rd I hereby constitute and appoint my said Father R D
Morrison to be my executor to this my last will & testament
hereby revoking all former wills by me made
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 15th day
of October A D 1872 Joseph A Morrison
Signed and declared by the above
Joseph A Morrison 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
C. O. Race of Pleasant Hill Mo
M. S. Wilson of Pleasant Hill "
V. W. Starr of Pleasant Hill "
State of Missouri }
County of Cass } I W G McCulloh Recorder of Deeds within
and for said County and State hereby certify that the
foregoing Instrument of Writing was filed for record
Oct 19, 1874 and has been duly recorded in Book 19
at Page 242 = Witness my hand & seal this 31st day of Dec
1874 W G McCulloh Recorder
By A S McCulloh depty
Proof of Will
State of Missouri County of Cass: In Probate Court
Be it remembered that on this 18th day of December
in the year of our lord one thousand Eight hundred
and Seventy six before me H Clay Daniel Ex of Clk of
the Probate & Criminal Court held in and for the County
of Cass and State of Missouri personally Appeared C
O Race who being duly sworn upon his oath deposes and
says that he was present and saw Joseph A Morrison
sign the foregoing instrument purporting to be the last
[corresponds to labeled page 26 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
26
Joseph A Morrison's Will
Copy of the Will
I Joseph A Morrison of the City of Pleasant Hill in the
County of Cass and State of Missouri being of sound
mind and memory do make and publish this to
be my last will & testament in manner following
that is to say
1st It is my will that my funeral expenses and just debts be
fully paid and satisfied
2nd I give and bequeath to my Father R D Morrison all
my right title and interest in and to any personal and
real estate of which I die possessed or which in the course
of descent or distribution might fall to my share
3rd I hereby constitute and appoint my said Father R D
Morrison to be my executor to this my last will & testament
hereby revoking all former wills by me made
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 15th day
of October A D 1872 Joseph A Morrison
Signed and declared by the above
Joseph A Morrison 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
C. O. Race of Pleasant Hill Mo
M. S. Wilson of Pleasant Hill "
V. W. Starr of Pleasant Hill "
State of Missouri }
County of Cass } I W G McCulloh Recorder of Deeds within
and for said County and State hereby certify that the
foregoing Instrument of Writing was filed for record
Oct 19, 1874 and has been duly recorded in Book 19
at Page 242 = Witness my hand & seal this 31st day of Dec
1874 W G McCulloh Recorder
By A S McCulloh depty
Proof of Will
State of Missouri County of Cass: In Probate Court
Be it remembered that on this 18th day of December
in the year of our lord one thousand Eight hundred
and Seventy six before me H Clay Daniel Ex of Clk of
the Probate & Criminal Court held in and for the County
of Cass and State of Missouri personally Appeared C
O Race who being duly sworn upon his oath deposes and
says that he was present and saw Joseph A Morrison
sign the foregoing instrument purporting to be the last
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 83)
Description
[page 83]
[corresponds to labeled page 27 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
27
Joseph A Morrison's Will
will and testament of him the said Joseph A Morrison and
heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will
and testament and that at the time of signing the same the
said Joseph A Morrison was of sound mind and that this
deponent and V W Starr & M S Wilson the other attesting
witnesses subscribed their names thereto as witnesses to the same
in the presence of the testator and of each other and at the
request of the said Joseph A Morrison
C. O. Race
Sworn to & Subscribed before me H Clay Daniel Judge & Ex of Clk
of the Probate & Criminal Court the day and year first aforesaid
H Clay Daniel Judge & Clerk
{ S S } by C. W. Steele, D C
Certification of Probate
State of Missouri }
County of Cass ss} In the Probate & Criminal Court
I H Clay Daniel Judge & Ex of Clk of
the Probate & Criminal Court of Cass County Missouri
having examined the foregoing instrument purporting to
be the last will and testament of Joseph A Morrison
decd and signed by said Joseph A Morrison decd late
of Cass County Missouri and having heard the testimony of
C. O. Race and deposition of V W Starr subscribing
witnesses thereto in relation to the execution of the same do
declare and adjudge said instrument to be the last
will and testament of said Joseph A Morrison decd
and the same is therefore admitted to Probate
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the seal of said Court at Office this 18th day of
December 1876 H Clay Daniel Judge & Clerk
By C W Steele D.C.
The State of Missouri }
Cass County SS } I H Clay Daniel Judge & Ex Officio
Clerk of the Probate Court having probate jurisdiction within
& for said County of Cass hereby certify that the foregoing
is a full true and complete copy and transcript of the
last will and testament of Joseph A Morrison decd
together with the proof thereof and certificate of admission
to probate all as fully as appears of record in my Office
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the seal of said Court at Office in Harrison with this Jan 24 1877
{ S S } H Clay Daniel Judge & Ex Officio Clk.
[corresponds to labeled page 27 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
27
Joseph A Morrison's Will
will and testament of him the said Joseph A Morrison and
heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will
and testament and that at the time of signing the same the
said Joseph A Morrison was of sound mind and that this
deponent and V W Starr & M S Wilson the other attesting
witnesses subscribed their names thereto as witnesses to the same
in the presence of the testator and of each other and at the
request of the said Joseph A Morrison
C. O. Race
Sworn to & Subscribed before me H Clay Daniel Judge & Ex of Clk
of the Probate & Criminal Court the day and year first aforesaid
H Clay Daniel Judge & Clerk
{ S S } by C. W. Steele, D C
Certification of Probate
State of Missouri }
County of Cass ss} In the Probate & Criminal Court
I H Clay Daniel Judge & Ex of Clk of
the Probate & Criminal Court of Cass County Missouri
having examined the foregoing instrument purporting to
be the last will and testament of Joseph A Morrison
decd and signed by said Joseph A Morrison decd late
of Cass County Missouri and having heard the testimony of
C. O. Race and deposition of V W Starr subscribing
witnesses thereto in relation to the execution of the same do
declare and adjudge said instrument to be the last
will and testament of said Joseph A Morrison decd
and the same is therefore admitted to Probate
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the seal of said Court at Office this 18th day of
December 1876 H Clay Daniel Judge & Clerk
By C W Steele D.C.
The State of Missouri }
Cass County SS } I H Clay Daniel Judge & Ex Officio
Clerk of the Probate Court having probate jurisdiction within
& for said County of Cass hereby certify that the foregoing
is a full true and complete copy and transcript of the
last will and testament of Joseph A Morrison decd
together with the proof thereof and certificate of admission
to probate all as fully as appears of record in my Office
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the seal of said Court at Office in Harrison with this Jan 24 1877
{ S S } H Clay Daniel Judge & Ex Officio Clk.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 84)
Description
[page 84]
[corresponds to labeled page 28 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
28
Charles High's Estate
February 20th 1877
On this day the last Will & Testament of Charles
High Sen deceased who died Feb. 7th 1877, was presented
and duly proved and admitted to Probate & Record as
the said last will of said Charles High Sen
See Journal 4 Page 505
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of The Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all
I Charles High Sen of the County of
Delaware and State of Ohio do make this and publish
my last will & testament
1st I give and devise to my son Charles High Jun the sum
of Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight dollars $ 700.78
To my daughter Caroline Woodring the sum of $ 778.00
To my Son Henry P High the sum of 778.00
To my daughter Harriet High all of my real estate in
the town plat of the Village of Norton Delaware County
Ohio also all of my household and kitchen furniture
of all descriptions and the said Charles High Jun is to pay
my daughter Caroline Woodring the $778.00 and to my
son Henry P High the sum of $778.00 it being their proportion
of the farm which I have deeded to the said Charles High
said farm is in the Township of Marlborough County Delaware
and I do appoint my two sons Charles and Henry P High
my lawful executors to and the said Charles High is to pay
to the said Henry P High and : Harriet Caroline Woodring
Seven Hundred and seventy eight dollars to each of them within
one year after my death Charles High is to pay to Henry P
High two Hundred dollars yearly with interest, and to Caroline
Woodring two Hundred dollars yearly with interest and put
the same out on interest until the whole amount is collected
then my executors are to procure a piece of real estate with
it then to deed it to Caroline Woodring and her heirs
Then after my death my executors to make sale of all
the property which remains and divide equally between
my said heirs. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me
made: In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 14th day of October in the year of our
Lord 1872 his
Charles X High Sen {Seal}
mark
[corresponds to labeled page 28 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
28
Charles High's Estate
February 20th 1877
On this day the last Will & Testament of Charles
High Sen deceased who died Feb. 7th 1877, was presented
and duly proved and admitted to Probate & Record as
the said last will of said Charles High Sen
See Journal 4 Page 505
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of The Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all
I Charles High Sen of the County of
Delaware and State of Ohio do make this and publish
my last will & testament
1st I give and devise to my son Charles High Jun the sum
of Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight dollars $ 700.78
To my daughter Caroline Woodring the sum of $ 778.00
To my Son Henry P High the sum of 778.00
To my daughter Harriet High all of my real estate in
the town plat of the Village of Norton Delaware County
Ohio also all of my household and kitchen furniture
of all descriptions and the said Charles High Jun is to pay
my daughter Caroline Woodring the $778.00 and to my
son Henry P High the sum of $778.00 it being their proportion
of the farm which I have deeded to the said Charles High
said farm is in the Township of Marlborough County Delaware
and I do appoint my two sons Charles and Henry P High
my lawful executors to and the said Charles High is to pay
to the said Henry P High and : Harriet Caroline Woodring
Seven Hundred and seventy eight dollars to each of them within
one year after my death Charles High is to pay to Henry P
High two Hundred dollars yearly with interest, and to Caroline
Woodring two Hundred dollars yearly with interest and put
the same out on interest until the whole amount is collected
then my executors are to procure a piece of real estate with
it then to deed it to Caroline Woodring and her heirs
Then after my death my executors to make sale of all
the property which remains and divide equally between
my said heirs. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me
made: In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 14th day of October in the year of our
Lord 1872 his
Charles X High Sen {Seal}
mark
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 85)
Description
[page 85]
[3corresponds to labeled page 29 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
29
Charles High Sen Will
signed and acknowledged by said Charles High Sen as his last
will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his
presence Hugh Cole
Elias Cole
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared in open court Hugh Cole
and Elias Cole the subscribing witnesses to the last will and
testament of Charles High Sen deceased who being duly sworn
according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing
but the truth in relation to to the execution of said will depose
and say that the paper before them purporting to be the last
will and testament of Charles High Sen now deceased is
the will of said deceased Charles High Sen 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 Charles High Sen decd sign and
seal said will and heard him declare the same to be his
last will and testament that the said Charles High Sen
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
Hugh Cole: Elias Cole
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 20th day of February
A D 1877 F B Sprague Probate Judge
{Seal}
[3corresponds to labeled page 29 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
29
Charles High Sen Will
signed and acknowledged by said Charles High Sen as his last
will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his
presence Hugh Cole
Elias Cole
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared in open court Hugh Cole
and Elias Cole the subscribing witnesses to the last will and
testament of Charles High Sen deceased who being duly sworn
according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing
but the truth in relation to to the execution of said will depose
and say that the paper before them purporting to be the last
will and testament of Charles High Sen now deceased is
the will of said deceased Charles High Sen 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 Charles High Sen decd sign and
seal said will and heard him declare the same to be his
last will and testament that the said Charles High Sen
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
Hugh Cole: Elias Cole
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 20th day of February
A D 1877 F B Sprague Probate Judge
{Seal}
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 86)
Description
[page 86]
[corresponds to labeled page 30 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
30
Jacob Drayers Will
March 9th 1877
On This day the last will and testament of Jacob
Drayher was presented, duly proved and admitted to
Probate & record. Journal 4 Page 579
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all
I Jacob Drayer of Lawfull age and
Sound memory do make & publish this my last will and
testament
1st It is my will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid
2nd I give will & bequeath all my property both Personal &
real after the payment of my debts & funeral expenses to
my beloved wife Catharine for her own use & lawfull support
during her natural life and at her death if there should
be any property left by her the same to be divided equally
between our three children Wesley H Drayer Anna E Drayer
and Amy E Drayer
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal
this 12th day of Feby A D 1866: Jacob Drayer {Seal}
Signed by said Jacob Drayer in our presence and by us signed
at his request & in his presence & in the presence of each other
W. T. Watson. L. M. Main
The State of Ohio Delaware County S S
Personally appeared in open court Walter T Watson & L. M. Main
the subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament of Jacob Drayer decd, who
being duly sworn according to law to speak 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 Drayer now deceased is the
will of said deceased Jacob Drayer, That they were all 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 Drayer deceased sign & seal said will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament that the said
Jacob Drayer 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
L. M. Main
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 9th day of March 1877
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 30 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
30
Jacob Drayers Will
March 9th 1877
On This day the last will and testament of Jacob
Drayher was presented, duly proved and admitted to
Probate & record. Journal 4 Page 579
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all
I Jacob Drayer of Lawfull age and
Sound memory do make & publish this my last will and
testament
1st It is my will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid
2nd I give will & bequeath all my property both Personal &
real after the payment of my debts & funeral expenses to
my beloved wife Catharine for her own use & lawfull support
during her natural life and at her death if there should
be any property left by her the same to be divided equally
between our three children Wesley H Drayer Anna E Drayer
and Amy E Drayer
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal
this 12th day of Feby A D 1866: Jacob Drayer {Seal}
Signed by said Jacob Drayer in our presence and by us signed
at his request & in his presence & in the presence of each other
W. T. Watson. L. M. Main
The State of Ohio Delaware County S S
Personally appeared in open court Walter T Watson & L. M. Main
the subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament of Jacob Drayer decd, who
being duly sworn according to law to speak 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 Drayer now deceased is the
will of said deceased Jacob Drayer, That they were all 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 Drayer deceased sign & seal said will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament that the said
Jacob Drayer 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
L. M. Main
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 9th day of March 1877
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 87)
Description
[page 87]
[corresponds to labeled page 31 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
31
Daniel Vandemark's Will
March 14th 1877
On this day the Last will and testament of Daniel
Vandemark decd was presented and duly proven and
admitted to Probate & record as the last will and testament
of Said Daniel Vandemark
See Journal 4 Page 521
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Daniel Vandemark
being of sound mind and memory but of feeble health do
make and publish this my last will and testament
revoking any and all wills by me made verbal or otherwise
1st It is my will that all just claims against
my estate be fully paid
2nd It is my will & request that my wife Sophronia
shall have the use of my dwelling house, garden, orchard,
and what room in the barn she may need for her stock and
feed as long as her natural life shall be
3rd I devise bequeath and give to my wife Sophronia
the horse harness and buggy that we now have, one cow
all the household furniture except what is given to my grand
daughter Mary Perkins, one years wood and provisions, one
years feed for stock and three Hundred dollars to be paid
her by my executors annually out of my estate during
her natural life,
4th I give to my granddaughter Mary Perkins x one
beadstead bed and bedding, one sewing machine I now
have, one cow and one Hundred dollars in money
5th I give and bequeath to my two grandchildren
Margaret & Mary Line who now reside in Pennsylvania
five Hundred dollars each be paid to them at the final
settlement of my estate
6th I devise and bequeath to my daughters
Margaret, Sarah, Caroline, and Martha to be made equal
heirs in the balance of my estate after my special bequests
are deducted
7th I bequeath and give to my wifes children
Charles Gregory x and Mary Harrison x one Hundred dollars
each
8th Whereas I have given to my son Flavius Ninety two acres
of land which I consider is his full share and therefore do not
devise any further provision for him
[corresponds to labeled page 31 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
31
Daniel Vandemark's Will
March 14th 1877
On this day the Last will and testament of Daniel
Vandemark decd was presented and duly proven and
admitted to Probate & record as the last will and testament
of Said Daniel Vandemark
See Journal 4 Page 521
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Daniel Vandemark
being of sound mind and memory but of feeble health do
make and publish this my last will and testament
revoking any and all wills by me made verbal or otherwise
1st It is my will that all just claims against
my estate be fully paid
2nd It is my will & request that my wife Sophronia
shall have the use of my dwelling house, garden, orchard,
and what room in the barn she may need for her stock and
feed as long as her natural life shall be
3rd I devise bequeath and give to my wife Sophronia
the horse harness and buggy that we now have, one cow
all the household furniture except what is given to my grand
daughter Mary Perkins, one years wood and provisions, one
years feed for stock and three Hundred dollars to be paid
her by my executors annually out of my estate during
her natural life,
4th I give to my granddaughter Mary Perkins x one
beadstead bed and bedding, one sewing machine I now
have, one cow and one Hundred dollars in money
5th I give and bequeath to my two grandchildren
Margaret & Mary Line who now reside in Pennsylvania
five Hundred dollars each be paid to them at the final
settlement of my estate
6th I devise and bequeath to my daughters
Margaret, Sarah, Caroline, and Martha to be made equal
heirs in the balance of my estate after my special bequests
are deducted
7th I bequeath and give to my wifes children
Charles Gregory x and Mary Harrison x one Hundred dollars
each
8th Whereas I have given to my son Flavius Ninety two acres
of land which I consider is his full share and therefore do not
devise any further provision for him
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 88)
Description
[page 88]
[corresponds to labeled page 32 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
32
Daniel Vandemarks Will
9th do nominate and appoint my son Flavius Vandemark
as executor of this my will and testament
I also appoint Alvah Vanfleet executor to assist in setting
my estate Daniel Vandemark
J B Willis
B Willis
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this 26th day of August A.D. 1876
Daniel Vandemark
Signed and acknowledged by said Daniel Vandemark
as his last will and testament in our presence and
by us in his presence J. B. Willis
B. B. Willis
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared in open court J B Willis
& B B Willis the subscribing witnesses to the last will
and testament of Daniel Vandemark 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 &
testament of Daniel Vandemark now deceased is the
will of said deceased Daniel Vandemark, 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 Daniel Vandemark
deceased sign & seal said will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last will and testament that the said
Daniel Vandemark 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
J. B. Willis
B. B. Willis
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 14th day
of March A.D. 1877
F B Sprague
{Seal} Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 32 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
32
Daniel Vandemarks Will
9th do nominate and appoint my son Flavius Vandemark
as executor of this my will and testament
I also appoint Alvah Vanfleet executor to assist in setting
my estate Daniel Vandemark
J B Willis
B Willis
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this 26th day of August A.D. 1876
Daniel Vandemark
Signed and acknowledged by said Daniel Vandemark
as his last will and testament in our presence and
by us in his presence J. B. Willis
B. B. Willis
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared in open court J B Willis
& B B Willis the subscribing witnesses to the last will
and testament of Daniel Vandemark 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 &
testament of Daniel Vandemark now deceased is the
will of said deceased Daniel Vandemark, 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 Daniel Vandemark
deceased sign & seal said will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last will and testament that the said
Daniel Vandemark 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
J. B. Willis
B. B. Willis
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 14th day
of March A.D. 1877
F B Sprague
{Seal} Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 89)
Description
[page 89]
[corresponds to labeled page 33 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
33
Stapleford Heaverlo's Will
March 19th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of Stapleford
Heaverlo deceased was presented for Probate and duly proven
as the last will and testament of the said Stapleford
Heaverlo & admitted to Probate & record
See Journal 4 Page 525
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
I Stapleford Heaverlo being of sound mind and memory
do make and publish this as my last will and testament
in manner and form following, that is to say
1st I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Hannah
Heaverlo all my property both real and personal to have
and to hold for her sole use and benefit so long as she
lives, and after her death the same shall go to and be used
for the benefit of my daughter Martha Heaverlo, and it is
my wish if it should be practicable that the said Martha
Heaverlo should live and occupy my present home and
not be moved therefrom:
After the death of my daughter Martha
Heaverlo I direct that all the property remaining shall be sold
and disposed of to the highest bidder and the proceeds
thereof be divided as follows,
To my daughter Jane James
or her children one hundred dollars and the remainder
to my daughter Mary Strain. Should she become sane,
but in case she should not become sane, then her portion
shall be equally divided between her two children, Robert
Stapleford Strain, & Euranay Strain,
And I hereby appoint my son
John Heaverlo executor of this my last will and testament
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
Twenty sixth (26th) day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and seventy three:
Stapleford Heaverlo
Signed sealed published & declared by the above named Stapleford
Heaverlo to be his last will and testament in the presence of us
who have hereunto subscribed our names in the presence
of the testator O. D. Hough
Benj. B. Walker
[corresponds to labeled page 33 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
33
Stapleford Heaverlo's Will
March 19th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of Stapleford
Heaverlo deceased was presented for Probate and duly proven
as the last will and testament of the said Stapleford
Heaverlo & admitted to Probate & record
See Journal 4 Page 525
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
I Stapleford Heaverlo being of sound mind and memory
do make and publish this as my last will and testament
in manner and form following, that is to say
1st I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Hannah
Heaverlo all my property both real and personal to have
and to hold for her sole use and benefit so long as she
lives, and after her death the same shall go to and be used
for the benefit of my daughter Martha Heaverlo, and it is
my wish if it should be practicable that the said Martha
Heaverlo should live and occupy my present home and
not be moved therefrom:
After the death of my daughter Martha
Heaverlo I direct that all the property remaining shall be sold
and disposed of to the highest bidder and the proceeds
thereof be divided as follows,
To my daughter Jane James
or her children one hundred dollars and the remainder
to my daughter Mary Strain. Should she become sane,
but in case she should not become sane, then her portion
shall be equally divided between her two children, Robert
Stapleford Strain, & Euranay Strain,
And I hereby appoint my son
John Heaverlo executor of this my last will and testament
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
Twenty sixth (26th) day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and seventy three:
Stapleford Heaverlo
Signed sealed published & declared by the above named Stapleford
Heaverlo to be his last will and testament in the presence of us
who have hereunto subscribed our names in the presence
of the testator O. D. Hough
Benj. B. Walker
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 90)
Description
[page 90]
[corresponds to labeled page 34 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
34
Stapleford Heaverlo' Will
Commission to take testimony to will
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
To Henry Thompson 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 Benj. B Walker subscribing
witness to the last will and testament of Stapleford Heaverlo
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 Benj. B. Walker 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 Stapleford Heaverlo, and that you reduce such
examination to writing and return the same together with
this commission and the will of the said Stapleford
Heaverlo thereto annexed closed up under your seal into
our 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 12th day of March
A. D. 1877. F B Sprague
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio Montgomery County SS
Personally appeared before me a Commissioner duly
appointed by the Probate Court of Delaware County Benj. B. Walker
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of
Stapleford Heaverlo 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, deposes and says
that the paper before him purporting to be the last will and tes
tament of Stapleford Heaverlo now deceased is the will of said
deceased Stapleford Heaverlo, 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 Stapleford Heaverlo deceased sign and seal said will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will
and testament - that the said Stapleford Heaverlo 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
Benj. B. Walker
[corresponds to labeled page 34 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
34
Stapleford Heaverlo' Will
Commission to take testimony to will
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
To Henry Thompson 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 Benj. B Walker subscribing
witness to the last will and testament of Stapleford Heaverlo
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 Benj. B. Walker 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 Stapleford Heaverlo, and that you reduce such
examination to writing and return the same together with
this commission and the will of the said Stapleford
Heaverlo thereto annexed closed up under your seal into
our 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 12th day of March
A. D. 1877. F B Sprague
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio Montgomery County SS
Personally appeared before me a Commissioner duly
appointed by the Probate Court of Delaware County Benj. B. Walker
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of
Stapleford Heaverlo 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, deposes and says
that the paper before him purporting to be the last will and tes
tament of Stapleford Heaverlo now deceased is the will of said
deceased Stapleford Heaverlo, 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 Stapleford Heaverlo deceased sign and seal said will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will
and testament - that the said Stapleford Heaverlo 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
Benj. B. Walker
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 91)
Description
[page 91]
[corresponds to labeled page 35 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
35
Stapleford Heaverlo' Will
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 13th day of March 1877
{ L S } Henry C. Thompson, Commissioner
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared in open court O. D. Hough
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament
of Stapleford Heaverlo 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 &
testament of Stapleford Heaverlo now deceased is the will
of said deceased Stapleford Heaverlo, that he with Benj. B
Walker 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 Stapleford
Heaverlo deceased sign & seal said will and heard him
him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament
that the said Stapleford Heaverlo at the time of making signing
and sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and
enduring mind and memory and under no undue or unlawfull
restraint whatsoever O. D. Hough
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 19th day of March 1877
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 35 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
35
Stapleford Heaverlo' Will
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 13th day of March 1877
{ L S } Henry C. Thompson, Commissioner
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared in open court O. D. Hough
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament
of Stapleford Heaverlo 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 &
testament of Stapleford Heaverlo now deceased is the will
of said deceased Stapleford Heaverlo, that he with Benj. B
Walker 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 Stapleford
Heaverlo deceased sign & seal said will and heard him
him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament
that the said Stapleford Heaverlo at the time of making signing
and sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and
enduring mind and memory and under no undue or unlawfull
restraint whatsoever O. D. Hough
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 19th day of March 1877
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 92)
Description
[page 92]
[corresponds to labeled page 36 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
36
John Longshore's Will
March 21st 1877
On this day the last will and testament of
John Longshore decd late of Berkshire Township
was presented and duly proven and admitted to Probate
and record
See Journal 4 Page 526
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I John Longshore
of the county of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and
publish this my last will and testament
1st I give to my beloved wife Jane R Longshore in Lieu
of her thirds in my estate notes and cash in the amount
of Five Hundred dollars, viz one note against Geo Gibson
dated May 8th 1867 calling for Two Hundred dollars
One note against Geo Gibson dated April 1st 1874 calling for
One Hundred dollars, One note against Lydia Grey
dated June 12 1876 calling for One Hundred dollars
One note against John Roloson dated Mch 12th 1875 calling
for seventy five dollars and I also desire that my
executor hereinafter named to pay to her Twenty five dodllars
from my estate as soon as expedient to do so and I also
empower my executor to place the aforesaid notes in her
possession and that they shall not be recovered as part
of my estate, Said notes and money to be used for
her support and if any thing be left at her death that
it be equally divided between David Longshore Phoeba Coons
John E Stanley & Chas L. Stanley. I also give to my
wife all of my household goods that she may desire
except what I specify in this my will and I also desire
that she shall make a distribution of little things to my
relatives as she may see proper. I also give to her all
the provisions Wood Grain and money that may be in
my possession at the time of my death. I also desire
that if I should be sick long that my executor pay
my wife Jane R Longshore a reasonable compen-
sation for her care of me
2nd I give to my Son David Longshore my horse also
my gun and accoutrements, also a conk Shell as
a family relict, also that he receive one Hundred
dollars in compensation for his labor in taking
[corresponds to labeled page 36 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
36
John Longshore's Will
March 21st 1877
On this day the last will and testament of
John Longshore decd late of Berkshire Township
was presented and duly proven and admitted to Probate
and record
See Journal 4 Page 526
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I John Longshore
of the county of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and
publish this my last will and testament
1st I give to my beloved wife Jane R Longshore in Lieu
of her thirds in my estate notes and cash in the amount
of Five Hundred dollars, viz one note against Geo Gibson
dated May 8th 1867 calling for Two Hundred dollars
One note against Geo Gibson dated April 1st 1874 calling for
One Hundred dollars, One note against Lydia Grey
dated June 12 1876 calling for One Hundred dollars
One note against John Roloson dated Mch 12th 1875 calling
for seventy five dollars and I also desire that my
executor hereinafter named to pay to her Twenty five dodllars
from my estate as soon as expedient to do so and I also
empower my executor to place the aforesaid notes in her
possession and that they shall not be recovered as part
of my estate, Said notes and money to be used for
her support and if any thing be left at her death that
it be equally divided between David Longshore Phoeba Coons
John E Stanley & Chas L. Stanley. I also give to my
wife all of my household goods that she may desire
except what I specify in this my will and I also desire
that she shall make a distribution of little things to my
relatives as she may see proper. I also give to her all
the provisions Wood Grain and money that may be in
my possession at the time of my death. I also desire
that if I should be sick long that my executor pay
my wife Jane R Longshore a reasonable compen-
sation for her care of me
2nd I give to my Son David Longshore my horse also
my gun and accoutrements, also a conk Shell as
a family relict, also that he receive one Hundred
dollars in compensation for his labor in taking
Title
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Description
[page 93]
[corresponds to labeled page 37 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
37
John Longshore's Will
care of me in my sickness
3rd I give to John E Stanley two Hundred dollars and in
case of death before he arrives at majority or if dying without
issue then this money to be equally divided between David Long-
shore Phoeba Coons & Cha's L Stanley. I also give him my
chest of carpenter tools
4 I give to Charles L. Stanley Two Hundred dollars and in
case of his death before arriving at age or without issue
that this money be equally divided between David Longshore
Phoeba Coons and John E Stanley. I also give to Charles
L Stanley our Bed and bedding
5th I desire that James Lampman be appointed guardian of my
Grandson John E Stanley, and that David Longshore be
appointed guardian of my Grandson Charles L. Stanley and
I desire that my executor pay the aforesaid moneys to the
above said guardians and all other moneys of their shares that
may arise from my estate and that this money be kept at
interest and that no part of it be used for their support and
that they shall not receive any of the aforesaid money till they
arrive at age except Twenty five dollars of Charles L. Stanleys
money which is to be used for clothing and to furnish him
with transportation to Iowa the home of David Longshore
6th I also give to Julia & Alice Longshore Daughters of David Long-
shore one Bed & Bedding each
7th I give to Desdemona Waters my large looking glass that hangs
in the parlor
8 I desire that the balance of the moneys made from the
sale of my property after paying all my debts shall be
equally divided between David Longshore Phoeba Coons,
John E Stanley & Charles L. Stanley. Item 8 I desire that
my executor shall sell my property either by private or
Public sale
9th I hereby nominate and appoint Charles W Webster Executor
of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing him
and empowering him to compromise, adjust, release and
discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the
debts and claims due me. I also desire before there
is a division made to the several heirs that he pay all
my debts and funeral expenses and also erect a
grave stone at my grave, said grave stone to be of
same pattern of the one of my former wifes grave
at Sunbury grave yard
10 I desire that if Phoeba Coons should die before the settlement
[corresponds to labeled page 37 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
37
John Longshore's Will
care of me in my sickness
3rd I give to John E Stanley two Hundred dollars and in
case of death before he arrives at majority or if dying without
issue then this money to be equally divided between David Long-
shore Phoeba Coons & Cha's L Stanley. I also give him my
chest of carpenter tools
4 I give to Charles L. Stanley Two Hundred dollars and in
case of his death before arriving at age or without issue
that this money be equally divided between David Longshore
Phoeba Coons and John E Stanley. I also give to Charles
L Stanley our Bed and bedding
5th I desire that James Lampman be appointed guardian of my
Grandson John E Stanley, and that David Longshore be
appointed guardian of my Grandson Charles L. Stanley and
I desire that my executor pay the aforesaid moneys to the
above said guardians and all other moneys of their shares that
may arise from my estate and that this money be kept at
interest and that no part of it be used for their support and
that they shall not receive any of the aforesaid money till they
arrive at age except Twenty five dollars of Charles L. Stanleys
money which is to be used for clothing and to furnish him
with transportation to Iowa the home of David Longshore
6th I also give to Julia & Alice Longshore Daughters of David Long-
shore one Bed & Bedding each
7th I give to Desdemona Waters my large looking glass that hangs
in the parlor
8 I desire that the balance of the moneys made from the
sale of my property after paying all my debts shall be
equally divided between David Longshore Phoeba Coons,
John E Stanley & Charles L. Stanley. Item 8 I desire that
my executor shall sell my property either by private or
Public sale
9th I hereby nominate and appoint Charles W Webster Executor
of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing him
and empowering him to compromise, adjust, release and
discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the
debts and claims due me. I also desire before there
is a division made to the several heirs that he pay all
my debts and funeral expenses and also erect a
grave stone at my grave, said grave stone to be of
same pattern of the one of my former wifes grave
at Sunbury grave yard
10 I desire that if Phoeba Coons should die before the settlement
Title
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Description
[page 94]
[corresponds to labeled page 38 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
38
John Longshore's Will
of my estate that her share shall be equally divided
between David Longshore John E Stanley & Charles
L Stanley. I do hereby revoke all former wills
by me made
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 14th day of March A D 1877
John Longshore {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said John Longshore as
his last will and testament in our presence and signed
by us in his presence Charles W Webster
Geo Gibson
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared in open court Chas W Webster
and George Gibson the subscribing witnesses to the
last will and testament of John Longshore 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 Longshore now deceased is the will
of said deceased John Longshore who died March 18
1877. 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
said John Longshore deceased sign and seal said
will and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last will and testament, that the said John
Longshore 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
C. W. Webster
Geo Gibson
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 21st day of
March A D 1877
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 38 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
38
John Longshore's Will
of my estate that her share shall be equally divided
between David Longshore John E Stanley & Charles
L Stanley. I do hereby revoke all former wills
by me made
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 14th day of March A D 1877
John Longshore {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said John Longshore as
his last will and testament in our presence and signed
by us in his presence Charles W Webster
Geo Gibson
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared in open court Chas W Webster
and George Gibson the subscribing witnesses to the
last will and testament of John Longshore 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 Longshore now deceased is the will
of said deceased John Longshore who died March 18
1877. 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
said John Longshore deceased sign and seal said
will and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last will and testament, that the said John
Longshore 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
C. W. Webster
Geo Gibson
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 21st day of
March A D 1877
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 95)
Description
[page 95]
[corresponds to labeled page 39 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
39
C. C. Chamberlain's Will
March 24th 1877
On this day the last will and testament with the
Codicil thereto of C C Chamberlain was presented
for Probate & record and duly proven and admitted
as the last will and testament of the said C C Chamberlain
Journal 4 Page 528
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
Know all men by these presents that I Charles C Chamberlain
of Delaware in the county of Delaware and State of Ohio
Hardman Merchant being of sound disposing mind & memory do make
and publish this my last will & testament
1st I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Isabella B Chamberlain
the dwelling house in which I now reside situate in the town
of Delaware on Inlot No One Hundred Eighty Eight being the
South half of said inlot (excepting Eighteen feet front off of the
South side & running back One Hundred feet being the ground
on which the store stands) and I also give and bequeath unto her
my out lot No (3) Three in the town of Delaware, and I give and
bequeath unto her all my household furniture and two thirds
of all my personal property which I now have or may
acquire after the date of this will as long as she shall remain
unmarried & my widow but in case of her marriage then half
of all the property herein bequeathed to her both real and person
al I give and bequeath to my only daughter Almarinca
Emmalette Chamberlain, and I also give and bequeath
to my daughter Almarina Emmalette the store now occupied
by me situated on inlot No in the town of
Delaware being Eighteen feet front off the south side of said
lot & running back One Hundred feet, and I also give &
bequeath unto her one third of all my personal property which
I now have or may acquire after the date of this will
I hereby appoint my brother Henry W
Chamberlain as executor and my beloved wife Isabella B
as Executrix of this my last will & testament. In testimony
whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal and publish
this to be my last will & testament in presence of the witness-
es named below this 20th day of April in the year of our
Lord Eighteen Hundred & fifty six
C C Chamberlain {L S}
Attest
J. C. Avery, William Strickler
[corresponds to labeled page 39 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
39
C. C. Chamberlain's Will
March 24th 1877
On this day the last will and testament with the
Codicil thereto of C C Chamberlain was presented
for Probate & record and duly proven and admitted
as the last will and testament of the said C C Chamberlain
Journal 4 Page 528
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
Know all men by these presents that I Charles C Chamberlain
of Delaware in the county of Delaware and State of Ohio
Hardman Merchant being of sound disposing mind & memory do make
and publish this my last will & testament
1st I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Isabella B Chamberlain
the dwelling house in which I now reside situate in the town
of Delaware on Inlot No One Hundred Eighty Eight being the
South half of said inlot (excepting Eighteen feet front off of the
South side & running back One Hundred feet being the ground
on which the store stands) and I also give and bequeath unto her
my out lot No (3) Three in the town of Delaware, and I give and
bequeath unto her all my household furniture and two thirds
of all my personal property which I now have or may
acquire after the date of this will as long as she shall remain
unmarried & my widow but in case of her marriage then half
of all the property herein bequeathed to her both real and person
al I give and bequeath to my only daughter Almarinca
Emmalette Chamberlain, and I also give and bequeath
to my daughter Almarina Emmalette the store now occupied
by me situated on inlot No in the town of
Delaware being Eighteen feet front off the south side of said
lot & running back One Hundred feet, and I also give &
bequeath unto her one third of all my personal property which
I now have or may acquire after the date of this will
I hereby appoint my brother Henry W
Chamberlain as executor and my beloved wife Isabella B
as Executrix of this my last will & testament. In testimony
whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal and publish
this to be my last will & testament in presence of the witness-
es named below this 20th day of April in the year of our
Lord Eighteen Hundred & fifty six
C C Chamberlain {L S}
Attest
J. C. Avery, William Strickler
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 96)
Description
[page 96]
[corresponds to labeled page 40 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
40
C. C. Chamberlain's Will
Whereas I C. C. Chamberlain on the 20th day of April in
the year 1856 did make and publish my last will and
testament of that day I do hereby declare the following to be
a codicil to the same
I do hereby give and bequeath to my beloved wife Isabella
B Chamberlain all the rent which may accrue from
the store now occupied by me being the same store devised
by me to my daughter Almarina Emallette, now the wife
of William P Reid, the said rents being hereby bequeathed
to my said wife for her sole use and support during her
natural life:
Witness my hand and seal this 4th day of May A.D. 1871
C. C. Chamberlain {Seal}
Signed & acknowledged by said C C Chamberlain as his codicil
to his last will & testament in our presence and signed by us in
his presence. C. H. McElroy, Geo. Root
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared in open Court J C Avery & William
Strickler, subscribing witnesses to the last will and & testament
of C C Chamberlain decd and C N McElroy & Geo Root
witnesses to the codicil to said will, who being duly sworn ac-
cording to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing
but the truth in relation to the execution of said will and Codicil
thereto do depose and say that the paper before them purporting
to be the last will and testament and the Codicil thereto is the
will and codicil of said deceased C C Chambeerlain, that
they were present at the execution of said will and Codicil thereto
at the request of the testator subscribed their names to the same
as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said
C C Chamberlain deceased, sign and seal said will and
Codicil and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last will and testament and the codicil thereto and that
at the time of making signing & sealing said will and Codicil
he was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind
and memory and under no undue or unlawfull restraint
whatsoever. J. C. Avery, Wm Strickler, witnesses to the will
and C. H. McElroy & Geo Root witnesses to the Codicil to
said will
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 24th day of
March A.D. 1877
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 40 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
40
C. C. Chamberlain's Will
Whereas I C. C. Chamberlain on the 20th day of April in
the year 1856 did make and publish my last will and
testament of that day I do hereby declare the following to be
a codicil to the same
I do hereby give and bequeath to my beloved wife Isabella
B Chamberlain all the rent which may accrue from
the store now occupied by me being the same store devised
by me to my daughter Almarina Emallette, now the wife
of William P Reid, the said rents being hereby bequeathed
to my said wife for her sole use and support during her
natural life:
Witness my hand and seal this 4th day of May A.D. 1871
C. C. Chamberlain {Seal}
Signed & acknowledged by said C C Chamberlain as his codicil
to his last will & testament in our presence and signed by us in
his presence. C. H. McElroy, Geo. Root
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared in open Court J C Avery & William
Strickler, subscribing witnesses to the last will and & testament
of C C Chamberlain decd and C N McElroy & Geo Root
witnesses to the codicil to said will, who being duly sworn ac-
cording to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing
but the truth in relation to the execution of said will and Codicil
thereto do depose and say that the paper before them purporting
to be the last will and testament and the Codicil thereto is the
will and codicil of said deceased C C Chambeerlain, that
they were present at the execution of said will and Codicil thereto
at the request of the testator subscribed their names to the same
as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said
C C Chamberlain deceased, sign and seal said will and
Codicil and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last will and testament and the codicil thereto and that
at the time of making signing & sealing said will and Codicil
he was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind
and memory and under no undue or unlawfull restraint
whatsoever. J. C. Avery, Wm Strickler, witnesses to the will
and C. H. McElroy & Geo Root witnesses to the Codicil to
said will
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 24th day of
March A.D. 1877
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 97)
Description
[page 97]
[corresponds to labeled page 41 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
41
William Null's Will
March 30th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of William Null
was presented for Probate & record and duly proven as the last
will and testament of William Null decd and ordered admit-
ted to Probate & record as such
See Journal 4 Page 531.
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of all,
I William Null of the County of Delaware and State of
Ohio do make and publish this my last will & testament
1st I give and devise to my wife all my property real
& Personal and mixed during her natural life and at her
death I give and devise to my daughter Eliza Jane & her heirs my
house and land north of Stratford. I give and devise after
the death of my wife to my daughter Adaline and her heirs
my undivided half of the saw mill property with the building
and improvements thereon
2nd At the death of my wife I wish my personal property to
be equally divided between my two daughters or their heirs
3 I do hereby appoint my wife executrix of this my last
will and testament revoking all former wills made by me
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this 10th day of April AD 1876
his
William X Null {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said William Null as his last
Will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
B Lugenbeel
Interlined before signing Oliver Hedrick
B Lugenbeel
Probate of Will
Personally appeared in open court B Lugenbeel & O Hedrick the witnesses to the last
will & testament
of William Null decd who being duly sworn according to law to tell 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 Null decd
is the will of said decd William Null, 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 Null
decd sign & seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last will & testament, that the said William Null 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
B Lugenbeel, Oliver Hedrick
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court this 30th day of March 1877
{Seal} F B Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 41 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
41
William Null's Will
March 30th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of William Null
was presented for Probate & record and duly proven as the last
will and testament of William Null decd and ordered admit-
ted to Probate & record as such
See Journal 4 Page 531.
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of all,
I William Null of the County of Delaware and State of
Ohio do make and publish this my last will & testament
1st I give and devise to my wife all my property real
& Personal and mixed during her natural life and at her
death I give and devise to my daughter Eliza Jane & her heirs my
house and land north of Stratford. I give and devise after
the death of my wife to my daughter Adaline and her heirs
my undivided half of the saw mill property with the building
and improvements thereon
2nd At the death of my wife I wish my personal property to
be equally divided between my two daughters or their heirs
3 I do hereby appoint my wife executrix of this my last
will and testament revoking all former wills made by me
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this 10th day of April AD 1876
his
William X Null {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said William Null as his last
Will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
B Lugenbeel
Interlined before signing Oliver Hedrick
B Lugenbeel
Probate of Will
Personally appeared in open court B Lugenbeel & O Hedrick the witnesses to the last
will & testament
of William Null decd who being duly sworn according to law to tell 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 Null decd
is the will of said decd William Null, 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 Null
decd sign & seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last will & testament, that the said William Null 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
B Lugenbeel, Oliver Hedrick
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court this 30th day of March 1877
{Seal} F B Sprague Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 98)
Description
[page 98]
[corresponds to labeled page 42 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
42
Martha Hollanbaugh's Will
April 14th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of
Martha Hollenbaugh was presented and duly proven
and admitted to Probate and Record
See Journal 4 Page 542
F B Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent father of all
I Martha Hollanbaugh of the County of Delaware
& State of Ohio being of sound mind and memory do make
and publish this my last will and testament in manner
and form following
It is my will that my beloved Husband Charles
Hollanbaugh shall have all my household stuff and
Property I may have brought to our house after our marriage
2 That he shall hold and collect and use all notes, claims
& of every Kind I may be possessed of at my decease for his
own Especial benefit after paying all my doctor Bills and
other debts & funeral expenses etc
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal
this 27th day of January A.D. 1877
Martha Hollanbaugh {Seal}
The above was signed by Martha Hollanbaugh and declared to be her last
will and testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence &
at her request. John Cunningham, David Tipton
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS. Personally appeared in open
court John Cunningham & David Tipton the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and testament of Martha Hollanbaugh decd who being duly sworn to tell
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 Hollanbaugh now deceased is the will of the said deceased Martha
Hollanbaugh, 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 & that they saw the said Martha Hollanbaugh deceased sign
and seal said will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last
will and testament, that the said Martha Hollanbaugh 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 John Cunningham David Tipton
Sworn to & subscribed in Open Court this 14th day of April 14th AD 1877
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 42 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
42
Martha Hollanbaugh's Will
April 14th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of
Martha Hollenbaugh was presented and duly proven
and admitted to Probate and Record
See Journal 4 Page 542
F B Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent father of all
I Martha Hollanbaugh of the County of Delaware
& State of Ohio being of sound mind and memory do make
and publish this my last will and testament in manner
and form following
It is my will that my beloved Husband Charles
Hollanbaugh shall have all my household stuff and
Property I may have brought to our house after our marriage
2 That he shall hold and collect and use all notes, claims
& of every Kind I may be possessed of at my decease for his
own Especial benefit after paying all my doctor Bills and
other debts & funeral expenses etc
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal
this 27th day of January A.D. 1877
Martha Hollanbaugh {Seal}
The above was signed by Martha Hollanbaugh and declared to be her last
will and testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence &
at her request. John Cunningham, David Tipton
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS. Personally appeared in open
court John Cunningham & David Tipton the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and testament of Martha Hollanbaugh decd who being duly sworn to tell
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 Hollanbaugh now deceased is the will of the said deceased Martha
Hollanbaugh, 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 & that they saw the said Martha Hollanbaugh deceased sign
and seal said will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last
will and testament, that the said Martha Hollanbaugh 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 John Cunningham David Tipton
Sworn to & subscribed in Open Court this 14th day of April 14th AD 1877
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 99)
Description
[page 99]
[corresponds to labeled page 43 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
43
Edward A Lewis Will
April 20th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of Edward A
Lewis was presented and duly proven as the last will
and testament of said deceased
See Journal 4 Page 545
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all
I Edward Lewis of Delaware County Ohio do make and
publish this my last will and testament
1st I give and devise to my beloved wife in Lieu of dower the
farm on which we now reside situate in the Township
of Troy County of Delaware and State of Ohio Containing Sixty-
Six acres during her natural life and also the following real
estate viz being Seventy to thirty two feet on the South end of
Lot 54 of Deshlers addition to the city of Columbus in
the County of Franklin and State of Ohio and all the
Stock household goods furniture provisions and other goods
and chattels which may be therein at the time of my death
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 I give and devise the real estate
aforesaid to my sons, John Lewis Thomas Lewis, Edward Lewis
& Charles Lewis in equal proportions, If either of my
sons should die before the decease of my said wife leaving no
children living, then the share or shares of my said son or sons
so devised, is hereby devised to my said son or sons then living
in equal proportions. But if my said wife should not survive
me, then I devise and bequeath the property aforesaid to my
sons then living
2nd I desire that my said wife have the privilege of selling all the
property before mentioned both real & personal after my decease
by the consent of my said sons and retaining the amount
of said purchase money in her own right during her natural
life
3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Guardian
of all my sons until they arrive to the age of twenty-one years
4th I do hereby nominate and appoint my said wife
Hannah Lewis executrix of this my last will & testament
hereby authorizing and empowering her to compromise
adjust release and discharge in such manner as she
[corresponds to labeled page 43 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
43
Edward A Lewis Will
April 20th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of Edward A
Lewis was presented and duly proven as the last will
and testament of said deceased
See Journal 4 Page 545
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all
I Edward Lewis of Delaware County Ohio do make and
publish this my last will and testament
1st I give and devise to my beloved wife in Lieu of dower the
farm on which we now reside situate in the Township
of Troy County of Delaware and State of Ohio Containing Sixty-
Six acres during her natural life and also the following real
estate viz being Seventy to thirty two feet on the South end of
Lot 54 of Deshlers addition to the city of Columbus in
the County of Franklin and State of Ohio and all the
Stock household goods furniture provisions and other goods
and chattels which may be therein at the time of my death
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 I give and devise the real estate
aforesaid to my sons, John Lewis Thomas Lewis, Edward Lewis
& Charles Lewis in equal proportions, If either of my
sons should die before the decease of my said wife leaving no
children living, then the share or shares of my said son or sons
so devised, is hereby devised to my said son or sons then living
in equal proportions. But if my said wife should not survive
me, then I devise and bequeath the property aforesaid to my
sons then living
2nd I desire that my said wife have the privilege of selling all the
property before mentioned both real & personal after my decease
by the consent of my said sons and retaining the amount
of said purchase money in her own right during her natural
life
3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Guardian
of all my sons until they arrive to the age of twenty-one years
4th I do hereby nominate and appoint my said wife
Hannah Lewis executrix of this my last will & testament
hereby authorizing and empowering her to compromise
adjust release and discharge in such manner as she
Title
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Description
[page 100]
[corresponds to labeled page 44 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
44
Edward A Lewis Will
may deem proper the debts & claims due me and if it
shall become necessary in order to pay my debts to sell any
or all of my property both real and personal my said
wife is hereby empowered and authorized to do the same
and to make deed to purchaser to execute acknowledge
and deliver the same in fee simple. And I further
desire that no appraisement and no sale of my property
be made by order of court and the Court of Probate so
direct in pursuance of the Statute
[in left margin: Memoranda]
It is also my desire and I do hereby direct that should
my wife aforesaid be deceased before all or any of my said
sons should arrive at the age of twenty-one years that the
said property aforesaid shall not be divided until all of my
said sons shall have become of majority
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 29th day of December A D 1874
his
Edward X A Lewis {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said Edward A Lewis as his Last will
& testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence,
H. C. Olds & Wm Downing
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared in open court William Downing and H C
Olds the subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament of Edward
A Lewis deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak
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
Edward A Lewis now deceased is the will of the said deceased Edward
A Lewis, 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 & that they saw the said Edward A Lewis deceased sign
and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his last will & testament, that the said Edward A Lewis
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
Wm Downing
Sworn to & subscribed in Open Court this 20th day of April 1877
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 44 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
44
Edward A Lewis Will
may deem proper the debts & claims due me and if it
shall become necessary in order to pay my debts to sell any
or all of my property both real and personal my said
wife is hereby empowered and authorized to do the same
and to make deed to purchaser to execute acknowledge
and deliver the same in fee simple. And I further
desire that no appraisement and no sale of my property
be made by order of court and the Court of Probate so
direct in pursuance of the Statute
[in left margin: Memoranda]
It is also my desire and I do hereby direct that should
my wife aforesaid be deceased before all or any of my said
sons should arrive at the age of twenty-one years that the
said property aforesaid shall not be divided until all of my
said sons shall have become of majority
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 29th day of December A D 1874
his
Edward X A Lewis {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said Edward A Lewis as his Last will
& testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence,
H. C. Olds & Wm Downing
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared in open court William Downing and H C
Olds the subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament of Edward
A Lewis deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak
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
Edward A Lewis now deceased is the will of the said deceased Edward
A Lewis, 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 & that they saw the said Edward A Lewis deceased sign
and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his last will & testament, that the said Edward A Lewis
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
Wm Downing
Sworn to & subscribed in Open Court this 20th day of April 1877
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 101)
Description
[page 101]
[corresponds to labeled page 45 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
45
Frederick Fryman's Will
April 20th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of Frederick Fryman
was presented and duly proven & admitted to Probate & record
as such Last will & testament
See Journal 4 Page 545
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
The last will and testaement of Frederick Fryman of
Thompson Township Delaware County Ohio,
In the name of God I Frederick Fryman considering the uncertainty
of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory blessed be
Almighty God for the same do make and publish this my last will
& testament in manner & form following, that is to say First I give
and bequeath unto my beloved wife Mary Freyman all the personal
property to use or sell as she sees fit, that is after the expenses are
paid, and debts if any exist. And I further bequeath unto her
all my real estate to have and to hold her natural life time
then it is my sincere desire that it shall belong to Sarah Field
my step daughter and her children after she is no more
Now I hereby appoint Martial Field sole executor of this my last
will & testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
& seal this the Fourteenth day of December in the year of our
Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and sixty nine 1869.
Frederick Freyman {Seal}
Signed sealed published and declared by the said named Frederick Fryman
to be his last will & testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his
presence have subscribed our names as witnesses thereunto
D. M. Russell, Joseph M. Russell
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared in open court D. M. Russell & Joseph M. Russell the sub
scribing witnesses to the last will & testament of Frederick Fryman decd who
being duly sworn according to law to speak 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 Frederick Fryman now deceased is the will
of said deceased Frederick Fryman 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 Frederick Fryman decd
sign & seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
will & testament and that at the time of signing and sealing said will the
testator was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind & memory and
under no undue or unlawfull restraint whatever
D. M. Russell
Joseph M. Russell
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 20th day of April 1877
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 45 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
45
Frederick Fryman's Will
April 20th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of Frederick Fryman
was presented and duly proven & admitted to Probate & record
as such Last will & testament
See Journal 4 Page 545
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
The last will and testaement of Frederick Fryman of
Thompson Township Delaware County Ohio,
In the name of God I Frederick Fryman considering the uncertainty
of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory blessed be
Almighty God for the same do make and publish this my last will
& testament in manner & form following, that is to say First I give
and bequeath unto my beloved wife Mary Freyman all the personal
property to use or sell as she sees fit, that is after the expenses are
paid, and debts if any exist. And I further bequeath unto her
all my real estate to have and to hold her natural life time
then it is my sincere desire that it shall belong to Sarah Field
my step daughter and her children after she is no more
Now I hereby appoint Martial Field sole executor of this my last
will & testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
& seal this the Fourteenth day of December in the year of our
Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and sixty nine 1869.
Frederick Freyman {Seal}
Signed sealed published and declared by the said named Frederick Fryman
to be his last will & testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his
presence have subscribed our names as witnesses thereunto
D. M. Russell, Joseph M. Russell
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
Personally appeared in open court D. M. Russell & Joseph M. Russell the sub
scribing witnesses to the last will & testament of Frederick Fryman decd who
being duly sworn according to law to speak 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 Frederick Fryman now deceased is the will
of said deceased Frederick Fryman 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 Frederick Fryman decd
sign & seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
will & testament and that at the time of signing and sealing said will the
testator was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind & memory and
under no undue or unlawfull restraint whatever
D. M. Russell
Joseph M. Russell
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 20th day of April 1877
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 102)
Description
[page 102]
[corresponds to labeled page 46 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
46
Ellen M. Cook's Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all.
I Ellen M. Cook of Bennington Township, Morrow County
Ohio, of lawful age, of sound mind and memory do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament because
of duty and uncertainty of life and the certainty of
death.
Item 1st I devise that all just debts and funeral expenses be
paid out of my personal property.
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my much respected
daughter Maria Cook Tims all my property both person-
al and real during her natural life or the lives of any
heir of her body begotten including and being the undi-
vided one half of the old farm where my parents resi-
ded at the time of their decease in Bennington Town
ship, Morrow County Ohio. Being the undivided one
half of about one hundred and thirty four acres of land
Bounded on the South by lands of Lydia A. Rolloson and
Isaac Bennett, on the East by lands of Jonathan
Bennett and Tobias Stilly, on the South by lands of
Phillip Gage and Thomas Case. on the West by lands of
Thomas H. Morehouse, Harriette Witham and Isaac Bennett.
also the undivided one half of about thirty acres of land in
Kingston Township Delaware County Ohio. Bounded on the
North by lands of Charles Lee, on the East by lands
held in trust for Stiles Cook and heirs. on the South
by lands of A. Wood. on the West by the lands of Nel-
son Fleming and Wm Smith. Including and being all
the money due me from Charles Jackson in Eldora
Iowa. Secured by Mortgage and including all the monies
or credits due me, as well as all the personal property
and household goods belonging to me on the said old
home farm or anywhere else.
Item 3rd In case my said daughter Maria Cook Tims Should
die leaving no heirs of her body, or in case my said
daughter and all the heirs of her body be deceased, I devise
that my much respected brother George W. Cook have
all my property both personal and real, if he be living
if not living, then I devise that the heirs of the body
of said brother have all my property both personal and
real. And if my said Brother and the heirs of his body
be deceased (if he have any) there and in that case, I
devise that my property both personal and real be divi-
ded among the children of my much respected Brothers
[corresponds to labeled page 46 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
46
Ellen M. Cook's Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all.
I Ellen M. Cook of Bennington Township, Morrow County
Ohio, of lawful age, of sound mind and memory do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament because
of duty and uncertainty of life and the certainty of
death.
Item 1st I devise that all just debts and funeral expenses be
paid out of my personal property.
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my much respected
daughter Maria Cook Tims all my property both person-
al and real during her natural life or the lives of any
heir of her body begotten including and being the undi-
vided one half of the old farm where my parents resi-
ded at the time of their decease in Bennington Town
ship, Morrow County Ohio. Being the undivided one
half of about one hundred and thirty four acres of land
Bounded on the South by lands of Lydia A. Rolloson and
Isaac Bennett, on the East by lands of Jonathan
Bennett and Tobias Stilly, on the South by lands of
Phillip Gage and Thomas Case. on the West by lands of
Thomas H. Morehouse, Harriette Witham and Isaac Bennett.
also the undivided one half of about thirty acres of land in
Kingston Township Delaware County Ohio. Bounded on the
North by lands of Charles Lee, on the East by lands
held in trust for Stiles Cook and heirs. on the South
by lands of A. Wood. on the West by the lands of Nel-
son Fleming and Wm Smith. Including and being all
the money due me from Charles Jackson in Eldora
Iowa. Secured by Mortgage and including all the monies
or credits due me, as well as all the personal property
and household goods belonging to me on the said old
home farm or anywhere else.
Item 3rd In case my said daughter Maria Cook Tims Should
die leaving no heirs of her body, or in case my said
daughter and all the heirs of her body be deceased, I devise
that my much respected brother George W. Cook have
all my property both personal and real, if he be living
if not living, then I devise that the heirs of the body
of said brother have all my property both personal and
real. And if my said Brother and the heirs of his body
be deceased (if he have any) there and in that case, I
devise that my property both personal and real be divi-
ded among the children of my much respected Brothers
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 103)
Description
[page 103]
[corresponds to labeled page 47 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
47
Ellen M. Cook's Will
and Sisters equally.
Item 4th It is my request that this my last Will and
Testament be so interpreted that no part of my prop-
erty ascend or be inherited by or fall to the Father or
relatives of my said daughter's Father.
Item 5th I hereby nominate and appoint my much respect-
ed Brother, George W. Cook, executor of this my last
Will and Testament. Authorizing and empowering him
if it shall become necessary in order to pay my
just debts, to sell all or any part of my real estate
and deeds to purchasers to make and execute the same
as though I was personally present and did the same.
Item 6th I desire that no appraisement of my personal or real
property be made, that no bond be required and that
the Judge of Probate Court direct the omission of the same
Item 7th I desire that my much respected Brother George W.
Cook take special care of the property and welfare of my
much respected daughter Maria Cook Tims. And if it
shall become necessary in order to special Welfare. It is
my desire that he be appointed Guardian of her person.
Item 8 I hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testi-
mony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 5th day of February, one Thousand eight hundred
and Seventy Seven. Ellen M. Cook {Seal}
Signed by said Ellen M. Cook as her last Will and
Testament in our presence and by us in hers this 5th
day of Feb'y 1877.
P. C. Beard.
B. D. Buxton.
The State of Ohio }
Morrow County } S.S. Proof of Will
Personally appeared in open Court P. C.
Beard one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of Ellen M. Cook late of said County,
deceased. Who being duly sworn according to law, depose
and say that the foregoing is the last Will and Testament
of said Ellen M. Cook deceased. That he subscribed his
name thereto as the attesting witness at the request of
said Testatrix and in his presence and in the presence of
and that she signed the same in his presence and
acknowledged the same to be her last Will and Tes-
[corresponds to labeled page 47 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
47
Ellen M. Cook's Will
and Sisters equally.
Item 4th It is my request that this my last Will and
Testament be so interpreted that no part of my prop-
erty ascend or be inherited by or fall to the Father or
relatives of my said daughter's Father.
Item 5th I hereby nominate and appoint my much respect-
ed Brother, George W. Cook, executor of this my last
Will and Testament. Authorizing and empowering him
if it shall become necessary in order to pay my
just debts, to sell all or any part of my real estate
and deeds to purchasers to make and execute the same
as though I was personally present and did the same.
Item 6th I desire that no appraisement of my personal or real
property be made, that no bond be required and that
the Judge of Probate Court direct the omission of the same
Item 7th I desire that my much respected Brother George W.
Cook take special care of the property and welfare of my
much respected daughter Maria Cook Tims. And if it
shall become necessary in order to special Welfare. It is
my desire that he be appointed Guardian of her person.
Item 8 I hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testi-
mony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 5th day of February, one Thousand eight hundred
and Seventy Seven. Ellen M. Cook {Seal}
Signed by said Ellen M. Cook as her last Will and
Testament in our presence and by us in hers this 5th
day of Feb'y 1877.
P. C. Beard.
B. D. Buxton.
The State of Ohio }
Morrow County } S.S. Proof of Will
Personally appeared in open Court P. C.
Beard one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of Ellen M. Cook late of said County,
deceased. Who being duly sworn according to law, depose
and say that the foregoing is the last Will and Testament
of said Ellen M. Cook deceased. That he subscribed his
name thereto as the attesting witness at the request of
said Testatrix and in his presence and in the presence of
and that she signed the same in his presence and
acknowledged the same to be her last Will and Tes-
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 104)
Description
[page 104]
[corresponds to labeled page 48 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
48
Ellen M. Cook's Will.
tament. That said Testatrix at the time of executing the
same was of full age, sound mind and memory and
not under any restraint.
P. C. Beard.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th day of
February A.D. 1877.
H. L. Beebe
Probate Judge.
Commission
To take Testimony of Witness of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Morrow County S.S. }
To W. C. Harris. - 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 B. D. Buxton subscribing witness to the
last Will and Testament of Ellen M. Cook hereto an-
nexed late of the County of Morrow in the State of
Ohio. deceased. and therefore we command you that at cer-
tain days and places appointed by you, You cause the
said B. D. Buxton 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 Ellen M. Cook, and that you re-
duce such examination to writing and return the
same, together with this Commission and the Will of
the said Ellen M. Cook deceased, thereto annexed. Closed
up under your Seal, into our said Probate Court.
with all convenient speed.
In testimony whereof I H. L.
Beebe Judge of the said Court have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Mt.
Gilead, this 27th day of February A.D. 1877.
H. L. Beebe Probate Judge.
Testimony of Witness of Will.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of Ellen
M. Cook deceased, I, W. C. Harris duly appointed and
commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the
County of Morrow in the State of Ohio, to take the testimo-
ny of B. D. Buxton one of the subscribing witnesses of the
last Will and Testament of Ellen M. Cook deceased, late
[corresponds to labeled page 48 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
48
Ellen M. Cook's Will.
tament. That said Testatrix at the time of executing the
same was of full age, sound mind and memory and
not under any restraint.
P. C. Beard.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th day of
February A.D. 1877.
H. L. Beebe
Probate Judge.
Commission
To take Testimony of Witness of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Morrow County S.S. }
To W. C. Harris. - 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 B. D. Buxton subscribing witness to the
last Will and Testament of Ellen M. Cook hereto an-
nexed late of the County of Morrow in the State of
Ohio. deceased. and therefore we command you that at cer-
tain days and places appointed by you, You cause the
said B. D. Buxton 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 Ellen M. Cook, and that you re-
duce such examination to writing and return the
same, together with this Commission and the Will of
the said Ellen M. Cook deceased, thereto annexed. Closed
up under your Seal, into our said Probate Court.
with all convenient speed.
In testimony whereof I H. L.
Beebe Judge of the said Court have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Mt.
Gilead, this 27th day of February A.D. 1877.
H. L. Beebe Probate Judge.
Testimony of Witness of Will.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of Ellen
M. Cook deceased, I, W. C. Harris duly appointed and
commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the
County of Morrow in the State of Ohio, to take the testimo-
ny of B. D. Buxton one of the subscribing witnesses of the
last Will and Testament of Ellen M. Cook deceased, late
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 105)
Description
[page 105]
[corresponds to labeled page 49 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
49
Ellen M. Cook's Will.
a resident of said County of Morrow in the State of Ohio
which commission and the said Will are hereto annexed
marked "A", do hereby certify that in pursuance of said
Commission, I caused B. D. Buxton one of said sub-
scribing witnesses as aforesaid, to come personally before
me, at my office in Sparta, Morrow 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. depose and say. That he was present at
the making of said Will, hereto 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 Ellen M. Cook
deceased sign and seal said Will, and heard her ac-
knowledge the same to be her last Will and Testa-
ment. That the said Ellen M. Cook 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. B. D. Buxton
I, W. C. Harris do further testify that the said testimo-
ny was reduced to writing by myself in the presence of
said witness respectively and subscribed by said witness
in my presence on this 28th day of February A.D. 1877.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand this 28th day of February A.D. 1877.
W. C. Harris
Commission.
State of Ohio }
Morrow County S.S. }
I, H. L. Beebe Probate Judge of Mor-
row County Ohio, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a
true copy of the last Will and Testament of Ellen
M. Cook, deceased, as shown by the records of the
Probate Court of the aforesaid County.
H. L. Beebe
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 49 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
49
Ellen M. Cook's Will.
a resident of said County of Morrow in the State of Ohio
which commission and the said Will are hereto annexed
marked "A", do hereby certify that in pursuance of said
Commission, I caused B. D. Buxton one of said sub-
scribing witnesses as aforesaid, to come personally before
me, at my office in Sparta, Morrow 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. depose and say. That he was present at
the making of said Will, hereto 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 Ellen M. Cook
deceased sign and seal said Will, and heard her ac-
knowledge the same to be her last Will and Testa-
ment. That the said Ellen M. Cook 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. B. D. Buxton
I, W. C. Harris do further testify that the said testimo-
ny was reduced to writing by myself in the presence of
said witness respectively and subscribed by said witness
in my presence on this 28th day of February A.D. 1877.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand this 28th day of February A.D. 1877.
W. C. Harris
Commission.
State of Ohio }
Morrow County S.S. }
I, H. L. Beebe Probate Judge of Mor-
row County Ohio, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a
true copy of the last Will and Testament of Ellen
M. Cook, deceased, as shown by the records of the
Probate Court of the aforesaid County.
H. L. Beebe
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 106)
Description
[page 106]
[corresponds to labeled page 50 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1833]
50
Eugene Ahern's Will
May 10th" 1877
On this day the last will and testament with the Codicil
thereto was presented and duly proved as the Said Last Will
and testament of Eugene Ahern and admitted to probate
as such.
See Journal 4 Page 560
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of The Will
I, Eugene Ahern do make and publish this my last will
and testament
1st It is my will that my just debts and charges be paid out
of my personal estate
2nd I give and devise in lot No 56 in Hosea Williams addition to the
town of East Delaware (old Number) as the same is designated and
numbered on the recorded plat of said addition, the new number of
Said Lot is six Hundred and thirteen, being the lot willed to me
by my first wife Hanorah Ahern, to Lawrence Ahern Mary Ahern
and Hanorah Ahern my children by my first wife Hanorah Ahern
3rd It is my will that the balance of my personal estate after paying
my just debts & all charges shall be equally divided among
all my children
4th It is my will that my wife shall have the share of my estate
which the law allows her
5th It is my will that William Sweeney be appointed Guardian of
Lawrence Mary & Hanorah Ahern until they respectively become of
age
6 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 18th day of November AD 1875
Eugene Ahern
Signed and acknowledged by said Eugene Ahern as his last will
and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
John L. Jones, James R. Lytle
Whereas I Eugene Ahern on the 18th day of November AD 1875 made
my last will and testament of that day do hereby declare the
following to be a codicil thereto. I do hereby nominate and appoint
Robert Parker executor of this my last will and testament, In witness whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 10th day of July AD 1876
Eugene Ahern {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Eugene Ahern as a Codicil to his last will & testament
in our presence and signed by us in his presence John L. Jones, James R. Lytle
[corresponds to labeled page 50 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1833]
50
Eugene Ahern's Will
May 10th" 1877
On this day the last will and testament with the Codicil
thereto was presented and duly proved as the Said Last Will
and testament of Eugene Ahern and admitted to probate
as such.
See Journal 4 Page 560
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of The Will
I, Eugene Ahern do make and publish this my last will
and testament
1st It is my will that my just debts and charges be paid out
of my personal estate
2nd I give and devise in lot No 56 in Hosea Williams addition to the
town of East Delaware (old Number) as the same is designated and
numbered on the recorded plat of said addition, the new number of
Said Lot is six Hundred and thirteen, being the lot willed to me
by my first wife Hanorah Ahern, to Lawrence Ahern Mary Ahern
and Hanorah Ahern my children by my first wife Hanorah Ahern
3rd It is my will that the balance of my personal estate after paying
my just debts & all charges shall be equally divided among
all my children
4th It is my will that my wife shall have the share of my estate
which the law allows her
5th It is my will that William Sweeney be appointed Guardian of
Lawrence Mary & Hanorah Ahern until they respectively become of
age
6 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 18th day of November AD 1875
Eugene Ahern
Signed and acknowledged by said Eugene Ahern as his last will
and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
John L. Jones, James R. Lytle
Whereas I Eugene Ahern on the 18th day of November AD 1875 made
my last will and testament of that day do hereby declare the
following to be a codicil thereto. I do hereby nominate and appoint
Robert Parker executor of this my last will and testament, In witness whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 10th day of July AD 1876
Eugene Ahern {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Eugene Ahern as a Codicil to his last will & testament
in our presence and signed by us in his presence John L. Jones, James R. Lytle
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 107)
Description
[page 107]
[corresponds to labeled page 51 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
51
Eugene Ahern's Will
whereas I Eugene Ahern on the 18th day of November AD 1875 made my
last will and testament of that day and on the 10th day of July 1876
made a Codicil thereto and nominated & appointed Robert Parker as
executor of said will & testament and whereas said Robert Parker prefers not
to act as such executor, I do hereby nominate and appoint Michael Neville
executor of this my last will and testament, and I do hereby declare
this to be a Codicil to my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 24th day of
April A.D. 1877 Eugene Ahern
Signed and acknowledged by said Eugene Ahern as a Codicil to his last
will and testament in our presence & signed by us in his presence and by his request
G. A. Henderson, James R. Lytle,
Probate of Will & first Codocil
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS. }
Personally appeared in open court J. L. Jones & James R
Lytle, the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament and 1st Codicil to the
same of Eugene Ahern deceased who being duly sworn to speak the truth in relation
to the execution of said will & Codicil depose and say that the paper before them
purporting to be the last will and testament and 1st Codicil thereto is the will
and 1st Codicil of Eugene Ahern, they were present at the execution of said will and
1st Codicil at the request of the testator and subscribed their names to the same as
witnesses in
his presence and that they saw the said Eugene Ahern deceased sign and seal said
will & 1st Codicil and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament
and 1st Codicil that the said Eugene Ahern at the time of making signing & sealing said will
& Codicil was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no
undue restraint whatever. John L Jones, James R. Lytle
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 10th day of May 1877. F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the 2nd Codicil to the last will & testament of Eugene Ahern decd
we James R. Lytle & G. A. Henderson being duly sworn in open court this 10th
day of May 1877, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the second
Codicil to the last will and testament of Eugene Ahern of Delaware Ohio hereto
annexed bearing date April 24th 1877. that we saw said testator subscribe said
2nd Codicil and heard him declare and publish the same to be the second Codicil
that at the time the testator executed said Codicil he was of Legal age and of
Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint & that we signed
the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence
of each other James R. Lytle G. A. Henderson
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 10th day of May AD 1877
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 51 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
51
Eugene Ahern's Will
whereas I Eugene Ahern on the 18th day of November AD 1875 made my
last will and testament of that day and on the 10th day of July 1876
made a Codicil thereto and nominated & appointed Robert Parker as
executor of said will & testament and whereas said Robert Parker prefers not
to act as such executor, I do hereby nominate and appoint Michael Neville
executor of this my last will and testament, and I do hereby declare
this to be a Codicil to my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 24th day of
April A.D. 1877 Eugene Ahern
Signed and acknowledged by said Eugene Ahern as a Codicil to his last
will and testament in our presence & signed by us in his presence and by his request
G. A. Henderson, James R. Lytle,
Probate of Will & first Codocil
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS. }
Personally appeared in open court J. L. Jones & James R
Lytle, the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament and 1st Codicil to the
same of Eugene Ahern deceased who being duly sworn to speak the truth in relation
to the execution of said will & Codicil depose and say that the paper before them
purporting to be the last will and testament and 1st Codicil thereto is the will
and 1st Codicil of Eugene Ahern, they were present at the execution of said will and
1st Codicil at the request of the testator and subscribed their names to the same as
witnesses in
his presence and that they saw the said Eugene Ahern deceased sign and seal said
will & 1st Codicil and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament
and 1st Codicil that the said Eugene Ahern at the time of making signing & sealing said will
& Codicil was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no
undue restraint whatever. John L Jones, James R. Lytle
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 10th day of May 1877. F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the 2nd Codicil to the last will & testament of Eugene Ahern decd
we James R. Lytle & G. A. Henderson being duly sworn in open court this 10th
day of May 1877, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the second
Codicil to the last will and testament of Eugene Ahern of Delaware Ohio hereto
annexed bearing date April 24th 1877. that we saw said testator subscribe said
2nd Codicil and heard him declare and publish the same to be the second Codicil
that at the time the testator executed said Codicil he was of Legal age and of
Sound mind and memory and not under any restraint & that we signed
the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence
of each other James R. Lytle G. A. Henderson
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 10th day of May AD 1877
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 108)
Description
[page 108]
[corresponds to labeled page 52 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
52
Gottfried Shultz Will
May 14th 1877
On this day the Last will and testament of Gotfried Shultz
was presented and duly proved and admitted as the
last will and testament of Said Gotfried Shultz
See Journal 4 Page 562
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of all
I G. Shultz of Delaware County Ohio
do make and publish this my last will and testament
1st After all my debts are fully paid and discharged I will to my
last wife Hannah Shultz the sum of Four Hundred Dollars
in addition to her dower in my Estate
2nd I will & bequeath to Norman Shultz Augusta Shultz Godfred
F Shultz & Godard Uon an equal division of all the rem-
ainder of my estate
3rd I hereby nominate and appoint John H Warren executor of
this will hereby authorizing & empowering him to sell by private
sale or otherwise my lots in Millville Delaware County Ohio & deed
or deeds to purchasers to make acknowledge & deliver as my executor
in fee simple: In testimony hereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this 26th day of Nov. AD 1868
Gottfried Shultz {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by G Shultz as his last will in our
presence & signed by us in his presence Wm M. Warren: Wm M. Warren Jr
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS.
Personally appeared in open court Wm M. Warren & Wm. M. Warren Jr
the subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament of Gottfried Shultz decd
who being duly sworn according to law to tell 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 G Shultz now decd is the will of said decd G
Shultz 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 testator sign and seal said will &
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament, that
at the time of signing and sealing said will said testator was of legal
age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
Wm. M. Warren
Wm. M. Warren Jr
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this
14th day of May AD. 1877. F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 52 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
52
Gottfried Shultz Will
May 14th 1877
On this day the Last will and testament of Gotfried Shultz
was presented and duly proved and admitted as the
last will and testament of Said Gotfried Shultz
See Journal 4 Page 562
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of all
I G. Shultz of Delaware County Ohio
do make and publish this my last will and testament
1st After all my debts are fully paid and discharged I will to my
last wife Hannah Shultz the sum of Four Hundred Dollars
in addition to her dower in my Estate
2nd I will & bequeath to Norman Shultz Augusta Shultz Godfred
F Shultz & Godard Uon an equal division of all the rem-
ainder of my estate
3rd I hereby nominate and appoint John H Warren executor of
this will hereby authorizing & empowering him to sell by private
sale or otherwise my lots in Millville Delaware County Ohio & deed
or deeds to purchasers to make acknowledge & deliver as my executor
in fee simple: In testimony hereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this 26th day of Nov. AD 1868
Gottfried Shultz {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by G Shultz as his last will in our
presence & signed by us in his presence Wm M. Warren: Wm M. Warren Jr
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS.
Personally appeared in open court Wm M. Warren & Wm. M. Warren Jr
the subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament of Gottfried Shultz decd
who being duly sworn according to law to tell 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 G Shultz now decd is the will of said decd G
Shultz 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 testator sign and seal said will &
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament, that
at the time of signing and sealing said will said testator was of legal
age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
Wm. M. Warren
Wm. M. Warren Jr
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this
14th day of May AD. 1877. F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 109)
Description
[page 109]
[corresponds to labeled page 53 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
53
William Zimmer's Will
May 21st 1877
On this day the Nuncupative last will and
testament of William Zimmer was presented for probate
and record and duly proven as such last verbal will
See Journal 4 Page 565
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will and testimony
The following is the last will of William Zimmer Merchant
of Delaware Delaware County Ohio, who being sick and nigh
unto death which occured the next day the same was made
by the said William Zimmer in the presence of the persons
whose names are hereto subscribed and who were specially
requested by said testator to take notice to the same as
witnesses to said will and which was in these words, to wit
"I give to my wife all my property and I desire her to have
"everything as long as she shall live and I desire that she
"shall carry on everything as it now is as long as she lives"
We the undersigned were called upon by the said
William Zimmer at the time the said testamentary words
were spoken to bear testimony to said disposition as his will
This will was reduced to writing on the (12th) Twelfth day of May
A.D. 1877 being the Third day after the day of the death of said
William Zimmer and subscribed by us in the presence of each other
as witnesses to said will: In testimony whereof we have hereunto
subscribed our names at Delaware Ohio on the (12th) day of
May A D 1877. Rosina Huffman
Conrad Pepper
Benneville Stimmel
Proof of Will
The State of Ohio, Delaware County } SS
The Probate Court
The undersigned Rosine Hoffman, Conrad Pepper, Benneville
Stimmel the above named witnesses to the will, being duly sworn
according to law in open court on this 21st day of May A D 1877
depose and say that on the 9th day of May A D 1877 the
Said Rosine Hoffman Conrad Pepper & Benneville Stimmel
were at the request of the testator William Zimmer to notice
what his last verbal will was and then stated his will to be
just as the same is now reduced to writing as stated in the
paper to which this is attached and of which the following
[corresponds to labeled page 53 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
53
William Zimmer's Will
May 21st 1877
On this day the Nuncupative last will and
testament of William Zimmer was presented for probate
and record and duly proven as such last verbal will
See Journal 4 Page 565
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will and testimony
The following is the last will of William Zimmer Merchant
of Delaware Delaware County Ohio, who being sick and nigh
unto death which occured the next day the same was made
by the said William Zimmer in the presence of the persons
whose names are hereto subscribed and who were specially
requested by said testator to take notice to the same as
witnesses to said will and which was in these words, to wit
"I give to my wife all my property and I desire her to have
"everything as long as she shall live and I desire that she
"shall carry on everything as it now is as long as she lives"
We the undersigned were called upon by the said
William Zimmer at the time the said testamentary words
were spoken to bear testimony to said disposition as his will
This will was reduced to writing on the (12th) Twelfth day of May
A.D. 1877 being the Third day after the day of the death of said
William Zimmer and subscribed by us in the presence of each other
as witnesses to said will: In testimony whereof we have hereunto
subscribed our names at Delaware Ohio on the (12th) day of
May A D 1877. Rosina Huffman
Conrad Pepper
Benneville Stimmel
Proof of Will
The State of Ohio, Delaware County } SS
The Probate Court
The undersigned Rosine Hoffman, Conrad Pepper, Benneville
Stimmel the above named witnesses to the will, being duly sworn
according to law in open court on this 21st day of May A D 1877
depose and say that on the 9th day of May A D 1877 the
Said Rosine Hoffman Conrad Pepper & Benneville Stimmel
were at the request of the testator William Zimmer to notice
what his last verbal will was and then stated his will to be
just as the same is now reduced to writing as stated in the
paper to which this is attached and of which the following
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 110)
Description
[page 110]
[corresponds to labeled page 54 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
54
William Zimmer's Will
is a true copy viz "I give to my wife all my property
and I desire her to have everything as long as she lives
and I desire that she shall carry on everything as it
now is as long as she lives"
That the said William Zimmer
was then in last sickness and died the next morning
the 10th day of May at 11 O'Clock A.M. That at the time
of making Said verbal will the testator William Zimmer
was of legal age and of sound mind and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
Rosina Hoffman
Conrad Pepper
Benneville Stimmel
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 21st day of
May A D 1877
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
============================================================
May 22nd 1877
William H. Patrick's Will
On this day the last will and testament of William
H. Patrick deceased late of Orange Township Delaware
County Ohio was presented and duly proven as such
last will and testament
See Journal 4, Page 567
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I William H.
Patrick do make and publish this my last will and
testament
1st I give and devise to my beloved wife in Lieu of her dower
the farm on which we now reside situated in Orange Township
Delaware County Ohio containing twelve acres during her
natural life and all the household goods furniture provisions
and other goods and chattels which may be thereon at the
time of my decease during her natural life as aforesaid
I also give and devise to my beloved wife a life policy which
I hold in the Home Life insurance Company of Brooklyn
New York. I also give and devise to my beloved wife
eighty acres of land which I now own and being in
the County of St Clair in the State of Missouri and being
[corresponds to labeled page 54 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
54
William Zimmer's Will
is a true copy viz "I give to my wife all my property
and I desire her to have everything as long as she lives
and I desire that she shall carry on everything as it
now is as long as she lives"
That the said William Zimmer
was then in last sickness and died the next morning
the 10th day of May at 11 O'Clock A.M. That at the time
of making Said verbal will the testator William Zimmer
was of legal age and of sound mind and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
Rosina Hoffman
Conrad Pepper
Benneville Stimmel
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 21st day of
May A D 1877
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
============================================================
May 22nd 1877
William H. Patrick's Will
On this day the last will and testament of William
H. Patrick deceased late of Orange Township Delaware
County Ohio was presented and duly proven as such
last will and testament
See Journal 4, Page 567
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I William H.
Patrick do make and publish this my last will and
testament
1st I give and devise to my beloved wife in Lieu of her dower
the farm on which we now reside situated in Orange Township
Delaware County Ohio containing twelve acres during her
natural life and all the household goods furniture provisions
and other goods and chattels which may be thereon at the
time of my decease during her natural life as aforesaid
I also give and devise to my beloved wife a life policy which
I hold in the Home Life insurance Company of Brooklyn
New York. I also give and devise to my beloved wife
eighty acres of land which I now own and being in
the County of St Clair in the State of Missouri and being
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 111)
Description
[page 111]
[corresponds to labeled page 55 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
55
William H. Patrick's Will
the north half of the south east quarter of section 14 Township 36
Range 25 during her natural life as aforesaid, at the death of my
said wife the real estate aforesaid I give and devise to my two children
Charles Henry Patrick and Mary Ellen Patrick and their heirs to be equ-
ally divided between them: If however either of my two children should
die before the decease of my said wife bearing no children living at the
decease of my said wife, then the share of said property above devised
to such child is hereby divided and bequeathed to the other child and
their heirs: If both of my two children should die before the decease
of my said wife leaving no children living at the death of my said
wife Then I bequeath the said property after the death of my said
wife to my next Kin living
2nd I give and devise all the residue of my property to my two children
to be equally divided between them when they arrive at the age of major
ity
3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife executrix of this
my last will and testament hereby authorizing her to compromise
adjust release and discharge in such manner as she may deem
proper the debts and claims due me: I desire that no appraisement
and no sale of my personal property be made & that my wife shall
not be requested to give a Bond as executrix or guardian & that
the court of Probate direct the omission of the same in pursuance
of the statute: I desire that my dear mother shall have a home
with my wife during her life and that my wife provide for her
out of the means devised to her
In testimony hereof I have here unto Set my hand and seal
this 3rd day of May A.D. 1877.
William H. Patrick {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said William H Patrick as his
last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
Rufus Carpenter, Joseph J. Woods.
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court Rufus Carpenter & Joseph H Woods the subscribing witnesses
to the last will and testament of William H Patrick deceased who being duly sworn
according to law to speak 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 H Patrick now deceased is the will of the said deceased William H
Patrick 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 H Patrick deceased sign and seal said will and
heard him declare the same to be his last will and testament that the said
William H Patrick 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 Rufus Carpenter
Joseph J. Woods
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 22nd day of May AD 1877
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 55 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
55
William H. Patrick's Will
the north half of the south east quarter of section 14 Township 36
Range 25 during her natural life as aforesaid, at the death of my
said wife the real estate aforesaid I give and devise to my two children
Charles Henry Patrick and Mary Ellen Patrick and their heirs to be equ-
ally divided between them: If however either of my two children should
die before the decease of my said wife bearing no children living at the
decease of my said wife, then the share of said property above devised
to such child is hereby divided and bequeathed to the other child and
their heirs: If both of my two children should die before the decease
of my said wife leaving no children living at the death of my said
wife Then I bequeath the said property after the death of my said
wife to my next Kin living
2nd I give and devise all the residue of my property to my two children
to be equally divided between them when they arrive at the age of major
ity
3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife executrix of this
my last will and testament hereby authorizing her to compromise
adjust release and discharge in such manner as she may deem
proper the debts and claims due me: I desire that no appraisement
and no sale of my personal property be made & that my wife shall
not be requested to give a Bond as executrix or guardian & that
the court of Probate direct the omission of the same in pursuance
of the statute: I desire that my dear mother shall have a home
with my wife during her life and that my wife provide for her
out of the means devised to her
In testimony hereof I have here unto Set my hand and seal
this 3rd day of May A.D. 1877.
William H. Patrick {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said William H Patrick as his
last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
Rufus Carpenter, Joseph J. Woods.
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court Rufus Carpenter & Joseph H Woods the subscribing witnesses
to the last will and testament of William H Patrick deceased who being duly sworn
according to law to speak 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 H Patrick now deceased is the will of the said deceased William H
Patrick 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 H Patrick deceased sign and seal said will and
heard him declare the same to be his last will and testament that the said
William H Patrick 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 Rufus Carpenter
Joseph J. Woods
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 22nd day of May AD 1877
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 112)
Description
[page 112]
[corresponds to labeled page 56 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
56
James R Beard's [Baird] Will
May 26th 1877
On this day the last will and testament with
the codicil thereto was presented for Probate and record
and duly proved and ordered to be admitted to Probate
& record as such
See Journal 4 Page 569
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent father of all
I, James R Baird of the city of Delaware County of
Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound mind and
memory do make and publish this my last will and
testament hereby revoking and declaring null and void
all other last wills & testaments or writings in the nature
of last wills and testaments heretofore by me made
Item 1st I desire that all my just debts and funeral expen-
ses and expenses incidental thereto shall be paid as soon
as can reasonably be done after my decease
Item 2nd After paying the expenses named in Item first above
Specified and all expenses incurred in the probate court
in the proof and record of this will and attending to the
carrying into effect the provision of the same I will and
bequeath to my Son Thomas Baird to be paid annually
the rents and profits of all the balance of my estate
real and personal during his natural life excepting
so much from said rents and profits as shall by the
Probate court be judged a reasonable compensation to be
paid to my trustees of my estate to be hereafter appointed
Item 3rd At my decease and after this will shall have been admit-
ted to Probate & record I desire the Probate Court to appoint some
Suitable person Trustee whose duty it shall be to take
charge of and manage my estate and in all respects
to carry into effect the provisions of this will, and
that said Trustees be required to give bond to the satisfac-
tion of said Court Conditioned for the safe and carefull
management of my said estate and that said Trustee
be allowed such compensation yearly for his services in
this behalf as the Probate Court may deem reasonable
Said compensation to be paid out of the rents and
profits of Said Estate and the said Trustee is from
time to time as it shall become necessary invest the
[corresponds to labeled page 56 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
56
James R Beard's [Baird] Will
May 26th 1877
On this day the last will and testament with
the codicil thereto was presented for Probate and record
and duly proved and ordered to be admitted to Probate
& record as such
See Journal 4 Page 569
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent father of all
I, James R Baird of the city of Delaware County of
Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound mind and
memory do make and publish this my last will and
testament hereby revoking and declaring null and void
all other last wills & testaments or writings in the nature
of last wills and testaments heretofore by me made
Item 1st I desire that all my just debts and funeral expen-
ses and expenses incidental thereto shall be paid as soon
as can reasonably be done after my decease
Item 2nd After paying the expenses named in Item first above
Specified and all expenses incurred in the probate court
in the proof and record of this will and attending to the
carrying into effect the provision of the same I will and
bequeath to my Son Thomas Baird to be paid annually
the rents and profits of all the balance of my estate
real and personal during his natural life excepting
so much from said rents and profits as shall by the
Probate court be judged a reasonable compensation to be
paid to my trustees of my estate to be hereafter appointed
Item 3rd At my decease and after this will shall have been admit-
ted to Probate & record I desire the Probate Court to appoint some
Suitable person Trustee whose duty it shall be to take
charge of and manage my estate and in all respects
to carry into effect the provisions of this will, and
that said Trustees be required to give bond to the satisfac-
tion of said Court Conditioned for the safe and carefull
management of my said estate and that said Trustee
be allowed such compensation yearly for his services in
this behalf as the Probate Court may deem reasonable
Said compensation to be paid out of the rents and
profits of Said Estate and the said Trustee is from
time to time as it shall become necessary invest the
Title
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James R. Baird's Estate
the funds of said estate in such safe and carefull manner
as he may deem best, and to pay out yearly the rents and
profits as hereinbefore directed.
Item 4th At the decease of my son Thomas Baird I will and bequeath
to the children of my Brother William Baird and the children
of my sister Jane Beach the remainder of my estate both
real and personal to be distributed among said children share
and share alike
Item 5th If at any time prior to the full and entire settlement of
my estate the Trustee so as hereinbefore provided should die
become incapacitated or for good & sufficient cause should
cease to serve as said trustee then and in that case I desire
the said Court to appoint some suitable person as his successor
in said trust with all the powers and on the same conditions
and under the same restrictions as the trustee first appointed
In testimony whereof I set my hand and seal to this
my last will and testament on the 17th day of November AD 1874
James R Baird {Seal}
Signed by the said James R Baird as his last will and
testament in our presence and by us at his request and in
his presence and in the presence of each other this 17th day of
November A D 1874 A. R. Gould
Margaret J Gould
Codicil to the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I James R Baird of the County
of Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound mind and memory do make &
publish this my last will in addition to one I made and signed some time
over two years ago which is now deposited with the Probate Judge in said
County: I hereby constitute and appoint my friends John Cunningham and Robert
O Brown to take charge of all my estate at my decease and with my estate
according to the directions in said will and they or either of them
are hereby authorized to sell and convey any real estate I may be possessed
of at my decease and do & perform all other matters that may be
necessary according to law. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my
hand and seal this sixteenth day of May A.D. 1877.
James R. Beard {Seal}
The above instrument was signed acknowledged by the testator in
our presence and signed by us in his presence and at his request
Ambrose Blinn
William Blinn
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57
James R. Baird's Estate
the funds of said estate in such safe and carefull manner
as he may deem best, and to pay out yearly the rents and
profits as hereinbefore directed.
Item 4th At the decease of my son Thomas Baird I will and bequeath
to the children of my Brother William Baird and the children
of my sister Jane Beach the remainder of my estate both
real and personal to be distributed among said children share
and share alike
Item 5th If at any time prior to the full and entire settlement of
my estate the Trustee so as hereinbefore provided should die
become incapacitated or for good & sufficient cause should
cease to serve as said trustee then and in that case I desire
the said Court to appoint some suitable person as his successor
in said trust with all the powers and on the same conditions
and under the same restrictions as the trustee first appointed
In testimony whereof I set my hand and seal to this
my last will and testament on the 17th day of November AD 1874
James R Baird {Seal}
Signed by the said James R Baird as his last will and
testament in our presence and by us at his request and in
his presence and in the presence of each other this 17th day of
November A D 1874 A. R. Gould
Margaret J Gould
Codicil to the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I James R Baird of the County
of Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound mind and memory do make &
publish this my last will in addition to one I made and signed some time
over two years ago which is now deposited with the Probate Judge in said
County: I hereby constitute and appoint my friends John Cunningham and Robert
O Brown to take charge of all my estate at my decease and with my estate
according to the directions in said will and they or either of them
are hereby authorized to sell and convey any real estate I may be possessed
of at my decease and do & perform all other matters that may be
necessary according to law. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my
hand and seal this sixteenth day of May A.D. 1877.
James R. Beard {Seal}
The above instrument was signed acknowledged by the testator in
our presence and signed by us in his presence and at his request
Ambrose Blinn
William Blinn
Title
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Description
[page 114]
[corresponds to labeled page 58 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
58
James R. Baird's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } ss In Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open court
Margaret J. Gould (who with A. R. Gould now deceased) were
the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of
James R Baird deceased who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth in relation to the execution of said
will deposes and says that the paper before her purporting
to be the last will and testament of James R Baird
now deceased is the will of said deceased James R Baird
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 She saw the said
James R Baird deceased sign and seal said will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and
testament, that the said James R Baird 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
Margaret J. Gould
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this
26th day of May A.D. 1877.
F B Sprague Probate Judge
The State of Ohio }
Delaware COunty } SS
Personally appeared in open court E. B.
Adams and John Chapman who being duly sworn say
that they are well acquainted with the hand writing of
A R Gould now deceased. That the signature to the last
will and testament of James R Baird attached hereto
purporting to have been signed by said A R Gould is
his signature and that both the body of the will and
the signature was written by him in his lifetime as we
believe, and further deponents saith not
E B Adams
John Chapman
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th
day of May A. D. 1877
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
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James R. Baird's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } ss In Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open court
Margaret J. Gould (who with A. R. Gould now deceased) were
the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of
James R Baird deceased who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth in relation to the execution of said
will deposes and says that the paper before her purporting
to be the last will and testament of James R Baird
now deceased is the will of said deceased James R Baird
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 She saw the said
James R Baird deceased sign and seal said will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and
testament, that the said James R Baird 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
Margaret J. Gould
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this
26th day of May A.D. 1877.
F B Sprague Probate Judge
The State of Ohio }
Delaware COunty } SS
Personally appeared in open court E. B.
Adams and John Chapman who being duly sworn say
that they are well acquainted with the hand writing of
A R Gould now deceased. That the signature to the last
will and testament of James R Baird attached hereto
purporting to have been signed by said A R Gould is
his signature and that both the body of the will and
the signature was written by him in his lifetime as we
believe, and further deponents saith not
E B Adams
John Chapman
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th
day of May A. D. 1877
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 115]
[corresponds to labeled page 59 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
59
James R Baird's Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate court,
Delaware County } SS Testimony to Codicil to will
Personally appeared in open court Ambrose Blinn
& William Blinn the subscribing witnesses to the codicil to the
last will and testament of James R Baird deceased who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth in relation
to the execution of said codicil depose and say that the paper
before them purporting to be the Codicil to the last will and testament of
James R Baird now deceased is the codicil to the said last
will and testament of said deceased James R Baird
That they were present at the execution of said codicil at the
request of the testator subscribed their names to the same as
witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said James R
Baird deceased sign and seal said codicil and heard him
acknowledge the same to be a codicil to his last will and
testament that the said James R Baird at the time of making
signing and sealing said codicil to the will was of legal age
and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
William Blinn
Sworn to & subscribed in open court
this 26th day of May A D 1877
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 59 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
59
James R Baird's Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate court,
Delaware County } SS Testimony to Codicil to will
Personally appeared in open court Ambrose Blinn
& William Blinn the subscribing witnesses to the codicil to the
last will and testament of James R Baird deceased who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth in relation
to the execution of said codicil depose and say that the paper
before them purporting to be the Codicil to the last will and testament of
James R Baird now deceased is the codicil to the said last
will and testament of said deceased James R Baird
That they were present at the execution of said codicil at the
request of the testator subscribed their names to the same as
witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said James R
Baird deceased sign and seal said codicil and heard him
acknowledge the same to be a codicil to his last will and
testament that the said James R Baird at the time of making
signing and sealing said codicil to the will was of legal age
and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
William Blinn
Sworn to & subscribed in open court
this 26th day of May A D 1877
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 116)
Description
[page 116]
[corresponds to labeled page 60 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
60
Benjamin Benedict's Will
June 2nd 1877
On this day the last will and testament with
the codicil thereto was presented for Probate &
record and duly proven and ordered to be
admitted to Probate & record
See Journal 5 Page 1.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the will
Know all men by these presents that I Benjamin
Benedict of Kingston Township Delaware County
Ohio do make and publish this my last will and
testament in following form, that is to say
1st It is my will that all my just debts and funeral
expenses be paid
2nd I give and bequeath unto my wife Jane Benedict in
lieu of her dower Forty seven (47) acres of land in
the south part of the farm on which we now reside
during her natural life. I moveover give and bequeath
unto my wife during her natural life the north part
of the house in which we now live together with all the
household and kitchen furniture beds & bedding owned
by me at the time of my decease. I likewise give unto
her one Horse one Cow and ten sheep such as she
may select
3rd I give and bequeath unto my two grandsons Ira Ben-
edict & Edgar Benedict each one hundred and seventy
one dollars and fifty cents to be paid, one half in one
year and one half in two years from my decease
4th I give and bequeath unto my son Sturgis
Benedict and his heirs forever in fee simple the
farm on which we now reside situated in Kingston
Township Delaware County Ohio and containing
about one Hundred and Forty seven acres, Subject how
ever to the rights granted to my wife in the Second
Item of this will I moreover give unto my son
Sturgis Benedict all the live stock of all Kinds owned
by me at my decease except what is given to my wife
in the second item of this will. I likewise give unto
my said son all my personal property monies and
credits not otherwise disposed of in this will and owned
by me at the time of my decease
5th It is my will that at the time of the decease of my
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60
Benjamin Benedict's Will
June 2nd 1877
On this day the last will and testament with
the codicil thereto was presented for Probate &
record and duly proven and ordered to be
admitted to Probate & record
See Journal 5 Page 1.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the will
Know all men by these presents that I Benjamin
Benedict of Kingston Township Delaware County
Ohio do make and publish this my last will and
testament in following form, that is to say
1st It is my will that all my just debts and funeral
expenses be paid
2nd I give and bequeath unto my wife Jane Benedict in
lieu of her dower Forty seven (47) acres of land in
the south part of the farm on which we now reside
during her natural life. I moveover give and bequeath
unto my wife during her natural life the north part
of the house in which we now live together with all the
household and kitchen furniture beds & bedding owned
by me at the time of my decease. I likewise give unto
her one Horse one Cow and ten sheep such as she
may select
3rd I give and bequeath unto my two grandsons Ira Ben-
edict & Edgar Benedict each one hundred and seventy
one dollars and fifty cents to be paid, one half in one
year and one half in two years from my decease
4th I give and bequeath unto my son Sturgis
Benedict and his heirs forever in fee simple the
farm on which we now reside situated in Kingston
Township Delaware County Ohio and containing
about one Hundred and Forty seven acres, Subject how
ever to the rights granted to my wife in the Second
Item of this will I moreover give unto my son
Sturgis Benedict all the live stock of all Kinds owned
by me at my decease except what is given to my wife
in the second item of this will. I likewise give unto
my said son all my personal property monies and
credits not otherwise disposed of in this will and owned
by me at the time of my decease
5th It is my will that at the time of the decease of my
Title
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Description
[page 117]
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Benjamin Benedict's Will
wife all the household and kitchen furniture beds and
bedding then left shall belong one half to my son Sturgis
Benedict and the other half in equal parts to my two grand
sons Ira Benedict & Edgar Benedict
6th I do hereby nominate and appoint Franklin M Owen
of Kingston Township county and state aforesaid 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. I desire that no appraisement and no sale of
my personal property be made & 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 21st day of March A D 1868.
Benjamin Benedict {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Benjamin Benedict
as his last will & testament in our presence and signed by
us in his presence N. P. Ferguson
H Hodgden
Codicil to the foregoing Will
Whereas I Benjamin Benedict of the Township of
Kingston County of Delaware in the State of Ohio
having made and duly executed my last will &
Testament in writing bearing date the 21st day of March
A.D. 1868. Now 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 a part thereto as follows
That Whereas F M Owen appointed in the foregoing will
as executor thereof has deceased, Therefore I do nominate
and appoint William H Maxwell as executor of my last
will and testament instead of F M Owen deceased
with all the powers delegated to the same in said will
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 21st day of June A D 1875
Benjamin Benedict {Seal}
Signed Sealed and delivered in
our presence as dated above
J. Sheets
A Sheets
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61
Benjamin Benedict's Will
wife all the household and kitchen furniture beds and
bedding then left shall belong one half to my son Sturgis
Benedict and the other half in equal parts to my two grand
sons Ira Benedict & Edgar Benedict
6th I do hereby nominate and appoint Franklin M Owen
of Kingston Township county and state aforesaid 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. I desire that no appraisement and no sale of
my personal property be made & 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 21st day of March A D 1868.
Benjamin Benedict {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Benjamin Benedict
as his last will & testament in our presence and signed by
us in his presence N. P. Ferguson
H Hodgden
Codicil to the foregoing Will
Whereas I Benjamin Benedict of the Township of
Kingston County of Delaware in the State of Ohio
having made and duly executed my last will &
Testament in writing bearing date the 21st day of March
A.D. 1868. Now 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 a part thereto as follows
That Whereas F M Owen appointed in the foregoing will
as executor thereof has deceased, Therefore I do nominate
and appoint William H Maxwell as executor of my last
will and testament instead of F M Owen deceased
with all the powers delegated to the same in said will
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 21st day of June A D 1875
Benjamin Benedict {Seal}
Signed Sealed and delivered in
our presence as dated above
J. Sheets
A Sheets
Title
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Description
[page 118]
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62
Benjamin Benedict's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court N. P. Ferguson &
H. Hodgden the subscribing witnesses to the will of the
Said Benjamin Benedict, and J. Sheets and A
Sheets subscribing witnesses to the codicil to said will
who being duly sworn according to law to tell the truth
in relation to the execution of said will and the codicil
thereto depose and say that the paper before them
purporting to be the last will and testament with
the codicil thereto of Benjamin Benedict is the will
with the codicil thereto of the said Benjamin Benedict
that they were present at the execution of said will and
Codicil subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence and that they saw Benjamin Benedict
deceased sign and seal said will and codicil and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last will and codicil,
That the said Benjamin Benedict at the time of making
signing & sealing said will & codicil was of legal
age and of sound and disposing mind and mem-
ory and under no undue or unlawfull restraint what
soever. H Hodgden }
N P Ferguson } Witnesses to the Will
J. Sheets }
A Sheets } Witnesses to the Codicil
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this
2nd day of June A D 1877
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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62
Benjamin Benedict's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court N. P. Ferguson &
H. Hodgden the subscribing witnesses to the will of the
Said Benjamin Benedict, and J. Sheets and A
Sheets subscribing witnesses to the codicil to said will
who being duly sworn according to law to tell the truth
in relation to the execution of said will and the codicil
thereto depose and say that the paper before them
purporting to be the last will and testament with
the codicil thereto of Benjamin Benedict is the will
with the codicil thereto of the said Benjamin Benedict
that they were present at the execution of said will and
Codicil subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence and that they saw Benjamin Benedict
deceased sign and seal said will and codicil and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last will and codicil,
That the said Benjamin Benedict at the time of making
signing & sealing said will & codicil was of legal
age and of sound and disposing mind and mem-
ory and under no undue or unlawfull restraint what
soever. H Hodgden }
N P Ferguson } Witnesses to the Will
J. Sheets }
A Sheets } Witnesses to the Codicil
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this
2nd day of June A D 1877
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 119]
[corresponds to labeled page 63 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
63
Joseph Norr's Will
June 8th 1877
On this day the last will & testament of Joseph
Norr late of Ashley Delaware County Ohio, was presented
and duly proven and admitted to Probate & record as the
last will and testament of the said deceased Joseph Norr
See Journal 5 Page 3
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of all
I Joseph Norr of Ashley County of Delaware & State of Ohio
do make and publish this my last will and testament
1st It is my will that my Just debts and all charges including
doctors bill funeral expenses to be paid out of my estate
2nd I give and devise all the residue of my estate both
real and personal to Elizabeth my wife to be to her and
her heirs forever, the said real estate belonging to my said
Estate consisting of the house and lot in the Village of
Ashley now occupied as my homestead and also the farm
in Oxford Township Delaware County Ohio recently purchased
of Franklin Bartholomew
3rd I appoint and make the said Elizabeth my wife
Executrix of this my last will and testament and further
that I desire that no appraisement and no sale of 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 hereunto set my hand
and seal this 15th day of February A D 1876.
Joseph Norr {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Joseph Norr as his
last will and testament in our presence and signed by us
in his presence, John Chapman Josephus F. Doty
The State of Ohio County of Delaware } SS
Personally appeared in open court John Chapman and Josephus Doty the sub-
scribing witnesses to the last will & testament of Joseph Norr deceased who being
duly sworn according to law to speak 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 Norr now deceased is the will of the said deceased Joseph Norr 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 Norr deceased sign & seal said will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last will & testament that the said Joseph Norr 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
Sworn to & subscribed in open court } F B Sprague
this 8th day of June A D 1877 } Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 63 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
63
Joseph Norr's Will
June 8th 1877
On this day the last will & testament of Joseph
Norr late of Ashley Delaware County Ohio, was presented
and duly proven and admitted to Probate & record as the
last will and testament of the said deceased Joseph Norr
See Journal 5 Page 3
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of all
I Joseph Norr of Ashley County of Delaware & State of Ohio
do make and publish this my last will and testament
1st It is my will that my Just debts and all charges including
doctors bill funeral expenses to be paid out of my estate
2nd I give and devise all the residue of my estate both
real and personal to Elizabeth my wife to be to her and
her heirs forever, the said real estate belonging to my said
Estate consisting of the house and lot in the Village of
Ashley now occupied as my homestead and also the farm
in Oxford Township Delaware County Ohio recently purchased
of Franklin Bartholomew
3rd I appoint and make the said Elizabeth my wife
Executrix of this my last will and testament and further
that I desire that no appraisement and no sale of 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 hereunto set my hand
and seal this 15th day of February A D 1876.
Joseph Norr {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Joseph Norr as his
last will and testament in our presence and signed by us
in his presence, John Chapman Josephus F. Doty
The State of Ohio County of Delaware } SS
Personally appeared in open court John Chapman and Josephus Doty the sub-
scribing witnesses to the last will & testament of Joseph Norr deceased who being
duly sworn according to law to speak 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 Norr now deceased is the will of the said deceased Joseph Norr 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 Norr deceased sign & seal said will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last will & testament that the said Joseph Norr 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
Sworn to & subscribed in open court } F B Sprague
this 8th day of June A D 1877 } Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 120)
Description
[page 120]
[corresponds to labeled page 64 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
64
Horace Janes: Estate Will
July 20th 1877
On this day the Last will and testament of Horace
Janes was presented and duly proved and ordered
admitted to record as such last will and Testament
Journal 5 Page 15
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of The Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Horace Janes of
Delaware County Ohio do make this my last will and testament
Item 1st It is my will that my wife Jane and daughter Minerva
shall have the homestead containing 84 1/4 acres of land in Range
18 Township 4 Section 4 Lot l Berlin Township Delaware
County and also 15 acres of Lot 16 Sect 3 it being one half
of 30 acres divided north and south, they having the east half
Item 2 That my son Seymour Janes shall have 19 3/4
acres in range 18 Township 4 Section 4 Lot 2 in said T.P
& county and 15 acres in Lot 16 Section 3 it being the west half
of 30 acres: In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this Eleventh day of July in the year one thousand eight
Hundred and seventy Seven Horace Janes {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Horace Janes as his last will
and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
L M Hitchcock
H S Rust
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court L M Hitchcock & H S Rust the
subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Horace Janes decd
who being duly sworn according to law to speak 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 Horace Janes now deceased is the will of the said
deceased Horace Janes. That they were present at the execution of said will
at the request of the testator subscribed their names to the same in his
presence as witnesses and that they saw the said Horace Janes deceased sign
and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will
& testament that the said Horace Janes at the time of making signing and sealing
said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind & memory and not
under any undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever: H.S. Rust, L.M. Hitchcock
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 21st day of July AD 1877
F B Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 64 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
64
Horace Janes: Estate Will
July 20th 1877
On this day the Last will and testament of Horace
Janes was presented and duly proved and ordered
admitted to record as such last will and Testament
Journal 5 Page 15
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of The Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Horace Janes of
Delaware County Ohio do make this my last will and testament
Item 1st It is my will that my wife Jane and daughter Minerva
shall have the homestead containing 84 1/4 acres of land in Range
18 Township 4 Section 4 Lot l Berlin Township Delaware
County and also 15 acres of Lot 16 Sect 3 it being one half
of 30 acres divided north and south, they having the east half
Item 2 That my son Seymour Janes shall have 19 3/4
acres in range 18 Township 4 Section 4 Lot 2 in said T.P
& county and 15 acres in Lot 16 Section 3 it being the west half
of 30 acres: In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this Eleventh day of July in the year one thousand eight
Hundred and seventy Seven Horace Janes {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Horace Janes as his last will
and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
L M Hitchcock
H S Rust
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court L M Hitchcock & H S Rust the
subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Horace Janes decd
who being duly sworn according to law to speak 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 Horace Janes now deceased is the will of the said
deceased Horace Janes. That they were present at the execution of said will
at the request of the testator subscribed their names to the same in his
presence as witnesses and that they saw the said Horace Janes deceased sign
and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will
& testament that the said Horace Janes at the time of making signing and sealing
said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind & memory and not
under any undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever: H.S. Rust, L.M. Hitchcock
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 21st day of July AD 1877
F B Sprague Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 121)
Description
[page 121]
[corresponds to labeled page 65 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
65
Joseph Roloson's Estate
August 2nd 1877
On this day the last will and Testament of Joseph
Roloson decd was presented and duly proved and
admitted to Probate & Record
See Journal 5 Page 20
Copy of the Will
In the name of God Amen,
I Joseph Roloson of the township
of Berlin 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 & declare this to be my last will and testament
That is to say first after all my lawfull debts and expense
that may arise in the settlement of my Estate are paid &
discharged the residue of my estate real & personal I give bequeath
and dispose of as follows: To my beloved wife Margaret
I give devise & bequeath the one third part in value of all
my real estate to her and her heirs and assigns forever
in fee simple so that by this will she will take an absolute
title in fee simple in said third part in value
I further give devise and bequeath to my said wife all
my personal property of every name nature and description
whatsoever including stocks or bonds moneys and credits being
all that is left after paying my debts and any expenses
that may be incured in the settlement of my estate,
This bequest to my wife is in lieu of that portion of my
estate real & personal to which she would be entitled by
law were I to make no will and also in lieu of her years
support which would have been set off to her had I made no
will
I give bequeath and devise all the residue and remainder
of my real estate being the two thirds part thereof to my children
to wit, Lydia wife of Reuben C Gardner, Elisabeth wife
of Lewis Richardson Henrietta wife of Chauncy W Smith
Louisa Roloson, and Fidelia Roloson all now resident
in Berlin township Delaware County Ohio but Elisabeth who
resides in Madison County Ohio, so that each of my said
Children at my decease shall be seized in fee simple of the
undivided one fifth (1/5) part of the two thirds (2/3) part of
all my real estate
In case any one or more of my children die before I do leaving
no child living at my decease, then the share of my said
[corresponds to labeled page 65 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
65
Joseph Roloson's Estate
August 2nd 1877
On this day the last will and Testament of Joseph
Roloson decd was presented and duly proved and
admitted to Probate & Record
See Journal 5 Page 20
Copy of the Will
In the name of God Amen,
I Joseph Roloson of the township
of Berlin 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 & declare this to be my last will and testament
That is to say first after all my lawfull debts and expense
that may arise in the settlement of my Estate are paid &
discharged the residue of my estate real & personal I give bequeath
and dispose of as follows: To my beloved wife Margaret
I give devise & bequeath the one third part in value of all
my real estate to her and her heirs and assigns forever
in fee simple so that by this will she will take an absolute
title in fee simple in said third part in value
I further give devise and bequeath to my said wife all
my personal property of every name nature and description
whatsoever including stocks or bonds moneys and credits being
all that is left after paying my debts and any expenses
that may be incured in the settlement of my estate,
This bequest to my wife is in lieu of that portion of my
estate real & personal to which she would be entitled by
law were I to make no will and also in lieu of her years
support which would have been set off to her had I made no
will
I give bequeath and devise all the residue and remainder
of my real estate being the two thirds part thereof to my children
to wit, Lydia wife of Reuben C Gardner, Elisabeth wife
of Lewis Richardson Henrietta wife of Chauncy W Smith
Louisa Roloson, and Fidelia Roloson all now resident
in Berlin township Delaware County Ohio but Elisabeth who
resides in Madison County Ohio, so that each of my said
Children at my decease shall be seized in fee simple of the
undivided one fifth (1/5) part of the two thirds (2/3) part of
all my real estate
In case any one or more of my children die before I do leaving
no child living at my decease, then the share of my said
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 122)
Description
[page 122]
[corresponds to labeled page 66 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
66
Joseph Roloson's Will
real estate which such child of mine would have taken
by this will had she been living at my decease I give and
devise and bequeath to such of my said children as shall
be living at my decease and to my grandchildren living
at my decease whose mother may have not survived me
so that said grandchildren may take by this will jointly
the share that their mother would have taken had she
survived me: In case any of my children die before I
do leaving children surviving me it is my will that the share
which the mother would have taken by this will had she
survived me go to the child or children of said mother jointly
In case my personal property should prove insufficient
for the payment of my debts funeral expenses and any
expenses that may be incured in the settlement of my
estate it is my will that such deficiency be paid out of
my real estate before any division thereof is made and then
in that case it is my will that the residue left of my
real estate after making up such deficiency be divided
as hereinbefore stated to wit one third to my children in
fee simple with the same arrangement in case of a child
or children surviving me or in case of dying with child or
children surviving me as above set forth
I constitute and appoint my said wife executrix of
this my last will and testament and request that she
be not required to give bonds, and further request that there
be no appraisement or inventory of my estate required
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and
affixed my seal this 28th day of January in the year of
our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and seventy four
John Roloson {Seal}
The above written instrument was subscribed by the said
Joseph Roloson 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 testators request and
in his presence have been signed our names as witnesses
hereto and written opposite our names our respective
places of residence John Chapman
Henry J Eaton
[corresponds to labeled page 66 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
66
Joseph Roloson's Will
real estate which such child of mine would have taken
by this will had she been living at my decease I give and
devise and bequeath to such of my said children as shall
be living at my decease and to my grandchildren living
at my decease whose mother may have not survived me
so that said grandchildren may take by this will jointly
the share that their mother would have taken had she
survived me: In case any of my children die before I
do leaving children surviving me it is my will that the share
which the mother would have taken by this will had she
survived me go to the child or children of said mother jointly
In case my personal property should prove insufficient
for the payment of my debts funeral expenses and any
expenses that may be incured in the settlement of my
estate it is my will that such deficiency be paid out of
my real estate before any division thereof is made and then
in that case it is my will that the residue left of my
real estate after making up such deficiency be divided
as hereinbefore stated to wit one third to my children in
fee simple with the same arrangement in case of a child
or children surviving me or in case of dying with child or
children surviving me as above set forth
I constitute and appoint my said wife executrix of
this my last will and testament and request that she
be not required to give bonds, and further request that there
be no appraisement or inventory of my estate required
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and
affixed my seal this 28th day of January in the year of
our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and seventy four
John Roloson {Seal}
The above written instrument was subscribed by the said
Joseph Roloson 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 testators request and
in his presence have been signed our names as witnesses
hereto and written opposite our names our respective
places of residence John Chapman
Henry J Eaton
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 123)
Description
[page 123]
[corresponds to labeled page 67 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
67
Joseph Roloson's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court John Chapman
& Henry J Eaton the subscribing witnesses to the last will
and testament of Joseph Roloson deceased who being duly
sworn according to law to speak 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
Roloson now deceased is the will of said deceased Joseph
Roloson, 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 Roloson sign and seal said will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last will and test-
ament, that the said Joseph Roloson 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
John Chapman
Henry J Eaton
Sworn to & Subscribed in open court this second day
of August A D 1877
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
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Margret E. Nettleton's Will
August 14 1877
On this day the Last Will and Testament of
Margaret E Nettleton decd late of Berlin Township was
presented and duly proven as the last will & testament of said
Margaret E Nettleton
See Journal 5 Page 21
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
Know all men by these presents that I Margaret E Nettleton
of the Township of Berlin in the County of Delaware and State
of Ohio considering the uncertainty of this life and being of
sound mind and memory do make declare and publish
this my last will and testament
I give and bequeath unto my Son Charles C Nettleton the
following described land situated in Berlin Township Delaware
County Ohio in Range Eighteen Township four Section four
United States Military Survey bounded and described as follows
[corresponds to labeled page 67 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
67
Joseph Roloson's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court John Chapman
& Henry J Eaton the subscribing witnesses to the last will
and testament of Joseph Roloson deceased who being duly
sworn according to law to speak 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
Roloson now deceased is the will of said deceased Joseph
Roloson, 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 Roloson sign and seal said will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last will and test-
ament, that the said Joseph Roloson 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
John Chapman
Henry J Eaton
Sworn to & Subscribed in open court this second day
of August A D 1877
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
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Margret E. Nettleton's Will
August 14 1877
On this day the Last Will and Testament of
Margaret E Nettleton decd late of Berlin Township was
presented and duly proven as the last will & testament of said
Margaret E Nettleton
See Journal 5 Page 21
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
Know all men by these presents that I Margaret E Nettleton
of the Township of Berlin in the County of Delaware and State
of Ohio considering the uncertainty of this life and being of
sound mind and memory do make declare and publish
this my last will and testament
I give and bequeath unto my Son Charles C Nettleton the
following described land situated in Berlin Township Delaware
County Ohio in Range Eighteen Township four Section four
United States Military Survey bounded and described as follows
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 124)
Description
[page 124]
[corresponds to labeled page 68 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
68
Margaret E Nettleton's Will
A part of Lot seven beginning at D S Headleys south west
corner on the line between lots six and seven thence running
north 7? west along said Headleys west line sixty five and
56/100 poles to R Kelseys southeast corner thence west along
R Kelseys south line Thirty five and a half poles and two links
to Azar Saunders Northeast corner thence south along A
Saundres east line sixty five and 56/100 poles to the aforesaid lot
line between lots six and seven, thence east along said lot line to
thirty five and a half poles and two links to the place of beginning
containing fourteen and a half acres of land more or less
to have and to hold the same to him his heirs and assigns forever
with this condition that he shall pay when circumstances admit
to my daughters Son Baron S Nettleton the sum of one
Hundred dollars and to my daughter Lydia A Adams the
sum of One Hundred dollars and to my daughter E Lina Storm
One Hundred dollars
I do nominate and appoint my husband Daniel Nettleton
to be the executor of this my last will and testament
In testimony whereof I have hereunto to this my last will and
testament subscribed my name and set my seal this Ninth day
of July in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred
and Seventy Seven Margaret E Nettleton {Seal}
Signed sealed declared and published by the said Margaret E Nettleton as
her last will and testament in presence of us who at her request and
in her presence and in presence of each other have subscribed our names
as witnesses hereto S. C. Dunn, Z Bowman
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court Zenas Bowman & S C Dunn the subscribing
witnesses to the last will & testament of Margaret Nettleton decd who being duly sworn
to speak 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 Margaret Nettleton now decd
is the will of the said decd Margaret Nettleton, that they were present at the execution
of said will subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in her presence and that
they saw the said Margaret Nettleton sign and seal said will and heard her ac-
knowledge the same to be her last will and testament that the said Margaret
Nettleton at the time of executing & signing said will was of legal age and
of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever, S. C. Dunn
Zenas Bowman
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court this
14th day of August A D 1877. F B Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 68 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
68
Margaret E Nettleton's Will
A part of Lot seven beginning at D S Headleys south west
corner on the line between lots six and seven thence running
north 7? west along said Headleys west line sixty five and
56/100 poles to R Kelseys southeast corner thence west along
R Kelseys south line Thirty five and a half poles and two links
to Azar Saunders Northeast corner thence south along A
Saundres east line sixty five and 56/100 poles to the aforesaid lot
line between lots six and seven, thence east along said lot line to
thirty five and a half poles and two links to the place of beginning
containing fourteen and a half acres of land more or less
to have and to hold the same to him his heirs and assigns forever
with this condition that he shall pay when circumstances admit
to my daughters Son Baron S Nettleton the sum of one
Hundred dollars and to my daughter Lydia A Adams the
sum of One Hundred dollars and to my daughter E Lina Storm
One Hundred dollars
I do nominate and appoint my husband Daniel Nettleton
to be the executor of this my last will and testament
In testimony whereof I have hereunto to this my last will and
testament subscribed my name and set my seal this Ninth day
of July in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred
and Seventy Seven Margaret E Nettleton {Seal}
Signed sealed declared and published by the said Margaret E Nettleton as
her last will and testament in presence of us who at her request and
in her presence and in presence of each other have subscribed our names
as witnesses hereto S. C. Dunn, Z Bowman
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court Zenas Bowman & S C Dunn the subscribing
witnesses to the last will & testament of Margaret Nettleton decd who being duly sworn
to speak 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 Margaret Nettleton now decd
is the will of the said decd Margaret Nettleton, that they were present at the execution
of said will subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in her presence and that
they saw the said Margaret Nettleton sign and seal said will and heard her ac-
knowledge the same to be her last will and testament that the said Margaret
Nettleton at the time of executing & signing said will was of legal age and
of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever, S. C. Dunn
Zenas Bowman
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court this
14th day of August A D 1877. F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 125)
Description
[page 125]
[corresponds to labeled page 69 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
69
Jacob Colflesh's Will
August 15th 1877
On this day the last Will and Testament of Jacob Colflesh
decd Late of Liberty Township was presented and duly proven
as such Last will and ordered admitted to Record
See Journal 5 Page 22
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all
I Jacob Colflesh of the Township of Liberty County of
Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this
my last will and testament
1st It is my will that my just debts and all charges be paid out of
my estate
2 I give and devise all the residue of my personal property to
my daughter Eliza A to be her and her heirs
3 I appoint and make my friend B Lugenbeel executor
of this my last Will & Testament:
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 15th day of December in the year 1875
Jacob Colflesh {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Jacob Colflesh as his last
will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
J. C. Colflesh J. E. Colflesh
Probate & Proof of Will
In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of Jacob
Colflesh decd
We J C Colflesh & J E Colflesh being duly sworn in open Court
this 15th day of August A D 1877, depose and say that we
were present at the execution of the Last Will and Testament
of Jacob Colflesh of Liberty Township Delaware County hereunto
annexed bearing date 15th day of December 1875, 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 C Colflesh
J E Colflesh
Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 15
day of August 1877 F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 69 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
69
Jacob Colflesh's Will
August 15th 1877
On this day the last Will and Testament of Jacob Colflesh
decd Late of Liberty Township was presented and duly proven
as such Last will and ordered admitted to Record
See Journal 5 Page 22
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all
I Jacob Colflesh of the Township of Liberty County of
Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this
my last will and testament
1st It is my will that my just debts and all charges be paid out of
my estate
2 I give and devise all the residue of my personal property to
my daughter Eliza A to be her and her heirs
3 I appoint and make my friend B Lugenbeel executor
of this my last Will & Testament:
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 15th day of December in the year 1875
Jacob Colflesh {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Jacob Colflesh as his last
will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
J. C. Colflesh J. E. Colflesh
Probate & Proof of Will
In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of Jacob
Colflesh decd
We J C Colflesh & J E Colflesh being duly sworn in open Court
this 15th day of August A D 1877, depose and say that we
were present at the execution of the Last Will and Testament
of Jacob Colflesh of Liberty Township Delaware County hereunto
annexed bearing date 15th day of December 1875, 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 C Colflesh
J E Colflesh
Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 15
day of August 1877 F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 126)
Description
[page 126]
[corresponds to labeled page 70 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
70
John Guy's Will
August 20th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of John
Guy Late of Scioto Township Delaware County Ohio
was presented, duly proved and ordered admitted to
Record.
See Journal 5 Page 23.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of The Will.
In the name of the benevolent father of all,
I John Guy of Delaware County Ohio do make and
publish this my last will and testament
1st I give and bequeath to my youngest children who may
not be married at the time of my death the sum of
Two Hundred dollars each, to be given to them before any
division of my real or personal property is made
2nd I desire that all of my real and personal property
be sold after the above named two Hundred dollars shall be
paid as above mentioned to my unmarried children and
equally divided amongst all of my children or the heirs
of any that may be deceased
3rd I desire that my real estate shall be sold within two years
after my decease
4th I hereby nominate and appoint James A Guy
executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing
and empowering him to adjust release and discharge in
such manner as he may deem proper and upon such
terms of credit or otherwise as will be to the best interest
to all the heirs and make deed 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 8th day of December 1873
John Guy {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said John Guy in our
presence and signed by us in his presence
L. S. Felkner
Herman Felkner
[corresponds to labeled page 70 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
70
John Guy's Will
August 20th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of John
Guy Late of Scioto Township Delaware County Ohio
was presented, duly proved and ordered admitted to
Record.
See Journal 5 Page 23.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of The Will.
In the name of the benevolent father of all,
I John Guy of Delaware County Ohio do make and
publish this my last will and testament
1st I give and bequeath to my youngest children who may
not be married at the time of my death the sum of
Two Hundred dollars each, to be given to them before any
division of my real or personal property is made
2nd I desire that all of my real and personal property
be sold after the above named two Hundred dollars shall be
paid as above mentioned to my unmarried children and
equally divided amongst all of my children or the heirs
of any that may be deceased
3rd I desire that my real estate shall be sold within two years
after my decease
4th I hereby nominate and appoint James A Guy
executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing
and empowering him to adjust release and discharge in
such manner as he may deem proper and upon such
terms of credit or otherwise as will be to the best interest
to all the heirs and make deed 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 8th day of December 1873
John Guy {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said John Guy in our
presence and signed by us in his presence
L. S. Felkner
Herman Felkner
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 127)
Description
[page 127]
[corresponds to labeled page 71 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
71
John Guy's Will
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in Probate Court L.S.
Felkner & Herman Felkner the subscribing witnesses to the
last will and testament of John Guy deceased who being
duly sworn according to law to speak 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 Guy now decd is the will of the said
decd John Guy, 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 & that they saw the said John Guy
deceased sign & seal said will and heard him declare the same to
to be his last will and testament that the said John Guy 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
L. S. Felkner
Herman Felkner
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 20th day of
August A. D. 1877.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 71 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
71
John Guy's Will
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in Probate Court L.S.
Felkner & Herman Felkner the subscribing witnesses to the
last will and testament of John Guy deceased who being
duly sworn according to law to speak 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 Guy now decd is the will of the said
decd John Guy, 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 & that they saw the said John Guy
deceased sign & seal said will and heard him declare the same to
to be his last will and testament that the said John Guy 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
L. S. Felkner
Herman Felkner
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 20th day of
August A. D. 1877.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 128]
[corresponds to labeled page 72 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
72
Susannah Hill's Will
August 27th 1877
On this day the Last Will and testament of Susannah
Hill was presented and desk duly proved as such Last
will and testament by the oaths of Joseph Norris &
William P. Reid.
See Journal 5 Page 26.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Susannah Hill
widow of the late Sephen Hill of Concord Township Delaware
County in the State of Ohio being of sound mind and mem-
ory and being desirous of disposing of what property I may
own at the time of my decease do make and publish this
as my last will and testament, that is to say:
1st I do hereby devise and bequeath to my son Solomon Hill
all and every part and parcel of all personal and
real property of every name and nature which I may
in any name own at the time of my decease to be his absolutely
forever, but in case of his death before my decease then
in that case, this said property both real and personal as
above shall go to and is hereby bequeathed and devised to his
two children Ruth and Murlto Hill now living with their
father the said Solomon Hill
Item 2nd I do hereby nominate my son Solomon Hill executor of this
my last will and testament and hereby authorize and em-
power him to take immediate possession of all my estate
real personal and mixed as hereinbefore stated upon my decease
without an inventory and without appraisement: Said
property however is intended to be subject to the payment
of all just debts owing by me at the time of my decease
The words manner & Stated were interlined before being signed
by me: In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 14th day of October A D 1872
her
Susannah X Hill {Seal}
mark
We the undersigned were present and saw the said Susannah Hill sign
seal and acknowledge the foregoing instrument of writing to be her last
will & testament and requests us to sign the same as witnesses, She
signed & acknowledged the same in our presence and we signed the same
as witnesses in her presence at her request: Joseph Norris
W P Reid
[corresponds to labeled page 72 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
72
Susannah Hill's Will
August 27th 1877
On this day the Last Will and testament of Susannah
Hill was presented and desk duly proved as such Last
will and testament by the oaths of Joseph Norris &
William P. Reid.
See Journal 5 Page 26.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Susannah Hill
widow of the late Sephen Hill of Concord Township Delaware
County in the State of Ohio being of sound mind and mem-
ory and being desirous of disposing of what property I may
own at the time of my decease do make and publish this
as my last will and testament, that is to say:
1st I do hereby devise and bequeath to my son Solomon Hill
all and every part and parcel of all personal and
real property of every name and nature which I may
in any name own at the time of my decease to be his absolutely
forever, but in case of his death before my decease then
in that case, this said property both real and personal as
above shall go to and is hereby bequeathed and devised to his
two children Ruth and Murlto Hill now living with their
father the said Solomon Hill
Item 2nd I do hereby nominate my son Solomon Hill executor of this
my last will and testament and hereby authorize and em-
power him to take immediate possession of all my estate
real personal and mixed as hereinbefore stated upon my decease
without an inventory and without appraisement: Said
property however is intended to be subject to the payment
of all just debts owing by me at the time of my decease
The words manner & Stated were interlined before being signed
by me: In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 14th day of October A D 1872
her
Susannah X Hill {Seal}
mark
We the undersigned were present and saw the said Susannah Hill sign
seal and acknowledge the foregoing instrument of writing to be her last
will & testament and requests us to sign the same as witnesses, She
signed & acknowledged the same in our presence and we signed the same
as witnesses in her presence at her request: Joseph Norris
W P Reid
Title
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Description
[page 129]
[corresponds to labeled page 73 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
73
Susannah Hill's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } S S In Probate Court
Personally appeared in Open Court Joseph
Norris & W P Reid the subscribing witnesses to the Last
Will and testament of Susannah Hill decd who being duly
sworn according to law to speak 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 Susannah Hill now deceased is the will of
said deceased Susannah Hill, 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 her presence and
that they saw the said Susannah Hill decd sign and seal
said will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her
Last will and testament that at the time of signing and
sealing said Susannah Hill was of legal age and of
sound and disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
Joseph Norris
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 27th day
of August 1877
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 73 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
73
Susannah Hill's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } S S In Probate Court
Personally appeared in Open Court Joseph
Norris & W P Reid the subscribing witnesses to the Last
Will and testament of Susannah Hill decd who being duly
sworn according to law to speak 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 Susannah Hill now deceased is the will of
said deceased Susannah Hill, 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 her presence and
that they saw the said Susannah Hill decd sign and seal
said will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her
Last will and testament that at the time of signing and
sealing said Susannah Hill was of legal age and of
sound and disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
Joseph Norris
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 27th day
of August 1877
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 130)
Description
[page 130]
[corresponds to labeled page 74 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
74
Lucy A Andrews Will
August 28th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of Lucy
A Andrews was duly proven and admitted to probate
and record
See Journal 5 Page 27.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of all, I Lucy A
Andrews of the county of Madison State of Ohio being of
Sound mind & memory do make and publish this my
last will & testament
Item 1st I give and devise to Charles M. Andrews & Lyman S
Andrews my two Sons all of my real estate situated in
the town of Plain City Madison County State of Ohio
Containing 2 acres & 84 poles
Item 2 I desire after my death that all of my personal property
shall be sold and my just debts be paid, If the proceeds of
said sale prove insufficient to satisfy said debts I desire
that the rent of my real estate be used to satisfy said debts
Item 3 I do hereby appoint and constitute Leroy F Hager trustee
of my property with full power to settle and adjust my
business and hold and controll my property until my
two sons above named become of the age of twenty one years
Item 4th I desire that no appraisement or sale be made of my real
estate 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 25th day of May A D 1877
Lucy A Andrews {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Lucy A Andrews as
her last will and testament in our presence and signed
by us in her presence H. C. Warner
Nettie Warner
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared
in open Court H C Warner & Nettie Warner the
subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament
of Lucy A Andrews decd who being duly sworn to
speak the truth in relation to the execution of said will
[corresponds to labeled page 74 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
74
Lucy A Andrews Will
August 28th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of Lucy
A Andrews was duly proven and admitted to probate
and record
See Journal 5 Page 27.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of all, I Lucy A
Andrews of the county of Madison State of Ohio being of
Sound mind & memory do make and publish this my
last will & testament
Item 1st I give and devise to Charles M. Andrews & Lyman S
Andrews my two Sons all of my real estate situated in
the town of Plain City Madison County State of Ohio
Containing 2 acres & 84 poles
Item 2 I desire after my death that all of my personal property
shall be sold and my just debts be paid, If the proceeds of
said sale prove insufficient to satisfy said debts I desire
that the rent of my real estate be used to satisfy said debts
Item 3 I do hereby appoint and constitute Leroy F Hager trustee
of my property with full power to settle and adjust my
business and hold and controll my property until my
two sons above named become of the age of twenty one years
Item 4th I desire that no appraisement or sale be made of my real
estate 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 25th day of May A D 1877
Lucy A Andrews {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Lucy A Andrews as
her last will and testament in our presence and signed
by us in her presence H. C. Warner
Nettie Warner
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared
in open Court H C Warner & Nettie Warner the
subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament
of Lucy A Andrews decd who being duly sworn to
speak the truth in relation to the execution of said will
Title
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Description
[page 131]
[corresponds to labeled page 75 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
75
depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be
the last will and testament of Lucy A Andrews now decd
is the will of the said deceased Lucy A. Andrews, 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 Lucy A Andrews
deceased sign & seal said will and heard her acknowledge
the same to be her last will and testament, that the
Said Lucy A Andrews at the time of making signing and
sealing said will was of Legal age and of sound and
enduring mind and memory and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever: H C Warner
Nettie Warner
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court
this 28th day of August 1877. } F B Sprague, Probate Judge
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Nathaniel Roloson's Will
September 1st 1877
On this day the last will and testament of
Nathaniel Roloson decd was presented and duly proven
as such last will and testament, ordered Recorded
See Journal 5 Page 28
F B Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I Nathaniel
Roloson of the county of Delaware and State of Ohio
do make this my last will and testament
Item 1st I give and devise to my daughter Catharine Terrell Three
Hundred and Eighty dollars to be paid in Stallments of
Fifty dollars a year, the first payment of fifty dollars
is to be made the 1st day of November A D one thousand Eight
Hundred and seventy six, Thirty dollars to be paid then and
if Catharine does not live to get the amount stated then
when she dies and her funeral expenses paid out of it
then if any is left it goes to the rest of the heirs not any
to her family
Item 2 I give and devise to my Grandchildren Eber &
C. N. Roloson Two Hundred & fifty dollars each
Item 3 I give and devise to my Grand daughter Larina Coleman
& to Nathaniel B Roloson Two Hundred & fifty dollars each
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75
depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be
the last will and testament of Lucy A Andrews now decd
is the will of the said deceased Lucy A. Andrews, 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 Lucy A Andrews
deceased sign & seal said will and heard her acknowledge
the same to be her last will and testament, that the
Said Lucy A Andrews at the time of making signing and
sealing said will was of Legal age and of sound and
enduring mind and memory and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever: H C Warner
Nettie Warner
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court
this 28th day of August 1877. } F B Sprague, Probate Judge
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Nathaniel Roloson's Will
September 1st 1877
On this day the last will and testament of
Nathaniel Roloson decd was presented and duly proven
as such last will and testament, ordered Recorded
See Journal 5 Page 28
F B Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I Nathaniel
Roloson of the county of Delaware and State of Ohio
do make this my last will and testament
Item 1st I give and devise to my daughter Catharine Terrell Three
Hundred and Eighty dollars to be paid in Stallments of
Fifty dollars a year, the first payment of fifty dollars
is to be made the 1st day of November A D one thousand Eight
Hundred and seventy six, Thirty dollars to be paid then and
if Catharine does not live to get the amount stated then
when she dies and her funeral expenses paid out of it
then if any is left it goes to the rest of the heirs not any
to her family
Item 2 I give and devise to my Grandchildren Eber &
C. N. Roloson Two Hundred & fifty dollars each
Item 3 I give and devise to my Grand daughter Larina Coleman
& to Nathaniel B Roloson Two Hundred & fifty dollars each
Title
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Description
[page 132]
[corresponds to labeled page 76 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
76
Nathaniel Roloson's Will
Item 4th I give and devise to my grand daughter Grace Roloson
Two Hundred and fifty dollars to be paid out of a note
coming from the Carnes that I sold my place to that
is due the 1st day of November 1877, and it must be put
out on interest yearly till she becomes 18 years old then
she must have the principal and interest all
Item 5 I give and devise to my daughter Phebe Dunham
Three Hundred dollars to be paid when the last note
comes due and is paid that is coming from the Carnes
that I sold my place to
Item 6th I give and devise to my son Truman S Roloson Five
Hundred dollars and if he does not let Almira Roloson
have five Hundred dollars of her Fathers property that
he left with T. S. Roloson his Brother, then she must
have enough of his share to make it up to five Hundred
dollars
Item 7th I give and devise to my Grand daughter Almira Roloson
Six Hundred dollars, it is to be paid out of the last
note coming from the Carnes when it comes due and
is paid
Item 8 I give and devise to my grand daughters Pheba Hultz
& Sarah Hultz fifty dollars each and they must have
it paid out of the note that comes due the 1st of Nov.
1877. Then it must be put out on interest yearly till they
become 18 years old, then they must have the principal &
interest that it has gained
Item 9 I have given to my daughter Sophia Hultz all that
I intend for her in the land that I deeded to Henry
Hultz her Husband
Item 10 And the rest of my property after my debts and
funeral expenses are paid and then what is left of my
property must be equally divided between all of my heirs
Item 11th I hereby nominate and appoint Geo Gibson my executor of
this my last will and testament provided that he will execute
the same for thirty dollars. I do hereby revoke all former wills
by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this eighth day of May one thousand Eight
Hundred and Seventy six
Nathaniel Roloson {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Nathaniel Roloson as his last will and testament in our
presence & signed by us in his presence R. M. Fuller
W. P. Frost
[corresponds to labeled page 76 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
76
Nathaniel Roloson's Will
Item 4th I give and devise to my grand daughter Grace Roloson
Two Hundred and fifty dollars to be paid out of a note
coming from the Carnes that I sold my place to that
is due the 1st day of November 1877, and it must be put
out on interest yearly till she becomes 18 years old then
she must have the principal and interest all
Item 5 I give and devise to my daughter Phebe Dunham
Three Hundred dollars to be paid when the last note
comes due and is paid that is coming from the Carnes
that I sold my place to
Item 6th I give and devise to my son Truman S Roloson Five
Hundred dollars and if he does not let Almira Roloson
have five Hundred dollars of her Fathers property that
he left with T. S. Roloson his Brother, then she must
have enough of his share to make it up to five Hundred
dollars
Item 7th I give and devise to my Grand daughter Almira Roloson
Six Hundred dollars, it is to be paid out of the last
note coming from the Carnes when it comes due and
is paid
Item 8 I give and devise to my grand daughters Pheba Hultz
& Sarah Hultz fifty dollars each and they must have
it paid out of the note that comes due the 1st of Nov.
1877. Then it must be put out on interest yearly till they
become 18 years old, then they must have the principal &
interest that it has gained
Item 9 I have given to my daughter Sophia Hultz all that
I intend for her in the land that I deeded to Henry
Hultz her Husband
Item 10 And the rest of my property after my debts and
funeral expenses are paid and then what is left of my
property must be equally divided between all of my heirs
Item 11th I hereby nominate and appoint Geo Gibson my executor of
this my last will and testament provided that he will execute
the same for thirty dollars. I do hereby revoke all former wills
by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this eighth day of May one thousand Eight
Hundred and Seventy six
Nathaniel Roloson {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Nathaniel Roloson as his last will and testament in our
presence & signed by us in his presence R. M. Fuller
W. P. Frost
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 133)
Description
[page 133]
[corresponds to labeled page 77 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
77
Nathaniel Roloson's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court Ralph M
Fuller & W P Frost the subscribing witnesses to the last will
and testament of Nathaniel Roloson decd who being duly sworn
according to law to speak the truth in relation to the execution
of said will depose and say that the paper before them purpor-
ting to be the last will and testament of Nathaniel Roloson
now deceased is the will of the said deceased Nathaniel Roloson
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 Nathaniel Roloson deceased sign and seal
said will and heard him declare the same to be his last will
and testament & that at the time of making signing and sealing
said will the said Nathaniel Roloson was of legal age and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatever & of sound mind & memory
R. M. Fuller
W. P. Frost
Sworn & subscribed to in open court this 1st day of September A D 1877
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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Daniel M. Cowgill's Sen. Will
Sept. 8th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of Daniel M
Cowgill Sen. Was presented and duly proven as such Last
Will & testament and ordered admitted to record
See Journal 5 Page 32
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Daniel M. Cowgill
Senior of Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my
last will and testament
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Clarissa in Lieu of her
dower and also in Lieu of her years support under the law
the farm on which we now reside situated in Brown Township
Delaware County Ohio containing about seventy five acres of Land
with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging during her natural life
and all the stock household goods furniture & provisions which
may be thereon at my decease during her natural life as aforesaid
She however to sell so much thereof as may be required for her
[corresponds to labeled page 77 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
77
Nathaniel Roloson's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court Ralph M
Fuller & W P Frost the subscribing witnesses to the last will
and testament of Nathaniel Roloson decd who being duly sworn
according to law to speak the truth in relation to the execution
of said will depose and say that the paper before them purpor-
ting to be the last will and testament of Nathaniel Roloson
now deceased is the will of the said deceased Nathaniel Roloson
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 Nathaniel Roloson deceased sign and seal
said will and heard him declare the same to be his last will
and testament & that at the time of making signing and sealing
said will the said Nathaniel Roloson was of legal age and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatever & of sound mind & memory
R. M. Fuller
W. P. Frost
Sworn & subscribed to in open court this 1st day of September A D 1877
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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Daniel M. Cowgill's Sen. Will
Sept. 8th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of Daniel M
Cowgill Sen. Was presented and duly proven as such Last
Will & testament and ordered admitted to record
See Journal 5 Page 32
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Daniel M. Cowgill
Senior of Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my
last will and testament
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Clarissa in Lieu of her
dower and also in Lieu of her years support under the law
the farm on which we now reside situated in Brown Township
Delaware County Ohio containing about seventy five acres of Land
with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging during her natural life
and all the stock household goods furniture & provisions which
may be thereon at my decease during her natural life as aforesaid
She however to sell so much thereof as may be required for her
Title
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Description
[page 134]
[corresponds to labeled page 78 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
78
Daniel M Cowgill's Will
to pay my just debts and may also use or sell so much
thereof as may be required for her comfortable support during
her natural life and I do also give and devise to my wife
the use and controll of one third part of my property
moneys & credits not above devised during her natural life
as aforesaid
Item 2nd At the death of my said wife I give and devise to my
granddaughter Martha Heller One thousand dollars out of
any moneys goods & chattels personal property or real
estate that may be left & unexpended at the decease of my
said wife
Item 3rd I do also give and devise to my grandson John Cowgill Five
Hundred dollars to be paid to him out of any moneys goods
& chattels personal property or real estate that may be left
unexpended at the decease of my said wife
Item 4th I give and devise the remainder of my personal property goods
& chattels & moneys & credits & real estate which may be left after
paying the legacies provided for in item 2 & 3 above mentioned to
John Cowgill my adopted son and to the heirs of my son Dan'l
M Cowgill Jr and the heirs of Nancy Heller my daughter and
the heirs of my daughter Martha Thurston and to the heirs of
of my daughter Sarah Ann Bullen to be divided equally
between my adopted son & said heirs: The heirs of my son
David Cowgill have already been provided for by me
My son Andrew Cowgill has already been provided for by me
and I do not desire to provide anything else for him in my
last will and testament
Item 5th I hereby nominate Daniel M. Cowgill Jr and Josiah Bulen
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 and I do also empower them after the decease
of my said wife to sell said real estate at Private sale or Public
sale as they may deem proper most advantagous and that
they have a reasonable time in which to make said sale to wit
within six years unless the law requires them to make such
sale within a shorter period of time
Item 6th I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 4th day of March A D 1873
Daniel M. Cowgill Sen. {Seal}
[corresponds to labeled page 78 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
78
Daniel M Cowgill's Will
to pay my just debts and may also use or sell so much
thereof as may be required for her comfortable support during
her natural life and I do also give and devise to my wife
the use and controll of one third part of my property
moneys & credits not above devised during her natural life
as aforesaid
Item 2nd At the death of my said wife I give and devise to my
granddaughter Martha Heller One thousand dollars out of
any moneys goods & chattels personal property or real
estate that may be left & unexpended at the decease of my
said wife
Item 3rd I do also give and devise to my grandson John Cowgill Five
Hundred dollars to be paid to him out of any moneys goods
& chattels personal property or real estate that may be left
unexpended at the decease of my said wife
Item 4th I give and devise the remainder of my personal property goods
& chattels & moneys & credits & real estate which may be left after
paying the legacies provided for in item 2 & 3 above mentioned to
John Cowgill my adopted son and to the heirs of my son Dan'l
M Cowgill Jr and the heirs of Nancy Heller my daughter and
the heirs of my daughter Martha Thurston and to the heirs of
of my daughter Sarah Ann Bullen to be divided equally
between my adopted son & said heirs: The heirs of my son
David Cowgill have already been provided for by me
My son Andrew Cowgill has already been provided for by me
and I do not desire to provide anything else for him in my
last will and testament
Item 5th I hereby nominate Daniel M. Cowgill Jr and Josiah Bulen
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 and I do also empower them after the decease
of my said wife to sell said real estate at Private sale or Public
sale as they may deem proper most advantagous and that
they have a reasonable time in which to make said sale to wit
within six years unless the law requires them to make such
sale within a shorter period of time
Item 6th I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 4th day of March A D 1873
Daniel M. Cowgill Sen. {Seal}
Title
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Description
[page 135]
[corresponds to labeled page 79 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
79
Daniel M. Cowgill's Sen. Will
Signed and acknowledged by said Daniel M. Cowgill senior as his last
will & testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
James Farris
Ford K M Joy
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Fred K M Joy one of the sub-
scribing witnesses to the last will & testament of Daniel Morris Cowgill
senior decd, who being duly sworn according to Law to speak 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 Daniel M
Cowgill Senior now deceased is the will of said deceased Daniel M
Cowgill Sen of said county that he said affiant together with one
James Farris also of said County but who is now deceased 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 Daniel M Cowgill Sen decd sign & seal said will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament that the
said Daniel M Cowgill Sen, 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 & that he
the said affiant saw the said James Farris the other subscribing witness
to said will who is now deceased as above stated sign his name to said last
will & testament of said Daniel M Cowgill Sen now deceased as such subscribing
witness and that the signature of said subscribing witness James Farris is genuine
Fred K M Joy
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 8th day of September AD 1877
F B Sprague Probate Judge
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Jackson Hipple of Delaware Ohio being sworn says that he is well
acquainted with the signature of James Farris now deceased and
that he has compared the signature of James Farris attached to the
Will of Daniel M Cowgill Sen now before him, with other signatures of
the said deceased James Farris and believes the same to be His
signature & that the same was attached to the said will during
the lifetime of the said James Farris
J Hipple
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 8th day of September A.D.
1877. F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 79 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
79
Daniel M. Cowgill's Sen. Will
Signed and acknowledged by said Daniel M. Cowgill senior as his last
will & testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
James Farris
Ford K M Joy
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Fred K M Joy one of the sub-
scribing witnesses to the last will & testament of Daniel Morris Cowgill
senior decd, who being duly sworn according to Law to speak 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 Daniel M
Cowgill Senior now deceased is the will of said deceased Daniel M
Cowgill Sen of said county that he said affiant together with one
James Farris also of said County but who is now deceased 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 Daniel M Cowgill Sen decd sign & seal said will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament that the
said Daniel M Cowgill Sen, 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 & that he
the said affiant saw the said James Farris the other subscribing witness
to said will who is now deceased as above stated sign his name to said last
will & testament of said Daniel M Cowgill Sen now deceased as such subscribing
witness and that the signature of said subscribing witness James Farris is genuine
Fred K M Joy
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 8th day of September AD 1877
F B Sprague Probate Judge
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Jackson Hipple of Delaware Ohio being sworn says that he is well
acquainted with the signature of James Farris now deceased and
that he has compared the signature of James Farris attached to the
Will of Daniel M Cowgill Sen now before him, with other signatures of
the said deceased James Farris and believes the same to be His
signature & that the same was attached to the said will during
the lifetime of the said James Farris
J Hipple
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 8th day of September A.D.
1877. F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 136)
Description
[page 136]
[corresponds to labeled page 80 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
80
Lucy O. Little's Estate
September 13th 1877
On this day the Last Will & Testament of Lucy O Little
decd late of Scioto Township Delaware County Ohio
was presented for and duly admitted to probate & record
See Journal 5 Page 36
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all,
I Lucy O Little being of Sound Lawfull age and
sound mind do make and publish this my last
will and testament
Item 1 I give and devise to my Sister Ellen Arthur the sum
of Five Hundred dollars to be paid as hereinafter
mentioned
Item 2 I give and devise to my half sister Mary E More
The sum of five Hundred dollars to be paid as herein
after mentioned
Item 3 The amount of money provided in the 1st & 2nd items
shall be made out of the real estate of which I now
hold one third interest in the farm Known as the Little
Farm in Scioto Township Delaware County Ohio
Containing One Hundred and Sixty five and 3/4 acres
of land, but said land not to be sold until after
the decease of my mother Mrs Elizabeth Moor
Item 4 I further provide that in case my half sister Mary
E Moore should not survive my mother Elizabeth Moore
then at my mothers decease all my property both real
and personal I give to my sister Ellen Arthur except
I give to the Presbyterian Church of which I am a
member of the sum of two Hundred dollars to be expended
to the best advantage for the benefit of the same and the
cause of religion: I desire that no appraisement and
no sale of my property be made and that the Court
of Probate direct the omission of the same,
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
on this the 17th day of August 1877
Lucy O Little {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by the said Lucy O Little as her
last will & testament in our presence and signed by us in her
presence. Fredrick Decker
Wm P Crawford
[corresponds to labeled page 80 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
80
Lucy O. Little's Estate
September 13th 1877
On this day the Last Will & Testament of Lucy O Little
decd late of Scioto Township Delaware County Ohio
was presented for and duly admitted to probate & record
See Journal 5 Page 36
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all,
I Lucy O Little being of Sound Lawfull age and
sound mind do make and publish this my last
will and testament
Item 1 I give and devise to my Sister Ellen Arthur the sum
of Five Hundred dollars to be paid as hereinafter
mentioned
Item 2 I give and devise to my half sister Mary E More
The sum of five Hundred dollars to be paid as herein
after mentioned
Item 3 The amount of money provided in the 1st & 2nd items
shall be made out of the real estate of which I now
hold one third interest in the farm Known as the Little
Farm in Scioto Township Delaware County Ohio
Containing One Hundred and Sixty five and 3/4 acres
of land, but said land not to be sold until after
the decease of my mother Mrs Elizabeth Moor
Item 4 I further provide that in case my half sister Mary
E Moore should not survive my mother Elizabeth Moore
then at my mothers decease all my property both real
and personal I give to my sister Ellen Arthur except
I give to the Presbyterian Church of which I am a
member of the sum of two Hundred dollars to be expended
to the best advantage for the benefit of the same and the
cause of religion: I desire that no appraisement and
no sale of my property be made and that the Court
of Probate direct the omission of the same,
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
on this the 17th day of August 1877
Lucy O Little {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by the said Lucy O Little as her
last will & testament in our presence and signed by us in her
presence. Fredrick Decker
Wm P Crawford
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 137)
Description
[page 137]
[corresponds to labeled page 81 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
81
Lucy O. Little's Will
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court Fredrick
Decker & Wm P. Crawford the subscribing witnesses to the
last will and testament of Lucy O Little deced who
being duly sworn according to Law to speak 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 Lucy O Little now deceased is the will
of the said deceased Lucy O Little, 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 her
presence and that they saw the said Lucy O Little
decd sign and seal said will and heard her declare the
same to be her last will and testament, that the said
Lucy O Little 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: Frederick Decker
Wm P Crawford
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 13th day of Sept 1877
F B Sprague Probate Judge
See record of deeds volume 104 Page 414 For the transfer of these Legacies
& Liens to Edward A Arthur owner of an Estate for life in the real Estate
mentioned in the Above Will of Lucy O Little
[corresponds to labeled page 81 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
81
Lucy O. Little's Will
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court Fredrick
Decker & Wm P. Crawford the subscribing witnesses to the
last will and testament of Lucy O Little deced who
being duly sworn according to Law to speak 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 Lucy O Little now deceased is the will
of the said deceased Lucy O Little, 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 her
presence and that they saw the said Lucy O Little
decd sign and seal said will and heard her declare the
same to be her last will and testament, that the said
Lucy O Little 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: Frederick Decker
Wm P Crawford
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 13th day of Sept 1877
F B Sprague Probate Judge
See record of deeds volume 104 Page 414 For the transfer of these Legacies
& Liens to Edward A Arthur owner of an Estate for life in the real Estate
mentioned in the Above Will of Lucy O Little
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 138)
Description
[page 138]
[corresponds to labeled page 82 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
82
Fredrick (Jacob) Liebendorfer's Will
September 20th 1877
On this day the Last Will and testament of Jacob
Liebenderfer was presented and duly proven as the
last will and testament of Said Jacob Liebenderfer
and ordered admitted to record
See Journal 5 Page 38
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
I Frederick Jacob Liebenderfer being advanced in years in feeble health
and deeply impressed with the uncertainty of life desire to
put my house in order with all my temporal interests
& to make my last will and testament
1st I commend my Soul & spirit unto God and my
Savior Jesus Christ who has purchased me with his
own blood & has redeemed me from death to be his forever
more
2 I will & bequeath to my beloved wife Fredericka Liebenderfer
the homestead on which we now reside to be her own to
use as long as she shall live and at her death the
Same to be equally divided between the four children the
Lord has blessed us with to wit 1st William D 2 Jacob
3 Charles & 4 Wilhelmina
3 I do appoint my wife executor of this my last will
& testament made this 23rd day of May 1876
Frederick (Jacob) Liebenderfer his seal {L S}
In presence of
Wm Zimmer, Jacob Lacher, Frederick Braun,
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court Fred Braun & Jacob Lacher (Zimmer
long dead) the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of
Jacob Liebenderfer decd who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth concerning the execution of said will depose and say that
the paper before them purporting to be the last will and testament of
Fredrick (Jacob) Liebendorfer now deceased is the will of the said deceased Jacob
Liebendorfer that they were present at the execution of said will at the
request of the testator subscribed their names to the same in his presence
and that they saw the said Jacob Liebenderfer sign and seal said
will and heard him declare the same to be his last will and testament
that at the time of signing and sealing said will said testator was
of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and
not under any undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever
Frederick Braun
Jacob Lacher
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of Sept 1877
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 82 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
82
Fredrick (Jacob) Liebendorfer's Will
September 20th 1877
On this day the Last Will and testament of Jacob
Liebenderfer was presented and duly proven as the
last will and testament of Said Jacob Liebenderfer
and ordered admitted to record
See Journal 5 Page 38
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
I Frederick Jacob Liebenderfer being advanced in years in feeble health
and deeply impressed with the uncertainty of life desire to
put my house in order with all my temporal interests
& to make my last will and testament
1st I commend my Soul & spirit unto God and my
Savior Jesus Christ who has purchased me with his
own blood & has redeemed me from death to be his forever
more
2 I will & bequeath to my beloved wife Fredericka Liebenderfer
the homestead on which we now reside to be her own to
use as long as she shall live and at her death the
Same to be equally divided between the four children the
Lord has blessed us with to wit 1st William D 2 Jacob
3 Charles & 4 Wilhelmina
3 I do appoint my wife executor of this my last will
& testament made this 23rd day of May 1876
Frederick (Jacob) Liebenderfer his seal {L S}
In presence of
Wm Zimmer, Jacob Lacher, Frederick Braun,
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court Fred Braun & Jacob Lacher (Zimmer
long dead) the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of
Jacob Liebenderfer decd who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth concerning the execution of said will depose and say that
the paper before them purporting to be the last will and testament of
Fredrick (Jacob) Liebendorfer now deceased is the will of the said deceased Jacob
Liebendorfer that they were present at the execution of said will at the
request of the testator subscribed their names to the same in his presence
and that they saw the said Jacob Liebenderfer sign and seal said
will and heard him declare the same to be his last will and testament
that at the time of signing and sealing said will said testator was
of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and
not under any undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever
Frederick Braun
Jacob Lacher
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of Sept 1877
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 139)
Description
[page 139]
[corresponds to labeled page 83 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
83
Mary Penry's Will
September 21st 1877
On this day the last will and testament
of Mary Penry decd was presented for Probate and duly
proven as such last will and testament, and ordered recorded
See Journal 5 Page 39
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all Amen
I Mary Penry being of sound mind and memory and
being aware of the uncertainty of life and wishing to arrange
my business affairs while of sound mind do make and
publish this as my last will and testament
Item 1 I desire that all my just debts if there be any at my death and
also my funeral expenses shall be paid out of my estate
2nd I give and bequeath to my daughter Jane Jones
One Hundred dollars
3rd I give and bequeath to my daughter Catharine Davis One
Hundred dollars
4 I will and direct that the residue of my estate after
paying the debts and funeral expenses as directed in the
first item of this will and the legacies directed to be paid
to Jane Jones and Catharine Davis as directed in the second
and third of this will be equally divided between my said two
daughters Jane Jones and Catharine Davis and the children
of my son William R Penry deceased, that is to say one
third part of said residue to my daughter Jane Jones one
third part to my daughter Catharine Davis and the other
one third to be equally divided between the children of my said
son William R Penry deceased, that is to say one third
of one third to my grandson William W Penry one third
of one third to my grandson Evan Penry and one third of
one third to my grand daughter Mary Edwards
I hereby revoke all former wills or parts of wills heretofore
by me made and publish the foregoing as my last will and
testament: In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my
name this twenty fifth day of April A D 1876
her
Mary X Penry
mark
Signed by the above named Mary Penry and declared by her to be her
last will and testament in our presence and signed by us as witnesses
at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other on the day
and year above written David Williams
Jno. A Cone
[corresponds to labeled page 83 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
83
Mary Penry's Will
September 21st 1877
On this day the last will and testament
of Mary Penry decd was presented for Probate and duly
proven as such last will and testament, and ordered recorded
See Journal 5 Page 39
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all Amen
I Mary Penry being of sound mind and memory and
being aware of the uncertainty of life and wishing to arrange
my business affairs while of sound mind do make and
publish this as my last will and testament
Item 1 I desire that all my just debts if there be any at my death and
also my funeral expenses shall be paid out of my estate
2nd I give and bequeath to my daughter Jane Jones
One Hundred dollars
3rd I give and bequeath to my daughter Catharine Davis One
Hundred dollars
4 I will and direct that the residue of my estate after
paying the debts and funeral expenses as directed in the
first item of this will and the legacies directed to be paid
to Jane Jones and Catharine Davis as directed in the second
and third of this will be equally divided between my said two
daughters Jane Jones and Catharine Davis and the children
of my son William R Penry deceased, that is to say one
third part of said residue to my daughter Jane Jones one
third part to my daughter Catharine Davis and the other
one third to be equally divided between the children of my said
son William R Penry deceased, that is to say one third
of one third to my grandson William W Penry one third
of one third to my grandson Evan Penry and one third of
one third to my grand daughter Mary Edwards
I hereby revoke all former wills or parts of wills heretofore
by me made and publish the foregoing as my last will and
testament: In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my
name this twenty fifth day of April A D 1876
her
Mary X Penry
mark
Signed by the above named Mary Penry and declared by her to be her
last will and testament in our presence and signed by us as witnesses
at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other on the day
and year above written David Williams
Jno. A Cone
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 140)
Description
[page 140]
[corresponds to labeled page 84 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
84
Mary Penry's Will
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court John A Cone one of
the subscribing witnesses (David Williams the other witness being dead)
to the last will and testament of Mary Penry deceased who being
duly sworn according to law 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 Mary Penry now decd
is the will of the said deceased Mary Penry 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 her presence and that they saw the said Mary Penry decd
sign said will and head her acknowledge the same to be her
last will and testament that at the time of signing said will
she was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever
John A. Cone
Sworn to and subscribed in Open Court this 21st day of Sept 1877
F B Sprague Probate Judge
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Sept 22nd 1877
Adam Stultz Will
On this day this last will and testament of Adam Stultz
decd late of Thompson Township was presented for Probate
and duly proven as such last will and ordered recorded
See Journal 5 page 40
F B Sprague Probate Judge
==============================
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I Adam Stultz
being of sound mind do make and publish this my last
will and testament
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Delila Stultz in lieu of
her dower the farm on which we now reside situated in Thompson
Township Delaware County Containing about one Hundred and
twenty acres of land more or less during her natural life time and
all the stock household goods and furniture Provisions and
other goods and chattels which may be thereon or I may be
the owner of including all personal property and real estate at the
time of my decease during her natural life time as aforesaid
She however selling so much thereof as may be sufficient to
pay my just debts and further that she may sell all
[corresponds to labeled page 84 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
84
Mary Penry's Will
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court John A Cone one of
the subscribing witnesses (David Williams the other witness being dead)
to the last will and testament of Mary Penry deceased who being
duly sworn according to law 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 Mary Penry now decd
is the will of the said deceased Mary Penry 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 her presence and that they saw the said Mary Penry decd
sign said will and head her acknowledge the same to be her
last will and testament that at the time of signing said will
she was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever
John A. Cone
Sworn to and subscribed in Open Court this 21st day of Sept 1877
F B Sprague Probate Judge
============================================================
Sept 22nd 1877
Adam Stultz Will
On this day this last will and testament of Adam Stultz
decd late of Thompson Township was presented for Probate
and duly proven as such last will and ordered recorded
See Journal 5 page 40
F B Sprague Probate Judge
==============================
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I Adam Stultz
being of sound mind do make and publish this my last
will and testament
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Delila Stultz in lieu of
her dower the farm on which we now reside situated in Thompson
Township Delaware County Containing about one Hundred and
twenty acres of land more or less during her natural life time and
all the stock household goods and furniture Provisions and
other goods and chattels which may be thereon or I may be
the owner of including all personal property and real estate at the
time of my decease during her natural life time as aforesaid
She however selling so much thereof as may be sufficient to
pay my just debts and further that she may sell all
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 141)
Description
[page 141]
[corresponds to labeled page 85 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
85
Adam Stults Will
such personal property as may come into her hands by this will as she may
deem expedient for her own interest and our children and at
the death of my said wife Delila Stultz all the personal property
household goods and furniture & provisions and other goods and
chattels that may belong to the estate after the death of my wife
Delila Stultz, shall be sold and all of her expenses be paid the
residue if any together with the real estate shall be divided among
my heirs as hereinafter mentioned
Item 2nd I give and devise to my daughter Margaret Stultz Two
Hundred dollars as a memento for her care and kindness and
diligence to her parents to be paid to her at the division of my
estate after the decease of my wife Delila Stultz in case she
survives me, if not then at my decease
Item 3rd When my estate shall be divided after the decease of my wife
Delila Stultz in case she survives me, then my property shall be sold
and the proceeds shall be equally divided among all of my heirs
except my son Cresley Stults to whom I have heretofore assisted
in property and money therefore make no provision for him or
his heirs nor bequeath him or them nothing, and after the two
Hundred dollars is paid as mentioned in the second item then
my daughter Margaret Stults shall then be included with the
other heirs in the equal division of my estate as set forth in
the 1st Item and if I should survive my wife Delila Stults
then at the time of my decease
Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife Delila Stults my
executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing
and empowering her to compromise adjust and discharge
in such a manner as she may deem proper the debts and
claims due me. I do also authorize and empower her if it shall
become necessary in order to pay my debts to sell by private sale or
in such manner upon terms of credit or otherwise if she may
think proper any part of my real estate and deeds to purchasers
to execute deeds acknowledge and deliver in fee simple
I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my personal prop-
erty be made and that the court of Probate direct the omission of the
same in pursuance of the statute. I do hereby revoke all former wills
by me made, in testimony hereof have hereunto set my hand and seal
on this the 11th day of September in the year 1876
his
Adam X Stults {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by the said Adam Stults as his last will and
testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
Charles Hill
Lydia Hill
[corresponds to labeled page 85 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
85
Adam Stults Will
such personal property as may come into her hands by this will as she may
deem expedient for her own interest and our children and at
the death of my said wife Delila Stultz all the personal property
household goods and furniture & provisions and other goods and
chattels that may belong to the estate after the death of my wife
Delila Stultz, shall be sold and all of her expenses be paid the
residue if any together with the real estate shall be divided among
my heirs as hereinafter mentioned
Item 2nd I give and devise to my daughter Margaret Stultz Two
Hundred dollars as a memento for her care and kindness and
diligence to her parents to be paid to her at the division of my
estate after the decease of my wife Delila Stultz in case she
survives me, if not then at my decease
Item 3rd When my estate shall be divided after the decease of my wife
Delila Stultz in case she survives me, then my property shall be sold
and the proceeds shall be equally divided among all of my heirs
except my son Cresley Stults to whom I have heretofore assisted
in property and money therefore make no provision for him or
his heirs nor bequeath him or them nothing, and after the two
Hundred dollars is paid as mentioned in the second item then
my daughter Margaret Stults shall then be included with the
other heirs in the equal division of my estate as set forth in
the 1st Item and if I should survive my wife Delila Stults
then at the time of my decease
Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife Delila Stults my
executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing
and empowering her to compromise adjust and discharge
in such a manner as she may deem proper the debts and
claims due me. I do also authorize and empower her if it shall
become necessary in order to pay my debts to sell by private sale or
in such manner upon terms of credit or otherwise if she may
think proper any part of my real estate and deeds to purchasers
to execute deeds acknowledge and deliver in fee simple
I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my personal prop-
erty be made and that the court of Probate direct the omission of the
same in pursuance of the statute. I do hereby revoke all former wills
by me made, in testimony hereof have hereunto set my hand and seal
on this the 11th day of September in the year 1876
his
Adam X Stults {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by the said Adam Stults as his last will and
testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
Charles Hill
Lydia Hill
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 142)
Description
[page 142]
[corresponds to labeled page 86 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
86
Adam Stults Will
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in Probate Court Charles Hill
and Lydia Hill the subscribing witnesses to the last will
and testament of Adam Stults decd who being duly
sworn according to law to speak 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
Adam Stults now deceased is the will of the said decd
Adam Stults 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
Adam Stults deceased sign and seal said will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament
that the said Adam Stults at the time of making signing
and sealing said will was of legal age and of sound &
disposing mind and memory and not under any undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever
Charles Hill, Lydia Hill
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 22nd day of September
AD 1877 F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
==============================================================
Sept 21st 1877
Adam Smith's Will
On this day the last Verbal Will of Adam Smith decd
was presented and duly proven as such last [crossed out] will
and ordered admitted to record
See Journal 5 Page 41 F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
The last will and testament of Adam Smith decd of Thompson
Township Delaware County Ohio as taken verbally by the under
signed witnesses
1st it is my will that my daughter Mellissa Smith is to have next
winters living out of my personal property and to have her pig
and ducks and chickens & also her cow
2 And Elmer my grandson his next winters living and one
sow and pigs out of my personal property
3 And Marrilla Gast my daughter to have one milch cow
out of my personal property
4 The rest of my property to be divided equally among all of
my children: Witness this 17th Sept } Samuel Decker
1877 } Aaron A Maize
[corresponds to labeled page 86 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
86
Adam Stults Will
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in Probate Court Charles Hill
and Lydia Hill the subscribing witnesses to the last will
and testament of Adam Stults decd who being duly
sworn according to law to speak 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
Adam Stults now deceased is the will of the said decd
Adam Stults 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
Adam Stults deceased sign and seal said will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament
that the said Adam Stults at the time of making signing
and sealing said will was of legal age and of sound &
disposing mind and memory and not under any undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever
Charles Hill, Lydia Hill
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 22nd day of September
AD 1877 F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
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Sept 21st 1877
Adam Smith's Will
On this day the last Verbal Will of Adam Smith decd
was presented and duly proven as such last [crossed out] will
and ordered admitted to record
See Journal 5 Page 41 F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
The last will and testament of Adam Smith decd of Thompson
Township Delaware County Ohio as taken verbally by the under
signed witnesses
1st it is my will that my daughter Mellissa Smith is to have next
winters living out of my personal property and to have her pig
and ducks and chickens & also her cow
2 And Elmer my grandson his next winters living and one
sow and pigs out of my personal property
3 And Marrilla Gast my daughter to have one milch cow
out of my personal property
4 The rest of my property to be divided equally among all of
my children: Witness this 17th Sept } Samuel Decker
1877 } Aaron A Maize
Title
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Description
[page 143]
[corresponds to labeled page 87 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
87
John E. Davis Estate
October 9th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of John E Davis
deceased was presented and duly proved and ordered admitted
to Probate and record as such last will
See Journal 5 Page 49
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
I John E Davis of the County of Delaware State of Ohio being
of sound and disposing mind and memory and understanding
do make publish and declare this to be my last will &
testament hereby revoking and making null and void all former
wills and testaments and writings in the nature of last wills &
testaments by me heretofore made
My will is first that my funeral charges and just debts shall be
paid by my executors 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 &
dispose thereof as follows. I give and devise to my beloved wife
Mary Davis all my household furniture I also give and devise to
my said wife Mary Davis one third of all my real estate to be
held by her during her natural life and upon her death to my
two sons John E Davis Jr and Zachariah Davis in equal propor-
tions and it is my will and desire that should my said
beloved wife Mary Davis elect to take under this will then my
two sons John E Davis Jr & Zacheriah Davis shall account for
and pay to her each year one third of all the amount of
rents and profits derived from my real estate during her life
I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann Jones Three Thousand
dollars to be paid to her by my executors hereinafter named within
two years after my death without interest
I give and bequeath all the rest and residue of my estate real &
personal & mixed of which I shall be seized and possessed as to
which I shall be entitled at the time of decease to my two
Sons John E Davis Jr & Zacheriah Davis in equal propor-
tions to have and to hold the same to their heirs executors
administrators and assigns And I do nominate and appoint
my two sons John E Davis Jr & Zacheriah Davis to be my
executors of this my last will and testament and I do hereby further
provide that my said executors shall not be required to give Bonds as such
Delaware Nov 1st 1869 John E. Davis
John H Jones
Robt D Reese
[corresponds to labeled page 87 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
87
John E. Davis Estate
October 9th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of John E Davis
deceased was presented and duly proved and ordered admitted
to Probate and record as such last will
See Journal 5 Page 49
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
I John E Davis of the County of Delaware State of Ohio being
of sound and disposing mind and memory and understanding
do make publish and declare this to be my last will &
testament hereby revoking and making null and void all former
wills and testaments and writings in the nature of last wills &
testaments by me heretofore made
My will is first that my funeral charges and just debts shall be
paid by my executors 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 &
dispose thereof as follows. I give and devise to my beloved wife
Mary Davis all my household furniture I also give and devise to
my said wife Mary Davis one third of all my real estate to be
held by her during her natural life and upon her death to my
two sons John E Davis Jr and Zachariah Davis in equal propor-
tions and it is my will and desire that should my said
beloved wife Mary Davis elect to take under this will then my
two sons John E Davis Jr & Zacheriah Davis shall account for
and pay to her each year one third of all the amount of
rents and profits derived from my real estate during her life
I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann Jones Three Thousand
dollars to be paid to her by my executors hereinafter named within
two years after my death without interest
I give and bequeath all the rest and residue of my estate real &
personal & mixed of which I shall be seized and possessed as to
which I shall be entitled at the time of decease to my two
Sons John E Davis Jr & Zacheriah Davis in equal propor-
tions to have and to hold the same to their heirs executors
administrators and assigns And I do nominate and appoint
my two sons John E Davis Jr & Zacheriah Davis to be my
executors of this my last will and testament and I do hereby further
provide that my said executors shall not be required to give Bonds as such
Delaware Nov 1st 1869 John E. Davis
John H Jones
Robt D Reese
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 144)
Description
[page 144]
[corresponds to labeled page 88 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
88
John E Davis Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court John H. Jones
& Robert D Reese the subscribing witnesses to the last will and
testament of John E Davis deceased who being duly sworn
according to law to speak the truth in regard to the execution of
said will depose and say that the paper before them purporting
to be the last will and testament of John E Davis now decd
is the will of the said deceased John E Davis 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 E Davis deceased
sign said will & heard him declare the same to be his last
will and testament that the said John E Davis at the time
of making & signing said will was of legal age and of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or
unlawfull restraint whatsoever: John H. Jones
R D Reese
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 9th day of Oct 1877
F B Sprague Probate Judge
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William Warren's Will
October 12th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of William
Warren decd was presented for Probate and duly proven
and ordered recorded
See Journal 5 Page 57 F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
Last will and testament of William Warren of Troy
Delaware County Ohio as follows
1st It is my will that my just debts which will be but little
if anything and my funeral expenses be fully paid
2nd To my wife Sally Jane Warren I give the farm on which
we now reside containing Thirty one acres during her life &
all personal property belonging thereon at the time of my decease
and five hundred dollars in current money to be paid her
within one year after my departure. The above bequests
except the $500 are made in agreement with and in con-
firmation of a contract made and entered into by us previous
[corresponds to labeled page 88 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
88
John E Davis Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court John H. Jones
& Robert D Reese the subscribing witnesses to the last will and
testament of John E Davis deceased who being duly sworn
according to law to speak the truth in regard to the execution of
said will depose and say that the paper before them purporting
to be the last will and testament of John E Davis now decd
is the will of the said deceased John E Davis 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 E Davis deceased
sign said will & heard him declare the same to be his last
will and testament that the said John E Davis at the time
of making & signing said will was of legal age and of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or
unlawfull restraint whatsoever: John H. Jones
R D Reese
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 9th day of Oct 1877
F B Sprague Probate Judge
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William Warren's Will
October 12th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of William
Warren decd was presented for Probate and duly proven
and ordered recorded
See Journal 5 Page 57 F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
Last will and testament of William Warren of Troy
Delaware County Ohio as follows
1st It is my will that my just debts which will be but little
if anything and my funeral expenses be fully paid
2nd To my wife Sally Jane Warren I give the farm on which
we now reside containing Thirty one acres during her life &
all personal property belonging thereon at the time of my decease
and five hundred dollars in current money to be paid her
within one year after my departure. The above bequests
except the $500 are made in agreement with and in con-
firmation of a contract made and entered into by us previous
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 145)
Description
[page 145]
[corresponds to labeled page 89 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
89
William Warren's Will
to our marriage and if we have any living heir or heirs either
children or grandchildren he she or they shall inherit the premises
above bequeathed and all that may remain of personal property
at the time of the death of my wife, but if there be no such heir
or heirs at that time this estate shall be sold and the proceeds paid
in equal parts to my son Henry Warren & my daughter Eliza Fuller
3rd The money which I may possess at the time of my death which
I expect will amount to Four Thousand dollars I bequeath as
follows, to my daughter Sally Jane Warren Thirteen Hundred
dollars ($1300) and to my four sons Henry Warren Leander Warren
Milton Warren Winfield Scott Warren and my daughter Eliza
Fulton the residue in equal portions to be paid as soon as it can
be collected
4th I hereby appoint my eldest son Henry Warren to be executor of
this my last will but if by any means he should be unable to
carry it through then my youngest son Winfield Scott should be executor
of this my last will and testament:
Sept. 17. 1877. William Warren
Witness T B Williams
Sept 18th 1877
Witness J H Wise
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court T. B. Williams
& J H Wise the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament
of William Warren deceased who being duly sworn accordng to law
say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will and
testament of William Warren now deceased is the will of the
said deceased William Warren that they were present at the execution
of said will 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 Warren deceased sign and seal
said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last will and testament, that the said William 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. T. B. Williams
J H Wise
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 12th day of Oct
1877. F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 89 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
89
William Warren's Will
to our marriage and if we have any living heir or heirs either
children or grandchildren he she or they shall inherit the premises
above bequeathed and all that may remain of personal property
at the time of the death of my wife, but if there be no such heir
or heirs at that time this estate shall be sold and the proceeds paid
in equal parts to my son Henry Warren & my daughter Eliza Fuller
3rd The money which I may possess at the time of my death which
I expect will amount to Four Thousand dollars I bequeath as
follows, to my daughter Sally Jane Warren Thirteen Hundred
dollars ($1300) and to my four sons Henry Warren Leander Warren
Milton Warren Winfield Scott Warren and my daughter Eliza
Fulton the residue in equal portions to be paid as soon as it can
be collected
4th I hereby appoint my eldest son Henry Warren to be executor of
this my last will but if by any means he should be unable to
carry it through then my youngest son Winfield Scott should be executor
of this my last will and testament:
Sept. 17. 1877. William Warren
Witness T B Williams
Sept 18th 1877
Witness J H Wise
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court T. B. Williams
& J H Wise the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament
of William Warren deceased who being duly sworn accordng to law
say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will and
testament of William Warren now deceased is the will of the
said deceased William Warren that they were present at the execution
of said will 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 Warren deceased sign and seal
said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last will and testament, that the said William 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. T. B. Williams
J H Wise
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 12th day of Oct
1877. F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 146)
Description
[page 146]
[corresponds to labeled page 90 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
90
Mary Mead's Will
October 31st 1877.
On this day the Last will and testament of Mary
Mead was duly proven and ordered admitted to
Record
See Journal 5 Page 61
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I
Mary Mead of Delaware County and State of Ohio
do make and publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1st I give and appropriate One Hundred dollars for
the purchase of a monument to be erected over my
grave and that of Martin Mead and Able Mead
Item 2nd I devise and bequeath to my Grand Son Alva R. Mead
and his heirs One Hundred dollars ($100.)
Item 3rd After paying my funeral expenses and the above
conditions have been complied with, I desire and bequeath
all the balance of my property to my three Sons,
namely, Amaziah Mead, John Mead and A. J. Mead,
to be divided equally between them.
Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint Amaziah Mead
executor of this my last will and testament -
I advise that no appraisement and no sale of my
personal property be made and that the court of
Probate direct direct the omission of the same in
pursuance of the Statutes -
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made.
In testimony hereof I have hereto set my hand
and seal this Seventh day of June A.D. 1876
Mary Mead {L S}
Signed and acknowledged by said Mary Mead as her
last will and testament and signed by us in her
presence
W. C. Harris
Edwin Harris
[corresponds to labeled page 90 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
90
Mary Mead's Will
October 31st 1877.
On this day the Last will and testament of Mary
Mead was duly proven and ordered admitted to
Record
See Journal 5 Page 61
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I
Mary Mead of Delaware County and State of Ohio
do make and publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1st I give and appropriate One Hundred dollars for
the purchase of a monument to be erected over my
grave and that of Martin Mead and Able Mead
Item 2nd I devise and bequeath to my Grand Son Alva R. Mead
and his heirs One Hundred dollars ($100.)
Item 3rd After paying my funeral expenses and the above
conditions have been complied with, I desire and bequeath
all the balance of my property to my three Sons,
namely, Amaziah Mead, John Mead and A. J. Mead,
to be divided equally between them.
Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint Amaziah Mead
executor of this my last will and testament -
I advise that no appraisement and no sale of my
personal property be made and that the court of
Probate direct direct the omission of the same in
pursuance of the Statutes -
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made.
In testimony hereof I have hereto set my hand
and seal this Seventh day of June A.D. 1876
Mary Mead {L S}
Signed and acknowledged by said Mary Mead as her
last will and testament and signed by us in her
presence
W. C. Harris
Edwin Harris
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 147)
Description
[page 147]
[corresponds to labeled page 91 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
91
Mary Mead's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } Probate Court
Delaware Co } S.S.
Personally appeared in open Court Wesley C. Harris
one of the Subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Mary Mead, 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 Mary Mead now deceased, is the is the Will of
said deceased Mary Mead, that one
Edwin Harris was also present at the execution
of said Will, 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
her presence and that they saw the said Mary
Mead, deceased, sign and seal said Will, and
heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will
and Testament: that the said Mary Mead, 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. C. Harris
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 22nd day
of October A.D. 1877.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
The State of Ohio, Delaware County S.S.
To P.C. Beard Greeting:
Know Ye, that we, in confidence of your prudence
and fidelity, have appointed you, and by these present
do give you full power and authority to examine
and take the deposition of Edwin Harris, Subscribing
witness to the last Will and Testament of Mary
Mead hereto annexed, late of the County of Delaware
in the State of Ohio, deceased; and therefore we
command you, that at certain days appointed by
you, you cause the said Edwin Harris 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 Mary
[corresponds to labeled page 91 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
91
Mary Mead's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } Probate Court
Delaware Co } S.S.
Personally appeared in open Court Wesley C. Harris
one of the Subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Mary Mead, 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 Mary Mead now deceased, is the is the Will of
said deceased Mary Mead, that one
Edwin Harris was also present at the execution
of said Will, 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
her presence and that they saw the said Mary
Mead, deceased, sign and seal said Will, and
heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will
and Testament: that the said Mary Mead, 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. C. Harris
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 22nd day
of October A.D. 1877.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
The State of Ohio, Delaware County S.S.
To P.C. Beard Greeting:
Know Ye, that we, in confidence of your prudence
and fidelity, have appointed you, and by these present
do give you full power and authority to examine
and take the deposition of Edwin Harris, Subscribing
witness to the last Will and Testament of Mary
Mead hereto annexed, late of the County of Delaware
in the State of Ohio, deceased; and therefore we
command you, that at certain days appointed by
you, you cause the said Edwin Harris 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 Mary
Title
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Description
[page 148]
[corresponds to labeled page 92 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
92
Mead and that you reduce such examination to
writing, and return the same, together with this
Commission and the Will of the said Mary Mead
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
22nd day of October A.D. 1877
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
The State of Ohio Morrow County, SS.
In the matter of the last Will and testament of Mary
Mead deceased - I Edwin Harris, being duly sworn
before me a commissioner duly appointed by the Probate
Court of Delaware County Ohio this 26th day of October
A.D. 1877, depose and say that I was present at the
execution of the last will and testament of Mary
Mead of Delaware County Ohio hereunto annexed,
bearing date 7th day of June 1877: 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 each other.
Edwin Harris
Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court,
this 26th day of October A.D. 1877
P.C. Beard
Commissioner
[corresponds to labeled page 92 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
92
Mead and that you reduce such examination to
writing, and return the same, together with this
Commission and the Will of the said Mary Mead
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
22nd day of October A.D. 1877
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
The State of Ohio Morrow County, SS.
In the matter of the last Will and testament of Mary
Mead deceased - I Edwin Harris, being duly sworn
before me a commissioner duly appointed by the Probate
Court of Delaware County Ohio this 26th day of October
A.D. 1877, depose and say that I was present at the
execution of the last will and testament of Mary
Mead of Delaware County Ohio hereunto annexed,
bearing date 7th day of June 1877: 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 each other.
Edwin Harris
Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court,
this 26th day of October A.D. 1877
P.C. Beard
Commissioner
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 149)
Description
[page 149]
[corresponds to labeled page 93 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
93
William Leasure's Will
November 14th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of William Leasure
decd was presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to
Probate & Record
See Journal 5 Page 65
F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
I William Leasure of the County of Union & State of Ohio
do make and publish this my last will and testimony.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy Byinger the sum of five dollars
and to my daughter Rosan Standish the sum of Ten dollars
The remainder of estate after my debts and funeral exepnses are paid
to be equally divided among my five remaining children to wit Mahaly
M Farlin, Phila May George Leasure John Leasure & William Leasure
I do hereby nominate or appoint my son George Leasure my administrator
In testimony I hereunto set my hand and seal this fourth day of
October in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred & seventy
his
William X Leasure {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by William Leasure as his last will and
testament in our presence, T. Liggett, {Seal} Henry Fox {Seal}
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } S S
Personally appeared in open court T Ligget and Henry Fox the
subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of William Leasure
deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak 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 Leasure now deceased is the will of the said
deceased William Leasure, 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 Leasure deceased sign and seal said will and heard
him declare the same to be his last will and testament that the
said William Leasure 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
T Liggett, Henry Fox
Sworn to & subscribed in open court
this 14th day of Nov 1877.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 93 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
93
William Leasure's Will
November 14th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of William Leasure
decd was presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to
Probate & Record
See Journal 5 Page 65
F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
I William Leasure of the County of Union & State of Ohio
do make and publish this my last will and testimony.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy Byinger the sum of five dollars
and to my daughter Rosan Standish the sum of Ten dollars
The remainder of estate after my debts and funeral exepnses are paid
to be equally divided among my five remaining children to wit Mahaly
M Farlin, Phila May George Leasure John Leasure & William Leasure
I do hereby nominate or appoint my son George Leasure my administrator
In testimony I hereunto set my hand and seal this fourth day of
October in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred & seventy
his
William X Leasure {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by William Leasure as his last will and
testament in our presence, T. Liggett, {Seal} Henry Fox {Seal}
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } S S
Personally appeared in open court T Ligget and Henry Fox the
subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of William Leasure
deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak 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 Leasure now deceased is the will of the said
deceased William Leasure, 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 Leasure deceased sign and seal said will and heard
him declare the same to be his last will and testament that the
said William Leasure 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
T Liggett, Henry Fox
Sworn to & subscribed in open court
this 14th day of Nov 1877.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 150)
Description
[page 150]
[corresponds to labeled page 94 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
94
John Shafers Will
On this day the last will and testament of John
Shafer decd late of Trenton Township Delaware County
Ohio was presented and duly proven and ordered
admitted to Record
See Journal 5 Page
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all
I John Shafer of Trenton 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 dower my
farm on which we now live situated in Trenton Township
Delaware County Ohio Containing about one Hundred and ten
acres during her natural life, and all the stock house hold
goods furniture provisions and other goods and chattels
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 stock house hold
goods and chattles aforesaid I give and devise to my
son William Henry Shaver and his heirs provided he shall
pay unto his sister Rebecca Jane Atkinson or her heirs
One Thousand dollars in payments of Two Hundred dollars
annually: If however my said son should fail
to make the payments to his said sister according to the
above directions then and in that case my property shall
be equally divided between my said son and his said
sister or between their heirs: I do hereby revoke all former wills
by me made: In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 1st day of June A.D. 1869.
John Shaver {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said John Shaver as his last
will and testament in our presence and signed by us in
his presence John Deitrick
F.B. Sprague
[corresponds to labeled page 94 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
94
John Shafers Will
On this day the last will and testament of John
Shafer decd late of Trenton Township Delaware County
Ohio was presented and duly proven and ordered
admitted to Record
See Journal 5 Page
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all
I John Shafer of Trenton 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 dower my
farm on which we now live situated in Trenton Township
Delaware County Ohio Containing about one Hundred and ten
acres during her natural life, and all the stock house hold
goods furniture provisions and other goods and chattels
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 stock house hold
goods and chattles aforesaid I give and devise to my
son William Henry Shaver and his heirs provided he shall
pay unto his sister Rebecca Jane Atkinson or her heirs
One Thousand dollars in payments of Two Hundred dollars
annually: If however my said son should fail
to make the payments to his said sister according to the
above directions then and in that case my property shall
be equally divided between my said son and his said
sister or between their heirs: I do hereby revoke all former wills
by me made: In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 1st day of June A.D. 1869.
John Shaver {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said John Shaver as his last
will and testament in our presence and signed by us in
his presence John Deitrick
F.B. Sprague
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 151)
Description
[page 151]
[corresponds to labeled page 95 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
95
John Shaver's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court John Derthick
& F B Sprague the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament
of John Shaver who being duly sworn according to law to speak
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 Shaver decd is the will of the said deceased
John Shaver, 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 Shaver
deceased sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last will and testament & that the said
John Shaver at the time of signing and sealing said will
was of full age and of sound and disposing mind and
memory and not under any undue or unlawfull restraint
whatsoever John Derthick
F. B. Sprague
Sworn to in open court this 19th day of Dec' 1877.
before me.
B. C. Waters Deputy Clerk Probate Court
[corresponds to labeled page 95 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
95
John Shaver's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court John Derthick
& F B Sprague the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament
of John Shaver who being duly sworn according to law to speak
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 Shaver decd is the will of the said deceased
John Shaver, 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 Shaver
deceased sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last will and testament & that the said
John Shaver at the time of signing and sealing said will
was of full age and of sound and disposing mind and
memory and not under any undue or unlawfull restraint
whatsoever John Derthick
F. B. Sprague
Sworn to in open court this 19th day of Dec' 1877.
before me.
B. C. Waters Deputy Clerk Probate Court
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 152)
Description
[page 152]
[corresponds to labeled page 96 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
96
Sarah Eversole's Will
January 5th 1878
On this day the last will and testament of Sarah
Eversole decd was presented and duly proven and
ordered admitted to Probate & Record
See Journal 5 Page 90
F B Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I Sarah Eversole
being of sound mind and memory and acknowledging the
uncertainty of Human life do make and publish this
my last will and testament
1st It is my will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid
2nd I give will and bequeath to my friend Mrs Mary Freese
one Hundred dollars provided she shall survive her present
husband Isaac Freese
3rd I give and bequeath unto the Home Frontier & Foreign
Missionary Society of the United Brethren in Christ organized
by the several conferences of said church May 20 1854 and
incorporated in Butler County Ohio Sept 23rd 1854 the sum
of Two Hundred dollars and the receipt of the Treasurer of
the society shall be a sufficient discharge therefor to my executor
4th The remainder of my property of all kinds after the above
bequests are paid to be equally divided between my surviving Brothers
and Sisters
5th I hereby appoint W T Watson my executor.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 15th day of June A D 1876
Sarah Eversole {Seal}
Signed by us at the request of the testator and by us signed in her presence and
in the presence of each other Martha B Watson & Rachael Smith
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS Personaly appeared in open court Martha
C Watson & Rachael Smith the subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament of
Sarah Eversole deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth in relation to the exe-
cution of said will depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be
the last will and testament of Sarah Eversole decd is the will of the said deceased
Sarah Eversole 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 her presence &
that they saw the said Sarah Eversole deceased sign and seal said will and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last will and testament that the said
Sarah Eversole 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
Martha C Watson
Rachael Smith
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court this 5th day of January A D 1878
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 96 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
96
Sarah Eversole's Will
January 5th 1878
On this day the last will and testament of Sarah
Eversole decd was presented and duly proven and
ordered admitted to Probate & Record
See Journal 5 Page 90
F B Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I Sarah Eversole
being of sound mind and memory and acknowledging the
uncertainty of Human life do make and publish this
my last will and testament
1st It is my will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid
2nd I give will and bequeath to my friend Mrs Mary Freese
one Hundred dollars provided she shall survive her present
husband Isaac Freese
3rd I give and bequeath unto the Home Frontier & Foreign
Missionary Society of the United Brethren in Christ organized
by the several conferences of said church May 20 1854 and
incorporated in Butler County Ohio Sept 23rd 1854 the sum
of Two Hundred dollars and the receipt of the Treasurer of
the society shall be a sufficient discharge therefor to my executor
4th The remainder of my property of all kinds after the above
bequests are paid to be equally divided between my surviving Brothers
and Sisters
5th I hereby appoint W T Watson my executor.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 15th day of June A D 1876
Sarah Eversole {Seal}
Signed by us at the request of the testator and by us signed in her presence and
in the presence of each other Martha B Watson & Rachael Smith
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS Personaly appeared in open court Martha
C Watson & Rachael Smith the subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament of
Sarah Eversole deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth in relation to the exe-
cution of said will depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be
the last will and testament of Sarah Eversole decd is the will of the said deceased
Sarah Eversole 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 her presence &
that they saw the said Sarah Eversole deceased sign and seal said will and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last will and testament that the said
Sarah Eversole 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
Martha C Watson
Rachael Smith
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court this 5th day of January A D 1878
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 153)
Description
[page 153]
[corresponds to labeled page 97 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
97
Alice L Decker's Will
Dec 24th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of Alice L
Decker decd was presented and duly proven as the
last will and testament of the said Alice L Decker
and ordered admitted to record
See Journal 5 Page 80
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Alice L Decker
of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my
last will and testament
Item 1st I give and bequeath to my youngest daughter Ada J Decker
my Gold watch.
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my daughter Ada E Becker
my organ it being a present from my father and designed
especially by him for her.
Item 3rd I do give and bequeath to my son Elmer E. Decker the
sum of fifty dollars over and above his equal share in
my estate, to be paid to him by my executor when he arrives
at the age of sixteen years, to make him equal with the girls, as
I have no special thing to give him.
Item 4th I do hereby request & direct my Executor to give to
each of my three children (or to persons who may have
charge of them) in trust for them one good bed & bedding
for the same, and the balance of my personal property I
desire to have appraised & sold and the money arising
therefrom after paying my just debts (if any) paid to the
Gaurdian of my children and divided equally between
them as they may require it.
Item 5th I desire and direct that the Guardian of my children
Keep and hold my real estate in Sunbury until
my son Elmer E Decker arrives at the age of Twenty
one years unless in the opinion of said Gaurdian he
can sell real estate for about its real value or
unless it be comes necessary to sell real estate before
that time in order to support and educate said
children and when said real estate is sold, it is
my will and I do hereby direct the Guardian of my children
to divide the proceeds of the same equally between my three
children and pay the same to them when and as they
respectively come of age.
Item 6th I do hereby nominate and appoint my esteemed friend
[corresponds to labeled page 97 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
97
Alice L Decker's Will
Dec 24th 1877
On this day the last will and testament of Alice L
Decker decd was presented and duly proven as the
last will and testament of the said Alice L Decker
and ordered admitted to record
See Journal 5 Page 80
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Alice L Decker
of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my
last will and testament
Item 1st I give and bequeath to my youngest daughter Ada J Decker
my Gold watch.
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my daughter Ada E Becker
my organ it being a present from my father and designed
especially by him for her.
Item 3rd I do give and bequeath to my son Elmer E. Decker the
sum of fifty dollars over and above his equal share in
my estate, to be paid to him by my executor when he arrives
at the age of sixteen years, to make him equal with the girls, as
I have no special thing to give him.
Item 4th I do hereby request & direct my Executor to give to
each of my three children (or to persons who may have
charge of them) in trust for them one good bed & bedding
for the same, and the balance of my personal property I
desire to have appraised & sold and the money arising
therefrom after paying my just debts (if any) paid to the
Gaurdian of my children and divided equally between
them as they may require it.
Item 5th I desire and direct that the Guardian of my children
Keep and hold my real estate in Sunbury until
my son Elmer E Decker arrives at the age of Twenty
one years unless in the opinion of said Gaurdian he
can sell real estate for about its real value or
unless it be comes necessary to sell real estate before
that time in order to support and educate said
children and when said real estate is sold, it is
my will and I do hereby direct the Guardian of my children
to divide the proceeds of the same equally between my three
children and pay the same to them when and as they
respectively come of age.
Item 6th I do hereby nominate and appoint my esteemed friend
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 154)
Description
[page 154]
[corresponds to labeled page 98 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
98
Alice L. Decker's Will
Burton Moore of Sunbury Guardian of my children & enjoin
him to give them a good English education and rear them in habits
of industry.
Item 7th I do hereby nominate and appoint Mr A.P. Taylor Executor of
this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and
empowering him to Compromise, Adjust, release and Discharge in
in such manner as he may deem proper the debts & claims due me
Item 8th It is my will and I do hereby direct that my clothing be
divided between my two girls and all the family pictures
& trunks be divided among the three children and my Saratoga trunk
I desire for Elmer and I do further direct my executor to
request Mrs Burton Moore and Mrs James Smith to make and
assist in such division of my clothing and pictures as they
may think right and proper.
Item 9th I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this twenty first day of February A.D. 1876
A.L. Decker {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged }
by said Alice L Decker }
in our presence and }
signed by us in her presence }
R. D. Robinson }
Loia A Gammill
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court R.D. Robinson one of subscribing witnesses
to the last will & testament of Alice L Decker decd who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth in relation to the execution of said will deposes & says that the
paper before him purporting to be the last will & testament of Alice L Decker decd
is the will of the said deceased Alice L Decker, That he and Loia A Gammill (now
Barbour) 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 Alice L Decker deceased sign and seal said will &
heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and testament that
the said Alice L Decker at the time of making signing & sealing said will
was of legal age and of sound & disposing mind & memory & not
under any undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever
R. D. Robinson
Sworn to in open Court this 15th day of December 1877
before me F B Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 98 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
98
Alice L. Decker's Will
Burton Moore of Sunbury Guardian of my children & enjoin
him to give them a good English education and rear them in habits
of industry.
Item 7th I do hereby nominate and appoint Mr A.P. Taylor Executor of
this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and
empowering him to Compromise, Adjust, release and Discharge in
in such manner as he may deem proper the debts & claims due me
Item 8th It is my will and I do hereby direct that my clothing be
divided between my two girls and all the family pictures
& trunks be divided among the three children and my Saratoga trunk
I desire for Elmer and I do further direct my executor to
request Mrs Burton Moore and Mrs James Smith to make and
assist in such division of my clothing and pictures as they
may think right and proper.
Item 9th I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this twenty first day of February A.D. 1876
A.L. Decker {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged }
by said Alice L Decker }
in our presence and }
signed by us in her presence }
R. D. Robinson }
Loia A Gammill
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court R.D. Robinson one of subscribing witnesses
to the last will & testament of Alice L Decker decd who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth in relation to the execution of said will deposes & says that the
paper before him purporting to be the last will & testament of Alice L Decker decd
is the will of the said deceased Alice L Decker, That he and Loia A Gammill (now
Barbour) 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 Alice L Decker deceased sign and seal said will &
heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and testament that
the said Alice L Decker at the time of making signing & sealing said will
was of legal age and of sound & disposing mind & memory & not
under any undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever
R. D. Robinson
Sworn to in open Court this 15th day of December 1877
before me F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 155)
Description
[page 155]
[corresponds to labeled page 99 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
99
Alice L. Decker's Will
Commission to take testimony of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
To R. D. Robinson Greeting
Know ye, that we in
Confidence of your prudence & fidelity have appointed you and by
these presents do give you full power & authority to take the deposition
of Loice A Gammill (now intermarried with A Barbour) subscribing
witness to the last will & testament of Alice L Decker hereto annexed
late of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio decd and therefore
we command you that at certain days & places appointed by you
you cause the said Loia A Gammill (now Barbour) to be brought
before you & then and there to examine her on oath or affirmation
first taken before you touching the due execution of said will of the
said Alice L. Decker and that you reduce such examination
to writing and return the same together with this Commission and the
will of the said Alice L Decker thereto annexed closed up under
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 15 day of December 1877
{Seal} F B Sprague Probate Judge
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last will and testament of Alice L Decker decd
I Loia A Gammill (now Barbour) being duly sworn this 22nd day of
December A D 1877, before me a commissioner duly appointed by the Probate
Court of Delaware Ohio depose and say that I was present at the execution
of the last will and testament of Alice L. Decker of Sunbury Ohio hereto
annexed bearing date 21st day of February 1876 that I saw the said
testator subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare the
same to be her 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 & that I signed
the same as witness at her request & in her presence and in the
presence of each other & that R D Robinson was also present &
signed said will in my presence & the presence of the testatrix
& at her request Loia A Barbour
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 22nd day of December 1877
R. D. Robinson
Commissioner
{Seal}
[corresponds to labeled page 99 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
99
Alice L. Decker's Will
Commission to take testimony of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
To R. D. Robinson Greeting
Know ye, that we in
Confidence of your prudence & fidelity have appointed you and by
these presents do give you full power & authority to take the deposition
of Loice A Gammill (now intermarried with A Barbour) subscribing
witness to the last will & testament of Alice L Decker hereto annexed
late of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio decd and therefore
we command you that at certain days & places appointed by you
you cause the said Loia A Gammill (now Barbour) to be brought
before you & then and there to examine her on oath or affirmation
first taken before you touching the due execution of said will of the
said Alice L. Decker and that you reduce such examination
to writing and return the same together with this Commission and the
will of the said Alice L Decker thereto annexed closed up under
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 15 day of December 1877
{Seal} F B Sprague Probate Judge
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last will and testament of Alice L Decker decd
I Loia A Gammill (now Barbour) being duly sworn this 22nd day of
December A D 1877, before me a commissioner duly appointed by the Probate
Court of Delaware Ohio depose and say that I was present at the execution
of the last will and testament of Alice L. Decker of Sunbury Ohio hereto
annexed bearing date 21st day of February 1876 that I saw the said
testator subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare the
same to be her 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 & that I signed
the same as witness at her request & in her presence and in the
presence of each other & that R D Robinson was also present &
signed said will in my presence & the presence of the testatrix
& at her request Loia A Barbour
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 22nd day of December 1877
R. D. Robinson
Commissioner
{Seal}
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 156)
Description
[page 156]
[corresponds to labeled page 100 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
100
Martha Ann Strain's Will
January 9th 1878
On this day the Last Will & Testament of Martha Ann Strain
was presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to
Probate & Record
See Journal 5 Page 92
F B Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all: I Martha Ann Strain
of Delaware Delaware County Ohio being possessed of sound
mind and memory do make and publish this my last will
& testament: at about the age of Thirteen years old I went to live
with my Grandfather Daniel Morris Cowgill and continued in
his service for about ten years for which he agreed to give me
as a reward for my services the sum of One Thousand dollars at
his decease. The above one thousand dollars willed to me by
my Grandfather Daniel Morris Cowgill I desire & will to be
disposed of in the following manner to be paid over into the hands
of my executor of this my last will and testament hereafter
named in this instrument and by him disposed of as I may
hereafter direct, also any other money belonging to me from the
estate of the said Daniel Morris Cowgill being an equal share of
the other grand children
1st It is my will that all my just debts and all charges be paid
out of my estate
2nd That all the residue of my money willed to me by my Grand
father Daniel Morris Cowgill which is one Thousand dollars
be equally divided between my dear Husband Silvanus L. Strain
and my dear mother Nancy Heller after discharging the
aforesaid debts
3rd My Gold watch and my Bureau I give to my sister Clara
L Heller
4th My bed and bedding to be divided between my sister Clara
L Heller & my brother Martin equally
5th My Blue & white bed quilt I give to my mother Nancy Heller
6th I do hereby nominate and appoint Carr M Mallette executor of
this my last will & testament hereby authorizing and empowering
him to compromise adjust and discharge in such manner as he
may deem proper the debts & claims due me
7th I also 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
[corresponds to labeled page 100 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
100
Martha Ann Strain's Will
January 9th 1878
On this day the Last Will & Testament of Martha Ann Strain
was presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to
Probate & Record
See Journal 5 Page 92
F B Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all: I Martha Ann Strain
of Delaware Delaware County Ohio being possessed of sound
mind and memory do make and publish this my last will
& testament: at about the age of Thirteen years old I went to live
with my Grandfather Daniel Morris Cowgill and continued in
his service for about ten years for which he agreed to give me
as a reward for my services the sum of One Thousand dollars at
his decease. The above one thousand dollars willed to me by
my Grandfather Daniel Morris Cowgill I desire & will to be
disposed of in the following manner to be paid over into the hands
of my executor of this my last will and testament hereafter
named in this instrument and by him disposed of as I may
hereafter direct, also any other money belonging to me from the
estate of the said Daniel Morris Cowgill being an equal share of
the other grand children
1st It is my will that all my just debts and all charges be paid
out of my estate
2nd That all the residue of my money willed to me by my Grand
father Daniel Morris Cowgill which is one Thousand dollars
be equally divided between my dear Husband Silvanus L. Strain
and my dear mother Nancy Heller after discharging the
aforesaid debts
3rd My Gold watch and my Bureau I give to my sister Clara
L Heller
4th My bed and bedding to be divided between my sister Clara
L Heller & my brother Martin equally
5th My Blue & white bed quilt I give to my mother Nancy Heller
6th I do hereby nominate and appoint Carr M Mallette executor of
this my last will & testament hereby authorizing and empowering
him to compromise adjust and discharge in such manner as he
may deem proper the debts & claims due me
7th I also 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
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 157)
Description
[page 157]
[corresponds to labeled page 101 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
101
Martha Ann Strain's Will
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
24th day of December in the year 1877
Mrs Martha Ann Strain {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Martha Ann Strain as her last
will & Testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence
James D Finley }
Rebecca J Finley } Witnesses
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court James D Finley & Rebecca
Finley the subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament of
Martha Ann Strain deceased who being duly sworn according to
law to Speak 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 Martha Ann Strain now deceased is the will of
said deceased Martha Ann Strain, including the words "also any other
money belonging to me from the estate of the said Daniel Morris Cowgill
being an equal share of the other children" in the first line which
words are written in ink of a different color from the remainder of the
will & also the words "Sylvanus L Strain" in the second line of said
which words were written in said will before the signing thereof & also
"24" in the testimony: 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 her presence and that they saw the said Martha Ann Strain
decd sign and seal said will and heard her acknowledge the same
to be her last will and testament that the said Martha Ann Strain
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
Jas D Finley
Rebecca Finley
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this
9th day of January A D 1878
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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101
Martha Ann Strain's Will
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
24th day of December in the year 1877
Mrs Martha Ann Strain {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Martha Ann Strain as her last
will & Testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence
James D Finley }
Rebecca J Finley } Witnesses
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court James D Finley & Rebecca
Finley the subscribing witnesses to the last will & testament of
Martha Ann Strain deceased who being duly sworn according to
law to Speak 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 Martha Ann Strain now deceased is the will of
said deceased Martha Ann Strain, including the words "also any other
money belonging to me from the estate of the said Daniel Morris Cowgill
being an equal share of the other children" in the first line which
words are written in ink of a different color from the remainder of the
will & also the words "Sylvanus L Strain" in the second line of said
which words were written in said will before the signing thereof & also
"24" in the testimony: 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 her presence and that they saw the said Martha Ann Strain
decd sign and seal said will and heard her acknowledge the same
to be her last will and testament that the said Martha Ann Strain
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
Jas D Finley
Rebecca Finley
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this
9th day of January A D 1878
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 158]
[corresponds to labeled page 102 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
102
Adam Haas' Will
January 19th 1878
On this day the last will and testament of Adam Haas deceased
was presented and duly proved and ordered admitted to Probate
and record
Journal 5 Page 96
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
I Adam Haas of the county of Delaware and State of Ohio
being of sound full age and sound mind and memory and
understanding do make and publish this my last will & testament
hereby revoking all wills & testaments or instruments in the nature of
last wills and testaments by me heretofore made. My will is
1st That all my just debts funeral expenses and the costs of executing
this my last will be paid
Item I give and devise to my beloved wife the farm on which we now
live situated in Delaware Township Delaware County Ohio during her
natural life and all the stock goods & chattels during her natural
life as aforesaid & this I do in Lieu of her dower, at the death
of my said wife the real estate aforesaid and the personal property
then remaining I give and devise & bequeath to my son Michael
Haas and his heirs
Item It is my will that my said son Michael shall pay to each of my
sons Joseph, Volantine John, & George the sum of fifty dollars and
also the sum of fifty dollars to the children of my deceased
daughter Autumn Catharine Bader, said sum of fifty dollars
to be equally divided between them, and should any of my sons die before
myself and wife then it is my will that said legacy of fifty dollars
shall be paid to their children should they die leaving issue and
further that said legacies shall be paid as follows, one half to
be paid within six months and the remainder within one year
after my decease
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 7th
day of December A D 1875 Adam Haas {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by Adam Haas as his last will
and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
and at his request
C H. McElroy
Albert Worline
[corresponds to labeled page 102 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
102
Adam Haas' Will
January 19th 1878
On this day the last will and testament of Adam Haas deceased
was presented and duly proved and ordered admitted to Probate
and record
Journal 5 Page 96
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
I Adam Haas of the county of Delaware and State of Ohio
being of sound full age and sound mind and memory and
understanding do make and publish this my last will & testament
hereby revoking all wills & testaments or instruments in the nature of
last wills and testaments by me heretofore made. My will is
1st That all my just debts funeral expenses and the costs of executing
this my last will be paid
Item I give and devise to my beloved wife the farm on which we now
live situated in Delaware Township Delaware County Ohio during her
natural life and all the stock goods & chattels during her natural
life as aforesaid & this I do in Lieu of her dower, at the death
of my said wife the real estate aforesaid and the personal property
then remaining I give and devise & bequeath to my son Michael
Haas and his heirs
Item It is my will that my said son Michael shall pay to each of my
sons Joseph, Volantine John, & George the sum of fifty dollars and
also the sum of fifty dollars to the children of my deceased
daughter Autumn Catharine Bader, said sum of fifty dollars
to be equally divided between them, and should any of my sons die before
myself and wife then it is my will that said legacy of fifty dollars
shall be paid to their children should they die leaving issue and
further that said legacies shall be paid as follows, one half to
be paid within six months and the remainder within one year
after my decease
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 7th
day of December A D 1875 Adam Haas {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by Adam Haas as his last will
and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
and at his request
C H. McElroy
Albert Worline
Title
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Description
[page 159]
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103
Adam Haas' Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court Charles McElroy & Albert Worline
the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Adam
Haas decd who being duly sworn according to law to speak 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
Adam Haas now deceased is the will of said deceased Adam Haas
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 Adam Haas deceased sign and
seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
will and testament, that the said Adam Haas 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 C. H. McElroy
Albert Worline
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 19th day of Jan 1878
Before me
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
____________________________________________________________________________
John Kirkland's Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I John
Kirkland of Scioto Township, 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 Mary
J. in lieu of her dower the farm on which we now
reside, situate in Scioto Township Delaware County
Ohio containing about Eighty Five Acres of land during
her natural life provided she should remain my Widow
In the event of either then my legal heirs are made & equal
in the distribution of my estate.
And all the stock house hold goods, furniture provisions
and other goods and chattles which may be thereon
at the time of my decease, during her natural life
or so long as she remains unmarried,
Item 2.
I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife
guardian of our two youngest children, Georgie and Louie
until they arrive at the age of fourteen years
[corresponds to labeled page 103 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
103
Adam Haas' Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court Charles McElroy & Albert Worline
the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Adam
Haas decd who being duly sworn according to law to speak 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
Adam Haas now deceased is the will of said deceased Adam Haas
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 Adam Haas deceased sign and
seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
will and testament, that the said Adam Haas 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 C. H. McElroy
Albert Worline
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 19th day of Jan 1878
Before me
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
____________________________________________________________________________
John Kirkland's Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I John
Kirkland of Scioto Township, 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 Mary
J. in lieu of her dower the farm on which we now
reside, situate in Scioto Township Delaware County
Ohio containing about Eighty Five Acres of land during
her natural life provided she should remain my Widow
In the event of either then my legal heirs are made & equal
in the distribution of my estate.
And all the stock house hold goods, furniture provisions
and other goods and chattles which may be thereon
at the time of my decease, during her natural life
or so long as she remains unmarried,
Item 2.
I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife
guardian of our two youngest children, Georgie and Louie
until they arrive at the age of fourteen years
Title
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Description
[page 160]
[corresponds to labeled page 104 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
104
John Kirkland's Will
Item 3
I do nominate and appoint D.G. Cratty executor of
my Last Will and Testament hereby authorizing him
to do and perform such things as would be to the best
interest of all those concerned and pay all my
Just Debts, out of moneys or sell property if necessary
to do the same either at public or private sale
I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my
personal property be made and that Court of
Probate direct the omission of the same in
pursuance of the Statute I hereby revoke all former
will by me made.
In Testimony thereof I have here to set my Hand and
Seal this Ninth day of Feb'y in the year 1878.
John Kirkland,
Signed and acknowledged by John Kirkland, as
his last will and testament in our presence and
signed by us in his presence
A. J. Robinson
A. W. Robinson
Died February 11th 1878.
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court A. J. Robinson
A. W. Robinson the subscribing witnesses to the last
will and testament of John Kirkland Deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the
truth the whole truth, this 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 Kirkland, now decd
is the will of said deceased John Kirkland. That they
were present at the execution of said Will at the request
of the testator subscribed their names as witnesses to the
same in his presence and that they saw the said John
Kirkland deceased sign and seal said Will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will
& testament that the said John Kirkland at the time
of making signing and sealing said Will was of legal
[corresponds to labeled page 104 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
104
John Kirkland's Will
Item 3
I do nominate and appoint D.G. Cratty executor of
my Last Will and Testament hereby authorizing him
to do and perform such things as would be to the best
interest of all those concerned and pay all my
Just Debts, out of moneys or sell property if necessary
to do the same either at public or private sale
I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my
personal property be made and that Court of
Probate direct the omission of the same in
pursuance of the Statute I hereby revoke all former
will by me made.
In Testimony thereof I have here to set my Hand and
Seal this Ninth day of Feb'y in the year 1878.
John Kirkland,
Signed and acknowledged by John Kirkland, as
his last will and testament in our presence and
signed by us in his presence
A. J. Robinson
A. W. Robinson
Died February 11th 1878.
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court A. J. Robinson
A. W. Robinson the subscribing witnesses to the last
will and testament of John Kirkland Deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the
truth the whole truth, this 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 Kirkland, now decd
is the will of said deceased John Kirkland. That they
were present at the execution of said Will at the request
of the testator subscribed their names as witnesses to the
same in his presence and that they saw the said John
Kirkland deceased sign and seal said Will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will
& testament that the said John Kirkland at the time
of making signing and sealing said Will was of legal
Title
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Description
[page 161]
[corresponds to labeled page 105 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
105
John Kirkland's Will
Age and of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever,
A. J. Robinson
A. W. Robinson
Sworn to and subscribed this 2nd day of March
A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague
Isaac Zimmerman Will
I Isaac Zimmerman of the City of Delaware in the
County of Delaware and State of Ohio farmer - Declare
This to be my last Will and Testament
First
I give and bequeath to my wife Martha Ellen Zimmerman
the use of all my personal property, house hold furniture
books and other chattles and effects together with
housekeeping provisions and other consumable stock,
which at my decease be in or about my dwelling
house at Delaware, so long as she shall remain a
Widow. -
Second,
I give and bequeath to my wife so long as she
shall remain a Widow and up to the Time that my
Daughters Lillie May, and Effie Jane Zimmerman,
shall become Eighteen years of age, the use of all the
Real Estate of which I may be possessed at the
time of my decease.
Third
I give and bequeath in equal parts all the Real
Estate of which I may die seized subject to my
Wife if she remain my Widow and to my two
Daughters above named when they shall respec-
-tively become Eighteen years of age
Fourth
I give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter
Lillie May my family Bible
I hereby appoint my wife Martha Ellen Zimmerman
sole executrix of this Will revoking all former Wills
by me made. And I desire that no bond be required
of her for the faithful performance of this trust
[corresponds to labeled page 105 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
105
John Kirkland's Will
Age and of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever,
A. J. Robinson
A. W. Robinson
Sworn to and subscribed this 2nd day of March
A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague
Isaac Zimmerman Will
I Isaac Zimmerman of the City of Delaware in the
County of Delaware and State of Ohio farmer - Declare
This to be my last Will and Testament
First
I give and bequeath to my wife Martha Ellen Zimmerman
the use of all my personal property, house hold furniture
books and other chattles and effects together with
housekeeping provisions and other consumable stock,
which at my decease be in or about my dwelling
house at Delaware, so long as she shall remain a
Widow. -
Second,
I give and bequeath to my wife so long as she
shall remain a Widow and up to the Time that my
Daughters Lillie May, and Effie Jane Zimmerman,
shall become Eighteen years of age, the use of all the
Real Estate of which I may be possessed at the
time of my decease.
Third
I give and bequeath in equal parts all the Real
Estate of which I may die seized subject to my
Wife if she remain my Widow and to my two
Daughters above named when they shall respec-
-tively become Eighteen years of age
Fourth
I give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter
Lillie May my family Bible
I hereby appoint my wife Martha Ellen Zimmerman
sole executrix of this Will revoking all former Wills
by me made. And I desire that no bond be required
of her for the faithful performance of this trust
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 162)
Description
[page 162]
[corresponds to labeled page 106 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
106
Isaac Zimmerman, Will
In Witness whereof I Isaac Zimmerman, have to
to this my last Will and Testament
sheet of paper, subscribing my name and set
my seal this 25th day of January A. D. 1877.
F. W. Morrison
Henry G Shelden.
Subscribed by the Testator in the presence of each of
us and at the same time declared by him to us
to be his last will and testament and therefore we at
the request of the testator in the presence of the
the Testator and in the presence of each oher sign
our names hereto as witnesses this 25th day of January,
A.D. 1877 at Delaware Ohio.
F. W. Morrison
H. G. Sheldon,
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS. Probate Court,
Personally appeared in open court F. W. Morrison and X
H. G. Shelden the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Isaac Zimmerman 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 Isaac Zimmerman now decd is the Will
of said deceased Isaac Zimmerman, that they were
present at 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 Isaac
Zimmerman, deceased, sign and seal said Will and
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament; and that the said Isaac Zimmerman 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. W. Morrison
H. G. Sheldon,
Sworn and subscribed in open court this 19th day
of February A.D. 1878.
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 106 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
106
Isaac Zimmerman, Will
In Witness whereof I Isaac Zimmerman, have to
to this my last Will and Testament
sheet of paper, subscribing my name and set
my seal this 25th day of January A. D. 1877.
F. W. Morrison
Henry G Shelden.
Subscribed by the Testator in the presence of each of
us and at the same time declared by him to us
to be his last will and testament and therefore we at
the request of the testator in the presence of the
the Testator and in the presence of each oher sign
our names hereto as witnesses this 25th day of January,
A.D. 1877 at Delaware Ohio.
F. W. Morrison
H. G. Sheldon,
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS. Probate Court,
Personally appeared in open court F. W. Morrison and X
H. G. Shelden the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Isaac Zimmerman 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 Isaac Zimmerman now decd is the Will
of said deceased Isaac Zimmerman, that they were
present at 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 Isaac
Zimmerman, deceased, sign and seal said Will and
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament; and that the said Isaac Zimmerman 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. W. Morrison
H. G. Sheldon,
Sworn and subscribed in open court this 19th day
of February A.D. 1878.
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 163)
Description
[page 163]
[corresponds to labeled page 107 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
107
Martha O Bard's Will
I Martha Olivia Bard of the Township of Orange
in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being
of sound mind and memory and considering the
uncertainty of this frail 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, I give bequeath and dispose of as
follows, To wit
To my Nephew and Niece children of
my Brother Isaac Bard whose respective names are
Mary Agnes, Bard Elizabeth Johnson Bard David
Humphrey Bard and Rowanna Bard The same
to be equally divided between them or such of
them as may be living at the time of my death
Likewise I make constitute
and appoint my friend Robert McKinnie of
Radnor Township Delaware County Ohio to be
executor of this my last Will and Testament here
by revoking all former Wills by me made
In witness whereof I have here unto subscribed
my name and affixed my seal, the nineteenth day
of March Eighteen Hundred and fifty nine, A. D. 1859.
Martha O Bard,
The above written instrument was subscribed by
said Martha Olivia Bard in our presence and
acknowledged by her to each of us and she at the
time published and declared the above instru-
ment so subscribed to be her last will and
Testament and we at the testatrix request and
in her presence signed of our names as witnesses
here to and written opposite our names our respective
places of residence
A. M. Fuller Orange Township Del Co Ohio
Wm B McKinnie Del Co Ohio
Sarah A McKinnie,
State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
In the matter of
the last Will and testament of Martha O. Bard decd
We William M. Fuller and William B McKinnie
and being duly sworn in open court this
Title
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Description
[page 164]
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108
Martha O. Bard's Will
7. day of March A.D. 1878, depose and say
that we were present at the last execution of the
last will and testament of Martha O Bard, of
Orange Township Delaware County Ohio here unto
annexed bearing date 19 day of March 1859, 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 test=
=ator 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. The
said Sarah McKinnie
A. M. Fuller
Wm B. McKinnie
Sworn and Subscribed before me in the Probate
Court This 7th day of March
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
William Cook's Will
Know all men by these Presents: That
I William Cook of Norton in the County
of Delaware and State of Ohio, farmer, being
of sound and disposing mind and memory
do make and publish this my last Will and
Testament.
First,
I give and bequeath to a beloved boy Cornelius
Francis Wheeler, son of Almira Cunningham late
Almira Wheeler of Elbridge Gurry Green now residing
near Delhi in Delaware County Ohio, Two thou=
sand dollars to be placed in the hands of trustee:
Said Two thousand dollars is to be put to interest
the interest accruing from said Two thousand
dollars to be applied with so much of the principal
as may be necessary for the Education of the said
Cornelius Francis Wheeler the residue of said
Two thousand dollars if any, with the interest
[corresponds to labeled page 108 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
108
Martha O. Bard's Will
7. day of March A.D. 1878, depose and say
that we were present at the last execution of the
last will and testament of Martha O Bard, of
Orange Township Delaware County Ohio here unto
annexed bearing date 19 day of March 1859, 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 test=
=ator 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. The
said Sarah McKinnie
A. M. Fuller
Wm B. McKinnie
Sworn and Subscribed before me in the Probate
Court This 7th day of March
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
William Cook's Will
Know all men by these Presents: That
I William Cook of Norton in the County
of Delaware and State of Ohio, farmer, being
of sound and disposing mind and memory
do make and publish this my last Will and
Testament.
First,
I give and bequeath to a beloved boy Cornelius
Francis Wheeler, son of Almira Cunningham late
Almira Wheeler of Elbridge Gurry Green now residing
near Delhi in Delaware County Ohio, Two thou=
sand dollars to be placed in the hands of trustee:
Said Two thousand dollars is to be put to interest
the interest accruing from said Two thousand
dollars to be applied with so much of the principal
as may be necessary for the Education of the said
Cornelius Francis Wheeler the residue of said
Two thousand dollars if any, with the interest
Title
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Description
[page 165]
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109
William Cook's Will
To be given to the said Cornelius Francis
Wheeler, when he arrives at the age of twenty
five years, the Education of the said Cornelius
Francis Wheeler to extend no further then as
qualification for the Legal or commercial
profession or Ministerial as he may choose &
I further order and direct that at my decease all
of my Estate both Real and Personal be sold
money collected and with what money may
be on hand at my death after deducting the
Two thousand dollars and appropriated as directed
on Page (1) the balance or residue of the money to be
divided equally among the following named
persons Diana Wagner and Lovina Younce
Daughter of my Sister late Mary Cook Cath=
arine Shaffer Isabel Menear Calvin Level
Cinthe husbands not known, and Lewis T. Cook
children of my brother Thomas Cook now decd
My request is that the court appoint executors
to this my last Will and Testament
I writing
Whereof I the said William Cook set my
hand and seal hereunto this 29th day of Aug=
=ust 1876.
William Cook {Seal}
West Virginia
County Court Clerks office Ritchie County
Sept 10th 1877.
A writing purporting to be the
last will and Testament of William Cook
deceased was this day produced before me
in my office (the Circuit or County Court, neither
being in session) and it appearing by the
evidence of Wm H Douglass and J M. Wilson
that the said Will together with the signature there
to is in the hand writing of the decedent William
Cook Whereupon said Will is admitted to Probate
and ordered to be recorded
Testr G. W. Amos, Clerk
State of West Virginia } SS.
I G W. Amos Sel Clerk of the Court of Ritchie
County in the State aforesaid certify that the fore
going is a true copy of a writing purporting to be the
[corresponds to labeled page 109 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
109
William Cook's Will
To be given to the said Cornelius Francis
Wheeler, when he arrives at the age of twenty
five years, the Education of the said Cornelius
Francis Wheeler to extend no further then as
qualification for the Legal or commercial
profession or Ministerial as he may choose &
I further order and direct that at my decease all
of my Estate both Real and Personal be sold
money collected and with what money may
be on hand at my death after deducting the
Two thousand dollars and appropriated as directed
on Page (1) the balance or residue of the money to be
divided equally among the following named
persons Diana Wagner and Lovina Younce
Daughter of my Sister late Mary Cook Cath=
arine Shaffer Isabel Menear Calvin Level
Cinthe husbands not known, and Lewis T. Cook
children of my brother Thomas Cook now decd
My request is that the court appoint executors
to this my last Will and Testament
I writing
Whereof I the said William Cook set my
hand and seal hereunto this 29th day of Aug=
=ust 1876.
William Cook {Seal}
West Virginia
County Court Clerks office Ritchie County
Sept 10th 1877.
A writing purporting to be the
last will and Testament of William Cook
deceased was this day produced before me
in my office (the Circuit or County Court, neither
being in session) and it appearing by the
evidence of Wm H Douglass and J M. Wilson
that the said Will together with the signature there
to is in the hand writing of the decedent William
Cook Whereupon said Will is admitted to Probate
and ordered to be recorded
Testr G. W. Amos, Clerk
State of West Virginia } SS.
I G W. Amos Sel Clerk of the Court of Ritchie
County in the State aforesaid certify that the fore
going is a true copy of a writing purporting to be the
Title
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Description
[page 166]
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110
William Cook's Will
Last Will and Testament of William Cook deceased
together with the order admitting the same to
probate, admitted to record this 10th day of Sept
A.D. 1877.
Teste G W Amos Clerk
State of West Virginia County of Ritchie: to wit
I G. W. Amos Clerk
of the County Court of said county do certify that the
foregoing is a true and correct copy of the last Will
and testament of William Cook deceast, together
with the order thereto attached, as the same is of record
in my office. In witness whereof I hereunto set
my hand and seal of said court this Seventh
day of March 1878.
G. W. Amos Clerk
County Court Ritchie Co. W Va
Icabod Cole's Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I,
Icabod Cole, of the county of Delaware and
State of Ohio do make and publish this my last
Will and testament on the Twenty fifth day of
February in the year of our Lord One Thousand
Eighteen hundred and seventy six.
Item 1. I give and devise to my son Icabod Cole all
my property both real and personal for the
care he has taken of me and will as long as
I live if he survives me
Item 2nd I give this property to my said son Icabod Cole
on condition that he is still to take as good care
of me during the remainder of my life, as he has done
here to fore
Item 3rd I give and devise to my son in law, Isaac Harding
whatever he may owe me at the time of my
death
Item 4th I do hereby appoint George Stoker my sole executor
of this my last will and Testament revoking all
former wills by me made.
In testimony whereof I have
here unto Set my Hand and Seal this Twenty Fifth day
of February A. D. 1876
Signed Sealed and acknowledged by
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110
William Cook's Will
Last Will and Testament of William Cook deceased
together with the order admitting the same to
probate, admitted to record this 10th day of Sept
A.D. 1877.
Teste G W Amos Clerk
State of West Virginia County of Ritchie: to wit
I G. W. Amos Clerk
of the County Court of said county do certify that the
foregoing is a true and correct copy of the last Will
and testament of William Cook deceast, together
with the order thereto attached, as the same is of record
in my office. In witness whereof I hereunto set
my hand and seal of said court this Seventh
day of March 1878.
G. W. Amos Clerk
County Court Ritchie Co. W Va
Icabod Cole's Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I,
Icabod Cole, of the county of Delaware and
State of Ohio do make and publish this my last
Will and testament on the Twenty fifth day of
February in the year of our Lord One Thousand
Eighteen hundred and seventy six.
Item 1. I give and devise to my son Icabod Cole all
my property both real and personal for the
care he has taken of me and will as long as
I live if he survives me
Item 2nd I give this property to my said son Icabod Cole
on condition that he is still to take as good care
of me during the remainder of my life, as he has done
here to fore
Item 3rd I give and devise to my son in law, Isaac Harding
whatever he may owe me at the time of my
death
Item 4th I do hereby appoint George Stoker my sole executor
of this my last will and Testament revoking all
former wills by me made.
In testimony whereof I have
here unto Set my Hand and Seal this Twenty Fifth day
of February A. D. 1876
Signed Sealed and acknowledged by
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Description
[page 167]
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111
Icabod Cole's Will
Said Icabod Cole as his last Will and testament
In our presence, and signed by us in his presence
Lewis Benton
Henry Cullins
State of Ohio Delaware County SS.
Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Henry B
Cullins, Lewis Benton the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Icabod Cole 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 Icabod Cole now deceased is the Will of
said deceased Icabod Cole, that they were present
at the execution of said Will at the request of
the Testator subscribed the names as witnesses
to the same, in his presence and that they saw
the said Icabod Cole deceased to sign and seal
said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last will and testament: that the
said Icabod Cole at the time of making signing and
sealing said Will was of legal age, sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
H. B. Cullins
Louis Benton.
Sworn and Subscribed in
open Court this 7th day of February A.D. 1878.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Court
[corresponds to labeled page 111 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
111
Icabod Cole's Will
Said Icabod Cole as his last Will and testament
In our presence, and signed by us in his presence
Lewis Benton
Henry Cullins
State of Ohio Delaware County SS.
Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Henry B
Cullins, Lewis Benton the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Icabod Cole 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 Icabod Cole now deceased is the Will of
said deceased Icabod Cole, that they were present
at the execution of said Will at the request of
the Testator subscribed the names as witnesses
to the same, in his presence and that they saw
the said Icabod Cole deceased to sign and seal
said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last will and testament: that the
said Icabod Cole at the time of making signing and
sealing said Will was of legal age, sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
H. B. Cullins
Louis Benton.
Sworn and Subscribed in
open Court this 7th day of February A.D. 1878.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Court
Title
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Description
[page 168]
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112
Sargent Shaw's Will
Know all men by these presents that I Sargent
Shaw of the Township of Genoa in the county of Delaware
and state of Ohio Farmer: Considering the uncertainty
of this life and being of sound mind and memory do
make, declare and publish this my last Will and test-
ament.
First I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Jane Shaw
the use, improvement, and income of my dwelling house
Lands and their appurtenances, situated in Genoa
Township Delaware County Ohio to have and hold the
same to her, while she remains my widow
Second I give and bequeath to my son George Shaw Five
Dollars to be paid him by my executor herein after men=
-tioned
Third I give and bequeath to my Daughter Almira Denman
her heirs Ten Dollars each to be paid when my
widow has done with my property
Fourth I give and bequeath to my daughter Phoeba
Dusenbury One Hundred dollars to be paid when my
widow has done with my property.
Fifth I give and bequeath to my son Daniel N Shaw
Five Hundred dollars to be paid when my widow
has done with my property
Sixth I give and bequeath to my Daughter Mary Jane
Shaw Five Hundred dollars to be paid when my widow
has done with my property.
Seventh I give and bequeath to my sons, Sidney Shaw
Emery Shaw, Nelson Shaw, Howard Shaw and
Daniel Shaw and my daughter Mary Jane
Shaw what remains after paying what I have
herein mentioned, this remainder to be equally
divided between the six named persons in this
seventh bequest.
Eight I do nominate and appoint my son Daniel
Shaw to be the Executor of this my last will and
testament
State of Ohio Delaware County } SS.
In the
Probate Court at Delaware in and for said County
on the twentieth 20th day of March 1878
Testimony in proof of the
last Will and testament of Shargent Shaw in
said County deceased, We L.C. Linabury D.W.
[corresponds to labeled page 112 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
112
Sargent Shaw's Will
Know all men by these presents that I Sargent
Shaw of the Township of Genoa in the county of Delaware
and state of Ohio Farmer: Considering the uncertainty
of this life and being of sound mind and memory do
make, declare and publish this my last Will and test-
ament.
First I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Jane Shaw
the use, improvement, and income of my dwelling house
Lands and their appurtenances, situated in Genoa
Township Delaware County Ohio to have and hold the
same to her, while she remains my widow
Second I give and bequeath to my son George Shaw Five
Dollars to be paid him by my executor herein after men=
-tioned
Third I give and bequeath to my Daughter Almira Denman
her heirs Ten Dollars each to be paid when my
widow has done with my property
Fourth I give and bequeath to my daughter Phoeba
Dusenbury One Hundred dollars to be paid when my
widow has done with my property.
Fifth I give and bequeath to my son Daniel N Shaw
Five Hundred dollars to be paid when my widow
has done with my property
Sixth I give and bequeath to my Daughter Mary Jane
Shaw Five Hundred dollars to be paid when my widow
has done with my property.
Seventh I give and bequeath to my sons, Sidney Shaw
Emery Shaw, Nelson Shaw, Howard Shaw and
Daniel Shaw and my daughter Mary Jane
Shaw what remains after paying what I have
herein mentioned, this remainder to be equally
divided between the six named persons in this
seventh bequest.
Eight I do nominate and appoint my son Daniel
Shaw to be the Executor of this my last will and
testament
State of Ohio Delaware County } SS.
In the
Probate Court at Delaware in and for said County
on the twentieth 20th day of March 1878
Testimony in proof of the
last Will and testament of Shargent Shaw in
said County deceased, We L.C. Linabury D.W.
Title
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Description
[page 169]
[the following was pasted onto the bottom of the previous page 112]
* In testimony whereof I have to this my last will
and testament contained on this sheet of paper
subscribed my name and set my seal this 5th
day of January in the year of our Lord One
Thousand Eight Hundred & Seventy Eight
Sargent Shaw {LS}
Signed, sealed declared and published by the said
Sargeant Shaw as and for his last will and testament
in presence of us at his request and in his presence
and in presence of each other have subscribed their
names
L C Linabury
D W Coble
[the following was pasted onto the bottom of the previous page 112]
* In testimony whereof I have to this my last will
and testament contained on this sheet of paper
subscribed my name and set my seal this 5th
day of January in the year of our Lord One
Thousand Eight Hundred & Seventy Eight
Sargent Shaw {LS}
Signed, sealed declared and published by the said
Sargeant Shaw as and for his last will and testament
in presence of us at his request and in his presence
and in presence of each other have subscribed their
names
L C Linabury
D W Coble
Title
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Description
[page 170]
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113
Coble being duly sworn in open court on the day
& year aforesaid depose and say that the testator signed
the foregoing last will in our presence and that he
called upon us to witness the same as his last will
and that we in his presence signed the same as
such witnesses, and we on our oath further say
that the testator at the time of executing said
Will was of full age of sound disposing mind and
memory and was not under any restraint
L.C. Linabury
D.W. Coble.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th
day of March A.D. 1878
F.B. Sprague, P. Judge
by B.C. Waters Deputy,
[corresponds to labeled page 113 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
113
Coble being duly sworn in open court on the day
& year aforesaid depose and say that the testator signed
the foregoing last will in our presence and that he
called upon us to witness the same as his last will
and that we in his presence signed the same as
such witnesses, and we on our oath further say
that the testator at the time of executing said
Will was of full age of sound disposing mind and
memory and was not under any restraint
L.C. Linabury
D.W. Coble.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th
day of March A.D. 1878
F.B. Sprague, P. Judge
by B.C. Waters Deputy,
Title
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Description
[page 171]
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114
Oliver Stark's Will
April 7th 1878
On this day the last will and
Testament of Oliver Stark deceased was presented for and
duly admitted to Probate and Record See Journal 5
Page 162
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge.
Copy of the Will
I Oliver Stark in the County of Delaware and
State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and
testament revoking all other wills by me made
1. It is my will That all my just debts be truly paid
2nd I give unto my wife Eliza Stark and unto my son
John Joseph all my Farm in Kingston Township. Also
Sixty Seven acres in Porter Township on the North side
of the County road running East and West through my Farm
also ten acres taken from M Bassed farm it being Forty
Square Rods My wife having the rest of One third of said
farm during her natural life Also the rest of One Third
of all my money & credits My son John Joseph Stark
shall one half of the Stock on the farm at my death
$400.00 to buy a set of tomb stones for me and his school-
ing.
Item 3rd I give unto my son Septer Stark, To my Daughter Mary
and to my Daughter Angeline, One Hundred acres to
be equally divided between the 3 last named children
It being the Stephens farm in Porter Township The balance
of my cash notes shall be equally divided between my
three last named children.
One year after my Death Alice Wilcox shall be paid
$300.00 Porter Wilcox shall have $300.00 Oliver Shall have $200.00
Cornell Wilcox shall have $200.00 Sabine Wilcox shall have
$200.00 all of the five last named sons shall be paid when
they become twenty one years of age and not before If either
of them shall die the one money shall be equally divided
between the balance of children, the money shall be paid by each *
[the following is written up along the left side of page]
* One of my last named children
It being $333.00 1/3 each
My house furniture at the death of my wife One half
shall be Equally given to my last named children
Three in number. The other half shall belong to my
son John Joseph, my Farming tools shall belong to my son
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114
Oliver Stark's Will
April 7th 1878
On this day the last will and
Testament of Oliver Stark deceased was presented for and
duly admitted to Probate and Record See Journal 5
Page 162
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge.
Copy of the Will
I Oliver Stark in the County of Delaware and
State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and
testament revoking all other wills by me made
1. It is my will That all my just debts be truly paid
2nd I give unto my wife Eliza Stark and unto my son
John Joseph all my Farm in Kingston Township. Also
Sixty Seven acres in Porter Township on the North side
of the County road running East and West through my Farm
also ten acres taken from M Bassed farm it being Forty
Square Rods My wife having the rest of One third of said
farm during her natural life Also the rest of One Third
of all my money & credits My son John Joseph Stark
shall one half of the Stock on the farm at my death
$400.00 to buy a set of tomb stones for me and his school-
ing.
Item 3rd I give unto my son Septer Stark, To my Daughter Mary
and to my Daughter Angeline, One Hundred acres to
be equally divided between the 3 last named children
It being the Stephens farm in Porter Township The balance
of my cash notes shall be equally divided between my
three last named children.
One year after my Death Alice Wilcox shall be paid
$300.00 Porter Wilcox shall have $300.00 Oliver Shall have $200.00
Cornell Wilcox shall have $200.00 Sabine Wilcox shall have
$200.00 all of the five last named sons shall be paid when
they become twenty one years of age and not before If either
of them shall die the one money shall be equally divided
between the balance of children, the money shall be paid by each *
[the following is written up along the left side of page]
* One of my last named children
It being $333.00 1/3 each
My house furniture at the death of my wife One half
shall be Equally given to my last named children
Three in number. The other half shall belong to my
son John Joseph, my Farming tools shall belong to my son
Title
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[page 172]
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115
Oliver Stark's Will
Set my hand and Seal
Oliver Stark {Seal}
In presents of us
John Beacon,
Who at my request have L A
Harrison sign the same as witnesses
Kingston March 5th 1873.
Thereof Shall be no letters of Administration taken out there shall
be bail given to pay my Debts March 8th 1873
John Beacon Witness Oliver Stark.
L A. Harrison.
The State of Ohio Delaware County } ss.
In Probate Court at Delaware
in and for said County on the 17th day of April 1878
Testimony in proof of the last Will
and Testament of Oliver Stark late of the Township of
Porter in said County deceased
We John Beacon and L A Harrison being
duly sworn in open court, on the day and year aforesaid
depose and say that the said Testator signed the fore
going last will in our presence and that he called upon
us to witness the same as his last Will and that we in his
presence signed the same as such witnesses, and we on
our oaths further say that the said testator at the time
of executing said will was of full age of sound disposing
mind and memory and was not under any restraint
John Beacon
L A Harrison
Sworn to and subscribed before me this Seventeenth day
of April AD. 1878
F B Sprague Probate Judge.
By B C Waters, Deputy,
Codicil to the Will
September 15th 1877.
Codicil to my last will and testament.
I Oliver Stark
of the county of Delaware and State of Ohio Seventy acres
of land in Porter the east part of Lot 87 and also lots 41
and 42 & 92. 93 94 & 95 in the village of Olive Green in
Porter Township Delaware County Ohio Except twenty 4 feet
off from the East side of Lot 42 which was sold to
Morehouse Bros the above discribed property is to be
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115
Oliver Stark's Will
Set my hand and Seal
Oliver Stark {Seal}
In presents of us
John Beacon,
Who at my request have L A
Harrison sign the same as witnesses
Kingston March 5th 1873.
Thereof Shall be no letters of Administration taken out there shall
be bail given to pay my Debts March 8th 1873
John Beacon Witness Oliver Stark.
L A. Harrison.
The State of Ohio Delaware County } ss.
In Probate Court at Delaware
in and for said County on the 17th day of April 1878
Testimony in proof of the last Will
and Testament of Oliver Stark late of the Township of
Porter in said County deceased
We John Beacon and L A Harrison being
duly sworn in open court, on the day and year aforesaid
depose and say that the said Testator signed the fore
going last will in our presence and that he called upon
us to witness the same as his last Will and that we in his
presence signed the same as such witnesses, and we on
our oaths further say that the said testator at the time
of executing said will was of full age of sound disposing
mind and memory and was not under any restraint
John Beacon
L A Harrison
Sworn to and subscribed before me this Seventeenth day
of April AD. 1878
F B Sprague Probate Judge.
By B C Waters, Deputy,
Codicil to the Will
September 15th 1877.
Codicil to my last will and testament.
I Oliver Stark
of the county of Delaware and State of Ohio Seventy acres
of land in Porter the east part of Lot 87 and also lots 41
and 42 & 92. 93 94 & 95 in the village of Olive Green in
Porter Township Delaware County Ohio Except twenty 4 feet
off from the East side of Lot 42 which was sold to
Morehouse Bros the above discribed property is to be
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116
Oliver Stark's Will
divided equally between my son Septer Stark and
my daughter Angeline Waldron and my daughter
Mary Sherman
Oliver Stark
In presence of us who at my request have signed
the same as witnesses
J. P. Harrison
J. W Morehouse
The State of Ohio Delaware County ss
In the Probate Court at
Delaware in and for said County on the Seventeenth day
of April 1878
Testimony in proof of the Codicil to the last Will
and Testament of Oliver Stark late of the Township of
Porter in said County deceased, We J P Harrison and
J.W. Morehouse being duly sworn in open court on the day
and year aforesaid depose and say that the said Test=
=ator signed the foregoing codicil to the last will and
in our presence and that he called upon us to witness
the same as his last will and testament and that
we in his presence signed the same as such as
witnesses and we on our oath further say that the
said testator at the time of executing said will was of
full age of sound disposing mind and memory and was
not under any restraint.
J. W. Morehouse.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of
April A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge,
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116
Oliver Stark's Will
divided equally between my son Septer Stark and
my daughter Angeline Waldron and my daughter
Mary Sherman
Oliver Stark
In presence of us who at my request have signed
the same as witnesses
J. P. Harrison
J. W Morehouse
The State of Ohio Delaware County ss
In the Probate Court at
Delaware in and for said County on the Seventeenth day
of April 1878
Testimony in proof of the Codicil to the last Will
and Testament of Oliver Stark late of the Township of
Porter in said County deceased, We J P Harrison and
J.W. Morehouse being duly sworn in open court on the day
and year aforesaid depose and say that the said Test=
=ator signed the foregoing codicil to the last will and
in our presence and that he called upon us to witness
the same as his last will and testament and that
we in his presence signed the same as such as
witnesses and we on our oath further say that the
said testator at the time of executing said will was of
full age of sound disposing mind and memory and was
not under any restraint.
J. W. Morehouse.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of
April A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge,
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 174)
Description
[page 174]
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117
Catharine Schickendance's Will
April 22nd 1878
On this day the last will and testament of Catharine
Schickendance was presented and duly admitted to
probate and Record. See Journal 5 page 153.
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I Catharine Schickendance of
the city and county of Delaware and State of Ohio do make
and publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1.
I give and devise to my son Joseph Wesley Schickendance
his heirs and assigns forever the following Real Estate Situate
in the said county of Delaware to wit: In lot number two
Hundred and ninety one (old numbering Situated in what
is known as Andrews & Richardson addition to the town
of Delaware called in the deed to me South Delaware Said
Lot has been renumbered deed is now number Eight
Hundred and ninety Two. And is the lot conveyed by
Hiram G. Andrews and wife to William Essig and by
be me.
I constitute and appoint said Joseph Wesley
Schickendance executor of this my will
In testimony
whereof I hereto set my Hand and seal declaring this
and none other to be my last will and testament
Catherine Schickendance.
Subscribed in our presence by Catharine Schickendance. And
by her declared as her last will and testament and by
us subscribed as witnesses in her presence at her reqeuest
This 18th of March 1878
H. C. Godman
J. J. Glover.
State of Ohio Delaware County } ss
In Probate Court at Delaware
in and for said County on the 22nd day of April 1878.
Testimony
in proof of the Last Will and testament of Catharine C
Schickendance late of the in said County
deceased. We J.J. Glover and H.C. Godman being duly
sworn in open court in the day and year aforesaid depose
and say that the testator signed the foregoing last
[corresponds to labeled page 117 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
117
Catharine Schickendance's Will
April 22nd 1878
On this day the last will and testament of Catharine
Schickendance was presented and duly admitted to
probate and Record. See Journal 5 page 153.
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I Catharine Schickendance of
the city and county of Delaware and State of Ohio do make
and publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1.
I give and devise to my son Joseph Wesley Schickendance
his heirs and assigns forever the following Real Estate Situate
in the said county of Delaware to wit: In lot number two
Hundred and ninety one (old numbering Situated in what
is known as Andrews & Richardson addition to the town
of Delaware called in the deed to me South Delaware Said
Lot has been renumbered deed is now number Eight
Hundred and ninety Two. And is the lot conveyed by
Hiram G. Andrews and wife to William Essig and by
be me.
I constitute and appoint said Joseph Wesley
Schickendance executor of this my will
In testimony
whereof I hereto set my Hand and seal declaring this
and none other to be my last will and testament
Catherine Schickendance.
Subscribed in our presence by Catharine Schickendance. And
by her declared as her last will and testament and by
us subscribed as witnesses in her presence at her reqeuest
This 18th of March 1878
H. C. Godman
J. J. Glover.
State of Ohio Delaware County } ss
In Probate Court at Delaware
in and for said County on the 22nd day of April 1878.
Testimony
in proof of the Last Will and testament of Catharine C
Schickendance late of the in said County
deceased. We J.J. Glover and H.C. Godman being duly
sworn in open court in the day and year aforesaid depose
and say that the testator signed the foregoing last
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 175)
Description
[page 175]
[corresponds to labeled page 118 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
118
Catharine Schickendance' Will
Will in our presance and that she called upon us
to witness the same as her last will and that we
in her presence signed the same as such witnesses.
and we on our oaths further say that the said testa-
trix at the time of executing said will was of full
age of sound disposing mind and memory and under
no restraint
J.J. Glover
H.C. Godman.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22nd day of
April A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Daniel T Sharp's Will
April 11th 1878.
On this day the last will and testament of
Daniel T Sharp was duly admitted to probate and
Record
F B Sprague
Probate Judge.
Know all men by these presents
That I Daniel T Sharpe of Delaware County State of Ohio
being in Sound mind and memory do make and publish
This my last will and testament hereby revoking all
Former wills at any time by me hereto fore made
And as to my Worldly Estate and all the property Real
personal or mixed of which I shall die possessed or to
which I may or shall be entitled to at the time of my
decease, I devise bequeath and Dispose of in the manner
following, to wit
First My will is that all of my just debts and funeral expense
shall by executor hereafter named be paid out of my
estate as soon after my decease as shall be found conven=
ient by him.
2nd It is my Will that all my estate both Real and Personal
not otherwise appropriated as soon as it falls in to the hands
of my Executor, Shall be disposed of and equally divided
among my heirs namely.
[corresponds to labeled page 118 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
118
Catharine Schickendance' Will
Will in our presance and that she called upon us
to witness the same as her last will and that we
in her presence signed the same as such witnesses.
and we on our oaths further say that the said testa-
trix at the time of executing said will was of full
age of sound disposing mind and memory and under
no restraint
J.J. Glover
H.C. Godman.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22nd day of
April A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Daniel T Sharp's Will
April 11th 1878.
On this day the last will and testament of
Daniel T Sharp was duly admitted to probate and
Record
F B Sprague
Probate Judge.
Know all men by these presents
That I Daniel T Sharpe of Delaware County State of Ohio
being in Sound mind and memory do make and publish
This my last will and testament hereby revoking all
Former wills at any time by me hereto fore made
And as to my Worldly Estate and all the property Real
personal or mixed of which I shall die possessed or to
which I may or shall be entitled to at the time of my
decease, I devise bequeath and Dispose of in the manner
following, to wit
First My will is that all of my just debts and funeral expense
shall by executor hereafter named be paid out of my
estate as soon after my decease as shall be found conven=
ient by him.
2nd It is my Will that all my estate both Real and Personal
not otherwise appropriated as soon as it falls in to the hands
of my Executor, Shall be disposed of and equally divided
among my heirs namely.
Title
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Description
[page 176]
[corresponds to labeled page 119 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
119
Daniel Sharp's Will
Angeline Armstrong, Peter Sharp, Mary Larimer William L.
Sharp Julia J. Havens Lydia M. Davidson Cordelia L. Sharp
Share and Share alike excepted Angeline Armstrong share shall
be deducted from her share the sum of 1 Hundred and fifty
dollars, and his sum to be divided equally among the
other six heirs as named. This sum is deducted from
Angelines share to reimburse me for money which I paid
for Robert T Armstrong her heirs and the vouchers for which
are none Der Dubagin
Third And lastly I do nominate and appoint my son Peter
Sharp my executor of my last will and testament
In testimony whereof I said Daniel T Sharp have to this
my last will and testament contained on one sheet of
paper I have subscribed my name and affixed my seal this
twenty eighth day of December in the year of our Lord One
thousand Eight and Seventy five
Daniel T Sharp
Signed Sealed and published and Declared by the Said Daniel
T Sharp as and for his last will and testament in the
presence of us who at his request and in his presence and
in the presence of each other have subscribed our names
as witnesses there of.
Joel Cleveland
Geo Cleveland
State of Ohio Delaware County } ss.
In Probate Court at
Delaware in and for said County on the Eleventh day
of April 1878
Testimony in proof of the last will and
testament of Daniel T Sharp late of the
in said county deceased We Joel Cleveland
and George Cleveland be duly sworn in open court
on the day and year aforesaid depose and say that
the said testator signed the foregoing last will in
our presence and that he called upon us to
witness the same as his last will and that we in
his presence signed the same as such witnesses:
and we on our oaths further say that the said
testator at the time of executing said will was of sound
disposing mind and memory and was under no
restraint.
Joel Cleveland George Cleveland
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11th day of April. 1878
F B Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 119 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
119
Daniel Sharp's Will
Angeline Armstrong, Peter Sharp, Mary Larimer William L.
Sharp Julia J. Havens Lydia M. Davidson Cordelia L. Sharp
Share and Share alike excepted Angeline Armstrong share shall
be deducted from her share the sum of 1 Hundred and fifty
dollars, and his sum to be divided equally among the
other six heirs as named. This sum is deducted from
Angelines share to reimburse me for money which I paid
for Robert T Armstrong her heirs and the vouchers for which
are none Der Dubagin
Third And lastly I do nominate and appoint my son Peter
Sharp my executor of my last will and testament
In testimony whereof I said Daniel T Sharp have to this
my last will and testament contained on one sheet of
paper I have subscribed my name and affixed my seal this
twenty eighth day of December in the year of our Lord One
thousand Eight and Seventy five
Daniel T Sharp
Signed Sealed and published and Declared by the Said Daniel
T Sharp as and for his last will and testament in the
presence of us who at his request and in his presence and
in the presence of each other have subscribed our names
as witnesses there of.
Joel Cleveland
Geo Cleveland
State of Ohio Delaware County } ss.
In Probate Court at
Delaware in and for said County on the Eleventh day
of April 1878
Testimony in proof of the last will and
testament of Daniel T Sharp late of the
in said county deceased We Joel Cleveland
and George Cleveland be duly sworn in open court
on the day and year aforesaid depose and say that
the said testator signed the foregoing last will in
our presence and that he called upon us to
witness the same as his last will and that we in
his presence signed the same as such witnesses:
and we on our oaths further say that the said
testator at the time of executing said will was of sound
disposing mind and memory and was under no
restraint.
Joel Cleveland George Cleveland
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11th day of April. 1878
F B Sprague Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 177)
Description
[page 177]
[corresponds to labeled page 120 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
120
Clarrisa Cowgill Will
April 2nd 1878
On this day the last will and testament of
Clarrisa Cowgill decd was duly admitted to
probate and Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I
Clarrisa Cowgill of the county of Delaware do make
and publish this my last will and testament
Item 1 I give and bequeath to Wayne Orton my oldest
Brothers son, of Lake County Perry Township and State of
Ohio fifty Dollars
Item 2d I give and bequeath to Erwin Orton (Wayne Orton his
Brother above mentioned) of Lake County and State of Ohio
Fifty Dollars
Item 3d I give and bequeath to Frederick Orton Brother of the
above W & E Orton (his residence by me unknown
if living fifty dollars if not living it is to be divided
between his two Brothers above mentioned
Item 4 I give and Bequeath to Norman Thurston son of
Eliha Thurston twenty five dollars his residence is
Morrow County Ohio
Item 5 I give and bequeath to David Thurston brother of the
above N Thurston of the same place twenty five dollars
Item 6 I give and bequeath to Martha Ann Heller daughter of
Charles Heller of Delaware County Ohio twenty five
dollars
Item 7 I give and bequeath to Clara Heller Daughter of Chas
Heller of the same place twenty five dollars
Item 8 I give and bequeath to Isador Peet daughter of William
Peet of Delaware County Ohio fifty Dollars
Item 9 I give and Bequeath to Orpha Cronkleton and Helen
Cronkleton Children of Orpha Cronkleton One Hundred
to each the balance if any goes to Orpha Cronkleton
nominate authorize and empower the ok I hereby
nominate authorize and empower the above named
Orpha Cronkleton of Delaware County Ohio my sole
executrix of this my last will and testament hereby
revoking all former wills by me made in testimony
[corresponds to labeled page 120 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
120
Clarrisa Cowgill Will
April 2nd 1878
On this day the last will and testament of
Clarrisa Cowgill decd was duly admitted to
probate and Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I
Clarrisa Cowgill of the county of Delaware do make
and publish this my last will and testament
Item 1 I give and bequeath to Wayne Orton my oldest
Brothers son, of Lake County Perry Township and State of
Ohio fifty Dollars
Item 2d I give and bequeath to Erwin Orton (Wayne Orton his
Brother above mentioned) of Lake County and State of Ohio
Fifty Dollars
Item 3d I give and bequeath to Frederick Orton Brother of the
above W & E Orton (his residence by me unknown
if living fifty dollars if not living it is to be divided
between his two Brothers above mentioned
Item 4 I give and Bequeath to Norman Thurston son of
Eliha Thurston twenty five dollars his residence is
Morrow County Ohio
Item 5 I give and bequeath to David Thurston brother of the
above N Thurston of the same place twenty five dollars
Item 6 I give and bequeath to Martha Ann Heller daughter of
Charles Heller of Delaware County Ohio twenty five
dollars
Item 7 I give and bequeath to Clara Heller Daughter of Chas
Heller of the same place twenty five dollars
Item 8 I give and bequeath to Isador Peet daughter of William
Peet of Delaware County Ohio fifty Dollars
Item 9 I give and Bequeath to Orpha Cronkleton and Helen
Cronkleton Children of Orpha Cronkleton One Hundred
to each the balance if any goes to Orpha Cronkleton
nominate authorize and empower the ok I hereby
nominate authorize and empower the above named
Orpha Cronkleton of Delaware County Ohio my sole
executrix of this my last will and testament hereby
revoking all former wills by me made in testimony
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 178)
Description
[page 178]
[corresponds to labeled page 121 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
121
Clarissa Cowgill Will
Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
15th day of Oct A.D. 1864
Clarrisa Cowgill
Signed and acknowledged by said Clarrisa Cowgill as her
last will and testament In our presence and signed by us
both in her presence
David Cowgill
Sarah Ann Roland
State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
In the Probate Court of Delaware
in and for said county on the 2nd day of April 1878
Testimony in proof
of the last will and testament of Clarrisa Cowgill
late of the Township of Brown in said County deceased
We Daniel Cowgill and Sarah Ann Rowland being
duly sworn in open court on the day in year aforesaid
depose and say that the said testatrix signed the foregoing
last will in our presence and that she called upon us
to witness the same as her last will and that we
in her presence signed the same as such witnesses:
And we on our oath further say that the said testatrix
at the time of executing said will was of sound disposing
mind and memory and was not under any restraint
Daniel Cowgill
Sarah Ann Towland
C o d i c i l
Be it known that I Clarrisa Cowgill of Delaware County
Ohio being of sound and disposing mind and memory do
make this Codicil and of my will
to wit
Whereas Item 8th wherein I have bequeathed to Isadora
Peet the sum of fifty dollars in my this codicil revoked and
it is my wish and desire that the said fifty dollars be
given to Orpha Cronkleton. this Codicil is made to my
former will bearing date the 15th day of Oct AD 1862 in
testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and seal this 31st day
of May A.D. 1870
Clarrisa Cowgill.
Signed and Sealed by Clarrisa Cowgill in our presence
and signed by us in her presence this 31st day of
May A.D. 1870.
[corresponds to labeled page 121 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
121
Clarissa Cowgill Will
Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
15th day of Oct A.D. 1864
Clarrisa Cowgill
Signed and acknowledged by said Clarrisa Cowgill as her
last will and testament In our presence and signed by us
both in her presence
David Cowgill
Sarah Ann Roland
State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
In the Probate Court of Delaware
in and for said county on the 2nd day of April 1878
Testimony in proof
of the last will and testament of Clarrisa Cowgill
late of the Township of Brown in said County deceased
We Daniel Cowgill and Sarah Ann Rowland being
duly sworn in open court on the day in year aforesaid
depose and say that the said testatrix signed the foregoing
last will in our presence and that she called upon us
to witness the same as her last will and that we
in her presence signed the same as such witnesses:
And we on our oath further say that the said testatrix
at the time of executing said will was of sound disposing
mind and memory and was not under any restraint
Daniel Cowgill
Sarah Ann Towland
C o d i c i l
Be it known that I Clarrisa Cowgill of Delaware County
Ohio being of sound and disposing mind and memory do
make this Codicil and of my will
to wit
Whereas Item 8th wherein I have bequeathed to Isadora
Peet the sum of fifty dollars in my this codicil revoked and
it is my wish and desire that the said fifty dollars be
given to Orpha Cronkleton. this Codicil is made to my
former will bearing date the 15th day of Oct AD 1862 in
testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and seal this 31st day
of May A.D. 1870
Clarrisa Cowgill.
Signed and Sealed by Clarrisa Cowgill in our presence
and signed by us in her presence this 31st day of
May A.D. 1870.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 179)
Description
[page 179]
[corresponds to labeled page 122 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
122
Clarrisa Cowgill Will
State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
In Probate Court at
Delaware in and for said County on the day of
1878.
Testimony in proof of the last will and testament
late of the Township of Brown in said County deceased
We J. J. Glover & Josephus Doty, being duly sworn in open
court on the day and year aforesaid depose and say
that the said testator signed the foregoing Codicil
to the last will in our presence and that she called
upon us to witness the same as her last will
and that we in her presence signed the same as
such witnesses: and we do on our oaths
further say that the said testatrix at the time of
executing said codicil to will was of full age of
sound disposing mind and memory and was
not under any restraint
J.J. Glover
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day
of May AD 1878
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 122 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
122
Clarrisa Cowgill Will
State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
In Probate Court at
Delaware in and for said County on the day of
1878.
Testimony in proof of the last will and testament
late of the Township of Brown in said County deceased
We J. J. Glover & Josephus Doty, being duly sworn in open
court on the day and year aforesaid depose and say
that the said testator signed the foregoing Codicil
to the last will in our presence and that she called
upon us to witness the same as her last will
and that we in her presence signed the same as
such witnesses: and we do on our oaths
further say that the said testatrix at the time of
executing said codicil to will was of full age of
sound disposing mind and memory and was
not under any restraint
J.J. Glover
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day
of May AD 1878
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 180)
Description
[page 180]
[corresponds to labeled page 123 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
123
Merlin Benton's Will
August 3rd 1878
On this day the last will and testament of Merlin Benton
decd was duly admitted to probate & record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I
Merlin Benton of Concord Township Delaware County Ohio
do make and publish this my last will and testament
Item 1 I give and bequeath to M.E. Benton my wife the two
thirds use of the Home Farm on which we now live
during her natural life
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my daughter
Minerva S Benton the use of the remaining one Third
during her Mother's life time
Item 3rd Item 3rd After the death of my wife
I desire the Home farm to be equally divided between my
six children or their heirs, providing Minerva has become
of age if not then said division is not to be made
until she is eighteen years of age
Item 4 Item 4 Should my
wife die before Minerva becomes of age, I desire the
use of the whole home farm to be for the maintenance of
and Education of Minerva, until she is of age
Item 5th I give and
bequeath to my five children by my first wife my
lower farm containing by estimate 150 acres to be
equally divided between them, to hold and to have
forever
Item 6th I desire my two Grand children Lydia B & James N
Hill to have $127. each out of my personal property
to be held by my daughter Amy for their education until
they attain maturity when it is to be paid to them
Item 7th I desire the remainder of my personal property to be
divided equally between my wife and four living
children letting Daniel have his share in notes
Item 8th I desire no sale or appraisement to be made
Item 9th I desire my wife and daughter Amy A Jenkins to
act as my Esecutrix
Signed Sealed and Acknowledged by the testator
in our presence and signed by us in his presence
[corresponds to labeled page 123 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
123
Merlin Benton's Will
August 3rd 1878
On this day the last will and testament of Merlin Benton
decd was duly admitted to probate & record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I
Merlin Benton of Concord Township Delaware County Ohio
do make and publish this my last will and testament
Item 1 I give and bequeath to M.E. Benton my wife the two
thirds use of the Home Farm on which we now live
during her natural life
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my daughter
Minerva S Benton the use of the remaining one Third
during her Mother's life time
Item 3rd Item 3rd After the death of my wife
I desire the Home farm to be equally divided between my
six children or their heirs, providing Minerva has become
of age if not then said division is not to be made
until she is eighteen years of age
Item 4 Item 4 Should my
wife die before Minerva becomes of age, I desire the
use of the whole home farm to be for the maintenance of
and Education of Minerva, until she is of age
Item 5th I give and
bequeath to my five children by my first wife my
lower farm containing by estimate 150 acres to be
equally divided between them, to hold and to have
forever
Item 6th I desire my two Grand children Lydia B & James N
Hill to have $127. each out of my personal property
to be held by my daughter Amy for their education until
they attain maturity when it is to be paid to them
Item 7th I desire the remainder of my personal property to be
divided equally between my wife and four living
children letting Daniel have his share in notes
Item 8th I desire no sale or appraisement to be made
Item 9th I desire my wife and daughter Amy A Jenkins to
act as my Esecutrix
Signed Sealed and Acknowledged by the testator
in our presence and signed by us in his presence
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 181)
Description
[page 181]
[corresponds to labeled page 124 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
124
Merlin Benton's Will
this 24th day of July A.D. 1878
Merlin Benton
E. J. Healy Geo B. Kirkland
E. Hill
State of Ohio Delaware County ss
In the Probate Court at
Delaware in and for said County on the 3rd day
of August, 1878. Testimony in proof of the Last will
and testament of Merlin Benton late of the township of
Brown in said County deceased.
We E.J. Healy J.E. Hill and
George B Kirkland being duly sworn in open court
on the day and year aforesaid depose and say that
the said testator executed the foregoing last will in
our presence and that he called upon us to witness
the same as his last will and that we in his presence
signed the same as such witnesses, and we on our
oath further say that the said Testator at the time
of executing said will was of full age of sound disp-
osing mind and memory and was not under any
restraint
E.J. Healy
J.E. Hill
Geo. B Kirkland
Sworn and Subscribed to before me
this 3rd day of August A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 124 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
124
Merlin Benton's Will
this 24th day of July A.D. 1878
Merlin Benton
E. J. Healy Geo B. Kirkland
E. Hill
State of Ohio Delaware County ss
In the Probate Court at
Delaware in and for said County on the 3rd day
of August, 1878. Testimony in proof of the Last will
and testament of Merlin Benton late of the township of
Brown in said County deceased.
We E.J. Healy J.E. Hill and
George B Kirkland being duly sworn in open court
on the day and year aforesaid depose and say that
the said testator executed the foregoing last will in
our presence and that he called upon us to witness
the same as his last will and that we in his presence
signed the same as such witnesses, and we on our
oath further say that the said Testator at the time
of executing said will was of full age of sound disp-
osing mind and memory and was not under any
restraint
E.J. Healy
J.E. Hill
Geo. B Kirkland
Sworn and Subscribed to before me
this 3rd day of August A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 182)
Description
[page 182]
[corresponds to labeled page 125 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
125
Evan Davis Will
August 6th 1878
On this day the last will and testament of Evan Davis
decd was presented duly proved and ordered admitted to
Probate and record.
See Journal 5 Page 195. F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
For election of widow See Journal No 7 Page 229
Copy of the Will
The last Will and testament of Evan Davis
of Brown Township Delaware County and State of
Ohio
I the said Evan Davis considering the uncertainty
of this mortal life and being of sound & disposing mind
and memory and understanding, do make publish
and declare this to be my last Will and testament
as follows.
First I will that my funeral expences and all
my just debts shall be paid by my Executor herein
after named
Second It is my Will that my Executor pay
off the indebtedness on the Land in Radnor Town=
ship Delaware County State of Ohio, that belongs to
my son Mathew Davis and also to pay the said
Mathew Davis, the sum of $500 Dollars being the
balance of my indebtedness to him for labor
Third I give devise and bequeath to my beloved
wife Mary Davis all of the rest, residue & remainder
of my Real Estate and personal property of any
and every kind whatsoever of which I may die
seized (or to which I may be entitled) at the
time of my decease, for Her sole use for the time of
her natural life
Fourth I will to my son Mathew Davis
One Hundred dollars $100 per year so long as he
shall live with his Mother, and care for her, and it
is my request that his Mother pay to him that
sum each & every year, and at her demise that
he be paid, out of the Estate enough to make the
sale of payment Twenty five $25 Dollars per year
more
Fifth I will to my Daughter Mary Davies $50 per year so long as
she shall live with and care for her mother and it is
my request that her mother pay to her that sum
[corresponds to labeled page 125 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
125
Evan Davis Will
August 6th 1878
On this day the last will and testament of Evan Davis
decd was presented duly proved and ordered admitted to
Probate and record.
See Journal 5 Page 195. F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
For election of widow See Journal No 7 Page 229
Copy of the Will
The last Will and testament of Evan Davis
of Brown Township Delaware County and State of
Ohio
I the said Evan Davis considering the uncertainty
of this mortal life and being of sound & disposing mind
and memory and understanding, do make publish
and declare this to be my last Will and testament
as follows.
First I will that my funeral expences and all
my just debts shall be paid by my Executor herein
after named
Second It is my Will that my Executor pay
off the indebtedness on the Land in Radnor Town=
ship Delaware County State of Ohio, that belongs to
my son Mathew Davis and also to pay the said
Mathew Davis, the sum of $500 Dollars being the
balance of my indebtedness to him for labor
Third I give devise and bequeath to my beloved
wife Mary Davis all of the rest, residue & remainder
of my Real Estate and personal property of any
and every kind whatsoever of which I may die
seized (or to which I may be entitled) at the
time of my decease, for Her sole use for the time of
her natural life
Fourth I will to my son Mathew Davis
One Hundred dollars $100 per year so long as he
shall live with his Mother, and care for her, and it
is my request that his Mother pay to him that
sum each & every year, and at her demise that
he be paid, out of the Estate enough to make the
sale of payment Twenty five $25 Dollars per year
more
Fifth I will to my Daughter Mary Davies $50 per year so long as
she shall live with and care for her mother and it is
my request that her mother pay to her that sum
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 183)
Description
[page 183]
[corresponds to labeled page 126 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
126
Evan Davis Will
Each & every year during such time
Sixth I will to my
Daughter Phoebe Davis Fifty Dollars $50 per year
so long as she shall live with and care for her
Mother and it is my request that her Mother pay
to her that sum each & every year during such
time
Seventh At the death of my wife, the estate to be equally
divided my five children, or the heirs taking into
consideration that my Daughter Margaret has been
paid Two Hundred & fifty dollars $250. & my deceased
Daughter Elizabeth has been paid Fifty dollars $50
the charge for keeping my deceased Daughter Eliz=
=abeth children from Sept. 20th 1874 to this time is to be
Two Dollars per week for the Four or 50 per week for
each one, the above charge together with the cost of
their future maintenance to be deducted from their
Mother's portion
Eight I do here by nominate & appoint my
beloved son Mathew Davis to be my sole executor
of this my last Will & testament.
In testimony where
of I the said Evan Davis have here unto subscribed
my hand & name and affixed my seal this Twenty
Eighth of May in the year of our Lord Eighteen
Hundred & Seventy Eight
Evan Davis {Seal}
Signed Sealed & declared by the said Evan Davis to
be his last Will & testament, in presence of us, who at
his request & in his presence, have subscribed our
names as attesting witnesses hereunto in presence of
each other
Charles D Potter
Zachariah Davis
John E Davis
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS In the
Probate Court at
Delaware in & for said County on the 6. day of August
1878
Testimony in proof of the Last Will & testament
of Evan Davis Late of the Township of Brown in
said County deceased
We Charles D Potter Zachariah Davis
[corresponds to labeled page 126 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
126
Evan Davis Will
Each & every year during such time
Sixth I will to my
Daughter Phoebe Davis Fifty Dollars $50 per year
so long as she shall live with and care for her
Mother and it is my request that her Mother pay
to her that sum each & every year during such
time
Seventh At the death of my wife, the estate to be equally
divided my five children, or the heirs taking into
consideration that my Daughter Margaret has been
paid Two Hundred & fifty dollars $250. & my deceased
Daughter Elizabeth has been paid Fifty dollars $50
the charge for keeping my deceased Daughter Eliz=
=abeth children from Sept. 20th 1874 to this time is to be
Two Dollars per week for the Four or 50 per week for
each one, the above charge together with the cost of
their future maintenance to be deducted from their
Mother's portion
Eight I do here by nominate & appoint my
beloved son Mathew Davis to be my sole executor
of this my last Will & testament.
In testimony where
of I the said Evan Davis have here unto subscribed
my hand & name and affixed my seal this Twenty
Eighth of May in the year of our Lord Eighteen
Hundred & Seventy Eight
Evan Davis {Seal}
Signed Sealed & declared by the said Evan Davis to
be his last Will & testament, in presence of us, who at
his request & in his presence, have subscribed our
names as attesting witnesses hereunto in presence of
each other
Charles D Potter
Zachariah Davis
John E Davis
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS In the
Probate Court at
Delaware in & for said County on the 6. day of August
1878
Testimony in proof of the Last Will & testament
of Evan Davis Late of the Township of Brown in
said County deceased
We Charles D Potter Zachariah Davis
Title
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Description
[page 184]
[corresponds to labeled page 127 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
127
Evan Davis Will
Being duly sworn in open court on the day
& year aforesaid depose & say that the said testator
signed the foregoing last will in our presence, and
that he called upon us to witness the same as his last
Will and that we in his presence signed the same
as such witnesses, & we on our oath further say
that the said testator at the time of executing said
Will was of full age of sound disposing mind
and memory and was not under any restraint
C. D. Potter
Zachariah Davis
Sworn to and susbcribed before me this
6th day of August A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Samuel Stout's Will
August 15th 1878
On this day the last will & testament of
Samuel Stout decd was duly admitted to Probate
& record.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all
I Samuel Stout, being of sound mind and memory
do make & publish this my last will & testament
1st It is my Will that all my funeral expences &
Just debts be fully paid
2nd It is my will that my wife Candace M.
Stout be appointed Executrix of this my last will
& Testament with out bond
3rd It is my will that my wife Candace M. Stout
have full control of all my estate to use &
control. She may think best so long as she shall
remain my widow
4th It is my will that my said Executrix sell & convey
my real Estate to the best advantage she can,
Title
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Description
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128
Samuel Stout Will
without an order from court
and use the proceeds as she may think best
5th It is my will that at the death or
marriage of my said wife Candace M that my
remaining property be equally divided between
my two children Lucy Ann Stout & Denny Strong
Stout
6th It is my will that my said Executrix receive the money
that may be derived from the "Odd Fellow"
Beneficial associations of Columbus Ohio & out of
said fund pay all my just debts & funeral expenses
as aforesaid & after the payment of said debts to
use & control the remainder of said funds, so long
as she remain my widow as aforesaid
7th It is my will that no inventory & appraisement
of my property be taken
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand & seal this 22nd day of April
A.D. 1878
Samuel Stout
Executed & signed in our presence & signed by us
at the testators request & in his presence & the presence
of each other
L. C. Strong
W. T. Watson
The State of Ohio Delaware County In the Probate
Court at Delaware
in & for said county on the 5th day of August 1878
Testimony in
proof of the Last Will & Testament of Samuel Stout
late of the Township of Orange in said county decd
We L.C. Strong & Walter T. Watson being duly
sworn in open court on the day & year aforesaid
depose & say that the said testator signed the foregoing
last will in our presence & that he called upon us
to witness the same as his last Will & that we in his
presence signed the same as such witnesses & we on
our oath further say that the said testator at the time of
executing said Will was of full age of sound, dis=
posing mind & memory, & was not under any restraint
L.C. Strong, W.T. Watson
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 13th day of Aug. A.D.
1878 F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 128 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
128
Samuel Stout Will
without an order from court
and use the proceeds as she may think best
5th It is my will that at the death or
marriage of my said wife Candace M that my
remaining property be equally divided between
my two children Lucy Ann Stout & Denny Strong
Stout
6th It is my will that my said Executrix receive the money
that may be derived from the "Odd Fellow"
Beneficial associations of Columbus Ohio & out of
said fund pay all my just debts & funeral expenses
as aforesaid & after the payment of said debts to
use & control the remainder of said funds, so long
as she remain my widow as aforesaid
7th It is my will that no inventory & appraisement
of my property be taken
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand & seal this 22nd day of April
A.D. 1878
Samuel Stout
Executed & signed in our presence & signed by us
at the testators request & in his presence & the presence
of each other
L. C. Strong
W. T. Watson
The State of Ohio Delaware County In the Probate
Court at Delaware
in & for said county on the 5th day of August 1878
Testimony in
proof of the Last Will & Testament of Samuel Stout
late of the Township of Orange in said county decd
We L.C. Strong & Walter T. Watson being duly
sworn in open court on the day & year aforesaid
depose & say that the said testator signed the foregoing
last will in our presence & that he called upon us
to witness the same as his last Will & that we in his
presence signed the same as such witnesses & we on
our oath further say that the said testator at the time of
executing said Will was of full age of sound, dis=
posing mind & memory, & was not under any restraint
L.C. Strong, W.T. Watson
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 13th day of Aug. A.D.
1878 F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 186)
Description
[page 186]
[corresponds to labeled page 129 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
129
Frederick Avery Will
August 26th A.D. 1878
On this day the Last Will & testament of
Frederick Avery was duly admitted to Probate
and record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Know all men by these presents that I
Frederick Avery of the Township of Delaware
in the county of Delaware & State of Ohio consider=
=ing the uncertainty of Life and being of sound
mind & memory do make and declare & publish
this my last will & testament
1st I give to my beloved wife Lydia the use
improvement & income of my property both Real
and personal to have & to hold the same to her for
and during her natural life
2nd I give and bequeath to my Daughter Han=
-nah Five thousand dollars.
3rd I give and bequeath to my Daughter
Catharine (Mrs. Pratt) Two thousand dollars.
4th I give and bequeath to my son the children of
my son Jasper two thousand, to be held in
trust by my son Jasper for their benefit
5th I give to son Edward January 1870 a deed
of twenty seven and one/half acres of land of
Henry Durchid at 60 sixty dollars per acre amounting
to sixteen hundred and fifty dollars and I now give
and bequeath to said son Edward Five Hundred
dollars in addition to said farm
How this distribution is made on the
supposition that my estate is now worth at least
Ten thousand dollars but whether it be more or
less I wish the distribution to be made by my
Executor as near above proportions as well can
be but not to reduce that of my Daughter Hannah
I nominate & appoint
my son Jasper to be the executor of this my
last will and testament.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
to this my last Will & testament subscribed my
name and affixed my seal this twelth day
[corresponds to labeled page 129 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
129
Frederick Avery Will
August 26th A.D. 1878
On this day the Last Will & testament of
Frederick Avery was duly admitted to Probate
and record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Know all men by these presents that I
Frederick Avery of the Township of Delaware
in the county of Delaware & State of Ohio consider=
=ing the uncertainty of Life and being of sound
mind & memory do make and declare & publish
this my last will & testament
1st I give to my beloved wife Lydia the use
improvement & income of my property both Real
and personal to have & to hold the same to her for
and during her natural life
2nd I give and bequeath to my Daughter Han=
-nah Five thousand dollars.
3rd I give and bequeath to my Daughter
Catharine (Mrs. Pratt) Two thousand dollars.
4th I give and bequeath to my son the children of
my son Jasper two thousand, to be held in
trust by my son Jasper for their benefit
5th I give to son Edward January 1870 a deed
of twenty seven and one/half acres of land of
Henry Durchid at 60 sixty dollars per acre amounting
to sixteen hundred and fifty dollars and I now give
and bequeath to said son Edward Five Hundred
dollars in addition to said farm
How this distribution is made on the
supposition that my estate is now worth at least
Ten thousand dollars but whether it be more or
less I wish the distribution to be made by my
Executor as near above proportions as well can
be but not to reduce that of my Daughter Hannah
I nominate & appoint
my son Jasper to be the executor of this my
last will and testament.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
to this my last Will & testament subscribed my
name and affixed my seal this twelth day
Title
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Description
[page 187]
[corresponds to labeled page 130 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
130
Frederick Avery's Will
of October in the year of our Lord One thousand
Eight hundred and seventy seven
Frederick Avery
Signed sealed & declared and published
by the said Frederick Avery as and for his
last will & testament in presence of us who
at his request and in his presence & in presence
of each other have subscribed our names as
witnesses,
H. W. Chamberlian
Olive L Chamberlain
The State of Ohio Delaware County ss
In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court H. W.
Chamberlian & Olive L Chamberlian the subscribing
witnesses to the last will & testament of Frederick
Avery 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 [crossed out: me] them
purporting to be the last Will and testament of
Frederick Avery decd [crossed out: now] is the will of said
deceased Frederick Avery decd 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
Frederick Avery decd sign & seal said will & heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament that the said Frederick Avery at the
time of making signing & sealing said Will was of
legal age of sound disposing mind & memory
and under no unlawful restraint whatsoever
H. W. J. Chamberlain
Olive L Chamberlain
Sworn & subscribed in open court this 26th day of
August A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 130 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
130
Frederick Avery's Will
of October in the year of our Lord One thousand
Eight hundred and seventy seven
Frederick Avery
Signed sealed & declared and published
by the said Frederick Avery as and for his
last will & testament in presence of us who
at his request and in his presence & in presence
of each other have subscribed our names as
witnesses,
H. W. Chamberlian
Olive L Chamberlain
The State of Ohio Delaware County ss
In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court H. W.
Chamberlian & Olive L Chamberlian the subscribing
witnesses to the last will & testament of Frederick
Avery 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 [crossed out: me] them
purporting to be the last Will and testament of
Frederick Avery decd [crossed out: now] is the will of said
deceased Frederick Avery decd 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
Frederick Avery decd sign & seal said will & heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament that the said Frederick Avery at the
time of making signing & sealing said Will was of
legal age of sound disposing mind & memory
and under no unlawful restraint whatsoever
H. W. J. Chamberlain
Olive L Chamberlain
Sworn & subscribed in open court this 26th day of
August A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 188)
Description
[page 188]
[corresponds to labeled page 131 of Will Record VOl. 6 1876 - 1883]
131
Polly Wallace's Will
September 10 A.D. 1875
On this day the last Will and testament of
Pollie Wallace was duly admitted to Probate and
record
F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all
I Polly Wallace, being of sound mind and in good
bodily strength do make and publish this my last
Will & testament
Item 1st I give & devise to my son James W.D. Wallace all my
Real Estate & personal property except as hereinafter
provided
Item 2d It is my presant intention to make my House with
my said son James after the death of my aged & infirm
and on this account and not from any ill Will or
disrespect to any of my other children the above and
following disposal of my effects are made. I would state
in this correction that my older children John J
Wallace & George W. Wallace & William A Wallace have
received considerable help from their Fathers Estate during
his life time and while James & Elizabeth were young
Item 3d I give & devise to my Daughter Elizabeth Elizabeth Keen
the sum of ($100) one Hundred dollars upon the following
conditions whereas my son George W Wallace is indebted
to me in the sum of $325 Three Hundred & twenty five
dollars should that amount remain unpaid & if the
same can be legally collected by my executor
Item 4th I do hereby nominate & appoint John H. Bale of
Orange Township Delaware County Ohio Executor of this
my last Will & Testament hereby authorizing & enpowering
him to compromise adjust release & discharge in such
manner as he may deem proper the debts & claims due
me. I do also authorize [crossed out: him] & enforce him if it shall
be necessary to pay my debts to sell at private sale or in
such manner upon such lines of credit or otherwise as
he may think proper all or any part of my real estate &
deeds to purchasers to execute acknowledge & deliver in
fee simple. I do devise that no appraisement & no sale &
that the court of Probate direct the omission of the same
in pursuance of the statute. I do hereby revoke all former
Will by me made. In testimony whereof I have here-
[corresponds to labeled page 131 of Will Record VOl. 6 1876 - 1883]
131
Polly Wallace's Will
September 10 A.D. 1875
On this day the last Will and testament of
Pollie Wallace was duly admitted to Probate and
record
F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all
I Polly Wallace, being of sound mind and in good
bodily strength do make and publish this my last
Will & testament
Item 1st I give & devise to my son James W.D. Wallace all my
Real Estate & personal property except as hereinafter
provided
Item 2d It is my presant intention to make my House with
my said son James after the death of my aged & infirm
and on this account and not from any ill Will or
disrespect to any of my other children the above and
following disposal of my effects are made. I would state
in this correction that my older children John J
Wallace & George W. Wallace & William A Wallace have
received considerable help from their Fathers Estate during
his life time and while James & Elizabeth were young
Item 3d I give & devise to my Daughter Elizabeth Elizabeth Keen
the sum of ($100) one Hundred dollars upon the following
conditions whereas my son George W Wallace is indebted
to me in the sum of $325 Three Hundred & twenty five
dollars should that amount remain unpaid & if the
same can be legally collected by my executor
Item 4th I do hereby nominate & appoint John H. Bale of
Orange Township Delaware County Ohio Executor of this
my last Will & Testament hereby authorizing & enpowering
him to compromise adjust release & discharge in such
manner as he may deem proper the debts & claims due
me. I do also authorize [crossed out: him] & enforce him if it shall
be necessary to pay my debts to sell at private sale or in
such manner upon such lines of credit or otherwise as
he may think proper all or any part of my real estate &
deeds to purchasers to execute acknowledge & deliver in
fee simple. I do devise that no appraisement & no sale &
that the court of Probate direct the omission of the same
in pursuance of the statute. I do hereby revoke all former
Will by me made. In testimony whereof I have here-
Title
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Description
[page 189]
[corresponds to labeled page 132 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
132
Polly Wallace Will
set my hand and seal this 16th day of December
A.D. 1876 signed and acknowledged by the said
Polly Wallace as her last Will & testament.
in our presence and Polly Wallace {Seal}
signed by us in her presence Geo. Baker
Lysander Taylor
Commission.
To take testimony of Witness to Will
State of Ohio Delaware County } ss
To A. M. Fuller
Know we that we in confidence of your prudence and
fidelity have appointed you by these presence do give you
full power & authority to examine & take the deposition
of Geo. Baker & Lysander Taylor subscribing witness to
the Last Will & Testament of Polly Wallace here to annexed
late of the county of Delaware in the State of Ohio deceased
and therefor we command you that at certain day &
places appointed by you you cause the said Geo. Baker
& Lysander Taylor to be brought before you & then &
there examine them on oath or affirmation first taken
before you touching the due execution of the said Will
of the said Polly Wallace & that you reduce such examination
to writing and return the same together with this commission
& the will of the said Polly Wallace thereto annexed closed
up under your seal in to 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 this 9 day
of September A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Probate of Will
State of Ohio Delaware County } ss Probate Court
Personally appeared before me a commissioner
duly appointed by the Probate Court of Delaware County O
George Baker & Lysander Taylor the subscribing witnesses
to the last will & testament of Polly Wallace deceased being
duly sworn according to the 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
of Polly Wallace now decd is the Will of said deceased
Polly Wallace that they were present at the execution
of said Will at the request of the testatrix subscribed
[corresponds to labeled page 132 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
132
Polly Wallace Will
set my hand and seal this 16th day of December
A.D. 1876 signed and acknowledged by the said
Polly Wallace as her last Will & testament.
in our presence and Polly Wallace {Seal}
signed by us in her presence Geo. Baker
Lysander Taylor
Commission.
To take testimony of Witness to Will
State of Ohio Delaware County } ss
To A. M. Fuller
Know we that we in confidence of your prudence and
fidelity have appointed you by these presence do give you
full power & authority to examine & take the deposition
of Geo. Baker & Lysander Taylor subscribing witness to
the Last Will & Testament of Polly Wallace here to annexed
late of the county of Delaware in the State of Ohio deceased
and therefor we command you that at certain day &
places appointed by you you cause the said Geo. Baker
& Lysander Taylor to be brought before you & then &
there examine them on oath or affirmation first taken
before you touching the due execution of the said Will
of the said Polly Wallace & that you reduce such examination
to writing and return the same together with this commission
& the will of the said Polly Wallace thereto annexed closed
up under your seal in to 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 this 9 day
of September A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Probate of Will
State of Ohio Delaware County } ss Probate Court
Personally appeared before me a commissioner
duly appointed by the Probate Court of Delaware County O
George Baker & Lysander Taylor the subscribing witnesses
to the last will & testament of Polly Wallace deceased being
duly sworn according to the 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
of Polly Wallace now decd is the Will of said deceased
Polly Wallace that they were present at the execution
of said Will at the request of the testatrix subscribed
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 190)
Description
[page 190]
[corresponds to labeled page 133 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
133
Polly Wallace Will
their names to the same as witnesses in her presence
and that they saw the said Polly Wallace deceased
sign & seal said Will and heard her acknowledge
the same to be her last Will & testament, that the said
Polly Wallace at the time of making signing & sealing
said Will was of legal age of sound disposing
mind & memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever
George Baker
Sworn to & subscribed Lysander Taylor
in open court this 10th day of September A.D. 1878
A. M. Fuller
Commissioner as above appointed
[corresponds to labeled page 133 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
133
Polly Wallace Will
their names to the same as witnesses in her presence
and that they saw the said Polly Wallace deceased
sign & seal said Will and heard her acknowledge
the same to be her last Will & testament, that the said
Polly Wallace at the time of making signing & sealing
said Will was of legal age of sound disposing
mind & memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever
George Baker
Sworn to & subscribed Lysander Taylor
in open court this 10th day of September A.D. 1878
A. M. Fuller
Commissioner as above appointed
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 191)
Description
[page 191]
[corresponds to labeled page 134 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
134
Robert Davis Will
November 7th 1878
On this day the last Will & testament of Robert
Davis deceased was duly admitted to Probate & record
Copy of Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I Robert
Davis of Berlin township Delaware County Ohio do make
& publish this my last Will & testament
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife, the farm on
which I now reside containing about one hundred
acres situated in Berlin township Delaware County Ohio
to be hers & be used with all the personal property
which shall belong to me at my decease, during her
natural life unless she should see fit to marry again &
in that case she shall take her dower & the balance of
my property to be divided equally among all my
children.
I do hereby nominate & appoint my wife Barbara E.
Davis as Executrix of this my Last Will & testament
hereby authorizing & empowering her to compromise
adjust & discharge in such manner as she may deem
proper the debts & claims due me. I do also authorize
& empower 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 she may
think proper all or any part of my real estate and
deed to purchase to execute to acknowledge and
deliver in fee simple
I further authorize her to of my personal property any
article that she may see fit to apply on the debt
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand &
seal this 31st of January 1873.
Robert Davis {Seal}
Signed & acknowledged by said Robert Davis on his last
will & testament in our presence & signed by us in
his presence
Joel Cleveland
George Cleveland
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } ss
Personally appeared in open court Joel Cleveland &
George Cleveland, the subscribing witnesses to the
last will & testament of Robert Davis deceased being
[corresponds to labeled page 134 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
134
Robert Davis Will
November 7th 1878
On this day the last Will & testament of Robert
Davis deceased was duly admitted to Probate & record
Copy of Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I Robert
Davis of Berlin township Delaware County Ohio do make
& publish this my last Will & testament
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife, the farm on
which I now reside containing about one hundred
acres situated in Berlin township Delaware County Ohio
to be hers & be used with all the personal property
which shall belong to me at my decease, during her
natural life unless she should see fit to marry again &
in that case she shall take her dower & the balance of
my property to be divided equally among all my
children.
I do hereby nominate & appoint my wife Barbara E.
Davis as Executrix of this my Last Will & testament
hereby authorizing & empowering her to compromise
adjust & discharge in such manner as she may deem
proper the debts & claims due me. I do also authorize
& empower 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 she may
think proper all or any part of my real estate and
deed to purchase to execute to acknowledge and
deliver in fee simple
I further authorize her to of my personal property any
article that she may see fit to apply on the debt
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand &
seal this 31st of January 1873.
Robert Davis {Seal}
Signed & acknowledged by said Robert Davis on his last
will & testament in our presence & signed by us in
his presence
Joel Cleveland
George Cleveland
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } ss
Personally appeared in open court Joel Cleveland &
George Cleveland, the subscribing witnesses to the
last will & testament of Robert Davis deceased being
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 192)
Description
[page 192]
[corresponds to labeled page 135 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
135
Robert Davis Will
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 test=
ament of said Robert Davis now deceased is the Will
of said deceased Robert Davis that they were present
at the execution of said Will at the request of the
testator subscribed their names as witnesses to the
same in his presence and that they saw the said
Robert Davis deceased sign and seal said will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last Will & testament, that the said Robert Robert
Davis at the time of making signing & sealing
said Will was of legal age of sound disposing
mind & memory and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever
Joel Cleveland
George Cleveland
==================================================
Sworn & subscribed in open court this 7th day of
November A.D. 1878
F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
B.C. Waters Deputy
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October 9th A.D. 1878
On this day the last Will & testament of
Helty F. Randolph was duly admitted to Probate
& Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
I, Hertty F Randolph of the county of Delaware
in the State of Ohio do make & publish this my last
will & testament in manner & following this is
to say,
First It is my Will that my funeral expenses be fully
paid
Second I give & bequeath to Esther A. Randolph wife of
John F. Randolph two hundred & fifty dollars
deposited in the bank for savings No. 67 Bleacher Street
New York as per bank books No 254674 deposited
April 14th 1864 with interest from date
Also two Hundred & fifty dollars deposited in the
[corresponds to labeled page 135 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
135
Robert Davis Will
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 test=
ament of said Robert Davis now deceased is the Will
of said deceased Robert Davis that they were present
at the execution of said Will at the request of the
testator subscribed their names as witnesses to the
same in his presence and that they saw the said
Robert Davis deceased sign and seal said will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last Will & testament, that the said Robert Robert
Davis at the time of making signing & sealing
said Will was of legal age of sound disposing
mind & memory and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever
Joel Cleveland
George Cleveland
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Sworn & subscribed in open court this 7th day of
November A.D. 1878
F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
B.C. Waters Deputy
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October 9th A.D. 1878
On this day the last Will & testament of
Helty F. Randolph was duly admitted to Probate
& Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
I, Hertty F Randolph of the county of Delaware
in the State of Ohio do make & publish this my last
will & testament in manner & following this is
to say,
First It is my Will that my funeral expenses be fully
paid
Second I give & bequeath to Esther A. Randolph wife of
John F. Randolph two hundred & fifty dollars
deposited in the bank for savings No. 67 Bleacher Street
New York as per bank books No 254674 deposited
April 14th 1864 with interest from date
Also two Hundred & fifty dollars deposited in the
Title
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Description
[page 193]
[corresponds to labeled page 136 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
136
Hetty Randolph.
Bowery Savings Bank in the city of New York
as per bank books No 225741. deposited April 14th
1864, with all the interest accruing, also Three
Hundred in government bonds. Also one note
against George Leonard for One hundred & thirty
six dollars & sixty two cents dated August 6th, 1869
& one note against the same for two hundred &
fifty dollars dated February 17th 1870 & one note
against M M Glass & Wm Williams for two hundred
dollars dated March 15th 1870, & one set of silver tea
spoons. also one Gold watch & all my bedding &
wearing apparel. It is my Will & desire as above
mentioned that all the Items shall be delivered
to the said Esther A. Randolph at my decease.
Third I give & bequeath to my John F Randolph One
hundred dollars in government bonds.
In testamony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand & seal this 4th day of February AD 1871
Hetty F. Randolph
Signed published & declared by the named
Hetty Randolph as & for her last Will & testament
in presence of us who at her request have signed
as witnesses to the same.
Elijah Abbott
J.W. Potter.
Commission to take testimony of Witnesses to Will
The State of Ohio } ss
Delaware County To Silas Williamson Greeting
Know ye, That we in confidence of your prudence
& fidelity have appointed you by these presents do
give you full power to authorize & examined &
take the deposition of Elijah Abbott subscribing wit-
ness to the Last will & testament of Hetty F Randolph
hereto annexed late of the county of Delaware in the
State of Ohio deceased & therefore we command you
that at certain days & places appointed by you you
cause the said Elijah Abbott to be brought before
you and then & there to examine him on oath or
affirmation first taken before you touching the due
execution of said Will of the said Helty F Randolph &
then you reduce such examination to writing & return
the same together with this commission & the Will
of the said Helty F Randolph here to annexed closed
[corresponds to labeled page 136 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
136
Hetty Randolph.
Bowery Savings Bank in the city of New York
as per bank books No 225741. deposited April 14th
1864, with all the interest accruing, also Three
Hundred in government bonds. Also one note
against George Leonard for One hundred & thirty
six dollars & sixty two cents dated August 6th, 1869
& one note against the same for two hundred &
fifty dollars dated February 17th 1870 & one note
against M M Glass & Wm Williams for two hundred
dollars dated March 15th 1870, & one set of silver tea
spoons. also one Gold watch & all my bedding &
wearing apparel. It is my Will & desire as above
mentioned that all the Items shall be delivered
to the said Esther A. Randolph at my decease.
Third I give & bequeath to my John F Randolph One
hundred dollars in government bonds.
In testamony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand & seal this 4th day of February AD 1871
Hetty F. Randolph
Signed published & declared by the named
Hetty Randolph as & for her last Will & testament
in presence of us who at her request have signed
as witnesses to the same.
Elijah Abbott
J.W. Potter.
Commission to take testimony of Witnesses to Will
The State of Ohio } ss
Delaware County To Silas Williamson Greeting
Know ye, That we in confidence of your prudence
& fidelity have appointed you by these presents do
give you full power to authorize & examined &
take the deposition of Elijah Abbott subscribing wit-
ness to the Last will & testament of Hetty F Randolph
hereto annexed late of the county of Delaware in the
State of Ohio deceased & therefore we command you
that at certain days & places appointed by you you
cause the said Elijah Abbott to be brought before
you and then & there to examine him on oath or
affirmation first taken before you touching the due
execution of said Will of the said Helty F Randolph &
then you reduce such examination to writing & return
the same together with this commission & the Will
of the said Helty F Randolph here to annexed closed
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 194)
Description
[page 194]
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137
up under your seal into our said Probate Court
with all convenient speed,
In testimony whereof I, F B. Sprague have here unto
set my hand & affixed the seal of said court at Del-
aware this 3rd day of October A.D. 1878
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Butler County} ss
Personally appeared before me a commissioner
duly appointed Elijah Abbott the subscribing witness
to the Last will & testament of Hetty F Randolph
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 & testament of Hetty F
Randolph now deceased is the Will of said
Hetty Randolph that they were present at the
execution of said Will at the request of the testatrix
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
and that they saw the said Hetty F Randolph decd
sign and seal said Will & heard her acknowledge
the same to be her last will & testament that the
said Hetty F Randolph at the time of making signing
& sealing said will was of legal age of sound
disposing & memory & under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever
Elijah Abbott
J. W. Potter
Sworn & subscribed to before me this 9th day of October
A.D. 1878
Silas Williamson, JP
The above was signed by said J.W Potter in my presence
and by him sworn to this day of 1878
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137
up under your seal into our said Probate Court
with all convenient speed,
In testimony whereof I, F B. Sprague have here unto
set my hand & affixed the seal of said court at Del-
aware this 3rd day of October A.D. 1878
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Butler County} ss
Personally appeared before me a commissioner
duly appointed Elijah Abbott the subscribing witness
to the Last will & testament of Hetty F Randolph
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 & testament of Hetty F
Randolph now deceased is the Will of said
Hetty Randolph that they were present at the
execution of said Will at the request of the testatrix
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
and that they saw the said Hetty F Randolph decd
sign and seal said Will & heard her acknowledge
the same to be her last will & testament that the
said Hetty F Randolph at the time of making signing
& sealing said will was of legal age of sound
disposing & memory & under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever
Elijah Abbott
J. W. Potter
Sworn & subscribed to before me this 9th day of October
A.D. 1878
Silas Williamson, JP
The above was signed by said J.W Potter in my presence
and by him sworn to this day of 1878
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 195)
Description
[page 195]
[corresponds to labeled page 138 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
138
John Graham's Will
October 26th 1878
On this day the last Will & testament of John
Graham was duly admitted to Probate and record.
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I John
Graham of Delaware County Ohio do make & publish this
my last Will & testament.
Item 1 It is my will that all my just debts & all charges be paid
2 I give and devise to my son Milo D. Graham the
Farm on which I now reside being in Delaware township
Delaware County Ohio, containing sixty acres & being the
same premises I purchased from Henry G. Sheldon, to
have & to hold the same during his natural life &
all the stock house hold goods furniture, provisions
farming implements & other goods & chattels which may
be thereon at the time of my decease during his natural
life as aforesaid & should my said son die leaving
heirs of his body then I devise said real estate above said
& said goods & chattels to his children forever. But
should my said son die having no heirs of his body
then I give & devise said goods & Chattels & said Real
estate to the following persons & their heirs, to be divided
equally among them Viz My son Lewis Graham & Calvin
Graham & my three daughters Ann Mathias Sarah
Cook and Martha Wise
Item 3 I give & devise to my Daughter Martha Wise wife of
Philip Wise the following described Real estate To Wit
Situated in the Township of Troy County of Delaware & State
of Ohio and containing ten acres Bounded on the East
by lands C. Hills on the South my by lands of Lewis
on the West out: my by lands of Tharp & on the north
by county Road, to her & her heirs forever
Item 4 I give & devise to my Children Lewis Graham Calvin
Graham, Ann Mathias Sarah Cook & Martha Wise all
the moneys and notes I may have at the time of my
decease after my just debts & funeral expenses & charges
are first paid out of the same to be equally divided
between them.
I do hereby nominate & appoint Philip Wise executor of this
my last will & testament I do hereby revoke all former
wills by me made
[corresponds to labeled page 138 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
138
John Graham's Will
October 26th 1878
On this day the last Will & testament of John
Graham was duly admitted to Probate and record.
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I John
Graham of Delaware County Ohio do make & publish this
my last Will & testament.
Item 1 It is my will that all my just debts & all charges be paid
2 I give and devise to my son Milo D. Graham the
Farm on which I now reside being in Delaware township
Delaware County Ohio, containing sixty acres & being the
same premises I purchased from Henry G. Sheldon, to
have & to hold the same during his natural life &
all the stock house hold goods furniture, provisions
farming implements & other goods & chattels which may
be thereon at the time of my decease during his natural
life as aforesaid & should my said son die leaving
heirs of his body then I devise said real estate above said
& said goods & chattels to his children forever. But
should my said son die having no heirs of his body
then I give & devise said goods & Chattels & said Real
estate to the following persons & their heirs, to be divided
equally among them Viz My son Lewis Graham & Calvin
Graham & my three daughters Ann Mathias Sarah
Cook and Martha Wise
Item 3 I give & devise to my Daughter Martha Wise wife of
Philip Wise the following described Real estate To Wit
Situated in the Township of Troy County of Delaware & State
of Ohio and containing ten acres Bounded on the East
by lands C. Hills on the South my by lands of Lewis
on the West out: my by lands of Tharp & on the north
by county Road, to her & her heirs forever
Item 4 I give & devise to my Children Lewis Graham Calvin
Graham, Ann Mathias Sarah Cook & Martha Wise all
the moneys and notes I may have at the time of my
decease after my just debts & funeral expenses & charges
are first paid out of the same to be equally divided
between them.
I do hereby nominate & appoint Philip Wise executor of this
my last will & testament I do hereby revoke all former
wills by me made
Title
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Description
[page 196]
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139
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand &
seal this 29th of September A.D. 1877.
John Graham {Seal}
Signed & acknowledged by said John Graham as his
last Will & testament in our presence & signed by us
in his presence & at his spacial instance & request
F. W. Morrison
James R Lytle,
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court
James R Lytle & F W Morrison the subscribing
witnesses to the last will & testament of John Graham
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 & say
that the paper before them purporting to be the last
Will & testament of John Graham now decd the
Will of said deceased John Graham 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 & that they saw the the
said John Graham decd sign & seal said Will
& heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will & testament & the said John Graham at the
time of making signing & sealing said was of legal
age of Sound disposing mind & memory & was
under no undue or unlawful restraint what so
ever
F. W. Morrison
James R Lytle
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 26th
day of October
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 139 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
139
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand &
seal this 29th of September A.D. 1877.
John Graham {Seal}
Signed & acknowledged by said John Graham as his
last Will & testament in our presence & signed by us
in his presence & at his spacial instance & request
F. W. Morrison
James R Lytle,
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court
James R Lytle & F W Morrison the subscribing
witnesses to the last will & testament of John Graham
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 & say
that the paper before them purporting to be the last
Will & testament of John Graham now decd the
Will of said deceased John Graham 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 & that they saw the the
said John Graham decd sign & seal said Will
& heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will & testament & the said John Graham at the
time of making signing & sealing said was of legal
age of Sound disposing mind & memory & was
under no undue or unlawful restraint what so
ever
F. W. Morrison
James R Lytle
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 26th
day of October
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 197)
Description
[page 197]
[corresponds to labeled page 140 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
140
Anderson Leonard Will
I Anderson Leonard of the County of Delaware
and State of Ohio do make and publish this my
last Will and testament
First It is my Will that all my just debts be
paid
Second I devise and bequeath all my property real &
personal to my esteemed Mother Nancy Leonard
to have and to hold during her natural life except
our lot in the Village of Leonardburg which is here=
after disposed of
Third At the death of said Mother I give to Matilda
Blair Angeline Bell and Tabitha Bartholemew
each the sum of ten dollars $10.00 and to Emma
Leonard Lot No. 5 in the Village of Leonardsburg
Fourth At the deceased of my said Mother it is my Will
that all the property personal & real bequeathed to
her by me that may remain at her death be equally
divided between Frank Blair Abigal McLaughlin
Don Carlos McLaughlin and Emma Leonard,
I do hereby nominate & appoint my said Mother
Executrix of this my last will and testament.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this Eighteenth day of November, 1878
Anderson Leonard
Signed and acknowledged by said Anderson Leonard
as his last Will and testament in our presence
signed by us at his request in his presence.
A.J. Heverlo
Wm. Williams
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court
A.J. Heverlo (one of the subscribing witnesses to the Last
Will and testament of Anderson Leonard deceased
who being duly sworn according 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 him purporting to be the Last Will and testament
of Anderson Leonard now deceased is the will of
said deceased Anderson Leonard That William
Williams was the other subscribing witness to said
[corresponds to labeled page 140 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
140
Anderson Leonard Will
I Anderson Leonard of the County of Delaware
and State of Ohio do make and publish this my
last Will and testament
First It is my Will that all my just debts be
paid
Second I devise and bequeath all my property real &
personal to my esteemed Mother Nancy Leonard
to have and to hold during her natural life except
our lot in the Village of Leonardburg which is here=
after disposed of
Third At the death of said Mother I give to Matilda
Blair Angeline Bell and Tabitha Bartholemew
each the sum of ten dollars $10.00 and to Emma
Leonard Lot No. 5 in the Village of Leonardsburg
Fourth At the deceased of my said Mother it is my Will
that all the property personal & real bequeathed to
her by me that may remain at her death be equally
divided between Frank Blair Abigal McLaughlin
Don Carlos McLaughlin and Emma Leonard,
I do hereby nominate & appoint my said Mother
Executrix of this my last will and testament.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this Eighteenth day of November, 1878
Anderson Leonard
Signed and acknowledged by said Anderson Leonard
as his last Will and testament in our presence
signed by us at his request in his presence.
A.J. Heverlo
Wm. Williams
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court
A.J. Heverlo (one of the subscribing witnesses to the Last
Will and testament of Anderson Leonard deceased
who being duly sworn according 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 him purporting to be the Last Will and testament
of Anderson Leonard now deceased is the will of
said deceased Anderson Leonard That William
Williams was the other subscribing witness to said
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 198)
Description
[page 198]
[corresponds to labeled page 141 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
141
Anderson Leonard Will
will that they were present at the execution of said
will at the request of the testator subscribed their
names as witnesses to the same in his presence and
that they saw Anderson Leonard deceased sign
and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and testament, that the said
Anderson Leonard at the time of making signing and
sealing said Will was of Legal age of sound dispo-
sing mind and memory, and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoeveer.
A. J. Heverlo
Sworn and subscribed in open court this second day
of December A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court
William Williams one of the subscribing wit-
=nesses to the Last Will and testament of
Anderson Leonard deceased, who being duly sworn
according to Law to speak 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 Anderson Leonard now decd
is the will of said deceased Anderson Leonard
that A. J. Heverlo was the other subscribing witness
to said Will, that they were present at the execution
of said Will at the request of the testator subscribed
their names as witnesses to the same in his presence
and that they saw the said Anderson Leonard decd
sign and seal said Will & heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last will and testament that the
said Anderson Leonard at the time of making sign
=ing and sealing said will was of Legal age
of sound disposing mind and memory and
under no undue or unlawful restraint what
so ever.
Wm Williams
Sworn and subscribed in open court this 5th day
of December A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 141 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
141
Anderson Leonard Will
will that they were present at the execution of said
will at the request of the testator subscribed their
names as witnesses to the same in his presence and
that they saw Anderson Leonard deceased sign
and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and testament, that the said
Anderson Leonard at the time of making signing and
sealing said Will was of Legal age of sound dispo-
sing mind and memory, and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoeveer.
A. J. Heverlo
Sworn and subscribed in open court this second day
of December A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court
William Williams one of the subscribing wit-
=nesses to the Last Will and testament of
Anderson Leonard deceased, who being duly sworn
according to Law to speak 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 Anderson Leonard now decd
is the will of said deceased Anderson Leonard
that A. J. Heverlo was the other subscribing witness
to said Will, that they were present at the execution
of said Will at the request of the testator subscribed
their names as witnesses to the same in his presence
and that they saw the said Anderson Leonard decd
sign and seal said Will & heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last will and testament that the
said Anderson Leonard at the time of making sign
=ing and sealing said will was of Legal age
of sound disposing mind and memory and
under no undue or unlawful restraint what
so ever.
Wm Williams
Sworn and subscribed in open court this 5th day
of December A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 199)
Description
[page 199]
[corresponds to labeled page 142 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
142
Robert Hurlburts Will
I Robert F Hurlburt of the city of Delaware County
of Delaware & State of Ohio being of sound and disposing
mind but in feeble bodily health and about to
undergo a surgical operation of a critical character
do make this my last will and testament
First After the payment of my just debts I bequeath
to my dear Mother Abigail R Hurlburt the sum
of one thousand dollars to be paid to her out of
the proceeds of my estate by my executrix within
two years after my decease
Second All the remainder of whatever property of whatever
character I may die possessed I bequeath to my
beloved wife Annie F Hurlburt, absolutely for
her use benefit and disposal
Third I do hereby constitute and appoint my afore men=
=tioned beloved wife sole executrix of this my last
will and testament and it is my will that
no bond be required of her as said executrix
Executed at Columbus Ohio March 20th A.D. 1878
Robert F Hurlburt
Signed and sealed in the presence of us who at
the request of said Robert F Hurlburt in his presence
and in the presence of each other have hereunto
subscribed our names as witnesses to the above
acknowledged by said R F Hurlburt as his last
will and testament
Mary F Lybrand
Lida J Wickham
Commission
To take testimony of Witnesses to Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } ss
To John Wickham Greeting
Know ye, That we in confidence of your prudence
& fidelity have appointed you, by these presence
do give you full power and authority to examine &
take the deposition of Lida J Wickham subscribing
witness to the Last will & testament of Robert F.
Hurlburt 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 Lida J Wickham to be brought be=
fore you and then and there to examine her on oath
or affirmation first taken before you touching the
[corresponds to labeled page 142 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
142
Robert Hurlburts Will
I Robert F Hurlburt of the city of Delaware County
of Delaware & State of Ohio being of sound and disposing
mind but in feeble bodily health and about to
undergo a surgical operation of a critical character
do make this my last will and testament
First After the payment of my just debts I bequeath
to my dear Mother Abigail R Hurlburt the sum
of one thousand dollars to be paid to her out of
the proceeds of my estate by my executrix within
two years after my decease
Second All the remainder of whatever property of whatever
character I may die possessed I bequeath to my
beloved wife Annie F Hurlburt, absolutely for
her use benefit and disposal
Third I do hereby constitute and appoint my afore men=
=tioned beloved wife sole executrix of this my last
will and testament and it is my will that
no bond be required of her as said executrix
Executed at Columbus Ohio March 20th A.D. 1878
Robert F Hurlburt
Signed and sealed in the presence of us who at
the request of said Robert F Hurlburt in his presence
and in the presence of each other have hereunto
subscribed our names as witnesses to the above
acknowledged by said R F Hurlburt as his last
will and testament
Mary F Lybrand
Lida J Wickham
Commission
To take testimony of Witnesses to Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } ss
To John Wickham Greeting
Know ye, That we in confidence of your prudence
& fidelity have appointed you, by these presence
do give you full power and authority to examine &
take the deposition of Lida J Wickham subscribing
witness to the Last will & testament of Robert F.
Hurlburt 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 Lida J Wickham to be brought be=
fore you and then and there to examine her on oath
or affirmation first taken before you touching the
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 200)
Description
[page 200]
[corresponds to labeled page 143 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
143
Robert F Hurlburt
due execution of said Will of the said Robert F
Hurlburt and that you reduce said examination
and return the same together with this commission
and the Will of the said Robert F Hurlburt thereto annexed
closed up under your seal in 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 Ohio this 18th
day of November A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware Penn, Beaver Co } SS
Personally appeared before me
of commissioner duly appointed by the Probate Court
of Delaware County O Lida J. Wickham one of the
subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament
of Robert F. Hurlburt deceased who being duly sworn
according to Law to speak 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 testam=
=ent of Robt F Hurlburt now deceased is the the will of
said deceased Robt F Hurlburt that she was
present at the execution of said Will at the request of
the testator subscribed her name as witness to the
same in his presence, and that she saw the said
Robt F Hurlburt sign and seal said will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and testament; that the said Robt F Hurlburt
at the time of making signing and sealing said
Will was of Legal age of sound disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful re=
straint what so ever
Lida J. Wickham
Sworn and subscribed before me this second day
of December AD 1878
John J Wickham
Commissioner
[corresponds to labeled page 143 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
143
Robert F Hurlburt
due execution of said Will of the said Robert F
Hurlburt and that you reduce said examination
and return the same together with this commission
and the Will of the said Robert F Hurlburt thereto annexed
closed up under your seal in 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 Ohio this 18th
day of November A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware Penn, Beaver Co } SS
Personally appeared before me
of commissioner duly appointed by the Probate Court
of Delaware County O Lida J. Wickham one of the
subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament
of Robert F. Hurlburt deceased who being duly sworn
according to Law to speak 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 testam=
=ent of Robt F Hurlburt now deceased is the the will of
said deceased Robt F Hurlburt that she was
present at the execution of said Will at the request of
the testator subscribed her name as witness to the
same in his presence, and that she saw the said
Robt F Hurlburt sign and seal said will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and testament; that the said Robt F Hurlburt
at the time of making signing and sealing said
Will was of Legal age of sound disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful re=
straint what so ever
Lida J. Wickham
Sworn and subscribed before me this second day
of December AD 1878
John J Wickham
Commissioner
Title
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Description
[page 201]
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144
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware Co } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in
open court Mary F Lybrand one of one the
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and testament
of Robt F Hurlburt deceased who being duly
sworn according to law to speak 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 Robt Hurlburt now
deceased is the Will of said deceased Robt Hurlburt
that the other subscribing witness was Lida Wickham
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 Robt Hurlburt deceased sign &
seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last will and testament that the
said Robt F Hurlburt at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will was of legal
age of sound disposing mind & memory and
was under no undue or unlawful restraint
what so ever
Mary F Lybrand
Sworn & subscribed in open court this Seventh
day of January A.D. 1879.
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
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144
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware Co } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in
open court Mary F Lybrand one of one the
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and testament
of Robt F Hurlburt deceased who being duly
sworn according to law to speak 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 Robt Hurlburt now
deceased is the Will of said deceased Robt Hurlburt
that the other subscribing witness was Lida Wickham
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 Robt Hurlburt deceased sign &
seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last will and testament that the
said Robt F Hurlburt at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will was of legal
age of sound disposing mind & memory and
was under no undue or unlawful restraint
what so ever
Mary F Lybrand
Sworn & subscribed in open court this Seventh
day of January A.D. 1879.
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 202]
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145
James Mains Will
On this day the last Will and testament was duly
admitted to probate and record
December 7th 1878
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I James
Main of Troy Township Delaware County Ohio being
of Lawful age of sound mind and memory do make
and publish this my last will and testament.
First My will is that all my just debts and funeral
charges shall by my executors hereinafter named be
paid out of my estate as soon after my decease
as shall by them be found convenient.
Second I will and bequeath to my Daughter Mary:
husband David D. Darst the sum of $110.00
Third It is my Will and desire that after settling Items
First and Second as above desired, that all the balance
of my property monies & credits, be Real & personal
be equally divided among my several children
Joseph C Main Henry W Main Wilbert Main J.S.
Main Mary Darst and Sarah Marsh
Fourth It is my Desire that in disposing of my real estate
that my son Wilbert Main have and become possessed
of eight and one half acres of my home farm
on which I now reside being in Troy Township
Delaware County Ohio said 8 1/2 acres to be taken off
of the South end of said farm. Said Wilbert Main
to be charged by my executors hereinafter named on
his said share of my estate the sum of Four Hundred
and twenty five ($425.00) Dollars for said 8 1/2 acres of
Land
Fifth It is my further will and desire that my son J.S. Main
have and become possessed of the balance of the farm
on which I now reside (after deducting the 8 1/2 acres above
mentioned) being 61 1/2 acres of land in Troy Township
Delaware County Ohio said J.S. Main to be charged
and pay to the executors of Estate hereinafter
named for distribution as provided in Items
One Two and Three the sum of Three Thousand Three
Hundred & Eighty Two ($3382.20) Dollars
Lastly I do nominate and appoint my said sons Joseph C.
Main and Henry W Main to be the Executors of this
my last Will and testament
[corresponds to labeled page 145 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
145
James Mains Will
On this day the last Will and testament was duly
admitted to probate and record
December 7th 1878
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I James
Main of Troy Township Delaware County Ohio being
of Lawful age of sound mind and memory do make
and publish this my last will and testament.
First My will is that all my just debts and funeral
charges shall by my executors hereinafter named be
paid out of my estate as soon after my decease
as shall by them be found convenient.
Second I will and bequeath to my Daughter Mary:
husband David D. Darst the sum of $110.00
Third It is my Will and desire that after settling Items
First and Second as above desired, that all the balance
of my property monies & credits, be Real & personal
be equally divided among my several children
Joseph C Main Henry W Main Wilbert Main J.S.
Main Mary Darst and Sarah Marsh
Fourth It is my Desire that in disposing of my real estate
that my son Wilbert Main have and become possessed
of eight and one half acres of my home farm
on which I now reside being in Troy Township
Delaware County Ohio said 8 1/2 acres to be taken off
of the South end of said farm. Said Wilbert Main
to be charged by my executors hereinafter named on
his said share of my estate the sum of Four Hundred
and twenty five ($425.00) Dollars for said 8 1/2 acres of
Land
Fifth It is my further will and desire that my son J.S. Main
have and become possessed of the balance of the farm
on which I now reside (after deducting the 8 1/2 acres above
mentioned) being 61 1/2 acres of land in Troy Township
Delaware County Ohio said J.S. Main to be charged
and pay to the executors of Estate hereinafter
named for distribution as provided in Items
One Two and Three the sum of Three Thousand Three
Hundred & Eighty Two ($3382.20) Dollars
Lastly I do nominate and appoint my said sons Joseph C.
Main and Henry W Main to be the Executors of this
my last Will and testament
Title
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Description
[page 203]
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146
James Main's Will
In Witness Whereof I have here unto set my hand
and seal the 27th day of August in the year of our
Lord One Thousand Eight hundred & seventy eight
James Main
The above instrument consisting of One sheet was
now here subscribed by James Main the testator in
the presence of each of us and was at the same
time declared by him to be his last will and
testament and we at his request sign our names
here to as attesting witnesses
Joseph C. Cole }
John Chapman } Witnesses
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court
Joseph C Cole and John Chapman the subscribing
witnesses of the last will and testament of James
Main 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 them purporting to be
the last will and testament of James Main now decd
is the will of said deceased James Main, 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 James Main deceased sign and seal
said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last will and testament, and that the said
James Main at the time of making signing and
sealing said Will was of Legal age and under no
undue or unlawful restraint what so ever
J. C. Cole
John Chapman
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 7th day
December A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 146 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
146
James Main's Will
In Witness Whereof I have here unto set my hand
and seal the 27th day of August in the year of our
Lord One Thousand Eight hundred & seventy eight
James Main
The above instrument consisting of One sheet was
now here subscribed by James Main the testator in
the presence of each of us and was at the same
time declared by him to be his last will and
testament and we at his request sign our names
here to as attesting witnesses
Joseph C. Cole }
John Chapman } Witnesses
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court
Joseph C Cole and John Chapman the subscribing
witnesses of the last will and testament of James
Main 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 them purporting to be
the last will and testament of James Main now decd
is the will of said deceased James Main, 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 James Main deceased sign and seal
said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last will and testament, and that the said
James Main at the time of making signing and
sealing said Will was of Legal age and under no
undue or unlawful restraint what so ever
J. C. Cole
John Chapman
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 7th day
December A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 204)
Description
[page 204]
[corresponds to labeled page 147 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
147
Peter Parker's Will.
January 9th A.D. 1879.
On this day the Last Will and testament of
Peter Parker was duly admitted to Probate and
record.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Peter
Parker of the Town of Delaware advanced in life but
of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make
and publish this my last will and Testament.
First I direct that all my Just and honest
debts be first paid out of my estate,
Second I hereby give and devise unto my beloved wife
Sophania Parker all the house hold & kitchen
furniture and all the provisions including part of
pig in pen - which I may die possessed of for
her to dispose as she may deem proper,
Third I hereby give and devise to my said wife the house
in which we now reside with the lot on which the
same stands for and during her natural life, or
as long as she shall remain my widow and upon
her death or her marriage I direct that the same
shall pass to and be vested in my executor in trust
to be disposed of as provided in the residency clause
in this my will.
Fourth I give and devise to my said wife the sum of
Fifty dollars a year to be paid each and every year
by my executors as long as she remains my widow
and I do further hereby declare that all the
provisions which I have made herein for my said
wife is to be in lieu of dower in my said estate
and in lieu of her distribution share in my personal
estate.
Fifth All the rest and residue of my said estate both
Real and Personal I give and devise to my executor
hereinafter named in trust to be by him held and
converted into money and out of the proceeds thereof
to pay to my son Wardell Parker the sum of Two
Hundred dollars, to my Daughter Martha Eva Parker
the sum of One Hundred Dollars and all the
[corresponds to labeled page 147 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
147
Peter Parker's Will.
January 9th A.D. 1879.
On this day the Last Will and testament of
Peter Parker was duly admitted to Probate and
record.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Peter
Parker of the Town of Delaware advanced in life but
of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make
and publish this my last will and Testament.
First I direct that all my Just and honest
debts be first paid out of my estate,
Second I hereby give and devise unto my beloved wife
Sophania Parker all the house hold & kitchen
furniture and all the provisions including part of
pig in pen - which I may die possessed of for
her to dispose as she may deem proper,
Third I hereby give and devise to my said wife the house
in which we now reside with the lot on which the
same stands for and during her natural life, or
as long as she shall remain my widow and upon
her death or her marriage I direct that the same
shall pass to and be vested in my executor in trust
to be disposed of as provided in the residency clause
in this my will.
Fourth I give and devise to my said wife the sum of
Fifty dollars a year to be paid each and every year
by my executors as long as she remains my widow
and I do further hereby declare that all the
provisions which I have made herein for my said
wife is to be in lieu of dower in my said estate
and in lieu of her distribution share in my personal
estate.
Fifth All the rest and residue of my said estate both
Real and Personal I give and devise to my executor
hereinafter named in trust to be by him held and
converted into money and out of the proceeds thereof
to pay to my son Wardell Parker the sum of Two
Hundred dollars, to my Daughter Martha Eva Parker
the sum of One Hundred Dollars and all the
Title
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Description
[page 205]
[corresponds to labeled page 148 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
148
Peter Parker's Will
Rest of said estate to be held by my executor and
invested on interest and the interest and principal
as is may be needed to be applied to the support
maintenance and education of my Grand children
which may be living at the time of my decease or
which may be born after my decease to be paid &
expended for said Grand children in equal
proportions share and share alike and I direct
that when the youngest Grand child shall arrived at the age
of seven years then the residue of my estate which
shall remain shall be finally and fully distribu=
ted to said Grand children as provided for in this
Will
Sixth I do here by constitute and appoint my son
Wardell Parker executor of this my Last will and
Testament, here by revoking and annulling all
other wills by me made and declaring this and this
only as and for my Last Will and Testament
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 17th day of February A.D. 1871.
Peter Parker
Signed and sealed in our presence by the said Peter
Parker and by him declared to be his Last Will &
Testament and at his request we have signed
the same as witnesses there to in his presence and in
the presence of each other
John W Ladd
John D. Van Deman,
Codicil
I, Peter Parker being still of sound and disposing
mind and memory do here by make declare and
publish this as a Codicil to my said will above
executed on the 17th day of February A.D. 1871. I will
devise and bequeath to my said Wife in addition
to what I have granted her by my said will the
further sum of Four Hundred Dollars to be paid
her by my said executor in one year after my
death witness my hand and seal this 31st day
A.D. 1872.
Peter Parker
Signed Sealed and in our presence by the said
Peter Parker and by him declared to be a Codicil to
his last Will and testament and we at his request
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148
Peter Parker's Will
Rest of said estate to be held by my executor and
invested on interest and the interest and principal
as is may be needed to be applied to the support
maintenance and education of my Grand children
which may be living at the time of my decease or
which may be born after my decease to be paid &
expended for said Grand children in equal
proportions share and share alike and I direct
that when the youngest Grand child shall arrived at the age
of seven years then the residue of my estate which
shall remain shall be finally and fully distribu=
ted to said Grand children as provided for in this
Will
Sixth I do here by constitute and appoint my son
Wardell Parker executor of this my Last will and
Testament, here by revoking and annulling all
other wills by me made and declaring this and this
only as and for my Last Will and Testament
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 17th day of February A.D. 1871.
Peter Parker
Signed and sealed in our presence by the said Peter
Parker and by him declared to be his Last Will &
Testament and at his request we have signed
the same as witnesses there to in his presence and in
the presence of each other
John W Ladd
John D. Van Deman,
Codicil
I, Peter Parker being still of sound and disposing
mind and memory do here by make declare and
publish this as a Codicil to my said will above
executed on the 17th day of February A.D. 1871. I will
devise and bequeath to my said Wife in addition
to what I have granted her by my said will the
further sum of Four Hundred Dollars to be paid
her by my said executor in one year after my
death witness my hand and seal this 31st day
A.D. 1872.
Peter Parker
Signed Sealed and in our presence by the said
Peter Parker and by him declared to be a Codicil to
his last Will and testament and we at his request
Title
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Description
[page 206]
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149
Peter Parker's Will
have signed the same in his presence and in presence
of each other as witnesses there to
C.C. Chamberlain
J.D. Van Deman
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court John D
Van Deman the subscribing witness to the codicil to
the last Will and testament of Peter Parker deceased
who being duly sworn according to Law to speak 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 Peter Parker now deceased is
the will of the said deceased Peter Parker, that C.C.
Chamberlain now deceased was the other discribing
to the said Codicil that he was present and saw the
said C.C. Chamberlain now decd sign said
Will as witness and being well acquainted with the
handwriting of said C.C. Chamberlain decd recognizes
the same as his signature that they were present
at the execution of said Codicil to 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 Peter Parker deceased sign and seal and said
Codicil to said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his codicil to said Last Will and Testament
that the said Peter Parker at the time of making signing
and sealing said Codicil to said will was of Legal age
of sound disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint what so ever
J.D. Van Deman
Peter Parker
Sworn and subscribed in open court this 9th day of
January A.D. 1879.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
Personally appeared in open court John D. Van
Deman and John W. Ladd the subscribing witnesses
to the Last Will and testament of Peter Parker who
being duly sworn according to Law to speak the truth
and in relation to the execution of said Will, depose
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149
Peter Parker's Will
have signed the same in his presence and in presence
of each other as witnesses there to
C.C. Chamberlain
J.D. Van Deman
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court John D
Van Deman the subscribing witness to the codicil to
the last Will and testament of Peter Parker deceased
who being duly sworn according to Law to speak 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 Peter Parker now deceased is
the will of the said deceased Peter Parker, that C.C.
Chamberlain now deceased was the other discribing
to the said Codicil that he was present and saw the
said C.C. Chamberlain now decd sign said
Will as witness and being well acquainted with the
handwriting of said C.C. Chamberlain decd recognizes
the same as his signature that they were present
at the execution of said Codicil to 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 Peter Parker deceased sign and seal and said
Codicil to said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his codicil to said Last Will and Testament
that the said Peter Parker at the time of making signing
and sealing said Codicil to said will was of Legal age
of sound disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint what so ever
J.D. Van Deman
Peter Parker
Sworn and subscribed in open court this 9th day of
January A.D. 1879.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
Personally appeared in open court John D. Van
Deman and John W. Ladd the subscribing witnesses
to the Last Will and testament of Peter Parker who
being duly sworn according to Law to speak the truth
and in relation to the execution of said Will, depose
Title
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Description
[page 207]
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150
say that the paper before them purporting to be the
last will and testament of Peter Parker deceased
is the Will of said deceased Peter Parker that they were
present at the execution of said will at the presence request
of the testator subscribed their names as wtness to the
same in his presence and that they saw the said
Peter Parker deceased sign and seal said will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will
and testament that the said Peter Parker at the time of
making signing and sealing said will was of Legal
age of sound disposing mind and memory and
under no undue or unlawful restraint what so
ever J.D. Van Deman
J.W. Ladd
Sworn and subscribed to in open court this 9th day of
January A.D. 1879
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 150 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
150
say that the paper before them purporting to be the
last will and testament of Peter Parker deceased
is the Will of said deceased Peter Parker that they were
present at the execution of said will at the presence request
of the testator subscribed their names as wtness to the
same in his presence and that they saw the said
Peter Parker deceased sign and seal said will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will
and testament that the said Peter Parker at the time of
making signing and sealing said will was of Legal
age of sound disposing mind and memory and
under no undue or unlawful restraint what so
ever J.D. Van Deman
J.W. Ladd
Sworn and subscribed to in open court this 9th day of
January A.D. 1879
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 208)
Description
[page 208]
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151
The Last Will and Testament of Wm. P. Ried
January 30th 1879.
On this day the last Will and testament of
William P. Ried was duly admitted to Probate and record
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
On this sixth day of August in the year of our Lord
Eighteen hundred and seventy eight I Wm P Reid at
the city of Delaware Ohio, do make and publish this my
last will and testament
Item 1st I do give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife
Emmalette C. Reid to be hers absolutely all house hold goods
& furniture all carriage & vehicles all farming utensils horses
and cattle of which I may be the owner at my decease and
any and all other property of any description whatsoever
which may be connected with or used with the homestead
said homestead being the premises of about 35 acres in the
corporate limits of the city of Delaware Delaware County
Ohio, occupied by us and more particularly described in
the deed to my said wife
Item 2nd I do give devise and bequeath to my beloved daughter
Almarina R. Evans wife of Howard Evans the net income
to be paid to her annually by my Executors hereinafter
named, so long as she may live arriving from the sum of
Three thousand dollars to be invested by said Executors as in
their Judgement may be best and at the decease of my said
daughter the said $3,000 principal I will to be paid
her children & in case she leaves no issue surviving her
then the sum to be paid to her half brothers and sisters herein
after named. And when my said daughters husband
the said Howard Evans has paid to the said executors
the amount of his indebtedness to me now amounting
to some thing over fifteen hundred dollars, I give devise
& bequeath to her the said Almarina R Evans the said
sum to be paid over to her and also an equal sum to
be added thereto making the amount in this conditional
devise equal to double the amount of said indebtedness
& the whole there of to be held, invested, and managed by my
said Executors, and the net income there from to be
also paid over to my said daughter annually or as long
as she shall live and the principal thereof at her
decease to go to her children & in case she leaves no
issue surviving her to go to her half brothers & half sister
[corresponds to labeled page 151 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
151
The Last Will and Testament of Wm. P. Ried
January 30th 1879.
On this day the last Will and testament of
William P. Ried was duly admitted to Probate and record
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
On this sixth day of August in the year of our Lord
Eighteen hundred and seventy eight I Wm P Reid at
the city of Delaware Ohio, do make and publish this my
last will and testament
Item 1st I do give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife
Emmalette C. Reid to be hers absolutely all house hold goods
& furniture all carriage & vehicles all farming utensils horses
and cattle of which I may be the owner at my decease and
any and all other property of any description whatsoever
which may be connected with or used with the homestead
said homestead being the premises of about 35 acres in the
corporate limits of the city of Delaware Delaware County
Ohio, occupied by us and more particularly described in
the deed to my said wife
Item 2nd I do give devise and bequeath to my beloved daughter
Almarina R. Evans wife of Howard Evans the net income
to be paid to her annually by my Executors hereinafter
named, so long as she may live arriving from the sum of
Three thousand dollars to be invested by said Executors as in
their Judgement may be best and at the decease of my said
daughter the said $3,000 principal I will to be paid
her children & in case she leaves no issue surviving her
then the sum to be paid to her half brothers and sisters herein
after named. And when my said daughters husband
the said Howard Evans has paid to the said executors
the amount of his indebtedness to me now amounting
to some thing over fifteen hundred dollars, I give devise
& bequeath to her the said Almarina R Evans the said
sum to be paid over to her and also an equal sum to
be added thereto making the amount in this conditional
devise equal to double the amount of said indebtedness
& the whole there of to be held, invested, and managed by my
said Executors, and the net income there from to be
also paid over to my said daughter annually or as long
as she shall live and the principal thereof at her
decease to go to her children & in case she leaves no
issue surviving her to go to her half brothers & half sister
Title
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Description
[page 209]
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152
William P. Reid
hereinafter named
Item 3rd I give & bequeath all the residue of my estate
real and personal and in whatever form the same
may be in at my decease & which may be left after
paying my indebtedness and the expenses of settling my
estate and satisfying the bequests made in the foregoing
Items 1, 2 & 5th to be equally divided between my beloved
wife the said Emmalette C Reid and my Children
William P Reid Jr. - Charles C. Reid M. Closson Reid and
Isabella Reid to each the one fifth part thereof
The several shares which by this bequest may
arise to each of my said children I will and direct
to be held managed and controled by my executors
hereinafter named & the net proceeds there of to paid
annually to each of my said children so long
as that child may live & at His or her decease, the princi=
pal sum to be paid over absolutely to issue of said decd
child or if he or she have no issue, surviving him or her
then his or her share to be paid over to the heirs of said
deceased child, to be held or owned by said issue or
heirs absolutely
In case in the Judgement of my executors it should
be best to sell any real estate that may be included in
so much of this devise as relates to my said children
& reinvest the proceeds I here authorize & empower said
executors to sell at public or private sale & upon such terms
as they think advisable & deeds in fee simple to purchasers to
execute and deliver for said real estate or any part there
of
Item 4 I do here nominate constitute and appoint my beloved
wife the said His said Emmalette C Reid & my
esteemed friend Henry W Chamberlain Executors of this
my last Will and testament & ask and direct that
they may may not be required to give any bond as said
executors
Item 5th I give and devise to my beloved sister Catharine N Reid
a home with my wife and children & her board and
Lodging as a member of the family so long as she shall
live and that she be paid by my executors the sum of
sixty dollars annually so long as she shall live to be hers
absolutely,
[corresponds to labeled page 152 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
152
William P. Reid
hereinafter named
Item 3rd I give & bequeath all the residue of my estate
real and personal and in whatever form the same
may be in at my decease & which may be left after
paying my indebtedness and the expenses of settling my
estate and satisfying the bequests made in the foregoing
Items 1, 2 & 5th to be equally divided between my beloved
wife the said Emmalette C Reid and my Children
William P Reid Jr. - Charles C. Reid M. Closson Reid and
Isabella Reid to each the one fifth part thereof
The several shares which by this bequest may
arise to each of my said children I will and direct
to be held managed and controled by my executors
hereinafter named & the net proceeds there of to paid
annually to each of my said children so long
as that child may live & at His or her decease, the princi=
pal sum to be paid over absolutely to issue of said decd
child or if he or she have no issue, surviving him or her
then his or her share to be paid over to the heirs of said
deceased child, to be held or owned by said issue or
heirs absolutely
In case in the Judgement of my executors it should
be best to sell any real estate that may be included in
so much of this devise as relates to my said children
& reinvest the proceeds I here authorize & empower said
executors to sell at public or private sale & upon such terms
as they think advisable & deeds in fee simple to purchasers to
execute and deliver for said real estate or any part there
of
Item 4 I do here nominate constitute and appoint my beloved
wife the said His said Emmalette C Reid & my
esteemed friend Henry W Chamberlain Executors of this
my last Will and testament & ask and direct that
they may may not be required to give any bond as said
executors
Item 5th I give and devise to my beloved sister Catharine N Reid
a home with my wife and children & her board and
Lodging as a member of the family so long as she shall
live and that she be paid by my executors the sum of
sixty dollars annually so long as she shall live to be hers
absolutely,
Title
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Description
[page 210]
[corresponds to labeled page 153 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
153
William P Reid
In testimony whereof I the said Wm P Reid at the city of
Delaware in the State of Ohio have on this sixth day of
August A.D. 1878 hereunto set my hand and seal,
William P. Reid {Seal}
Signed sealed & acknowledged by the said Wm P. Reid to be
his last Will and testament in our presence at his request
& in his presence & in presence of each other, signed by us
as witnesses thereto
Henry G Sheldon
Henry J. Eaton
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court
Henry G. Sheldon and Henry J. Eaton the subscribing witnesses
to the last will and testament of Wm P Reid deceased
who being duly sworn according to Law to speak 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 P Reid now deceased
is the Will of said deceased William P Reid, 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 said saw the said William P. Reid deceased
sign and seal said and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and testament that the
William P Reid at the time of making signing and
sealing said will was of legal age of sound disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlaw
ful restraint whatsoever
Henry G. Sheldon
Henry J. Eaton
Sworn to and subscribed to in open court this
30th day of January A.D. 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 153 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
153
William P Reid
In testimony whereof I the said Wm P Reid at the city of
Delaware in the State of Ohio have on this sixth day of
August A.D. 1878 hereunto set my hand and seal,
William P. Reid {Seal}
Signed sealed & acknowledged by the said Wm P. Reid to be
his last Will and testament in our presence at his request
& in his presence & in presence of each other, signed by us
as witnesses thereto
Henry G Sheldon
Henry J. Eaton
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court
Henry G. Sheldon and Henry J. Eaton the subscribing witnesses
to the last will and testament of Wm P Reid deceased
who being duly sworn according to Law to speak 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 P Reid now deceased
is the Will of said deceased William P Reid, 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 said saw the said William P. Reid deceased
sign and seal said and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and testament that the
William P Reid at the time of making signing and
sealing said will was of legal age of sound disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlaw
ful restraint whatsoever
Henry G. Sheldon
Henry J. Eaton
Sworn to and subscribed to in open court this
30th day of January A.D. 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 211)
Description
[page 211]
[corresponds to labeled page 154 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
154
Joshua Lehman's Will
February 19th 1878
On this day the last Will and testament
of Joshua Lehman was duly admitted to Probate
and record
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of all I Joshua
J Lehmon of Orange Township Delaware County Ohio
being of sound mind and memory and of legal age
do make and publish this my last will and
testament
Item 1st I desire all my just debts and funeral expenses to
be paid, and if necessary to sell real estate to pay
my debts or expenses, then a sufficient amount of
Real estate may be sold to pay such debts or expenses
2nd I give devise and bequeath to Sarah Lehman my beloved
wife for her use and benefit untill the youngest child
Lillie A shall arrive at the age of 21 years all my
property of any description
3rd I hereby nominate and appoint my said Wife Sarah
Lehman my executrix authorizing and empowering her
at any time after my decease either before or after my
youngest child Lillie A shall become of age as men=
tioned in Item No. 2 to sell as she may deem best my
real estate and make deeds for the same and reinvest
the proceeds in other real estate as to her may seem
suitable except that I direct that out of such proceeds she
pay to each of my nine children the sum of Four
hundred dollars, to be paid to the prorata, as fast
as the money from the sale of the real estate comes
into the hands of my said executrix
4th I hereby direct and request that no Inventory or
sale of any of my personal property be made by
order of court. leaving all such matters to the
discretion of my said wife, and I here by direct that
no bond be required of my said wife for the fulfilment
of any of the stipulations ha contained in this will,
having full confidence in her honesty and integrity to
comply with the bequests I have made & if my said
wife shall use any of her own money in payment of
my debts it shall be refunded her out of my estate
[corresponds to labeled page 154 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
154
Joshua Lehman's Will
February 19th 1878
On this day the last Will and testament
of Joshua Lehman was duly admitted to Probate
and record
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of all I Joshua
J Lehmon of Orange Township Delaware County Ohio
being of sound mind and memory and of legal age
do make and publish this my last will and
testament
Item 1st I desire all my just debts and funeral expenses to
be paid, and if necessary to sell real estate to pay
my debts or expenses, then a sufficient amount of
Real estate may be sold to pay such debts or expenses
2nd I give devise and bequeath to Sarah Lehman my beloved
wife for her use and benefit untill the youngest child
Lillie A shall arrive at the age of 21 years all my
property of any description
3rd I hereby nominate and appoint my said Wife Sarah
Lehman my executrix authorizing and empowering her
at any time after my decease either before or after my
youngest child Lillie A shall become of age as men=
tioned in Item No. 2 to sell as she may deem best my
real estate and make deeds for the same and reinvest
the proceeds in other real estate as to her may seem
suitable except that I direct that out of such proceeds she
pay to each of my nine children the sum of Four
hundred dollars, to be paid to the prorata, as fast
as the money from the sale of the real estate comes
into the hands of my said executrix
4th I hereby direct and request that no Inventory or
sale of any of my personal property be made by
order of court. leaving all such matters to the
discretion of my said wife, and I here by direct that
no bond be required of my said wife for the fulfilment
of any of the stipulations ha contained in this will,
having full confidence in her honesty and integrity to
comply with the bequests I have made & if my said
wife shall use any of her own money in payment of
my debts it shall be refunded her out of my estate
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 212)
Description
[page 212]
[corresponds to labeled page 155 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
155
Joshua Lehman Will
5th In the event of the death of my said wife before having
complied with this will or before my youngest child comes
of age 21 I desire the appointment by court of some
competent person to take charge of and manage my estate
until said child Lilla A shall arrive at age 21 years
and not sell said real estate at any time before unless a
price about equal to what I paid for or Viz Fifty
dollars per acre can be obtained
6th In the event that my said wife shall survive to make
sale of my real estate as mentioned above and make
distribution as directed to my nine children then in
that event I direct that all that remains after the pay-
-ment of the same named shall belong to my said wife
in fee simple
7th In the event of the death of my said wife before
making sale of my real estate as here to for directed
I desire that in the distribution of the proceed of the
sale of my real estate my sons William and Charles
shall each be paid the sum of One thousand dollars
and the remainder to be equally divided among the
remaining seven children
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and
seal this 21st day of March A.D. 1878
Joshua Lehman
Signed sealed and acknowledged in our presence, who
at his request and in his presence have hereunto set
our hands this 21st day of March 1878
John Chapman
Clara Sprague
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware Co } SS
Personally appeared in open court
John Chapman and Clara Sprague the subscribing
witnesses to the last will and testament of Lehman decd
who being duly sworn depose and say that the
paper before them purporting to be the last Will and
testament of Joshua Lehman now deceased is the
Will of said deceased Joshua Lehman, 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 that they saw the said
Joshua Lehman deceased sign and seal said will
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will
[corresponds to labeled page 155 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
155
Joshua Lehman Will
5th In the event of the death of my said wife before having
complied with this will or before my youngest child comes
of age 21 I desire the appointment by court of some
competent person to take charge of and manage my estate
until said child Lilla A shall arrive at age 21 years
and not sell said real estate at any time before unless a
price about equal to what I paid for or Viz Fifty
dollars per acre can be obtained
6th In the event that my said wife shall survive to make
sale of my real estate as mentioned above and make
distribution as directed to my nine children then in
that event I direct that all that remains after the pay-
-ment of the same named shall belong to my said wife
in fee simple
7th In the event of the death of my said wife before
making sale of my real estate as here to for directed
I desire that in the distribution of the proceed of the
sale of my real estate my sons William and Charles
shall each be paid the sum of One thousand dollars
and the remainder to be equally divided among the
remaining seven children
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and
seal this 21st day of March A.D. 1878
Joshua Lehman
Signed sealed and acknowledged in our presence, who
at his request and in his presence have hereunto set
our hands this 21st day of March 1878
John Chapman
Clara Sprague
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware Co } SS
Personally appeared in open court
John Chapman and Clara Sprague the subscribing
witnesses to the last will and testament of Lehman decd
who being duly sworn depose and say that the
paper before them purporting to be the last Will and
testament of Joshua Lehman now deceased is the
Will of said deceased Joshua Lehman, 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 that they saw the said
Joshua Lehman deceased sign and seal said will
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 213)
Description
[page 213]
[corresponds to labeled page 156 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
156
James Haney's Will
and testament that the said Joshua Lehman at the
time of making signing and sealing said Will was
of Legal age of sound disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever
Clara Sprague
John Chapman
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 19th
day of February A.D. 1879
F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
====================================================
James Haney's Will
February 10th 1879
On this day the last Will and testament
of James Haney was duly admitted to probate and record
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
In the name of the benevolent father of all I James
Haney of the county of Delaware and state of Ohio, do
make and publish this my last Will and testament
Item 1st It is my wish that my funeral charges be paid
I give and devise to my wife Sarah all my property
Both real and personal estate, property moneys and credits
so long as she remain my widow. at her death
Item 2 I give and devise to my son John Haney Fifty dollars
in money
Item 3rd All the residue of my property both real and personal
I wish to be equally divided between my other
Children Ellen Jane Grubb, Albert Haney Robert Haney
and Amanda Clark
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand
and seal this 14th day of January A.D. 1876
his
James X Haney
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said James Haney as his last
will and testament in our presence and signed by us
in his presence
B. Willis
W.G. Watson
[corresponds to labeled page 156 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
156
James Haney's Will
and testament that the said Joshua Lehman at the
time of making signing and sealing said Will was
of Legal age of sound disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever
Clara Sprague
John Chapman
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 19th
day of February A.D. 1879
F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
====================================================
James Haney's Will
February 10th 1879
On this day the last Will and testament
of James Haney was duly admitted to probate and record
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
In the name of the benevolent father of all I James
Haney of the county of Delaware and state of Ohio, do
make and publish this my last Will and testament
Item 1st It is my wish that my funeral charges be paid
I give and devise to my wife Sarah all my property
Both real and personal estate, property moneys and credits
so long as she remain my widow. at her death
Item 2 I give and devise to my son John Haney Fifty dollars
in money
Item 3rd All the residue of my property both real and personal
I wish to be equally divided between my other
Children Ellen Jane Grubb, Albert Haney Robert Haney
and Amanda Clark
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand
and seal this 14th day of January A.D. 1876
his
James X Haney
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said James Haney as his last
will and testament in our presence and signed by us
in his presence
B. Willis
W.G. Watson
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 214)
Description
[page 214]
[corresponds to labeled page 157 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
157
James Haney's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court
B. Willis and W.G. Watson the subscribing witnesses to the Last
Will and testament of James Haney deceased who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth in relation to the
execution of said will depose and say that the paper be-
fore them purporting to be the last will and testament
of James Haney now deceased is the will of the said
deceased James Haney, 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 James Haney deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last will and testament: that the
said James Haney, at the time of making signing and
sealing said will was of full age of sound disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlaw
ful restraint what soever
G.W. Watson
B. Willis
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 10th
day of February A.D. 1879
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 157 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
157
James Haney's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court
B. Willis and W.G. Watson the subscribing witnesses to the Last
Will and testament of James Haney deceased who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth in relation to the
execution of said will depose and say that the paper be-
fore them purporting to be the last will and testament
of James Haney now deceased is the will of the said
deceased James Haney, 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 James Haney deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last will and testament: that the
said James Haney, at the time of making signing and
sealing said will was of full age of sound disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlaw
ful restraint what soever
G.W. Watson
B. Willis
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 10th
day of February A.D. 1879
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 215)
Description
[page 215]
[corresponds to labeled page 158 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
158
Edward Armstrong Will
on this January 20th 1879
On this day the last Will and
Testament of Edward Armstrong was duly
admitted to probate and record.
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father all I
Edward Armstrong do make and publish
this my last Will and testament
Item 1 It is my Will that all my just debts and charges
be paid out of my estate.
Item 2 I give and devise all the residue of my estate to
Mary my wife both real and personal to be hers
forever
I appoint and make the said Mary my wife
Executrix of this my last Will and testament
Signed and acknowledged by said Edward Armstrong
as his last Will and testament in our presence and
signed by us in his presence.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 25th of September 1877
his
Edward X Armstrong
mark
Witnesses: Jacob Baker: Elam Taylor)
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware Co } SS
Personally appeared in open court Jacob Baker and Elam
Taylor the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and testament
of Edward Armstrong who being duly sworn according to
law to speak 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 Edward Armstrong now
deceased is the will of said deceased E Armstrong who
died January 14th 1879. That they were present at the execution
of said will at the request of the testator subscribed their names
as witnesses to the same, in his presence and that they saw
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and testament
that the said Edward Armstrong at the time of making signing
& sealing said will was of full age of sound disposing mind &
memory and under no undue restraint whatsoever
Jacob Baker
Elam Taylor
[corresponds to labeled page 158 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
158
Edward Armstrong Will
on this January 20th 1879
On this day the last Will and
Testament of Edward Armstrong was duly
admitted to probate and record.
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father all I
Edward Armstrong do make and publish
this my last Will and testament
Item 1 It is my Will that all my just debts and charges
be paid out of my estate.
Item 2 I give and devise all the residue of my estate to
Mary my wife both real and personal to be hers
forever
I appoint and make the said Mary my wife
Executrix of this my last Will and testament
Signed and acknowledged by said Edward Armstrong
as his last Will and testament in our presence and
signed by us in his presence.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 25th of September 1877
his
Edward X Armstrong
mark
Witnesses: Jacob Baker: Elam Taylor)
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware Co } SS
Personally appeared in open court Jacob Baker and Elam
Taylor the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and testament
of Edward Armstrong who being duly sworn according to
law to speak 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 Edward Armstrong now
deceased is the will of said deceased E Armstrong who
died January 14th 1879. That they were present at the execution
of said will at the request of the testator subscribed their names
as witnesses to the same, in his presence and that they saw
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and testament
that the said Edward Armstrong at the time of making signing
& sealing said will was of full age of sound disposing mind &
memory and under no undue restraint whatsoever
Jacob Baker
Elam Taylor
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 216)
Description
[page 216]
[corresponds to labeled page 159 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
159
Last Will and Testament of Rosena [Rosenia] Altrock.
Sworn and subscribed in open court on this 20th day of
January A.D. 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Rosena Altrock's Will
January 31th 1879.
On this day the last Will and Testament of
Rosena Altrock was duly admitted to Probate and record
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Heavenly Father.
I Rosena Altrock now residing at Delaware Ohio
being of sound mind and memory do make & publish this
my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st I desire that all my just debts be first fully paid
out of my estate
Item 2nd It is my Will, and I give devise & bequeath to my
son William Altrock aged 7 years past, The Parlor
Organ now used at the family homestead. One
Bureau & One Bed Bedstead and the necessary &
usual bedding for the same, now at the same place
& I also give devise and bequeath unto my said son the
sum of One Thousand dollars to be paid to him
out of my estate at my death. I desire that at my
death my son in law Christian H Whittenger be
appointed and I also nominate him as guardian
of the person & property of my said son & as con=
sideration & compensation for the care expense and
trouble he may incur as such guardian I desire
and direct as follows, that is to say, I am about
to loan said Whittenger One Thousand dollars upon
mortgage security payable when said William Altrock
becomes of age or at his death with interest, now
if said Christian Whittenger keeps and cares for my
said son after my death & until he becomes of age the
said Whittenger is not to be charged with or compelled
to pay any interest on said note
Item 3rd I devise that the rest and residue of my estate after
paying the above bequests be equally divided among
my four children or their survivors.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
[corresponds to labeled page 159 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
159
Last Will and Testament of Rosena [Rosenia] Altrock.
Sworn and subscribed in open court on this 20th day of
January A.D. 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Rosena Altrock's Will
January 31th 1879.
On this day the last Will and Testament of
Rosena Altrock was duly admitted to Probate and record
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Heavenly Father.
I Rosena Altrock now residing at Delaware Ohio
being of sound mind and memory do make & publish this
my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st I desire that all my just debts be first fully paid
out of my estate
Item 2nd It is my Will, and I give devise & bequeath to my
son William Altrock aged 7 years past, The Parlor
Organ now used at the family homestead. One
Bureau & One Bed Bedstead and the necessary &
usual bedding for the same, now at the same place
& I also give devise and bequeath unto my said son the
sum of One Thousand dollars to be paid to him
out of my estate at my death. I desire that at my
death my son in law Christian H Whittenger be
appointed and I also nominate him as guardian
of the person & property of my said son & as con=
sideration & compensation for the care expense and
trouble he may incur as such guardian I desire
and direct as follows, that is to say, I am about
to loan said Whittenger One Thousand dollars upon
mortgage security payable when said William Altrock
becomes of age or at his death with interest, now
if said Christian Whittenger keeps and cares for my
said son after my death & until he becomes of age the
said Whittenger is not to be charged with or compelled
to pay any interest on said note
Item 3rd I devise that the rest and residue of my estate after
paying the above bequests be equally divided among
my four children or their survivors.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 217)
Description
[page 217]
[corresponds to labeled page 160 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
160
Last Will and Testament of Rosena Altrock
hand and seal this 6th day of June A.D. 1878 in
presence of my friends John Foller & Colestin Gerber
of Delaware Ohio
Rosena Altrock {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Rosena Altrock as
her last will and Testament in our presence & signed by
us in her presence upon the date last above written as
witnesses at her request
John Foller
Colesten Gerber
Codicil to Will
Whereas I Rosena Altrock on the 6th day of June
1878 made my Last will and testament of that date
do hereby publish and decree the following to be a
Codicil to the same and direct it to be taken & considered
a part there of
Item 1st I do hereby give devise & bequeath to my said son
William Altrock and in addition to the bequest above
made to him, the following specified articles of
personal property to wit, The Parlor table One new
rag carpet Four cane bottomed chairs on Rocking
chair ( ) the Parlor Stove the sitting room Lace curtains
One Lutheran & three pictures or Likeness of himself &
One picture called Happy days of children
Item 2 I do hereby give devise and bequeath to my Daughter
Annie Altrock in addition to her share of my estate
as above stated, the following specific articles of
personal property to wit The Parlor Bed the Parlor
carpet & the parlor Lace curtains
Item 3rd I do hereby give devise & bequeath to my daughter Letta
Whittinger in addition to her share of my estate as
above stated the following specific articles of personal
property to wit The Parlor chairs & Parlor rocking chair
the parlor sofa The sitting room carpet the kitchen cup-
board & extension table
In Witness I have hereunto set my hand & seal this
1st day of October A.D. 1878
Rosena Altrock
Signed and acknowledged by said Rosena Altrock as
a codicil to and a part of her said Last Will and testament
in our presence & signed by us in her presence & in presence
of each other as witnesses at her request on the day last
aforesaid & we certify that the reasion in the last
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160
Last Will and Testament of Rosena Altrock
hand and seal this 6th day of June A.D. 1878 in
presence of my friends John Foller & Colestin Gerber
of Delaware Ohio
Rosena Altrock {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Rosena Altrock as
her last will and Testament in our presence & signed by
us in her presence upon the date last above written as
witnesses at her request
John Foller
Colesten Gerber
Codicil to Will
Whereas I Rosena Altrock on the 6th day of June
1878 made my Last will and testament of that date
do hereby publish and decree the following to be a
Codicil to the same and direct it to be taken & considered
a part there of
Item 1st I do hereby give devise & bequeath to my said son
William Altrock and in addition to the bequest above
made to him, the following specified articles of
personal property to wit, The Parlor table One new
rag carpet Four cane bottomed chairs on Rocking
chair ( ) the Parlor Stove the sitting room Lace curtains
One Lutheran & three pictures or Likeness of himself &
One picture called Happy days of children
Item 2 I do hereby give devise and bequeath to my Daughter
Annie Altrock in addition to her share of my estate
as above stated, the following specific articles of
personal property to wit The Parlor Bed the Parlor
carpet & the parlor Lace curtains
Item 3rd I do hereby give devise & bequeath to my daughter Letta
Whittinger in addition to her share of my estate as
above stated the following specific articles of personal
property to wit The Parlor chairs & Parlor rocking chair
the parlor sofa The sitting room carpet the kitchen cup-
board & extension table
In Witness I have hereunto set my hand & seal this
1st day of October A.D. 1878
Rosena Altrock
Signed and acknowledged by said Rosena Altrock as
a codicil to and a part of her said Last Will and testament
in our presence & signed by us in her presence & in presence
of each other as witnesses at her request on the day last
aforesaid & we certify that the reasion in the last
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Line of the second Item & the 3d Item written upon the
margin of the were were third page were written before
signing by said Rosena Altrock
F.M. Joy
F.M. Marriott
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court John
Foller The subscribing witnesses to the
Last Will and testament of Rosena Altrock 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 them purporting to be the last Will
and testament of Rosena Altrock deceased is the the Will
of said deceased Rosena Altrock, that they were present
at the execution of said Will at the request of the testator
subscribed their names as witnesses to the same in her
presence and that they saw the said Rosena Altrock
deceased sign & seal said Will & heard her acknowledge
the same to be her Last Will & testament, that the said
Rosena Altrock at the time of making signing & sealing
said was of full age of sound disposing mind & mem=
ory & under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
Colestin Gerber
John Foller
Sworn & subscribed to in open court this 31st day of
January A.D. 1879.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open court F.M. Marriott
& F.M. Joy the subscribing witnesses to the codicil to the
Last Will & testament of Roseana Altrock deceased who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth in
relation to the execution of said Will depose and say
that the paper before them purporting to be a codicil to
the last Will & testament of Roseana Altrock deceased
is the codicil to the last Will & testament of Roseana
Altrock deceased, that they were present at the exe=
cution of the codicil to said Will, subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses in her presence and that they
saw the said Roseana Altrock deceased sign & seal said
codicil to said Will and heard her acknowledge the
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Line of the second Item & the 3d Item written upon the
margin of the were were third page were written before
signing by said Rosena Altrock
F.M. Joy
F.M. Marriott
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court John
Foller The subscribing witnesses to the
Last Will and testament of Rosena Altrock 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 them purporting to be the last Will
and testament of Rosena Altrock deceased is the the Will
of said deceased Rosena Altrock, that they were present
at the execution of said Will at the request of the testator
subscribed their names as witnesses to the same in her
presence and that they saw the said Rosena Altrock
deceased sign & seal said Will & heard her acknowledge
the same to be her Last Will & testament, that the said
Rosena Altrock at the time of making signing & sealing
said was of full age of sound disposing mind & mem=
ory & under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
Colestin Gerber
John Foller
Sworn & subscribed to in open court this 31st day of
January A.D. 1879.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open court F.M. Marriott
& F.M. Joy the subscribing witnesses to the codicil to the
Last Will & testament of Roseana Altrock deceased who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth in
relation to the execution of said Will depose and say
that the paper before them purporting to be a codicil to
the last Will & testament of Roseana Altrock deceased
is the codicil to the last Will & testament of Roseana
Altrock deceased, that they were present at the exe=
cution of the codicil to said Will, subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses in her presence and that they
saw the said Roseana Altrock deceased sign & seal said
codicil to said Will and heard her acknowledge the
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Last Will and testament of John Walker
codicil to her last Will & testament, that the said
Roseana Altrock at the time of making signing and
sealing said codicil to said Will, was of legal age
of sound disposing mind & memory & under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever
F.M. Marriott
F.M. Joy
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 31st day of
January A.D. 1878
F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
=========================================================
John Walker's Will
In the name of the Heavenly Father
I John Walker, in f view of the uncertainty of
Life and the certainty of death do make and
publish this my last Will & testament
Item 1st I direct that all my just debts & funeral expenses
be paid
" 2nd I bequeath unto my beloved wife Jane Patrick Walker
in lieu of her dower the use of One half of all the
Real & personal property that we have acquired to-
gether, during her natural life
" 3rd I direct that the other half of the property we acquired
together and all that may fall to one of my fathers
estate be equally divided between my five children
to wit Louisiana Charles Julia Joseph & Nellie except as
herein after provided) the division to take place when
the said Joseph becomes twenty one years of age or
July 14th 1890.
" 4 I direct that any amount that may be realized
from my life insurance be included in items 2 & 3
5 I direct that as my daughter Louisiana has had Seventy
five dollars of an out set the other children, have a like
amount of seventy five dollars before Louana get any
and that it be paid to them by my executor at their
marriage should any of them marry before the
division takes place
" 6th I direct my executor or executors to invest so much of
the money as they may receive out of my estate as
may be necessary for the farm near Sunbury
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Last Will and testament of John Walker
codicil to her last Will & testament, that the said
Roseana Altrock at the time of making signing and
sealing said codicil to said Will, was of legal age
of sound disposing mind & memory & under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever
F.M. Marriott
F.M. Joy
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 31st day of
January A.D. 1878
F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
=========================================================
John Walker's Will
In the name of the Heavenly Father
I John Walker, in f view of the uncertainty of
Life and the certainty of death do make and
publish this my last Will & testament
Item 1st I direct that all my just debts & funeral expenses
be paid
" 2nd I bequeath unto my beloved wife Jane Patrick Walker
in lieu of her dower the use of One half of all the
Real & personal property that we have acquired to-
gether, during her natural life
" 3rd I direct that the other half of the property we acquired
together and all that may fall to one of my fathers
estate be equally divided between my five children
to wit Louisiana Charles Julia Joseph & Nellie except as
herein after provided) the division to take place when
the said Joseph becomes twenty one years of age or
July 14th 1890.
" 4 I direct that any amount that may be realized
from my life insurance be included in items 2 & 3
5 I direct that as my daughter Louisiana has had Seventy
five dollars of an out set the other children, have a like
amount of seventy five dollars before Louana get any
and that it be paid to them by my executor at their
marriage should any of them marry before the
division takes place
" 6th I direct my executor or executors to invest so much of
the money as they may receive out of my estate as
may be necessary for the farm near Sunbury
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John Walker. Will
Known as the F F Carpenter farm and any & all other monies
they may receive out of my estate be by them invested in
other land for the benefit of my wife & children as directed
in Items 2 & 3
Item 7 I direct that at the death of my said Wife all the money
or property held by her belonging to my estate be equally
divided among my five children or their legal heirs
" 8 I here by nominate & appoint Charles Patrick & E.H. Dent
Executors of this my Last and testament & in case of
the death disability or refusal to serve of either of the said
executors Joseph Patrick is appointed executor in the
place of his father & Frank P Dent is appointed in the place of his father
& I desire the court not to require
any bail appraisement or sale of either of the afore named
executors but to confirm their appointment & issue their
letters at their request.
Item 9 I hereby appoint Charles Patrick trustee to advise with
and transact business for and with my said wife
Item 10th I hereby appoint S.H. Dent Guardian for my four children
Charles Julia Joseph & Nellie until they respectively
arrive of age
ll In case of Death or disability of either the said
Charles Patrick or E.H. Dent I desire Joseph Patrick &
Frank P Dent to take the place of their fathers and
that no bail sale or inventory be required of any of
them
In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 10th day of July, A.D. 1878
John Walker
Signed & Sealed in presence of us
Joseph Patrick
F.P. Dent
Codicil to Will
I hereby authorize & direct as my executors or the Guardian to
use so much of the rents interests or profit accruing from
my estate as may be necessary for the support of my family
and if necessary five hundred dollars of the principal
Witness my hand and seal July 12th 1878
John Walker
F.P. Dent
Florence M. Dent
Codicil to Will
If any of my children demand their share in my life
insurance money before the division directed by the Third Item
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John Walker. Will
Known as the F F Carpenter farm and any & all other monies
they may receive out of my estate be by them invested in
other land for the benefit of my wife & children as directed
in Items 2 & 3
Item 7 I direct that at the death of my said Wife all the money
or property held by her belonging to my estate be equally
divided among my five children or their legal heirs
" 8 I here by nominate & appoint Charles Patrick & E.H. Dent
Executors of this my Last and testament & in case of
the death disability or refusal to serve of either of the said
executors Joseph Patrick is appointed executor in the
place of his father & Frank P Dent is appointed in the place of his father
& I desire the court not to require
any bail appraisement or sale of either of the afore named
executors but to confirm their appointment & issue their
letters at their request.
Item 9 I hereby appoint Charles Patrick trustee to advise with
and transact business for and with my said wife
Item 10th I hereby appoint S.H. Dent Guardian for my four children
Charles Julia Joseph & Nellie until they respectively
arrive of age
ll In case of Death or disability of either the said
Charles Patrick or E.H. Dent I desire Joseph Patrick &
Frank P Dent to take the place of their fathers and
that no bail sale or inventory be required of any of
them
In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 10th day of July, A.D. 1878
John Walker
Signed & Sealed in presence of us
Joseph Patrick
F.P. Dent
Codicil to Will
I hereby authorize & direct as my executors or the Guardian to
use so much of the rents interests or profit accruing from
my estate as may be necessary for the support of my family
and if necessary five hundred dollars of the principal
Witness my hand and seal July 12th 1878
John Walker
F.P. Dent
Florence M. Dent
Codicil to Will
If any of my children demand their share in my life
insurance money before the division directed by the Third Item
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of this my Will, that shall be all sd said heir or heirs so demand=
ing shall ever receive in or for said first division
Witness my hand & seal this 5th day of December A.D.
1878.
John Walker
Witness Celia Dent
Florence M. Dent
Probate of Will
The state of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court F.P. Dent
& Joseph Patrick the subscribing witness to the last will
& testament of John Walker deceased who being sworn
according to law to speak the truth in relation to the
execution of said will, depose & say that the paper
before them purporting is to be the to be the last will &
testament of John Walker deceased is the Will of said
deceased John Walker that they were present at the execu=
tion of said will at the request of the testator subscribed
their names as witnesses to the same in his presence and
that they saw the said John Walker deceased sign & seal
said will and heard him acknowledged the same to be
his last will and testament: that the said John Walker at
the time of making signing & sealing said Will was of
legal age of sound mind and memory and under no
undue restraint whatsoever
F.B. Dent
Joe Patrick
Sworn to and subscribed in open court by F B Dent & by Joe
Patrick Feb 8th 1879. this 1st day of Feb.
F. B. Sprague Probate J
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court
F.P. Dent & Florence Dent subscribing witnesses to the Codicil
of the last will and testament of John Walker deceased who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth
in relation to the execution of the 1st codicil to said
will, depose & say that the paper before them purporting
to be the codicil to Last will & testament of John Walker
deceased is the 1st codicil to the will of said John
Walker that they were present at the execution of the
1st codicil to Will at the request of the testator subscribing
their names to the same as witnesses in his presence
that they saw the said John Walker deceased sign and
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of this my Will, that shall be all sd said heir or heirs so demand=
ing shall ever receive in or for said first division
Witness my hand & seal this 5th day of December A.D.
1878.
John Walker
Witness Celia Dent
Florence M. Dent
Probate of Will
The state of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court F.P. Dent
& Joseph Patrick the subscribing witness to the last will
& testament of John Walker deceased who being sworn
according to law to speak the truth in relation to the
execution of said will, depose & say that the paper
before them purporting is to be the to be the last will &
testament of John Walker deceased is the Will of said
deceased John Walker that they were present at the execu=
tion of said will at the request of the testator subscribed
their names as witnesses to the same in his presence and
that they saw the said John Walker deceased sign & seal
said will and heard him acknowledged the same to be
his last will and testament: that the said John Walker at
the time of making signing & sealing said Will was of
legal age of sound mind and memory and under no
undue restraint whatsoever
F.B. Dent
Joe Patrick
Sworn to and subscribed in open court by F B Dent & by Joe
Patrick Feb 8th 1879. this 1st day of Feb.
F. B. Sprague Probate J
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court
F.P. Dent & Florence Dent subscribing witnesses to the Codicil
of the last will and testament of John Walker deceased who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth
in relation to the execution of the 1st codicil to said
will, depose & say that the paper before them purporting
to be the codicil to Last will & testament of John Walker
deceased is the 1st codicil to the will of said John
Walker that they were present at the execution of the
1st codicil to Will at the request of the testator subscribing
their names to the same as witnesses in his presence
that they saw the said John Walker deceased sign and
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seal said 1st codicil to said Will, and heard him acknow-
ledge the same to be his 1st codicil to last Will & testament
that the said John Walker at the time of making signing
& sealing said codicil to said will was of legal age of
sound mind & memory and under no undue or unlaw-
ful restraint whatsoever
F.P. Dent
Florence Dent
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this First day of
February A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware Co } SS
Personally appeared in open court Celia Dent
One of the subscribing witnesses to the 2d codicil of the
Last Will and testament of John Walker deceased who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth in
relation to the execution depose & say that the paper
before her purporting to be the last will and testament
of John Walker is the 2d codicil to the Last will of
said deceased John Walker, that she was present at the
execution of said 2d codicil to said Will, subscribed
her name as witness to the same in his present and
that she saw the said John Walker sign & seal said
2d codicil to said wl will, and heard him acknow
ledge the same to be his codicil to his Last Will & testament
that the said John Walker at the time of making signing
and sealing said Will was of Legal age of sound disposing
mind & memory & under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever
Celia H. Dent
Florence M. Dent
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 27 day of
January A.D. 1878
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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seal said 1st codicil to said Will, and heard him acknow-
ledge the same to be his 1st codicil to last Will & testament
that the said John Walker at the time of making signing
& sealing said codicil to said will was of legal age of
sound mind & memory and under no undue or unlaw-
ful restraint whatsoever
F.P. Dent
Florence Dent
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this First day of
February A.D. 1878
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware Co } SS
Personally appeared in open court Celia Dent
One of the subscribing witnesses to the 2d codicil of the
Last Will and testament of John Walker deceased who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth in
relation to the execution depose & say that the paper
before her purporting to be the last will and testament
of John Walker is the 2d codicil to the Last will of
said deceased John Walker, that she was present at the
execution of said 2d codicil to said Will, subscribed
her name as witness to the same in his present and
that she saw the said John Walker sign & seal said
2d codicil to said wl will, and heard him acknow
ledge the same to be his codicil to his Last Will & testament
that the said John Walker at the time of making signing
and sealing said Will was of Legal age of sound disposing
mind & memory & under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever
Celia H. Dent
Florence M. Dent
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 27 day of
January A.D. 1878
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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166
Jacob A Brown's Will
On the 26th day of February A.D. 1879 the last will
and testament of Jacob A Brown was presented for and
duly admitted to Probate & record as the duly proved
last will & Testament of Said Jacob A Brown decd
See Journal 5 Page 278
F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I
Jacob A. Brown of Delaware County Ohio do make
and publish this my last will and testament
I do give and devise to my beloved wife
Nancy A. Brown, All of my real estate and
the personal property belonging to my estate
including all notes, bonds, moneys, dues
and claims of whatever description.
She however paying therefore all of my just
debts. I do give and devise all of my
estate aforesaid to my wife to use and control
the same as I might do if living, as to
the principal and income of my estate, to use in
her maintenance and support as she may consider
proper of principal and income of my entire estate.
At the decease of my said wife Whatever remains
of my estate unconsumed and unexpended both
real and personal, I do give the income thereof
to my daughter Annabella Brown, Addie Brown
Frankie Brown Emma Brown and Minnie Brown, at
this time single and unmarried, hereby limiting the
use of my said estate to item in the following
manner to wit: Each of my said daughters to share
alike in the income of my said estate so long as
they may remain unmarried, but in the event of
any of my said daughters becoming married the
said income of my said estate shall from that
time pass equally to my said daughters that remain
unmarried and so on according to this arrangement
my unmarried daughters taking the income of my
said estate until their marriage respectively. My
object in making this provision is not to restrain
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Jacob A Brown's Will
On the 26th day of February A.D. 1879 the last will
and testament of Jacob A Brown was presented for and
duly admitted to Probate & record as the duly proved
last will & Testament of Said Jacob A Brown decd
See Journal 5 Page 278
F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I
Jacob A. Brown of Delaware County Ohio do make
and publish this my last will and testament
I do give and devise to my beloved wife
Nancy A. Brown, All of my real estate and
the personal property belonging to my estate
including all notes, bonds, moneys, dues
and claims of whatever description.
She however paying therefore all of my just
debts. I do give and devise all of my
estate aforesaid to my wife to use and control
the same as I might do if living, as to
the principal and income of my estate, to use in
her maintenance and support as she may consider
proper of principal and income of my entire estate.
At the decease of my said wife Whatever remains
of my estate unconsumed and unexpended both
real and personal, I do give the income thereof
to my daughter Annabella Brown, Addie Brown
Frankie Brown Emma Brown and Minnie Brown, at
this time single and unmarried, hereby limiting the
use of my said estate to item in the following
manner to wit: Each of my said daughters to share
alike in the income of my said estate so long as
they may remain unmarried, but in the event of
any of my said daughters becoming married the
said income of my said estate shall from that
time pass equally to my said daughters that remain
unmarried and so on according to this arrangement
my unmarried daughters taking the income of my
said estate until their marriage respectively. My
object in making this provision is not to restrain
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Jacob A Brown's Will
My said daughters from marriage but to make provisions
for those who may not have other protection or means
of support than herein provided.
After my said wife decease, and at such time as all
of my Said daughters surviving have become married,
then all of that remains, my estate unconsumed and
unexpended, Shall be equally divided between my children
all of them to wit: Beverly, Oliver, Arrabella, Addie and
Frankie, Emma and Minnie forever.
I do hereby nominate my said wife Nancy A. Brown
as executrix and William Graham executor of this
my last will and testament, And I do hereby exonerate
and excuse them from giving bonds as such, and
request that the probate Court order the ommission of bonds
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made, in
testimony whereof I have herewith set my hand and
seal this 31st day of May A.D. 1876.
Jacob A. Brown. {Seal}
Signed Sealed and acknowledged by Jacob A. Brown as
his last will and testament in our presence and
by us in his presence.
A. W. Graham
William Graham
I Jacob A. Brown of Delaware Ohio do declare this to be
a codicil to my last will and testament made the
31st day of May 1876, within to wit: At the time designated
in my Said will for final distribution of my estate,
I do by this codicil give and devise one twelfth of
my estate only to my son Beverly W. and one twelfth
paid of my estate to my daughter Arrabella McDougall
and the remainder of my estate to be divided equally
between my daughters Addie, Frankie, Emma and Minnie,
As regards my son Oliver A. Brown at his request
I revoke any devise made to him out of my estate
he having received his share already out of my estate
to his satisfaction. In witness where of I have set
my hand and seal this 24th day of May 1878.
Signed, Sealed and acknowledged by Jacob A. Brown
as a Codicil to his last will and testament and
by us signed in presence and by him signed in our
presence
William M. Graham
A. W. Graham William Graham
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Jacob A Brown's Will
My said daughters from marriage but to make provisions
for those who may not have other protection or means
of support than herein provided.
After my said wife decease, and at such time as all
of my Said daughters surviving have become married,
then all of that remains, my estate unconsumed and
unexpended, Shall be equally divided between my children
all of them to wit: Beverly, Oliver, Arrabella, Addie and
Frankie, Emma and Minnie forever.
I do hereby nominate my said wife Nancy A. Brown
as executrix and William Graham executor of this
my last will and testament, And I do hereby exonerate
and excuse them from giving bonds as such, and
request that the probate Court order the ommission of bonds
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made, in
testimony whereof I have herewith set my hand and
seal this 31st day of May A.D. 1876.
Jacob A. Brown. {Seal}
Signed Sealed and acknowledged by Jacob A. Brown as
his last will and testament in our presence and
by us in his presence.
A. W. Graham
William Graham
I Jacob A. Brown of Delaware Ohio do declare this to be
a codicil to my last will and testament made the
31st day of May 1876, within to wit: At the time designated
in my Said will for final distribution of my estate,
I do by this codicil give and devise one twelfth of
my estate only to my son Beverly W. and one twelfth
paid of my estate to my daughter Arrabella McDougall
and the remainder of my estate to be divided equally
between my daughters Addie, Frankie, Emma and Minnie,
As regards my son Oliver A. Brown at his request
I revoke any devise made to him out of my estate
he having received his share already out of my estate
to his satisfaction. In witness where of I have set
my hand and seal this 24th day of May 1878.
Signed, Sealed and acknowledged by Jacob A. Brown
as a Codicil to his last will and testament and
by us signed in presence and by him signed in our
presence
William M. Graham
A. W. Graham William Graham
Title
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Description
[page 225]
[corresponds to labeled page 168 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
168
Jacob A. Brown's Will.
Proof of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County.
Personally appeared in open Court
A.W. Graham and William Graham, and Codicil them
to the subscribing witness to the last will and testament
of Jacob A. Brown 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, and codicil depose and say that
the paper before them purporting to be the last will and
testament and codicil of Jacob A. Brown now deceased
is the will and testament thereto of said deceased.
Jacob A. Brown
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 Jacob A. Brown deceased sign
and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last will and testament; with the codicil
that the said Jacob A. Brown at the time of making
signing and sealing said will, and codicil was of
legal age and of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever,
William Graham
A.W. Graham
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 26th day
of Feb A.D. 1879.
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 168 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
168
Jacob A. Brown's Will.
Proof of Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County.
Personally appeared in open Court
A.W. Graham and William Graham, and Codicil them
to the subscribing witness to the last will and testament
of Jacob A. Brown 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, and codicil depose and say that
the paper before them purporting to be the last will and
testament and codicil of Jacob A. Brown now deceased
is the will and testament thereto of said deceased.
Jacob A. Brown
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 Jacob A. Brown deceased sign
and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last will and testament; with the codicil
that the said Jacob A. Brown at the time of making
signing and sealing said will, and codicil was of
legal age and of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever,
William Graham
A.W. Graham
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 26th day
of Feb A.D. 1879.
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 226)
Description
[page 226]
[corresponds to labeled page 169 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
169
Jonas Rasher's Will
On this day March 12th 1879, the last will and testament of
Jonas Rasher decd was presented and duly proved and admitted
to Probate, as the last will and testament of Jonas Rasher decd
See Journal 5 Page 289.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all: I Jonas Rasher
of the County of Delaware Co. O. do make and publish this
my last will and testament.
1st I give and devise to my beloved wife, in lieu of her dower
the farm on which we now reside, situated in the Township
Delaware County Ohio, containing about thirty three and one third
acres, during her natural life, or remains my widow and
all the stock, household goods, furniture, provision and the
goods and chattels which may be thereon, at the time of
my decease, during her natural life, or remains my widow
as aforesaid (She however selling so much thereof as
may be sufficient to pay my just debts. & the death
or intermarriage of my said wife, the real estate afore-
said, I give and devise to my daughters, Sady J. Risher
and Emma D. Rasher, Provided however that at the
death or intermarriage as aforesaid of my said wife,
one third of the appraised value of said real estate shall
be equally divided between my daughters Eliza M.
Martin and Nancy Baker.
Item 2nd I do hereby nominate and appoint S. Martin, Guardian
of my daughter Sady J. Rasher and Emma D. Rasher
until they arrive at the age of eighteen years.
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint Lemuel Main 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. J. Rasher {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Jonas Rasher as his last
will and testament in our presence; and signed by us in
his presence
Larenia Ingmire {Seal}
Jone Ingmire
Due Feb 23rd 1879.
[corresponds to labeled page 169 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
169
Jonas Rasher's Will
On this day March 12th 1879, the last will and testament of
Jonas Rasher decd was presented and duly proved and admitted
to Probate, as the last will and testament of Jonas Rasher decd
See Journal 5 Page 289.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all: I Jonas Rasher
of the County of Delaware Co. O. do make and publish this
my last will and testament.
1st I give and devise to my beloved wife, in lieu of her dower
the farm on which we now reside, situated in the Township
Delaware County Ohio, containing about thirty three and one third
acres, during her natural life, or remains my widow and
all the stock, household goods, furniture, provision and the
goods and chattels which may be thereon, at the time of
my decease, during her natural life, or remains my widow
as aforesaid (She however selling so much thereof as
may be sufficient to pay my just debts. & the death
or intermarriage of my said wife, the real estate afore-
said, I give and devise to my daughters, Sady J. Risher
and Emma D. Rasher, Provided however that at the
death or intermarriage as aforesaid of my said wife,
one third of the appraised value of said real estate shall
be equally divided between my daughters Eliza M.
Martin and Nancy Baker.
Item 2nd I do hereby nominate and appoint S. Martin, Guardian
of my daughter Sady J. Rasher and Emma D. Rasher
until they arrive at the age of eighteen years.
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint Lemuel Main 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. J. Rasher {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Jonas Rasher as his last
will and testament in our presence; and signed by us in
his presence
Larenia Ingmire {Seal}
Jone Ingmire
Due Feb 23rd 1879.
Title
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Description
[page 227]
[corresponds to labeled page 170 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
170
Jonas Rasher's Will
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio, Delaware County Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court,
Larenia Ingmire and Jone Ingmire, the subscribing
witnesses to the last will and Testament of Jonas Rasher
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 Jonas Rasher, now deceased,
is the will of said deceased,
Jonas Rasher.
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 Jonas Rasher deceased, sign and seal said
will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
will, and Testament; that the said Jonas Rasher 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.
Larenia Ingmire
Jone Ingmire,
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 12th day
of March A.D. 1879.
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 170 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
170
Jonas Rasher's Will
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio, Delaware County Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court,
Larenia Ingmire and Jone Ingmire, the subscribing
witnesses to the last will and Testament of Jonas Rasher
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 Jonas Rasher, now deceased,
is the will of said deceased,
Jonas Rasher.
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 Jonas Rasher deceased, sign and seal said
will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
will, and Testament; that the said Jonas Rasher 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.
Larenia Ingmire
Jone Ingmire,
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 12th day
of March A.D. 1879.
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 228)
Description
[page 228]
[corresponds to labeled page 171 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
171
John Stimmel's Will
Feb 26th 1879.
On this day the last will and testament of John Stimmel decd
was presented for and duly admitted to Probate and Record.
as the duly proved last will and testament of said John
Stimmel decd
See Journal 5 Page 279.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All.
I John Stimmel of Delaware, Delaware
County Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and
testament hereby revoking all former wills, or writing in the
nature of last wills by me made.
1st. I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid
2nd. I direct that my executors hereinafter named shall convert
all my real estate and personal property not otherwise
herein disposed of into money. as soon after my decease
as can reasonably be done for the interest of my estate.
3rd. I desire and bequeath unto my beloved wife Caroline
Stimmel in lieu of her dower and years support, and
also in lieu of the laws allowance of Household goods,
The carpet in the front room of the house we now occupy
the chairs and looking glass in said room, one bed, bedstead
and bedding to be selected by her, also the carpet in the
front room up stairs, the table in the sitting room, and
such articles of kitchen furniture and table ware as she may
need for her benefit, 200 pounds of pork, shoulders and
hams as she may select and such canned fruit and
provision as she may select from the amount now on hand
and $100 in money.
4th. I direct that my said wife in addition to the foregoing
shall have the interest arising from one third of the proceeds
of the sale of my real and personal property, during her
natural life to be paid to her as hereinafter directed.
5th. Upon the decease of my said wife, I direct that portions
of my estate set apart for her use, be equally divided
among my children (except that my grand child Ida H
Getz shall have $50 of said portion before division is made
and no more), and the children of my said wife by her
former husband.
[corresponds to labeled page 171 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
171
John Stimmel's Will
Feb 26th 1879.
On this day the last will and testament of John Stimmel decd
was presented for and duly admitted to Probate and Record.
as the duly proved last will and testament of said John
Stimmel decd
See Journal 5 Page 279.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All.
I John Stimmel of Delaware, Delaware
County Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and
testament hereby revoking all former wills, or writing in the
nature of last wills by me made.
1st. I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid
2nd. I direct that my executors hereinafter named shall convert
all my real estate and personal property not otherwise
herein disposed of into money. as soon after my decease
as can reasonably be done for the interest of my estate.
3rd. I desire and bequeath unto my beloved wife Caroline
Stimmel in lieu of her dower and years support, and
also in lieu of the laws allowance of Household goods,
The carpet in the front room of the house we now occupy
the chairs and looking glass in said room, one bed, bedstead
and bedding to be selected by her, also the carpet in the
front room up stairs, the table in the sitting room, and
such articles of kitchen furniture and table ware as she may
need for her benefit, 200 pounds of pork, shoulders and
hams as she may select and such canned fruit and
provision as she may select from the amount now on hand
and $100 in money.
4th. I direct that my said wife in addition to the foregoing
shall have the interest arising from one third of the proceeds
of the sale of my real and personal property, during her
natural life to be paid to her as hereinafter directed.
5th. Upon the decease of my said wife, I direct that portions
of my estate set apart for her use, be equally divided
among my children (except that my grand child Ida H
Getz shall have $50 of said portion before division is made
and no more), and the children of my said wife by her
former husband.
Title
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Description
[page 229]
[corresponds to labeled page 172 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
172
John Stimmel's Will.
6th I direct that all the residue of my estate be equally divided
among my children now living, except that Ida H. Getz,
my granddaughter aforementioned shall have the
sum of $600. before division is made as directed above,
and also that my daughter Mary Ida Stimmel shall
also have $50 before division is made as above directed.
7th. I hereby nominate and appoint my friends J.S. Slough and
Jacob Klee, Trustees to take charge of the portion of my
estate set apart for my said wife, and my said daughter
Mary Ida Stimmel and my granddaughter Ida H Getz,
to invest said funds to the best possible interest, and
to pay on to my said wife, and my said daughters semiannually
the interest arising therefrom, and to retain until my said
granddaughter shall arrive at the age of eighteen years both
principal and interest of her portion, and then pay one
to her, The whole sum so accumulated, Said Trustees shall
give Bonds and be paid such reasonable compensation upon
the settlement of their accounts as the Court shall direct.
8th. I hereby nominate and appoint Daniel Stimmel and Burnneville
Harner Executors of this my last will and testament,
authorizing them to sell and make deeds for my real estate
without order of Court. They shall also, until my real estate is
disposed of, pay granddaughter Ida H. Betz, shall have $650
of my estate and no more and in case of her death before majority
one half to return to the estate. In testimony whereof I have
herewith set my hand and seal this 21st day of Jan 1879.
John Stimmel {Seal}
Signed and sealed and acknowledged by said John Stimmel
as his last will and Testament in our presence and signed
by us at his request and in his presence
John Vogt {seal}
Benjamin McPherson {Seal}
[corresponds to labeled page 172 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
172
John Stimmel's Will.
6th I direct that all the residue of my estate be equally divided
among my children now living, except that Ida H. Getz,
my granddaughter aforementioned shall have the
sum of $600. before division is made as directed above,
and also that my daughter Mary Ida Stimmel shall
also have $50 before division is made as above directed.
7th. I hereby nominate and appoint my friends J.S. Slough and
Jacob Klee, Trustees to take charge of the portion of my
estate set apart for my said wife, and my said daughter
Mary Ida Stimmel and my granddaughter Ida H Getz,
to invest said funds to the best possible interest, and
to pay on to my said wife, and my said daughters semiannually
the interest arising therefrom, and to retain until my said
granddaughter shall arrive at the age of eighteen years both
principal and interest of her portion, and then pay one
to her, The whole sum so accumulated, Said Trustees shall
give Bonds and be paid such reasonable compensation upon
the settlement of their accounts as the Court shall direct.
8th. I hereby nominate and appoint Daniel Stimmel and Burnneville
Harner Executors of this my last will and testament,
authorizing them to sell and make deeds for my real estate
without order of Court. They shall also, until my real estate is
disposed of, pay granddaughter Ida H. Betz, shall have $650
of my estate and no more and in case of her death before majority
one half to return to the estate. In testimony whereof I have
herewith set my hand and seal this 21st day of Jan 1879.
John Stimmel {Seal}
Signed and sealed and acknowledged by said John Stimmel
as his last will and Testament in our presence and signed
by us at his request and in his presence
John Vogt {seal}
Benjamin McPherson {Seal}
Title
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Description
[page 230]
[corresponds to labeled page 173 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
173
John Stimmel's Will,
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio
Delawware County, Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court Benjamin
McPherson, and John Vogt,
the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
John Stimmel 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 Stimmel now
deceased, is the will of said deceased,
John Stimmel.
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 Stimmel deceased, sign and
seal said will, and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last will and Testament; that the said
John Stimmel 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. Vogt.
B. McPherson
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court, this 26th day
of Feb. A.D. 1879.
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 173 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
173
John Stimmel's Will,
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio
Delawware County, Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court Benjamin
McPherson, and John Vogt,
the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
John Stimmel 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 Stimmel now
deceased, is the will of said deceased,
John Stimmel.
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 Stimmel deceased, sign and
seal said will, and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last will and Testament; that the said
John Stimmel 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. Vogt.
B. McPherson
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court, this 26th day
of Feb. A.D. 1879.
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 231)
Description
[page 231]
[corresponds to labeled page 174 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
174
Bazel Waters Will
April 25th 1879
On this day after due notice being given all the heirs
resident in the state according to law the last will
and testament of Bazel Waters late of Brown
Township Delaware County Ohio was duly proved
and admitted to Probate & record
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I Bazel
Waters 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 Mary Etta Waters
in lieu of her dower all that tract or parcel of land
described as follows, to wit: All of lot No 23 in Section
One, Township No 5, Range No 18, except the west part
that is deeded to John Waters, Supposed to be about 55 acres
to be held by my said wife during her natural life or so
long as she may remain my widow, in case she
should intermarry: then said dowry shall cease,
I also give and bequeath my said wife five hundred
dollars in money, one horse saddle and bridle and two
cows, and buggy and all the household and kitchen
furniture.
Item 2nd I have hereto fore given to my son Basil Waters, now
deceased the Sum of four hundred dollars, I now give
and bequeath to his heirs the sum of two hundred.
Item 3rd I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Keasey the
Sum of One hundred dollars.
" 4th I give and bequeath to my son Robert Waters the
sum of three hundred and twenty seven dollars
" 5th I give and bequeath to my son John Waters all the
farming utensils, I may have at my decease, Also
at the decd of my said wife - The real estate, devised
to her in lieu of dower.
" 6th After paying off the legacies above mentioned and paying
all my just debts and funeral expenses, if there should
be any moneys or effects left it is my will and de-
sire that it shall be equally divided, between my son
Robert Waters and my son John Waters, and said wife
Maryetta Waters.
" 7th I do hereby nominate and appoint my son John Waters
Executor of this my last will and testament, and I desire
that no appraisement or no public sale be made
[corresponds to labeled page 174 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
174
Bazel Waters Will
April 25th 1879
On this day after due notice being given all the heirs
resident in the state according to law the last will
and testament of Bazel Waters late of Brown
Township Delaware County Ohio was duly proved
and admitted to Probate & record
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I Bazel
Waters 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 Mary Etta Waters
in lieu of her dower all that tract or parcel of land
described as follows, to wit: All of lot No 23 in Section
One, Township No 5, Range No 18, except the west part
that is deeded to John Waters, Supposed to be about 55 acres
to be held by my said wife during her natural life or so
long as she may remain my widow, in case she
should intermarry: then said dowry shall cease,
I also give and bequeath my said wife five hundred
dollars in money, one horse saddle and bridle and two
cows, and buggy and all the household and kitchen
furniture.
Item 2nd I have hereto fore given to my son Basil Waters, now
deceased the Sum of four hundred dollars, I now give
and bequeath to his heirs the sum of two hundred.
Item 3rd I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Keasey the
Sum of One hundred dollars.
" 4th I give and bequeath to my son Robert Waters the
sum of three hundred and twenty seven dollars
" 5th I give and bequeath to my son John Waters all the
farming utensils, I may have at my decease, Also
at the decd of my said wife - The real estate, devised
to her in lieu of dower.
" 6th After paying off the legacies above mentioned and paying
all my just debts and funeral expenses, if there should
be any moneys or effects left it is my will and de-
sire that it shall be equally divided, between my son
Robert Waters and my son John Waters, and said wife
Maryetta Waters.
" 7th I do hereby nominate and appoint my son John Waters
Executor of this my last will and testament, and I desire
that no appraisement or no public sale be made
Title
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Description
[page 232]
[corresponds to labeled page 175 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
175
Bazel Waters Will,
of my personal property, In testamony whereof, I set my
hand and seal this 25th day of March A.D. 1869.
Signed and acknowledged by said Bazel Waters {Seal}
Bazel Waters as his last will and testamony in our presence
and signed by us in his presence
Wm Williams {Seal}
Salina Williams {Seal}
Whereas I Bazel Waters on the 25th day of March A.D. 1869,
made my last will and testament of that day, do hereby declare
the following to be a codicil to the same, and whereas since
the date of that will, my son Robert Waters has died leaving
no children, and now I do hereby give and bequeath all
the monies and effects in said will, bequeathed to said
Robert Waters now deceased, To my said wife Maryetta
Waters, and my son John Waters to be equally divided
between them.
In witness whereas I have hereunto set,
my hand and seal this 17th day of Oct 1876.
Bazel Waters {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Bazel Waters as a
Codicil to his last will and testament, in our presence
and signed by us in his presence,
Wm. Williams {Seal}
Salina Williams {Seal}
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio
Delaware County Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court William
Williams and Salina Williams.
The subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament & codicil unto
of Bazel 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 last will and testament
& Codicil of Bazel Waters, now deceased, is the will & Codicil of
said deceased, Bazel Waters
Bazel Waters {Seal}]
[corresponds to labeled page 175 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
175
Bazel Waters Will,
of my personal property, In testamony whereof, I set my
hand and seal this 25th day of March A.D. 1869.
Signed and acknowledged by said Bazel Waters {Seal}
Bazel Waters as his last will and testamony in our presence
and signed by us in his presence
Wm Williams {Seal}
Salina Williams {Seal}
Whereas I Bazel Waters on the 25th day of March A.D. 1869,
made my last will and testament of that day, do hereby declare
the following to be a codicil to the same, and whereas since
the date of that will, my son Robert Waters has died leaving
no children, and now I do hereby give and bequeath all
the monies and effects in said will, bequeathed to said
Robert Waters now deceased, To my said wife Maryetta
Waters, and my son John Waters to be equally divided
between them.
In witness whereas I have hereunto set,
my hand and seal this 17th day of Oct 1876.
Bazel Waters {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Bazel Waters as a
Codicil to his last will and testament, in our presence
and signed by us in his presence,
Wm. Williams {Seal}
Salina Williams {Seal}
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio
Delaware County Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court William
Williams and Salina Williams.
The subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament & codicil unto
of Bazel 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 last will and testament
& Codicil of Bazel Waters, now deceased, is the will & Codicil of
said deceased, Bazel Waters
Bazel Waters {Seal}]
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 233)
Description
[page 233]
[corresponds to labeled page 176 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
176
Bazel Waters Will
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 Bazel Waters deceased, sign and
seal said will & Codicil and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last will and Testament & Codicil; that the said
Bazel Waters at the time of making, signing and
sealing said will & Codicil, was of legal age and of sound and
disposing mind and memory, and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever.
Wm. Williams {Seal}
Salina Williams {Seal}
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court, this 25th day
of April A.D. 1879.
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
======================================================
Smith Slawson's Will.
April 29th 1879.
On this day the last will and testament of Smith Slawson
deceased, was presented and duly proved and admitted to
Probate, as the last will and testament of Smith Slawson
decd See Journal 5 Page
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Smith Slaw-
son of the County of Delaware and 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 wills and testaments and writing in the nature
of last wills and testament by me heretofore made.
My will is first, that all of my just debts and funeral
charges shall be paid by my executor 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 expense attending the execution of this my
will, I give devise and dispose of as follows:
I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Ann Whipple
fifty dollars to be paid to her by my executor hereinafter
named within one year after my decease.
[corresponds to labeled page 176 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
176
Bazel Waters Will
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 Bazel Waters deceased, sign and
seal said will & Codicil and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last will and Testament & Codicil; that the said
Bazel Waters at the time of making, signing and
sealing said will & Codicil, was of legal age and of sound and
disposing mind and memory, and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever.
Wm. Williams {Seal}
Salina Williams {Seal}
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court, this 25th day
of April A.D. 1879.
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
======================================================
Smith Slawson's Will.
April 29th 1879.
On this day the last will and testament of Smith Slawson
deceased, was presented and duly proved and admitted to
Probate, as the last will and testament of Smith Slawson
decd See Journal 5 Page
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Smith Slaw-
son of the County of Delaware and 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 wills and testaments and writing in the nature
of last wills and testament by me heretofore made.
My will is first, that all of my just debts and funeral
charges shall be paid by my executor 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 expense attending the execution of this my
will, I give devise and dispose of as follows:
I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Ann Whipple
fifty dollars to be paid to her by my executor hereinafter
named within one year after my decease.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 234)
Description
[page 234]
[corresponds to labeled page 177 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
177
Smith Slawson's Will
I give and bequeath to my son Samuel Slawson, Two hundred dol-
lars to be paid to him by my said executor, within one year
after my decease.
I give and bequeath to each of my grandchildren - Frank Slawson,
Albert Slawson, and Abram Slawson, the sum of two hundred
dollars to be paid by my executor hereinafter named to each
of my said grandsons, when he arrives at the age of
twenty one years, and it is my will further that my executor
shall safely invest in such a manner as he may deem best
the legacies above so bequeathed to my said grandsons,
Frank, Albert and Abram, the same to be at interest not
less than the legal rate.
And it is my will that should any or all of my said grandsons
Frank, Albert, and Abram Slawson, live to the age of twenty one
years before my decease, my executor hereinafter named shall
pay to such of my said named grandsons, Frank, Albert and
Abram Slawson, as may become of the age of twenty one
years before my decease, his or their legacies hereinafter
devised and bequeathed, being two hundred dollars to each,
within one year after my decease.
And it is my will futher that should either one of my
said grandsons, Frank, Albert & Abram Slawson, die before
my decease, the legacies hereinafter devised and bequeathed to
him or them, being two hundred dollars to each shall
be paid to the said named grandsons surviving my decease
in equally proportions and should but one of my said grandsons
above named survive my decease, Then it is my will that
the legacies of the other two hereinafer bequeathed being
$200, each shall be paid to the said grandson, who
survives my decease, under the provision of this will as here-
inbefore expressed,
I give devise and bequeath all the rest and residue of my property
and estate of which I shall be seized and possessed as to
which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease, to my
son William Slawson, to have and to hold the same to him
and to his heirs, executors administration and assigns to.
And I do nominate and appoint my said son William Slawson
to be the sole executor of this my last will and testament.
And it is my devise that my executor himself appointed
my executor this my last will and testament without giving
bond. as such executor and it is my further desire
that there shall be no appraisement and sale of my
property, personal or estate for the purpose of execution
[corresponds to labeled page 177 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
177
Smith Slawson's Will
I give and bequeath to my son Samuel Slawson, Two hundred dol-
lars to be paid to him by my said executor, within one year
after my decease.
I give and bequeath to each of my grandchildren - Frank Slawson,
Albert Slawson, and Abram Slawson, the sum of two hundred
dollars to be paid by my executor hereinafter named to each
of my said grandsons, when he arrives at the age of
twenty one years, and it is my will further that my executor
shall safely invest in such a manner as he may deem best
the legacies above so bequeathed to my said grandsons,
Frank, Albert and Abram, the same to be at interest not
less than the legal rate.
And it is my will that should any or all of my said grandsons
Frank, Albert, and Abram Slawson, live to the age of twenty one
years before my decease, my executor hereinafter named shall
pay to such of my said named grandsons, Frank, Albert and
Abram Slawson, as may become of the age of twenty one
years before my decease, his or their legacies hereinafter
devised and bequeathed, being two hundred dollars to each,
within one year after my decease.
And it is my will futher that should either one of my
said grandsons, Frank, Albert & Abram Slawson, die before
my decease, the legacies hereinafter devised and bequeathed to
him or them, being two hundred dollars to each shall
be paid to the said named grandsons surviving my decease
in equally proportions and should but one of my said grandsons
above named survive my decease, Then it is my will that
the legacies of the other two hereinafer bequeathed being
$200, each shall be paid to the said grandson, who
survives my decease, under the provision of this will as here-
inbefore expressed,
I give devise and bequeath all the rest and residue of my property
and estate of which I shall be seized and possessed as to
which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease, to my
son William Slawson, to have and to hold the same to him
and to his heirs, executors administration and assigns to.
And I do nominate and appoint my said son William Slawson
to be the sole executor of this my last will and testament.
And it is my devise that my executor himself appointed
my executor this my last will and testament without giving
bond. as such executor and it is my further desire
that there shall be no appraisement and sale of my
property, personal or estate for the purpose of execution
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 235)
Description
[page 235]
[corresponds to labeled page 178 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
178
Smith Slawson's Will
of this my last will and testament
In testamony whereof I the said Smith Slawson, have here
unto subscribed my name and affixed my seal.
This 3rd day of Feb A.D. 1870.
Smith Slawson {Seal}
Signed sealed and declared by the said Smith Slawson
to be his last will and testament in the presence of us,
who at his request and in his presence, have subscribed
our names as witnesses hereto, in the presence of each other.
H.V. Powers {Seal}
A.I. Moses {Seal}
Dated April 8th 1879.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio
Delaware Co. Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court Henry V. Powers
and A.I. Moses, the subscribing witnesses to the last will and
testament of Smith Slawson deceased, who being duly sworn accord-
ing 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 Smith Slawson now deceased, is the
will of said deceased Smith Slawson, 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 Smith Slawson decd
sign and seal said will, and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last will and testament; that the said
Smith Slawson 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.
A.I. Moses
H. V. Powers.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court, this 26th day
of April A.D. 1879.
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 178 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
178
Smith Slawson's Will
of this my last will and testament
In testamony whereof I the said Smith Slawson, have here
unto subscribed my name and affixed my seal.
This 3rd day of Feb A.D. 1870.
Smith Slawson {Seal}
Signed sealed and declared by the said Smith Slawson
to be his last will and testament in the presence of us,
who at his request and in his presence, have subscribed
our names as witnesses hereto, in the presence of each other.
H.V. Powers {Seal}
A.I. Moses {Seal}
Dated April 8th 1879.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio
Delaware Co. Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court Henry V. Powers
and A.I. Moses, the subscribing witnesses to the last will and
testament of Smith Slawson deceased, who being duly sworn accord-
ing 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 Smith Slawson now deceased, is the
will of said deceased Smith Slawson, 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 Smith Slawson decd
sign and seal said will, and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last will and testament; that the said
Smith Slawson 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.
A.I. Moses
H. V. Powers.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court, this 26th day
of April A.D. 1879.
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 236)
Description
[page 236]
[corresponds to labeled page 179 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
179
James Penn's Will
Oct 21st 1878.
On this day the last will and testament of James Penn deceased
was presented and duly proved and admitted to Probate as
the last will and testament of James Penn decd
See Journal 5 Page.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I James Penn of
Scioto Township, Delaware County Ohio, do make and publish this
my last will and testament.
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Margaret in lieu of
her dower and in lieu of her years support under the law
all of my Real Estate and all stock, household goods and
chattels, moneys, credits and personal property of every discrip-
tion, whatsoever during her natural life, She however selling
so much thereof as may be sufficient to pay my just
debts and so much thereof as may be necessary for her
support during her natural life. At the death of my
said wife I desire that whatever of said property, real and
personal of every kind as aforesaid, shall be converted
into money and the money on hand and the money aris-
ing from such sale or conversion of property shall be equally
divided between my two daughters, Namely, Mariam White and
Lydia Johnson. The rest of my children I have received at my
hand all that I intend for them to have.
Signed and acknowledged by said
James Penn as his last will } In testimony where of I have
Joseph H. Rittenhouse } hereunto set my hand and
T. Mangans and } seal this 18th day of May
Testament in our presence } A. D. 1878.
and signed by us in } his
his presence. } James X Penn {Seal}
mark
[corresponds to labeled page 179 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
179
James Penn's Will
Oct 21st 1878.
On this day the last will and testament of James Penn deceased
was presented and duly proved and admitted to Probate as
the last will and testament of James Penn decd
See Journal 5 Page.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I James Penn of
Scioto Township, Delaware County Ohio, do make and publish this
my last will and testament.
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Margaret in lieu of
her dower and in lieu of her years support under the law
all of my Real Estate and all stock, household goods and
chattels, moneys, credits and personal property of every discrip-
tion, whatsoever during her natural life, She however selling
so much thereof as may be sufficient to pay my just
debts and so much thereof as may be necessary for her
support during her natural life. At the death of my
said wife I desire that whatever of said property, real and
personal of every kind as aforesaid, shall be converted
into money and the money on hand and the money aris-
ing from such sale or conversion of property shall be equally
divided between my two daughters, Namely, Mariam White and
Lydia Johnson. The rest of my children I have received at my
hand all that I intend for them to have.
Signed and acknowledged by said
James Penn as his last will } In testimony where of I have
Joseph H. Rittenhouse } hereunto set my hand and
T. Mangans and } seal this 18th day of May
Testament in our presence } A. D. 1878.
and signed by us in } his
his presence. } James X Penn {Seal}
mark
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 237)
Description
[page 237]
[corresponds to labeled page 180 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
180
James Penn's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio
Delaware Co. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Joseph H.
Rittenhouse and Tobias Mangans.
The subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament of James
Penn 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 Penn now deceased, is the will of said deceased,
James Penn, 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 James Penn deceased, sign and seal said will, and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and tes-
tament; that the said James Penn 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. }
Sworn to and subscribbed in open } J. H. Rittenhouse
Court by T. Mangans, this } T. Mangans
29th day of April 1879. } Sworn to and subscribed in
F. B. Sprague } open court, this 26th of Oct
Probate Judge } A. D. 1878.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 180 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
180
James Penn's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio
Delaware Co. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Joseph H.
Rittenhouse and Tobias Mangans.
The subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament of James
Penn 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 Penn now deceased, is the will of said deceased,
James Penn, 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 James Penn deceased, sign and seal said will, and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and tes-
tament; that the said James Penn 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. }
Sworn to and subscribbed in open } J. H. Rittenhouse
Court by T. Mangans, this } T. Mangans
29th day of April 1879. } Sworn to and subscribed in
F. B. Sprague } open court, this 26th of Oct
Probate Judge } A. D. 1878.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 238)
Description
[page 238]
[corresponds to labeled page 181 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
181
Nicholes Money's Will.
May 6th 1879.
On this day the last will and testament of Nicholes Money decd was
presented and duly proved, and admitted to "Probate" as the last will
and testament of Nicholes Money decd See Journal 5 Page.
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all: I Nicholes Money
of Thompson Township of the County of Delaware, and State of Ohio
being of lawful age and of sound mind do make and publish this
my last will and testament.
Item 1st It is my wish and desire that all my honest debts should be
paid.
" 2 " I give and devise to my beloved wife Margaret J. Money the
Sum of Five Hundred dollars over and above what the Laws
of the State of Ohio, provides for a widow to have it being the
amount she invested in the building or house in which we now reside
" 3 " I give and devise to my Daughter Margaret J. Money the Sum
of One Thousand Dollars, to be paid to her or her guardian out
of my personal property by my executor hereinafter mentioned.
" 4 " It is my wish and desire that my executor shall dispose of all
my personal property and collect all claims due me and first
pay my debts as above specified, and second to pay the be-
quests above mentioned, and the overplus if any to pay it
over according to law.
" 5 " I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Margaret
J. Money Guardian of my Daughter Margaret J. Money.
" 6 " I hereby prohibit and forbid my soninlaw Geo C. Welsh
from being my executor under any circumstances whatever of
this my last will and testament.
" 7 " I hereby nominate and appoint Henry Cain of Prospect Marion
Co, Ohio, Executor of this my last will and testament.
" 8 " I hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony
whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal, this 8" of April 1879
Nicholes Money {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by Said Nicholes Money, as his last
will and testament, in our presence and signed by us in his
presence.
James Smith
Dr R M Connell
John F. Money.
[corresponds to labeled page 181 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
181
Nicholes Money's Will.
May 6th 1879.
On this day the last will and testament of Nicholes Money decd was
presented and duly proved, and admitted to "Probate" as the last will
and testament of Nicholes Money decd See Journal 5 Page.
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all: I Nicholes Money
of Thompson Township of the County of Delaware, and State of Ohio
being of lawful age and of sound mind do make and publish this
my last will and testament.
Item 1st It is my wish and desire that all my honest debts should be
paid.
" 2 " I give and devise to my beloved wife Margaret J. Money the
Sum of Five Hundred dollars over and above what the Laws
of the State of Ohio, provides for a widow to have it being the
amount she invested in the building or house in which we now reside
" 3 " I give and devise to my Daughter Margaret J. Money the Sum
of One Thousand Dollars, to be paid to her or her guardian out
of my personal property by my executor hereinafter mentioned.
" 4 " It is my wish and desire that my executor shall dispose of all
my personal property and collect all claims due me and first
pay my debts as above specified, and second to pay the be-
quests above mentioned, and the overplus if any to pay it
over according to law.
" 5 " I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Margaret
J. Money Guardian of my Daughter Margaret J. Money.
" 6 " I hereby prohibit and forbid my soninlaw Geo C. Welsh
from being my executor under any circumstances whatever of
this my last will and testament.
" 7 " I hereby nominate and appoint Henry Cain of Prospect Marion
Co, Ohio, Executor of this my last will and testament.
" 8 " I hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony
whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal, this 8" of April 1879
Nicholes Money {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by Said Nicholes Money, as his last
will and testament, in our presence and signed by us in his
presence.
James Smith
Dr R M Connell
John F. Money.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 239)
Description
[page 239]
[corresponds to labeled page 182 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
182
Nicholes Money's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio
Delaware Co. Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court J.F. Money
the subscribing witness to the last will and testament of
Nicholas Money 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 tes-
tament of Nicholes Money, now decd, is the will of said decd
Nicholes, That he was present at the execution of said Will, at the
request of the testator, Subscribed his name to the Same as wit=
ness in his presence, and that he did not see the said Nicholes
Money decd, sign and seal said will, but heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last will and testament; that the said Nicholes
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 F. Money
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court, this 6th of May 1879.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio
Delaware Co. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court, R. W. Connell one of the
subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of N. Money decd
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, and 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 N. Money decd is the will of said N. Money decd
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 N. Money decd Sign and seal said will, and
heard him acknowledge and same to be his last will and testament,
that the said N. Money 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.
R W. Connell.
Sworn and subscribed in open Court the 6th of May 1879.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 182 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
182
Nicholes Money's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio
Delaware Co. Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court J.F. Money
the subscribing witness to the last will and testament of
Nicholas Money 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 tes-
tament of Nicholes Money, now decd, is the will of said decd
Nicholes, That he was present at the execution of said Will, at the
request of the testator, Subscribed his name to the Same as wit=
ness in his presence, and that he did not see the said Nicholes
Money decd, sign and seal said will, but heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last will and testament; that the said Nicholes
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 F. Money
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court, this 6th of May 1879.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio
Delaware Co. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court, R. W. Connell one of the
subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of N. Money decd
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, and 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 N. Money decd is the will of said N. Money decd
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 N. Money decd Sign and seal said will, and
heard him acknowledge and same to be his last will and testament,
that the said N. Money 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.
R W. Connell.
Sworn and subscribed in open Court the 6th of May 1879.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 240)
Description
[page 240]
[corresponds to labeled page 183 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
183
Joseph Fisher's Will
May 14th 1879
On this day the last will & testament of Joseph Fisher decd
was presented for Probate & record & duly proven as such last
will & testament by the oaths of John Vogt & John J. Rieder
the subscribing witnesses & ordered recorded as such.
F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of God the Father & the Son & the Holy Ghost.
Seeing that my life on earth is nearly ended While I am yet
in the possession of all my mental faculties I make this my
last will & testament
1st I provide and order that after my decease my body be properly
and in a christian way burried
2 Out of my estate which I have my personal expenses & doctor
Bill and all I may owe shall be paid
3 And all that remains of my estate after such debts are paid
I give & bequeath to Wm Sebastian Shoub in consideration of
his kindness to me, in attending to my temporal affairs and for
his services to me during my illness, who shall also have charge
of the settlement of my estate and pay all my debts as herein
provided. Delaware O. May 12th 1879
his
Joseph X Fisher
mark
John Vogt. John Jacob Rieder
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio } Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court John
Vogt & John Jacob Rieder the subscribing witnesses to the last will
& testament of Joseph Fisher 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 Joseph Fisher now deceased is the will of said deceased Joseph
Fisher. 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 Fisher
deceased sign & seal said will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last will & testament that the said
Joseph Fisher at the time of making signing & sealing said
will was of legal age & of sound and disposing mind and
[corresponds to labeled page 183 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
183
Joseph Fisher's Will
May 14th 1879
On this day the last will & testament of Joseph Fisher decd
was presented for Probate & record & duly proven as such last
will & testament by the oaths of John Vogt & John J. Rieder
the subscribing witnesses & ordered recorded as such.
F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of God the Father & the Son & the Holy Ghost.
Seeing that my life on earth is nearly ended While I am yet
in the possession of all my mental faculties I make this my
last will & testament
1st I provide and order that after my decease my body be properly
and in a christian way burried
2 Out of my estate which I have my personal expenses & doctor
Bill and all I may owe shall be paid
3 And all that remains of my estate after such debts are paid
I give & bequeath to Wm Sebastian Shoub in consideration of
his kindness to me, in attending to my temporal affairs and for
his services to me during my illness, who shall also have charge
of the settlement of my estate and pay all my debts as herein
provided. Delaware O. May 12th 1879
his
Joseph X Fisher
mark
John Vogt. John Jacob Rieder
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio } Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court John
Vogt & John Jacob Rieder the subscribing witnesses to the last will
& testament of Joseph Fisher 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 Joseph Fisher now deceased is the will of said deceased Joseph
Fisher. 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 Fisher
deceased sign & seal said will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last will & testament that the said
Joseph Fisher at the time of making signing & sealing said
will was of legal age & of sound and disposing mind and
Title
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Description
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184
Sheldon Mark's Will
memory and under no undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever
John Vogt
John Jacob Rieder
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 14 day of May
A.D. 1879. F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
--------------------------------------------------------
Sheldon Marks Will
On the 31st day of May 1879, the last will and
testament of Sheldon Marks deceased was presented
duly proved and ordered admitted to Probate and record
F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Sheldon
Marks of Delaware County Ohio do make and publish
this my last will and testament
Item 1st I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Anna Marks in lieu
of her dower the farm purchased of my son Winfield S
Marks Known as the Buel farm containing one Hundred and
forty three acres also all of my personal property during her nat-
ural life
Item 2 I give and bequeath to my Son William E Marks one thousand
dollars in the Buel Farm
Item 3 The balance of said Buel Farm I give and bequeath when
disposed of to my three sons William E Marks, Erastus B
Marks and Thadieus S Marks in equal proportions of the
amount that shall be realized out of said farm
Item 4 I give & bequeath to my son Miles C Marks Fifteen thousand
dollars in notes due me from my son Winfield S Marks
Item 5 In consideration of heretofore having given to my son Winfield
S Marks his due proportion of my estate I will and
bequeath him one dollar
Item 6th I nominate and appoint George Hale of Delaware County
Ohio executor of this my last will and testament, In Tes-
timony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 21st
day of March A.D. 1879
Sheldon Marks {Seal}
[corresponds to labeled page 184 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
184
Sheldon Mark's Will
memory and under no undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever
John Vogt
John Jacob Rieder
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 14 day of May
A.D. 1879. F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
--------------------------------------------------------
Sheldon Marks Will
On the 31st day of May 1879, the last will and
testament of Sheldon Marks deceased was presented
duly proved and ordered admitted to Probate and record
F.B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all, I Sheldon
Marks of Delaware County Ohio do make and publish
this my last will and testament
Item 1st I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Anna Marks in lieu
of her dower the farm purchased of my son Winfield S
Marks Known as the Buel farm containing one Hundred and
forty three acres also all of my personal property during her nat-
ural life
Item 2 I give and bequeath to my Son William E Marks one thousand
dollars in the Buel Farm
Item 3 The balance of said Buel Farm I give and bequeath when
disposed of to my three sons William E Marks, Erastus B
Marks and Thadieus S Marks in equal proportions of the
amount that shall be realized out of said farm
Item 4 I give & bequeath to my son Miles C Marks Fifteen thousand
dollars in notes due me from my son Winfield S Marks
Item 5 In consideration of heretofore having given to my son Winfield
S Marks his due proportion of my estate I will and
bequeath him one dollar
Item 6th I nominate and appoint George Hale of Delaware County
Ohio executor of this my last will and testament, In Tes-
timony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 21st
day of March A.D. 1879
Sheldon Marks {Seal}
Title
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Description
[page 242]
[corresponds to labeled page 185 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
185
Sheldon Marks Will
Signed and acknowledged by said Sheldon Marks as his last will
and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
J. S. Peters
Andrew Foss.
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court J.S. Peters
and Andrew Foss the subscribing Witnesses to the last will and
testament of Sheldon Marks deceased who being duly sworn
according to law to speak 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 Sheldon
Marks now deceased is the Will of the said deceased Sheldon
Marks, 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 Sheldon
Marks deceased sign and seal said will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament - that
the said Sheldon Marks 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.
J.S. Peters
Andrew Foss
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 31st day of
May 1879.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 185 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
185
Sheldon Marks Will
Signed and acknowledged by said Sheldon Marks as his last will
and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
J. S. Peters
Andrew Foss.
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court J.S. Peters
and Andrew Foss the subscribing Witnesses to the last will and
testament of Sheldon Marks deceased who being duly sworn
according to law to speak 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 Sheldon
Marks now deceased is the Will of the said deceased Sheldon
Marks, 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 Sheldon
Marks deceased sign and seal said will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament - that
the said Sheldon Marks 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.
J.S. Peters
Andrew Foss
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 31st day of
May 1879.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 243]
[corresponds to labeled page 186 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
186
Lydia A. Burroughs Will
May 16th 1879
On this day the last will and testament of Lydia
A Burroughs was duly admitted & ordered recorded
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I Lydia A Burroughs of Berlin Township Delaware Co. O.
do make and publish this my last will and testimony.
Item 1st I give and devise to my daughter Elnora H Richardson
the bed in the bedroom and the Carpet on the front room
floor and my black suit and all of my dishes and the white
bed spread.
Item 2nd And I give and devise to my Son Stephen Burroughs
the bed in the front room and my large Bible.
Item 3rd And I give and devise to my Daughter Kate Burroughs
my carpet upstairs and the pillow shams
Item 4th I give and devise to my son Jasper N. Burroughs his
Grand fathers picture
Item 5th I give and devise to my daughter in law Nancy Burroughs
my spoons and butter knife.
Item 6th I give and devise to my daughter Margaret Eatherbow
her grandmothers picture and the Bed upstairs and the large
coverlet.
Item 7th I give and devise to my Son Thomas P. Burroughs my
basket quilt and the atlas.
Item 8th I give and devise to my grand daughter Nellie
Richardson the Picture of Niagara
Item 9th I give and devise to my grand daughter Mary
Richardson the picture in the quilt frame.
Item 10th I give and devise to my Niece Lydia Burroughs
the looking glass in the front Room.
Item 11th I give and devise to my son in law C. Richardson Nettie
the gray mare
Item 12th I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Stephen
Burroughs Executor of this my will and testament
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony hereof I have foreunto set my hand and seal
this 26 day of in the year 1879
Lydia Burroughs + {seal}
[corresponds to labeled page 186 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
186
Lydia A. Burroughs Will
May 16th 1879
On this day the last will and testament of Lydia
A Burroughs was duly admitted & ordered recorded
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I Lydia A Burroughs of Berlin Township Delaware Co. O.
do make and publish this my last will and testimony.
Item 1st I give and devise to my daughter Elnora H Richardson
the bed in the bedroom and the Carpet on the front room
floor and my black suit and all of my dishes and the white
bed spread.
Item 2nd And I give and devise to my Son Stephen Burroughs
the bed in the front room and my large Bible.
Item 3rd And I give and devise to my Daughter Kate Burroughs
my carpet upstairs and the pillow shams
Item 4th I give and devise to my son Jasper N. Burroughs his
Grand fathers picture
Item 5th I give and devise to my daughter in law Nancy Burroughs
my spoons and butter knife.
Item 6th I give and devise to my daughter Margaret Eatherbow
her grandmothers picture and the Bed upstairs and the large
coverlet.
Item 7th I give and devise to my Son Thomas P. Burroughs my
basket quilt and the atlas.
Item 8th I give and devise to my grand daughter Nellie
Richardson the Picture of Niagara
Item 9th I give and devise to my grand daughter Mary
Richardson the picture in the quilt frame.
Item 10th I give and devise to my Niece Lydia Burroughs
the looking glass in the front Room.
Item 11th I give and devise to my son in law C. Richardson Nettie
the gray mare
Item 12th I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Stephen
Burroughs Executor of this my will and testament
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony hereof I have foreunto set my hand and seal
this 26 day of in the year 1879
Lydia Burroughs + {seal}
Title
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Description
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187
Signed and acknowledged by said Lydia A Burroughs as
her last will and testament in our presence and signed by
us in her presence.
Chas E. Smith
A.W. McFarland.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware Co } SS
Personally appeared in open court Chas E.
Smith and A.W. McFarland the subscribing witnesses
to the last will and testament of Lydia A Burroughs
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 Lydia A Burroughs now
deceased is the will of said deceased
Lydia Burroughs
That they were present at the execution of said will, at the
request of the testatrix subscribing their names to the same as
witnesses, in her presence, and that they saw the same
Lydia A Burroughs decd sign and seal said will and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last will and testament;
And the said Lydia A Burroughs 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.W. McFarland.
C.E. Smith.
Sworn to Subscribed in open court, this 16th day
of May 1879
F.B. Sprague,
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to labeled page 187 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
187
Signed and acknowledged by said Lydia A Burroughs as
her last will and testament in our presence and signed by
us in her presence.
Chas E. Smith
A.W. McFarland.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware Co } SS
Personally appeared in open court Chas E.
Smith and A.W. McFarland the subscribing witnesses
to the last will and testament of Lydia A Burroughs
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 Lydia A Burroughs now
deceased is the will of said deceased
Lydia Burroughs
That they were present at the execution of said will, at the
request of the testatrix subscribing their names to the same as
witnesses, in her presence, and that they saw the same
Lydia A Burroughs decd sign and seal said will and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last will and testament;
And the said Lydia A Burroughs 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.W. McFarland.
C.E. Smith.
Sworn to Subscribed in open court, this 16th day
of May 1879
F.B. Sprague,
Probate Judge.
Title
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Description
[page 245]
[corresponds to labeled page 188 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
188
John C Smiths Will
June 14 1879
On this day the last will and testament of John
C Smith deceased was presented & duly proved and
ordered admited to Probate & record
F.B. Sprague, Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
-----------------
In the name of the benevolent Father of all.
Item 1st It is my will that my just debts and all charges be paid
out of my estate.
Item 2 I give and devise all the residue of my property both real
and personal to Joanna my wife during her natural
life time and after her decease the property to be
given to the Heirs Namely Patrick Smith Stephen Smith
and Robert Smith to be theirs forever and to be divided
as the Heirs can agree.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal
this third day of May, 1879
John C. Smith {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said John. C. Smith as his last
Will and Testament in our presence and signed by us in
his Presence.
Probate. of. Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware Co. } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Jacob
Baker and B.F. Griffith the subscribing witnesses to the last
will and testament of John. C. Smith deceased who be 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.
Smith now decd is the will of said decd John. C. 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
John. C. Smith decd sign and seal said will, and heard
him acknowledge same to be his last will and testament;
that the said John C. Smith at the time of making,
[corresponds to labeled page 188 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
188
John C Smiths Will
June 14 1879
On this day the last will and testament of John
C Smith deceased was presented & duly proved and
ordered admited to Probate & record
F.B. Sprague, Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
-----------------
In the name of the benevolent Father of all.
Item 1st It is my will that my just debts and all charges be paid
out of my estate.
Item 2 I give and devise all the residue of my property both real
and personal to Joanna my wife during her natural
life time and after her decease the property to be
given to the Heirs Namely Patrick Smith Stephen Smith
and Robert Smith to be theirs forever and to be divided
as the Heirs can agree.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal
this third day of May, 1879
John C. Smith {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said John. C. Smith as his last
Will and Testament in our presence and signed by us in
his Presence.
Probate. of. Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware Co. } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Jacob
Baker and B.F. Griffith the subscribing witnesses to the last
will and testament of John. C. Smith deceased who be 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.
Smith now decd is the will of said decd John. C. 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
John. C. Smith decd sign and seal said will, and heard
him acknowledge same to be his last will and testament;
that the said John C. Smith at the time of making,
Title
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Description
[page 246]
[corresponds to labeled page 189 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
189
John C. Smith
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.
Jacob Baker
B.F. Griffith
Sworn to and subscribed in open court
this 14 day of June 1879
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
===============================================================
Jason Waterman's Will.
May 24 1879
Copy of the Will
I Jason Waterman do publish and declare this my last
will and testament and no other.
Item 1st I will, bequeath and devise unto my beloved wife Louisa W.
Waterman all my property both real and personal and
her and her heirs forever; expecting that she may and
shall do with the same during her life time as she may
please and that what ever may remain of the same at her
decease I hope the same may be disposed by her
as may be best for the benefit of our Grand Children.
Item 2nd I do hereby make constitute and appoint my said
wife executrix of this my last will and testament.
Witness my hand and seal this 30th day of May A.D. 1866
Jacob Waterman {Seal}
Signed, Sealed, published & declared in the presence of us
and we at the request of said Waterman signed the same as
witnesses at his request in his presence and in the presence
of each other
Thomas E. Powell
A.J. Moses
[corresponds to labeled page 189 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
189
John C. Smith
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.
Jacob Baker
B.F. Griffith
Sworn to and subscribed in open court
this 14 day of June 1879
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
===============================================================
Jason Waterman's Will.
May 24 1879
Copy of the Will
I Jason Waterman do publish and declare this my last
will and testament and no other.
Item 1st I will, bequeath and devise unto my beloved wife Louisa W.
Waterman all my property both real and personal and
her and her heirs forever; expecting that she may and
shall do with the same during her life time as she may
please and that what ever may remain of the same at her
decease I hope the same may be disposed by her
as may be best for the benefit of our Grand Children.
Item 2nd I do hereby make constitute and appoint my said
wife executrix of this my last will and testament.
Witness my hand and seal this 30th day of May A.D. 1866
Jacob Waterman {Seal}
Signed, Sealed, published & declared in the presence of us
and we at the request of said Waterman signed the same as
witnesses at his request in his presence and in the presence
of each other
Thomas E. Powell
A.J. Moses
Title
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Description
[page 247]
[corresponds to labeled page 190 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
190
Jason Waterman.
Probate of the Will
The state of Ohio }
Delaware Co } SS
Personally appeared in open court Thomas
E. Powell & A.J. Moses the subscribing witness to the last will
and Testament of Jason Waterman 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 & Testament
of Jason Waterman now deceased is the will of said
deceased, Jason Waterman 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 Jason Waterman
decd sign and seal said will, and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last will and testament; that the said Jason
Waterman 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.J. Moses
T.E. Powell.
Sworn and subscribed to in open court this
24th day of May A.D. 1879.
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to labeled page 190 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
190
Jason Waterman.
Probate of the Will
The state of Ohio }
Delaware Co } SS
Personally appeared in open court Thomas
E. Powell & A.J. Moses the subscribing witness to the last will
and Testament of Jason Waterman 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 & Testament
of Jason Waterman now deceased is the will of said
deceased, Jason Waterman 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 Jason Waterman
decd sign and seal said will, and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last will and testament; that the said Jason
Waterman 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.J. Moses
T.E. Powell.
Sworn and subscribed to in open court this
24th day of May A.D. 1879.
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge.
Title
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Description
[page 248]
[corresponds to labeled page 191 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
191
David Bevan's Will.
May 12th 1879.
On this day the last will and testament of David Bevan deceased
was presented and duly proved and ordered admitted to
Probate & Record. F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge.
Copy of the Will.
In the name of benevolent Father of all, I David Bevan Sr.
of the county of Delaware in the State of Ohio being of full
age and of sound and disposing mind and memory do make
and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking
and declaring null and void all other last wills and testaments
or writings in the nature of last wills and testaments heretofore
by me made or executed.
Item 1st It is my will and devise that all my just debts and funeral
expenses and expenses incident thereto be paid as soon as
can reasonably be done after my decease
Item 2d I will and bequeath to my sons David & William the old home-
stead containing about 80 acres of land being part of lots Nos
34 & 35 in Sec 5 Tp 5 Range 19 U.S.M. land - To have and to
hold said land share & share alike - But if my son William
Should die leaving no Child or Children then I desire & so will and
devise that his share of said land shall go to and rest in my
Grandson William Bevan son of David Bevan Jr. -
Item 3d I will and bequeath to my Daughter Dinah and to my son James
share & share alike the homestead where I now live (105 acres on Lot No
13 Sec 4 Tp 5 Range 20 U.S.M. land also the case lot 60 acres in
lot No 5 Sec 1 Tp 4 Range 20 - Also the sipes lot 31? acres being
part of lots 9 & 11 in sec 4 Tp 5 Range 20 - Also the fraction of the
stock and farm which lies south of the road leading from
Delaware to Marysville - To have and to hold said land to
them the said Dinah & the said James for & during their
natural lives or the natural life of the survivor of them.
and then at the death of the said Dinah & the said James
I will and bequeath the said lands in this Item described
to the child of said Dinah or James if either of them leave a child
they or either of them have children at their decease
[corresponds to labeled page 191 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
191
David Bevan's Will.
May 12th 1879.
On this day the last will and testament of David Bevan deceased
was presented and duly proved and ordered admitted to
Probate & Record. F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge.
Copy of the Will.
In the name of benevolent Father of all, I David Bevan Sr.
of the county of Delaware in the State of Ohio being of full
age and of sound and disposing mind and memory do make
and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking
and declaring null and void all other last wills and testaments
or writings in the nature of last wills and testaments heretofore
by me made or executed.
Item 1st It is my will and devise that all my just debts and funeral
expenses and expenses incident thereto be paid as soon as
can reasonably be done after my decease
Item 2d I will and bequeath to my sons David & William the old home-
stead containing about 80 acres of land being part of lots Nos
34 & 35 in Sec 5 Tp 5 Range 19 U.S.M. land - To have and to
hold said land share & share alike - But if my son William
Should die leaving no Child or Children then I desire & so will and
devise that his share of said land shall go to and rest in my
Grandson William Bevan son of David Bevan Jr. -
Item 3d I will and bequeath to my Daughter Dinah and to my son James
share & share alike the homestead where I now live (105 acres on Lot No
13 Sec 4 Tp 5 Range 20 U.S.M. land also the case lot 60 acres in
lot No 5 Sec 1 Tp 4 Range 20 - Also the sipes lot 31? acres being
part of lots 9 & 11 in sec 4 Tp 5 Range 20 - Also the fraction of the
stock and farm which lies south of the road leading from
Delaware to Marysville - To have and to hold said land to
them the said Dinah & the said James for & during their
natural lives or the natural life of the survivor of them.
and then at the death of the said Dinah & the said James
I will and bequeath the said lands in this Item described
to the child of said Dinah or James if either of them leave a child
they or either of them have children at their decease
Title
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Description
[page 249]
[corresponds to labeled page 192 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
192
David Bevan's Will
But in case said Dinah & the said James should both die
leaving no children or child then at their decease or at the
decease the decease of the survivor of them I will and
bequeath the lands in this Item described to my two Grand
Daughters Clara & Emma Bevan Daughters of my son
David Bevan share & share alike.
Item 4th I will and bequeath to my daughter in law Mary Bevan
Widow of my son Charles Bevan decd The stock & farm
Being about 89 acres - except the fraction south of the road
leading from Delaware to Marysvillle said farm is on the
south part of lot No 9 in Sec 4 Tp 5 Range 20 said Mary
Bevan is to hold said farm and use, occupy and control
and receive the rents and profits of the same during the
term of her natural life or so long as she remains the widow
of my said son Charles and unmarried At her decease
or subsequent marriage (if she marry again) I will and
bequeath the said 89 acres of land to my grand daughters
Hanna Bevan the of said Charles & Mary, if she be then
living If the said Anna be not living at that time then I will
and bequeath the 89 acres to my grandson Edward Bevan.
the son of David Bevan Jr. the said Mary Bevan
is to pay the taxes Semi Annually on said farm while she
occupies it. -
Item 5th I will and bequeath to my daughter Dinah to be paid
to her annually during her natural life time by my Executor
hereafter named the interest at six per cent per annum
on $2000.00 Provided that if it shall become necessary
a part or the whole of the principal of said $2000.00 may
be used for the comfortable support & maintanance of the
said Dinah, Also I will and bequeath to the said
Dinah all my household goods & furniture and I
charge my sons James & David to especially care for
said Dinah & to see that everything necessary for her
comfortable maintainance be supplied
Item 6th I will and bequeath to my grand daughter
Anna Bevan Daughter of Charles & Mary Bevan $200.00
in money to be paid to her by my executor when
she arrives to the age of 18 years, if she lives so long
but if she do not live so long then the said $200.00 to go
into the general fund for distribution among my heirs.
[corresponds to labeled page 192 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
192
David Bevan's Will
But in case said Dinah & the said James should both die
leaving no children or child then at their decease or at the
decease the decease of the survivor of them I will and
bequeath the lands in this Item described to my two Grand
Daughters Clara & Emma Bevan Daughters of my son
David Bevan share & share alike.
Item 4th I will and bequeath to my daughter in law Mary Bevan
Widow of my son Charles Bevan decd The stock & farm
Being about 89 acres - except the fraction south of the road
leading from Delaware to Marysvillle said farm is on the
south part of lot No 9 in Sec 4 Tp 5 Range 20 said Mary
Bevan is to hold said farm and use, occupy and control
and receive the rents and profits of the same during the
term of her natural life or so long as she remains the widow
of my said son Charles and unmarried At her decease
or subsequent marriage (if she marry again) I will and
bequeath the said 89 acres of land to my grand daughters
Hanna Bevan the of said Charles & Mary, if she be then
living If the said Anna be not living at that time then I will
and bequeath the 89 acres to my grandson Edward Bevan.
the son of David Bevan Jr. the said Mary Bevan
is to pay the taxes Semi Annually on said farm while she
occupies it. -
Item 5th I will and bequeath to my daughter Dinah to be paid
to her annually during her natural life time by my Executor
hereafter named the interest at six per cent per annum
on $2000.00 Provided that if it shall become necessary
a part or the whole of the principal of said $2000.00 may
be used for the comfortable support & maintanance of the
said Dinah, Also I will and bequeath to the said
Dinah all my household goods & furniture and I
charge my sons James & David to especially care for
said Dinah & to see that everything necessary for her
comfortable maintainance be supplied
Item 6th I will and bequeath to my grand daughter
Anna Bevan Daughter of Charles & Mary Bevan $200.00
in money to be paid to her by my executor when
she arrives to the age of 18 years, if she lives so long
but if she do not live so long then the said $200.00 to go
into the general fund for distribution among my heirs.
Title
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Description
[page 250]
[corresponds to labeled page 193 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
193
David Bevans Will.
Item 7th Within a reasonable time after my decease I desire
my executors to sell in accordance with law all my
stock except one horse and also all my personal
property except what is herein specifically bequeathed
and to the proceeds of said sale add all the other
money from whatsoever derivid belonging to said estate
and after paying there from all my just debts, Funeral
expenses and expenses incident thereto, and reasonable
expenses and charges for administering my estate and
deducting the $2000.00 named in item five & $200.00 named in
item 6 of this will - I will and bequeath the remainder
of said money to my surviving Children share & share
alike.
Item 8th I desire my children to pay to the support of the
Trindrhendlar Church in Scioto Township
Seven dollars annually each surviving child paying
his or her equal portion of seven dollars.
Item 9th I hereby nominate and appoint my James Bevan & David
Bevan Jr executors of this my last will and testament
In testimony whereof I David Bevan Sr. hereunto
set my hand and seal to this my last will and
testament this 10th day of January A.D. 1876.
David Bevan {seal}
Signed & Sealed by said David Bevan in our presence
as his last will & and testament and signed by us at his
request in his presence and in the presence of each other
as witnesses on this 10th day of January 1876
John H. Jones
John C. Jones.
[corresponds to labeled page 193 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
193
David Bevans Will.
Item 7th Within a reasonable time after my decease I desire
my executors to sell in accordance with law all my
stock except one horse and also all my personal
property except what is herein specifically bequeathed
and to the proceeds of said sale add all the other
money from whatsoever derivid belonging to said estate
and after paying there from all my just debts, Funeral
expenses and expenses incident thereto, and reasonable
expenses and charges for administering my estate and
deducting the $2000.00 named in item five & $200.00 named in
item 6 of this will - I will and bequeath the remainder
of said money to my surviving Children share & share
alike.
Item 8th I desire my children to pay to the support of the
Trindrhendlar Church in Scioto Township
Seven dollars annually each surviving child paying
his or her equal portion of seven dollars.
Item 9th I hereby nominate and appoint my James Bevan & David
Bevan Jr executors of this my last will and testament
In testimony whereof I David Bevan Sr. hereunto
set my hand and seal to this my last will and
testament this 10th day of January A.D. 1876.
David Bevan {seal}
Signed & Sealed by said David Bevan in our presence
as his last will & and testament and signed by us at his
request in his presence and in the presence of each other
as witnesses on this 10th day of January 1876
John H. Jones
John C. Jones.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 251)
Description
[page 251]
[corresponds to labeled page 194 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
194
David Bevans Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware Co } SS
Personally appeared in open court, John
H. Jones and Jones, John E the subscribing witnesses to the
last will and testament of David Bevan 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 David Bevan now decd, is the will of
said deceased, David Bevan. that they were present at the
execution of said will, at the request of the testator,
subscribed their names to same as witnesses, in his presence,
and that they saw said David Bevan decd, sign and
seal said will, and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last will and testament; that the said David
Bevan 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 H. Jones
John E. Jones
Sworn to subscribed in open court this 12 day
of May 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 194 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
194
David Bevans Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware Co } SS
Personally appeared in open court, John
H. Jones and Jones, John E the subscribing witnesses to the
last will and testament of David Bevan 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 David Bevan now decd, is the will of
said deceased, David Bevan. that they were present at the
execution of said will, at the request of the testator,
subscribed their names to same as witnesses, in his presence,
and that they saw said David Bevan decd, sign and
seal said will, and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last will and testament; that the said David
Bevan 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 H. Jones
John E. Jones
Sworn to subscribed in open court this 12 day
of May 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 252)
Description
[page 252]
[corresponds to labeled page 195 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
195
James Kyle's Will.
May 31st 1879
On this day the last will and testament of James Kyle
deceased was presented and duly proved and ordered
admitted to probate & record.
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all.
I James Kyle of Radnor township Delaware Co. Ohio
do make and publish this my last Will and testament
Item 1st I Give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her
dower all my real estate situated in Radnor
Township Delaware County Ohio containing about
two hundred and two acres during her natural life
and all the stock household 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
and personal estate shall be equally divided among all
my children except my son James Kyles children
the reason why they are not made equal heirs is, They
have got from me 160 acres of land in Kansas
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to the two above children
of my son James Kyle $200.00 each.
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my son David
H Kyle administrator of this my last will and
testament hereby authorising and empowering
him to compromise, adjust, release and discharge
in such manner as he may deem proper the
debts and claims due me. I desire that no
appraisement and no sale of my personal property
be made and that the court of Probate direct the
omission of the same in pursuance of the
statute
[corresponds to labeled page 195 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
195
James Kyle's Will.
May 31st 1879
On this day the last will and testament of James Kyle
deceased was presented and duly proved and ordered
admitted to probate & record.
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all.
I James Kyle of Radnor township Delaware Co. Ohio
do make and publish this my last Will and testament
Item 1st I Give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her
dower all my real estate situated in Radnor
Township Delaware County Ohio containing about
two hundred and two acres during her natural life
and all the stock household 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
and personal estate shall be equally divided among all
my children except my son James Kyles children
the reason why they are not made equal heirs is, They
have got from me 160 acres of land in Kansas
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to the two above children
of my son James Kyle $200.00 each.
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my son David
H Kyle administrator of this my last will and
testament hereby authorising and empowering
him to compromise, adjust, release and discharge
in such manner as he may deem proper the
debts and claims due me. I desire that no
appraisement and no sale of my personal property
be made and that the court of Probate direct the
omission of the same in pursuance of the
statute
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 253)
Description
[page 253]
[corresponds to labeled page 196 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
196
James Kyle's Will.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set hand and seal
this ninth day of April A.D. 1879.
James Kyle {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said James Kyle as his last
will and testament in our presence and signed by us in
his presence
{John B. Jones }
{Morris Humphreys }
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware Co } SS
Personally appeared in open court
Morris Humphreys one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last will and testament of James Kyle 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 Kyle now decd, is the will of said deceased,
James Kyle. That John B. Jones now deceased was the
other subscribing witness to said will that I saw the
said John B. Jones sign said will as a witness to the
same & that I recognize his signature to the same
as made at the time of the execution of said will.
that we were present at the execution of said will,
at the request of the testator, subscribed our names
to the same as witnesses, in his presence and that we
saw the said James Kyle decd sign and seal said
will, and heard him acknowledge same to be his last
will and testament; the said James Kyle 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 Humphreys
Sworn to and subscribed in open court, this 31 day
of May 1879
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 196 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
196
James Kyle's Will.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set hand and seal
this ninth day of April A.D. 1879.
James Kyle {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said James Kyle as his last
will and testament in our presence and signed by us in
his presence
{John B. Jones }
{Morris Humphreys }
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware Co } SS
Personally appeared in open court
Morris Humphreys one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last will and testament of James Kyle 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 Kyle now decd, is the will of said deceased,
James Kyle. That John B. Jones now deceased was the
other subscribing witness to said will that I saw the
said John B. Jones sign said will as a witness to the
same & that I recognize his signature to the same
as made at the time of the execution of said will.
that we were present at the execution of said will,
at the request of the testator, subscribed our names
to the same as witnesses, in his presence and that we
saw the said James Kyle decd sign and seal said
will, and heard him acknowledge same to be his last
will and testament; the said James Kyle 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 Humphreys
Sworn to and subscribed in open court, this 31 day
of May 1879
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 254)
Description
[page 254]
[corresponds to labeled page 197 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
197
Philip Woolring's Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court
who being duly sworn says that he was well acquainted
with John B. Jones in his life time and was well
acquainted with his hand writing that he recognizes
the signature to the annexed will of James Kyle
purporting to be the signature of John B Jones now
decd as his signature and has every reason to believe
the same to be genuine
C Coomer.
Sworn to and subscribed this 31st day of May 1879
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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Philip Wotrings Will.
April 24 1879.
This date should be June 2 1879
On this day the last will and testament of Philip
Wotring deceased was presented and duly proven
and ordered admitted to probate & Record.
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Philip
Wortring of the city of Delaware Del Co State of Ohio Ohio
being of full age and of sound : and disposing mind
and memory do make and publish this my last will
and testament.
Item 1st At my decease I desire that all of my just debts and
funeral expenses and expenses incident to my burial
shall be paid by my executor hereafter named.
Item 2nd I hereby will devise and bequeath to my beloved wife
Henrietta Woolring in lieu of dower in my lands
The rents arising from the lands hereinafter devised to my
son Reuben Woolring consisting of 209 acres, also the lands
hereinafter devised to my son-in-law James Noble
said rent to be paid to her by my said son Reuben and
said James Noble as provided by written contracts
[corresponds to labeled page 197 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
197
Philip Woolring's Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court
who being duly sworn says that he was well acquainted
with John B. Jones in his life time and was well
acquainted with his hand writing that he recognizes
the signature to the annexed will of James Kyle
purporting to be the signature of John B Jones now
decd as his signature and has every reason to believe
the same to be genuine
C Coomer.
Sworn to and subscribed this 31st day of May 1879
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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Philip Wotrings Will.
April 24 1879.
This date should be June 2 1879
On this day the last will and testament of Philip
Wotring deceased was presented and duly proven
and ordered admitted to probate & Record.
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Philip
Wortring of the city of Delaware Del Co State of Ohio Ohio
being of full age and of sound : and disposing mind
and memory do make and publish this my last will
and testament.
Item 1st At my decease I desire that all of my just debts and
funeral expenses and expenses incident to my burial
shall be paid by my executor hereafter named.
Item 2nd I hereby will devise and bequeath to my beloved wife
Henrietta Woolring in lieu of dower in my lands
The rents arising from the lands hereinafter devised to my
son Reuben Woolring consisting of 209 acres, also the lands
hereinafter devised to my son-in-law James Noble
said rent to be paid to her by my said son Reuben and
said James Noble as provided by written contracts
Title
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Description
[page 255]
[corresponds to labeled page 198 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
198
Philip Wotring Will
this day entered into by me and between me and said
Reuben and said James Noble and said payments
of rents to be paid to her during her natural life
or until she shall cease to be my widow as
provided in said written contracts - I also give to
my said wife the use, occupancy and control and
the rents and profits during her natural life or until
she shall cease to be my widow about seven acres of
land together with the buildings and improvements thereon
situated in the city of Delaware, Delaware County Ohio
the same being our former homestead and known as lot "D" in the
partition and division of the real estate Real estate
of Elias Heller deceased, also one cow two hogs four
beds (furnished) and such other and further
household and Kitchen furniture as she may need
or may desire to keep until her decease or until she
she shall again marry. I also give her the sum of $200.00
in cash to be paid to her as soon as possible by my
executor after my decease if she shall survive me.
Item 3rd I hereby devise and bequeath to my son Reuben
Woolring the following real estate with all of the impro-
vements thereon To wit: situated in Delaware County
State Ohio and in Thompson Township Known as the Lindsey farm
and bounded and described as follows. On the west
side of the Scioto River Beginning at an Ironwood and
red oak on the bank of the Scioto river Corner to Lobard
Landers Thence with said Landers line N 83? west 252
poles thence south 7? West thirty one poles thence south
83rd west 280 poles to the Scioto river Thence up the
river with its wanderings to the place of beginning
containing fifty five acres strict measure also the
following situated in the same County and Township
and described as follows Situated survey No 675 in
the Virginia Military Survey and described as
follows to wit: beginning at a large sycamore
on the bank of the Scioto river at the northeast
corner of lot formerly owned by Israel Waters: thence
5, 80? West, 292 rods to a stake and three sugars trees,
thence N 4? 55 rods to a stake. ash and maple tree and
Waterbeech; thence N 7? E 30 rods to the South west
corner of a tract of land formerly owned by Zera Lindsey
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198
Philip Wotring Will
this day entered into by me and between me and said
Reuben and said James Noble and said payments
of rents to be paid to her during her natural life
or until she shall cease to be my widow as
provided in said written contracts - I also give to
my said wife the use, occupancy and control and
the rents and profits during her natural life or until
she shall cease to be my widow about seven acres of
land together with the buildings and improvements thereon
situated in the city of Delaware, Delaware County Ohio
the same being our former homestead and known as lot "D" in the
partition and division of the real estate Real estate
of Elias Heller deceased, also one cow two hogs four
beds (furnished) and such other and further
household and Kitchen furniture as she may need
or may desire to keep until her decease or until she
she shall again marry. I also give her the sum of $200.00
in cash to be paid to her as soon as possible by my
executor after my decease if she shall survive me.
Item 3rd I hereby devise and bequeath to my son Reuben
Woolring the following real estate with all of the impro-
vements thereon To wit: situated in Delaware County
State Ohio and in Thompson Township Known as the Lindsey farm
and bounded and described as follows. On the west
side of the Scioto River Beginning at an Ironwood and
red oak on the bank of the Scioto river Corner to Lobard
Landers Thence with said Landers line N 83? west 252
poles thence south 7? West thirty one poles thence south
83rd west 280 poles to the Scioto river Thence up the
river with its wanderings to the place of beginning
containing fifty five acres strict measure also the
following situated in the same County and Township
and described as follows Situated survey No 675 in
the Virginia Military Survey and described as
follows to wit: beginning at a large sycamore
on the bank of the Scioto river at the northeast
corner of lot formerly owned by Israel Waters: thence
5, 80? West, 292 rods to a stake and three sugars trees,
thence N 4? 55 rods to a stake. ash and maple tree and
Waterbeech; thence N 7? E 30 rods to the South west
corner of a tract of land formerly owned by Zera Lindsey
Title
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Description
[page 256]
[corresponds to labeled page 199 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
199
Philip Wootring Will.
Thence with the south line of said Lindsey lot
286 rods to the South E corner of said lot on the
river bank Thence down the river with the meanderings
thereof to the place of beginning estimated to contain
154 acres of land to have & to hold the same to the
said Reuben Wootering his heirs and assigns forever
subject however to the payment of the sum of $300 per
annum during the life of my wife Henrietta
Wootering should she survive me; sixty dollars of which
is to go to pay the interest upon the bequest hereinafter
made to Cecilia Sevey annually during the life
of my said wife - and sixty dollars of which
($360.00) is to go annually to pay the interest upon that
bequest hereinafter made to the children of Elizabeth
Sevey decd during the life of my said wife. The
residue of the said three hundred and sixty dollars being
the sum of $240 is to be paid to my said wife Henrietta
during her natural life annually should she so long
remain my widow - and subject also to the further
payment to my executor hereinafter named the sum of $2000.00
to be paid upon the death of my said wife should she survive me and
upon the payment of said annual rent of $300.00 as above directed
during the life of my said wife and said $2000.00 after her
death to my executor the said Reuben is to hold said
described land free from all incumberances or charges.
I further give and bequeath to my son Reuben Woolring our
lot in south Delaware Delaware County Ohio which said lot is more
particularly described on a plat or diagram hereto attached marked
"A"
Item 4th I hereby give and bequeath to my son-in-law James Noble and to his
heirs begotten upon my daughter Matilda Noble her heirs and
and assigns forever the following Real estate situated in the county
of Delaware State of Ohio To wit In lots numbered 16 & 17 as appears on the plat
surveyed and laid off by Joel Wright January A.D. 1877 for Perry
and Baum on the Scioto River beginning at a white Hickory and
buckeye being the south east corner Samuel Landers Lot
Thence south 80? West, 276 rods to 2 sugar trees thence south 5? East
48 poles to a white ash and beech thence north 86? East 283 poles
to the Bank of the river at a red oak and waterbeech thence up
the river with the meanderings thereof to the place of beginning
containing Eighty two and a half acres to have and to hold and hold the
same forever subject however to the payment of an annual
[corresponds to labeled page 199 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
199
Philip Wootring Will.
Thence with the south line of said Lindsey lot
286 rods to the South E corner of said lot on the
river bank Thence down the river with the meanderings
thereof to the place of beginning estimated to contain
154 acres of land to have & to hold the same to the
said Reuben Wootering his heirs and assigns forever
subject however to the payment of the sum of $300 per
annum during the life of my wife Henrietta
Wootering should she survive me; sixty dollars of which
is to go to pay the interest upon the bequest hereinafter
made to Cecilia Sevey annually during the life
of my said wife - and sixty dollars of which
($360.00) is to go annually to pay the interest upon that
bequest hereinafter made to the children of Elizabeth
Sevey decd during the life of my said wife. The
residue of the said three hundred and sixty dollars being
the sum of $240 is to be paid to my said wife Henrietta
during her natural life annually should she so long
remain my widow - and subject also to the further
payment to my executor hereinafter named the sum of $2000.00
to be paid upon the death of my said wife should she survive me and
upon the payment of said annual rent of $300.00 as above directed
during the life of my said wife and said $2000.00 after her
death to my executor the said Reuben is to hold said
described land free from all incumberances or charges.
I further give and bequeath to my son Reuben Woolring our
lot in south Delaware Delaware County Ohio which said lot is more
particularly described on a plat or diagram hereto attached marked
"A"
Item 4th I hereby give and bequeath to my son-in-law James Noble and to his
heirs begotten upon my daughter Matilda Noble her heirs and
and assigns forever the following Real estate situated in the county
of Delaware State of Ohio To wit In lots numbered 16 & 17 as appears on the plat
surveyed and laid off by Joel Wright January A.D. 1877 for Perry
and Baum on the Scioto River beginning at a white Hickory and
buckeye being the south east corner Samuel Landers Lot
Thence south 80? West, 276 rods to 2 sugar trees thence south 5? East
48 poles to a white ash and beech thence north 86? East 283 poles
to the Bank of the river at a red oak and waterbeech thence up
the river with the meanderings thereof to the place of beginning
containing Eighty two and a half acres to have and to hold and hold the
same forever subject however to the payment of an annual
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rents of $80.00 during my life and during the life of my wife
Henrietta Woolering if she shall survive me as provided in a writen
contract between me and said James Noble this day entered
into for the rental of said land during my life and the life
of my said wife, Also subject to the payment of the further
sum of Two thousand dollars to be paid to my executor hereinafter
named after the death of my said wife Henrietta and
upon the payment of said yearly rental as above provided
to my said wife during her said life and the payment of
the $2000.00 after her death as above provided said James
Noble is to hold said lands free from all other charges or claims.
Item 5th I hereby give and devise to my daughter Matilda Noble our lot in
South Delaware in Del Co Ohio as designated on the plat hereto
attached marked "C" to her heirs and assigns forever.
Item 6th I give and bequeath to my daughter Cecilia Sivey the use of
one thousand dollars at six percent during her natural life or during
the time she remains the wife of John Sevey the said interest
upon said $1000.00 to be paid to her annually by my executor
herinafter named during her natural life or during the life of her
husband John Sevey should the said John Sevey die before said
Cecilia Sevey then I direct that the said $1000.00 be paid over
to my said daughter Cecilia Sevey but should my said daughter
die before her said husband then I direct that said Thousand be paid
at interest untill the youngest child of said Cecilia shall arrive
at the years of majority then same shall be paid to said
children share and share alike I also give and devise and bequeath
to my said daughter Cecilia Sivey three lots in south Delaware
Del Co Ohio as indicated upon a plat hereto attached marked "A"
to have and to hold the same to her heirs and assigns forever.
Item 7 I give and bequeath to my daughter Henrietta Herbster one thousand dollars to
be paid to her upon the death of my wife in case my wife shall
survive me If I survive my wife then as soon as possible after my death.
I also devise and bequeath to my said daughter Henrietta Herbster
her heirs and assigns one lot in Delaware Del Co Ohio as
designated on a plat hereto attached hereto marked "A" to have
the same to herself her heirs and assigns forever.
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rents of $80.00 during my life and during the life of my wife
Henrietta Woolering if she shall survive me as provided in a writen
contract between me and said James Noble this day entered
into for the rental of said land during my life and the life
of my said wife, Also subject to the payment of the further
sum of Two thousand dollars to be paid to my executor hereinafter
named after the death of my said wife Henrietta and
upon the payment of said yearly rental as above provided
to my said wife during her said life and the payment of
the $2000.00 after her death as above provided said James
Noble is to hold said lands free from all other charges or claims.
Item 5th I hereby give and devise to my daughter Matilda Noble our lot in
South Delaware in Del Co Ohio as designated on the plat hereto
attached marked "C" to her heirs and assigns forever.
Item 6th I give and bequeath to my daughter Cecilia Sivey the use of
one thousand dollars at six percent during her natural life or during
the time she remains the wife of John Sevey the said interest
upon said $1000.00 to be paid to her annually by my executor
herinafter named during her natural life or during the life of her
husband John Sevey should the said John Sevey die before said
Cecilia Sevey then I direct that the said $1000.00 be paid over
to my said daughter Cecilia Sevey but should my said daughter
die before her said husband then I direct that said Thousand be paid
at interest untill the youngest child of said Cecilia shall arrive
at the years of majority then same shall be paid to said
children share and share alike I also give and devise and bequeath
to my said daughter Cecilia Sivey three lots in south Delaware
Del Co Ohio as indicated upon a plat hereto attached marked "A"
to have and to hold the same to her heirs and assigns forever.
Item 7 I give and bequeath to my daughter Henrietta Herbster one thousand dollars to
be paid to her upon the death of my wife in case my wife shall
survive me If I survive my wife then as soon as possible after my death.
I also devise and bequeath to my said daughter Henrietta Herbster
her heirs and assigns one lot in Delaware Del Co Ohio as
designated on a plat hereto attached hereto marked "A" to have
the same to herself her heirs and assigns forever.
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Item 8 I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Ellnar Woolring, one thousand dollars
to be paid to her by my executor hereinafter named upon the death
of my wife Henrietta Wootring or upon her second marriage should
my said wife survive me and if I should survive my said wife then
said $1000.00 to be paid to her as soon as possible after my ^decease death I further
give and devise and bequeath to my said daughter Mary Ellnar
Wootring Two lots in south Delaware Delaware County State of Ohio as the same is designated
upon a plat hereto attached marked "A" and provided said Mary Ellnor
shall die without issue then the one thousand dollars and said two lots in this
item mentioned are to go to her own brothers and sisters or their heirs
share and share alike except that the children of Elizabeth
Sevey Jointly one share and Eleanor Candes Resor one share.
Item 9th I give and bequeath to my grand children the children of Elizabeth
Sivey deceased share and share alike $1000.00 to be paid to them by my
executor at the date that the youngest of said children shall arrive
at the age majority providing that my wife is at that time dead
If not then at the death of my said wife. but my executor is directed
upon my death decease to place or keep said $1000.00 at interest at six per
cent and to pay to said children or their guardian the said
interest annually untill the death of my said wife or untill the
youngest of said children shall arrive at the age of majority I
further give and devise to said children of my daughter Elizabeth
Sivey deceased the rents profits of my sixty acres of land in Marshal
County Indiana after deducting therefrom the taxes upon said land
and when said youngest child shall arrive at the years of majority
I give and devise to said children said land share and share
alike they to hold the same in fee simple to themselves their
heirs and assigns forever.
Item 10th I give and devise to my grand daughter Eleanor Candes Reasor
two lots in South Delaware Del Co Ohio as designated on the
plat hereto attached marked "A" and in case of the death
of said Eleanor Cades Resor without issue then the two lots above
mentioned are to go, my children share and share alike except thereto
where any of my children have died their children if any
shall jointly have one share upon distribution
Item 11th below will be found plat "A" reference to of Lots and property in
South Delaware which have been devised specially and the
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Item 8 I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Ellnar Woolring, one thousand dollars
to be paid to her by my executor hereinafter named upon the death
of my wife Henrietta Wootring or upon her second marriage should
my said wife survive me and if I should survive my said wife then
said $1000.00 to be paid to her as soon as possible after my ^decease death I further
give and devise and bequeath to my said daughter Mary Ellnar
Wootring Two lots in south Delaware Delaware County State of Ohio as the same is designated
upon a plat hereto attached marked "A" and provided said Mary Ellnor
shall die without issue then the one thousand dollars and said two lots in this
item mentioned are to go to her own brothers and sisters or their heirs
share and share alike except that the children of Elizabeth
Sevey Jointly one share and Eleanor Candes Resor one share.
Item 9th I give and bequeath to my grand children the children of Elizabeth
Sivey deceased share and share alike $1000.00 to be paid to them by my
executor at the date that the youngest of said children shall arrive
at the age majority providing that my wife is at that time dead
If not then at the death of my said wife. but my executor is directed
upon my death decease to place or keep said $1000.00 at interest at six per
cent and to pay to said children or their guardian the said
interest annually untill the death of my said wife or untill the
youngest of said children shall arrive at the age of majority I
further give and devise to said children of my daughter Elizabeth
Sivey deceased the rents profits of my sixty acres of land in Marshal
County Indiana after deducting therefrom the taxes upon said land
and when said youngest child shall arrive at the years of majority
I give and devise to said children said land share and share
alike they to hold the same in fee simple to themselves their
heirs and assigns forever.
Item 10th I give and devise to my grand daughter Eleanor Candes Reasor
two lots in South Delaware Del Co Ohio as designated on the
plat hereto attached marked "A" and in case of the death
of said Eleanor Cades Resor without issue then the two lots above
mentioned are to go, my children share and share alike except thereto
where any of my children have died their children if any
shall jointly have one share upon distribution
Item 11th below will be found plat "A" reference to of Lots and property in
South Delaware which have been devised specially and the
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Description
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division is in accordance with this my will the names of the devisee
appearing on each lot.
Wootring Street 60 feet wide
Residence of
Philip Wottring
Mary E Wottring
E C Reser
E C Reiser
written vertically:
Sandusky Street
Alley 12 feet wide
Reuben Wootring
Matilda Noble
Henrietta Herbster
Mary E Wootring
Cecelia Sivey
Cecelia Sivey
written horizontal:
Lands of P Wootring
All the above described lands being the same conveyed
to me said Philip Wootring by the heirs at law of Elias Heller
deceased by deed bearing date Dec 8th 1855 It is all to be held, used,
occupied and controlled by my said wife Henrietta during her natural
life or as long as she remains my widow and unmarried and she
is to have and enjoy all the rents and profits thereof for and during
said time and the decease or marriage of my said wife ^Hnerietta there in
accordance with the above imperfect plat and foregoing several choices
of said various lots in south Delaware are to be assigned and divided
as follows First fronting on Sandusky Street & laying on the south side
of side of and adjoining the east and West Street, measure off 12 ft
north and South and Extending east of uniform width to the east
line of the stable now standing on said lot and west line of the 12 feet
alley - this will include the two lots on which stands the
residence then the balance of the land laying between the above
two lots (on which the house stands) stands the residence and
excluding south to the
16 feet alley is to be divided into three lots of equal width thence
the first lot south of and adjoining thereto on which the residence
stands as devised and bequeathed to my daughter Mary Eleanor
Wottring. The next two lots south of this and laying between this
and the 16 feet alley to Eleanor Candes Resor than the first lot east of and
adjoining the 12 feet alley leaving 60 feet in width to Reuben Wottring
running east the next lot 60 feet wide to the said Matilda Noble
The next one of the same width to Henrietta Herbster the next
lot 56 feet wide to Mary Eleanor Wottring and the next three lots south of same
width to Cecilia Sivey the above last lots extend from the street
on the north to the 16 feet alley on the South.
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division is in accordance with this my will the names of the devisee
appearing on each lot.
Wootring Street 60 feet wide
Residence of
Philip Wottring
Mary E Wottring
E C Reser
E C Reiser
written vertically:
Sandusky Street
Alley 12 feet wide
Reuben Wootring
Matilda Noble
Henrietta Herbster
Mary E Wootring
Cecelia Sivey
Cecelia Sivey
written horizontal:
Lands of P Wootring
All the above described lands being the same conveyed
to me said Philip Wootring by the heirs at law of Elias Heller
deceased by deed bearing date Dec 8th 1855 It is all to be held, used,
occupied and controlled by my said wife Henrietta during her natural
life or as long as she remains my widow and unmarried and she
is to have and enjoy all the rents and profits thereof for and during
said time and the decease or marriage of my said wife ^Hnerietta there in
accordance with the above imperfect plat and foregoing several choices
of said various lots in south Delaware are to be assigned and divided
as follows First fronting on Sandusky Street & laying on the south side
of side of and adjoining the east and West Street, measure off 12 ft
north and South and Extending east of uniform width to the east
line of the stable now standing on said lot and west line of the 12 feet
alley - this will include the two lots on which stands the
residence then the balance of the land laying between the above
two lots (on which the house stands) stands the residence and
excluding south to the
16 feet alley is to be divided into three lots of equal width thence
the first lot south of and adjoining thereto on which the residence
stands as devised and bequeathed to my daughter Mary Eleanor
Wottring. The next two lots south of this and laying between this
and the 16 feet alley to Eleanor Candes Resor than the first lot east of and
adjoining the 12 feet alley leaving 60 feet in width to Reuben Wottring
running east the next lot 60 feet wide to the said Matilda Noble
The next one of the same width to Henrietta Herbster the next
lot 56 feet wide to Mary Eleanor Wottring and the next three lots south of same
width to Cecilia Sivey the above last lots extend from the street
on the north to the 16 feet alley on the South.
Title
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Philip Wottring's Will.
Item 12th I direct at my decease my executor hereinafter named
shall proceed immediately according to law to sell and dispose of all
the personal property of whatever nature or discription not herein
disposed of and convert the same into money and to collect all debts
due and owing to me except the said $2000.00 to be paid by said
Reuben Wottring which is to remain in his hands untill the death
of my wife as provided in Item 3d of this my will also
excepting the $2000.00 to be paid by my son-in-law James Noble
which is to remain in his hands as provided in item 4th of this
my will after said collections are made my said executor is
directed to pay all of my debts funeral expenses and expenses
incident thereto secondly that he pay to my said wife the $200.
herein bequeathed to her and after paying all of my debts and
expenses of administration and reserving sufficient money to pay
all of the legacies provided in this will the residue he will
divide between our children share and share alike Eleanor Cadnes Resor
and the children of Elizabeth Sivey each receiving one equal share or the
shares that would have gone to their parent had they not died and
should any of my children die before I do their children to receive the
share that would go to them if alive If at any time during the life
my wife It shall be thought advisable by my said wife & my executor
to sell the remaining part of the land purchased of the heirs of
Heller being about 2 acres or less laying east of and adjoining
the lots herein bequeathed then my executor may sell said land
at public or private sale as may be thought best and the
proceeds arising from said sale may be divided among my
children share and share alike Eleanor Candes Resor receiving one full
share and the said children of Elizabeth Sivey deceased one full
share.
Item 13th At the death of my wife if she shall survive me or at my death
should I survive her my said executor shall proceed at once to
sell of the lands and lots and property of ever kind not herein
specifically disposed of and if all that portion to which my wife
is entitled during her life and collect all accounts notes and every
other valuable thing and pay off all bequests herein named as are then
due and to retain sufficient to pay such bequests herein named as are then
due or payable and to pay the same as they shall become due and after
all of said legacies and bequests are paid and all of the
expenses of administering the residue he will divide equally between
my said children the children of Elizabeth Sivey remaining one share
and the said Eleanor Candes Resor one full share.
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Item 12th I direct at my decease my executor hereinafter named
shall proceed immediately according to law to sell and dispose of all
the personal property of whatever nature or discription not herein
disposed of and convert the same into money and to collect all debts
due and owing to me except the said $2000.00 to be paid by said
Reuben Wottring which is to remain in his hands untill the death
of my wife as provided in Item 3d of this my will also
excepting the $2000.00 to be paid by my son-in-law James Noble
which is to remain in his hands as provided in item 4th of this
my will after said collections are made my said executor is
directed to pay all of my debts funeral expenses and expenses
incident thereto secondly that he pay to my said wife the $200.
herein bequeathed to her and after paying all of my debts and
expenses of administration and reserving sufficient money to pay
all of the legacies provided in this will the residue he will
divide between our children share and share alike Eleanor Cadnes Resor
and the children of Elizabeth Sivey each receiving one equal share or the
shares that would have gone to their parent had they not died and
should any of my children die before I do their children to receive the
share that would go to them if alive If at any time during the life
my wife It shall be thought advisable by my said wife & my executor
to sell the remaining part of the land purchased of the heirs of
Heller being about 2 acres or less laying east of and adjoining
the lots herein bequeathed then my executor may sell said land
at public or private sale as may be thought best and the
proceeds arising from said sale may be divided among my
children share and share alike Eleanor Candes Resor receiving one full
share and the said children of Elizabeth Sivey deceased one full
share.
Item 13th At the death of my wife if she shall survive me or at my death
should I survive her my said executor shall proceed at once to
sell of the lands and lots and property of ever kind not herein
specifically disposed of and if all that portion to which my wife
is entitled during her life and collect all accounts notes and every
other valuable thing and pay off all bequests herein named as are then
due and to retain sufficient to pay such bequests herein named as are then
due or payable and to pay the same as they shall become due and after
all of said legacies and bequests are paid and all of the
expenses of administering the residue he will divide equally between
my said children the children of Elizabeth Sivey remaining one share
and the said Eleanor Candes Resor one full share.
Title
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Description
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Item 14 I desire if my said daughter Mary Eleanor shall marry after my
death and before the complete settlement of my estate that my
executor shall furnish her such household goods and furniture
as has been furnished to my other children provided I have not furnished
the same to her and that the same be paid out of the funds in
the hands of said executor belonging to the general fund of my
estate -
Item 15th At my decease I direct that my executor take possession
of the 60 acres of land in Marshal County Indiana herein
devised to the children of Elizabeth Sivey deceased to pay the
amount of taxes each year to lease the same collect all rents for
the same and in all respect to improve and manage said land
so as to secure the greatest benefits to said children and this case
and supervision is to continue untill the youngest of said children
arrives at the age of majority
Item 16th My executor is directed to pay and keep the tax paid upon the
real estate devised to my wife during her natural life and as long as she
shall occupy the same and at all times when any payments or
distribution of the assets of my estate is made my said executor
is to retain sufficient to pay all taxes and interest upon undue
legacies or legacies as they become due and in all cases of distribution among
my heirs of any portion of my estate not herein specifically devised I desire that
the child or children of my child or children of mine that are
now dead or that may hereinafter die before me and my wife
or either of us shall receive the share that their parent would
be entitled to if then living.
Item 17th I hereby nominate and appoint my son Reuben Wottring as the
executor of this my last will and testament and I direct that he
give no bond as such executor and I direct that the Judge of
the probate so order upon the probate of this my last will
and testament and in case of the death or inability of said
Reuben to serve then I appoint as his successor my son-in-
law Benjamin K Herbster shall be appointed I direct that
he give no bond and that the Probate Judge so Order.
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Item 14 I desire if my said daughter Mary Eleanor shall marry after my
death and before the complete settlement of my estate that my
executor shall furnish her such household goods and furniture
as has been furnished to my other children provided I have not furnished
the same to her and that the same be paid out of the funds in
the hands of said executor belonging to the general fund of my
estate -
Item 15th At my decease I direct that my executor take possession
of the 60 acres of land in Marshal County Indiana herein
devised to the children of Elizabeth Sivey deceased to pay the
amount of taxes each year to lease the same collect all rents for
the same and in all respect to improve and manage said land
so as to secure the greatest benefits to said children and this case
and supervision is to continue untill the youngest of said children
arrives at the age of majority
Item 16th My executor is directed to pay and keep the tax paid upon the
real estate devised to my wife during her natural life and as long as she
shall occupy the same and at all times when any payments or
distribution of the assets of my estate is made my said executor
is to retain sufficient to pay all taxes and interest upon undue
legacies or legacies as they become due and in all cases of distribution among
my heirs of any portion of my estate not herein specifically devised I desire that
the child or children of my child or children of mine that are
now dead or that may hereinafter die before me and my wife
or either of us shall receive the share that their parent would
be entitled to if then living.
Item 17th I hereby nominate and appoint my son Reuben Wottring as the
executor of this my last will and testament and I direct that he
give no bond as such executor and I direct that the Judge of
the probate so order upon the probate of this my last will
and testament and in case of the death or inability of said
Reuben to serve then I appoint as his successor my son-in-
law Benjamin K Herbster shall be appointed I direct that
he give no bond and that the Probate Judge so Order.
Title
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Description
[page 262]
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Item 18th In all of the devises of Lots to my heirs of lots in south Delaware
It is understood that all of said devises of said Lots take
their subjects to the life estate of my said wife if she shall
survive me
In witness whereof I the said Philip Wottring have
hereunto set my hand and seal this 18th day of December 1877
Philip Wootring {Seal}
The above last will and testament was signed and acknowledged
by said Philip Wootring as his last will and testament and in our
presence and signed by us at his request in his presence and in the
presence of each other on this 18th day of December 1877
Henry Main
J. C. Johnston.
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court Henry Main
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament
of Philip Wootring 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 Philip Wootring is the will of said deceased Philip
Wootring, that J.C. Johnson was the other subscribing witness
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 Philip
Wootring deceased, sign and seal said will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament; that the
said Philip Wootring at the time of making signing and sealing will,
was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and under
no undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever
Henry Main
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 10 day
April 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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Item 18th In all of the devises of Lots to my heirs of lots in south Delaware
It is understood that all of said devises of said Lots take
their subjects to the life estate of my said wife if she shall
survive me
In witness whereof I the said Philip Wottring have
hereunto set my hand and seal this 18th day of December 1877
Philip Wootring {Seal}
The above last will and testament was signed and acknowledged
by said Philip Wootring as his last will and testament and in our
presence and signed by us at his request in his presence and in the
presence of each other on this 18th day of December 1877
Henry Main
J. C. Johnston.
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court Henry Main
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament
of Philip Wootring 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 Philip Wootring is the will of said deceased Philip
Wootring, that J.C. Johnson was the other subscribing witness
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 Philip
Wootring deceased, sign and seal said will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament; that the
said Philip Wootring at the time of making signing and sealing will,
was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and under
no undue or unlawfull restraint whatsoever
Henry Main
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 10 day
April 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
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Garry Sharp's Will
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court J. C. Johnston
one of the subscribing witness to the last will and testament of Philip
Wootring 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 him
purporting to be the last will and testament of Philip Wootring
now deceased, is the will of said deceased, that the other subscribing
witness was Henry Main 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
Philip Wootring deceased, sign and seal said will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament; that the
said Philip Wootring 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. C. Johnston
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 24 day of
April A.D. 1879.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Garry Sharp Will.
Copy of the will.
In the name of the benevolent father of all.
I Garry Sharp of the county of Delaware
Being in Genoa Township do make this my last will
and testament.
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Nancy Sharp
in lieu of her dower the farm on which we now reside
situate in said county and Township Containing about
106 acres and all the stock, household goods, furniture provisions
and other goods and chattles which may be thereon at the
time of my decease. She however selling so much thereof
as may be sufficient to pay my just Debts
[corresponds to labeled page 206 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883].
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Garry Sharp's Will
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court J. C. Johnston
one of the subscribing witness to the last will and testament of Philip
Wootring 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 him
purporting to be the last will and testament of Philip Wootring
now deceased, is the will of said deceased, that the other subscribing
witness was Henry Main 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
Philip Wootring deceased, sign and seal said will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament; that the
said Philip Wootring 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. C. Johnston
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 24 day of
April A.D. 1879.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Garry Sharp Will.
Copy of the will.
In the name of the benevolent father of all.
I Garry Sharp of the county of Delaware
Being in Genoa Township do make this my last will
and testament.
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Nancy Sharp
in lieu of her dower the farm on which we now reside
situate in said county and Township Containing about
106 acres and all the stock, household goods, furniture provisions
and other goods and chattles which may be thereon at the
time of my decease. She however selling so much thereof
as may be sufficient to pay my just Debts
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 264)
Description
[page 264]
[corresponds to labeled page 207 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
207
Gary Sharp's Will
Item 2nd I do here nominate and appoint Nancy Sharp my beloved
wife Executor of this 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 and Claims due me I do also authorize
and empower her 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 she may think proper
all or any part of my Real Estate and deeds to purchasers
to execute acknowledge and deliver in fee Simple
I hereby revoke all former wills by me made.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal
this 9th day of March 1864
Garry Sharp {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by
Said Garry Sharp as his last
will and testament in our
presence and Signed by us in
his presence
G. W. Wells
E. Philips.
Probate of the Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware Co. } ss
Personally appeared in open court George W Wells Edward
Philips the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of
Garry Sharp 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 Garry
Sharp now deceased is the will of said deceased, Garry Sharp.
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 Garry Sharp deceased
Sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last will and testament; that the said Garry Sharp
at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of
legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under
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207
Gary Sharp's Will
Item 2nd I do here nominate and appoint Nancy Sharp my beloved
wife Executor of this 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 and Claims due me I do also authorize
and empower her 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 she may think proper
all or any part of my Real Estate and deeds to purchasers
to execute acknowledge and deliver in fee Simple
I hereby revoke all former wills by me made.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal
this 9th day of March 1864
Garry Sharp {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by
Said Garry Sharp as his last
will and testament in our
presence and Signed by us in
his presence
G. W. Wells
E. Philips.
Probate of the Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware Co. } ss
Personally appeared in open court George W Wells Edward
Philips the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of
Garry Sharp 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 Garry
Sharp now deceased is the will of said deceased, Garry Sharp.
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 Garry Sharp deceased
Sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last will and testament; that the said Garry Sharp
at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of
legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 265)
Description
[page 265]
[corresponds to labeled page 208 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
208
Julia A Clippinger's Will.
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
G. W. Wells.
E. Philips.
{Seal} Sworn to and subscribed in open court, this 15 day
of July 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
By B Roloson, Deputy Clerk
Julia A Clippinger
On this day the last will and testament of Julia A Clippinger
was presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to probate
and record.
I Julia A Clippenger of the county of Delaware and state of Ohio
do make and publish this my last will and testament.
First I give and bequeath to Arabella C Clippinger my daughter
the bedroom sett of furniture now in the so called Charlie's bedroom in
the dwelling where I now reside
Second I give and bqueath to Susan C. Clippenger my daughter the
bedroom sett of furniture now in the bedroom occupied by myself
in the dwelling where I now reside
Third I order that all the personal estate consisting of judgments
notes account or business claims whatever be collected & reduced
to money and the same less expenses be paid over to my children
Arabella C Clippinger Susan A Clippinger and Edward T Clippinger
share & share alike
Fourth I give bequeath and devise all and singular the rest and residue of my
property of which I may die seized real personal and to my
executor hereinafter named his heirs and assigns in trust that he
will present my husband John A Clippinger to use occupy & possess
the same for his own use & benefit so long as he shall remain
unmarried & devise to so occupy & use but subject however
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208
Julia A Clippinger's Will.
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
G. W. Wells.
E. Philips.
{Seal} Sworn to and subscribed in open court, this 15 day
of July 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
By B Roloson, Deputy Clerk
Julia A Clippinger
On this day the last will and testament of Julia A Clippinger
was presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to probate
and record.
I Julia A Clippenger of the county of Delaware and state of Ohio
do make and publish this my last will and testament.
First I give and bequeath to Arabella C Clippinger my daughter
the bedroom sett of furniture now in the so called Charlie's bedroom in
the dwelling where I now reside
Second I give and bqueath to Susan C. Clippenger my daughter the
bedroom sett of furniture now in the bedroom occupied by myself
in the dwelling where I now reside
Third I order that all the personal estate consisting of judgments
notes account or business claims whatever be collected & reduced
to money and the same less expenses be paid over to my children
Arabella C Clippinger Susan A Clippinger and Edward T Clippinger
share & share alike
Fourth I give bequeath and devise all and singular the rest and residue of my
property of which I may die seized real personal and to my
executor hereinafter named his heirs and assigns in trust that he
will present my husband John A Clippinger to use occupy & possess
the same for his own use & benefit so long as he shall remain
unmarried & devise to so occupy & use but subject however
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 266)
Description
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[corresponds to labeled page 209 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
209
Julia A Clippinger's Estate
to the payment by him of all taxes and assessments that may
be leased or made thereon and that he keep the dwelling house
insured & keep up necessary repairs and if said John A
Clippinger shall marry or cease to occupy and use said premises
the said executor shall convey the same to my children Arabella
C Clippinger Susan C Clippinger and Edward T Clippinger
their heirs and assigns share and share alike And provided
further that said John A Clippinger may by and with the consent
of said Arabella C Clippinger Susan C Clippinger sell and
dispose of any portion or all of the personal estate included in this
Item and invest the proceeds as he & said Arabella Cleppenger and
Susan C shall direct And provided further that by the deviation
and consent of said John A Clippenger Arabella C and Susan C
Clippinger up to the 8 day of October 1881 and thereafter
by the direction & consent of they and said Edward T Clippinger said
executor shall sell & convey any or all of said real estate & for the proceeds
to said Arabella C & Susan C & Edward T Clippinger their heirs and assigns
share & share alike or reinvest the same in the real estate to be used &
occupied by said John A Clippinger as aforesaid in lieu of said real estate
so sold as said John A Clippinger shall direct
Fifth I appoint my husband John A Clippenger executor of this my said
will
her
April 16 1879. Julia A x Clippinger
mark {Seal}
Signed by said Julia A Clippenger in our presence & by her declared
as her last will and testament and by us signed as witnesses in her presence
and at her request
April 25 1879 Susan C. Coban
H.C. Godman.
As a codicil to the foregoing will I order that before any money be paid
to my children under the provisions of the 3rd item of said will that enough
thereof be used to first pay off my indebtedness that now exists
against me or against the property by said will disposed of the restriction
being especially to pay off a mortgage on my present residence
her
Julia A x Clippinger
mark
Signed by Julia A Clippinger & by her declared as a codicil to the
will in our presence and by us signed as witnesses in her presence
[corresponds to labeled page 209 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
209
Julia A Clippinger's Estate
to the payment by him of all taxes and assessments that may
be leased or made thereon and that he keep the dwelling house
insured & keep up necessary repairs and if said John A
Clippinger shall marry or cease to occupy and use said premises
the said executor shall convey the same to my children Arabella
C Clippinger Susan C Clippinger and Edward T Clippinger
their heirs and assigns share and share alike And provided
further that said John A Clippinger may by and with the consent
of said Arabella C Clippinger Susan C Clippinger sell and
dispose of any portion or all of the personal estate included in this
Item and invest the proceeds as he & said Arabella Cleppenger and
Susan C shall direct And provided further that by the deviation
and consent of said John A Clippenger Arabella C and Susan C
Clippinger up to the 8 day of October 1881 and thereafter
by the direction & consent of they and said Edward T Clippinger said
executor shall sell & convey any or all of said real estate & for the proceeds
to said Arabella C & Susan C & Edward T Clippinger their heirs and assigns
share & share alike or reinvest the same in the real estate to be used &
occupied by said John A Clippinger as aforesaid in lieu of said real estate
so sold as said John A Clippinger shall direct
Fifth I appoint my husband John A Clippenger executor of this my said
will
her
April 16 1879. Julia A x Clippinger
mark {Seal}
Signed by said Julia A Clippenger in our presence & by her declared
as her last will and testament and by us signed as witnesses in her presence
and at her request
April 25 1879 Susan C. Coban
H.C. Godman.
As a codicil to the foregoing will I order that before any money be paid
to my children under the provisions of the 3rd item of said will that enough
thereof be used to first pay off my indebtedness that now exists
against me or against the property by said will disposed of the restriction
being especially to pay off a mortgage on my present residence
her
Julia A x Clippinger
mark
Signed by Julia A Clippinger & by her declared as a codicil to the
will in our presence and by us signed as witnesses in her presence
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 267)
Description
[page 267]
[corresponds to labeled page 210 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
210
Julia A Clippinger Estate
and at her request
April 16 1879.
Susan C. Coban
H. C. Godman
The State of Ohio
Delaware Co ss.
To David Coban, Greeting:
Know We 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 Susan C
Coban subscribing witness to the last will and testament of
Julia. A. Clippenger 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 Susan C Coban 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 Julia A Clippenger and that you reduce such
examination to writing and return the same together with this
commission and will of said Julia A Clippenger 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 sett my hand and affixed
the seal of said court at Delaware this
14 day of June 1879.
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Probate of the Will
The State of Penn.
Laurence Co. ss
Personally appeared in open court before me a
commissioner duly appointed by the probate court of Delaware Ohio
Susan C Coban one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will
and testament of Julia A Clippinger who being duly sworn
to according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of said will
& codicil depose and say that the paper before them purporting
to be the last will testament and codicil of Julia A Clippin-
ger now deceased is the will of said deceased, Julia A Clippinger
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210
Julia A Clippinger Estate
and at her request
April 16 1879.
Susan C. Coban
H. C. Godman
The State of Ohio
Delaware Co ss.
To David Coban, Greeting:
Know We 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 Susan C
Coban subscribing witness to the last will and testament of
Julia. A. Clippenger 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 Susan C Coban 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 Julia A Clippenger and that you reduce such
examination to writing and return the same together with this
commission and will of said Julia A Clippenger 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 sett my hand and affixed
the seal of said court at Delaware this
14 day of June 1879.
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Probate of the Will
The State of Penn.
Laurence Co. ss
Personally appeared in open court before me a
commissioner duly appointed by the probate court of Delaware Ohio
Susan C Coban one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will
and testament of Julia A Clippinger who being duly sworn
to according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of said will
& codicil depose and say that the paper before them purporting
to be the last will testament and codicil of Julia A Clippin-
ger now deceased is the will of said deceased, Julia A Clippinger
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 268)
Description
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211
that H C Godman was the other subscribing Witness that we were
present at the execution of said will and Codicil at the request of
the testatrix subscribed our names to the same as witnesses in her
presence and that we that we saw the said Julia Clippen-
ger sign and seal said will and heard her acknowledge
the same to be her last will and testament that the said
Julia A. Clippinger 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.
x Susan O Coban
Sworn to and Subscribed in open court this 16 day of
June 1879
David Coban
Commissioner
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio
Delaware Co. ss
Personally appeared in open court Henry C Godman,
the other subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Julia
A Clippinger 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 will and testament of Julia A Clippinger
now deceased is the will of said deceased Julia A Clippinger
That Susan C Coban was the other subscribing witness that we
were present at the execution of said will and codicil at the request
of the testatrix subscribed our names to the same as witnesses in her
presence and that we saw the said Julia A Clippinger
sign and seal said will codicil and heard her acknowledge
the same to be her last will and testament that the said Julia
A Clippinger at the time of making signing and sealing said
will & codicil was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind
and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever
H. C. Godman
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 21 day
of June 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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211
that H C Godman was the other subscribing Witness that we were
present at the execution of said will and Codicil at the request of
the testatrix subscribed our names to the same as witnesses in her
presence and that we that we saw the said Julia Clippen-
ger sign and seal said will and heard her acknowledge
the same to be her last will and testament that the said
Julia A. Clippinger 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.
x Susan O Coban
Sworn to and Subscribed in open court this 16 day of
June 1879
David Coban
Commissioner
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio
Delaware Co. ss
Personally appeared in open court Henry C Godman,
the other subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Julia
A Clippinger 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 will and testament of Julia A Clippinger
now deceased is the will of said deceased Julia A Clippinger
That Susan C Coban was the other subscribing witness that we
were present at the execution of said will and codicil at the request
of the testatrix subscribed our names to the same as witnesses in her
presence and that we saw the said Julia A Clippinger
sign and seal said will codicil and heard her acknowledge
the same to be her last will and testament that the said Julia
A Clippinger at the time of making signing and sealing said
will & codicil was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind
and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever
H. C. Godman
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 21 day
of June 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 269)
Description
[page 269]
[corresponds to labeled page 212 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
212
Richard F Cooke Will
On this day the last will and testament of Richard F Cooke was
presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to probate and record.
Copy of the Will
I Richard F Cooke being of sound mind and disposing memory
do make and ordain this as my last will and testament
Item 1st In the first place it is my will that after my death my burial expenses
and Just debts if any shall be first paid out of my estate.
Item 2nd It is my devise that my estate be equally divided among all of
my children in such manner as that all shall be equal taking
into consideration what I have heretofore given them
Item 3rd I hereby nominate and appoint my sons Watson M Cooke and
Boliver H. Cooke my executors and it is my devise that they
execute this my last will and testament without executing
bond for the same and I hereby vest them with title to Whatever
may remain of my estate at my death with full power to sell
and dispose of any property either real or personal or mixed either
privately or publicly as they in their Judgment may think proper
and most to the interest of all the parties entitled therein and to
execute title to the same by deeds of conveyance in their own
name or names, and that a deed or bond executed in the name
of one of them in case the other should die or decline to qualify or
act shall be as good and which to all intents and purposes
as though it were signed and executed by both
Item 4th It is my will that in case that either of my said executors should
die or decline to qualify or act that the other have full power
and authority to do any and all things necessary to be done in about the
execution of the same that is herein conferred upon both
Item 5th It is my will that my executor shall have such time in the execution
of their duties powers and trusts herein required and conferred upon
them as may be necessary for the best interest of all the parties
interested in the premises and may make distribution from
time to time of any funds that may come into their hands to those
entitled.
Item 6th As I have heretofore given off to my children some property and desire
that they shall all be made equal in my estate and him given
consideration what I heretofore given them as well as what they
may hereafter receive I have given to all my children except
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212
Richard F Cooke Will
On this day the last will and testament of Richard F Cooke was
presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to probate and record.
Copy of the Will
I Richard F Cooke being of sound mind and disposing memory
do make and ordain this as my last will and testament
Item 1st In the first place it is my will that after my death my burial expenses
and Just debts if any shall be first paid out of my estate.
Item 2nd It is my devise that my estate be equally divided among all of
my children in such manner as that all shall be equal taking
into consideration what I have heretofore given them
Item 3rd I hereby nominate and appoint my sons Watson M Cooke and
Boliver H. Cooke my executors and it is my devise that they
execute this my last will and testament without executing
bond for the same and I hereby vest them with title to Whatever
may remain of my estate at my death with full power to sell
and dispose of any property either real or personal or mixed either
privately or publicly as they in their Judgment may think proper
and most to the interest of all the parties entitled therein and to
execute title to the same by deeds of conveyance in their own
name or names, and that a deed or bond executed in the name
of one of them in case the other should die or decline to qualify or
act shall be as good and which to all intents and purposes
as though it were signed and executed by both
Item 4th It is my will that in case that either of my said executors should
die or decline to qualify or act that the other have full power
and authority to do any and all things necessary to be done in about the
execution of the same that is herein conferred upon both
Item 5th It is my will that my executor shall have such time in the execution
of their duties powers and trusts herein required and conferred upon
them as may be necessary for the best interest of all the parties
interested in the premises and may make distribution from
time to time of any funds that may come into their hands to those
entitled.
Item 6th As I have heretofore given off to my children some property and desire
that they shall all be made equal in my estate and him given
consideration what I heretofore given them as well as what they
may hereafter receive I have given to all my children except
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 270)
Description
[page 270]
[corresponds to labeled page 213 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
213
Richard F. Cooke
my son Watson M Cooke and my daughters Minerva and Adaline
about one hundred dollars in personal property each I have
given to my Adaline Dowell one hundred & 35 acres of land being
the lands as where she now lives which lands have been
surveyed by me and plainly marked and set apart for her
several years ago but no deed was ever executed to her It is my
will that after my death my executor execute to her a deed for
the same I have given to my daughter Minerva Bockmon one
hundred and eighty eight acres of land being the land
whereon Journa & wife now live and being the lands that
were sold by B G Kinslow to Garold Dyer and conveyed by
me to said Dyer the above named 188 acres was a gift except
this - Said B. B. Kinslow paid to me one hundred dollars as
a part consideration for said lands I have heretofore given
to my daughter Dorinda McClellan 130 acres of land being
the lands whereon R L Linsey now lives no deed was ever executed
by me to said Dorinda McClellan said Dorinda husband John
McClellan sold said lands to B G Kinslow and said Kinslow
sold same to R L Linsey and I paid or rather furnished the one and
to said Lindsey to pay said Kinglow for said lands I never
executed any bond for any deed to any person for the same and
regard it as a gift by me to my daughter Jenira Lindsey Dorinda
McClellan is dead Daisy Monroe and Margaret Winters
are her only children my daughter [Rebecca] Zenira Lindsey is also dead - It
is my desire that my executors make title to the bodily heirs of my
said daughter Z Lindsey to said 15 acres above named I have
also heretofore given to my daughter Harriet Hawes 235 acres of land
which said 235 acres lies South of the lands of J A Ray
and East of the above described 250 acres and lying on both sides
of the sparta & gainsboro road which said tract have been surveyed
by me with plainly marked and set apart to my said Harriet
Mawse deed title to said 235 acres of land The above named and
described tract of land advanced by me to my said daughter
aforesaid is valued by me at one dollar & 25 each per acres and I direct
that my executors in making distribution of my estate charge my
said daughter their bodily heirs one dollar and twenty five per
acre except the one hundred and 88 acres given to my daughter
Minerva that is to be credited with one hundred dollars paid
to me by B G Kinslow as herein stated and here that there may
be no misunderstanding by my executors in estimating the land
given by me to my daughter Minerva and Adaline as they
got more valuable lands than was given by me to my other daughters
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213
Richard F. Cooke
my son Watson M Cooke and my daughters Minerva and Adaline
about one hundred dollars in personal property each I have
given to my Adaline Dowell one hundred & 35 acres of land being
the lands as where she now lives which lands have been
surveyed by me and plainly marked and set apart for her
several years ago but no deed was ever executed to her It is my
will that after my death my executor execute to her a deed for
the same I have given to my daughter Minerva Bockmon one
hundred and eighty eight acres of land being the land
whereon Journa & wife now live and being the lands that
were sold by B G Kinslow to Garold Dyer and conveyed by
me to said Dyer the above named 188 acres was a gift except
this - Said B. B. Kinslow paid to me one hundred dollars as
a part consideration for said lands I have heretofore given
to my daughter Dorinda McClellan 130 acres of land being
the lands whereon R L Linsey now lives no deed was ever executed
by me to said Dorinda McClellan said Dorinda husband John
McClellan sold said lands to B G Kinslow and said Kinslow
sold same to R L Linsey and I paid or rather furnished the one and
to said Lindsey to pay said Kinglow for said lands I never
executed any bond for any deed to any person for the same and
regard it as a gift by me to my daughter Jenira Lindsey Dorinda
McClellan is dead Daisy Monroe and Margaret Winters
are her only children my daughter [Rebecca] Zenira Lindsey is also dead - It
is my desire that my executors make title to the bodily heirs of my
said daughter Z Lindsey to said 15 acres above named I have
also heretofore given to my daughter Harriet Hawes 235 acres of land
which said 235 acres lies South of the lands of J A Ray
and East of the above described 250 acres and lying on both sides
of the sparta & gainsboro road which said tract have been surveyed
by me with plainly marked and set apart to my said Harriet
Mawse deed title to said 235 acres of land The above named and
described tract of land advanced by me to my said daughter
aforesaid is valued by me at one dollar & 25 each per acres and I direct
that my executors in making distribution of my estate charge my
said daughter their bodily heirs one dollar and twenty five per
acre except the one hundred and 88 acres given to my daughter
Minerva that is to be credited with one hundred dollars paid
to me by B G Kinslow as herein stated and here that there may
be no misunderstanding by my executors in estimating the land
given by me to my daughter Minerva and Adaline as they
got more valuable lands than was given by me to my other daughters
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 271)
Description
[page 271]
[corresponds to labeled page 214 of Will Book Vol. 7 1876 - 1883]
214
Richard F Cooke's Will.
I intended that the lands charged to them at $1.25 per acre
to be made equal as per acres with the lands given my other
daughters per acre and the one hundred dollars by them each
received as herein before named my daughters Minerva & Adaline
are not to have one hundred dollars each to make them equal
with the advancements of $100.00 advanced to the other heirs
named in the personal property they having received at least
that much each in getting the above valuable lands.
Item 7 It is my will that my executor retain out of the estate before
making final distribution an amount necessary to pay them
their agents and attorneys a fare compensation for their trouble
and expense necessarily expended in the execution of this my
last Will and Testament:
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand
and seal this 6 day of August 1870.
Richard F Cooke
Signed by the testator }
in our presence and the }
presence of each other }
have witnessed the same }
date above written }
H Denton }
K. B. Dowell }
Giles Bradford JP}
State of Tennessee }
Putnam County }
This day there was produced in open court a
writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Richard F
Cooke decd written on a full sheet of paper and signed by testator
and witnessed by H. Denton W. B Dowell and Giles Bradford and said
H Denton and Giles Bradford two of the subscribing witnesses to said will
being duly sworn state that they were present and saw the testator
sign said will and acknowledge the same in their presence as his
last will and testament and that he was of sound mind and
disposing memory and that he requested them to subscribe the same
as witnesses to the execution of said will and Watson M Cooke
one of the executors in said will being present in court and
accepting the trust was duly qualified as such executor and B. H.
Cooke an other executor named in said will not being present presented
[corresponds to labeled page 214 of Will Book Vol. 7 1876 - 1883]
214
Richard F Cooke's Will.
I intended that the lands charged to them at $1.25 per acre
to be made equal as per acres with the lands given my other
daughters per acre and the one hundred dollars by them each
received as herein before named my daughters Minerva & Adaline
are not to have one hundred dollars each to make them equal
with the advancements of $100.00 advanced to the other heirs
named in the personal property they having received at least
that much each in getting the above valuable lands.
Item 7 It is my will that my executor retain out of the estate before
making final distribution an amount necessary to pay them
their agents and attorneys a fare compensation for their trouble
and expense necessarily expended in the execution of this my
last Will and Testament:
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand
and seal this 6 day of August 1870.
Richard F Cooke
Signed by the testator }
in our presence and the }
presence of each other }
have witnessed the same }
date above written }
H Denton }
K. B. Dowell }
Giles Bradford JP}
State of Tennessee }
Putnam County }
This day there was produced in open court a
writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Richard F
Cooke decd written on a full sheet of paper and signed by testator
and witnessed by H. Denton W. B Dowell and Giles Bradford and said
H Denton and Giles Bradford two of the subscribing witnesses to said will
being duly sworn state that they were present and saw the testator
sign said will and acknowledge the same in their presence as his
last will and testament and that he was of sound mind and
disposing memory and that he requested them to subscribe the same
as witnesses to the execution of said will and Watson M Cooke
one of the executors in said will being present in court and
accepting the trust was duly qualified as such executor and B. H.
Cooke an other executor named in said will not being present presented
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 272)
Description
[page 272]
[corresponds to labeled page 215 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
215
Richard F Cooke
presented by his attorney a written communication notifying the
court that he was present willing to except the trust confided
to him by his father R F Cooke decd in his last will and
testament but not being able to be now before the court and to be
qualified as the law requires on motion it is ordered that the
clerk of this court to qualify said B. C. Cooke as one of the executors
of said will at any time by having him to subscribe to the necessary
oath which is to be filed with the papers in this cause. Ordered
that said will having been duly proven be received and that
letters testamentary be issued to said executors.
Witnessed by H. P.
Davis clerk of said court at office in Cookville
on this the first Monday in November 1870
W. P. Davis
State of Tennessee }
Putnam County SS }
I W J Isbell clerk for the county of Putnam
in the state aforesaid do certify that the foregoing is a correct copy
of Will of Richard F Cooke as appears of Record in my office in
wills & inventory Book "B" on pages 144 & 145 146 & 147
Given under my hand and seal of my office
at office this the 24 day of March 1879.
W J Isbell clerk
for Putnam County Court
State of Tennessee }
Davidson County }
Personally appeared before me James Everett
a Notary Public and Justice of Peace in and for said county Boliver
H Cooke who being duly sworn states that he is the sole surviving executor
of the last will and testament of Richard F Cooke deceased and
that W M Cooke the other executor named in said will died in the
year of 1877.
B. H. Cooke
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day
of March 1879.
Jas Everett
Notary Public
[corresponds to labeled page 215 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
215
Richard F Cooke
presented by his attorney a written communication notifying the
court that he was present willing to except the trust confided
to him by his father R F Cooke decd in his last will and
testament but not being able to be now before the court and to be
qualified as the law requires on motion it is ordered that the
clerk of this court to qualify said B. C. Cooke as one of the executors
of said will at any time by having him to subscribe to the necessary
oath which is to be filed with the papers in this cause. Ordered
that said will having been duly proven be received and that
letters testamentary be issued to said executors.
Witnessed by H. P.
Davis clerk of said court at office in Cookville
on this the first Monday in November 1870
W. P. Davis
State of Tennessee }
Putnam County SS }
I W J Isbell clerk for the county of Putnam
in the state aforesaid do certify that the foregoing is a correct copy
of Will of Richard F Cooke as appears of Record in my office in
wills & inventory Book "B" on pages 144 & 145 146 & 147
Given under my hand and seal of my office
at office this the 24 day of March 1879.
W J Isbell clerk
for Putnam County Court
State of Tennessee }
Davidson County }
Personally appeared before me James Everett
a Notary Public and Justice of Peace in and for said county Boliver
H Cooke who being duly sworn states that he is the sole surviving executor
of the last will and testament of Richard F Cooke deceased and
that W M Cooke the other executor named in said will died in the
year of 1877.
B. H. Cooke
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day
of March 1879.
Jas Everett
Notary Public
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 273)
Description
[page 273]
[corresponds to labeled page 216 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
216
Margaret Lisaters Will
On the 6th day of September A. D. 1879 the last Will
and testament of Margaret Lisater decd was duly proven
and ordered admitted to Probate and record
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of God Amen
I Margaret Lissiter being of sound
mind and memory do this 22d day of May in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
seventy three make and proclaim this as my last will
and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made
Item 1st I do give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Margaret
Duffy all my real estate consisting of a farm of thirty
acres more or less situate in Mill Creek township Union
County Ohio and being the farm formerly purchased by me of
Henson Merriman, to have and to hold the same during the
term of her natural life, and at her death all right and
title to same real estate to my beloved Grandson George Duffy
son of my said daughter Margaret Duffey
Item 2nd To my beloved daughter Hannah Hays I do give and bequeath
my stove, Bureau and two dining chairs
Item 3 I do give and bequeath the following articles of personal
property to my before mentioned daughter Margaret Duffey
viz Two Beds & Bedding Two Rocking chairs One clock, stand
carpet & Trunk
Item 4 I hereby appoint P. A. Willis of Concord Township Delaware
County O Executor of this my last will and direct him
to pay all my debts & funeral expenses as soon as practicable
out of monies I may have on hand at my death, to collect all
monies that may be due me on notes Bonds & Mortgages and to
pay the same in equal shares to my beloved children James
Norris, Joseph Norris, Jeremiah Norris, Alexander Norris, Sarah
Ann Carter, Elinor Haylor & Hannah Hays.
Margaret Lissater {Seal}
Signed this 22nd day of May 1873 in our presence by Margaret
Lissater and signed by us in her presence
John S Smart
Witnesses Henson Merryman [Merriman]
[corresponds to labeled page 216 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
216
Margaret Lisaters Will
On the 6th day of September A. D. 1879 the last Will
and testament of Margaret Lisater decd was duly proven
and ordered admitted to Probate and record
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of God Amen
I Margaret Lissiter being of sound
mind and memory do this 22d day of May in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
seventy three make and proclaim this as my last will
and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made
Item 1st I do give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Margaret
Duffy all my real estate consisting of a farm of thirty
acres more or less situate in Mill Creek township Union
County Ohio and being the farm formerly purchased by me of
Henson Merriman, to have and to hold the same during the
term of her natural life, and at her death all right and
title to same real estate to my beloved Grandson George Duffy
son of my said daughter Margaret Duffey
Item 2nd To my beloved daughter Hannah Hays I do give and bequeath
my stove, Bureau and two dining chairs
Item 3 I do give and bequeath the following articles of personal
property to my before mentioned daughter Margaret Duffey
viz Two Beds & Bedding Two Rocking chairs One clock, stand
carpet & Trunk
Item 4 I hereby appoint P. A. Willis of Concord Township Delaware
County O Executor of this my last will and direct him
to pay all my debts & funeral expenses as soon as practicable
out of monies I may have on hand at my death, to collect all
monies that may be due me on notes Bonds & Mortgages and to
pay the same in equal shares to my beloved children James
Norris, Joseph Norris, Jeremiah Norris, Alexander Norris, Sarah
Ann Carter, Elinor Haylor & Hannah Hays.
Margaret Lissater {Seal}
Signed this 22nd day of May 1873 in our presence by Margaret
Lissater and signed by us in her presence
John S Smart
Witnesses Henson Merryman [Merriman]
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 274)
Description
[page 274]
[corresponds to labeled page 217 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
217
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court John S
Smart and Henson Merryman the subscribing witnesses to the
last will and testament of Margaret Lisater 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 Margaret Lisater now deceased, is the
will of the said deceased Margaret Lisater that they were present
at the execution of said will at the request of the testatrix sub
scribed their names to the same as witnesses in her presence &
that they saw the said Margaret Lisater now deceased sign &
seal said will and heard her declare & acknowledge the same
to be her last will & testament, that the said Margaret Lisater 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 whatever
John S Smart
Henson Merryman
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 6th day of September
1879.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 217 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
217
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court John S
Smart and Henson Merryman the subscribing witnesses to the
last will and testament of Margaret Lisater 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 Margaret Lisater now deceased, is the
will of the said deceased Margaret Lisater that they were present
at the execution of said will at the request of the testatrix sub
scribed their names to the same as witnesses in her presence &
that they saw the said Margaret Lisater now deceased sign &
seal said will and heard her declare & acknowledge the same
to be her last will & testament, that the said Margaret Lisater 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 whatever
John S Smart
Henson Merryman
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 6th day of September
1879.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 275)
Description
[page 275]
[corresponds to labeled page 218 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
218
Thomas Slough's Will
On the 20th day of September A.D. 1879, the last will
and testament of Thomas Slough deceased was duly proven
and ordered admitted to Probate and record as the last will
and testament of the said decd Thos Slough
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost
I Thomas Slough of Concord Township Delaware
County Ohio do make and publish this my last will &
testament revoking all other wills by me heretofore made
1st I direct that after my decease my body be decently and
in a Christian manner burried
2nd All my debts shall be honorably and fairly paid out of my
estate as hereinafter provided
3rd I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Amanda Elizabeth
in fee simple my farm in Delaware Township Delaware County
O. about one mile from the city of Delaware with all my stock
farm utensils grains household goods and monies & credits
4th I desire that my mill property in Concord Township
Delaware County Ohio be sold as soon as this can be done to
the interest of my estate and out of the proceeds of this sale
my debts shall be paid and the remainder shall be divided
equally among my children
5th I hereby nominate and appoint James L Slough as executor
of this my last will and testament who shall have power
to make sale and execute deeds without authority from court
6th I appoint my wife Amanda Elizabeth Guardian
of my infant children.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my seal this
this twenty fifth day of June 1879.
Thomas Slough {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged in our presence who in his presence
and at his request have hereunto set our hands this 25th
day of June A.D. 1879
John Vogt Seal
Daniel Schnoke Seal
[corresponds to labeled page 218 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
218
Thomas Slough's Will
On the 20th day of September A.D. 1879, the last will
and testament of Thomas Slough deceased was duly proven
and ordered admitted to Probate and record as the last will
and testament of the said decd Thos Slough
F.B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost
I Thomas Slough of Concord Township Delaware
County Ohio do make and publish this my last will &
testament revoking all other wills by me heretofore made
1st I direct that after my decease my body be decently and
in a Christian manner burried
2nd All my debts shall be honorably and fairly paid out of my
estate as hereinafter provided
3rd I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Amanda Elizabeth
in fee simple my farm in Delaware Township Delaware County
O. about one mile from the city of Delaware with all my stock
farm utensils grains household goods and monies & credits
4th I desire that my mill property in Concord Township
Delaware County Ohio be sold as soon as this can be done to
the interest of my estate and out of the proceeds of this sale
my debts shall be paid and the remainder shall be divided
equally among my children
5th I hereby nominate and appoint James L Slough as executor
of this my last will and testament who shall have power
to make sale and execute deeds without authority from court
6th I appoint my wife Amanda Elizabeth Guardian
of my infant children.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my seal this
this twenty fifth day of June 1879.
Thomas Slough {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged in our presence who in his presence
and at his request have hereunto set our hands this 25th
day of June A.D. 1879
John Vogt Seal
Daniel Schnoke Seal
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 276)
Description
[page 276]
[corresponds to labeled page 219 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
219
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court John Vogt
& Daniel Schnoke the subscribing witnesses to the last will
and testament of Thos Slough 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 Thomas Slough now deceased, is the will of the
said deceased Thomas Slough, 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 Thomas Slough deceased sign and seal said will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will & testament
that the said Thomas Slough 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
J Vogt
D. Schnoke
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 20th day of Sept A.D. 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 219 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
219
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court John Vogt
& Daniel Schnoke the subscribing witnesses to the last will
and testament of Thos Slough 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 Thomas Slough now deceased, is the will of the
said deceased Thomas Slough, 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 Thomas Slough deceased sign and seal said will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will & testament
that the said Thomas Slough 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
J Vogt
D. Schnoke
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 20th day of Sept A.D. 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 277)
Description
[page 277]
[corresponds to labeled page 220 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
220
John P. Lacroix Will
On the 26th day of September A.D. 1879 the last will
and testament of John P. Lacroix was presented and
duly proven as the last will and testament of John
P Lacroix decd and ordered admitted to Probate and
record as such
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
Last will & testament of J P Lacroix
I give to my son Novalis the means of a good education
so long as he makes a good record morally and scholastically, I
give to him also fifty volumes at his choice from my library
I give to Aveline & Gertrude my daughters also the means of
a good education, Their guardian is to judge as to what is a
reasonable allowance for them, I divide equally between Aveline
and Gertrude whatever (if anything) be left after the youngest of
my children living shall have reached his or her majority
If either Aveline or Gertrude dies a minor the share of both goes
to the minority survivor
I divide equally between Novalis Aveline and Gertrude the pictures
which are in the house
I select the Rev. Leroy A Belt as my executor and as the
Guardian of my children
I request my executor to consumate the purchase of the lot in
which my wife is burried and in course of time to erect a
plain family monument upon it
If Aveline and Gertrude both die minors their property is to be given
to the university, I commend to Aveline & Gertrude the care
of their afflicted younger Brother. In testimony hereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal
This 22nd day of July 1879 J. P. Lacroix {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said John P Lacroix as his
last will and testament in our presence and signed by
us in his presence and at his request
James R Lytle
Margaret N Burkholder
[corresponds to labeled page 220 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
220
John P. Lacroix Will
On the 26th day of September A.D. 1879 the last will
and testament of John P. Lacroix was presented and
duly proven as the last will and testament of John
P Lacroix decd and ordered admitted to Probate and
record as such
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
Last will & testament of J P Lacroix
I give to my son Novalis the means of a good education
so long as he makes a good record morally and scholastically, I
give to him also fifty volumes at his choice from my library
I give to Aveline & Gertrude my daughters also the means of
a good education, Their guardian is to judge as to what is a
reasonable allowance for them, I divide equally between Aveline
and Gertrude whatever (if anything) be left after the youngest of
my children living shall have reached his or her majority
If either Aveline or Gertrude dies a minor the share of both goes
to the minority survivor
I divide equally between Novalis Aveline and Gertrude the pictures
which are in the house
I select the Rev. Leroy A Belt as my executor and as the
Guardian of my children
I request my executor to consumate the purchase of the lot in
which my wife is burried and in course of time to erect a
plain family monument upon it
If Aveline and Gertrude both die minors their property is to be given
to the university, I commend to Aveline & Gertrude the care
of their afflicted younger Brother. In testimony hereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal
This 22nd day of July 1879 J. P. Lacroix {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said John P Lacroix as his
last will and testament in our presence and signed by
us in his presence and at his request
James R Lytle
Margaret N Burkholder
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 278)
Description
[page 278]
[corresponds to labeled page 221 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
221
Probate of Will
____________
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS In Probate Court at Delaware in and for
said county on the 26th day of September 1879
Testimony in proof of the last will and testament of John
P Lacroix late of the town of Delaware in said county deceased
We James R Lytle and Margaret N Burkholder, being
duly sworn in open court on the day and year aforesaid depose
and say that the testator signed the foregoing last will in
our presence and that he called upon us to witness the same
as his last will, and that we in his presence signed the same
as such witnesses, and we on our oaths further say that the
testator at the time of executing said will was of full age, of
sound disposing mind and memory and was not under restraint
James R Lytle
Margaret N Burkholder
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of September
A.D. 1879 F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 221 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
221
Probate of Will
____________
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS In Probate Court at Delaware in and for
said county on the 26th day of September 1879
Testimony in proof of the last will and testament of John
P Lacroix late of the town of Delaware in said county deceased
We James R Lytle and Margaret N Burkholder, being
duly sworn in open court on the day and year aforesaid depose
and say that the testator signed the foregoing last will in
our presence and that he called upon us to witness the same
as his last will, and that we in his presence signed the same
as such witnesses, and we on our oaths further say that the
testator at the time of executing said will was of full age, of
sound disposing mind and memory and was not under restraint
James R Lytle
Margaret N Burkholder
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of September
A.D. 1879 F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 279)
Description
[page 279]
[corresponds to labeled page 222 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
222
George Jacobus Will
On the 23rd day of September A.D. 1879, the last
will and testament of George Jacobus who died Aug 31
1879, was presented for Probate, and duly proven as the last
will and testament of said deceased Geo. Jacobus and
ordered admitted to Probate & record as such
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all
I George Jacobus of Trenton Township Delaware
County 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 my farm on which we now reside situate in
County and State above mentioned Containing about fifty
six (56) acres during her natural life time, 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
After selling enough however to pay my funeral expenses
and all my other just debts: At the death of my
said wife the real estate aforesaid, I give and devise
to my sons William Jacobus and Marcus Jacobus and
their heirs
2nd And to each of my three heirs daughters Ellen Lake
Elizabeth Jacobus and Mary Ann Jacobus I give &
bequeath (100) One Hundred dollars each to be paid
by my two sons above mentioned, William Jacobus and
Marcus Jacobus, Ellen Lake to secure her portion in
one year after, Elizabeth Jacobus to secure her portion
in two years after, and Mary Ann Jacobus to secure
her portion three years after the decease of my said
wife: My Son Westly Jacobus, who now resides in
Jones County Iowa is to have no portion of my present
estate having provided for him heretofore
4 I do hereby nominate and appoint my son William Jacobus
the executor of this my last will and testament
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 26 day of August in the year 1879
his
George X Jacobus {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said George Jacobus
[corresponds to labeled page 222 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
222
George Jacobus Will
On the 23rd day of September A.D. 1879, the last
will and testament of George Jacobus who died Aug 31
1879, was presented for Probate, and duly proven as the last
will and testament of said deceased Geo. Jacobus and
ordered admitted to Probate & record as such
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all
I George Jacobus of Trenton Township Delaware
County 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 my farm on which we now reside situate in
County and State above mentioned Containing about fifty
six (56) acres during her natural life time, 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
After selling enough however to pay my funeral expenses
and all my other just debts: At the death of my
said wife the real estate aforesaid, I give and devise
to my sons William Jacobus and Marcus Jacobus and
their heirs
2nd And to each of my three heirs daughters Ellen Lake
Elizabeth Jacobus and Mary Ann Jacobus I give &
bequeath (100) One Hundred dollars each to be paid
by my two sons above mentioned, William Jacobus and
Marcus Jacobus, Ellen Lake to secure her portion in
one year after, Elizabeth Jacobus to secure her portion
in two years after, and Mary Ann Jacobus to secure
her portion three years after the decease of my said
wife: My Son Westly Jacobus, who now resides in
Jones County Iowa is to have no portion of my present
estate having provided for him heretofore
4 I do hereby nominate and appoint my son William Jacobus
the executor of this my last will and testament
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 26 day of August in the year 1879
his
George X Jacobus {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said George Jacobus
Title
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Description
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223
as his Last will and testament in our presence and signed by
us in his presence Edgar M Condit
T. H. VanKirk
Probate of Will
----------------
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Edgar M
Condit & T. H. VanKirk the subscribing witnesses to the last
will and testament of George Jacobus decd who being
duly sworn according to law to speak 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 Jacobus now deceased is the will of the said deceased
Geo. Jacobus 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 Jacobus decd sign and seal said will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament
that the said George Jacobus 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
Edgar M. Condit
T. H. VanKirk
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 23rd day of
Sept. 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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223
as his Last will and testament in our presence and signed by
us in his presence Edgar M Condit
T. H. VanKirk
Probate of Will
----------------
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Edgar M
Condit & T. H. VanKirk the subscribing witnesses to the last
will and testament of George Jacobus decd who being
duly sworn according to law to speak 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 Jacobus now deceased is the will of the said deceased
Geo. Jacobus 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 Jacobus decd sign and seal said will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament
that the said George Jacobus 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
Edgar M. Condit
T. H. VanKirk
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 23rd day of
Sept. 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 281]
[corresponds to labeled page 224 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
224
Thomas W Wigton's Will
On the 29th day of September A.D. 1879, the last will
and testament of Thos W Wigton was duly proven and
ordered admitted to Probate and record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Thomas
W Wigton of Berkshire Township Delaware County Ohio
do make and publish my last will and testament
1st I give and devise to the heirs of my youngest son, William
A Wigton now deceased, the farm on which they now
reside in Berkshire Township Delaware County and
State of Ohio Containing one Hundred and fifty five acres
of land be the same more or less. Also all personal
Property moneys and credits belonging to me at and after
my decease Conditioned as follows, that the said heirs of
William A Wigton shall comfortably support in all
of the necessaries of life the said Thomas W Wigton
during his natural life with due respect to age and circumstances
that they shall furnish medical aid when requested that they
shall pay all funeral expenses etc for the above named person
Also that the said heirs of William A Wigton shall pay all
necessary expenses arising from the execution of this will
Also in consideration of the above devise I require that
the said heirs of William A Wigton pay to the youngest
son of my daughter Elizabeth Hall one Hundred &
fifty Dollars Also to my daughter Rhoda Collum's heirs
Three Hundred Dollars. Also to my daughter Nancy
Lee's Heirs Three Hundred dollars, Also to my Son
Thos Frasier Wigton Four Hundred dollars oldest heirs
Three Hundred dollars. All the above payments to
become due Ten years after the decease of the said
Thomas W. Wigton
I do hereby nominate and appoint Sarah Wigton and
H. C. Frost Executors of this my last will and tes-
tament.
I desire that Sarah Wigton widow of William A Wigton
deceased shall have the use of all of my real estate as
long as she remains his widow. I do hereby revoke
all former wills by me made
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
Title
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Description
[page 282]
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225
Thomas W Wigtons Will
and seal this Twenty Ninth day of April A.D. 1873.
T. W. Wigton {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Thomas W Wigton as his
last will and testament in our presence and signed by us
in his presence R Letts
H. C. Frost
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
In the Probate Court at Delaware in and
for said County on the 29th day of September 1879
Testimony in proof of the last will and testament
of Thomas W. Wigton late of the Township of Berkshire
in said county deceased
I Henry C. Frost (Reed Letts the other subscribing
witness being now dead) being duly sworn in open Court on
the day and year aforesaid depose and say that the paper
before them purporting to be the last will and testament
of George Jacobus now deceased is the will of the said
Testator signed the foregoing last will in our presence
& that he called upon us to witness the same as his last
will and that we in his presence signed the same as such
witnesses and that I on my oath further say that the
said testator at the time of executing said will was
of full age of sound disposing mind and memory
and was not under restraint
H. C. Frost
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of Sept
A. D. 1879. F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court Mary
J Frost wife of Henry C. Frost who being duly sworn
in open Court says that she was present in the room at
the time of the execution of the will of Thos W Wigton decd
late of Berkshire Township Delaware County, Ohio, That
Reed Letts now decd one of the subscribing witnesses to
said will was present in the room at the execution
of said will and that she saw said Reed Letts subscribe
said will as a witness thereto and that she is acquainted
with the hand writing of said Reed Letts and has
every reason to believe from the appearance of said sig-
nature that it is the signature of Said Reed Letts made
[corresponds to labeled page 225 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
225
Thomas W Wigtons Will
and seal this Twenty Ninth day of April A.D. 1873.
T. W. Wigton {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Thomas W Wigton as his
last will and testament in our presence and signed by us
in his presence R Letts
H. C. Frost
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
In the Probate Court at Delaware in and
for said County on the 29th day of September 1879
Testimony in proof of the last will and testament
of Thomas W. Wigton late of the Township of Berkshire
in said county deceased
I Henry C. Frost (Reed Letts the other subscribing
witness being now dead) being duly sworn in open Court on
the day and year aforesaid depose and say that the paper
before them purporting to be the last will and testament
of George Jacobus now deceased is the will of the said
Testator signed the foregoing last will in our presence
& that he called upon us to witness the same as his last
will and that we in his presence signed the same as such
witnesses and that I on my oath further say that the
said testator at the time of executing said will was
of full age of sound disposing mind and memory
and was not under restraint
H. C. Frost
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of Sept
A. D. 1879. F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court Mary
J Frost wife of Henry C. Frost who being duly sworn
in open Court says that she was present in the room at
the time of the execution of the will of Thos W Wigton decd
late of Berkshire Township Delaware County, Ohio, That
Reed Letts now decd one of the subscribing witnesses to
said will was present in the room at the execution
of said will and that she saw said Reed Letts subscribe
said will as a witness thereto and that she is acquainted
with the hand writing of said Reed Letts and has
every reason to believe from the appearance of said sig-
nature that it is the signature of Said Reed Letts made
Title
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Description
[page 283]
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226
by him in his life time and attached to said will in
my presence Affiant further says that she has every
reason to believe that at the time of the execution of
said will said testator Thomas W Wigton was of
legal age and of sound mind and memory
Mary J. Frost
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of
September A.D. 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
====================================================
September 27th 1879
Emma A Fowler's Will
On the 27th day of September 1879 the last will and
testament of Emma A Fowler decd was duly proven
and ordered admitted to Probate & record
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all,
I Emma A Fowler wife of William D Fowler being of
Sound mind and memory do make and publish this
my last will and testament hereby revoking any and
all former wills made by me
First I hereby give devise and bequeath to my beloved Husband
William D Fowler all my property of every kind and
description real personal and mixed to be his absolutely
Second I hereby nominate and appoint my beloved husband
William D Fowler executor of this my last will and
testament.
In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand subscribe
my name and affix my seal this twenty Third day of
August in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight
Hundred and seventy nine
Emma A Fowler {Seal}
Signed and sealed by Mrs Emma A Fowler in our presence
and the foregoing will & testament acknowledged published
and declared by her to be her last will and testament in
our presence and the same was signed by us at her request
in her presence as witnesses and in the presence of each
other this 23rd day of August A.D. 1879:
E. B. Adams
Nettie S Cross
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226
by him in his life time and attached to said will in
my presence Affiant further says that she has every
reason to believe that at the time of the execution of
said will said testator Thomas W Wigton was of
legal age and of sound mind and memory
Mary J. Frost
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of
September A.D. 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
====================================================
September 27th 1879
Emma A Fowler's Will
On the 27th day of September 1879 the last will and
testament of Emma A Fowler decd was duly proven
and ordered admitted to Probate & record
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all,
I Emma A Fowler wife of William D Fowler being of
Sound mind and memory do make and publish this
my last will and testament hereby revoking any and
all former wills made by me
First I hereby give devise and bequeath to my beloved Husband
William D Fowler all my property of every kind and
description real personal and mixed to be his absolutely
Second I hereby nominate and appoint my beloved husband
William D Fowler executor of this my last will and
testament.
In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand subscribe
my name and affix my seal this twenty Third day of
August in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight
Hundred and seventy nine
Emma A Fowler {Seal}
Signed and sealed by Mrs Emma A Fowler in our presence
and the foregoing will & testament acknowledged published
and declared by her to be her last will and testament in
our presence and the same was signed by us at her request
in her presence as witnesses and in the presence of each
other this 23rd day of August A.D. 1879:
E. B. Adams
Nettie S Cross
Title
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Description
[page 284]
[corresponds to labeled page 227 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
227
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court E. B. Adams
& Nettie S Cross the subscribing witnesses to the last will and
testament of Emma A Fowler 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 Emma A Fowler now deceased is the will of
said deceased Emma A Fowler, 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 & that they saw the
said Emma A Fowler deceased sign (by mark) and seal said will
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and
testament, that the said Emma A Fowler 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. B. Adams
Nettie S Cross
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 27th day of Sept
A.D. 1879. F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 227 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
227
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court E. B. Adams
& Nettie S Cross the subscribing witnesses to the last will and
testament of Emma A Fowler 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 Emma A Fowler now deceased is the will of
said deceased Emma A Fowler, 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 & that they saw the
said Emma A Fowler deceased sign (by mark) and seal said will
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and
testament, that the said Emma A Fowler 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. B. Adams
Nettie S Cross
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 27th day of Sept
A.D. 1879. F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 285)
Description
[page 285]
[corresponds to labeled page 228 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
228
Jeremiah Strawser's Will
October 15th 1879
On this day the last Will and testament of Jeremiah
Strawser decd was presented for Probate; duly proven,
all forms of law complied with and ordered admitted
to Probate and record
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all
I Jeremiah Strawser of Troy Township
Delaware County Ohio being of sound and disposing mind
and memory do make and publish this my last will
and testament
1st I desire all my just debts funeral expenses and other
claims against my estate to be first fully paid
2nd I give and devise to Samuel F Strawser for use during his
lifetime, Twenty Acres off the South side of my home
Farm and adjoining the High farm: At his decease
the above mentioned twenty acres to go to the legal heirs
of said Samuel F Strawser in equal proportions
3rd I give and devise to Henry M Strawser for his use during
his life time Twenty acres immediately north of, and ad-
joining the twenty acres devised to Samuel F Strawser
and at his death to his said Henry M Strawser legal heirs
in equal proportions
4 I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Ester Ann Strawser
for her use during her life time and in lieu of dower, the
remainder of my home farm Containing about Forty one
acres: After the death of my said wife I direct that
said last named real estate so devised for the use of my
said wife go in equal proportions to my two sons
Samuel F Strawser & Henry M Strawser & my daughters
Mary Jane Holcumb & Catherine E Taylor, for their use during
their life time and at their death to go to their legal heirs
in equal proportions
5 I give and devise to Mary Jane Hocum my daughter
for her use during her life the south half of a tract of
land of about 13 acres adjoining my home farm (former-
ly owned by Henry M Strawser) and at her death to go
to her legal heirs in equal proportions
[corresponds to labeled page 228 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
228
Jeremiah Strawser's Will
October 15th 1879
On this day the last Will and testament of Jeremiah
Strawser decd was presented for Probate; duly proven,
all forms of law complied with and ordered admitted
to Probate and record
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all
I Jeremiah Strawser of Troy Township
Delaware County Ohio being of sound and disposing mind
and memory do make and publish this my last will
and testament
1st I desire all my just debts funeral expenses and other
claims against my estate to be first fully paid
2nd I give and devise to Samuel F Strawser for use during his
lifetime, Twenty Acres off the South side of my home
Farm and adjoining the High farm: At his decease
the above mentioned twenty acres to go to the legal heirs
of said Samuel F Strawser in equal proportions
3rd I give and devise to Henry M Strawser for his use during
his life time Twenty acres immediately north of, and ad-
joining the twenty acres devised to Samuel F Strawser
and at his death to his said Henry M Strawser legal heirs
in equal proportions
4 I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Ester Ann Strawser
for her use during her life time and in lieu of dower, the
remainder of my home farm Containing about Forty one
acres: After the death of my said wife I direct that
said last named real estate so devised for the use of my
said wife go in equal proportions to my two sons
Samuel F Strawser & Henry M Strawser & my daughters
Mary Jane Holcumb & Catherine E Taylor, for their use during
their life time and at their death to go to their legal heirs
in equal proportions
5 I give and devise to Mary Jane Hocum my daughter
for her use during her life the south half of a tract of
land of about 13 acres adjoining my home farm (former-
ly owned by Henry M Strawser) and at her death to go
to her legal heirs in equal proportions
Title
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Description
[page 286]
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229
Jeremiah Strawser's Will
6th I give devise and bequeath to my daughter Catharine E
Taylor the north half of the above mentioned tract of land
for her use during her life time and at her death to go to her
legal heirs in equal proportions
7th I give devise and bequeath to my wife after my just debts
are paid a liberal years support out of my personal property
and if any thing then be left to be divided equal between my
wife and heirs, that is one third to my wife and the remainder
in equal proportions between my heirs
8th I hereby direct that in the event that any of my heirs attempt
to break this my last will and testament, such one shall
be and is hereby disinherited, and the proportion which he
or she would have inherited shall go to such of my heirs
as abide by my wishes and desires as expressed above
9th I hereby nominate and appoint John Waters my executor to
carry out the provisions of this my last will and testament
The erasures & interlinations in the above were made before the signing
thereof. In testimony whereof I have hereunto attached my
hand and fixed my seal this 12th day of October A.D. 1877
Jeremiah Strawser {Seal}
Signed by said Jeremiah Strawser in our presence who in his
presence and at his request have hereunto set our hands this
12th day of October A.D. 1877 T. E. Powell
F. M. Marriott
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County} ss Personally appeared in open Court T. E. Powell
& F. M. Marriott the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Jeremiah
Strawser decd who being duly sworn to speak 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
Jeremiah Strawser now deceased, is the will of the said deceased Jeremiah Strawser
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 Jeremiah Strawser
decd sign and seal said will heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will
and testament, that the said Jeremiah Strawser 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. T. E. Powell, F. M. Marriott
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 15th day of October A.D. 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 229 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
229
Jeremiah Strawser's Will
6th I give devise and bequeath to my daughter Catharine E
Taylor the north half of the above mentioned tract of land
for her use during her life time and at her death to go to her
legal heirs in equal proportions
7th I give devise and bequeath to my wife after my just debts
are paid a liberal years support out of my personal property
and if any thing then be left to be divided equal between my
wife and heirs, that is one third to my wife and the remainder
in equal proportions between my heirs
8th I hereby direct that in the event that any of my heirs attempt
to break this my last will and testament, such one shall
be and is hereby disinherited, and the proportion which he
or she would have inherited shall go to such of my heirs
as abide by my wishes and desires as expressed above
9th I hereby nominate and appoint John Waters my executor to
carry out the provisions of this my last will and testament
The erasures & interlinations in the above were made before the signing
thereof. In testimony whereof I have hereunto attached my
hand and fixed my seal this 12th day of October A.D. 1877
Jeremiah Strawser {Seal}
Signed by said Jeremiah Strawser in our presence who in his
presence and at his request have hereunto set our hands this
12th day of October A.D. 1877 T. E. Powell
F. M. Marriott
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County} ss Personally appeared in open Court T. E. Powell
& F. M. Marriott the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Jeremiah
Strawser decd who being duly sworn to speak 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
Jeremiah Strawser now deceased, is the will of the said deceased Jeremiah Strawser
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 Jeremiah Strawser
decd sign and seal said will heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will
and testament, that the said Jeremiah Strawser 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. T. E. Powell, F. M. Marriott
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 15th day of October A.D. 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 287)
Description
[page 287]
[corresponds to labeled page 230 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
230
Olive Eatons Will
October 17th 1879
On this day the last will and testament of Olive Eaton
deceased was presented for Probate and all the forms of
law being complied with has duly proved and ordered
admitted to Probate & Record as the duly proved Last
Will & testament of said deceased Olive Eaton
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent father of all
I Olive Eaton of Delaware County Ohio
do make and publish this my last will and testament
1st It is my will that all my just debts and all charges
be paid out of my estate
2nd I give and devise all the residue of my estate both real & per-
sonal, to my daughter Olive B Cruikshank to be to her
and her heirs forever
3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint Eliza B Cruikshank
executrix of this my last will and testament and hereby
authorize her to compromise release and discharge in
such manner as she may deem proper the debts due
me and 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
And I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 16th day of February A.D. 1870
Olive Eaton {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Olive Eaton as her last will
and testament in our presence and signed by us in her
presence Alfred C Howard
Olive L Young
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Olive L Young one of the
subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of
Olive Eaton decd who being duly sworn according to
law to speak 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 Olive Eaton now decd
[corresponds to labeled page 230 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
230
Olive Eatons Will
October 17th 1879
On this day the last will and testament of Olive Eaton
deceased was presented for Probate and all the forms of
law being complied with has duly proved and ordered
admitted to Probate & Record as the duly proved Last
Will & testament of said deceased Olive Eaton
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent father of all
I Olive Eaton of Delaware County Ohio
do make and publish this my last will and testament
1st It is my will that all my just debts and all charges
be paid out of my estate
2nd I give and devise all the residue of my estate both real & per-
sonal, to my daughter Olive B Cruikshank to be to her
and her heirs forever
3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint Eliza B Cruikshank
executrix of this my last will and testament and hereby
authorize her to compromise release and discharge in
such manner as she may deem proper the debts due
me and 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
And I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 16th day of February A.D. 1870
Olive Eaton {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Olive Eaton as her last will
and testament in our presence and signed by us in her
presence Alfred C Howard
Olive L Young
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Olive L Young one of the
subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of
Olive Eaton decd who being duly sworn according to
law to speak 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 Olive Eaton now decd
Title
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Description
[page 288]
[corresponds to labeled page 231 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
231
Olive Eaton's Will
is the will of the said deceased Olive Eaton, That Alfred C
Howard was also present and signed said will as a witness
that they were present at the execution of said will at the request
of the testator, subscribed our names to the same as wit-
nesses in his presence that they saw the said Olive Eaton deceased
sign and seal said will and heard her acknowledge the same
to be her last will and testament that the said Olive Eaton decd
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
Olive L. Young
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of Oct. 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
In Probate Court October 17 1879
Now comes Francis D. Howard who being duly sworn
says that he is a Brother of Alfred C Howard now decd whose sig-
nature is attached as a witness to the will of Olive Eaton decd
hereto attached, that he is well acquainted with his deceased
Brothers signature and recognized the signature of the said Alfred
C Howard as being his said signature and has every reason
to, and does believe said signature to have been made by his
said brother during his lifetime
F. D. Howard
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of October 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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Olive Eaton's Will
is the will of the said deceased Olive Eaton, That Alfred C
Howard was also present and signed said will as a witness
that they were present at the execution of said will at the request
of the testator, subscribed our names to the same as wit-
nesses in his presence that they saw the said Olive Eaton deceased
sign and seal said will and heard her acknowledge the same
to be her last will and testament that the said Olive Eaton decd
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
Olive L. Young
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of Oct. 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio Delaware County SS
In Probate Court October 17 1879
Now comes Francis D. Howard who being duly sworn
says that he is a Brother of Alfred C Howard now decd whose sig-
nature is attached as a witness to the will of Olive Eaton decd
hereto attached, that he is well acquainted with his deceased
Brothers signature and recognized the signature of the said Alfred
C Howard as being his said signature and has every reason
to, and does believe said signature to have been made by his
said brother during his lifetime
F. D. Howard
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of October 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
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232
Benjamin Heath's Will
October 18th 1879
On this day the Last Will and testament of Benjamin
Heath was presented and all forms of law having been
Complied with was duly proven and ordered admitted
to Probate and Record
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
_____________
In the name of God Amen
I Benjamin Heath of the County
of Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound mind
and retentive memory do make and publish this my
last will and testament to,
Item 1st I do give and devise to my beloved wife Parmelia Heath
all my property both personal and real estate during her
natural life she however selling so much thereof as may be nec-
essary to pay my just debts, And at the death of my said
Wife the real estate and such part of the said personal prop-
erty or the proceeds thereof as may remain unconsumed
or unexpended to be sold and the proceeds to be divided as
follows, The one Eighth part to my grand daughter
Elizabeth Jane Neil. The Balance to be equally divided
between my three sons Othoniel, William Hand and
Richard Heath with the exception that I hold a mem-
orandum note against the said Richard of four
Hundred and forty Eight dollars the amount of said
note with the interest at six per cent from the date
of this instrument to the time the said property is to
be divided to be deducted from the said Richard's portion
It is further my will that when said real estate is to
be sold that my sons Othoniel and William Hand
Heath shall have the privilege of taking the same at fifty
dollars per acre, and if they do not chose to do so the
said real estate to be sold at public sale to the highest
bidder: I also give and devise to Mary Ann Siegfried a
certain note of hand against George H Heath to Benjamin
Heath of one Hundred and forty four dollars and sixty
cents dated December 18th 1854 due one year from date at
eight per cent interest
Further I do hereby nominate and appoint my two sons
Othoniel and William Hand Heath executors of this
my last will and testament to execute and carry
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Benjamin Heath's Will
October 18th 1879
On this day the Last Will and testament of Benjamin
Heath was presented and all forms of law having been
Complied with was duly proven and ordered admitted
to Probate and Record
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
_____________
In the name of God Amen
I Benjamin Heath of the County
of Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound mind
and retentive memory do make and publish this my
last will and testament to,
Item 1st I do give and devise to my beloved wife Parmelia Heath
all my property both personal and real estate during her
natural life she however selling so much thereof as may be nec-
essary to pay my just debts, And at the death of my said
Wife the real estate and such part of the said personal prop-
erty or the proceeds thereof as may remain unconsumed
or unexpended to be sold and the proceeds to be divided as
follows, The one Eighth part to my grand daughter
Elizabeth Jane Neil. The Balance to be equally divided
between my three sons Othoniel, William Hand and
Richard Heath with the exception that I hold a mem-
orandum note against the said Richard of four
Hundred and forty Eight dollars the amount of said
note with the interest at six per cent from the date
of this instrument to the time the said property is to
be divided to be deducted from the said Richard's portion
It is further my will that when said real estate is to
be sold that my sons Othoniel and William Hand
Heath shall have the privilege of taking the same at fifty
dollars per acre, and if they do not chose to do so the
said real estate to be sold at public sale to the highest
bidder: I also give and devise to Mary Ann Siegfried a
certain note of hand against George H Heath to Benjamin
Heath of one Hundred and forty four dollars and sixty
cents dated December 18th 1854 due one year from date at
eight per cent interest
Further I do hereby nominate and appoint my two sons
Othoniel and William Hand Heath executors of this
my last will and testament to execute and carry
Title
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Description
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into effect this my last will and testament hereby authorizing
and empowering them after the decease of my said wife to sell
and dispose of the farm and property that may remain
thereon and a deed to execute to the purchaser etc and I do
hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 28th day of June A.D. 1876
Benjamin Heath {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Benjamin Heath to be
his last will and testament in our presence and signed
by us in his presence Frederic Berlet
Andrew Hawkins
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court
Frederic Berlet and Andrew Hawkins the subscribing
witnesses to the last will and testament of Benjamin Heath
deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak
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 Benjamin Heath now deceased
is the will of said deceased Benjamin Heath, 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
Benjamin Heath deceased sign and seal said will and
heard him declare the same to be his last will and testament
that the said Benjamin Heath 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
Frederic Berlet
Andrew Hawkins
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 18th day of
October A.D. 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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into effect this my last will and testament hereby authorizing
and empowering them after the decease of my said wife to sell
and dispose of the farm and property that may remain
thereon and a deed to execute to the purchaser etc and I do
hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 28th day of June A.D. 1876
Benjamin Heath {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Benjamin Heath to be
his last will and testament in our presence and signed
by us in his presence Frederic Berlet
Andrew Hawkins
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court
Frederic Berlet and Andrew Hawkins the subscribing
witnesses to the last will and testament of Benjamin Heath
deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak
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 Benjamin Heath now deceased
is the will of said deceased Benjamin Heath, 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
Benjamin Heath deceased sign and seal said will and
heard him declare the same to be his last will and testament
that the said Benjamin Heath 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
Frederic Berlet
Andrew Hawkins
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 18th day of
October A.D. 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 291)
Description
[page 291]
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234
Ralph Hills Will
October 23rd 1879
On this day the last will and testament of Ralph
Hills decd was presented for Probate and record
And all the forms of Law relating to the probate of
Wills having been complied with, the said will was
duly proven, and ordered admited to Probate and
record F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
_____________
Know all persons by these present that I Ralph Hills
of Sound mind and memory do hereby give and
bequeath to my wife Emily, her heirs and assigns
the house and lot on which we now reside in the
town of Delaware Delaware County Ohio on the East side
of Sandusky Street it being part of out lot 41 in said
town immediately adjoining and bounded on the north
by the property of Dr Cornell and on the South by the
property of the late David T Fuller in part - and also
in part by an alley running from Sandusky to Union
Streets having a frontage on Sandusky Street of 82? feet
and on the east of said Fuller lot which is twelve Rods
deep having a width of 132 feet being bordered by said alley
and running from Sandusky Street East three Hundred
feet or within one Hundred and twelve and a half feet
of Union Street. I also give and bequeath to her the
two lots and Cottages thereon fronting on Union Street and
lying next to the Cornell property on the north & having
a combined frontage on Union Street of Seventy one feet
and running west to the east line of the lot first above
described and making with it a continuous from San-
dusky Street to Union Street
To my Grand daughter Jennie E Hills I give and bequeath
the house and lot lately my residence on Franklin Street
lying between the residence of John Anderson on the north
and the house & lot of George Pugh on the South, having
a frontage of thirty feet on Franklin Street and running
West twelve and a half rods, Also six lots in East Dela-
ware lying in one block on Prospect Street, the lots being
numbered 590, 591, 595, 596 597, 598 which I would rec-
ommend to be subdivided by lines running north and
south so as to have all of them front on Prospect Street
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Ralph Hills Will
October 23rd 1879
On this day the last will and testament of Ralph
Hills decd was presented for Probate and record
And all the forms of Law relating to the probate of
Wills having been complied with, the said will was
duly proven, and ordered admited to Probate and
record F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
_____________
Know all persons by these present that I Ralph Hills
of Sound mind and memory do hereby give and
bequeath to my wife Emily, her heirs and assigns
the house and lot on which we now reside in the
town of Delaware Delaware County Ohio on the East side
of Sandusky Street it being part of out lot 41 in said
town immediately adjoining and bounded on the north
by the property of Dr Cornell and on the South by the
property of the late David T Fuller in part - and also
in part by an alley running from Sandusky to Union
Streets having a frontage on Sandusky Street of 82? feet
and on the east of said Fuller lot which is twelve Rods
deep having a width of 132 feet being bordered by said alley
and running from Sandusky Street East three Hundred
feet or within one Hundred and twelve and a half feet
of Union Street. I also give and bequeath to her the
two lots and Cottages thereon fronting on Union Street and
lying next to the Cornell property on the north & having
a combined frontage on Union Street of Seventy one feet
and running west to the east line of the lot first above
described and making with it a continuous from San-
dusky Street to Union Street
To my Grand daughter Jennie E Hills I give and bequeath
the house and lot lately my residence on Franklin Street
lying between the residence of John Anderson on the north
and the house & lot of George Pugh on the South, having
a frontage of thirty feet on Franklin Street and running
West twelve and a half rods, Also six lots in East Dela-
ware lying in one block on Prospect Street, the lots being
numbered 590, 591, 595, 596 597, 598 which I would rec-
ommend to be subdivided by lines running north and
south so as to have all of them front on Prospect Street
Title
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Description
[page 292]
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235
Ralph Hills, Will
The remainder of my real estate consisting of the two houses and
lots of Union Street bounded on the north by the lots bequeathed
herein to my wife Emily and on the south by the alley herein
referred to having a combined frontage of sixty one feet on
Union Street and running West One Hundred feet bearing in their
rear an alley of twelve and a half feet for common use, I hereby
direct to be sold whenever they can be sold for a total sum not
less than two Thousand dollars and the proceeds thus realized
to be equally divided between my two living sisters Mrs Mary An-
derson and Mrs Elmora Avery
My personal property I bequeath as follows, - my horse and buggy
to my wife Emily. My Medical library including surgical
instruments and anatomical plates with their portfolios to the
first nephew or other nearest relative including my step grandson
Ralph Ely who may adopt the medical profession to be kept by
my wife Emily in trust therefor until it becomes Known who
by the above condition the true legatee may be
My compound microscope together with the Slides apparatus and
instruments thereto belonging and all books on microscopy
(About a dozen) to Ralph Ely. My Photographic apparatus
Chemicals & Books on that subject to my nephew John
Hills Son of Brother Chauncy Hills
My miscellenaneous Library to be equally divided between my
Wife Emily and my Granddaughter Jennie E Hills by
each either in person or by proxy selecting books or works
alternatively Keeping the equlebrium as near as may
be in so doing the first choice decided by lot
The Sterescopic & Photographic pictures both large and
small to be divided in a similar manner between Fannie
N. Ely and Jennie E Hills
My "Jo Windward" and secretary and stand to Ralph
Ely. My gold watch and gold headed cane to Jennie
E Hills
My Bank stock of One Hundred Shares in the National
Exchange Bank of Weston West Virginia ($10,000) I direct
or advise my executors to sell to the best advantage, giving
to my wife Emily and her daughter Fannie N Ely the
first privilege of purchasing and to apply the proceeds first
to paying any of my indebtedness to the Bank, next all
other just debts and then divide the remainder equally between
my wife Emily and my Granddaughter Jennie E Hills
A condition of the bequest first made to
my wife Emily in this will is this, that there must be
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Ralph Hills, Will
The remainder of my real estate consisting of the two houses and
lots of Union Street bounded on the north by the lots bequeathed
herein to my wife Emily and on the south by the alley herein
referred to having a combined frontage of sixty one feet on
Union Street and running West One Hundred feet bearing in their
rear an alley of twelve and a half feet for common use, I hereby
direct to be sold whenever they can be sold for a total sum not
less than two Thousand dollars and the proceeds thus realized
to be equally divided between my two living sisters Mrs Mary An-
derson and Mrs Elmora Avery
My personal property I bequeath as follows, - my horse and buggy
to my wife Emily. My Medical library including surgical
instruments and anatomical plates with their portfolios to the
first nephew or other nearest relative including my step grandson
Ralph Ely who may adopt the medical profession to be kept by
my wife Emily in trust therefor until it becomes Known who
by the above condition the true legatee may be
My compound microscope together with the Slides apparatus and
instruments thereto belonging and all books on microscopy
(About a dozen) to Ralph Ely. My Photographic apparatus
Chemicals & Books on that subject to my nephew John
Hills Son of Brother Chauncy Hills
My miscellenaneous Library to be equally divided between my
Wife Emily and my Granddaughter Jennie E Hills by
each either in person or by proxy selecting books or works
alternatively Keeping the equlebrium as near as may
be in so doing the first choice decided by lot
The Sterescopic & Photographic pictures both large and
small to be divided in a similar manner between Fannie
N. Ely and Jennie E Hills
My "Jo Windward" and secretary and stand to Ralph
Ely. My gold watch and gold headed cane to Jennie
E Hills
My Bank stock of One Hundred Shares in the National
Exchange Bank of Weston West Virginia ($10,000) I direct
or advise my executors to sell to the best advantage, giving
to my wife Emily and her daughter Fannie N Ely the
first privilege of purchasing and to apply the proceeds first
to paying any of my indebtedness to the Bank, next all
other just debts and then divide the remainder equally between
my wife Emily and my Granddaughter Jennie E Hills
A condition of the bequest first made to
my wife Emily in this will is this, that there must be
Title
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Description
[page 293]
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236
Ralph Hills Will
immediately canceled such notes of mine as are held
by Fannie N Ely to the extent of five Thousand dollars
should they amount to so much having been given for
money furnished by her towards the house and im-
provements made in developing the house
My fire Proof Patent I give & Bequeath as follows
The interest in said patent in the New England States, Maine
New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut & Rhode
Island and New York to my wife Emily
New Jersey & Pennsylvania to Fannie N Ely Ohio and
West Virginia to Ralph Ely. Delaware, Maryland,
District of Columbia Virginia North Carolina, South Carolina
Florida Georgia, Alabama, Mississipi Louisiana Tennessee
and Kentucky to my granddaughter Jennie E Hills
Indiana and Iowa to my brother Darwin T Hills and his
children, Michigan & Wisconsin to my nephew Charles
Bunker (Son of my sister Rachael) California to the
daughters of my sister Joan Emily Larimore and Callie
McElroy - Illinois Kansas & Colorado to the children
of my Brother Reuben, Missouri Arkansas Texas, Indiana
Territory New Mexico Arizona Utah and Nevada to my
Sister Mary Anderson her husband and children
Minnesota Dakota Nebraska Wyoming Montana, Idaho
Washington and Oregon to my sister Elmora and her
children
I hereby request the following named persons to act as my
executors, Velorus T Hills & Dr T B Williams expressing
the hope that the settlement of the estate will be immediate &
perfect
Signed and sealed this 15th day of June 1877
Ralph Hills {Seal}
Witnesses
In presence of Isabella D Lybrand
Archabald, Lybrand Sen
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Isabella D Lybrand
And Archabald Lybrand Sen. the subscribing witnesses to
the last will and testament of Ralph Hills deceased who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth in
relation to the execution of said will depose and say
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236
Ralph Hills Will
immediately canceled such notes of mine as are held
by Fannie N Ely to the extent of five Thousand dollars
should they amount to so much having been given for
money furnished by her towards the house and im-
provements made in developing the house
My fire Proof Patent I give & Bequeath as follows
The interest in said patent in the New England States, Maine
New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut & Rhode
Island and New York to my wife Emily
New Jersey & Pennsylvania to Fannie N Ely Ohio and
West Virginia to Ralph Ely. Delaware, Maryland,
District of Columbia Virginia North Carolina, South Carolina
Florida Georgia, Alabama, Mississipi Louisiana Tennessee
and Kentucky to my granddaughter Jennie E Hills
Indiana and Iowa to my brother Darwin T Hills and his
children, Michigan & Wisconsin to my nephew Charles
Bunker (Son of my sister Rachael) California to the
daughters of my sister Joan Emily Larimore and Callie
McElroy - Illinois Kansas & Colorado to the children
of my Brother Reuben, Missouri Arkansas Texas, Indiana
Territory New Mexico Arizona Utah and Nevada to my
Sister Mary Anderson her husband and children
Minnesota Dakota Nebraska Wyoming Montana, Idaho
Washington and Oregon to my sister Elmora and her
children
I hereby request the following named persons to act as my
executors, Velorus T Hills & Dr T B Williams expressing
the hope that the settlement of the estate will be immediate &
perfect
Signed and sealed this 15th day of June 1877
Ralph Hills {Seal}
Witnesses
In presence of Isabella D Lybrand
Archabald, Lybrand Sen
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County } SS
In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Isabella D Lybrand
And Archabald Lybrand Sen. the subscribing witnesses to
the last will and testament of Ralph Hills deceased who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth in
relation to the execution of said will depose and say
Title
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Description
[page 294]
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237
That the paper before them purporting to be the last will and
testament of Ralph Hills now decd is the will of the said
decd Ralph Hills, that they were present at the execution of
of said will at the request of the testor, subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses in his presence & that they saw the said
Ralph Hills deceased sign and seal said will and heard
him declare the same to be his last will and testament
that the said Ralph Hills at the time of making signing &
sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and dispos-
ing mind and memory & under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever
Isabella D Lybrand
Archabald Lybrand Sr
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 23rd day of Oct
1879. F B Sprague
Probate Judge
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237
That the paper before them purporting to be the last will and
testament of Ralph Hills now decd is the will of the said
decd Ralph Hills, that they were present at the execution of
of said will at the request of the testor, subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses in his presence & that they saw the said
Ralph Hills deceased sign and seal said will and heard
him declare the same to be his last will and testament
that the said Ralph Hills at the time of making signing &
sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and dispos-
ing mind and memory & under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever
Isabella D Lybrand
Archabald Lybrand Sr
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 23rd day of Oct
1879. F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 295)
Description
[page 295]
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238
Robert O Brown's Will
October 29th 1879
On this day the Last Will and testament of Robt O
Brown was presented all Legal forms complied with
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate &
Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
_____________
The Last Will & Testament
of
Robert O Brown of the City of
Delaware Ohio
On this fifteenth day of July in the year of
Our Lord, eighteen hundred & seventy nine, I Robert O Brown
of the City of Delaware Ohio do make & declare that this which
is herein written is my last Will & Testament:
Item 1st I do give devise & bequeath to our beloved & faithful daugh-
ter Sarah Catharine Brown, now living with us, in said
City, the Sum of Fifty Dollars per annum to be paid to her
by my executor hereinafter named, at the end of each & every
year from the date of my decease, so long as she shall re-
main unmarried; I do further bequeath to her to be paid
to her by my executor at her marriage the sum of Three
Hundred Dollars.
" 2nd I do give devise & bequeath to my beloved wife Nancy Brown
all the residue of my property of every name nature & descrip-
tion, Whatsoever & in whatsoever form the same may be in at
my decease, Whether real, personal or mixed, to be hers absolutely
the real estate in full fee simple
" 3rd I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint our beloved Son
Hiram Franklin Brown, of the City of Delaware Ohio Executor
of this my last Will & Testament
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & seal
this 15th day of July A.D. 1879
Robert O. Brown {Seal}
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238
Robert O Brown's Will
October 29th 1879
On this day the Last Will and testament of Robt O
Brown was presented all Legal forms complied with
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate &
Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
_____________
The Last Will & Testament
of
Robert O Brown of the City of
Delaware Ohio
On this fifteenth day of July in the year of
Our Lord, eighteen hundred & seventy nine, I Robert O Brown
of the City of Delaware Ohio do make & declare that this which
is herein written is my last Will & Testament:
Item 1st I do give devise & bequeath to our beloved & faithful daugh-
ter Sarah Catharine Brown, now living with us, in said
City, the Sum of Fifty Dollars per annum to be paid to her
by my executor hereinafter named, at the end of each & every
year from the date of my decease, so long as she shall re-
main unmarried; I do further bequeath to her to be paid
to her by my executor at her marriage the sum of Three
Hundred Dollars.
" 2nd I do give devise & bequeath to my beloved wife Nancy Brown
all the residue of my property of every name nature & descrip-
tion, Whatsoever & in whatsoever form the same may be in at
my decease, Whether real, personal or mixed, to be hers absolutely
the real estate in full fee simple
" 3rd I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint our beloved Son
Hiram Franklin Brown, of the City of Delaware Ohio Executor
of this my last Will & Testament
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & seal
this 15th day of July A.D. 1879
Robert O. Brown {Seal}
Title
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Description
[page 296]
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Robert O Brown's Will
Signed Sealed and acknowledged by the said Robert O Brown
to be his last will and Testament in our presence & signed
by us in the presence of each other & in his presence & at
his request as witnesses thereto
Edward E Neff
Henry J. Eaton
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Henry J.
Eaton & Edward E. Neff, the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Robert O. Brown 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 Robert O. Brown.
Now deceased, is the will of said decd
Robert O. Brown, 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 Robert O. Brown deceased, sign and
seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his last Will and Testament; that the said Robert O. Brown
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.
Edward E Beff
Henry J. Eaton
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 29th day
of October A. D. 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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Robert O Brown's Will
Signed Sealed and acknowledged by the said Robert O Brown
to be his last will and Testament in our presence & signed
by us in the presence of each other & in his presence & at
his request as witnesses thereto
Edward E Neff
Henry J. Eaton
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Henry J.
Eaton & Edward E. Neff, the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Robert O. Brown 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 Robert O. Brown.
Now deceased, is the will of said decd
Robert O. Brown, 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 Robert O. Brown deceased, sign and
seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his last Will and Testament; that the said Robert O. Brown
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.
Edward E Beff
Henry J. Eaton
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 29th day
of October A. D. 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 297)
Description
[page 297]
[corresponds to labeled page 240 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
240
Kassander Randolph's Will
November 1st 1879.
On this day the Last Will and testament of Kassander
Randolph was presented, all Legal forms complied with
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and
Record.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will.
Believing it to be my death, I Kassander Randolph of
the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, do make and
publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1st I give and bequeath to my son William F Randolph, forty
eight head of sheep, one horse, seven head of hogs,
one bed and bedding, all my farming utensils, one cow
and one clock.
" 2nd I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary J. Randolph one
set of chairs one parlor stove, one clock, one table, one
stand two Carpets, one cooking stove, one brass kettle one
set of dishes, one Cow, one bedstead and bedding two iron
kettles, one mare and one lounge.
" 3rd I give and bequeath to my daughter Pleasy Louisa, one cow
one set of chairs one table one bureau, one clock, one bed &
bedding, one iron kettle one set of dishes two Carpets, one
sitting room stove, one cupboard one buggy, one mare and
all the poultry.
" 4th I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Ida May Randolph
one Cow, and one bed.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Soloman one dollar
and to my daughter Hannah Moore, One dollar and to my
daughter Maggie L. Wigner, One dollar, and to my Son John
F. Randolph, one dollar and to my son B F. Randolph one dollar
it is my desire that the bed clothes be equally divided between
Mary J. Randolph & Pleasy L. Randolph, and William F
Randolph, and that no appraisement be made of my
property and Mary J Randolph shall distribute the items
herein mentioned.
[corresponds to labeled page 240 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
240
Kassander Randolph's Will
November 1st 1879.
On this day the Last Will and testament of Kassander
Randolph was presented, all Legal forms complied with
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and
Record.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will.
Believing it to be my death, I Kassander Randolph of
the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, do make and
publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1st I give and bequeath to my son William F Randolph, forty
eight head of sheep, one horse, seven head of hogs,
one bed and bedding, all my farming utensils, one cow
and one clock.
" 2nd I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary J. Randolph one
set of chairs one parlor stove, one clock, one table, one
stand two Carpets, one cooking stove, one brass kettle one
set of dishes, one Cow, one bedstead and bedding two iron
kettles, one mare and one lounge.
" 3rd I give and bequeath to my daughter Pleasy Louisa, one cow
one set of chairs one table one bureau, one clock, one bed &
bedding, one iron kettle one set of dishes two Carpets, one
sitting room stove, one cupboard one buggy, one mare and
all the poultry.
" 4th I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Ida May Randolph
one Cow, and one bed.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Soloman one dollar
and to my daughter Hannah Moore, One dollar and to my
daughter Maggie L. Wigner, One dollar, and to my Son John
F. Randolph, one dollar and to my son B F. Randolph one dollar
it is my desire that the bed clothes be equally divided between
Mary J. Randolph & Pleasy L. Randolph, and William F
Randolph, and that no appraisement be made of my
property and Mary J Randolph shall distribute the items
herein mentioned.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 298)
Description
[page 298]
[corresponds to labeled page 241 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
241
Kassanda Randolph's Will.
It is further, my will that what property I may own at
my death not herein bequested shall be sold as the legatees
may see fit to pay all my just debts and funeral expenses
and if any of the proceeds be left it shall be equally divided
between William F Randolph Mary J Randolph and P.L. Randolph
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal 7th day of May A.D. 1877.
her
Kassanda X Randolph
mark {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Kassanda Randolph
her last Will and testament in our presence, and signed
by us in her presence.
J.A. Pugh
Wm Williams
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio
Delaware County Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court, J.A. Pugh
and William Williams the subscribing witnesses to the last
will and Testament of Kassanda Randolph 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 Kassanda Randolph now deceased.
is the Will of said decd Kassanda Randolph, 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
Kassanda Randolph decd sign and seal said will, and
heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will
and Testament; that the said Kassanda Randolph 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. Williams
J.A. Pugh
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 1st day of Nov
1879. F. B. Sprague Prob
[corresponds to labeled page 241 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
241
Kassanda Randolph's Will.
It is further, my will that what property I may own at
my death not herein bequested shall be sold as the legatees
may see fit to pay all my just debts and funeral expenses
and if any of the proceeds be left it shall be equally divided
between William F Randolph Mary J Randolph and P.L. Randolph
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal 7th day of May A.D. 1877.
her
Kassanda X Randolph
mark {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Kassanda Randolph
her last Will and testament in our presence, and signed
by us in her presence.
J.A. Pugh
Wm Williams
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio
Delaware County Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court, J.A. Pugh
and William Williams the subscribing witnesses to the last
will and Testament of Kassanda Randolph 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 Kassanda Randolph now deceased.
is the Will of said decd Kassanda Randolph, 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
Kassanda Randolph decd sign and seal said will, and
heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will
and Testament; that the said Kassanda Randolph 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. Williams
J.A. Pugh
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 1st day of Nov
1879. F. B. Sprague Prob
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 299)
Description
[page 299]
[corresponds to labeled page 242 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
242
George Wolfley Will
Dec 30th 1879.
On this day the last will and testament of George Wolfley was presented all
legal forms completed with and duly proven and ordered admitted to probate and
record.
Copy of the Will.
In the fear and reverance of Almighty God, admonished by advanced age that with
me the allotted time means life is drawing to a close yet being of sound mind
and reasonable health do hereby and herein make this my last will and testament.
Item I I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife all my goods and chattels, rights,
credits or
any other property of any description that I may be in possession of at the
time of decease, except as hereinafter provided to hold the same in her own
right and to use so much thereof as may be her own judgement be necessary for
her support and comfort
Item II I give and bequeath to my beloved sons Lewis, Robert, George T, Ebenezer
and John M Wolfley and my beloved daughter Margaret E Dildine each the
sum of Five hundred Dollars upon the condition that they each execute a bond
with security guaranteeing the payment to my widow of annual annuity of Thirty
dollars being equal to six percent on each five hundred dollars, and to be paid
during the life time of my widow. The above bequests to be paid to the above
legatees within two years after my decease. and in case any of the above named
legatees no this "Ilene" shall refuse to accept their bequest or to execute their bonds
agreeable to the devise then the sum so refused shall revert to my beloved wife
and to be held by her with the same rights as are contained in first item:
Item III It is my will that whatever more be left of my goods chattels credits or other
property at the time of the decease of my widow after paying all debts and funeral
expenses shall be divided equally between my above named children provided that
if any of them shall have refused to accept the above named Five hundred dollars that
it shall be paid to them in addition to the above distribution so that they all
may receive a life portion
Item IV I do hereby appoint and constitute John M Wolfley and William H Dildine
executors of this my last will and testament and in case I shall be in possession of any
real estate at the time of my decease and it should be necessary to sell the same
they are hereby empowered to sell the same at private or public sale as their
judgement may approve And it is my wish that should my wife and myself be
buried side by side they should cause a suitable monument to be erected
assuming for us both if buried apart then one for each of us
Signed and attested this 19th day of April 1872
in the presence of George Wolfley {Seal}
Effie C. Olds }
C.C. Olds }
[corresponds to labeled page 242 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
242
George Wolfley Will
Dec 30th 1879.
On this day the last will and testament of George Wolfley was presented all
legal forms completed with and duly proven and ordered admitted to probate and
record.
Copy of the Will.
In the fear and reverance of Almighty God, admonished by advanced age that with
me the allotted time means life is drawing to a close yet being of sound mind
and reasonable health do hereby and herein make this my last will and testament.
Item I I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife all my goods and chattels, rights,
credits or
any other property of any description that I may be in possession of at the
time of decease, except as hereinafter provided to hold the same in her own
right and to use so much thereof as may be her own judgement be necessary for
her support and comfort
Item II I give and bequeath to my beloved sons Lewis, Robert, George T, Ebenezer
and John M Wolfley and my beloved daughter Margaret E Dildine each the
sum of Five hundred Dollars upon the condition that they each execute a bond
with security guaranteeing the payment to my widow of annual annuity of Thirty
dollars being equal to six percent on each five hundred dollars, and to be paid
during the life time of my widow. The above bequests to be paid to the above
legatees within two years after my decease. and in case any of the above named
legatees no this "Ilene" shall refuse to accept their bequest or to execute their bonds
agreeable to the devise then the sum so refused shall revert to my beloved wife
and to be held by her with the same rights as are contained in first item:
Item III It is my will that whatever more be left of my goods chattels credits or other
property at the time of the decease of my widow after paying all debts and funeral
expenses shall be divided equally between my above named children provided that
if any of them shall have refused to accept the above named Five hundred dollars that
it shall be paid to them in addition to the above distribution so that they all
may receive a life portion
Item IV I do hereby appoint and constitute John M Wolfley and William H Dildine
executors of this my last will and testament and in case I shall be in possession of any
real estate at the time of my decease and it should be necessary to sell the same
they are hereby empowered to sell the same at private or public sale as their
judgement may approve And it is my wish that should my wife and myself be
buried side by side they should cause a suitable monument to be erected
assuming for us both if buried apart then one for each of us
Signed and attested this 19th day of April 1872
in the presence of George Wolfley {Seal}
Effie C. Olds }
C.C. Olds }
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 300)
Description
[page 300]
[corresponds to labeled page 243 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
243
George Wolfley Will
The state of Ohio } Probate of Will
Delaware Co }
Personally appeared in open Court Effie C. Olds and H. C. Olds
the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of George Wolfley deceased, who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, no relation to the execution of said will depose and say, that the paper
before the purporting to be the last will and testament of George Wolfley now decd,
is the will of said deceased George Wolfley, 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 Wolfley sign and seal
said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament
that the said George Wolfley 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
Effie C. Olds
H.C. Olds
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this
3rd day of January 1879.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
===============================================================================
[corresponds to labeled page 243 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
243
George Wolfley Will
The state of Ohio } Probate of Will
Delaware Co }
Personally appeared in open Court Effie C. Olds and H. C. Olds
the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of George Wolfley deceased, who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, no relation to the execution of said will depose and say, that the paper
before the purporting to be the last will and testament of George Wolfley now decd,
is the will of said deceased George Wolfley, 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 Wolfley sign and seal
said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament
that the said George Wolfley 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
Effie C. Olds
H.C. Olds
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this
3rd day of January 1879.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
===============================================================================
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 301)
Description
[page 301]
[corresponds to labeled page 244 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
244
John P. Slack Will
Dec 1st 1879
On this day the last will and testament of John P. Slack was presented all
legal forms completed with and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and
record.
Copy of the Will
I John P. Slack of Berlin County of Delaware and state of Ohio being
of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertaincy of life do therefore
make and publish this my last will and testament: That is to say.
after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged the residue of my property
both real and personal I give and bequeath and dispose of as follows. to wit,
To my wife J R Slack all my personal property notes money & except certain
articles hereinafter mentioned: to have and to hold and dispose of for
her support as long as she remains my widow also to have and to hold
the use of all real estate I may have and all the appurtenances thereto to so
long as she may remain my widow at the death or remarriage of my wife I
give and bequeath to my daughter Cinderella all the real estate I
may die possessed of. To my son Charles I give my rifle and one note
held against him bearing date of August 30th 1869, for as much of the
same as may remain due and unpaid said property may be given at my
decease.
Against my daughter Jane I hold a receipt for four hundred dollars
for which I am to share legal annual interest Also against my sons George
and Charles I hold obligations for one thousand dollars each with lawful
annual interest on the same. Now if interest on my daughter Janes account
shall remain unpaid untill interest and principal shall amount to eight
Hundred dollars then the whole to be cancelled to her at my decease.
and if at that time his does not amount to that sum and any interest remains
unpaid from either or both of my sons they either or both of them shall pay
to her of the same untill hers shall amount to eight hundred provided
aways enough may be due for the same, if not enough is and then all shall
be paid to her that may be due. If more than enough shall be due from
my sons than to pay my daughter Jane then they shall each of them pay one
equal percentage of the amount due her till she receives the amount due her.
If any more interest remains due than is required to pay my daughter Jane
then the same to be cancelled to each of them at my decease.
To my son George my large family bible and also the bureau that was
formerly his mothers. Now if any of my personal property shall remain at
the death or remarriage of my wife, and my daughter Jane has not received
eight hundred dollars including the obligations I hold against her then
enough shall be paid her to make up that amount then if any more
should remain to be divided among all my children equally.
Likewise I make and appoint my wife executor of this my last will and
testament.
[corresponds to labeled page 244 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
244
John P. Slack Will
Dec 1st 1879
On this day the last will and testament of John P. Slack was presented all
legal forms completed with and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and
record.
Copy of the Will
I John P. Slack of Berlin County of Delaware and state of Ohio being
of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertaincy of life do therefore
make and publish this my last will and testament: That is to say.
after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged the residue of my property
both real and personal I give and bequeath and dispose of as follows. to wit,
To my wife J R Slack all my personal property notes money & except certain
articles hereinafter mentioned: to have and to hold and dispose of for
her support as long as she remains my widow also to have and to hold
the use of all real estate I may have and all the appurtenances thereto to so
long as she may remain my widow at the death or remarriage of my wife I
give and bequeath to my daughter Cinderella all the real estate I
may die possessed of. To my son Charles I give my rifle and one note
held against him bearing date of August 30th 1869, for as much of the
same as may remain due and unpaid said property may be given at my
decease.
Against my daughter Jane I hold a receipt for four hundred dollars
for which I am to share legal annual interest Also against my sons George
and Charles I hold obligations for one thousand dollars each with lawful
annual interest on the same. Now if interest on my daughter Janes account
shall remain unpaid untill interest and principal shall amount to eight
Hundred dollars then the whole to be cancelled to her at my decease.
and if at that time his does not amount to that sum and any interest remains
unpaid from either or both of my sons they either or both of them shall pay
to her of the same untill hers shall amount to eight hundred provided
aways enough may be due for the same, if not enough is and then all shall
be paid to her that may be due. If more than enough shall be due from
my sons than to pay my daughter Jane then they shall each of them pay one
equal percentage of the amount due her till she receives the amount due her.
If any more interest remains due than is required to pay my daughter Jane
then the same to be cancelled to each of them at my decease.
To my son George my large family bible and also the bureau that was
formerly his mothers. Now if any of my personal property shall remain at
the death or remarriage of my wife, and my daughter Jane has not received
eight hundred dollars including the obligations I hold against her then
enough shall be paid her to make up that amount then if any more
should remain to be divided among all my children equally.
Likewise I make and appoint my wife executor of this my last will and
testament.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 302)
Description
[page 302]
[corresponds to labeled page 245 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
245
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed
my seal this 16 day of Feb 1876
John P Slack {Seal}
The above written instrument was subscribed by the said John P Slack
and acknowledged by him to us and he at the same time published and
declared the same to be his last will and testament and we at his
request and in his presence have signed our names as witnesses hereto
James Ferson
Laura A. Ferson
Berlin Delaware Co Ohio March 1st 1876
As I have sold my land and Jane has got her eight hundred
dollars it is my wish that my boys should pay to Cinderella or her heirs
the amount stated to Jane in my former will.
John P. Slack
James Ferson }
L A Ferson } Witnesses
The State of Ohio }
Delaware Co SS }
Personally appeared in open court James Ferson and
L.A. Ferson the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament & codicil
of John P Slack deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth depose and say that
the before them purporting to be the last will and testament and codicil
of John P Slack now deceased is the will and codicil of said deceased
John P Slack said last will having been signed by John P Slack Feb
16 1871 and the codicil was made and signed March 1, 1876, that they 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 John P Slack sign and seal said will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament and codicil
that the said John P Slack at the time of making, signing, and sealing said
will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
James Ferson
L. A. Ferson
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 1st day
of December A.D. 1879
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 245 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
245
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed
my seal this 16 day of Feb 1876
John P Slack {Seal}
The above written instrument was subscribed by the said John P Slack
and acknowledged by him to us and he at the same time published and
declared the same to be his last will and testament and we at his
request and in his presence have signed our names as witnesses hereto
James Ferson
Laura A. Ferson
Berlin Delaware Co Ohio March 1st 1876
As I have sold my land and Jane has got her eight hundred
dollars it is my wish that my boys should pay to Cinderella or her heirs
the amount stated to Jane in my former will.
John P. Slack
James Ferson }
L A Ferson } Witnesses
The State of Ohio }
Delaware Co SS }
Personally appeared in open court James Ferson and
L.A. Ferson the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament & codicil
of John P Slack deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth depose and say that
the before them purporting to be the last will and testament and codicil
of John P Slack now deceased is the will and codicil of said deceased
John P Slack said last will having been signed by John P Slack Feb
16 1871 and the codicil was made and signed March 1, 1876, that they 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 John P Slack sign and seal said will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament and codicil
that the said John P Slack at the time of making, signing, and sealing said
will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
James Ferson
L. A. Ferson
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 1st day
of December A.D. 1879
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 303)
Description
[page 303]
[corresponds to labeled page 246 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
246
Diana Freese Will
Nov 8th 1879.
On this day the last will and testament of Diana Freese was presented and
legal forms complied with and proven and ordered admitted to Probate
record.
Copy of the Will.
In the name of God Amen.
I Diana Freese being of sound & disposing mind and memory and under
no restraint do make and publish this my last will and testament
hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
Item I I hereby direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be first paid
out of my estate
Item II I do hereby devise and bequeath unto to my son Jeremiah Sigfried
and my daughter in law Mary A. Sigfried all my personal and real estate
wherever situate and of whatever nature and I hereby direct that out of my
said estate there be paid by them the following items of money which shall
be a my estate to wit. To Peter F Sigfried the sum of Fifty Dollars
To Mary Diana Bowles, Isac T Bowles David Bowles each the sum of
twenty five dollars and of my son B Sigfried shall repay me the money he
lately borrowed of me amounting to about one hundred and three dollars, then
there shall be paid the sum of fifty dollars.
Item III I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Jeremiah Sigfried as the
executor of this my last will and testament
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal this 27th day of Feb 1876
her
Diana X Freese {Seal}
mark
Signed sealed and declared by
Diana Freese as her
last will and we at her request
have signed the same as witnesses
thereto in her presence & in the
presence of each other.
J Hipple
J. J. Glover
Probate of Will
The state of Ohio }
Delaware Co SS } Personally appeared in open court J. J. Glover and J. Hipple the
subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Diana Freese 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 Diana Freese now deceased is the will of said deceased Diana Freese
that they were present at the execution of said will at the request of the testator
[corresponds to labeled page 246 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
246
Diana Freese Will
Nov 8th 1879.
On this day the last will and testament of Diana Freese was presented and
legal forms complied with and proven and ordered admitted to Probate
record.
Copy of the Will.
In the name of God Amen.
I Diana Freese being of sound & disposing mind and memory and under
no restraint do make and publish this my last will and testament
hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
Item I I hereby direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be first paid
out of my estate
Item II I do hereby devise and bequeath unto to my son Jeremiah Sigfried
and my daughter in law Mary A. Sigfried all my personal and real estate
wherever situate and of whatever nature and I hereby direct that out of my
said estate there be paid by them the following items of money which shall
be a my estate to wit. To Peter F Sigfried the sum of Fifty Dollars
To Mary Diana Bowles, Isac T Bowles David Bowles each the sum of
twenty five dollars and of my son B Sigfried shall repay me the money he
lately borrowed of me amounting to about one hundred and three dollars, then
there shall be paid the sum of fifty dollars.
Item III I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Jeremiah Sigfried as the
executor of this my last will and testament
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal this 27th day of Feb 1876
her
Diana X Freese {Seal}
mark
Signed sealed and declared by
Diana Freese as her
last will and we at her request
have signed the same as witnesses
thereto in her presence & in the
presence of each other.
J Hipple
J. J. Glover
Probate of Will
The state of Ohio }
Delaware Co SS } Personally appeared in open court J. J. Glover and J. Hipple the
subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Diana Freese 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 Diana Freese now deceased is the will of said deceased Diana Freese
that they were present at the execution of said will at the request of the testator
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subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in her presence and that
they saw the said Diana Freese deceased, sign seal said will and
heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and testament; that
the said Diana Freese 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. J. Glover
J. Hipple
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 5th of Nov 1879.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
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Dec 5th 1879.
On this day the last will and testament of Eward R Thompson was presented
all legal completed with and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and
Record.
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I Edward R Thompson of Delaware
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
my household and kitchen furniture and the use during her natural life the
house and lot on which we now reside situate on the south side of William
Street in the town of Delaware Ohio being one hundred and five feet front
used by us as the family homestead after the use during her natural life
three houses on and lots on the north side of William street in the town of Delaware
situate on and being a strip of land one hundred feet in width fronting William
street in Delaware Ohio and one hundred and ninety one feet in depth being
part of in lot Nos 71 and 72 also designated and numbered on the original plat
of Delaware Ohio. The taxes on the same to be paid as hereinafter designated
in item ninth of this my last will and testament.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my son Rodolphus W. Thompson the sum of
$2000. to be paid within two years after my death with interest from the date of
decease.
Item 3rd I give and to my daughter Elizabeth Thompson if living the use of the
sum of two thousand dollars the annual income from the same to be paid
her each year during her natural life and at her death the principal to be
paid her children if she leave children surviving her and I nominate and
appoint my son William A. Thompson Trustee of this fund to hold the
same for the use of my daughter with power to control and invest the same
for her use and benefit.
Item 4th I give and devise to my grandchildren Bertie and Edward P Thompson
children of My son Edward R Thompson the sum of Two Thousand each
the interest on the same to be paid annually for their benefit untill they become
of age and at majority the principal and in case of the death of either before
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subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in her presence and that
they saw the said Diana Freese deceased, sign seal said will and
heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and testament; that
the said Diana Freese 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. J. Glover
J. Hipple
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 5th of Nov 1879.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
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Dec 5th 1879.
On this day the last will and testament of Eward R Thompson was presented
all legal completed with and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and
Record.
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I Edward R Thompson of Delaware
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
my household and kitchen furniture and the use during her natural life the
house and lot on which we now reside situate on the south side of William
Street in the town of Delaware Ohio being one hundred and five feet front
used by us as the family homestead after the use during her natural life
three houses on and lots on the north side of William street in the town of Delaware
situate on and being a strip of land one hundred feet in width fronting William
street in Delaware Ohio and one hundred and ninety one feet in depth being
part of in lot Nos 71 and 72 also designated and numbered on the original plat
of Delaware Ohio. The taxes on the same to be paid as hereinafter designated
in item ninth of this my last will and testament.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my son Rodolphus W. Thompson the sum of
$2000. to be paid within two years after my death with interest from the date of
decease.
Item 3rd I give and to my daughter Elizabeth Thompson if living the use of the
sum of two thousand dollars the annual income from the same to be paid
her each year during her natural life and at her death the principal to be
paid her children if she leave children surviving her and I nominate and
appoint my son William A. Thompson Trustee of this fund to hold the
same for the use of my daughter with power to control and invest the same
for her use and benefit.
Item 4th I give and devise to my grandchildren Bertie and Edward P Thompson
children of My son Edward R Thompson the sum of Two Thousand each
the interest on the same to be paid annually for their benefit untill they become
of age and at majority the principal and in case of the death of either before
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the survivor shall be paid the sum herein devised to both and in case
neither shall live to reach the age of majority then the sums of herein devised
to them or so much thereof as shall not be paid them I give and devise
as hereinafter devised in item sixth of this my last will and testament
Item 5th Having furnished Jane Maloney wife of James Maloney personal
property to the amount of about eight hundred dollars all of which they
have not paid for it, it is my will that such amount as shall not be
paid at my death shall be relinquished and such claims I hereby
devise to Jane Maloney.
Item 6th This my will in case my grandchildren Bertie and
Edward F. Thompson shall both die before they come age then the bequest
to them in item fourth of this my last will and testament or so much be thereof
as remains unpaid to them shall be equally divided between William
Alpha Thompson, Alice Thompson and Mary Whiteside.
Item 7th It is my will that the real estate the use which is devised in Item first
herein to my wife during her natural life shall at her death be equally
divided between William Alpha Thompson Alice Thompson and Mary
Whiteside.
Item 8th It is my will that in case my daughter Elizabeth Thompson die
without issue that the devise to her in Item third herein this will shall
be paid equally between William Alpha, and Alice Thompson and Mary
Whiteside.
Item 9th I give and devise William Alpha Thompson, Alice Thompson
Mary Whiteside the following real estate to wit: Two hundred and five
acres and forty five perches of land according to the resurvey thereof made by
James Eaton March 10th & 11th 1863 situate in the state of Ohio County of Del
in Radnor Tp in Range (20) Tp (5) Section one U.S. Military survey being
the west part of lot No 11 being the farm conveyed to me by Benjamin
Powers administrator with the will annexed of John Dunbar decd. Also one
hundred and twenty nine and 4/100 acres in Troy Tp Delaware County Ohio
being the whole of the N. West quarter of lot number four in Section 2 Tp (5)
and Range (19) U.S. Military land and in same Tp County and state and
in Section (2) Tp 5 Range (19) fifty seven acres of land being part
of the west part of the N East corner quarter of lot No 4 being the premises
commonly designated by me as my Troy Tp farm. Also east part of in
lot numbers 365 & 366 in the town of Delaware Ohio in the south west
corner of Winter and liberty streets being the same premises conveyed to me by
Joseph C Cox and Catherine Cox and two feet front additional along the
west side of said premises the entire length is fronting on Winter street
Also house and lot in the town of Delaware Ohio on union street being
fifty feet fronting on Union st on the west side thereof and extending same
width east to the west line of Lot known as the trip lot being all of lot
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the survivor shall be paid the sum herein devised to both and in case
neither shall live to reach the age of majority then the sums of herein devised
to them or so much thereof as shall not be paid them I give and devise
as hereinafter devised in item sixth of this my last will and testament
Item 5th Having furnished Jane Maloney wife of James Maloney personal
property to the amount of about eight hundred dollars all of which they
have not paid for it, it is my will that such amount as shall not be
paid at my death shall be relinquished and such claims I hereby
devise to Jane Maloney.
Item 6th This my will in case my grandchildren Bertie and
Edward F. Thompson shall both die before they come age then the bequest
to them in item fourth of this my last will and testament or so much be thereof
as remains unpaid to them shall be equally divided between William
Alpha Thompson, Alice Thompson and Mary Whiteside.
Item 7th It is my will that the real estate the use which is devised in Item first
herein to my wife during her natural life shall at her death be equally
divided between William Alpha Thompson Alice Thompson and Mary
Whiteside.
Item 8th It is my will that in case my daughter Elizabeth Thompson die
without issue that the devise to her in Item third herein this will shall
be paid equally between William Alpha, and Alice Thompson and Mary
Whiteside.
Item 9th I give and devise William Alpha Thompson, Alice Thompson
Mary Whiteside the following real estate to wit: Two hundred and five
acres and forty five perches of land according to the resurvey thereof made by
James Eaton March 10th & 11th 1863 situate in the state of Ohio County of Del
in Radnor Tp in Range (20) Tp (5) Section one U.S. Military survey being
the west part of lot No 11 being the farm conveyed to me by Benjamin
Powers administrator with the will annexed of John Dunbar decd. Also one
hundred and twenty nine and 4/100 acres in Troy Tp Delaware County Ohio
being the whole of the N. West quarter of lot number four in Section 2 Tp (5)
and Range (19) U.S. Military land and in same Tp County and state and
in Section (2) Tp 5 Range (19) fifty seven acres of land being part
of the west part of the N East corner quarter of lot No 4 being the premises
commonly designated by me as my Troy Tp farm. Also east part of in
lot numbers 365 & 366 in the town of Delaware Ohio in the south west
corner of Winter and liberty streets being the same premises conveyed to me by
Joseph C Cox and Catherine Cox and two feet front additional along the
west side of said premises the entire length is fronting on Winter street
Also house and lot in the town of Delaware Ohio on union street being
fifty feet fronting on Union st on the west side thereof and extending same
width east to the west line of Lot known as the trip lot being all of lot
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deeded to me by Jacob Martin and wife except 42 feet fronting Forth st
conveyed by me by deed to Edward Thompson Jr. and including South
middle part of lot No (10) conveyed to me by Oscar Travis & wife April
30th 1870 Also in the town of Delaware Ohio one lot fronting on William
street being forty five feet front on North side of William street and extending
back to the depth of one hundred and ninety one feet with priveliege of an
alley 32? feet in width running east and west along the North line being the
middle part of in lot number 70 as designated and numbered in the original
plat of said town also the west half of the west half of in lot number 50 in the
Town of Delaware Ohio and known as the livery stable property. Also one
house and lot on Franklin st in Delaware Ohio on the east side there of
being about 60 front bounded on the North by lot of M L Griffin and on
the south by lot of Morris Cadwalader and also on the west side of Franklin
street in the town of Delaware Ohio being (in the town Delaware Ohio) in lot
number thirteen and part of lot four as designated and numbered in the original
plat of said town and all the remainder of my personal estate to be shared
equally among them except my daughter Mary Whiteside has received from me
heretofore fifteen hundred dollars and William Alpha Thompson five hundred
dollars and it is my desire that my son William Alpha Thompson shall have one
thousand dollars more than my said daughter and it is my will and desire
that fifteen shall first be paid to Alice Thompson and two thousand dollars
be to William Alpha Thompson out of this joint devise to them and the balance
shall equally between them the said William Alpha Thompson, Mary
Whiteside and Alice Thompson share and share alike
Item 10 It is my will that in case my son William Alpha Thompson or my
daughters Alice Thompson and Mary Whiteside shall either of them die without having
children surviving them that the bequests to them or either of them in this my last will
and testament shall go to survivor or survivors of them the said William Alpha Thompson
Alice Thompson and Mary Whiteside.
Item 11th It is my will that the devises and bequests in this my last will and testament
to William Alpha Thompson Alice Thompson and Mary Whiteside shall be
subject to the payment of the taxes on the real estate devised to my wife during her
natural life and subject to the payment of the bequests in this my last will and
testament made to Rodolphus W. Thompson; To Elizabeth Thompson and to
Bertie and Edward T Thompson.
Item 12th I have omitted to devise anything in this my last will and testament to
John P. Thompson and Edward R. Thompson Jr. for the reason that I have
helped them heretofore and they have interfered with me in matters of business
and their conduct toward me have not been toward what I think it should
have been
Item 13th I do hereby nominate and appoint William Alpha Thompson and
William Whiteside my son-in-law executors of this my last will and
Testament and in case of the death or disqualification of either of them I
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deeded to me by Jacob Martin and wife except 42 feet fronting Forth st
conveyed by me by deed to Edward Thompson Jr. and including South
middle part of lot No (10) conveyed to me by Oscar Travis & wife April
30th 1870 Also in the town of Delaware Ohio one lot fronting on William
street being forty five feet front on North side of William street and extending
back to the depth of one hundred and ninety one feet with priveliege of an
alley 32? feet in width running east and west along the North line being the
middle part of in lot number 70 as designated and numbered in the original
plat of said town also the west half of the west half of in lot number 50 in the
Town of Delaware Ohio and known as the livery stable property. Also one
house and lot on Franklin st in Delaware Ohio on the east side there of
being about 60 front bounded on the North by lot of M L Griffin and on
the south by lot of Morris Cadwalader and also on the west side of Franklin
street in the town of Delaware Ohio being (in the town Delaware Ohio) in lot
number thirteen and part of lot four as designated and numbered in the original
plat of said town and all the remainder of my personal estate to be shared
equally among them except my daughter Mary Whiteside has received from me
heretofore fifteen hundred dollars and William Alpha Thompson five hundred
dollars and it is my desire that my son William Alpha Thompson shall have one
thousand dollars more than my said daughter and it is my will and desire
that fifteen shall first be paid to Alice Thompson and two thousand dollars
be to William Alpha Thompson out of this joint devise to them and the balance
shall equally between them the said William Alpha Thompson, Mary
Whiteside and Alice Thompson share and share alike
Item 10 It is my will that in case my son William Alpha Thompson or my
daughters Alice Thompson and Mary Whiteside shall either of them die without having
children surviving them that the bequests to them or either of them in this my last will
and testament shall go to survivor or survivors of them the said William Alpha Thompson
Alice Thompson and Mary Whiteside.
Item 11th It is my will that the devises and bequests in this my last will and testament
to William Alpha Thompson Alice Thompson and Mary Whiteside shall be
subject to the payment of the taxes on the real estate devised to my wife during her
natural life and subject to the payment of the bequests in this my last will and
testament made to Rodolphus W. Thompson; To Elizabeth Thompson and to
Bertie and Edward T Thompson.
Item 12th I have omitted to devise anything in this my last will and testament to
John P. Thompson and Edward R. Thompson Jr. for the reason that I have
helped them heretofore and they have interfered with me in matters of business
and their conduct toward me have not been toward what I think it should
have been
Item 13th I do hereby nominate and appoint William Alpha Thompson and
William Whiteside my son-in-law executors of this my last will and
Testament and in case of the death or disqualification of either of them I
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and appoint in the place of either so dying or disqualification my daughter
Alice Thompson with the other hereby authorizing and empowering my said
executors 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 to sell by private sale or in such manner upon such terms of credit
or otherwise as they may think proper any real estate and deeds to purchasers to
make execute, acknowledge and deliver in fee simple except it is my will
that they should sell the Troy Tp and Radnor Tp lands first and that
the farm in Radnor Tp shall not be sold inside of two years for a
less sum than one hundred per acre. I devise that no appraisement and
no sale of my property be made and that the court of Probate direct the
Omission of the same in the pursuance of the statute.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
17th day of January 1874.
Edward R. Thompson
Signed and acknowledged by {Seal}
the said Edward R Thompson
as his last will and testament
in our presence and signed by us
in his presence
Henry A. Welch
John Chapman
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware Co } Personally appeared in open court Henry A Welch and John
Chapman the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Edward R
Thompson deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth,
the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation to execution of said will
depose and say, that the paper before them purporting to be the last will and
testament of Edward R. Thompson now deceased is the will of said deceased
E.R. 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 Edward R. Thompson deceased
sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
will and testament: that the said Edward R. Thompson at the time of
making, signing and sealing said will, was of legal age and of sound of sound
and disposing mind and memory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever.
Henry A. Welch
John Chapman
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 4th day
of December 1879.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
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and appoint in the place of either so dying or disqualification my daughter
Alice Thompson with the other hereby authorizing and empowering my said
executors 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 to sell by private sale or in such manner upon such terms of credit
or otherwise as they may think proper any real estate and deeds to purchasers to
make execute, acknowledge and deliver in fee simple except it is my will
that they should sell the Troy Tp and Radnor Tp lands first and that
the farm in Radnor Tp shall not be sold inside of two years for a
less sum than one hundred per acre. I devise that no appraisement and
no sale of my property be made and that the court of Probate direct the
Omission of the same in the pursuance of the statute.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
17th day of January 1874.
Edward R. Thompson
Signed and acknowledged by {Seal}
the said Edward R Thompson
as his last will and testament
in our presence and signed by us
in his presence
Henry A. Welch
John Chapman
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware Co } Personally appeared in open court Henry A Welch and John
Chapman the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Edward R
Thompson deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth,
the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation to execution of said will
depose and say, that the paper before them purporting to be the last will and
testament of Edward R. Thompson now deceased is the will of said deceased
E.R. 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 Edward R. Thompson deceased
sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
will and testament: that the said Edward R. Thompson at the time of
making, signing and sealing said will, was of legal age and of sound of sound
and disposing mind and memory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever.
Henry A. Welch
John Chapman
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 4th day
of December 1879.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
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251
John S. Kalb Will.
January 24th 1880.
On this day the last will and testament of John S Kalb was presented
all legal forms completed with and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate
and Record.
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All amen.
I John S Kalb of Delaware County being of
sound mind and memory do make and publish the following as my last
and testament
Item 1st I desire that all my just debts be paid out of my estate.
Item 2nd I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth in lieu of
her dower interest in my estate in case she survives me all my estate with
personal and real, and direct that she have authority to rent or sell and
dispose of whatever real or personal estate I may own or possess at the time of my
decease: and I wish it understood that the household goods furniture etc
which are now used by myself and my family belong to my said wife Elizabeth,
excepting however the "Organ" which my daughter Anna has in my house which
she owns I having no claim thereto.
I do hereby nominate and appoint my said wife
Elizabeth Executrix of this my last will and testament and I desire
that there be no appraisement no appraisement nor sale of my property or any part
thereof
I do hereby revoke all former wills or parts of wills by me heretofore made
and declare the foregoing to be my last will and testament
In witness whereof I hereunto affix my name and
seal this 8th day of September 1879.
John S. Kalb
Signed by the said John S Kalb before
us and in our presence and declared by
him in our hearing to be his last will
and testament and signed by us as
witnesses thereto in his presence and at
his request and in the presence of each
other this 8th day of September 1879.
Jacob Howalt
G L Inskeep
Probate of the Will
The state of Ohio }
Delaware Co } Personally appeared in open court Jacob Howalt and G L
Inskeep the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of John S Kalb
deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation to execution of said will
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John S. Kalb Will.
January 24th 1880.
On this day the last will and testament of John S Kalb was presented
all legal forms completed with and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate
and Record.
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All amen.
I John S Kalb of Delaware County being of
sound mind and memory do make and publish the following as my last
and testament
Item 1st I desire that all my just debts be paid out of my estate.
Item 2nd I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth in lieu of
her dower interest in my estate in case she survives me all my estate with
personal and real, and direct that she have authority to rent or sell and
dispose of whatever real or personal estate I may own or possess at the time of my
decease: and I wish it understood that the household goods furniture etc
which are now used by myself and my family belong to my said wife Elizabeth,
excepting however the "Organ" which my daughter Anna has in my house which
she owns I having no claim thereto.
I do hereby nominate and appoint my said wife
Elizabeth Executrix of this my last will and testament and I desire
that there be no appraisement no appraisement nor sale of my property or any part
thereof
I do hereby revoke all former wills or parts of wills by me heretofore made
and declare the foregoing to be my last will and testament
In witness whereof I hereunto affix my name and
seal this 8th day of September 1879.
John S. Kalb
Signed by the said John S Kalb before
us and in our presence and declared by
him in our hearing to be his last will
and testament and signed by us as
witnesses thereto in his presence and at
his request and in the presence of each
other this 8th day of September 1879.
Jacob Howalt
G L Inskeep
Probate of the Will
The state of Ohio }
Delaware Co } Personally appeared in open court Jacob Howalt and G L
Inskeep the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of John S Kalb
deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation to execution of said will
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Sarah E Wiggins Will
depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will and
testament of John S. Kalb now deceased is the will of said deceased John
S. Kalb that they were present at the excecution of said will subscribed their
names to the same as witnesses in his presence, and that they saw the said John S.
Kalb deceased, sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last will and testament; that the said John S. Kalb at the time
of making, signing said will, was of legal age and of sound and disposing
mind and memory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever
Jacob Howalt
G. L. Inskeep
Sworn to and subscirbed in open court this 24th day of Jan 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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Sarah E. Wiggins Will
Feb 11th 1880.
On this day the last will and testament of Sarah E. Wiggins was presented all legal
forms completed and duly proven and ordered admitted to probate and record.
Copy of the Will.
Know all men by these presents that I Sarah E Wiggins of the town of Galena
County of Delaware and state of Ohio being of sound and disposing mind and
memory do and publish this my last will and testament
First I do hereby constitute and appoint my husband William Wiggins to be sole
executor of this my last will and testament
Second I give and bequeath my dwelling house and the lot upon which it stands the
same being all the real property I possess in the town of Galena County of
Delaware and state of Ohio to my husband William Wiggins.
Third I give and bequeath to my daughter Alda Wiggins forty acres of land in
Linn County state of Iowa the same being all the land I possess in said
County and State
Fourth If my daughter Alda should die before she reaches the age of eighteen years I
desire that the land in Linn County state of Iowa herein bequeathed to her
shall go to my husband William Wiggins
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 18th day of December 1879
A McCamment }
C. Arnold } Witnesses
Sarah E. Wiggins {Seal}
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Sarah E Wiggins Will
depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the last will and
testament of John S. Kalb now deceased is the will of said deceased John
S. Kalb that they were present at the excecution of said will subscribed their
names to the same as witnesses in his presence, and that they saw the said John S.
Kalb deceased, sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last will and testament; that the said John S. Kalb at the time
of making, signing said will, was of legal age and of sound and disposing
mind and memory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever
Jacob Howalt
G. L. Inskeep
Sworn to and subscirbed in open court this 24th day of Jan 1879
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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Sarah E. Wiggins Will
Feb 11th 1880.
On this day the last will and testament of Sarah E. Wiggins was presented all legal
forms completed and duly proven and ordered admitted to probate and record.
Copy of the Will.
Know all men by these presents that I Sarah E Wiggins of the town of Galena
County of Delaware and state of Ohio being of sound and disposing mind and
memory do and publish this my last will and testament
First I do hereby constitute and appoint my husband William Wiggins to be sole
executor of this my last will and testament
Second I give and bequeath my dwelling house and the lot upon which it stands the
same being all the real property I possess in the town of Galena County of
Delaware and state of Ohio to my husband William Wiggins.
Third I give and bequeath to my daughter Alda Wiggins forty acres of land in
Linn County state of Iowa the same being all the land I possess in said
County and State
Fourth If my daughter Alda should die before she reaches the age of eighteen years I
desire that the land in Linn County state of Iowa herein bequeathed to her
shall go to my husband William Wiggins
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 18th day of December 1879
A McCamment }
C. Arnold } Witnesses
Sarah E. Wiggins {Seal}
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 310)
Description
[page 310]
[corresponds to labeled page 253 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
253
Probate of the Will
The state of Ohio }
Delaware Co SS. }
Personally appeared in open court A McCamment and
J Arnold the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of
Sarah E. Wiggins 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 E. Wiggins is the will of said deceased
Sarah E. Wiggins that they were present at the excecution 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 Sarah E Wiggins deceased sign and seal said
will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and testament
that the said Sarah E. Wiggins 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 McCamment
J Arnold
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this
11th day of Feb 1880
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 253 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
253
Probate of the Will
The state of Ohio }
Delaware Co SS. }
Personally appeared in open court A McCamment and
J Arnold the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of
Sarah E. Wiggins 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 E. Wiggins is the will of said deceased
Sarah E. Wiggins that they were present at the excecution 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 Sarah E Wiggins deceased sign and seal said
will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and testament
that the said Sarah E. Wiggins 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 McCamment
J Arnold
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this
11th day of Feb 1880
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 311)
Description
[page 311]
[corresponds to labeled page 254 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
254
John Murphy Will
Jan 27 1880.
On this day the last Will and testament of John Murphy was presented
all legal forms completed with and duly proven and ordered admitted to
Probate and record.
Copy of the Will
On the second day of Dec in the year of our Lord 1879 I John Murphy of the
city of Delaware Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby
revoking all former will by me made
Item 1st I do give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Jane Murphy the premises
where we now live situated at the South west corner of Sandusky and Harrison
streets in the city of Delaware Ohio deeded to me by Lucy M. Springer and her
husband Abram Springer by deed dated May 11th 1878 and recorded in the
record of deeds for Delaware County Ohio Vol 71 page 559 being the whole of in
lot number (418) and sixteen feet in width off of the North side of In lot Number
419 in said City to have and to hold the said premises during her natural
life and at her decease the same be and become the absolute property in fee
simple of my son Albert Murphy I do further give to my wife the household
goods and personal property in and about the said premises to use as her
own so long as she shall live and what is left thereof at her decease shall
become the absolute property of my son Albert. I also give her my said wife
to be hers absolutely my cow my horse and buggy, and I do further give her to be
hers absolutely all money on hand at my decease or on deposit in bank by the blessing
of a kind providence I am out of debt, but any expense of my last sickness that may
be unpaid at my decease & funeral expenses & necessary cost of the admission of this
will to probate and of settling my estate, are to be paid by her out of said money on
hand at my decease & in bank The foregoing bequests to my wife are in lieu of her of
her dower, also support and every other right and claim she would have in and to my
estate or any part thereof were I to make no will.
Item 2nd I do give devise and bequeath to my beloved son Albert Murphy of said
County
the farm of one hundred and nine acres and a half acre more or less as deeded to me
by
[illegible] Sterling April 15 1837, by deed recorded in the record of deeds of said
County Vol
15 page 385 being part of Virginia Military survey No 26 hundred and seventy three
in Concord Tp in said County and now particularly described in said record of deed
and in the records survey thereof made by Charles Niel County Surveyor Tp 12
1848
to have and to hold the same to my said son absolutely in fee simple. I also give
him
all my personal personal property on said farm I do further give and devise to him
my said son the premises in the City of Delaware Ohio herein before in Item 1st more
I particularly described subject to life estate therein on said item given to my
wife so
that at her decease the same shall be and become his heirs and assigns forever in
fee simple.
[corresponds to labeled page 254 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
254
John Murphy Will
Jan 27 1880.
On this day the last Will and testament of John Murphy was presented
all legal forms completed with and duly proven and ordered admitted to
Probate and record.
Copy of the Will
On the second day of Dec in the year of our Lord 1879 I John Murphy of the
city of Delaware Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby
revoking all former will by me made
Item 1st I do give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Jane Murphy the premises
where we now live situated at the South west corner of Sandusky and Harrison
streets in the city of Delaware Ohio deeded to me by Lucy M. Springer and her
husband Abram Springer by deed dated May 11th 1878 and recorded in the
record of deeds for Delaware County Ohio Vol 71 page 559 being the whole of in
lot number (418) and sixteen feet in width off of the North side of In lot Number
419 in said City to have and to hold the said premises during her natural
life and at her decease the same be and become the absolute property in fee
simple of my son Albert Murphy I do further give to my wife the household
goods and personal property in and about the said premises to use as her
own so long as she shall live and what is left thereof at her decease shall
become the absolute property of my son Albert. I also give her my said wife
to be hers absolutely my cow my horse and buggy, and I do further give her to be
hers absolutely all money on hand at my decease or on deposit in bank by the blessing
of a kind providence I am out of debt, but any expense of my last sickness that may
be unpaid at my decease & funeral expenses & necessary cost of the admission of this
will to probate and of settling my estate, are to be paid by her out of said money on
hand at my decease & in bank The foregoing bequests to my wife are in lieu of her of
her dower, also support and every other right and claim she would have in and to my
estate or any part thereof were I to make no will.
Item 2nd I do give devise and bequeath to my beloved son Albert Murphy of said
County
the farm of one hundred and nine acres and a half acre more or less as deeded to me
by
[illegible] Sterling April 15 1837, by deed recorded in the record of deeds of said
County Vol
15 page 385 being part of Virginia Military survey No 26 hundred and seventy three
in Concord Tp in said County and now particularly described in said record of deed
and in the records survey thereof made by Charles Niel County Surveyor Tp 12
1848
to have and to hold the same to my said son absolutely in fee simple. I also give
him
all my personal personal property on said farm I do further give and devise to him
my said son the premises in the City of Delaware Ohio herein before in Item 1st more
I particularly described subject to life estate therein on said item given to my
wife so
that at her decease the same shall be and become his heirs and assigns forever in
fee simple.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 312)
Description
[page 312]
[corresponds to labeled page 255 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
255
John Murphy Will
Item 3rd I do give, devise and bequeath to my beloved daughter Isabella wife of
Hugh Johnson of said County of Delaware the premises in Concord tp
of six acres more or less plat of Virginia Military survey No 5314 deeded by
Thomas Craven and wife to Albert Murphy Aug 12th 1849
and by him deeded to me May 8th 1871 by deed recorded in the record of deeds of
said County Vol 63 page 616 and more particularly described in said deed and
record thereof to be hers absolutely in fee simple
Item 4th I do here nominate appoint and constitute my esteemed friend Robert McClure of
said County Executor of this my last will and testament and I request that no
Inventory of my estate be required
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal at city of Delaware Ohio on this 2d day of Dec 1879
his
John X Murphy
mark
Signed and sealed by the said John Murphy
in our presence and by him acknowledged
to us to be his last will and testament and
signed by us as witness thereto in his presence
and at his request and in the presence of each
other
John MCClure
Henry J Eaton
Probate of the Will.
The state of Ohio }
Delaware Co SS. } Personally appeared in open court H J Eaton and John
McClure the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of John Murphy who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth, in relation to execution of will depose and say that the paper before
them in relation to the execution purporting to be the last will and testament of
John Murphy is the will of said deceased John Murphy 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 Murphy sign and
seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament
that the said John Murphy 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
Henry J. Eaton
John McClure
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this
27th day of Jan 1880
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 255 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
255
John Murphy Will
Item 3rd I do give, devise and bequeath to my beloved daughter Isabella wife of
Hugh Johnson of said County of Delaware the premises in Concord tp
of six acres more or less plat of Virginia Military survey No 5314 deeded by
Thomas Craven and wife to Albert Murphy Aug 12th 1849
and by him deeded to me May 8th 1871 by deed recorded in the record of deeds of
said County Vol 63 page 616 and more particularly described in said deed and
record thereof to be hers absolutely in fee simple
Item 4th I do here nominate appoint and constitute my esteemed friend Robert McClure of
said County Executor of this my last will and testament and I request that no
Inventory of my estate be required
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal at city of Delaware Ohio on this 2d day of Dec 1879
his
John X Murphy
mark
Signed and sealed by the said John Murphy
in our presence and by him acknowledged
to us to be his last will and testament and
signed by us as witness thereto in his presence
and at his request and in the presence of each
other
John MCClure
Henry J Eaton
Probate of the Will.
The state of Ohio }
Delaware Co SS. } Personally appeared in open court H J Eaton and John
McClure the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of John Murphy who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth, in relation to execution of will depose and say that the paper before
them in relation to the execution purporting to be the last will and testament of
John Murphy is the will of said deceased John Murphy 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 Murphy sign and
seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament
that the said John Murphy 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
Henry J. Eaton
John McClure
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this
27th day of Jan 1880
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 313)
Description
[page 313]
[corresponds to labeled page 256 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
256
Francis B. McNeely Will
Feb 17th 1880.
On this day the last will and testament of Francis B. McNeely was
presented all legal forms completed with and duly proven and ordered
admitted to Probate & Record.
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all
I Francis B. McNelly being of sound mind do hereby make and
publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1st I desire that my funeral expenses and just debts shall all be paid from
the proceeds arising from the sale of my property.
Item 2nd After the aforesaid debts shall all have been paid I desire that
my wife Victoria shall have the balance of my property both personal and
real during the time of her natural life. and at the death of my said
wife the said property to be equally divided between my two daughters
Della May McNeely and Grace McNeely.
Item 3rd I desire that Edward J. Post shall be the executor of this my last will
and testament
F B McNeely
Signed by him in our
presence and in the presence
of each other this 7th day of Feb 1880
John Sinky
J. A. Wilson
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open court John Sinky and J. A.
Wilson the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Francis McNeely
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 of F. B. McNeely is the will of
said deceased Francis McNeely 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 Francis McNeely sign said will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will that the said
Francis McNeely at the time of making signing said will was of legal
age and of sound disposing mind memory and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever
John Sinky
Sworn to and subscribed this 17th day of J.A. Wilson
Feb 1880
Frank B. Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 256 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
256
Francis B. McNeely Will
Feb 17th 1880.
On this day the last will and testament of Francis B. McNeely was
presented all legal forms completed with and duly proven and ordered
admitted to Probate & Record.
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all
I Francis B. McNelly being of sound mind do hereby make and
publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1st I desire that my funeral expenses and just debts shall all be paid from
the proceeds arising from the sale of my property.
Item 2nd After the aforesaid debts shall all have been paid I desire that
my wife Victoria shall have the balance of my property both personal and
real during the time of her natural life. and at the death of my said
wife the said property to be equally divided between my two daughters
Della May McNeely and Grace McNeely.
Item 3rd I desire that Edward J. Post shall be the executor of this my last will
and testament
F B McNeely
Signed by him in our
presence and in the presence
of each other this 7th day of Feb 1880
John Sinky
J. A. Wilson
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open court John Sinky and J. A.
Wilson the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Francis McNeely
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 of F. B. McNeely is the will of
said deceased Francis McNeely 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 Francis McNeely sign said will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will that the said
Francis McNeely at the time of making signing said will was of legal
age and of sound disposing mind memory and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever
John Sinky
Sworn to and subscribed this 17th day of J.A. Wilson
Feb 1880
Frank B. Sprague Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 314)
Description
[page 314]
[corresponds to labeled page 257 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
257
Ida Myers Will
On this day the last will and testament of Ida Myers was presented
and duly proven all legal forms completed with and duly proven and
ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
Copy of the Will
I, Ida Myers wife of John Myers of the city of Delaware Delaware
County Ohio do 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 out
of any moneys on hand or owing me at my decease and if it should be
insufficient that the balance be paid out of the bequest hereinafter made
to Sarah E. Myers.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my sister Sarah E. Myers the following items of
Personal property To wit: All my dishes both glass and China All
my spoons two sets of Cutlery one extension table one motto two
pictures named expectation & near the falls one rag carpet in sitting room
two white Bed spreads one pair of shears one red table cloth, three
white table cloths, four pair of pillow slips one lamp, two large Chromos, one
large mirror one photograph of father and one of mother in frames One lounge
one coat two dresses one light the other dark color one set of furs one chamber
one set of ear rings and breast pin one necklace and locket one red & black
all wool tablecloth and one foot stool. Also I give and devise to her the 6/23
part undivided of the undivided 1/6 part of one hundred and eight acres of land
more or less with the appurtenances situate in Oxford Tp Delaware County Ohio
and being the same farm of which my father Franklin Barthlomew died seized
but this bequest is subject to payment of any balance of my just debts and
funeral expenses if the money on hand and owing to me at my decease should
be insufficient
Item 2nd I give and devise to my brother Barthlomew the photograph "Our family
group" three comforts, one quilt three sheets, one woolen blanket one mattress and
one
pair of pillows. Also the 7/23 part undivided of the undivided 1/6 part of said
real estate.
Item 3 I give and devise to my brother Frank Barthlomew Three sheets three comforts
one quilt one woolen blanket one black bedstead one photograph picture of his
sister and family one pair glass vases one pair of plaster paris vases one basket
one pair of plaster paris one new feather bed one straw bed
one album one lamp and one trunk. Also the 10/23 undivided part of the undivided
1/6 part of said real estate.
Item 4 I give and devise to my sister Annie E Smith Two pictures entitled tears
and smiles one fruit picture and one wash stand.
[corresponds to labeled page 257 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
257
Ida Myers Will
On this day the last will and testament of Ida Myers was presented
and duly proven all legal forms completed with and duly proven and
ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
Copy of the Will
I, Ida Myers wife of John Myers of the city of Delaware Delaware
County Ohio do 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 out
of any moneys on hand or owing me at my decease and if it should be
insufficient that the balance be paid out of the bequest hereinafter made
to Sarah E. Myers.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my sister Sarah E. Myers the following items of
Personal property To wit: All my dishes both glass and China All
my spoons two sets of Cutlery one extension table one motto two
pictures named expectation & near the falls one rag carpet in sitting room
two white Bed spreads one pair of shears one red table cloth, three
white table cloths, four pair of pillow slips one lamp, two large Chromos, one
large mirror one photograph of father and one of mother in frames One lounge
one coat two dresses one light the other dark color one set of furs one chamber
one set of ear rings and breast pin one necklace and locket one red & black
all wool tablecloth and one foot stool. Also I give and devise to her the 6/23
part undivided of the undivided 1/6 part of one hundred and eight acres of land
more or less with the appurtenances situate in Oxford Tp Delaware County Ohio
and being the same farm of which my father Franklin Barthlomew died seized
but this bequest is subject to payment of any balance of my just debts and
funeral expenses if the money on hand and owing to me at my decease should
be insufficient
Item 2nd I give and devise to my brother Barthlomew the photograph "Our family
group" three comforts, one quilt three sheets, one woolen blanket one mattress and
one
pair of pillows. Also the 7/23 part undivided of the undivided 1/6 part of said
real estate.
Item 3 I give and devise to my brother Frank Barthlomew Three sheets three comforts
one quilt one woolen blanket one black bedstead one photograph picture of his
sister and family one pair glass vases one pair of plaster paris vases one basket
one pair of plaster paris one new feather bed one straw bed
one album one lamp and one trunk. Also the 10/23 undivided part of the undivided
1/6 part of said real estate.
Item 4 I give and devise to my sister Annie E Smith Two pictures entitled tears
and smiles one fruit picture and one wash stand.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 315)
Description
[page 315]
[corresponds to labeled page 258 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
258
Ida Myers Will
Item 5th I give and devise to my sister in law Lizzie Myers one coal stove in front
room.
Item 6th I do hereby nominate and appoint Herod Bacter executor of this my
last will and testament.
I devise that no sale of my personal property be
made and that the court of Probate can direct the ommission 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
this 12th day of Nov 1879.
Ida Myers {Seal}
Signed, and acknowledged by the said Ida Myers as her last will and
testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence.
Harriett Brown
Mary Shedrick
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open court Harriet Brown and
Mary Shedrick the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Ida
Myers 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 of Ida
Myers is the will of said deceased Ida Myers 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 Ida Myers
sign & seal said will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and
testament; that the said Ida Myers at the time of making signing and sealing
said will was of legal age and of sound disposing mind memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
Harriet Brown
Mary Shedrick
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 26 day
of January 1880
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 258 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
258
Ida Myers Will
Item 5th I give and devise to my sister in law Lizzie Myers one coal stove in front
room.
Item 6th I do hereby nominate and appoint Herod Bacter executor of this my
last will and testament.
I devise that no sale of my personal property be
made and that the court of Probate can direct the ommission 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
this 12th day of Nov 1879.
Ida Myers {Seal}
Signed, and acknowledged by the said Ida Myers as her last will and
testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence.
Harriett Brown
Mary Shedrick
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open court Harriet Brown and
Mary Shedrick the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Ida
Myers 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 of Ida
Myers is the will of said deceased Ida Myers 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 Ida Myers
sign & seal said will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and
testament; that the said Ida Myers at the time of making signing and sealing
said will was of legal age and of sound disposing mind memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
Harriet Brown
Mary Shedrick
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 26 day
of January 1880
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 316)
Description
[page 316]
[corresponds to labeled page 261 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
261
James Martin Will
Nov 11th 1879
On this day the last will and testament of James Martin was presented
all legal forms complied with and duly proven and ordered admitted to
Probate and Record.
Copy of the Will
Know all men by these presents that I James Martin make this my last
will.
First That my lot of land in morrow Co called Haverlo lot be deeded
to Mary Ann and Julia Ette Martin for keeping house for me since
I became a widower and kindness through all my sickness and also they
are to have the use of one half the south orchard and a garden and the
privelige in my house as long as Ludlo Martin lives
Second It is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be paid
Third It is my will that the remainder of my property be equally divided
among my sons Benjamin Nehemiah Valentine and Sabers Martin
Elesar Martin my son has received his share and give me a receipt in full
Fourth It is my will that in dividing my property that the Harvey lot of land
be deeded to James W. Martin valued at three thousand dollars and my
land joining V. Martin on the North to Sabers Martin valued at thirty
five hundred and my sons owing me to have their own notes at par value
on their share of property
And it is my will that Nehemiah and Valentine
Martin act as my executors
James Martin
Witness F. B. Longmire
Elias Cole. S.A. Grant
A Codicil
It is still further my will that James W. Martin pays seventy five dollars
a year to go towards keeping Ludlo Martin, out of the proceeds of the Harvey
lot as the interest and at Ludlo death he pays to the said B. Martin, N. Martin
V. Martin and S. Martin the sum of three thousand dollars. I still further say
that J. W. Martin has received his share and give me a receipt in full
James Martin
Jonas Main
F. B. Longmire
[corresponds to labeled page 261 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
261
James Martin Will
Nov 11th 1879
On this day the last will and testament of James Martin was presented
all legal forms complied with and duly proven and ordered admitted to
Probate and Record.
Copy of the Will
Know all men by these presents that I James Martin make this my last
will.
First That my lot of land in morrow Co called Haverlo lot be deeded
to Mary Ann and Julia Ette Martin for keeping house for me since
I became a widower and kindness through all my sickness and also they
are to have the use of one half the south orchard and a garden and the
privelige in my house as long as Ludlo Martin lives
Second It is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be paid
Third It is my will that the remainder of my property be equally divided
among my sons Benjamin Nehemiah Valentine and Sabers Martin
Elesar Martin my son has received his share and give me a receipt in full
Fourth It is my will that in dividing my property that the Harvey lot of land
be deeded to James W. Martin valued at three thousand dollars and my
land joining V. Martin on the North to Sabers Martin valued at thirty
five hundred and my sons owing me to have their own notes at par value
on their share of property
And it is my will that Nehemiah and Valentine
Martin act as my executors
James Martin
Witness F. B. Longmire
Elias Cole. S.A. Grant
A Codicil
It is still further my will that James W. Martin pays seventy five dollars
a year to go towards keeping Ludlo Martin, out of the proceeds of the Harvey
lot as the interest and at Ludlo death he pays to the said B. Martin, N. Martin
V. Martin and S. Martin the sum of three thousand dollars. I still further say
that J. W. Martin has received his share and give me a receipt in full
James Martin
Jonas Main
F. B. Longmire
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 317)
Description
[page 317]
[corresponds to labeled page 262 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
262
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open court F. B. Longmire and S.
A. Grant the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of James
Martin 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 James Martin now deceased is the will of said deceased
James Martin, 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 the said James Martin deceased sign and seal said will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament: that the said James
Martin 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
F. B. Longmire.
S.A. Grant.
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 14 day Feb 1880.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
The state of Ohio }
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open court Jonas Main and F. B. Longmire
the subscribing witnesses to the codicil to the last will and testament of James Martin
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 codicil to the last will and testament of James Martin now
deceased is the codicil to the last will and testament of said deceased James Martin
that they were present at the execution of said codicil, 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 James Martin deceased, sign and seal said will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be a codicil to the last will and testament: that
the said James Martin at the time of making, signing and sealing said codicil
was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
F. B. Longmire
Jonas Main
Sworn to and subscribed in open court, this
14th day of Feb 1880
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to labeled page 262 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
262
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open court F. B. Longmire and S.
A. Grant the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of James
Martin 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 James Martin now deceased is the will of said deceased
James Martin, 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 the said James Martin deceased sign and seal said will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament: that the said James
Martin 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
F. B. Longmire.
S.A. Grant.
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 14 day Feb 1880.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
The state of Ohio }
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open court Jonas Main and F. B. Longmire
the subscribing witnesses to the codicil to the last will and testament of James Martin
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 codicil to the last will and testament of James Martin now
deceased is the codicil to the last will and testament of said deceased James Martin
that they were present at the execution of said codicil, 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 James Martin deceased, sign and seal said will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be a codicil to the last will and testament: that
the said James Martin at the time of making, signing and sealing said codicil
was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
F. B. Longmire
Jonas Main
Sworn to and subscribed in open court, this
14th day of Feb 1880
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 318)
Description
[page 318]
[corresponds to labeled page 263 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
263
Anthony Edelman Will.
Feb. 10th 1880.
On this day the last will and testament of Anthony Edelmann was presented
and all legal forms completed with and duly proven and ordered admitted
to Probate and Record.
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the benevolent
Father of all, I Anthony Eddleman of the county of Delaware State
of Ohio being and disposing mind memory do make and publish
this my last will and testament.
Item 1st I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Christina Edelman all of
my estate both personal and real during her natural life. And in
case at any time she shall think best or from any cause whatsoever shall
deem it proper to sell the real estate of which I die seized she is hereby
authorized to so sell the same and to execute a deed or deeds therefor
therefor conveying the full title to the said real estate in fee simple
and have the same power to convey as if said real estate had been
willed to her absolutely
Item 2nd At the death of my wife Christina Edelman if my Real estate has not
been sold by her in her life time it is my will that my said real estate
go to my son Michael Edelman for his use and benefit during his natural
life and in case if at any time after the death of my said wife my said
son Michael shall not desire to retain his said life estate in said property
the same shall be surrendered up to any other heirs hereinafter named and he
shall be paid by them out of said property the full amount of a certain
promisory note. I have heretofore executed and delivered unto him for the sum
of Eight hundred dollars together with the interest that may accrue on the same
and in case my wife in her life time shall sell my said real estate then and
in that case it is my will that at her death said note of $800.00 with the
interest is to be paid my son Michael Edelman out of any property that may
be left at her death.
Item 3rd It is my will in case my said real estate is not sold by my wife during her
life time after the expiration of the life estate of my son Michael either occurring
by his taking the money on said $800.00 note or by his death my real estate together
with all the residue of my estate of my estate go to and be equally divided
between my sons Anthony Edelman Jr. and John Edelman and my daughter
Margret Ulry.
I do hereby revoke all other wills by me made and declaim
this alone to be my last will and Testament
In witness whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this 11 day of May A. D. 1875.
[corresponds to labeled page 263 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
263
Anthony Edelman Will.
Feb. 10th 1880.
On this day the last will and testament of Anthony Edelmann was presented
and all legal forms completed with and duly proven and ordered admitted
to Probate and Record.
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the benevolent
Father of all, I Anthony Eddleman of the county of Delaware State
of Ohio being and disposing mind memory do make and publish
this my last will and testament.
Item 1st I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Christina Edelman all of
my estate both personal and real during her natural life. And in
case at any time she shall think best or from any cause whatsoever shall
deem it proper to sell the real estate of which I die seized she is hereby
authorized to so sell the same and to execute a deed or deeds therefor
therefor conveying the full title to the said real estate in fee simple
and have the same power to convey as if said real estate had been
willed to her absolutely
Item 2nd At the death of my wife Christina Edelman if my Real estate has not
been sold by her in her life time it is my will that my said real estate
go to my son Michael Edelman for his use and benefit during his natural
life and in case if at any time after the death of my said wife my said
son Michael shall not desire to retain his said life estate in said property
the same shall be surrendered up to any other heirs hereinafter named and he
shall be paid by them out of said property the full amount of a certain
promisory note. I have heretofore executed and delivered unto him for the sum
of Eight hundred dollars together with the interest that may accrue on the same
and in case my wife in her life time shall sell my said real estate then and
in that case it is my will that at her death said note of $800.00 with the
interest is to be paid my son Michael Edelman out of any property that may
be left at her death.
Item 3rd It is my will in case my said real estate is not sold by my wife during her
life time after the expiration of the life estate of my son Michael either occurring
by his taking the money on said $800.00 note or by his death my real estate together
with all the residue of my estate of my estate go to and be equally divided
between my sons Anthony Edelman Jr. and John Edelman and my daughter
Margret Ulry.
I do hereby revoke all other wills by me made and declaim
this alone to be my last will and Testament
In witness whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this 11 day of May A. D. 1875.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 319)
Description
[page 319]
[corresponds to labeled page 264 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
264
Anthony Edelman estate Will
Anthony Edelman {Seal}
Signed, sealed and acknowledge by the said Anthony Edelman to be his
last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
at his request and in presence of each other on the 10th day of May 1875
Patrick Tirney
Jonathon Ackerman
The state of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open court, Patrick Turney and Jonathon
Ackerman
Ackerman the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament
of Anthony Edelman decd who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth in
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
Anthony Edelman now deceased is the will of said deceased Anthony Edelman
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 Anthony Edelman deceased sign and seal said will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last will and Testament that the said Anthony
Edelman 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
Patrick Firney
Jonathon Ackerman
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 16th day of Feb 1880.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 264 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
264
Anthony Edelman estate Will
Anthony Edelman {Seal}
Signed, sealed and acknowledge by the said Anthony Edelman to be his
last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
at his request and in presence of each other on the 10th day of May 1875
Patrick Tirney
Jonathon Ackerman
The state of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open court, Patrick Turney and Jonathon
Ackerman
Ackerman the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament
of Anthony Edelman decd who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth in
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
Anthony Edelman now deceased is the will of said deceased Anthony Edelman
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 Anthony Edelman deceased sign and seal said will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last will and Testament that the said Anthony
Edelman 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
Patrick Firney
Jonathon Ackerman
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 16th day of Feb 1880.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 320)
Description
[page 320]
[corresponds to labeled page 265 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
265
Richard S. Jones Will
May 12 1880.
On this day the last will and Testament of Richard S. Jones all legal forms
completed with and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate & record
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I Richard S Jones of Delaware
Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my last will and
Testament
Item 1st It is my will that all my just debts, charges and funeral expenses be first paid
out of my estate.
Item 2nd I give and devise beloved wife Sarah M. Jones absolutely and
unconditionally the undivided one third part of all my real estate
consisting of my house & lot upon which I now reside and also my house and
lot no 1 North Delaware known as the little store house situated on
in lot 790.
Item 3rd I give and devise to my said wife absolutely and unconditionally the
undivided one half of all my personal estate consisting of household goods and
all my goods & chattels of whatever kind or nature.
Item 4th I give and devise to my said
wife the use of all the remaining portion of my said estate both real and
personal during her natural life, and in the event that it should become necessary
for her support it is my will and wish that she have the same absolutely
and unconditionally.
Item 5th I give and devise to my beloved sister Mary A. Walter
wife of Anthony Walter the undivided one half of my personal estate and
the undivided one third part of my real estate aforesaid. Should any portion of the same or
the proceeds thereof yet remain after the decease of my said wife.
Item 6th I give and devise to the foreign Missionary society of the Methodist
Episcopal Church the undivided one third part of my real estate should any
portion of the same or the proceeds thereof yet remain after the decease of my
said wife.
Item 7th I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Sarah M Jones
executrix of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and
empowering her to compromise, adjust release and discharge in such manner
as she may deem proper all debts and claims due me I do also hereby
authorize and empower her if it shall become necessary to pay my just debts
or for her own support or if she shall think it to be for the best interest
of my estate to sell by private sale or in such manner and upon such
terms of credit or otherwise as she may think proper all or any portion of my
real estate and deeds to purchasers to execute acknowledge and deliver in fee
simple.
[corresponds to labeled page 265 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
265
Richard S. Jones Will
May 12 1880.
On this day the last will and Testament of Richard S. Jones all legal forms
completed with and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate & record
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I Richard S Jones of Delaware
Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my last will and
Testament
Item 1st It is my will that all my just debts, charges and funeral expenses be first paid
out of my estate.
Item 2nd I give and devise beloved wife Sarah M. Jones absolutely and
unconditionally the undivided one third part of all my real estate
consisting of my house & lot upon which I now reside and also my house and
lot no 1 North Delaware known as the little store house situated on
in lot 790.
Item 3rd I give and devise to my said wife absolutely and unconditionally the
undivided one half of all my personal estate consisting of household goods and
all my goods & chattels of whatever kind or nature.
Item 4th I give and devise to my said
wife the use of all the remaining portion of my said estate both real and
personal during her natural life, and in the event that it should become necessary
for her support it is my will and wish that she have the same absolutely
and unconditionally.
Item 5th I give and devise to my beloved sister Mary A. Walter
wife of Anthony Walter the undivided one half of my personal estate and
the undivided one third part of my real estate aforesaid. Should any portion of the same or
the proceeds thereof yet remain after the decease of my said wife.
Item 6th I give and devise to the foreign Missionary society of the Methodist
Episcopal Church the undivided one third part of my real estate should any
portion of the same or the proceeds thereof yet remain after the decease of my
said wife.
Item 7th I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Sarah M Jones
executrix of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and
empowering her to compromise, adjust release and discharge in such manner
as she may deem proper all debts and claims due me I do also hereby
authorize and empower her if it shall become necessary to pay my just debts
or for her own support or if she shall think it to be for the best interest
of my estate to sell by private sale or in such manner and upon such
terms of credit or otherwise as she may think proper all or any portion of my
real estate and deeds to purchasers to execute acknowledge and deliver in fee
simple.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 321)
Description
[page 321]
[corresponds to labeled page 266 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
266
Richard S. Jones Will
Item 8th I desire that no appraisement and sale of my personal property be made
and that no bonds be required of my said executrix and the Court of Probate
direct the ommission 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 seal my hand seal this 28th day of Feb in the year of our Lord 1880.
Richard S. Jones {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Richard S. Jones as his
last Will and testament in our presence and signed by
us in his presence and at his instance and request.
William Beran
James R. Lytle
The state of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open court William Beran &
James R. Lytle subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament of R
S 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 purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Richard S. Jones now deceased, is the will of said deceased Richard S 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 Richard S. Jones deceased sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last will and testament, that the said Richard S. 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
William Beran
James R. Lytle
Sworn and subscribed in open Court this }
12 day of May 1880 }
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 266 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
266
Richard S. Jones Will
Item 8th I desire that no appraisement and sale of my personal property be made
and that no bonds be required of my said executrix and the Court of Probate
direct the ommission 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 seal my hand seal this 28th day of Feb in the year of our Lord 1880.
Richard S. Jones {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Richard S. Jones as his
last Will and testament in our presence and signed by
us in his presence and at his instance and request.
William Beran
James R. Lytle
The state of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open court William Beran &
James R. Lytle subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament of R
S 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 purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Richard S. Jones now deceased, is the will of said deceased Richard S 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 Richard S. Jones deceased sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last will and testament, that the said Richard S. 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
William Beran
James R. Lytle
Sworn and subscribed in open Court this }
12 day of May 1880 }
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 322)
Description
[page 322]
[corresponds to labeled page 267 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
267
Margaret Evans Will.
June 6 1880.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Margaret Evans was
presented all legal forms completed and duly proven and ordered
admitted to probate and Record.
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the benevolent father of all Men I Margaret Evans
of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this
as my last will and Testament.
Item 1st After all my just debts and funeral expenses are paid and discharged
I will to my daughter Elizabeth McKinney the sum of one thousand
dollars to be paid in one year after my death without interest
Item 2nd I will my son John Evans, Ellen Jones: and to the heirs Margaret
Goodman one equal third of all my real & personal estate That is to say 1/3 to
John Evans, 1/3 to Ellen Jones and 1/3 to the heirs of Margaret Goodman
Item 3rd It is wish and desire that my clothing Bedding books and household
furniture shall be divided equally between the three last named Legatees John
Evans, Ellen Jones and the heirs of Margaret Goodman
Item 4 I hereby appoint my son John Evans executor of this my last will and testament
hereby authorizing him to sell at public or private sale as the interest of the
legatees may require & with their consent all my real & personal property or any
part thereof and deed or deeds to make to purchaser or purchasers with the
same effect as though I made the same = as though I had made deeds in
my life time.
In witness hereof I have set my hand & seal this first day of May
1877
Signed in our presence and witnessed by us in her
her presence Margaret X Evans {Seal}
Wm M Warren. mark
S. G. Speer.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open court, Wm M Warren & S.G. Speer
the subscribing to the last will and testament of Margaret Evans 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 Margaret Evans
now deceased is the will of said deceased Margaret Evans
that they were present at
the execution of said Will at the request of the Testatrix subscribed their names
[corresponds to labeled page 267 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
267
Margaret Evans Will.
June 6 1880.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Margaret Evans was
presented all legal forms completed and duly proven and ordered
admitted to probate and Record.
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the benevolent father of all Men I Margaret Evans
of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this
as my last will and Testament.
Item 1st After all my just debts and funeral expenses are paid and discharged
I will to my daughter Elizabeth McKinney the sum of one thousand
dollars to be paid in one year after my death without interest
Item 2nd I will my son John Evans, Ellen Jones: and to the heirs Margaret
Goodman one equal third of all my real & personal estate That is to say 1/3 to
John Evans, 1/3 to Ellen Jones and 1/3 to the heirs of Margaret Goodman
Item 3rd It is wish and desire that my clothing Bedding books and household
furniture shall be divided equally between the three last named Legatees John
Evans, Ellen Jones and the heirs of Margaret Goodman
Item 4 I hereby appoint my son John Evans executor of this my last will and testament
hereby authorizing him to sell at public or private sale as the interest of the
legatees may require & with their consent all my real & personal property or any
part thereof and deed or deeds to make to purchaser or purchasers with the
same effect as though I made the same = as though I had made deeds in
my life time.
In witness hereof I have set my hand & seal this first day of May
1877
Signed in our presence and witnessed by us in her
her presence Margaret X Evans {Seal}
Wm M Warren. mark
S. G. Speer.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open court, Wm M Warren & S.G. Speer
the subscribing to the last will and testament of Margaret Evans 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 Margaret Evans
now deceased is the will of said deceased Margaret Evans
that they were present at
the execution of said Will at the request of the Testatrix subscribed their names
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 323)
Description
[page 323]
[corresponds to labeled page 268 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
268
L. B. Gurley Estate
to same as witnesses in her presence and that they saw the said Margaret
Evans deceased sign and seal said will and her acknowledge the same
to be her last and testament; and that the said Margaret Evans
at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of legal age and
sound and disposing mind memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever
Wm. M. Warren Sr.
S . G. Speer
Sworn and Subscribed to in open Court
this 5 day of June 1880
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
=================================================================
April 1st 1880
On this day the last will and Testament of L. B. Gurley was presented all
legal forms completed with duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate &
Record.
Copy of Will
Know all whom it may concern that
I Leonard B. Gurley of Delaware County Ohio being of sound mind & memory
do make this my last will & Testament revoking and annulling all other
by me heretofore made.
Item 1st To my beloved and faithful wife Christina Gurley I give and bequeath
all my property personal and real of every kind including moneys credits
bonds bank stock and real estate in this and other states and any
other I own or may own at my decease to have and hold and use and dispose
of as she may think best.
Item 2nd In making a will a for the disposition of our property after her death I earnestly
request that she will secure to the endowment fund of Ohio Wesleyan U
the sum of ten thousand dollars: $10,000.
I do hereby appoint my dear wife
Christiana Gurley sole executrix of this my last will and
without bail or bond on her part.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
affixed my name and seal This 18 day of May 1876.
L. B. Gurley. {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Leonard B. Gurley as his last will & testament
in our presence and signed by us in his presence.
Charles Neil
C. H. Owens
[corresponds to labeled page 268 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
268
L. B. Gurley Estate
to same as witnesses in her presence and that they saw the said Margaret
Evans deceased sign and seal said will and her acknowledge the same
to be her last and testament; and that the said Margaret Evans
at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of legal age and
sound and disposing mind memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever
Wm. M. Warren Sr.
S . G. Speer
Sworn and Subscribed to in open Court
this 5 day of June 1880
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
=================================================================
April 1st 1880
On this day the last will and Testament of L. B. Gurley was presented all
legal forms completed with duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate &
Record.
Copy of Will
Know all whom it may concern that
I Leonard B. Gurley of Delaware County Ohio being of sound mind & memory
do make this my last will & Testament revoking and annulling all other
by me heretofore made.
Item 1st To my beloved and faithful wife Christina Gurley I give and bequeath
all my property personal and real of every kind including moneys credits
bonds bank stock and real estate in this and other states and any
other I own or may own at my decease to have and hold and use and dispose
of as she may think best.
Item 2nd In making a will a for the disposition of our property after her death I earnestly
request that she will secure to the endowment fund of Ohio Wesleyan U
the sum of ten thousand dollars: $10,000.
I do hereby appoint my dear wife
Christiana Gurley sole executrix of this my last will and
without bail or bond on her part.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
affixed my name and seal This 18 day of May 1876.
L. B. Gurley. {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Leonard B. Gurley as his last will & testament
in our presence and signed by us in his presence.
Charles Neil
C. H. Owens
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 324)
Description
[page 324]
[corresponds to labeled page 269 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
269
L. B. Gurley Will
Codicil
First In case my death shall not occur within twelve months from the date then
Ten thousand dollars left to my wife as above shall be & is hereby given
to the Ohio Wesleyan U. to aid its endowment fund but not until
after the death of my said wife C Gurley who is to have the use and income
of all my property during her life time And if the estate at her death
exceeds the Ten Thousand dollars for the University what may be over
shall be at wife's dispose.
In testimony I hereunto set my hand and seal this 19
day of October 1876.
L. B. Gurley {Seal}
Signed and Acknowledged by said L. B. Gurley in our presence as his last will and
testament and signed by us in his presence.
Charles Neil
Mary Brown
Codicil 2
As I have already paid to the O.W.U. three thousand dollars of the ten mentioned
in the codicil No. 1 and leave it discretional with my wife to pay so much to the
said University as she shall deem proper
L. B. Gurley
Signed and acknowledge in our presence by said L B Gurley as his last will and
testament Delaware Ohio April 18 1878
James Banks
Mary O. Brown
The state of Ohio }
Delaware Co } Personally appeared in open Court Chas Neil and C. H. Owens
the subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament of L B Gurley 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 purporting
to be the last will and testament of L B Gurley now deceased is the will of said
deceased L. B. Gurley that they were present at the execution 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 L. B. Gurley deceased sign and seal said will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament and that the said L. B. Gurley
at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of legal age and of sound
and disposing mind memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever.
C. H. Owens
Chas. Neil.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 1st day of April 1880
F. B. Sprague
Pro Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 269 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
269
L. B. Gurley Will
Codicil
First In case my death shall not occur within twelve months from the date then
Ten thousand dollars left to my wife as above shall be & is hereby given
to the Ohio Wesleyan U. to aid its endowment fund but not until
after the death of my said wife C Gurley who is to have the use and income
of all my property during her life time And if the estate at her death
exceeds the Ten Thousand dollars for the University what may be over
shall be at wife's dispose.
In testimony I hereunto set my hand and seal this 19
day of October 1876.
L. B. Gurley {Seal}
Signed and Acknowledged by said L. B. Gurley in our presence as his last will and
testament and signed by us in his presence.
Charles Neil
Mary Brown
Codicil 2
As I have already paid to the O.W.U. three thousand dollars of the ten mentioned
in the codicil No. 1 and leave it discretional with my wife to pay so much to the
said University as she shall deem proper
L. B. Gurley
Signed and acknowledge in our presence by said L B Gurley as his last will and
testament Delaware Ohio April 18 1878
James Banks
Mary O. Brown
The state of Ohio }
Delaware Co } Personally appeared in open Court Chas Neil and C. H. Owens
the subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament of L B Gurley 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 purporting
to be the last will and testament of L B Gurley now deceased is the will of said
deceased L. B. Gurley that they were present at the execution 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 L. B. Gurley deceased sign and seal said will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament and that the said L. B. Gurley
at the time of making signing and sealing said will was of legal age and of sound
and disposing mind memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever.
C. H. Owens
Chas. Neil.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 1st day of April 1880
F. B. Sprague
Pro Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 325)
Description
[page 325]
[corresponds to labeled page 270 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
270
L. B. Gurley Will
The state of Ohio }
Delaware Co } Personally appeared in open Court Chas Neil and Mary
O. Brown the subscribing witnesses to the Codicil to the last will and Testament of
L B Gurley 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
codicil to the last will depose and say that the paper before them to be the 1st
codicil
to the last will and testament of L. B. Gurley now deceased is the 1st codicil
to the last will and Testament of said L. B. Gurley that they were present at the
execution of 1st codicil to the last will and testament at the request of the
Testator
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw
the said L. B. Gurley deceased sign and seal said 1st codicil to the will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his 1st codicil to the will and Testament
that the said L.B. Gurley at the time of making signing and sealing said codicil
was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind memory and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
Mary Brown
Chas Neil.
Sworn and subscribed to this 1st day of April 1880
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
The state of Ohio }
Delaware Co } Personally appeared in open Court James Banks and
Mary
O. Brown the subscribing witnesses to the last will and Codicil to the will and
testament of
L. B. Gurley deceased who being duly sworn to speak the truth the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said 2nd codicil to the last will
and testament depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the
2nd codicil to the last will and testament of L. B. Gurley now deceased is the
codicil to the Will of said deceased L. B. Gurley, that they were present at the
execution of 2nd codicil to the will at the request of the Testator subscribed their
names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they heard him acknowledge
the
same to be his 2nd codicil to last will and Testament and that they saw said L. B.
Gurley sign and seal said 2nd codicil to the last will; that the said L.
B. Gurley at the time of making signing and sealing said 2nd codicil was
of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
James Banks
Mary O. Brown
Sworn and subscribed to in open Court
this 1st day of April 1880
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 270 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
270
L. B. Gurley Will
The state of Ohio }
Delaware Co } Personally appeared in open Court Chas Neil and Mary
O. Brown the subscribing witnesses to the Codicil to the last will and Testament of
L B Gurley 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
codicil to the last will depose and say that the paper before them to be the 1st
codicil
to the last will and testament of L. B. Gurley now deceased is the 1st codicil
to the last will and Testament of said L. B. Gurley that they were present at the
execution of 1st codicil to the last will and testament at the request of the
Testator
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw
the said L. B. Gurley deceased sign and seal said 1st codicil to the will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his 1st codicil to the will and Testament
that the said L.B. Gurley at the time of making signing and sealing said codicil
was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind memory and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
Mary Brown
Chas Neil.
Sworn and subscribed to this 1st day of April 1880
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
The state of Ohio }
Delaware Co } Personally appeared in open Court James Banks and
Mary
O. Brown the subscribing witnesses to the last will and Codicil to the will and
testament of
L. B. Gurley deceased who being duly sworn to speak the truth the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said 2nd codicil to the last will
and testament depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the
2nd codicil to the last will and testament of L. B. Gurley now deceased is the
codicil to the Will of said deceased L. B. Gurley, that they were present at the
execution of 2nd codicil to the will at the request of the Testator subscribed their
names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they heard him acknowledge
the
same to be his 2nd codicil to last will and Testament and that they saw said L. B.
Gurley sign and seal said 2nd codicil to the last will; that the said L.
B. Gurley at the time of making signing and sealing said 2nd codicil was
of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
James Banks
Mary O. Brown
Sworn and subscribed to in open Court
this 1st day of April 1880
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 326)
Description
[page 326]
[corresponds to labeled page 27l of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
271
Adam Mullen Will
May 29th 1880.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Adam Mullen was presented
all legal forms completed with and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate
and Record.
Copy of the Will
I Adam Mullen of Genoa Tp.
Delaware County Ohio
First I bequeath and devise all my property both real & personal of which I may die
possessed to my beloved wife Malissa Mullen to have and possess during the
period of her natural life
After her death to be equally divided between my
children Eligah Mullen Hiram Mullen T McLeod Gerusha Comer
Aurea Mullen and Alfred H Mullen
In witness whereof I hereunto set my
hand seal at Genoa aforesaid This 24 day of July 1879.
Adam Mullen {Seal}
Signed & sealed by said Adam Mullen }
who at the same time published and }
declared the same to be his last Will }
and Testament in the presence of us }
who in his presence and in the presence }
of each other and at his request have }
hereunto subscribed our names as }
witnesses. James Hughes }
James K. Morris }
John Van Tasel }
The state of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open Court James Hughes James K Morris and
John Van Tassel the subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament of Adam Mullen
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 Adam Mullen now
deceased is the will of said deceased Adam Mullen that they 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 Adam Mullen deceased sign
and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and Testament,
that said Adam Mullen at the time of Making signing and sealing said will was of
legal age and of sound and disposing mind, memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever James Hughes
Sworn to and subscribed this 29 day of May John Van Tassel
in open Court James H Morris
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 27l of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
271
Adam Mullen Will
May 29th 1880.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Adam Mullen was presented
all legal forms completed with and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate
and Record.
Copy of the Will
I Adam Mullen of Genoa Tp.
Delaware County Ohio
First I bequeath and devise all my property both real & personal of which I may die
possessed to my beloved wife Malissa Mullen to have and possess during the
period of her natural life
After her death to be equally divided between my
children Eligah Mullen Hiram Mullen T McLeod Gerusha Comer
Aurea Mullen and Alfred H Mullen
In witness whereof I hereunto set my
hand seal at Genoa aforesaid This 24 day of July 1879.
Adam Mullen {Seal}
Signed & sealed by said Adam Mullen }
who at the same time published and }
declared the same to be his last Will }
and Testament in the presence of us }
who in his presence and in the presence }
of each other and at his request have }
hereunto subscribed our names as }
witnesses. James Hughes }
James K. Morris }
John Van Tasel }
The state of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open Court James Hughes James K Morris and
John Van Tassel the subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament of Adam Mullen
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 Adam Mullen now
deceased is the will of said deceased Adam Mullen that they 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 Adam Mullen deceased sign
and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and Testament,
that said Adam Mullen at the time of Making signing and sealing said will was of
legal age and of sound and disposing mind, memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever James Hughes
Sworn to and subscribed this 29 day of May John Van Tassel
in open Court James H Morris
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 327)
Description
[page 327]
[corresponds to labeled page 272 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
272
Catherine Davis Will
April 26th 1880.
On this day the last will and testament of Catherine Davis was presented all
forms complied with and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate & Record.
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Catherine R Davis do make and
publish this my last will and Testament.
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved husband One bed-
Stead Feather bed, Strawtick and the necessary covering to make it comfortable
Item 2nd I give and devise to my beloved Brother Thomas J Butt one Good bed quilt
and one Zephyr motto
Item 3rd I give and devise to my beloved Brother Henry Butt one good bed quilt and
Zephyr motto
Item 4th I give and devise to my Cousin Mary Butt all my necessary apparel and
Jewelry.
I give and devise to my Cousin Archabald Butt all my personal property
except what is heretofore devised to others
I do hereby nominate and appoint J. T Hutchinson Executor of this my last
will and Testament.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
seal this 31st day A.D. 1879
Catharine R David {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by the said Catharine R Davis as her last will and
Testament and signed by us in her presence.
J. T. Hutchinson }
Arch Butt. }
Sworn and subscribed to this 26 day of April 1880.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
The state of Ohio }
Delaware Co } Personally appeared in open Court J. T Hutchinson and Archabald
Butt
the subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament of Catharine Davis 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 Catharine Davis now deceased is the will of said deceased Catharine Davis
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 Catharine R Davis
sign
and seal said will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and Testament that
the said Catharine R Davis 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. T. Hutchinson
Arch Butt
Sworn and subscribed to this 26 day of April 1880
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 272 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
272
Catherine Davis Will
April 26th 1880.
On this day the last will and testament of Catherine Davis was presented all
forms complied with and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate & Record.
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Catherine R Davis do make and
publish this my last will and Testament.
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved husband One bed-
Stead Feather bed, Strawtick and the necessary covering to make it comfortable
Item 2nd I give and devise to my beloved Brother Thomas J Butt one Good bed quilt
and one Zephyr motto
Item 3rd I give and devise to my beloved Brother Henry Butt one good bed quilt and
Zephyr motto
Item 4th I give and devise to my Cousin Mary Butt all my necessary apparel and
Jewelry.
I give and devise to my Cousin Archabald Butt all my personal property
except what is heretofore devised to others
I do hereby nominate and appoint J. T Hutchinson Executor of this my last
will and Testament.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
seal this 31st day A.D. 1879
Catharine R David {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by the said Catharine R Davis as her last will and
Testament and signed by us in her presence.
J. T. Hutchinson }
Arch Butt. }
Sworn and subscribed to this 26 day of April 1880.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
The state of Ohio }
Delaware Co } Personally appeared in open Court J. T Hutchinson and Archabald
Butt
the subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament of Catharine Davis 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 Catharine Davis now deceased is the will of said deceased Catharine Davis
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 Catharine R Davis
sign
and seal said will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and Testament that
the said Catharine R Davis 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. T. Hutchinson
Arch Butt
Sworn and subscribed to this 26 day of April 1880
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 328)
Description
[page 328]
[corresponds to labeled page 273 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
273
Jeremiah Woods Will
On the 15th day of July A D 1880 the Last will and
testament of Jeremiah Wood decd was offered for, duly
proven and ordered admitted to Probate and record
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
Be it remembered that I Jeremiah Wood of Eden Station
(Brown Township) Delaware County & State of Ohio do make and
publish this my last will and testament in manner following,
that is to say
I direct that my just debts be paid with all
convenient speed. To my wife Lucinda M Wood I give and
bequeath my estate both real and personal during her natural
life and at her death I desire that my daughter Zilpha
Smith receive from my estate the sum of five dollars
All the rest residue and remainder of my
Estate real & personal I give devise and bequeath unto my
two Sons L Perry Wood and Jackson Wood in Equal
proportions.
It is my desire that no appraisement or sale
be made of my Estate if it can be satisfactorily settled by
omitting the same and that it be so directed by the Judge
of Probate.
I hereby appoint my wife Lucinda Wood and
L Perry Wood Executors of this my last will and
testament. In witness whereof I the above named
testator have hereunto set my hand and seal this fourth day
of March A D 1880. Jeremiah Wood {Seal}
Signed by said Jeremiah Wood
in our presence and witnesses by us in his presence
J.M. Coomer
W.A. Coomer
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in Open Court
J.M. Coomer & W A Coomer the subscribing witnesses
to the last will and testament of Jeremiah Wood decd
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth
in relation to the execution of said will depose and
say that the paper before them purporting to be the last
[corresponds to labeled page 273 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
273
Jeremiah Woods Will
On the 15th day of July A D 1880 the Last will and
testament of Jeremiah Wood decd was offered for, duly
proven and ordered admitted to Probate and record
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
Be it remembered that I Jeremiah Wood of Eden Station
(Brown Township) Delaware County & State of Ohio do make and
publish this my last will and testament in manner following,
that is to say
I direct that my just debts be paid with all
convenient speed. To my wife Lucinda M Wood I give and
bequeath my estate both real and personal during her natural
life and at her death I desire that my daughter Zilpha
Smith receive from my estate the sum of five dollars
All the rest residue and remainder of my
Estate real & personal I give devise and bequeath unto my
two Sons L Perry Wood and Jackson Wood in Equal
proportions.
It is my desire that no appraisement or sale
be made of my Estate if it can be satisfactorily settled by
omitting the same and that it be so directed by the Judge
of Probate.
I hereby appoint my wife Lucinda Wood and
L Perry Wood Executors of this my last will and
testament. In witness whereof I the above named
testator have hereunto set my hand and seal this fourth day
of March A D 1880. Jeremiah Wood {Seal}
Signed by said Jeremiah Wood
in our presence and witnesses by us in his presence
J.M. Coomer
W.A. Coomer
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in Open Court
J.M. Coomer & W A Coomer the subscribing witnesses
to the last will and testament of Jeremiah Wood decd
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth
in relation to the execution of said will depose and
say that the paper before them purporting to be the last
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 329)
Description
[page 329]
[corresponds to labeled page 274 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
274
Will and Testament of Jeremiah Wood now deceased is the
Will of the Said deceased Jeremiah Wood. 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 Jeremiah Wood
decd sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last will and testament, that the said Jer-
emiah Wood 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 unlawfull restraint what
soever J.M. Coomer
W.A. Coomer
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 15th day of July
A D 1880. F B Sprague
Probate Judge
James Terry's Will
On the 5th day of July 1880 The Last Will and
testament of James Terry decd was offered for,
duly proven and Ordered admitted to Probate &
record F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all
I James Terry of the Township of
Oxford Delaware County Ohio do make and publish
this my last will and testament
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Rosanna Terry
the property on which we now reside comprising In Lot
No 30 & also the south half of inlot No thirty one with
all the appurtenances thereto, Situated in the Village
of Ashley Delaware County Ohio. She is to have the
above named property as her own with full power to sell and con-
vey the same to any person or persons she may think
best at any time after my death as she may choose
Item 2nd I also devise & give to my beloved wife all the stock
household goods, furniture provisions & all other goods
& chattles that I may own at the time of my death
[corresponds to labeled page 274 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
274
Will and Testament of Jeremiah Wood now deceased is the
Will of the Said deceased Jeremiah Wood. 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 Jeremiah Wood
decd sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last will and testament, that the said Jer-
emiah Wood 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 unlawfull restraint what
soever J.M. Coomer
W.A. Coomer
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 15th day of July
A D 1880. F B Sprague
Probate Judge
James Terry's Will
On the 5th day of July 1880 The Last Will and
testament of James Terry decd was offered for,
duly proven and Ordered admitted to Probate &
record F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all
I James Terry of the Township of
Oxford Delaware County Ohio do make and publish
this my last will and testament
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Rosanna Terry
the property on which we now reside comprising In Lot
No 30 & also the south half of inlot No thirty one with
all the appurtenances thereto, Situated in the Village
of Ashley Delaware County Ohio. She is to have the
above named property as her own with full power to sell and con-
vey the same to any person or persons she may think
best at any time after my death as she may choose
Item 2nd I also devise & give to my beloved wife all the stock
household goods, furniture provisions & all other goods
& chattles that I may own at the time of my death
Title
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Description
[page 330]
[corresponds to labeled page 275 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
275
James Terry's Will
& also all the debts that may be owing to me at the time of my
decease with full power to collect the same she paying all my
lawfull debts out of the avails of the aforesaid property
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Rosanah
Terry Executor of this my last will & testament hereby
authorizing and empowering her to compromise adjust &
release and discharge in such manner as she may deem
proper the debts & claims due me
Item 4th I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
& seal this seventh day of October 1870
James Terry {Seal}
Signed & acknowledged by said James }
Terry as his last will & testament in our } J.A. Scheble
presence & signed by us in his presence } J.T. Livingston
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in Open Court J.A. Scheble
and J.T. Livingston the subscribing witnesses to the last will and
testament of James Terry deceased who being duly sworn accor-
ding 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 testam-
ent of James Terry now deceased is the Will of the Said deceased
James Terry. 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 James
Terry deceased sign and seal said will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament, that the
James Terry 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.A. Scheble, J.T. Livingston
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 5th day of July
A D 1880. F B Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 275 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
275
James Terry's Will
& also all the debts that may be owing to me at the time of my
decease with full power to collect the same she paying all my
lawfull debts out of the avails of the aforesaid property
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Rosanah
Terry Executor of this my last will & testament hereby
authorizing and empowering her to compromise adjust &
release and discharge in such manner as she may deem
proper the debts & claims due me
Item 4th I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
& seal this seventh day of October 1870
James Terry {Seal}
Signed & acknowledged by said James }
Terry as his last will & testament in our } J.A. Scheble
presence & signed by us in his presence } J.T. Livingston
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in Open Court J.A. Scheble
and J.T. Livingston the subscribing witnesses to the last will and
testament of James Terry deceased who being duly sworn accor-
ding 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 testam-
ent of James Terry now deceased is the Will of the Said deceased
James Terry. 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 James
Terry deceased sign and seal said will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament, that the
James Terry 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.A. Scheble, J.T. Livingston
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 5th day of July
A D 1880. F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 331)
Description
[page 331]
[corresponds to labeled page 276 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
276
Cinthia M. Parks Will.
July 10th 1880.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Cinthia M. Parks was presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted To Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent Father
of all I, Cinthia M. Parks of the County and State of Ohio do make and publish
this my last will and testament
Item 1st I give and bequeath to my beloved Son Cicero P. Case the undivided one third
of my farm in Liberty Township Delaware Co on which I now reside consisting of
about one hundred and thirty three acres. The said bequest is one third of
said farm commencing on the south line of said farm being about 44 1/3 acres
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my beloved Son Loomis A. Case the middle
one third of my said farm being about 44 1/3 acres of land.
Item 3rd I give and bequeath to my Beloved Daughter Dora F. Carlson the balance
of my said farm to wit: The north one third of my said farm consisting
of about 44 1/3 acres of land also all of my household goods and clothing
in consideration of the said Daughter having taken care of and staying
with me for the last 10 or 12 years
Item 4th I desire that my son Cicero P. Case in consideration of his said bequest
pay to my son Oscar P. Case the sum of two hundred dollars within four
years after my decease.
Item 5th I desire that Son Loomis A. Case in consideration of his said bequest
pay to my son Oscar J. Case the two hundred dollars within 4 years
after my decease
Item 6th I give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter A. J. Marks the sum of
the sum of one hundred dollars to be paid out of my personal property
Item 7th I nominate and appoint George Hall of Delaware County Ohio
Executor of this my last will and Testament all erasures and interlining
were made before signing
In Witness I hereunto set my hand seal
this 10th day of March 1880.
Cinthia M. Parks {Seal}
[corresponds to labeled page 276 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
276
Cinthia M. Parks Will.
July 10th 1880.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Cinthia M. Parks was presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted To Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent Father
of all I, Cinthia M. Parks of the County and State of Ohio do make and publish
this my last will and testament
Item 1st I give and bequeath to my beloved Son Cicero P. Case the undivided one third
of my farm in Liberty Township Delaware Co on which I now reside consisting of
about one hundred and thirty three acres. The said bequest is one third of
said farm commencing on the south line of said farm being about 44 1/3 acres
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my beloved Son Loomis A. Case the middle
one third of my said farm being about 44 1/3 acres of land.
Item 3rd I give and bequeath to my Beloved Daughter Dora F. Carlson the balance
of my said farm to wit: The north one third of my said farm consisting
of about 44 1/3 acres of land also all of my household goods and clothing
in consideration of the said Daughter having taken care of and staying
with me for the last 10 or 12 years
Item 4th I desire that my son Cicero P. Case in consideration of his said bequest
pay to my son Oscar P. Case the sum of two hundred dollars within four
years after my decease.
Item 5th I desire that Son Loomis A. Case in consideration of his said bequest
pay to my son Oscar J. Case the two hundred dollars within 4 years
after my decease
Item 6th I give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter A. J. Marks the sum of
the sum of one hundred dollars to be paid out of my personal property
Item 7th I nominate and appoint George Hall of Delaware County Ohio
Executor of this my last will and Testament all erasures and interlining
were made before signing
In Witness I hereunto set my hand seal
this 10th day of March 1880.
Cinthia M. Parks {Seal}
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 332)
Description
[page 332]
[corresponds to labeled page 277 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
277
Signed by the said Cinthia M. Parks as her last Will and
Testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence
E Ingersoll
Laura A. Ingersoll.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in Open Court E. Ingersoll and Laura
Ingersoll the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Cinthia M. Parks 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
Cinthia M. Parks now deceased, is the Will of the Said deceased Cinthia
M. Parks 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 Cinthia M. Parks deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her
last Will and Testament that the said Cinthia M. Parks 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 Ingersoll
Laura A. Ingersoll.
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this
10 day of July A.D. 1880. F B Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 277 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
277
Signed by the said Cinthia M. Parks as her last Will and
Testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence
E Ingersoll
Laura A. Ingersoll.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in Open Court E. Ingersoll and Laura
Ingersoll the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Cinthia M. Parks 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
Cinthia M. Parks now deceased, is the Will of the Said deceased Cinthia
M. Parks 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 Cinthia M. Parks deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her
last Will and Testament that the said Cinthia M. Parks 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 Ingersoll
Laura A. Ingersoll.
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this
10 day of July A.D. 1880. F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 333)
Description
[page 333]
[corresponds to labeled page 278 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
278
Gustavus Black Will
July 14 1880.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Gustavus Black was presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and record
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father
of all. I Gustavus Black of Delaware County in the State of Ohio and of
sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and Testament
Item 1st I give and devise to my wife in lieu of her dower forty one acres of my
farm
on which she now resides, situated in Berlin Township Delaware County Ohio
and in Section Four, Township four and Range eighteen U.S.M land
bounded and described and described as follows: Commencing in the center
of Alum Creek at the North West corner of Jasper Dickermans land thence
North 89? 45 East about four hundred and fifty rods to William Caldwells South
West corner thence north thirty three rods thence South 89? - West about four hundred
and fifty rods to the center of Alum Creek thence down the center of said
Creek to the place of beginning containing in all about ninety one acres
of land, during her natural life I direct that forty one acres be measured
off to her on the South side of that part of the above of the above described farm
being and lying East of the Road that run North and South through said
farm said forty one acres to be measured or struck by a line running parallel
to south line of said farm unless said should into the large barn situated
on farm in which case I direct that there be a sufficient Jog made in said line so
to include said barn on said forty one acres but to include the dwelling House and
Stable and
run around said farm and not nearer than twenty feet to the same I wish her
to have the privilege of using what fruit she may need for her own use
whenever there is any. I give and devise to her my household goods and
furniture which may be in said dwelling House at my decease during
her natural life as aforesaid. It is my will that my wife allow my son
Douglas Black to occupy said dwelling house with her and that they continue
to live there together or that she allow him to use and occupy one half of said
house to be divided as they can agree. At the death of my said wife the real estate
aforesaid this is to say said forty one acres I give devise and bequeath to my son
Douglas Black and his heirs.
Item 2nd I give devise and bequeath the balance of the above described farm to my
son Douglas
Black and his heirs
Item 3rd My other farm situated also in Berlin TP Delaware County Ohio and conveyed
to me by my daughter Arabella Hunt and her husband Daniel Hunt by deed
dated May 27th 1880 I give devise and bequeath to my said daughter Arabella
Hunt and her heirs = provided always and this bequeath to said Arabella Hunt
[corresponds to labeled page 278 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
278
Gustavus Black Will
July 14 1880.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Gustavus Black was presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and record
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father
of all. I Gustavus Black of Delaware County in the State of Ohio and of
sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and Testament
Item 1st I give and devise to my wife in lieu of her dower forty one acres of my
farm
on which she now resides, situated in Berlin Township Delaware County Ohio
and in Section Four, Township four and Range eighteen U.S.M land
bounded and described and described as follows: Commencing in the center
of Alum Creek at the North West corner of Jasper Dickermans land thence
North 89? 45 East about four hundred and fifty rods to William Caldwells South
West corner thence north thirty three rods thence South 89? - West about four hundred
and fifty rods to the center of Alum Creek thence down the center of said
Creek to the place of beginning containing in all about ninety one acres
of land, during her natural life I direct that forty one acres be measured
off to her on the South side of that part of the above of the above described farm
being and lying East of the Road that run North and South through said
farm said forty one acres to be measured or struck by a line running parallel
to south line of said farm unless said should into the large barn situated
on farm in which case I direct that there be a sufficient Jog made in said line so
to include said barn on said forty one acres but to include the dwelling House and
Stable and
run around said farm and not nearer than twenty feet to the same I wish her
to have the privilege of using what fruit she may need for her own use
whenever there is any. I give and devise to her my household goods and
furniture which may be in said dwelling House at my decease during
her natural life as aforesaid. It is my will that my wife allow my son
Douglas Black to occupy said dwelling house with her and that they continue
to live there together or that she allow him to use and occupy one half of said
house to be divided as they can agree. At the death of my said wife the real estate
aforesaid this is to say said forty one acres I give devise and bequeath to my son
Douglas Black and his heirs.
Item 2nd I give devise and bequeath the balance of the above described farm to my
son Douglas
Black and his heirs
Item 3rd My other farm situated also in Berlin TP Delaware County Ohio and conveyed
to me by my daughter Arabella Hunt and her husband Daniel Hunt by deed
dated May 27th 1880 I give devise and bequeath to my said daughter Arabella
Hunt and her heirs = provided always and this bequeath to said Arabella Hunt
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 334)
Description
[page 334]
[corresponds to labeled page 279 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
279
Gustavus Black Will
is upon condition following to wit: that she pay or cause to be paid
all debts owing by me at the time of my decease including expenses of my
last sickness over and above what my personal effects will not pay provided
further that she pay or cause to be paid to my daughter Cora Waters
the sum of fifteen Hundred dollars at the time and in the manner
following to wit. Three Hundred dollars within one year after my decease four
hundred dollars in two years after my decease. Four hundred dollars in
three years after my decease and four hundred dollars in four after my
decease with interest on the last three mentioned sum of $400.00 each from
and after one year after my decease: that within one year from my decease
she execute and deliver her notes for said sum of fifteen hundred dollars
and secure the same by mortgage on said farm and deliver the same to my
said Daughter Cora Waters and said sum of fifteen hundred dollars so paid
or secured to be paid I give to my said daughter Cora Waters and her heirs
as her full share of my estate. I direct that the personal property and effects
including money and notes that I may have at my decease be applied
toward the payment of my debts so far as it will go and the balance of my
indebtedness I direct as aforesaid shall be paid by my said Daughter
Arabella Hunt on one of the conditions of my bequest to her. And whereas
my said daughter Arabella Hunt and her husband have had the occupation
and use of said last mentioned farm for over two years last past and are now
in possession of the same and as a consideration for the use and occupation
of said farm, have kept and provided for and taken care of me and are now
provided for, taking care of and making a House there for me, it is my
wish and will that she continue to provide for, take care of and furnish a house
on said farm for me as long as I live and that as a consideration therefor
she and her husband Daniel B. Hunt have the use, occupation and benefit
of said farm so long as I may live; and at my decease it is my will that
she and her husband still retain the use, occupation and benefit of said farm
and fully carry out the provisions and directions of this my last Will if in
her power so to do by paying the balance of my debts after my personal
property is exhausted and by also paying or securing to be paid said sum
of fifteen Hundred dollars to my said Daughter Cora Waters and her heirs
as heretofore provided and directed by me
Item 5th I do hereby nominate and appoint my
friend Marshall Smith 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
direct that he first apply all of the personal property including money and
notes toward the payment of my just debts and if there be not enough of
personal property in his hands to pay all my Just debts that he call on
and request my said Daughter Arabella Hunt to pay the balance
according to the provisions of this my last Will and testament.
[corresponds to labeled page 279 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
279
Gustavus Black Will
is upon condition following to wit: that she pay or cause to be paid
all debts owing by me at the time of my decease including expenses of my
last sickness over and above what my personal effects will not pay provided
further that she pay or cause to be paid to my daughter Cora Waters
the sum of fifteen Hundred dollars at the time and in the manner
following to wit. Three Hundred dollars within one year after my decease four
hundred dollars in two years after my decease. Four hundred dollars in
three years after my decease and four hundred dollars in four after my
decease with interest on the last three mentioned sum of $400.00 each from
and after one year after my decease: that within one year from my decease
she execute and deliver her notes for said sum of fifteen hundred dollars
and secure the same by mortgage on said farm and deliver the same to my
said Daughter Cora Waters and said sum of fifteen hundred dollars so paid
or secured to be paid I give to my said daughter Cora Waters and her heirs
as her full share of my estate. I direct that the personal property and effects
including money and notes that I may have at my decease be applied
toward the payment of my debts so far as it will go and the balance of my
indebtedness I direct as aforesaid shall be paid by my said Daughter
Arabella Hunt on one of the conditions of my bequest to her. And whereas
my said daughter Arabella Hunt and her husband have had the occupation
and use of said last mentioned farm for over two years last past and are now
in possession of the same and as a consideration for the use and occupation
of said farm, have kept and provided for and taken care of me and are now
provided for, taking care of and making a House there for me, it is my
wish and will that she continue to provide for, take care of and furnish a house
on said farm for me as long as I live and that as a consideration therefor
she and her husband Daniel B. Hunt have the use, occupation and benefit
of said farm so long as I may live; and at my decease it is my will that
she and her husband still retain the use, occupation and benefit of said farm
and fully carry out the provisions and directions of this my last Will if in
her power so to do by paying the balance of my debts after my personal
property is exhausted and by also paying or securing to be paid said sum
of fifteen Hundred dollars to my said Daughter Cora Waters and her heirs
as heretofore provided and directed by me
Item 5th I do hereby nominate and appoint my
friend Marshall Smith 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
direct that he first apply all of the personal property including money and
notes toward the payment of my just debts and if there be not enough of
personal property in his hands to pay all my Just debts that he call on
and request my said Daughter Arabella Hunt to pay the balance
according to the provisions of this my last Will and testament.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 335)
Description
[page 335]
[corresponds to labeled page 280 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
280
Gustavus Black Will.
I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made.
In Testimony hereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 28th day of May in the year A.D. 1880
Gustavus Black {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by the said Gustavus Black }
as his last will and Testament in our presence }
and signed by us in his presence }
R. D. Robinson }
S. W. Crumb }
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Personally appeared in open Court R. D. Robinson and S. W.
Crumb the subscribing witnesses to last Will and Testament of Gustavus Black
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation the execution of said Will depose
and say, that the paper before them purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Gustavus Black 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 Gustavus Black deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will
and Testament; that the said Gustavus Black 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
R. D. Robinson
S. W. Crumb
Sworn and subscribed to in open Court, this 14th day of July 1880
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 280 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
280
Gustavus Black Will.
I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made.
In Testimony hereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 28th day of May in the year A.D. 1880
Gustavus Black {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by the said Gustavus Black }
as his last will and Testament in our presence }
and signed by us in his presence }
R. D. Robinson }
S. W. Crumb }
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Personally appeared in open Court R. D. Robinson and S. W.
Crumb the subscribing witnesses to last Will and Testament of Gustavus Black
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation the execution of said Will depose
and say, that the paper before them purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Gustavus Black 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 Gustavus Black deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will
and Testament; that the said Gustavus Black 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
R. D. Robinson
S. W. Crumb
Sworn and subscribed to in open Court, this 14th day of July 1880
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 336)
Description
[page 336]
[corresponds to labeled page 281 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
281
George R. Kooken Will
August 23 1880.
On this day the last will and Testament of George R. Kooken was presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
Copy of the Will
In the Name of God Amen
I George R. Kooken of the county of Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound
mind and disposing mind do make and publish this my last will and testament
Item 1st I desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid
" 2nd I give and devise to my beloved wife Sarah Jane Kooken for her use and
benefit
during her natural life the entire use and control of all my property both
personal and real estate directing however that no sale of real estate be made
" 3rd At the death of my wife I direct that my daughter Eliza Jane Bean and
Andrew
Bean the husband of my said daughter have the use and benefit of all the
aforesaid property during their natural lives directing also that no
sale of real
estate
be made by them
4th At the death of the said Eliza Jane Bean and her husband Andrew Bean it is my
will that all of the aforesaid property be equally distributed between my grand
children Percy Plyna Bean and Benjamin George Bean, but should more children
hereafter be born to my daughter, the said Eliza Jane Bean the same are to share
equally
in the property aforesaid with those whose names have been mentioned.
Item 5th And I do hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife Sarah Jane Kooken
my sole
executrix
and hereby fully empower her to collect all claims due to me and to pay my debts.
And
it is further my will that no bond be required of her and that no inventory or sale
of my personal property be made and no settlement of my estate be required by
the Court and I hereby desire the Court omit the same as above directed the same
being my will and desire.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this the 22nd day of July A.D. 1880.
George R. Kooken
Signed and acknowledged by said George R. Kooken to be his last will and Testament
in our presence and signed by us in his presence.
Henry B. Cullins }
William T Ropp }
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio } Probate Court
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open Court Henry B. Cullins & William
T Ropp
the subscribing witnesses to last Will and Testament of George R.
Cooken 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 George R. Kooken now deceased is the Will of said deceased George R. Kooken
[corresponds to labeled page 281 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
281
George R. Kooken Will
August 23 1880.
On this day the last will and Testament of George R. Kooken was presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
Copy of the Will
In the Name of God Amen
I George R. Kooken of the county of Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound
mind and disposing mind do make and publish this my last will and testament
Item 1st I desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid
" 2nd I give and devise to my beloved wife Sarah Jane Kooken for her use and
benefit
during her natural life the entire use and control of all my property both
personal and real estate directing however that no sale of real estate be made
" 3rd At the death of my wife I direct that my daughter Eliza Jane Bean and
Andrew
Bean the husband of my said daughter have the use and benefit of all the
aforesaid property during their natural lives directing also that no
sale of real
estate
be made by them
4th At the death of the said Eliza Jane Bean and her husband Andrew Bean it is my
will that all of the aforesaid property be equally distributed between my grand
children Percy Plyna Bean and Benjamin George Bean, but should more children
hereafter be born to my daughter, the said Eliza Jane Bean the same are to share
equally
in the property aforesaid with those whose names have been mentioned.
Item 5th And I do hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife Sarah Jane Kooken
my sole
executrix
and hereby fully empower her to collect all claims due to me and to pay my debts.
And
it is further my will that no bond be required of her and that no inventory or sale
of my personal property be made and no settlement of my estate be required by
the Court and I hereby desire the Court omit the same as above directed the same
being my will and desire.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this the 22nd day of July A.D. 1880.
George R. Kooken
Signed and acknowledged by said George R. Kooken to be his last will and Testament
in our presence and signed by us in his presence.
Henry B. Cullins }
William T Ropp }
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio } Probate Court
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open Court Henry B. Cullins & William
T Ropp
the subscribing witnesses to last Will and Testament of George R.
Cooken 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 George R. Kooken now deceased is the Will of said deceased George R. Kooken
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 337)
Description
[page 337]
[corresponds to labeled page 282 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
282
Jacob Zimmerman Will
now deceased is the will of said deceased George R. Kooken 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 R. Cooken deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and testament, that the said George R. Kooken 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
Henry B. Cullins
Wm B. Ropp.
Sworn and subscribed to in open Court this 23rd of August 1880
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
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August 14th 1880.
On this day the last will and testament of Jacob Zimmerman was presented and
duly proved and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I Jacob Zimmerman of lawful age do
make and publish this my last will and Testament.
1st Item I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Ann Eliza Zimmerman all the property I may
have at my death both personal and real, she to pay all my just debts and to have said
property and the avails of the same so long as she shall live, at her death my oldest
son Charles Israel Zimmerman shall have two hundred dollars to be paid out of my
estate, the balance to be divided equally among the balance of my heirs on condition
that my widow Ann Eliza Zimmerman shall again marry after my death, the division
of my property shall then be made as above specified. It is also my wish that my
wife Ann Eliza Zimmerman be my executrix and that no appraisement nor sale be
made nor that my executrix be not required to give any bail bond as such
executrix. In Witness I have hereunto set my hand this 29th day of January 1877.
Jacob Zimmerman
Signed by us in Jacob Zimmermans }
Presence and signed by him in our }
presence this 29th day of January 1877. }
Almira Waters }
J. C. Nales }
Comission
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } To W. R. Nates Notary Public Lucus County Ohio
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 Almira Waters and J. C. Waters subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Jacob Zimmerman 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 Almira Wales and J. C. Wales
[corresponds to labeled page 282 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
282
Jacob Zimmerman Will
now deceased is the will of said deceased George R. Kooken 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 R. Cooken deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and testament, that the said George R. Kooken 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
Henry B. Cullins
Wm B. Ropp.
Sworn and subscribed to in open Court this 23rd of August 1880
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
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August 14th 1880.
On this day the last will and testament of Jacob Zimmerman was presented and
duly proved and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent father of all I Jacob Zimmerman of lawful age do
make and publish this my last will and Testament.
1st Item I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Ann Eliza Zimmerman all the property I may
have at my death both personal and real, she to pay all my just debts and to have said
property and the avails of the same so long as she shall live, at her death my oldest
son Charles Israel Zimmerman shall have two hundred dollars to be paid out of my
estate, the balance to be divided equally among the balance of my heirs on condition
that my widow Ann Eliza Zimmerman shall again marry after my death, the division
of my property shall then be made as above specified. It is also my wish that my
wife Ann Eliza Zimmerman be my executrix and that no appraisement nor sale be
made nor that my executrix be not required to give any bail bond as such
executrix. In Witness I have hereunto set my hand this 29th day of January 1877.
Jacob Zimmerman
Signed by us in Jacob Zimmermans }
Presence and signed by him in our }
presence this 29th day of January 1877. }
Almira Waters }
J. C. Nales }
Comission
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } To W. R. Nates Notary Public Lucus County Ohio
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 Almira Waters and J. C. Waters subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Jacob Zimmerman 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 Almira Wales and J. C. Wales
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 338)
Description
[page 338]
[corresponds to labeled page 283 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
283
Jacob Zimmerman Will
to be brought before you, and then and there on oath or affirmation first taken before you
touching the due execution of said will of the said Jacob Zimmerman and that you
reduce such examination to writing and return the same together with this commission
and Will of said Jacob Zimmerman 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 said Court have hereunto set my hand the seal of said Court at Delaware
this 14 day of August A.D. 1880.
F. B. Sprague Probate Court
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open Court Almira Wales and J. C. Wales
the subscribing witnesses to last will and Testament of Jacob Zimmerman
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 Zimmerman is the will of said
deceased Jacob Zimmerman. Almira Wales and J. C. Wales of lawful age being first
duly sworn by me as hereinafter deposes as follows 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 Jacob Zimmerman deceased sign and seal
said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and Testament: that
the said Jacob Zimmerman 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.
Almira Wales
J. C. Wales
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 16th day of August 1880, before me a commissioner
duly appointed by the Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio to take the testimony of
said Almira & J C Wales
W. R. Wales Commissioner
[corresponds to labeled page 283 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
283
Jacob Zimmerman Will
to be brought before you, and then and there on oath or affirmation first taken before you
touching the due execution of said will of the said Jacob Zimmerman and that you
reduce such examination to writing and return the same together with this commission
and Will of said Jacob Zimmerman 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 said Court have hereunto set my hand the seal of said Court at Delaware
this 14 day of August A.D. 1880.
F. B. Sprague Probate Court
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open Court Almira Wales and J. C. Wales
the subscribing witnesses to last will and Testament of Jacob Zimmerman
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 Zimmerman is the will of said
deceased Jacob Zimmerman. Almira Wales and J. C. Wales of lawful age being first
duly sworn by me as hereinafter deposes as follows 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 Jacob Zimmerman deceased sign and seal
said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and Testament: that
the said Jacob Zimmerman 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.
Almira Wales
J. C. Wales
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 16th day of August 1880, before me a commissioner
duly appointed by the Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio to take the testimony of
said Almira & J C Wales
W. R. Wales Commissioner
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 339)
Description
[page 339]
[corresponds to labeled page 284 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
284
Alford C. Williams
On the 7th day of September A.D. 1880, the Last
Will and Testament of Alford C Williams was
duly proved and ordered admitted to Probate & Record
Journal, Page 7.
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all. Amen
I Alford C Williams of Trenton Township
Delaware County Ohio being of sound mind and
retentive memory do make and publish this my
last will and testament revoking all former wills
by me made
1st It is my will that my executor shall cause to be paid all legal
demands against my estate.
2nd It is my will that my beloved wife Martha E Williams
shall inherit all my propery of which I may die pos-
sessed both real and personal, and I hereby appoint her
to executrix to settle any legal demands against my
estate. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 9th day of March A D 1874.
Alford C Williams {Seal}
Signed by him in our presence and by us in his presence this
9th day of March A D 1874 F B Sprague, F Williams
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County Court of Common Pleas
Personally appeared in open Court F B Sprague & F Williams the subscribing
witnesses to the last will and testament of Alford C Williams decd who being
sworn to speak 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 Alford C Williams
decd is the will of the said decd Alford C Williams, 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 & that they saw the said A C Williams decd sign & seal said will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament, that the said A
C Williams at the time of making signing & sealing said will was of legal age of sound
and disposing mind & memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever, F.B. Sprague F Williams
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 7th day
of Sept A D 1880
John Chapman
Clerk of Delaware County Common Pleas Court
[corresponds to labeled page 284 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
284
Alford C. Williams
On the 7th day of September A.D. 1880, the Last
Will and Testament of Alford C Williams was
duly proved and ordered admitted to Probate & Record
Journal, Page 7.
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all. Amen
I Alford C Williams of Trenton Township
Delaware County Ohio being of sound mind and
retentive memory do make and publish this my
last will and testament revoking all former wills
by me made
1st It is my will that my executor shall cause to be paid all legal
demands against my estate.
2nd It is my will that my beloved wife Martha E Williams
shall inherit all my propery of which I may die pos-
sessed both real and personal, and I hereby appoint her
to executrix to settle any legal demands against my
estate. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 9th day of March A D 1874.
Alford C Williams {Seal}
Signed by him in our presence and by us in his presence this
9th day of March A D 1874 F B Sprague, F Williams
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio Delaware County Court of Common Pleas
Personally appeared in open Court F B Sprague & F Williams the subscribing
witnesses to the last will and testament of Alford C Williams decd who being
sworn to speak 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 Alford C Williams
decd is the will of the said decd Alford C Williams, 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 & that they saw the said A C Williams decd sign & seal said will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament, that the said A
C Williams at the time of making signing & sealing said will was of legal age of sound
and disposing mind & memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever, F.B. Sprague F Williams
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 7th day
of Sept A D 1880
John Chapman
Clerk of Delaware County Common Pleas Court
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 340)
Description
[page 340]
[corrresponds to labeled page 285 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
285
Ira Derthick Will
On the 8th day of September A D 1880 the last Will and
testament of Ira Derthick Decd was presented for and duly
admitted to probate & record
Journal 6 Page 8. F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
Know all men by these presents that I Ira Derthick of the town
of Galena County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound
and disposing mind and memory do make and publish this
my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by
me heretofore made
I hereby constitute and appoint my sons Clinton Derthick and
John Derthick to be executors of this my last will and I
desire that they shall act without Bond. I Desire that my
executors the said Clinton Derthick and John Derthick
Shall have full ample and complete power to dispose of in
such manner as they think proper all my estate of every
description real and personal excepting my household
furniture which I bequeath to my wife Viansa Derthick
the said household furniture not to be considered in any
bequest hereafter made. I desire that my Executors be
excused from making an inventory and having an
appraisement made of my estate.
I hereby direct my executors to pay to my wife Viansa
Derthick one third of all the proceeds that may be realized
from the disposal of my estate both real and personal
my intention being that she shall have one third of all I
am worth in Lieu of Dower
I hereby direct my executors to pay to each of my daughters
Helen Perfect and Czarina Gault Fifteen Hundred
dollars, The Balance of my estate I desire shall be divided
equally between all my children, Lucien Derthick Clinton
Derthick John Derthick, Helen Perfect, & Czarina Gault
I desire that a certain promissory note for Four thousand
One Hundred two and 88/100 dollars ($4102.88) given me for
value received by my son Lucien Derthick on the 12th day of
July A D 1880 shall apply in paying the legacy bequeathed
to him in this instrument. I further desire that no interest
be charged on said note
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 26th day of July A D 1880
Ira Derthick {Seal}
[corrresponds to labeled page 285 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
285
Ira Derthick Will
On the 8th day of September A D 1880 the last Will and
testament of Ira Derthick Decd was presented for and duly
admitted to probate & record
Journal 6 Page 8. F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
Know all men by these presents that I Ira Derthick of the town
of Galena County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound
and disposing mind and memory do make and publish this
my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by
me heretofore made
I hereby constitute and appoint my sons Clinton Derthick and
John Derthick to be executors of this my last will and I
desire that they shall act without Bond. I Desire that my
executors the said Clinton Derthick and John Derthick
Shall have full ample and complete power to dispose of in
such manner as they think proper all my estate of every
description real and personal excepting my household
furniture which I bequeath to my wife Viansa Derthick
the said household furniture not to be considered in any
bequest hereafter made. I desire that my Executors be
excused from making an inventory and having an
appraisement made of my estate.
I hereby direct my executors to pay to my wife Viansa
Derthick one third of all the proceeds that may be realized
from the disposal of my estate both real and personal
my intention being that she shall have one third of all I
am worth in Lieu of Dower
I hereby direct my executors to pay to each of my daughters
Helen Perfect and Czarina Gault Fifteen Hundred
dollars, The Balance of my estate I desire shall be divided
equally between all my children, Lucien Derthick Clinton
Derthick John Derthick, Helen Perfect, & Czarina Gault
I desire that a certain promissory note for Four thousand
One Hundred two and 88/100 dollars ($4102.88) given me for
value received by my son Lucien Derthick on the 12th day of
July A D 1880 shall apply in paying the legacy bequeathed
to him in this instrument. I further desire that no interest
be charged on said note
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 26th day of July A D 1880
Ira Derthick {Seal}
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 341)
Description
[page 341]
[corresponds to labeled page 286 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
286
Ira Derthick's Will
We the undersigned subscribing witnesses sign this instrument
in the presence of each other and in the presence of the
testator at his request Warren McCreary
A. M. Seymour
Proof of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court
Warren McCreary and A M Seymour the subscribing
witnesses to the last will and testament of Ira Derthick
who being duly sworn to speak 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 Ira Derthick now deceased is the will of the said decd
Ira Derthick 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 & that they saw
the said Ira Derthick decd sign & seal said will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
will and testament, that at the time of making signing
& sealing said will he was of legal age and of sound
and disposing mind & memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever,
Warren McCreary
A M Seynour
Sworn to and and subscribed in open Court this 8th day of Sept
A D 1880
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 286 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
286
Ira Derthick's Will
We the undersigned subscribing witnesses sign this instrument
in the presence of each other and in the presence of the
testator at his request Warren McCreary
A. M. Seymour
Proof of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court
Warren McCreary and A M Seymour the subscribing
witnesses to the last will and testament of Ira Derthick
who being duly sworn to speak 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 Ira Derthick now deceased is the will of the said decd
Ira Derthick 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 & that they saw
the said Ira Derthick decd sign & seal said will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
will and testament, that at the time of making signing
& sealing said will he was of legal age and of sound
and disposing mind & memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever,
Warren McCreary
A M Seynour
Sworn to and and subscribed in open Court this 8th day of Sept
A D 1880
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 342)
Description
[page 342]
[corresponds to labeled page 287 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
287
Mary White's Will
On the 9th day of September A D 1880 the last will
and testament of Mary White late of Kingston Township
was duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and record
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
I Mary White, Widow, of Township of Kingston in the County
of Delaware in the State of Ohio do hereby make and publish
this my last will and testament hereby revoking and annulling
all former wills made by me and declare this to be my only last
will and testament
Item 1st I do hereby will and bequeath and devise to my three daughters
Phebe Jane White, Mary Elizabeth White and Harriet Adelpha
White all the property and estate both real and personal of
any description of which I may be the owner at the time
of my death or of which I may die seized, the real estate
to be divided equally between my said three daughters and
the personal property to be also equally divided between said
three daughters. Said division to be made according to the
value of said property excepting as provided in item 4 of this will
Item 2. In case of the death of any of said three daughters
without leaving lineal descendents it is my will that said
property shall go to the survivors of them in equal shares
or in case of the death of two of them, to the survivor
and in case none of said daughters survive me and in case
none of them leave lineal descendents their lawfull issue
then it is my will that said property shall pass to the
heirs at law of my daughter now deceased. _______ Van Sickle
Item 3 In case either of my said daughters however shall die
during my life leaving children or lawfull lineal descendents
then it is my will that such descendents shall take the same
share at my death of said property, per stipes as such
daughter would have taken under this will had such
daughter or daughters survived me
Item 4 I will and bequeath to my son Edwin White one dollar
Item 5 I nominate and appoint my friends F M Owen
and John W Hall to be the executors of this my last
will and testament, In testimony whereof I have
hereunto subscribed my name and set my seal this 31st day
of October in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight
Hundred & Seventy Three Mary White {Seal}
[corresponds to labeled page 287 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
287
Mary White's Will
On the 9th day of September A D 1880 the last will
and testament of Mary White late of Kingston Township
was duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and record
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
I Mary White, Widow, of Township of Kingston in the County
of Delaware in the State of Ohio do hereby make and publish
this my last will and testament hereby revoking and annulling
all former wills made by me and declare this to be my only last
will and testament
Item 1st I do hereby will and bequeath and devise to my three daughters
Phebe Jane White, Mary Elizabeth White and Harriet Adelpha
White all the property and estate both real and personal of
any description of which I may be the owner at the time
of my death or of which I may die seized, the real estate
to be divided equally between my said three daughters and
the personal property to be also equally divided between said
three daughters. Said division to be made according to the
value of said property excepting as provided in item 4 of this will
Item 2. In case of the death of any of said three daughters
without leaving lineal descendents it is my will that said
property shall go to the survivors of them in equal shares
or in case of the death of two of them, to the survivor
and in case none of said daughters survive me and in case
none of them leave lineal descendents their lawfull issue
then it is my will that said property shall pass to the
heirs at law of my daughter now deceased. _______ Van Sickle
Item 3 In case either of my said daughters however shall die
during my life leaving children or lawfull lineal descendents
then it is my will that such descendents shall take the same
share at my death of said property, per stipes as such
daughter would have taken under this will had such
daughter or daughters survived me
Item 4 I will and bequeath to my son Edwin White one dollar
Item 5 I nominate and appoint my friends F M Owen
and John W Hall to be the executors of this my last
will and testament, In testimony whereof I have
hereunto subscribed my name and set my seal this 31st day
of October in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight
Hundred & Seventy Three Mary White {Seal}
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 343)
Description
[page 343]
[corresponds to labeled page 288 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
288
Mary White's Will
The foregoing instrument was signed and sealed by the testatrix
Mary White and by her declared to be her last will and
testament in our presence and the attestation signed by us
in her presence at her request and in the presence of each other
Charity Wilcox
Mary E Gammill
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Charity
Wilcox and Mary E Gammill the subscribing witnesses to the
last will and testament of Mary White who being duly
sworn according to law to speak 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 Mary White now deceased is the
will of the said deceased Mary White 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 & that they saw the said
Mary White deceased sign and seal said will and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last will and testament
that the said Mary White at the time of making signing
and sealing said will he was of legal age and of sound
and disposing mind & memory and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever,
Charity Wilcox
Mary E Gammill
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 9th day
of Sept A D 1880
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 288 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
288
Mary White's Will
The foregoing instrument was signed and sealed by the testatrix
Mary White and by her declared to be her last will and
testament in our presence and the attestation signed by us
in her presence at her request and in the presence of each other
Charity Wilcox
Mary E Gammill
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Charity
Wilcox and Mary E Gammill the subscribing witnesses to the
last will and testament of Mary White who being duly
sworn according to law to speak 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 Mary White now deceased is the
will of the said deceased Mary White 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 & that they saw the said
Mary White deceased sign and seal said will and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last will and testament
that the said Mary White at the time of making signing
and sealing said will he was of legal age and of sound
and disposing mind & memory and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever,
Charity Wilcox
Mary E Gammill
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 9th day
of Sept A D 1880
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 344)
Description
[page 344]
[corresponds to labeled page 289 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
289
Sarah W. Caulkins Will
Filed October 4 1880.
On this day the last will and Testament of Sarah W Caulkins was presented
and admitted to Probate.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, Sally W Caulkins of the
County of Delaware State of Ohio do make and publish this my last
Will and Testament.
Item 1st I will and Devise to my Son Albert J Caulkins all my right
title and Interest, being the undivided one half of the following described
tract of land; Situate in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio and in
Range 18, Township 4, Section one US Military Survey and Bounded and
described as follows: Commencing at N West corner of a tract of land owned
by Joseph Roloson thence west seventy one rods and five links; thence
South to land sold to Jacob Bockover; thence East along said Bockovers
land Seventy one rods and 5 links; thence North to the place of beginning
Containing forty acres, be the same more or less.
Item 2 I give and devise to
my Son Albert J. Caulkins all my personal property moneys and credits
that may be unexpended at my decease.
Item 3 I do hereby nominate and appoint
Harvey Johnson Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby
authorizing him and empowering to compromise, adjust, release and discharge
in such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me I do also
authorize him and empower him if it shall become necessary in order to
pay my debts to sell by Private Sale or in such manner upon such terms
of credit or otherwise as he may think proper all or any part of my real
estate and deed 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
5th day of May A.D. 1876
Sally W Caulkins {Seal}
Signed and Acknowledged by said Sally W Caulkins }
as her last will and Testament in our presence }
and signed by us in her presence }
J. P. Crawford }
G. Gregory }
Commission
The State of Ohio } To Jacob Gedelman, Greeting
Delaware County } Know ye, That we in confidence of your prudence
and fidelity have appointed you and by these presents do give you full
[corresponds to labeled page 289 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
289
Sarah W. Caulkins Will
Filed October 4 1880.
On this day the last will and Testament of Sarah W Caulkins was presented
and admitted to Probate.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, Sally W Caulkins of the
County of Delaware State of Ohio do make and publish this my last
Will and Testament.
Item 1st I will and Devise to my Son Albert J Caulkins all my right
title and Interest, being the undivided one half of the following described
tract of land; Situate in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio and in
Range 18, Township 4, Section one US Military Survey and Bounded and
described as follows: Commencing at N West corner of a tract of land owned
by Joseph Roloson thence west seventy one rods and five links; thence
South to land sold to Jacob Bockover; thence East along said Bockovers
land Seventy one rods and 5 links; thence North to the place of beginning
Containing forty acres, be the same more or less.
Item 2 I give and devise to
my Son Albert J. Caulkins all my personal property moneys and credits
that may be unexpended at my decease.
Item 3 I do hereby nominate and appoint
Harvey Johnson Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby
authorizing him and empowering to compromise, adjust, release and discharge
in such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me I do also
authorize him and empower him if it shall become necessary in order to
pay my debts to sell by Private Sale or in such manner upon such terms
of credit or otherwise as he may think proper all or any part of my real
estate and deed 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
5th day of May A.D. 1876
Sally W Caulkins {Seal}
Signed and Acknowledged by said Sally W Caulkins }
as her last will and Testament in our presence }
and signed by us in her presence }
J. P. Crawford }
G. Gregory }
Commission
The State of Ohio } To Jacob Gedelman, Greeting
Delaware County } Know ye, That we in confidence of your prudence
and fidelity have appointed you and by these presents do give you full
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 345)
Description
[page 345]
[corresponds to labeled page 290 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
290
Sarah W Caulkins Will
power and authority to examine and take the deposition of J P Crawford
one of the Subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of
Sally W Caulkins 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 J. P. Crawford 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 the said Sally W Caulkins and that you reduce such examination to
writing and return the same together with this commission and the will of
the said Sally W Caulkins 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 22nd day of September A.D. 1880
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
{Seal}
The State of Ohio } Personally appeared in open Court J. B. Crawford one
Delaware County } of the subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament
of Sally W Caulkins 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
Sally W Caulkins now deceased is the will of said deceased Sally W
Caulkins. That G Gregory now deceased was the other subscribing
witness to said Will that I recognize the signature of said Gregory
as the signature he made to said will I do not recollect of Mr Gregory
signing said will but I have no doubt but that he did sign it, 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 Sally W Caulkins deceased sign and seal
said will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and
testament that the said Sally W Caulkins 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. P. Crawford
Sworn and Subscribed to in open Court
22nd day September 1880
Before me, as commissioner duly appointed by the Probate Court of
Delaware Ohio
Jacob Gedelman Commissioner
[corresponds to labeled page 290 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
290
Sarah W Caulkins Will
power and authority to examine and take the deposition of J P Crawford
one of the Subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of
Sally W Caulkins 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 J. P. Crawford 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 the said Sally W Caulkins and that you reduce such examination to
writing and return the same together with this commission and the will of
the said Sally W Caulkins 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 22nd day of September A.D. 1880
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
{Seal}
The State of Ohio } Personally appeared in open Court J. B. Crawford one
Delaware County } of the subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament
of Sally W Caulkins 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
Sally W Caulkins now deceased is the will of said deceased Sally W
Caulkins. That G Gregory now deceased was the other subscribing
witness to said Will that I recognize the signature of said Gregory
as the signature he made to said will I do not recollect of Mr Gregory
signing said will but I have no doubt but that he did sign it, 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 Sally W Caulkins deceased sign and seal
said will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and
testament that the said Sally W Caulkins 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. P. Crawford
Sworn and Subscribed to in open Court
22nd day September 1880
Before me, as commissioner duly appointed by the Probate Court of
Delaware Ohio
Jacob Gedelman Commissioner
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 346)
Description
[page 346]
[corresponds to labeled page 291 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
291
Moses Green Estate.
On this 27th day September 1880 the last will and testament of Moses Green was
presented
and duly proved and ordered admitted to Probate and record
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all: I Moses Green of Delaware County Ohio
and sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and Testament
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife [Rezepah Elpha Garrabrant] E. Green
in lieu of
her dower the farm on
which we now reside situated in Harlem Township in Delaware County Ohio and
containing about Eighty two acres of land during her natural life and all the Stock
household goods, furniture and provisions and other goods and Chattels including
money notes and accounts which may be thereon or belong to me at the time of my
decease I give and bequeath to my said wife absolutely to use and do with as she
may think best she however to sell so much thereof as may be sufficient to pay all
my just debts. At the death of my said Wife the real Estate aforesaid I give
and devise to my sons Charles B Green and Howard N. Green and my unborn
child provided it be a boy and their heirs but in case our unborn child should be
a girl then I give and devise said real Estate to my two sons Charles B Green and
Howard N. Green and their heirs
Item 2nd It is my will and I do further direct and require that when my said sons
shall
come into the possession of said Real Estate, and as a condition that they hold and
enjoy the same, that they pay to each of my other children or their heirs the sum of
one hundred Dollars - that is to say to my son B S Green one hundred dollars
To my Daughter Eva Green one hundred Dollars to my daughter Dora D Green one
hundred dollars. To my daughter Olive B. Green one hundred dollars to my daughter
Ada Green one hundred dollars To my daughter Emma Green one hundred dollars
to my daughter Celia R Green one hundred dollars To my daughter Bertha A Green
one hundred dollars and to my daughter Minnie A Green one hundred dollars
and in case my unborn child should be a girl to also pay her one hundred dollars
But in case said unborn child should be a boy and live He to have one equal
interest and Estate in my said Real Estate with said Charles B and Howard
N. Green
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife guardian of our children vis Dora
D Green
Olive B Green Ada Green Celia R Green Bertha A Green and Minnie A Green -
also Charles B Green and Howard N. Green untill they shall all respectively arrive
of age.
Item 4th I do hereby authorize and Empower my said Wife Rizpah E Green to
compromise, adjust, release and discharge in such manner as she may deem proper the
debts and claims due me It is my will and I desire that no appraisment and no Slate
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 14th day
of September in the year A.D. 1880.
Moses Green {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Moses
Green as his will and Testament in our
[corresponds to labeled page 291 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
291
Moses Green Estate.
On this 27th day September 1880 the last will and testament of Moses Green was
presented
and duly proved and ordered admitted to Probate and record
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all: I Moses Green of Delaware County Ohio
and sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and Testament
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife [Rezepah Elpha Garrabrant] E. Green
in lieu of
her dower the farm on
which we now reside situated in Harlem Township in Delaware County Ohio and
containing about Eighty two acres of land during her natural life and all the Stock
household goods, furniture and provisions and other goods and Chattels including
money notes and accounts which may be thereon or belong to me at the time of my
decease I give and bequeath to my said wife absolutely to use and do with as she
may think best she however to sell so much thereof as may be sufficient to pay all
my just debts. At the death of my said Wife the real Estate aforesaid I give
and devise to my sons Charles B Green and Howard N. Green and my unborn
child provided it be a boy and their heirs but in case our unborn child should be
a girl then I give and devise said real Estate to my two sons Charles B Green and
Howard N. Green and their heirs
Item 2nd It is my will and I do further direct and require that when my said sons
shall
come into the possession of said Real Estate, and as a condition that they hold and
enjoy the same, that they pay to each of my other children or their heirs the sum of
one hundred Dollars - that is to say to my son B S Green one hundred dollars
To my Daughter Eva Green one hundred Dollars to my daughter Dora D Green one
hundred dollars. To my daughter Olive B. Green one hundred dollars to my daughter
Ada Green one hundred dollars To my daughter Emma Green one hundred dollars
to my daughter Celia R Green one hundred dollars To my daughter Bertha A Green
one hundred dollars and to my daughter Minnie A Green one hundred dollars
and in case my unborn child should be a girl to also pay her one hundred dollars
But in case said unborn child should be a boy and live He to have one equal
interest and Estate in my said Real Estate with said Charles B and Howard
N. Green
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife guardian of our children vis Dora
D Green
Olive B Green Ada Green Celia R Green Bertha A Green and Minnie A Green -
also Charles B Green and Howard N. Green untill they shall all respectively arrive
of age.
Item 4th I do hereby authorize and Empower my said Wife Rizpah E Green to
compromise, adjust, release and discharge in such manner as she may deem proper the
debts and claims due me It is my will and I desire that no appraisment and no Slate
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 14th day
of September in the year A.D. 1880.
Moses Green {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Moses
Green as his will and Testament in our
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 347)
Description
[page 347]
[corresponds to labeled page 292 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
292
Moses Green Will
in our presence and signed by }
us in his presence }
E. B. Hempstead }
Rosel Edwards }
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open Court E. B. Hempstead and Rosel
Edwards the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Moses Green
deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth and 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 Moses
Green now deceased is the will of the said deceased Moses Green authorized R. G. Robinson
Esq to sign said will for him as he could not use his hand, 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 Moses Green
deceased, sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last will and Testament, that the said Moses Green at the time of making signing
and sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind & memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever:
Sworn and subscribed to in open this } E B Hempstead
9th day of October AD 1880. } Rosel Edwards
F B Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 292 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
292
Moses Green Will
in our presence and signed by }
us in his presence }
E. B. Hempstead }
Rosel Edwards }
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open Court E. B. Hempstead and Rosel
Edwards the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Moses Green
deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth and 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 Moses
Green now deceased is the will of the said deceased Moses Green authorized R. G. Robinson
Esq to sign said will for him as he could not use his hand, 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 Moses Green
deceased, sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last will and Testament, that the said Moses Green at the time of making signing
and sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind & memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever:
Sworn and subscribed to in open this } E B Hempstead
9th day of October AD 1880. } Rosel Edwards
F B Sprague Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 348)
Description
[page 348]
[corresponds to labeled page 293 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
293
Eleazer Carpenter. Will
Filed Nov 13th 1880
On this day the Last and Will and testament of Eleazer Carpenter deceased
was presented and duly proved and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
Copy of Will
Know all Men by these presents that I Eleazer Carpenter of Harlem Township
Delaware County Ohio being of sound and disposing mind and memory do hereby
make and Publish this my last will and Testament hereby revoking any and
all wills heretofore by me made. I hereby appoint Evi Linabary of Delaware
County Ohio to be sole Executor of this my last will and Testament
and desire that he shall have full ample and Complete power to sell and convey
my real Estate in accordance with my desires hereinafter expressed.
I desire that my brother Thos. E Rose shall have the use of my farm in Harlem
Township Delaware County Ohio for two years after my decease, the said
Thos E Rose to pay all taxes on said farm that may become due within two
years after my decease.
At the expiration of two years after my decease I desire that
my executor shall sell my said farm as soon as practicable and divide the proceeds
as follows: viz: Two hundred dollars to be paid to my Nephew Isaiah Heddens
The balance to be equally divided between my brother Thos E Rose and
my sister Fidelia Couchman.
I desire that my real Estate situated in Berkshire
Township Delaware County State of Ohio deeded to me by Joseph J. Adams
and wife shall be sold as soon as practicable after my decease, the proceeds
to be disposed of as follows: viz: First pay all debts owing by me which were
contracted previous to the date of this will, the balance to be divided equally
between my deceased wives brothers and Sisters: Anon Linabary Waymon
Linabary Evi Linabary Edson Linabary Julia Whitney and Diadema
Feazel.
I desire that my personal property be sold as soon after my decease
as practicable and the proceeds together with all moneys in my possession at the
time of my decease be disposed as follows: viz: First pay my funeral expenses and
debts owing by me contracted after the date of this will - the balance to be paid to my
Sister Fidelia Couchman.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal
this 15th day of September A.D. 1880.
Eleazar Carpenter {Seal}
The above instrument was signed and Sealed in our presence by the Testator
Eleazor Carpenter who declared the same to be his last will and Testament and we
at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other sign our names hereto
as attending witnesses } George J. Roberts
Amazon [A. Mason] Washbourn
[corresponds to labeled page 293 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
293
Eleazer Carpenter. Will
Filed Nov 13th 1880
On this day the Last and Will and testament of Eleazer Carpenter deceased
was presented and duly proved and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
Copy of Will
Know all Men by these presents that I Eleazer Carpenter of Harlem Township
Delaware County Ohio being of sound and disposing mind and memory do hereby
make and Publish this my last will and Testament hereby revoking any and
all wills heretofore by me made. I hereby appoint Evi Linabary of Delaware
County Ohio to be sole Executor of this my last will and Testament
and desire that he shall have full ample and Complete power to sell and convey
my real Estate in accordance with my desires hereinafter expressed.
I desire that my brother Thos. E Rose shall have the use of my farm in Harlem
Township Delaware County Ohio for two years after my decease, the said
Thos E Rose to pay all taxes on said farm that may become due within two
years after my decease.
At the expiration of two years after my decease I desire that
my executor shall sell my said farm as soon as practicable and divide the proceeds
as follows: viz: Two hundred dollars to be paid to my Nephew Isaiah Heddens
The balance to be equally divided between my brother Thos E Rose and
my sister Fidelia Couchman.
I desire that my real Estate situated in Berkshire
Township Delaware County State of Ohio deeded to me by Joseph J. Adams
and wife shall be sold as soon as practicable after my decease, the proceeds
to be disposed of as follows: viz: First pay all debts owing by me which were
contracted previous to the date of this will, the balance to be divided equally
between my deceased wives brothers and Sisters: Anon Linabary Waymon
Linabary Evi Linabary Edson Linabary Julia Whitney and Diadema
Feazel.
I desire that my personal property be sold as soon after my decease
as practicable and the proceeds together with all moneys in my possession at the
time of my decease be disposed as follows: viz: First pay my funeral expenses and
debts owing by me contracted after the date of this will - the balance to be paid to my
Sister Fidelia Couchman.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal
this 15th day of September A.D. 1880.
Eleazar Carpenter {Seal}
The above instrument was signed and Sealed in our presence by the Testator
Eleazor Carpenter who declared the same to be his last will and Testament and we
at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other sign our names hereto
as attending witnesses } George J. Roberts
Amazon [A. Mason] Washbourn
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 349)
Description
[page 349]
[corresponds to labeled page 294 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
294
Frederick Swicker's Will
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County} Personally appeared in open Court George J Roberts and Amason
Washburn the Subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament of Eleazar
Carpenter deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the
whole truth and nothing but the 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 Eleazar Carpenter now deceased is the will of the said deceased
Eleazar Carpenter 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 Eleazar Carpenter deceased sign and
seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will
and Testament; that the said Eleazer Carpenter 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.
George J. Roberts
A. Washbourn
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court }
this 13th day of November A.D. 1880 }
F B Sprague Probate Judge
=====================================================================
Frederick Swicker's Will
Filed Nov 15 1880
On this day the last will and Testament of Herman Swicker was presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
Copy of the Will
I Frederick Swicker of Genoa township in 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 the farm on which we now
reside situate in the county of Delaware and State of Ohio Township B Range
17 Section 1 U.S.M.L. containing about twenty five acres of land during her natural
life and the stock household goods furniture provisions and other goods and chattels
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 I give and
devise to my grandson (meaning my oldest grandson) and his heirs Provided
that if said grandson shall sell said real estate then the purchasers money
to be divided equally among all my grandchildren. If my said grandson should
die before the decease of my said wife leaving no child or children at the
decease of my said wife then I devise and bequeath my said property to my children
in equal proportions said property first to be sold. If my said wife should die
before my grandson should arrive at the age of twenty one years then it is my will
[corresponds to labeled page 294 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
294
Frederick Swicker's Will
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County} Personally appeared in open Court George J Roberts and Amason
Washburn the Subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament of Eleazar
Carpenter deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the
whole truth and nothing but the 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 Eleazar Carpenter now deceased is the will of the said deceased
Eleazar Carpenter 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 Eleazar Carpenter deceased sign and
seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will
and Testament; that the said Eleazer Carpenter 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.
George J. Roberts
A. Washbourn
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court }
this 13th day of November A.D. 1880 }
F B Sprague Probate Judge
=====================================================================
Frederick Swicker's Will
Filed Nov 15 1880
On this day the last will and Testament of Herman Swicker was presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
Copy of the Will
I Frederick Swicker of Genoa township in 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 the farm on which we now
reside situate in the county of Delaware and State of Ohio Township B Range
17 Section 1 U.S.M.L. containing about twenty five acres of land during her natural
life and the stock household goods furniture provisions and other goods and chattels
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 I give and
devise to my grandson (meaning my oldest grandson) and his heirs Provided
that if said grandson shall sell said real estate then the purchasers money
to be divided equally among all my grandchildren. If my said grandson should
die before the decease of my said wife leaving no child or children at the
decease of my said wife then I devise and bequeath my said property to my children
in equal proportions said property first to be sold. If my said wife should die
before my grandson should arrive at the age of twenty one years then it is my will
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 350)
Description
[page 350]
[corresponds to labeled page 295 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
295
Frederick Swicker's Will
that my son Shane Swicker shall control said property by giving bonds
approved by the Proper Court until said grandson shall attain to the age of twenty
one years.
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 2nd day of
March in the year 1876.
Frederick Swicker {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said
Frederick Swicker as his last
will and Testament in our presence
and signed by us in his presence
Ralph Smith
M. Closson
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open Court Ralph Smith
and Milo Closson the Subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament of
Frederick Swicker deceased who being duly sworn according to law to
speak the truth the whole 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 Frederick Swicker now deceased is the
will of said deceased Frederick Swicker 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 Frederick Swicker deceased sign and seal said Will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last will and Testament that
the said Frederick Swicker 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.
Ralph Smith
Milo Closson
Sworn and Subscribed in open this 15 day
of September A.D. 1880
F B Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 295 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
295
Frederick Swicker's Will
that my son Shane Swicker shall control said property by giving bonds
approved by the Proper Court until said grandson shall attain to the age of twenty
one years.
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 2nd day of
March in the year 1876.
Frederick Swicker {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said
Frederick Swicker as his last
will and Testament in our presence
and signed by us in his presence
Ralph Smith
M. Closson
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } Personally appeared in open Court Ralph Smith
and Milo Closson the Subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament of
Frederick Swicker deceased who being duly sworn according to law to
speak the truth the whole 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 Frederick Swicker now deceased is the
will of said deceased Frederick Swicker 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 Frederick Swicker deceased sign and seal said Will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last will and Testament that
the said Frederick Swicker 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.
Ralph Smith
Milo Closson
Sworn and Subscribed in open this 15 day
of September A.D. 1880
F B Sprague Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 351)
Description
[page 351]
[corresponds to labeled page 296 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
296
Mary K. Winget Will.
Filed November 8th 1880
On this day the last will and Testament of Mary K. Winget was presented and
duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
Copy of the Will.
In the Benevolent Father of all I Mary K. Winget do make and Publish this
my last Will and Testament
Item 1st I give and bequeath to my three Daughters to wit: Susan M. Fox Mary C
Case and Hannah E Wilson five dollars
" 2 I give and bequeath to my grandaughter Mary Ellen Wilson all my personal
and real Estate if any there be at the time of my decease including all moneys
Notes Drafts checks of every description including my gold watch and chain and
six silver tea spoons also including one Bed and Bedding
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint L S Felkner 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 see proper the debts
and claims due me. I do also authorize and empower him if it shall be
necessary to sell, in order to pay debts at private sale or in such manner
upon such terms of credit or otherwise as he may think proper all or any
part of my real Estate and Deeds to purchasers 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 22 day
of August 1876
Mary K. Winget {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Mary K. Winget
as her last will and Testament in our presence
and signed by us in her presence.
L. S. Felkner
H. Wood Felkner
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County ss } Personally appeared in open Court L. S. Felkner and H
Wood Felkner the Subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament
of Mary K. Winget 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 purport-
ing to be the last will and Testament of Mary K Winget now deceased is the
will of said deceased Mary K Winget that they were present at the execution
of said will at the request of the Testator subscribed their names to the
[corresponds to labeled page 296 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
296
Mary K. Winget Will.
Filed November 8th 1880
On this day the last will and Testament of Mary K. Winget was presented and
duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
Copy of the Will.
In the Benevolent Father of all I Mary K. Winget do make and Publish this
my last Will and Testament
Item 1st I give and bequeath to my three Daughters to wit: Susan M. Fox Mary C
Case and Hannah E Wilson five dollars
" 2 I give and bequeath to my grandaughter Mary Ellen Wilson all my personal
and real Estate if any there be at the time of my decease including all moneys
Notes Drafts checks of every description including my gold watch and chain and
six silver tea spoons also including one Bed and Bedding
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint L S Felkner 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 see proper the debts
and claims due me. I do also authorize and empower him if it shall be
necessary to sell, in order to pay debts at private sale or in such manner
upon such terms of credit or otherwise as he may think proper all or any
part of my real Estate and Deeds to purchasers 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 22 day
of August 1876
Mary K. Winget {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Mary K. Winget
as her last will and Testament in our presence
and signed by us in her presence.
L. S. Felkner
H. Wood Felkner
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County ss } Personally appeared in open Court L. S. Felkner and H
Wood Felkner the Subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament
of Mary K. Winget 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 purport-
ing to be the last will and Testament of Mary K Winget now deceased is the
will of said deceased Mary K Winget that they were present at the execution
of said will at the request of the Testator subscribed their names to the
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 352)
Description
[page 352]
[corresponds to labeled page 297 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
297
Dorothy Gaston's Will
same as witnesses in her presence and that they saw the said Mary K. Winget
deceased sign and seal said Will and heard her acknowledge the same
to be her last will and Testament, that the said Mary K Winget 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.
L. S. Felkner
H Wood Felkner
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this }
8th day of November A.D. 1880 }
F B Sprague Probate Judge
================================================================
Dorothy Gaston's Will
Filed November 5th 1880.
On this day the last will and Testament of Dorothy Gaston was
presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record
Copy of the Will
In the name of Benevolent Father of all Amen.
I Dorothy Gaston of Delaware, Delaware County Ohio being my usual
health of body and of sound mind and memory do make and publish
this my last will and Testament hereby revoking and making null and
void all other and former last Wills and Testament by me heretofore
made
1st First It is my Will that all my Just Debts and funeral expenses
including a suitable grave stone to be placed over my grave shall be
paid out of my property of which I may be possessed as soon after my
decease as prachcable
II Item. All the rest and residue of my estate real, personal and
mixed of which I may die seized possessed or entitled unto in law,
or equally, in possession, expectancy, remainder, or reversion wheresoever the
same may be lying or situate I give devise and bequeath unto my
Daughters Rosanna Blackwell of Columbus Ohio, Harriet N. Gaston
of Chicago Ill. Margaret Ann Baker of Delaware Ohio and my Son
Samuel D. Gaston of Delaware County Ohio to be equally divided
between them Share and Share alike to have and To hold unto them
their heirs and assigns forever.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and Seal this the Second day of March AD 1878.
her
Dorothy X Gaston
mark
Signed and acknowledged and delivered by her said Dorothy Gaston as
[corresponds to labeled page 297 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
297
Dorothy Gaston's Will
same as witnesses in her presence and that they saw the said Mary K. Winget
deceased sign and seal said Will and heard her acknowledge the same
to be her last will and Testament, that the said Mary K Winget 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.
L. S. Felkner
H Wood Felkner
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this }
8th day of November A.D. 1880 }
F B Sprague Probate Judge
================================================================
Dorothy Gaston's Will
Filed November 5th 1880.
On this day the last will and Testament of Dorothy Gaston was
presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record
Copy of the Will
In the name of Benevolent Father of all Amen.
I Dorothy Gaston of Delaware, Delaware County Ohio being my usual
health of body and of sound mind and memory do make and publish
this my last will and Testament hereby revoking and making null and
void all other and former last Wills and Testament by me heretofore
made
1st First It is my Will that all my Just Debts and funeral expenses
including a suitable grave stone to be placed over my grave shall be
paid out of my property of which I may be possessed as soon after my
decease as prachcable
II Item. All the rest and residue of my estate real, personal and
mixed of which I may die seized possessed or entitled unto in law,
or equally, in possession, expectancy, remainder, or reversion wheresoever the
same may be lying or situate I give devise and bequeath unto my
Daughters Rosanna Blackwell of Columbus Ohio, Harriet N. Gaston
of Chicago Ill. Margaret Ann Baker of Delaware Ohio and my Son
Samuel D. Gaston of Delaware County Ohio to be equally divided
between them Share and Share alike to have and To hold unto them
their heirs and assigns forever.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and Seal this the Second day of March AD 1878.
her
Dorothy X Gaston
mark
Signed and acknowledged and delivered by her said Dorothy Gaston as
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 353)
Description
[page 353]
[corresponds to labeled page 298 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
298
Dorothy Gaston's Will
and for her last will and Testament in our presence and hearing,
who at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each
other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto this second
day of March A.D. 1878.
Alice H. Hays
Henry C. Kronenbitter
Commission
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County SS } To Lorenzo English, Greeting:
Know Ye, That we, in
confidence of your prudence and fidelity have appointed you and by us
presents do give you full power and authority to examine and take the Deposition
of Alice H. Hays of Columbus Ohio and of Henry C. Kronenbitter if he
found in Columbus O and J. W. Baldwin subscribing witnesses to the last
will and Testament of Dorothy Gaston, hereto annexed late of the County of
Delaware in the State of Ohio, deceased; and herefore we command you to
at certain days and places appointed by you you cause the said Alice
H. Hays, Henry C. Kronenbitter if he be found as aforesaid and J. W. Baldwin
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 of the said Dorothy Gaston and that you reduce such examination to
writing and return the same together with this commission and the Will of the
said Dorothy Gaston hereto 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 4th day of November AD 1880
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Franklin County SS } Personally appeared before me Lorenzo English the
Commissioner named within commission hereto attached Alice H. Hays one of
the subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament of Dorothy Gaston
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
deposes and says that the paper before her purporting to be the last will and
Testament of Dorothy Gaston now deceased is the will of said deceased
Dorothy Gaston that she was present at the execution of said will at the
request of the Testatrix subscribed her name to the same as witness in her
presence and that she saw the said Dorothy Gaston deceased sign and seal
[corresponds to labeled page 298 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
298
Dorothy Gaston's Will
and for her last will and Testament in our presence and hearing,
who at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each
other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto this second
day of March A.D. 1878.
Alice H. Hays
Henry C. Kronenbitter
Commission
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County SS } To Lorenzo English, Greeting:
Know Ye, That we, in
confidence of your prudence and fidelity have appointed you and by us
presents do give you full power and authority to examine and take the Deposition
of Alice H. Hays of Columbus Ohio and of Henry C. Kronenbitter if he
found in Columbus O and J. W. Baldwin subscribing witnesses to the last
will and Testament of Dorothy Gaston, hereto annexed late of the County of
Delaware in the State of Ohio, deceased; and herefore we command you to
at certain days and places appointed by you you cause the said Alice
H. Hays, Henry C. Kronenbitter if he be found as aforesaid and J. W. Baldwin
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 of the said Dorothy Gaston and that you reduce such examination to
writing and return the same together with this commission and the Will of the
said Dorothy Gaston hereto 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 4th day of November AD 1880
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Franklin County SS } Personally appeared before me Lorenzo English the
Commissioner named within commission hereto attached Alice H. Hays one of
the subscribing witnesses to the last will and Testament of Dorothy Gaston
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
deposes and says that the paper before her purporting to be the last will and
Testament of Dorothy Gaston now deceased is the will of said deceased
Dorothy Gaston that she was present at the execution of said will at the
request of the Testatrix subscribed her name to the same as witness in her
presence and that she saw the said Dorothy Gaston deceased sign and seal
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 354)
Description
[page 354]
[corresponds to labeled page 299 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
299
Dorothy Gaston's Will
said Will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and
Testament that the said Dorothy Gaston 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
Alice H. Hays
Sworn and Subscribed before me this }
6th day of November AD 1880 }
Lorenzo English
Commissioner
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Franklin County ss } Personally appeared before me, Lorenzo English the
commissioner named within commission hereto attached J. W. Baldwin who
being duly sworn by me deposes and say as follows: Preside at the
City of Columbus State of Ohio, I was acquainted with Dorothy Gaston
now deceased in her life then I prepared for her at her request her last
will and Testament the same which is attached to the foregoing Commission
I saw the said Dorothy Gaston sign said last Will and Testament
by making her mark and attested her signature at the time as appears
said Instrument. I saw the said subscribing witnesses Alice H. Hays and
Henry C. Kronenbitter sign said Instrument as witnesses they signed
the same at the request of the said Testatrix signed at her request and
in her presence and in the presence of each other the said Henry C. Kronenbitter
is now in the State of Texas where he went some year or more ago for the
benefit of his health. I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said
Kronenbitter and the signature of the said Kronenbitter to said instrument is in
his genuine handwriting and in addition to same the said Kronenbitter wrote
the same. At the making and execution of said last will and Testament
by the said Dorothy Gaston as aforesaid she was of full age of sound mind
and memory and therein acted freely and without undue influence or undue
any unlawful restraint of any kind. Said last will and Testament so executed
as aforesaid at the City of Columbus Ohio
J. W. Baldwin
Sworn to Before me by the said J. W. Baldwin and
signed by him in my presence this 5th day
of November A.D. 1880
Lorenzo English
Commissioner
[corresponds to labeled page 299 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
299
Dorothy Gaston's Will
said Will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last will and
Testament that the said Dorothy Gaston 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
Alice H. Hays
Sworn and Subscribed before me this }
6th day of November AD 1880 }
Lorenzo English
Commissioner
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio }
Franklin County ss } Personally appeared before me, Lorenzo English the
commissioner named within commission hereto attached J. W. Baldwin who
being duly sworn by me deposes and say as follows: Preside at the
City of Columbus State of Ohio, I was acquainted with Dorothy Gaston
now deceased in her life then I prepared for her at her request her last
will and Testament the same which is attached to the foregoing Commission
I saw the said Dorothy Gaston sign said last Will and Testament
by making her mark and attested her signature at the time as appears
said Instrument. I saw the said subscribing witnesses Alice H. Hays and
Henry C. Kronenbitter sign said Instrument as witnesses they signed
the same at the request of the said Testatrix signed at her request and
in her presence and in the presence of each other the said Henry C. Kronenbitter
is now in the State of Texas where he went some year or more ago for the
benefit of his health. I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said
Kronenbitter and the signature of the said Kronenbitter to said instrument is in
his genuine handwriting and in addition to same the said Kronenbitter wrote
the same. At the making and execution of said last will and Testament
by the said Dorothy Gaston as aforesaid she was of full age of sound mind
and memory and therein acted freely and without undue influence or undue
any unlawful restraint of any kind. Said last will and Testament so executed
as aforesaid at the City of Columbus Ohio
J. W. Baldwin
Sworn to Before me by the said J. W. Baldwin and
signed by him in my presence this 5th day
of November A.D. 1880
Lorenzo English
Commissioner
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 355)
Description
[page 355]
[corresponds to labeled page 300 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
300
Lee Hurlburt Will
Dec 8th 1880.
On this day the last will and Testament was presented and duly proven
and ordered addmittted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I Lee Hurlburt of Orange 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 the farm on which
we now reside situate in said Township of Orange Delaware County Ohio
containing ninety acres of land be the same more or less during her natural
life and all the stock household goods furniture provisions and other goods
and chattels 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 I give and devise to my sons Ezra, Clark B. and to my Daughters
Dulcena; Lizzie and Rosanna equally.
Item 2nd I further give and devise to my said wife the use during her life
all moneys or credits due or to become due at the time of my decease
appropriate for her benefit any portion which may be necessary for her proper
maintainance and support at the death of my said wife I give and devise
said moneys and credits to my aforesaid sons and Daughters equally
Item 2nd I do hereby nominate and appoint my said wife Elizabeth Hurlburt as executor of
this my last will and Testament should there be no legal Hinderance
thereto and such case I nominate and appoint my Friend John H. Bale as said
Executor. I do also Authorize and Empower my said Executor if it shall
become necessary to pay my debts to sell by private sale or in such manner
upon such terms of credit or otherwise as she or he may think proper all or any
part of Real Estate and deeds to purchase to execute acknowledge and
otherwise fee simple. I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my
Personal Property be made and that the court of Probate Direct the
Ommission of the same and that my executor be not required to give Bond
unless such court deem the same necessary in pursuance of Statutes in
such case made and Provided. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me
made In Testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 8th
day of April in the year 1879.
his
Lee X Hurlburt
mark
Signed and Acknowledged by said Lee ]
Hurlburt as his last will and Testament }
in our presence and signed by us in his }
presence. }
Hiram G. Chambers }
Darwin D. Chambers }
[corresponds to labeled page 300 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
300
Lee Hurlburt Will
Dec 8th 1880.
On this day the last will and Testament was presented and duly proven
and ordered addmittted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I Lee Hurlburt of Orange 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 the farm on which
we now reside situate in said Township of Orange Delaware County Ohio
containing ninety acres of land be the same more or less during her natural
life and all the stock household goods furniture provisions and other goods
and chattels 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 I give and devise to my sons Ezra, Clark B. and to my Daughters
Dulcena; Lizzie and Rosanna equally.
Item 2nd I further give and devise to my said wife the use during her life
all moneys or credits due or to become due at the time of my decease
appropriate for her benefit any portion which may be necessary for her proper
maintainance and support at the death of my said wife I give and devise
said moneys and credits to my aforesaid sons and Daughters equally
Item 2nd I do hereby nominate and appoint my said wife Elizabeth Hurlburt as executor of
this my last will and Testament should there be no legal Hinderance
thereto and such case I nominate and appoint my Friend John H. Bale as said
Executor. I do also Authorize and Empower my said Executor if it shall
become necessary to pay my debts to sell by private sale or in such manner
upon such terms of credit or otherwise as she or he may think proper all or any
part of Real Estate and deeds to purchase to execute acknowledge and
otherwise fee simple. I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my
Personal Property be made and that the court of Probate Direct the
Ommission of the same and that my executor be not required to give Bond
unless such court deem the same necessary in pursuance of Statutes in
such case made and Provided. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me
made In Testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 8th
day of April in the year 1879.
his
Lee X Hurlburt
mark
Signed and Acknowledged by said Lee ]
Hurlburt as his last will and Testament }
in our presence and signed by us in his }
presence. }
Hiram G. Chambers }
Darwin D. Chambers }
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 356)
Description
[page 356]
[corresponds to labeled page 301 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
Timothy Andrew's Will. 301
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Personally appeared in open Court Horatio Chambers
and Caroline C. Chambers the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Lee Hurlburt 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 Lee Hurlburt
now deceased is the will of said deceased Lee Hurlburt 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 Lee Hurlburt deceased sign and seal said will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and Testament
that the said Lee Hurlburt 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
Horatio T. Chambers
Caroline C. Chambers
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court
this 8th day of December A.D. 1880.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
================================================================
Thimothy Andrew's [Timothy Andrews] Will
December 20th 1880
On this day the last will and Testament of Timothy Andrews was presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of God Amen: I Timothy Andrews of Township Delaware
County Ohio being of lawful age and of sound and disposing mind and memory
and not under any restraint do make and publish this to be my last Will
and Testament hereby revoking and annulling all former wills by me made
Item 1st I hereby direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be first paid
out of my estate
Item I do hereby devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife M Lou Andrews in fee
simple the following real estate to wit: Situate in Liberty Township Delaware
^County Ohio
[off to right side: see will]
and known as the northwest part of Lot No (10) in Township (3) Sec (3) and Range 19
U.S.M. containing about fifty acres of land and being the same premises
conveyed to me by J. H. VanDeman Admt of Hiram Beckly deceased by
and dated April 3rd AD 1875 and recorded in Delaware County records reference
to which is here made for greater certainty. Also one bed and bedding to be
selected by her also all my kitchen furniture one cow and one sewing machine
which said Real Estate and personal property is to be in lieu of all dower
money estate and in lieu of all allowance and of an allowance for her years
[corresponds to labeled page 301 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
Timothy Andrew's Will. 301
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Personally appeared in open Court Horatio Chambers
and Caroline C. Chambers the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Lee Hurlburt 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 Lee Hurlburt
now deceased is the will of said deceased Lee Hurlburt 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 Lee Hurlburt deceased sign and seal said will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will and Testament
that the said Lee Hurlburt 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
Horatio T. Chambers
Caroline C. Chambers
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court
this 8th day of December A.D. 1880.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
================================================================
Thimothy Andrew's [Timothy Andrews] Will
December 20th 1880
On this day the last will and Testament of Timothy Andrews was presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of God Amen: I Timothy Andrews of Township Delaware
County Ohio being of lawful age and of sound and disposing mind and memory
and not under any restraint do make and publish this to be my last Will
and Testament hereby revoking and annulling all former wills by me made
Item 1st I hereby direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be first paid
out of my estate
Item I do hereby devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife M Lou Andrews in fee
simple the following real estate to wit: Situate in Liberty Township Delaware
^County Ohio
[off to right side: see will]
and known as the northwest part of Lot No (10) in Township (3) Sec (3) and Range 19
U.S.M. containing about fifty acres of land and being the same premises
conveyed to me by J. H. VanDeman Admt of Hiram Beckly deceased by
and dated April 3rd AD 1875 and recorded in Delaware County records reference
to which is here made for greater certainty. Also one bed and bedding to be
selected by her also all my kitchen furniture one cow and one sewing machine
which said Real Estate and personal property is to be in lieu of all dower
money estate and in lieu of all allowance and of an allowance for her years
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 357)
Description
[page 357]
[corresponds to labeled page 302 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
302
Timothy Andrews Estate
support out of my estate. Provided that if my wife shall die before my decease
then devise and bequeath the said real estate above described to be divided
equally among my legal heirs.
Item 3rd I hereby devise and bequeath unto my son Charles W. Andrews and unto
my daughter Flora A. Quarton and unto their heirs in fee simple as tenants in
common share and share alike my homestead farm on which I now reside being Lot
No five (5) and lot no thirty six in section four Township three and range 19 but
the said Charles W. Andrews is to pay my son M S Andrews the sum of fifty
dollars if there is not enough property remaining to my estate after paying my debts
to pay said fifty dollars and my daughter Flora Quanton is to pay my son Cyrus A.
Andrews the
sum of fifty dollars in a reasonable time after my decease. The reason I make this
disposition of my property I have prior to this given my son Cyrus A. Andrews
one hundred and sixty acres of land lying in Pike County Illinois, and I have
also given to my son Wills S Andrews one hundred acres of land lying in Delaware
County Ohio Range 19 township and Section one Lots 14 and 15 and half of
said lots it being what I consider an equal share in my estate. All the rest and
residue of my estate to be equally divided among my legal heirs
Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint John D. VanDeman as the Executor of this
my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 19 day of February A.D. 1876
Timothy Andrews {Seal}
Signed sealed and declared by the said Timothy
Andrews as and for his last Will and Testament
We at his request have signed the same as witnesses
in his presence and in the presence of each other
Jos. H. Dunlap
James M. Cherry
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio } Personally appeared in open Court James M. Cherry
Delaware County } Joseph Dunlap the subscribing witnesses to the last will and
Testament of Timothy Andrews deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth the whole truth and nothing but 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 Timothy Andrews now deceased is the will of said deceased
Timothy Andrews that they were present at the execution at the request of the
Testator sub-
scribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the
said Tim-
othy Andrews dec'd sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last will and Testament that the said Timothy Andrews at the time of making
signing and sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind &
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
James M. Cherry Jos. H. Dunlap
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 18th day of Dec. 1880
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 302 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
302
Timothy Andrews Estate
support out of my estate. Provided that if my wife shall die before my decease
then devise and bequeath the said real estate above described to be divided
equally among my legal heirs.
Item 3rd I hereby devise and bequeath unto my son Charles W. Andrews and unto
my daughter Flora A. Quarton and unto their heirs in fee simple as tenants in
common share and share alike my homestead farm on which I now reside being Lot
No five (5) and lot no thirty six in section four Township three and range 19 but
the said Charles W. Andrews is to pay my son M S Andrews the sum of fifty
dollars if there is not enough property remaining to my estate after paying my debts
to pay said fifty dollars and my daughter Flora Quanton is to pay my son Cyrus A.
Andrews the
sum of fifty dollars in a reasonable time after my decease. The reason I make this
disposition of my property I have prior to this given my son Cyrus A. Andrews
one hundred and sixty acres of land lying in Pike County Illinois, and I have
also given to my son Wills S Andrews one hundred acres of land lying in Delaware
County Ohio Range 19 township and Section one Lots 14 and 15 and half of
said lots it being what I consider an equal share in my estate. All the rest and
residue of my estate to be equally divided among my legal heirs
Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint John D. VanDeman as the Executor of this
my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 19 day of February A.D. 1876
Timothy Andrews {Seal}
Signed sealed and declared by the said Timothy
Andrews as and for his last Will and Testament
We at his request have signed the same as witnesses
in his presence and in the presence of each other
Jos. H. Dunlap
James M. Cherry
Probate of the Will
The State of Ohio } Personally appeared in open Court James M. Cherry
Delaware County } Joseph Dunlap the subscribing witnesses to the last will and
Testament of Timothy Andrews deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth the whole truth and nothing but 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 Timothy Andrews now deceased is the will of said deceased
Timothy Andrews that they were present at the execution at the request of the
Testator sub-
scribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the
said Tim-
othy Andrews dec'd sign and seal said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last will and Testament that the said Timothy Andrews at the time of making
signing and sealing said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind &
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
James M. Cherry Jos. H. Dunlap
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 18th day of Dec. 1880
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 358)
Description
[page 358]
[corresponds to labeled page 303 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
303
Harrison Doty's Will.
Feb. 16th A.D. 1881
On this day the last will and testament of Harrison Doty was presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and record.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
I Harrison Doty of Ashley, Delaware County Ohio, do make and
publish this my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st It is my last Will and Testament that all my just debts and all
charges be paid out of my Estate.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my wife Mary Eliza Doty in lieu of her dowery
two thirds of my Estate both personal and real
Item 3rd I devise and bequeath to my son John Doty the interest annually on
one third of my Estate until he arrive at the age of Twenty Six
years, at which time he shall receive the principal, but if he dies
leaving no heirs, then his said estate shall go back to my wife Mary
Eliza Doty but if she dies before my said son John dies, leaving any
portion of my unexpended real Estate, then it shall go to my said son
John Doty.
Item 4th I appoint and make my said wife Mary Eliza Doty Executrix of this
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 and claims due me. I do also authorize and empower
her 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 she may
think proper, all or any part of my real estate and deeds to purchasers, to
execute acknowledge and deliver in fee simple. I desire that no appraise-
ment and no sale of my personal property be made and that the Court of
Probate direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the statute,
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony hereof
I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 1st day of February A.D. 1881
Signed and acknowledge by said Harrison Doty as his last will and test-
ament in our presence: Harrison Doty {Seal}
and signed by us in his presence,
J. M. Coomer
J. Richards
Probate of Will.
The state of Ohio, Delaware, County ss. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court J. M. Coomer and J. Richards the subscrib-
ing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Harrison Doty, 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,
[corresponds to labeled page 303 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
303
Harrison Doty's Will.
Feb. 16th A.D. 1881
On this day the last will and testament of Harrison Doty was presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and record.
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
I Harrison Doty of Ashley, Delaware County Ohio, do make and
publish this my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st It is my last Will and Testament that all my just debts and all
charges be paid out of my Estate.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my wife Mary Eliza Doty in lieu of her dowery
two thirds of my Estate both personal and real
Item 3rd I devise and bequeath to my son John Doty the interest annually on
one third of my Estate until he arrive at the age of Twenty Six
years, at which time he shall receive the principal, but if he dies
leaving no heirs, then his said estate shall go back to my wife Mary
Eliza Doty but if she dies before my said son John dies, leaving any
portion of my unexpended real Estate, then it shall go to my said son
John Doty.
Item 4th I appoint and make my said wife Mary Eliza Doty Executrix of this
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 and claims due me. I do also authorize and empower
her 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 she may
think proper, all or any part of my real estate and deeds to purchasers, to
execute acknowledge and deliver in fee simple. I desire that no appraise-
ment and no sale of my personal property be made and that the Court of
Probate direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the statute,
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony hereof
I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 1st day of February A.D. 1881
Signed and acknowledge by said Harrison Doty as his last will and test-
ament in our presence: Harrison Doty {Seal}
and signed by us in his presence,
J. M. Coomer
J. Richards
Probate of Will.
The state of Ohio, Delaware, County ss. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court J. M. Coomer and J. Richards the subscrib-
ing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Harrison Doty, 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,
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 359)
Description
[page 359]
[corresponds to labeled page 304 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
304
Mary A. Worline's Will
that the paper before them purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
said Harrison Doty now deceased. is the Will of said deceased Harrison
Doty, 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 pres-
ence and that they saw the said Harrison Doty deceased, sign and seal said Will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament, that
the said Harrison Doty 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. M. Coomer.
J. Richards.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 16 day of ^Feb, 1881 F. B. Sprague
Probatet Judge
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Mary A. Worline's Will
March 1st A.D. 1881.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Mary A. Worline presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I, Mary A. Worline of the
City of Delaware in Delaware County Ohio being of sound mind and
memory do make and publish this my last Will and Testament:
Item 1st I give and bequeath to my daughter Mrs. Rebecca Daugler, Three hundred
and fifty Dollars
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my two sons Albert Worline and David Worline
each Three hundred dollars:
Item 3rd I give and bequeath to Albert Weiser, Hetty Howold and Hetty Bauereis
three children of my deceased daughter, Hetty A. Weiser - Each one hun-
dred dollars.
Item 4th Should there be any surplus of lands after the payment of the afore said
bequests, and the cost of Probate & Co. then in that event I bequeath said
surplus to my son Albert Worline and should the funds be insufficient
for the foregoing bequest, then a probate division to be made.
Item 5th I do hereby give and bequeath to my daughter Rebecca Deugler one bed and
bedding. Also to my son David Worline one bed and bedding. And that
the remaining of household furnature be disposed of among the heirs on
the premises. My wearing apparel to be disposed of in like manner
among the heirs and the girls I raised
Item 6th I nominate and appoint Charles Neil Executor of this my last Will & Testa-
ment, In testimony whereof I have here on to set my hand and seal this 13th
day of December in the year of Our Lord, one thousand eighty hundred
and seventy nine. Mary A. Worline. {Seal}
[corresponds to labeled page 304 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
304
Mary A. Worline's Will
that the paper before them purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
said Harrison Doty now deceased. is the Will of said deceased Harrison
Doty, 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 pres-
ence and that they saw the said Harrison Doty deceased, sign and seal said Will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament, that
the said Harrison Doty 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. M. Coomer.
J. Richards.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 16 day of ^Feb, 1881 F. B. Sprague
Probatet Judge
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Mary A. Worline's Will
March 1st A.D. 1881.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Mary A. Worline presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I, Mary A. Worline of the
City of Delaware in Delaware County Ohio being of sound mind and
memory do make and publish this my last Will and Testament:
Item 1st I give and bequeath to my daughter Mrs. Rebecca Daugler, Three hundred
and fifty Dollars
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my two sons Albert Worline and David Worline
each Three hundred dollars:
Item 3rd I give and bequeath to Albert Weiser, Hetty Howold and Hetty Bauereis
three children of my deceased daughter, Hetty A. Weiser - Each one hun-
dred dollars.
Item 4th Should there be any surplus of lands after the payment of the afore said
bequests, and the cost of Probate & Co. then in that event I bequeath said
surplus to my son Albert Worline and should the funds be insufficient
for the foregoing bequest, then a probate division to be made.
Item 5th I do hereby give and bequeath to my daughter Rebecca Deugler one bed and
bedding. Also to my son David Worline one bed and bedding. And that
the remaining of household furnature be disposed of among the heirs on
the premises. My wearing apparel to be disposed of in like manner
among the heirs and the girls I raised
Item 6th I nominate and appoint Charles Neil Executor of this my last Will & Testa-
ment, In testimony whereof I have here on to set my hand and seal this 13th
day of December in the year of Our Lord, one thousand eighty hundred
and seventy nine. Mary A. Worline. {Seal}
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 360)
Description
[page 360]
[corresponds to labeled page 305 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
305
Mary A. Worline Will.
Signed and acknowledge by said Mary A. Worline as her last Will
and Testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence
E. W. Neil
Charles Neil.
Probate of Will.
The state of Ohio, Delaware County. ss.
Personally appeared in open Court Charles Neil and Elizabeth Neil, the
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Mary A. 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 Mary A. Worline, now deceased, is the
Will of said deceased, Mary A. Worline, 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 A. Worline, deceased, sign and seal said Will
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament
that the said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind
and under no undue or unlawful whatsoever
J. C. Neil
E. W. Neil
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 1st day of March A. D. 1881
F. B. Sprague, Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 305 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
305
Mary A. Worline Will.
Signed and acknowledge by said Mary A. Worline as her last Will
and Testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence
E. W. Neil
Charles Neil.
Probate of Will.
The state of Ohio, Delaware County. ss.
Personally appeared in open Court Charles Neil and Elizabeth Neil, the
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Mary A. 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 Mary A. Worline, now deceased, is the
Will of said deceased, Mary A. Worline, 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 A. Worline, deceased, sign and seal said Will
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament
that the said will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind
and under no undue or unlawful whatsoever
J. C. Neil
E. W. Neil
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 1st day of March A. D. 1881
F. B. Sprague, Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 361)
Description
[page 361]
[corresponds to labeled page 306 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
306
Samuel Starn's Will
March 28th 1881
On this day the last will and testament of Samuel Stern presented and
duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague.
Copy of the Will
Philadelphia March 3rd 1881
I, Samuel Stern of the City of Philadelphia make this my last Will
and testament.
Item 1st I give all my household furniture and effects to my wife, absolutely
" 2nd Second I give devise and bequeath all the rest residue and remainder
of my estate of every kind and wherever situate to my wife, dur-
ing her natural life and after her death to my children share and
share alike, but as my Son Raphael has already received Five
hundred dollars ($500) and my daughter Hannah Reinheimer
One thousand Dollars, from me I direct that these sums
shall be charged to and deducted from their shares respectively at
the final division of the Estate.
Item 3rd I give my executors full power and authority to carry on my
present business at Marysville Ohio and to manage dispose of or
sell any or all my property as fully as I could if living provided
only that the amounts realized from a sale of any part of the prin-
cipal of my estate shall be reinvested and remain invested during
my wife's life
Item 4th I instruct my Executors that since January 1st 1880 my Son Daniel
has been employed by me at an annual Salary of Twelve hun-
dred Dollars ($1200) and that on a settlement had January 18, 1881,
I was indebted to him an account of salary during the year
Eighteen hundred and Eighty (1880) Seven Hundred & seventy two
Dollars and eight cents ($772.08/100)
Item 5th I appoint as the Executors of this Will my Son Raphael and my
brother in law Joseph Fisher of Urbana Ohio.
Witness my hand and seal this third day of March, 1881.
Samuel Stern {Seal}
Signed Sealed published and declared as and for his last Will
and Testament by Samuel Stern the Testator aforesaid in our pres-
ence and each others who at his request and in his presence have
affixed our names as Witnesses thereto.
Leo Loeb
Mayer Lutzberger
M. Goldsmith
[corresponds to labeled page 306 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
306
Samuel Starn's Will
March 28th 1881
On this day the last will and testament of Samuel Stern presented and
duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague.
Copy of the Will
Philadelphia March 3rd 1881
I, Samuel Stern of the City of Philadelphia make this my last Will
and testament.
Item 1st I give all my household furniture and effects to my wife, absolutely
" 2nd Second I give devise and bequeath all the rest residue and remainder
of my estate of every kind and wherever situate to my wife, dur-
ing her natural life and after her death to my children share and
share alike, but as my Son Raphael has already received Five
hundred dollars ($500) and my daughter Hannah Reinheimer
One thousand Dollars, from me I direct that these sums
shall be charged to and deducted from their shares respectively at
the final division of the Estate.
Item 3rd I give my executors full power and authority to carry on my
present business at Marysville Ohio and to manage dispose of or
sell any or all my property as fully as I could if living provided
only that the amounts realized from a sale of any part of the prin-
cipal of my estate shall be reinvested and remain invested during
my wife's life
Item 4th I instruct my Executors that since January 1st 1880 my Son Daniel
has been employed by me at an annual Salary of Twelve hun-
dred Dollars ($1200) and that on a settlement had January 18, 1881,
I was indebted to him an account of salary during the year
Eighteen hundred and Eighty (1880) Seven Hundred & seventy two
Dollars and eight cents ($772.08/100)
Item 5th I appoint as the Executors of this Will my Son Raphael and my
brother in law Joseph Fisher of Urbana Ohio.
Witness my hand and seal this third day of March, 1881.
Samuel Stern {Seal}
Signed Sealed published and declared as and for his last Will
and Testament by Samuel Stern the Testator aforesaid in our pres-
ence and each others who at his request and in his presence have
affixed our names as Witnesses thereto.
Leo Loeb
Mayer Lutzberger
M. Goldsmith
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 362)
Description
[page 362]
[corresponds to labeled page 307 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
307
Samuel Stern's Will
City and County of Philadelphia, ss.
Register's office, March 28, 1881.
Then personally appeared Leo Loeb, Mayor Lutzberger and
M. Goldsmith, the subscribing witnesses of the foregoing
last Will of Samuel Stern deceased, and on their solemn
Oaths did say that they were present and did see and hear
Samuel Stern deceased, the Testator therein named, sign, seal,
publish and declare the same as and for his last Will and
Testament and that at the doing thereof he was of sound
disposing mind memory and understanding, to the best of
their knowledge and belief.
Sworn and subscribed } Leo Loeb.
before me the date above. } Mayer Lutzberger.}
Wm. G. Shields. } M. Goldsmith.
Dep. register }
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania } ss.
City and County of Philadelphia }
Register's Office March 28th 1881
I, W. Marshall Taylor, Register of Wills and ex officio Clerk of
the Orphan's Court for the City of Philadelphia, in the Common-
wealth of Pennsylvania, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
and accurate copy of the last Will and Testament of Samuel Stern
deceased, admitted to probate March, 28, 1881.
As the same remains on file and of record in this office.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto
set my hand and official seal at
Philadelphia the date above.
Marshall Taylor.
Register of Will and ex-office Clerk of Orphan's
Court
State of Pennsylvania }
Philadelphia County } SS.
I, William B. Hanna, President Judge of the Orphan's Court of
Philadelphia County, Do Certify, that the foregoing Certificate and
Attestation made by W. Marshall Taylor, Esquire, Register of Wills
and ex-officio Clerk of said Orphan's Court, whose name is thereto
subscribed and seal of said Court affixed, are in due form and made
by the proper officer.
In Testamony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 28 day
of March in the year of our Lord one thousand and eight hundred and
eighty one. Wm. B. Hanna
[corresponds to labeled page 307 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
307
Samuel Stern's Will
City and County of Philadelphia, ss.
Register's office, March 28, 1881.
Then personally appeared Leo Loeb, Mayor Lutzberger and
M. Goldsmith, the subscribing witnesses of the foregoing
last Will of Samuel Stern deceased, and on their solemn
Oaths did say that they were present and did see and hear
Samuel Stern deceased, the Testator therein named, sign, seal,
publish and declare the same as and for his last Will and
Testament and that at the doing thereof he was of sound
disposing mind memory and understanding, to the best of
their knowledge and belief.
Sworn and subscribed } Leo Loeb.
before me the date above. } Mayer Lutzberger.}
Wm. G. Shields. } M. Goldsmith.
Dep. register }
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania } ss.
City and County of Philadelphia }
Register's Office March 28th 1881
I, W. Marshall Taylor, Register of Wills and ex officio Clerk of
the Orphan's Court for the City of Philadelphia, in the Common-
wealth of Pennsylvania, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
and accurate copy of the last Will and Testament of Samuel Stern
deceased, admitted to probate March, 28, 1881.
As the same remains on file and of record in this office.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto
set my hand and official seal at
Philadelphia the date above.
Marshall Taylor.
Register of Will and ex-office Clerk of Orphan's
Court
State of Pennsylvania }
Philadelphia County } SS.
I, William B. Hanna, President Judge of the Orphan's Court of
Philadelphia County, Do Certify, that the foregoing Certificate and
Attestation made by W. Marshall Taylor, Esquire, Register of Wills
and ex-officio Clerk of said Orphan's Court, whose name is thereto
subscribed and seal of said Court affixed, are in due form and made
by the proper officer.
In Testamony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 28 day
of March in the year of our Lord one thousand and eight hundred and
eighty one. Wm. B. Hanna
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 363)
Description
[page 363]
[corresponds to labeled page 308 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
308
John Wallace's Will
State of Pennsylvania }
Philadelphia County } SS.
I, W. Marshall Taylor, Esquire, Register of Wills and ex-officio
Clerk of the Orphan's Court of Philadelphia County, Do Certify
that the Honorable William B. Hanna, by whom the foregoing
Attestation was made and still is President Judge of the Orphan's
Court of Philadelphia County, duly commissioned and sworn; to all
whose acts, as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given
(as such, full) as well in Court of Judicature as elsewhere.
In Testimony Whereof, I have here unto set my hand and affixed
the seal of the said Court this 29. day of March in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty one.
Marshall Taylor.
Register of Wills and ex-officio Clerk
of Orphan's Court
John Wallace's Will. March 9th 1881.
On this day the last will and testament of John Wallace presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record
F. B. Sprague.
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I John Wallace of
the county of Delaware, Ohio, Being weak in body, But of sound
mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and
testament in manner and form following.
Item 1st I give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy Keefer and my young-
est daughter Eliza Wallace all the household and kitchen furni-
ture, including all the Beding and that may be on hand at my
decease.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my said daughters, above named and my youngest
son George Wallace the homestead farm on which I now reside,
being in section seventeen U.S.M. lands containing about one hun-
dred and forty nine acres more or less, also the farm I purchased
from the heirs of Peter Butcher lying and ajoining on the North of the
above described tract of land, the same containing about one hundred
and twenty acres of land, more or less also one other lot of land lying
in Morlborow Township containing about fifty acres of land being
the lot of land I purchased from Nanal A. Black Morve and Reese all the foregoing to be
had by them with all the improvement there.
Item 3rd I give and devise to my son William Wallace the farm known as the
Brown farm, being purchased from the heirs of Robert Brown deceased
[corresponds to labeled page 308 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
308
John Wallace's Will
State of Pennsylvania }
Philadelphia County } SS.
I, W. Marshall Taylor, Esquire, Register of Wills and ex-officio
Clerk of the Orphan's Court of Philadelphia County, Do Certify
that the Honorable William B. Hanna, by whom the foregoing
Attestation was made and still is President Judge of the Orphan's
Court of Philadelphia County, duly commissioned and sworn; to all
whose acts, as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given
(as such, full) as well in Court of Judicature as elsewhere.
In Testimony Whereof, I have here unto set my hand and affixed
the seal of the said Court this 29. day of March in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty one.
Marshall Taylor.
Register of Wills and ex-officio Clerk
of Orphan's Court
John Wallace's Will. March 9th 1881.
On this day the last will and testament of John Wallace presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record
F. B. Sprague.
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I John Wallace of
the county of Delaware, Ohio, Being weak in body, But of sound
mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and
testament in manner and form following.
Item 1st I give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy Keefer and my young-
est daughter Eliza Wallace all the household and kitchen furni-
ture, including all the Beding and that may be on hand at my
decease.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my said daughters, above named and my youngest
son George Wallace the homestead farm on which I now reside,
being in section seventeen U.S.M. lands containing about one hun-
dred and forty nine acres more or less, also the farm I purchased
from the heirs of Peter Butcher lying and ajoining on the North of the
above described tract of land, the same containing about one hundred
and twenty acres of land, more or less also one other lot of land lying
in Morlborow Township containing about fifty acres of land being
the lot of land I purchased from Nanal A. Black Morve and Reese all the foregoing to be
had by them with all the improvement there.
Item 3rd I give and devise to my son William Wallace the farm known as the
Brown farm, being purchased from the heirs of Robert Brown deceased
Title
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Description
[page 364]
[corresponds to labeled page 309 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
309
John Wallace's Will.
the same containing about one hundred and fifty nine acres, more or
less, by him, paying the other heirs seventy eight hundred
dollars the same to be paid in three equal payments, in one
and two and three years, with interest for six months after
my decease, less what may be due him on final settlement of
my estate.
Item 4th I give and devise to my son Robert Wallace the farm on
which he now resides, known as the Worline farm lying and
being in Morlborow Township containing about one hundred
and seventy three acres more or less, by him paying to the
other heirs three thousand dollars less two thousand dollars
all ready paid by him.
Item 5th I give and devise to my son Richard Wallace five thousand
dollars in money as soon as collected less two thousand four
hundred dollars which he has already received for which I hold
his notes all said notes to be given up after my decease.
Item 6th I also give and devise to my son John Wallace five thousand
dollars less two thousand seven hundred which he has already
received for which I hold his notes, and notes to be given up after my
decease.
Item 7th I give and devise to my son James Wallace five thousand dollars less
two thousand dollars which he has already received for which I hold
his notes, and notes to be given up after my decease.
Item 8th I give and devise to my daughter Margaret Downing wife of Oliver
Downing five thousand dollars to be paid as fast as collected
Item 9th I give and devise to my daughter Mary Dix, wife of Peres Dix
five thousand dollars to be payed equally as fast as collect.
Item 10th It is my will the farm known as the Pathen farm containing
about two hundred acres be sold within six months after my decease
by my executor and he expresely autherised to sell and convey the same
for I countered are without any authority from Court.
Item 11th I direct that my personal property all be sold and all my debts and
expenses paid out of the same and my daughter Nancy Keefer and
my daughter Eliza Wallace and my son George Wallace shall each
receive Six hundred dollars from said estate to make them equal with
the other heirs.
I further direct that after paying the foregoing sums, the balance of
my estate be divided equally between all my ten heretofore named children
Item 12th I hereby constitute and appoint my son Richard Wallace to carry out
the foregoing, as directed heretofore. Done this fourteenth day of February
one thousand eight hundred and eighty one
Signed and acknowledged by said Testator, in our presence and signed
by us in his presence and at his request } John Wallace {Seal}
John Cunningham and J. H. Wise }
[corresponds to labeled page 309 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
309
John Wallace's Will.
the same containing about one hundred and fifty nine acres, more or
less, by him, paying the other heirs seventy eight hundred
dollars the same to be paid in three equal payments, in one
and two and three years, with interest for six months after
my decease, less what may be due him on final settlement of
my estate.
Item 4th I give and devise to my son Robert Wallace the farm on
which he now resides, known as the Worline farm lying and
being in Morlborow Township containing about one hundred
and seventy three acres more or less, by him paying to the
other heirs three thousand dollars less two thousand dollars
all ready paid by him.
Item 5th I give and devise to my son Richard Wallace five thousand
dollars in money as soon as collected less two thousand four
hundred dollars which he has already received for which I hold
his notes all said notes to be given up after my decease.
Item 6th I also give and devise to my son John Wallace five thousand
dollars less two thousand seven hundred which he has already
received for which I hold his notes, and notes to be given up after my
decease.
Item 7th I give and devise to my son James Wallace five thousand dollars less
two thousand dollars which he has already received for which I hold
his notes, and notes to be given up after my decease.
Item 8th I give and devise to my daughter Margaret Downing wife of Oliver
Downing five thousand dollars to be paid as fast as collected
Item 9th I give and devise to my daughter Mary Dix, wife of Peres Dix
five thousand dollars to be payed equally as fast as collect.
Item 10th It is my will the farm known as the Pathen farm containing
about two hundred acres be sold within six months after my decease
by my executor and he expresely autherised to sell and convey the same
for I countered are without any authority from Court.
Item 11th I direct that my personal property all be sold and all my debts and
expenses paid out of the same and my daughter Nancy Keefer and
my daughter Eliza Wallace and my son George Wallace shall each
receive Six hundred dollars from said estate to make them equal with
the other heirs.
I further direct that after paying the foregoing sums, the balance of
my estate be divided equally between all my ten heretofore named children
Item 12th I hereby constitute and appoint my son Richard Wallace to carry out
the foregoing, as directed heretofore. Done this fourteenth day of February
one thousand eight hundred and eighty one
Signed and acknowledged by said Testator, in our presence and signed
by us in his presence and at his request } John Wallace {Seal}
John Cunningham and J. H. Wise }
Title
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Description
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310
John Wallace's Will.
In the matter of the last will and testament of John Wallace, Deceased.
In Probate Court Tuesday March 9th
1881 V. H. Gorsline M.D. being duly sworn testified as follows
Name V. H. Gorsline Residence. Radnor, Ohio.
Question Was you acquainted with John Wallace in his life time
A. I was.
Q. Did you attend him during his last sickness if so how long a time
before his death.
A. I attended him professionally: and for nine days before his death
Q. Was you acquainted with him before his sickness, if so how intimately
A. I Knew him for 8 years before his sickness, saw him off and on,
had frequent conversation with him before sickness.
Q. Was you present at Wallace house on the day the will was drawn
A. Yes sir, twice, I was there before and after the will was drawn,
the same day
Q. What was the state of Wallace's mind during the day the will was
drawn.
A. He was rational all day on Monday and competent to transact business
Q. What time of day was you at Wallace's house first, on the 14th day of
February, 1881, also the second time.
A. About 8 o'clock in the morning and left about 10, was back again
in the evening from half past 4 until half past 10. Walice died four
days afterwards.
Q. At both of your visits did you find Wallice rational.
A. Yes Sir.
Q. Did you consider that during the entire day of Feb 14th 1881, he was in
a state of mind enabling him to transact ordinary business, and
competent to make a will.
A. Yes, sir, he was entirely competent
V. H. Gorsline, M. D.
James Feaster, sworn.
Q. What is your name, occupation, and residence.
A. James Feater, Farmer, Troy Township.
Q. Was you acquainted with John Wallice in his life time.
A. I was for thirty years or more.
Q. Was you at his house on the 14 day of February, 1881, if so at what
time.
A. I was there, and about 11 o'clock, A.M. some of Wm Wallice's people
were there with John Cunningham and J. H. Wise.
Q. did you have conversation with John Wallice during the time you was
there
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310
John Wallace's Will.
In the matter of the last will and testament of John Wallace, Deceased.
In Probate Court Tuesday March 9th
1881 V. H. Gorsline M.D. being duly sworn testified as follows
Name V. H. Gorsline Residence. Radnor, Ohio.
Question Was you acquainted with John Wallace in his life time
A. I was.
Q. Did you attend him during his last sickness if so how long a time
before his death.
A. I attended him professionally: and for nine days before his death
Q. Was you acquainted with him before his sickness, if so how intimately
A. I Knew him for 8 years before his sickness, saw him off and on,
had frequent conversation with him before sickness.
Q. Was you present at Wallace house on the day the will was drawn
A. Yes sir, twice, I was there before and after the will was drawn,
the same day
Q. What was the state of Wallace's mind during the day the will was
drawn.
A. He was rational all day on Monday and competent to transact business
Q. What time of day was you at Wallace's house first, on the 14th day of
February, 1881, also the second time.
A. About 8 o'clock in the morning and left about 10, was back again
in the evening from half past 4 until half past 10. Walice died four
days afterwards.
Q. At both of your visits did you find Wallice rational.
A. Yes Sir.
Q. Did you consider that during the entire day of Feb 14th 1881, he was in
a state of mind enabling him to transact ordinary business, and
competent to make a will.
A. Yes, sir, he was entirely competent
V. H. Gorsline, M. D.
James Feaster, sworn.
Q. What is your name, occupation, and residence.
A. James Feater, Farmer, Troy Township.
Q. Was you acquainted with John Wallice in his life time.
A. I was for thirty years or more.
Q. Was you at his house on the 14 day of February, 1881, if so at what
time.
A. I was there, and about 11 o'clock, A.M. some of Wm Wallice's people
were there with John Cunningham and J. H. Wise.
Q. did you have conversation with John Wallice during the time you was
there
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311
John Wallace's Will.
A. I did, both before dinner and after dinner
Q. What was his condition as to his mind at the time you had
conversation with him
A. To the last of my belief he was perfectly sensible being able to get
up and out of bed and attend to his private affairs, and I saw
nothing in his actions or conversation during the time I was
there to cause me to think his mind was unsteady or wavering.
Q. Was your conversation with him before or after he signed the will
A. Before, Mr. Cunningham was there at the time and was pre-
paring to take the signature of John Wallace to the will.
Q. In your opinion and with your intimate knowledge of John
Wallace before his sickness is it your opinion that on the said 14
day of Feb. 1881 at the time you conversed with him he was com-
petent to make his last will and testament.
A. I think he was.
James Feaster.
Probate of Will
The state of Ohio, }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court John Cunningham, One of
the subscribing witness to the last Will and Testament of John Wallace
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 him purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of John Wallace, now deceased, is the
Will of said deceased, John Wallace.
That W. H. Wise was the other subscribing witness to said will.
The said W. H. Wise stated that he could not testify that said John Wallace
was of sound mind at the time of the execution of said will, 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 scribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence, and that they saw the said John Wallace deceased, sign
and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament; that the said John Wallace 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 Cunningham.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 9th day of March, A.D. 1881.
F. B. Sprague, Probate Judge
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311
John Wallace's Will.
A. I did, both before dinner and after dinner
Q. What was his condition as to his mind at the time you had
conversation with him
A. To the last of my belief he was perfectly sensible being able to get
up and out of bed and attend to his private affairs, and I saw
nothing in his actions or conversation during the time I was
there to cause me to think his mind was unsteady or wavering.
Q. Was your conversation with him before or after he signed the will
A. Before, Mr. Cunningham was there at the time and was pre-
paring to take the signature of John Wallace to the will.
Q. In your opinion and with your intimate knowledge of John
Wallace before his sickness is it your opinion that on the said 14
day of Feb. 1881 at the time you conversed with him he was com-
petent to make his last will and testament.
A. I think he was.
James Feaster.
Probate of Will
The state of Ohio, }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court John Cunningham, One of
the subscribing witness to the last Will and Testament of John Wallace
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 him purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of John Wallace, now deceased, is the
Will of said deceased, John Wallace.
That W. H. Wise was the other subscribing witness to said will.
The said W. H. Wise stated that he could not testify that said John Wallace
was of sound mind at the time of the execution of said will, 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 scribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence, and that they saw the said John Wallace deceased, sign
and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament; that the said John Wallace 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 Cunningham.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 9th day of March, A.D. 1881.
F. B. Sprague, Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 367]
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312
Silas R. Seelye's Will.
April 7th 1881.
On this day the last will and testament of Silas R. Seelye's presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague.
Copy of the Will.
In the name of God. Amen.
I Silas R. Seelye of the town of Galena, County of Delaware and state
of Ohio, being of sound mind and memory and considering the un-
certainty of this frail and transitory life do therefore make or claim
published and declair this to be my last will and testament.
That is to say
Item 1st After all my lawful debts be paid and discharged the residue of my
estate real and personal I give bequeath and dispose of as follows.
To Wit.
I give and bequeath to my Grand daughter Jessie Southard one thous-
and dollars, which is to be her entire portion of my estate both real and
personal.
The residue of my estate both real and personal after deducting the one
thousand dollars bequeathed to Jessie Southard I give and bequeath
to my present wife Jucrecin to be hers forever.
I do apoint Mr. F. J. van Oswald as my executor and desire that no
bond be required of him and that no inventory or sell be made.
In witness where of I here unto subscribed my name.
This 1st day of April in the year of our lord one thousand eight hun-
dred and eighty one.
Silas R. Seelye.
The above written instrument was subscribed by the said Silas R. Seelye
in our presence and acknowledged 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 testators request and in his signed
our names as witnesses here to and written opposite our names our
respective place of residence
J. M. Brake. Galena, Ohio
E. R. Milk. Galena, Ohio
Probate of Will
The state of Ohio }
Delaware County } Ss. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court J. M. Brake and E. R. Milk.
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312
Silas R. Seelye's Will.
April 7th 1881.
On this day the last will and testament of Silas R. Seelye's presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague.
Copy of the Will.
In the name of God. Amen.
I Silas R. Seelye of the town of Galena, County of Delaware and state
of Ohio, being of sound mind and memory and considering the un-
certainty of this frail and transitory life do therefore make or claim
published and declair this to be my last will and testament.
That is to say
Item 1st After all my lawful debts be paid and discharged the residue of my
estate real and personal I give bequeath and dispose of as follows.
To Wit.
I give and bequeath to my Grand daughter Jessie Southard one thous-
and dollars, which is to be her entire portion of my estate both real and
personal.
The residue of my estate both real and personal after deducting the one
thousand dollars bequeathed to Jessie Southard I give and bequeath
to my present wife Jucrecin to be hers forever.
I do apoint Mr. F. J. van Oswald as my executor and desire that no
bond be required of him and that no inventory or sell be made.
In witness where of I here unto subscribed my name.
This 1st day of April in the year of our lord one thousand eight hun-
dred and eighty one.
Silas R. Seelye.
The above written instrument was subscribed by the said Silas R. Seelye
in our presence and acknowledged 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 testators request and in his signed
our names as witnesses here to and written opposite our names our
respective place of residence
J. M. Brake. Galena, Ohio
E. R. Milk. Galena, Ohio
Probate of Will
The state of Ohio }
Delaware County } Ss. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court J. M. Brake and E. R. Milk.
Title
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Description
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[corresponds to labeled page 313 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
313
Silas R. Seelye's Will
the subscribeding witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Silas
R. Seelye 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 Silas R. Seelye now
deceased, is the Will of said deceased, Silas R. Seelye, that they were
present at the execution of said Will, at the request of the Testator, subscrib-
ed their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence and that
they saw the said Silas R. Seelye deceased, sign and seal said Will,
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testa-
ment; that the said Silas R. Seelye at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of legal age and of sound and dispos-
ing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever.
J. M. Brake.
E. R. Milk.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 7th day of April A.D.
1881. F. B. Sprague, Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 313 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
313
Silas R. Seelye's Will
the subscribeding witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Silas
R. Seelye 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 Silas R. Seelye now
deceased, is the Will of said deceased, Silas R. Seelye, that they were
present at the execution of said Will, at the request of the Testator, subscrib-
ed their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence and that
they saw the said Silas R. Seelye deceased, sign and seal said Will,
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testa-
ment; that the said Silas R. Seelye at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of legal age and of sound and dispos-
ing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever.
J. M. Brake.
E. R. Milk.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 7th day of April A.D.
1881. F. B. Sprague, Probate Judge
Title
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Description
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314
Hannah Perfect's Will
April 5th 1881.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Hannah Perfect was presented and
duly proven and ordered admitted to the Probate and Recorded.
F. B. Sprague.
Copy of the Will.
The last Will and Testament of Hannah Perfect of Galena Delaware County
State of Ohio.
In the name of God. Amen:
I, Hannah Perfect of Galena, Ohio, hereby make and publish this my last
will and testament in manner as follows.
First. I direct my Executor to pay out of my personal property my funeral expenses
and pay whoever takes care of me in my last sickness, Doctor bills and
all my debts.
Second. I give to my children the household furniture etc herein named.
To my daughter Sarah D. Ferguson, I give the furniture she has now in
5
bureau, bible, cubboard, table that was Grandfather's one set silver knives
and forks, butter knife and copper kettle.
To my son George W. Cleveland I bequeath or give first as his setting out
my spare bed and bedstead and all that belongs to it including shams and I
give to him setting Room Stove (a maranth) marble top table, cane seatted
chairs also rocking chairs, Grandfather's stove, one sett large silver spoons and
extension table.
And my Grand Son Charles Judd Peet I give of household goods my trunk
lounge with fixture, clock, Grandfather rocking chair, Buffalo robe, old bible,
carve knife and fork one sett small spoons kitchen table.
And to my bro. John Armstrong I give for his kindness to me and for keepsake
one silver table spoon and one tea spoon being the same that received of my
mother. The balance of my household goods when I have done with them I want
my children to divide among themselves when I am gone
Third I bequeath and devise unto my children Sarah D. Ferguson, George W. Cleveland
and my Grand son Charles Judd Peet the residue of both my personal and
real estate to be divided equally between them.
Lastly. I appoint my son George W. Cleveland my executor.
In witness where of I have here unto set my hand and seal this twenty first.
21 day of September of 1880 in do declare to be my last will and testament in
presence of the persons whose names are subscribed as attesting witness.
Mrs. Hannah Perfect {Seal}
On this above date September 21. 1880 }
the above named Hannah Perfect in }
our presence, signed foregoing }
[corresponds to labeled page 314 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
314
Hannah Perfect's Will
April 5th 1881.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Hannah Perfect was presented and
duly proven and ordered admitted to the Probate and Recorded.
F. B. Sprague.
Copy of the Will.
The last Will and Testament of Hannah Perfect of Galena Delaware County
State of Ohio.
In the name of God. Amen:
I, Hannah Perfect of Galena, Ohio, hereby make and publish this my last
will and testament in manner as follows.
First. I direct my Executor to pay out of my personal property my funeral expenses
and pay whoever takes care of me in my last sickness, Doctor bills and
all my debts.
Second. I give to my children the household furniture etc herein named.
To my daughter Sarah D. Ferguson, I give the furniture she has now in
5
bureau, bible, cubboard, table that was Grandfather's one set silver knives
and forks, butter knife and copper kettle.
To my son George W. Cleveland I bequeath or give first as his setting out
my spare bed and bedstead and all that belongs to it including shams and I
give to him setting Room Stove (a maranth) marble top table, cane seatted
chairs also rocking chairs, Grandfather's stove, one sett large silver spoons and
extension table.
And my Grand Son Charles Judd Peet I give of household goods my trunk
lounge with fixture, clock, Grandfather rocking chair, Buffalo robe, old bible,
carve knife and fork one sett small spoons kitchen table.
And to my bro. John Armstrong I give for his kindness to me and for keepsake
one silver table spoon and one tea spoon being the same that received of my
mother. The balance of my household goods when I have done with them I want
my children to divide among themselves when I am gone
Third I bequeath and devise unto my children Sarah D. Ferguson, George W. Cleveland
and my Grand son Charles Judd Peet the residue of both my personal and
real estate to be divided equally between them.
Lastly. I appoint my son George W. Cleveland my executor.
In witness where of I have here unto set my hand and seal this twenty first.
21 day of September of 1880 in do declare to be my last will and testament in
presence of the persons whose names are subscribed as attesting witness.
Mrs. Hannah Perfect {Seal}
On this above date September 21. 1880 }
the above named Hannah Perfect in }
our presence, signed foregoing }
Title
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Description
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315
Hannah Perfect's Will.
instrument and published, declared }
to us that the same was her last Will and }
Testament and requested us to subscribed our } Adell Pierce, Residing in Galena O.
names here unto as witnesses and we } Harry Slack " " "
in her presence and the presence of each other} John Armstrong, Vans Valley "
in compliance with such request have }
here unto subscribed our names }
Probate of Will.
The state of Ohio }
Delaware County SS } Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court John Armstrong
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Hannah
Perfect 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 etc
of said Will, depose and say, that the paper before him purporting to be
last Will and Testament of Hannah Perfect now deceased, is the Will of
said deceased, Hannah Perfect. That Adell Pierce and Harry Slack was the
other witness.
And on the 9th day of April said Adell Pierce also appeared in open court
and was duly sworn and examined and she thereupon testified as follows
that they were present at the execution of said Will at the request of the Testa=
trix, subscribed their names as witnesses, in her presence and that they
saw the said Hannah Perfect 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 Armstrong
Adell Pierce
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 5th day of April A.D. 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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315
Hannah Perfect's Will.
instrument and published, declared }
to us that the same was her last Will and }
Testament and requested us to subscribed our } Adell Pierce, Residing in Galena O.
names here unto as witnesses and we } Harry Slack " " "
in her presence and the presence of each other} John Armstrong, Vans Valley "
in compliance with such request have }
here unto subscribed our names }
Probate of Will.
The state of Ohio }
Delaware County SS } Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court John Armstrong
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Hannah
Perfect 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 etc
of said Will, depose and say, that the paper before him purporting to be
last Will and Testament of Hannah Perfect now deceased, is the Will of
said deceased, Hannah Perfect. That Adell Pierce and Harry Slack was the
other witness.
And on the 9th day of April said Adell Pierce also appeared in open court
and was duly sworn and examined and she thereupon testified as follows
that they were present at the execution of said Will at the request of the Testa=
trix, subscribed their names as witnesses, in her presence and that they
saw the said Hannah Perfect 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 Armstrong
Adell Pierce
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 5th day of April A.D. 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 371]
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316
Destamona Colflesh's Will.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Destamona Colflesh was pre-
sented and duly proven and ordered admitted to the Probate and Record.
May 14th 1881
F. B. Sprague, P.J.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All -
I Destamona Colflesh of Delaware County in the
State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament; here
by revoking all former wills by me made
Item 1st It is my will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be first
paid out of my estate and that a suitable tombstone be placed by my
executor at the head of my grave, the same to be paid for out of my es-
tate.
Item 2nd It is my will that all my real estate of which I may be seized and of which
I may be the owner at my death be sold by my executor hereafter named
and converted into money. And I hereby authorize direct and empower
my said executor to sell said real estate for cash or on terms of one third
down and the residue of purchase money in one and two years from the day
of sale thereof, as he shall deem best, and to sell the same at Private sale
and to execute to the purchaser deed there for and to receive note and mort-
gage for unpaid purchase money if the same shall be sold on terms as afore
said without any orders or providing for that purpose in the Probate Court
or any other court.
And it is my will that my said executor dispose of the money, proceeds
of such sale, as personal property as here after directed.
Item 3rd I will and direct that my said executor shall sell, after my decease, at
public or private sale as he shall deem best for the interest of my estate,
a five hundred ($500_ dollars Government bond which I own (it being
the only such bond that I own) and convert the same into money.
Item 4th Out of the personal property which I may have at my death, includ-
ing the proceeds of said bond and of the sale of my real estate as afore-
said, it is my will that said Executor pay the following legacies.
Item 5th I will and bequeath to each of my two sisters Matilda Ellsbree and Minerva
Sutton the sum of ten (10) dollars.
Item 6th I will and bequeath to my nephew Thomas Norton five (5) dollars.
Item 7th I will and bequeath to my Augustus Ellsbree, George Ellsbree and Cicero
Ellsbree sons of my sister Matilda Ellsbree, the sum of one hundred dollars
each. And to Mary Antonetta Ellsbree widow of my nephew Gustavus
Ellsbree deceased, the sum of one hundred dollars.
Item 8th I will and bequeath to the children of my sister Minerva Sutton namely
to Sarah Beeker, Joab Faulkner, Joshua Faulkner, Norton Faulkner
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316
Destamona Colflesh's Will.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Destamona Colflesh was pre-
sented and duly proven and ordered admitted to the Probate and Record.
May 14th 1881
F. B. Sprague, P.J.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All -
I Destamona Colflesh of Delaware County in the
State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament; here
by revoking all former wills by me made
Item 1st It is my will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be first
paid out of my estate and that a suitable tombstone be placed by my
executor at the head of my grave, the same to be paid for out of my es-
tate.
Item 2nd It is my will that all my real estate of which I may be seized and of which
I may be the owner at my death be sold by my executor hereafter named
and converted into money. And I hereby authorize direct and empower
my said executor to sell said real estate for cash or on terms of one third
down and the residue of purchase money in one and two years from the day
of sale thereof, as he shall deem best, and to sell the same at Private sale
and to execute to the purchaser deed there for and to receive note and mort-
gage for unpaid purchase money if the same shall be sold on terms as afore
said without any orders or providing for that purpose in the Probate Court
or any other court.
And it is my will that my said executor dispose of the money, proceeds
of such sale, as personal property as here after directed.
Item 3rd I will and direct that my said executor shall sell, after my decease, at
public or private sale as he shall deem best for the interest of my estate,
a five hundred ($500_ dollars Government bond which I own (it being
the only such bond that I own) and convert the same into money.
Item 4th Out of the personal property which I may have at my death, includ-
ing the proceeds of said bond and of the sale of my real estate as afore-
said, it is my will that said Executor pay the following legacies.
Item 5th I will and bequeath to each of my two sisters Matilda Ellsbree and Minerva
Sutton the sum of ten (10) dollars.
Item 6th I will and bequeath to my nephew Thomas Norton five (5) dollars.
Item 7th I will and bequeath to my Augustus Ellsbree, George Ellsbree and Cicero
Ellsbree sons of my sister Matilda Ellsbree, the sum of one hundred dollars
each. And to Mary Antonetta Ellsbree widow of my nephew Gustavus
Ellsbree deceased, the sum of one hundred dollars.
Item 8th I will and bequeath to the children of my sister Minerva Sutton namely
to Sarah Beeker, Joab Faulkner, Joshua Faulkner, Norton Faulkner
Title
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Description
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[corresponds to labeled page 317 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
317
Destamona Colflesh's Will.
William Faulkner, John Faulkner and Wilber Faulkner each the
sum of one hundred dollars
Item 9th All the rest and residue of my property I give and bequeath, after
paying debts and expenses of administering my estate and paying the
expenses of my last sickness and funeral expenses and for a tomb
stone as aforesaid: and after paying the specified legacies a foresaid:
to be divided equally between said Augustus Ellsbree, George Ellsbree,
Cicero Ellsbree and said Mary Antonetta Ellsbree sons and daughters
in law of my sister Matilda Ellsbree said sums to be paid by my
executor
Item 10th I hereby nominate and appoint my nephew Augustus C. Ellsbree
to be the executor of this my last will and testament.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
fourth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand and
eight hundred and seventy eight.
Destamona Colflesh {Seal}
The foregoing last will and testament signed and sealed by the
said Destamona Colflesh, and by her published and declared to be
her last will and testament in our presence and by us witnessed
and hereto signed in her presence and at her request and in the
presence of each other this 9th day of November A.D. 1878.
H. M. Carper
Jas. M. Crawford
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio
Delaware County SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court H. M. Carper and James M. Crawford
the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Destamona
Colflesh 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
purposed to be the last Will and Testament of Destamona Colflesh
now deceased is the Will of said deceased Destamona Colflesh, that
we 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 Destamona Colflesh deceased sign and seal said Will,
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament
that the said Destamona Colflesh 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
[corresponds to labeled page 317 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
317
Destamona Colflesh's Will.
William Faulkner, John Faulkner and Wilber Faulkner each the
sum of one hundred dollars
Item 9th All the rest and residue of my property I give and bequeath, after
paying debts and expenses of administering my estate and paying the
expenses of my last sickness and funeral expenses and for a tomb
stone as aforesaid: and after paying the specified legacies a foresaid:
to be divided equally between said Augustus Ellsbree, George Ellsbree,
Cicero Ellsbree and said Mary Antonetta Ellsbree sons and daughters
in law of my sister Matilda Ellsbree said sums to be paid by my
executor
Item 10th I hereby nominate and appoint my nephew Augustus C. Ellsbree
to be the executor of this my last will and testament.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
fourth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand and
eight hundred and seventy eight.
Destamona Colflesh {Seal}
The foregoing last will and testament signed and sealed by the
said Destamona Colflesh, and by her published and declared to be
her last will and testament in our presence and by us witnessed
and hereto signed in her presence and at her request and in the
presence of each other this 9th day of November A.D. 1878.
H. M. Carper
Jas. M. Crawford
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio
Delaware County SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court H. M. Carper and James M. Crawford
the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Destamona
Colflesh 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
purposed to be the last Will and Testament of Destamona Colflesh
now deceased is the Will of said deceased Destamona Colflesh, that
we 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 Destamona Colflesh deceased sign and seal said Will,
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament
that the said Destamona Colflesh 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
Title
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Description
[page 373]
[corresponds to labeled page 318 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
318
Destamona Colflesh's Will
H. M. Carper.
Jas. M. Crawford
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 14 day of May A.D. 1881.
F. B. Sprague, P. Judge.
[corresponds to labeled page 318 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
318
Destamona Colflesh's Will
H. M. Carper.
Jas. M. Crawford
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 14 day of May A.D. 1881.
F. B. Sprague, P. Judge.
Title
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Description
[page 374]
[corresponds to labeled page 319 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
319
Patrick Flahaven's Will
On this day the last Will and Testament of Patrick Flahaven was present-
ed and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
June 2nd
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all: I, Patrick Flahaven
of Delaware Ohio do make and publish this my last Will and Testament:
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Johanna Flahaven during
her natural life or as long as she shall remain my widow all my pro-
perty both real and personal.
Item 2nd At the death of my said wife or if she shall again marry, all my
property both real and personal I give and devise to my son
Michael Flahaven to him and his heirs forever.
Item 3rd I appoint and make Thomas O'Conner Executor of this my last
Will and Testament.
I desire no appraisement and sale of my personal property be
made and that the Probate Court omit the same in pursuance of
the statute.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 2nd
day of January A.D. 1869.
his
Patrick X Flahaven {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said Patrick Flahaven as his last
Will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
F. E. Powell.
Owen McManns
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County SS } Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Thos. E. Powell
one of the subscribed witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
Patrick Flahaven 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 Patrick Flahaven
now deceased is the Will of said deceased. That Owen McManns now
dead was the other witness to said will that I was present and saw
him sign his name to said will as witness and recognize his signa-
[corresponds to labeled page 319 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
319
Patrick Flahaven's Will
On this day the last Will and Testament of Patrick Flahaven was present-
ed and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
June 2nd
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all: I, Patrick Flahaven
of Delaware Ohio do make and publish this my last Will and Testament:
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Johanna Flahaven during
her natural life or as long as she shall remain my widow all my pro-
perty both real and personal.
Item 2nd At the death of my said wife or if she shall again marry, all my
property both real and personal I give and devise to my son
Michael Flahaven to him and his heirs forever.
Item 3rd I appoint and make Thomas O'Conner Executor of this my last
Will and Testament.
I desire no appraisement and sale of my personal property be
made and that the Probate Court omit the same in pursuance of
the statute.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 2nd
day of January A.D. 1869.
his
Patrick X Flahaven {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said Patrick Flahaven as his last
Will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
F. E. Powell.
Owen McManns
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County SS } Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Thos. E. Powell
one of the subscribed witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
Patrick Flahaven 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 Patrick Flahaven
now deceased is the Will of said deceased. That Owen McManns now
dead was the other witness to said will that I was present and saw
him sign his name to said will as witness and recognize his signa-
Title
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Description
[page 375]
[corresponds to labeled page 320 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
320
Patrick Flahaven's Will.
ture being well acquainted with the same, that they were present at
time and execution of said Will at the request of the Testator, sub-
scribed their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence and
that they saw the said Patrick Flahaven deceased, sign and seal said
Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament that the said Patrick Flahaven at the time of making,
signing and sealing said Will, was of legal age and of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory, and under no undue or unlawful re-
straint whatsoever
Thomas E. Powell.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 2nd day of June A.D.
1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 320 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
320
Patrick Flahaven's Will.
ture being well acquainted with the same, that they were present at
time and execution of said Will at the request of the Testator, sub-
scribed their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence and
that they saw the said Patrick Flahaven deceased, sign and seal said
Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament that the said Patrick Flahaven at the time of making,
signing and sealing said Will, was of legal age and of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory, and under no undue or unlawful re-
straint whatsoever
Thomas E. Powell.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 2nd day of June A.D.
1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 376]
[corresponds to labeled page 321 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
321
Thos. H. Marriott's Will.
June 1st 1881.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Thos. H. Marriott was
presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate Court and
Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will.
Last Will and Testament of Thomas H. Marriott of Harlem
Township, Delaware County, Ohio.
I Thomas H. Marriott of Harlem,
being in possession of all my faculties and of sound mind and
memory do on this twentieth (20) day of November, In the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty (1880) make and
publish this my last will and testament, that is to say
Item 1st I desire that all my just debts be paid.
" 2nd I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife and companion,
from my youth Druzilla Marriott all my estate, both real and
personal and of whatsoever kind the same may be and consist at
the time of my discease to have, use, occupy, and controll during
her natural life. It is my desire that she my said beloved wife in
case of my disease, manage my estate to the best of her ability and
skill and as far as she can to pay off and discharge what there
may be left unpaid at my discease, of my indebtedness to Johny
Cutter or his guardian, and my indebtedness to my friend
John Cook. I trust however that I may live to pay off and fully
discharge all said indebtedness myself.
Item 3rd I give devise and bequeath to my affectionate daughter Allie Marriott
after the decease of my said wife to be her absolutely in addition to
the bequest to her hereinafter made, the sum of One Hundred Dollars
It is also my will and wish that she my affectionate daughter Allie
have to be hers absolutely the organ which stands in her front room of
my house and which was purchased for her.
" 4th It is my will and wish that after the death of my beloved wife the said
Druzilla Marriott and after the payment of all my just debts and
the payment of the said One Hundred Dollars to my said daughter Allie
as hereinbefore mentioned and provided, that my estate both real
and personal and of whatsoever kind the same may then consist
including certain advancements made by me to my sons Cary M.
Madison H. Boon Hill and Elmer W. Marriott and to my daughter
Mary A. Crow Mary Williams of which I have kept a correct ac-
count and which will be found amongst my papers, recorded in a
[corresponds to labeled page 321 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
321
Thos. H. Marriott's Will.
June 1st 1881.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Thos. H. Marriott was
presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate Court and
Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will.
Last Will and Testament of Thomas H. Marriott of Harlem
Township, Delaware County, Ohio.
I Thomas H. Marriott of Harlem,
being in possession of all my faculties and of sound mind and
memory do on this twentieth (20) day of November, In the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty (1880) make and
publish this my last will and testament, that is to say
Item 1st I desire that all my just debts be paid.
" 2nd I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife and companion,
from my youth Druzilla Marriott all my estate, both real and
personal and of whatsoever kind the same may be and consist at
the time of my discease to have, use, occupy, and controll during
her natural life. It is my desire that she my said beloved wife in
case of my disease, manage my estate to the best of her ability and
skill and as far as she can to pay off and discharge what there
may be left unpaid at my discease, of my indebtedness to Johny
Cutter or his guardian, and my indebtedness to my friend
John Cook. I trust however that I may live to pay off and fully
discharge all said indebtedness myself.
Item 3rd I give devise and bequeath to my affectionate daughter Allie Marriott
after the decease of my said wife to be her absolutely in addition to
the bequest to her hereinafter made, the sum of One Hundred Dollars
It is also my will and wish that she my affectionate daughter Allie
have to be hers absolutely the organ which stands in her front room of
my house and which was purchased for her.
" 4th It is my will and wish that after the death of my beloved wife the said
Druzilla Marriott and after the payment of all my just debts and
the payment of the said One Hundred Dollars to my said daughter Allie
as hereinbefore mentioned and provided, that my estate both real
and personal and of whatsoever kind the same may then consist
including certain advancements made by me to my sons Cary M.
Madison H. Boon Hill and Elmer W. Marriott and to my daughter
Mary A. Crow Mary Williams of which I have kept a correct ac-
count and which will be found amongst my papers, recorded in a
Title
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Description
[page 377]
[corresponds to labeled page 322 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
322
Thos. H. Marriott's Will.
book by me kept now in my desk. be equally divided between my
affectionate children. Cary M. Madison H. Greenberg J. Frances
Marion. Boen Hill. Elmer W. Randolph R. and Allie Marriott. and my
daughter Mary A. Williams being in all nine parts and to each of
my said children one equal one, Ninth part.
That is I wish each of my said children to whom I have made ad-
ments as aforesaid to said Cary M. Mary A. (now Mary A.
Williams) Madison H. Boen Hill and Edwin W. Marriott to receive
such a sum which when added to the amounts I have advanced them
(which amounts will be found in my book with my papers as afore-
said.) will make their shares respectfully equal to the shares of my other
said children. to whom I have made no advancements, so that they
will all receive share and share alike, to be theirs and their heirs for
ever. with the exception of the shares which shall, as above found due my
son Madison H. It is my will and wish that the amount which
shall be found to be his share at the time of the settling of my estate,
be divided into Two equal parts and one part thereof I give devise
and bequath to my said son Madison H. Marriott absolutely and
the other part thereof. I give devise and bequeath to Harry Homewood
Marriott only child and son of him the said Madison H. and Hall his
wife, to be held managed and controlled in trust for the use of heirs
until he becomes Twenty one years of age. when the same shall be paid
over to him if he survives so long, but in case of the death of the said
Harry before he comes of the age of Twenty one, then whatever of said
sum there may be left and not consumed in the care, nurture, education
and support of this the said Harry, shall go to my said son Madison H.
Marriott to be his absolutely.
I hereby nominate and appoint my affectionate sons G. J. Marriott and
Francis Marriott Executors of this my last will and testament and I
hereby empower them my said executors with the consent and advise of
my beloved wife the said Druzilla Marriott, in case they all deem it to
be best interest to my estate, and it is necessary for the purpose of paying
off my debtedness, herein before mentioned to sell either at public or
private sale such of my estate as they may think best and deeds therefor
to make execute and deliver and do whatever is necessary to any
title, but I desire that my estate be kept together so far as possible
until the decease of my said beloved wife.
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal at home in Har-
lem this 20th day of November In the year of Our Lord One Thousand
eight hundred and eighty.
Thomas H. Marriott.
[corresponds to labeled page 322 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
322
Thos. H. Marriott's Will.
book by me kept now in my desk. be equally divided between my
affectionate children. Cary M. Madison H. Greenberg J. Frances
Marion. Boen Hill. Elmer W. Randolph R. and Allie Marriott. and my
daughter Mary A. Williams being in all nine parts and to each of
my said children one equal one, Ninth part.
That is I wish each of my said children to whom I have made ad-
ments as aforesaid to said Cary M. Mary A. (now Mary A.
Williams) Madison H. Boen Hill and Edwin W. Marriott to receive
such a sum which when added to the amounts I have advanced them
(which amounts will be found in my book with my papers as afore-
said.) will make their shares respectfully equal to the shares of my other
said children. to whom I have made no advancements, so that they
will all receive share and share alike, to be theirs and their heirs for
ever. with the exception of the shares which shall, as above found due my
son Madison H. It is my will and wish that the amount which
shall be found to be his share at the time of the settling of my estate,
be divided into Two equal parts and one part thereof I give devise
and bequath to my said son Madison H. Marriott absolutely and
the other part thereof. I give devise and bequeath to Harry Homewood
Marriott only child and son of him the said Madison H. and Hall his
wife, to be held managed and controlled in trust for the use of heirs
until he becomes Twenty one years of age. when the same shall be paid
over to him if he survives so long, but in case of the death of the said
Harry before he comes of the age of Twenty one, then whatever of said
sum there may be left and not consumed in the care, nurture, education
and support of this the said Harry, shall go to my said son Madison H.
Marriott to be his absolutely.
I hereby nominate and appoint my affectionate sons G. J. Marriott and
Francis Marriott Executors of this my last will and testament and I
hereby empower them my said executors with the consent and advise of
my beloved wife the said Druzilla Marriott, in case they all deem it to
be best interest to my estate, and it is necessary for the purpose of paying
off my debtedness, herein before mentioned to sell either at public or
private sale such of my estate as they may think best and deeds therefor
to make execute and deliver and do whatever is necessary to any
title, but I desire that my estate be kept together so far as possible
until the decease of my said beloved wife.
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal at home in Har-
lem this 20th day of November In the year of Our Lord One Thousand
eight hundred and eighty.
Thomas H. Marriott.
Title
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Description
[page 378]
[corresponds to labeled page 323 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
323
Thos. H. Marriott's Will.
Signed in our presence by the said Thomas H. Marriott on this
20th day of November A.D. 1880 and by us in his presence and
at his request and in the presence of each other.
Alonzo Johnson
M. L. Sarwanthy Montgomery
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware Co. SS } Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court Alonzo Johnson
and Mrs. Samantha Montgomery the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Thos. H. Marriott deceased, who
been duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth,
in relation of said Will, depose and say that the paper before them
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Thomas H. Marriott
now deceased is the Will of said deceased Thomas H. Marriott, that they
were present at the execution of said Will at the request of the Testa-
tor subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence
and that they saw the said Thomas H. Marriott deceased sign and
seal said Will and heard Thos. H. Marriott acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament: that the said Thos. H. Marriott 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.
Alonzo Johnson.
M. S. Montgomery.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 1st day of
June A.D. 1881
F. B. Sprague, Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 323 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
323
Thos. H. Marriott's Will.
Signed in our presence by the said Thomas H. Marriott on this
20th day of November A.D. 1880 and by us in his presence and
at his request and in the presence of each other.
Alonzo Johnson
M. L. Sarwanthy Montgomery
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware Co. SS } Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court Alonzo Johnson
and Mrs. Samantha Montgomery the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Thos. H. Marriott deceased, who
been duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth,
in relation of said Will, depose and say that the paper before them
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Thomas H. Marriott
now deceased is the Will of said deceased Thomas H. Marriott, that they
were present at the execution of said Will at the request of the Testa-
tor subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence
and that they saw the said Thomas H. Marriott deceased sign and
seal said Will and heard Thos. H. Marriott acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament: that the said Thos. H. Marriott 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.
Alonzo Johnson.
M. S. Montgomery.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 1st day of
June A.D. 1881
F. B. Sprague, Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 379]
[corresponds to labeled page 324 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
324
John Ufford's Will.
On this day the last Will and Testament of John Ufford was presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
June 24th 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
In the name of Benevolent Father of all. I John Ufford of Delaware
Delaware County state of Ohio being of full age and sound mind and memory
do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament hereby re-
voking all last will and testaments and writings in the nature of last will and
testament by me heretofore made. My will is,
First: That all my just debts shall be paid.
The rest and residue of my property and estate which shall not be
required for the payment of my just debts and expenses of the executors of
this my last will and testament, I give, devise and bequeath to my
beloved wife Elisabeth Ufford during her natural life and upon her
death to my daughters Catharine Elisabeth Ufford and Ethel Lee Uf-
ford and in case either one of my said daughters should not be living
at my decease then it is my will that my estate and property should go to
the survivor of them and her heirs and to the heirs of such daughter
as may be deceased, one half going to such daughter as may survive
and one half to the heirs of such daughter as may be deceased.
I do nominate and appoint my beloved wife Elisabeth Ufford to
be my sole executor of this my last will and testament and request that no
bonds may be required.
In testimony whereof I the said John Ufford
have hereto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this Twenty first
day of May A.D. 1880.
John Ufford {Seal}
Signed, sealed and declared by the said }
John Ufford 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. }
R. Wichell.
C. N. McElroy -
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court C. N. McElroy
[corresponds to labeled page 324 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
324
John Ufford's Will.
On this day the last Will and Testament of John Ufford was presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
June 24th 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
In the name of Benevolent Father of all. I John Ufford of Delaware
Delaware County state of Ohio being of full age and sound mind and memory
do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament hereby re-
voking all last will and testaments and writings in the nature of last will and
testament by me heretofore made. My will is,
First: That all my just debts shall be paid.
The rest and residue of my property and estate which shall not be
required for the payment of my just debts and expenses of the executors of
this my last will and testament, I give, devise and bequeath to my
beloved wife Elisabeth Ufford during her natural life and upon her
death to my daughters Catharine Elisabeth Ufford and Ethel Lee Uf-
ford and in case either one of my said daughters should not be living
at my decease then it is my will that my estate and property should go to
the survivor of them and her heirs and to the heirs of such daughter
as may be deceased, one half going to such daughter as may survive
and one half to the heirs of such daughter as may be deceased.
I do nominate and appoint my beloved wife Elisabeth Ufford to
be my sole executor of this my last will and testament and request that no
bonds may be required.
In testimony whereof I the said John Ufford
have hereto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this Twenty first
day of May A.D. 1880.
John Ufford {Seal}
Signed, sealed and declared by the said }
John Ufford 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. }
R. Wichell.
C. N. McElroy -
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court C. N. McElroy
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John Ufford's Will.
and R. Michell the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Tes-
tament of John Ufford deceased, who been 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 Ufford, now deceased is the Will of said deceased John
Ufford, 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
Ufford deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him ac-
knowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament: that the
said John Ufford 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.
R. Micheal
C. N. McElroy
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 24 day of June A.D. 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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John Ufford's Will.
and R. Michell the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Tes-
tament of John Ufford deceased, who been 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 Ufford, now deceased is the Will of said deceased John
Ufford, 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
Ufford deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him ac-
knowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament: that the
said John Ufford 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.
R. Micheal
C. N. McElroy
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 24 day of June A.D. 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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June 29th 1881.
John Richards' Will.
On this day the last Will and Testament of John Richards was present-
ed and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will.
Be it Remembered that I, John Richards of Ashley, Delaware County,
Ohio do make and publish this my last Will and Testament as follows:
I order and direct that my just debts be paid with all convenient speed.
I give, bequeath and devise unto my wife Susan Richards and unto her
heirs and assigns, all my Estate both personal and real, all that I possess at the
date of my death, she is to have at her entire disposal.
I do hereby nominate and appoint said Susan Richards Executrix of this my
last will and testament, hereby authorizing and empowering her if it shall become nec-
essary in order to pay my debts to sell by private sale or otherwise in such
manner upon such terms of credit as she may think proper all or any
part of my real estate and deed to purchasers to execute acknowledge and de-
liver in fee simple.
I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my personal property be made
and that no bonds be given for faithful execution of this trust, 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 4th day
of June A.D. 1881.
John Richards.
Signed and acknowledged by said John Richards as his last Will and Tes-
tament in our presence and signed by us in his presence.
J. M. Coomer.
J. F. Wilt.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County SS } Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court J. M. Coomer and
J. F. Wilt, the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of John
Richards, deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in relation to the exe-
cution of said Will, depose and say that the paper before them purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of John Richards now deceased is the Will of
said deceased John Richards, that they were present at the execution of
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June 29th 1881.
John Richards' Will.
On this day the last Will and Testament of John Richards was present-
ed and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will.
Be it Remembered that I, John Richards of Ashley, Delaware County,
Ohio do make and publish this my last Will and Testament as follows:
I order and direct that my just debts be paid with all convenient speed.
I give, bequeath and devise unto my wife Susan Richards and unto her
heirs and assigns, all my Estate both personal and real, all that I possess at the
date of my death, she is to have at her entire disposal.
I do hereby nominate and appoint said Susan Richards Executrix of this my
last will and testament, hereby authorizing and empowering her if it shall become nec-
essary in order to pay my debts to sell by private sale or otherwise in such
manner upon such terms of credit as she may think proper all or any
part of my real estate and deed to purchasers to execute acknowledge and de-
liver in fee simple.
I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my personal property be made
and that no bonds be given for faithful execution of this trust, 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 4th day
of June A.D. 1881.
John Richards.
Signed and acknowledged by said John Richards as his last Will and Tes-
tament in our presence and signed by us in his presence.
J. M. Coomer.
J. F. Wilt.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County SS } Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court J. M. Coomer and
J. F. Wilt, the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of John
Richards, deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in relation to the exe-
cution of said Will, depose and say that the paper before them purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of John Richards now deceased is the Will of
said deceased John Richards, that they were present at the execution of
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said Will at the request of the Testator subscribed their names
as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the same said
John Richards deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him ac-
knowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament: that the said
John Richards 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. M. Coomer
J. F. Wilt.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 29th day of June A.D. 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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said Will at the request of the Testator subscribed their names
as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the same said
John Richards deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him ac-
knowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament: that the said
John Richards 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. M. Coomer
J. F. Wilt.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 29th day of June A.D. 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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Wilbur Caswell's Will.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Wilbur Caswell was present-
ed and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
July 20th 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I, Wilbur Caswell 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 use of the house and few
acres of land where we now live adjoining the village of Cheshire to be
at her control and at her death to be the property of my son W. S. Caswell
Item 2nd I give all other lands that I now am in possession of in Berlin Town-
ship in Delaware County, Ohio to my said son W. S. Caswell, my wife
retaining her deviser in the whole, also the store property to my said son
W. S. Caswell.
Item 3rd I give my ninety acres of land in Berkshire Township, Delaware Co.,
Ohio as follows: the equal undivided north half of said land to my
son W. S. Caswell and the South half to my two daughers Zebeah [Zebia}
Scott and Sarah J. Allen.
Item 4th I give all my personal property that shall be on hand at my decease
to my son W. S. Caswell.
I do hereby revoke all former wills. I do hereby nominate and appoint
my son W. S. Caswell and my son in law Charles G. Scott Executors
of this my last will and Testament.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
9th day of April in the year 1873.
W. M. Caswell {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Wilbur Caswell as his last will and
testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence.
Joel Cleveland
Hiram Andrews
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Joel Cleveland and
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Wilbur
Caswell 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
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Wilbur Caswell's Will.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Wilbur Caswell was present-
ed and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
July 20th 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I, Wilbur Caswell 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 use of the house and few
acres of land where we now live adjoining the village of Cheshire to be
at her control and at her death to be the property of my son W. S. Caswell
Item 2nd I give all other lands that I now am in possession of in Berlin Town-
ship in Delaware County, Ohio to my said son W. S. Caswell, my wife
retaining her deviser in the whole, also the store property to my said son
W. S. Caswell.
Item 3rd I give my ninety acres of land in Berkshire Township, Delaware Co.,
Ohio as follows: the equal undivided north half of said land to my
son W. S. Caswell and the South half to my two daughers Zebeah [Zebia}
Scott and Sarah J. Allen.
Item 4th I give all my personal property that shall be on hand at my decease
to my son W. S. Caswell.
I do hereby revoke all former wills. I do hereby nominate and appoint
my son W. S. Caswell and my son in law Charles G. Scott Executors
of this my last will and Testament.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
9th day of April in the year 1873.
W. M. Caswell {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Wilbur Caswell as his last will and
testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence.
Joel Cleveland
Hiram Andrews
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Joel Cleveland and
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Wilbur
Caswell 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
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Wilbur Caswell's Will
was the other subscribing witness to the said will, that I was present
and saw him sign said will as a witness and that I recognize
his signature to said will, being well acquaintetd with the same
and that he was at the time of witnessing said will both agreed
as to the capacity of said dec'd to execute his said will, that they
were present at the execution of said Will at the request of the Tes-
tator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his
presence and that they saw the said Wilbur Caswell deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament: that the said Wilbur Caswell
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.
Joel Cleveland.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 25th day
of July A.D. 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge.
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Wilbur Caswell's Will
was the other subscribing witness to the said will, that I was present
and saw him sign said will as a witness and that I recognize
his signature to said will, being well acquaintetd with the same
and that he was at the time of witnessing said will both agreed
as to the capacity of said dec'd to execute his said will, that they
were present at the execution of said Will at the request of the Tes-
tator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his
presence and that they saw the said Wilbur Caswell deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament: that the said Wilbur Caswell
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.
Joel Cleveland.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 25th day
of July A.D. 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge.
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Stephen C. Conrey's Will
On this day the last Will and Testament of Stephen C. Conrey was present-
ed and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
August 9. 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
I, Stephen C. Conrey of the City of Delaware, County of Delaware and State of
Ohio, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound
mind and memory (blessed be Almighty God for the same) do make and
publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following:
1st I will, devise and bequeath to my dear wife Mary E. Conrey in case she
shall survive me, all my estate of whatsoever kind and wheresoever
situated, to be disposed of at her sole will and pleaasure hereby making
her the executrix of the will and desiring that no inventory be taken of
my estate and no security required of her.
2nd In case my beloved wife Mary E. Conrey shall not survive me, I
will and bequeath that all my estate of whatsoever kind and where
soever situated, after the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses
shall go to my beloved daughter Carry May Conrey.
3rd I desire and request that no security be required of my executrix
and I desire that no inventory be required to be held by the Probate
Court of my estate, nor any sale be made of my effects, except at the
discretion of my executrix and I prefer that no monument shall
be erected over my remains.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 12
day March A.D. 1878.
Stephen C. Conrey {Seal}
The above instrument consisting of one sheet was now here subscrib-
ed by Stephen C. Conrey the testator, in the presence of each of us.
and was at the same time declared by him to be his last will and
testament, and we at his request sign our names hereto as at-
testing witnesses.
John Chapman } resident of Delaware, Delaware County
C. Coomer } resident at Delaware, Delaware County
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court John Chapman
and C. Coomer, the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
Stephen C. Conrey, deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to
speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in relation
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Stephen C. Conrey's Will
On this day the last Will and Testament of Stephen C. Conrey was present-
ed and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
August 9. 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
I, Stephen C. Conrey of the City of Delaware, County of Delaware and State of
Ohio, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound
mind and memory (blessed be Almighty God for the same) do make and
publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following:
1st I will, devise and bequeath to my dear wife Mary E. Conrey in case she
shall survive me, all my estate of whatsoever kind and wheresoever
situated, to be disposed of at her sole will and pleaasure hereby making
her the executrix of the will and desiring that no inventory be taken of
my estate and no security required of her.
2nd In case my beloved wife Mary E. Conrey shall not survive me, I
will and bequeath that all my estate of whatsoever kind and where
soever situated, after the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses
shall go to my beloved daughter Carry May Conrey.
3rd I desire and request that no security be required of my executrix
and I desire that no inventory be required to be held by the Probate
Court of my estate, nor any sale be made of my effects, except at the
discretion of my executrix and I prefer that no monument shall
be erected over my remains.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 12
day March A.D. 1878.
Stephen C. Conrey {Seal}
The above instrument consisting of one sheet was now here subscrib-
ed by Stephen C. Conrey the testator, in the presence of each of us.
and was at the same time declared by him to be his last will and
testament, and we at his request sign our names hereto as at-
testing witnesses.
John Chapman } resident of Delaware, Delaware County
C. Coomer } resident at Delaware, Delaware County
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court John Chapman
and C. Coomer, the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
Stephen C. Conrey, deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to
speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in relation
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to the execution of said Will, depose and say that the paper before
them purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Stephen C.
Conroy now deceased, is the Will of said deceased Stephen C. Conrey
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 Stephen C. Conrey deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and Testament: that the said Stephen
C. Conrey 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. Coomer.
John Chapman.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 9th day of August, 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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to the execution of said Will, depose and say that the paper before
them purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Stephen C.
Conroy now deceased, is the Will of said deceased Stephen C. Conrey
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 Stephen C. Conrey deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and Testament: that the said Stephen
C. Conrey 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. Coomer.
John Chapman.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 9th day of August, 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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James W. Armstrong's Will.
August 22nd 1881.
On this day the last will and testament of James W. Armstrong was
presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague, Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
In the Name of the Beloved Father of All. Amen.
I, James W. Armstrong of the Township of Delaware County of Del.
and State of Ohio, being about Fifty-nine years of age, and being of sound
and disposing mind and memory, Do make, Publish and Declare this
my last Will and testament, hereby revoking and making null and
void all other Last Wills and Testaments by me made heretofore.
First: - My Will is that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall
be paid out of my Estate, as soon after my decease as shall be found
convenient.
Second: - I Give, Devise and Bequeath to my Beloved Wife Elizabeth
Armstrong the use, control and benefit of all of my estate real and personal for
and during her natural life and I hereby authorize her to sell or mortgage any
portion of the same in case it become necessary for the support of her-
self or her children.
In Testimony Whereof, I have set my hand to this, my Last Will and
Testament at Delaware Ohio, this Thirteenth day of July in the year of
our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty one.
James W. Armstrong.
The foregoing Instrument was signed by the said James W. Armstrong
in our presence and by him published and declared as and for his
Last Will and Testament and at his request and in his presence and
in the presence of each other, we hereunto subscribe our names as Attest-
ing Witnesses, at Delaware Ohio, this Thirteenth day of July A.D. 1881.
John Cowgill } resides at Delaware, Ohio.
Amos Glover } resides at Delaware, Ohio.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court John Cowgill and
Amos Glover, the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
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James W. Armstrong's Will.
August 22nd 1881.
On this day the last will and testament of James W. Armstrong was
presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague, Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
In the Name of the Beloved Father of All. Amen.
I, James W. Armstrong of the Township of Delaware County of Del.
and State of Ohio, being about Fifty-nine years of age, and being of sound
and disposing mind and memory, Do make, Publish and Declare this
my last Will and testament, hereby revoking and making null and
void all other Last Wills and Testaments by me made heretofore.
First: - My Will is that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall
be paid out of my Estate, as soon after my decease as shall be found
convenient.
Second: - I Give, Devise and Bequeath to my Beloved Wife Elizabeth
Armstrong the use, control and benefit of all of my estate real and personal for
and during her natural life and I hereby authorize her to sell or mortgage any
portion of the same in case it become necessary for the support of her-
self or her children.
In Testimony Whereof, I have set my hand to this, my Last Will and
Testament at Delaware Ohio, this Thirteenth day of July in the year of
our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty one.
James W. Armstrong.
The foregoing Instrument was signed by the said James W. Armstrong
in our presence and by him published and declared as and for his
Last Will and Testament and at his request and in his presence and
in the presence of each other, we hereunto subscribe our names as Attest-
ing Witnesses, at Delaware Ohio, this Thirteenth day of July A.D. 1881.
John Cowgill } resides at Delaware, Ohio.
Amos Glover } resides at Delaware, Ohio.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court John Cowgill and
Amos Glover, the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
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James W. Armstrong's Will
of James W. Armstrong, 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 pa-
per before them purporting to be the last Will and Testament of James
W. Armstrong, now deceased is the Will of said deceased James W.
Armstrong, 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 James W. Armstrong Dec'd
sign said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament: that the said James W. Armstrong at the time of
making said will, was of legal age and of sound mind and memory,
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
John Cowgill.
Amos Glover.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 22 day of August A.D. 1881.
F. B. Sprague, Probate Judge.
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James W. Armstrong's Will
of James W. Armstrong, 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 pa-
per before them purporting to be the last Will and Testament of James
W. Armstrong, now deceased is the Will of said deceased James W.
Armstrong, 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 James W. Armstrong Dec'd
sign said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament: that the said James W. Armstrong at the time of
making said will, was of legal age and of sound mind and memory,
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
John Cowgill.
Amos Glover.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 22 day of August A.D. 1881.
F. B. Sprague, Probate Judge.
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Mary C. Thompson's Will.
Sept. 12th 1881.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Mary C. Thompson was
presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague,
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I, Mary C. Thompson of Berlin
township, 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 daughter Nettie M. Lewis wife of M. H. Lewis the
farm on which we now live it being the farm given me by the will of my
husband J. W. Thompson with all the appurtances including household
goods, tools, grain and stock that shall be left on the farm at my decease
said farm amounting to twenty acres to be hers in fee simple after paying
all debts and expenses of sickness and funeral charges and also to pay the
following to each of my other six daughters Caroline, Jane, Harriet, the heirs
of Mary, Kate and Helen fifty dollars each payable as follows one
half to each in one year after my decease and one half in two years all
without interest.
Item 2nd I do hereby nominate and appoint M. H. Lewis and Nettie M. Lewis executors
to this my last will and testament authorizing them to settle all my affairs as
they think best. I desire that no appraisement, or sale of my personal pro-
perty be made. I now have on hand about three hundred dollars in
money and notes if any of that should be left after paying the expenses
spoken of the same to be equally divided among the seven heirs.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 23rd day
of Dec. in the year of 1880.
Mary C. Thompson. {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said }
Mary C. Thompson as her last }
will and testament in our presence } Joel Cleveland.
and signed by us in her presence. } Geo. C. Cleveland.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County SS } Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court Joel Cleveland and
Geo. Cleveland, the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Mary
C. Thompson, deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak the
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Mary C. Thompson's Will.
Sept. 12th 1881.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Mary C. Thompson was
presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague,
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I, Mary C. Thompson of Berlin
township, 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 daughter Nettie M. Lewis wife of M. H. Lewis the
farm on which we now live it being the farm given me by the will of my
husband J. W. Thompson with all the appurtances including household
goods, tools, grain and stock that shall be left on the farm at my decease
said farm amounting to twenty acres to be hers in fee simple after paying
all debts and expenses of sickness and funeral charges and also to pay the
following to each of my other six daughters Caroline, Jane, Harriet, the heirs
of Mary, Kate and Helen fifty dollars each payable as follows one
half to each in one year after my decease and one half in two years all
without interest.
Item 2nd I do hereby nominate and appoint M. H. Lewis and Nettie M. Lewis executors
to this my last will and testament authorizing them to settle all my affairs as
they think best. I desire that no appraisement, or sale of my personal pro-
perty be made. I now have on hand about three hundred dollars in
money and notes if any of that should be left after paying the expenses
spoken of the same to be equally divided among the seven heirs.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 23rd day
of Dec. in the year of 1880.
Mary C. Thompson. {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said }
Mary C. Thompson as her last }
will and testament in our presence } Joel Cleveland.
and signed by us in her presence. } Geo. C. Cleveland.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County SS } Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court Joel Cleveland and
Geo. Cleveland, the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Mary
C. Thompson, deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak the
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truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in relation to the exe-
cution of said Will, depose and say that the paper before them purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Mary C. Thompson now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Mary 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 her presence and that they saw
the said Mary C. Thompson deceased sign & seal said Will and
heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament:
that the said Mary C. Thompson 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.
Joel Cleveland.
Geo. Cleveland.
Sworn and subscribed in open Court this 12th day
of Sept. A.D. 1881.
F. B. Sprague,
Probate Judge
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truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in relation to the exe-
cution of said Will, depose and say that the paper before them purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Mary C. Thompson now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Mary 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 her presence and that they saw
the said Mary C. Thompson deceased sign & seal said Will and
heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament:
that the said Mary C. Thompson 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.
Joel Cleveland.
Geo. Cleveland.
Sworn and subscribed in open Court this 12th day
of Sept. A.D. 1881.
F. B. Sprague,
Probate Judge
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Cha's. W. Heath's Will.
Sept. 9th 1881.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Cha's. W. Heath was presented and
duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague,
Probate Judge.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County SS }
I, Charles W. Heath of Delaware County, State of
Ohio, do hereby declare this instrument of Writing to be my last will
and testament.
Item 1st After all my just debts are paid, I will and bequeath to my wife Sarah
A. Heath for her use and support and for the support and education
of our two children Harold Heath and Mary Heath, all property both
real and personal in Delaware County, Ohio: I will that she have
full power at any time where in her judgement it is for the inter-
est of herself and said children. to rent, lease or sell any part or all
of said real estate in Delaware County, Ohio.
Item 2nd Any right, title or interest that I may have acquired to real estate in
the State of Missouri or elsewhere, except that above mentioned in Del.
County, Ohio, I will and bequeath to my wife Sarah A. Heath.
Item 3rd I hereby constitute my wife the said Sarah A. Heath my executrix of
this my will. I will that no bond be required of her, that no legal proceed-
ings be taken after the necessary recording and proof of this my will.
Given under my hand and seal this twentieth day of Aug.
year. 1881.
Charles W. Heath {Seal}
Witnesses } J. S. Campbell
} N. J. Gallaher
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court N. J. Galleher and
J. S. Campbell, the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Charles W. Heath, dec'd, who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in relation to the ex-
ecution of said Will, depose and say that the paper before them purport-
ing to be the last Will and Testament of Charles W. Heath now deceased,
is the Will of said deceased Charles W. Heath, that they were present at
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Cha's. W. Heath's Will.
Sept. 9th 1881.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Cha's. W. Heath was presented and
duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague,
Probate Judge.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County SS }
I, Charles W. Heath of Delaware County, State of
Ohio, do hereby declare this instrument of Writing to be my last will
and testament.
Item 1st After all my just debts are paid, I will and bequeath to my wife Sarah
A. Heath for her use and support and for the support and education
of our two children Harold Heath and Mary Heath, all property both
real and personal in Delaware County, Ohio: I will that she have
full power at any time where in her judgement it is for the inter-
est of herself and said children. to rent, lease or sell any part or all
of said real estate in Delaware County, Ohio.
Item 2nd Any right, title or interest that I may have acquired to real estate in
the State of Missouri or elsewhere, except that above mentioned in Del.
County, Ohio, I will and bequeath to my wife Sarah A. Heath.
Item 3rd I hereby constitute my wife the said Sarah A. Heath my executrix of
this my will. I will that no bond be required of her, that no legal proceed-
ings be taken after the necessary recording and proof of this my will.
Given under my hand and seal this twentieth day of Aug.
year. 1881.
Charles W. Heath {Seal}
Witnesses } J. S. Campbell
} N. J. Gallaher
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court N. J. Galleher and
J. S. Campbell, the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Charles W. Heath, dec'd, who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in relation to the ex-
ecution of said Will, depose and say that the paper before them purport-
ing to be the last Will and Testament of Charles W. Heath now deceased,
is the Will of said deceased Charles W. Heath, that they were present at
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Cha's W. Heath's Will.
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 Char's. W. Heath deceased sign and seal said Will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Tes-
tament: that the said Charles W. Heath 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. S. Campbell.
N. J. Halleher.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 9th day of Sept. A.D. 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge.
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Cha's W. Heath's Will.
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 Char's. W. Heath deceased sign and seal said Will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Tes-
tament: that the said Charles W. Heath 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. S. Campbell.
N. J. Halleher.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 9th day of Sept. A.D. 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge.
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Elizabeth Owens Will.
Sept. 3rd 1881.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Owens was pre-
sented and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. Amen.
I, Elizabeth Owens being of sound mind and memory and know-
ing the uncertainty of life and desiring to make proper disposition of
my personal effects do make and publish the following as my last will
and testament:
Item 1st I desire that my just debts be paid out of my estate, should there be any
such debts against me at the time of my decease.
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Mary Edwards wife of
Joseph Edwards one feather Bed.
Item 3rd I give and bequeath to my grand children William Bury Evans
Penry and the above named Mary Edwards the sum of two hundred
and forty five dollars in money which I have on deposit in one of
the Banks in the city of Delaware, the said money to be equally divided
between my said grand children William Penry, Evans Penry and Mary
Edwards.
Item 4th I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Thomas whatever sum
may be due me as interest on a certain note, (said note secured by
mortgage on the House and lot owned by said Elizabeth Thomas)
which was given to my deceased Husband Evans Owens in his lifetime
for the sum of seven hundred dollars: and the interest on said
note that has accumulated on said note since the death of my said
husband, together with what interest shall accrue thereon during
the remainder of my natural life belonging to me by virtue of the will
of my said husband. I hereby will and direct that said interest that
may so be due me at the time of my decease shall be given to my said
daughter Elizabeth Thomas during her natural life and at her death
the same shall go to and belong to my grand daughter Hattie Thomas,
the daughter of my said daughter Elizabeth Thomas.
I Elizabeth Owens hereby revoking all former wills or parts of Wills
by me made do publish the foregoing as my last will and testament.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name this 15th day
of May A.D. 1876
her
Elizabeth X Owens
mark
Signed by the above named Elizabeth Owens in our presence and also
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Elizabeth Owens Will.
Sept. 3rd 1881.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Owens was pre-
sented and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. Amen.
I, Elizabeth Owens being of sound mind and memory and know-
ing the uncertainty of life and desiring to make proper disposition of
my personal effects do make and publish the following as my last will
and testament:
Item 1st I desire that my just debts be paid out of my estate, should there be any
such debts against me at the time of my decease.
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Mary Edwards wife of
Joseph Edwards one feather Bed.
Item 3rd I give and bequeath to my grand children William Bury Evans
Penry and the above named Mary Edwards the sum of two hundred
and forty five dollars in money which I have on deposit in one of
the Banks in the city of Delaware, the said money to be equally divided
between my said grand children William Penry, Evans Penry and Mary
Edwards.
Item 4th I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Thomas whatever sum
may be due me as interest on a certain note, (said note secured by
mortgage on the House and lot owned by said Elizabeth Thomas)
which was given to my deceased Husband Evans Owens in his lifetime
for the sum of seven hundred dollars: and the interest on said
note that has accumulated on said note since the death of my said
husband, together with what interest shall accrue thereon during
the remainder of my natural life belonging to me by virtue of the will
of my said husband. I hereby will and direct that said interest that
may so be due me at the time of my decease shall be given to my said
daughter Elizabeth Thomas during her natural life and at her death
the same shall go to and belong to my grand daughter Hattie Thomas,
the daughter of my said daughter Elizabeth Thomas.
I Elizabeth Owens hereby revoking all former wills or parts of Wills
by me made do publish the foregoing as my last will and testament.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name this 15th day
of May A.D. 1876
her
Elizabeth X Owens
mark
Signed by the above named Elizabeth Owens in our presence and also
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Elizabeth Owens Will.
by her declared to be her last will and testament in our presence
and hearing and signed by us as witnesses thereto at her request
and in her presence and in the presence of each other, on
the day and year above written.
Jon. A. Cone.
Richard Williams.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
& Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court John A. Cone
and Richard Williams, the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Elizabeth Owens, deceased, who being duly sworn ac-
cording 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
Elizabeth Owens now deceased is the Will of said deceased Elizabeth
Owens, that they were present at the execution of said Will at the
request of the Testatrix subscribed their names to the same as wit-
nesses in her presence and that they saw the said Elizabeth Owens
deceased sign and seal said Will and heard Elizabeth Owens
acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament: that
the said Elizabeth Owens 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 what-
soever.
Jon. A. Cone.
Richard Williams
Sworn and subscribed in open Court this 3rd day of Sept. A.D. 1881.
F. B. Sprague,
Probate Judge.
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Elizabeth Owens Will.
by her declared to be her last will and testament in our presence
and hearing and signed by us as witnesses thereto at her request
and in her presence and in the presence of each other, on
the day and year above written.
Jon. A. Cone.
Richard Williams.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
& Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court John A. Cone
and Richard Williams, the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Elizabeth Owens, deceased, who being duly sworn ac-
cording 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
Elizabeth Owens now deceased is the Will of said deceased Elizabeth
Owens, that they were present at the execution of said Will at the
request of the Testatrix subscribed their names to the same as wit-
nesses in her presence and that they saw the said Elizabeth Owens
deceased sign and seal said Will and heard Elizabeth Owens
acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament: that
the said Elizabeth Owens 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 what-
soever.
Jon. A. Cone.
Richard Williams
Sworn and subscribed in open Court this 3rd day of Sept. A.D. 1881.
F. B. Sprague,
Probate Judge.
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David Wagner's Will
September 27" 1881
On this day the last Will and testament of David
Wagner was presented duly proven and ordered admitted
to Probate and Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All;
I David Wagner of Delaware Ohio being of sound & dis-
posing mind & memory do make and publish this
my last will & testament.
Item I" It is my will and desire that all my just debts etc
be fully paid
Item II It is my will and desire that my wife Catherine
A. Wagner shall have the use & benefit of all my
real & personal property for the support of herself &
our children during the natural life of my said
wife - provided she remain unmarried
Should my said wife again marry in that
event she is to have her rights as my widow accor-
ding to law in my estate as of that date.
Item III It is my will & desire that the house and lot where
we now live the house and lot on the corner of Winter
and Richardson Streets and my Stock in the Delaware
Gas Light and Coal Oil Co. shall not be sold during
the minority of either of my said children, but may
be sold by them thereafter if they and my said wife
mutually agree thereto
Item IIII It is my will and desire in case either or both
of our children (daughters) should marry, that my
said wife, if she is still my widow shall give
to each or both of them such an outfit as is usually
given to girls in their situation in life and in keeping
with the property and its incomes at that time
Item V It is my will and desire that the bequest to my
said wife in Item 2nd of this will shall be in full
of her dower and years support except in case of
her remarriage where it is to be in lieu of any
years support. In that event after her dower
rights are ascertained the balance real and personal
is to be divided equally among our children as the
survivor: and in case of the death of my said
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David Wagner's Will
September 27" 1881
On this day the last Will and testament of David
Wagner was presented duly proven and ordered admitted
to Probate and Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All;
I David Wagner of Delaware Ohio being of sound & dis-
posing mind & memory do make and publish this
my last will & testament.
Item I" It is my will and desire that all my just debts etc
be fully paid
Item II It is my will and desire that my wife Catherine
A. Wagner shall have the use & benefit of all my
real & personal property for the support of herself &
our children during the natural life of my said
wife - provided she remain unmarried
Should my said wife again marry in that
event she is to have her rights as my widow accor-
ding to law in my estate as of that date.
Item III It is my will & desire that the house and lot where
we now live the house and lot on the corner of Winter
and Richardson Streets and my Stock in the Delaware
Gas Light and Coal Oil Co. shall not be sold during
the minority of either of my said children, but may
be sold by them thereafter if they and my said wife
mutually agree thereto
Item IIII It is my will and desire in case either or both
of our children (daughters) should marry, that my
said wife, if she is still my widow shall give
to each or both of them such an outfit as is usually
given to girls in their situation in life and in keeping
with the property and its incomes at that time
Item V It is my will and desire that the bequest to my
said wife in Item 2nd of this will shall be in full
of her dower and years support except in case of
her remarriage where it is to be in lieu of any
years support. In that event after her dower
rights are ascertained the balance real and personal
is to be divided equally among our children as the
survivor: and in case of the death of my said
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wife all my ^both^ or personal to go to them equally
if living.
Item VI. It is my will and desire that my Executrix hereinafter
mentioned sell my Stock or supply of Gass Fixtures
without appraisement and that no appraisement of my
personal property be made.
Item VII. I hereby nominate and appoint my said wife
Catherine A. Wagner as Executrix of this my last
will and testament and direct that no bond shall
be required of her unless the same shall be nec-
essary and required to collect a life insurance
policy payable to my estate and only to the amt
for that purpose
In witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this 23rd day of May
A.D. 1881 in presence of the witnesses hereto
David Wagner {Seal}
Signed by said David Wagner is our presence
at his request and declared by him to be his
last will and testament in our presence and
in the presence of each other the same day on
which he signed the same F. M. Jay
Charles W. Knight Jr.
F. M. Marriott
Probate of Will
State of Ohio Delaware County SS.
Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Charles W. Knight
& F. M. Marriott two of the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of David Wagner
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 David Wagner now deceased
is the Will of said deceased David Wagner,
that they were present at the execution of
said Will at the request of the Testator
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wife all my ^both^ or personal to go to them equally
if living.
Item VI. It is my will and desire that my Executrix hereinafter
mentioned sell my Stock or supply of Gass Fixtures
without appraisement and that no appraisement of my
personal property be made.
Item VII. I hereby nominate and appoint my said wife
Catherine A. Wagner as Executrix of this my last
will and testament and direct that no bond shall
be required of her unless the same shall be nec-
essary and required to collect a life insurance
policy payable to my estate and only to the amt
for that purpose
In witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this 23rd day of May
A.D. 1881 in presence of the witnesses hereto
David Wagner {Seal}
Signed by said David Wagner is our presence
at his request and declared by him to be his
last will and testament in our presence and
in the presence of each other the same day on
which he signed the same F. M. Jay
Charles W. Knight Jr.
F. M. Marriott
Probate of Will
State of Ohio Delaware County SS.
Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Charles W. Knight
& F. M. Marriott two of the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of David Wagner
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 David Wagner now deceased
is the Will of said deceased David Wagner,
that they were present at the execution of
said Will at the request of the Testator
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David Wagner's Will
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence and that they saw the same said David
Wagner deceased sign and seal said Will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last Will and Testament: that the said
David Wagner 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 W. Knight Jr.
F. M. Marriott
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court
this 27 day of September A.D. 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
{Seal}
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David Wagner's Will
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence and that they saw the same said David
Wagner deceased sign and seal said Will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last Will and Testament: that the said
David Wagner 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 W. Knight Jr.
F. M. Marriott
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court
this 27 day of September A.D. 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
{Seal}
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343
Samuel Downing's Will.
Sept. 24th 1881.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Samuel Downing
was presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate
and Record.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
January the fourth eighteen hundred and seventy five. The last
will and testament of Samuel Downing.
Item 1st That my doctor bills and funeral expenses be paid.
Item 2nd That my lawful debts be paid.
Item 3rd That my wife, Margaret, she to have forty-five acres of land
to be taken of the north end of the farm I now live on she
may live on it or she may sell it and make warente deed
and live on the money.
Item 4th She to have all money and chattel property after my debts
are paid.
Item 5th The balance of farm sixty acres is to be divided equally among
the five girls. Maria, Elizabeth, Naniel, Jane, Ester.
Noury and James have got their share.
Samuel Downing
John Powell }
W. P. Norman } Witness
Probate of Will
The state of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court John Powell
to W. P. Norman the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Samuel Downing deceased who being duly sworn
according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, in relation
to the execution of said will deposes and says that the paper
before them purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Samuel Downing now deceased is the Will of said deceased.
Samuel Downing that they were present at the execution of
said Will at the request of the Testator, subscribed their names
as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said
Samuel Downing deceased sign and seal said Will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
that the said Samuel Downing 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. John Powell
W. P. Norman
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Samuel Downing's Will.
Sept. 24th 1881.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Samuel Downing
was presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate
and Record.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
January the fourth eighteen hundred and seventy five. The last
will and testament of Samuel Downing.
Item 1st That my doctor bills and funeral expenses be paid.
Item 2nd That my lawful debts be paid.
Item 3rd That my wife, Margaret, she to have forty-five acres of land
to be taken of the north end of the farm I now live on she
may live on it or she may sell it and make warente deed
and live on the money.
Item 4th She to have all money and chattel property after my debts
are paid.
Item 5th The balance of farm sixty acres is to be divided equally among
the five girls. Maria, Elizabeth, Naniel, Jane, Ester.
Noury and James have got their share.
Samuel Downing
John Powell }
W. P. Norman } Witness
Probate of Will
The state of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court John Powell
to W. P. Norman the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Samuel Downing deceased who being duly sworn
according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, in relation
to the execution of said will deposes and says that the paper
before them purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Samuel Downing now deceased is the Will of said deceased.
Samuel Downing that they were present at the execution of
said Will at the request of the Testator, subscribed their names
as witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said
Samuel Downing deceased sign and seal said Will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
that the said Samuel Downing 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. John Powell
W. P. Norman
Title
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Description
[page 399]
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344
Samuel Downing's Will
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court, this 24th, day of September
A.D. 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 344 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
344
Samuel Downing's Will
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court, this 24th, day of September
A.D. 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 400]
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345
John Sperow's Will
Oct. 15th, 1881
On this day the last Will and Testament of John Sperow was presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I John Sperow of the
County of Delaware and State of 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 state. I give and devise to my wife, Catharine all the res-
idence of my Estate. Real and Personal moneys and efects as
long as she lives.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my two sons George T. Sperow and Harvey
J. Sperow and their heirs the farm on which I now live to be
divided equally between them. The said George and Harvey are to
pay Mary C. Kable one hundred Dollars at my death.
Item 3rd I give and devise to my daughter Mary C. Kable five Dollars.
Item 4th I give and devise to my daughter Sarah T. Kooken one hundred
Dollars to be paid at my death by George T and Harvey J.
Sperow.
Item 5th I give and devise to my daughter Sarah T. Kooken five Dollars.
Item 6th I give and devise to my four Grand Children heirs of my son
Isaac Sperow Five Hundred Dollars to be equally divided between
them to be paid by George and Harvey Sperow at my death.
Item 7th I give and devise to my son William B. Sperow one dollar -
In testimony here of I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 31st day of Oct. AD. 1874
John Sperow. {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said John Sperow as his last will
and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence.
attest
William Harris
W. G. Watson.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court William Harris
[corresponds to labeled page 345 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
345
John Sperow's Will
Oct. 15th, 1881
On this day the last Will and Testament of John Sperow was presented
and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and Record.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I John Sperow of the
County of Delaware and State of 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 state. I give and devise to my wife, Catharine all the res-
idence of my Estate. Real and Personal moneys and efects as
long as she lives.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my two sons George T. Sperow and Harvey
J. Sperow and their heirs the farm on which I now live to be
divided equally between them. The said George and Harvey are to
pay Mary C. Kable one hundred Dollars at my death.
Item 3rd I give and devise to my daughter Mary C. Kable five Dollars.
Item 4th I give and devise to my daughter Sarah T. Kooken one hundred
Dollars to be paid at my death by George T and Harvey J.
Sperow.
Item 5th I give and devise to my daughter Sarah T. Kooken five Dollars.
Item 6th I give and devise to my four Grand Children heirs of my son
Isaac Sperow Five Hundred Dollars to be equally divided between
them to be paid by George and Harvey Sperow at my death.
Item 7th I give and devise to my son William B. Sperow one dollar -
In testimony here of I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 31st day of Oct. AD. 1874
John Sperow. {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said John Sperow as his last will
and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence.
attest
William Harris
W. G. Watson.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court William Harris
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 401)
Description
[page 401]
[corresponds to labeled page 346 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
346
John Sperow's Will
and Wm. G. Watson the subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of John Sperow Dec'd who being duly sworn ac-
cording to law to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the truth in relation to the execution of said will of said Deed
depose and say that the paper then purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of John Sperow now deceased is the Will of said
deceased John Sperow that they were present at the execution of
said Will at the request of the Testator subscribed their names as
witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said John Sperow
deceased sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament, that the said John
Sperow at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will. was of
legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory said
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
William Harris.
W. G. Watson
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 15th day
of October. AD. 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 346 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
346
John Sperow's Will
and Wm. G. Watson the subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of John Sperow Dec'd who being duly sworn ac-
cording to law to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the truth in relation to the execution of said will of said Deed
depose and say that the paper then purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of John Sperow now deceased is the Will of said
deceased John Sperow that they were present at the execution of
said Will at the request of the Testator subscribed their names as
witnesses in his presence and that they saw the said John Sperow
deceased sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament, that the said John
Sperow at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will. was of
legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory said
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
William Harris.
W. G. Watson
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 15th day
of October. AD. 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 402)
Description
[page 402]
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347
William G. Norris' Will
Oct 8th 1881
On this day the last Will and Testament of William G. Norris was
presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and
Record.
F. B. Sprague
Proobate Judge
Copy of Will
The last Will & Testament of Judge William G. Norris Troy town-
ship, Delaware County Ohio.
On this eighteenth day of October in the
year of Our Lord eighteen hundred & seventy nine, at the City
of Delaware, Ohio, I William G. Norris of Troy township Del.
County Ohio, do make & publish this last Will & Testament.
Item 1st I do will & direct that first of all there be paid out of my estate
by my Executors hereinafter named, all my just debts & funeral
expenses.
Item 2nd If my beloved wife Mary (formerly Mary Rhodes) survives me
& in preference to the devise to her herein made, chooses to
take according to our "Marriage Contract" dated "Oct. 14th 1868"
& recorded in the recorder's office of said County in Miscellaneous
Records No. 1, page 22 & 23, (to which record reference is here
made for the terms thereof) I do here direct that my executors
fully & in every particular carry out & comply with all the terms
of said "Marriage Contract" but if my said wife prefers to take
titled to under said Marriage contracts & in lieu of all claims
of every nature that she would have on my estate real & personal
were I to make no will: I do give, devise & bequeath to my wife,
the said Mary Norris, the following described Real Estate to be
hers absolutely in fee simple to wit. Situated in the State of
Ohio County of Delaware township of Troy, in Range nineteen
Township five) part in section one & part in section two U.S.M.
lands & being a tract off of the South side of my farm supposed
to contain about fifteen acres be the same more or less, (abut
five acres the west part thereof being in said section two & section
in said section one) & bounded on the north by the north line
of the old "Peres Main" tract of about 69 acres which was deeded
by his heirs to Charles Sweetser by said Sweetser deeded to me.
on the east by the center of the Whetstone river, on the south by
the said Peres Main tract deeded by me to David W. Tipton
& now owned by Miss Amanda J. Woodward & on the West
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William G. Norris' Will
Oct 8th 1881
On this day the last Will and Testament of William G. Norris was
presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and
Record.
F. B. Sprague
Proobate Judge
Copy of Will
The last Will & Testament of Judge William G. Norris Troy town-
ship, Delaware County Ohio.
On this eighteenth day of October in the
year of Our Lord eighteen hundred & seventy nine, at the City
of Delaware, Ohio, I William G. Norris of Troy township Del.
County Ohio, do make & publish this last Will & Testament.
Item 1st I do will & direct that first of all there be paid out of my estate
by my Executors hereinafter named, all my just debts & funeral
expenses.
Item 2nd If my beloved wife Mary (formerly Mary Rhodes) survives me
& in preference to the devise to her herein made, chooses to
take according to our "Marriage Contract" dated "Oct. 14th 1868"
& recorded in the recorder's office of said County in Miscellaneous
Records No. 1, page 22 & 23, (to which record reference is here
made for the terms thereof) I do here direct that my executors
fully & in every particular carry out & comply with all the terms
of said "Marriage Contract" but if my said wife prefers to take
titled to under said Marriage contracts & in lieu of all claims
of every nature that she would have on my estate real & personal
were I to make no will: I do give, devise & bequeath to my wife,
the said Mary Norris, the following described Real Estate to be
hers absolutely in fee simple to wit. Situated in the State of
Ohio County of Delaware township of Troy, in Range nineteen
Township five) part in section one & part in section two U.S.M.
lands & being a tract off of the South side of my farm supposed
to contain about fifteen acres be the same more or less, (abut
five acres the west part thereof being in said section two & section
in said section one) & bounded on the north by the north line
of the old "Peres Main" tract of about 69 acres which was deeded
by his heirs to Charles Sweetser by said Sweetser deeded to me.
on the east by the center of the Whetstone river, on the south by
the said Peres Main tract deeded by me to David W. Tipton
& now owned by Miss Amanda J. Woodward & on the West
Title
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Description
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by the center of the Troy turnpike, together with all the privilege
& appurtenances to said tract of land belonging, I also give
her carpeting suitable & sufficient for the dwelling house on said
tract, also a bed, bedstead & bedding one cooking stove & other
house hold furniture of the value of fifty dollars & provisions
for one year, also one cow, the cow to be selected by my daugh-
ter Joan.
Provided my said wife shall notify the Probate Judge of said
County of her election to take under this will & cause the said
election to be made a matter of record in his office within the per-
iod of Thirty days after this Will shall be admitted to probate
if she does not do so within said period of Thirty days then she
shall be held & concluded to have taken under said Marriage
contract & not under this will & the foregoing bequest to her are
upon the express condition that she elects to take the same
within the said period of thirty days.
Item 3rd I give and devise to my beloved & faithful daughter Joan
Norris now residing with us the sum of Five Hundred Dollars
Item 4th I do give & bequeath to the children of my Son Charles F. Norris
of the State of Iowa that may be living at my decease to be
equally divided among them & paid over as hereinafter stated
sum of One Thousand Dollars & I here appoint my daughter
the said Joan J. Norris Trustee to take charge, control and man-
agement of said $1000 & request that she be not required to
give any bond as said Trustee: & I will & direct that she
vest in some safe & judicious manner the said $1000 & out
of the annual income thereof that she be paid annually for
her services as Trustee, such reasonable sums as the Probate
Judge of said County of Delaware may deem just & proper &
that the set annual income thereof she add to the principal
from year to year & so keep the same invested until some
of said children arrive at the age of majority, & then that she pay
to said child when he or she so arrives at full age, such part of
the net amount of said investment at that time, as shall result
from dividing the whole of said net amount by the number of said
children living at my decease & that the residue thereof left after
taking out the part so paid to the child arriving at full age
still be kept & managed by said trustee as the whole amount
was before paying out said share & untill another of said children
shall arrive at full age & then she shall pay to said second
child on arriving at full age his or her part of said investment
to be ascertained by dividing the net amount thereof when said
second child becomes of the age of majority by the number of
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by the center of the Troy turnpike, together with all the privilege
& appurtenances to said tract of land belonging, I also give
her carpeting suitable & sufficient for the dwelling house on said
tract, also a bed, bedstead & bedding one cooking stove & other
house hold furniture of the value of fifty dollars & provisions
for one year, also one cow, the cow to be selected by my daugh-
ter Joan.
Provided my said wife shall notify the Probate Judge of said
County of her election to take under this will & cause the said
election to be made a matter of record in his office within the per-
iod of Thirty days after this Will shall be admitted to probate
if she does not do so within said period of Thirty days then she
shall be held & concluded to have taken under said Marriage
contract & not under this will & the foregoing bequest to her are
upon the express condition that she elects to take the same
within the said period of thirty days.
Item 3rd I give and devise to my beloved & faithful daughter Joan
Norris now residing with us the sum of Five Hundred Dollars
Item 4th I do give & bequeath to the children of my Son Charles F. Norris
of the State of Iowa that may be living at my decease to be
equally divided among them & paid over as hereinafter stated
sum of One Thousand Dollars & I here appoint my daughter
the said Joan J. Norris Trustee to take charge, control and man-
agement of said $1000 & request that she be not required to
give any bond as said Trustee: & I will & direct that she
vest in some safe & judicious manner the said $1000 & out
of the annual income thereof that she be paid annually for
her services as Trustee, such reasonable sums as the Probate
Judge of said County of Delaware may deem just & proper &
that the set annual income thereof she add to the principal
from year to year & so keep the same invested until some
of said children arrive at the age of majority, & then that she pay
to said child when he or she so arrives at full age, such part of
the net amount of said investment at that time, as shall result
from dividing the whole of said net amount by the number of said
children living at my decease & that the residue thereof left after
taking out the part so paid to the child arriving at full age
still be kept & managed by said trustee as the whole amount
was before paying out said share & untill another of said children
shall arrive at full age & then she shall pay to said second
child on arriving at full age his or her part of said investment
to be ascertained by dividing the net amount thereof when said
second child becomes of the age of majority by the number of
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said children living at my decease less the one having already received
his or her share, that is to say, there now five of said children -
if they shall all & no more be living at my decease - then the amount
to be paid to the child first becoming of age, will be ascertained
by dividing as aforesaid the net amount of said investment at
that time by five, the remaining four fifths to the net accum-
ulation thereof to the time the second child arrives at full age to
be divided by four to ascertain the amount to be paid to said
child the second becoming of age & the remaining three fourths of
said net amount of said investment must be kept invested
as aforesaid untill another child the third shall become of full age
& then his or her part thereof to be paid him or her the same
to be ascertained by dividing the net amount of said investment
at that time by the number of said children living at my decease
less the number whose share of said investment has been pre-
viously distributed & so on until all of said children have become
of full age & have received his or her equal share of said bequest
to be computed & arrived at as aforesaid.
Provided however if any of said children living at my decease
shall die before becoming of age then his or her share as soon after
his or her decease as the said Trustee may conveniently be able
to collect the same, shall be paid over to the father the said
Charles F. Norris, which share to be so as aforesaid paid over
to the father at the decease of the child shall be the same propor-
tion of the whole amount of said investment at that time
distributed that the deceased child would have been by the terms
of this will entitled to had he or she arrived at full age on the
day of his or her decease
Any of said children that may be of full age at my decease shall
receive their share of the foregoing bequest within a reasonable time
after my decease.
If for any cause my said daughter should cease to act as said
trustee then I will that my nephew Caleb Norris Esq. of Marion
Ohio succeed her as said Trustee upon giving bond as required
by law.
Item 5th I will that the residue of my estate left after paying all my
just debts & expenses & costs & expenses of settling my estate &
paying the foregoing specific legacies be divided into five equal
shares & I do here give devise & bequeath said shares as follows
1st to my daughter Elizabeth wife of William M. Chandler of
Berlin township Delaware County Ohio I give the one half part
of one of said five shares. 2nd to her son William Norris Mansa
I give the other half part of one of said five shares
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said children living at my decease less the one having already received
his or her share, that is to say, there now five of said children -
if they shall all & no more be living at my decease - then the amount
to be paid to the child first becoming of age, will be ascertained
by dividing as aforesaid the net amount of said investment at
that time by five, the remaining four fifths to the net accum-
ulation thereof to the time the second child arrives at full age to
be divided by four to ascertain the amount to be paid to said
child the second becoming of age & the remaining three fourths of
said net amount of said investment must be kept invested
as aforesaid untill another child the third shall become of full age
& then his or her part thereof to be paid him or her the same
to be ascertained by dividing the net amount of said investment
at that time by the number of said children living at my decease
less the number whose share of said investment has been pre-
viously distributed & so on until all of said children have become
of full age & have received his or her equal share of said bequest
to be computed & arrived at as aforesaid.
Provided however if any of said children living at my decease
shall die before becoming of age then his or her share as soon after
his or her decease as the said Trustee may conveniently be able
to collect the same, shall be paid over to the father the said
Charles F. Norris, which share to be so as aforesaid paid over
to the father at the decease of the child shall be the same propor-
tion of the whole amount of said investment at that time
distributed that the deceased child would have been by the terms
of this will entitled to had he or she arrived at full age on the
day of his or her decease
Any of said children that may be of full age at my decease shall
receive their share of the foregoing bequest within a reasonable time
after my decease.
If for any cause my said daughter should cease to act as said
trustee then I will that my nephew Caleb Norris Esq. of Marion
Ohio succeed her as said Trustee upon giving bond as required
by law.
Item 5th I will that the residue of my estate left after paying all my
just debts & expenses & costs & expenses of settling my estate &
paying the foregoing specific legacies be divided into five equal
shares & I do here give devise & bequeath said shares as follows
1st to my daughter Elizabeth wife of William M. Chandler of
Berlin township Delaware County Ohio I give the one half part
of one of said five shares. 2nd to her son William Norris Mansa
I give the other half part of one of said five shares
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Description
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3rd To my daughter Rebecca M. wife of Doctor Joseph H.
VanDeman of Chattanoga Tennessee I give one of said five
shares.
4th To my daughter Florinda Layman wife of Wm. Layman
of Kokomo Indiana I give one of said five shares.
5th To my son the said Charles F. Norris I give one of said
five shares.
6th To my daughter the said Joan J. Norris in addition to
the bequest herein before made to her, I also gave one of said
five shares.
Item 6th I do hereby nominate constitute & appoint the said Joan J.
Norris & Caleb Norris Executors of this my last Will & testa-
ment & request that they may not be required to give any
bond as Executors having full confidence that they will truly
& faithfully carry out the provissions of this will without giving
bond: & I will & direct that as soon as my wife shall have made
her election as required in "Item 2nd" hereof, or at the expiration
of said period of thirty days so that my said Executors cause to
be made & returned to the Probate Court of said County an in-
ventory and appraisement of all my estate real & personal & of
every kind & in whatsoever form the same may be in at my
decease: & I here authorize & empower my said Executors to
sell said estate real & personal at public or private sale or both
as they may deem best & upon such terms as they think may
be for the best interest thereof & deeds to the purchasers of the real
estate to execute & deliver in fee simple.
I deem it desirable that my estate should be fully settled as
soon as the same can be done without a serious sacrifice of
property & to that end I think it would be well in selling
the same "on time" for my said Executors to make arrangements
with the persons by this will entitled to the proceeds of said
sales to take the notes of the purchasers of said property in pay-
ment of that to which they may be severally entitled to by this
will & I empower them so to do.
In testimony where of I the said William G. Norris have her
unto set my hand & seal this 18th day of October AD 1879 hereby
revoking all former wills by me made.
Signed, sealed & acknowledged by } William G. Norris.
the said William G. Norris to be }
his last will & testament in our }
presence & signed by us as wit- } Henry G. Sheldon
nesses thereto at his request in his } Henry J. Eaton
presence & in the presence of each other. }
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3rd To my daughter Rebecca M. wife of Doctor Joseph H.
VanDeman of Chattanoga Tennessee I give one of said five
shares.
4th To my daughter Florinda Layman wife of Wm. Layman
of Kokomo Indiana I give one of said five shares.
5th To my son the said Charles F. Norris I give one of said
five shares.
6th To my daughter the said Joan J. Norris in addition to
the bequest herein before made to her, I also gave one of said
five shares.
Item 6th I do hereby nominate constitute & appoint the said Joan J.
Norris & Caleb Norris Executors of this my last Will & testa-
ment & request that they may not be required to give any
bond as Executors having full confidence that they will truly
& faithfully carry out the provissions of this will without giving
bond: & I will & direct that as soon as my wife shall have made
her election as required in "Item 2nd" hereof, or at the expiration
of said period of thirty days so that my said Executors cause to
be made & returned to the Probate Court of said County an in-
ventory and appraisement of all my estate real & personal & of
every kind & in whatsoever form the same may be in at my
decease: & I here authorize & empower my said Executors to
sell said estate real & personal at public or private sale or both
as they may deem best & upon such terms as they think may
be for the best interest thereof & deeds to the purchasers of the real
estate to execute & deliver in fee simple.
I deem it desirable that my estate should be fully settled as
soon as the same can be done without a serious sacrifice of
property & to that end I think it would be well in selling
the same "on time" for my said Executors to make arrangements
with the persons by this will entitled to the proceeds of said
sales to take the notes of the purchasers of said property in pay-
ment of that to which they may be severally entitled to by this
will & I empower them so to do.
In testimony where of I the said William G. Norris have her
unto set my hand & seal this 18th day of October AD 1879 hereby
revoking all former wills by me made.
Signed, sealed & acknowledged by } William G. Norris.
the said William G. Norris to be }
his last will & testament in our }
presence & signed by us as wit- } Henry G. Sheldon
nesses thereto at his request in his } Henry J. Eaton
presence & in the presence of each other. }
Title
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Description
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351
William G. Norris
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court Henry
G. Sheldon and Henry J. Eaton the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of William G. Norris deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the
whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the ex-
ecution of said Will, depose and say that the paper before
them purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William
G. Norris now deceased, is the Will of said deceased William
G. Norris, 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
G. Norris deceased sign and seal said will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament:
that the said William G. Norris at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will was of legal age and of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory and under no undue or unlaw-
full restraint whatsoever
Henry G. Sheldon
Henry J. Eaton
Sworn to and subscribebd in open Court this 8th day of
October AD 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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William G. Norris
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court Henry
G. Sheldon and Henry J. Eaton the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of William G. Norris deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the
whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the ex-
ecution of said Will, depose and say that the paper before
them purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William
G. Norris now deceased, is the Will of said deceased William
G. Norris, 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
G. Norris deceased sign and seal said will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament:
that the said William G. Norris at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will was of legal age and of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory and under no undue or unlaw-
full restraint whatsoever
Henry G. Sheldon
Henry J. Eaton
Sworn to and subscribebd in open Court this 8th day of
October AD 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 407]
[corresponds to labeled page 352 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
352
Stephen Thompson's Will
March 9th 1881
On this day the last Will and Testament of Stephen Thompson
was presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and
Record.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
Last Will and Testament of Stephen Thompson
I, Stephen Thompson of Harlem Township & Delaware County
Ohio, knowing the uncertainty of life, do make this my last
Will and Testament revoking and annulling all other wills
that I may heretofore have made.
Item 1st It is my will that all my just debts and my funeral expenses
be paid out of my estate.
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my wife Matilda Thompson, in lieu of
her dower the sum of Three Hundred Dollars per year, to be
paid each and every year during her natural life Said sum of
three hundred Dollars per year is due and my said wife from
my son Alexander Thompson, each and every year of her natur-
al lives from a lease given by my son Alexander Thompson
to me and my said wife.
I also give to my said wife all the rights and interests that we
jointly and severally have in said life lease. I also give all my
household and kitchen furniture to my said wife. I also give
and devise to my said wife one milk Cow
Item 3rd I give and bequeath to my son Henry Thompson in addition to
what he has all ready received, the sum of one Dollar.
Item 4th I give and devise to my son Alexander Thompson in addition
to what he has already received the sum of one Dollar.
Item 5th I give and bequeath all the remainder of my property of what-
soever nature or kind to my four daughters: Eliza Fancher and
her heirs Maria Lucas, Mary P. Thompson, Mira Thompson
and my two Grand children Sarah Thompson & Franklin
E. Thompson, to be divided between them as follows:
Each of my daughters to share equally and alike with each
other and my two grand children above named to share equally
with each other and both together to have an equal share with
each of my daughters.
Item 6th I nominate and appoint my daughter Mary B. Thompson
as Executrix of my will & Testament.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this
First day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight
[corresponds to labeled page 352 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
352
Stephen Thompson's Will
March 9th 1881
On this day the last Will and Testament of Stephen Thompson
was presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate and
Record.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
Last Will and Testament of Stephen Thompson
I, Stephen Thompson of Harlem Township & Delaware County
Ohio, knowing the uncertainty of life, do make this my last
Will and Testament revoking and annulling all other wills
that I may heretofore have made.
Item 1st It is my will that all my just debts and my funeral expenses
be paid out of my estate.
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my wife Matilda Thompson, in lieu of
her dower the sum of Three Hundred Dollars per year, to be
paid each and every year during her natural life Said sum of
three hundred Dollars per year is due and my said wife from
my son Alexander Thompson, each and every year of her natur-
al lives from a lease given by my son Alexander Thompson
to me and my said wife.
I also give to my said wife all the rights and interests that we
jointly and severally have in said life lease. I also give all my
household and kitchen furniture to my said wife. I also give
and devise to my said wife one milk Cow
Item 3rd I give and bequeath to my son Henry Thompson in addition to
what he has all ready received, the sum of one Dollar.
Item 4th I give and devise to my son Alexander Thompson in addition
to what he has already received the sum of one Dollar.
Item 5th I give and bequeath all the remainder of my property of what-
soever nature or kind to my four daughters: Eliza Fancher and
her heirs Maria Lucas, Mary P. Thompson, Mira Thompson
and my two Grand children Sarah Thompson & Franklin
E. Thompson, to be divided between them as follows:
Each of my daughters to share equally and alike with each
other and my two grand children above named to share equally
with each other and both together to have an equal share with
each of my daughters.
Item 6th I nominate and appoint my daughter Mary B. Thompson
as Executrix of my will & Testament.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this
First day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight
Title
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Description
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353
Stephen Thompson's Will
hundred and seventy nine.
his
Stephen X Thompson {Seal}
name
Signed sealed and acknowledged by said Stephen Thompson
in our prseence and at his request and in his presence and
in the presence of each other we sign as witnesses.
B. H. Marriott }
John Adams }
Commission.
To take testimony of witness to Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
To Esq W. Culver. Greeting:
Know ye, That we, in confidence of your prudence and fidel-
ity, have appointed you, and by these presents do give you full
power and authority to examine and take the deposition of
John Adams subscribing witness to the last Will and tes-
tament of Stephen Thompson 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 John Adams 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 Stephen Thompson and that you reduce
such examination to writing, and return the same together
with this Commission and the Will of said Stephen Thomp-
son With all charges for your's and witnesses charges
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 9th day of
March AD 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 353 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
353
Stephen Thompson's Will
hundred and seventy nine.
his
Stephen X Thompson {Seal}
name
Signed sealed and acknowledged by said Stephen Thompson
in our prseence and at his request and in his presence and
in the presence of each other we sign as witnesses.
B. H. Marriott }
John Adams }
Commission.
To take testimony of witness to Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
To Esq W. Culver. Greeting:
Know ye, That we, in confidence of your prudence and fidel-
ity, have appointed you, and by these presents do give you full
power and authority to examine and take the deposition of
John Adams subscribing witness to the last Will and tes-
tament of Stephen Thompson 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 John Adams 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 Stephen Thompson and that you reduce
such examination to writing, and return the same together
with this Commission and the Will of said Stephen Thomp-
son With all charges for your's and witnesses charges
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 9th day of
March AD 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 409]
[corresponds to labeled page 354 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
354
Stephen Thompson's Will
Probate of Will.
The state of California }
County } Probate Court
Personally apeared before me (a commis-
sioner duly appointed), John Adams one of the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Stephen Thomp-
son 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) him purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Stephen Thompson now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
Stephen Thompson, who with B. H. Marriott the other sub-
scribing witness to the said Will, 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
they saw the said Stpehen Thompson deceased sign by mark
and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament: that the said Stephen
Thompson at the time of making, signing by mark and seal-
ing said Will was of legal age and of sound and disposing
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
John Adams
Attest } W. T. Somers.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19
day of March AD 1881
E. W. Culver
Commissioner duly appointed by
the Probate Court of Delaware
County Ohio.
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354
Stephen Thompson's Will
Probate of Will.
The state of California }
County } Probate Court
Personally apeared before me (a commis-
sioner duly appointed), John Adams one of the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Stephen Thomp-
son 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) him purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Stephen Thompson now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
Stephen Thompson, who with B. H. Marriott the other sub-
scribing witness to the said Will, 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
they saw the said Stpehen Thompson deceased sign by mark
and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament: that the said Stephen
Thompson at the time of making, signing by mark and seal-
ing said Will was of legal age and of sound and disposing
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
John Adams
Attest } W. T. Somers.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19
day of March AD 1881
E. W. Culver
Commissioner duly appointed by
the Probate Court of Delaware
County Ohio.
Title
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Description
[page 410]
[corresponds to labeled page 355 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
355
Stephen Thompson's Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court P. N. Marriott
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Stephen Thompson 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 Stephen Thompson now deceased, is the Will of
said deceased Stephen Thompson that he was present at
the execution of said Will, at the request of the Testator subscrib-
ed their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence and
that they saw the said Stephen Thompson deceased, sign and
seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament: that the said Stephen Thompson
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.
P. N. Marriott
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 7 day of October
A.D. 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 355 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
355
Stephen Thompson's Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court P. N. Marriott
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Stephen Thompson 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 Stephen Thompson now deceased, is the Will of
said deceased Stephen Thompson that he was present at
the execution of said Will, at the request of the Testator subscrib-
ed their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence and
that they saw the said Stephen Thompson deceased, sign and
seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament: that the said Stephen Thompson
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.
P. N. Marriott
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 7 day of October
A.D. 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 411]
[corresponds to labeled page 356 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
356
Charles Wheaton's Will
Oct. 8th 1881.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Charles Wheaton
was presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate
and Record.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All.
I Charles Wheaton of Delaware County Ohio, do make and
publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Mary E. Wheaton in
lieu of her dower the one third of all my property both real and
personal.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my grand daughter July Clawson two
hundred dollars to be paid to her when she arrives at the age
of eighteen years.
Item 3rd The remainder of my estate both personal and real I give and
devise to my sons Clinton B Wheaton, Harvey L. Wheaton,
Charles M. Wheaton and Otis A. Wheaton and to my daugh-
ters Eva D. Wheaton and Sarah F. Wheaton, said remaining
estate to be equally divided between my children last above
mentioned or their heirs.
Item 4th I devise that whatever indebtedness there may be at my death
together with my funeral expenses and sufficient amount of
money to purchase a suitable monument to be placed at my
grave shall be deducted before any division be made except
in case of my grand daughter July Clawson is to have the
two hundred as above mentioned
Item 5th I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Clinton B Wheaton
executor of this my last Will and Testament.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this Sixth day of June One Thousand eight hundred
and sixty one
Charles Wheaton {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by }
said Charles Wheaton as his }
last will and testament in } E. W. Condit
our presence and signed by } T. H. Vankirk
us in his presence }
[corresponds to labeled page 356 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
356
Charles Wheaton's Will
Oct. 8th 1881.
On this day the last Will and Testament of Charles Wheaton
was presented and duly proven and ordered admitted to Probate
and Record.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All.
I Charles Wheaton of Delaware County Ohio, do make and
publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Mary E. Wheaton in
lieu of her dower the one third of all my property both real and
personal.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my grand daughter July Clawson two
hundred dollars to be paid to her when she arrives at the age
of eighteen years.
Item 3rd The remainder of my estate both personal and real I give and
devise to my sons Clinton B Wheaton, Harvey L. Wheaton,
Charles M. Wheaton and Otis A. Wheaton and to my daugh-
ters Eva D. Wheaton and Sarah F. Wheaton, said remaining
estate to be equally divided between my children last above
mentioned or their heirs.
Item 4th I devise that whatever indebtedness there may be at my death
together with my funeral expenses and sufficient amount of
money to purchase a suitable monument to be placed at my
grave shall be deducted before any division be made except
in case of my grand daughter July Clawson is to have the
two hundred as above mentioned
Item 5th I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Clinton B Wheaton
executor of this my last Will and Testament.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this Sixth day of June One Thousand eight hundred
and sixty one
Charles Wheaton {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by }
said Charles Wheaton as his }
last will and testament in } E. W. Condit
our presence and signed by } T. H. Vankirk
us in his presence }
Title
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Description
[page 412]
[Corresponds to labeled page 357 of Will Book Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
357
Charles Wheaton' Will
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court E. W.
Condit and T. W. Vankirk the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Charles Wheaton 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 dispose and say that the paper before them pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Charles Wheaton
now deceased is the Will of said deceased, Charles Wheaton
that they were present at the execution of said Will, at the request
of the Testator, subscribed their names as witnesses in his pres-
ence, and that they saw the said Charles Wheaton deceased,
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament: that the said Charles
Wheaton at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and mem-
ory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
E. W. Condit
T. H. Vankirk
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 8th day of
October AD. 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[Corresponds to labeled page 357 of Will Book Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
357
Charles Wheaton' Will
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court E. W.
Condit and T. W. Vankirk the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Charles Wheaton 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 dispose and say that the paper before them pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Charles Wheaton
now deceased is the Will of said deceased, Charles Wheaton
that they were present at the execution of said Will, at the request
of the Testator, subscribed their names as witnesses in his pres-
ence, and that they saw the said Charles Wheaton deceased,
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament: that the said Charles
Wheaton at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and mem-
ory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
E. W. Condit
T. H. Vankirk
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 8th day of
October AD. 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 413)
Description
[page 413]
[corresponds to labeled page 358 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
358
Peter Williamson's Will
October 22 1881
On this day the last Will and Testament of
Peter Williamson was presented and duly proven
and ordered admited to Probate and Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevalent Father of all I Peter
Williamson of Delaware County and State of Ohio
being of sound mind and memory do make
and publish this my last will and Testament
in the maner and form following
First after
all my just debts are paid I desire that my wife
(should she be living at my death) shall have the
possession and use of all my real estate during
her life
Second - I will and bequeath at my
death and after the death of my wife unto James
Williamson my son that part of my real estate which
lies east of the line established by me (which line
commences on the south line of my farm and
extends north to the north line of my farm and
passes a short distance east of a Burr Oak in the
field now bordering on Big Walnut Creek) which
portion of my real estate contains about eighty
two acres of land, it being the east end of my
farm.
Third I bequeath unto my daughter Louisa
Daug and unto her heirs after her the rest residue
and remainder of my real estate which lies west
of the above described line it being the west end
of my farm and contains about One Hundred
acres of land
All of the Real Estate bequeathed by
me in this my last will and testament is
situated in Kingston & Porter Townships in Delaware
County and State of Ohio
Peter Williamson
The above and foregoing instrument of one sheet
was at the date thereof declared to us by the Testator
[corresponds to labeled page 358 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
358
Peter Williamson's Will
October 22 1881
On this day the last Will and Testament of
Peter Williamson was presented and duly proven
and ordered admited to Probate and Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevalent Father of all I Peter
Williamson of Delaware County and State of Ohio
being of sound mind and memory do make
and publish this my last will and Testament
in the maner and form following
First after
all my just debts are paid I desire that my wife
(should she be living at my death) shall have the
possession and use of all my real estate during
her life
Second - I will and bequeath at my
death and after the death of my wife unto James
Williamson my son that part of my real estate which
lies east of the line established by me (which line
commences on the south line of my farm and
extends north to the north line of my farm and
passes a short distance east of a Burr Oak in the
field now bordering on Big Walnut Creek) which
portion of my real estate contains about eighty
two acres of land, it being the east end of my
farm.
Third I bequeath unto my daughter Louisa
Daug and unto her heirs after her the rest residue
and remainder of my real estate which lies west
of the above described line it being the west end
of my farm and contains about One Hundred
acres of land
All of the Real Estate bequeathed by
me in this my last will and testament is
situated in Kingston & Porter Townships in Delaware
County and State of Ohio
Peter Williamson
The above and foregoing instrument of one sheet
was at the date thereof declared to us by the Testator
Title
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Description
[page 414]
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359
Peter Williamson's Will
Peter Williamson to be his last will and testament
and he subscribed the same in our presence and
we at his request sign our names hereto as attesting
witnesses in his presence and in the presence of each
other, this 3rd day of April AD 1878
Henry Sheldon Delaware Ohio
Henry S. Culver Delaware Ohio
Codicil to the will
I hereby bequeath to James Williamson in addition
to the Eighty two acres bequeathed him in my Will
made April 3rd 1878 my house and lot of Five acres of
land where I now reside, but not until the death
of my said wife who is entitled to the use and
occupation of said premises during her life time.
said lot of 5 acres lies west of my farm and was
purchased by me of Cepter Stark
Witness my hand and seal this } P Williamson {Seal}
10" day of June AD 1880
Signed in our presence by said
P Williamson and signed by us in his presenced and
at his request this 10" day of June 1880. S. C. [Caurey ?]
A. H. Packard
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Henry G. Sheldon
and Henry S. Culver the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Peter Williamson
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 Peter Williamson
now deceased is the Will of said deceased, Peter
Williamson that they were present at the executi-
on 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 Peter Williamson, deceased,
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament: that
the said Peter Williamson at the time of making,
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359
Peter Williamson's Will
Peter Williamson to be his last will and testament
and he subscribed the same in our presence and
we at his request sign our names hereto as attesting
witnesses in his presence and in the presence of each
other, this 3rd day of April AD 1878
Henry Sheldon Delaware Ohio
Henry S. Culver Delaware Ohio
Codicil to the will
I hereby bequeath to James Williamson in addition
to the Eighty two acres bequeathed him in my Will
made April 3rd 1878 my house and lot of Five acres of
land where I now reside, but not until the death
of my said wife who is entitled to the use and
occupation of said premises during her life time.
said lot of 5 acres lies west of my farm and was
purchased by me of Cepter Stark
Witness my hand and seal this } P Williamson {Seal}
10" day of June AD 1880
Signed in our presence by said
P Williamson and signed by us in his presenced and
at his request this 10" day of June 1880. S. C. [Caurey ?]
A. H. Packard
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Henry G. Sheldon
and Henry S. Culver the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Peter Williamson
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 Peter Williamson
now deceased is the Will of said deceased, Peter
Williamson that they were present at the executi-
on 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 Peter Williamson, deceased,
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament: that
the said Peter Williamson at the time of making,
Title
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360
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.
Henry G. Sheldon
Henry S. Culver
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 22d
day of October AD 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court A. H. Packard
one of the subscribing witnesses (S. C. Canrey the other
witness being dead) to the Codicil to the last Will
and Testament of Peter Williamson 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 Codicil to the last Will and Testament of Peter
Williamson is Codicil to the Will of said deceased
Peter Williamson and at the same time came
A. H. Packard who being sworn says he is well
acquainted with the hand writing of S. C. Canrey
now deceased and recognizes the signature to
said Codicil as the hand writing of said dec'd S. C. Canrey
and that the said S. C. Canrey witnessed said
Codicil in my presence and at the time of
signing the same by said Peter Williamson 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
Peter Williamson deceased, sign and seal said Codicil
to said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his Codicil to his last Will and Testament: that the
said Peter Williamson 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 unlawful restraint whatsoever.
A. H. Packard
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 22d day of October AD. 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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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.
Henry G. Sheldon
Henry S. Culver
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 22d
day of October AD 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court A. H. Packard
one of the subscribing witnesses (S. C. Canrey the other
witness being dead) to the Codicil to the last Will
and Testament of Peter Williamson 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 Codicil to the last Will and Testament of Peter
Williamson is Codicil to the Will of said deceased
Peter Williamson and at the same time came
A. H. Packard who being sworn says he is well
acquainted with the hand writing of S. C. Canrey
now deceased and recognizes the signature to
said Codicil as the hand writing of said dec'd S. C. Canrey
and that the said S. C. Canrey witnessed said
Codicil in my presence and at the time of
signing the same by said Peter Williamson 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
Peter Williamson deceased, sign and seal said Codicil
to said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his Codicil to his last Will and Testament: that the
said Peter Williamson 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 unlawful restraint whatsoever.
A. H. Packard
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 22d day of October AD. 1881.
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
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[page 416]
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361
Elizabeth Criss' Will
October 24" 1881
On this day the last Will and Testament of
Elizabeth Criss was presented and duly proven
and ordered admited to Probate and Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all
I Elizabeth Criss of sound mind and retentive
memory do make and publish this my last
Will and Testament -
First = I give and devise all the stocks, moneys
household goods, furniture, provisions and other
goods and chattels which I may have at my decease
to my beloved daughter Cara R Criss
Second = I do hereby nominate and appoint my
esteemed friend and brother George Watson of
Guernsey County Ohio Guardian of my said
daughter Cara R Criss until she arrives at the
age of twenty one years or intermarries
by said Guardian is hereby empowered to give
my said daughter Cara R Criss a good English
Education and to rear her in habits of industry
and incubate upon her as far as may be Christian
faith and charity
I do further authorize and empower my said
Guardian to compromise adjust release and disch
arge in such manner as he may deem proper, the
debts and claims due me
I do further authorize him if in his judgement
it should be for the best interest of my said daughter
to sell by private or otherwise or in such manner
upon such terms of credit or otherwise as he may think
best and proper, all of my said personal property,
and to use the proceeds arising therefrom in caring
and providing for my said daughter until she arrives
at twenty one years of age whatever he may have
then left in his hands to pay the same over to
my said daughter
I do further direct that he take the possession and
control of her real estate at my decease to look after
and rent the same to the best advantage and
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361
Elizabeth Criss' Will
October 24" 1881
On this day the last Will and Testament of
Elizabeth Criss was presented and duly proven
and ordered admited to Probate and Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all
I Elizabeth Criss of sound mind and retentive
memory do make and publish this my last
Will and Testament -
First = I give and devise all the stocks, moneys
household goods, furniture, provisions and other
goods and chattels which I may have at my decease
to my beloved daughter Cara R Criss
Second = I do hereby nominate and appoint my
esteemed friend and brother George Watson of
Guernsey County Ohio Guardian of my said
daughter Cara R Criss until she arrives at the
age of twenty one years or intermarries
by said Guardian is hereby empowered to give
my said daughter Cara R Criss a good English
Education and to rear her in habits of industry
and incubate upon her as far as may be Christian
faith and charity
I do further authorize and empower my said
Guardian to compromise adjust release and disch
arge in such manner as he may deem proper, the
debts and claims due me
I do further authorize him if in his judgement
it should be for the best interest of my said daughter
to sell by private or otherwise or in such manner
upon such terms of credit or otherwise as he may think
best and proper, all of my said personal property,
and to use the proceeds arising therefrom in caring
and providing for my said daughter until she arrives
at twenty one years of age whatever he may have
then left in his hands to pay the same over to
my said daughter
I do further direct that he take the possession and
control of her real estate at my decease to look after
and rent the same to the best advantage and
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Elizabeth Criss Will
and whatever amount of money there may
be left in his hands from that source after
providing and caring for my said daughter to pay
over to her upon her arriving at twenty one years
of age
I desire and direct that there be no executor
or administrator appointed on my estate, but
that my said guardian carry out the provisions
of this my last will and testament -
I further direct that no appraisement of my
personal property be made and that the court
of Probate direct the omission of the same
In case my said daughter Cara R Criss should
die before arriving at eighteen years of age, I
give devise and bequeath all money and property
ariseing from my estate then remaining in
the hands of said guardian as follows:
First = To my brother James Watson I give and
devise two Hundred and fifty Dollars of said
amount so remaining in the hands of said
guardian and the balance so remaining in the
hands of said guardian, I give and devise to the
children of my brother and half brothers and
half sisters, and direct that the same be equaly
divided between them =
This fourth provision of this my last will
and testament is only to be carried out in case
my said daughter Cara R Cross should die before
arriving at the age of eighteen years
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this sixth day of May AD 1881
Elizibeth Criss {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Elizabeth Criss
as her last will and testament - in our presence
and signed by us in his presence
James Watson
R. D. Robinson
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Elizabeth Criss Will
and whatever amount of money there may
be left in his hands from that source after
providing and caring for my said daughter to pay
over to her upon her arriving at twenty one years
of age
I desire and direct that there be no executor
or administrator appointed on my estate, but
that my said guardian carry out the provisions
of this my last will and testament -
I further direct that no appraisement of my
personal property be made and that the court
of Probate direct the omission of the same
In case my said daughter Cara R Criss should
die before arriving at eighteen years of age, I
give devise and bequeath all money and property
ariseing from my estate then remaining in
the hands of said guardian as follows:
First = To my brother James Watson I give and
devise two Hundred and fifty Dollars of said
amount so remaining in the hands of said
guardian and the balance so remaining in the
hands of said guardian, I give and devise to the
children of my brother and half brothers and
half sisters, and direct that the same be equaly
divided between them =
This fourth provision of this my last will
and testament is only to be carried out in case
my said daughter Cara R Cross should die before
arriving at the age of eighteen years
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this sixth day of May AD 1881
Elizibeth Criss {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Elizabeth Criss
as her last will and testament - in our presence
and signed by us in his presence
James Watson
R. D. Robinson
Title
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Description
[page 418]
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363
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court R. D. Robinson
and George Watson two of the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Elizibeth Criss 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 Elizabeth
Criss now deceased is the Will of said deceased,
Elizabeth Criss 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 Elizabeth
Criss deceased, sign and seal said Will and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament: that the said Elizabeth Criss 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 Watson
R. D. Robinson
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this
22d day of October AD 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court R. D. Robinson
and George Watson two of the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Elizibeth Criss 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 Elizabeth
Criss now deceased is the Will of said deceased,
Elizabeth Criss 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 Elizabeth
Criss deceased, sign and seal said Will and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament: that the said Elizabeth Criss 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 Watson
R. D. Robinson
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this
22d day of October AD 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 419]
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364
John Kunze's Will
Nov 9th 1881
On this day the last Will and Testament of
John Kunze was presented and duly proven and
ordered admited to Probate and Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God Amen
I John Kunze of the Township of Berlin in the
county of Delaware and State of Ohio of the age of
sixty two years, and being of sound mind and
memory, do make and publish and declare this
my last will and testament - in manner following
this is to say: First - I give and devise all income
and profits of all my real and personal estate of
what nature or kind so ever to my wife Magdalena
Kunze to be used and enjoyed by her during the
term of her natural life: provided she remains
my widow: but if she marry again, then only one
half of said income and profits of all my real and
personal estate of what nature or kind so ever,
shall be used and enjoyed by her during the term of her
natural life: and from and imediately after her marriage
I give and devise the one half of all my real and
personal estate of what nature or kind so ever to
my children their heirs and assigns forever which
shall be held in trust by my executors hereinafter
nominated and appointed who shall eaqualy divide it
among them though held till he or she or they shall
have arrived at the age of twenty one years, and
further: I do hereby dispose of and commit the care to
and custody of my children for such time as they or
any of them respectively continue unmarried, and
under the age of twenty one (or over) years unto my wife
Magdalena Kunze provided she remains my widow
but if she shall die or marry during the nonage and
single life of any of my said children I hereby dispose
of and commit their tuition and custody to my
executors hereinafter nominated and appointed:
This my last will and testament is to be accepted
and received by my wife Magdalena Kunze in lite
of her dower during the term of her natural life
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John Kunze's Will
Nov 9th 1881
On this day the last Will and Testament of
John Kunze was presented and duly proven and
ordered admited to Probate and Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God Amen
I John Kunze of the Township of Berlin in the
county of Delaware and State of Ohio of the age of
sixty two years, and being of sound mind and
memory, do make and publish and declare this
my last will and testament - in manner following
this is to say: First - I give and devise all income
and profits of all my real and personal estate of
what nature or kind so ever to my wife Magdalena
Kunze to be used and enjoyed by her during the
term of her natural life: provided she remains
my widow: but if she marry again, then only one
half of said income and profits of all my real and
personal estate of what nature or kind so ever,
shall be used and enjoyed by her during the term of her
natural life: and from and imediately after her marriage
I give and devise the one half of all my real and
personal estate of what nature or kind so ever to
my children their heirs and assigns forever which
shall be held in trust by my executors hereinafter
nominated and appointed who shall eaqualy divide it
among them though held till he or she or they shall
have arrived at the age of twenty one years, and
further: I do hereby dispose of and commit the care to
and custody of my children for such time as they or
any of them respectively continue unmarried, and
under the age of twenty one (or over) years unto my wife
Magdalena Kunze provided she remains my widow
but if she shall die or marry during the nonage and
single life of any of my said children I hereby dispose
of and commit their tuition and custody to my
executors hereinafter nominated and appointed:
This my last will and testament is to be accepted
and received by my wife Magdalena Kunze in lite
of her dower during the term of her natural life
Title
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John Kunze's Will
and lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint my
wife Magdalena Kunze and my friends Michael
George Shuyer Christopher F Croff to be the executors of
this my last will and testament hereby revoking
all former wills by me made
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 30th day of August in the year of eighteen
hundred and seventy nine
John Kunze
The above instrument consisting of one sheet was at the
date thereof, signed sealed published and declared by the
said - - - - 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 subscribed our
names as witnesses thereto (or the above instrument
consisting of one sheet was at the date thereof declared
to us by - - - - the testator therein mentioned to be
his last will and testament: and he at the same
time acknowledged to us and each of us that he had
signed and seal the same: and we thereupon at
his request and in his presence and and in the
presence of each other signed our names thereto as
attesting witnesses
Fredrick Fink resideing in Delaware in Delaware
County State of Ohio
Michael Gay residing at Delaware in Delaware
County State of Ohio
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court F. L. Fink and Nicholas
Gay the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of John Kunze 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 Kunze now deceased is the Will of said deceased, John
Kunze 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,
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John Kunze's Will
and lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint my
wife Magdalena Kunze and my friends Michael
George Shuyer Christopher F Croff to be the executors of
this my last will and testament hereby revoking
all former wills by me made
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 30th day of August in the year of eighteen
hundred and seventy nine
John Kunze
The above instrument consisting of one sheet was at the
date thereof, signed sealed published and declared by the
said - - - - 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 subscribed our
names as witnesses thereto (or the above instrument
consisting of one sheet was at the date thereof declared
to us by - - - - the testator therein mentioned to be
his last will and testament: and he at the same
time acknowledged to us and each of us that he had
signed and seal the same: and we thereupon at
his request and in his presence and and in the
presence of each other signed our names thereto as
attesting witnesses
Fredrick Fink resideing in Delaware in Delaware
County State of Ohio
Michael Gay residing at Delaware in Delaware
County State of Ohio
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court F. L. Fink and Nicholas
Gay the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of John Kunze 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 Kunze now deceased is the Will of said deceased, John
Kunze 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,
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and that they saw the said John Kunze, deceased,
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament: that the
said John Kunze 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.
Fredrick Fink
Nicholas Gay
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this
9th day of November AD 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Michael Neumesiter's Will
Nov 11th 1881
On this day the last Will and Testament
of Michael Neumeister was presented and duly
proven and ordered admited to Probate and Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Delaware Ohio March 8" 1881
I Michael Neumeister being of sound mind
make this as my last Will and Testament revoking
all other and former wills
After paying my just debts
and funeral expences, I want the remainder of my
property to be divided as follows: To my Mother Elizabeth
Neumeister the 1/6 one sixth, To my wife Christina
Neumeister the 2/6 two sixth, and to my son the
remaining 3/6 three sixth, and the entire property
to go to my son Henry at the death of my Mother
and wife
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand
this March 8" 1881
Michael Neumeister
Signed and sealed by the said Michael Neumeister
in our presence and witnessed by us at his request
A M Raven
F. Kurley
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and that they saw the said John Kunze, deceased,
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament: that the
said John Kunze 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.
Fredrick Fink
Nicholas Gay
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this
9th day of November AD 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Michael Neumesiter's Will
Nov 11th 1881
On this day the last Will and Testament
of Michael Neumeister was presented and duly
proven and ordered admited to Probate and Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Delaware Ohio March 8" 1881
I Michael Neumeister being of sound mind
make this as my last Will and Testament revoking
all other and former wills
After paying my just debts
and funeral expences, I want the remainder of my
property to be divided as follows: To my Mother Elizabeth
Neumeister the 1/6 one sixth, To my wife Christina
Neumeister the 2/6 two sixth, and to my son the
remaining 3/6 three sixth, and the entire property
to go to my son Henry at the death of my Mother
and wife
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand
this March 8" 1881
Michael Neumeister
Signed and sealed by the said Michael Neumeister
in our presence and witnessed by us at his request
A M Raven
F. Kurley
Title
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Michael Neumeister's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Abel M. Raven
and Fred Kurley the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Michael Neumeister deceased
and 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 Michael Neumeister
now deceased is the Will of said deceased, Michael
Neumeister 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 presen-
ce, and that they saw the said Michael Neumeister
deceased, sign and seal said Will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will
and Testament: and that the said Michael Neumeister
at the 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. M. Rowen
F. Kurley
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 11"
day of November AD 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
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Michael Neumeister's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Abel M. Raven
and Fred Kurley the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Michael Neumeister deceased
and 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 Michael Neumeister
now deceased is the Will of said deceased, Michael
Neumeister 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 presen-
ce, and that they saw the said Michael Neumeister
deceased, sign and seal said Will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will
and Testament: and that the said Michael Neumeister
at the 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. M. Rowen
F. Kurley
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 11"
day of November AD 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
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368
Philip D. Boston's Will
Nov 11" 1881
On this day the last Will and Testament
of Philip D. Boston was presented and duly
proven and ordered admited to Probate and
Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of our Heavenly Father I Philip
D. Boston in view of the uncertainty of life
and the certainty of death do make and publish
this my last Will and Testament -
Item 1st I direct that at my death all my just debts
and funeral expences be paid by my Executor
out of my Estate
Item 2" I direct that at the death of my son Henry
Boston my estate both personal and real be
sold by my executor at public sale, the terms of
sale to be one half the purchase money in
hand and the ballance in two eaqual anual
payments, to be secured by mortgage on the premises
Item 3d I direct that the money for which my estate
may be sold be eaqualy divided between my
children (if alive or their children if dead) to wit
George Boston, Elizabeth Brightman and Ann
Eliza Boston except as hereafter directed
Item 4th I direct that my daughter Elizabeth Brightman
is to have thirty dollars paid to her before the
division is made
Item 5th I direct that Mary, Martha Brightman daughter
of Elizabeth Brightman be paid one hundred
and fifty dollars out of her Mother's share
Item 6th I direct that Fidelia Boston daughter of Ann
Eliza Boston be paid, one hundred dollars out
of her Mother's share
Item 7th I direct that as my son Soloman owes me
a note of Eighty four 12/100 dollars, and a book account
of eighty nine dollars and has received on his
share one hundred dollars, the amount of the
note and interest at the time of payment and
the receipt and book account, be added to the
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Philip D. Boston's Will
Nov 11" 1881
On this day the last Will and Testament
of Philip D. Boston was presented and duly
proven and ordered admited to Probate and
Record
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of our Heavenly Father I Philip
D. Boston in view of the uncertainty of life
and the certainty of death do make and publish
this my last Will and Testament -
Item 1st I direct that at my death all my just debts
and funeral expences be paid by my Executor
out of my Estate
Item 2" I direct that at the death of my son Henry
Boston my estate both personal and real be
sold by my executor at public sale, the terms of
sale to be one half the purchase money in
hand and the ballance in two eaqual anual
payments, to be secured by mortgage on the premises
Item 3d I direct that the money for which my estate
may be sold be eaqualy divided between my
children (if alive or their children if dead) to wit
George Boston, Elizabeth Brightman and Ann
Eliza Boston except as hereafter directed
Item 4th I direct that my daughter Elizabeth Brightman
is to have thirty dollars paid to her before the
division is made
Item 5th I direct that Mary, Martha Brightman daughter
of Elizabeth Brightman be paid one hundred
and fifty dollars out of her Mother's share
Item 6th I direct that Fidelia Boston daughter of Ann
Eliza Boston be paid, one hundred dollars out
of her Mother's share
Item 7th I direct that as my son Soloman owes me
a note of Eighty four 12/100 dollars, and a book account
of eighty nine dollars and has received on his
share one hundred dollars, the amount of the
note and interest at the time of payment and
the receipt and book account, be added to the
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Philip D. Boston's Will
whole amount of my estate and the same to be
deducted from Solomon's share
Item 8th I direct that at my death Sarah Catharine Boston
daughter of J. B. Boston shall have my bureau and
my red bedquilt
Item 9th I direct that my executor pay the sum of
fifteen dollars to the trustees of the burying
ground where my wife is buried to be expended
in improving the same
Item 10th I direct that my executor cause to be placed
at the graves of my wife myself and my son
Henry suitable tomb stones to be paid for
out of my estate
Item 11th I hereby appoint my son John P. Boston
executor of this my last will and testament -
in witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this twenty third day of February
AD 1869
His
Philip D X Boston {Seal}
mark
We E H Dent and Eleazer Carpenter hereby certify
that Philip D. Boston signed the foregoing will
in our presence as his will and that we signed
the same in his presence as witnesses this twenty
third day of February one thousand eight hundred
and sixty nine
E. H. Dent {Seal}
E. Carpenter {Seal}
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court E H Dent one
of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testam-
ent of Philip D Boston 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
Philip Boston now deceased is the Will of said
deceased, Philip Boston and the said E H Dent further
swears that Eleazer Carpenter now deceased was
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369
Philip D. Boston's Will
whole amount of my estate and the same to be
deducted from Solomon's share
Item 8th I direct that at my death Sarah Catharine Boston
daughter of J. B. Boston shall have my bureau and
my red bedquilt
Item 9th I direct that my executor pay the sum of
fifteen dollars to the trustees of the burying
ground where my wife is buried to be expended
in improving the same
Item 10th I direct that my executor cause to be placed
at the graves of my wife myself and my son
Henry suitable tomb stones to be paid for
out of my estate
Item 11th I hereby appoint my son John P. Boston
executor of this my last will and testament -
in witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this twenty third day of February
AD 1869
His
Philip D X Boston {Seal}
mark
We E H Dent and Eleazer Carpenter hereby certify
that Philip D. Boston signed the foregoing will
in our presence as his will and that we signed
the same in his presence as witnesses this twenty
third day of February one thousand eight hundred
and sixty nine
E. H. Dent {Seal}
E. Carpenter {Seal}
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court E H Dent one
of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testam-
ent of Philip D Boston 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
Philip Boston now deceased is the Will of said
deceased, Philip Boston and the said E H Dent further
swears that Eleazer Carpenter now deceased was
Title
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Description
[page 425]
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370
present and subscribed the said Will as a
witness in the presence and at the request of
the said Philip D. Boston and that he recognizes
the signature of the said E. Carpenter as in the hand
writing of the said Eleazer Carpenter done at the
execution of said will in his presence and that
he wrote the said will for the said Philip D. Boston
at his request, 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 Philip D. Boston deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowl-
edge the same to be his last Will and Testament:
that the said Philip D. Boston 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. H. Dent
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this
11th day of November AD 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 370 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
370
present and subscribed the said Will as a
witness in the presence and at the request of
the said Philip D. Boston and that he recognizes
the signature of the said E. Carpenter as in the hand
writing of the said Eleazer Carpenter done at the
execution of said will in his presence and that
he wrote the said will for the said Philip D. Boston
at his request, 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 Philip D. Boston deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowl-
edge the same to be his last Will and Testament:
that the said Philip D. Boston 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. H. Dent
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this
11th day of November AD 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 426)
Description
[page 426]
[corresponds to labeled page 371 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
371
Eva T. Main Will
of each &
Realizing the uncertainty of life I Eva T. Main of Chicago in the county
State of Illinois make this will while in possession of sound mind
and memory this third day of November in the year 1879.
I bequeath all my property real and personal
whatever the same may be in the state of Ohio and Delaware
County to my beloved Mother Mary A Hubbell,
In witness Thereof I set my hand and seal the day and
year above mentioned, in the presence of the persons who have
signed their names at my request as witnesses thereto in the
presents of the testator and presence of each other
Eva T. Main
Ellen Harnkost Milwaukee Milwaukee County Wisconsin
Minnie Harnkost Milwaukee Milwaukee County Wisconsin
Proved and admitted to record in open court
August 24th 1889. J. C. Kinckutockie Probate Judge
Endorsed Will of Eva T. Main filed August 19 1880
Seth F Hauchett, Clk
State of Illinois
Cook County Ss In the probate court of Cook County
Proved and admitted to record in open court this 24th day of
August A.D. 1880 Seth F. Hauchett Clerk
Probate Court of Cook County State
of Illinois. In the matter of the last will and testament
of Eva T. Main, deceased
Testimony of Ellen Harukost & Minnie Harukost
Ellen Harukost Having been duly sworn was named by the
clerk of the court and testified as follows
Q What is your name
A Ellen Harukost
Q Your age
A Twenty years
Q Place of residence
A Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Q Occupation
A Housekeeper
Q Look at the paper now shown you purporting to be the
last will and testament of Eva T. Main and state
whether your signature is upon it
A This is my signature
Q Who asked you to sign your name to this instrument
A Eva T. Main
Q Who were present at the time you signed your name
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371
Eva T. Main Will
of each &
Realizing the uncertainty of life I Eva T. Main of Chicago in the county
State of Illinois make this will while in possession of sound mind
and memory this third day of November in the year 1879.
I bequeath all my property real and personal
whatever the same may be in the state of Ohio and Delaware
County to my beloved Mother Mary A Hubbell,
In witness Thereof I set my hand and seal the day and
year above mentioned, in the presence of the persons who have
signed their names at my request as witnesses thereto in the
presents of the testator and presence of each other
Eva T. Main
Ellen Harnkost Milwaukee Milwaukee County Wisconsin
Minnie Harnkost Milwaukee Milwaukee County Wisconsin
Proved and admitted to record in open court
August 24th 1889. J. C. Kinckutockie Probate Judge
Endorsed Will of Eva T. Main filed August 19 1880
Seth F Hauchett, Clk
State of Illinois
Cook County Ss In the probate court of Cook County
Proved and admitted to record in open court this 24th day of
August A.D. 1880 Seth F. Hauchett Clerk
Probate Court of Cook County State
of Illinois. In the matter of the last will and testament
of Eva T. Main, deceased
Testimony of Ellen Harukost & Minnie Harukost
Ellen Harukost Having been duly sworn was named by the
clerk of the court and testified as follows
Q What is your name
A Ellen Harukost
Q Your age
A Twenty years
Q Place of residence
A Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Q Occupation
A Housekeeper
Q Look at the paper now shown you purporting to be the
last will and testament of Eva T. Main and state
whether your signature is upon it
A This is my signature
Q Who asked you to sign your name to this instrument
A Eva T. Main
Q Who were present at the time you signed your name
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 427)
Description
[page 427]
[corresponds to labeled page 372 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
372
Eva T. Main Will
to this paper give their full name
A Eva T. Main Minnie Harukost and myself
Q For what purpose did you sign your name to this paper
A As a witness
Q Did you see Eva T. Main sign her name to this paper
A I did
Q Did Eva T. Main see you sign your name to this paper
A Yes sir
Q Who was present at the time Eva T. Main signed her name
to this paper
A Minnie Hankost Ellen Harukost and herself
Q Who was present at the time you signed your name to
this paper
A The same parties
Q About what date was this paper signed by Eva T. Main
A The Third day of November 1879
Q About how old a lady was Eva T. Main at the time
she signed this paper
A About twenty two years I guess
Q She was over Twenty one years, A Yes sir
Q What was the condition of Eva T. Main's mind and memory
at the time she signed this paper
A She was in good condition of mind
Q Do you think she was of sound mind & memory
A Yes sir
Q Do you know whether Eva T. Main Knew the contents of
that paper
A Yes sir
Q How do you know that
A because she wrote it herself
Q on the right hand side of the first page of this instrument
are the words State of Ohio Delaware County, do you
know whether these were written before this instrument
was signed by the Testatrix
A They were written at the time when she signed it
Q This were written before she signed it
A Before She signed it
Minnie Harukost
Having been duly sworn was named by the clerk of the
court and testified as follows
Q Will you state your name please
[corresponds to labeled page 372 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
372
Eva T. Main Will
to this paper give their full name
A Eva T. Main Minnie Harukost and myself
Q For what purpose did you sign your name to this paper
A As a witness
Q Did you see Eva T. Main sign her name to this paper
A I did
Q Did Eva T. Main see you sign your name to this paper
A Yes sir
Q Who was present at the time Eva T. Main signed her name
to this paper
A Minnie Hankost Ellen Harukost and herself
Q Who was present at the time you signed your name to
this paper
A The same parties
Q About what date was this paper signed by Eva T. Main
A The Third day of November 1879
Q About how old a lady was Eva T. Main at the time
she signed this paper
A About twenty two years I guess
Q She was over Twenty one years, A Yes sir
Q What was the condition of Eva T. Main's mind and memory
at the time she signed this paper
A She was in good condition of mind
Q Do you think she was of sound mind & memory
A Yes sir
Q Do you know whether Eva T. Main Knew the contents of
that paper
A Yes sir
Q How do you know that
A because she wrote it herself
Q on the right hand side of the first page of this instrument
are the words State of Ohio Delaware County, do you
know whether these were written before this instrument
was signed by the Testatrix
A They were written at the time when she signed it
Q This were written before she signed it
A Before She signed it
Minnie Harukost
Having been duly sworn was named by the clerk of the
court and testified as follows
Q Will you state your name please
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 428)
Description
[page 428]
[corresponds to labeled page 373 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
373
Eva T. Main
A Minnie Harukost
Q Your age
A Twenty two
Q Your residence
A Milwaukee County Wisconsin
Q Were you acquaintted with Eva T. Main now deceased in her lifetime
A Yes sir
Q Look at the instrument now shown you purporting to be the last
Will and testament of Eva T. Main and state whether your signature
is upon it
A Yes sir
Q Who wished you to sign your name to this instrument
A Eva T. Main
Q In what capacity did you sign it
A As a witness to the will
Q Who were present at the time Eva T. Main signed her name to this instrument
A Eva T. Main Ellen Harukost & myself
Q Who were present at the time you signed your name to this instrument
A The same parties
Q About when was this instrument executed
A In November 1879
Q About how old a lady was Eva T. Main at the time she signed
her name to this instrument
A About Twenty two as far as I know
Q Did Eva T. Main know the contents of this instrument at the
time she signed it
A Yes sir
Q How do you know she knew the contents
A Because she wrote in the presence of myself and my Sister
Q What was the condition of Eva T. Main's mind and memory
at the time she signed this instrument, do you believe she was
of sound mind and memory at that time
A Yes sir
State of Illinois
Cook County SS Allen Boyer having been duly sworn says
that the foregoing testimony was correctly taken by him in short
hand and that the above is a correct transcript of his short
hand notes thus taken, Allen Boyer
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of August A.D.
1881 John May
{Seal} Notary Public
[corresponds to labeled page 373 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
373
Eva T. Main
A Minnie Harukost
Q Your age
A Twenty two
Q Your residence
A Milwaukee County Wisconsin
Q Were you acquaintted with Eva T. Main now deceased in her lifetime
A Yes sir
Q Look at the instrument now shown you purporting to be the last
Will and testament of Eva T. Main and state whether your signature
is upon it
A Yes sir
Q Who wished you to sign your name to this instrument
A Eva T. Main
Q In what capacity did you sign it
A As a witness to the will
Q Who were present at the time Eva T. Main signed her name to this instrument
A Eva T. Main Ellen Harukost & myself
Q Who were present at the time you signed your name to this instrument
A The same parties
Q About when was this instrument executed
A In November 1879
Q About how old a lady was Eva T. Main at the time she signed
her name to this instrument
A About Twenty two as far as I know
Q Did Eva T. Main know the contents of this instrument at the
time she signed it
A Yes sir
Q How do you know she knew the contents
A Because she wrote in the presence of myself and my Sister
Q What was the condition of Eva T. Main's mind and memory
at the time she signed this instrument, do you believe she was
of sound mind and memory at that time
A Yes sir
State of Illinois
Cook County SS Allen Boyer having been duly sworn says
that the foregoing testimony was correctly taken by him in short
hand and that the above is a correct transcript of his short
hand notes thus taken, Allen Boyer
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of August A.D.
1881 John May
{Seal} Notary Public
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 429)
Description
[page 429]
[corresponds to labeled page 374 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
374
Eva T. Main Will
United States of America
State of Illinois
County of Cook SS. Probate Court of Cook County
August Term AD 1880 the 24th day of August A.D. 1880
Court being in session, Present Hon Joshua C. Kruckulocker Judge
of the Probate Court of Cook County
John Hoffman Sheriff of Cook County
Attest Seth F. Hanchett Clerk of the Probate Court of Cook County
In the matter of the last will }
& testament of Eva T. Main deceased } Proof of Will and issue of letters testamentary
This day came Asa D Hubbell of the County of Cook
in the state of Illinois and produced in court an Instrument in writing
purporting to be the last will and testament of Eva T. Main and presented
and filed therewith his petition duly verified praying that said will might
be admitted to Probate, And it appearing to the court from said petition that
Eva T. Main of Chicago in said County departed this life on the Thirtieth
day of March 1880 leaving said writing as and for her last will and
testament and thereupon Ellen Harukost and Minnie Harukost
the subscribing witnesses to said will appeared and in open court on oath
testified that they were present at the execution of said will and saw the
said Eva T. Main sign said will in their presence and heard her declare
the same to be her last will and testament, that they subscribed their names
thereto as witnesses in the presence of and at the request of said testatrix
and in the presence of each that they believe the said testatrix was
of sound mind and memory and of lawful age at the time of
signing said will which testatrix was reduced to writing by a short hand
reporter and a transcript thereof filed with said instrument, the signature
of said witnesses thereto being waived by the court, and it appearing to the court
from said testimony that said will was duly executed and attested according
to law and that the said testatrix was of sound disposing mind and memory and
otherwise competent to make her will at the time of signing the same
it is ordered that said will be received and recorded as the last will and
testament of the said Eva T. Main deceased
State of Illinois
County of Cook Ss Be it remembered that on the first day of March
A.D. 1881 the same being one of the days of the Feb. term 1881 of the Probate
Court of Cook County present thereat, Hon Joshua C. Kinckerlocker Judge
John Hoffman Sheriff Seth T. Hanchet Clerk,
The following among other proceedings were by and before said Court
had and entered of Record, In the matter of the estate of
Eva T. Main dec'd It appearing to the Court that the last will
and testament of Eva T. Main dec'd was duly admitted to
Probate in this court on the 24th day of August 1881
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374
Eva T. Main Will
United States of America
State of Illinois
County of Cook SS. Probate Court of Cook County
August Term AD 1880 the 24th day of August A.D. 1880
Court being in session, Present Hon Joshua C. Kruckulocker Judge
of the Probate Court of Cook County
John Hoffman Sheriff of Cook County
Attest Seth F. Hanchett Clerk of the Probate Court of Cook County
In the matter of the last will }
& testament of Eva T. Main deceased } Proof of Will and issue of letters testamentary
This day came Asa D Hubbell of the County of Cook
in the state of Illinois and produced in court an Instrument in writing
purporting to be the last will and testament of Eva T. Main and presented
and filed therewith his petition duly verified praying that said will might
be admitted to Probate, And it appearing to the court from said petition that
Eva T. Main of Chicago in said County departed this life on the Thirtieth
day of March 1880 leaving said writing as and for her last will and
testament and thereupon Ellen Harukost and Minnie Harukost
the subscribing witnesses to said will appeared and in open court on oath
testified that they were present at the execution of said will and saw the
said Eva T. Main sign said will in their presence and heard her declare
the same to be her last will and testament, that they subscribed their names
thereto as witnesses in the presence of and at the request of said testatrix
and in the presence of each that they believe the said testatrix was
of sound mind and memory and of lawful age at the time of
signing said will which testatrix was reduced to writing by a short hand
reporter and a transcript thereof filed with said instrument, the signature
of said witnesses thereto being waived by the court, and it appearing to the court
from said testimony that said will was duly executed and attested according
to law and that the said testatrix was of sound disposing mind and memory and
otherwise competent to make her will at the time of signing the same
it is ordered that said will be received and recorded as the last will and
testament of the said Eva T. Main deceased
State of Illinois
County of Cook Ss Be it remembered that on the first day of March
A.D. 1881 the same being one of the days of the Feb. term 1881 of the Probate
Court of Cook County present thereat, Hon Joshua C. Kinckerlocker Judge
John Hoffman Sheriff Seth T. Hanchet Clerk,
The following among other proceedings were by and before said Court
had and entered of Record, In the matter of the estate of
Eva T. Main dec'd It appearing to the Court that the last will
and testament of Eva T. Main dec'd was duly admitted to
Probate in this court on the 24th day of August 1881
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 430)
Description
[page 430]
[corresponds to labeled page 375 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
375
Eva T. Main Will
and that no one is named in said will for the execution thereof
and that Mary P. Hubbell is a fit and lawful person to be
entrusted with the administration of said estate it is therefore
Ordered that upon filing [illegible] her bond in the penal sum of
Thirty thousand dollars conditioned as the law directs said Mary
A. Hubbell be appointed admin'r with the will annexed of
said estate, and that thereupon said Mary A. Hubbell presented
her said Bond duly executed and took and subscribed the oath
of office and the court having examined said Bond it is ordered
that the same be approved & recorded and that letters of administration with the
will annexed on said estate be issued to said Mary A. Hubbell
accordingly.
The petition of Asa C. Hubbell respectfully showeth that he is a
resident of said Cook County Illinois, that on the Seventeenth day of
March A.D. 1880 Eva T. Main of Chicago in said Cook
County departed this life at Ashley Delaware County Ohio
leaving a last will and testament duly signed and attested
as your petitioner believes which he now presents to your honor
for Probate. That said testator in said will nominated your
petition. That said deceased left property and effects as follows
An undivided interest in about Three Hundred and fifty acres
and some money, the exact amount is not known to your
petitioner No executor was appointed in said will and
your petitioner asks that Mary Anne Hubbel may be
appointed administratrix with said will annexed that the
value of the whole estate of said deceased does not exceed
Fifteen Thousand dollars, that said deceased left her surviving
Mary Anna Hubbell her Mother and Arthur B. Main her
Brother and Frank C. Hubbel her half Brother her only heirs
at law That your petitioner resides at No 3423 Indiana
Avenue Chicago Illinois that Mary Anna Hubbell wife
of your petitioner is willing to accept and undertake the
trust confided to her as administratrix with the will annexed
wherefore your petitioner prays that the said will may be admitted
to probate and letters testamentary thereon may be issued to
Mary Ann Hubbell after proper hearing and proof and
that all other orders necessary may be made
State of Illinois Cook County, Asa C. Hubbell being duly sworn says
that he has read the foregoing petition by himself subscribed and knows the
contents thereof and that the same is true Asa C. Hubbell
Subscribed & sworn to before me Seth F. Hanchett Clerk of the Probate Court
of Cook County this 19th day of August A.D. 1880
Seth F. Hanchet, Clerk
[corresponds to labeled page 375 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
375
Eva T. Main Will
and that no one is named in said will for the execution thereof
and that Mary P. Hubbell is a fit and lawful person to be
entrusted with the administration of said estate it is therefore
Ordered that upon filing [illegible] her bond in the penal sum of
Thirty thousand dollars conditioned as the law directs said Mary
A. Hubbell be appointed admin'r with the will annexed of
said estate, and that thereupon said Mary A. Hubbell presented
her said Bond duly executed and took and subscribed the oath
of office and the court having examined said Bond it is ordered
that the same be approved & recorded and that letters of administration with the
will annexed on said estate be issued to said Mary A. Hubbell
accordingly.
The petition of Asa C. Hubbell respectfully showeth that he is a
resident of said Cook County Illinois, that on the Seventeenth day of
March A.D. 1880 Eva T. Main of Chicago in said Cook
County departed this life at Ashley Delaware County Ohio
leaving a last will and testament duly signed and attested
as your petitioner believes which he now presents to your honor
for Probate. That said testator in said will nominated your
petition. That said deceased left property and effects as follows
An undivided interest in about Three Hundred and fifty acres
and some money, the exact amount is not known to your
petitioner No executor was appointed in said will and
your petitioner asks that Mary Anne Hubbel may be
appointed administratrix with said will annexed that the
value of the whole estate of said deceased does not exceed
Fifteen Thousand dollars, that said deceased left her surviving
Mary Anna Hubbell her Mother and Arthur B. Main her
Brother and Frank C. Hubbel her half Brother her only heirs
at law That your petitioner resides at No 3423 Indiana
Avenue Chicago Illinois that Mary Anna Hubbell wife
of your petitioner is willing to accept and undertake the
trust confided to her as administratrix with the will annexed
wherefore your petitioner prays that the said will may be admitted
to probate and letters testamentary thereon may be issued to
Mary Ann Hubbell after proper hearing and proof and
that all other orders necessary may be made
State of Illinois Cook County, Asa C. Hubbell being duly sworn says
that he has read the foregoing petition by himself subscribed and knows the
contents thereof and that the same is true Asa C. Hubbell
Subscribed & sworn to before me Seth F. Hanchett Clerk of the Probate Court
of Cook County this 19th day of August A.D. 1880
Seth F. Hanchet, Clerk
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 431)
Description
[page 431]
[corresponds to labeled page 376 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
376
Eva T. Main Will
Know all men by these presents that we Mary A. Hubbell
Samuel Shoumman and Josiah Stites of County of Cook
and state of Illinois are held and firmly bound unto the
people of the State of Illinois in the penal sum of Thirty Thousand
($30,000) dollars current money of the United States which payment
well and truly to be made we each of us bind ourselves our
heirs executors and administrators jointly severally and firmly
by these presents, witness our hands and seal this 4th day of March
A.D. 1881.
The condition of the above obligation is such that of the above [illegible]
Mary A. Hubbell adm'r with the will annexed of Eva T. Main
deceased do make or cause to be made a true and perfect
inventory of all and singular the goods and chattels rights
& credits lands tenements & hereditaments and the rents and profits
issuing out of the same of the said deceased which have or shall
come to the hands possession or knowledge of the said Mary
A. Hubbell or into the possession of any other person for her
and same so made do exhibit in the Probate Court for the said
County of Cook as required by law and also render and make
a just and fair account of her actions and doings as said
adm'tr with the will annexed to said Court when thereunto lawfully
required and do well and truly fulfill the duties required on
her in and by said will and shall moreover pay and deliver
to the persons entitled thereto all the legacies and bequeaths contained
in said will so far as the said testatrix will thereof unto extend
according to the value thereof and as the laws shall charge her and
shall in general do all other acts which may from time to time
be required of her by law then this obligation to be void otherwise
to remain in full force & virtue. Mary Ann Hubbell,
Approved in open court March Samuel Sherman
4th 1881 Josiah Stiles
J. C. Kinckerlocker Probate Judge
of Cook County
State of Illinois I Seth F. Hanchet Clerk of the
Probate Court of Cook County in the State of Illinois do hereby certify
that Mary A. Hubbell, Samuel Sherman & Josiah Stiles who
are each personally known to me to be the same persons whose names are
subscribed to the foregoing instrument appeared before me this day in person and
acknowledged that they signed sealed and delivered said instrument as their free
and voluntary act for the uses and purposes therein set forth
Given under my hand and seal of said probate court at my office in the city of Chicago
in said Court this 4th day March A.D. 1881, Seth F. Hanchett
Clerk of Probate Court
[out in left margin: {S.S}]
[corresponds to labeled page 376 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
376
Eva T. Main Will
Know all men by these presents that we Mary A. Hubbell
Samuel Shoumman and Josiah Stites of County of Cook
and state of Illinois are held and firmly bound unto the
people of the State of Illinois in the penal sum of Thirty Thousand
($30,000) dollars current money of the United States which payment
well and truly to be made we each of us bind ourselves our
heirs executors and administrators jointly severally and firmly
by these presents, witness our hands and seal this 4th day of March
A.D. 1881.
The condition of the above obligation is such that of the above [illegible]
Mary A. Hubbell adm'r with the will annexed of Eva T. Main
deceased do make or cause to be made a true and perfect
inventory of all and singular the goods and chattels rights
& credits lands tenements & hereditaments and the rents and profits
issuing out of the same of the said deceased which have or shall
come to the hands possession or knowledge of the said Mary
A. Hubbell or into the possession of any other person for her
and same so made do exhibit in the Probate Court for the said
County of Cook as required by law and also render and make
a just and fair account of her actions and doings as said
adm'tr with the will annexed to said Court when thereunto lawfully
required and do well and truly fulfill the duties required on
her in and by said will and shall moreover pay and deliver
to the persons entitled thereto all the legacies and bequeaths contained
in said will so far as the said testatrix will thereof unto extend
according to the value thereof and as the laws shall charge her and
shall in general do all other acts which may from time to time
be required of her by law then this obligation to be void otherwise
to remain in full force & virtue. Mary Ann Hubbell,
Approved in open court March Samuel Sherman
4th 1881 Josiah Stiles
J. C. Kinckerlocker Probate Judge
of Cook County
State of Illinois I Seth F. Hanchet Clerk of the
Probate Court of Cook County in the State of Illinois do hereby certify
that Mary A. Hubbell, Samuel Sherman & Josiah Stiles who
are each personally known to me to be the same persons whose names are
subscribed to the foregoing instrument appeared before me this day in person and
acknowledged that they signed sealed and delivered said instrument as their free
and voluntary act for the uses and purposes therein set forth
Given under my hand and seal of said probate court at my office in the city of Chicago
in said Court this 4th day March A.D. 1881, Seth F. Hanchett
Clerk of Probate Court
[out in left margin: {S.S}]
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 432)
Description
[page 432]
[corresponds to labeled page 377 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
377
Eva T. Main's Will
State of Illinois }
County of Cook } SS Probate Court of Cook County
The people of the State of Illinois
To whom as these presents shall come, Greeting
Know ye that whereas Eva T. Main late
of the County of Cook and State of Illinois died on or about the
Nineteenth day of March 1880 as it is said after having duly made and
published her last will and testament a copy whereof is hereunto annexed
having at the time of her death property in this State which may be lost
destroyed or diminished in value if speedy care be not taken of the same
and inasmuch as it appears that no person has been appointed executor on
and by said will and testament to execute the same and to the
end that since property may be preserved for those who shall appear
to have a legal right or interest therein and that the said will may
be executed according to the request of the said testatrix, we do hereby
appoint Mary A. Hubbell as adms'x with will annexed to collect
and secure all and singular the goods and chattels rights and credits
which were of said Eva T. Main at the time of her
decease in whatsoever hands or possession the same may be found
in this State and well and truly to perform and full fill all
such duties as may be enjoined upon her by the said will so far
as there shall be property and the law charge her and in general
to do and perform all other acts which now or hereafter may be
required of her by law
Witness Seth T. Hanchett Clerk of the Probate Court in
and for said County of Cook and the seal of said Court
this 4th day of March A.D. 1881
Seth F. Hanchet Clerk
State of Illinois }
County of Cook } SS
I Seth F. Hanchett Clerk of the Probate
Court of Cook County in the State aforesaid do hereby
certify that the annexed and within is a true and
correct copy of the last will and testament of Eva T. Main
dec'd and of the testimony of the subscribing witnesses thereto of the
orders of the Probate Court of said Cook County Illinois admitting
said last will to Probate & Granting letters of administration
with the will annexed to Mary A. Hubbell of the petition of
Ada A. Hubbell praying that said will be admitted to Probate and
that letters of administration with the will annexed issue to the said
Mary A. Hubbell of her Bond: and oath of Office as said
administratrix and of the letters issued to her by said
Court and I further certify that I have compared the same
[corresponds to labeled page 377 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
377
Eva T. Main's Will
State of Illinois }
County of Cook } SS Probate Court of Cook County
The people of the State of Illinois
To whom as these presents shall come, Greeting
Know ye that whereas Eva T. Main late
of the County of Cook and State of Illinois died on or about the
Nineteenth day of March 1880 as it is said after having duly made and
published her last will and testament a copy whereof is hereunto annexed
having at the time of her death property in this State which may be lost
destroyed or diminished in value if speedy care be not taken of the same
and inasmuch as it appears that no person has been appointed executor on
and by said will and testament to execute the same and to the
end that since property may be preserved for those who shall appear
to have a legal right or interest therein and that the said will may
be executed according to the request of the said testatrix, we do hereby
appoint Mary A. Hubbell as adms'x with will annexed to collect
and secure all and singular the goods and chattels rights and credits
which were of said Eva T. Main at the time of her
decease in whatsoever hands or possession the same may be found
in this State and well and truly to perform and full fill all
such duties as may be enjoined upon her by the said will so far
as there shall be property and the law charge her and in general
to do and perform all other acts which now or hereafter may be
required of her by law
Witness Seth T. Hanchett Clerk of the Probate Court in
and for said County of Cook and the seal of said Court
this 4th day of March A.D. 1881
Seth F. Hanchet Clerk
State of Illinois }
County of Cook } SS
I Seth F. Hanchett Clerk of the Probate
Court of Cook County in the State aforesaid do hereby
certify that the annexed and within is a true and
correct copy of the last will and testament of Eva T. Main
dec'd and of the testimony of the subscribing witnesses thereto of the
orders of the Probate Court of said Cook County Illinois admitting
said last will to Probate & Granting letters of administration
with the will annexed to Mary A. Hubbell of the petition of
Ada A. Hubbell praying that said will be admitted to Probate and
that letters of administration with the will annexed issue to the said
Mary A. Hubbell of her Bond: and oath of Office as said
administratrix and of the letters issued to her by said
Court and I further certify that I have compared the same
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 433)
Description
[page 433]
[corresponds to labeled page 378 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
378
Eva T. Main's Will
with the originals thereof on file and the records of said Probate
Court in my office and caused the same to be exemplified
under the act of Congress
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
the seal of the Probate Court of Cook County at Chicago in said
County this 22nd day of August A.D. 1881
Seth F. Henchett Clerk
State of Illinois }
County of Cook } SS
I Josua C. Kinickenlocker Probate Judge of Cook
County and State of Illinois do hereby certify that Seth
F. Hanchett Esqr whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate
of attestation now is and was at the time of signing and
sealing the same the Clerk of the Probate Court of Cook County
aforesaid and Keeper of the records of seal thereof duly elected
and qualified to Office and that full faith and credit are and
of right ought to be given to all his official acts as such in
all courts of record and its when and that his said attestation
is in due form of law and by the proper officer
Given under my hand and seal at Chicago in said
Cook County this 22nd day of August 1881
John C. Kinickenlocker
United States of America
State of Illinois }
County of Cook } SS
I Seth F. Hanchett Clerk of the Probate
Court of Cook County in the State of Illinois (Said court
being a court of Record) do hereby certify that the honorable
Josua C. Kinickenlocker whose name is subscribed to the annexed
and foregoing Certificate was at the time of the signing thereof
and now is the Probate Judge of said Cook and sole presiding
Judge of said Probate Court duly elected commissioned and
qualified and that his said signature is genuine
In witness whereof I have signed my name and
affixed the seal of said Probate Court at my Office in
the city of Chicago in said Cook County this 22nd
day of August A.D. 1881
Seth F. Hanchett Clerk
{Seal} ]
[corresponds to labeled page 378 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
378
Eva T. Main's Will
with the originals thereof on file and the records of said Probate
Court in my office and caused the same to be exemplified
under the act of Congress
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
the seal of the Probate Court of Cook County at Chicago in said
County this 22nd day of August A.D. 1881
Seth F. Henchett Clerk
State of Illinois }
County of Cook } SS
I Josua C. Kinickenlocker Probate Judge of Cook
County and State of Illinois do hereby certify that Seth
F. Hanchett Esqr whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate
of attestation now is and was at the time of signing and
sealing the same the Clerk of the Probate Court of Cook County
aforesaid and Keeper of the records of seal thereof duly elected
and qualified to Office and that full faith and credit are and
of right ought to be given to all his official acts as such in
all courts of record and its when and that his said attestation
is in due form of law and by the proper officer
Given under my hand and seal at Chicago in said
Cook County this 22nd day of August 1881
John C. Kinickenlocker
United States of America
State of Illinois }
County of Cook } SS
I Seth F. Hanchett Clerk of the Probate
Court of Cook County in the State of Illinois (Said court
being a court of Record) do hereby certify that the honorable
Josua C. Kinickenlocker whose name is subscribed to the annexed
and foregoing Certificate was at the time of the signing thereof
and now is the Probate Judge of said Cook and sole presiding
Judge of said Probate Court duly elected commissioned and
qualified and that his said signature is genuine
In witness whereof I have signed my name and
affixed the seal of said Probate Court at my Office in
the city of Chicago in said Cook County this 22nd
day of August A.D. 1881
Seth F. Hanchett Clerk
{Seal} ]
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 434)
Description
[page 434]
[corresponds to labeled page 379 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
379
Eva T. Main Will
State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
I F. B. Sprague Judge and Ex Officio Cerk
of the Court of Probate in and for said Delaware County do hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true copy of all copies of proceedings
in the Probate court of Cook County Illinois in relation to
the last will and testament of Eva T. Main dec'd
Witness my hand this 7th day of Dec'r 1881
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
& Ex Of. Clerk of Probate Court
[corresponds to labeled page 379 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
379
Eva T. Main Will
State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
I F. B. Sprague Judge and Ex Officio Cerk
of the Court of Probate in and for said Delaware County do hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true copy of all copies of proceedings
in the Probate court of Cook County Illinois in relation to
the last will and testament of Eva T. Main dec'd
Witness my hand this 7th day of Dec'r 1881
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
& Ex Of. Clerk of Probate Court
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 435)
Description
[page 435]
[corresponds to labeled page 380 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
380
Charles Cappedge Will
January 13th 1882
On this day the last will and testament of
Charles Cappedge late of Orange Township Delaware County
Ohio was presented for Probate and Record, Whereupon
John Bryant one of the subscribing witnesses to said
will appeared and was duly his testimony reduced to
writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith
and afterward John A Bright the other subscribing
witness appeared and was duly sworn by Rufen
Carpenter Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court and his
testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will
and filed therewith: Whereupon the Court being
satisfied that all the heirs of said deceased resident
in the State have had legal notice of the presentation
of said will and the time of hearing of the same, and
that at the time of the execution of said will the
testator was of legal age and of sound and disposing
mind and memory and not under restraint
it is ordered that said will be, and the same
is hereby admited to Probate and Record as the
duly proven last will and testament of Charles
Cappedge dec'd
F. B. Sprague, Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I Charles
Cappedge of Orange Township Delaware County Ohio
do make and publish this my last will and
testament
Item 1 I give and devise to my beloved wife Rebecka
Cappedge the farm on which we now reside situate
in Orange Township Delaware County Ohio containing
about four acres of land during her natural
life and all the stock household goods, furniture
provisions and other goods and chattells which
may be thereon at the time of my decease, during
her natural life as aforesaid
Item 2 At the death of my said wife the real estate
aforesaid with all the personal property that may be thereon
at the time of her death I give and bequeath to my
daughters Elizabeth Bryant and Juliett Taylor
Item 3 I do hereby nominate and appoint Rebecka
Coppedge and Rufus Carpenter executors of this my
[corresponds to labeled page 380 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
380
Charles Cappedge Will
January 13th 1882
On this day the last will and testament of
Charles Cappedge late of Orange Township Delaware County
Ohio was presented for Probate and Record, Whereupon
John Bryant one of the subscribing witnesses to said
will appeared and was duly his testimony reduced to
writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith
and afterward John A Bright the other subscribing
witness appeared and was duly sworn by Rufen
Carpenter Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court and his
testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will
and filed therewith: Whereupon the Court being
satisfied that all the heirs of said deceased resident
in the State have had legal notice of the presentation
of said will and the time of hearing of the same, and
that at the time of the execution of said will the
testator was of legal age and of sound and disposing
mind and memory and not under restraint
it is ordered that said will be, and the same
is hereby admited to Probate and Record as the
duly proven last will and testament of Charles
Cappedge dec'd
F. B. Sprague, Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I Charles
Cappedge of Orange Township Delaware County Ohio
do make and publish this my last will and
testament
Item 1 I give and devise to my beloved wife Rebecka
Cappedge the farm on which we now reside situate
in Orange Township Delaware County Ohio containing
about four acres of land during her natural
life and all the stock household goods, furniture
provisions and other goods and chattells which
may be thereon at the time of my decease, during
her natural life as aforesaid
Item 2 At the death of my said wife the real estate
aforesaid with all the personal property that may be thereon
at the time of her death I give and bequeath to my
daughters Elizabeth Bryant and Juliett Taylor
Item 3 I do hereby nominate and appoint Rebecka
Coppedge and Rufus Carpenter executors of this my
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 436)
Description
[page 436]
[corresponds to labeled page 381 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 = 1883]
381
Charles Cappedge Will
last will and testament hereby authorizing and empow-
ering them to adjust release and discharge in such manner
as they may think proper all debts and claims due to or from
me: I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my
personal property be made, and that the Probate Court
direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the
Statute
Item 4 I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 1st day of January A.D. 1877
his
Charles X Cappedge {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said Charles Cappedge as
his last will and testament in our presence and signed
by us in his presence
John Bryant
John A. Bright
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court John
Bryant one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will
and testament of Charles Cappedge 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 purp-
orting to be the last will and testament of Charles Cappedge
now deceased is the will of said deceased Charles Cappedge
That John A. Bright was the other subscribing witness to
said will 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 Charles Cappedge deceased sign and seal said
will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last will and testament: that the said Charles Cappedge
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 Bryant
John A. Bright
Sworn to and subscribed in open court by John Bryant this 29
day of November 1881 and by John A Bright this 19th day of December
1881 F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Rufus Carpenter Deputy Clerk
[corresponds to labeled page 381 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 = 1883]
381
Charles Cappedge Will
last will and testament hereby authorizing and empow-
ering them to adjust release and discharge in such manner
as they may think proper all debts and claims due to or from
me: I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my
personal property be made, and that the Probate Court
direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the
Statute
Item 4 I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 1st day of January A.D. 1877
his
Charles X Cappedge {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said Charles Cappedge as
his last will and testament in our presence and signed
by us in his presence
John Bryant
John A. Bright
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court John
Bryant one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will
and testament of Charles Cappedge 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 purp-
orting to be the last will and testament of Charles Cappedge
now deceased is the will of said deceased Charles Cappedge
That John A. Bright was the other subscribing witness to
said will 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 Charles Cappedge deceased sign and seal said
will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last will and testament: that the said Charles Cappedge
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 Bryant
John A. Bright
Sworn to and subscribed in open court by John Bryant this 29
day of November 1881 and by John A Bright this 19th day of December
1881 F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Rufus Carpenter Deputy Clerk
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 437)
Description
[page 437]
[corresponds to labeled page 382 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
382
Edgar M. Condit's Will
December 5th 1881
On this day the last will and testament of Edgar M.
Condit dec'd late of Trenton township was presented
for Probate and Record. Whereupon the court being
satisfied that no heirs of said deceased next of kin
were residents of this State and Mrs Jane E Condit the
widow of dec'd being present in Court and giving
her consent to the Probate of said will and Charles A
Pierson and William Pierson the subscribing witnesses
to said will appearing in open Court were duly sworn
their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the
will and filed therewith and it appearing to the
Court from said testimony that at the time of the
executing of said will the testator was of legal age
and of sound disposing mind and memory
and not under undue restraint, it is ordered
by the Court that said will be and the same is
hereby admited to Probate and Record as the duly
proven last will and testament of Edgar M. Condit
dec'd. At the same time came Mrs Jane E Condit
the widow of dec'd and the matter being fully explai-
ned to her, she elected to accept the stipulations of
the will, and the same is now made matter of Record
(See Journal 6 Page 242) F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
To whom it may concern Know yea that I Edgar
M. Condit of Trenton Delaware County and State of
Ohio being of sound mind and memory and in
good bodily health do make and disclose this my
last will and testament as follows to wit:
Item 1 I will and direct that my executor
hereinafter named shall pay all my funeral expenses
all my just debts and erect a suitable monument
as hereinafter provided at our graves after our deaths
Item 2 I give and bequeath to my wife Jane E
Condit the use and benefit of the house and about
seven acres of land in the same enclosure during
her natural life it being the residence that we
now occupy being in the township of Trenton afore
said, also the priviledge of getting firewood at the
most convenient point in the woods, I also give
[corresponds to labeled page 382 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
382
Edgar M. Condit's Will
December 5th 1881
On this day the last will and testament of Edgar M.
Condit dec'd late of Trenton township was presented
for Probate and Record. Whereupon the court being
satisfied that no heirs of said deceased next of kin
were residents of this State and Mrs Jane E Condit the
widow of dec'd being present in Court and giving
her consent to the Probate of said will and Charles A
Pierson and William Pierson the subscribing witnesses
to said will appearing in open Court were duly sworn
their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the
will and filed therewith and it appearing to the
Court from said testimony that at the time of the
executing of said will the testator was of legal age
and of sound disposing mind and memory
and not under undue restraint, it is ordered
by the Court that said will be and the same is
hereby admited to Probate and Record as the duly
proven last will and testament of Edgar M. Condit
dec'd. At the same time came Mrs Jane E Condit
the widow of dec'd and the matter being fully explai-
ned to her, she elected to accept the stipulations of
the will, and the same is now made matter of Record
(See Journal 6 Page 242) F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
To whom it may concern Know yea that I Edgar
M. Condit of Trenton Delaware County and State of
Ohio being of sound mind and memory and in
good bodily health do make and disclose this my
last will and testament as follows to wit:
Item 1 I will and direct that my executor
hereinafter named shall pay all my funeral expenses
all my just debts and erect a suitable monument
as hereinafter provided at our graves after our deaths
Item 2 I give and bequeath to my wife Jane E
Condit the use and benefit of the house and about
seven acres of land in the same enclosure during
her natural life it being the residence that we
now occupy being in the township of Trenton afore
said, also the priviledge of getting firewood at the
most convenient point in the woods, I also give
Title
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Description
[page 438]
[corresponds to labeled page 383 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
383
Edgar M. Condit's Will
and bequeath to my said wife the sum of five thousand
Dollars in money, also the one thousand which Charles
Ringer is to pay as per agreement for fifteen acres of
land on which he now lives, I also give to my
said wife all the household furniture remaining
on the premises at the time of my death, and our
family carriage
Item 3 I give and bequeath to my adopted son who
now lives in Calafornia besides what I have already
given him the sum of two thousand dollars. I also
give to his son Fredie Condit in fee simple the
Eighty Acres of land that I purchased from John
Ledlie in Kansas
Item 4th I give and bequeath to Mrs Mary A Robins-
on the sum of one thousand five hundred dollars, and
to her oldest son I give my gold watch
Item 5th I give and bequeath to Mrs Louisa Post wife
of E. J. Post in fee simple thirty acres of land off of the
south end of my Durant farm, situated in Hartford
township Licking County Ohio
Item 6th I give and bequeath to Miss Jane E Dixon
in fee simple the north end of said Durant farm
containing fifty acres, partition line to be parelell
with north and south line, they to take possession
within one year from the time of my death
Item 7th I give and bequeath in fee simple to
Lorenzo Smith Condit my nephew the farm on which
I now live containing about three hundred and
twenty acres of land subject to the life estate of my
said wife to the house and seven acres of land as
above stated with the appurtances, provided he shall
pay to my said wife the sum of two hundred dollars
annaly during her natural life her receipts to be
his voucher on final settlement of my estate. I also
give to my said nephew all the stock and all the farming
utensils on the farm at the time of my death provided
he shall settle my estate and erect a monument at our
graves worth at least five hundred dollars, provide
a good gentle horse for my wife when she want it,
and good cow as long as she wants one, one good hog
annaly, and wheat flour she wants for her own
use during her natural life, my object is that
none of my property shall be sold at public sale
[corresponds to labeled page 383 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
383
Edgar M. Condit's Will
and bequeath to my said wife the sum of five thousand
Dollars in money, also the one thousand which Charles
Ringer is to pay as per agreement for fifteen acres of
land on which he now lives, I also give to my
said wife all the household furniture remaining
on the premises at the time of my death, and our
family carriage
Item 3 I give and bequeath to my adopted son who
now lives in Calafornia besides what I have already
given him the sum of two thousand dollars. I also
give to his son Fredie Condit in fee simple the
Eighty Acres of land that I purchased from John
Ledlie in Kansas
Item 4th I give and bequeath to Mrs Mary A Robins-
on the sum of one thousand five hundred dollars, and
to her oldest son I give my gold watch
Item 5th I give and bequeath to Mrs Louisa Post wife
of E. J. Post in fee simple thirty acres of land off of the
south end of my Durant farm, situated in Hartford
township Licking County Ohio
Item 6th I give and bequeath to Miss Jane E Dixon
in fee simple the north end of said Durant farm
containing fifty acres, partition line to be parelell
with north and south line, they to take possession
within one year from the time of my death
Item 7th I give and bequeath in fee simple to
Lorenzo Smith Condit my nephew the farm on which
I now live containing about three hundred and
twenty acres of land subject to the life estate of my
said wife to the house and seven acres of land as
above stated with the appurtances, provided he shall
pay to my said wife the sum of two hundred dollars
annaly during her natural life her receipts to be
his voucher on final settlement of my estate. I also
give to my said nephew all the stock and all the farming
utensils on the farm at the time of my death provided
he shall settle my estate and erect a monument at our
graves worth at least five hundred dollars, provide
a good gentle horse for my wife when she want it,
and good cow as long as she wants one, one good hog
annaly, and wheat flour she wants for her own
use during her natural life, my object is that
none of my property shall be sold at public sale
Title
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Description
[page 439]
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384
and that said property shall pay the above named
expences
Item 8th I will and direct that my executor
shall in the course of five years or as soon as it
can be done to advantage sell my Dower farm
containing one hundred and ninety three acres
of land and pay to Jenar Condit, the two thous-
and dollars above named and to Mary A. Robinson
one thousand five hundred the remainder to be
paid over to an agent hereinafter named, my
intention is that the use of the house and seven acres
of land, the five thousand dollars, the one thousand
from Charles Ringer, the two hundred to be paid
by Lorenzo S. Condit and the remainder of the dower
farm shall be in lieu of a dower on my estate
Item 9th By request of my wife I do nominate
and appoint Whitfield S. Condit agent for my wife
he to give bonds for the faithful performance of his
duties as trustee, receive all money belonging to my
wife that she may put into his hands or that
may be paid over to him by my Executor and
shall so invest it that the interest shall be paid
annaly and to pay over to her as she may want
Interest or principal, my intention is that she
shall have both interest and principal if she needs
it for her support -
Item 9th I will and direct that after the death of
my said wife whatever may remain in the hands
of the above named agent shall be divided eaqual
among the following named persons, Zenar Condit
or his heirs Mary A Robinson or her heirs Loiza
Post or her heirs, Jane Condit Dixon, Augusta
Nulfard, Emeline Milford, Isabel Mulford, Caroline
Mulford, Eliza Condit wife of Emmarer Condit, Letta
Condit, Jennie Davis widow of Albuerter Davis, if
any of the above named persons should die before
the distribution be made leaving no children
then their share to be divided eaqual among those
then living
Item 10th If any of the above named persons ment-
ioned as receiving a portion of my estate should
commence suit in any court for the purpose
of setting aside this my last will, I will and direct
[corresponds to labeled page 384 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
384
and that said property shall pay the above named
expences
Item 8th I will and direct that my executor
shall in the course of five years or as soon as it
can be done to advantage sell my Dower farm
containing one hundred and ninety three acres
of land and pay to Jenar Condit, the two thous-
and dollars above named and to Mary A. Robinson
one thousand five hundred the remainder to be
paid over to an agent hereinafter named, my
intention is that the use of the house and seven acres
of land, the five thousand dollars, the one thousand
from Charles Ringer, the two hundred to be paid
by Lorenzo S. Condit and the remainder of the dower
farm shall be in lieu of a dower on my estate
Item 9th By request of my wife I do nominate
and appoint Whitfield S. Condit agent for my wife
he to give bonds for the faithful performance of his
duties as trustee, receive all money belonging to my
wife that she may put into his hands or that
may be paid over to him by my Executor and
shall so invest it that the interest shall be paid
annaly and to pay over to her as she may want
Interest or principal, my intention is that she
shall have both interest and principal if she needs
it for her support -
Item 9th I will and direct that after the death of
my said wife whatever may remain in the hands
of the above named agent shall be divided eaqual
among the following named persons, Zenar Condit
or his heirs Mary A Robinson or her heirs Loiza
Post or her heirs, Jane Condit Dixon, Augusta
Nulfard, Emeline Milford, Isabel Mulford, Caroline
Mulford, Eliza Condit wife of Emmarer Condit, Letta
Condit, Jennie Davis widow of Albuerter Davis, if
any of the above named persons should die before
the distribution be made leaving no children
then their share to be divided eaqual among those
then living
Item 10th If any of the above named persons ment-
ioned as receiving a portion of my estate should
commence suit in any court for the purpose
of setting aside this my last will, I will and direct
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 440)
Description
[page 440]
[corresponds to labeled page 385 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
385
Edgar M. Condit's Will
that the portion of said individual shall be thaken
from them and divided eaqual among the others
I do hereby nominate and appoint Lorenzo S. Condit
executor of this my last will and testament -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 26th day of October AD 1881
Edgar M. Condit {Seal}
The above and foregoing instrument was signed
and sealed in our presence, the said Edgar M. Condit
then and there declareing that he signed and sealed
the same as his last will and testament and
wishes us to bear witness to the same
Charles A Pierson
Attest William C. Pierson
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personaly appeared in open Court
Charles A. Pierson and William C. Pierson the subscribing
witnesses to the last will and testament of Edgar M. Condit
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 Edgar M. Condit
now deceased is the will of said deceased Edgar M. Condit
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 Edgar M. Condit deceased, sign
and seal said will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last will and testament: that
the said Edgar M. Condit at the time of making, signi-
ng 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 A. Pierson
William C. Pierson
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 5th
day of December AD 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 385 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
385
Edgar M. Condit's Will
that the portion of said individual shall be thaken
from them and divided eaqual among the others
I do hereby nominate and appoint Lorenzo S. Condit
executor of this my last will and testament -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 26th day of October AD 1881
Edgar M. Condit {Seal}
The above and foregoing instrument was signed
and sealed in our presence, the said Edgar M. Condit
then and there declareing that he signed and sealed
the same as his last will and testament and
wishes us to bear witness to the same
Charles A Pierson
Attest William C. Pierson
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personaly appeared in open Court
Charles A. Pierson and William C. Pierson the subscribing
witnesses to the last will and testament of Edgar M. Condit
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 Edgar M. Condit
now deceased is the will of said deceased Edgar M. Condit
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 Edgar M. Condit deceased, sign
and seal said will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last will and testament: that
the said Edgar M. Condit at the time of making, signi-
ng 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 A. Pierson
William C. Pierson
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 5th
day of December AD 1881
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 441)
Description
[page 441]
[corresponds to labeled page 386 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
386
Lyman Main's Will
Feb. 2'd 1882
On this day the last will and testament of Lyman
Main dec'd was presented for Probate and Record, was duly
proved and ordered admitted to record as the duly proven
last will and testament of Lyman Main dec'd
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of all
I Lyman Main of the County of Delaware
and state of Ohio being of sound mind and memory
and of legal age do make and publish this my last
will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by
me made
I devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Hannah Main
the entire use and controll of all the real and personal
property which I may own at the time of my decease
after the payment of lawful debts and expenses during
her natural life in lieu of her dower, hereby authorizing
her in case it shall be necessary for her support to sell
all or any portion of the real estate of which I may
die possessed
2'd At the death of my said wife Hannah Main, I desire
that the real estate remaining shall belong to my two daughters
Mary Margary Stanton & Lydia Bishop share & share
alike
3'd I desire that my said wife Hannah Main dispose of
my personal property as she deems best for her support
4th As I have heretofore provided for my daughter, Rachael
Main and Almira Ingmire, I desire that no further pay-
ments be made to them, except that of any personal property
or proceeds arising from the same shall remain after the
death of my said wife, then, they the said Rachael Main
& Almira Ingmire shall share equally with the others in the
distribution thereof, but this provision shall not apply to the
proceeds arising from the sale of any real estate
I hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife
Hannah Main and My daughter Mary M. Stanson
executors of this my last will and testament
The true interpretation and meaning of the foregoing
will is, that my wife Hannah Main shall have absolute
controll for her support during her natural life of all my
property, both real and personal and have power to sell
[corresponds to labeled page 386 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
386
Lyman Main's Will
Feb. 2'd 1882
On this day the last will and testament of Lyman
Main dec'd was presented for Probate and Record, was duly
proved and ordered admitted to record as the duly proven
last will and testament of Lyman Main dec'd
Copy of the Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of all
I Lyman Main of the County of Delaware
and state of Ohio being of sound mind and memory
and of legal age do make and publish this my last
will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by
me made
I devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Hannah Main
the entire use and controll of all the real and personal
property which I may own at the time of my decease
after the payment of lawful debts and expenses during
her natural life in lieu of her dower, hereby authorizing
her in case it shall be necessary for her support to sell
all or any portion of the real estate of which I may
die possessed
2'd At the death of my said wife Hannah Main, I desire
that the real estate remaining shall belong to my two daughters
Mary Margary Stanton & Lydia Bishop share & share
alike
3'd I desire that my said wife Hannah Main dispose of
my personal property as she deems best for her support
4th As I have heretofore provided for my daughter, Rachael
Main and Almira Ingmire, I desire that no further pay-
ments be made to them, except that of any personal property
or proceeds arising from the same shall remain after the
death of my said wife, then, they the said Rachael Main
& Almira Ingmire shall share equally with the others in the
distribution thereof, but this provision shall not apply to the
proceeds arising from the sale of any real estate
I hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife
Hannah Main and My daughter Mary M. Stanson
executors of this my last will and testament
The true interpretation and meaning of the foregoing
will is, that my wife Hannah Main shall have absolute
controll for her support during her natural life of all my
property, both real and personal and have power to sell
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 442)
Description
[page 442]
[corresponds to labeled page 387 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
387
Lyman Main's Will
the same if necessary to her support and that after her death my
daughters Mary M. Stanson & Lydia Bishop shall share alike
in all said estate or proceeds from the same, and that my
daughters Rachael Main & Almira Ingmire shall share with
my daughters named above in all personal property that does
not arise from the real estate
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed my seal this day April 27 1881.
Lyman Main {Seal}
Signed sealed and acknowledged by said Lyman Main in
our presence who in his presence and at his request have hereunto
set our hands this 27th day of April 1877
N Martin
Ansel J Main
First Codicil
Whereas I Lyman Main did on the 27th day of April 1877,
make my last will and testament of that date I do now
declare the following to be a codicil to the same
1st I give and devise to my daughter Rachael Main out of the
North East corner of my land Three acres,
2 I give & devise to my grand daughter Clara J Slanson
Twenty acres to be located on my lands wherein three disinterested
Freeholders and not of Kin to any of my heirs shall locate the
same, provided that the location thereof cannot be done by
mutual agreement This bequest is made to said Clara J Stanson
in payment for her services to me
3'd I hereby nominate and appoint N Martin as executor
in conjunction with my said wife and in place of my
daughter Mary M Slawson, In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th day of June 1879
Lyman Main
Signed & sealed in our presence and in his presence and
by his request this 7 day of June 1879
Ansel J Main
N Martin
2'd Codicil,
Whereas by my will of June 7 1877 I nominated and appointed Nehemiah Martin
executor of the said will I now withdraw said appointment and appoint
Samuel Main as executor of said will, Witness my hand and
seal this day of 1881
Lyman Main {Seal} } See page
Signed in our presence & by us in his presence Ansel J Main } 396
Samuel Main }
[written out along the left side of page: For Proof Turn to page 396]
[corresponds to labeled page 387 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
387
Lyman Main's Will
the same if necessary to her support and that after her death my
daughters Mary M. Stanson & Lydia Bishop shall share alike
in all said estate or proceeds from the same, and that my
daughters Rachael Main & Almira Ingmire shall share with
my daughters named above in all personal property that does
not arise from the real estate
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed my seal this day April 27 1881.
Lyman Main {Seal}
Signed sealed and acknowledged by said Lyman Main in
our presence who in his presence and at his request have hereunto
set our hands this 27th day of April 1877
N Martin
Ansel J Main
First Codicil
Whereas I Lyman Main did on the 27th day of April 1877,
make my last will and testament of that date I do now
declare the following to be a codicil to the same
1st I give and devise to my daughter Rachael Main out of the
North East corner of my land Three acres,
2 I give & devise to my grand daughter Clara J Slanson
Twenty acres to be located on my lands wherein three disinterested
Freeholders and not of Kin to any of my heirs shall locate the
same, provided that the location thereof cannot be done by
mutual agreement This bequest is made to said Clara J Stanson
in payment for her services to me
3'd I hereby nominate and appoint N Martin as executor
in conjunction with my said wife and in place of my
daughter Mary M Slawson, In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th day of June 1879
Lyman Main
Signed & sealed in our presence and in his presence and
by his request this 7 day of June 1879
Ansel J Main
N Martin
2'd Codicil,
Whereas by my will of June 7 1877 I nominated and appointed Nehemiah Martin
executor of the said will I now withdraw said appointment and appoint
Samuel Main as executor of said will, Witness my hand and
seal this day of 1881
Lyman Main {Seal} } See page
Signed in our presence & by us in his presence Ansel J Main } 396
Samuel Main }
[written out along the left side of page: For Proof Turn to page 396]
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 443)
Description
[page 443]
[corresponds to labeled page 388 of Will Record vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
388
William Phillians' Will
December 28th 1881
On this day the last will and testament of William
Phillians late of Radnor township was presented for Probate
and Record and T W Powell and Helena Powell the subs-
cribing witnesses to said will were duly sworn by Rufus
Carpenter Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court at the home of T W
Powell he being unable to appear in open court, their
testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and
filed therewith, and it appearing to the court, that at the
time of the execution of said will, said Testator was of
legal age and of sound and disposing mind and
memory and not under restraint it is ordered by the
court, that said will be and the same is hereby admited
to Probate and Record as the duly proven last will and
testament of William Phillians dec'd
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God Amen
I William Phillians of Radnor Township in Delaware County
Ohio do hereby make this my last will and testament
as follows to wit: 1st I give bequeath and devise to my
beloved wife Elizabeth Phillians all my estate both real and
personal during her natural life she paying out thereof
all my just debts and funeral expences: and she to have
the use and profits of the said estate during her life time:
and also to use and expend so much of the said estate
as may be necessary, with such use and profits for her
comfortable support during her life time
2nd After the death of my said wife, I give bequeath and
devise all my estate both real and personal that may be
left, to my two sons William P and John E Phillians to be
then eaqualy divided between them share and share
alike: to have and to hold the same to them and their
heirs forever
3rd It is my will that upon my death my wife or my
administratix prove this my will and then without
letters testamentary, proceed to pay all debts and settle up
my estate, pay taxes and during her life manage the property
and estate in the best way she can as above provided
for the benefit of herself and our two sons as above provided
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal as my will and testament, this sixteenth day
[corresponds to labeled page 388 of Will Record vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
388
William Phillians' Will
December 28th 1881
On this day the last will and testament of William
Phillians late of Radnor township was presented for Probate
and Record and T W Powell and Helena Powell the subs-
cribing witnesses to said will were duly sworn by Rufus
Carpenter Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court at the home of T W
Powell he being unable to appear in open court, their
testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and
filed therewith, and it appearing to the court, that at the
time of the execution of said will, said Testator was of
legal age and of sound and disposing mind and
memory and not under restraint it is ordered by the
court, that said will be and the same is hereby admited
to Probate and Record as the duly proven last will and
testament of William Phillians dec'd
F B Sprague
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God Amen
I William Phillians of Radnor Township in Delaware County
Ohio do hereby make this my last will and testament
as follows to wit: 1st I give bequeath and devise to my
beloved wife Elizabeth Phillians all my estate both real and
personal during her natural life she paying out thereof
all my just debts and funeral expences: and she to have
the use and profits of the said estate during her life time:
and also to use and expend so much of the said estate
as may be necessary, with such use and profits for her
comfortable support during her life time
2nd After the death of my said wife, I give bequeath and
devise all my estate both real and personal that may be
left, to my two sons William P and John E Phillians to be
then eaqualy divided between them share and share
alike: to have and to hold the same to them and their
heirs forever
3rd It is my will that upon my death my wife or my
administratix prove this my will and then without
letters testamentary, proceed to pay all debts and settle up
my estate, pay taxes and during her life manage the property
and estate in the best way she can as above provided
for the benefit of herself and our two sons as above provided
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal as my will and testament, this sixteenth day
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 444)
Description
[page 444]
[corresponds to labeled page 389 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
389
William Phillians Will
of August AD 1878
William Phillians
Signed sealed and declared by the said William
Phillians as his last will and testament in our presence
and we at his request in his presence and in the
presence of each other have signed our names hereto as
witnesses to the same
T W. Powell
Helena Powell
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personaly appeared in open Court
Thos' W Powell and Helena Powell the subscribing witnesses
to the last will and Testament of William Phillians
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 Phillians now deceased
is the will of said deceased William Phillians, 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
Phillians deceased, sign and seal said will, and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament: that the said William Phillians 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
T W Powell
Helena Powell
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 28th
day of December AD 1881
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
by Rufus Carpenter Deputy Clerk
[corresponds to labeled page 389 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
389
William Phillians Will
of August AD 1878
William Phillians
Signed sealed and declared by the said William
Phillians as his last will and testament in our presence
and we at his request in his presence and in the
presence of each other have signed our names hereto as
witnesses to the same
T W. Powell
Helena Powell
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personaly appeared in open Court
Thos' W Powell and Helena Powell the subscribing witnesses
to the last will and Testament of William Phillians
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 Phillians now deceased
is the will of said deceased William Phillians, 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
Phillians deceased, sign and seal said will, and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament: that the said William Phillians 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
T W Powell
Helena Powell
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 28th
day of December AD 1881
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
by Rufus Carpenter Deputy Clerk
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 445)
Description
[page 445]
[corresponds to labeled page 390 of Will Record Vol. 1876 - 1883]
390
Elizabeth Cowles Will
December 29th 1881
On this day the last will and testament of
Elizibeth Cowles late of Delaware township, was presented for
Probate and Record, and James R Lytle and F W Morrison
the subscribing witnesses to said will appeared in open
court and were duly sworn, their testimony reduced
to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith
and it appearing to the Court that at the time of the execu-
tion of said will said testator was of legal age and of sound
and disposing mind and memory and not under restra-
int, it is ordered by the Court that said will be and the
same is hereby admited to Probate and Record as the duly
proven last will and testament of Elizibeth Cowles dec'd
F B Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevalent Father of All I Elizabeth
Cowles of Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my
last will and testament
Item II It is my will that all my just debts and funeral
charges be first paid out of my Estate
Item II I give and devise to my daughter Sarah M Dunlap wife
James H Dunlap all my household goods and furniture
Item 3'd I give and devise to my grand son James Harvey
Dunlap eldest son of James H Dunlap and Sarah M Dunlap
all my notes and Mortgages, and all accounts due me,
and all moneys in my possession after paying my just
debts and funeral expences as aforesaid
Item 4th I give and devise to my daughter Emily A Smith
wife of Martin Smith my gold beads
Item 5th I give and devise to my daughter Sarah M
Dunlap wife of James H Dunlap my gold spectacles
Item 6th I do hereby nominate and appoint my grand
son James Harvey Dunlap executor of this my last will
and testament
I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my
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 26th day of July AD 1876
Witness Elizabeth Cowles {Seal}
James A Lytle
[corresponds to labeled page 390 of Will Record Vol. 1876 - 1883]
390
Elizabeth Cowles Will
December 29th 1881
On this day the last will and testament of
Elizibeth Cowles late of Delaware township, was presented for
Probate and Record, and James R Lytle and F W Morrison
the subscribing witnesses to said will appeared in open
court and were duly sworn, their testimony reduced
to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith
and it appearing to the Court that at the time of the execu-
tion of said will said testator was of legal age and of sound
and disposing mind and memory and not under restra-
int, it is ordered by the Court that said will be and the
same is hereby admited to Probate and Record as the duly
proven last will and testament of Elizibeth Cowles dec'd
F B Sprague Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevalent Father of All I Elizabeth
Cowles of Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my
last will and testament
Item II It is my will that all my just debts and funeral
charges be first paid out of my Estate
Item II I give and devise to my daughter Sarah M Dunlap wife
James H Dunlap all my household goods and furniture
Item 3'd I give and devise to my grand son James Harvey
Dunlap eldest son of James H Dunlap and Sarah M Dunlap
all my notes and Mortgages, and all accounts due me,
and all moneys in my possession after paying my just
debts and funeral expences as aforesaid
Item 4th I give and devise to my daughter Emily A Smith
wife of Martin Smith my gold beads
Item 5th I give and devise to my daughter Sarah M
Dunlap wife of James H Dunlap my gold spectacles
Item 6th I do hereby nominate and appoint my grand
son James Harvey Dunlap executor of this my last will
and testament
I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my
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 26th day of July AD 1876
Witness Elizabeth Cowles {Seal}
James A Lytle
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 446)
Description
[page 446]
[corresponds to labeled page 391 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
391
Elizabeth Cowles Will
Signed and acknowledged by said Elizibith Cowles
as her last will and testament in our presence and
signed by us in her presence and at her request
James R Lytle
F W Morrison
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personaly appeared in open Court
James R Lytle and T W Morrison the subscribing
witnesses to the last will and testament of Elizabeth Cowles
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 Elizabeth Cowles now
deceased is the will of said deceased Elizabeth Cowles
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 her presence,
and that they saw the said Elizabeth Cowles
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard her
acknowledge the same to be her last Will and testament:
that the said Elizabeth Cowles 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
James R Lytle
F W Morrison
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 29th
day of December AD 1881
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Rufus Carpenter Deputy Clerk
[corresponds to labeled page 391 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
391
Elizabeth Cowles Will
Signed and acknowledged by said Elizibith Cowles
as her last will and testament in our presence and
signed by us in her presence and at her request
James R Lytle
F W Morrison
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personaly appeared in open Court
James R Lytle and T W Morrison the subscribing
witnesses to the last will and testament of Elizabeth Cowles
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 Elizabeth Cowles now
deceased is the will of said deceased Elizabeth Cowles
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 her presence,
and that they saw the said Elizabeth Cowles
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard her
acknowledge the same to be her last Will and testament:
that the said Elizabeth Cowles 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
James R Lytle
F W Morrison
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 29th
day of December AD 1881
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
Rufus Carpenter Deputy Clerk
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 447)
Description
[page 447]
[corresponds to labeled page 392 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
392
Barnet Snediker Will
January 25th 1882
On the 16th day of January AD 1882 the last Will and
Testament of Barnet Snediker dec'd was presented for
Probate and Record whereupon A Wheeler one of the
subscribing witnesses to said Will appeared in open
Court was duly sworn and examined his testimony
reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith
Whereupon it appearing to the Court that Thomas Humes
the other witness to said Will is a resident of Independence
in the State of Kansas and cannot be brought before
the Court, it is ordered that a commission with the
will annexed, direct to William Atkinson a judiarour
citizen of said State resident at Independence issue
authorizing the said William Atkinssen to take the
testimony of said Thomas Humer attached duly
sworn, and the said Will returned therewith
At the same time it was ordered that legal notice
be given the widow and heirs of the said Barnet
Snedeker of the presentation of said will for Probate
and now the Court being satisfied that notices had
been served or ordered, and that the testimony of the
said witnesses has been legally taken and attached
to the said will as directed by law, and the court
being further satisfied from said testimony that
at the time of the execution of said will the testator
was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and
memory and not under restraint, it is ordered
that said will be and the same is hereby admited to
Probate and Record as the duly proven last Will and
Testament of Barnet Snedeker dec'd And it is further
ordered that notice be served on Jane B Snedeker
the widow to make her election under the said Will
within one year from the date of said notice
F. B. Sprague, Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All
I Barnet Snedeker do make this my last will and
testament in manner and form as follows to wit
Item 1st I do give and bequeath to my beloved wife
[corresponds to labeled page 392 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
392
Barnet Snediker Will
January 25th 1882
On the 16th day of January AD 1882 the last Will and
Testament of Barnet Snediker dec'd was presented for
Probate and Record whereupon A Wheeler one of the
subscribing witnesses to said Will appeared in open
Court was duly sworn and examined his testimony
reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith
Whereupon it appearing to the Court that Thomas Humes
the other witness to said Will is a resident of Independence
in the State of Kansas and cannot be brought before
the Court, it is ordered that a commission with the
will annexed, direct to William Atkinson a judiarour
citizen of said State resident at Independence issue
authorizing the said William Atkinssen to take the
testimony of said Thomas Humer attached duly
sworn, and the said Will returned therewith
At the same time it was ordered that legal notice
be given the widow and heirs of the said Barnet
Snedeker of the presentation of said will for Probate
and now the Court being satisfied that notices had
been served or ordered, and that the testimony of the
said witnesses has been legally taken and attached
to the said will as directed by law, and the court
being further satisfied from said testimony that
at the time of the execution of said will the testator
was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and
memory and not under restraint, it is ordered
that said will be and the same is hereby admited to
Probate and Record as the duly proven last Will and
Testament of Barnet Snedeker dec'd And it is further
ordered that notice be served on Jane B Snedeker
the widow to make her election under the said Will
within one year from the date of said notice
F. B. Sprague, Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All
I Barnet Snedeker do make this my last will and
testament in manner and form as follows to wit
Item 1st I do give and bequeath to my beloved wife
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 448)
Description
[page 448]
[corresponds to labeled page 393 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
393
Barnet Snedeker Will
Jane B Snedeker all my personal and real estate during
her natural life
Item 2nd I do give and bequeath to my beloved
son William Snedeker 22 acres of land to be taken from
the west end of the farm I reside on, upon the death
of my wife
Item 3rd I do give and bequeath to my well beloved
and eldest son Peter Snedeker 20 acres of land to be
taken from the lot on which I reside east of and
adjoining that willed to my aforesaid William
Snedeker after the death of my wife
Item 4th I do give and bequeath George B Jumper one
Hundred Dollars to be paid to him two years after
the death of my wife should he survive her, if
not then to his wife Ann B Jumper
Item 5th I do give and bequeath to Jane Brown seventy
five dollars to be paid in 3 years after the death of my
wife, should she survive her, if not then paid to her heirs
The aforesaid George B Jumper and Jane Brown being
my grand children, and children of my daughter Maria
Jumper deceased, having paid the said Maria Jumper
Five Hundred and twenty five dollars previous to
her death
Item 6th The aforesaid legacy of One Hundred Dollars
to George B Jumper and of Seventy five dollars to Jane
Brown to be paid by William and Peter Snedeker to wit:
One Hundred to George Jumper to be paid by Peter
Snedeker and the seventy five to Jane Brown to be
paid by William Snedeker
Item 7th The balance of my estate after the death of
my wife to be eaqualy divided between my sons William
Snedeker and Peter Snedeker
Item 8th Should the aforesaid William Snedeker or
Peter Snedeker or George Jumper or Jane Brown
endeavor to break or set aside this will they shall
forfeit all right to whereit any part of my estate
Item 9th I revoke all former wills made by me
Item 20th I nominate and appoint my sons William
and Peter Snedeker executors of this my last will
and testament -
Barnet Snedeker {Seal}
Signed sealed and acknowledged in our presence
and by us subscribed in his presence this 19th day
[corresponds to labeled page 393 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
393
Barnet Snedeker Will
Jane B Snedeker all my personal and real estate during
her natural life
Item 2nd I do give and bequeath to my beloved
son William Snedeker 22 acres of land to be taken from
the west end of the farm I reside on, upon the death
of my wife
Item 3rd I do give and bequeath to my well beloved
and eldest son Peter Snedeker 20 acres of land to be
taken from the lot on which I reside east of and
adjoining that willed to my aforesaid William
Snedeker after the death of my wife
Item 4th I do give and bequeath George B Jumper one
Hundred Dollars to be paid to him two years after
the death of my wife should he survive her, if
not then to his wife Ann B Jumper
Item 5th I do give and bequeath to Jane Brown seventy
five dollars to be paid in 3 years after the death of my
wife, should she survive her, if not then paid to her heirs
The aforesaid George B Jumper and Jane Brown being
my grand children, and children of my daughter Maria
Jumper deceased, having paid the said Maria Jumper
Five Hundred and twenty five dollars previous to
her death
Item 6th The aforesaid legacy of One Hundred Dollars
to George B Jumper and of Seventy five dollars to Jane
Brown to be paid by William and Peter Snedeker to wit:
One Hundred to George Jumper to be paid by Peter
Snedeker and the seventy five to Jane Brown to be
paid by William Snedeker
Item 7th The balance of my estate after the death of
my wife to be eaqualy divided between my sons William
Snedeker and Peter Snedeker
Item 8th Should the aforesaid William Snedeker or
Peter Snedeker or George Jumper or Jane Brown
endeavor to break or set aside this will they shall
forfeit all right to whereit any part of my estate
Item 9th I revoke all former wills made by me
Item 20th I nominate and appoint my sons William
and Peter Snedeker executors of this my last will
and testament -
Barnet Snedeker {Seal}
Signed sealed and acknowledged in our presence
and by us subscribed in his presence this 19th day
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 449)
Description
[page 449]
[corresponds to labeled page 394 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
394
Barnet Snedeker Will
of July A.D. 1879
Thomas Humes {Seal}
A Wheeler {Seal}
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court
A Wheeler one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last will and testament of Barnet Snedeker 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 Barnet Snedeker now deceased is the Will
of said deceased Barnet Snedeker. Thomas Humes
The other subscribing has removed and is now a
resident of Liberty Kansas
He further says that he is acquainted with the signature
of said Thomas Humes, that the signature on the said
Will is the signature of Thomas Humes, that he was
present and see him sign his name, 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 Barnet
Snedeker deceased, sign and seal said Will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
that the said Barnet Snedeker 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 Wheeler
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 16th day
of January A.D. 1882
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
by Rufus Carpenter Deputy Clerk
Commission
To Take Testimony of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
To William Ackersan Greeting
Know Ye, That we in confidence of your prudence
[corresponds to labeled page 394 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
394
Barnet Snedeker Will
of July A.D. 1879
Thomas Humes {Seal}
A Wheeler {Seal}
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open court
A Wheeler one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last will and testament of Barnet Snedeker 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 Barnet Snedeker now deceased is the Will
of said deceased Barnet Snedeker. Thomas Humes
The other subscribing has removed and is now a
resident of Liberty Kansas
He further says that he is acquainted with the signature
of said Thomas Humes, that the signature on the said
Will is the signature of Thomas Humes, that he was
present and see him sign his name, 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 Barnet
Snedeker deceased, sign and seal said Will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
that the said Barnet Snedeker 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 Wheeler
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 16th day
of January A.D. 1882
F. B. Sprague Probate Judge
by Rufus Carpenter Deputy Clerk
Commission
To Take Testimony of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
To William Ackersan Greeting
Know Ye, That we in confidence of your prudence
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 450)
Description
[page 450]
[corresponds to labeled page 395 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
395
Barnet Snedeker Will
and fidelity, have appointed you, and by these presents
do give you full power and authority to examine and take
the deposition of Thomas Humes subscribing witness to
the last Will and Testament of Barnet Snedeker 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 Thomas Humes
to be brought before you, and then and there to examine
him on oath an affirmation first taken before you touch-
ing the due execution of said Will of the said Barnet
Snedeker and that you reduce such examination to
writing and return the same together with this Commission
and the Will of the said Barnet Snedeker 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 said
Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
seal of said Court at Delaware this 16th day of January
A.D. 1882
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Kansas }
Montgomery County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared before me
duly appointed a commissioner by the Probate Court of Delaware
County Ohio Thomas Humes the subscribing witnesses to the last will
and Testament of Barnet Snedeker who being duly sworn accor-
ding to law to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the truth in relation to the execution of said last Will
and Testament of Barnet Snedeker now deceased is the will of
of said deceased Barnet Snedeker: that A Wheeler was the other
subscribing witness: 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 Barnet Snedeker deceased, sign and seal said Will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament: that the said Barnet Snedeker 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
Thomas Humes
Sworn to and subscribed me this 21st day of January A.D. 1882
William Atkinson
Commissioner
[corresponds to labeled page 395 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
395
Barnet Snedeker Will
and fidelity, have appointed you, and by these presents
do give you full power and authority to examine and take
the deposition of Thomas Humes subscribing witness to
the last Will and Testament of Barnet Snedeker 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 Thomas Humes
to be brought before you, and then and there to examine
him on oath an affirmation first taken before you touch-
ing the due execution of said Will of the said Barnet
Snedeker and that you reduce such examination to
writing and return the same together with this Commission
and the Will of the said Barnet Snedeker 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 said
Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
seal of said Court at Delaware this 16th day of January
A.D. 1882
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Kansas }
Montgomery County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared before me
duly appointed a commissioner by the Probate Court of Delaware
County Ohio Thomas Humes the subscribing witnesses to the last will
and Testament of Barnet Snedeker who being duly sworn accor-
ding to law to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the truth in relation to the execution of said last Will
and Testament of Barnet Snedeker now deceased is the will of
of said deceased Barnet Snedeker: that A Wheeler was the other
subscribing witness: 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 Barnet Snedeker deceased, sign and seal said Will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament: that the said Barnet Snedeker 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
Thomas Humes
Sworn to and subscribed me this 21st day of January A.D. 1882
William Atkinson
Commissioner
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 451)
Description
[page 451]
[corresponds to labeled page 396 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
396
Lyman Main
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court N. Martin
and Ansel J. Main, the subscribing witnesses to the last will
and testament and first codicil thereto of Lyman Main
dec'd Who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth
in relation to the execution of said will and first Codicil
depose and say that the paper before them purporting to
be the last will and testament & First Codicil of Lyman
Main is the will and 1st Codicil of said deceased Lyman Main
that they were also present and signed the first codicil to said
will that they were present at the execution of said will and
1st Codicil at the request of the testator subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw
the said Lyman Main deceased sign and seal said will
and codicil and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last will and testament and first codicil and that the said
Lyman Main at the time of making signing sealing of said
will & codicil was of legal age and of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever Ansel J. Main
Nehemiah Martin
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 2nd day
of February A.D. 1882
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 396 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
396
Lyman Main
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open court N. Martin
and Ansel J. Main, the subscribing witnesses to the last will
and testament and first codicil thereto of Lyman Main
dec'd Who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth
in relation to the execution of said will and first Codicil
depose and say that the paper before them purporting to
be the last will and testament & First Codicil of Lyman
Main is the will and 1st Codicil of said deceased Lyman Main
that they were also present and signed the first codicil to said
will that they were present at the execution of said will and
1st Codicil at the request of the testator subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses in his presence and that they saw
the said Lyman Main deceased sign and seal said will
and codicil and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last will and testament and first codicil and that the said
Lyman Main at the time of making signing sealing of said
will & codicil was of legal age and of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever Ansel J. Main
Nehemiah Martin
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 2nd day
of February A.D. 1882
F. B. Sprague
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 452)
Description
[page 452]
[corresponds to labeled page 397 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
397
Henry W Owings Will
February 25th 1882
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last will and
testament of Henry W. Owings late of Trenton
Township in this County deceased, was
produced in open Court for Probate and it
appeared to the Court that the said Will had
not been deposited in the Court before the
death of the Testator, It is now ordered that
the said will be filed in the Court and that
due notice thereof and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record be
given by Mary C. Owings to Henrietta M.
Huddleston next of kin of the testator, resident
of the State of Ohio, that said application
will be for hearing before the Court on the
3'd day of March A.D. 1882 at 1 oclock P.M.:
Therefore on this day came John Payne and
James Clark the subscribing witnesses to said
Will, who being duly qualified, testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will:
Which testamony was reduced to writing, by
them respectively subscribed, and filed
with said Will. At the same time came Mary
C. Owings the widow of said Henry W. Owings
and the matter being fully explained to her,
she elected to accept the stipulations of the
Will of her late husband Henry W. Owings
and the same is now made a matter of
record.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
And afterwards to wit: on the 3'd day of March
A.D. 1882 the findings and orders of this
court relative to the last Will and Testament
of Henry W. Owings deceased were entered on
the Journal in the words and figures
following to wit:
March 3'd 1882
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to
wit: on the 25th day of February A.D. 1882
[corresponds to labeled page 397 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
397
Henry W Owings Will
February 25th 1882
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last will and
testament of Henry W. Owings late of Trenton
Township in this County deceased, was
produced in open Court for Probate and it
appeared to the Court that the said Will had
not been deposited in the Court before the
death of the Testator, It is now ordered that
the said will be filed in the Court and that
due notice thereof and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record be
given by Mary C. Owings to Henrietta M.
Huddleston next of kin of the testator, resident
of the State of Ohio, that said application
will be for hearing before the Court on the
3'd day of March A.D. 1882 at 1 oclock P.M.:
Therefore on this day came John Payne and
James Clark the subscribing witnesses to said
Will, who being duly qualified, testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will:
Which testamony was reduced to writing, by
them respectively subscribed, and filed
with said Will. At the same time came Mary
C. Owings the widow of said Henry W. Owings
and the matter being fully explained to her,
she elected to accept the stipulations of the
Will of her late husband Henry W. Owings
and the same is now made a matter of
record.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
And afterwards to wit: on the 3'd day of March
A.D. 1882 the findings and orders of this
court relative to the last Will and Testament
of Henry W. Owings deceased were entered on
the Journal in the words and figures
following to wit:
March 3'd 1882
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to
wit: on the 25th day of February A.D. 1882
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 453)
Description
[page 453]
[corresponds to labeled page 398 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
398
Henry W. Owings Will
an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Henry W. Owings, late
of Trenton Township this County deceased, was
produced in open Court for probate and was
then filed. And it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the
filing of said Will and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this
Court has been given to Henrietta M. Huddleston
next of kin of the testator, pursuant to a former
order of this Court: Whereupon the Court finds
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said Henry W. Owings
deceased: that the same was duly executed and
attested, that the said testator at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age, of sound
and disposing mind and memory, and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever:
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the same
Will be admitted to probate and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I
Henry W. Owings be of lawful age and sound mind
do hereby make and publish this my last Will
and Testament
Item 1st To my beloved wife Mary C. Owings I bequeath
after all my just debts are paid, all of my property
both personal and real. The personal property to
dispose of as she may desire. And the real
estate above referred to be hers during the
remainder of her natural life
Item 2nd Upon the death of my said wife I devise that
said real estate shall go to my daughter Henrietta
M. Huddleston and her heirs. And in case the
said Henrietta M. Huddleston should die leaving
no children then I desire that the said real estate
be sold and the proceeds equally divided between
my brothers and sisters or their heirs
[corresponds to labeled page 398 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
398
Henry W. Owings Will
an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Henry W. Owings, late
of Trenton Township this County deceased, was
produced in open Court for probate and was
then filed. And it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the
filing of said Will and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this
Court has been given to Henrietta M. Huddleston
next of kin of the testator, pursuant to a former
order of this Court: Whereupon the Court finds
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said Henry W. Owings
deceased: that the same was duly executed and
attested, that the said testator at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age, of sound
and disposing mind and memory, and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever:
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the same
Will be admitted to probate and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I
Henry W. Owings be of lawful age and sound mind
do hereby make and publish this my last Will
and Testament
Item 1st To my beloved wife Mary C. Owings I bequeath
after all my just debts are paid, all of my property
both personal and real. The personal property to
dispose of as she may desire. And the real
estate above referred to be hers during the
remainder of her natural life
Item 2nd Upon the death of my said wife I devise that
said real estate shall go to my daughter Henrietta
M. Huddleston and her heirs. And in case the
said Henrietta M. Huddleston should die leaving
no children then I desire that the said real estate
be sold and the proceeds equally divided between
my brothers and sisters or their heirs
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 454)
Description
[page 454]
[corresponds to labeled page 399 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
399
Henry W. Owings Will
Item 3'd I hereby nominate and appoint my said
wife to be the executrix of this my last will
Henry W. Owings
Signed sealed and acknowledged }
by him in our presence and by }
us in his presence this 3'd day }
of February A.D. 1882
John Payne
James Clark
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio,
Delaware County SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open
Court John Payne and James Clark the
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Henry W. Owings 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 W. Owings
now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
Henry W. Owings, 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 Henry W. Owings deceased, sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and Testament: that the
said Henry W. Owings 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 Payne
James Clark
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this
25th day of February A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 399 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
399
Henry W. Owings Will
Item 3'd I hereby nominate and appoint my said
wife to be the executrix of this my last will
Henry W. Owings
Signed sealed and acknowledged }
by him in our presence and by }
us in his presence this 3'd day }
of February A.D. 1882
John Payne
James Clark
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio,
Delaware County SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open
Court John Payne and James Clark the
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Henry W. Owings 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 W. Owings
now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
Henry W. Owings, 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 Henry W. Owings deceased, sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and Testament: that the
said Henry W. Owings 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 Payne
James Clark
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this
25th day of February A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 455)
Description
[page 455]
[corresponds to labeled page 400 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
400
Henry W. Owings Will.
The State of Ohio,
Delaware County SS.
I Rufus Carpenter Judge of the Probate
Court within and for said County, hereby certify the
foregoing to be a complete and true copy of the last
Will and Testament of Henry W. Owings deceased, the
same remains on file and record in said Court
together with the entry of Probate thereof, and the
testamony of witnesses to prove the same, as recorded
in Rercord of Wills Vol. 6. Page 397
Witness my official signature, and the
seal of said Court at Delaware this 13th day of March
A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 400 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
400
Henry W. Owings Will.
The State of Ohio,
Delaware County SS.
I Rufus Carpenter Judge of the Probate
Court within and for said County, hereby certify the
foregoing to be a complete and true copy of the last
Will and Testament of Henry W. Owings deceased, the
same remains on file and record in said Court
together with the entry of Probate thereof, and the
testamony of witnesses to prove the same, as recorded
in Rercord of Wills Vol. 6. Page 397
Witness my official signature, and the
seal of said Court at Delaware this 13th day of March
A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 456)
Description
[page 456]
[corresponds to labeled page 401 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
401
Ezra S. Woodward Will
February 16th 1882
On this day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Ezra S.
Woodward late of Troy township in this County deceased,
was produced in open Court for Probate and it appearing
to the court that the said Will had not been deposited
in this court before the death of the testator, It is now
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and
that due notice thereof and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record be given by
Zilla Woodward to Amanda J. Woodward, Lavinia
Woodward, Ella Fraster, Zilla Woodward, Laura
Woodward, Ruth A. Ditwiler, G. B. Woodward and L.
D. Woodward next of kin of the testator resident of
the State of Ohio, that said application will be fore
hearing before this Court on the 20th day of February
A.D. 1882 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
February 20th 1882
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit: on the 16th day of February A.D. 1882 an
instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Ezra Woodward late of Troy
township of this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for Probate and was then filed, And it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that
due notice of the filing of said Will and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court has been given to Amanda J. Woodward,
Lavinia Woodward, Ella Fraster, Zilla Woodward ,
Laura Woodward, Ruth A. Detwiler, E. B. Woodward, and
L. D. Woodward next of kin of the testator pursuant
to a former order of this Court Therefore on the 17th day
of February 1882 Came Nathan Williams and E. E. Mc-
Elroy the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who
being duly qualified, testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will: which testimony was
reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and testament of said Ezra Woodward
[corresponds to labeled page 401 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
401
Ezra S. Woodward Will
February 16th 1882
On this day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Ezra S.
Woodward late of Troy township in this County deceased,
was produced in open Court for Probate and it appearing
to the court that the said Will had not been deposited
in this court before the death of the testator, It is now
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and
that due notice thereof and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record be given by
Zilla Woodward to Amanda J. Woodward, Lavinia
Woodward, Ella Fraster, Zilla Woodward, Laura
Woodward, Ruth A. Ditwiler, G. B. Woodward and L.
D. Woodward next of kin of the testator resident of
the State of Ohio, that said application will be fore
hearing before this Court on the 20th day of February
A.D. 1882 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
February 20th 1882
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit: on the 16th day of February A.D. 1882 an
instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Ezra Woodward late of Troy
township of this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for Probate and was then filed, And it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that
due notice of the filing of said Will and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court has been given to Amanda J. Woodward,
Lavinia Woodward, Ella Fraster, Zilla Woodward ,
Laura Woodward, Ruth A. Detwiler, E. B. Woodward, and
L. D. Woodward next of kin of the testator pursuant
to a former order of this Court Therefore on the 17th day
of February 1882 Came Nathan Williams and E. E. Mc-
Elroy the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who
being duly qualified, testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will: which testimony was
reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and testament of said Ezra Woodward
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 457)
Description
[page 457]
[corresponds to labeled page 402 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
402
Ezra Woodward Will
deceased: that the same was duly executed and attested
that the said Testator at the time of signing the same
was of lawful age of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said WIll be admitted to probate and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I Ezra S. Woodward of Delaware County Ohio do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st I give devise and bequeath to my five daughters
after the payment of the expenses of my last sickness
Physicians bill and funeral expenses are taken out -
to wit: Amanda J. Woodward, Lavinia Woodward,
Ella Fraster and Laura Woodward all that remains
of what may be due me on Policy No 1172 dated
January 21st 1881 in the Jelloway Mutual Aid Association
of Jelloway Ohio, to be equally divided Share and
Share alike between my said five daughters
Item 2'd I give and devise to my daughter Ruth A. Detwiler
my City Organ
Item 3'd I give and devise to my two sons E. B. Woodward and
L. D. Woodward all my carpenter and joiner tools of
every description.
Item 4th All the remainder of my property personal and real
that I may have at my decease I give devise and
bequeath to my daughter Zilla her heirs forever
Item 5th I hereby nominate and appoint my daughter Zilla
Woodward Executrix of this my last Will and testament.
No bonds to be required of her.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 14th day of October A.D. 1881
Ezra S. Woodward {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by
said Ezra S. Woodward as his
last Will and testament in our
presence and signed by us in his
presence Nathan Williams
E. E. McElroy
[corresponds to labeled page 402 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
402
Ezra Woodward Will
deceased: that the same was duly executed and attested
that the said Testator at the time of signing the same
was of lawful age of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said WIll be admitted to probate and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I Ezra S. Woodward of Delaware County Ohio do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st I give devise and bequeath to my five daughters
after the payment of the expenses of my last sickness
Physicians bill and funeral expenses are taken out -
to wit: Amanda J. Woodward, Lavinia Woodward,
Ella Fraster and Laura Woodward all that remains
of what may be due me on Policy No 1172 dated
January 21st 1881 in the Jelloway Mutual Aid Association
of Jelloway Ohio, to be equally divided Share and
Share alike between my said five daughters
Item 2'd I give and devise to my daughter Ruth A. Detwiler
my City Organ
Item 3'd I give and devise to my two sons E. B. Woodward and
L. D. Woodward all my carpenter and joiner tools of
every description.
Item 4th All the remainder of my property personal and real
that I may have at my decease I give devise and
bequeath to my daughter Zilla her heirs forever
Item 5th I hereby nominate and appoint my daughter Zilla
Woodward Executrix of this my last Will and testament.
No bonds to be required of her.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 14th day of October A.D. 1881
Ezra S. Woodward {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by
said Ezra S. Woodward as his
last Will and testament in our
presence and signed by us in his
presence Nathan Williams
E. E. McElroy
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 458)
Description
[page 458]
[corresponds to labeled page 403 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
403
Ezra S. Woodward Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio,
Delaware County SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open
Court Nathan Williams the subscribing witness
to the last Will and Testament of Ezra S. Woodward
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
Ezra S. Woodward now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Ezra S. Williams, 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 Ezra S. Woodward deceased, sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament: that the said Ezra
S. Woodward 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.
Nathan Williams
E. E. McElroy
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this
17th day of February, A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio
Delaware County SS
I Rufus Carpenter Judge of Probate
Court within and for said County hereby certify the
foregoing to be a complete and true copy of the
last Will and Testament of Ezra S. Woodward
deceased as the same remains on file and record
in said Court together with the entry of probate
thereof, and the testimony of witnesses to prove the
same as recorded in Record of Wills Vol. 6. Page 401
Witness my official signature, and the
seal of said Court at Delaware this 13th day of March, A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 403 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
403
Ezra S. Woodward Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio,
Delaware County SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open
Court Nathan Williams the subscribing witness
to the last Will and Testament of Ezra S. Woodward
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
Ezra S. Woodward now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Ezra S. Williams, 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 Ezra S. Woodward deceased, sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament: that the said Ezra
S. Woodward 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.
Nathan Williams
E. E. McElroy
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this
17th day of February, A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio
Delaware County SS
I Rufus Carpenter Judge of Probate
Court within and for said County hereby certify the
foregoing to be a complete and true copy of the
last Will and Testament of Ezra S. Woodward
deceased as the same remains on file and record
in said Court together with the entry of probate
thereof, and the testimony of witnesses to prove the
same as recorded in Record of Wills Vol. 6. Page 401
Witness my official signature, and the
seal of said Court at Delaware this 13th day of March, A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 459)
Description
[page 459]
[corresponds to labeled page 404 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
404
John C. Newkirk Will
February 14th 1882
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of John C. Newkirk late
of Orange Township in this County, deeased, was produced
in open Court for Probate and it appeared to the Court
that the said Will had not been deposited in this
Court before the death of the Testator, It is now ordered
that said Will be filed in the Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admmit the same
to probate and record be given by Cyrus Newkirk to
Sarah Newkirk the widow and to [Missionrir ?] Goodwig
Alice Hill and Clara Eaton next of kin of the Testator,
resident of the State of Ohio, the said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 20th day of February
A.D. 1882 at 2 o'clock P.M. And it is further ordered that
notice be served on Sarah Newkirk the widow to make
her election within one year from the date of said
notice
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
February 20th 1882
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 14th day of February A.D. 1882 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of John C. Newkirk, late of Orange Township this
County was produced in open Court for probate
and was then filed. And it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing
of said Will and of the application to admit the same
to Probate and record in this Court has been given to
Sarah Newkirk, Missionria Gooding, Cynus Newkirk
Alice Hill and Clara Eaton next of kin of the
Testator, pursuant to a former order of this Court:
Therefore on this day appeared George Root and J.
Hipple the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who
being duly qualified testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will: Which testimony was
reduced to writing. by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of John C. Newkirk
deceased, and that the same was duly executed
[corresponds to labeled page 404 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
404
John C. Newkirk Will
February 14th 1882
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of John C. Newkirk late
of Orange Township in this County, deeased, was produced
in open Court for Probate and it appeared to the Court
that the said Will had not been deposited in this
Court before the death of the Testator, It is now ordered
that said Will be filed in the Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admmit the same
to probate and record be given by Cyrus Newkirk to
Sarah Newkirk the widow and to [Missionrir ?] Goodwig
Alice Hill and Clara Eaton next of kin of the Testator,
resident of the State of Ohio, the said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 20th day of February
A.D. 1882 at 2 o'clock P.M. And it is further ordered that
notice be served on Sarah Newkirk the widow to make
her election within one year from the date of said
notice
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
February 20th 1882
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 14th day of February A.D. 1882 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of John C. Newkirk, late of Orange Township this
County was produced in open Court for probate
and was then filed. And it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing
of said Will and of the application to admit the same
to Probate and record in this Court has been given to
Sarah Newkirk, Missionria Gooding, Cynus Newkirk
Alice Hill and Clara Eaton next of kin of the
Testator, pursuant to a former order of this Court:
Therefore on this day appeared George Root and J.
Hipple the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who
being duly qualified testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will: Which testimony was
reduced to writing. by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of John C. Newkirk
deceased, and that the same was duly executed
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 460)
Description
[page 460]
[corresponds to labeled page 405 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
405
John C. Newkirk Will
and attested, that the said Testator at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age, of sound and
disposing mind and memory, and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is
therefore ordered by the Court that the said Will
be admited to Probate, and that the same together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named be
entered of record in the Court. At the same time
came Sarah Newkirk the widow of deceased and
accepts the stipulation of the Will of her late
husband and the same is now made a matter
of record. Also at the same time came Cyrus
Newkirk the executor named in the said Will
accepted the execution and gave bonds conditioned
according to law in the sum of Five Hundred
Dollars with E. Abbott and A. B. Fording as sureties
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I, John
C. Newkirk do make and publish this my last will
and testament
Item 1st I have no debts to my knowledge but it is my
will that all just charges against my Estate shall
be paid as herein after designated
Item 2'd I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of
her dower all my Real Estate consisting of about
one hundred and fifty three acres of land in
Orange Township Delaware County Ohio and
being the homestead farm on which I now reside
during her natural life and all my live stock
household goods furniture provisions and other
goods and chattels which may be thereon or
belonging to me at the time of my decease absolutely
except my farming utensils hereinafter mentioned
and devised to my son Cyrus
Item 3'd I give and devise to my son Cyrus all my
farming utensils and wagons except my single
buggy and buggy harness which buggy and
harness it is my will and intention is to be
included in the chattel property devised to my
wife
[corresponds to labeled page 405 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
405
John C. Newkirk Will
and attested, that the said Testator at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age, of sound and
disposing mind and memory, and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is
therefore ordered by the Court that the said Will
be admited to Probate, and that the same together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named be
entered of record in the Court. At the same time
came Sarah Newkirk the widow of deceased and
accepts the stipulation of the Will of her late
husband and the same is now made a matter
of record. Also at the same time came Cyrus
Newkirk the executor named in the said Will
accepted the execution and gave bonds conditioned
according to law in the sum of Five Hundred
Dollars with E. Abbott and A. B. Fording as sureties
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I, John
C. Newkirk do make and publish this my last will
and testament
Item 1st I have no debts to my knowledge but it is my
will that all just charges against my Estate shall
be paid as herein after designated
Item 2'd I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of
her dower all my Real Estate consisting of about
one hundred and fifty three acres of land in
Orange Township Delaware County Ohio and
being the homestead farm on which I now reside
during her natural life and all my live stock
household goods furniture provisions and other
goods and chattels which may be thereon or
belonging to me at the time of my decease absolutely
except my farming utensils hereinafter mentioned
and devised to my son Cyrus
Item 3'd I give and devise to my son Cyrus all my
farming utensils and wagons except my single
buggy and buggy harness which buggy and
harness it is my will and intention is to be
included in the chattel property devised to my
wife
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 461)
Description
[page 461]
[corresponds to labeled page 406 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
406
John C. Newkirk Will
Item 4th At the decease of my wife I give and devise my said
Real Estate to my said son Cyrus his heirs and
assigns provided however that my son Cyrus to
pay to my daughters Missonrie Gooding Alice Newkirk
and Clara Eaton the sum of three thousand dollars
to be equally divided between them the said sum
of three thousand dollars to be paid in payments
of five hundred dollars per year from my wife's
decease or when he gets possession, with interest at
six per cent. Provided however that if my said
son Cyrus should die before the decease of myself
and wife or either of us then and in that case I
give and devise said Real Estate to my said three
daughters and to the heirs of my deceased son
to wit: one equal share to the heirs of my said
deceased son and one equal share to each of my
said daughters their heirs and assigns forever.
Item 5th In case my wife should die before my decease
then and in that case I give and devise to my
daughters before named all the personal property
goods and chattels aforesaid devised to my said
wife to my said daughters their heirs and
assigns forever.
Itetm 6th It is my will that all just charges against my
Estate shall be paid out of the property herein
devised to my wife and that she pay the annual
taxes upon the Real Estate aforesaid during her
natural life
Item 7th I hereby nominate and appoint my son Cyrus
Newkirk executor of this my last will and testament
hereby authorizing and empouring him to adjust
release and discharge all debts and claims due me
and I desire that no sale or appraisement of my
personal property be made except in case of necessity
to pay charges or debts against my Estate and I devise that
such appraisement under the Statue be omitted and
I hereby revoke all former wills by me made and
executed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this 28th day of May A.D. 1878
Signed and acknowledged by John C. Newkirk {Seal}
said John Newkirk as his last will }
and testament in our presence and }
signed by us in his presence }
George Root }
J. Hipple }
[corresponds to labeled page 406 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
406
John C. Newkirk Will
Item 4th At the decease of my wife I give and devise my said
Real Estate to my said son Cyrus his heirs and
assigns provided however that my son Cyrus to
pay to my daughters Missonrie Gooding Alice Newkirk
and Clara Eaton the sum of three thousand dollars
to be equally divided between them the said sum
of three thousand dollars to be paid in payments
of five hundred dollars per year from my wife's
decease or when he gets possession, with interest at
six per cent. Provided however that if my said
son Cyrus should die before the decease of myself
and wife or either of us then and in that case I
give and devise said Real Estate to my said three
daughters and to the heirs of my deceased son
to wit: one equal share to the heirs of my said
deceased son and one equal share to each of my
said daughters their heirs and assigns forever.
Item 5th In case my wife should die before my decease
then and in that case I give and devise to my
daughters before named all the personal property
goods and chattels aforesaid devised to my said
wife to my said daughters their heirs and
assigns forever.
Itetm 6th It is my will that all just charges against my
Estate shall be paid out of the property herein
devised to my wife and that she pay the annual
taxes upon the Real Estate aforesaid during her
natural life
Item 7th I hereby nominate and appoint my son Cyrus
Newkirk executor of this my last will and testament
hereby authorizing and empouring him to adjust
release and discharge all debts and claims due me
and I desire that no sale or appraisement of my
personal property be made except in case of necessity
to pay charges or debts against my Estate and I devise that
such appraisement under the Statue be omitted and
I hereby revoke all former wills by me made and
executed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this 28th day of May A.D. 1878
Signed and acknowledged by John C. Newkirk {Seal}
said John Newkirk as his last will }
and testament in our presence and }
signed by us in his presence }
George Root }
J. Hipple }
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 462)
Description
[page 462]
[corresponds to labeled page 407 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
407
John C. Newkirk Will
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio
Delaware County SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court
George Root and J. Hipple the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of John C. Newkirk 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. Newkirk 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 John C. Newkirk
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament;
and that the said John C. Newkirk 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,
George Root
J. Hipple
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this
20th day of February, A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter,
Probate Judge.
The State of Ohio
Delaware County SS.
I Rufus Carpenter Judge of the Probate
Court within and for said county hereby certify
the foregoing to be a complete and true copy of the
last Will and Testament of John C. Newkirk deceased
as the same remains on file and record in said
court together with the entry of probate thereof, and
the testimony of witnesses to prove the same as
recorded in Record of Wills Vol. 6. Page 404.
Witness my official signature and
the seal of said Court at Delaware this 14th day of
March A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 407 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
407
John C. Newkirk Will
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio
Delaware County SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court
George Root and J. Hipple the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of John C. Newkirk 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. Newkirk 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 John C. Newkirk
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament;
and that the said John C. Newkirk 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,
George Root
J. Hipple
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this
20th day of February, A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter,
Probate Judge.
The State of Ohio
Delaware County SS.
I Rufus Carpenter Judge of the Probate
Court within and for said county hereby certify
the foregoing to be a complete and true copy of the
last Will and Testament of John C. Newkirk deceased
as the same remains on file and record in said
court together with the entry of probate thereof, and
the testimony of witnesses to prove the same as
recorded in Record of Wills Vol. 6. Page 404.
Witness my official signature and
the seal of said Court at Delaware this 14th day of
March A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 463)
Description
[page 463]
[corresponds to labeled page 408 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
408
Margaret Evans Will
February 9th 1882.
On this day the last Will and Testament
of Margaret Evans deceased was presented for Probate and
Record, Ordered that notice be given to all the heirs of
said deceased and that the testimony touching said
Will will be heard February 11th 1882 at 10 O'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
February 11th 1882.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 9th day of February A.D. 1882 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Margaret Evans late of Radnor township this County
deceased was produced in open Court for probate and
was then filed, And it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the Court, that due notice of the filing of said WIll
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court, has been given to Elizabeth
Jones, Mary J. Jones, Josephine Jones, Margaret A. Perry
and Maggie Edwards next of kin to the Testator pursuant
to a former order of this Court: Therefore on this day
came W. P. Harman and John A. Cone the subscribing
witnesses to said will who being duly qualified
testified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by
them respectively subscribed and filed with said
Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and
Testament of said Margaret Evans deceased: that the
same was duly executed and attested: that the said
Testator at the time of signing the same was of lawful
age, and of sound and disposing mind and
memory, and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered
that the said Will be admited to probate and that
the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 408 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
408
Margaret Evans Will
February 9th 1882.
On this day the last Will and Testament
of Margaret Evans deceased was presented for Probate and
Record, Ordered that notice be given to all the heirs of
said deceased and that the testimony touching said
Will will be heard February 11th 1882 at 10 O'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
February 11th 1882.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 9th day of February A.D. 1882 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Margaret Evans late of Radnor township this County
deceased was produced in open Court for probate and
was then filed, And it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the Court, that due notice of the filing of said WIll
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court, has been given to Elizabeth
Jones, Mary J. Jones, Josephine Jones, Margaret A. Perry
and Maggie Edwards next of kin to the Testator pursuant
to a former order of this Court: Therefore on this day
came W. P. Harman and John A. Cone the subscribing
witnesses to said will who being duly qualified
testified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by
them respectively subscribed and filed with said
Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and
Testament of said Margaret Evans deceased: that the
same was duly executed and attested: that the said
Testator at the time of signing the same was of lawful
age, and of sound and disposing mind and
memory, and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered
that the said Will be admited to probate and that
the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 464)
Description
[page 464]
[corresponds to labeled page 409 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
409
Margaret Evans Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All
Amen. I Maggret Evans of Radnor Township, Delaware
County Ohio, being of sound mind and memory
do make and publish this my last Will and
Testament:
Item 1st I will and direct that all my just debts be paid
out of my personal estate.
Item 2'd I give, devise and bequeath to George W. Jones, a
Trustee in trust, for the use hereinafter mentioned,
Real Estate, consisting of the house and lot and
buildings, together with all the privileges and
appurtenances belonging to said real estate, and
the premises purchased by me at Sheriffs Sale in
partition, in the proceedings in the partition of
the estate of P. Mills deceased: said premises being
hereby devised to the said George W. Jones, in trust
for my Grand-daughter Maggie Ora Edwards, child of
my deceased daughter Hannah Edwards, the said
trustee to control said property, for the use and
benefit of said Maggie Ora Edwards, to receive the rents
and profits therefrom, and to expend the said rents
and profits for the care and maintenance of said
Maggie Ora Edwards, until she arrive at the age of
twenty one years, and provided that the father of the
said child, Maggie Ora Edwards, in case he shall
take the care and custody of said child upon
himself, neither he nor any other person whom he
shall arrange with for the purpose, shall receive
from said Trustee any compensation for the care etc
of said child: And in case of the death of said
child Maggie Ora Edwards before she arrive at the
said age of twenty one years without leaving a
child or children of her own, said premises herein
devised to said trustee in trust for said child
Maggie Ora, shall pass to and be vested in my
daughter Josephine Jones or her heirs: but in
case said child Maggie Ora shall live to the said
age of 21 years said premises herein devised shall
be vested in her absolutely, and in case of her
death before arriving at said age of 21 years, if
she leave a child or children said premises shall
be vested in said child or children, so by her left
[corresponds to labeled page 409 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
409
Margaret Evans Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All
Amen. I Maggret Evans of Radnor Township, Delaware
County Ohio, being of sound mind and memory
do make and publish this my last Will and
Testament:
Item 1st I will and direct that all my just debts be paid
out of my personal estate.
Item 2'd I give, devise and bequeath to George W. Jones, a
Trustee in trust, for the use hereinafter mentioned,
Real Estate, consisting of the house and lot and
buildings, together with all the privileges and
appurtenances belonging to said real estate, and
the premises purchased by me at Sheriffs Sale in
partition, in the proceedings in the partition of
the estate of P. Mills deceased: said premises being
hereby devised to the said George W. Jones, in trust
for my Grand-daughter Maggie Ora Edwards, child of
my deceased daughter Hannah Edwards, the said
trustee to control said property, for the use and
benefit of said Maggie Ora Edwards, to receive the rents
and profits therefrom, and to expend the said rents
and profits for the care and maintenance of said
Maggie Ora Edwards, until she arrive at the age of
twenty one years, and provided that the father of the
said child, Maggie Ora Edwards, in case he shall
take the care and custody of said child upon
himself, neither he nor any other person whom he
shall arrange with for the purpose, shall receive
from said Trustee any compensation for the care etc
of said child: And in case of the death of said
child Maggie Ora Edwards before she arrive at the
said age of twenty one years without leaving a
child or children of her own, said premises herein
devised to said trustee in trust for said child
Maggie Ora, shall pass to and be vested in my
daughter Josephine Jones or her heirs: but in
case said child Maggie Ora shall live to the said
age of 21 years said premises herein devised shall
be vested in her absolutely, and in case of her
death before arriving at said age of 21 years, if
she leave a child or children said premises shall
be vested in said child or children, so by her left
Title
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Description
[page 465]
[corresponds to labeled page 410 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
410
Margaret Evans Will
Item 3'd I give and bequeath to my said Grand child Maggie Ora
Edwards, The organ which I purchased for her mother's use.
Item 4th I will and direct that the residue of my estate to both
personal and real shall be equally divided between my
said Daughter Josephine Jones or her heirs, and my said
Grand child Maggie Ora Edwards, that is to say to my
said daughter Josephine Jones or her heirs one half
thereof, and to my said grand child Maggie Ora Edwards
one half thereof, the portion or share of my said grand
child to be controlled by said George W. Jones as Trustee:
in the same named, and subject to the same
restrictions as the property devised to said Trustee for
said child in the first item of this will, and in case of
the death of said child Maggie Ora before arriving at
the age of twenty one years, said portion hereby
bequeathed to her, or so much thereof as may remain
in the hands of said Trustee, after paying for her
maintenance etc shall pass to her child or children
if she leave any, and if not, then the same shall
go to my said Daughter Josephine Jones or her heirs.
I do hereby revoke all former wills or parts
of wills by me made and do publish the foregoing as
my last Will and Testament this 31st day of December
A.D. 1877.
her
Margaret X Evans
mark
Signed by the said Margaret Evans in our presence
and declared by her in our hearing to be her last
Will and Testament, and signed by us as witnesses at
her request and in her presence and in the presence of
each otheer, this 31st day of December A.D. 1877.
W. P. Harman
Jno. A. Cone
Probate of Will
State of Ohio.
Delaware County, SS. Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court
W. P. Harman and John A. Cone the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Margaret
Evans 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
[corresponds to labeled page 410 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
410
Margaret Evans Will
Item 3'd I give and bequeath to my said Grand child Maggie Ora
Edwards, The organ which I purchased for her mother's use.
Item 4th I will and direct that the residue of my estate to both
personal and real shall be equally divided between my
said Daughter Josephine Jones or her heirs, and my said
Grand child Maggie Ora Edwards, that is to say to my
said daughter Josephine Jones or her heirs one half
thereof, and to my said grand child Maggie Ora Edwards
one half thereof, the portion or share of my said grand
child to be controlled by said George W. Jones as Trustee:
in the same named, and subject to the same
restrictions as the property devised to said Trustee for
said child in the first item of this will, and in case of
the death of said child Maggie Ora before arriving at
the age of twenty one years, said portion hereby
bequeathed to her, or so much thereof as may remain
in the hands of said Trustee, after paying for her
maintenance etc shall pass to her child or children
if she leave any, and if not, then the same shall
go to my said Daughter Josephine Jones or her heirs.
I do hereby revoke all former wills or parts
of wills by me made and do publish the foregoing as
my last Will and Testament this 31st day of December
A.D. 1877.
her
Margaret X Evans
mark
Signed by the said Margaret Evans in our presence
and declared by her in our hearing to be her last
Will and Testament, and signed by us as witnesses at
her request and in her presence and in the presence of
each otheer, this 31st day of December A.D. 1877.
W. P. Harman
Jno. A. Cone
Probate of Will
State of Ohio.
Delaware County, SS. Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court
W. P. Harman and John A. Cone the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Margaret
Evans 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
Title
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Description
[page 466]
[corresponds to labeled page 411 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
411
Margaret Evans Will
them purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Margaret Evans 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 Margaret Evans deceased, sign
and seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge the
same to be her last Will and Testament; that the
said Margaret Evans 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,
William P. Harman
Jno A. Cone
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court
this 11th day of February A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio
Delaware County, SS.
I Rufus Carpenter Judge of
Probate Court within and for said County hereby
certify the foregoing to be a complete and true copy
of the lat Will and Testament of Margaret Evans, as the
same remains on file and record in said Court
together with the entry of Probate thereof, and the
testimony of witnesses to prove the same, as recorded
in the Record of Wills Vol. 6. Page 408.
Witness my official signature
and the seal of said Court at Delaware Ohio 14th day
of March A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 411 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
411
Margaret Evans Will
them purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Margaret Evans 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 Margaret Evans deceased, sign
and seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge the
same to be her last Will and Testament; that the
said Margaret Evans 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,
William P. Harman
Jno A. Cone
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court
this 11th day of February A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio
Delaware County, SS.
I Rufus Carpenter Judge of
Probate Court within and for said County hereby
certify the foregoing to be a complete and true copy
of the lat Will and Testament of Margaret Evans, as the
same remains on file and record in said Court
together with the entry of Probate thereof, and the
testimony of witnesses to prove the same, as recorded
in the Record of Wills Vol. 6. Page 408.
Witness my official signature
and the seal of said Court at Delaware Ohio 14th day
of March A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 467)
Description
[page 467]
[corresponds to labeled page 412 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
412
Joseph Wells Will
March 20th, 1882.
On this day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Joseph
Wells late of Delaware Township in this county,
deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate
and it appearing to the Court that the said Will
had not been deposited in the Court before the death
of the Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will
be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof
and of the application to admit the same to Probate
and Record be given by Lucinda A. Wells to all next
of kin resident of the State of Ohio that said
application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 25th day of March A.D. 1882, at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
March 25th 1882.
In the matter of the Will of Joseph Wells,
Deceased.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on
the 20th day of March A.D. 1882 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Joseph Wells, late of Delaware City this
County deceased, was produced in open Court for
Probate and was then filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the applica-
tion to admit the same to Probate and Record in
this Court has been given to Mary E. Wells, B. Elmore
Wells, Frank G. Wells, Theadore Wells, Mattie Wells
and Bird Wells next of kin of the testator pursuant
to a former order of this Court: therefore on this
25th day of March came the subscripting witnesses to
said Will who being duly qualified testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will
which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will,
Whereupon, the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Joseph Wells deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested,
that the said Testator at the time of signing the same
[corresponds to labeled page 412 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
412
Joseph Wells Will
March 20th, 1882.
On this day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Joseph
Wells late of Delaware Township in this county,
deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate
and it appearing to the Court that the said Will
had not been deposited in the Court before the death
of the Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will
be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof
and of the application to admit the same to Probate
and Record be given by Lucinda A. Wells to all next
of kin resident of the State of Ohio that said
application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 25th day of March A.D. 1882, at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
March 25th 1882.
In the matter of the Will of Joseph Wells,
Deceased.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on
the 20th day of March A.D. 1882 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Joseph Wells, late of Delaware City this
County deceased, was produced in open Court for
Probate and was then filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the applica-
tion to admit the same to Probate and Record in
this Court has been given to Mary E. Wells, B. Elmore
Wells, Frank G. Wells, Theadore Wells, Mattie Wells
and Bird Wells next of kin of the testator pursuant
to a former order of this Court: therefore on this
25th day of March came the subscripting witnesses to
said Will who being duly qualified testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will
which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will,
Whereupon, the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Joseph Wells deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested,
that the said Testator at the time of signing the same
Title
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Description
[page 468]
[corresponds to labeled page 413 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
413
Joseph Wells Will.
was of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind
and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court
ordered that the said Will be admitted to Probate
and that the same, together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named be entered of record
in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I Joseph Wells of the City of Delaware, County of
Delaware and State of Ohio, being of full age and
sound mind and memory do make publish and
proclaim this my last Will and Testament, hereby
revoking all Wills and Testament heretofore made or
attempted to be made by me.
1st It is my will that all my just debts, funeral expenses
and the expenses of the Administration of this my last
Will be paid -
2'd I give devise and bequeath all my estate real and
personal to my beloved wife during her natural life
and so long as she shall remain my widow. And it
is my will that my said wife shall have the
absolute disposal of all my personal property as
may be necessary for the support of herself and our
minor children. And it is my will further, that
the personal property should prove to be insufficient
for the comfortable support of my said wife and our
minor children my said wife shall have the power and
right to sell the real estate and I do by the terms of this
my last Will and Testament authorize, empower and
direct that my said wife may convey said real estate
by deed duly executed by her, if it should become
necessary to sell the same for the comfortable support
of herself and minor children, the proceeds of the same
to be used for that purpose.
3'd It is my will that on the decease of my said wife
or when she shall cease to be my widow, all of the rest
and remainder of my estate real and personal shall be
[corresponds to labeled page 413 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
413
Joseph Wells Will.
was of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind
and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court
ordered that the said Will be admitted to Probate
and that the same, together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named be entered of record
in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I Joseph Wells of the City of Delaware, County of
Delaware and State of Ohio, being of full age and
sound mind and memory do make publish and
proclaim this my last Will and Testament, hereby
revoking all Wills and Testament heretofore made or
attempted to be made by me.
1st It is my will that all my just debts, funeral expenses
and the expenses of the Administration of this my last
Will be paid -
2'd I give devise and bequeath all my estate real and
personal to my beloved wife during her natural life
and so long as she shall remain my widow. And it
is my will that my said wife shall have the
absolute disposal of all my personal property as
may be necessary for the support of herself and our
minor children. And it is my will further, that
the personal property should prove to be insufficient
for the comfortable support of my said wife and our
minor children my said wife shall have the power and
right to sell the real estate and I do by the terms of this
my last Will and Testament authorize, empower and
direct that my said wife may convey said real estate
by deed duly executed by her, if it should become
necessary to sell the same for the comfortable support
of herself and minor children, the proceeds of the same
to be used for that purpose.
3'd It is my will that on the decease of my said wife
or when she shall cease to be my widow, all of the rest
and remainder of my estate real and personal shall be
Title
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Description
[page 469]
[corresponds to labeled page 414 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
414
Joseph Wells Will
divided equally among my heirs -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this sixth day of February A.D. 1882
Joseph Wells
{Seal}
Signed, sealed and acknowledgged and declared by
Joseph Wells to be his last Will and Testament in our
presence and witnessed by us in his presence and at
his request this 6th day of February A.D. 1882 and we certify
the words "my said wife" interlined in the 13th line from the
top and word "seal" were interlined before said Will was
signed and published by said Joseph Wells
C. A. McElroy
W. H. B. Page
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court
C. H. McElroy and W. H. B. Page the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Joseph
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 Joseph Wells now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Joseph 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 saw the said Joseph
Wells deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament: that the said Joseph Wells 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. H. McElroy
W. H. B. Page
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 20th
day of March, A.D. 1882
{Seal} Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 414 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
414
Joseph Wells Will
divided equally among my heirs -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this sixth day of February A.D. 1882
Joseph Wells
{Seal}
Signed, sealed and acknowledgged and declared by
Joseph Wells to be his last Will and Testament in our
presence and witnessed by us in his presence and at
his request this 6th day of February A.D. 1882 and we certify
the words "my said wife" interlined in the 13th line from the
top and word "seal" were interlined before said Will was
signed and published by said Joseph Wells
C. A. McElroy
W. H. B. Page
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court
C. H. McElroy and W. H. B. Page the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Joseph
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 Joseph Wells now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Joseph 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 saw the said Joseph
Wells deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament: that the said Joseph Wells 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. H. McElroy
W. H. B. Page
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 20th
day of March, A.D. 1882
{Seal} Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 470]
[corresponds to labeled page 415 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
415
Joseph Wells Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
I Rufus Carpenter Judge of the
Probate Court within and for said County, hereby
certify the foregoing to be a complete and true copy
of the last Will and Testament of Joseph Wells
deceased as the same remains on file and record
in said Court together with the entry of Probate
thereof, and the testimony of witnesses to prove the
same as recorded in Record of Wills Vol. 6, Page 412
Witness my official signature and the
seal of said Court at Delaware this 27th day of
March A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 415 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
415
Joseph Wells Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
I Rufus Carpenter Judge of the
Probate Court within and for said County, hereby
certify the foregoing to be a complete and true copy
of the last Will and Testament of Joseph Wells
deceased as the same remains on file and record
in said Court together with the entry of Probate
thereof, and the testimony of witnesses to prove the
same as recorded in Record of Wills Vol. 6, Page 412
Witness my official signature and the
seal of said Court at Delaware this 27th day of
March A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 471)
Description
[page 471]
[corresponds to labeled page 416 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
416
Bazel Murphy's Will.
In the Matter of the Will of Bagel Murphy, Deceased,
In Probate Court of Delaware County, Ohio
March 20th, A.D. 1882.
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be
the last will and Testament of Bazel Murphy, late of
Delaware Township in this County, Deceased, was
produced in open Court for Probate, and it appearing
to the Court that the said Will had been deposited
in this Court before the death of the testator, it is now
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and
that due notice thereof and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record, be given by Charles
S. Murphy, to Manerva Sinkey and Malinda Murphy
next of kin of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio,
that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 28th day of March A.D. 1882, at 2
o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
And afterwards, to wit: on the 28th day of March A.D.
1882, the findings and orders of this Court relative to
the last Will and Testament of Bazel Murphy dec'd,
was entered on the Journal in words and figures
following, to wit:
Be it remembered that heretofore, to wit:
on the 20th day of March A.D. 1882, An instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Bazel Murphy, late of Delaware
Township, this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate, and was then filed. And it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court,
that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court, has been given to Manerva Sinkey
and Malinda Murphy, next of kin of the testator,
pursuant to a former order of this Court; therefore on
this day came F. B. Sprague and Marnie Pratt
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly
qualified, testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will: which testimony was reduced
to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed
with said Will Whereupon this Court finds that
[corresponds to labeled page 416 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
416
Bazel Murphy's Will.
In the Matter of the Will of Bagel Murphy, Deceased,
In Probate Court of Delaware County, Ohio
March 20th, A.D. 1882.
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be
the last will and Testament of Bazel Murphy, late of
Delaware Township in this County, Deceased, was
produced in open Court for Probate, and it appearing
to the Court that the said Will had been deposited
in this Court before the death of the testator, it is now
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and
that due notice thereof and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record, be given by Charles
S. Murphy, to Manerva Sinkey and Malinda Murphy
next of kin of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio,
that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 28th day of March A.D. 1882, at 2
o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
And afterwards, to wit: on the 28th day of March A.D.
1882, the findings and orders of this Court relative to
the last Will and Testament of Bazel Murphy dec'd,
was entered on the Journal in words and figures
following, to wit:
Be it remembered that heretofore, to wit:
on the 20th day of March A.D. 1882, An instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Bazel Murphy, late of Delaware
Township, this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate, and was then filed. And it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court,
that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court, has been given to Manerva Sinkey
and Malinda Murphy, next of kin of the testator,
pursuant to a former order of this Court; therefore on
this day came F. B. Sprague and Marnie Pratt
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly
qualified, testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will: which testimony was reduced
to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed
with said Will Whereupon this Court finds that
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 472)
Description
[page 472]
[corresponds to labeled page 417 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
417
Bazel Murphy Will
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said Bazel Murphy deceased: that
the same was duly recorded and attested: that the
said Testator at the time of signing the same was
of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind and
memory, and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever. It is therefore, by this Court
ordered, that the said Will be admitted to probate,
and that the same together with the testimony of
the witnesses above named, be ordered recorded in
this Court.
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Bazel
Murphy of Delaware, Ohio, being of sound mind and
memory do make this my last Will and Testament
revoking all former Wills by me made.
1st My just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid
2'd To my Son William A. I give One Hundred
Dollars having provided for him heretofore all
that he is entitled to, and he has released my
estate.
3'd To my daughter Malinda B. Murphy I give all
my household and kitchen furniture of every
description left at my death to dispose of as
she pleases.
4th The remainder of my property I give and devise
in equal proportions to my daughters Minerva
Sinkey, Malinda B. Murphy and Charles L.
Murphy my son, so as to make each equal
counting what each has received of me.
5th I nominate and appoint Charles L. Murphy
and Malinda B. Murphy to execute this Will and
they shall have power to collect all debts owing
me, to sell all my real estate without orders of
any Court and make deeds for the same. Nor
shall they be required to give bond nor have
appraisement of property. And they shall have
power to compromise any and all claims owing by
or to me. (Interlinations made before signing)
[corresponds to labeled page 417 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
417
Bazel Murphy Will
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said Bazel Murphy deceased: that
the same was duly recorded and attested: that the
said Testator at the time of signing the same was
of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind and
memory, and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever. It is therefore, by this Court
ordered, that the said Will be admitted to probate,
and that the same together with the testimony of
the witnesses above named, be ordered recorded in
this Court.
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Bazel
Murphy of Delaware, Ohio, being of sound mind and
memory do make this my last Will and Testament
revoking all former Wills by me made.
1st My just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid
2'd To my Son William A. I give One Hundred
Dollars having provided for him heretofore all
that he is entitled to, and he has released my
estate.
3'd To my daughter Malinda B. Murphy I give all
my household and kitchen furniture of every
description left at my death to dispose of as
she pleases.
4th The remainder of my property I give and devise
in equal proportions to my daughters Minerva
Sinkey, Malinda B. Murphy and Charles L.
Murphy my son, so as to make each equal
counting what each has received of me.
5th I nominate and appoint Charles L. Murphy
and Malinda B. Murphy to execute this Will and
they shall have power to collect all debts owing
me, to sell all my real estate without orders of
any Court and make deeds for the same. Nor
shall they be required to give bond nor have
appraisement of property. And they shall have
power to compromise any and all claims owing by
or to me. (Interlinations made before signing)
Title
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Description
[page 473]
[corresponds to labeled page 418 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
418
Bazel Murphy Will
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and
seal this 20th day of May 1881.
B. Murphy {Seal}
Signed in our presence, who in his presence and by
his request have hereunto set our hands as witnesses.
Marnie L. Pratt
F. B. Sprague
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court
F. B. Sprague and Marnie Pratt the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Bazel
Murphy 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
Bazel Murphy 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 Bazil
Murphy deceased, sign and seal said Will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament: that the said Bazil Murphy
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
Marnie L. Pratt
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this
28th day of March, A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 418 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
418
Bazel Murphy Will
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and
seal this 20th day of May 1881.
B. Murphy {Seal}
Signed in our presence, who in his presence and by
his request have hereunto set our hands as witnesses.
Marnie L. Pratt
F. B. Sprague
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court
F. B. Sprague and Marnie Pratt the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Bazel
Murphy 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
Bazel Murphy 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 Bazil
Murphy deceased, sign and seal said Will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament: that the said Bazil Murphy
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
Marnie L. Pratt
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this
28th day of March, A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 474)
Description
[page 474]
[corresponds to labeled page 419 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
419
Bazil Murphy's Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
I, Rufus Carpenter Judge of the
Probate Court within and for said County, hereby
certify the foregoing to be a complete and true copy
of the last Will and Testament of Bazel Murphy
deceased, as the same remains on file and record
in said Court together with the entry of Probate
thereof, and the testimony of witnesses to prove the
same as recorded in Record of Wills Vol. 6 Page 415.
Witness my official signature and the
seal of said Court at Delaware this 13th day of
March A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 419 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
419
Bazil Murphy's Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
I, Rufus Carpenter Judge of the
Probate Court within and for said County, hereby
certify the foregoing to be a complete and true copy
of the last Will and Testament of Bazel Murphy
deceased, as the same remains on file and record
in said Court together with the entry of Probate
thereof, and the testimony of witnesses to prove the
same as recorded in Record of Wills Vol. 6 Page 415.
Witness my official signature and the
seal of said Court at Delaware this 13th day of
March A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 475)
Description
[page 475]
[corresponds to labeled page 420 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
420
L. K. Donavin Will
April 5th, 1882.
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of L. K. Donavin late of
Delaware Township in this County, Dec'd, was produced in
open Court for Probate and it appearing to the Court that
the said Will had not been deposited in this Court before
the death of the testator, It is now ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof and
of the application to admit the same to Probate and Record be
given by Simpson K. Donavin to John W. Donavin and Sallie
B. Donavin next of kin of the testator, resident of the State
of Ohio. That said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 6th day of April A.D. 1882. At 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
April 6th 1882.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the
5th day of April A.D. 1882, An instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of L. K.
Donavin late of Delaware Township, this County Dec'd.
was produced in open Court for Probate and was then filed.
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said WIll and of the
application to admit the same to Probate and Record in this
Court, has been given to John W. Donavin and Sallie B.
Donavin next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former
order of this Court, And Abram B. Blymer and C. B.
Branderbury the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who
being duly qualified testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will: Which testimony was reduced to
writing by them respectively subscribed, and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last WIll and Testament of
said L. K. Donavin, Dec'd. That the same was duly
executed and attested: That the said Testator at the
time of signing the same, was of lawful age, of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to Probate and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
be entered of record in this Court.
[corresponds to labeled page 420 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
420
L. K. Donavin Will
April 5th, 1882.
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of L. K. Donavin late of
Delaware Township in this County, Dec'd, was produced in
open Court for Probate and it appearing to the Court that
the said Will had not been deposited in this Court before
the death of the testator, It is now ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof and
of the application to admit the same to Probate and Record be
given by Simpson K. Donavin to John W. Donavin and Sallie
B. Donavin next of kin of the testator, resident of the State
of Ohio. That said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 6th day of April A.D. 1882. At 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
April 6th 1882.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the
5th day of April A.D. 1882, An instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of L. K.
Donavin late of Delaware Township, this County Dec'd.
was produced in open Court for Probate and was then filed.
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said WIll and of the
application to admit the same to Probate and Record in this
Court, has been given to John W. Donavin and Sallie B.
Donavin next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former
order of this Court, And Abram B. Blymer and C. B.
Branderbury the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who
being duly qualified testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will: Which testimony was reduced to
writing by them respectively subscribed, and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last WIll and Testament of
said L. K. Donavin, Dec'd. That the same was duly
executed and attested: That the said Testator at the
time of signing the same, was of lawful age, of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to Probate and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
be entered of record in this Court.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 476)
Description
[page 476]
[corresponds to labeled page 421 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
421
L. K. Donavin Will.
At the same time came Mary K. Donavin the executrix
named in the said will, accepted the trust and gave
Bonds conditioned according to law in the sum of
Fifty Dollars ($50.00) with Sallie B. Donavin and Simpson
K. Donavin sureties. No inventory or appraisement
required, there being no personal property.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God. Amen.
I Levi K. Donavin of the city of
Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, being in good health
and of sound, disposing mind and memory, Praised be
God for the same, and being desirous of settling my
worldly affairs while I have strength so to do, Do
make and publish this my last Will and Testament,
hereby revoking and making void, all former Wills
made by me at any time. And
First, and principally, I, commit my soul to the
hands of my Creator, who gave it, and my body to the
earth, to be interred in a plain manner.
And as to my worldly affairs which it has
pleased God to entrust me with, I dispose of as follows;
My will is after my death, that all my real and
personal estate, with the exception of that part other-
wise disposed of, be sold either by public or private
sale, at the discretion of my executrix hereinafter named,
and whatever time she may think best,
And that all my just debts as shall be by one
owing at my death; shall be fully paid and
satisfied with all my funeral expenses and all
charges as touching the proving or otherwise of this
my Will.
I give all my household furniture and kitchen
furniture to my wife Mary K. Donavin, and all the
net proceeds arising from my property. Should
this not be sufficient for her and Sallie B. Donavin
during her single state then my will is that my
wife may take of the principal as much as will be
necessary for their comfort.
After the death of my wife, I give and bequeath
[corresponds to labeled page 421 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
421
L. K. Donavin Will.
At the same time came Mary K. Donavin the executrix
named in the said will, accepted the trust and gave
Bonds conditioned according to law in the sum of
Fifty Dollars ($50.00) with Sallie B. Donavin and Simpson
K. Donavin sureties. No inventory or appraisement
required, there being no personal property.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God. Amen.
I Levi K. Donavin of the city of
Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, being in good health
and of sound, disposing mind and memory, Praised be
God for the same, and being desirous of settling my
worldly affairs while I have strength so to do, Do
make and publish this my last Will and Testament,
hereby revoking and making void, all former Wills
made by me at any time. And
First, and principally, I, commit my soul to the
hands of my Creator, who gave it, and my body to the
earth, to be interred in a plain manner.
And as to my worldly affairs which it has
pleased God to entrust me with, I dispose of as follows;
My will is after my death, that all my real and
personal estate, with the exception of that part other-
wise disposed of, be sold either by public or private
sale, at the discretion of my executrix hereinafter named,
and whatever time she may think best,
And that all my just debts as shall be by one
owing at my death; shall be fully paid and
satisfied with all my funeral expenses and all
charges as touching the proving or otherwise of this
my Will.
I give all my household furniture and kitchen
furniture to my wife Mary K. Donavin, and all the
net proceeds arising from my property. Should
this not be sufficient for her and Sallie B. Donavin
during her single state then my will is that my
wife may take of the principal as much as will be
necessary for their comfort.
After the death of my wife, I give and bequeath
Title
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Description
[page 477]
[corresponds to labeled page 422 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
422
L. K. Donavin Will
all the household and kitchen furniture in the
possession of my wife, to my daughter Sallie B. Donavin,
absolute; And as much of the net proceeds as will be
for her comfort while she is single. Should she marry
then my will is that She receive from my estate One
Thousand Dollars, $1000.00. She giving my Executrix a
full receipt for one hundred and fifty dollars coming
from me, to her with interest, from her Grandfather
Donavin Estate.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary D. Riffey
the one half of what my property in the borough of
Shippensburg Pa. may sell for, for the purpose of the
net proceeds helping to pay as rent, of it she can
purchase a property for that amount of money
during her life then she may do so, and at her
death the principal to be equally divided and one
half I give to Sallie B. Donavin and the other half
to my grand daughter Ada Rippey *(Ada named
want, she is the needy one, L. K. Donavin)
I will and bequeath to my son Simpson
Donavin all the balance of my property for
express use and benefit of daily maintenance and
for no other use or benefit whatever.
I will and bequeath to my son John W. Donavin
one dollar.
I will and bequeath to my son Matthew Watson
Donavin one dollar.
My desire is that no charge be brought against
Mary D. Rippey for rent or other indebtedness of any
kind.
Lastly, I do hereby order and appoint my wife to be
Executrix of this my Will.
In witness my hand and seal this twenty second
day of July of our Lord, One Thousand, Eight hundred
and Seventy nine A.D. 1879.
L. K. Donavin {Seal}
Witness }
B. Murphy }
C. B. Brandebury }
Ab'rm. Blymer }
[corresponds to labeled page 422 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
422
L. K. Donavin Will
all the household and kitchen furniture in the
possession of my wife, to my daughter Sallie B. Donavin,
absolute; And as much of the net proceeds as will be
for her comfort while she is single. Should she marry
then my will is that She receive from my estate One
Thousand Dollars, $1000.00. She giving my Executrix a
full receipt for one hundred and fifty dollars coming
from me, to her with interest, from her Grandfather
Donavin Estate.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary D. Riffey
the one half of what my property in the borough of
Shippensburg Pa. may sell for, for the purpose of the
net proceeds helping to pay as rent, of it she can
purchase a property for that amount of money
during her life then she may do so, and at her
death the principal to be equally divided and one
half I give to Sallie B. Donavin and the other half
to my grand daughter Ada Rippey *(Ada named
want, she is the needy one, L. K. Donavin)
I will and bequeath to my son Simpson
Donavin all the balance of my property for
express use and benefit of daily maintenance and
for no other use or benefit whatever.
I will and bequeath to my son John W. Donavin
one dollar.
I will and bequeath to my son Matthew Watson
Donavin one dollar.
My desire is that no charge be brought against
Mary D. Rippey for rent or other indebtedness of any
kind.
Lastly, I do hereby order and appoint my wife to be
Executrix of this my Will.
In witness my hand and seal this twenty second
day of July of our Lord, One Thousand, Eight hundred
and Seventy nine A.D. 1879.
L. K. Donavin {Seal}
Witness }
B. Murphy }
C. B. Brandebury }
Ab'rm. Blymer }
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 478)
Description
[page 478]
[corresponds to labeled page 423 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
423
L. K. Donavin Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Ab'm.
Blymer and C. B. Brandebury the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of L. K. Donavin 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 L. K. Donavin now deceased, is
the Will of said deceased, B. Murphy the other subscribing
witness being dead. 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 L. K. Donavin
deceased, sign and seal said Will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament: that the said L. K. Donavin at the
time of making, singing and sealing said Will was
of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and
memory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever.
Abr'm B. Blymer
C. B. Brandebury
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 5th day of April A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
I Rufus Carpenter Judge of the Probate
Court within and for said County hereby
certify the foregoing to be a complete and true copy of the
last Will and Testament of L. K. Donavin dec'd as the same
on file and record in said Court together with the entry
of Probate thereof, and the testimony of witnesses to prove
the same, as recorded in Record of Wills Vol. 6 page 420.
Witness my official signature, and the seal of
said Court at Delaware this 10th day of April A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 423 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
423
L. K. Donavin Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Ab'm.
Blymer and C. B. Brandebury the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of L. K. Donavin 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 L. K. Donavin now deceased, is
the Will of said deceased, B. Murphy the other subscribing
witness being dead. 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 L. K. Donavin
deceased, sign and seal said Will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament: that the said L. K. Donavin at the
time of making, singing and sealing said Will was
of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and
memory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever.
Abr'm B. Blymer
C. B. Brandebury
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 5th day of April A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
I Rufus Carpenter Judge of the Probate
Court within and for said County hereby
certify the foregoing to be a complete and true copy of the
last Will and Testament of L. K. Donavin dec'd as the same
on file and record in said Court together with the entry
of Probate thereof, and the testimony of witnesses to prove
the same, as recorded in Record of Wills Vol. 6 page 420.
Witness my official signature, and the seal of
said Court at Delaware this 10th day of April A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 479)
Description
[page 479]
[corresponds to labeled page 424 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
424
Rodney Smith's Will
In the Matter of the Will of Rodney Smith, Deceased,
In the Probate Court of Delaware County, Ohio
April 20th A.D. 1882.
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Rodney Smith late of Berlin
Township in this County, Deceased, was produced in open
Court for Probate, and it appearing to the Court that the
said Will had not been deposited in this Court before
the death of the testator, it is now ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof and
of the application to admit the same to probate and
record, be given by Ralph Smith to Rosantha Williamson
Albert R. Smith, Lucien D. Smith and Charles E. Smith
next of kin of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio, that
said application will be for hearing before this Court on
the Twenty Second day of April A.D. 1882, at Ten o'clock
A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
And afterwards to wit: on the Twenty Second day of
April A.D. 1882 the findings and orders of this Court
relative to the last Will and Testament of Rodney Smith
Deceased were entered on the journal in words and figures
following, to wit:
In the matter of the Will of Rodney Smith, Deceased,
April Twenty Second A.D. 1882.
Be it remembered that
heretofore to wit: on the 20th day of April A.D. 1882, An
instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Rodney Smith, late of Berlin Township, this
County, Deceased, was produced in open Court for probate
and was then filed. And it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing of said
Will and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court; has been given to Rosantha
Williamson, Albert R. Smith, Lucian D. Smith and Charles E.
Smith, next of kin of the testator, pursuant to a former order
of this Court: therefore on this day came James A. Clingan
and Fredrick M. Joy the subscribing witnesses to said Will
and Fredrick M. Joy and Charles M. Jacobs, the
subscribing witnesses to the Codicil to the Same, who being
duly qualified, testified to the due execution and attestation
[corresponds to labeled page 424 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
424
Rodney Smith's Will
In the Matter of the Will of Rodney Smith, Deceased,
In the Probate Court of Delaware County, Ohio
April 20th A.D. 1882.
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Rodney Smith late of Berlin
Township in this County, Deceased, was produced in open
Court for Probate, and it appearing to the Court that the
said Will had not been deposited in this Court before
the death of the testator, it is now ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof and
of the application to admit the same to probate and
record, be given by Ralph Smith to Rosantha Williamson
Albert R. Smith, Lucien D. Smith and Charles E. Smith
next of kin of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio, that
said application will be for hearing before this Court on
the Twenty Second day of April A.D. 1882, at Ten o'clock
A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
And afterwards to wit: on the Twenty Second day of
April A.D. 1882 the findings and orders of this Court
relative to the last Will and Testament of Rodney Smith
Deceased were entered on the journal in words and figures
following, to wit:
In the matter of the Will of Rodney Smith, Deceased,
April Twenty Second A.D. 1882.
Be it remembered that
heretofore to wit: on the 20th day of April A.D. 1882, An
instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Rodney Smith, late of Berlin Township, this
County, Deceased, was produced in open Court for probate
and was then filed. And it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing of said
Will and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court; has been given to Rosantha
Williamson, Albert R. Smith, Lucian D. Smith and Charles E.
Smith, next of kin of the testator, pursuant to a former order
of this Court: therefore on this day came James A. Clingan
and Fredrick M. Joy the subscribing witnesses to said Will
and Fredrick M. Joy and Charles M. Jacobs, the
subscribing witnesses to the Codicil to the Same, who being
duly qualified, testified to the due execution and attestation
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 480)
Description
[page 480]
[corresponds to labeled page 425 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
425
Rodney Smith's Will
of said Will and Codicil which testimony was reduced to
writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with said
Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
Rodney Smith, Deceased, that the same was duly executed
and attested, that the said Testator at the time of signing
the same was of lawful age, of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever. It is, therefore, by the Court ordered, that
the said Will be admitted to probate and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Rodney
Smith of Berlin Township Delaware County Ohio, of sound and
disposing mind and memory do hereby make, publish, ordain
and declare this to be my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st I desire that all my past debts and the charges of
administering my Estate be fully paid
Item 2nd I desire that as soon as practicable after my decease all
Estate both real and personal be converted into money
by my Executor hereinafter named
Item 3rd I give devise and bequeath to my daughter Rosantha
Williamson the sum of One thousand Dollars to be paid to
her by my said Executor, as compensation to her for her
services rendered to me since her majority and for her
devotion to my comfort and it to be in addition to her
distributive share of my estate
Item 4th The following amounts have been heretofore paid by my to
my children heretofore named as and by way of
advancements and I hereby approve and confirm
the same as such advancements to the following
named children to wit: To Chancy W. Smith (now deceased)
Twenty One Hundred Dollars ($2100)
To Albert R. Smith by way of trust dec'd for about
Sixty Five Acres of land Twenty Two Hundred dollars ($2200)
To Lucian D. Smith the sum of Thirteen Hundred
dollars
[corresponds to labeled page 425 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
425
Rodney Smith's Will
of said Will and Codicil which testimony was reduced to
writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with said
Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
Rodney Smith, Deceased, that the same was duly executed
and attested, that the said Testator at the time of signing
the same was of lawful age, of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever. It is, therefore, by the Court ordered, that
the said Will be admitted to probate and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Rodney
Smith of Berlin Township Delaware County Ohio, of sound and
disposing mind and memory do hereby make, publish, ordain
and declare this to be my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st I desire that all my past debts and the charges of
administering my Estate be fully paid
Item 2nd I desire that as soon as practicable after my decease all
Estate both real and personal be converted into money
by my Executor hereinafter named
Item 3rd I give devise and bequeath to my daughter Rosantha
Williamson the sum of One thousand Dollars to be paid to
her by my said Executor, as compensation to her for her
services rendered to me since her majority and for her
devotion to my comfort and it to be in addition to her
distributive share of my estate
Item 4th The following amounts have been heretofore paid by my to
my children heretofore named as and by way of
advancements and I hereby approve and confirm
the same as such advancements to the following
named children to wit: To Chancy W. Smith (now deceased)
Twenty One Hundred Dollars ($2100)
To Albert R. Smith by way of trust dec'd for about
Sixty Five Acres of land Twenty Two Hundred dollars ($2200)
To Lucian D. Smith the sum of Thirteen Hundred
dollars
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 481)
Description
[page 481]
[corresponds to labeled page 426 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
426
Rodney Smith's Will
To Charles E. Smith the sum of Thirteen Hundred
dollars ($1300)
To Thomas R. Smith the sum of One Thousand
dollars ($1000)
To Ralph Smith the sum of Eleven Hundred
and Fifty Dollars ($1150)
Item 5th. I desire that out of the preoceeds of the sale of my real
and personal property said Lucien D., Charles E., Thomas
R., Rosantha and Ralph, shall each have enough to make
them equal in amount to what I have already given
said Albert R. Smith, to wit:
To Lucien D. Smith the sum of Nine Hundred dollars ($900)
To Charles E. Smith the sum of Nine Hundred dollars ($900)
To Thomas R. Smith the sum of Twelve Hundres dollars ($1200)
To Rosantah Williamson the sun of Twenty Two Hundred
dollars ($2200)
To Ralph Smith the sum of Ten Hundred and Fifty dollars ($1050)
with interest at six percent on each of the above amounts
from the time the respective Legatee become Twenty Four
years of age.
Item 6th. I desire that the amount heretofore received as above
stated by my son Albert R. Smith shall be in full of his
share of my estate and he is not to receive any
more therefrom. The amount advanced to him is by a
trust deed now in the hands of Charles D. Potter Esq. of
Delaware Ohio for about Sixty Five acres of land in Berlin
Township Delaware County Ohio, and south of and
adjoining a tract now owned and occupied by my said
son Charles E. Smith.
Item 7th. All the rest and residue of my estate both real and
personal which shall be first converted into money as
herein after stated, I desire to be equally devided amoung and
between my said children Lucien D. Smith, Charles E. Smith,
Thomas R. Smith, Rosantha Williamson and Ralph Smith
if they shall be living at the time of my death, or should
any be dead or die before the settlement of my said estate
then the share of such one shall go to the heirs of his or
her body.
Item 8th. I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Thomas R.
Smith Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby
authorizing and empowering him to compromise, adjust and
release and discharge in such manner as he may deem
best the debts and claimes due me and pay all just
debts owning by me, and I do also authorize and empower
[corresponds to labeled page 426 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
426
Rodney Smith's Will
To Charles E. Smith the sum of Thirteen Hundred
dollars ($1300)
To Thomas R. Smith the sum of One Thousand
dollars ($1000)
To Ralph Smith the sum of Eleven Hundred
and Fifty Dollars ($1150)
Item 5th. I desire that out of the preoceeds of the sale of my real
and personal property said Lucien D., Charles E., Thomas
R., Rosantha and Ralph, shall each have enough to make
them equal in amount to what I have already given
said Albert R. Smith, to wit:
To Lucien D. Smith the sum of Nine Hundred dollars ($900)
To Charles E. Smith the sum of Nine Hundred dollars ($900)
To Thomas R. Smith the sum of Twelve Hundres dollars ($1200)
To Rosantah Williamson the sun of Twenty Two Hundred
dollars ($2200)
To Ralph Smith the sum of Ten Hundred and Fifty dollars ($1050)
with interest at six percent on each of the above amounts
from the time the respective Legatee become Twenty Four
years of age.
Item 6th. I desire that the amount heretofore received as above
stated by my son Albert R. Smith shall be in full of his
share of my estate and he is not to receive any
more therefrom. The amount advanced to him is by a
trust deed now in the hands of Charles D. Potter Esq. of
Delaware Ohio for about Sixty Five acres of land in Berlin
Township Delaware County Ohio, and south of and
adjoining a tract now owned and occupied by my said
son Charles E. Smith.
Item 7th. All the rest and residue of my estate both real and
personal which shall be first converted into money as
herein after stated, I desire to be equally devided amoung and
between my said children Lucien D. Smith, Charles E. Smith,
Thomas R. Smith, Rosantha Williamson and Ralph Smith
if they shall be living at the time of my death, or should
any be dead or die before the settlement of my said estate
then the share of such one shall go to the heirs of his or
her body.
Item 8th. I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Thomas R.
Smith Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby
authorizing and empowering him to compromise, adjust and
release and discharge in such manner as he may deem
best the debts and claimes due me and pay all just
debts owning by me, and I do also authorize and empower
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 482)
Description
[page 482]
[corresponds to labeled page 427 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
427
Rodney Smith's Will
my said Executor to sell by private sale or otherwise
and on such terms of credit or otherwise as he may
think proper all or any part of my realestate and
deeds therefore to the purchases thereof to execute
acknowledge or deliver in fee simple and out of the
proceeds arising therefrom and from my personal
property to pay the debts, charges and legacies aforesaid.
In testimony whereof I have hereinto set my hand
and seal at Delaware, Ohio this 18th day of April A.D.1881
in presence of James A. Clingan and Fredrick M. Joy.
Rodney Smith {seal}
Signed and acknowledge by said Rodney Smith
as his last will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us as witnesses in his presence, at his request,
on the same day.
James A. Clingan
Fredrick M. Joy
Codicil
Whereas I Rodney Smith of Berlin Township Delaware
County, Ohio, did on the 18th day of April 1881, make and
publish my last Codicil and Testament as herein before
written, do now and hereby make publish and declare this
to be a codicil thereto and a part thereof.
It is my will and desire and I hereby direct that the
legacy and share of my estate in my said Will and
Testament desired and bequeathed to my daughter
Rosantha Willaimson be, and the same is hereby given,
devised and bequeathed to my son Charles E. Smith in
trust for my said daughter Rosantha Williamson such
trustee for her, to receipt for and receive her said legacy
and portion of my said estate from my Executor and to
hold, invest; of my said estate from my Executor and to
hold, invest; manage and account for the same with
profits for the use and benefit of my said daughter and
to invest the principal in real estate or personal securities
as he may think best and proper and deeds or other proper
evidences of indebtedness or ownership, to collect the issues and
profits; and, if he he thinks necessary, the principal or parts thereof,
to pay over to my said daughter from time to time as she
may need the same during her life and at her death
yield what remains thereof to her heirs of her body and
blood or to legally appointed representatives thereof but no part
or portion of said legacy and share is to be given to the
[corresponds to labeled page 427 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
427
Rodney Smith's Will
my said Executor to sell by private sale or otherwise
and on such terms of credit or otherwise as he may
think proper all or any part of my realestate and
deeds therefore to the purchases thereof to execute
acknowledge or deliver in fee simple and out of the
proceeds arising therefrom and from my personal
property to pay the debts, charges and legacies aforesaid.
In testimony whereof I have hereinto set my hand
and seal at Delaware, Ohio this 18th day of April A.D.1881
in presence of James A. Clingan and Fredrick M. Joy.
Rodney Smith {seal}
Signed and acknowledge by said Rodney Smith
as his last will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us as witnesses in his presence, at his request,
on the same day.
James A. Clingan
Fredrick M. Joy
Codicil
Whereas I Rodney Smith of Berlin Township Delaware
County, Ohio, did on the 18th day of April 1881, make and
publish my last Codicil and Testament as herein before
written, do now and hereby make publish and declare this
to be a codicil thereto and a part thereof.
It is my will and desire and I hereby direct that the
legacy and share of my estate in my said Will and
Testament desired and bequeathed to my daughter
Rosantha Willaimson be, and the same is hereby given,
devised and bequeathed to my son Charles E. Smith in
trust for my said daughter Rosantha Williamson such
trustee for her, to receipt for and receive her said legacy
and portion of my said estate from my Executor and to
hold, invest; of my said estate from my Executor and to
hold, invest; manage and account for the same with
profits for the use and benefit of my said daughter and
to invest the principal in real estate or personal securities
as he may think best and proper and deeds or other proper
evidences of indebtedness or ownership, to collect the issues and
profits; and, if he he thinks necessary, the principal or parts thereof,
to pay over to my said daughter from time to time as she
may need the same during her life and at her death
yield what remains thereof to her heirs of her body and
blood or to legally appointed representatives thereof but no part
or portion of said legacy and share is to be given to the
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 483)
Description
[page 483]
[corresponds to labeled page 428 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
428
Rodney Smith's Will
present husband of said Rosantha Williamson.
In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 13th day of April A.D.1882
Rodney Smith {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Rodney Smith as a
Codicil to and a part of his last Will and Testament in our
presence and signed by us as witness in his presence at his
request on same day. The words "he thinks" between lines 14
and 15 being thereto written before he or we signed our names
hereto.
Fredrick M. Joy
Charley M. Jacobs
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
}ss Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
Fredrick M. Joy and J.A. Clingan the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Rodney 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 Rodney
Smith now deceased, is the Will of said Rodney 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 Rodney Smith,
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament;
that the said Rodney Smith as the time of making, signing,
and sealing said Will, was of legal age and of sound and
disposing mind and memory, and under no residue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever.
James A. Clingan
Fredrick M. Joy
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 22nd Day
of April, A.D.1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 428 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
428
Rodney Smith's Will
present husband of said Rosantha Williamson.
In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 13th day of April A.D.1882
Rodney Smith {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Rodney Smith as a
Codicil to and a part of his last Will and Testament in our
presence and signed by us as witness in his presence at his
request on same day. The words "he thinks" between lines 14
and 15 being thereto written before he or we signed our names
hereto.
Fredrick M. Joy
Charley M. Jacobs
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
}ss Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
Fredrick M. Joy and J.A. Clingan the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Rodney 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 Rodney
Smith now deceased, is the Will of said Rodney 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 Rodney Smith,
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament;
that the said Rodney Smith as the time of making, signing,
and sealing said Will, was of legal age and of sound and
disposing mind and memory, and under no residue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever.
James A. Clingan
Fredrick M. Joy
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 22nd Day
of April, A.D.1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 484)
Description
[page 484]
[corresponds to labeled page 429 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
429
Rodney Smith's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
}ss Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
Fredrick M. Joy and Charley M. Jacobus the subscribing
witness to the Codicil Will and Testament of Rodney
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 Codicil to last will and Testament of Rodney
Smith now deceased, is the Codicil to Will of said
deceased, Rodney 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 Rodney
Smith, deceased, sign and seal the Codicil to said
Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament; that the said Rodney
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.
Fredrick M. Joy
Charley M. Jacobs
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 22nd
day of April A.D.1882
Rufus Carpenter. Probate Judge.
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
I, Rufus Carpenter, Judge of Probate
Court, within and for said County, hereby certify the
foregoing to be a complete and true copy of the last
Will and Testament of Rodney Smith deceased,
as the same remains on file and record in said
Court, together with the entry of probate thereof, and
the testimony of witnesses to prove the same, as recorded
in Record of Will, Vol. 6th Page 424.
Witness my official signature and the seal of said
Court at Delaware, this 12th day of May A.D.1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to labeled page 429 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
429
Rodney Smith's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
}ss Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
Fredrick M. Joy and Charley M. Jacobus the subscribing
witness to the Codicil Will and Testament of Rodney
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 Codicil to last will and Testament of Rodney
Smith now deceased, is the Codicil to Will of said
deceased, Rodney 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 Rodney
Smith, deceased, sign and seal the Codicil to said
Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament; that the said Rodney
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.
Fredrick M. Joy
Charley M. Jacobs
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 22nd
day of April A.D.1882
Rufus Carpenter. Probate Judge.
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
I, Rufus Carpenter, Judge of Probate
Court, within and for said County, hereby certify the
foregoing to be a complete and true copy of the last
Will and Testament of Rodney Smith deceased,
as the same remains on file and record in said
Court, together with the entry of probate thereof, and
the testimony of witnesses to prove the same, as recorded
in Record of Will, Vol. 6th Page 424.
Witness my official signature and the seal of said
Court at Delaware, this 12th day of May A.D.1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 485)
Description
[page 485]
[corresponds to labeled page 430 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
430
Daniel H. Shnyders Will
I, Daniel H. Shnyder, of the town of Philipsburg in the County
of Warren and State of New Jersey, so make and publish this
my last will and testament in manner and form following:
First: I order and direct that all my just debts and funeral
expenses be paid as soon as conveniently may be after my decease.
Second I give, devise and beqeuath unto my beloved wife Mary
Shnyder all my estate, Real, Personal, and Mixed, whatsoever
and wheresoever the same may be at the time of my decease
to have, and to hold, recieve, use and enjoy the rents, interest,
issues, dividends and profits, thereof for, and during the term of
her natural life and from and after the decease of my said
wife, I give, devise and bequeath my said estate unto my children
and to their heirs and legal representatives, share and share
alike.
Third I nominate, constitute and appoint my son Edward Shnyder
sole Executor of this my will
Fourth I hereby revoke, annual and make void all other wills
and Codicils to wills by me at any time heretofore made, and
declare this to be my last will and testament
in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed my seal this Twentyth day of March in the Year of
Our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and Eighty.
Signed Sealed published and declared
by the said Daniel H. Shnyder to be his
last will and testament; in the presence
of us, who were present at the same time
and subscribed our names as witnesses in Daniel H. Shnyder {seal}
the presence and at the request of the
testator, The word February changed to
March in the last line, first page before
signing
J. S. Stewart
J. O. Blair Reiley
I, Daniel H. Snyder of Philipsburg, New Jersey, do on this
Twenty fifth day of March A.D. One Thousand Eight hundred and
Eighty, make and publish this codicil to my last will and testament
written above and date March 20th 1880 as follows:
First I do ratify my said Will except to far as altered by this
Codicil: As to the share or portion that would fall to and best
in my son Arthur Shnyder, according to the provisions of said Will
I give, devise and bequeath said share or portion to my sons
Edward Shnyder and Peter Shnyder and the survivor of them
[corresponds to labeled page 430 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
430
Daniel H. Shnyders Will
I, Daniel H. Shnyder, of the town of Philipsburg in the County
of Warren and State of New Jersey, so make and publish this
my last will and testament in manner and form following:
First: I order and direct that all my just debts and funeral
expenses be paid as soon as conveniently may be after my decease.
Second I give, devise and beqeuath unto my beloved wife Mary
Shnyder all my estate, Real, Personal, and Mixed, whatsoever
and wheresoever the same may be at the time of my decease
to have, and to hold, recieve, use and enjoy the rents, interest,
issues, dividends and profits, thereof for, and during the term of
her natural life and from and after the decease of my said
wife, I give, devise and bequeath my said estate unto my children
and to their heirs and legal representatives, share and share
alike.
Third I nominate, constitute and appoint my son Edward Shnyder
sole Executor of this my will
Fourth I hereby revoke, annual and make void all other wills
and Codicils to wills by me at any time heretofore made, and
declare this to be my last will and testament
in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed my seal this Twentyth day of March in the Year of
Our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and Eighty.
Signed Sealed published and declared
by the said Daniel H. Shnyder to be his
last will and testament; in the presence
of us, who were present at the same time
and subscribed our names as witnesses in Daniel H. Shnyder {seal}
the presence and at the request of the
testator, The word February changed to
March in the last line, first page before
signing
J. S. Stewart
J. O. Blair Reiley
I, Daniel H. Snyder of Philipsburg, New Jersey, do on this
Twenty fifth day of March A.D. One Thousand Eight hundred and
Eighty, make and publish this codicil to my last will and testament
written above and date March 20th 1880 as follows:
First I do ratify my said Will except to far as altered by this
Codicil: As to the share or portion that would fall to and best
in my son Arthur Shnyder, according to the provisions of said Will
I give, devise and bequeath said share or portion to my sons
Edward Shnyder and Peter Shnyder and the survivor of them
Title
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Description
[page 486]
[corresponds to labeled page 431 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
Daniel H Shnyder Will
during the life time of said Arthur In trust nevertheless
that they will take the said share or portion and safely in
out the same in good safe and production recuritied and
pay the interest and income thereof over to Arthur person
ally remianually during the term of his natural life.
shall not be liable for any contracts or debts that maybe
or have been incurred by my said son Arthur and at the
death of Arthur that they will pay said share in portion
or proceeds thereof one to the heirs and legal representitive
of Arthur share and share alike. And further in addition
to my son Edward I nominate constitute and appoint
my son Peter one of the executors of my said will she
shall act with Edward in the settlement of any estate in
carrying out the provisions of my said will and codicle.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal the day and year aftersaid
Signed sealed published and declared
by the said Daniel H. Shnyder as a codicil D. H Synyder (seal)
to his last will and Testament in presence of
us who were present at the same time and
subcribed our names as witnesses in his presence.
J. S. Stewart
J. P. Blair Reiley
Warren County, ss
Jacob S. Stewart one of the witnesses to the
within Will being duly sworn, did depose and say that he saw
Daniel H. Shnyder the testator wherein named sign and seal
the same, and heard him publish, presence and declare
the within writing to be his last Will and Testament, and
that at the doing there of the said testator was of sound
and disposing mind and memory as far as the deponent
knows and as he verily believes, and that J. P. Blain Riely
the other subscribing witness was present at he same time
and signed his name as witness to the said Will together
with deponent in the presence of the testator and of
each other at the testators request.
Sworn and subscribed at Belidere this 1st day
May A.D. 1882 before me
Martin B. Smartwiller
Surregate
[corresponds to labeled page 431 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
Daniel H Shnyder Will
during the life time of said Arthur In trust nevertheless
that they will take the said share or portion and safely in
out the same in good safe and production recuritied and
pay the interest and income thereof over to Arthur person
ally remianually during the term of his natural life.
shall not be liable for any contracts or debts that maybe
or have been incurred by my said son Arthur and at the
death of Arthur that they will pay said share in portion
or proceeds thereof one to the heirs and legal representitive
of Arthur share and share alike. And further in addition
to my son Edward I nominate constitute and appoint
my son Peter one of the executors of my said will she
shall act with Edward in the settlement of any estate in
carrying out the provisions of my said will and codicle.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal the day and year aftersaid
Signed sealed published and declared
by the said Daniel H. Shnyder as a codicil D. H Synyder (seal)
to his last will and Testament in presence of
us who were present at the same time and
subcribed our names as witnesses in his presence.
J. S. Stewart
J. P. Blair Reiley
Warren County, ss
Jacob S. Stewart one of the witnesses to the
within Will being duly sworn, did depose and say that he saw
Daniel H. Shnyder the testator wherein named sign and seal
the same, and heard him publish, presence and declare
the within writing to be his last Will and Testament, and
that at the doing there of the said testator was of sound
and disposing mind and memory as far as the deponent
knows and as he verily believes, and that J. P. Blain Riely
the other subscribing witness was present at he same time
and signed his name as witness to the said Will together
with deponent in the presence of the testator and of
each other at the testators request.
Sworn and subscribed at Belidere this 1st day
May A.D. 1882 before me
Martin B. Smartwiller
Surregate
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 487)
Description
[page 487]
[corresponds to labeled page 432 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
432
Daniel H. Shnyder's Will
Warren County SS.
Jacob S. Stewart one of the witnesses to
the within codicil being duly sworn, did depose and say that
he saw D. H. Shnyder, the testator therein named, sign and seal
the same: and he heard him publish pronounce and declare the
within writing to be a codicil to his last Will and testament.
And that at the doing thereof the said testator was of sound and
disposing mind and memory, as far as the deponent knows,
and as he verily believes, and that J. I. Blair Ruby, the other
subscribing witness was present at the same time and signed
his name as witness to the said Codicil together with deponent
in the presence of the testator and of each other at the testators
request.
Sworn and Subscribed at Belvidere this 1st day of May
A.D. 1882 before me.
Martin C. Swartsweller.
Surrogate
Warren County SS.
Edward Shnyder and Peter Shnyder Executors
in the within testament named, being duly sworn, on their
oaths did depose and say that the within instrument contains
the true last Will and Testament and Codicil of Daniel H. Shnyder
the testator therein named, so far as they know and as they
verily believe that they will well and truly perform the same
by paying first the debts of the said deceased, and then the
legacies in the testament specified, so far as the goods, chattels
and credits of the said deceased can thereunto extend; and that
they will make and exibit into the Surrogates Office at Belvidere
in the County of Warren, a true and perfect inventory of all and
singular the goods, chattels and credits of the said deceased, that
have or shall come to their knowledge or possession or to the pos-
session, of any other person for their use and under a just and
true account; when thereunto lawfully required and that said
Daniel H. Shnyder died April 20th A.D. 1882.
Sworn and Subscribed
at Belvidere this 1st day of May A.D. 1882 before me
Martin C. Swartsweller
Surrogate
[corresponds to labeled page 432 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
432
Daniel H. Shnyder's Will
Warren County SS.
Jacob S. Stewart one of the witnesses to
the within codicil being duly sworn, did depose and say that
he saw D. H. Shnyder, the testator therein named, sign and seal
the same: and he heard him publish pronounce and declare the
within writing to be a codicil to his last Will and testament.
And that at the doing thereof the said testator was of sound and
disposing mind and memory, as far as the deponent knows,
and as he verily believes, and that J. I. Blair Ruby, the other
subscribing witness was present at the same time and signed
his name as witness to the said Codicil together with deponent
in the presence of the testator and of each other at the testators
request.
Sworn and Subscribed at Belvidere this 1st day of May
A.D. 1882 before me.
Martin C. Swartsweller.
Surrogate
Warren County SS.
Edward Shnyder and Peter Shnyder Executors
in the within testament named, being duly sworn, on their
oaths did depose and say that the within instrument contains
the true last Will and Testament and Codicil of Daniel H. Shnyder
the testator therein named, so far as they know and as they
verily believe that they will well and truly perform the same
by paying first the debts of the said deceased, and then the
legacies in the testament specified, so far as the goods, chattels
and credits of the said deceased can thereunto extend; and that
they will make and exibit into the Surrogates Office at Belvidere
in the County of Warren, a true and perfect inventory of all and
singular the goods, chattels and credits of the said deceased, that
have or shall come to their knowledge or possession or to the pos-
session, of any other person for their use and under a just and
true account; when thereunto lawfully required and that said
Daniel H. Shnyder died April 20th A.D. 1882.
Sworn and Subscribed
at Belvidere this 1st day of May A.D. 1882 before me
Martin C. Swartsweller
Surrogate
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 488)
Description
[page 488]
[corresponds to labeled page 433 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
433
Daniel H. Shnyder's Will
State of New Jersey }
County of Warren } SS.
I Martin C. Swartsweller Surrogate of
the County of Warren do certify the annexed to be a true
copy of the last will and testament and Codicil of Daniel
H. Shnyder, late of the said County of Warren, deceased, and
that Edward Shnyder and Peter Shnyder, the Executors
therein named, proved the same before me and are duly
authorized to take upon themselves the administration of
the estate of the testator, agreeably to the said will and
Codicil
Witness my hand and seal of office the first
day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight
hundred and eighty two
Martin C. Swartsweller
Surrogate
State of New Jersey }
Warren County } SS.
I Martin C. Swartsweller, Surrogate
of the County of Warren, do hereby certify the foregoing
annexed to be a true copy from the records of my office
of the last will and testament and Codicil of Daniel H.
Shnyder, deceased and of the probate thereof
Witness my hand and seal of office this tenth
day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and eighty two
Martin C. Swartsweller
Surrogate
New Jersey }
Warren County } SS.
I, William H. Morrow, Presiding Judge of the
Court of Common Pleas, of the county of Warren in the State
of New Jersey in which County is the office in which the
records mentioned in the foregoing certificate of Martin C.
Swartsweller Surrogate of said County are kept, do certify that
the said foregoing attestation is in due form and by the proper
official
Witness my hand this tenth day of May A.D. 1882.
William H. Morrow
Presiding Judge.
[corresponds to labeled page 433 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
433
Daniel H. Shnyder's Will
State of New Jersey }
County of Warren } SS.
I Martin C. Swartsweller Surrogate of
the County of Warren do certify the annexed to be a true
copy of the last will and testament and Codicil of Daniel
H. Shnyder, late of the said County of Warren, deceased, and
that Edward Shnyder and Peter Shnyder, the Executors
therein named, proved the same before me and are duly
authorized to take upon themselves the administration of
the estate of the testator, agreeably to the said will and
Codicil
Witness my hand and seal of office the first
day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight
hundred and eighty two
Martin C. Swartsweller
Surrogate
State of New Jersey }
Warren County } SS.
I Martin C. Swartsweller, Surrogate
of the County of Warren, do hereby certify the foregoing
annexed to be a true copy from the records of my office
of the last will and testament and Codicil of Daniel H.
Shnyder, deceased and of the probate thereof
Witness my hand and seal of office this tenth
day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and eighty two
Martin C. Swartsweller
Surrogate
New Jersey }
Warren County } SS.
I, William H. Morrow, Presiding Judge of the
Court of Common Pleas, of the county of Warren in the State
of New Jersey in which County is the office in which the
records mentioned in the foregoing certificate of Martin C.
Swartsweller Surrogate of said County are kept, do certify that
the said foregoing attestation is in due form and by the proper
official
Witness my hand this tenth day of May A.D. 1882.
William H. Morrow
Presiding Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 489)
Description
[page 489]
[corresponds to labeled page 434 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
434
Daniel H. Shnyder's Will
New Jersey }
Warren County } SS.
I William L. Hoagland, Clerk of the County of
Warren and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County
in said State, do hereby certify that William H. Morrow is the
presiding Judge of said Court of Common Pleas and Orphans
Court and that he is duly commissioned and qualified and
that the signature William H. Morrow to the foregoing certificate
is genuine
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal of office this tenth day of May A.D. 1882.
Wm. L. Hoagland
Clerk
[corresponds to labeled page 434 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
434
Daniel H. Shnyder's Will
New Jersey }
Warren County } SS.
I William L. Hoagland, Clerk of the County of
Warren and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County
in said State, do hereby certify that William H. Morrow is the
presiding Judge of said Court of Common Pleas and Orphans
Court and that he is duly commissioned and qualified and
that the signature William H. Morrow to the foregoing certificate
is genuine
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal of office this tenth day of May A.D. 1882.
Wm. L. Hoagland
Clerk
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 490)
Description
[page 490]
[corresponds to labeled page 435 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
435
William F. Smith's Will
June 3rd 1882
In the matter of the lat Will and Testament
of William F. Smith Dec'd.
This day came Carper and VanDeman
counsel for Robt. Blee Esq. the Executor named in the Will
hereinafter referred to and presented to the Court an authentica-
ted copy of the last Will and Testament of Wm. F. Smith and
the order of the Probate Court of Cuyahoga County Ohio admitting
the same to Probate and Record in Cuyahoga County Ohio and
it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is Real
Estate devised by said Will, situated in Delaware County
Ohio. It is ordered and adjudged by the Court that the
said authenticated copy of the said Will and order of
probate be admitted to record in this office and Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Estate of William F. Smith
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Cuyahoga County } SS.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on
the 19th day of August A.D. 1878, at a Probate Court began and
held at the Probate Court Room in the City of Cleveland in said
County, by and before Daniel R. Tuder, Judge of said Court, in
the records of the proceedings of said Court on said 19th day of
August A.D. 1878, there appears among other matters a certain
Journal Entry and which said Journal Entry is in the words
and figures following, to wit:
Estate of } Journal Entry
William F. Smith }
Cleveland } Aug 19th 1878
This day was presented for Probate the last Will and Testament
of William F. Smith, late of the City of Cleveland, County of
Cuyahoga and State of Ohio, dec'd and the testimony of two
of the subscribing witnesses to said Will having been reduced to
writing and signed by said witnesses, and by them sworn to
in open Court; upon examination the Court finds from the
testimony of said witnesses, that the said Testator, at the time
of executing his said will, was of full age, of sound disposing
mind and memory and was not under any restraint and
that said Testator did call upon said witnesses to attest the
due execution of his said Will and that they did sign their
[corresponds to labeled page 435 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
435
William F. Smith's Will
June 3rd 1882
In the matter of the lat Will and Testament
of William F. Smith Dec'd.
This day came Carper and VanDeman
counsel for Robt. Blee Esq. the Executor named in the Will
hereinafter referred to and presented to the Court an authentica-
ted copy of the last Will and Testament of Wm. F. Smith and
the order of the Probate Court of Cuyahoga County Ohio admitting
the same to Probate and Record in Cuyahoga County Ohio and
it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is Real
Estate devised by said Will, situated in Delaware County
Ohio. It is ordered and adjudged by the Court that the
said authenticated copy of the said Will and order of
probate be admitted to record in this office and Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Estate of William F. Smith
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Cuyahoga County } SS.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on
the 19th day of August A.D. 1878, at a Probate Court began and
held at the Probate Court Room in the City of Cleveland in said
County, by and before Daniel R. Tuder, Judge of said Court, in
the records of the proceedings of said Court on said 19th day of
August A.D. 1878, there appears among other matters a certain
Journal Entry and which said Journal Entry is in the words
and figures following, to wit:
Estate of } Journal Entry
William F. Smith }
Cleveland } Aug 19th 1878
This day was presented for Probate the last Will and Testament
of William F. Smith, late of the City of Cleveland, County of
Cuyahoga and State of Ohio, dec'd and the testimony of two
of the subscribing witnesses to said Will having been reduced to
writing and signed by said witnesses, and by them sworn to
in open Court; upon examination the Court finds from the
testimony of said witnesses, that the said Testator, at the time
of executing his said will, was of full age, of sound disposing
mind and memory and was not under any restraint and
that said Testator did call upon said witnesses to attest the
due execution of his said Will and that they did sign their
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 491)
Description
[page 491]
[corresponds to labeled page 436 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
436
William F. Smith Estate
names as witnesses thereto in the presence of said Testator
and that said testator did sign and acknowledge said
instrument to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of
said witnesses, Whereupon it is considered and held by the Court
that said Will is legally proven, and the same is aproved and
allowed as and for the last Will and Testament of the said William
F. Smith dec'd and the Court orders that said Will be recorded in
the Probate Record of Wills of said County, together with the testimony
and which said Will and the said testimony thereto, are in the
words and figures following to wit:
Last Will and Testament
I William F. Smith, late of Cleveland Ohio, being of sound and
disposing mind and memory but in feeble health and fully
impressed with a knowledge of the uncertainty of human life
do hereby make and publish this my last Will and Testament;
First I will direct and require that from my personal property
not hereinafter devised, my Executor pay all my just debts and
charges against my Estate.
Second I do hereby give and bequeath to my beloved son Frank C.
Smith my Book Case and Library including all such books as
have been kept in said Case. I also give and bequeath to my said
son Frank C. Smith, my gold watch and chain and two guns
Third I do hereby give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Anna
Frances Hurlbett wife of Robert F. Hurlbett my diamond pin
of which I have long had possession
Fourth I do hereby will and direct that my Executor cause the Specific
Articles named in the two foregoing bequests to be delivered to the
legaties as soon as may be after my death
Fifth I do hereby Will, bequeath and direct, that all of my other
property of every kind and nature, whether real or personal or mixed
wherever located or being of which I shall die seized, shall be the same
is hereby given and bequeathed to my son Frank C. Smith and my
daughter Anna Frances Hurlbett in equal and exact proportions
half and half to each and at the time and terms and in the manner
following:
Sixth I will and direct my Executor as such Executor and Trustees
after he shall have carried into effect the three first items of this
Will to hold and control all the property devised in Item Fifth
for the period of Five Years from the probate of this will dividing
and paying to the devisees named in Item Fifth any proceeds
earnings or income of or from said property in any such
[corresponds to labeled page 436 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
436
William F. Smith Estate
names as witnesses thereto in the presence of said Testator
and that said testator did sign and acknowledge said
instrument to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of
said witnesses, Whereupon it is considered and held by the Court
that said Will is legally proven, and the same is aproved and
allowed as and for the last Will and Testament of the said William
F. Smith dec'd and the Court orders that said Will be recorded in
the Probate Record of Wills of said County, together with the testimony
and which said Will and the said testimony thereto, are in the
words and figures following to wit:
Last Will and Testament
I William F. Smith, late of Cleveland Ohio, being of sound and
disposing mind and memory but in feeble health and fully
impressed with a knowledge of the uncertainty of human life
do hereby make and publish this my last Will and Testament;
First I will direct and require that from my personal property
not hereinafter devised, my Executor pay all my just debts and
charges against my Estate.
Second I do hereby give and bequeath to my beloved son Frank C.
Smith my Book Case and Library including all such books as
have been kept in said Case. I also give and bequeath to my said
son Frank C. Smith, my gold watch and chain and two guns
Third I do hereby give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Anna
Frances Hurlbett wife of Robert F. Hurlbett my diamond pin
of which I have long had possession
Fourth I do hereby will and direct that my Executor cause the Specific
Articles named in the two foregoing bequests to be delivered to the
legaties as soon as may be after my death
Fifth I do hereby Will, bequeath and direct, that all of my other
property of every kind and nature, whether real or personal or mixed
wherever located or being of which I shall die seized, shall be the same
is hereby given and bequeathed to my son Frank C. Smith and my
daughter Anna Frances Hurlbett in equal and exact proportions
half and half to each and at the time and terms and in the manner
following:
Sixth I will and direct my Executor as such Executor and Trustees
after he shall have carried into effect the three first items of this
Will to hold and control all the property devised in Item Fifth
for the period of Five Years from the probate of this will dividing
and paying to the devisees named in Item Fifth any proceeds
earnings or income of or from said property in any such
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 492)
Description
[page 492]
[corresponds to labeled page 437 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
437
William F. Smith's Will
proceeds, earnings or income shall be divided and paid
over at the expiration of each and every six months commen-
cing one year from the probate hereof and continuing
until a final Sale and conversion of said property and
settlement with the devisees. If after the expiration of Five
Years and before the Expiration of Eight years from the
Probate of this Will, my said Executor and Trustee shall be of
the opinion that the interest of the devisees will be permitted
by longer holding any or all of said property, he shall not
sell the same until the expiration of Eight Years, after
which time if requestetd in writing to sell any or all of said
property by either of the devisees herein named, he shall
without delay, proceed and comply with such request, and
my said Executor and Trustee is hereby authorized and
empowered to sell any and all said property at Public
or Private Sale as he may think most conclusive to the
interests of the Legatees and convey the same by deed or
otherwise
Seventh I do hereby nominate and appoint my Esteemed
Friend Robert Blee Executor of and Trustee under this
my last Will, and I do hereby revoke and declare nul and
void any and all former Wills by me made
In Witness whereof, I do hereto set my hand and
affix my seal this 21st day of February A.D. 1878.
William F. Smith {Seal}
Signed sealed and acknowledged by said William F.
Smith as his last Will and Testament in our presence and
and signed by us in his presence and at his request.
Feb 21st 1878
D. H. Beckwith }
S. M. Carpenter } Witnesses
The State of Ohio }
Cuyahoga County } In the Probate Court
Testimony in proof of the last Will and
Testament of William F. Smith dec'd late of the City of
Cleveland in said County.
Wl, D. H. Beckwith and S. M.
Carpenter being duly sworn in open Court depose and
say that the said Testator signed the foregoing last Will
in our presence and that he called upon us to witness the
same as his last Will and that we in his presence signed
the same as such witnesses and we on our oath further
[corresponds to labeled page 437 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
437
William F. Smith's Will
proceeds, earnings or income shall be divided and paid
over at the expiration of each and every six months commen-
cing one year from the probate hereof and continuing
until a final Sale and conversion of said property and
settlement with the devisees. If after the expiration of Five
Years and before the Expiration of Eight years from the
Probate of this Will, my said Executor and Trustee shall be of
the opinion that the interest of the devisees will be permitted
by longer holding any or all of said property, he shall not
sell the same until the expiration of Eight Years, after
which time if requestetd in writing to sell any or all of said
property by either of the devisees herein named, he shall
without delay, proceed and comply with such request, and
my said Executor and Trustee is hereby authorized and
empowered to sell any and all said property at Public
or Private Sale as he may think most conclusive to the
interests of the Legatees and convey the same by deed or
otherwise
Seventh I do hereby nominate and appoint my Esteemed
Friend Robert Blee Executor of and Trustee under this
my last Will, and I do hereby revoke and declare nul and
void any and all former Wills by me made
In Witness whereof, I do hereto set my hand and
affix my seal this 21st day of February A.D. 1878.
William F. Smith {Seal}
Signed sealed and acknowledged by said William F.
Smith as his last Will and Testament in our presence and
and signed by us in his presence and at his request.
Feb 21st 1878
D. H. Beckwith }
S. M. Carpenter } Witnesses
The State of Ohio }
Cuyahoga County } In the Probate Court
Testimony in proof of the last Will and
Testament of William F. Smith dec'd late of the City of
Cleveland in said County.
Wl, D. H. Beckwith and S. M.
Carpenter being duly sworn in open Court depose and
say that the said Testator signed the foregoing last Will
in our presence and that he called upon us to witness the
same as his last Will and that we in his presence signed
the same as such witnesses and we on our oath further
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 493)
Description
[page 493]
[corresponds to labeled page 438 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
438
William F. Smith's Will
say that the said Testator at the time of executing said
Will was of full age, of sound mind and memory and was
not under any restraint
S. M. Carpenter
D. H. Beckwith
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th day of August
A. D. 1878
Henry N. Johnson
Deputy Clerk
And thereupon came Robert Blee the person named by
said Testator in his said will as the Executor thereof and accepts
said trust; and the Court orderes that said Executor give bond
conditioned according to law in the penal sum of Ten Thousand
dollars with security to be approved by the Court, and the same is
done, and bond filed and approved and letters Testamentary are
issued. A copy of which said Bond and letters testamentary are
hereto attached marked Schedule "A" and "B".
Executors Bond
"Schedule "A",
Know all men by these Presents: That we
Robert Blee as principal and S. M. Carpenter and H. Blee Jr.
as Sureties of the County of Cuyahoga in the State of Ohio are
held and firmly bound unto the State of Ohio in the penal
sum of Ten Thousand Dollars, to the payment of which sum
well and truly to be made to the said State of Ohio, we do bond
ourselves our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and
severally, by these presence
Sealed with our seals and dated the 19th day of August
in the year One Thousand Eight hundred and Seventy Eight:
The condition of the above Obligation is such that if the
above named Robert Blee, Executor of the last Will and Testament
of William F. Smith dec'd late of Cleveland in the County of Cuyahoga
aforesaid:
1st Shall make and return to the Probate Court within and for
said County, on oath, within Three months, a true inventory of
all the moneys, goods, chattels, and credits of the Testator which are
by law to be administered, and which shall have come to his
possession or knowledge, and also if requested by said Court, an
inventory of the Real Estate of the deceased,
[corresponds to labeled page 438 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
438
William F. Smith's Will
say that the said Testator at the time of executing said
Will was of full age, of sound mind and memory and was
not under any restraint
S. M. Carpenter
D. H. Beckwith
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th day of August
A. D. 1878
Henry N. Johnson
Deputy Clerk
And thereupon came Robert Blee the person named by
said Testator in his said will as the Executor thereof and accepts
said trust; and the Court orderes that said Executor give bond
conditioned according to law in the penal sum of Ten Thousand
dollars with security to be approved by the Court, and the same is
done, and bond filed and approved and letters Testamentary are
issued. A copy of which said Bond and letters testamentary are
hereto attached marked Schedule "A" and "B".
Executors Bond
"Schedule "A",
Know all men by these Presents: That we
Robert Blee as principal and S. M. Carpenter and H. Blee Jr.
as Sureties of the County of Cuyahoga in the State of Ohio are
held and firmly bound unto the State of Ohio in the penal
sum of Ten Thousand Dollars, to the payment of which sum
well and truly to be made to the said State of Ohio, we do bond
ourselves our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and
severally, by these presence
Sealed with our seals and dated the 19th day of August
in the year One Thousand Eight hundred and Seventy Eight:
The condition of the above Obligation is such that if the
above named Robert Blee, Executor of the last Will and Testament
of William F. Smith dec'd late of Cleveland in the County of Cuyahoga
aforesaid:
1st Shall make and return to the Probate Court within and for
said County, on oath, within Three months, a true inventory of
all the moneys, goods, chattels, and credits of the Testator which are
by law to be administered, and which shall have come to his
possession or knowledge, and also if requested by said Court, an
inventory of the Real Estate of the deceased,
Title
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Description
[page 494]
[corresponds to labeled page 439 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
439
William F. Smith's Will
2nd That he shall administer according to law and to
the Will of the Testator all the goods, chattels, rights and credits
and the proceeds of all the Real Estate that may be sold
for the payment of the debts or legacies which shall at
any time come to his possession, or to the possession of any
other person for him: and
3rd Shall render upon oath a just and true account of his adminis-
tration, within Eighteen month and at any other times, when
required by said Court or the Law, and failing to do so
Thirty days after he shall have been notified of the expiration
of the time by the Probate Judge, he shall receive no allow-
ance for services, unless the Court shall enter upon its journal
that such delay was necessary and reasonable: then this obli-
gation shall be void, otherwise it shall remain in full force
and virtue in law.
Robert Blee
S. M. Carpenter
H. Blee Jr.
Letters Testamentary
Schedule "B"
The State of Ohio }
Cuyahoga County } SS.
I Daniel R. Tilden Judge of the
Probate Court within and for said Cuyahoga County in The
name and by the authority of the State of Ohio do by these
presents make known, that in Probate Court at Cleveland, on
the 19th day of August; One Thousand Eight Hundred and
Seventy Eight the last Will and Testament of William F.
Smith, late of Cleveland in said County, dec'd (a copy of
which is hereto annexed) was duly proven and allowed by
said Court: and that the administration of all and singular
the goods, chattels, rights and credits of the said deceased
any way concerning his last Will and Testament was
committed to Robert Blee in the County aforesaid the
Executor in the said Will and Testament named: and
the said Executor shall administer according to law, and
the will of the Testator, all the goods, chattels, rights and
credits; and the proceeds of all the Real Estate that may be
sold for the payment of the debts or legacies which shall at
any time come to his possession, or to the possession of any
other person for his: and: 3rd Shall render up on oath a
just and true account of his administration; within
[corresponds to labeled page 439 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
439
William F. Smith's Will
2nd That he shall administer according to law and to
the Will of the Testator all the goods, chattels, rights and credits
and the proceeds of all the Real Estate that may be sold
for the payment of the debts or legacies which shall at
any time come to his possession, or to the possession of any
other person for him: and
3rd Shall render upon oath a just and true account of his adminis-
tration, within Eighteen month and at any other times, when
required by said Court or the Law, and failing to do so
Thirty days after he shall have been notified of the expiration
of the time by the Probate Judge, he shall receive no allow-
ance for services, unless the Court shall enter upon its journal
that such delay was necessary and reasonable: then this obli-
gation shall be void, otherwise it shall remain in full force
and virtue in law.
Robert Blee
S. M. Carpenter
H. Blee Jr.
Letters Testamentary
Schedule "B"
The State of Ohio }
Cuyahoga County } SS.
I Daniel R. Tilden Judge of the
Probate Court within and for said Cuyahoga County in The
name and by the authority of the State of Ohio do by these
presents make known, that in Probate Court at Cleveland, on
the 19th day of August; One Thousand Eight Hundred and
Seventy Eight the last Will and Testament of William F.
Smith, late of Cleveland in said County, dec'd (a copy of
which is hereto annexed) was duly proven and allowed by
said Court: and that the administration of all and singular
the goods, chattels, rights and credits of the said deceased
any way concerning his last Will and Testament was
committed to Robert Blee in the County aforesaid the
Executor in the said Will and Testament named: and
the said Executor shall administer according to law, and
the will of the Testator, all the goods, chattels, rights and
credits; and the proceeds of all the Real Estate that may be
sold for the payment of the debts or legacies which shall at
any time come to his possession, or to the possession of any
other person for his: and: 3rd Shall render up on oath a
just and true account of his administration; within
Title
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Description
[page 495]
[corresponds to labeled page 440 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
440
William F. Smith's Will
Eighteen months, and at any other times when required
by the Court or the Law, and failing so to do for thirty days
after, he shall have been notified of the expiration of the
time by the Probate Judge, he shall receive an allowance
for services, unless the Court shall enter upon its journal that
such delay was necessary and reaasonable
And we do hereby appoint the said Robert Blee Executor
of all and singular the said goods, chattels, rights and credits
which were of the said William F. Smith deceased.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed
the seal of said Court at Cleveland, in said County, Ohio 19th day
of August 1878.
{Seal} Daniel R. Tilden Judge
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Cuyahoga COunty }
I Henry N. Johnson, Clerk of the Probate
Court within and for said County, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a correct Transcript of the Record in the matter
of the Last Will and Testament of William F. Smith dec'd the proof
taken to said Will, and the order of Court admitting said Will to
probate and the qualifications of Robert Blee as Executor thereof
and I further certify that Schedules A. and B. thereto attached are
correct copies of the original Bond and Letters in this case
And I further certify that I have compared said Transcript
with said Record, and that the same is a correct Transcript - there-
from, and of the whole of said Record. And I further certify
that the Hon. Daniel R. Tilden whose certificate is hereto annexed
is duly commissioned and qualified as Judge of said Probate Court
and is the presiding Judge thereof.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
the seal of said Probate Court at the city of Cleveland, in said
Cuyahoga County, this 2nd day of June A.D. 1882.
{Seal} Henry N. Johnson
Clerk Probate Court
[corresponds to labeled page 440 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
440
William F. Smith's Will
Eighteen months, and at any other times when required
by the Court or the Law, and failing so to do for thirty days
after, he shall have been notified of the expiration of the
time by the Probate Judge, he shall receive an allowance
for services, unless the Court shall enter upon its journal that
such delay was necessary and reaasonable
And we do hereby appoint the said Robert Blee Executor
of all and singular the said goods, chattels, rights and credits
which were of the said William F. Smith deceased.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed
the seal of said Court at Cleveland, in said County, Ohio 19th day
of August 1878.
{Seal} Daniel R. Tilden Judge
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Cuyahoga COunty }
I Henry N. Johnson, Clerk of the Probate
Court within and for said County, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a correct Transcript of the Record in the matter
of the Last Will and Testament of William F. Smith dec'd the proof
taken to said Will, and the order of Court admitting said Will to
probate and the qualifications of Robert Blee as Executor thereof
and I further certify that Schedules A. and B. thereto attached are
correct copies of the original Bond and Letters in this case
And I further certify that I have compared said Transcript
with said Record, and that the same is a correct Transcript - there-
from, and of the whole of said Record. And I further certify
that the Hon. Daniel R. Tilden whose certificate is hereto annexed
is duly commissioned and qualified as Judge of said Probate Court
and is the presiding Judge thereof.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
the seal of said Probate Court at the city of Cleveland, in said
Cuyahoga County, this 2nd day of June A.D. 1882.
{Seal} Henry N. Johnson
Clerk Probate Court
Title
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Description
[page 496]
[corresponds to labeled page 441 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
441
William F. Smith's Will
The State of Ohio }
Cuyahoga County } SS.
I Daniel R. Tilden, Probate Judge of
the County of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio, and Presiding
Judge of the Court; do hereby certify that Henry N. Johnson
whose signature appears to the foregoing exemplification and
attestation, is Clerk of the Probate Court of said County, and has
the custody of the records and files of said Court, and that
the said attestation made by him is in due form of law,
and by the proper officer; and that the seal thereto attached
is the seal of said Probate Court
In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed
{Seal} my name and the seal of my office, at
the city of Cleveland, in said County, this 2nd
day of June A.D. 1882.
Daniel R. Tilden
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 441 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
441
William F. Smith's Will
The State of Ohio }
Cuyahoga County } SS.
I Daniel R. Tilden, Probate Judge of
the County of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio, and Presiding
Judge of the Court; do hereby certify that Henry N. Johnson
whose signature appears to the foregoing exemplification and
attestation, is Clerk of the Probate Court of said County, and has
the custody of the records and files of said Court, and that
the said attestation made by him is in due form of law,
and by the proper officer; and that the seal thereto attached
is the seal of said Probate Court
In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed
{Seal} my name and the seal of my office, at
the city of Cleveland, in said County, this 2nd
day of June A.D. 1882.
Daniel R. Tilden
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 497)
Description
[page 497]
[corresponds to labeled page 442 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
442
James L. Shaw
May 6th, 1882.
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of James L. Shaw, late of
Berlin Township in this County, decd. was produced in open
Court for probate and it appearing to the Court that the said
Will has not been deposited in this Court before the death
of the testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be filed in
this Court and that due notice thereof and the application to
admit the same to probate and record be given to Eliza Cave
next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State of Ohio that
said application will be for hearing before this Court on the
3rd day of June A.D. 1882 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 3rd 1882
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the
6th day of May A.D. 1882 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of James L. Shaw late of Berlin
Township this County, decd was produced in open Court in
probate and was there filed and it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filling of said
Will and the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court has been given to Eliza Cave, next of
kin of the Testator pursuant to a former order of the Court;
therefore on this day it appearing to the Court that the
testimony of S.G. Roloson the only surviving witness to said
Will had been taken by Geo. H. Williamson a commissioner
duly appointed by this Court, who testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will, which testimony had been reduced
to writing and by him subscribed and filed with said Will.
And also on this day appeared A.M.Rawn and Cicero Coomer,
who after being duly sworn testified that they were well acqnain
ted with the hand writing of B.C. Waters the other subscribing
witness to said will, now Decd. and say that the signature before
them purporting to be the signature of B.C. Waters is the signa
ture B.C. Waters whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
James L. Shaw that the same was duly executed and
attested: that the said Testator at the time signing the
same was of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind
and memory and under no undue or lawful restraint
whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
Will be admitted to probate and that the same together
[corresponds to labeled page 442 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
442
James L. Shaw
May 6th, 1882.
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of James L. Shaw, late of
Berlin Township in this County, decd. was produced in open
Court for probate and it appearing to the Court that the said
Will has not been deposited in this Court before the death
of the testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be filed in
this Court and that due notice thereof and the application to
admit the same to probate and record be given to Eliza Cave
next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State of Ohio that
said application will be for hearing before this Court on the
3rd day of June A.D. 1882 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 3rd 1882
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the
6th day of May A.D. 1882 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of James L. Shaw late of Berlin
Township this County, decd was produced in open Court in
probate and was there filed and it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filling of said
Will and the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court has been given to Eliza Cave, next of
kin of the Testator pursuant to a former order of the Court;
therefore on this day it appearing to the Court that the
testimony of S.G. Roloson the only surviving witness to said
Will had been taken by Geo. H. Williamson a commissioner
duly appointed by this Court, who testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will, which testimony had been reduced
to writing and by him subscribed and filed with said Will.
And also on this day appeared A.M.Rawn and Cicero Coomer,
who after being duly sworn testified that they were well acqnain
ted with the hand writing of B.C. Waters the other subscribing
witness to said will, now Decd. and say that the signature before
them purporting to be the signature of B.C. Waters is the signa
ture B.C. Waters whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
James L. Shaw that the same was duly executed and
attested: that the said Testator at the time signing the
same was of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind
and memory and under no undue or lawful restraint
whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
Will be admitted to probate and that the same together
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 498)
Description
[page 498]
[corresponds to labeled page 443 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
443
James L. Shaws Will.
with the testimony of the witnesses above mentioned
be entered of probate in this Court. At the same time
came William B. Shaw Executor named in said Will
and accepted said trust and gave bond in the sum
of Twenty Four Hundred ($2400) Dollars with B.A. Vining
and J. P. Hammond as surities and was duly
qualified as such Executor no appeaisement of the
personal property being required, the same having been
requested to be omitted by the said Will of James L. Shaw
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I, James
L. Shaw of the Township of Berlin County of Delaware
and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last
Will and Testaments
Item 1st I have heretofore given to my beloved daughter
Eliza Cave, by deed a piece of land containing Eighty
and one third acres of land lying on the road to
Delaware from Cheshire and along the Rail Road as
and for her portion of my Real Estate, to her and her
heirs.
Item 2nd I will and devise to my beloved son William B
Shaw and his heirs the tract or parcel of land
containing Thirty acres, more or less, lying and being
on the road leading from Cheshire to Delaware, being
the same tract of land bought by me of Sarah Harris
deeded by James Eaton her attorney. Recorded in Vol.33,
Pages 610 and 611, in Delaware County records and being
the place where I now resided with said son W.B. Shaw.
Item 3rd It is my will and desire that after the payment of
all my debts and funeral expenses and expenses of last-
sickness that whatever I may leave in money, shall
be divided as follows, I will and devise that Eliza Cave
shall have one third of the amount that may be left
after settling of all claims as heretofore stated in this
my will in item 3rd, and it is my will and desire that
my Executor herein after named, shall keep whatever there
may be due to said daughter Eliza Cave, as above provided
in this item 3rd invested in whatever manner he may deem
to be best and pay to her anually out of the same, not to
exceed Fifty dollars of the interest in any one year, as long
[corresponds to labeled page 443 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
443
James L. Shaws Will.
with the testimony of the witnesses above mentioned
be entered of probate in this Court. At the same time
came William B. Shaw Executor named in said Will
and accepted said trust and gave bond in the sum
of Twenty Four Hundred ($2400) Dollars with B.A. Vining
and J. P. Hammond as surities and was duly
qualified as such Executor no appeaisement of the
personal property being required, the same having been
requested to be omitted by the said Will of James L. Shaw
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I, James
L. Shaw of the Township of Berlin County of Delaware
and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last
Will and Testaments
Item 1st I have heretofore given to my beloved daughter
Eliza Cave, by deed a piece of land containing Eighty
and one third acres of land lying on the road to
Delaware from Cheshire and along the Rail Road as
and for her portion of my Real Estate, to her and her
heirs.
Item 2nd I will and devise to my beloved son William B
Shaw and his heirs the tract or parcel of land
containing Thirty acres, more or less, lying and being
on the road leading from Cheshire to Delaware, being
the same tract of land bought by me of Sarah Harris
deeded by James Eaton her attorney. Recorded in Vol.33,
Pages 610 and 611, in Delaware County records and being
the place where I now resided with said son W.B. Shaw.
Item 3rd It is my will and desire that after the payment of
all my debts and funeral expenses and expenses of last-
sickness that whatever I may leave in money, shall
be divided as follows, I will and devise that Eliza Cave
shall have one third of the amount that may be left
after settling of all claims as heretofore stated in this
my will in item 3rd, and it is my will and desire that
my Executor herein after named, shall keep whatever there
may be due to said daughter Eliza Cave, as above provided
in this item 3rd invested in whatever manner he may deem
to be best and pay to her anually out of the same, not to
exceed Fifty dollars of the interest in any one year, as long
Title
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Description
[page 499]
[corresponds to labeled page 444 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
444
James L. Shaw's Will
as she shall live, and at her decease whatever may
remain unconsumed to be paid to the heirs of her body
that may then be living.
Item 4th I hereby nominate and appoint my son W.B. Shaw
to be the Executor of this my last will and Testament and
I desire that no appeaisements of my personal property
be made, and that there be no sale of my personal property
and that the Court of probate direct the omission of the
same in pursuance of the Statute. In testimony here of I
have set my hand and seal this 21st day of August
A.D. 1879.
his
James L. X Shaw {seal}
mark
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by said James L.
Shaw as his last Will and Testament in our presence
and signed by us in his presence Aug 21st A.D.1879.
Stephen G. Roloson
B.C. Waters
Commission
To take Testimony of Witness to Will.
The State of Ohio }
}ss.
Delaware County }
To George Williamson, 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 deposi-
tion of Stephen G. Roloson subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of James L. Shaw 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 Stephen G. Roloson
to be brought before you, and then and there to examine under
oath or affirmation first taken before you, touching the due
execution of said Will of the said James L. Shaw, and
that you reduce such examination to writing, and return
the same, together with this commission and the Will of
the said James L. Shaw thereto annexed, closed up under your
your seal, into our said Probate Court, with all convenient-speed.
In testimony
whereof, I, Rufus Carpenter, Judge of the said Court, have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Delaware this 29th day of
May A.D. 1882 Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge.
[corresponds to labeled page 444 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
444
James L. Shaw's Will
as she shall live, and at her decease whatever may
remain unconsumed to be paid to the heirs of her body
that may then be living.
Item 4th I hereby nominate and appoint my son W.B. Shaw
to be the Executor of this my last will and Testament and
I desire that no appeaisements of my personal property
be made, and that there be no sale of my personal property
and that the Court of probate direct the omission of the
same in pursuance of the Statute. In testimony here of I
have set my hand and seal this 21st day of August
A.D. 1879.
his
James L. X Shaw {seal}
mark
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by said James L.
Shaw as his last Will and Testament in our presence
and signed by us in his presence Aug 21st A.D.1879.
Stephen G. Roloson
B.C. Waters
Commission
To take Testimony of Witness to Will.
The State of Ohio }
}ss.
Delaware County }
To George Williamson, 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 deposi-
tion of Stephen G. Roloson subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of James L. Shaw 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 Stephen G. Roloson
to be brought before you, and then and there to examine under
oath or affirmation first taken before you, touching the due
execution of said Will of the said James L. Shaw, and
that you reduce such examination to writing, and return
the same, together with this commission and the Will of
the said James L. Shaw thereto annexed, closed up under your
your seal, into our said Probate Court, with all convenient-speed.
In testimony
whereof, I, Rufus Carpenter, Judge of the said Court, have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Delaware this 29th day of
May A.D. 1882 Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 500)
Description
[page 500 ]
[corresponds to labeled page 445 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
445
James L. Shaw Will
The State of Ohio }
}ss.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court, A.M.
Rawn and Cicero Coomer, who being duly sworn
according to law depose and say that they are well
acquainted with the signature to said Will is the signature
of said B.C. waters according to the best of their knowledge
and belief.
A.M. Rawn
Cicero Coomer
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this
3rd day of June A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
The State of Ohio }
}ss.
VanWert County }
Personally appeared before me, a commis-
sioner duly appointed by the Probate Court of Delaware County
Ohio, Stephen G. Roloson, one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of James L. Shaw, deceased, who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the
whole truth and nothing but the truth, in relation to the exe-
cution of said Will, depose and say, that the paper before them
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of James L. Shaw
now deceased, is the Will of said deceased, James L. Shaw,
that B.C. Waters the other witness whose signature he recog
nizes, but who is now deceased, that he saw the said B.C.
Waters sign his name that they were present at the execution
of said Will at the request of the Testator, subscribed their
names to the same James L. Shaw, deceased, sign and deal said
Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament: that the said James L. Shaw, 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 lawful restraint whatever.
S.G. Roloson
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 26th day of
May A.D. 1882
George Williamson
Commissioner
[corresponds to labeled page 445 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
445
James L. Shaw Will
The State of Ohio }
}ss.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court, A.M.
Rawn and Cicero Coomer, who being duly sworn
according to law depose and say that they are well
acquainted with the signature to said Will is the signature
of said B.C. waters according to the best of their knowledge
and belief.
A.M. Rawn
Cicero Coomer
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this
3rd day of June A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
The State of Ohio }
}ss.
VanWert County }
Personally appeared before me, a commis-
sioner duly appointed by the Probate Court of Delaware County
Ohio, Stephen G. Roloson, one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of James L. Shaw, deceased, who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the
whole truth and nothing but the truth, in relation to the exe-
cution of said Will, depose and say, that the paper before them
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of James L. Shaw
now deceased, is the Will of said deceased, James L. Shaw,
that B.C. Waters the other witness whose signature he recog
nizes, but who is now deceased, that he saw the said B.C.
Waters sign his name that they were present at the execution
of said Will at the request of the Testator, subscribed their
names to the same James L. Shaw, deceased, sign and deal said
Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament: that the said James L. Shaw, 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 lawful restraint whatever.
S.G. Roloson
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 26th day of
May A.D. 1882
George Williamson
Commissioner
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 501)
Description
[page 501]
[corresponds to labeled page 446 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
446
Barbara Reichert's Will
May 29th 1882
In the matter if the Will of Barbara Reichert's
Deceased.
In the Probate Court of Delaware County, Ohio,
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Barbara Reichert's late of Delaware
Township in this County decd. was produced in open Court
for probate and it appearing to the Court that the said Will had
not been deposited in this Court before the death of the Testatore, it
is now ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and
that due notice there of and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record be given by Fredrick Reicherts to
Christina Marguart, Samuel Reicherts and John C. Reicherts;
next of kin of the Testator, residents of the State of Ohio, that
said application will be for hearing before this Court on the
6th day of June 1882 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
June 6th 1882.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the
29th day of May A.D. 1882 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Barbara Reichertts deceased, late
of Delaware Township in this County, was produced in open Court
in probate and was then filed and it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing of said
Will and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court has been given to John C. Reicherts;
Samuel E. Reicherts and Christina Marguett, next of kin of
the Testator pursuant to a former order of this Court; therefore
on this day C.G. Renner and T.B. Sprague the subscribing
witnesses to said Will, who being duly qualified, testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will, which testimony
was reduced to writing, by them respectively subscribed and
filed with said Will: whereupon the Court finds that the afore
said instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of
said Barbara Reichert's deceased; that the same was duly
executed and attested; that the said Testator at the time of
signing and the same was of lawful age, of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no undue or un-
lawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered
that the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named be
entered of record in this Court. Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge.
[corresponds to labeled page 446 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
446
Barbara Reichert's Will
May 29th 1882
In the matter if the Will of Barbara Reichert's
Deceased.
In the Probate Court of Delaware County, Ohio,
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Barbara Reichert's late of Delaware
Township in this County decd. was produced in open Court
for probate and it appearing to the Court that the said Will had
not been deposited in this Court before the death of the Testatore, it
is now ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and
that due notice there of and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record be given by Fredrick Reicherts to
Christina Marguart, Samuel Reicherts and John C. Reicherts;
next of kin of the Testator, residents of the State of Ohio, that
said application will be for hearing before this Court on the
6th day of June 1882 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
June 6th 1882.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the
29th day of May A.D. 1882 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Barbara Reichertts deceased, late
of Delaware Township in this County, was produced in open Court
in probate and was then filed and it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing of said
Will and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court has been given to John C. Reicherts;
Samuel E. Reicherts and Christina Marguett, next of kin of
the Testator pursuant to a former order of this Court; therefore
on this day C.G. Renner and T.B. Sprague the subscribing
witnesses to said Will, who being duly qualified, testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will, which testimony
was reduced to writing, by them respectively subscribed and
filed with said Will: whereupon the Court finds that the afore
said instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of
said Barbara Reichert's deceased; that the same was duly
executed and attested; that the said Testator at the time of
signing and the same was of lawful age, of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no undue or un-
lawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered
that the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named be
entered of record in this Court. Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge.
Title
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Description
[page 502]
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447
Barbara Reichert's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all.
I, Barbara Reicherts of Delaware, Delaware County
Ohio, being of sound mind and memory and devising
to make dispostion of my affairs before death, so that
no trouble may arise afterwards, do make and publish
this my Last Will and Testament.
1st I desire all my debts and funeral expenses paid.
2nd Whereas Christina Marguart, Samuel Reichert, John
C. Reicherts, my children have each recieved from the
Estate of Tobias Reicherts, my deceased husband the sum
of $1073. and my son Fredrick Reicherts has not received his
share. I desire and hereby devise and bequeath to him, my
said son Fredrick, the said sun of ($1075.) One Thousand
and Seventy Five Dollars, with interest from the date of the
settlement of my said husbands Estate, out of any money
or property, I may leave at my death.
3rd After the payment of the above mentioned bequest
with the interest as stated, all the residue of my property
I direct shall be devided equally between my said four
children, or their heirs in case of the death of either of
them, except there shall be deducted from the shares of
Christina Marguart and Samuel Reicherts, the sum of
($25.) Twenty Five Dollars each, which said sums, so deducted
shall be paid to my said son Fredrick Reicherts, being
their proportion of the costs of administering the Estate of
my deceased husband, and due to the said Fredrick
Reicherts.
In testimony where I have hereunto set my hand
and affixed my seal, this the 11th day of May A.D. 1880.
Barbara Reicherts {seal}
The foregoing instrument was written in the presence
of the said Barbara Reicherts and Christian F. Renner
and T. B Sprague in the office of the Probate Court; was
translated into german by the said Christian F. Renner and
signed by the said Barbara Reicherts in our presence, she
dictating the contents thereof and signed by us in her presence
and at her request, this 11th day of May A.D. 1880
C. O. Renner
F. B. Sprague
[corresponds to labeled page 447 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
447
Barbara Reichert's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all.
I, Barbara Reicherts of Delaware, Delaware County
Ohio, being of sound mind and memory and devising
to make dispostion of my affairs before death, so that
no trouble may arise afterwards, do make and publish
this my Last Will and Testament.
1st I desire all my debts and funeral expenses paid.
2nd Whereas Christina Marguart, Samuel Reichert, John
C. Reicherts, my children have each recieved from the
Estate of Tobias Reicherts, my deceased husband the sum
of $1073. and my son Fredrick Reicherts has not received his
share. I desire and hereby devise and bequeath to him, my
said son Fredrick, the said sun of ($1075.) One Thousand
and Seventy Five Dollars, with interest from the date of the
settlement of my said husbands Estate, out of any money
or property, I may leave at my death.
3rd After the payment of the above mentioned bequest
with the interest as stated, all the residue of my property
I direct shall be devided equally between my said four
children, or their heirs in case of the death of either of
them, except there shall be deducted from the shares of
Christina Marguart and Samuel Reicherts, the sum of
($25.) Twenty Five Dollars each, which said sums, so deducted
shall be paid to my said son Fredrick Reicherts, being
their proportion of the costs of administering the Estate of
my deceased husband, and due to the said Fredrick
Reicherts.
In testimony where I have hereunto set my hand
and affixed my seal, this the 11th day of May A.D. 1880.
Barbara Reicherts {seal}
The foregoing instrument was written in the presence
of the said Barbara Reicherts and Christian F. Renner
and T. B Sprague in the office of the Probate Court; was
translated into german by the said Christian F. Renner and
signed by the said Barbara Reicherts in our presence, she
dictating the contents thereof and signed by us in her presence
and at her request, this 11th day of May A.D. 1880
C. O. Renner
F. B. Sprague
Title
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Description
[page 503]
[corresponds to labeled page 448 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
448
The State of Ohio)
Delaware County)
Personally appeared in open court F. B.
Sprague and P. F. Renner The subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Barbara Richards deceased she bring
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 pur
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Barbara Richards
now deceased is the Will of said deceased that they were
present at the excution of said Will, at the request of the Testator,
subscribed other names to the same as witnesses in her presence
and that they saw the said Barbara Richards deceased sign
and seal said Will, and heard key acknowledge the same to
be her last Will and Testament, that the said BBarbara Richards
at the time of making signing and sealing said Will was
of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and mem-
ory, and under no undue on unlawful restraint whatsover.
C. F. Renner
F. B. Spraue
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 6th day
of June R. B. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 448 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
448
The State of Ohio)
Delaware County)
Personally appeared in open court F. B.
Sprague and P. F. Renner The subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Barbara Richards deceased she bring
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 pur
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Barbara Richards
now deceased is the Will of said deceased that they were
present at the excution of said Will, at the request of the Testator,
subscribed other names to the same as witnesses in her presence
and that they saw the said Barbara Richards deceased sign
and seal said Will, and heard key acknowledge the same to
be her last Will and Testament, that the said BBarbara Richards
at the time of making signing and sealing said Will was
of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and mem-
ory, and under no undue on unlawful restraint whatsover.
C. F. Renner
F. B. Spraue
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 6th day
of June R. B. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 504)
Description
[page 504]
[corresponds to labeled page 449 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
449
Lucinda Jordan Will
May 25th 1882
In the matter of the will of Lucinda Jordan
Deceased.
This day an instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Lucinda Jordan, late of
Kingston Township, in this County, deceased, was produced
in open Court for Probate and it appearing to the Court
that the said Will had not been deposited in this Court
before the death of the Testator, it is now ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to
Probate and Record be given by Orlando C. Jordan to
Rosalinda Worthing, James M. Jordon, Fidelia Jordon
and Ana J. Huffs next of kin of the testator resident
of the State of Ohio, that said application will be fore
hearing before this Court on the 17th day of June A.D. 1882
at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
June 17th 1882
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 25th day of May A.D. 1882 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Lucinda
Jordan late of Kingston Township this County, was
produced in open Court for Probate and was then filed
and it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court; that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application to
admit the same to Probate and Record in this Court has
been given to Rosalinda Worthing, James M. Jordan
Fidelia Jordon and Ana H. Huff next of kin of the
Testator pursuant to a former order of this Court; therefore
comes J.L. Davy and D.E. Bricker, the subscribing
witnesses to said Will who being duly qualified testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will, which
testimony was reduced to writing by them, respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said Lucinda Jordan deceased,
that the same was duly executed and attested, that
the said Testatrix at the time of signing the same
was of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court order that the
[corresponds to labeled page 449 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
449
Lucinda Jordan Will
May 25th 1882
In the matter of the will of Lucinda Jordan
Deceased.
This day an instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Lucinda Jordan, late of
Kingston Township, in this County, deceased, was produced
in open Court for Probate and it appearing to the Court
that the said Will had not been deposited in this Court
before the death of the Testator, it is now ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to
Probate and Record be given by Orlando C. Jordan to
Rosalinda Worthing, James M. Jordon, Fidelia Jordon
and Ana J. Huffs next of kin of the testator resident
of the State of Ohio, that said application will be fore
hearing before this Court on the 17th day of June A.D. 1882
at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
June 17th 1882
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 25th day of May A.D. 1882 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Lucinda
Jordan late of Kingston Township this County, was
produced in open Court for Probate and was then filed
and it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court; that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application to
admit the same to Probate and Record in this Court has
been given to Rosalinda Worthing, James M. Jordan
Fidelia Jordon and Ana H. Huff next of kin of the
Testator pursuant to a former order of this Court; therefore
comes J.L. Davy and D.E. Bricker, the subscribing
witnesses to said Will who being duly qualified testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will, which
testimony was reduced to writing by them, respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said Lucinda Jordan deceased,
that the same was duly executed and attested, that
the said Testatrix at the time of signing the same
was of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court order that the
Title
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Description
[page 505]
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450
Lucinda Jordans Will.
Said will be admitted to probate, and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I, Lucinda
Jordan of Delaware County, Ohio and of sound mind and
memory, do make and publish this my last Will and
Testament
Item 1st
I give and bequeath to my son Orlando C. Jordan
and his heirs, my House and Lot on which I now reside
situated in Kingston Township Delaware County Ohio
and being a part of Lot No fourteen (14) Township Five (5)
Section Four (4) and Range Seventeen (17) Bounded and
described as follows, Beginning at South West corner of
said Lot No 14, running thence North about Nineteen (19)
rods - thence East Sixteen (16) rods - thence South Nineteen
(19) rods - thence West along South line of said Lot No 14 to place
of beginning, containing one acre and one hundred and
thirty two (132) rods of land, with all the buildings and
appurtinances thereunto belonging =
2nd
I do also give and bequeath to my said son
Orlando C. Jordan, all my personal property and effects
of every kind and discription, which I may have at my
decease, including all furniture and all household and
kitchen furniture, also all beds and bedding, Stoves, dishes
and all books and family pictures.
I desire and direct that he pay all of my just debts
and funeral expences
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 hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal 21st day of February A.D. 1882
her
Lucinda X Jordan
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said
Lucinda Jordan as her last Will and Testament in our
presence, and signed by us in her presence
J.L. Davy
D.E. Bricker
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450
Lucinda Jordans Will.
Said will be admitted to probate, and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I, Lucinda
Jordan of Delaware County, Ohio and of sound mind and
memory, do make and publish this my last Will and
Testament
Item 1st
I give and bequeath to my son Orlando C. Jordan
and his heirs, my House and Lot on which I now reside
situated in Kingston Township Delaware County Ohio
and being a part of Lot No fourteen (14) Township Five (5)
Section Four (4) and Range Seventeen (17) Bounded and
described as follows, Beginning at South West corner of
said Lot No 14, running thence North about Nineteen (19)
rods - thence East Sixteen (16) rods - thence South Nineteen
(19) rods - thence West along South line of said Lot No 14 to place
of beginning, containing one acre and one hundred and
thirty two (132) rods of land, with all the buildings and
appurtinances thereunto belonging =
2nd
I do also give and bequeath to my said son
Orlando C. Jordan, all my personal property and effects
of every kind and discription, which I may have at my
decease, including all furniture and all household and
kitchen furniture, also all beds and bedding, Stoves, dishes
and all books and family pictures.
I desire and direct that he pay all of my just debts
and funeral expences
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 hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal 21st day of February A.D. 1882
her
Lucinda X Jordan
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said
Lucinda Jordan as her last Will and Testament in our
presence, and signed by us in her presence
J.L. Davy
D.E. Bricker
Title
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Description
[page 506]
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451
Lucinda Jordans Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS.
Personally appeared in open Court J.L.
Davy and D.E. Bricker the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Lucinda Jordan 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 Lucinda Jordan now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Lucinda Jordan, 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 Jordan, deceased,
sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge
the same to be her last Will and Testament, that the said
Lucinda Jordan 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.L. Davy
D.E. Bricker
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this
25th day of May A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 451 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
451
Lucinda Jordans Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS.
Personally appeared in open Court J.L.
Davy and D.E. Bricker the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Lucinda Jordan 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 Lucinda Jordan now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Lucinda Jordan, 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 Jordan, deceased,
sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge
the same to be her last Will and Testament, that the said
Lucinda Jordan 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.L. Davy
D.E. Bricker
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this
25th day of May A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 507]
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452
Michael O'Keefe Will
June 20th 1882.
In the matter of Michael O'Keefe, Deceased.
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Michael O'Keefe late of Brown Town-
ship in this County, Deceased, was produced in open Court
for probate, and it appearing to the Court that the said
Will had not been deposited in this Court before the death
of the Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be filled
in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record be given by James
D. O'Keefe to John O'Keefe, Sarah O'Keefe, Mary Mangaen,
Winnie Neilson, Michael O'Keefe and Winnie O'Keefe, next of
kin of the Testator resident of the state of Ohio, that said
application will be for hearing before this Court, on the 23rd
day of June A.D. 1882 at 2 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 23rd 1882.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on
the 20th day of June A.D. 1882. an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Michael
Keefe late of Brown Township in this County deceased, was
produced in open Court for probate and was then filed, and
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due
notice of the filing of said Will, and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court has been given
to John O'Keefe, Sarah O'Keefe, Mary Mangaen, Winnie
Neilson, Michael O'Keefe and Winnie O'Keefe, next of kin of
the Testator pursuant to a former order of this Court; therefore
on this day came Silas W. Fowler and Jeremiah Lynch the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will, which testimony
was reduced to writing, by them respectively subscribed and filed
with said Will, whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing in the last Will and Testament of said
Michael Keefe deceased, that the same was duly executed and
attested: that the said Testator at the time of signing the same
was of lawful age and of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint what-
soever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to probate and that the same together with the testimony of
the witnesses above named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
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452
Michael O'Keefe Will
June 20th 1882.
In the matter of Michael O'Keefe, Deceased.
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Michael O'Keefe late of Brown Town-
ship in this County, Deceased, was produced in open Court
for probate, and it appearing to the Court that the said
Will had not been deposited in this Court before the death
of the Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be filled
in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record be given by James
D. O'Keefe to John O'Keefe, Sarah O'Keefe, Mary Mangaen,
Winnie Neilson, Michael O'Keefe and Winnie O'Keefe, next of
kin of the Testator resident of the state of Ohio, that said
application will be for hearing before this Court, on the 23rd
day of June A.D. 1882 at 2 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 23rd 1882.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on
the 20th day of June A.D. 1882. an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Michael
Keefe late of Brown Township in this County deceased, was
produced in open Court for probate and was then filed, and
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due
notice of the filing of said Will, and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court has been given
to John O'Keefe, Sarah O'Keefe, Mary Mangaen, Winnie
Neilson, Michael O'Keefe and Winnie O'Keefe, next of kin of
the Testator pursuant to a former order of this Court; therefore
on this day came Silas W. Fowler and Jeremiah Lynch the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will, which testimony
was reduced to writing, by them respectively subscribed and filed
with said Will, whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing in the last Will and Testament of said
Michael Keefe deceased, that the same was duly executed and
attested: that the said Testator at the time of signing the same
was of lawful age and of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint what-
soever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to probate and that the same together with the testimony of
the witnesses above named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 508]
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453
Michael O'Keefe Will
Last Will and Testament of Michael Keefe
On this 7th day of June in the Year of our Lord One
Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty Two, I Michael
Keefe conscious that I am of sound and disposing mind
do make and publish this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st
I do give devise and bequeath unto brother John
Keefe the sum of One Hundred Dollars in addition to
requests hereinafter to be made
Item 2"
I give devise and bequeath unto my affection-
ate niece Sarah Keefe to be her absolutely the sum
of Three Hundred Dollars
Item 3"
I give devise and bequeath unto my affectionate
niece Minnie Nelson, to be hers absolutely, the sum of
One Hundred Dollars
Item 4"
I give devise and bequeath unto my affectionate
niece Mary Mangaen to be hers absolutely, the sum of
One Hundred and Fifty Dollars
Item 5"
I give devise and bequeath to the Priest who shall
be in charge of the St Mary's Catholic Church at the time
of my decease, the sum of One Hundred for Masses.
Item 6"
I give devise and bequeath unto my brothers little
grand children, Michael Keefe and Minnie Keefe
children of Michael Keefe Decd each the sum of One
Hundred Dollars to be paid to them when they come
of age, no interest to be paid on the same
Item 7"
After the payment of the bequests herein before made
and the payment of my funeral expenses, I give will
and bequeath unto my affectionate nephew James D.
O'Keefe son of my brother John Keefe the residue of my
estate, whether real or personal and of whatsoever kind
the same may be in at my decease. And it is my will
and wish that my said nephew James D. O'Keefe pay
off and discharge the bequests herein before made.
When the remainder of my estate is to be his absolute
ly as herein before stated. And I give unto my brother
John Keefe in addition to the bequest herein before made
a home, so long as he shall live with my said nephew
James D. O'Keefe
I wish my said nephew James D. O'Keefe to provide
my said brother a comfortable home so long as he shall
live and at his decease to give for masses the sum of
[corresponds to labeled page 453 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
453
Michael O'Keefe Will
Last Will and Testament of Michael Keefe
On this 7th day of June in the Year of our Lord One
Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty Two, I Michael
Keefe conscious that I am of sound and disposing mind
do make and publish this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st
I do give devise and bequeath unto brother John
Keefe the sum of One Hundred Dollars in addition to
requests hereinafter to be made
Item 2"
I give devise and bequeath unto my affection-
ate niece Sarah Keefe to be her absolutely the sum
of Three Hundred Dollars
Item 3"
I give devise and bequeath unto my affectionate
niece Minnie Nelson, to be hers absolutely, the sum of
One Hundred Dollars
Item 4"
I give devise and bequeath unto my affectionate
niece Mary Mangaen to be hers absolutely, the sum of
One Hundred and Fifty Dollars
Item 5"
I give devise and bequeath to the Priest who shall
be in charge of the St Mary's Catholic Church at the time
of my decease, the sum of One Hundred for Masses.
Item 6"
I give devise and bequeath unto my brothers little
grand children, Michael Keefe and Minnie Keefe
children of Michael Keefe Decd each the sum of One
Hundred Dollars to be paid to them when they come
of age, no interest to be paid on the same
Item 7"
After the payment of the bequests herein before made
and the payment of my funeral expenses, I give will
and bequeath unto my affectionate nephew James D.
O'Keefe son of my brother John Keefe the residue of my
estate, whether real or personal and of whatsoever kind
the same may be in at my decease. And it is my will
and wish that my said nephew James D. O'Keefe pay
off and discharge the bequests herein before made.
When the remainder of my estate is to be his absolute
ly as herein before stated. And I give unto my brother
John Keefe in addition to the bequest herein before made
a home, so long as he shall live with my said nephew
James D. O'Keefe
I wish my said nephew James D. O'Keefe to provide
my said brother a comfortable home so long as he shall
live and at his decease to give for masses the sum of
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 509)
Description
[page 509]
[corresponds to labeled page 454 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
454
Michael O'Keefe's Will
one Hundred Dollars.
in testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal on this Seventh day of June A.D. 1882
his
Michael X Keefe
mark
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by the said Michael Keefe
to be his last Will and Testament in our presence and at his
request and in his presence and in the presence of each
other. Signed by us as witnesses thereto
Jeremiah Lynch
Silas W. Fowler
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court Silas
W. Fowler and Jeremiah Lynch the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Michael Keefe 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 Michael
Keefe now deceased, is the Will of said deceased, Michael
Keefe, 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 prisince, and that they saw the said
Michael Keefe, deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
that the said Michael Keefe 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.
Silas W. Fowler
Jeremiah Lynch
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 23" day of
June A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 454 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
454
Michael O'Keefe's Will
one Hundred Dollars.
in testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal on this Seventh day of June A.D. 1882
his
Michael X Keefe
mark
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by the said Michael Keefe
to be his last Will and Testament in our presence and at his
request and in his presence and in the presence of each
other. Signed by us as witnesses thereto
Jeremiah Lynch
Silas W. Fowler
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court Silas
W. Fowler and Jeremiah Lynch the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Michael Keefe 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 Michael
Keefe now deceased, is the Will of said deceased, Michael
Keefe, 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 prisince, and that they saw the said
Michael Keefe, deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
that the said Michael Keefe 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.
Silas W. Fowler
Jeremiah Lynch
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 23" day of
June A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 510)
Description
[page 510]
[corresponds to labeled page 455 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
455
Elizabeht Collums Will
May 30" 1882
In the matter of the Will of Elizabeth Collum
Deceased: In the Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio.
This day an instrument purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Elizabeth Collum late of Brown Town-
ship in this County decd, was produced in open Court for
probate and it appearing to the Court that the said
Will had not been deposited in this Court before the death
of the Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be filed
in this Court and that due notice thereof and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record be
given by Zenas White to Fisher White and Ella Kent next of
kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio that said
application will be for hearing before this Court on the
15" day of June A.D. 1882 at 11 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 27" 1882.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the
30" day of May A.D. 1882 an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Col-
lum, late of Berlin Township this County decd was pro-
duced in open Court for probate and was then filed
and it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court has been given to Fisher White, Zenas White
and Ella Kent, next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a
former order of this Court: thereupon afterwards came Jackson
Hipple and Bill Dunham the subscribing witnesses to said
Will who being duly qualified, testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will which testimony was reduced
to writing, by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of the
said Elizabeth Collum decd, that the same was duly exe-
cuted and attested: That the said Testator at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age, of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to probate, and that the same together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named be entered of record in this
court Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 455 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
455
Elizabeht Collums Will
May 30" 1882
In the matter of the Will of Elizabeth Collum
Deceased: In the Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio.
This day an instrument purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Elizabeth Collum late of Brown Town-
ship in this County decd, was produced in open Court for
probate and it appearing to the Court that the said
Will had not been deposited in this Court before the death
of the Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be filed
in this Court and that due notice thereof and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record be
given by Zenas White to Fisher White and Ella Kent next of
kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio that said
application will be for hearing before this Court on the
15" day of June A.D. 1882 at 11 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 27" 1882.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the
30" day of May A.D. 1882 an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Col-
lum, late of Berlin Township this County decd was pro-
duced in open Court for probate and was then filed
and it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court has been given to Fisher White, Zenas White
and Ella Kent, next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a
former order of this Court: thereupon afterwards came Jackson
Hipple and Bill Dunham the subscribing witnesses to said
Will who being duly qualified, testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will which testimony was reduced
to writing, by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of the
said Elizabeth Collum decd, that the same was duly exe-
cuted and attested: That the said Testator at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age, of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to probate, and that the same together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named be entered of record in this
court Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 511)
Description
[page 511]
[corresponds to labeled page 456 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
456
Elizabeth Collums Will
Copy of Will
I, Elizabeth Collum, of Porter Township, Delaware
County 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 2"
I give and devise to my two sons Fisher White and
Zenas L. White all the rest and residue of my property, Real
and Personal, Goods, Chattels and Moneys to be divided
between them, share and share alike. And in case either
Fisher or Zenas L. my sons, should die befoe my decease,
then the share devised and bequeathed to them respectively
to go to their heirs respectively
Item 3"
I do hereby nominate and appoint my sons Fisher,
and Zenas L. White Executors of this my last Will and
testament, hereby authorizing and empowering them to
compromise, adjust, release and discharge in such man-
ner 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 and upon such terms of credit or otherwise
as they may think proper, all or any part of my Real Estate
or Personal Property, and deeds to purchasers, to execute ack-
nowledge and 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 pursuance of the Statute
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my
hand and Seal this Fifteenth day of June A.D. 1881.
her
Elizabeth X Collum
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said Elizabeth Collum
as her last Will and Testament in our presence, and signed
by us in her presence
Jackson Hipple
Belle Dunham
[corresponds to labeled page 456 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
456
Elizabeth Collums Will
Copy of Will
I, Elizabeth Collum, of Porter Township, Delaware
County 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 2"
I give and devise to my two sons Fisher White and
Zenas L. White all the rest and residue of my property, Real
and Personal, Goods, Chattels and Moneys to be divided
between them, share and share alike. And in case either
Fisher or Zenas L. my sons, should die befoe my decease,
then the share devised and bequeathed to them respectively
to go to their heirs respectively
Item 3"
I do hereby nominate and appoint my sons Fisher,
and Zenas L. White Executors of this my last Will and
testament, hereby authorizing and empowering them to
compromise, adjust, release and discharge in such man-
ner 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 and upon such terms of credit or otherwise
as they may think proper, all or any part of my Real Estate
or Personal Property, and deeds to purchasers, to execute ack-
nowledge and 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 pursuance of the Statute
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my
hand and Seal this Fifteenth day of June A.D. 1881.
her
Elizabeth X Collum
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said Elizabeth Collum
as her last Will and Testament in our presence, and signed
by us in her presence
Jackson Hipple
Belle Dunham
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 512)
Description
[page 512]
[corresponds to labeled page 457 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
457
Elizabeth Collum's Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
J.J. Hipple, one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Collum 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 Elizabeth Collum
now deceased, is the Will of said deceased, 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 her presence, and that he saw
the said Elizabeth Collum deceased, sign and seal
said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same to
be her last Will and Testament, that the said Elizabeth
Collum 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
Jackson Hipple
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 15"
day of June, A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Commission to take Testimony of
Witness to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
To S.M. Wilcox, Greeting: Know We,
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 Belle Denham subscribing witness to the
last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Collum 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 Belle Dunham to be brought
[corresponds to labeled page 457 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
457
Elizabeth Collum's Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
J.J. Hipple, one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Collum 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 Elizabeth Collum
now deceased, is the Will of said deceased, 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 her presence, and that he saw
the said Elizabeth Collum deceased, sign and seal
said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same to
be her last Will and Testament, that the said Elizabeth
Collum 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
Jackson Hipple
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 15"
day of June, A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Commission to take Testimony of
Witness to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
To S.M. Wilcox, Greeting: Know We,
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 Belle Denham subscribing witness to the
last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Collum 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 Belle Dunham to be brought
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 513)
Description
[page 513]
[corresponds to labeled page 458 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
458
Elizabeth Collum's Will
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 Elizabeth Collum and that you reduced
such examination to writing, and return the same, together
with this Commission and the Will of the said Elizabeth
Collum thereto annexed, closed up under your seal, into
our said Probate Court, with all convenient speed.
In testimony
where of, I, Rufus Carpenter, Judge of the said Court, have
hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court,
at Delaware this 15" day of June A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared before me a com-
missioner, duly appointed by the Probate Court in and for
said County, Bell Dunham, one of the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Collum 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
her purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth
Collum now deceased, is the Will of said deceased, that
she was present at the execution of said Will, at the request
of the Testator, subscribed her name to the same as witness,
in her presence, and that she saw the said Elizabeth Collum
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard her ac-
knowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament, that
the said Elizabeth Collum 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
Belle Dunham
Sworn to and subscribed this
17" day of June A.D. 1882.
S. M. Wilcox
[corresponds to labeled page 458 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
458
Elizabeth Collum's Will
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 Elizabeth Collum and that you reduced
such examination to writing, and return the same, together
with this Commission and the Will of the said Elizabeth
Collum thereto annexed, closed up under your seal, into
our said Probate Court, with all convenient speed.
In testimony
where of, I, Rufus Carpenter, Judge of the said Court, have
hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court,
at Delaware this 15" day of June A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared before me a com-
missioner, duly appointed by the Probate Court in and for
said County, Bell Dunham, one of the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Collum 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
her purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth
Collum now deceased, is the Will of said deceased, that
she was present at the execution of said Will, at the request
of the Testator, subscribed her name to the same as witness,
in her presence, and that she saw the said Elizabeth Collum
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard her ac-
knowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament, that
the said Elizabeth Collum 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
Belle Dunham
Sworn to and subscribed this
17" day of June A.D. 1882.
S. M. Wilcox
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 514)
Description
[page 514]
[corresponds to labeled page 459 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
459
Thomas M. Cole's Will.
May 22nd 1882
This day an instrument of writing, purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Thomas M. Cole, late of Harlem
Township in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court
for Probate, and it appearing to the Court that the said
Will had not been deposited in this Court before the death of
the Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be filed in this
Court and that due notice thereof and of the application to
admit the same to Probate and Record be given by E. H.
Dent to Harriet Cole, Erwin Cole, Ella D. Cole, William M. Cole
Edson B. Cole, Milton Cole, Charles Cole and Alta Cole next
of kin of the testator resident of the State of Ohio that said
application will be for hearing before this Court on the 31st day
of May A.D. 1882 at 1 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 27th
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the
22nd day of May A.D. 1882, an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Thomas M. Cole
late of Harlem Township Township, deceased, was produced
in open Court for Probate and was filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the
filing of said Will, and of the application to admit the
same to Probate and Record in this Court has been given
to Harriet D. Cole. Erwin M. Cole, Ella D. Cole, William M. Cole
Edson B. Cole, Milton D. Cole, Charles E. Cole and Alta M. Cole
next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former order of
this Court. Whereupon, afterwards came E. H. Dent and
Sarah A. Green, the subscribing witnesses to said Will, and
E.H. Dent and Florence Dent, the subscribing witnesses to the
Codicil to the said Will, who being duly qualified, testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will and
Codicil to the same, which testimony was reduced to
writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of
said Thomas M. Cole decd that the same was duly executed
and attested; that the said Testator at the time of signing
the same was of lawful age, of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlaw-
ful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered
that the said Will be admitted to Probate and the same
[corresponds to labeled page 459 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
459
Thomas M. Cole's Will.
May 22nd 1882
This day an instrument of writing, purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Thomas M. Cole, late of Harlem
Township in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court
for Probate, and it appearing to the Court that the said
Will had not been deposited in this Court before the death of
the Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be filed in this
Court and that due notice thereof and of the application to
admit the same to Probate and Record be given by E. H.
Dent to Harriet Cole, Erwin Cole, Ella D. Cole, William M. Cole
Edson B. Cole, Milton Cole, Charles Cole and Alta Cole next
of kin of the testator resident of the State of Ohio that said
application will be for hearing before this Court on the 31st day
of May A.D. 1882 at 1 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 27th
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the
22nd day of May A.D. 1882, an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Thomas M. Cole
late of Harlem Township Township, deceased, was produced
in open Court for Probate and was filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the
filing of said Will, and of the application to admit the
same to Probate and Record in this Court has been given
to Harriet D. Cole. Erwin M. Cole, Ella D. Cole, William M. Cole
Edson B. Cole, Milton D. Cole, Charles E. Cole and Alta M. Cole
next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former order of
this Court. Whereupon, afterwards came E. H. Dent and
Sarah A. Green, the subscribing witnesses to said Will, and
E.H. Dent and Florence Dent, the subscribing witnesses to the
Codicil to the said Will, who being duly qualified, testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will and
Codicil to the same, which testimony was reduced to
writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of
said Thomas M. Cole decd that the same was duly executed
and attested; that the said Testator at the time of signing
the same was of lawful age, of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlaw-
ful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered
that the said Will be admitted to Probate and the same
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 515)
Description
[page 515]
[corresponds to labeled page 460 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
460
Thomas M Cole's Will
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
be entered of record in this Court and at the same time
came Harriet D. Cole the widow and the said Will being read
to her and the contents fully explained to her, she did then
elect the stipulation of the said Will and asked that the
same be made a matter of record
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the Name of our Heavenly Father, I, Thomas M. Cole,
in view of the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death
do make and publish this my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st
I direct that all my just debts and funeral expences
be paid
Item 2"
I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Harriet
D. Cole the use and controll of all my Real Estate: To wit:
the house in which we now reside and about One Hundred
and Forty Six acres of land during her natural life on
condition that she support our children until they each
respectively become of lawful age
Item 3"
I give unto my said wife all my personal property
of every description on condition that she pay all my just
debts as before mentioned
Item 4"
I direct that at the death of my said wife all my
real Estate be sold and equally divided between my children
then living or their children if any be dead, provided that
the representatives of any of my children that may be dead
shall receive no more than the share my said child would
have received if living and provided further, that any amount
of money or property that any of my children may receive
out of my Estate, or of their, mothers Estate be thrown into the
common stock and the amount so received be counted
as so much on their share, so that my Eight children
or the child or children of any that may be dead, shall
have an equal one eighth [1/8] of all the estate left by my
said wife and myself
Item 5"
I hereby nominate and appoint my said wife Exec-
utrix of this my last Will, hereby directing that no bail be
required of her, and that there be no appraisement or return
of my Estate but that the business be conducted by her the
same as if I had gone on a journey and expected to soon
return
[corresponds to labeled page 460 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
460
Thomas M Cole's Will
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
be entered of record in this Court and at the same time
came Harriet D. Cole the widow and the said Will being read
to her and the contents fully explained to her, she did then
elect the stipulation of the said Will and asked that the
same be made a matter of record
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the Name of our Heavenly Father, I, Thomas M. Cole,
in view of the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death
do make and publish this my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st
I direct that all my just debts and funeral expences
be paid
Item 2"
I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Harriet
D. Cole the use and controll of all my Real Estate: To wit:
the house in which we now reside and about One Hundred
and Forty Six acres of land during her natural life on
condition that she support our children until they each
respectively become of lawful age
Item 3"
I give unto my said wife all my personal property
of every description on condition that she pay all my just
debts as before mentioned
Item 4"
I direct that at the death of my said wife all my
real Estate be sold and equally divided between my children
then living or their children if any be dead, provided that
the representatives of any of my children that may be dead
shall receive no more than the share my said child would
have received if living and provided further, that any amount
of money or property that any of my children may receive
out of my Estate, or of their, mothers Estate be thrown into the
common stock and the amount so received be counted
as so much on their share, so that my Eight children
or the child or children of any that may be dead, shall
have an equal one eighth [1/8] of all the estate left by my
said wife and myself
Item 5"
I hereby nominate and appoint my said wife Exec-
utrix of this my last Will, hereby directing that no bail be
required of her, and that there be no appraisement or return
of my Estate but that the business be conducted by her the
same as if I had gone on a journey and expected to soon
return
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 516)
Description
[page 516]
[corresponds to labeled page 461 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
461
Thomas M. Cole's Will
Item 6"
I hereby appoint my son Ervin M. Cole guardian
of any and all of my children that may be minors at
the death of their mother. Said guardianship not to
commence until the death of my said wife
In testimony
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal
this Twenty Second day of August one Thousand Eight Hun-
dred and Eighty One (A.D. 1881)
Thomas M. Cole {Seal}
Signed and Sealed in our
presence this day and year
last mentioned
Sarah A. Green
E. H. Dent
I, Thomas M. Cole, do make this Codicil an addition
to my Will above and heretofore made to wit: that as our
little daughter Mary Etta has died since the making of the
above Will
I direct that my wife cause a suitable monument
to be placed at her grave, I further direct that my son
William be given a Two year old colt this fall if he stays
at home and helps run the farm this summer
In witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this Twenty Eighth day of April A.D. 1882.
T. M. Cole {Seal}
Signed, sealed and acknowledged as his Will by T.
M. Cole in our presence and signed by us as witnesses
at his request this day and year above written
E. H. Dent
Florence Dent.
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court E.
H. Dent and Florence Dent the subscribing witnesses to the
Codicil to the last Will and Testament of T.M. Cole deceased,
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth,
the whole truth, and not nothing but the truth, in relation
to the execution of said Codicil, depose and say, that the
paper before them purporting to be the last Will and Codicil
and Testament of T.M. Cole now deceased, is the Will and
Codicil of said deceased T.M. Cole, that they were present at
[corresponds to labeled page 461 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
461
Thomas M. Cole's Will
Item 6"
I hereby appoint my son Ervin M. Cole guardian
of any and all of my children that may be minors at
the death of their mother. Said guardianship not to
commence until the death of my said wife
In testimony
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal
this Twenty Second day of August one Thousand Eight Hun-
dred and Eighty One (A.D. 1881)
Thomas M. Cole {Seal}
Signed and Sealed in our
presence this day and year
last mentioned
Sarah A. Green
E. H. Dent
I, Thomas M. Cole, do make this Codicil an addition
to my Will above and heretofore made to wit: that as our
little daughter Mary Etta has died since the making of the
above Will
I direct that my wife cause a suitable monument
to be placed at her grave, I further direct that my son
William be given a Two year old colt this fall if he stays
at home and helps run the farm this summer
In witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this Twenty Eighth day of April A.D. 1882.
T. M. Cole {Seal}
Signed, sealed and acknowledged as his Will by T.
M. Cole in our presence and signed by us as witnesses
at his request this day and year above written
E. H. Dent
Florence Dent.
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court E.
H. Dent and Florence Dent the subscribing witnesses to the
Codicil to the last Will and Testament of T.M. Cole deceased,
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth,
the whole truth, and not nothing but the truth, in relation
to the execution of said Codicil, depose and say, that the
paper before them purporting to be the last Will and Codicil
and Testament of T.M. Cole now deceased, is the Will and
Codicil of said deceased T.M. Cole, that they were present at
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 517)
Description
[page 517]
[corresponds to labeled page 462 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
462
Thomas M. Cole's Will
the execution of said Will, at the request of the Testator, subscrib-
ed their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence, and
that they saw the said T.M. Cole deceased, sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last Will and Testament; that the said T. M. Cole at the time
of making, signing and sealing said Will was of legal age
and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and un-
der no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
E. H. Dent
Florence Dent
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court
this 26th day of May A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court E. H. Dent
and Sarah A. Green the subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of Thomas M. Cole, 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 pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Thomas M. Cole
now deceased, is the Will of said deceased, Thomas M Cole
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 Thomas
M. Cole deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament;
and that the said Thomas M. Cole 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. H. Dent
Sworn to by Sarah A. Green June 26" 1882. Sarah A. Green
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 31st day
of May A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 462 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
462
Thomas M. Cole's Will
the execution of said Will, at the request of the Testator, subscrib-
ed their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence, and
that they saw the said T.M. Cole deceased, sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last Will and Testament; that the said T. M. Cole at the time
of making, signing and sealing said Will was of legal age
and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and un-
der no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
E. H. Dent
Florence Dent
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court
this 26th day of May A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court E. H. Dent
and Sarah A. Green the subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of Thomas M. Cole, 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 pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Thomas M. Cole
now deceased, is the Will of said deceased, Thomas M Cole
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 Thomas
M. Cole deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament;
and that the said Thomas M. Cole 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. H. Dent
Sworn to by Sarah A. Green June 26" 1882. Sarah A. Green
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 31st day
of May A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 518)
Description
[page 518]
[corresponds to labeled page 463 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
463
William Welch's Will
July 21st 1882.
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of William Welch, late
of Delaware in Ohio County, deceased was produced in
open Court for Probate and it appearing to the Court
that the said Will had not been deposited in this Court
before the death of the Testator it is now ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record be given to the next of kin of the
Testator resident of the State of Ohio, that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 1st day of
August A.D. 1882, at 10. o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
August 1st 1882
Be it Remembered that heretofore, to wit:
on the 21st day of July A.D. 1882 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of William Welch late of Delaware Township this County
deceased, was produced in open Court for probate, and
was then filed, and it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the Court that due notice of the filing and of the
application to admit: the same to record in this Court
has been given to the next of kin of the Testator pursu-
ant to a former order of this Court; therefore on this
day came Earl H. Waring and Charles Hill the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who having been duly
qualified, testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will, which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed and filed with this said
Will: Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said WIlliam
Welch deceased, that the same was duly executed and attested:
that the said Testator at the time of signing the same, was
of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the same, together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named be entered
of record of this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 463 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
463
William Welch's Will
July 21st 1882.
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of William Welch, late
of Delaware in Ohio County, deceased was produced in
open Court for Probate and it appearing to the Court
that the said Will had not been deposited in this Court
before the death of the Testator it is now ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record be given to the next of kin of the
Testator resident of the State of Ohio, that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 1st day of
August A.D. 1882, at 10. o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
August 1st 1882
Be it Remembered that heretofore, to wit:
on the 21st day of July A.D. 1882 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of William Welch late of Delaware Township this County
deceased, was produced in open Court for probate, and
was then filed, and it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the Court that due notice of the filing and of the
application to admit: the same to record in this Court
has been given to the next of kin of the Testator pursu-
ant to a former order of this Court; therefore on this
day came Earl H. Waring and Charles Hill the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who having been duly
qualified, testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will, which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed and filed with this said
Will: Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said WIlliam
Welch deceased, that the same was duly executed and attested:
that the said Testator at the time of signing the same, was
of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the same, together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named be entered
of record of this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 519)
Description
[page 519]
[corresponds to labeled page 464 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
464
William Welch's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I, WIlliam
Welch of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, knowing
the uncertainty of life and the certainty of Death, and being
of sound mind do make and publish this my last Will and
Testament
Item 1st I give and bequeath my body to the dust and my
Soul to God who gave it.
Item 2nd That after my decease, that all my Funeral Expenses
and all of my just debts be paid out of my property and
out of my personal property should there be enough to settle
the same with, but if not then to sell Real Estate for the
purpose of paying my just debts
Item 3rd After all of the requirements that is mentioned in
the second item is complied with, I give and bequeath and
devise to my beloved Wife Cordelia Welch all of the residue
of my property, both Personal and Real Estate that I may
be the owner of at the time of my decease should she
survive me, authorizing her to collect debts due me or sell
Personal Property or Shiey Real Estate to her own interest or
to pay debts
Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved Wife
Cordelila Welch executor of this 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 and Claims due me. I do also authorize
and Empower her if it should become necessary in order
to pay my debts to sell by private Sale or in such manner
and upon such terms of credit, or otherwise as she may think
proper, all or any part of my Real Estate and deed to
purchasers, to Execute and Acknowledge the same and
deliver in Fee Simple
Item 5th 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 made by me
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and
Seal this the 29th day of March, 1882
William Welch
Signed and acknowledged by the said William Welch as
his last Will and Testament in our presence and
[corresponds to labeled page 464 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
464
William Welch's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I, WIlliam
Welch of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, knowing
the uncertainty of life and the certainty of Death, and being
of sound mind do make and publish this my last Will and
Testament
Item 1st I give and bequeath my body to the dust and my
Soul to God who gave it.
Item 2nd That after my decease, that all my Funeral Expenses
and all of my just debts be paid out of my property and
out of my personal property should there be enough to settle
the same with, but if not then to sell Real Estate for the
purpose of paying my just debts
Item 3rd After all of the requirements that is mentioned in
the second item is complied with, I give and bequeath and
devise to my beloved Wife Cordelia Welch all of the residue
of my property, both Personal and Real Estate that I may
be the owner of at the time of my decease should she
survive me, authorizing her to collect debts due me or sell
Personal Property or Shiey Real Estate to her own interest or
to pay debts
Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved Wife
Cordelila Welch executor of this 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 and Claims due me. I do also authorize
and Empower her if it should become necessary in order
to pay my debts to sell by private Sale or in such manner
and upon such terms of credit, or otherwise as she may think
proper, all or any part of my Real Estate and deed to
purchasers, to Execute and Acknowledge the same and
deliver in Fee Simple
Item 5th 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 made by me
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and
Seal this the 29th day of March, 1882
William Welch
Signed and acknowledged by the said William Welch as
his last Will and Testament in our presence and
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 520)
Description
[page 520]
[corresponds to labeled page 465 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
465
William Welch Will
signed by us in his presence and at his request
Earl H. Waring
Charles Hill
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court
Earl H. Waring and Charles Hill the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of William 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 WIlliam Welch now deceased, is
the Will of said deceased, that they were present at the
execution of said Will at the request of the Testator sub-
scribed their names to the same as witnesses in his pres-
ence, and that they saw the said William Welch deceased
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament: that the said
William Welch at the time of making, signing and seal-
ing said Will, was of legal age and of sound and dispos-
ing mind and memory, and under no undue or unlaw-
ful restraint whatsoever
Earl H. Waring
Charles Hill
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 1st day of
August A.D. 1882.
` Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 465 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
465
William Welch Will
signed by us in his presence and at his request
Earl H. Waring
Charles Hill
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court
Earl H. Waring and Charles Hill the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of William 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 WIlliam Welch now deceased, is
the Will of said deceased, that they were present at the
execution of said Will at the request of the Testator sub-
scribed their names to the same as witnesses in his pres-
ence, and that they saw the said William Welch deceased
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament: that the said
William Welch at the time of making, signing and seal-
ing said Will, was of legal age and of sound and dispos-
ing mind and memory, and under no undue or unlaw-
ful restraint whatsoever
Earl H. Waring
Charles Hill
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 1st day of
August A.D. 1882.
` Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 521)
Description
[page 521]
[corresponds to labeled page 466 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
466
Daniel Browns Will
Sept. 2" 1882
This day an instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Daniel Brown, late of Trenton
Township in this County, deceased, was produced in open
Court for probate and it appearing to the Court that the
said Will had not been deposited in this Court before the
death of the Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will
be filed in this Court. And afterwards to wit: on the same
day it being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and that the application
to admit the same to probate and record has been given to
Rebecca Jane Shaser, Della Brown, Philomin Brown,
Charles F. Brown and George W. Brown children and Julia
A. Brown, the widow appearing in open Court; and at
the same time came L. O. Wilson and J. Forward the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, and L. J. Wilson and
J. W. Comstock the subscribing witnesses to Codicil to the
said Will, who being duly qualified, testified to the due
execution and attestation of said WIll and the Codicil
to the same, which testimony was reduced to writing by
them respectively subscribed and filed with said Will
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of the said
Daniel Brown deceased, and that the same was duly
executed and attested, that the said Testator at the time
of signing the same was of lawful age, of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever, It is therefore by the Court
ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate and
that the same together with the testimony of witnesses
above named be entered of record in this Court. At the
same time came Julia A. Brown the widow of the
deceased, and the matter being fully explained to her
she then elected to accept the stipulations of the Will of her
late husband, Daniel Brown, and the same is now
made a matter of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 466 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
466
Daniel Browns Will
Sept. 2" 1882
This day an instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Daniel Brown, late of Trenton
Township in this County, deceased, was produced in open
Court for probate and it appearing to the Court that the
said Will had not been deposited in this Court before the
death of the Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will
be filed in this Court. And afterwards to wit: on the same
day it being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and that the application
to admit the same to probate and record has been given to
Rebecca Jane Shaser, Della Brown, Philomin Brown,
Charles F. Brown and George W. Brown children and Julia
A. Brown, the widow appearing in open Court; and at
the same time came L. O. Wilson and J. Forward the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, and L. J. Wilson and
J. W. Comstock the subscribing witnesses to Codicil to the
said Will, who being duly qualified, testified to the due
execution and attestation of said WIll and the Codicil
to the same, which testimony was reduced to writing by
them respectively subscribed and filed with said Will
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of the said
Daniel Brown deceased, and that the same was duly
executed and attested, that the said Testator at the time
of signing the same was of lawful age, of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever, It is therefore by the Court
ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate and
that the same together with the testimony of witnesses
above named be entered of record in this Court. At the
same time came Julia A. Brown the widow of the
deceased, and the matter being fully explained to her
she then elected to accept the stipulations of the Will of her
late husband, Daniel Brown, and the same is now
made a matter of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 522)
Description
[page 522]
[corresponds to labeled page 467 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
467
Daniel Brown's Will
Copy of Will
In the Name of the Benevolent Father of us all, I,
Daniel Brown of Trenton Township, Delaware County
Ohio do make and publish this my last Will and
Testament
1st I devise that after paying my just debts and
funeral expenses that all my property both Real and
Personal to my beloved Wife Julid A. and my afflic-
ted daughter Martha, to be held and used by them
jointly during their natural lives, But at the death
of either, the survivor to have and to hold said property
same as when both were living, during her natural
life. At the death of the last survivor of the Two above
named wife and daughter, I will and devise my
property to be divided as follows. The farm on which
I now reside, supposed to contain Seventy Six acres, be the
same more or less, and known as my Homestead, I
divide equally between four of my children Rebecca Jane
Charles F. Della and George W. Another tract or parcel
of land owned and held by me known as the Bid-
dallack property together with a fraction containing about
one acre, taken off the farms ownedby J. W. Comstock
and John D. Miles. The Two tracts or parcels of land
supposed to contain Fifty One Acres be the same more
or less I divide equally between Five of my children
Philomen, Rebecca Jane Charles F. Della and George
W. My personal property if there should be any left
at the death of the last surviver, wife or daughter, to
be equally divided between four of my children Rebecca
Jane Charles F. Della and George W.
the above property is all situated in the Township,
County and State in which I now reside.
I hereby revoke all other Wills by me made
in testimony hereof I hereunto set my hand and Seal
done in Trenton Township Delaware County Ohio, this
Twenty Ninth day of November in the Year of Our Lord
One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy Eight
Daniel Brown
Done in presence of
L. J. Wilson
J. Forward
[corresponds to labeled page 467 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
467
Daniel Brown's Will
Copy of Will
In the Name of the Benevolent Father of us all, I,
Daniel Brown of Trenton Township, Delaware County
Ohio do make and publish this my last Will and
Testament
1st I devise that after paying my just debts and
funeral expenses that all my property both Real and
Personal to my beloved Wife Julid A. and my afflic-
ted daughter Martha, to be held and used by them
jointly during their natural lives, But at the death
of either, the survivor to have and to hold said property
same as when both were living, during her natural
life. At the death of the last survivor of the Two above
named wife and daughter, I will and devise my
property to be divided as follows. The farm on which
I now reside, supposed to contain Seventy Six acres, be the
same more or less, and known as my Homestead, I
divide equally between four of my children Rebecca Jane
Charles F. Della and George W. Another tract or parcel
of land owned and held by me known as the Bid-
dallack property together with a fraction containing about
one acre, taken off the farms ownedby J. W. Comstock
and John D. Miles. The Two tracts or parcels of land
supposed to contain Fifty One Acres be the same more
or less I divide equally between Five of my children
Philomen, Rebecca Jane Charles F. Della and George
W. My personal property if there should be any left
at the death of the last surviver, wife or daughter, to
be equally divided between four of my children Rebecca
Jane Charles F. Della and George W.
the above property is all situated in the Township,
County and State in which I now reside.
I hereby revoke all other Wills by me made
in testimony hereof I hereunto set my hand and Seal
done in Trenton Township Delaware County Ohio, this
Twenty Ninth day of November in the Year of Our Lord
One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy Eight
Daniel Brown
Done in presence of
L. J. Wilson
J. Forward
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 523)
Description
[page 523]
[corresponds to labeled page 470 of will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
470
Daniel Brown's Will
Trenton Township Delaware County, Ohio
I, Daniel Brown
the Testator of the above Will and Testament, do this day
annex the following Clause.
Now if any of the above named heirs
puts the Estate named and described above to any cost
or expense on his or her account, the sum total of all
such expenses shall be taken out of his or her share in
said Estate
As witness my hand and Seal this Thirteenth day
of January in the year of our Lord 1882.
Daniel Brown
Witnesses
L. J. Wilson
J. W. Comstock
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court L. J.
Wilson and J. Forward the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Daniel Brown 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 Daniel Brown, now deceased, is the Will of said Deceased
Daniel Brown, 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 Daniel Brown deceased, sign and
seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament, that the said Daniel
Brown 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.
L. J. Wilson
J. Forward
Sworn to and subscribed to in open
Court this 2" day of September A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 470 of will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
470
Daniel Brown's Will
Trenton Township Delaware County, Ohio
I, Daniel Brown
the Testator of the above Will and Testament, do this day
annex the following Clause.
Now if any of the above named heirs
puts the Estate named and described above to any cost
or expense on his or her account, the sum total of all
such expenses shall be taken out of his or her share in
said Estate
As witness my hand and Seal this Thirteenth day
of January in the year of our Lord 1882.
Daniel Brown
Witnesses
L. J. Wilson
J. W. Comstock
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court L. J.
Wilson and J. Forward the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Daniel Brown 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 Daniel Brown, now deceased, is the Will of said Deceased
Daniel Brown, 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 Daniel Brown deceased, sign and
seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament, that the said Daniel
Brown 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.
L. J. Wilson
J. Forward
Sworn to and subscribed to in open
Court this 2" day of September A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 524]
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471
Daniel Brown's Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court
L. J. Wilson and J. W. Comstock the subscribing
witnesses to the Codicil to the last Will and Testament of Daniel
Brown 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 Codicil to the Will depose and say that the
paper before them purporting to be the Codicil to the
last Will and Testament of Daniel Brown, now de-
ceased, is the Codicil to the Will of said Deceased
Daniel Brown, 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 Daniel Brown deceased,
sign and seal said Codicil Will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be a Codicil to his last Will
and Testament, that the said Daniel Brown at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Codicil
was of legal age and of sound and disposing
mind and memory, and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever.
L. J. Wilson
J. W. Comstock
Sworn to and subscribed in open
Court this 2" day of September A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 471 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
471
Daniel Brown's Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court
L. J. Wilson and J. W. Comstock the subscribing
witnesses to the Codicil to the last Will and Testament of Daniel
Brown 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 Codicil to the Will depose and say that the
paper before them purporting to be the Codicil to the
last Will and Testament of Daniel Brown, now de-
ceased, is the Codicil to the Will of said Deceased
Daniel Brown, 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 Daniel Brown deceased,
sign and seal said Codicil Will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be a Codicil to his last Will
and Testament, that the said Daniel Brown at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Codicil
was of legal age and of sound and disposing
mind and memory, and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever.
L. J. Wilson
J. W. Comstock
Sworn to and subscribed in open
Court this 2" day of September A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
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472
Jane Nash's Will
September 15th 1882
In the matter of the Will of Jane Nash
deceased.
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Jane Nash late of Berkshire
Township in this County deceased, was produced in open
Court for Probate, and it appearing to the Court that the
said will had not been deposited in this Court before
the death of the Testator, it is now ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record, be given by G. D. Searls to Harriet Carpenter
Hanson Carpenter, Orral Carpenter and Nellie Carpenter
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio, that
said application will be fore hearing before this Court on
the 21st day of September A.D. 1882 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
September 21st 1882.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 15th day of September A.D. 1882, an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Jane Nash, late of Berkshire Township, this county deceased
was produced in open Court for Probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court has been given to Harriet Hanson, Orra
and Nellie Carpenter next of kin of the Testator pursuant
to a former order of this Court. Therefore on this day
came A. P. Taylor and F. B. Sprague the subscribing
witnesses to said Will, who being duly qualified, testified
to the due execution of said Will: which testimony was
reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and
filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said Jane Nash deceased, that the
same was duly executed and attested: that the said
Testator at the time of signing the same was of law-
ful age of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint what-
soever, It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to probate and that the same
[corresponds to labeled page 472 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
472
Jane Nash's Will
September 15th 1882
In the matter of the Will of Jane Nash
deceased.
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Jane Nash late of Berkshire
Township in this County deceased, was produced in open
Court for Probate, and it appearing to the Court that the
said will had not been deposited in this Court before
the death of the Testator, it is now ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record, be given by G. D. Searls to Harriet Carpenter
Hanson Carpenter, Orral Carpenter and Nellie Carpenter
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio, that
said application will be fore hearing before this Court on
the 21st day of September A.D. 1882 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
September 21st 1882.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 15th day of September A.D. 1882, an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Jane Nash, late of Berkshire Township, this county deceased
was produced in open Court for Probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court has been given to Harriet Hanson, Orra
and Nellie Carpenter next of kin of the Testator pursuant
to a former order of this Court. Therefore on this day
came A. P. Taylor and F. B. Sprague the subscribing
witnesses to said Will, who being duly qualified, testified
to the due execution of said Will: which testimony was
reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and
filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said Jane Nash deceased, that the
same was duly executed and attested: that the said
Testator at the time of signing the same was of law-
ful age of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint what-
soever, It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to probate and that the same
Title
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Description
[page 526]
[corresponds to labeled page 473 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
473
Jane Nash's Will
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of all. Amen.
I, Jane Nash, being of sound mind and
memory do hereby make and publish and declare
this to be my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all
former Wills by me made
1st In the event of my decease before my daughter
Harriet Carpenter, widow of Newell Carpenter deceased
I desire and bequeath to my said daughter Harriet
such amount out of what property I may leave as shall
be sufficient for her comfortable support and the support
of her minor children provided however, that in the event
that my said daughter shall marry again, or receive
from the General Government the pension she anticipates getting
then such support shall cease
2nd In the event of the death, marriage or pensioning of
my said daughter Harriet: I devise to my grandson Hanson
Carpenter the Real Estate I won, being a piece of land
(Thru Cornered) near Rome Corners Berkshire Township Delaware
County Ohio, to have and hold the same in fee simple. My
said daughter shall pay all taxes on said property during
the time she shall be entitled to the use of it.
3rd To my Grandaughter Orra, I give the Organ now
in the house.
4th To my grandaughter Nellie, I give and bequeath
($50) Fifty Dollars
5th My household furniture I devise to my said Grand-
children to be equally divided between them and they
shall come in possession of these articles as they become
of age or marriage
6th Any property left at the death, marriage or pension-
ing of my said daughter Harriet: and not previously
devised I direct shall be equally divided among my said
Grandchildren named above, and I further expressly
direct my Executor that no part of above devises shall be
used for traveling expenses of any of my legatees
7th I nominate and appoint Dennison G. Searls my executor
who shall have full power to carry out the stipulation of
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473
Jane Nash's Will
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of all. Amen.
I, Jane Nash, being of sound mind and
memory do hereby make and publish and declare
this to be my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all
former Wills by me made
1st In the event of my decease before my daughter
Harriet Carpenter, widow of Newell Carpenter deceased
I desire and bequeath to my said daughter Harriet
such amount out of what property I may leave as shall
be sufficient for her comfortable support and the support
of her minor children provided however, that in the event
that my said daughter shall marry again, or receive
from the General Government the pension she anticipates getting
then such support shall cease
2nd In the event of the death, marriage or pensioning of
my said daughter Harriet: I devise to my grandson Hanson
Carpenter the Real Estate I won, being a piece of land
(Thru Cornered) near Rome Corners Berkshire Township Delaware
County Ohio, to have and hold the same in fee simple. My
said daughter shall pay all taxes on said property during
the time she shall be entitled to the use of it.
3rd To my Grandaughter Orra, I give the Organ now
in the house.
4th To my grandaughter Nellie, I give and bequeath
($50) Fifty Dollars
5th My household furniture I devise to my said Grand-
children to be equally divided between them and they
shall come in possession of these articles as they become
of age or marriage
6th Any property left at the death, marriage or pension-
ing of my said daughter Harriet: and not previously
devised I direct shall be equally divided among my said
Grandchildren named above, and I further expressly
direct my Executor that no part of above devises shall be
used for traveling expenses of any of my legatees
7th I nominate and appoint Dennison G. Searls my executor
who shall have full power to carry out the stipulation of
Title
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Description
[page 527]
[corresponds to labeled page 474 of Will Recored Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
474
Jane Nash's Will
The foregoing as to divisions of property and the settlement of
any claims I may owe, or to compromise and adjust the same
as he may deem just for my estate, and to pay my debts.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my
hand and affix my seal this 29th day of August A.D. 1882
her
Jane X Nash
mark
Signed by said Jane Nash in our presence, whose special
request and in her presence do hereby sign the same as
witnesses
F. B. Sprague
A. P. Taylor
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court A. P.
Taylor and F. B. Sprague the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Jane Nash 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 Jane Nash, now de-
ceased, is the Will of said Deceased Jane Nash, 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 her presence, and that they saw the said Jane Nash
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowl-
edge the same to be her last Will and Testament, that
the said Jane Nash 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. P. Taylor M. D.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 21st day of
September A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 474 of Will Recored Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
474
Jane Nash's Will
The foregoing as to divisions of property and the settlement of
any claims I may owe, or to compromise and adjust the same
as he may deem just for my estate, and to pay my debts.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my
hand and affix my seal this 29th day of August A.D. 1882
her
Jane X Nash
mark
Signed by said Jane Nash in our presence, whose special
request and in her presence do hereby sign the same as
witnesses
F. B. Sprague
A. P. Taylor
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court A. P.
Taylor and F. B. Sprague the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Jane Nash 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 Jane Nash, now de-
ceased, is the Will of said Deceased Jane Nash, 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 her presence, and that they saw the said Jane Nash
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowl-
edge the same to be her last Will and Testament, that
the said Jane Nash 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. P. Taylor M. D.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 21st day of
September A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 528)
Description
[page 528]
[corresponds to labeled page 475 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
475
Joseph S. Brown's Will
Sept. 30th 1882
This day an instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Joseph S. Brown late
of Delaware Township in this County, deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and it appearing to the Court
that the said Will had not been deposited in this Court
before the death of the Testator it is now ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record be given by Martha Brown to Emily
Stocktin, Anna Maria Prettyman, Alice Hendrixson,
Henry G. Brown, Francis A. Brown and Josephine M. Brown
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 4th day of October A.D. 1882 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Oct. 5th 1882
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on
the 30th day of September A.D. 1882 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Joseph S. Brown late of Delaware Township, deceased,
was produced in open Court for probate and was then
filed, and it now appearing to the satisfaction of
tje Court that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Emily
Stockton, Francis A. Brown and Josephine M. Brown
next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former order
of this Court: Therefore on this day came John S.
Jones and James R. Lytle the subscribing witnesses
to said WIll and to the Codicil thereto, who being
duly qualified, testified to the due execution of said
Will and Codicil, which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed and filed with said
Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instru-
ment of writing is the last Will and Testament and
the Codicil of said Joseph S. Brown deceased, that the
same was duly executed and attested, that the said
Testator at the time of signing the same was of law-
ful age, of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatso-
ever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
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475
Joseph S. Brown's Will
Sept. 30th 1882
This day an instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Joseph S. Brown late
of Delaware Township in this County, deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and it appearing to the Court
that the said Will had not been deposited in this Court
before the death of the Testator it is now ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record be given by Martha Brown to Emily
Stocktin, Anna Maria Prettyman, Alice Hendrixson,
Henry G. Brown, Francis A. Brown and Josephine M. Brown
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 4th day of October A.D. 1882 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Oct. 5th 1882
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on
the 30th day of September A.D. 1882 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Joseph S. Brown late of Delaware Township, deceased,
was produced in open Court for probate and was then
filed, and it now appearing to the satisfaction of
tje Court that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Emily
Stockton, Francis A. Brown and Josephine M. Brown
next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former order
of this Court: Therefore on this day came John S.
Jones and James R. Lytle the subscribing witnesses
to said WIll and to the Codicil thereto, who being
duly qualified, testified to the due execution of said
Will and Codicil, which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed and filed with said
Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instru-
ment of writing is the last Will and Testament and
the Codicil of said Joseph S. Brown deceased, that the
same was duly executed and attested, that the said
Testator at the time of signing the same was of law-
ful age, of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatso-
ever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
Title
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Description
[page 529]
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476
` Joseph S. Brown's Will
Will and Codicil be admitted to probate and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
============
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I, Joseph S.
Brown of Delaware County of Delaware and State of Ohio
do make and publish this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st I will and direct that all my just debts,
expenses of my last sickness and funeral expenses be
first paid and that a suitable Tombstone or Monument
be provided and placed over my grave
Item 2nd I give and devise to my daughter Emily
Stockten the sum of Four Hundred Dollars
Item 3rd I give and devise to my daughter Anna
Mariah Prettyman the sum of Four Hundred dollars
Item 4th I give and devise to my grand-daughter Alice
Hendrixson, only child of my daughter Susan E. Hen-
drixson, the sum of Four Hundred Dollars but in the
event of her death, death without issue during her
minority, then it is my Will that the aforesaid bequest
shall revert to my said daughters Emily Stockton and
Anna Maria Prittyman each to share one half thereof
Item 5th I give and devise to my son Henry F. Brown
the sum of Two Hundred dollars. But in the event of
his death without issue and before this Will takes effect,
it is my will that the aforesaid legacy shall pass to my
said daughters Emily Stockton and Anna Maria
Prettyman and my said grand daughter Alice
Hendrixson each of whom shall share one third part
thereof. All of which legacies mentioned in Items 2, 3,4 and
5 of this Will Shall be paid out of my personal estate to
the said legatees or their legal representatives within
a reasonable time after my decease by my executrix
herein after mentioned
Item 6th I give and devise to my beloved wife Martha
Brown in lieu of dower in my estate and after the
aforesaid bequests and expenses have all been paid
The use income, interest, rents and profits and entire
control of all the rest and residue of my estate both
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476
` Joseph S. Brown's Will
Will and Codicil be admitted to probate and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
============
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I, Joseph S.
Brown of Delaware County of Delaware and State of Ohio
do make and publish this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st I will and direct that all my just debts,
expenses of my last sickness and funeral expenses be
first paid and that a suitable Tombstone or Monument
be provided and placed over my grave
Item 2nd I give and devise to my daughter Emily
Stockten the sum of Four Hundred Dollars
Item 3rd I give and devise to my daughter Anna
Mariah Prettyman the sum of Four Hundred dollars
Item 4th I give and devise to my grand-daughter Alice
Hendrixson, only child of my daughter Susan E. Hen-
drixson, the sum of Four Hundred Dollars but in the
event of her death, death without issue during her
minority, then it is my Will that the aforesaid bequest
shall revert to my said daughters Emily Stockton and
Anna Maria Prittyman each to share one half thereof
Item 5th I give and devise to my son Henry F. Brown
the sum of Two Hundred dollars. But in the event of
his death without issue and before this Will takes effect,
it is my will that the aforesaid legacy shall pass to my
said daughters Emily Stockton and Anna Maria
Prettyman and my said grand daughter Alice
Hendrixson each of whom shall share one third part
thereof. All of which legacies mentioned in Items 2, 3,4 and
5 of this Will Shall be paid out of my personal estate to
the said legatees or their legal representatives within
a reasonable time after my decease by my executrix
herein after mentioned
Item 6th I give and devise to my beloved wife Martha
Brown in lieu of dower in my estate and after the
aforesaid bequests and expenses have all been paid
The use income, interest, rents and profits and entire
control of all the rest and residue of my estate both
Title
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Description
[page 530]
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477
Joseph S. Brown's Will
real and personal during her natural life in-
cluding the home on which we now reside in
Delaware Ohio together with my lands Situate in
the Counties of Floyd and Donoly in the State of Texas
and it is my will that in case my said wife may
think best, that she may at any time release to my
son Francis A. Brown and my daughter Josephine
M. Brown or to either of them her entire interest in any
said estate
Item 7th I give and devise to my son Francis A. Brown
the undivided one half of my personal estate after my
just debts, expenses and the legacies hereinbefore
mentioned have all been paid and I also give and
devise to my said son Francis A. Brown the undivided
one half of my homestead upon which I now reside
Situate in the City of Delaware Ohio provided the same
shall not be sold by my executrix hereinafter mentioned
and in case the same shall be sold by my execu-
trix, then it is my will that my said son shall
take the undivided one half of the proceeds thereof
And I further give and devise to my said son
Francis A. Brown the following lands and tenements
situate in the County of Floyd in the State of Texas
and known as Survey No. 3 "Block "H" on the waters
of White River a tributary of the Brazos River about
25 miles No 50? W of lake and being the same
lands granted and patented to me by R. B. Hubbard
Governor of the State of Texas on the 16th day of
February A.D. 1878. Said patent is No. 11 and calls for
(640) Six Hundred and Forty acres of land, all of
which bequests to my son Francis A. Brown are
subject to the conditions and provisions of Item 6
of this Will
Item 8th I give and devise to my daughter Josephine
M. Brown absolutely and unconditionally my
Pianoforte
Item 9th I give and devise to my said daughter
Josephine M. Brown, the undivided one half of my
personal estate after my just debts and expenses
and the legacies mentioned in Items 2, 3, 4 and 5
of this Will have all been paid. I also give and
devise to my said daughter Josephine M. Brown
the undivided one half of my homestead upon
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477
Joseph S. Brown's Will
real and personal during her natural life in-
cluding the home on which we now reside in
Delaware Ohio together with my lands Situate in
the Counties of Floyd and Donoly in the State of Texas
and it is my will that in case my said wife may
think best, that she may at any time release to my
son Francis A. Brown and my daughter Josephine
M. Brown or to either of them her entire interest in any
said estate
Item 7th I give and devise to my son Francis A. Brown
the undivided one half of my personal estate after my
just debts, expenses and the legacies hereinbefore
mentioned have all been paid and I also give and
devise to my said son Francis A. Brown the undivided
one half of my homestead upon which I now reside
Situate in the City of Delaware Ohio provided the same
shall not be sold by my executrix hereinafter mentioned
and in case the same shall be sold by my execu-
trix, then it is my will that my said son shall
take the undivided one half of the proceeds thereof
And I further give and devise to my said son
Francis A. Brown the following lands and tenements
situate in the County of Floyd in the State of Texas
and known as Survey No. 3 "Block "H" on the waters
of White River a tributary of the Brazos River about
25 miles No 50? W of lake and being the same
lands granted and patented to me by R. B. Hubbard
Governor of the State of Texas on the 16th day of
February A.D. 1878. Said patent is No. 11 and calls for
(640) Six Hundred and Forty acres of land, all of
which bequests to my son Francis A. Brown are
subject to the conditions and provisions of Item 6
of this Will
Item 8th I give and devise to my daughter Josephine
M. Brown absolutely and unconditionally my
Pianoforte
Item 9th I give and devise to my said daughter
Josephine M. Brown, the undivided one half of my
personal estate after my just debts and expenses
and the legacies mentioned in Items 2, 3, 4 and 5
of this Will have all been paid. I also give and
devise to my said daughter Josephine M. Brown
the undivided one half of my homestead upon
Title
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Description
[page 531]
[corresponds to labeled page 478 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
478
Joseph S. Brown's Will
which I now reside Situate in the City of Delaware
Ohio, provided the same shall not be sold by my ex-
excutrix hereinafter named and in case the same
shall be sold by my executrix, then it is my will that
my said daughter shall take the undivided one
half of the proceeds thereof and I further give and
devise to my said daughter Josephine M. Brown the
following lands and tenements situate in the County
of Donoly and State of Texas and known as Survey
No. 107 Block "C" 6 on the Waters of Salt Fork a tributa-
ry of Red River 5 miles S. 30' 8 from the center of the
County and being the same lands granted and
patented to my by O. M. Roberts Governor of the State
of Texas on 15th day of May A.D. 1879 said patent was
the No 71. and calls for (640) Six Hundred and Forty acres
of land, all of which bequests mentioned in this
Item are subject to the conditions and provisions of
Item 6th of this Will
Item 10th It is my will that in the event of the
death of either of my said Children Francis A. Brown
or Josephine M. Brown without issue that the survivor
of them shall take the bequest of the other and in
the event of the death of both of them without issue
that the bequests to them shall go to my children and
grand children mentioned in Items 2, 3, 4, and 5 of this Will
each of whom shall share alike and shall take upon
the same conditions named in said Items and subject
to "Item 6" of this Will
Item 11th I hereby nominate and appoint my daughter
Josephine M. Brown Trustee of my grand daughter, Alice
Hendrixson, who shall have control of the legacies herein
bequested to my said grand daughter during her minority
and desire that my said grand daughter shall remain
in the custody and under the control of my daughter
Ann Maria Prettyman during her minority and that
said bequests be used to educate her as my said daugh-
ter Ann Maria Prettyman and Josephine M. Brown may
direct and think best, and it is my wish that my said
daughter Josephine M. Brown be not required to give bond
for the faithful execution of her said trust
Item 12th I hereby nominate and appoint my beloved
wife Martha Brown Executrix of this my last Will and
Testament hereby authorizing her to sell and dispose of all
[corresponds to labeled page 478 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
478
Joseph S. Brown's Will
which I now reside Situate in the City of Delaware
Ohio, provided the same shall not be sold by my ex-
excutrix hereinafter named and in case the same
shall be sold by my executrix, then it is my will that
my said daughter shall take the undivided one
half of the proceeds thereof and I further give and
devise to my said daughter Josephine M. Brown the
following lands and tenements situate in the County
of Donoly and State of Texas and known as Survey
No. 107 Block "C" 6 on the Waters of Salt Fork a tributa-
ry of Red River 5 miles S. 30' 8 from the center of the
County and being the same lands granted and
patented to my by O. M. Roberts Governor of the State
of Texas on 15th day of May A.D. 1879 said patent was
the No 71. and calls for (640) Six Hundred and Forty acres
of land, all of which bequests mentioned in this
Item are subject to the conditions and provisions of
Item 6th of this Will
Item 10th It is my will that in the event of the
death of either of my said Children Francis A. Brown
or Josephine M. Brown without issue that the survivor
of them shall take the bequest of the other and in
the event of the death of both of them without issue
that the bequests to them shall go to my children and
grand children mentioned in Items 2, 3, 4, and 5 of this Will
each of whom shall share alike and shall take upon
the same conditions named in said Items and subject
to "Item 6" of this Will
Item 11th I hereby nominate and appoint my daughter
Josephine M. Brown Trustee of my grand daughter, Alice
Hendrixson, who shall have control of the legacies herein
bequested to my said grand daughter during her minority
and desire that my said grand daughter shall remain
in the custody and under the control of my daughter
Ann Maria Prettyman during her minority and that
said bequests be used to educate her as my said daugh-
ter Ann Maria Prettyman and Josephine M. Brown may
direct and think best, and it is my wish that my said
daughter Josephine M. Brown be not required to give bond
for the faithful execution of her said trust
Item 12th I hereby nominate and appoint my beloved
wife Martha Brown Executrix of this my last Will and
Testament hereby authorizing her to sell and dispose of all
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Description
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479
Joseph S. Brown Will
my goods and chattles and to sell my Real Estate
known as my homestead, situate in Delaware County Ohio
if she may think best, either at public or private sale and
to make a deed or deeds to the purchaser and it is my
will that no appraisement of my personal property be made
and no public sale had thereof, unless my said executrix
shall think best, and I desire that the Probate Court direct
the omission 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 hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 31st day of July A.D. 1879.
Joseph S. Brown
Signed and acknowledged by
said Joseph S. Brown as his last
Will and Testament in our presence
and signed by us in his presence
and at his request
John S. Jones
James R. Lytle
Codicil
Whereas I Joseph S. Brown on the 31st day of July A.D.
1879, made my last Will and Testament of that day
do hereby declare the following to be a codicil to the
same.
In case my said son Henry F. Brown should not
appear and accept the Two Hundred dollars ($200.00)
bequeathed to him within Three Years after this
Will shall take effect, then the said Two Hundred
dollars ($200.00) bequested to him in Item 5 of this Will
I give and devise to my said daughter Ann Maria
Prittyman $100.00 of said sum. And to her husband
Rev. Wesley Prettyman $50.00 thereof.
I hereby suggest, nominate and appoint Hugh Hendrixson
Trustee of my grand-daughter Alice Hendrixson instead
of my daughter Josephine M. Brown as mentioned in
Item 11 of this Will.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 29th day of July A.D. 1882
Joseph S. Brown
[corresponds to labeled page 479 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
479
Joseph S. Brown Will
my goods and chattles and to sell my Real Estate
known as my homestead, situate in Delaware County Ohio
if she may think best, either at public or private sale and
to make a deed or deeds to the purchaser and it is my
will that no appraisement of my personal property be made
and no public sale had thereof, unless my said executrix
shall think best, and I desire that the Probate Court direct
the omission 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 hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 31st day of July A.D. 1879.
Joseph S. Brown
Signed and acknowledged by
said Joseph S. Brown as his last
Will and Testament in our presence
and signed by us in his presence
and at his request
John S. Jones
James R. Lytle
Codicil
Whereas I Joseph S. Brown on the 31st day of July A.D.
1879, made my last Will and Testament of that day
do hereby declare the following to be a codicil to the
same.
In case my said son Henry F. Brown should not
appear and accept the Two Hundred dollars ($200.00)
bequeathed to him within Three Years after this
Will shall take effect, then the said Two Hundred
dollars ($200.00) bequested to him in Item 5 of this Will
I give and devise to my said daughter Ann Maria
Prittyman $100.00 of said sum. And to her husband
Rev. Wesley Prettyman $50.00 thereof.
I hereby suggest, nominate and appoint Hugh Hendrixson
Trustee of my grand-daughter Alice Hendrixson instead
of my daughter Josephine M. Brown as mentioned in
Item 11 of this Will.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 29th day of July A.D. 1882
Joseph S. Brown
Title
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Description
[page 533]
[corresponds to labeled page 480 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
480
Joseph S. Brown's Will
Signed and acknowledged by said Joseph S. Brown
as a Codicil to his last Will and Testament in our
presence and signed by us in his presence and at
his special instance and request
John S. Jones
James R. Lytle
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court John S.
Jones and James R. Lytle the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament and Codicil to the same, of Joseph
S. Brown 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 and
Codicil, depose and say that the paper before them pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Joseph S. Brown,
now deceased, is the Will and Codicil of said Deceased
Joseph S. Brown, 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 S. Brown deceased, sign
and seal said Will and Codicil, and heard him ac-
knowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament, that
the said Joseph S. Brown at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will and Codicil, was of legal age and
of sound and disposing mind and memory, and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
John S. Jones
James r. Lytle
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court
this 4th day of October A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 480 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
480
Joseph S. Brown's Will
Signed and acknowledged by said Joseph S. Brown
as a Codicil to his last Will and Testament in our
presence and signed by us in his presence and at
his special instance and request
John S. Jones
James R. Lytle
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court John S.
Jones and James R. Lytle the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament and Codicil to the same, of Joseph
S. Brown 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 and
Codicil, depose and say that the paper before them pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Joseph S. Brown,
now deceased, is the Will and Codicil of said Deceased
Joseph S. Brown, 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 S. Brown deceased, sign
and seal said Will and Codicil, and heard him ac-
knowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament, that
the said Joseph S. Brown at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will and Codicil, was of legal age and
of sound and disposing mind and memory, and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
John S. Jones
James r. Lytle
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court
this 4th day of October A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 534)
Description
[page 534]
[corresponds to labeled page 481 of Will Record VOl. 6 1876 - 1883]
481
Catharine Rupp's Will
October 11th 1882
In the matter of the Will of Catharine Rupp
this day an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Catharine Rupp late of
Scioto Township in this County deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and it appearing to the Court
that the said Will had not been deposited in this Court
before the death of the Testator, it is now ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record be given by Samuel Surck to John
M. Thoman, next of kin of the Testator, resident of the
State of Ohio, that said application will be for hear-
ing before this Court on the 11th day of Octoer A.D. 1882
at 3 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
October 11th 1882.
` In the matter of the Will of Catharine Rupp
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 11th day
of October A.D. 1882 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Catherine Rupp
late of Scioto Township this County deceased was
produced in open Court for probate and was then
filed and it now being shown to the satisfaction of
this Court that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to John
M. Thomes, next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a
former order of this Court therefore on this day came
the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly
qualified testified to the due execution of said Will
which testimony was reduced to writing by them respect-
ively subscribed, and filed with said Will. Whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing
is the last Will and Testament of Catharine Rupp
deceased, that the same was duly executed. That
the Testator at the time of making the same was of
lawful age of sound and disposing mind and mem-
ory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to probate, and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
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481
Catharine Rupp's Will
October 11th 1882
In the matter of the Will of Catharine Rupp
this day an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Catharine Rupp late of
Scioto Township in this County deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and it appearing to the Court
that the said Will had not been deposited in this Court
before the death of the Testator, it is now ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record be given by Samuel Surck to John
M. Thoman, next of kin of the Testator, resident of the
State of Ohio, that said application will be for hear-
ing before this Court on the 11th day of Octoer A.D. 1882
at 3 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
October 11th 1882.
` In the matter of the Will of Catharine Rupp
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 11th day
of October A.D. 1882 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Catherine Rupp
late of Scioto Township this County deceased was
produced in open Court for probate and was then
filed and it now being shown to the satisfaction of
this Court that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to John
M. Thomes, next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a
former order of this Court therefore on this day came
the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly
qualified testified to the due execution of said Will
which testimony was reduced to writing by them respect-
ively subscribed, and filed with said Will. Whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing
is the last Will and Testament of Catharine Rupp
deceased, that the same was duly executed. That
the Testator at the time of making the same was of
lawful age of sound and disposing mind and mem-
ory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to probate, and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
Title
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Description
[page 535]
[corresponds to labeled page 482 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
482
Catharine Rupp's Will
be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Mincupative Will of Catharine Rupp
On the Fourth day of October A.D. 1882 the said Catharine
Rupp being then in her last sickness and who died on
the Fifth day of October A.D. 1882, did on the said Fourth
day of October A.D. 1882, make and publish her last Will
and Testament, as follows by speaking, uttering and
publishing the following testamentary words: Ura (meaning
Ura Swick) hand me my pocket book, and give me my
note, and if the note for $100. and interest given by Samuel
M. Weaver to said Catharine Rupp) was given her and she
handed the note to Samuel Swick and said "I want Aunt
Fanny Swick to have this note, and to pay my funeral
expenses out of it and keep the rest herself: how can it be
fixed so she can draw the money" She was too weak to
sign it but her name was on the back of it) She asked
"How can it be fixed so as to have it that way" and
asked that those present (Samuel Swick, Nancy Harrington
Maria Swick, and Ura Swick and Allison Swick "Will you
be witnesses to it so that she (Frances Swick) can have it" And
we told her we would be witnesses to it And Samuel Swick
said to her "So this is your wish" and she said "it is"
In witness whereof we have hereunto affixed our
hands and seal this Eleventh day of October A.D. 1882
and state that the facts reduced to writing as the Will of
said Catharine Rupp are true and that the foregoing is
the Will of Catharine Rupp and that we sign the same
as witnesses at her request
Allison W. Swick {Seal}
Maria Swick {Swal}
S. A. Swick {Seal}
Ura Swick {Seal}
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
Personally appeared in open Court Allison
W. Swick, Maria Swick, S. M. Swick and Ura Swick the
subscribing witnesses to the last Muncupative Will and Testament
of Catharine Rupp deceased who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but
[corresponds to labeled page 482 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
482
Catharine Rupp's Will
be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Mincupative Will of Catharine Rupp
On the Fourth day of October A.D. 1882 the said Catharine
Rupp being then in her last sickness and who died on
the Fifth day of October A.D. 1882, did on the said Fourth
day of October A.D. 1882, make and publish her last Will
and Testament, as follows by speaking, uttering and
publishing the following testamentary words: Ura (meaning
Ura Swick) hand me my pocket book, and give me my
note, and if the note for $100. and interest given by Samuel
M. Weaver to said Catharine Rupp) was given her and she
handed the note to Samuel Swick and said "I want Aunt
Fanny Swick to have this note, and to pay my funeral
expenses out of it and keep the rest herself: how can it be
fixed so she can draw the money" She was too weak to
sign it but her name was on the back of it) She asked
"How can it be fixed so as to have it that way" and
asked that those present (Samuel Swick, Nancy Harrington
Maria Swick, and Ura Swick and Allison Swick "Will you
be witnesses to it so that she (Frances Swick) can have it" And
we told her we would be witnesses to it And Samuel Swick
said to her "So this is your wish" and she said "it is"
In witness whereof we have hereunto affixed our
hands and seal this Eleventh day of October A.D. 1882
and state that the facts reduced to writing as the Will of
said Catharine Rupp are true and that the foregoing is
the Will of Catharine Rupp and that we sign the same
as witnesses at her request
Allison W. Swick {Seal}
Maria Swick {Swal}
S. A. Swick {Seal}
Ura Swick {Seal}
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS.
Personally appeared in open Court Allison
W. Swick, Maria Swick, S. M. Swick and Ura Swick the
subscribing witnesses to the last Muncupative Will and Testament
of Catharine Rupp deceased who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but
Title
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Description
[page 536]
[corresponds to labeled page 483 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
483
Catharine Rupp's Will
the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will depose
and say that the paper before them purporting to be the
last Muncupative Will and Testament of Catharine
Rupp now deceased, is the Will of said Deceased
Catharine Rupp, that they were present at the exe-
cution of said Mucupative Will, at the request of the
Testator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
after the same had been reduced to writing and within
ten days after the decease of said Catharine Rupp
and that they were present on the 4th day of October
A.D. 1882 and heard her make matter and publish
said Will made 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.
S. M. Swick
Maria Swick
Allison W. Swick
Ura Swick
Sworn to and subscribed
in open Court this 11th day of Oct. A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 483 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
483
Catharine Rupp's Will
the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will depose
and say that the paper before them purporting to be the
last Muncupative Will and Testament of Catharine
Rupp now deceased, is the Will of said Deceased
Catharine Rupp, that they were present at the exe-
cution of said Mucupative Will, at the request of the
Testator subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
after the same had been reduced to writing and within
ten days after the decease of said Catharine Rupp
and that they were present on the 4th day of October
A.D. 1882 and heard her make matter and publish
said Will made 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.
S. M. Swick
Maria Swick
Allison W. Swick
Ura Swick
Sworn to and subscribed
in open Court this 11th day of Oct. A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 537)
Description
[page 537]
[corresponds to labeled page 484 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
484
John Ryan's Will
In the matter of the Will of John Ryan deceased
October 28th 1882
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of John Ryan late of Delaware
Township in this County deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate and it appearing to the Court that
the said Will had not been deposited in this Court be-
fore the death of the Testator it is now ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record be given by John Donnahue to Mary
Ryan and Daniel Ryan next of kin of the Testator res-
ident of the State of Ohio, that said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 1st day of November
A.D. 1882 at 2 o'clock P.M. to which time this matter is
continued.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
November 1st 1882
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 28th day of October A.D. 1882 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John Ryan
late of Delaware Township this County deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
appearing to the Court that due notice of the filing of said
Will and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Mary Ryan
and Daniel Ryan next of kin of the Testator pursuant
to a former order of this Court: therefore on this day came
Catharine Croach, Daniel Ryan and John Donnahue, the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly qualified
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will
which testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said John Ryan deceased, that
the same was duly executed and attested: that the said
Testator at the time of signing the same was of lawful
age of sound and disposing mind and memory and
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to probate and that the same together with the
[corresponds to labeled page 484 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
484
John Ryan's Will
In the matter of the Will of John Ryan deceased
October 28th 1882
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of John Ryan late of Delaware
Township in this County deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate and it appearing to the Court that
the said Will had not been deposited in this Court be-
fore the death of the Testator it is now ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record be given by John Donnahue to Mary
Ryan and Daniel Ryan next of kin of the Testator res-
ident of the State of Ohio, that said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 1st day of November
A.D. 1882 at 2 o'clock P.M. to which time this matter is
continued.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
November 1st 1882
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 28th day of October A.D. 1882 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John Ryan
late of Delaware Township this County deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
appearing to the Court that due notice of the filing of said
Will and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Mary Ryan
and Daniel Ryan next of kin of the Testator pursuant
to a former order of this Court: therefore on this day came
Catharine Croach, Daniel Ryan and John Donnahue, the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly qualified
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will
which testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said John Ryan deceased, that
the same was duly executed and attested: that the said
Testator at the time of signing the same was of lawful
age of sound and disposing mind and memory and
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to probate and that the same together with the
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 538)
Description
[page 538]
[corresponds to labeled page 485 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
485
John Ryan's Will
testimony of the witnesses above named be entered of
record in this Court: At the same time came Mary
Ryan widow of the deceased and the Will being read
to her and the matter fully explained to her, she
then elected to accept the stipulations of the Will of
her late husband, and the same is now made a
matter of record.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Delaware Ohio October 23rd 1882
I, John Ryan of the City of Delaware, Delaware County
Ohio, being of sound mind, memory and understanding
do make and publish this my last Will and Testament
in manner following: that is to say:
I give and bequeath to my wife Mary Ryan, all
of my real and personal estate during her life and
after her decease, the real and personal estate to go
into the possession of my brother Daniel Ryan and
his heirs
The above said real estate is situated in the City
of Delaware, Delaware County Ohio, for description see
plat of East Delaware
I desire that no part of the said real estate be
sold or disposed of during the life of my wife Mary
Ryan.
The above real estate consists of Six acres of land
situated within the Corporation limits.
In witness, I, the said John Ryan, have to this my
last Will and Testament, set my hand and seal this
Twenty Third (23) day of October A.D. 1882
his
John X Ryan {Seal}
mark
Attest
Jas. Donnahue
Signed published and declared by the said John
Ryan as his last Will and Testament in the presence
of us, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses
[corresponds to labeled page 485 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
485
John Ryan's Will
testimony of the witnesses above named be entered of
record in this Court: At the same time came Mary
Ryan widow of the deceased and the Will being read
to her and the matter fully explained to her, she
then elected to accept the stipulations of the Will of
her late husband, and the same is now made a
matter of record.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Delaware Ohio October 23rd 1882
I, John Ryan of the City of Delaware, Delaware County
Ohio, being of sound mind, memory and understanding
do make and publish this my last Will and Testament
in manner following: that is to say:
I give and bequeath to my wife Mary Ryan, all
of my real and personal estate during her life and
after her decease, the real and personal estate to go
into the possession of my brother Daniel Ryan and
his heirs
The above said real estate is situated in the City
of Delaware, Delaware County Ohio, for description see
plat of East Delaware
I desire that no part of the said real estate be
sold or disposed of during the life of my wife Mary
Ryan.
The above real estate consists of Six acres of land
situated within the Corporation limits.
In witness, I, the said John Ryan, have to this my
last Will and Testament, set my hand and seal this
Twenty Third (23) day of October A.D. 1882
his
John X Ryan {Seal}
mark
Attest
Jas. Donnahue
Signed published and declared by the said John
Ryan as his last Will and Testament in the presence
of us, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 539)
Description
[page 539]
[corresponds to labeled page 486 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
486
John Ryan's Will
Attest to Mrs. Patton Catharine Croach
her
J. Donnahue
Anna X Patton
mark
Daniel Ryan
Jno. Donnahue
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court .
Catharine Croach, Daniel Bryan and Jno Donnahue
the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
John Ryan 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 purpor-
ting to be the last Will and Testament of John Ryan
now deceased, is the Will of said deceased John Ryan
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 Ryan deceased, sign and seal said
Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament, that the said John Ryan 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 Donnahue
Daniel Ryan
Catharine Croach
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court
this 1st day of November A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate
[corresponds to labeled page 486 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
486
John Ryan's Will
Attest to Mrs. Patton Catharine Croach
her
J. Donnahue
Anna X Patton
mark
Daniel Ryan
Jno. Donnahue
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court .
Catharine Croach, Daniel Bryan and Jno Donnahue
the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
John Ryan 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 purpor-
ting to be the last Will and Testament of John Ryan
now deceased, is the Will of said deceased John Ryan
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 Ryan deceased, sign and seal said
Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament, that the said John Ryan 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 Donnahue
Daniel Ryan
Catharine Croach
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court
this 1st day of November A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 540)
Description
[page 540]
[corresponds to labeled page 487 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
487
Oliver P. Clark's Will
October 23rd 1882
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Oliver P. Clark late
of Delaware Township in this County deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and it appearing to the Court
that the said Will had not been deposited in this Court
before the death of the Testator, it is now ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice be
given to Mary Clark and John Clark next of kin of
the Testator resident of the State of Ohio, that said ap-
plication will be for hearing at 11 oclock A.M. of this 23rd
day of October A.D. 1882. And now it being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing of
said Will and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record has been given to Mary Clark and
John B. Clark next of kin of the Testator (by them appear-
ing in open Court and acknowledging notice) pursuant to a
former order of this Court; therefore on this day came John
B. Slack and James R. McKinnie the subscribing witnesses to
said Will who being qualified, testified to the due execution &
attestation of said Will which testimony was reduced to writing
and by them respectively subscribed and filed with said Will
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of
writing is the last Will and Testament of Oliver P. Clark
deceased, that the same was duly executed and attested
that the said Testator at the time of signing the same
was of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever; It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to probate and that the same, together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named be entered
or record on this Court. At the same time came Mrs. Mary
Clark the widow of the deceased and the Will being read
to her and the matter fully fully explained to her, she
there elected to accept the stipulations of the Will of her
late husband, and the same is made a matter
of record
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 487 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
487
Oliver P. Clark's Will
October 23rd 1882
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Oliver P. Clark late
of Delaware Township in this County deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and it appearing to the Court
that the said Will had not been deposited in this Court
before the death of the Testator, it is now ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice be
given to Mary Clark and John Clark next of kin of
the Testator resident of the State of Ohio, that said ap-
plication will be for hearing at 11 oclock A.M. of this 23rd
day of October A.D. 1882. And now it being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing of
said Will and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record has been given to Mary Clark and
John B. Clark next of kin of the Testator (by them appear-
ing in open Court and acknowledging notice) pursuant to a
former order of this Court; therefore on this day came John
B. Slack and James R. McKinnie the subscribing witnesses to
said Will who being qualified, testified to the due execution &
attestation of said Will which testimony was reduced to writing
and by them respectively subscribed and filed with said Will
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of
writing is the last Will and Testament of Oliver P. Clark
deceased, that the same was duly executed and attested
that the said Testator at the time of signing the same
was of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever; It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to probate and that the same, together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named be entered
or record on this Court. At the same time came Mrs. Mary
Clark the widow of the deceased and the Will being read
to her and the matter fully fully explained to her, she
there elected to accept the stipulations of the Will of her
late husband, and the same is made a matter
of record
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 541)
Description
[page 541]
[corresponds to labeled page 488 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
488
Oliver P. Clark's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of all, I, Oliver P.
Clark of Delaware Township, Delaware County Ohio, being
of sound mind and memory but in anticipation of death
do make, publish and declare this to be my last Will
and Testament
1st
It is my will and desire that out of my estate all of
my just debts be fully paid
2nd
It is my will and desire and I do direct that all of
my property both personal and real estate be converted in-
to money by my Executor hereinafter named and that
out of the proceeds thereof, there be paid by my said Executor
to my beloved wife Mary Clark such sums from time to
time as she may desire for a good comfortable living
and for her reasonable support and maintenance
during her natural life, which sums so paid to her
are to be in lieu of years support, [] and all allow-
ances to which she would otherwise be entitled by law.
My said Executor to have charge of the funds arrising
from the sale of my property and see to its investment
and make the payments to my said wife as above direc-
ted during her natural life as aforesaid
3rd
It is my will, and desire and I do direct that the
Probate Court appoint some suitable person as guardian
for my son John B. Clark of both his person and property
and that my said Executor pay from time to time to
such Guardian for the benefit and use of my said son
such sums as will be necessary for his support and main-
tenance in a comfortable manner as long as he shall
live
4th
In case of the death of my said wife before that of
my son, the remainder of my estate in the hands of my
Executor shall be by him accounted for and paid over
to the Guardian of my said son, to be expended for his
support and maintenance
5th
In case any of my estate should be left unexpended
at the death of both my said wife and son, then in
that event, it is my will and desire, that the residue
if any there should be, shall be divided into two equal
parts and paid as follows: One part to my nephew and
namesake Oliver P. Vincent of Coshocton O. or his heirs
and the other one part to my nephew and name sake
[corresponds to labeled page 488 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
488
Oliver P. Clark's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of all, I, Oliver P.
Clark of Delaware Township, Delaware County Ohio, being
of sound mind and memory but in anticipation of death
do make, publish and declare this to be my last Will
and Testament
1st
It is my will and desire that out of my estate all of
my just debts be fully paid
2nd
It is my will and desire and I do direct that all of
my property both personal and real estate be converted in-
to money by my Executor hereinafter named and that
out of the proceeds thereof, there be paid by my said Executor
to my beloved wife Mary Clark such sums from time to
time as she may desire for a good comfortable living
and for her reasonable support and maintenance
during her natural life, which sums so paid to her
are to be in lieu of years support, [] and all allow-
ances to which she would otherwise be entitled by law.
My said Executor to have charge of the funds arrising
from the sale of my property and see to its investment
and make the payments to my said wife as above direc-
ted during her natural life as aforesaid
3rd
It is my will, and desire and I do direct that the
Probate Court appoint some suitable person as guardian
for my son John B. Clark of both his person and property
and that my said Executor pay from time to time to
such Guardian for the benefit and use of my said son
such sums as will be necessary for his support and main-
tenance in a comfortable manner as long as he shall
live
4th
In case of the death of my said wife before that of
my son, the remainder of my estate in the hands of my
Executor shall be by him accounted for and paid over
to the Guardian of my said son, to be expended for his
support and maintenance
5th
In case any of my estate should be left unexpended
at the death of both my said wife and son, then in
that event, it is my will and desire, that the residue
if any there should be, shall be divided into two equal
parts and paid as follows: One part to my nephew and
namesake Oliver P. Vincent of Coshocton O. or his heirs
and the other one part to my nephew and name sake
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 542)
Description
[page 542]
[corresponds to labeled page 489 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
489
Oliver P. Clark's Will
Oliver P. Clark of South Carolina, or to his heirs.
6th
I do here by nominate Ervin J. Healy, Executor of
this my last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand and
seal this 23rd day of September A.D. 1882 and pub-
lish the same as my last Will and Testament in
presence of John B. Slack and James R. McKinnie
Signed Sealed Acknowledged and published by said
Oliver P. Clark as his last Will and Testament in our
presence and signed by us as witnesses thereunto in
his presence at his request the day aforesaid including
the words interlined between lines 16 & 17 and the words
erased in lines 17 & 18 which were so written and erased
before signing
John B. Slack
James R. McKinnie
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
John B. Slack and James R. McKinnie the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Oliver P. Clark
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 Oliver P. Clark now deceased, is the Will
of said deceased Oliver P. Clark that they were present
at the execution of said Will, at the request of the Testa-
tor, subscribed their names to the same as witnesses, in
his presence, and that they saw the said Oliver P. Clark
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
that the said Oliver P. Clark 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
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court) John B. Slack
this 23rd day of October A.D. 1882. ) James R. McKinnie
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 489 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
489
Oliver P. Clark's Will
Oliver P. Clark of South Carolina, or to his heirs.
6th
I do here by nominate Ervin J. Healy, Executor of
this my last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand and
seal this 23rd day of September A.D. 1882 and pub-
lish the same as my last Will and Testament in
presence of John B. Slack and James R. McKinnie
Signed Sealed Acknowledged and published by said
Oliver P. Clark as his last Will and Testament in our
presence and signed by us as witnesses thereunto in
his presence at his request the day aforesaid including
the words interlined between lines 16 & 17 and the words
erased in lines 17 & 18 which were so written and erased
before signing
John B. Slack
James R. McKinnie
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
John B. Slack and James R. McKinnie the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Oliver P. Clark
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 Oliver P. Clark now deceased, is the Will
of said deceased Oliver P. Clark that they were present
at the execution of said Will, at the request of the Testa-
tor, subscribed their names to the same as witnesses, in
his presence, and that they saw the said Oliver P. Clark
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
that the said Oliver P. Clark 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
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court) John B. Slack
this 23rd day of October A.D. 1882. ) James R. McKinnie
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 543)
Description
[page 543]
[corresponds to labeled page 490 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
490
Jane Welsh's Will
November 15" 1882
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Jane Welsh late of
Delaware Township in this County deceased was produced in
open Court for probate and it appearing to the Court that the
said Will had not been deposited in the court before the death of
the Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be filed in
this Court, and Sarah Jane Owens and Lizzie B. Wood the
next of kin of the Testator being present and waived notice.
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that
due notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court has
been given to Sarah Jane Owens and Lizzie B. Wood next
of kin of the Testator: thereupon on this day came L.D. McCabe
one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will (A.R. Gould, the other
witness being dead) who being duly qualified, testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will, which testimony was
reduced to writing, by him subscribed and filed with said Will
Also on the same day came John S. Jones and James R. Lytte
who being duly sworn say that they are well acquainted with
the signature of A.R. Gould, the other subscribing witnesses
which testimony was reduced to writing and by them
respectively subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of the said Jane Welsh deceased
that the same was duly executed and attested that the
said Testator at the time of signing the same was of
lawful age of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to probate and that the same together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named, be entered or record in
this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I Jane Welsh
of the city of Delaware in the State of Ohio do make and
publish this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and
declaring and and void all other Wills and Testaments or
writings in the nature of Last Wills and Testaments heretofore
[corresponds to labeled page 490 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
490
Jane Welsh's Will
November 15" 1882
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Jane Welsh late of
Delaware Township in this County deceased was produced in
open Court for probate and it appearing to the Court that the
said Will had not been deposited in the court before the death of
the Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be filed in
this Court, and Sarah Jane Owens and Lizzie B. Wood the
next of kin of the Testator being present and waived notice.
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that
due notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court has
been given to Sarah Jane Owens and Lizzie B. Wood next
of kin of the Testator: thereupon on this day came L.D. McCabe
one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will (A.R. Gould, the other
witness being dead) who being duly qualified, testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will, which testimony was
reduced to writing, by him subscribed and filed with said Will
Also on the same day came John S. Jones and James R. Lytte
who being duly sworn say that they are well acquainted with
the signature of A.R. Gould, the other subscribing witnesses
which testimony was reduced to writing and by them
respectively subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of the said Jane Welsh deceased
that the same was duly executed and attested that the
said Testator at the time of signing the same was of
lawful age of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to probate and that the same together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named, be entered or record in
this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I Jane Welsh
of the city of Delaware in the State of Ohio do make and
publish this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and
declaring and and void all other Wills and Testaments or
writings in the nature of Last Wills and Testaments heretofore
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 544)
Description
[page 544]
[corresponds to labeled page 491 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
491
Jane Welsh's Will
by me made -
Item 1st
I hereby give and desire and bequeath to my dau-
ghter Sarah Jane owens all the Real Estate and personal
property notes and mortgages that I may have or be in
possession of at the time of my decease. Subject however
to the following provisions or charge on said estate viz--That
my said daughter Sarah Jane Owens shall pay or cause
to be paid to my grand-daughter Lizzie B. Wood the sum
of ($1,500) Fifteen Hundred dollars-- and I direct that the
Probate Court shall not require my daughter Sarah Jane
Owens to give bail or to execute any bond for the pay-
ment of said fifteen hundred dollars to my said grand
daughter Lizzie B. Wood, as I have full confidence that
my said daugher Sarah Jane Owens will do as I have
herein directed
Item 2nd
I hereby nominate and appoint my son-in-law C. H.
Owens the Executor of this my last Will and Testament
and desire that he shall pay all debts and expenses
that may be a lien on my said estate. I also desire
that the Probate Court shall not require my said Executor
C.H. Owens to give bail or to execute any bond for the
faithful discharge of his duty --
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and
seal this 2nd day of October in the year of our Lord
One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy-Five
Jane Welsh
Signed, Sealed and acknowledged by said Jane
Welsh as her last Will and Testament in our presence
and at her request signed by us in her presence and
in the presence of each other as witnesses there to this
2nd day of October 1875
L.D. McCabe
A.R. Gould
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court L.
D. McCabe one of the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Jane Welsh deceased (A.R. Gould
the other witnesses being dead) who being duly sworn ac-
[corresponds to labeled page 491 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
491
Jane Welsh's Will
by me made -
Item 1st
I hereby give and desire and bequeath to my dau-
ghter Sarah Jane owens all the Real Estate and personal
property notes and mortgages that I may have or be in
possession of at the time of my decease. Subject however
to the following provisions or charge on said estate viz--That
my said daughter Sarah Jane Owens shall pay or cause
to be paid to my grand-daughter Lizzie B. Wood the sum
of ($1,500) Fifteen Hundred dollars-- and I direct that the
Probate Court shall not require my daughter Sarah Jane
Owens to give bail or to execute any bond for the pay-
ment of said fifteen hundred dollars to my said grand
daughter Lizzie B. Wood, as I have full confidence that
my said daugher Sarah Jane Owens will do as I have
herein directed
Item 2nd
I hereby nominate and appoint my son-in-law C. H.
Owens the Executor of this my last Will and Testament
and desire that he shall pay all debts and expenses
that may be a lien on my said estate. I also desire
that the Probate Court shall not require my said Executor
C.H. Owens to give bail or to execute any bond for the
faithful discharge of his duty --
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and
seal this 2nd day of October in the year of our Lord
One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy-Five
Jane Welsh
Signed, Sealed and acknowledged by said Jane
Welsh as her last Will and Testament in our presence
and at her request signed by us in her presence and
in the presence of each other as witnesses there to this
2nd day of October 1875
L.D. McCabe
A.R. Gould
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court L.
D. McCabe one of the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Jane Welsh deceased (A.R. Gould
the other witnesses being dead) who being duly sworn ac-
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 545)
Description
[page 545]
[corresponds to labeled page 492 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
492
Jane Welsh's Will
cording 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 Jane Welsh now deceased, is the
Will of said deceased Jane Welsh that they were present at
the execution of said Will, at the request of the Testator sub-
scribed their names to the same as witnesses in his pres-
ence, and that they saw the said Jane Welsh deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard her acknowledge,
the same to be her last Will and Testament: that the said
Jane Welsh 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
L.D. McCabe
Sworn to and subscribed in open
Court this 15" day of November A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court John
S. Jones and James R. Lytte who say that they are well acquain
ted with the signature of A.R. Gould one of the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Jane Welsh, deceased,
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the
whole truth and nothing but the truth, depose and say that
they are well acquainted with the signature of A.R. Gould
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Jane Welsh now deceased and know the same to be the
signature of said A.R. Gould now deceased
John S. Jones
James R. Lytte
Sworn to and subscribed in open
Court this 15th day of November A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 492 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
492
Jane Welsh's Will
cording 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 Jane Welsh now deceased, is the
Will of said deceased Jane Welsh that they were present at
the execution of said Will, at the request of the Testator sub-
scribed their names to the same as witnesses in his pres-
ence, and that they saw the said Jane Welsh deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard her acknowledge,
the same to be her last Will and Testament: that the said
Jane Welsh 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
L.D. McCabe
Sworn to and subscribed in open
Court this 15" day of November A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court John
S. Jones and James R. Lytte who say that they are well acquain
ted with the signature of A.R. Gould one of the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Jane Welsh, deceased,
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the
whole truth and nothing but the truth, depose and say that
they are well acquainted with the signature of A.R. Gould
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Jane Welsh now deceased and know the same to be the
signature of said A.R. Gould now deceased
John S. Jones
James R. Lytte
Sworn to and subscribed in open
Court this 15th day of November A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 546)
Description
[page 546]
[corresponds to labeled page 493 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
493
Nancy Leonards Will
November 10" 1882
This day an instrutment of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Nancy
Leonard late of Berkshire Township in the county de-
ceased was produced in open Court for Probate and
it appearing to the Court that the said Will had not
been deposited in this Court before the death of the
Testator it is now ordered that the said will be filed
in this Court and that due notice thereof and of
the application to admit the same to probate and
record. be given by George J. Roberts to Matilda Durling
Jane Leonard, Celinda Perfect, Mary B. Leonard and
Eliza Forwood next of kin of the Testator residents of
the State of Ohio that said applicattion will be for
hearing before this Corut on the 17th day of November
A.D. 1882 at 11 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
November 17th 1882
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the
10th day of November A.D. 1882 an instrument of writ-
ing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Nancy
Leonard late of Berkshire Township in this County
deceased was produced in open Court for probate and
was then filed. And it now being shown to the sat-
isfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing of
said Will and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record in this Court has been given
to Matilda Durling, Jane Leonard, Celinda Perfect
Mary B. Leonard, and Eliza Forwood next of kin of
the Testator pursuant to a former order of the Court; there-
upon on this day came George J. Roberts and A. Wash-
burn the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being
duly qualified testified to the due execution and at-
testation of said will, which testimony was reduced
to writing and by them respectively subscribed and
filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said Nancy Leonard deceased
that the same was duly executed and attested:
that the said Testator at the time of signing the
same was of lawful age of sound and disposing
[corresponds to labeled page 493 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
493
Nancy Leonards Will
November 10" 1882
This day an instrutment of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Nancy
Leonard late of Berkshire Township in the county de-
ceased was produced in open Court for Probate and
it appearing to the Court that the said Will had not
been deposited in this Court before the death of the
Testator it is now ordered that the said will be filed
in this Court and that due notice thereof and of
the application to admit the same to probate and
record. be given by George J. Roberts to Matilda Durling
Jane Leonard, Celinda Perfect, Mary B. Leonard and
Eliza Forwood next of kin of the Testator residents of
the State of Ohio that said applicattion will be for
hearing before this Corut on the 17th day of November
A.D. 1882 at 11 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
November 17th 1882
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the
10th day of November A.D. 1882 an instrument of writ-
ing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Nancy
Leonard late of Berkshire Township in this County
deceased was produced in open Court for probate and
was then filed. And it now being shown to the sat-
isfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing of
said Will and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record in this Court has been given
to Matilda Durling, Jane Leonard, Celinda Perfect
Mary B. Leonard, and Eliza Forwood next of kin of
the Testator pursuant to a former order of the Court; there-
upon on this day came George J. Roberts and A. Wash-
burn the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being
duly qualified testified to the due execution and at-
testation of said will, which testimony was reduced
to writing and by them respectively subscribed and
filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said Nancy Leonard deceased
that the same was duly executed and attested:
that the said Testator at the time of signing the
same was of lawful age of sound and disposing
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 547)
Description
[page 547]
[corresponds to labeled page 494 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
494
Nancy Leonards Will
mind and memory and under no undue or un-
lawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court
ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate and
that the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named or entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, Nancy Leonard of Berkshire Township Delaware County
Ohio do hereby make and publish this my last Will and
Testament
First. I will that all my just debts and charges be paid
out of my estate
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my daughters Matilda Dur-
ling, Jane Leonard, Celinda Perfect, Mary B. Leonard and
Eliza Forwood, in equal amounts all of the balance of
my estate after paying my debts
I nominate and appoint George J. Roberts Executor of
this my last Will and Testament and hereby authorizing
and empowering him to adjust, release and compromise
my debts and desire that the Court of Probate order that
there shall be no appraisement or sale of my personal prop
erty.
Witness my hand and seal this 28th day of
December 1881
her
Nancy X Leonard
mark
The above named Nancy Leonard signed, sealed and ack-
nowledged the above as her last Will and Testament in our
presence and we signed as witnesses in her presence as
witnesses in her presence
George J. Roberts
A. Washburn
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
George J. Roberts and A. Washburn the subscribing witnesses
[corresponds to labeled page 494 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
494
Nancy Leonards Will
mind and memory and under no undue or un-
lawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court
ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate and
that the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named or entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, Nancy Leonard of Berkshire Township Delaware County
Ohio do hereby make and publish this my last Will and
Testament
First. I will that all my just debts and charges be paid
out of my estate
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my daughters Matilda Dur-
ling, Jane Leonard, Celinda Perfect, Mary B. Leonard and
Eliza Forwood, in equal amounts all of the balance of
my estate after paying my debts
I nominate and appoint George J. Roberts Executor of
this my last Will and Testament and hereby authorizing
and empowering him to adjust, release and compromise
my debts and desire that the Court of Probate order that
there shall be no appraisement or sale of my personal prop
erty.
Witness my hand and seal this 28th day of
December 1881
her
Nancy X Leonard
mark
The above named Nancy Leonard signed, sealed and ack-
nowledged the above as her last Will and Testament in our
presence and we signed as witnesses in her presence as
witnesses in her presence
George J. Roberts
A. Washburn
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
George J. Roberts and A. Washburn the subscribing witnesses
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 548)
Description
[page 548]
[corresponds to labeled page 495 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
495
Nancy Leonards Will
to the last Will and Testament of Nancy Leonard
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 Nancy Leonard now deceas-
ed, is the Will of said deceased, Nancy Leonard, 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 her presence, and that they
saw the said Nancy Leonard deceased, sign and
seal said Will and heard her acknowledge the same
to be her last Will and Testament: that the said
Nancy Leonard at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of legal age of sound and
disposing mind and memory, and under no un-
due or unlawful restraint whatsoever
George J. Roberts
A. Washburn
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court the 17th
day of November A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 495 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
495
Nancy Leonards Will
to the last Will and Testament of Nancy Leonard
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 Nancy Leonard now deceas-
ed, is the Will of said deceased, Nancy Leonard, 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 her presence, and that they
saw the said Nancy Leonard deceased, sign and
seal said Will and heard her acknowledge the same
to be her last Will and Testament: that the said
Nancy Leonard at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of legal age of sound and
disposing mind and memory, and under no un-
due or unlawful restraint whatsoever
George J. Roberts
A. Washburn
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court the 17th
day of November A.D. 1882.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 549)
Description
[page 549]
[corresponds to labeled page 496 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
496
Sylvester H. Rosecrans Will
In the Matter of the Will } Probate Court Franklin County
of Sylvester H. Rosecrans deceased} Ohio
Saturday April 12th A.D. 1879
This day an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and testament of Sylvester H. Rosecrans late of Colum-
bus in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court for
Probate. It is now ordered that the said Will be filed in this
Court, and that due notice thereof and of the application
to admit the same to Probate and Record be given by N.
A. Gallegher to Mary Rosecrans next of kin of the testator
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application will
be for hearing before this Corut. on the 15th day of May A.D.
1879 at 10 oclock A.M.
John T. Gale
Probate Judge
And afterwards, to wit: on the 1st day of July A.D. 1879
the findings and orders of this Court, relative to the last
Will and Testament of Sylvester H. Rosecrans, deceased,
were entered on the Journal in words and figures following
to wit:
In the Matter of the Will of } July 1st A.D. 1879
Sylvester H. Rosecrans deceased}
Be it remembered, that hereto-
fore to wit: on the 12th day of April A.D. 1879, an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and testament of
Sylvester H. Rosecrans late of Columbus in this County,
deceased, was produced in open court for Probate, and was
then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the Court, that due notice of the filing of said Will and
of the application to admit the same to Probate and Record
in the Court, has been given to the next of kin of the testa-
tor, pursuant to a former order of this Court: therefore on
this day came Nicholas A. Gallegher one of the subscrib-
ing witnesses to said Will who being duly qualified, testified
to the due execution and attestation of said will and further
testified that T. Meagher the other subscribing witness to
said Will had gone to parts unknown, and at the same
time came William J. Clark who being duly qualified tes-
tified to the genuineness of the hand writing of said testator
Sylvester H. Rosecrans deceased, all of which testimony was
reduced to writing, and by them respectively subscribed, and
filed with said will. Whereupon the Court finds that the
[corresponds to labeled page 496 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
496
Sylvester H. Rosecrans Will
In the Matter of the Will } Probate Court Franklin County
of Sylvester H. Rosecrans deceased} Ohio
Saturday April 12th A.D. 1879
This day an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and testament of Sylvester H. Rosecrans late of Colum-
bus in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court for
Probate. It is now ordered that the said Will be filed in this
Court, and that due notice thereof and of the application
to admit the same to Probate and Record be given by N.
A. Gallegher to Mary Rosecrans next of kin of the testator
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application will
be for hearing before this Corut. on the 15th day of May A.D.
1879 at 10 oclock A.M.
John T. Gale
Probate Judge
And afterwards, to wit: on the 1st day of July A.D. 1879
the findings and orders of this Court, relative to the last
Will and Testament of Sylvester H. Rosecrans, deceased,
were entered on the Journal in words and figures following
to wit:
In the Matter of the Will of } July 1st A.D. 1879
Sylvester H. Rosecrans deceased}
Be it remembered, that hereto-
fore to wit: on the 12th day of April A.D. 1879, an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and testament of
Sylvester H. Rosecrans late of Columbus in this County,
deceased, was produced in open court for Probate, and was
then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the Court, that due notice of the filing of said Will and
of the application to admit the same to Probate and Record
in the Court, has been given to the next of kin of the testa-
tor, pursuant to a former order of this Court: therefore on
this day came Nicholas A. Gallegher one of the subscrib-
ing witnesses to said Will who being duly qualified, testified
to the due execution and attestation of said will and further
testified that T. Meagher the other subscribing witness to
said Will had gone to parts unknown, and at the same
time came William J. Clark who being duly qualified tes-
tified to the genuineness of the hand writing of said testator
Sylvester H. Rosecrans deceased, all of which testimony was
reduced to writing, and by them respectively subscribed, and
filed with said will. Whereupon the Court finds that the
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 550)
Description
[page 550]
[corresponds to labeled page 497 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
497
Sylvester H. Rosecrans Will
aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and
Testament of said Sylvester H. Rosecrans deceased
that the same was duly executed and attested: that
the said Testator at the time of signing the same was of
lawful age, of sound and disposing mind and mem
ory and under no undue or unlawful restraint what-
soever. It is, therefore by the Court ordered, that the said
Will be admitted to Probate, and that the same together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named, be entered
of Record in this Court
John T. Gale
Will
In the name of Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Ghost Amen, I, Sylvester H. Rosecrans Bishop of Columbus
do make and publish this my last Will and Testament
In accordance with the requirements of the law or
rule agreed upon among the Bishops of the United
States. I do hereby give devise, and bequeath all my
property and estate real, personal and mixed, or
whatsoever kind or nature wherever situated to Most
Reverend John B. Purcell, Archbishop of Cincinnati; Right
Reverend J. H. Lewis Bishop of Fort Wayne Indiania, Right
A.M. Toebbe Bishop of Covington Kentucky Rev George
H. Aherns Chanceller of Columbus John Joyce of Col-
umbus, Jacob Reinhard of Columbus and Michael
A. Daugherty of Lancaster or the survivors of them or
any one of them that for that purpose may be desig-
nated by said Most Reverend John B. Purcell Archbishop
of Cincinnati or his successor as such archbishop in
trust that they or the survivors of them or the one so
designated shall and will immediately on the installa
tion of my successor in the See of Columbus by author-
ity of the Holy Apostate see into the Episcopal office con-
vey and assure to my said successor all of said prop
erty real, personal and mixed by the same title, by which
at my death, I may hold the same the object and pur-
pose of this will being to secure the said property to the
Catholic Church for whose use I received the same
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 15th day of December A.D. 1870
Sylvester H. Rosecrans
[corresponds to labeled page 497 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
497
Sylvester H. Rosecrans Will
aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and
Testament of said Sylvester H. Rosecrans deceased
that the same was duly executed and attested: that
the said Testator at the time of signing the same was of
lawful age, of sound and disposing mind and mem
ory and under no undue or unlawful restraint what-
soever. It is, therefore by the Court ordered, that the said
Will be admitted to Probate, and that the same together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named, be entered
of Record in this Court
John T. Gale
Will
In the name of Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Ghost Amen, I, Sylvester H. Rosecrans Bishop of Columbus
do make and publish this my last Will and Testament
In accordance with the requirements of the law or
rule agreed upon among the Bishops of the United
States. I do hereby give devise, and bequeath all my
property and estate real, personal and mixed, or
whatsoever kind or nature wherever situated to Most
Reverend John B. Purcell, Archbishop of Cincinnati; Right
Reverend J. H. Lewis Bishop of Fort Wayne Indiania, Right
A.M. Toebbe Bishop of Covington Kentucky Rev George
H. Aherns Chanceller of Columbus John Joyce of Col-
umbus, Jacob Reinhard of Columbus and Michael
A. Daugherty of Lancaster or the survivors of them or
any one of them that for that purpose may be desig-
nated by said Most Reverend John B. Purcell Archbishop
of Cincinnati or his successor as such archbishop in
trust that they or the survivors of them or the one so
designated shall and will immediately on the installa
tion of my successor in the See of Columbus by author-
ity of the Holy Apostate see into the Episcopal office con-
vey and assure to my said successor all of said prop
erty real, personal and mixed by the same title, by which
at my death, I may hold the same the object and pur-
pose of this will being to secure the said property to the
Catholic Church for whose use I received the same
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 15th day of December A.D. 1870
Sylvester H. Rosecrans
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 551)
Description
[page 551]
[corresponds to labeled page 498 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
498
Sylvester H. Rosecrans Will
Signed, Sealed and declared to be his last Will
and Testament by Right Reverend Sylvester H. Rosecrans
in our presence and signed by us in his presence as
witnesses at his request and in presence of each other
T. Magher
N.A. Gallegher
Testimony
The subscribing witnesses to said Will after being duly
sworn to speak the truth the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will,
testified thereto in open Court, which testimony was redu-
ced to writing and by them respectively subscribed, and
is in words and figures following to wit:
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Franklin County }SS
I, Nicholas A. Gallagher being duly sworn
in open Court this 1st day of May 1879 depose and say
that I was present at the execution of the last Will and
Testament of Sylvester H. Rosecrans deceased, hereunto annex
ed: That I saw Sylvester H. Rosecrans said Testator
subscribe said Will, and heard him publish and declare
the same to be his last Will and Testament: and that the
said Sylvester H. Rosecrans at the time of executing the
same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory
and under no restraint, and that I signed the same as
a witness at his request, and in his presence.
N.A. Gallagher
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court and the day and
year first above written
John T. Gale
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio}
Franklin County }SS
I, William J. Clark being duly sworn
in open Court this 1st day of July 1879 depose and say
that, I am well acquainted with the hand writing of
Sylvester H. Rosecrans deceased having often seen him
write! that I have examined the signature to the instru-
ment hereto attached purporting to be the will of said
Sylvester H. Rosecrans deceased and know the same to
be the genuine signature of said Sylvester H. Rosecrans
dec William J. Clark
[corresponds to labeled page 498 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
498
Sylvester H. Rosecrans Will
Signed, Sealed and declared to be his last Will
and Testament by Right Reverend Sylvester H. Rosecrans
in our presence and signed by us in his presence as
witnesses at his request and in presence of each other
T. Magher
N.A. Gallegher
Testimony
The subscribing witnesses to said Will after being duly
sworn to speak the truth the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will,
testified thereto in open Court, which testimony was redu-
ced to writing and by them respectively subscribed, and
is in words and figures following to wit:
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Franklin County }SS
I, Nicholas A. Gallagher being duly sworn
in open Court this 1st day of May 1879 depose and say
that I was present at the execution of the last Will and
Testament of Sylvester H. Rosecrans deceased, hereunto annex
ed: That I saw Sylvester H. Rosecrans said Testator
subscribe said Will, and heard him publish and declare
the same to be his last Will and Testament: and that the
said Sylvester H. Rosecrans at the time of executing the
same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory
and under no restraint, and that I signed the same as
a witness at his request, and in his presence.
N.A. Gallagher
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court and the day and
year first above written
John T. Gale
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio}
Franklin County }SS
I, William J. Clark being duly sworn
in open Court this 1st day of July 1879 depose and say
that, I am well acquainted with the hand writing of
Sylvester H. Rosecrans deceased having often seen him
write! that I have examined the signature to the instru-
ment hereto attached purporting to be the will of said
Sylvester H. Rosecrans deceased and know the same to
be the genuine signature of said Sylvester H. Rosecrans
dec William J. Clark
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 552)
Description
[page 552]
[corresponds to labeled page 499 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
499
Sylvester H. Rosecrans Will
Sworn to and Subscribed to in open Court the day
and year above written
John T. Gale
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio}
Franklin County }SS
I John T. Gale Judge of the Probate
Court, within and for said County hereby certify the
foregoing to be the true copy of the last Will and Testa-
ment of Sylvester H. Rosecrans deceased, as the same
remains on file and record in said Court, together
with the entry of Probate thereof, and the testimony of
witnesses to prove the same, as recorded in Record of
Wills vol. G. Page 562
Witness my official signature and
the Seal of said Court at Columbus, this 24th
day of June A.D. 1882
John T. Gale
Probate Judge
By L.B. Tussing
Deputy Clerk
[corresponds to labeled page 499 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
499
Sylvester H. Rosecrans Will
Sworn to and Subscribed to in open Court the day
and year above written
John T. Gale
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio}
Franklin County }SS
I John T. Gale Judge of the Probate
Court, within and for said County hereby certify the
foregoing to be the true copy of the last Will and Testa-
ment of Sylvester H. Rosecrans deceased, as the same
remains on file and record in said Court, together
with the entry of Probate thereof, and the testimony of
witnesses to prove the same, as recorded in Record of
Wills vol. G. Page 562
Witness my official signature and
the Seal of said Court at Columbus, this 24th
day of June A.D. 1882
John T. Gale
Probate Judge
By L.B. Tussing
Deputy Clerk
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 553)
Description
[page 553]
[corresponds to labeled page 500 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
500
William H. Jones Will
Dec 11" 1882 Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
In the matter of recording the order of the Probate of the
Will of William H. Jones deceased.
This day was presented to the
Court an authenticated copy of the Will of William H. Jones
deceased and the order of Probate from the record of the
Probate Court of Champaign County Ohio, duly authenticated
and it is ordered by the Court here that the same be ad-
mitted to record in this County which is accordingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
No 1013.
Last Will and Testament of Wm H. Jones. June 23" 1882
Be it remembered - That on the 23" day of January A.D. 1882.
there was produced in open Court and offered for probate an
instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of William H. Jones, late of Johnson Township Champaign County
Ohio, deceased
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this Court has been
waived by the next of kin of the Testator resident of the State
of Ohio in writing and their written consent for the Probate and
Record of said Will filed herein -
Thereupon on this day came Samuel Sills and Nancy Sills
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly qualified tes-
tified to the due execution and attestation of said Will which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will -
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of
writing is the last Will and Testimony of said William H.
Jones deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested and that the said Testator at the time of signing
the same was of lawful age, of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be ad-
mitted to Probate and that the same together with the tes-
timony of the witnesses above named be entered of record
in this Court
[corresponds to labeled page 500 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
500
William H. Jones Will
Dec 11" 1882 Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
In the matter of recording the order of the Probate of the
Will of William H. Jones deceased.
This day was presented to the
Court an authenticated copy of the Will of William H. Jones
deceased and the order of Probate from the record of the
Probate Court of Champaign County Ohio, duly authenticated
and it is ordered by the Court here that the same be ad-
mitted to record in this County which is accordingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
No 1013.
Last Will and Testament of Wm H. Jones. June 23" 1882
Be it remembered - That on the 23" day of January A.D. 1882.
there was produced in open Court and offered for probate an
instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of William H. Jones, late of Johnson Township Champaign County
Ohio, deceased
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this Court has been
waived by the next of kin of the Testator resident of the State
of Ohio in writing and their written consent for the Probate and
Record of said Will filed herein -
Thereupon on this day came Samuel Sills and Nancy Sills
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly qualified tes-
tified to the due execution and attestation of said Will which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will -
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of
writing is the last Will and Testimony of said William H.
Jones deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested and that the said Testator at the time of signing
the same was of lawful age, of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be ad-
mitted to Probate and that the same together with the tes-
timony of the witnesses above named be entered of record
in this Court
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 554)
Description
[page 554]
[corresponds to labeled page 501 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
501
William H. Jones Will
St. Paris, Champaign Co. Ohio
January 21" 1882
To the Probate Judge of
Champaign County Ohio
We the undersigned heirs of
William H. Jones, deceased, certify that we have been ad-
vised of the contents of the Will of said William H. Jones
by hearing the same read and notice that the same
will be presented for Probate on Monday next and we
hereby waive any objection to the probating of the same
and the qualification of the executors therein named.
E. G. Jones
Mary Prince
D. N. Prince
Elizabeth Jones
Catharine Dugan
Denis Dugan
Wm. H. Jones, Jr.
Sarah Ann Jones
E. t. Jones
Said Will is as follows:
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I,
William H. Jones Sr. do make and publish this my
last Will and Testament.
Item 1st It is my will that all my just debts shall be
paid
Item 2nd I will and bequeath to my son Eason G. Jones
the farm commonly called the Apple farm being
part of the South East quarter of Section Twenty Five
Town Three, Range 12 being One hundred and two acres
of land more or less off the South side of said quarter
and being same premises deeded to me by Henry Apple
and wife by deed dated January 11" A.D. 1838 and
recorded in Book G. Pages 256 & 257 of Champaign County
Records, reference to which deed is hereby made for great-
er particularity and certainty of description, which I value
at the sum of Six Thousand Five Hundred dollars:
Item 3" I will and bequeath to my son John S. Jones the
farm in Delaware County Ohio purchased by me of
Manley D. Covell and deeded by said Manly D. Covell
and wife to me by deed bearing date January 11" A.D.
1882 and recorded in the record of deeds of Delaware
County, Ohio, in Volume 78 Page 152: reference to which
[corresponds to labeled page 501 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
501
William H. Jones Will
St. Paris, Champaign Co. Ohio
January 21" 1882
To the Probate Judge of
Champaign County Ohio
We the undersigned heirs of
William H. Jones, deceased, certify that we have been ad-
vised of the contents of the Will of said William H. Jones
by hearing the same read and notice that the same
will be presented for Probate on Monday next and we
hereby waive any objection to the probating of the same
and the qualification of the executors therein named.
E. G. Jones
Mary Prince
D. N. Prince
Elizabeth Jones
Catharine Dugan
Denis Dugan
Wm. H. Jones, Jr.
Sarah Ann Jones
E. t. Jones
Said Will is as follows:
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I,
William H. Jones Sr. do make and publish this my
last Will and Testament.
Item 1st It is my will that all my just debts shall be
paid
Item 2nd I will and bequeath to my son Eason G. Jones
the farm commonly called the Apple farm being
part of the South East quarter of Section Twenty Five
Town Three, Range 12 being One hundred and two acres
of land more or less off the South side of said quarter
and being same premises deeded to me by Henry Apple
and wife by deed dated January 11" A.D. 1838 and
recorded in Book G. Pages 256 & 257 of Champaign County
Records, reference to which deed is hereby made for great-
er particularity and certainty of description, which I value
at the sum of Six Thousand Five Hundred dollars:
Item 3" I will and bequeath to my son John S. Jones the
farm in Delaware County Ohio purchased by me of
Manley D. Covell and deeded by said Manly D. Covell
and wife to me by deed bearing date January 11" A.D.
1882 and recorded in the record of deeds of Delaware
County, Ohio, in Volume 78 Page 152: reference to which
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 555)
Description
[page 555]
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502
William H. Jones Will
deed is hereby made for greater particularity and
certainty of description. Said farm is in Liberty and
Berlin Townships in said County of Delaware and con-
sists of One Hundred and Sixty Nine acres of land
which I value at Nine Thousand and Seven Hundred dollars.
Item 4" I will and bequeath to my daughter Mary Prince the
farm in Madison Township commonly called the Largin
Farm consisting of One Hundred and Twenty acres more or
less which I value at Seven Thousand Dollars: Said farm
is same purchased by me from the Assignee of John Largin
Item 5" I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Jones
the farm known as the Home Farm on which I now
reside and which was purchased by me of the Government
and on which I have resided for nearly fifty years, con-
sisting of about Eighty acres and which was patented
to me by the Government of the United States and re-
ference is hereby made to said Patent for greater par-
ticularity and certainty of description and which I
value at the sum of Eight Thousand dollars.
Item 6" I give and bequeath to my daughter Catharine
Dugan the two tracts of land that constitute what
I commonly call the Sill's land Eighty Acres of which
I purchased from Isaac Good reference to both of which
deeds is hereby made for greater particularity and
certainty of description said two tracts consisting of
One Hundred and Twenty acres of land more or less
and which I value at Seven Thousand and Two Hun-
dred dollars
Item 7" I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Ann
Jones the farm commonly called the Isaac Good farm
which was purchased by me from Isaac Good consisting
of Eighty Acres of land off of the North side of the North
East quarter of Section (30) thirty Town 3 and Range 11 and
which I value at the sum of Six Thousand Five Hundred
dollars
Item 8" I give and bequeath to my son William H. Jones the
farm commonly called the Graves Farm part of which
I purchased from Daniel Graves by deeds of Champaign
County Ohio, Pages 158 and 159, and part from Mary
Ann Howells which is more particularly described in a
deed from Daniel Groves and wife to said Mary Ann
[corresponds to labeled page 502 of Will Record Vol. 6 - 1876 - 1883]
502
William H. Jones Will
deed is hereby made for greater particularity and
certainty of description. Said farm is in Liberty and
Berlin Townships in said County of Delaware and con-
sists of One Hundred and Sixty Nine acres of land
which I value at Nine Thousand and Seven Hundred dollars.
Item 4" I will and bequeath to my daughter Mary Prince the
farm in Madison Township commonly called the Largin
Farm consisting of One Hundred and Twenty acres more or
less which I value at Seven Thousand Dollars: Said farm
is same purchased by me from the Assignee of John Largin
Item 5" I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Jones
the farm known as the Home Farm on which I now
reside and which was purchased by me of the Government
and on which I have resided for nearly fifty years, con-
sisting of about Eighty acres and which was patented
to me by the Government of the United States and re-
ference is hereby made to said Patent for greater par-
ticularity and certainty of description and which I
value at the sum of Eight Thousand dollars.
Item 6" I give and bequeath to my daughter Catharine
Dugan the two tracts of land that constitute what
I commonly call the Sill's land Eighty Acres of which
I purchased from Isaac Good reference to both of which
deeds is hereby made for greater particularity and
certainty of description said two tracts consisting of
One Hundred and Twenty acres of land more or less
and which I value at Seven Thousand and Two Hun-
dred dollars
Item 7" I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Ann
Jones the farm commonly called the Isaac Good farm
which was purchased by me from Isaac Good consisting
of Eighty Acres of land off of the North side of the North
East quarter of Section (30) thirty Town 3 and Range 11 and
which I value at the sum of Six Thousand Five Hundred
dollars
Item 8" I give and bequeath to my son William H. Jones the
farm commonly called the Graves Farm part of which
I purchased from Daniel Graves by deeds of Champaign
County Ohio, Pages 158 and 159, and part from Mary
Ann Howells which is more particularly described in a
deed from Daniel Groves and wife to said Mary Ann
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 556)
Description
[page 556]
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503
William H. Jones Will
Howell dated March 19" 1863 and recorded in Book
33 of deeds of Champaign County Ohio, Page 684 refer-
ence to which is made for greater certainty and said
part was deeded to me by Melerna E. Beamer and
Thomas M. Beamer by deed dated April 17" 1867 reference
to which is hereby made for description. Said tracts con-
sisting of One Hundred and Fifty Seven acres of land
and which I value at Eight Thousand dollars
Item 9" I give and bequeath to my son Edward T. Jones
the farm known as the burden tract and deeded to me
by Susan M. Black and others by deed dated September
3" A.D. 1863 and recorded December 9" 1863 in Vol. 34 Re-
cord of deeds of Champaign County Ohio Pages 295, 296 and
297. reference to which deed is hereby made for greater par-
ticularity and certainty of description and a small
fraction Mrs. Tovmire and Husband. Said farm con-
sists of about Eighty four and 1/2 acres and which I value
at Seven Thousand dollars
Item 10th It is my will that the balance of my Real Estate
shall be sold by my Executors on such terms and for
such amounts as they may deem just and right at
private sale and I hereby authorize them to make deeds
of conveyance for the same to the purchaser or purchas-
ers thereof and they are authorized to rent said lands
until sold and they are to have three years after my
death to sell and dispose of the same
Item 11" It is my will that the proceeds of the sale of my
real estate not especificially devised and mentioned
in item Ten shall be so distributed among my
heirs so as to make each ones share as nearly equal
as possible charging each one with the value at
each specific legacy herein devised to them at the
value I have placed thereon in each separate tract
devised to them and any surplus remaining after
such equalization shall be equally divided between
all my heirs
Item 12" It is my will that my personal property after all my
just debts and funeral expenses are paid including a
suitable monument, shall be distributed to equalize the
shares received by each heir in real estate in the man-
ner set forth in item Eleven and the surplus equally
divided between any heirs except it is my will that all my
and kitchen furniture shall be given to my daughters
[corresponds to labeled page 503 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
503
William H. Jones Will
Howell dated March 19" 1863 and recorded in Book
33 of deeds of Champaign County Ohio, Page 684 refer-
ence to which is made for greater certainty and said
part was deeded to me by Melerna E. Beamer and
Thomas M. Beamer by deed dated April 17" 1867 reference
to which is hereby made for description. Said tracts con-
sisting of One Hundred and Fifty Seven acres of land
and which I value at Eight Thousand dollars
Item 9" I give and bequeath to my son Edward T. Jones
the farm known as the burden tract and deeded to me
by Susan M. Black and others by deed dated September
3" A.D. 1863 and recorded December 9" 1863 in Vol. 34 Re-
cord of deeds of Champaign County Ohio Pages 295, 296 and
297. reference to which deed is hereby made for greater par-
ticularity and certainty of description and a small
fraction Mrs. Tovmire and Husband. Said farm con-
sists of about Eighty four and 1/2 acres and which I value
at Seven Thousand dollars
Item 10th It is my will that the balance of my Real Estate
shall be sold by my Executors on such terms and for
such amounts as they may deem just and right at
private sale and I hereby authorize them to make deeds
of conveyance for the same to the purchaser or purchas-
ers thereof and they are authorized to rent said lands
until sold and they are to have three years after my
death to sell and dispose of the same
Item 11" It is my will that the proceeds of the sale of my
real estate not especificially devised and mentioned
in item Ten shall be so distributed among my
heirs so as to make each ones share as nearly equal
as possible charging each one with the value at
each specific legacy herein devised to them at the
value I have placed thereon in each separate tract
devised to them and any surplus remaining after
such equalization shall be equally divided between
all my heirs
Item 12" It is my will that my personal property after all my
just debts and funeral expenses are paid including a
suitable monument, shall be distributed to equalize the
shares received by each heir in real estate in the man-
ner set forth in item Eleven and the surplus equally
divided between any heirs except it is my will that all my
and kitchen furniture shall be given to my daughters
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 557)
Description
[page 557]
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504
William H. Jones Will
Elizbeth and Sarah Ann and my son Edward G.
Jones is to have one horse besides the one that is his own
and wagon and harness to be selected by him from
my horses wagons and harness and Elizabeth Anna
and Edward are each to select one cow for each from
my cattle
Item 13" I nominate and appoint my sons John G. Jones and
William H. Jones as my Executors
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this fourteenth day of January A.D. 1882
Signed, Sealed and acknowledged }
by William H. Jones Sr. in our presence }
as his last Will and Testament and } William H. Jones
signed by us in his presence and at }
his request as witnesses thereto }
Nancy Sills and Samuel Sills
Proof of Will
The State of Ohio }
Champaign County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Nancy
Sills and Samuel Sills the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of William H. Jones late of Johnson
Township in said Champaign County, deceased, who being
duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the exe-
cution of said Will, depose and say: That the paper before
them bearing date the fourteenth day of January A.D.
1882 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William
H. Jones now deceased is the Will of said deceased William
H. Jones that they were present at the execution of said
Will and at the request of the Testator respectively subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence; that
they saw the said William H. Jones deceased, sign and
seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament and that the said
William H. Jones at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of lawful age, of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory, and under no unlawful
restraint whatsoever
Samuel Sills
Nancy Sills
[corresponds to labeled page 504 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
504
William H. Jones Will
Elizbeth and Sarah Ann and my son Edward G.
Jones is to have one horse besides the one that is his own
and wagon and harness to be selected by him from
my horses wagons and harness and Elizabeth Anna
and Edward are each to select one cow for each from
my cattle
Item 13" I nominate and appoint my sons John G. Jones and
William H. Jones as my Executors
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this fourteenth day of January A.D. 1882
Signed, Sealed and acknowledged }
by William H. Jones Sr. in our presence }
as his last Will and Testament and } William H. Jones
signed by us in his presence and at }
his request as witnesses thereto }
Nancy Sills and Samuel Sills
Proof of Will
The State of Ohio }
Champaign County } SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Nancy
Sills and Samuel Sills the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of William H. Jones late of Johnson
Township in said Champaign County, deceased, who being
duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the exe-
cution of said Will, depose and say: That the paper before
them bearing date the fourteenth day of January A.D.
1882 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William
H. Jones now deceased is the Will of said deceased William
H. Jones that they were present at the execution of said
Will and at the request of the Testator respectively subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence; that
they saw the said William H. Jones deceased, sign and
seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament and that the said
William H. Jones at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of lawful age, of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory, and under no unlawful
restraint whatsoever
Samuel Sills
Nancy Sills
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 558)
Description
[page 558]
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505
William H. Jones Will
Sworn to and Subscribed by said witnesses in open
Court this 23" day of January A.D. 1882
D. W. Todd
Probate Judge
Certificate to Copies
The State of Ohio }
Champaign County } SS.
I, D. W. Todd, Judge and Ex-officio
Clerk of the Probate Court within and for said County
said Court being a Court of Record having a Seal, do
hereby certify that the foregoing is a full and correct
copy of the Record of the last Will and Testament
of William H. Jones late of this County deceased, from
the Record of Wills of said Court. I further certify
that by the Laws of the State of Ohio, I am Ex-officio
Clerk of said Court, having sole custody of the Records
Archives and Seal of said Court: that I have been
duly commissioned and qualified as Judge of said
Court and that this attestation is in due form of law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the Seal of said Court, at Urbana, Ohio this 25"
day of November A.D. 1882
D. W. Todd Probate Judge
By - F. E. Reid Deputy Clerk
[corresponds to labeled page 505 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
505
William H. Jones Will
Sworn to and Subscribed by said witnesses in open
Court this 23" day of January A.D. 1882
D. W. Todd
Probate Judge
Certificate to Copies
The State of Ohio }
Champaign County } SS.
I, D. W. Todd, Judge and Ex-officio
Clerk of the Probate Court within and for said County
said Court being a Court of Record having a Seal, do
hereby certify that the foregoing is a full and correct
copy of the Record of the last Will and Testament
of William H. Jones late of this County deceased, from
the Record of Wills of said Court. I further certify
that by the Laws of the State of Ohio, I am Ex-officio
Clerk of said Court, having sole custody of the Records
Archives and Seal of said Court: that I have been
duly commissioned and qualified as Judge of said
Court and that this attestation is in due form of law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the Seal of said Court, at Urbana, Ohio this 25"
day of November A.D. 1882
D. W. Todd Probate Judge
By - F. E. Reid Deputy Clerk
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 559)
Description
[page 559]
[corresponds to labeled page 506 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
506
Peter J. Schaaf's Will
December 28" 1882
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Peter J. Schaaf late of
Troy Township in this County deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate and it appearing to the Court that
said Will had not been deposited in this Court before
the death of the Testator, it is now ordered that said Will
be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof and
of the application to admit the same to probate and record
be given by Peter J. Schaaf and John C. Schaaf to Jacobina
D. Schaaf, Anna Maria Wiesman, Edward W. Schaaf
Florence E. Schaaf, Ella F. Schaaf and Annetta L. Schaaf
next of kin of the Testator, residents of the State of Ohio, that
said application will be for hearing before this Court on
the 29" day of December A.D. 1882 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
December 29" 1882
Peter J. Schaaf's Will
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 28th day
December A.D. 1882 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Peter J. Schaaf late
of Troy Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this Court
has been given to Jacobina D. Schaaf, Anna Maria
Weisman, Edward W. Schaaf, Florence E. Schaaf, Ella
F. Schaaf and Annetta L. Schaaf next of kin of the
Testator, pursuant to a former order of this Court. There-
fore on this day came Homer M. Carper and James
Downing the subscribing witnesses to said WiIl who being
duly qualified, testified to the due execution and attesta-
tion of said Will, which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of Peter J. Schaaf
deceased, that the same was duly executed and attested
that the said Testator was, at the time of signing and
sealing the same was of lawful age of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever It is therefore by the
[corresponds to labeled page 506 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
506
Peter J. Schaaf's Will
December 28" 1882
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Peter J. Schaaf late of
Troy Township in this County deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate and it appearing to the Court that
said Will had not been deposited in this Court before
the death of the Testator, it is now ordered that said Will
be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof and
of the application to admit the same to probate and record
be given by Peter J. Schaaf and John C. Schaaf to Jacobina
D. Schaaf, Anna Maria Wiesman, Edward W. Schaaf
Florence E. Schaaf, Ella F. Schaaf and Annetta L. Schaaf
next of kin of the Testator, residents of the State of Ohio, that
said application will be for hearing before this Court on
the 29" day of December A.D. 1882 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
December 29" 1882
Peter J. Schaaf's Will
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 28th day
December A.D. 1882 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Peter J. Schaaf late
of Troy Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this Court
has been given to Jacobina D. Schaaf, Anna Maria
Weisman, Edward W. Schaaf, Florence E. Schaaf, Ella
F. Schaaf and Annetta L. Schaaf next of kin of the
Testator, pursuant to a former order of this Court. There-
fore on this day came Homer M. Carper and James
Downing the subscribing witnesses to said WiIl who being
duly qualified, testified to the due execution and attesta-
tion of said Will, which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of Peter J. Schaaf
deceased, that the same was duly executed and attested
that the said Testator was, at the time of signing and
sealing the same was of lawful age of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever It is therefore by the
Title
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Description
[page 560]
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507
Peter J. Schaaf's Will
Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same, together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named be entered of record in this Court
At the same time came Jacobina D. Schaaf the wid-
ow of Peter J. Schaaf deceased, and the said Will being
read to her and her rights under the law fully ex-
plained to her by the Court, she did then elect to ac-
cept of the stipulcations and conditions of th Will of
her late husband and wishes the same to be entered
of record.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Will of Peter J. Schaaf
In the name of the Benevolen Father of all, I, Peter
J. Schaaf of Troy Township in Delaware County in
the State of Ohio, being of sound and disposing mind
and memory, do hereby make and publish this my
last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and an-
nulling all former Wills made by me and declar-
ing this to be my last WIll and Testament:
First It is my Will that all my just debts be fully
paid by my Executors hereinafter named, and that
the personal property left by me at my decease shall
be first applied to the payment of all my debts and
funral expenses
Second It is my Will that after my decease a
suitable monument shall be placed at my grave by
my Executors, and after the decease of my beloved
wife if she die as my widow a suitable monument
shall be by Executors palced at the grave of my said
wife Jacobina D. Schaaf, And tha the expenses of
this item shall be paid out of my personal estate
if the sum shall be sufficient therefor
Third It is my Will and I do hereby devise, give
and bequeath to my said beloved wife Jacobina D.
Schaaf for and during her natural life, if she remains
my widow during the balance of her life after my
decease, or if she shall marry again, then to my said
wife Jacobina, while she remains my widow, the use
and income and control as hereinafter specified, of all
my real estate wherever situated; And of all my
[corresponds to labeled page 507 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
507
Peter J. Schaaf's Will
Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same, together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named be entered of record in this Court
At the same time came Jacobina D. Schaaf the wid-
ow of Peter J. Schaaf deceased, and the said Will being
read to her and her rights under the law fully ex-
plained to her by the Court, she did then elect to ac-
cept of the stipulcations and conditions of th Will of
her late husband and wishes the same to be entered
of record.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Will of Peter J. Schaaf
In the name of the Benevolen Father of all, I, Peter
J. Schaaf of Troy Township in Delaware County in
the State of Ohio, being of sound and disposing mind
and memory, do hereby make and publish this my
last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and an-
nulling all former Wills made by me and declar-
ing this to be my last WIll and Testament:
First It is my Will that all my just debts be fully
paid by my Executors hereinafter named, and that
the personal property left by me at my decease shall
be first applied to the payment of all my debts and
funral expenses
Second It is my Will that after my decease a
suitable monument shall be placed at my grave by
my Executors, and after the decease of my beloved
wife if she die as my widow a suitable monument
shall be by Executors palced at the grave of my said
wife Jacobina D. Schaaf, And tha the expenses of
this item shall be paid out of my personal estate
if the sum shall be sufficient therefor
Third It is my Will and I do hereby devise, give
and bequeath to my said beloved wife Jacobina D.
Schaaf for and during her natural life, if she remains
my widow during the balance of her life after my
decease, or if she shall marry again, then to my said
wife Jacobina, while she remains my widow, the use
and income and control as hereinafter specified, of all
my real estate wherever situated; And of all my
Title
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Description
[page 561]
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508
Peter J. Schaaf's Will
personal property that shall remain after paying
debts and funeral expenses and monument for myself
as aforesaid. It being the intention hereof and it being
my will that my said wife shall have the possession
of the farm where we now reside and shall have
the control and management and income thereof as
aforesaid during her life or while she remains my widow
And that after paying debts and funeral expenses and
expenses of administration of my estate, my wife afore-
said shall have the custody control and use of my
personal property with authority to sell or dispose of any
article of personal property as she sees fit, And it is my
will, further that at any time after my decease, if in
the opinion of my Executors, hereinafter named, or in
the opinion of the survivor of them, it it will - be fore the
best interests of my estate to sell the lot of land consisting
of about fifty acres in Marlboro Township in Delaware
County Ohio, and another lot of land of about fifty six
acres which I have in Paulding County Ohio (being the
residue of land I bought of Thomas Clinesmith after deduc-
ting fifty acres this day conveyed by me to Peter Weisman)
or either of the said lots it is my Will that they, or the
survivor of them may do so, with the consent of my said
wife Jacobina: and I do hereby authorize and empower
my said Executors to sell both or either of said two last
named tracts of land and to make and execute deeds
therefore to the purchaser thereof & at such price as they
shall deem best and on such terms of credit, provided
only that the consent of my said wife, if she be still living,
must be obtained thereto before my executors shall sell said
land, or either of said tracts under the authority given
them as aforesaid. And in case of the sale of said two
tracts of land by my Executors during the life of my said
wife, it is my will that the proceeds of this sale thereof be
reinvested as my said Executors and my said wife shall
agree. It is my will that until said last named two
pieces of land are so sold that the same shall be man--
aged by my said Executors, and that the income therefrom
after paying the expenses of managing the same ( other than
commission or compensation of said Executors for their personal
trouble) and the taxes and repairs thereon shall be paid
by them, my said Executors, to my said wife. It is my
will that so as aforesaid my said wife shall have
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Peter J. Schaaf's Will
personal property that shall remain after paying
debts and funeral expenses and monument for myself
as aforesaid. It being the intention hereof and it being
my will that my said wife shall have the possession
of the farm where we now reside and shall have
the control and management and income thereof as
aforesaid during her life or while she remains my widow
And that after paying debts and funeral expenses and
expenses of administration of my estate, my wife afore-
said shall have the custody control and use of my
personal property with authority to sell or dispose of any
article of personal property as she sees fit, And it is my
will, further that at any time after my decease, if in
the opinion of my Executors, hereinafter named, or in
the opinion of the survivor of them, it it will - be fore the
best interests of my estate to sell the lot of land consisting
of about fifty acres in Marlboro Township in Delaware
County Ohio, and another lot of land of about fifty six
acres which I have in Paulding County Ohio (being the
residue of land I bought of Thomas Clinesmith after deduc-
ting fifty acres this day conveyed by me to Peter Weisman)
or either of the said lots it is my Will that they, or the
survivor of them may do so, with the consent of my said
wife Jacobina: and I do hereby authorize and empower
my said Executors to sell both or either of said two last
named tracts of land and to make and execute deeds
therefore to the purchaser thereof & at such price as they
shall deem best and on such terms of credit, provided
only that the consent of my said wife, if she be still living,
must be obtained thereto before my executors shall sell said
land, or either of said tracts under the authority given
them as aforesaid. And in case of the sale of said two
tracts of land by my Executors during the life of my said
wife, it is my will that the proceeds of this sale thereof be
reinvested as my said Executors and my said wife shall
agree. It is my will that until said last named two
pieces of land are so sold that the same shall be man--
aged by my said Executors, and that the income therefrom
after paying the expenses of managing the same ( other than
commission or compensation of said Executors for their personal
trouble) and the taxes and repairs thereon shall be paid
by them, my said Executors, to my said wife. It is my
will that so as aforesaid my said wife shall have
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Peter J. Schaaf's Will
the said income from all my said realty and personally
after paying said debts, funeral expenses, monument for
myself, expenses of administration and taxes, assessments
and repairs of said property, for her use and enjoyment,
and to be absolutely hers during her life or while she
remains my widow, but it is my Will, and I do hereby
direct that she shall not use or dispose of any of the prin-
cipal whatever, other than to change the form of investment;
a form of personal property as aforesaid.
Fourth It is my will and I do hereby devise and direct
that after the death of my said wife Jacobina D. Schaaf
or in case of her marrying again; then that after such
marriage by her, that all of my real estate, and all
personal property belonging to my estate shall be by my
said Executors sold: and in that case, I do hereby author-
ize and empower my said Executors or the survivor of them
or in case of the permanent disability or resignation of
one of them then the authority is given to the other, to sell
all my real estate, reminning unsold to such person on
such terms of credit and for such price as they shall
deem best for the interest of my estate, and to make deeds
and conveyances thereof to other purchasers, without the
aid or intervention of any Court
And I further will and direct that the proceeds of
such sale shall all, after paying necessary and legal
expenses, be equally divided among my seven children
Anna Maria Weisman, Peter J. Schaaf, John C. Schaaf
Edward W. Schaaf, Florence E. Schaaf, Ella F. Schaaf and
Annetta L. Schaaf: In case of the death of any of said
children before the said distribution of my estate leaving
no descendants of their body, then the said proceeds to
be divided among the others, but if any one of said
named children shall die before said distribution
leaving descendants of their body, then such descendants
shall take the share of such of my children so dying
per Stapes
Fifth I nominate and appoint my beloved sons Peter J.
Schaaf and John C. Schaaf to be the Executors of this my
last will and testament:
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my
name and affixed my seal and published this as
and for my last Will and testament this sixth day of
December in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hun-
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509
Peter J. Schaaf's Will
the said income from all my said realty and personally
after paying said debts, funeral expenses, monument for
myself, expenses of administration and taxes, assessments
and repairs of said property, for her use and enjoyment,
and to be absolutely hers during her life or while she
remains my widow, but it is my Will, and I do hereby
direct that she shall not use or dispose of any of the prin-
cipal whatever, other than to change the form of investment;
a form of personal property as aforesaid.
Fourth It is my will and I do hereby devise and direct
that after the death of my said wife Jacobina D. Schaaf
or in case of her marrying again; then that after such
marriage by her, that all of my real estate, and all
personal property belonging to my estate shall be by my
said Executors sold: and in that case, I do hereby author-
ize and empower my said Executors or the survivor of them
or in case of the permanent disability or resignation of
one of them then the authority is given to the other, to sell
all my real estate, reminning unsold to such person on
such terms of credit and for such price as they shall
deem best for the interest of my estate, and to make deeds
and conveyances thereof to other purchasers, without the
aid or intervention of any Court
And I further will and direct that the proceeds of
such sale shall all, after paying necessary and legal
expenses, be equally divided among my seven children
Anna Maria Weisman, Peter J. Schaaf, John C. Schaaf
Edward W. Schaaf, Florence E. Schaaf, Ella F. Schaaf and
Annetta L. Schaaf: In case of the death of any of said
children before the said distribution of my estate leaving
no descendants of their body, then the said proceeds to
be divided among the others, but if any one of said
named children shall die before said distribution
leaving descendants of their body, then such descendants
shall take the share of such of my children so dying
per Stapes
Fifth I nominate and appoint my beloved sons Peter J.
Schaaf and John C. Schaaf to be the Executors of this my
last will and testament:
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my
name and affixed my seal and published this as
and for my last Will and testament this sixth day of
December in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hun-
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Description
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510
Peter J. Schaaf's Will
did and Eighty Two
Peter J. Schaaf
Signed and Sealed by Peter J. }
Schaaf and declared by him }
to be his last Will and Testament }
in our presence, and signed by us }
as witnesses at his request in his }
presence and in presence of each other }
Homer W. Carper }
James Downing }
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } Probate Court
Delaware County } SS.
Personally appeared in open Court Homer
Carper and James Downing the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Peter J. Schaaf 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 Peter J. Schaaf now deceased, is the Will of said de-
ceased, 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 Peter J. Schaaf deceased, sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament: that the said Peter J.
Schaaf 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.
Homer M. Carper
James Downing
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court
this 29th day of December A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 510 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
510
Peter J. Schaaf's Will
did and Eighty Two
Peter J. Schaaf
Signed and Sealed by Peter J. }
Schaaf and declared by him }
to be his last Will and Testament }
in our presence, and signed by us }
as witnesses at his request in his }
presence and in presence of each other }
Homer W. Carper }
James Downing }
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } Probate Court
Delaware County } SS.
Personally appeared in open Court Homer
Carper and James Downing the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Peter J. Schaaf 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 Peter J. Schaaf now deceased, is the Will of said de-
ceased, 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 Peter J. Schaaf deceased, sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament: that the said Peter J.
Schaaf 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.
Homer M. Carper
James Downing
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court
this 29th day of December A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 564]
[corresponds to labeled page 511 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
511
Charles Neil's Will
December 4" 1882.
In the matter of the Will }
of Charles Neil Deceased }
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be last Will and Testiment of Charles
Neil late of Delawawre Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for Probate and it appear-
ing to the Court that the said Will had not been depos-
ited in this Court before the death of the Testator, it is
now ordered that the said WIll be filed in this Court
and that due notice thereof, and of the application
to admit the same to Probate and Record. Elizabeth W.
Neil, John W. Neil and Alexander Neil the next of kin
of the Testator, being present in Court and waived notice
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will has been given
to Elizabeth W. Neil, John W. Neil and Alexander Neil next
of kin of the Testator, pursuant to a former order of this
Court, therefore on this day came James H. Lytle and
J. W. Stevinson, the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who
being duly qualified, testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will which testimony was reduced
to writing, by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Charles Neil deceased, that the same was duly
executed and attested that the said Testator at the
time of signing the same, was of lawful age of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore
by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted
to probate and that the same together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named be entered of
record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Charles
Niel of the City of Delaware County of Delaware and
State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last Will
and Testament
Item 1st It is my wish that all my just debts and charges
[corresponds to labeled page 511 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
511
Charles Neil's Will
December 4" 1882.
In the matter of the Will }
of Charles Neil Deceased }
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be last Will and Testiment of Charles
Neil late of Delawawre Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for Probate and it appear-
ing to the Court that the said Will had not been depos-
ited in this Court before the death of the Testator, it is
now ordered that the said WIll be filed in this Court
and that due notice thereof, and of the application
to admit the same to Probate and Record. Elizabeth W.
Neil, John W. Neil and Alexander Neil the next of kin
of the Testator, being present in Court and waived notice
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will has been given
to Elizabeth W. Neil, John W. Neil and Alexander Neil next
of kin of the Testator, pursuant to a former order of this
Court, therefore on this day came James H. Lytle and
J. W. Stevinson, the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who
being duly qualified, testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will which testimony was reduced
to writing, by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Charles Neil deceased, that the same was duly
executed and attested that the said Testator at the
time of signing the same, was of lawful age of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore
by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted
to probate and that the same together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named be entered of
record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Charles
Niel of the City of Delaware County of Delaware and
State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last Will
and Testament
Item 1st It is my wish that all my just debts and charges
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Description
[page 565]
[corresponds to labeled page 512 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
512
Charles Neils Will
be first paid out of my personal estate.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my beloved wife Elizabeth W. Neil
all my personal estate and property of every kind and
description, except as hereinafter mentioned, upon the condi-
tion that she shall pay all my just debts and charges
Item 3rd I also give and devise to my said Wife in lieu of
dower in the rest of my real estate, and for her natural
life, the house and lot upon which we now reside, situate
in the City of Delaware County of Delaware and State of
Ohio, it being composed of the east part of in lot No 278
and a strip of the west part of in lot No 297, in said
City of Delaware being the same as now enclosed by a fence
and it is my will that in case my said wife shall need
the same for her support or shall choose to sell the same
that she may do so. And I hereby empower her for that
purpose to sell said premises and a deed to the purchas-
er to make execute and deliver in fee simple.
My said wife is the owner in her own right of In Lot No
1101 in said City of Delaware Ohio which I deeded to her
some years ago
Item 4th I give and devise to my grand son Charles Neil my
silver watch and my surveying instruments
Item 5th I give and devise to my son John W. Neil in trust for
my grand son Charles Neil the East part of In Lot No 297
in said City of Delaware Ohio, the same as now enclosed
by a fence. Also In Lots No 563 and 567 in said City of
Delaware Ohio. Also the premises upon which we now live
as described in Item 3" of this Will after the death of my
said Wife provided she shall not need the same for her
support and shall not dispose of the same, and in case
she shall dispose of said premises, then it is my will
that the proceeds thereof on the remainder thereof shall
pass to my said son in trust for my said grand-son Charles
Neil. And it is my will that the Probate Court appoint
my said son John W. Neil trustee as aforesaid without
requiring bonds of him. I also empower my said trustee
to sell all or any portion of said real estate and deed
to make, execute and deliver in fee simple, for the same
provided said property or any portion thereof, should be
required for the education or maintenance of my said
grand son Charles Neil. And I also empower my said
trustee to sell, as aforesaid, all or any portion of said
real estate and reinvest the proceeds in real estate or
[corresponds to labeled page 512 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
512
Charles Neils Will
be first paid out of my personal estate.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my beloved wife Elizabeth W. Neil
all my personal estate and property of every kind and
description, except as hereinafter mentioned, upon the condi-
tion that she shall pay all my just debts and charges
Item 3rd I also give and devise to my said Wife in lieu of
dower in the rest of my real estate, and for her natural
life, the house and lot upon which we now reside, situate
in the City of Delaware County of Delaware and State of
Ohio, it being composed of the east part of in lot No 278
and a strip of the west part of in lot No 297, in said
City of Delaware being the same as now enclosed by a fence
and it is my will that in case my said wife shall need
the same for her support or shall choose to sell the same
that she may do so. And I hereby empower her for that
purpose to sell said premises and a deed to the purchas-
er to make execute and deliver in fee simple.
My said wife is the owner in her own right of In Lot No
1101 in said City of Delaware Ohio which I deeded to her
some years ago
Item 4th I give and devise to my grand son Charles Neil my
silver watch and my surveying instruments
Item 5th I give and devise to my son John W. Neil in trust for
my grand son Charles Neil the East part of In Lot No 297
in said City of Delaware Ohio, the same as now enclosed
by a fence. Also In Lots No 563 and 567 in said City of
Delaware Ohio. Also the premises upon which we now live
as described in Item 3" of this Will after the death of my
said Wife provided she shall not need the same for her
support and shall not dispose of the same, and in case
she shall dispose of said premises, then it is my will
that the proceeds thereof on the remainder thereof shall
pass to my said son in trust for my said grand-son Charles
Neil. And it is my will that the Probate Court appoint
my said son John W. Neil trustee as aforesaid without
requiring bonds of him. I also empower my said trustee
to sell all or any portion of said real estate and deed
to make, execute and deliver in fee simple, for the same
provided said property or any portion thereof, should be
required for the education or maintenance of my said
grand son Charles Neil. And I also empower my said
trustee to sell, as aforesaid, all or any portion of said
real estate and reinvest the proceeds in real estate or
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Description
[page 566]
[corresponds to labeled page 513 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
513
Charles Neils Will
for the benefit of my said grand son Charles Neil
Item 6" I give and devise to my son Alexander Neil
in trust for my two grand daughters Cammie Neil
and Dessie Neil the West part of In Lot No 278 in
said City of Delaware Ohio, the same as now enclosed
by a fence. It is also my desire that my said wife
Elizabeth W. Neil bequeath to my said son in trust
for said Cammie and Dessie Neil, In Lot No 1101
in said City of Delaware Ohio, so that our property
may be more equally divided among our grand-
children. And it is my will that the Probate Court
appoint my said son Alexander Neil trustee for my
said grand-daughters Cammie and Dessie Neil
without requiring bonds from him. And I also empower
my said trustee to sell said real estate and a deed
to make acknowledge and deliver to the purchaser
in fee simple, should the same be required for
the education or maintainance of said Cammie
Neil and Dessie Neil. And I also empower my said
trustee to sell, as aforesaid the said real estate and
reinvest the proceeds in real estate for the benefit of
my said grand-daughters
I desire that no appraisement or sale of my personal
estate be made and that the probate Court direct the
omission of the same in pursuance of the statute
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 24" day of March A.D. 1881
Charles Neil
Signed and acknowledged by Charles Neil as his
last Will and Testament in our presence and signed
by us in his presence and at his special interest and
request
James R. Lytle
John W. Stevenson
Whereas I Charles Neil on the 24" day of March A.D. 1881
made my last Will and Testament of that date I do hereby declare
the following to be a codicil to the same. It is my Will
and desire that in case my said son John W. Neil
should die before his wife Sarah W. Neil, That the said
Sarah V. Neil shall act as Trustee instead of the said
John W. Neil, And I hereby delegate to her all the power
and priviledges that I have given to my said son, And
[corresponds to labeled page 513 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
513
Charles Neils Will
for the benefit of my said grand son Charles Neil
Item 6" I give and devise to my son Alexander Neil
in trust for my two grand daughters Cammie Neil
and Dessie Neil the West part of In Lot No 278 in
said City of Delaware Ohio, the same as now enclosed
by a fence. It is also my desire that my said wife
Elizabeth W. Neil bequeath to my said son in trust
for said Cammie and Dessie Neil, In Lot No 1101
in said City of Delaware Ohio, so that our property
may be more equally divided among our grand-
children. And it is my will that the Probate Court
appoint my said son Alexander Neil trustee for my
said grand-daughters Cammie and Dessie Neil
without requiring bonds from him. And I also empower
my said trustee to sell said real estate and a deed
to make acknowledge and deliver to the purchaser
in fee simple, should the same be required for
the education or maintainance of said Cammie
Neil and Dessie Neil. And I also empower my said
trustee to sell, as aforesaid the said real estate and
reinvest the proceeds in real estate for the benefit of
my said grand-daughters
I desire that no appraisement or sale of my personal
estate be made and that the probate Court direct the
omission of the same in pursuance of the statute
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 24" day of March A.D. 1881
Charles Neil
Signed and acknowledged by Charles Neil as his
last Will and Testament in our presence and signed
by us in his presence and at his special interest and
request
James R. Lytle
John W. Stevenson
Whereas I Charles Neil on the 24" day of March A.D. 1881
made my last Will and Testament of that date I do hereby declare
the following to be a codicil to the same. It is my Will
and desire that in case my said son John W. Neil
should die before his wife Sarah W. Neil, That the said
Sarah V. Neil shall act as Trustee instead of the said
John W. Neil, And I hereby delegate to her all the power
and priviledges that I have given to my said son, And
Title
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Description
[page 567]
[corresponds to labeled page 514 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
514
Charles Neils Will
empower her to do and perform all the acts she is
authorized to do in my said last Will and Testament.
And I also request that no bond be required of her.
I have no debts therefore I desire that no Administrator
of my estate be appointed.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 26" day of March A.D. 1881
Charles Neil
Signed and acknowledged by Charles Neil as a codicil
to his last Will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us in his presence and at his special
instance and request
John W. Stevenson
James R. Lytle
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court James
R. Lytle and John W. Stevenson the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament and Codicil of Charles Neil
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 Charles Neil now deceased, is the Will
and Codicil of said deceased Charles Neil, that they 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
Charles Neil deceased, sign and seal said Will, and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament and Codicil thereto: that the said Charles Neil
at the time of signing said Will and Codicil was of legal
age and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
James R. Lytle
J. W. Stevenson
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court
this 4th day of December A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 514 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
514
Charles Neils Will
empower her to do and perform all the acts she is
authorized to do in my said last Will and Testament.
And I also request that no bond be required of her.
I have no debts therefore I desire that no Administrator
of my estate be appointed.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 26" day of March A.D. 1881
Charles Neil
Signed and acknowledged by Charles Neil as a codicil
to his last Will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us in his presence and at his special
instance and request
John W. Stevenson
James R. Lytle
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS. Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court James
R. Lytle and John W. Stevenson the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament and Codicil of Charles Neil
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 Charles Neil now deceased, is the Will
and Codicil of said deceased Charles Neil, that they 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
Charles Neil deceased, sign and seal said Will, and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament and Codicil thereto: that the said Charles Neil
at the time of signing said Will and Codicil was of legal
age and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
James R. Lytle
J. W. Stevenson
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court
this 4th day of December A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 568)
Description
[page 568]
[corresponds to labeled page 515 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
515
Elizabeth H. Schnoke's Will
March 2nd 1883
This day an instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will & Testament of Elizabeth H. Schnoke
late of Delaware Township this County deceased was pro-
duced in open Court for Probate and it appearing to
the Court that the said Will had not been deposited
in this Court before the death of the Testator, it is now
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court. At
the same time came the next of kin of the testator
resident of the State of Ohio, And afterwards to wit - on
the same day the findings and orders of this Court
relative to the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth
H. Schnoke deceased, were entered on the Journal in
words and figures following to wit:
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 2nd day
of March A.D. 1883 An instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth H. Schnoke
deceased late of Delaware Township this County, was pro-
duced in open Court for probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the ap-
plication to admit the same to probate and record in
this Court has been given to next of kin of the Testator
Therefore on this day came J. Vogt and Sarah Schnoke
the subscribing witness to said Will who being duly
qualified testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will which testimony was reduced to writing
and by them respectively subscribed and filed with said
Will Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Elizabeth H. Schnoke deceased that the same
was duly executed and attested that the said
Testatrix at the time of signing the same was of
lawful age of sound and disposing mind and mem-
ory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to probate and that the same
be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 515 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
515
Elizabeth H. Schnoke's Will
March 2nd 1883
This day an instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will & Testament of Elizabeth H. Schnoke
late of Delaware Township this County deceased was pro-
duced in open Court for Probate and it appearing to
the Court that the said Will had not been deposited
in this Court before the death of the Testator, it is now
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court. At
the same time came the next of kin of the testator
resident of the State of Ohio, And afterwards to wit - on
the same day the findings and orders of this Court
relative to the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth
H. Schnoke deceased, were entered on the Journal in
words and figures following to wit:
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 2nd day
of March A.D. 1883 An instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth H. Schnoke
deceased late of Delaware Township this County, was pro-
duced in open Court for probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the ap-
plication to admit the same to probate and record in
this Court has been given to next of kin of the Testator
Therefore on this day came J. Vogt and Sarah Schnoke
the subscribing witness to said Will who being duly
qualified testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will which testimony was reduced to writing
and by them respectively subscribed and filed with said
Will Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Elizabeth H. Schnoke deceased that the same
was duly executed and attested that the said
Testatrix at the time of signing the same was of
lawful age of sound and disposing mind and mem-
ory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to probate and that the same
be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 569]
[corresponds to labeled page 516 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
516
Elizabeth H. Schnoke's Will
In the name of God, the Father, the Son and the
Holy Ghost: Amen
I Elizabeth H. Schnoke. of Troy Township
Delaware County Ohio, do make and publish this my
last Will and Testament revoking all other wills by me
heretofore made.
1st
I direct that after my decease my body be decent-
ly and in a christian manner burried
2nd
All my debts shall be honorably and fairly paid
in: debts resulting from my illness, decease and funeral
other debts I have none
3rd
I give and bequeath to my beloved husband Henry
Schnoke my entire estate with all I now possess and all
that is to come to me by inheritance from my fathers
and my mothers estate both of whom reside in Pine-
grove township Schuylhill county State of Pennsylvania
4th
I hereby nominate and appoint Janes L. Slough
as Executor of this my last Will and Testament who
shall have power to make sale and execute deeds with-
out authority from Court.
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name
and set my seal this Sixteenth day of January 1883
Elizabeth H. Schnoke
Signed and acknowledged in our
presence and in the presence of each other and at her
request have hereunto set our hands this Sixteenth day
of January 1883
J. Vogt
Mrs. Sarah Schnoke
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
J. Vogt and Sarah Schnoke the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth H. Schnoke
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 Will depose and
say that the paper before them purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Elizabeth H. Schnoke now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Elizabeth H. Schnoke that
they were present at the exucution of said Will at
the request of the Testator subscribed their names
[corresponds to labeled page 516 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
516
Elizabeth H. Schnoke's Will
In the name of God, the Father, the Son and the
Holy Ghost: Amen
I Elizabeth H. Schnoke. of Troy Township
Delaware County Ohio, do make and publish this my
last Will and Testament revoking all other wills by me
heretofore made.
1st
I direct that after my decease my body be decent-
ly and in a christian manner burried
2nd
All my debts shall be honorably and fairly paid
in: debts resulting from my illness, decease and funeral
other debts I have none
3rd
I give and bequeath to my beloved husband Henry
Schnoke my entire estate with all I now possess and all
that is to come to me by inheritance from my fathers
and my mothers estate both of whom reside in Pine-
grove township Schuylhill county State of Pennsylvania
4th
I hereby nominate and appoint Janes L. Slough
as Executor of this my last Will and Testament who
shall have power to make sale and execute deeds with-
out authority from Court.
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name
and set my seal this Sixteenth day of January 1883
Elizabeth H. Schnoke
Signed and acknowledged in our
presence and in the presence of each other and at her
request have hereunto set our hands this Sixteenth day
of January 1883
J. Vogt
Mrs. Sarah Schnoke
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
J. Vogt and Sarah Schnoke the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth H. Schnoke
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 Will depose and
say that the paper before them purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Elizabeth H. Schnoke now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Elizabeth H. Schnoke that
they were present at the exucution of said Will at
the request of the Testator subscribed their names
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 570)
Description
[page 570]
[corresponds to labeled page 517 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
517
Elizabeth H. Schnoke's Will
to the same as witnesses in her presence and that
they saw the said Elizabeth H. Schnoke deceased, sign
and seal said Will and heard her acknowledge
the same to be her last Will and Testament and the
said Elizabeth H. Schnoke at the time of making, sign-
ing 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. Vogt
mrs. Sarah Schnoke
Sworn to and subscribed in open
Court this 2nd day of March A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Betsy Pool's Will
========================================================
Know all men by these present that I Betsy Pool of the
Township of Orange in the County of Delaware and State of
Ohio, do make and publish this my last Will and Testa-
ment, hereby revoking all former wills by me at any time
heretofore made.
First
My Will is that all my just debts and funeral
expenses shall by Executor hereinafter named be paid
out of my estate as soon after my decease as shall
by him be found convenient.
Second
My four oldest children Sally, Ann, Grover T. Catha
rine and Phebe have had their full share of my property
therefore I shall give them or their heirs no more at my
decease.
Third
I give and bequeath to Betsy Ward, Alijah Pool,
Julia Allen and Lafayette Pool each of them two hundred
dollars and interest after my decease to be paid to them
by my executor as follows Fifty Dollars and interest
yearly, to each of them commencing two years after my
decease and continuing until the Two hundred dollars
is paid to each of them
Fourth
I give, desire and bequeath to my son Lyman
C. Pool, my home farm and all of my personal property
money and credits after my just debts, funeral expenses
and the foregoing legacies have been paid.
Fifth
I do nominate and appoint my said son Lyman
[corresponds to labeled page 517 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
517
Elizabeth H. Schnoke's Will
to the same as witnesses in her presence and that
they saw the said Elizabeth H. Schnoke deceased, sign
and seal said Will and heard her acknowledge
the same to be her last Will and Testament and the
said Elizabeth H. Schnoke at the time of making, sign-
ing 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. Vogt
mrs. Sarah Schnoke
Sworn to and subscribed in open
Court this 2nd day of March A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Betsy Pool's Will
========================================================
Know all men by these present that I Betsy Pool of the
Township of Orange in the County of Delaware and State of
Ohio, do make and publish this my last Will and Testa-
ment, hereby revoking all former wills by me at any time
heretofore made.
First
My Will is that all my just debts and funeral
expenses shall by Executor hereinafter named be paid
out of my estate as soon after my decease as shall
by him be found convenient.
Second
My four oldest children Sally, Ann, Grover T. Catha
rine and Phebe have had their full share of my property
therefore I shall give them or their heirs no more at my
decease.
Third
I give and bequeath to Betsy Ward, Alijah Pool,
Julia Allen and Lafayette Pool each of them two hundred
dollars and interest after my decease to be paid to them
by my executor as follows Fifty Dollars and interest
yearly, to each of them commencing two years after my
decease and continuing until the Two hundred dollars
is paid to each of them
Fourth
I give, desire and bequeath to my son Lyman
C. Pool, my home farm and all of my personal property
money and credits after my just debts, funeral expenses
and the foregoing legacies have been paid.
Fifth
I do nominate and appoint my said son Lyman
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 571)
Description
[page 571]
[corresponds to labeled page 518 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
518
Betsey Pools Will
C. Pool to be the executor of this my last Will and Tes-
tament
I desire that no appraisement and no sale of any
personal property be made 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 27" day of November in the year 1876
Betsy Pool
Signed and acknowledged by said }
Betsey Pool as her last Will and }
Testament in our presence and }
signed by us in her presence }
Frank Kenyon
Alice Kenyon
State of Kansas} In Probate Court
Crawford County}SS
To All to Whom These Presents Shall Come, Greetings:
Know Ye, That whereas Betsey Pool late of said county died
testate, as it is said, having, at the time of her death prop-
erty in this State which may be lost, destroyed or diminished
in value, if speedy care be not taken of the same: To the
end, therefore: that said property may be collected, preserved
and disposed of according to law and in accordance
with Will of deceased, we do hereby contribute and appoint
Lyman C. Pool of said County Executor of all and singular
the goods and chattels, rights and credits, which whereof the
said Betsey Pool at the time of her death, with full power
and authority to secure and dispose of said property ac-
cording to law and collect all money due said deceased
and in general, to do and perform all other acts and
things which are or may hereafter be required of him by
law or the decree of any Court having jurisdiction and in
accordance with Will of decedent
In Testimony Whereof I, James A Smith
Judge of the Probate Court in and for said County do hereto
set my hand and affix the seal of said Court this 11" day
of April A.D. 1882.
James A. Smith
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to labeled page 518 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
518
Betsey Pools Will
C. Pool to be the executor of this my last Will and Tes-
tament
I desire that no appraisement and no sale of any
personal property be made 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 27" day of November in the year 1876
Betsy Pool
Signed and acknowledged by said }
Betsey Pool as her last Will and }
Testament in our presence and }
signed by us in her presence }
Frank Kenyon
Alice Kenyon
State of Kansas} In Probate Court
Crawford County}SS
To All to Whom These Presents Shall Come, Greetings:
Know Ye, That whereas Betsey Pool late of said county died
testate, as it is said, having, at the time of her death prop-
erty in this State which may be lost, destroyed or diminished
in value, if speedy care be not taken of the same: To the
end, therefore: that said property may be collected, preserved
and disposed of according to law and in accordance
with Will of deceased, we do hereby contribute and appoint
Lyman C. Pool of said County Executor of all and singular
the goods and chattels, rights and credits, which whereof the
said Betsey Pool at the time of her death, with full power
and authority to secure and dispose of said property ac-
cording to law and collect all money due said deceased
and in general, to do and perform all other acts and
things which are or may hereafter be required of him by
law or the decree of any Court having jurisdiction and in
accordance with Will of decedent
In Testimony Whereof I, James A Smith
Judge of the Probate Court in and for said County do hereto
set my hand and affix the seal of said Court this 11" day
of April A.D. 1882.
James A. Smith
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 572)
Description
[page 572]
[corresponds to labeled page 519 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
519
Betsy Pol's Will
The State of Kansas}
Crawford County }SS
I, James A. Smith Judge and ex-
office Clerk, of the Probate Court in and for said County of
Crawford, and State of Kansas, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true and correct copy of Letters Testament-
ary with copy of Will annexed issued in and by
said Court to Lyman C. Pool as Executor of the Estate
Betsey Pool deceased, Crawford County Kansas and
that said Lyman C. Pool has duly taken the oath of
his said office, and has given bond for the performance
of its duties, as required by law.
In Testimony Whereof, I do hereunto
set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, this 17"
day of April A.D. 1882.
James A. Smith
Probate Judge and Ex-Officio
Clerk
Receipts for the Legacies in this will named are filed
with the Will to which reference is made
Diana Hunts Will
=========================================================
March 6" 1883 }
In the matter of the Will } In Probate Court of Delaware
of Diana Hunt deceased } County Ohio
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last will and Testament of
Diana Hunt late of Delaware County deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court for probate and it appearing to
the Court that the said Will had not been deposited
in this Court before the death of the Testator, it is now
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and
that due notice of the filing and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record be given
to the next of kin of the Testator, residing in the State
of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 27" day of March A.D. 1883 at 2
o'clock P.M. and commission issued to E.A. Pealer
Probate Judge of Knox County to take testimony of witness
is to said Will
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 519 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
519
Betsy Pol's Will
The State of Kansas}
Crawford County }SS
I, James A. Smith Judge and ex-
office Clerk, of the Probate Court in and for said County of
Crawford, and State of Kansas, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true and correct copy of Letters Testament-
ary with copy of Will annexed issued in and by
said Court to Lyman C. Pool as Executor of the Estate
Betsey Pool deceased, Crawford County Kansas and
that said Lyman C. Pool has duly taken the oath of
his said office, and has given bond for the performance
of its duties, as required by law.
In Testimony Whereof, I do hereunto
set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, this 17"
day of April A.D. 1882.
James A. Smith
Probate Judge and Ex-Officio
Clerk
Receipts for the Legacies in this will named are filed
with the Will to which reference is made
Diana Hunts Will
=========================================================
March 6" 1883 }
In the matter of the Will } In Probate Court of Delaware
of Diana Hunt deceased } County Ohio
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last will and Testament of
Diana Hunt late of Delaware County deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court for probate and it appearing to
the Court that the said Will had not been deposited
in this Court before the death of the Testator, it is now
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and
that due notice of the filing and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record be given
to the next of kin of the Testator, residing in the State
of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 27" day of March A.D. 1883 at 2
o'clock P.M. and commission issued to E.A. Pealer
Probate Judge of Knox County to take testimony of witness
is to said Will
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 573)
Description
[page 573]
[corresponds to labeled page 520 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
520
Diana Hunt's Will
March 27" 1883
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit on
the 6" day of March A.D. 1883 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Diana Hunt late of Delaware County deceased was
produced in open Court for probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record has been given
to Milton A. Hunt, Charles A. Hunt, John E. Hunt, Leonie
Hunt, Viola Young and Albert Purdiance next of kin
of the Testator pursuant to a former order of this Court
Therefore on this day came William McClelland the sub-
scribing witness to the last Will and Testament of
Diana Hunt deceased they residing out of the juris-
diction of this Court, where testimony was taken and
reduced to writing by E.A. Pealer Probate Judge of Knox
County Ohio when a commission for that purpose issued
out of this Court, the testimony so taken being duly
certified and returned by said commissioner and filed
herein and it appearing to the Court from the testimony
of said witnesses that such Will was duly attested and
executed and that the Testatrix at the time of execut-
ing the same was of full age and of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint. It is
now here ordered that said Will be admitted to probate
and filed, and that the same together with the testi-
mony so taken and reduced to writing as aforesaid
be recorded
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Will
I, Diana Hunt, of Knox County, Ohio, do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st In pursuance of the power and authority
vested in me by the last Will and Testament of my
late husband David Hunt, I hereby give and dispose
of the real and personal estate of my said husband
not specifically devised in said will, as follows:
[corresponds to labeled page 520 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
520
Diana Hunt's Will
March 27" 1883
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit on
the 6" day of March A.D. 1883 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Diana Hunt late of Delaware County deceased was
produced in open Court for probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record has been given
to Milton A. Hunt, Charles A. Hunt, John E. Hunt, Leonie
Hunt, Viola Young and Albert Purdiance next of kin
of the Testator pursuant to a former order of this Court
Therefore on this day came William McClelland the sub-
scribing witness to the last Will and Testament of
Diana Hunt deceased they residing out of the juris-
diction of this Court, where testimony was taken and
reduced to writing by E.A. Pealer Probate Judge of Knox
County Ohio when a commission for that purpose issued
out of this Court, the testimony so taken being duly
certified and returned by said commissioner and filed
herein and it appearing to the Court from the testimony
of said witnesses that such Will was duly attested and
executed and that the Testatrix at the time of execut-
ing the same was of full age and of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint. It is
now here ordered that said Will be admitted to probate
and filed, and that the same together with the testi-
mony so taken and reduced to writing as aforesaid
be recorded
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Will
I, Diana Hunt, of Knox County, Ohio, do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st In pursuance of the power and authority
vested in me by the last Will and Testament of my
late husband David Hunt, I hereby give and dispose
of the real and personal estate of my said husband
not specifically devised in said will, as follows:
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 574)
Description
[page 574]
[corresponds to labeled page 521 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
521
Diana Hunt's Will
I will and direct that the sum of Three hundred
dollars be paid to my grandchildren, children of my
son A.J. Hunt, in addition to the sum of Three
Hundred dollars given them in my said husbands
will
I also will and direct that the sum of Three
Hundred dollars be paid to my grand-children
children of my daughter Sarah A. Purdiance in
addition to the sum of Three Hundred dollars given
them in my said husbands will
Said several bequests to be paid in one year after
my decease
I give and direct that all the rest and residue
of the property real and personal left by my said hus-
band, and all that I may die possessed of be given
to and divided among all my children of such as
are dead or may hereafter die, to have the share
their parents would be entitled to if alive
Those to whom I have or may hereafter make ad-
vancements to account for the same with interest
I hereby nominate and appoint my son Milton
A. Hunt Executor of this my last Will and
Testament to carry out the provisions of this Will in
connection with the Will of my said husband of
which he is the Executor
I hereby revoke all former wills by
me made
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 15" day of August A.D. 1871
The erasure of the $100- legacy to Leonie Hunt was
made before signing
Diana Hunt
Signed by the said Diana Hunt in our presence
and signed by us in her presence and in the presence
of each other and acknowledged by her as her last
Will and Testament and signed by us at her request
The erasures of the legacy of $100.00 to Leonie Hunt
was made before signing
Ester McClelland
Wm McClelland
[corresponds to labeled page 521 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
521
Diana Hunt's Will
I will and direct that the sum of Three hundred
dollars be paid to my grandchildren, children of my
son A.J. Hunt, in addition to the sum of Three
Hundred dollars given them in my said husbands
will
I also will and direct that the sum of Three
Hundred dollars be paid to my grand-children
children of my daughter Sarah A. Purdiance in
addition to the sum of Three Hundred dollars given
them in my said husbands will
Said several bequests to be paid in one year after
my decease
I give and direct that all the rest and residue
of the property real and personal left by my said hus-
band, and all that I may die possessed of be given
to and divided among all my children of such as
are dead or may hereafter die, to have the share
their parents would be entitled to if alive
Those to whom I have or may hereafter make ad-
vancements to account for the same with interest
I hereby nominate and appoint my son Milton
A. Hunt Executor of this my last Will and
Testament to carry out the provisions of this Will in
connection with the Will of my said husband of
which he is the Executor
I hereby revoke all former wills by
me made
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 15" day of August A.D. 1871
The erasure of the $100- legacy to Leonie Hunt was
made before signing
Diana Hunt
Signed by the said Diana Hunt in our presence
and signed by us in her presence and in the presence
of each other and acknowledged by her as her last
Will and Testament and signed by us at her request
The erasures of the legacy of $100.00 to Leonie Hunt
was made before signing
Ester McClelland
Wm McClelland
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 575)
Description
[page 575]
[corresponds to labeled page 522 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
Diana Hunt's Will
Whereas I, Diana Hunt on the 15" day of August
A.D. 1871 made my last Will and Testament of
that day as above set forth do hereby declare the
following to be a codicil to the same
I do hereby bequeath all my silver ware and
all my household goods of every description to my
two daughters Catherine Young and Debra Skeen
to be equally divided between them
I do also bequeath my [] to my sons John and
Milton to be equally divided between them
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 26" day of May 1874
Diana Hunt
Witnesses
Wm M. McClelland
W.C. Culbertson
Commission
To Take Testimony of Witnesses to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
To E.A. Pealer, 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 Ester McClelland and William
McClelland and W.C. Culbertson subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Diana Hunt
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 Ester McClelland
William McClelland and W.C. Culbertson 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 of the said
Diana Hunt and that you reduce such exam-
ination to writing, and return the same together
with this Commission and the Will of the said
Diana Hunt thereto annexed, closed up under your
seal, into our said Probate Court, with all convenient
speed.
[corresponds to labeled page 522 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
Diana Hunt's Will
Whereas I, Diana Hunt on the 15" day of August
A.D. 1871 made my last Will and Testament of
that day as above set forth do hereby declare the
following to be a codicil to the same
I do hereby bequeath all my silver ware and
all my household goods of every description to my
two daughters Catherine Young and Debra Skeen
to be equally divided between them
I do also bequeath my [] to my sons John and
Milton to be equally divided between them
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 26" day of May 1874
Diana Hunt
Witnesses
Wm M. McClelland
W.C. Culbertson
Commission
To Take Testimony of Witnesses to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
To E.A. Pealer, 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 Ester McClelland and William
McClelland and W.C. Culbertson subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Diana Hunt
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 Ester McClelland
William McClelland and W.C. Culbertson 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 of the said
Diana Hunt and that you reduce such exam-
ination to writing, and return the same together
with this Commission and the Will of the said
Diana Hunt thereto annexed, closed up under your
seal, into our said Probate Court, with all convenient
speed.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 576)
Description
[page 576]
[corresponds to labeled page 523 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
523
Diana Hunt's Will
In testimony Whereof, I, Rufus Carpenter, Judge
of the said Court, have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the Seal fo said Court at Delaware this
6th day of March A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Knox County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
Ester McClelland, William McClelland the sub-
scribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Diana Hunt 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 Tes-
tament of Diana Hunt now deceased, is the Will
of said deceased Diana Hunt, that they were pres-
ent 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 Diana Hunt, deceased, sign and seal
said Will and heard her acknowledged the same
to be her last Will and Testament: that the said
Diana Hunt, at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of legal age, of sound and
disposing mind and memory, and under no un-
due or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
Ester McClelland
Wm M. McClelland
Sworn to and subscribed in
open Court this 8th day of March A.D. 1883
E. A. Pealer
Probate Judge
Proof of Codicil
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Knox County }SS
Personally appeared in open Cour Wm
[corresponds to labeled page 523 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
523
Diana Hunt's Will
In testimony Whereof, I, Rufus Carpenter, Judge
of the said Court, have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the Seal fo said Court at Delaware this
6th day of March A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Knox County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
Ester McClelland, William McClelland the sub-
scribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Diana Hunt 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 Tes-
tament of Diana Hunt now deceased, is the Will
of said deceased Diana Hunt, that they were pres-
ent 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 Diana Hunt, deceased, sign and seal
said Will and heard her acknowledged the same
to be her last Will and Testament: that the said
Diana Hunt, at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of legal age, of sound and
disposing mind and memory, and under no un-
due or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
Ester McClelland
Wm M. McClelland
Sworn to and subscribed in
open Court this 8th day of March A.D. 1883
E. A. Pealer
Probate Judge
Proof of Codicil
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Knox County }SS
Personally appeared in open Cour Wm
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 577)
Description
[page 577]
[corresponds to labeled page 524 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
524
Diana Hunt's Will.
McClelland and W.C. Culbertson the subscribing
witnesses to the Codicil to the last Will and Testament
of Diana Hunt, late of Monroe Township, in said
Knox County, deceased, who being duly sworn accor-
ding to law to speak the truth the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of
said Codicil depose and say, that the paper before them
bearing date the 26" day of May 1874 purporting to
be a Codicil to the last Will and Testament of Diana
Hunt now deceased is the Codicil of said deceased
Diana Hunt, that they were present at the execution
of said Codicil and at the request of the Testatrix respect-
ively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses, in
her presence, that they saw said Codicil and heard her
acknowledge the same to be the Codicil to her last Will
and Testament; and that the said Diana Hunt
at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Codicile was of lawful age and of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever
Wm C. McClelland
W.C. Culbertson
Sworn to and Subscribed by said
witnesses in open Court; this 8" day of March A.D. 1883
` E.A. Pealer
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 524 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
524
Diana Hunt's Will.
McClelland and W.C. Culbertson the subscribing
witnesses to the Codicil to the last Will and Testament
of Diana Hunt, late of Monroe Township, in said
Knox County, deceased, who being duly sworn accor-
ding to law to speak the truth the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of
said Codicil depose and say, that the paper before them
bearing date the 26" day of May 1874 purporting to
be a Codicil to the last Will and Testament of Diana
Hunt now deceased is the Codicil of said deceased
Diana Hunt, that they were present at the execution
of said Codicil and at the request of the Testatrix respect-
ively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses, in
her presence, that they saw said Codicil and heard her
acknowledge the same to be the Codicil to her last Will
and Testament; and that the said Diana Hunt
at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Codicile was of lawful age and of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever
Wm C. McClelland
W.C. Culbertson
Sworn to and Subscribed by said
witnesses in open Court; this 8" day of March A.D. 1883
` E.A. Pealer
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 578)
Description
[page 578]
[corresponds to labeled page 525 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
525
Jacob Hoover's Will
January 16" 1883
On the matter of the Will} In Probate Court Delaware County
of Jacob Hoover deceased }
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Jacob Hoover late of Thompson Township in this
County, deceased, was produced in open Court for
Probate and it appearing to the Court that the said
Will had not been deposited in this Court before the
death of the Testator, It is now ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court and that due notice of
the filing and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record, be given by this Court to
Anna Barstow, Jacob Hoover, James B. Hoover, B,
Dalbert Hoover, Albert Sivy, Edward Buff, Mary Ott.
Mahala Moses, William Hoover and Rachel Sivey
next of kin of the Testator that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 30" day
of January A.D. 1883 at 11 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
January 30" 1883
Be it remembered that heretofore to
wit: on the 16" day of January A.D. 1883 an instru-
ment of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Jacob Hoover late of Thompson Township
this County deceased, was produced in open Court
for probate and was then filed, And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the appli-
cation to admit the same to Probate and Record
has been given to Anna Barstow, Jacob G. Hoover
James B. Hoover, B. Dalbert Hoover, Albert Sivey, Rachel
Sivey, Mart Ott, Mahala Moses, William Hoover and
Edward Buff next of kin of the Testator pursuant to
a former order of this Court, Therefore on this day came
T. P. Cratty and J. B. Linsley the subscribing witnesses to
said Will, who being duly sworn testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will which testimony
was reduced to writing and by them respectively sub-
scribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of Jacob Hoover deceased, that
[corresponds to labeled page 525 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
525
Jacob Hoover's Will
January 16" 1883
On the matter of the Will} In Probate Court Delaware County
of Jacob Hoover deceased }
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Jacob Hoover late of Thompson Township in this
County, deceased, was produced in open Court for
Probate and it appearing to the Court that the said
Will had not been deposited in this Court before the
death of the Testator, It is now ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court and that due notice of
the filing and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record, be given by this Court to
Anna Barstow, Jacob Hoover, James B. Hoover, B,
Dalbert Hoover, Albert Sivy, Edward Buff, Mary Ott.
Mahala Moses, William Hoover and Rachel Sivey
next of kin of the Testator that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 30" day
of January A.D. 1883 at 11 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
January 30" 1883
Be it remembered that heretofore to
wit: on the 16" day of January A.D. 1883 an instru-
ment of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Jacob Hoover late of Thompson Township
this County deceased, was produced in open Court
for probate and was then filed, And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the appli-
cation to admit the same to Probate and Record
has been given to Anna Barstow, Jacob G. Hoover
James B. Hoover, B. Dalbert Hoover, Albert Sivey, Rachel
Sivey, Mart Ott, Mahala Moses, William Hoover and
Edward Buff next of kin of the Testator pursuant to
a former order of this Court, Therefore on this day came
T. P. Cratty and J. B. Linsley the subscribing witnesses to
said Will, who being duly sworn testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will which testimony
was reduced to writing and by them respectively sub-
scribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of Jacob Hoover deceased, that
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 579)
Description
page 579
[corresponds to labeled page 526 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
526
Jacob Hoover's Will
the same was duly executed and attested, that
the said Testator, at the time of signing the same
was, of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind
and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered
that the same together with the testimony of the wit-
nesses above named, be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the Name of the Benevolent Father of All:
I, Jacob Hoover of Delaware County, Ohio, being of
sound and disposing mind and memory do make
this my last Will and Testament
1st It is my will that as soon after my decease
as prudent and practable all my just debts and
funeral expenses be paid.
2nd It is my will that soon after my decease, a
sale be made of all the personal property of which I
may die seized, and possessed according to law, and
that the proceeds thereof together with the proceeds of all
moneys and credits of which I may die seized and
possessed (my funeral expenses and just debts having
been paid out of the same ) be divided equally among
the three following of my children, viz: Mary Ott, Ma-
hala Moses, and Rachel Sivey
3rd It is also my will that soon after my de-
cease all the real estate of which I may die seized
and possessed shall be sold according to law and
the proceeds thereof be divided as follows:--Fifty dollars
to be paid to my daughter Ann Barstow and one
Hundred dollars to each of my grand children
named as follows: Jacob G. Hoover, James B. Hoover
B. Dalbert Hoover and Albert Sivey--And one Hun-
dred dollars to be paid to Edward Buff and then
the ballance to be divided among my following named
daughters and grandchildren as follows: My daughter
Mary Ott, Mahala Moses and Rachel Sivey, each
to have one fourth (1/4) of the ballance and the chil-
dren of said Mary Ott, to have 1/12, and the children
of Mahala Moses to have 1/12 and the children of
[corresponds to labeled page 526 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
526
Jacob Hoover's Will
the same was duly executed and attested, that
the said Testator, at the time of signing the same
was, of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind
and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered
that the same together with the testimony of the wit-
nesses above named, be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the Name of the Benevolent Father of All:
I, Jacob Hoover of Delaware County, Ohio, being of
sound and disposing mind and memory do make
this my last Will and Testament
1st It is my will that as soon after my decease
as prudent and practable all my just debts and
funeral expenses be paid.
2nd It is my will that soon after my decease, a
sale be made of all the personal property of which I
may die seized, and possessed according to law, and
that the proceeds thereof together with the proceeds of all
moneys and credits of which I may die seized and
possessed (my funeral expenses and just debts having
been paid out of the same ) be divided equally among
the three following of my children, viz: Mary Ott, Ma-
hala Moses, and Rachel Sivey
3rd It is also my will that soon after my de-
cease all the real estate of which I may die seized
and possessed shall be sold according to law and
the proceeds thereof be divided as follows:--Fifty dollars
to be paid to my daughter Ann Barstow and one
Hundred dollars to each of my grand children
named as follows: Jacob G. Hoover, James B. Hoover
B. Dalbert Hoover and Albert Sivey--And one Hun-
dred dollars to be paid to Edward Buff and then
the ballance to be divided among my following named
daughters and grandchildren as follows: My daughter
Mary Ott, Mahala Moses and Rachel Sivey, each
to have one fourth (1/4) of the ballance and the chil-
dren of said Mary Ott, to have 1/12, and the children
of Mahala Moses to have 1/12 and the children of
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 580)
Description
[page 580]
[corresponds to labeled page 527 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
527
Jacob Hoover's Will
Rachel Sivey to have 1/12 of the ballance. I have
already given to my son William his full portion
of my estate and therefore have left him without
anything in this my last Will and Testament
4th I desire this Court to appoint a judicious
person to settle up my estate in accordance with
this my last Will and Testament, but I do not wish
that either son or son-in-law be appointed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 6" day of November A.D. 1882
his
Jacob X Hoover
mark
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by Jacob Hoover
as his last Will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us as his witnesses, in his presence, at his
request
Attest T.P. Cratty
J.B. Linsly
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court J.
B. Linsley, T.P. Cratty the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Jacob Hoover 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 Hoover, now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Jacob Hoover, 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
Jacob Hoover deceased sign and seal said Will, and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will
and Testament: that the said Jacob Hoover 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 re-
straint whatsoever
J. B. Linsley
T.P. Cratty
[corresponds to labeled page 527 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
527
Jacob Hoover's Will
Rachel Sivey to have 1/12 of the ballance. I have
already given to my son William his full portion
of my estate and therefore have left him without
anything in this my last Will and Testament
4th I desire this Court to appoint a judicious
person to settle up my estate in accordance with
this my last Will and Testament, but I do not wish
that either son or son-in-law be appointed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 6" day of November A.D. 1882
his
Jacob X Hoover
mark
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by Jacob Hoover
as his last Will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us as his witnesses, in his presence, at his
request
Attest T.P. Cratty
J.B. Linsly
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court J.
B. Linsley, T.P. Cratty the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Jacob Hoover 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 Hoover, now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Jacob Hoover, 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
Jacob Hoover deceased sign and seal said Will, and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will
and Testament: that the said Jacob Hoover 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 re-
straint whatsoever
J. B. Linsley
T.P. Cratty
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 581)
Description
[page 581]
[corresponds to labeled page 528 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
528
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 30" day of
January A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Ann P. Sweetser's Will
March 8" 1883
In the matter of the Will } In Probate Court Delaware County
of Ann P. Sweetser deceased} Ohio
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Ann P.
Sweetser late of Delaware in the County of Delaware
deceased, was produced in open Court for probate and it
appearing to the Court that the said Will had not
been deposited in this office before the death of the Testa-
tor, it is now ordered that the said will be filed in this
Court. At the same time came Milo D. Pettibone, Estelle T.
Richardson, Annette P. Little, Grace V. Lee, Frances J. Clark,
Florence S. Morse next of kin of the Testatrix resident of
the State of Ohio and waived the issuing of service of notice
and requested that the last Will and Testament of
Ann P. Sweetser be admitted to probate in this Court. And
afterwards to wit: on the same day March 8" 1883 the fin-
dings and orders of this Court relative to the last Will and
Testament of Ann P. Sweetser, deceased, were entered on
the Journal in words and figures following to wit: Be it
remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 8" day of March
A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Ann P. Sweetser, late of Del-
aware, in the County of Delaware deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice
of the filing of said Will, and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court, has been
given to Milo Pettibone, Estelle T. Richardson, Annette Little
Grace V. Lee, Frances J. Clark and Florence S. Morse
next of kin of the Testator, therefore on this day came
J .L. Thurston and V.D. Staymen the surviving witnesses
to said Will, who being duly qualified, testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will. Will which
[corresponds to labeled page 528 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
528
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 30" day of
January A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Ann P. Sweetser's Will
March 8" 1883
In the matter of the Will } In Probate Court Delaware County
of Ann P. Sweetser deceased} Ohio
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Ann P.
Sweetser late of Delaware in the County of Delaware
deceased, was produced in open Court for probate and it
appearing to the Court that the said Will had not
been deposited in this office before the death of the Testa-
tor, it is now ordered that the said will be filed in this
Court. At the same time came Milo D. Pettibone, Estelle T.
Richardson, Annette P. Little, Grace V. Lee, Frances J. Clark,
Florence S. Morse next of kin of the Testatrix resident of
the State of Ohio and waived the issuing of service of notice
and requested that the last Will and Testament of
Ann P. Sweetser be admitted to probate in this Court. And
afterwards to wit: on the same day March 8" 1883 the fin-
dings and orders of this Court relative to the last Will and
Testament of Ann P. Sweetser, deceased, were entered on
the Journal in words and figures following to wit: Be it
remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 8" day of March
A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Ann P. Sweetser, late of Del-
aware, in the County of Delaware deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice
of the filing of said Will, and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court, has been
given to Milo Pettibone, Estelle T. Richardson, Annette Little
Grace V. Lee, Frances J. Clark and Florence S. Morse
next of kin of the Testator, therefore on this day came
J .L. Thurston and V.D. Staymen the surviving witnesses
to said Will, who being duly qualified, testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will. Will which
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 582)
Description
[page 582]
[corresponds to labeled page 529 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
529
Ann P. Sweetser's Will
testimony was reduced to writing and by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said will. Whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said Ann P. Sweetser, deceased,
and that the same was duly executed and attested
and that the said Testatrix at the time of signing the
same was of lawful age, of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or un-
lawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court
ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate and
that the same together with the testimony of the wit-
nesses above named, be entered or record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, Ann P. Sweetser, of the City of Delaware, County
of Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound and
disposing mind and memory, do make and publish
this my last Will and Testament, that is to say:
First, I give devise and bequeath to my son Milo
D. Pettibone and my five daughters by my first husband
viz: Estelle T. Richardson, Annette P. Little, Grace V.
Lee and Frances I. Clark the undivided one half
of my farm situated in the Township of Delaware
County of Delaware and State of Ohio and known as
being in Lots No's Six and Ten (6 & 10) in Section Two (2)
Township Four (4) and Range Nineteen (19) containing
Two Hundred acres of Land.
Second I give and bequeath to my daughter
Florence Morse, nee Sweetser, the undivided one half of
my farm, (which is described in Item No One above)
Third To my son Milo D. Pettibone, I give my
Portrait
Fourth To my daughter Estelle T. Richardson I give
my diamond ring a Silver Mustard Cup, and my
White Lace Shawl
Fifth To my daughter Annette P. Little, I give my
watch and chain, my set of Painted China and my
Brocha Shawl.
Sixth To my daughter Grace V. Lee, I give my Pearls
Garnet set, consisting of Pin and Earrings, a silver Salt
[corresponds to labeled page 529 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
529
Ann P. Sweetser's Will
testimony was reduced to writing and by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said will. Whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said Ann P. Sweetser, deceased,
and that the same was duly executed and attested
and that the said Testatrix at the time of signing the
same was of lawful age, of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or un-
lawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court
ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate and
that the same together with the testimony of the wit-
nesses above named, be entered or record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, Ann P. Sweetser, of the City of Delaware, County
of Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound and
disposing mind and memory, do make and publish
this my last Will and Testament, that is to say:
First, I give devise and bequeath to my son Milo
D. Pettibone and my five daughters by my first husband
viz: Estelle T. Richardson, Annette P. Little, Grace V.
Lee and Frances I. Clark the undivided one half
of my farm situated in the Township of Delaware
County of Delaware and State of Ohio and known as
being in Lots No's Six and Ten (6 & 10) in Section Two (2)
Township Four (4) and Range Nineteen (19) containing
Two Hundred acres of Land.
Second I give and bequeath to my daughter
Florence Morse, nee Sweetser, the undivided one half of
my farm, (which is described in Item No One above)
Third To my son Milo D. Pettibone, I give my
Portrait
Fourth To my daughter Estelle T. Richardson I give
my diamond ring a Silver Mustard Cup, and my
White Lace Shawl
Fifth To my daughter Annette P. Little, I give my
watch and chain, my set of Painted China and my
Brocha Shawl.
Sixth To my daughter Grace V. Lee, I give my Pearls
Garnet set, consisting of Pin and Earrings, a silver Salt
Title
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Description
[page 583]
[corresponds to labeled page 530 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
530
Ann P. Sweetser's Will
cellar and my single black Brocha Shall
Seventh To my daugher Frances I. Clark, I give
my Emerald ring, small Pearl & Garnet neck pin, my
Onyx Pin and Rings and the Carbunch Pin and Jewel
ry Casket
Eighth To Mary Pettibone I give a Silver Salt cellar
I do not intend to have any debts against my estate
but if there are any just ones, I wish them paid out
of my personal estate
I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my
personal property be made (unless it be for the payment
of just debts) and that the Court of Probate direct the
omission of the same in pursuance of the Statute
All the rest, residue and remainder of my personal
estate after the bequests above mentioned. I desire to be
equally divided between my children viz: Milo D.
Pettibone, Estelle T. Richardson, Annette P. Little, Grace
V. Lee and Frances I. Clark and Florence Morse.
Not having any male heirs in the County of
Delaware, I hereby nominate and appoint William
A. Hall Executor of this my last Will and Testa-
ment. I hereby revoke all former Wills by me made
It is my wish to be buried by the side of my youn-
est child Charley Sweetser, and I also desire the in-
scription of the time of my death and my age, in-
scribed on the monument of my said child Charley
Sweetser. All I wish written on the monument, is
my name and the words "Charlie's Mother"
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and
seal at Delaware aforesaid, this second day of
February Eighteen Hundred and Eighty two.
A. P. Sweetser
Signed and acknowledged by said Ann P. Sweetser, as
her last Will and Testament in our presence and signed
by us in her presence
J. L. Thurston
V. D. Stayman
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
J. L. Thurston and V. D. Stayman the subscribing wit-
nesses to the last Will and Testament of Ann P. Sweetser
[corresponds to labeled page 530 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
530
Ann P. Sweetser's Will
cellar and my single black Brocha Shall
Seventh To my daugher Frances I. Clark, I give
my Emerald ring, small Pearl & Garnet neck pin, my
Onyx Pin and Rings and the Carbunch Pin and Jewel
ry Casket
Eighth To Mary Pettibone I give a Silver Salt cellar
I do not intend to have any debts against my estate
but if there are any just ones, I wish them paid out
of my personal estate
I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my
personal property be made (unless it be for the payment
of just debts) and that the Court of Probate direct the
omission of the same in pursuance of the Statute
All the rest, residue and remainder of my personal
estate after the bequests above mentioned. I desire to be
equally divided between my children viz: Milo D.
Pettibone, Estelle T. Richardson, Annette P. Little, Grace
V. Lee and Frances I. Clark and Florence Morse.
Not having any male heirs in the County of
Delaware, I hereby nominate and appoint William
A. Hall Executor of this my last Will and Testa-
ment. I hereby revoke all former Wills by me made
It is my wish to be buried by the side of my youn-
est child Charley Sweetser, and I also desire the in-
scription of the time of my death and my age, in-
scribed on the monument of my said child Charley
Sweetser. All I wish written on the monument, is
my name and the words "Charlie's Mother"
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and
seal at Delaware aforesaid, this second day of
February Eighteen Hundred and Eighty two.
A. P. Sweetser
Signed and acknowledged by said Ann P. Sweetser, as
her last Will and Testament in our presence and signed
by us in her presence
J. L. Thurston
V. D. Stayman
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
J. L. Thurston and V. D. Stayman the subscribing wit-
nesses to the last Will and Testament of Ann P. Sweetser
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 584)
Description
[page 584]
[corresponds to labeled page 531 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
531
Ann P. Sweetser's Will
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 Ann P. Sweetser now deceased, is the Will of
said deceased Ann P. Sweetser, 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 Ann P. Sweetser, 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.L. Thurston
V.D. Stayman
Sworn to and subscribed in
open Court this 8" day of March
A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 531 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
531
Ann P. Sweetser's Will
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 Ann P. Sweetser now deceased, is the Will of
said deceased Ann P. Sweetser, 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 Ann P. Sweetser, 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.L. Thurston
V.D. Stayman
Sworn to and subscribed in
open Court this 8" day of March
A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 585)
Description
[page 585]
[corresponds to labeled page 532 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
532
Sylvester M. Williamson's Will
March 6th 1883
In the matter of the Will of } Probate Court
Sylvester M. Williamson, deceased}
This day an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Sylvester M. Williamson, late of Brown Township in
this County, deceased, was produced in open Court for
probate and it appearing to the Court that the said
Will had not been deposited in this Court before the
death of the Testator, it is now ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court and that due notice there
of and of the application to admit the same to pro-
bate and record be given by Hannah Jane William-
son widow of said deceased, to Joseph Williamson
Rosanna Meeker, Eliza J. Kriss, Susan Sehern, Madison
Williamson, Mary Jennings, Charles Williamson, Jeremiah
Williamson, next of kin of the Testator resident of the
State of Ohio, that said application will be for hear-
ing before this Court on the 20" day of March A.D. 1883
at 10 o,clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
March 20" 1883
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 6" day of March A.D. 1883 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Sylvester M. Williamson late of Brown Township in this
County deceased, was produced in open Court for probate
and was then filed. And it being shown to the satis-
faction of the Court that due notice of the filing of
said Will and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record in this Court has been given to
Jeremiah Williamson, Charles D. Williamson, Madison
Williamson, Susan Sebring, Mary E. Jennings, Joseph
Williamson, Rosanna Meeker and Eliza Jane Kriss, next
of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former order of this
Court, therefore on this day came John S. Gill and
Henry J. Eaton the subscribing witnesses to said Will
who being duly qualified, testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will, which testimony was re-
duced to writing, by them respectively subscribed and
filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing, is the last Will
[corresponds to labeled page 532 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
532
Sylvester M. Williamson's Will
March 6th 1883
In the matter of the Will of } Probate Court
Sylvester M. Williamson, deceased}
This day an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Sylvester M. Williamson, late of Brown Township in
this County, deceased, was produced in open Court for
probate and it appearing to the Court that the said
Will had not been deposited in this Court before the
death of the Testator, it is now ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court and that due notice there
of and of the application to admit the same to pro-
bate and record be given by Hannah Jane William-
son widow of said deceased, to Joseph Williamson
Rosanna Meeker, Eliza J. Kriss, Susan Sehern, Madison
Williamson, Mary Jennings, Charles Williamson, Jeremiah
Williamson, next of kin of the Testator resident of the
State of Ohio, that said application will be for hear-
ing before this Court on the 20" day of March A.D. 1883
at 10 o,clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
March 20" 1883
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 6" day of March A.D. 1883 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Sylvester M. Williamson late of Brown Township in this
County deceased, was produced in open Court for probate
and was then filed. And it being shown to the satis-
faction of the Court that due notice of the filing of
said Will and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record in this Court has been given to
Jeremiah Williamson, Charles D. Williamson, Madison
Williamson, Susan Sebring, Mary E. Jennings, Joseph
Williamson, Rosanna Meeker and Eliza Jane Kriss, next
of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former order of this
Court, therefore on this day came John S. Gill and
Henry J. Eaton the subscribing witnesses to said Will
who being duly qualified, testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will, which testimony was re-
duced to writing, by them respectively subscribed and
filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing, is the last Will
Title
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Description
[page 586]
[corresponds to labeled page 533 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
533
Sylvester M. Williamson's Will
and Testament of said Sylvester M. Williamson
deceased, that the same was duly executed
and attested, that the said Testator at the time
of signing the same was of lawful age, of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is there
fore by the Court ordered, that the said Will be ad-
mitted to probate and that the same, together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named be enter-
ed of record in this Court. At the same time came
Hannah Jane Williamson widow of said decedent
and the Will being read to her and fully explain-
ed, she did then and there elect to take under
the law and not under the Will, and the same
has become a matter of record
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, Sylvester M. Williamson, of the Township of Brown
County of Delaware and State of Ohio being about
Seventy years of age, and being of sound and disposing
mind and memory, do make, publish and declare
this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and
making null and void all other last Wills and
Testaments by me made heretofore:
First.-- My Wills that all my just debts and
funeral expenses shall be paid out of my estate as
soon after my decease as shall be found convenient.
Second.-- I give devise and bequeath to my beloved
wife Hannah Jane, all personal property, money and
credits, of which I may be the owner at my decease
and in whatsoever form the same may be in at the
time, and which may be left of my personal estate
after paying all my just debts, funeral expenses and
expenses of settling my estate, to be owned and possessed
by her absolutely, as her property: and I do further devise
to her, to have and to hold, and to have the sole use
and control of during her natural life all the Real
Estate of which I may be the owner of or have any
interest in at the time of my decease. These bequests to
my wife are in lieu of her years support and all
other rights, share, interest and dower, which she by
[corresponds to labeled page 533 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
533
Sylvester M. Williamson's Will
and Testament of said Sylvester M. Williamson
deceased, that the same was duly executed
and attested, that the said Testator at the time
of signing the same was of lawful age, of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is there
fore by the Court ordered, that the said Will be ad-
mitted to probate and that the same, together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named be enter-
ed of record in this Court. At the same time came
Hannah Jane Williamson widow of said decedent
and the Will being read to her and fully explain-
ed, she did then and there elect to take under
the law and not under the Will, and the same
has become a matter of record
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, Sylvester M. Williamson, of the Township of Brown
County of Delaware and State of Ohio being about
Seventy years of age, and being of sound and disposing
mind and memory, do make, publish and declare
this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and
making null and void all other last Wills and
Testaments by me made heretofore:
First.-- My Wills that all my just debts and
funeral expenses shall be paid out of my estate as
soon after my decease as shall be found convenient.
Second.-- I give devise and bequeath to my beloved
wife Hannah Jane, all personal property, money and
credits, of which I may be the owner at my decease
and in whatsoever form the same may be in at the
time, and which may be left of my personal estate
after paying all my just debts, funeral expenses and
expenses of settling my estate, to be owned and possessed
by her absolutely, as her property: and I do further devise
to her, to have and to hold, and to have the sole use
and control of during her natural life all the Real
Estate of which I may be the owner of or have any
interest in at the time of my decease. These bequests to
my wife are in lieu of her years support and all
other rights, share, interest and dower, which she by
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 587)
Description
[page 587]
[corresponds to labeled page 534 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
534
Sylvester M. Williamson's Will
law, would have in any estate, were I to make no
will.
Item Third-- I do give devise and bequeath the "estate in
remainder" in all my said real estate, left after taking out
the life estate as aforesaid devised to my wife, to my fol-
lowing named Sons and daughters. Joseph Williamson of
Kingston Township in said County, Rosanna wife of Stephen
Meeker, Eliza Jane wife of A. Kriss and Susan wife of
Frank Seburn all of Trenton Township in said County
Madison Williamson of Sunbury in said County, Mary
wife of Jeremiah Jennings of Knox County Ohio, and Charles
D. Williamson of the City of Columbus Ohio, to have to hold
the same (after the decease of my said wife) jointly in fee
simple--Having already advanced to my son Jeremiah
his share in my estate, I have not made any devise to
him herein.
Item Fourth I do hereby nominate, constitute and ap-
point my beloved wife Hannah Jane Williamson Execu-
trix of this my last Will and Testament and request that
she be not required to give any bond in its execution and
that there be no appraisement and sale of my estate
I do not expect it will be necessary to sell real estate to
pay my debts but if it should be, I hereby authorize and
empower my said Executrix to sell real estate at private
sale or public sale as she may think best, and deeds
to purchasers to execute and deliver in fee simple and
the proceeds thereof after paying indebtedness to use during
her natural life, and at her decease to be equally divided
among those children to whom I have given the land
as above
In testimony whereof I have set my hand to this
my last Will and Testiment at the City of Delaware
Ohio this Nineteenth day of October in this year of our
Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty-One
Sylverster Madison Williamson
The foregoing instrument was signed by the said Sylvester M.
Williamson in our presence and by him published and
declared to be for his last Will and Testament to us and at
his request and in his presence and in the presence of
each other, we hereunto subscribe our Names as Attesting
Witnesses, at the city of Delaware Ohio, this Nineteenth day
of October A.D. 1881
John S. Gill resides at Delaware Ohio
Henry J. Eaton " " " "
[corresponds to labeled page 534 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
534
Sylvester M. Williamson's Will
law, would have in any estate, were I to make no
will.
Item Third-- I do give devise and bequeath the "estate in
remainder" in all my said real estate, left after taking out
the life estate as aforesaid devised to my wife, to my fol-
lowing named Sons and daughters. Joseph Williamson of
Kingston Township in said County, Rosanna wife of Stephen
Meeker, Eliza Jane wife of A. Kriss and Susan wife of
Frank Seburn all of Trenton Township in said County
Madison Williamson of Sunbury in said County, Mary
wife of Jeremiah Jennings of Knox County Ohio, and Charles
D. Williamson of the City of Columbus Ohio, to have to hold
the same (after the decease of my said wife) jointly in fee
simple--Having already advanced to my son Jeremiah
his share in my estate, I have not made any devise to
him herein.
Item Fourth I do hereby nominate, constitute and ap-
point my beloved wife Hannah Jane Williamson Execu-
trix of this my last Will and Testament and request that
she be not required to give any bond in its execution and
that there be no appraisement and sale of my estate
I do not expect it will be necessary to sell real estate to
pay my debts but if it should be, I hereby authorize and
empower my said Executrix to sell real estate at private
sale or public sale as she may think best, and deeds
to purchasers to execute and deliver in fee simple and
the proceeds thereof after paying indebtedness to use during
her natural life, and at her decease to be equally divided
among those children to whom I have given the land
as above
In testimony whereof I have set my hand to this
my last Will and Testiment at the City of Delaware
Ohio this Nineteenth day of October in this year of our
Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty-One
Sylverster Madison Williamson
The foregoing instrument was signed by the said Sylvester M.
Williamson in our presence and by him published and
declared to be for his last Will and Testament to us and at
his request and in his presence and in the presence of
each other, we hereunto subscribe our Names as Attesting
Witnesses, at the city of Delaware Ohio, this Nineteenth day
of October A.D. 1881
John S. Gill resides at Delaware Ohio
Henry J. Eaton " " " "
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 588)
Description
[page 588]
[corresponds to labeled page 535 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
535
Sylvester M. Williamson's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court John
S. Gill and Henry J. Eaton the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Sylvester M. William-
son, 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 Sylvester M. Williamson now
deceased, is the Will of said deceased Sylvester M.
Williamson, 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 Sylvester M. Williamson, deceased,
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament: that the
said Sylvester M. Williamson 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 S. Gill
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court
this 20" day of March A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to labeled page 535 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
535
Sylvester M. Williamson's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court John
S. Gill and Henry J. Eaton the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Sylvester M. William-
son, 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 Sylvester M. Williamson now
deceased, is the Will of said deceased Sylvester M.
Williamson, 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 Sylvester M. Williamson, deceased,
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament: that the
said Sylvester M. Williamson 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 S. Gill
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court
this 20" day of March A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 589)
Description
[page 589]
[corresponds to labeled page 536 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
536
Julia R. L. Platt's Will
April 4" 1883
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Julia R. L. Platt late of
Berlin Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate and it appearing to the Court
that the said Will had not been deposited in this Court
before the death of the Testatrix, it is now ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to pro-
bate and record be given by Milo S. Adams to Delia S.
Adams, Rosetta W. Lewis, Emma C. Elliott next of kin of
the Testatrix, residents of the State of Ohio that said applica-
tion will be for hearing before this Court on the 7" day of
April A.D. 1883 at 1 o'clock P. M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
April 7" 1883
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the
4" day of April A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Julia R. L.
Platt late of Berlin Township this County deceased, was
produced in open Court for probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the ap-
plication to admit the same to probate and record in
this Court has been given to Rosetta W. Lewis, Delia L.
Adams, and Emma C. Elliott and Milo L. Adams next
of kin of the Testatrix pursuant to a former order of this
Court, therefore on this day came Levins R. Ryant
Sarah A. Caulkins the subscribing witnesses to said Will
who being duly qualified testified to the execution and
attestation of said Will which testimony was reduced to
writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the afore-
said instrument of writing is the last Will and Testa-
ment of said Julia R. L. Platt deceased that the same
was duly executed and attested, that the said Testatrix
at the time of signing the same was of lawful age, of
sound and disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is there-
fore by the Court ordered that the said Will be admit-
ted to probate and that the same together with the
[corresponds to labeled page 536 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
536
Julia R. L. Platt's Will
April 4" 1883
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Julia R. L. Platt late of
Berlin Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate and it appearing to the Court
that the said Will had not been deposited in this Court
before the death of the Testatrix, it is now ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to pro-
bate and record be given by Milo S. Adams to Delia S.
Adams, Rosetta W. Lewis, Emma C. Elliott next of kin of
the Testatrix, residents of the State of Ohio that said applica-
tion will be for hearing before this Court on the 7" day of
April A.D. 1883 at 1 o'clock P. M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
April 7" 1883
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the
4" day of April A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Julia R. L.
Platt late of Berlin Township this County deceased, was
produced in open Court for probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the ap-
plication to admit the same to probate and record in
this Court has been given to Rosetta W. Lewis, Delia L.
Adams, and Emma C. Elliott and Milo L. Adams next
of kin of the Testatrix pursuant to a former order of this
Court, therefore on this day came Levins R. Ryant
Sarah A. Caulkins the subscribing witnesses to said Will
who being duly qualified testified to the execution and
attestation of said Will which testimony was reduced to
writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the afore-
said instrument of writing is the last Will and Testa-
ment of said Julia R. L. Platt deceased that the same
was duly executed and attested, that the said Testatrix
at the time of signing the same was of lawful age, of
sound and disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is there-
fore by the Court ordered that the said Will be admit-
ted to probate and that the same together with the
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 590)
Description
[page 590]
[corresponds to labeled page 537 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
537
testimony of the witnesses above named be entered
of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God Amen:
I, Julia R. L. Platt of the Township of Berlin, County
of Delaware and State of Ohio, being of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory ( thanks be to God for the
same) and realizing the uncertainty of life, do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament.
1st After paying all my just debts and final
expenses, I give and bequeath unto my sister Delia
L. Adams, all my personal property and otherwise
disposed of
2nd All my farm situated in Berlin Town-
ship, Delaware County Ohio, I give and bequeath
the use of the same, unto my sister Delia L.
Adams, and Rosette W. Lewis during their natur-
al lives, said farm being known as the South West
pt. Lot 6 - Tp. 7. Sec 4. R. 18. containing 52 acres more
or less.
3rd After the death of said Delia L. Adams and
Rosetta W. Lewis, said farm shall be divided into two
divisions known as the West and East division. The West
division shall begin for the same at a point where the
South line of said farm crosses the State Road, run-
ning through the same, and running thence north
by, and with the center of the road, eight rods, thence
East forty rods, thence north to the north line of said
farm, thence west along said north line by the north
west corner of said farm, South along the west line
of said farm to the southwest corner of said farm
thence each along the south line of said farm, to the
place of beginning. The East division shall consist of
the balance of said farm on the East side of said
State Road running to the center of Alum Creek ac-
cording to the water and bounds of said farm as
recorded in the land Records of Delaware County
aforesaid. The West division as aforesaid, shall be the
property and I hereby bequeath the same unto Emma
[corresponds to labeled page 537 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
537
testimony of the witnesses above named be entered
of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God Amen:
I, Julia R. L. Platt of the Township of Berlin, County
of Delaware and State of Ohio, being of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory ( thanks be to God for the
same) and realizing the uncertainty of life, do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament.
1st After paying all my just debts and final
expenses, I give and bequeath unto my sister Delia
L. Adams, all my personal property and otherwise
disposed of
2nd All my farm situated in Berlin Town-
ship, Delaware County Ohio, I give and bequeath
the use of the same, unto my sister Delia L.
Adams, and Rosette W. Lewis during their natur-
al lives, said farm being known as the South West
pt. Lot 6 - Tp. 7. Sec 4. R. 18. containing 52 acres more
or less.
3rd After the death of said Delia L. Adams and
Rosetta W. Lewis, said farm shall be divided into two
divisions known as the West and East division. The West
division shall begin for the same at a point where the
South line of said farm crosses the State Road, run-
ning through the same, and running thence north
by, and with the center of the road, eight rods, thence
East forty rods, thence north to the north line of said
farm, thence west along said north line by the north
west corner of said farm, South along the west line
of said farm to the southwest corner of said farm
thence each along the south line of said farm, to the
place of beginning. The East division shall consist of
the balance of said farm on the East side of said
State Road running to the center of Alum Creek ac-
cording to the water and bounds of said farm as
recorded in the land Records of Delaware County
aforesaid. The West division as aforesaid, shall be the
property and I hereby bequeath the same unto Emma
Title
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Description
[page 591]
[corresponds to labeled page 538 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
538
Julia R. L. Platt's Will
C. Elliott, her hires and assigns for ever. The East divi-
sion as aforesaid, shall be the property and I hereby be-
queath the same unto Milo L. Adams, his heirs and
assigns forever.
4th I hereby appoint my nephew Milo L. Adams the
sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament and
Trustee for the management and controll of my estate for
the benefit of the aforesaid legatees
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and
seal in Berlin Township aforesaid, this fifth day of February
A.D. Eighteen Hundred and Eighty Three
Julia R. L. Platt
Signed and Sealed by Julia R. Platt
as and for her last Will and Testament
in the presence of us, who in her presence
and in the presence of each other and
at her request, have hereunto subscribed
our names as witnesses
Sarah A. Caulkins
Levins R. Ryant
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Sarah
A. Caulkins, Levins R. Ryant the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Julia R. L. Platt, 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 Testa-
ment of Julia R. L. Platt now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased, Julia R. L. Platt 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 Julia R. L. Platt de-
ceased sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowl-
edge the same to be her last Will and Testament, and that
the said Julia R. L. Platt 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
Levins R. Ryant
Sarah A. Caulkins
[corresponds to labeled page 538 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
538
Julia R. L. Platt's Will
C. Elliott, her hires and assigns for ever. The East divi-
sion as aforesaid, shall be the property and I hereby be-
queath the same unto Milo L. Adams, his heirs and
assigns forever.
4th I hereby appoint my nephew Milo L. Adams the
sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament and
Trustee for the management and controll of my estate for
the benefit of the aforesaid legatees
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and
seal in Berlin Township aforesaid, this fifth day of February
A.D. Eighteen Hundred and Eighty Three
Julia R. L. Platt
Signed and Sealed by Julia R. Platt
as and for her last Will and Testament
in the presence of us, who in her presence
and in the presence of each other and
at her request, have hereunto subscribed
our names as witnesses
Sarah A. Caulkins
Levins R. Ryant
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Sarah
A. Caulkins, Levins R. Ryant the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Julia R. L. Platt, 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 Testa-
ment of Julia R. L. Platt now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased, Julia R. L. Platt 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 Julia R. L. Platt de-
ceased sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowl-
edge the same to be her last Will and Testament, and that
the said Julia R. L. Platt 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
Levins R. Ryant
Sarah A. Caulkins
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 592)
Description
[page 592]
[corresponds to labeled page 539 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
539
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 7" day of
April A.D. 1883
` Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Henry Stith's Will
=======================================================
April 20" 1883
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Henry Stith late of
Berkshire Township in this County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court for probate and it appearing
to the Court that the said Will had not been de-
posited in this Court before the death of the testator
it is now ordered that the said Will be filed in
this Court and that due notice thereof and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record
be given by Jessie Stith to Hannah, James W. Stith
Margaret Gammill, Nancy Merideth, Mary J. William-
son Amy Bockoven, Franklin P. Stith Sarah William-
son and William H. Stith next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 25" day of
April A.D. 1883 at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
April 25" 1883
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 20" day
of April A.D. 1883, An instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Henry Stith late of
Berkshire Township this County deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate and was then filed and it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice
of the filing of said Will and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court has been
given to James Stith, Margaret Gammill, Nancy Meredith
Mary J. Williamson, Amy Bockover, Franklin P. Stith, Sarah
Williamson, William H. Stith and Hannah Stith widow
of Henry Stith next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a
former order of this Court, therefore on this day came
B. Moore and L. P. Hanover the subscribing witnesses to
[corresponds to labeled page 539 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
539
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 7" day of
April A.D. 1883
` Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Henry Stith's Will
=======================================================
April 20" 1883
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Henry Stith late of
Berkshire Township in this County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court for probate and it appearing
to the Court that the said Will had not been de-
posited in this Court before the death of the testator
it is now ordered that the said Will be filed in
this Court and that due notice thereof and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record
be given by Jessie Stith to Hannah, James W. Stith
Margaret Gammill, Nancy Merideth, Mary J. William-
son Amy Bockoven, Franklin P. Stith Sarah William-
son and William H. Stith next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 25" day of
April A.D. 1883 at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
April 25" 1883
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 20" day
of April A.D. 1883, An instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Henry Stith late of
Berkshire Township this County deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate and was then filed and it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice
of the filing of said Will and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court has been
given to James Stith, Margaret Gammill, Nancy Meredith
Mary J. Williamson, Amy Bockover, Franklin P. Stith, Sarah
Williamson, William H. Stith and Hannah Stith widow
of Henry Stith next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a
former order of this Court, therefore on this day came
B. Moore and L. P. Hanover the subscribing witnesses to
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 593)
Description
[page 593]
[corresponds to labeled page 540 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
540
Henry Stith's Will
said Will, who being qualified, testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will which testimony
was reduced to writing and by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will whereupon the Court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and
Testament of said Henry Stith deceased that the same was
duly executed and attested, that the said Testator at the
time of signing said Will was of legal age of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no un-
due or unlawful restraint whatsoever - It is therefore
by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to
probate and that the same, together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named, be entered of record in
this Court. At the same time came Hannah Stith wid-
ow of Henry Stith deceased and the Will being read to
her and fully explained to her by the Court and her
rights under the law being fully explained to her she
did then elect to take under the Will of her late hus-
band and asked that the same be made as matter
of record
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Henry
Stith of Berkshire 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 1st I desire that all my just debts, funeral expenses
and all necessary expenses be paid out of my personal
estate and that there be erected at my grave a suit-
able tombstone or monument of good quality of marble
Item 2nd I give devise and bequeath to my Beloved wife in lieu
of her dower, the town property upon which we now reside
in the town of Sunbury, Delaware County Ohio, with all
the household goods and furniture of every kind and all
the provisions provided for the support of the family, one horse
buggy and harness, one cow and four hundred dollars
a year during her natural life.
Item 3rd My Real Estate situate in Trenton and Porter Township
Delaware County Ohio, containing about three Hundred
[corresponds to labeled page 540 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
540
Henry Stith's Will
said Will, who being qualified, testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will which testimony
was reduced to writing and by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will whereupon the Court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and
Testament of said Henry Stith deceased that the same was
duly executed and attested, that the said Testator at the
time of signing said Will was of legal age of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no un-
due or unlawful restraint whatsoever - It is therefore
by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to
probate and that the same, together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named, be entered of record in
this Court. At the same time came Hannah Stith wid-
ow of Henry Stith deceased and the Will being read to
her and fully explained to her by the Court and her
rights under the law being fully explained to her she
did then elect to take under the Will of her late hus-
band and asked that the same be made as matter
of record
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Henry
Stith of Berkshire 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 1st I desire that all my just debts, funeral expenses
and all necessary expenses be paid out of my personal
estate and that there be erected at my grave a suit-
able tombstone or monument of good quality of marble
Item 2nd I give devise and bequeath to my Beloved wife in lieu
of her dower, the town property upon which we now reside
in the town of Sunbury, Delaware County Ohio, with all
the household goods and furniture of every kind and all
the provisions provided for the support of the family, one horse
buggy and harness, one cow and four hundred dollars
a year during her natural life.
Item 3rd My Real Estate situate in Trenton and Porter Township
Delaware County Ohio, containing about three Hundred
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 594)
Description
[page 594]
[corresponds to labeled page 541 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
541
Henry Stith's Will
and Twenty five acres of land, I desire shall be equal-
ly divided between my four sons on the terms hereinafter
mentioned - James W. Stith giving him his portion where
he now resides, except his timber land. Jessie Stith
his where he now resides except enough timber land to
make him his number of acres. Giving Frank Stith
his where he now resides except enough timber land to
make his number of acres. Willis H. Stith his portion
where he now resides, except timber land enough to
make his number of acres giving each and
equal number of acres of land and each to have
their cleared land that they now use and occupy
and the timber to be divided so that each will have
about Eighty one acres a piece James Stith and
Willis H. Stith to pay to my beloved wife during her
life one hundred dollars each annually. Jessie
Stith to pay her annually one hundred and Twenty
dollars during her life and Frank Stith to her Eighty
dollars annually during her life
Item 4" I give devise and bequeath to my five daughters
Nancy Meredith, Margaret Gammill, Mary Jane
Williamson, Amy Bockover, Sarah William Eight
hundred dollars each to be paid to them as follows
After the death of my said wife, further desire
that my two sons James and Jessie shall pay Twelve
hundred dollars each after the death of my said
wife to be paid in Two hundred dollars payments
to be equally divided between my five daughters above
named and that Frank and Willis H. pay Eight
hundred dollars each after the death of my said
wife also paying Two hundred each annually to be
divided as above between my five daughters before
named
Item 6" All my personal estate if any that may remain
after paying the foregoing items, I desire shall be equal-
ly divided between my foregoing named children, sons
and daughters
Item 7" I do hereby constitute and appoint my Son Jessie
Stith Executor of this my last Will and Testament
and hereby revoke all former wills made by me
Sept 26" 1879 Henry Stith
[corresponds to labeled page 541 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
541
Henry Stith's Will
and Twenty five acres of land, I desire shall be equal-
ly divided between my four sons on the terms hereinafter
mentioned - James W. Stith giving him his portion where
he now resides, except his timber land. Jessie Stith
his where he now resides except enough timber land to
make him his number of acres. Giving Frank Stith
his where he now resides except enough timber land to
make his number of acres. Willis H. Stith his portion
where he now resides, except timber land enough to
make his number of acres giving each and
equal number of acres of land and each to have
their cleared land that they now use and occupy
and the timber to be divided so that each will have
about Eighty one acres a piece James Stith and
Willis H. Stith to pay to my beloved wife during her
life one hundred dollars each annually. Jessie
Stith to pay her annually one hundred and Twenty
dollars during her life and Frank Stith to her Eighty
dollars annually during her life
Item 4" I give devise and bequeath to my five daughters
Nancy Meredith, Margaret Gammill, Mary Jane
Williamson, Amy Bockover, Sarah William Eight
hundred dollars each to be paid to them as follows
After the death of my said wife, further desire
that my two sons James and Jessie shall pay Twelve
hundred dollars each after the death of my said
wife to be paid in Two hundred dollars payments
to be equally divided between my five daughters above
named and that Frank and Willis H. pay Eight
hundred dollars each after the death of my said
wife also paying Two hundred each annually to be
divided as above between my five daughters before
named
Item 6" All my personal estate if any that may remain
after paying the foregoing items, I desire shall be equal-
ly divided between my foregoing named children, sons
and daughters
Item 7" I do hereby constitute and appoint my Son Jessie
Stith Executor of this my last Will and Testament
and hereby revoke all former wills made by me
Sept 26" 1879 Henry Stith
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 595)
Description
[page 595]
[corresponds to labeled page 542 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
542
Henry Stith's Will
Signed by said Henry Stith as his last Will and Testa-
ment in our presence and signed by us in his presence
and at his request this 26" day of September 1879
B. Morris
L. B. Hanover
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court B. Moore
and L. B. Hanover the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Henry Stith deceased, who being
duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the ex-
ecution of said Will depose and say that the paper be-
fore them purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Henry Stith now deceased is the Will of said deceas-
ed Henry Stith 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 Henry Stith, deceased, sign and
seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament: that the said Henry
Stith at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, was of legal age and of sound and dispos-
ing mind and memory, and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever
B. Moore
L. B. Hanover
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 25" day
of April A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 542 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
542
Henry Stith's Will
Signed by said Henry Stith as his last Will and Testa-
ment in our presence and signed by us in his presence
and at his request this 26" day of September 1879
B. Morris
L. B. Hanover
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court B. Moore
and L. B. Hanover the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Henry Stith deceased, who being
duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the ex-
ecution of said Will depose and say that the paper be-
fore them purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Henry Stith now deceased is the Will of said deceas-
ed Henry Stith 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 Henry Stith, deceased, sign and
seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament: that the said Henry
Stith at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, was of legal age and of sound and dispos-
ing mind and memory, and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever
B. Moore
L. B. Hanover
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 25" day
of April A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 596)
Description
[page 596]
[corresponds to labeled page 543 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
543
Almon S. B. Newton's Will
In the matter of the Will } June 13th A.D. 1883
of Almon S. B. Newton deceased }
An authenticated copy of
the last Will and Testament of Almon S. B. Newton de-
ceased late of Erie County and State of New York was
this day presented to this Court for record; Whereupon
the Court being satisfied on examination that said Will
was duly executed and proved according to the laws of
the State of New York and part of the property by
said Will devised being situated in this County, said
copy is hereby admitted to record in this Court accor-
ding to law
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God, Amen.
I, Almon S. B. Newton of the Village of Akron in
the County of Erie and State of New York being of
sound mind and memory and considering the
certainty 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, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife
Cornelia E. Newton all of my personal property of
every name and nature whatsoever to her and her heirs
forever
Second - I give and devise unto my said Wife Corne-
lia E. Newton and her heirs forever all of my real estate
of which I may die seized or possessed
Likewise, I make
constitute and appoint my said wife Cornelia E. Newton
to be Executrix 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 the 30th day of November
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
seventy five
Almon S. B. Newton {Seal}
[corresponds to labeled page 543 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
543
Almon S. B. Newton's Will
In the matter of the Will } June 13th A.D. 1883
of Almon S. B. Newton deceased }
An authenticated copy of
the last Will and Testament of Almon S. B. Newton de-
ceased late of Erie County and State of New York was
this day presented to this Court for record; Whereupon
the Court being satisfied on examination that said Will
was duly executed and proved according to the laws of
the State of New York and part of the property by
said Will devised being situated in this County, said
copy is hereby admitted to record in this Court accor-
ding to law
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God, Amen.
I, Almon S. B. Newton of the Village of Akron in
the County of Erie and State of New York being of
sound mind and memory and considering the
certainty 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, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife
Cornelia E. Newton all of my personal property of
every name and nature whatsoever to her and her heirs
forever
Second - I give and devise unto my said Wife Corne-
lia E. Newton and her heirs forever all of my real estate
of which I may die seized or possessed
Likewise, I make
constitute and appoint my said wife Cornelia E. Newton
to be Executrix 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 the 30th day of November
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
seventy five
Almon S. B. Newton {Seal}
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 597)
Description
[page 597]
[corresponds to labeled page 544 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
544
Almon S. B. Newton's Will
The above instrument was subscribed by the said Almon
S. B. Newton in our presence and acknowledged by him
to each of us: and he at the same time declared the
above instrument so subscribed to be his last Will and Tes-
tament: and we at his request, have signed our names
as witnesses hereto in his presence and in the presence
of each other, and written opposite our names our respective
places of residence.
Russell S. Tabor Akron Erie County N.Y.
Frank L. Churchill Akron Erie County N.Y.
County of Erie }
Surrogate's Office } SS.
Be it remembered, that on the day and of
the date hereof, the Last Will and Testament of Almon S. B.
Newton late of the town of Newstead in the County of Erie
deceased, being the foregoing written instrument hereto annexed
was duly proven before Zebulon Ferris, Surrogate of said County
according to law, as for the Last Will and Testament of the
real and personal estate of the said deceased, which said last
Will and Testament and the proofs and examinations taken
thereon, are recorded in this office
In witness whereof, the Surrogate of said County
hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal of office
this 4th day of January in the Year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and Seventy six
Zebulon Feris Surrogate
[corresponds to labeled page 544 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
544
Almon S. B. Newton's Will
The above instrument was subscribed by the said Almon
S. B. Newton in our presence and acknowledged by him
to each of us: and he at the same time declared the
above instrument so subscribed to be his last Will and Tes-
tament: and we at his request, have signed our names
as witnesses hereto in his presence and in the presence
of each other, and written opposite our names our respective
places of residence.
Russell S. Tabor Akron Erie County N.Y.
Frank L. Churchill Akron Erie County N.Y.
County of Erie }
Surrogate's Office } SS.
Be it remembered, that on the day and of
the date hereof, the Last Will and Testament of Almon S. B.
Newton late of the town of Newstead in the County of Erie
deceased, being the foregoing written instrument hereto annexed
was duly proven before Zebulon Ferris, Surrogate of said County
according to law, as for the Last Will and Testament of the
real and personal estate of the said deceased, which said last
Will and Testament and the proofs and examinations taken
thereon, are recorded in this office
In witness whereof, the Surrogate of said County
hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal of office
this 4th day of January in the Year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and Seventy six
Zebulon Feris Surrogate
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 598)
Description
[page 598]
[corresponds to labeled page 545 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
545
William M. Warren's Sr Will
June 13" 1883
In the matter of the Will of } Probate Court Delaware County Ohio
William M. Warren deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit: on the 12" day of June A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William M.
Warren Sr late of Scioto Tp this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice of
the filing of said Will and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record has been given to Robert N. Warren
William M. Warren Jr. John H. Warren, Fred R. Warren and
F. D. Warren next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former
order of this Court. It appearing to the Court that Charles
Charles Knight Jr one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will has
gone to parts unknown Whereupon came Essie Warren and A.
M. Raun appeared in open Court and were duly sworn and
examined according to law touching to genuineness of the
signature of said Charles Knight Jr attached to said Will
and the testimony thereon reduced to writing and filed
therefore on this day came F. M. Maxwell the other subscribing
witness to said Will and being duly qualified testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will which testimony
was reduced to writing and by him subscribed and filed
[corresponds to labeled page 545 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
545
William M. Warren's Sr Will
June 13" 1883
In the matter of the Will of } Probate Court Delaware County Ohio
William M. Warren deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit: on the 12" day of June A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William M.
Warren Sr late of Scioto Tp this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice of
the filing of said Will and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record has been given to Robert N. Warren
William M. Warren Jr. John H. Warren, Fred R. Warren and
F. D. Warren next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former
order of this Court. It appearing to the Court that Charles
Charles Knight Jr one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will has
gone to parts unknown Whereupon came Essie Warren and A.
M. Raun appeared in open Court and were duly sworn and
examined according to law touching to genuineness of the
signature of said Charles Knight Jr attached to said Will
and the testimony thereon reduced to writing and filed
therefore on this day came F. M. Maxwell the other subscribing
witness to said Will and being duly qualified testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will which testimony
was reduced to writing and by him subscribed and filed
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 599)
Description
[page 599]
[corresponds to labeled page 546 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
546
William M. Warren Sr. Will
with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testiment of said
William M. Warren Sr deceased that the same was duly ex-
ecuted and attested: that the said Testator at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful re-
straint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that this
said Will be admitted to probate and that the same together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named be entered of
record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Will
Last Will and Testament of William M. Warren Sr of
Milville Delaware County Ohio.
On this first day of September in the year of Our Lord
One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty. I William M.
Warren Sr. at Delaware Ohio do make and publish this my
last Will and Testament.
First = I desire all my just debts to be paid, and the costs
of Administering my estate hereinafter named
Second, I devise and bequeath to Fredrick R. Warren and
F. D. Warren son and daughter of Benjamin F. Warren de-
ceased. each the sum of Six Hundred Dollars that is to
Fredrick Six Hundred Dollars and to F. D. Warren Six
Hundred Dollars to be paid them out of my estate as herein
set forth. In case of the death of either of said Fredrick R.
Warren or F. D. Warren before any decease then and in that
case I desire the survivor to receive the full amount of Twelve
Hundred and should both said Fredrick R. and F. D.
Warren die before my deceace then the shares which they
would have received shall be divided equally between my
Three Sons herein after named -
Third - After my decease and the payment of the legacies
in item Second mentioned I give, devise, and bequeath to
my affectionate sons Robert W. Warren, John H. Warren
and William M. Warren Jr the whole of my estate both
Real and Personal and of whatsoever the same may con-
sist after laying the legacies in item Second and the
costs of administering my estate, to be equally divided
between them that is to my son Robert, one part and to my
son John, one part and to my son William one part
[corresponds to labeled page 546 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
546
William M. Warren Sr. Will
with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testiment of said
William M. Warren Sr deceased that the same was duly ex-
ecuted and attested: that the said Testator at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful re-
straint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that this
said Will be admitted to probate and that the same together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named be entered of
record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Will
Last Will and Testament of William M. Warren Sr of
Milville Delaware County Ohio.
On this first day of September in the year of Our Lord
One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty. I William M.
Warren Sr. at Delaware Ohio do make and publish this my
last Will and Testament.
First = I desire all my just debts to be paid, and the costs
of Administering my estate hereinafter named
Second, I devise and bequeath to Fredrick R. Warren and
F. D. Warren son and daughter of Benjamin F. Warren de-
ceased. each the sum of Six Hundred Dollars that is to
Fredrick Six Hundred Dollars and to F. D. Warren Six
Hundred Dollars to be paid them out of my estate as herein
set forth. In case of the death of either of said Fredrick R.
Warren or F. D. Warren before any decease then and in that
case I desire the survivor to receive the full amount of Twelve
Hundred and should both said Fredrick R. and F. D.
Warren die before my deceace then the shares which they
would have received shall be divided equally between my
Three Sons herein after named -
Third - After my decease and the payment of the legacies
in item Second mentioned I give, devise, and bequeath to
my affectionate sons Robert W. Warren, John H. Warren
and William M. Warren Jr the whole of my estate both
Real and Personal and of whatsoever the same may con-
sist after laying the legacies in item Second and the
costs of administering my estate, to be equally divided
between them that is to my son Robert, one part and to my
son John, one part and to my son William one part
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 600)
Description
[page 600]
[corresponds to labeled page 547 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
547
William M Warren Sr Will
In case of the death of either of my said sons before
my decease then the part which said son would have
received shall go to the heirs of that son
Fourth - I do nominate and appoint my sons Rob-
ert W. Warren, John H. Warren and William M.
Warren Jr Executers of this my last Will and Testa-
ment and ask and direct that they may not
be required to give bonds as such Executors, And it
is my further request that no appraisement be made
of my estate. And I hereby authorize my said Executors
after my death to sell and dispose of, as in their
Judgement they may think best either at public or
private sale all my estate both real and personal
and deeds therefore to execute acknowledge and deliver
to convey title, or if in their judgement they may think
best, then to divide and partition said estate accor-
ding to the provisions of this
Fifth - the legacies mentioned in item second to the
heirs of my said deceased son Benjamine F. Warren
I direct my said Executors to pay over within two
years after my death
In testimony whereof I the said William M.
Warren Sr at the City of Delaware Ohio on this
first day of September. In the year of our Lord
One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty (1880) hereunto
set my hand and seal.
William M. Warren {seal}
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledge by the said
William M. Warren Sr to be his last Will and Testament
in our presence and at this request and in his presence
and in the presence of each other signed by us as
witnesses thereto
F.M. Mariott
Chas. W. Knight Jr.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
}ss Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court A.M.
Raun and Essie Weiser who being sworn according to law
to speak the truth, the whole thru and nothing but the
truth depose and say that they are acquainted with the
hand writing of Charles Knight Jr one of the sub-
[corresponds to labeled page 547 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
547
William M Warren Sr Will
In case of the death of either of my said sons before
my decease then the part which said son would have
received shall go to the heirs of that son
Fourth - I do nominate and appoint my sons Rob-
ert W. Warren, John H. Warren and William M.
Warren Jr Executers of this my last Will and Testa-
ment and ask and direct that they may not
be required to give bonds as such Executors, And it
is my further request that no appraisement be made
of my estate. And I hereby authorize my said Executors
after my death to sell and dispose of, as in their
Judgement they may think best either at public or
private sale all my estate both real and personal
and deeds therefore to execute acknowledge and deliver
to convey title, or if in their judgement they may think
best, then to divide and partition said estate accor-
ding to the provisions of this
Fifth - the legacies mentioned in item second to the
heirs of my said deceased son Benjamine F. Warren
I direct my said Executors to pay over within two
years after my death
In testimony whereof I the said William M.
Warren Sr at the City of Delaware Ohio on this
first day of September. In the year of our Lord
One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty (1880) hereunto
set my hand and seal.
William M. Warren {seal}
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledge by the said
William M. Warren Sr to be his last Will and Testament
in our presence and at this request and in his presence
and in the presence of each other signed by us as
witnesses thereto
F.M. Mariott
Chas. W. Knight Jr.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
}ss Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court A.M.
Raun and Essie Weiser who being sworn according to law
to speak the truth, the whole thru and nothing but the
truth depose and say that they are acquainted with the
hand writing of Charles Knight Jr one of the sub-
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 601)
Description
[page 601]
[corresponds to labeled page 548 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
548
William M. Warren Sr Will
scribing witnesses to the Will of William M. Warren Sr
and in the opinion of affiants was written by Charles Knight
Jr
Essie Weiser
A.M. Raun
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 16" day of June
A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
}ss Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court F.M.
Mariott one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of William M. Warren Senior[Sr] deceased, who being
duly sword according to law to speak the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execu-
tion of said Will devise and say that the paper before him
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William M.
Warren Senior Sr now deceased, is the Will of said deceased, William
M. Warren Senior Sr. That Charles Knight Jr the other witness to said
Will who is now absent in England) signed said Will as a
Witness at the same time that he did and in his presence
that he is familiar with his handwriting and recognizes
the writing as the signature of said Charles Knight Jr
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 say the said
William M. Warren Senior Sr deceased, sign and seal said
will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last Will and Testament; that the said William M.
Warren Sen 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.M.Mariott
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 16"day of June
A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to labeled page 548 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
548
William M. Warren Sr Will
scribing witnesses to the Will of William M. Warren Sr
and in the opinion of affiants was written by Charles Knight
Jr
Essie Weiser
A.M. Raun
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 16" day of June
A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
}ss Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court F.M.
Mariott one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of William M. Warren Senior[Sr] deceased, who being
duly sword according to law to speak the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execu-
tion of said Will devise and say that the paper before him
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William M.
Warren Senior Sr now deceased, is the Will of said deceased, William
M. Warren Senior Sr. That Charles Knight Jr the other witness to said
Will who is now absent in England) signed said Will as a
Witness at the same time that he did and in his presence
that he is familiar with his handwriting and recognizes
the writing as the signature of said Charles Knight Jr
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 say the said
William M. Warren Senior Sr deceased, sign and seal said
will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last Will and Testament; that the said William M.
Warren Sen 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.M.Mariott
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 16"day of June
A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 602)
Description
[page 602]
[corresponds to labeled page 549 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
549
Timothy W. Stanley's Will
June 6' 1883
In the matter of the Will }
} Probate Court
Timothy W. Stanley deceased}
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Timothy W. Stanley late of Delaware City in this
Delaware County deceased, was produced in open court for pro-
bate, and it appearing to the Court that said Will
has not been deposited in this Court before the death
of the Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be
filed in this Court and that due notice of the filing
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record had been given Amanda J. Stanly widow
and Grace Stanly and Wills H. Stanley next of kin
of the Testator, they being present in Court And it now be-
ing shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice
has been to Amanda J. Stanley, Grace Stanley and Wills
H. Stanley next of kin of the Testator, therefore on this day
came S.L. White and John O. McDowell the subscribing
witnesses to said Will, who being duly qualified testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will, which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of said Timothy W. Stanley
deceased that the same was duly executed and attes-
ted that the said Testator at the time of signing the same
was of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind and mem-
ory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatso
ever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said will
be admitted to probate and that the same together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named be intered
or record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I Timo-
thy W. Stanley of Delaware Delaware County, Ohio, do
make and publish this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st I desire that all my just debts and funeral
expenses be first paid.
[corresponds to labeled page 549 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
549
Timothy W. Stanley's Will
June 6' 1883
In the matter of the Will }
} Probate Court
Timothy W. Stanley deceased}
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Timothy W. Stanley late of Delaware City in this
Delaware County deceased, was produced in open court for pro-
bate, and it appearing to the Court that said Will
has not been deposited in this Court before the death
of the Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be
filed in this Court and that due notice of the filing
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record had been given Amanda J. Stanly widow
and Grace Stanly and Wills H. Stanley next of kin
of the Testator, they being present in Court And it now be-
ing shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice
has been to Amanda J. Stanley, Grace Stanley and Wills
H. Stanley next of kin of the Testator, therefore on this day
came S.L. White and John O. McDowell the subscribing
witnesses to said Will, who being duly qualified testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will, which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of said Timothy W. Stanley
deceased that the same was duly executed and attes-
ted that the said Testator at the time of signing the same
was of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind and mem-
ory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatso
ever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said will
be admitted to probate and that the same together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named be intered
or record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I Timo-
thy W. Stanley of Delaware Delaware County, Ohio, do
make and publish this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st I desire that all my just debts and funeral
expenses be first paid.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 603)
Description
[page 603]
[corresponds to labeled page 550 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
550
Timothy W. Stanley's Will
Item 2nd I give and devise to my beloved wife Amanda
J. Stanley my entire estate both real and personal, ab-
solutely and in fee simple
Item 3 I desire that our of said estate what she give to
my two children Grace Stanley and Wills H. Stanley a
collegiate education
Item 4" I hereby nominate my beloved wife Amanda J.
Stanley and my friend James R. Lytle Executors of this
my last Will and Testament. And I hereby authorize them
to settle all accounts and claims due me; to sell any or
all real estate belonging to me and deeds to make for the
same and to reinvest the proceeds thereof as may seem to
be for the best interest of my estate.
I desire that no appraisement be made of my personal
estate and no sale be made of any of my goods or chattels
and I desire the Probate Judge to direct the same in pursu-
ance of the Statutes
Item 5" I desire that my said wife shall give to my said
daughter Grace Stanley at her marriage, if she marries,
a sum equal to the one sixth part of my estate. I hereby
revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 18" day of May A.D.1883
T.W. Stanley {seal}
Signed and sealed in our presence by said T.W. Stanley
and by us signed in his presence and at this special
instance and request
T.L. White
Jno O McDowell
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court T.L.
White and John O. McDowell the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of T.W. Stanley deceased
who being duly sworn according to the 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 T.W. Stanley now deceased in the
Will of said deceased T.W. Stanley that they were pres-
ent at the execution of said Will, at the request of the
[corresponds to labeled page 550 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
550
Timothy W. Stanley's Will
Item 2nd I give and devise to my beloved wife Amanda
J. Stanley my entire estate both real and personal, ab-
solutely and in fee simple
Item 3 I desire that our of said estate what she give to
my two children Grace Stanley and Wills H. Stanley a
collegiate education
Item 4" I hereby nominate my beloved wife Amanda J.
Stanley and my friend James R. Lytle Executors of this
my last Will and Testament. And I hereby authorize them
to settle all accounts and claims due me; to sell any or
all real estate belonging to me and deeds to make for the
same and to reinvest the proceeds thereof as may seem to
be for the best interest of my estate.
I desire that no appraisement be made of my personal
estate and no sale be made of any of my goods or chattels
and I desire the Probate Judge to direct the same in pursu-
ance of the Statutes
Item 5" I desire that my said wife shall give to my said
daughter Grace Stanley at her marriage, if she marries,
a sum equal to the one sixth part of my estate. I hereby
revoke all former wills by me made
In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 18" day of May A.D.1883
T.W. Stanley {seal}
Signed and sealed in our presence by said T.W. Stanley
and by us signed in his presence and at this special
instance and request
T.L. White
Jno O McDowell
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court T.L.
White and John O. McDowell the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of T.W. Stanley deceased
who being duly sworn according to the 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 T.W. Stanley now deceased in the
Will of said deceased T.W. Stanley that they were pres-
ent at the execution of said Will, at the request of the
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 604)
Description
[page 604]
[corresponds to labeled page 551 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
551
Timothy W Stanley's Will
Testates subscribed their names as witnesses in his presence
and that they saw the said T.W. Stanley, deceased,
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowl-
edge the same to be his last Will and Testament
that the said T. W. Stanley 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
T.L. White
John O. McDowell
Sworn to & Subscribed in open Court this 6" day of June A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to labeled page 551 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
551
Timothy W Stanley's Will
Testates subscribed their names as witnesses in his presence
and that they saw the said T.W. Stanley, deceased,
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowl-
edge the same to be his last Will and Testament
that the said T. W. Stanley 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
T.L. White
John O. McDowell
Sworn to & Subscribed in open Court this 6" day of June A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 605)
Description
[page 605]
[corresponds to labeled page 552 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
552
Tabitha Hunt's Will
June 12" 1883
In the matter of the Will} In Probate Court
of Tabitha Hunt deceased }
This day an instrument of writ-
ing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Tabitha Hunt late of Delaware City in this County de-
ceased, was produced in open Court for Probate and it
appearing to the Court that said Will had not been de-
posited in this Court before the death of the Testator, it
is now ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court
and that due notice thereof and of the application to
admit the same to Probate and Record be given by Hester
A. Hunt to Byron Hunt son of the Testator [Hester A Hunt
Martha Davis, Elizabeth Minton, Pricilla Holmes and W.
Hunt next of kin of the Testator and resident of the State
of Ohio being present in Court and waived the issue
of service] that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 16" day of June A.D. 1883 at 2 oclock
P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 16" 1883
In the matter of the Will}
of Tabitha Hunt deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
on the 12" day of June A.D. 1883 An instrument of writing
purporting to be the last will and Testament of Tabitha
Hunt late of Delaware Township this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and was then
filed And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and of
the application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court has been given to Hester A. Hunt, Martha
Davis, Elizabeth Minton, Pricilla Holmes, W.H. Hunt and
Byron Hunt next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a
former order of this Court. It appearing to the Court that
B.C. Waters one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will
is now deceased thereupon came Cicero Cormer and
A.M. Rawn in open Court and were duly sworn and
examined according to law touching the genuineness
of the signature of B. C. Waters attached to said Will
and their testimony therein reduced to writing and filed
Therefore on this day came Sarah Jones the other sub-
[corresponds to labeled page 552 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
552
Tabitha Hunt's Will
June 12" 1883
In the matter of the Will} In Probate Court
of Tabitha Hunt deceased }
This day an instrument of writ-
ing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Tabitha Hunt late of Delaware City in this County de-
ceased, was produced in open Court for Probate and it
appearing to the Court that said Will had not been de-
posited in this Court before the death of the Testator, it
is now ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court
and that due notice thereof and of the application to
admit the same to Probate and Record be given by Hester
A. Hunt to Byron Hunt son of the Testator [Hester A Hunt
Martha Davis, Elizabeth Minton, Pricilla Holmes and W.
Hunt next of kin of the Testator and resident of the State
of Ohio being present in Court and waived the issue
of service] that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 16" day of June A.D. 1883 at 2 oclock
P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 16" 1883
In the matter of the Will}
of Tabitha Hunt deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
on the 12" day of June A.D. 1883 An instrument of writing
purporting to be the last will and Testament of Tabitha
Hunt late of Delaware Township this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and was then
filed And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and of
the application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court has been given to Hester A. Hunt, Martha
Davis, Elizabeth Minton, Pricilla Holmes, W.H. Hunt and
Byron Hunt next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a
former order of this Court. It appearing to the Court that
B.C. Waters one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will
is now deceased thereupon came Cicero Cormer and
A.M. Rawn in open Court and were duly sworn and
examined according to law touching the genuineness
of the signature of B. C. Waters attached to said Will
and their testimony therein reduced to writing and filed
Therefore on this day came Sarah Jones the other sub-
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 606)
Description
[page 606]
[corresponds to labeled page 553 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
553
Tabitha Hunt's Will
scribing witness to said Will who being duly qualified
testified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will, who being duly qualified testified to the due exe-
cution and attestation of said Will, which testimony was
reduced to writing, by her subscribed and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Tabitha Hunt deceased that the same was
duly executed and attested, that the said Tes-
tatrix at the time of signing the same was of
lawful age of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to probate and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
In the Name of the benevolent Father of All, I,
Tabitha Hunt of the City of Delaware and State of
Ohio, being of sound and disposing mind and mem-
ory do make, publish and declare this and this
only to be my last Will and Testament in form fol-
lowing to wit
1st
It is my Will and desire that my daughter
Hester Ann Hunt shall have my house and lot
in the town of Delaware and County of Delaware
and State of Ohio. I give and bequeath the House
and Lot to my daughter Hester Ann Hunt for the
reason that she takes care of me in my old age and
she provides for all my wants and furnishes me with
my entire living Said Lot is facing on Ross Street
bounded on the east by lot owned by Mrs. Nellie
Hunter and on the west by Lot of Mahala Brown
and said Lot is on the records in my name to wit
Tabitha Hunt
2nd
My said daughter Hester Ann Hunt is to
pay all my just debts and funeral expenses.
And it is my will and desire that my said daugh-
ter proceed and settle my estate without being con-
pelled to take out Letters of Administration and that
[corresponds to labeled page 553 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
553
Tabitha Hunt's Will
scribing witness to said Will who being duly qualified
testified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will, who being duly qualified testified to the due exe-
cution and attestation of said Will, which testimony was
reduced to writing, by her subscribed and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Tabitha Hunt deceased that the same was
duly executed and attested, that the said Tes-
tatrix at the time of signing the same was of
lawful age of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to probate and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
In the Name of the benevolent Father of All, I,
Tabitha Hunt of the City of Delaware and State of
Ohio, being of sound and disposing mind and mem-
ory do make, publish and declare this and this
only to be my last Will and Testament in form fol-
lowing to wit
1st
It is my Will and desire that my daughter
Hester Ann Hunt shall have my house and lot
in the town of Delaware and County of Delaware
and State of Ohio. I give and bequeath the House
and Lot to my daughter Hester Ann Hunt for the
reason that she takes care of me in my old age and
she provides for all my wants and furnishes me with
my entire living Said Lot is facing on Ross Street
bounded on the east by lot owned by Mrs. Nellie
Hunter and on the west by Lot of Mahala Brown
and said Lot is on the records in my name to wit
Tabitha Hunt
2nd
My said daughter Hester Ann Hunt is to
pay all my just debts and funeral expenses.
And it is my will and desire that my said daugh-
ter proceed and settle my estate without being con-
pelled to take out Letters of Administration and that
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 607)
Description
[page 607]
[corresponds to labeled page 554 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
554
Tabitha Hunt's Will
the Court of Probate so order
And I further hereby fully empower her at any time
after my decease that she after, complying with the
terms of this Will by paying my just debts and funer-
al expenses to make deed for the same as fully as I
could were I still living. And to have the same trans-
fered into her own name at any time she may desire
after complying with the terms of this Will I further
declare that for the reason that Hester Ann Hunt is,
and for a long time has taken the sole care of me in
my old age and is still furnishing me with my living
that I will her all my property of every description
real and personal as none of my other children are
unable to assist me having families of their own to
support I make this my last Will in lieu of all
former Wills by me made heretofore
Given under my hand and seal this 8" day of
November A.D. 1881
her
Tabitha X Hunt {Seal}
mark
Signed Sealed and acknowledged by Mrs Tabitha
Hunt as and for her last Will in our presence and
signed by us in her presence this 8" day of November
A.D. 1881
B.C. Waters
Sarah Jones
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
A.M. Rawn & Cicero Coopner who being duly sworn according to law
to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but
the truth depose and say that they are acquainted
with the hand writing of B.C. Waters one of the sub-
scribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
Tabitha Hunt and in their opinion it is the sig-
nature of B.C. Waters now deceased
Abel M. Rawn
C Coopner
Sworn to and subscribed inopen Court this 16" day of
June A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge.
[corresponds to labeled page 554 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
554
Tabitha Hunt's Will
the Court of Probate so order
And I further hereby fully empower her at any time
after my decease that she after, complying with the
terms of this Will by paying my just debts and funer-
al expenses to make deed for the same as fully as I
could were I still living. And to have the same trans-
fered into her own name at any time she may desire
after complying with the terms of this Will I further
declare that for the reason that Hester Ann Hunt is,
and for a long time has taken the sole care of me in
my old age and is still furnishing me with my living
that I will her all my property of every description
real and personal as none of my other children are
unable to assist me having families of their own to
support I make this my last Will in lieu of all
former Wills by me made heretofore
Given under my hand and seal this 8" day of
November A.D. 1881
her
Tabitha X Hunt {Seal}
mark
Signed Sealed and acknowledged by Mrs Tabitha
Hunt as and for her last Will in our presence and
signed by us in her presence this 8" day of November
A.D. 1881
B.C. Waters
Sarah Jones
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
A.M. Rawn & Cicero Coopner who being duly sworn according to law
to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but
the truth depose and say that they are acquainted
with the hand writing of B.C. Waters one of the sub-
scribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
Tabitha Hunt and in their opinion it is the sig-
nature of B.C. Waters now deceased
Abel M. Rawn
C Coopner
Sworn to and subscribed inopen Court this 16" day of
June A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 608)
Description
[page 608]
[corresponds to labeled page 555 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
555
Tabitha Hunt's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
Sarah Jones one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Tabitha Hunt 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 her purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Tabitha Hunt now
deceased, is the will of said deceased Tabitha Hunt
that B.C. Waters the other witness to said Will is
now 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 Tabitha Hunt de-
ceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will
and Testament: that the said Tabitha Hunt
at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will was of legal age and of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory, and under no un-
due or unlawful restraint whatsoever
Sarah Jones
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 16"
day of June A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to labeled page 555 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
555
Tabitha Hunt's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
Sarah Jones one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Tabitha Hunt 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 her purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Tabitha Hunt now
deceased, is the will of said deceased Tabitha Hunt
that B.C. Waters the other witness to said Will is
now 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 Tabitha Hunt de-
ceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will
and Testament: that the said Tabitha Hunt
at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will was of legal age and of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory, and under no un-
due or unlawful restraint whatsoever
Sarah Jones
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 16"
day of June A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 609)
Description
[page 609]
[corresponds to labeled page 556 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
556
Eliza J. Harrison's Will
June 11th 1883
In the Matter of the Will } Probate Court
of Eliza J. Harrison deceased}
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Elizabeth Harrison late of Delaware City in this County
deceased, was produced in open Court for probate and
it appearing to the Court that said Will had not
been deposited in this Corut before the death of the Tes-
tatrix it is now ordered that the said Will be filed in
this Court and it being shown to the satisfaction of this
Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and of
the application to admit the same to probate and re-
cord in this Court has been given to all the heirs and
next of kin of the Testatrix they being present in
Court. Therefore on this day came Hannah M. Pierce
and W. B. Hedges the subscribing witnesses to said Will
who being duly qualified, testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will which testimony was
reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and
filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said Eliza J. Harrison deceased
and that the same was duly executed and attested
that the said Testatrix at the time of signing the
same was of lawful age of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the
Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to
Probate and that the same together with the testi-
mony of the witnesses above named, be entered of re-
cord in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all. I, Eliza
J. Harrison of the County and City of Delaware Ohio
being of sound mind and memory, do make and
publish this my last Will and Testament in form
and manner following:
1st To my precious son Almen Harrison, I give and
bequeath my Accordian
[corresponds to labeled page 556 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
556
Eliza J. Harrison's Will
June 11th 1883
In the Matter of the Will } Probate Court
of Eliza J. Harrison deceased}
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Elizabeth Harrison late of Delaware City in this County
deceased, was produced in open Court for probate and
it appearing to the Court that said Will had not
been deposited in this Corut before the death of the Tes-
tatrix it is now ordered that the said Will be filed in
this Court and it being shown to the satisfaction of this
Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and of
the application to admit the same to probate and re-
cord in this Court has been given to all the heirs and
next of kin of the Testatrix they being present in
Court. Therefore on this day came Hannah M. Pierce
and W. B. Hedges the subscribing witnesses to said Will
who being duly qualified, testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will which testimony was
reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and
filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said Eliza J. Harrison deceased
and that the same was duly executed and attested
that the said Testatrix at the time of signing the
same was of lawful age of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the
Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to
Probate and that the same together with the testi-
mony of the witnesses above named, be entered of re-
cord in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all. I, Eliza
J. Harrison of the County and City of Delaware Ohio
being of sound mind and memory, do make and
publish this my last Will and Testament in form
and manner following:
1st To my precious son Almen Harrison, I give and
bequeath my Accordian
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 610)
Description
[page 610]
[corresponds to labeled page 557 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
557
Eliza J. Harrison's Will
2nd And to my precious darling daughter Maud
Harrison I give and bequeath my gold watch, as
well as one half interest in all my household stuff
including beds, bedding etc., of every kind belonging to
and about the house
And to my precious son Almer Harrison all the
balance of stuff in and about the house
3rd It is also my will and testament that all
the personal property in and about the barn, consis-
ting of one engine with all the machinery, one two
horse wagon and three sets of harness, all be sold
with any other loose property there found and the
proceeds be used towards defraying some interest
money on the farm - one hundred dollars more or
less (Notes paid and held by Mrs. Estella Richardson)
if there be any surplus, let it be applied towards pro-
curing a tombstone for my beloved husband William
Harrison, costing not less than fifty dollars
4th I also direct that my farm I now own, consisting
of about fifty acres more or less lying and being
in Delaware Township Delaware County Ohio, being
east and west halves of lot No. 33 in Range 19
Township 4. Section 2 U.S. Military Lands, be divided
equally between my son Almer Harrison and Maud
Harrison, since it is my will and testament that this
said farm be theirs
5th Should this said farm be found to be paying a
insufficient interest it is also my will and testament
that this said farm be sold when fifty dollars an
acre = and in no account less than forty eight dollars
per acre - can be obtained for it, and proceeds put
upon interest; secured by real estate until my dau-
ghter Maud Harrison becomes of legal age
6th It is also my will and testament, that if no
surplus has from any previous sales been found, the
cost of said tombstone with other necessary expenditures
is to be taken from this proceeds of said farm, and
the remaining proceeds to be divided equally between
my daughter Maud Harrison and my son Almer
Harrison
7th My house and lot in the City of Delaware Delaware
County, Ohio, which I now own and which is known as
Lot No. Seven hundred and sixty five in the subdivision of
[corresponds to labeled page 557 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
557
Eliza J. Harrison's Will
2nd And to my precious darling daughter Maud
Harrison I give and bequeath my gold watch, as
well as one half interest in all my household stuff
including beds, bedding etc., of every kind belonging to
and about the house
And to my precious son Almer Harrison all the
balance of stuff in and about the house
3rd It is also my will and testament that all
the personal property in and about the barn, consis-
ting of one engine with all the machinery, one two
horse wagon and three sets of harness, all be sold
with any other loose property there found and the
proceeds be used towards defraying some interest
money on the farm - one hundred dollars more or
less (Notes paid and held by Mrs. Estella Richardson)
if there be any surplus, let it be applied towards pro-
curing a tombstone for my beloved husband William
Harrison, costing not less than fifty dollars
4th I also direct that my farm I now own, consisting
of about fifty acres more or less lying and being
in Delaware Township Delaware County Ohio, being
east and west halves of lot No. 33 in Range 19
Township 4. Section 2 U.S. Military Lands, be divided
equally between my son Almer Harrison and Maud
Harrison, since it is my will and testament that this
said farm be theirs
5th Should this said farm be found to be paying a
insufficient interest it is also my will and testament
that this said farm be sold when fifty dollars an
acre = and in no account less than forty eight dollars
per acre - can be obtained for it, and proceeds put
upon interest; secured by real estate until my dau-
ghter Maud Harrison becomes of legal age
6th It is also my will and testament, that if no
surplus has from any previous sales been found, the
cost of said tombstone with other necessary expenditures
is to be taken from this proceeds of said farm, and
the remaining proceeds to be divided equally between
my daughter Maud Harrison and my son Almer
Harrison
7th My house and lot in the City of Delaware Delaware
County, Ohio, which I now own and which is known as
Lot No. Seven hundred and sixty five in the subdivision of
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 611)
Description
[page 611]
[corresponds to labeled page 558 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
558
Eliza J. Harrison's Will
addition of Campbell and Little and Catharine Little
City of Delaware, I will and bequeath to my duaghter
Maud Harrison until she became twenty three years of
age, which shall be in October twenty eighth, eighteen
hundred and ninety, during which time, she Maud Har-
rison my daughter is to have full & complete control, it is my will and
testament that the house and lot be rented and all nec-
essary repairs of said house with tax on same and insur-
ance to be paid from this rent, after which if her brother
and my son Almer Harrison act the part of a loving
and protective brother and sees that this property is well
kept up, the balance rent is to be divided equally between
my daughter Maud Harrison and my son Almer Harrison
otherwise it is all to go to my daughter Maud Harrison
8th I will and bequeath to my daughter Maud Har-
rison when her twenty birth day October 28" 1890 a
two third share in this my town lot and house, if extra
improvements have been made by my daughter Maud
Harrison from her own portion or money, it is my will and
testament that these expenses be taken from the remain-
ing third share bequeath to my son Almer Harrison
as before mentioned there have been extra expenses but
the lot by my daughter Maud Harrison from her mon-
ey in which case, said expenses are to be deducted from
my son Almer Harrison's third share
It is also my will that my daughter Maud Harrison's
clothing during her school years (which shall be seven years
if she wish) be provided from her share in the farm rent
or interest money as the case may be.
It is my trust that my dear son Almer Harrison may
use his share time and rent money too in keeping the farm
and lot beautifully improved in honor of his living father
who labored so arduously for his family
I hereby constitute and appoint my friend Henry H.
Beecher my Executor to carry out the foregoing provisions
of this my last Will and testament and be it hereby
authorized to convey my said farm when it may be
sold the same as I could do myself
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this day of April 21st 1883
Eliza J. Harrison {Seal}
[corresponds to labeled page 558 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
558
Eliza J. Harrison's Will
addition of Campbell and Little and Catharine Little
City of Delaware, I will and bequeath to my duaghter
Maud Harrison until she became twenty three years of
age, which shall be in October twenty eighth, eighteen
hundred and ninety, during which time, she Maud Har-
rison my daughter is to have full & complete control, it is my will and
testament that the house and lot be rented and all nec-
essary repairs of said house with tax on same and insur-
ance to be paid from this rent, after which if her brother
and my son Almer Harrison act the part of a loving
and protective brother and sees that this property is well
kept up, the balance rent is to be divided equally between
my daughter Maud Harrison and my son Almer Harrison
otherwise it is all to go to my daughter Maud Harrison
8th I will and bequeath to my daughter Maud Har-
rison when her twenty birth day October 28" 1890 a
two third share in this my town lot and house, if extra
improvements have been made by my daughter Maud
Harrison from her own portion or money, it is my will and
testament that these expenses be taken from the remain-
ing third share bequeath to my son Almer Harrison
as before mentioned there have been extra expenses but
the lot by my daughter Maud Harrison from her mon-
ey in which case, said expenses are to be deducted from
my son Almer Harrison's third share
It is also my will that my daughter Maud Harrison's
clothing during her school years (which shall be seven years
if she wish) be provided from her share in the farm rent
or interest money as the case may be.
It is my trust that my dear son Almer Harrison may
use his share time and rent money too in keeping the farm
and lot beautifully improved in honor of his living father
who labored so arduously for his family
I hereby constitute and appoint my friend Henry H.
Beecher my Executor to carry out the foregoing provisions
of this my last Will and testament and be it hereby
authorized to convey my said farm when it may be
sold the same as I could do myself
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this day of April 21st 1883
Eliza J. Harrison {Seal}
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 612)
Description
[page 612]
[corresponds to labeled page 559 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
559
Eliza J. Harrison's Will
Signed by Eliza J. Harrison and acknowledged
by her in our presence and by us in her presence
and in the presence of each other
Hannah M Pierce } Witnesses
W. B. Hedges }
Probate of Will
State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open
Court Hannah M. Peirce and W. B. Hedges the
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Eliza J. Harrison 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 to the execution of said Will depose
and say that the paper before them purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Eliza J.
Harrison now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
Eliza J. Harrison, that they were present at the
execution of said Will, at the request of the Tes-
tatrix, subscribed their names to the same as
witnesses, in her presence, and that they saw the
said Eliza J. Harrison, deceased, sign and seal
said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same
to be her last Will and Testament: that the
said Eliza J. Harrison 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
Hannah M. Pierce
W. B. Hedges
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 11th
day of June A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 559 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
559
Eliza J. Harrison's Will
Signed by Eliza J. Harrison and acknowledged
by her in our presence and by us in her presence
and in the presence of each other
Hannah M Pierce } Witnesses
W. B. Hedges }
Probate of Will
State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared in open
Court Hannah M. Peirce and W. B. Hedges the
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Eliza J. Harrison 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 to the execution of said Will depose
and say that the paper before them purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Eliza J.
Harrison now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
Eliza J. Harrison, that they were present at the
execution of said Will, at the request of the Tes-
tatrix, subscribed their names to the same as
witnesses, in her presence, and that they saw the
said Eliza J. Harrison, deceased, sign and seal
said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same
to be her last Will and Testament: that the
said Eliza J. Harrison 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
Hannah M. Pierce
W. B. Hedges
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 11th
day of June A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 613)
Description
[page 613]
[corresponds to labeled page 560 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
560
James H. Rider's Will
June 9" 1883
In the matter of the Will }
of James H. Rider deceased } Probate Court
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament and
Codicil thereto of James H. Rider late of Kingston Township
in this County deceased, was produced in open Court for
probate and it appearing to the Court that the said Will
had not been deposited in this Court before the death of the
Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be filed in
this Court and that due notice thereof and of the applica-
tion to admit the same to probate and record be given by
Wilbert W. Rider to James A. Rider, Granville Rider, Harvey
A. RIder, Agnes A. Moore and Julia A. Rider next of kin
of the Testator, resident of the State of Ohio that said application Will
be for hearing
before this Court on the 12" day of June A.D. 1883
at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 12" 1883
In the matter of the Will }
of James H. Rider deceased } Probate Court
Be it remembered about on the 9"
day of June A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of James H. Rider late of Kings-
ton Township in this County deceased was produced in open
Court for Probate and was then filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing of
said WIll and of the application to admit the same to
Probate and Record in this Court had been given to Wilbert
W. Rider, James A. Rider, Granville Rider, Harvey A. Rider,
Agnes A. Moore and Julia A. Rider next of kin of the
Testator pursuant to a former order therefore on this day
Wilbert W. Rider filed in this Court a commission heretofore
issued to John Roberts Justice of the Peace to take testimony
of subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly qualified
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will
which testimony was reduced to writing, by them respect-
ively subscribed and filed with the said Will. Whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing
is the last Will and Testament of said James H. Rider
deceased and that the same was duly executed and
attested that the said Testator at the time of sign-
[corresponds to labeled page 560 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
560
James H. Rider's Will
June 9" 1883
In the matter of the Will }
of James H. Rider deceased } Probate Court
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament and
Codicil thereto of James H. Rider late of Kingston Township
in this County deceased, was produced in open Court for
probate and it appearing to the Court that the said Will
had not been deposited in this Court before the death of the
Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be filed in
this Court and that due notice thereof and of the applica-
tion to admit the same to probate and record be given by
Wilbert W. Rider to James A. Rider, Granville Rider, Harvey
A. RIder, Agnes A. Moore and Julia A. Rider next of kin
of the Testator, resident of the State of Ohio that said application Will
be for hearing
before this Court on the 12" day of June A.D. 1883
at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 12" 1883
In the matter of the Will }
of James H. Rider deceased } Probate Court
Be it remembered about on the 9"
day of June A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of James H. Rider late of Kings-
ton Township in this County deceased was produced in open
Court for Probate and was then filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing of
said WIll and of the application to admit the same to
Probate and Record in this Court had been given to Wilbert
W. Rider, James A. Rider, Granville Rider, Harvey A. Rider,
Agnes A. Moore and Julia A. Rider next of kin of the
Testator pursuant to a former order therefore on this day
Wilbert W. Rider filed in this Court a commission heretofore
issued to John Roberts Justice of the Peace to take testimony
of subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly qualified
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will
which testimony was reduced to writing, by them respect-
ively subscribed and filed with the said Will. Whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing
is the last Will and Testament of said James H. Rider
deceased and that the same was duly executed and
attested that the said Testator at the time of sign-
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 614)
Description
[page 614]
[corresponds to labeled page 561 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
561
James H. Rider's Will
ing the same was of lawful age of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no un-
due or unlawful restraint whatsoever, it is there-
fore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to Probate and that the same togeth-
er with the testimony of the witnesses above named
be entered of Record in this Court. At the same
time came Julia A. Rider, widow of James H. Rider
deceased, and the Will being explained to her and
her rights under the Will and her rights under
the law made known to her she did elect to
take under the Will of her late husband, and
not under the law and asked that the same
be made a matter of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I James
H. Rider of Kingston Township Delaware County Ohio
do make and publish this my last Will and Testa-
ment
Item 1st It is my Will that my just debts and
funeral expenses be paid out of my personal prop-
erty
Item 2nd I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu
of her dower the use of my Real and Personal property
entire for her comfort and support during her nat-
ural life
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my son
Wilbert W. Rider Executor of this my last Will and Tes-
tament hereby authorizing and empowering him if it
should be thought best to sell by private sale or in such
manner upon such terms of credit as he may think
proper my real estate (if not disposed of during my life
time) and deeds to purchasers to execute acknowl-
edge and deliver in fee simple and so much of the
proceeds as may be necessary used for the support and
maintenance of my wife in sickness and in health
in a comfortable manner
I desire that no appraisment and no sale of my
personal property be made and that the Court of
[corresponds to labeled page 561 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
561
James H. Rider's Will
ing the same was of lawful age of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no un-
due or unlawful restraint whatsoever, it is there-
fore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to Probate and that the same togeth-
er with the testimony of the witnesses above named
be entered of Record in this Court. At the same
time came Julia A. Rider, widow of James H. Rider
deceased, and the Will being explained to her and
her rights under the Will and her rights under
the law made known to her she did elect to
take under the Will of her late husband, and
not under the law and asked that the same
be made a matter of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I James
H. Rider of Kingston Township Delaware County Ohio
do make and publish this my last Will and Testa-
ment
Item 1st It is my Will that my just debts and
funeral expenses be paid out of my personal prop-
erty
Item 2nd I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu
of her dower the use of my Real and Personal property
entire for her comfort and support during her nat-
ural life
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my son
Wilbert W. Rider Executor of this my last Will and Tes-
tament hereby authorizing and empowering him if it
should be thought best to sell by private sale or in such
manner upon such terms of credit as he may think
proper my real estate (if not disposed of during my life
time) and deeds to purchasers to execute acknowl-
edge and deliver in fee simple and so much of the
proceeds as may be necessary used for the support and
maintenance of my wife in sickness and in health
in a comfortable manner
I desire that no appraisment and no sale of my
personal property be made and that the Court of
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 615)
Description
[page 615]
[corresponds to labeled page 562 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
562
James H. Rider's Will
Probate direct the omission of the same
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 31st day of August 1882
James H. Rider
Signed and acknowledged
by said James H. Rider as
his last Will and Testament
in our presence and signed
by us in his presence.
Cary P. Gorsuch
Stephen Rosecrans
Codicil
Whereas I James H. Rider on the 31st day of August
in the year 1882 made my last Will and Testament
of that day, do hereby declare the following to be a
codicil to the same
It is my will that all my property real and
personal that is not consumed in support of my
wife be at her decease, divided between my six children
and their heirs share and share equal.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 31st day of August 1882
James H. Rider {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said James H. Rider
as his last Will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us in his presence
Cary P. Gorsuch
Stephen Rosecrans
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio ]
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared Cary P. Gorsuch and
Stephen Rosecrans the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament and Codicil thereto of James H.
Rider 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 and Codicil of James H.
Rider now deceased is the Will of said deceased James
H. Rider, that they were present at the execution of
[corresponds to labeled page 562 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
562
James H. Rider's Will
Probate direct the omission of the same
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 31st day of August 1882
James H. Rider
Signed and acknowledged
by said James H. Rider as
his last Will and Testament
in our presence and signed
by us in his presence.
Cary P. Gorsuch
Stephen Rosecrans
Codicil
Whereas I James H. Rider on the 31st day of August
in the year 1882 made my last Will and Testament
of that day, do hereby declare the following to be a
codicil to the same
It is my will that all my property real and
personal that is not consumed in support of my
wife be at her decease, divided between my six children
and their heirs share and share equal.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 31st day of August 1882
James H. Rider {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said James H. Rider
as his last Will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us in his presence
Cary P. Gorsuch
Stephen Rosecrans
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio ]
Delaware County } SS Probate Court
Personally appeared Cary P. Gorsuch and
Stephen Rosecrans the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament and Codicil thereto of James H.
Rider 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 and Codicil of James H.
Rider now deceased is the Will of said deceased James
H. Rider, that they were present at the execution of
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 616)
Description
[page 616]
[corresponds to labeled page 563 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
563
James H. Rider's Will
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 James H. Rider deceased, sign and seal
said Will and Codicil and heard him acknowl-
edge the same to be his last Will and Testament
and Codicil: that the said James H. Rider at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will
and Codicil was of legal age and of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
Cary P. Gorsuch
Stephen Rosecrans
Sworn to and subscribed this 11" day of June A.D. 1883
John Roberts
Justice of the Peace
To take Testimony of Witnesses to Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
To John Roberts J. P. Greeting:
Know Ye, That we, in confidence of your prudence
and fidelity have appointed you, and by these
presents do give John full power and authority
to examine and take the deposition of Cary P.
Gorsuch and Stephen Rosecrans subscribing Wit-
nesses to the last Will and Testament of James
H. Rider hereto annexed, late of this County of
Delaware in the State of Ohio deceased, and
therefore we command you, that at a certain
days and places appointed by you, you cause
the said Cary Gorsuch and Stephen Rosecrans
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 of the said James
H. Rider and that you reduce such examination to
writing and return the same together with this commission and
the Will of the said James H. Rider thereto annexed, closed up under your
seal, into our said Probate Court with all convenient speed
In testimony whereof I Rufus Carpenter Judge of said Court, have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Delaware this 9" day of
June A.D. 1883 Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 563 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
563
James H. Rider's Will
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 James H. Rider deceased, sign and seal
said Will and Codicil and heard him acknowl-
edge the same to be his last Will and Testament
and Codicil: that the said James H. Rider at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will
and Codicil was of legal age and of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
Cary P. Gorsuch
Stephen Rosecrans
Sworn to and subscribed this 11" day of June A.D. 1883
John Roberts
Justice of the Peace
To take Testimony of Witnesses to Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
To John Roberts J. P. Greeting:
Know Ye, That we, in confidence of your prudence
and fidelity have appointed you, and by these
presents do give John full power and authority
to examine and take the deposition of Cary P.
Gorsuch and Stephen Rosecrans subscribing Wit-
nesses to the last Will and Testament of James
H. Rider hereto annexed, late of this County of
Delaware in the State of Ohio deceased, and
therefore we command you, that at a certain
days and places appointed by you, you cause
the said Cary Gorsuch and Stephen Rosecrans
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 of the said James
H. Rider and that you reduce such examination to
writing and return the same together with this commission and
the Will of the said James H. Rider thereto annexed, closed up under your
seal, into our said Probate Court with all convenient speed
In testimony whereof I Rufus Carpenter Judge of said Court, have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Delaware this 9" day of
June A.D. 1883 Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 617)
Description
[page 617]
[corresponds to labeled page 564 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
564
Mary Stanbery's Will
May 18" 1883
In the matter of the Will } Probate Court of Delaware Ohio
of Mary Stanbery deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Mary
Stanbery late of Liberty Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and it appearing
to the Court that the said Will had not been deposited
to the Court before the death of the Testator it is now
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and
that due notice thereof and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record be given by Charles
Stanbery to John R. Stanbery Jr. Clara S. Neff, Edward Stan-
bery and Charles Stanbery Jr. next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio that said application will
be for hearing before this Court on Thursday May 31st A.D.
1883 at 1 o'clock P.M. and it appearing that Nathaniel
W. Emmerson one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will is
a resident of New York City New York and is without the
Jurisdiction of this Court it is therefore ordered that a com-
mission, with the Will annexed issue herein to Judge of
Surrogate Court New York City New York directing him
to take the deposition of said subscribing witness and re-
turn the same duly certified, with all convenient speed
to this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
June 16"1883
In the matter of the Will }
}
of Mary Stanbery deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit: on the 18"day of May A.D.1883 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Mary Stanbery late of Liberty Township, this County de-
ceased was produced in open Court for probate and was
then filed and commission heretofore issued to Surrogate
Court New Yorik city to take testimony of Nathaniel W.
Emmerson one of the subscribing witnesses to the Will of
Mary Stanbery deceased was this day returned duly
executed and the same was filed herein. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
[corresponds to labeled page 564 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
564
Mary Stanbery's Will
May 18" 1883
In the matter of the Will } Probate Court of Delaware Ohio
of Mary Stanbery deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Mary
Stanbery late of Liberty Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and it appearing
to the Court that the said Will had not been deposited
to the Court before the death of the Testator it is now
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and
that due notice thereof and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record be given by Charles
Stanbery to John R. Stanbery Jr. Clara S. Neff, Edward Stan-
bery and Charles Stanbery Jr. next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio that said application will
be for hearing before this Court on Thursday May 31st A.D.
1883 at 1 o'clock P.M. and it appearing that Nathaniel
W. Emmerson one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will is
a resident of New York City New York and is without the
Jurisdiction of this Court it is therefore ordered that a com-
mission, with the Will annexed issue herein to Judge of
Surrogate Court New York City New York directing him
to take the deposition of said subscribing witness and re-
turn the same duly certified, with all convenient speed
to this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
June 16"1883
In the matter of the Will }
}
of Mary Stanbery deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit: on the 18"day of May A.D.1883 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Mary Stanbery late of Liberty Township, this County de-
ceased was produced in open Court for probate and was
then filed and commission heretofore issued to Surrogate
Court New Yorik city to take testimony of Nathaniel W.
Emmerson one of the subscribing witnesses to the Will of
Mary Stanbery deceased was this day returned duly
executed and the same was filed herein. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 618)
Description
[page 618]
[corresponds to labeled page 565 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
565
Mary Stanbery' Will
to admit the same to probate and record in his
Court has been given to John R. Stanbery, Clara
S. Neff, Edward Stanbery and Charles Stanbery Jr.
next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former
order of this Court and it appearing that Henry
Stanbery one of the subscribing witnesses to said
Will is now deceased, therefore T.E. Powell and
John Van Deman appeared in open Court and
were duly sworn and examined according to
law touching the genuiness of the signature of
the said Henry Stanbery attached to said Will
and their testimony thereon was reduced to writ-
ing and filed with said Will. Thereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of Mary Stanbery
deceased that the same was duly executed and
attested that the said Testator at the time of
signing said Will was of lawful age, of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to probate and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
In the name of God Amen
The last Will and Testament of Mary Stanbery
of Delaware County Ohio
Item 1st I give and devise to my dear husband
Charles Stanbery for the term of his life the use,
rents and profits of the farm on which we now
reside, being the whole of Lot Number fourteen and
the North half of Lot number fifteen in Range 19 of
Township 3 and Section 3 of the United States Mili-
tary tract in the said County of Delaware being
the same Lot and half Lot conveyed to me by Henry
Stanbery by deed bearing date April 14"1854
Item 2nd Subject to said life estate, I give and devise
to my son Charles Stanbery Jr. in fee the quantity of
Fifty-five acres bounded on the North by the South line
[corresponds to labeled page 565 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
565
Mary Stanbery' Will
to admit the same to probate and record in his
Court has been given to John R. Stanbery, Clara
S. Neff, Edward Stanbery and Charles Stanbery Jr.
next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former
order of this Court and it appearing that Henry
Stanbery one of the subscribing witnesses to said
Will is now deceased, therefore T.E. Powell and
John Van Deman appeared in open Court and
were duly sworn and examined according to
law touching the genuiness of the signature of
the said Henry Stanbery attached to said Will
and their testimony thereon was reduced to writ-
ing and filed with said Will. Thereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of Mary Stanbery
deceased that the same was duly executed and
attested that the said Testator at the time of
signing said Will was of lawful age, of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to probate and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
In the name of God Amen
The last Will and Testament of Mary Stanbery
of Delaware County Ohio
Item 1st I give and devise to my dear husband
Charles Stanbery for the term of his life the use,
rents and profits of the farm on which we now
reside, being the whole of Lot Number fourteen and
the North half of Lot number fifteen in Range 19 of
Township 3 and Section 3 of the United States Mili-
tary tract in the said County of Delaware being
the same Lot and half Lot conveyed to me by Henry
Stanbery by deed bearing date April 14"1854
Item 2nd Subject to said life estate, I give and devise
to my son Charles Stanbery Jr. in fee the quantity of
Fifty-five acres bounded on the North by the South line
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 619)
Description
[page 619]
[corresponds to labeled page 566 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
566
Mary Stanbery's Will
line of the Middlebury Road as it now runs and the
extension of the same line to the Scioto River and on the
east and west lines of said Lot Number Fourteeen extended so
far south as that an east and west line connecting the
same shall form the southern boundery of said fifty acre tract
Item 3rd All the residue of said Lot Number fourteen
lying north and south of said fifty-five acre tract and
the said north half of said lot number fifteen subject to
said life estate. I give and devise in equal undivided
shares to my three other children John, Edward and
Clara in fee and as to the said Clara her said share
is to vest in her as her sole and separate estate, clear
of all marital control and as fully as if she were sole
and unmarried
Item 4" I appoint my said husband Charles Stanbery my
Executor and request that no security or bond be required
of him as such
In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this twenty-thrid day of November A.D. 1874
Mary Stanbery {seal}
Signed, Sealed and acknowledged
by the Testatix Mary Stanbery as
and for her last Will and Testament
in our presence and at her request and
in the presence of each other have hereunto
subscribed our names as witnesses the
word "five" being interlined on the first
page before execution
Henry Stansbery
Nathaniel W. Emerson
Commission to take testimony of witnesses to Will
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
To Surrogate Judge New York City. Greetings:
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 Nathaniel W. Emerson (98 Fifth Ave,
New York city) one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Mary Stanbery, hereto
annexed, late of the County of Delaware, in the State
of Ohio, deceased: and therefore we command you,
[corresponds to labeled page 566 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
566
Mary Stanbery's Will
line of the Middlebury Road as it now runs and the
extension of the same line to the Scioto River and on the
east and west lines of said Lot Number Fourteeen extended so
far south as that an east and west line connecting the
same shall form the southern boundery of said fifty acre tract
Item 3rd All the residue of said Lot Number fourteen
lying north and south of said fifty-five acre tract and
the said north half of said lot number fifteen subject to
said life estate. I give and devise in equal undivided
shares to my three other children John, Edward and
Clara in fee and as to the said Clara her said share
is to vest in her as her sole and separate estate, clear
of all marital control and as fully as if she were sole
and unmarried
Item 4" I appoint my said husband Charles Stanbery my
Executor and request that no security or bond be required
of him as such
In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this twenty-thrid day of November A.D. 1874
Mary Stanbery {seal}
Signed, Sealed and acknowledged
by the Testatix Mary Stanbery as
and for her last Will and Testament
in our presence and at her request and
in the presence of each other have hereunto
subscribed our names as witnesses the
word "five" being interlined on the first
page before execution
Henry Stansbery
Nathaniel W. Emerson
Commission to take testimony of witnesses to Will
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
To Surrogate Judge New York City. Greetings:
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 Nathaniel W. Emerson (98 Fifth Ave,
New York city) one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Mary Stanbery, hereto
annexed, late of the County of Delaware, in the State
of Ohio, deceased: and therefore we command you,
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 620)
Description
[page 620]
[corresponds to labeled page 567 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
567
Mary Stanbery's Will
That at certain days and places appointed by you
you cause the said Nathaniel W. Emerson 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 Mary Stanbery and that you reduce
such examination to writing and return the same
together with this commission and the Will of the
said Mary Stanbery thereto annexed, closed un-
der your seal, into our said Probate Court, with all
convenient speed.
In Testimony Whereof I Rufus Carpenter
Judge of the said Court, have hereunto set my hand
and affixed the Seal of said Court at Delaware this
18th day of May A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of New York }
}ss Surrogate's Court
County of New York }
Personally appeared in open Court
Nathaniel W. Emerson, one of the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Mary Stanbery
deceased, who being duly sworn according to the 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 he resides in the City County
and State of New York; that he knew the said
Mary Stanbery twenty years or more; that she was
the wife of Charles Stanbery of Delaware County
Ohio.
Deponent further says, that his signature upon the
paper shown to him, which is hereunto annexed and which
paper purports to be the last Will and Testament of
Mary Stanbery, deceased is his signature; that he
does not remember anything about the execution of
the said instrument, though his signature thereto is
genuine; that he has no doubt that the said instru-
ment was executed by the said Mary Stanbery in his
presence, and that Henry Stanbery witnessed and sub-
scribed the same with him, and that the signature
of Henry Stanbery thereto is his signature; that while he
[corresponds to labeled page 567 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
567
Mary Stanbery's Will
That at certain days and places appointed by you
you cause the said Nathaniel W. Emerson 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 Mary Stanbery and that you reduce
such examination to writing and return the same
together with this commission and the Will of the
said Mary Stanbery thereto annexed, closed un-
der your seal, into our said Probate Court, with all
convenient speed.
In Testimony Whereof I Rufus Carpenter
Judge of the said Court, have hereunto set my hand
and affixed the Seal of said Court at Delaware this
18th day of May A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of New York }
}ss Surrogate's Court
County of New York }
Personally appeared in open Court
Nathaniel W. Emerson, one of the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Mary Stanbery
deceased, who being duly sworn according to the 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 he resides in the City County
and State of New York; that he knew the said
Mary Stanbery twenty years or more; that she was
the wife of Charles Stanbery of Delaware County
Ohio.
Deponent further says, that his signature upon the
paper shown to him, which is hereunto annexed and which
paper purports to be the last Will and Testament of
Mary Stanbery, deceased is his signature; that he
does not remember anything about the execution of
the said instrument, though his signature thereto is
genuine; that he has no doubt that the said instru-
ment was executed by the said Mary Stanbery in his
presence, and that Henry Stanbery witnessed and sub-
scribed the same with him, and that the signature
of Henry Stanbery thereto is his signature; that while he
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 621)
Description
[page 621]
[corresponds to labeled page 568 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
568
Mary Stanbery's Will
has no recollection of the attestation clause having been
read over to him or that the matters therein specified
actually took place yet he would not have signed as
a witness unless the matters so stated in that attesta-
tion clause had taken place and were true; that depo-
nent has signed in connection with Henry Stanbery so
many papers, that he has no recollection of signing this
instrument in connection with him, but he has no doubt
that he did; and that the said instrument must have
been executed and witnessed in Cincinnati, Ohio or at
Mr Stanbery's residence near Newport, Kentucky; that he
believes that the said Mary Stanbery deceased 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.
Nathaniel W. Emerson
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court before me this
28" day of May A.D.1883
Dan C. Rollins
Surrogate
Probate of will
The State of Ohio }
}ss Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
Thomas E. Powell and John D. Ian Deman 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 they are
acquainted with the hand writing of Henry Stanbery
and that the name of Henry Stanbery and of the sub-
scribing witness to the will of Mary Stanbery is in the
hand writing of said Henry Stanbery and in the opinion
of Affiants was written by said Henry Stanbery
Thomas E. Powell
John D. Ian Deman
Sworn and subscribed in open
this 16" day of June A.D.1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to labeled page 568 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
568
Mary Stanbery's Will
has no recollection of the attestation clause having been
read over to him or that the matters therein specified
actually took place yet he would not have signed as
a witness unless the matters so stated in that attesta-
tion clause had taken place and were true; that depo-
nent has signed in connection with Henry Stanbery so
many papers, that he has no recollection of signing this
instrument in connection with him, but he has no doubt
that he did; and that the said instrument must have
been executed and witnessed in Cincinnati, Ohio or at
Mr Stanbery's residence near Newport, Kentucky; that he
believes that the said Mary Stanbery deceased 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.
Nathaniel W. Emerson
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court before me this
28" day of May A.D.1883
Dan C. Rollins
Surrogate
Probate of will
The State of Ohio }
}ss Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
Thomas E. Powell and John D. Ian Deman 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 they are
acquainted with the hand writing of Henry Stanbery
and that the name of Henry Stanbery and of the sub-
scribing witness to the will of Mary Stanbery is in the
hand writing of said Henry Stanbery and in the opinion
of Affiants was written by said Henry Stanbery
Thomas E. Powell
John D. Ian Deman
Sworn and subscribed in open
this 16" day of June A.D.1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 622)
Description
[page 622]
[corresponds to labeled page 569 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
569
August 4th 1883
This day came John Roberts before
this Court for the purpose of proving the execution of Janet
Foulk late of Delaware County deceased. And it
appearing to the Court that due notice has been
given to all persons interested in said Will who resides
in said County of Delaware thereupon Jacob Chase
and Miranda Chase subscribing witnesses to said
Will and also other witnesses viz: Alice Carpenter
Priscilla Foulk and John Roberts appeared in
open court and were duly sworn and examined
touching the execution and contents of said Will
and their testimony thereon was reduced to writing
and filled. And the Court being satisfied from
the testimony so taken that the said Sarah
Foulk did on the day of February 1883 duly
executed her last Will and Testimony in the mode
provided by law in force at the time of its execution
and that said will was not revoked by said Testatrix
but that it has been lost subsequent to the death
if said Testatrix the Court finds and does hereby is-
tablished the contents of said Will to have been as near
as can be ascertained as follows: to wit:
Copy of Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of All. I, Sarah
Foulk of Olive Green Delaware County Ohio do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved daughter Pricilla
Foulk my house and lot in the village of Olive
Green, known as the Harriet Berry premises - also
all my house-hold goods.
Item 2nd That the rest of my property be sold and the proceeds
thereof together with what moneys and credits may have
after paying my debts, shall be equally divided be-
tween all my children.
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint John Roberts
Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby
authorizing him and empowering him to compromise
and adjust, release and discharge, in such
[corresponds to labeled page 569 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
569
August 4th 1883
This day came John Roberts before
this Court for the purpose of proving the execution of Janet
Foulk late of Delaware County deceased. And it
appearing to the Court that due notice has been
given to all persons interested in said Will who resides
in said County of Delaware thereupon Jacob Chase
and Miranda Chase subscribing witnesses to said
Will and also other witnesses viz: Alice Carpenter
Priscilla Foulk and John Roberts appeared in
open court and were duly sworn and examined
touching the execution and contents of said Will
and their testimony thereon was reduced to writing
and filled. And the Court being satisfied from
the testimony so taken that the said Sarah
Foulk did on the day of February 1883 duly
executed her last Will and Testimony in the mode
provided by law in force at the time of its execution
and that said will was not revoked by said Testatrix
but that it has been lost subsequent to the death
if said Testatrix the Court finds and does hereby is-
tablished the contents of said Will to have been as near
as can be ascertained as follows: to wit:
Copy of Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of All. I, Sarah
Foulk of Olive Green Delaware County Ohio do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved daughter Pricilla
Foulk my house and lot in the village of Olive
Green, known as the Harriet Berry premises - also
all my house-hold goods.
Item 2nd That the rest of my property be sold and the proceeds
thereof together with what moneys and credits may have
after paying my debts, shall be equally divided be-
tween all my children.
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint John Roberts
Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby
authorizing him and empowering him to compromise
and adjust, release and discharge, in such
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 623)
Description
[page 623]
[corresponds to labeled page 570 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
570
Sarah Foulks Will
manner as he may deem proper, the debts and
claims due me
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 1 day of February 1883
Sarah Foulk {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Sarah Foulk
as her last Will and Testament in our presence: sign-
ed by us in her presence
Jacob Chase
Miranda Chase
And the Court further orders that said Will and
testimony recorded as in case of other Wills admitted
to probate
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County}SS
Personally appeared in open Court
Jacob Chase and Miranda Chase the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Sarah
Foulk 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 a
copy of the last Will and Testament of Sarah Foulk now de-
ceased, is a copy of the Will of said deceased Sarah
Foulk to the best of their recolection, 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 her presence, and that they saw the said Sarah
Foulk deceased, sign, and seal said Will, and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament: that the said Sarah Foulk 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
Jacob Chase
Miranda Chase
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 4" day of August A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 570 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
570
Sarah Foulks Will
manner as he may deem proper, the debts and
claims due me
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 1 day of February 1883
Sarah Foulk {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Sarah Foulk
as her last Will and Testament in our presence: sign-
ed by us in her presence
Jacob Chase
Miranda Chase
And the Court further orders that said Will and
testimony recorded as in case of other Wills admitted
to probate
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County}SS
Personally appeared in open Court
Jacob Chase and Miranda Chase the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Sarah
Foulk 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 a
copy of the last Will and Testament of Sarah Foulk now de-
ceased, is a copy of the Will of said deceased Sarah
Foulk to the best of their recolection, 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 her presence, and that they saw the said Sarah
Foulk deceased, sign, and seal said Will, and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament: that the said Sarah Foulk 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
Jacob Chase
Miranda Chase
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 4" day of August A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 624)
Description
[page 624]
[corresponds to labeled page 571 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
571
Otto Schneider's Will
July 16" 1883
In the matter of the Will } In Probat Court Delaware
of Otto Schneider Sen deceased} County Ohio
This day an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Otto Schneider Sen late of Delaware Township
in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court
for probate and it appearing to the Court that the
said will had not been deposited in this Court before
the death of the Testator, it is now ordered that
said will be filed in this Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record be given by Mary
Schneider to Kate Constant, Mary Watson, Annie
Schneider. Otto Schneider, Charles Schneider, Charles
Schneider and William Schneider next of kin of
the Testator resident of the State of Ohio that said
application will be for hearing before this Court on
the 18" day of July A.D. 1883 at 10 o clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
July 18" 1883
In the matter of the Will }
of Otto Schneider Sen Deceased}
Be it remembered that
heretofore to wit: on the 16" day of July A.D. 1883
an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Otto Schneider Sen late
of Delaware Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for Probate and was
then filed And it now being shown to the satis-
faction of the Court that due notice of the filing
of said will and of the application to admit the
same to Probate and Record in this Court has been
given to Mary Schneider, Mary Watson, Kate Constant
Annie Schneider, William Schneider, Charles Schneider
and Otto Schneider next of kin of the Testator pursuant
to a former order of this Court, therefore on this day came
Charles Miller and Henry J. Eatin the subscribing witnesses
to said Will who being duly qualified, testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will which testimony
was reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and
filed with said Will which testimony was reduced
[corresponds to labeled page 571 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
571
Otto Schneider's Will
July 16" 1883
In the matter of the Will } In Probat Court Delaware
of Otto Schneider Sen deceased} County Ohio
This day an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Otto Schneider Sen late of Delaware Township
in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court
for probate and it appearing to the Court that the
said will had not been deposited in this Court before
the death of the Testator, it is now ordered that
said will be filed in this Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record be given by Mary
Schneider to Kate Constant, Mary Watson, Annie
Schneider. Otto Schneider, Charles Schneider, Charles
Schneider and William Schneider next of kin of
the Testator resident of the State of Ohio that said
application will be for hearing before this Court on
the 18" day of July A.D. 1883 at 10 o clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
July 18" 1883
In the matter of the Will }
of Otto Schneider Sen Deceased}
Be it remembered that
heretofore to wit: on the 16" day of July A.D. 1883
an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Otto Schneider Sen late
of Delaware Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for Probate and was
then filed And it now being shown to the satis-
faction of the Court that due notice of the filing
of said will and of the application to admit the
same to Probate and Record in this Court has been
given to Mary Schneider, Mary Watson, Kate Constant
Annie Schneider, William Schneider, Charles Schneider
and Otto Schneider next of kin of the Testator pursuant
to a former order of this Court, therefore on this day came
Charles Miller and Henry J. Eatin the subscribing witnesses
to said Will who being duly qualified, testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will which testimony
was reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and
filed with said Will which testimony was reduced
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 625)
Description
[page 625]
[corresponds to labeled page 572 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
572
Otto Schneider's Will
to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the court finds that the afore-
said instrument of writing is the last Will and Tes-
tament of the said Otto Schneider Sen deceased
and that the same was duly executed and at-
tested. that the said Testator at the time of signing
the same was of lawful age of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or un-
lawful restraint, whatsoever. It is therefore ordered by
the Court that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same together with the testimony of
the witnesses above named be entered or record in
this Court. At the same time came Mary Schneider
widow of the said Otto Schneider Sen deceased and
the Will being read to her and her rights under
the Will of her late husband explained to her and
her rights under the law being made known to her
she did then and there elect to take under the
Will and not under the law and asks that the
same be made a matter of record
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, Otto Schneider (Senior) of the Township of Delaware
County of Delaware and State of Ohio being about
fifty six years of age, and being of sound and disposing
mind and memory, do make, publish and declare
this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and
making null and void all other Last Wills and Tes-
taments by me made heretofore:
Item First My Will is that all my just debts and
funeral expenses shall be paid out of my Estate as
soon after my decease as shall be found convenient.
Item Second I give devise and bequeath to my
beloved wife Mary Schneider in lieu of her years sup-
port, dower, and all that portion of my property
and estate to which she would be entitled by law
were I to make no will, the premises where we now
live consisting of a tract of about 15 acres of land
ten acres thereof in Delaware Township and about
[corresponds to labeled page 572 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
572
Otto Schneider's Will
to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the court finds that the afore-
said instrument of writing is the last Will and Tes-
tament of the said Otto Schneider Sen deceased
and that the same was duly executed and at-
tested. that the said Testator at the time of signing
the same was of lawful age of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or un-
lawful restraint, whatsoever. It is therefore ordered by
the Court that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same together with the testimony of
the witnesses above named be entered or record in
this Court. At the same time came Mary Schneider
widow of the said Otto Schneider Sen deceased and
the Will being read to her and her rights under
the Will of her late husband explained to her and
her rights under the law being made known to her
she did then and there elect to take under the
Will and not under the law and asks that the
same be made a matter of record
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, Otto Schneider (Senior) of the Township of Delaware
County of Delaware and State of Ohio being about
fifty six years of age, and being of sound and disposing
mind and memory, do make, publish and declare
this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and
making null and void all other Last Wills and Tes-
taments by me made heretofore:
Item First My Will is that all my just debts and
funeral expenses shall be paid out of my Estate as
soon after my decease as shall be found convenient.
Item Second I give devise and bequeath to my
beloved wife Mary Schneider in lieu of her years sup-
port, dower, and all that portion of my property
and estate to which she would be entitled by law
were I to make no will, the premises where we now
live consisting of a tract of about 15 acres of land
ten acres thereof in Delaware Township and about
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 626)
Description
[page 626]
[corresponds to labeled page 573 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
573
Otto Schneider Sen's Will
five acres in Brown Township Delaware County and
State of Ohio, being the same premises about 15 years
ago deeded to me by Philip Constants now of the city
of Columbus Ohio (See Record of said deed for a more
particular description thereof) during her natural life
provided she remains, after my decease unmarried
so long as she lives, but if she, after my decease,
marries again, then I give the same only to the time
of her marriage. I also give and bequeath to her all
the Stock household goods furniture and provisions of
other goods and chattels which may be on said
promises at my decease, or of which I may then be the
owner including all monies and credits also du-
ring her natural life if she remains after my decease
unmarried so long as she lives, but if she, after my de-
cease, marries, then I give the same only to the time of
her remarriage, That is I do give devise and bequeath
to my said wife to have and to hold, to use and en-
joy and have the sole income from and control and
management of, so long after my decease only as she
remains unmarried, all the money and credit, prop-
erty and estate real and personal of every descrip-
tion whatsoever of which I may be the owner at my decease
in whatsoever form the same may then be in. I give to her
the sole income from, use and control thereof during her
natural life if she remains so long unmarried and if
she marries again, then I give the same to her up to
the time, of her said remarriage. She may only sell
so much of my personal estate as may be necessary to
pay my just debts and funeral expenses aforesaid
Item Third I do give and bequeath all my pro-
erty and estate real and personal that may be in
existance at the decease of my said wife or at her
marriage if she marries after my decease, at that
time to be equally divided among our six children
to wit: Our daughters-Kate wife of Philip Constants of
the city of Columbus Ohio, Mary, wife of Waldo Watson
of the city of Delaware Ohio, Annie Schneider now
living with us. Our Sons - Otto Schneider of Delaware
Ohio, and Charles and William Schneider both living
with us to each the 1/6 part thereof.
Item Fourth= I do constitute and appoint my
[corresponds to labeled page 573 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
573
Otto Schneider Sen's Will
five acres in Brown Township Delaware County and
State of Ohio, being the same premises about 15 years
ago deeded to me by Philip Constants now of the city
of Columbus Ohio (See Record of said deed for a more
particular description thereof) during her natural life
provided she remains, after my decease unmarried
so long as she lives, but if she, after my decease,
marries again, then I give the same only to the time
of her marriage. I also give and bequeath to her all
the Stock household goods furniture and provisions of
other goods and chattels which may be on said
promises at my decease, or of which I may then be the
owner including all monies and credits also du-
ring her natural life if she remains after my decease
unmarried so long as she lives, but if she, after my de-
cease, marries, then I give the same only to the time of
her remarriage, That is I do give devise and bequeath
to my said wife to have and to hold, to use and en-
joy and have the sole income from and control and
management of, so long after my decease only as she
remains unmarried, all the money and credit, prop-
erty and estate real and personal of every descrip-
tion whatsoever of which I may be the owner at my decease
in whatsoever form the same may then be in. I give to her
the sole income from, use and control thereof during her
natural life if she remains so long unmarried and if
she marries again, then I give the same to her up to
the time, of her said remarriage. She may only sell
so much of my personal estate as may be necessary to
pay my just debts and funeral expenses aforesaid
Item Third I do give and bequeath all my pro-
erty and estate real and personal that may be in
existance at the decease of my said wife or at her
marriage if she marries after my decease, at that
time to be equally divided among our six children
to wit: Our daughters-Kate wife of Philip Constants of
the city of Columbus Ohio, Mary, wife of Waldo Watson
of the city of Delaware Ohio, Annie Schneider now
living with us. Our Sons - Otto Schneider of Delaware
Ohio, and Charles and William Schneider both living
with us to each the 1/6 part thereof.
Item Fourth= I do constitute and appoint my
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 627)
Description
[page 627]
[corresponds to labeled page 574 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
574
Otto Schneider Sen Will
said wife, so long after my decease as she remains
unmarried Executrix of this my last Will and Testa-
ment and request that she be not required to give
and bond as such and that no sale and no ap-
praisement of my personal property be made, and
that the Court of Probate direct the omission of the
same in pursuance of the Statute
In testimony whereof, I have set my
hand to this my Last Will and Testament at the
city of Delaware in said County this fifth day of
March in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight
Hundred and Eighty-three
Otto Schneider Senior {Seal}
The foregoing Instrument was signed by the said
Otto Schneider Sr in our presence and by him published
and declared as and for his Last Will and Testament
and at his request and in his presence, and in the
presence of each other, we hereunto subscribe our names
as attesting witnesses, at the city of Delaware in said
County this fifth day of March A.D. 1883.
Charles Miller resides at Delaware Ohio
Henry J. Eaton resides at Delaware Ohio
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware Ohio }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
Charles Miller and Henry J. Eaton the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Otto Schneider
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
depose and say, that the paper before them purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Otto Schneider
sen now deceased, is the Will of said deceased Otto
Schneider Sen 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 Otto Schneider Sen deceased, sign and
seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same
[corresponds to labeled page 574 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
574
Otto Schneider Sen Will
said wife, so long after my decease as she remains
unmarried Executrix of this my last Will and Testa-
ment and request that she be not required to give
and bond as such and that no sale and no ap-
praisement of my personal property be made, and
that the Court of Probate direct the omission of the
same in pursuance of the Statute
In testimony whereof, I have set my
hand to this my Last Will and Testament at the
city of Delaware in said County this fifth day of
March in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight
Hundred and Eighty-three
Otto Schneider Senior {Seal}
The foregoing Instrument was signed by the said
Otto Schneider Sr in our presence and by him published
and declared as and for his Last Will and Testament
and at his request and in his presence, and in the
presence of each other, we hereunto subscribe our names
as attesting witnesses, at the city of Delaware in said
County this fifth day of March A.D. 1883.
Charles Miller resides at Delaware Ohio
Henry J. Eaton resides at Delaware Ohio
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware Ohio }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
Charles Miller and Henry J. Eaton the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Otto Schneider
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
depose and say, that the paper before them purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Otto Schneider
sen now deceased, is the Will of said deceased Otto
Schneider Sen 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 Otto Schneider Sen deceased, sign and
seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 628)
Description
[page 628]
[corresponds to labeled page 575 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
575
Otto Schneider Sen Will
to be his last Will and Testament: that the said
Otto Schneider sen 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 Miller
Henry J. Eaton
Sworn to and Subscribed in
open Court this 18" day of July A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 575 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
575
Otto Schneider Sen Will
to be his last Will and Testament: that the said
Otto Schneider sen 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 Miller
Henry J. Eaton
Sworn to and Subscribed in
open Court this 18" day of July A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 629)
Description
[page 629]
[corresponds to labeled page 576 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
576
Nancy Heller's Will
August 10" 1883
This day an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Nancy Heller
late of Delaware Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and it appear-
ing to the Court that said Will had not been deposited
in this Court before the death of the Testatrix, it is now
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and
that due notice thereof and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record be given by J.W. Shark
to Charles Heller, Martin Heller and Clara Slough next
of kin of the Testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio that
said application will be for hearing before this Court on
the 17" day of August A.D. 1883 at 3 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
August 17" 1883
In the matter of the Will}
of Nancy Heller deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit: on the 10" day of August A.D. 1883 an instur-
ment of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Nancy Heller late of Delaware Township
this County deceased, was produced in open Court for
probate and was then filed, and it being shown to
the satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the
filing of said Will and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court has
been given to Martin Heller, Charles Heller and
Clara Slough next of kin of the Testatrix pursuant
to a former order of this Court; therefore on this day
came Mrs. R.J. Finley, Mrs. E.A. Sharp and J.W. Sharp
the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly
qualified, testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed and filed with said
Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Nancy Heller deceased, that the same was
duly executed and attested, that the said Testatrix
at the time of signing the same was of lawful age
of sound and disposing mind and memory and
[corresponds to labeled page 576 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
576
Nancy Heller's Will
August 10" 1883
This day an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Nancy Heller
late of Delaware Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and it appear-
ing to the Court that said Will had not been deposited
in this Court before the death of the Testatrix, it is now
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and
that due notice thereof and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record be given by J.W. Shark
to Charles Heller, Martin Heller and Clara Slough next
of kin of the Testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio that
said application will be for hearing before this Court on
the 17" day of August A.D. 1883 at 3 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
August 17" 1883
In the matter of the Will}
of Nancy Heller deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit: on the 10" day of August A.D. 1883 an instur-
ment of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Nancy Heller late of Delaware Township
this County deceased, was produced in open Court for
probate and was then filed, and it being shown to
the satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the
filing of said Will and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court has
been given to Martin Heller, Charles Heller and
Clara Slough next of kin of the Testatrix pursuant
to a former order of this Court; therefore on this day
came Mrs. R.J. Finley, Mrs. E.A. Sharp and J.W. Sharp
the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly
qualified, testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed and filed with said
Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Nancy Heller deceased, that the same was
duly executed and attested, that the said Testatrix
at the time of signing the same was of lawful age
of sound and disposing mind and memory and
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 630)
Description
[page 630]
[corresponds to labeled page 577 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
577
Nancy Heller's Will
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatso-
ever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said will be admitted to probate and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Know all men by these Presents that I, Nancy
Heller of Delaware Delaware County and State
of Ohio- wife of Charles Heller of same place
being in ill health but of sound and disposing
mind and memory, do make and publish
this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking
all former Wills by me at anytime heretofore
made
And as to my worldly estate and all the prop
erty, real and personal or mixed of which I
may die seized and possessed, or to which I shall
be entitled at the time of my decease, I devise
bequeath and dispose thereof in the manner fol-
lowing to wit:
First I give, devise and bequeath to my daugh-
ter Clar S (Heller) Slough my best Shawl and
the Blue Coverlit
Second I Will and bequeath to my husband
Charles Heller the bed commonly called "Pa's
Bed"
Third I will and bequeath to my son Martin
Heller all the residue of my household effects
and the four Promissory Notes of One Hundred
dollars each secured by mortgage and signed by
Louisa Purvis and Mary "An" Shaner, together
with all other property belonging to me at my de-
cease
And lastly I do nominate and appoint J. N.
Sharp of Delaware Ohio to be the Executor of
this my last Will and Testament
In testimony whereof I, the said
Nancy Heller, have to this my last Will and
[corresponds to labeled page 577 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
577
Nancy Heller's Will
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatso-
ever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said will be admitted to probate and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Know all men by these Presents that I, Nancy
Heller of Delaware Delaware County and State
of Ohio- wife of Charles Heller of same place
being in ill health but of sound and disposing
mind and memory, do make and publish
this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking
all former Wills by me at anytime heretofore
made
And as to my worldly estate and all the prop
erty, real and personal or mixed of which I
may die seized and possessed, or to which I shall
be entitled at the time of my decease, I devise
bequeath and dispose thereof in the manner fol-
lowing to wit:
First I give, devise and bequeath to my daugh-
ter Clar S (Heller) Slough my best Shawl and
the Blue Coverlit
Second I Will and bequeath to my husband
Charles Heller the bed commonly called "Pa's
Bed"
Third I will and bequeath to my son Martin
Heller all the residue of my household effects
and the four Promissory Notes of One Hundred
dollars each secured by mortgage and signed by
Louisa Purvis and Mary "An" Shaner, together
with all other property belonging to me at my de-
cease
And lastly I do nominate and appoint J. N.
Sharp of Delaware Ohio to be the Executor of
this my last Will and Testament
In testimony whereof I, the said
Nancy Heller, have to this my last Will and
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 631)
Description
[page 631]
[corresponds to labeled page 578 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
578
Nancy Heller's Will
Testament subscribed my name and affixed
my seal this 22" day of June A.D. 1883.
Nancy Heller {Seal}
Signed and Sealed and
published and declared by
the said Nancy Heller as
and for her last Will and
Testament in the presence of us
who at her request and in her presence
and in the presence of each other
have subscribed our names as
witnesses thereto
Mrs. R. J. Finley}
Mrs. E. A. Sharp } Witnesses
J.W. Sharp }
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court J.
W. Sharp, Mrs E. A. Sharp and Mrs R. J. Finley the
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Nancy Heller deceased, who being duly sworn ac-
cording 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 be
fore them purporting to be the last Will and Testa-
ment of Nancy Heller now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Nancy Heller, 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 Nancy Heller
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard her
acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament
that the said Nancy Heller 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. W. Sharp
R. J. Finley
E. A. Sharp
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 17" day of
August A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to labeled page 578 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
578
Nancy Heller's Will
Testament subscribed my name and affixed
my seal this 22" day of June A.D. 1883.
Nancy Heller {Seal}
Signed and Sealed and
published and declared by
the said Nancy Heller as
and for her last Will and
Testament in the presence of us
who at her request and in her presence
and in the presence of each other
have subscribed our names as
witnesses thereto
Mrs. R. J. Finley}
Mrs. E. A. Sharp } Witnesses
J.W. Sharp }
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court J.
W. Sharp, Mrs E. A. Sharp and Mrs R. J. Finley the
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Nancy Heller deceased, who being duly sworn ac-
cording 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 be
fore them purporting to be the last Will and Testa-
ment of Nancy Heller now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Nancy Heller, 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 Nancy Heller
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard her
acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament
that the said Nancy Heller 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. W. Sharp
R. J. Finley
E. A. Sharp
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 17" day of
August A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 632)
Description
[page 632]
[corresponds to labeled page 579 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
579
Ann Lewis Hughes' Will
September 12" 1883
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the Last Will and Testament of Ann Lewis
Hughes late of Delaware Township in this County
deceased was produced in open Court for probate
and it appearing to the Court that the said Will
had not been deposited in this Court before the
death of the Testatrix, it is now ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record be given to
William T. Lewis to Jemuel Lewis Kate L. Jones
Anna Mary Morgan, Sarah Catharine Morgan
Lewis Morgan and Emma L. B. Lewis next of
kin of the Testatrix resident of the State of
Ohio that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 24" day of September A.D.
1883 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
September 24" 1883
In the matter of the Will }
of Ann Lewis Hughes dec'd }
Be it remembered that hereto-
fore on the 12" day of September A.D. 1883 an in-
strument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Ann Lewis Hughes was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed
and it now being shown to the satisfaction of this
Court that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record in this Court has been
given to Jemuel Lewis, Kate Lewis Jones, Anna Mary
Morgan, Sarah Catharine Morgan, Lewis Morgan
and W. G. Lewis next of kin of the Testatrix pursuant
to a former order of this Court, therefore on this day
came J. B. Hunt and John H. Jones subscribing
witnesses to said Will who being duly qualified
testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will which testimony was reduced to
writing, by them respectively subscribed and filed
with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds
[corresponds to labeled page 579 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
579
Ann Lewis Hughes' Will
September 12" 1883
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the Last Will and Testament of Ann Lewis
Hughes late of Delaware Township in this County
deceased was produced in open Court for probate
and it appearing to the Court that the said Will
had not been deposited in this Court before the
death of the Testatrix, it is now ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record be given to
William T. Lewis to Jemuel Lewis Kate L. Jones
Anna Mary Morgan, Sarah Catharine Morgan
Lewis Morgan and Emma L. B. Lewis next of
kin of the Testatrix resident of the State of
Ohio that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 24" day of September A.D.
1883 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
September 24" 1883
In the matter of the Will }
of Ann Lewis Hughes dec'd }
Be it remembered that hereto-
fore on the 12" day of September A.D. 1883 an in-
strument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Ann Lewis Hughes was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed
and it now being shown to the satisfaction of this
Court that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record in this Court has been
given to Jemuel Lewis, Kate Lewis Jones, Anna Mary
Morgan, Sarah Catharine Morgan, Lewis Morgan
and W. G. Lewis next of kin of the Testatrix pursuant
to a former order of this Court, therefore on this day
came J. B. Hunt and John H. Jones subscribing
witnesses to said Will who being duly qualified
testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will which testimony was reduced to
writing, by them respectively subscribed and filed
with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 633)
Description
[page 633]
[corresponds to labeled page 580 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
580
Ann Lewis Hughes' Will
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of said Ann
Lewis Hughes deceased, that the Testatrix at
the time of signing the same, was of lawful age
of sound and disposing mind and memory and
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to probate and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God. Amen.
I, Ann Lewis Hughes of Oak Hill Ohio, being of sound
mind and memory do hereby make publish and
declare this to be my last Will and Testament, hereby
revoking and making void all former wills by me
at any time heretofore made -
First - I order and direct my Executor to turn over to
my daughter Kate L. Jones and daughter-in-law
Emma L. B. Lewis, without inventory, all my house-
hold goods, furniture, and clothing to be by them divided
and disposed of as they may [crossed out: think] see proper.
Second - I order and direct my Executor as son after
my decease as practicable to pay off and discharge
all the debts, dues and liabilities that may exist
against me at the time of my death, including
my Doctor bills and funeral expenses, and to
cause to be erected on the family lot in the Oak
Hill Cemetery a suitable family monument.
Third - I give and bequeath unto my grand-child
Anna Mary Morgan, Five hundred dollars, to be paid
to her by Executor when she shall have attained
legal age
*Fifth - I order and direct my Executor, that if either
of my aforenamed grand children shall die before
having attained legal age, and without issue, he
shall pay to the surviving sister the amount herein
bequeathed to both.
[corresponds to labeled page 580 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
580
Ann Lewis Hughes' Will
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of said Ann
Lewis Hughes deceased, that the Testatrix at
the time of signing the same, was of lawful age
of sound and disposing mind and memory and
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to probate and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God. Amen.
I, Ann Lewis Hughes of Oak Hill Ohio, being of sound
mind and memory do hereby make publish and
declare this to be my last Will and Testament, hereby
revoking and making void all former wills by me
at any time heretofore made -
First - I order and direct my Executor to turn over to
my daughter Kate L. Jones and daughter-in-law
Emma L. B. Lewis, without inventory, all my house-
hold goods, furniture, and clothing to be by them divided
and disposed of as they may [crossed out: think] see proper.
Second - I order and direct my Executor as son after
my decease as practicable to pay off and discharge
all the debts, dues and liabilities that may exist
against me at the time of my death, including
my Doctor bills and funeral expenses, and to
cause to be erected on the family lot in the Oak
Hill Cemetery a suitable family monument.
Third - I give and bequeath unto my grand-child
Anna Mary Morgan, Five hundred dollars, to be paid
to her by Executor when she shall have attained
legal age
*Fifth - I order and direct my Executor, that if either
of my aforenamed grand children shall die before
having attained legal age, and without issue, he
shall pay to the surviving sister the amount herein
bequeathed to both.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 634)
Description
[page 634]
[corresponds to labeled page 581 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
581
Ann Lewis Hughes' Will
Fourth - I give and bequeath unto my grand-child
Sarah Catharine Morgan Five hundred dollars, to
be paid to her by my Executor when she shall have
attained legal age
Sixth - I give and bequeath to my daughter-in-law,
Emma L. B. Lewis, one half of a share in the Jefferson
Furnace Company, Jackson County, Ohio, which is one
half of my interest in said Furnace Company
Seventh - I give and bequeath to my daughter Kate
L. Jones the house and lots in the incorporated
village of Oak Hill County of Jackson and State
of Ohio and believed to be described as Lots 101
and 106 and if this description is incorrect - the
said house with lot or lots is more certainly
described as the house built in Portland by Dr.
W. S. Williams, and afterwards occupied as a
dwelling by Rev. E. R. Jones, with the piece of ground
thereto attached, whether it be one lot or two
I also give and bequeath to my said daughter
Kate L. Jones, the sum of Two Hundred dollars
Eighth - I give, devise and bequeath to my son Jemuel
Lewis, One House and Lot situated in the in-
corporated village of Oak Hill Ohio said house
being builded and used by me for a dwelling
and believed to be described as follows: part of Lot
12 Reeds addition to Portland, now the incorpora-
ted village of Oak Hill Ohio and U hereby direct
my Executor to secure for my son Jemuel a deed
for the enclosed Lot on which my said dwelling
stands, from the estate of E. R. Jones, deceased
I being entitled to a deed, and having paid
said E. R. Jones for the same. I also give to
my said son Jemuel Lewis one half of a share
in the Jefferson Furnace Company Jackson County
Ohio, which is one half of my interest - in said
Furnace Company, and also the sum of Two hun-
dred dollars -
Ninth - I give devise and bequeath unto my son
William T. Lewis, the rest and residue of my estate
real, personal and mixed and all credits, moneys
and chattels not herein disposed of
[corresponds to labeled page 581 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
581
Ann Lewis Hughes' Will
Fourth - I give and bequeath unto my grand-child
Sarah Catharine Morgan Five hundred dollars, to
be paid to her by my Executor when she shall have
attained legal age
Sixth - I give and bequeath to my daughter-in-law,
Emma L. B. Lewis, one half of a share in the Jefferson
Furnace Company, Jackson County, Ohio, which is one
half of my interest in said Furnace Company
Seventh - I give and bequeath to my daughter Kate
L. Jones the house and lots in the incorporated
village of Oak Hill County of Jackson and State
of Ohio and believed to be described as Lots 101
and 106 and if this description is incorrect - the
said house with lot or lots is more certainly
described as the house built in Portland by Dr.
W. S. Williams, and afterwards occupied as a
dwelling by Rev. E. R. Jones, with the piece of ground
thereto attached, whether it be one lot or two
I also give and bequeath to my said daughter
Kate L. Jones, the sum of Two Hundred dollars
Eighth - I give, devise and bequeath to my son Jemuel
Lewis, One House and Lot situated in the in-
corporated village of Oak Hill Ohio said house
being builded and used by me for a dwelling
and believed to be described as follows: part of Lot
12 Reeds addition to Portland, now the incorpora-
ted village of Oak Hill Ohio and U hereby direct
my Executor to secure for my son Jemuel a deed
for the enclosed Lot on which my said dwelling
stands, from the estate of E. R. Jones, deceased
I being entitled to a deed, and having paid
said E. R. Jones for the same. I also give to
my said son Jemuel Lewis one half of a share
in the Jefferson Furnace Company Jackson County
Ohio, which is one half of my interest - in said
Furnace Company, and also the sum of Two hun-
dred dollars -
Ninth - I give devise and bequeath unto my son
William T. Lewis, the rest and residue of my estate
real, personal and mixed and all credits, moneys
and chattels not herein disposed of
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 635)
Description
[page 635]
[corresponds to labeled page 582 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
582
Ann Lewis Hughes' Will
Tenth - I hereby nominate my son William T. Lewis
Executor of this my last Will and Testament -
and direct that no bonds be required of him
as said Executor
In witness whereof I have hereunto
subscribed my name this 30" day of April A.D. 1883
her
Ann Lewis X Hughes {Seal}
mark
The above and foregoing instrument was at the date
thereof signed, sealed, published, and declared by
the said Ann Lewis Hughes, as and for her last
Will and testament, in persuant of us, who, at her
request have read this instrument to her, and in her
presence and in the presence of each other, at her
-
request have subscribed our names as witnesses
J. B. Hunt - Delaware O.
John H. Jones - Delaware O.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court
J. B. Hunt and John H. Jones the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Ann
Lewis Hughes 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 Ann Lewis Hughes now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Ann Lewis Hughes
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 Ann Lewis Hughes
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament: that the said Ann Lewis Hughes 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.
[corresponds to labeled page 582 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
582
Ann Lewis Hughes' Will
Tenth - I hereby nominate my son William T. Lewis
Executor of this my last Will and Testament -
and direct that no bonds be required of him
as said Executor
In witness whereof I have hereunto
subscribed my name this 30" day of April A.D. 1883
her
Ann Lewis X Hughes {Seal}
mark
The above and foregoing instrument was at the date
thereof signed, sealed, published, and declared by
the said Ann Lewis Hughes, as and for her last
Will and testament, in persuant of us, who, at her
request have read this instrument to her, and in her
presence and in the presence of each other, at her
-
request have subscribed our names as witnesses
J. B. Hunt - Delaware O.
John H. Jones - Delaware O.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court
J. B. Hunt and John H. Jones the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Ann
Lewis Hughes 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 Ann Lewis Hughes now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Ann Lewis Hughes
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 Ann Lewis Hughes
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament: that the said Ann Lewis Hughes 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.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 636)
Description
[page 636]
[corresponds to labeled page 583 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
583
Ann Lewis Hughes' Will
J. B. Hunt
John H. Jones
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this
24" day of September A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to labeled page 583 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
583
Ann Lewis Hughes' Will
J. B. Hunt
John H. Jones
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this
24" day of September A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 637)
Description
[page 637]
[corresponds to labeled page 598 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
598
[blank]
[corresponds to labeled page 598 of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
598
[blank]
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 638)
Description
[page 638]
[corresponds to unlabeled page of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
Will Record No. 7 ordered
to be delivered Sept.
[corresponds to unlabeled page of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
Will Record No. 7 ordered
to be delivered Sept.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 639)
Description
[page 639]
[corresponds to inside back cover of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
[corresponds to inside back cover of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883 (p. 640)
Description
[page 640]
[corresponds to inside of back cover of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
[corresponds to inside of back cover of Will Record Vol. 6 1876 - 1883]
Dublin Core
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883
Subject
Delaware County--Will Records--Ohio--1876-1883
Description
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883. This book is located at the Delaware County Records Center at 2079 US 23 North PO Box 8006 Delaware Ohio, 43015
Creator
Decedents of Delaware County, Ohio, 1876-1883
Date
1876-1883
Contributor
Delaware County Court Probate Judge: Rufus Carpenter; Delaware County Court Probate Judge: F.B. Sprague; Delaware County Court Probate Deputy Clerk: B. Roloson; Delaware County Court Probate Deputy Clerk: B.C. Webster
Rights
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
Format
Book
Language
English
Type
Still Image
Text
Text
Identifier
92961146
Collection
Citation
Decedents of Delaware County, Ohio, 1876-1883, “Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 6 1876-1883,” Delaware County Memory, accessed December 22, 2024, http://delawarecountymemory.org/items/show/130.