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Description An account of the resource [page 6] Cross, Bazel decd will of page 1 Covell, Calvin " " " " 3 Carpenter Moses " " " " 18 Cowgill Thomas " " " " 22 Case Titus " " " " 28 Clark Robert " " " " 36 Cellar Robert McCoy " " " " 56 Cox John W " " 85 Cellar James' Will " 104 Collum Peter's will 108 & 9 Cummins, John's Will 131 Cherry James of Franklin Co.'s will Recorded 155. Curren Isaac Will 208. Curtis Augustus Will 229. Case No 1477 Caldwell Andrew Will 236. Cummins Orson H. Will 240. curtis John Will 268. Curtiss Oliver Will 295. Cunningham William 315 Carter Cephas Will 345 Clark Satchel " 356 Corbin Truman " 343. Case No 1728 Curtiss Marcus page 420. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 6) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/db0a962adab4fd1ee5ee95859290cdb2.jpg e6c5decca616b3b637b5fc326a822e87 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 13] [corresponds to page labeled IJ] Jones, John's Will 115 Jamison, Robert's Will 137. Jones, Ishmael Will 161. John P. Jones Will 172. Jones, David P. Will 174. James Harry's Will 189. Case No 1419 Jewett James D. Will 294. Case No 1586 Joy Wilder 384. Jack Andrew 416 Case No 1778 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 13) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b5eb5300ee4ce110719d0551c7d835a2.jpg 82c342bf87fb757ee3e2d6bb6f2dcdf3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 14] Kyle. Rebecca D. decd will of page 2 King, Julia " " " " 5 Knapp Shubael W. " " " " 20 Karr Watson " " " " 27 Kepler Mary Ann " " " " 40 Knox, Titus Will 241. 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Ott Samuel 413 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 18) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/1c18bbf62db1ea888d6df4e2a3089e80.jpg d5dd5295e01f844e3b4d0afb5b49ec0b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 19] [corresponds to labeled page OP of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Perry Sarah E. Decd Will Case No 920 14 Pierce Joshua W. " " 55 Peet Judah " " 68 Patnik Joseph " " 83 Pitts Andrew's will 162. Case No 1336 Poppleton Samuel will 175. Pierce Arzal. will 271. 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Description An account of the resource [page 21] [corresponds to labeled page QR of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Robison John decd Authenticated Copy of Will records 59 Rose, James will 179. Case No 1337 Rosecrans John Will 217. Riddle Godfried will 250. Ridgway, Mrs. Emma. Will 284 Roberts John Will 303 Rogers David 352 Case No 1667 Roff James 429 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 21) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/252ec1e58d23b6961569b1059b4f9af0.jpg fbdcd755382037f55032b8c73ea6c146 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 22] Stark James decd Record of Will 6 & 7 Slawson James ~ ~ ~ ~ 57 Sharp Wm T ~ ~ ~ ~ 75 Sherman Vincen Finsen " " " " Case No 1108 1/2 - 87 Selleck Edward J. C decd Record of Will 103. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 25] [corresponds to labeled page UV of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Van Sickle Wm G. Will 207. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 25) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b48772bdaf0317b7f1599e857bde476c.jpg c505da243f85eef94072efafb7f28b34 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 26] Webster William Will of - - p. 39 Warr - - p Worline David Will of - - p 65 Weiser Catherin Will of - - " 74 Welch Isaac ~~ Will of - - " 77 Wheaton Squire's Will 144. Wise Susan's Will 151. Wilcox Benjamin F. Will of (from Licking Co.) Page 182 Welch, William L. Will 212. Woodcock, Cornelius, Will 252. Wollum Daniel Will 287 Watters John " 288 Willey Henry " 335 Waldron Richard " 372 Wheeler, John W. " 375 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 26) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/a10223a2084b4889e65211d62c7d06b1.jpg 2bf60ee03cd2166f59d7eb8ff9babf35 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 27] [corresponds to labeled page WX of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Van Sickle, William G. Will. 207. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 27) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9a58d007ce6e2f3d99279b6dbddbcb70.jpg d59e8fc6aad29dbd6f843a00e1bd6e10 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 29] [corresponds to unlabeled page of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] blank page Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 29) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/d006fa1fac4a825c7c2384723dd7cac3.jpg c403326fc012c0f43a4d7d83d2c0bcf0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 30] [corresponds to labeled page 1 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Bazel Cross decd Proceedings had before Hon. I. Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 20th day of June A.D. 1859 This day the last will and testament of Bazel Cross decd. late of Harlem Township in said County was produced in open Court and duly proven by the testimony of Jacob Williams and Barnabas Hatch the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate and entered to be recorded as follows. (Copy of Will) Know all men by these presents that I Bazel Cross of the town of Harlem in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio considering the uncertainity of this life and being of sound mind and mem ory do make declare and publish this my last will and testament First I give and bequeath to my son Benjamin twenty five acres of land lying in Blendon Township Franklin County Ohio and to hold to him and his heirs for ever. And the said Benjamin is to pay to the rest of my eyers the folling amount namely second to my son David five dollars, to my oldest girl Char- lotta the some of thirty dollars, and to my second girl Rebecca the sum of thirty dollars and to my third girl Mary Anne the sum of thirty dollars. and to my forth girl Elizabeth the sum of thirty dollars. Furthermore I do apoint J.A. Williams to be the executor of this my last will and testament In testimony wareof I hav here subscribed my name and afixed my seal this 20 day of January in the years of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty nine Bazel X Cross {LS} His mark Signed sealed declared and published by the said Bazel Cross as recd for his last will and testament in presence of us when at his request, and in his presence and in presence of each other have subscri bed our names as witnesses hereto Jacob Williams Barnabas Hatch The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss. We Jacob Williams and Barnabas Hatch being duly sworn in open Court this 20th day of June A.D. 1859, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Bazel Cross hereto annexed: that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Jacob Williams Barnabas Hatch Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of June A.D. 1859 I. Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 30) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9042bdf369380eeaf730b51585bc61b6.jpg b0c5c456cbbfc0e94a0d49f94317ac7f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 31] [corresponds to labeled page 2 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Rebecca D. Kyle decd Proceedings had before Hon I. Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the Town of Delaware on the 21st day of June A.D. 1859 This day the last will and Testament of Rebecca D. Kyle decd late of Radnor Township in said County was produced in open Court and duly proven by the testimony of J.B. Jones and Elias George the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to probate and ordered to be recor ded as follows. (Copy of Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I Rebecca Kyle of Radnor Township, Delaware County ohio do make and publish this my last will and Testament. Item 1st I give and devise to my Aunt Elizabeth Kyle two hundred and fifty dollars it being a legacy left me by my Father David Kyle's last will and Testament. Item 2nd I give and devise to my Aunt Elizabeth Kyle all my personal property that I now own. Item 3rd I do hereby nominate my Aunt Elizabeth Kyle Executrix of this my last will and Testatment. I desire that no appraisment and no sale of my personal property be made and that the Court of Probate direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the Statute. I do hereby revoke all former will by me made In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 11th day of June A.D. 1859 Rebecca D. Kyle {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Rebecca Kyle as her last Will and testament and signed by us in her presence. J.B. Jones Elias George The State of Ohio, Delaware County SS. We John B. Jones and Elias George being duly sowrn in open court this 21st day of June A.D. 1859, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Rebecca D. Kyle dec hereto annexed that we saw the said testatrix subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament, and that the said testa trix at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence, and in the presence of each other. J.B. Jones Elias George Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st day of June A.D. 1859 I. Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 31) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/a9eb8c345c52fb7a7eff6c66ca2e8ef6.jpg d54daf25da0810a56f2d40a927a653a6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 32] [corresponds to labeled page 3 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Calvin Covell decd Proceedings had before Hon I. Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Town of Dela- ware on the 29th day of June A.D. 1859 This day the Last Will and Testament of Calvin Covell late of Del- aware County Delaware Township deceased was produced in open Court and duly proven by the testimony of Delashmind Walling one of the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded as follows (Copy of Will) Last Will and Testament of Calvin Covell In the name of God Amen Know all men by these present that I Calvin Covell of Delaware Delaware County State of Ohio being of full age sound judgment & disposing mind do hereby make & establish this my last will and Testament hereby revoking all last wills & testaments & codicils to wills or any writing in form or intended for last wills or testatment heretofore by me made or intended to be made lst I will & devise that my just debts & funeral expenses be all paid 2 I will & bequeath to each of my sons & daughters viz my son Manyl D. Covell, Lyman S. Covell & Calvin E. Covell and my daugh- ters Mary Ellen Emmerson wife of George Emerson, Lovina Ann Covell, Pamela Jane Covell, Adaline J. Covell and to my grand son Lewellyan D. Likes son of my deceased daughter Clarissa E. Lykes all the balance of my estate both real, personal or mixed to be equally divided among them. It being my intention that Lewellyan E. Lykes share or proportion is not to be given to him until he arrives to the age of twenty one years. 3 I do hereby appoint & constitute James Eaton & Benjamin Powers my executors of this my last will and Testament. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & seal in the presence of Otis Ensign & D. Walling whom I requeast to witness the same this 29th day of March A.D. one thousand eight hundred & fifty one. Calvin Covell {seal} Subscribed signed & sealed the date above in presence of the subscribing witness who signed the same in presence of said testator & of each other Otis Ensign D. Walling The State of Ohio Delaware County ss. I, Delashment Walling being duly sworn in open court this 29th day of June A.D. 1859 depose and say that I was present at the execution of the last will and testament of Calvin Covell hereto annexed that I saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint and that I signed the same as witness at his request and in his presence. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 32) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/e9e40dd7562a63abb6f7c3ad65fb70bc.jpg 3940e08a4739ee32c6a5c10bd8366cec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 33] [corresponds to labeled page 4 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will And Testament of Calvin Covell decd and in the presence of Otis Ensign the other subscribing witness who signed the same as witness in my presence & is at this time in parts unknown - supposed to be in California but I cannot learn where Delashment Walling Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of June A.D. 1859. I. Ranney Probate Judge State of Ohio, Delaware Co. ss. George Welt being sworn says that he is acquainted with the handwriting of Otis Ensign, has seen him write his name & verily believes the signature as witness to the within will purporting to be his is genuine & further that the present whereabouts of sd Ensign are to him unknown G.W. Welt Sworn to & subscribed before me June 29th 1859 I. Ranney P.J. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 33) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ac717f54b21117ba29671233b3c14494.jpg 9dcbf19b9a190cd0aba4ab0f7a7b429d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 34] [corresponds to labeled page 5 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Julia King decd Proceedings had before Hon I. Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 1st day of July A.D. 1859. This day the Last Will and Testament of Julia King decd late of Del- aware Township in said County was produced in open Court and duly proved by the testimony of Revd Casper Wiese and Nicoles Shaefer the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded as follows. Copy of Will The last will and testament of Julia King of Delaware Ohio. Be it known that I, Julia King, being of sound and disposing mind and memory do now make this my last will and testatment as follows to wit. 1st As soon after my death as may be convenient, I wish my personal property disposed of by my Executor either at private or public sale as my Executor may deem proper and out of proceeds I wish all my debts and funeral expenses paid and any balance coming from the personal estate is to be held in trust by my executor for the use support and education of Mary Noone a little girl with me. 2nd I give and bequeath to my daughter Eliza Dewine Lot No 42 in East Delaware as laid off and platted by I.J. Richardson & wife with the improvements. The Rent of the house which is now occu pied by John Hickey at $2.25 per month is to be applied by my Executor for the use of the said little girl, Mary Noone from June 1st, 1859 to April 1st 1860. And the said Eliza Dewine is to pay $20 to the Pater of Saint Mary Church Delaware as soon as may be convenient for her as a perpetual memorial of my death and pay the interest at six per cent per annum untill she pays the principle and that sum is charged as a line on the lien on the property untill paid. 3rd All gifts and donations heretofore made by me are to be held sacred and are here confirmed. I hereby constitute and appoint my friend William Sweeny the Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former will and declaring this to be my last will and testament. Signed sealed and delivered this 20th day of June 1859 I have called my Pater the Rev. ) Casper Weise and Nicoles Schaefer ) her as witnesses to this my last will and ) Julia X King {seal} have signed as witness at my request ) mark Revd C Wiese ) Nicolas Schaefer ) The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss. We Casper Weise and Nicolas Schaefer being duly sworn in open Court this 1st day of July A.D. 1859 depose and say that we Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 34) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/bd7cbbc00203b6573570a672981cec33.jpg 275ca051100606776cbbd4822e38fd52 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 35] [corresponds to labeled page 6 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Julia King decd were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Julia King hereto annexed, that we saw the said testa- trix subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament, and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other. Revd C. Wiese Nicolas Schaefer Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of July A.D. 1859 I. Ranney Probate Judge Last Will and Testament of James Stark decd. Proceedings had before Hon I. Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 16th day of July A.D. 1859 this day the last will and Testament of James Stark late of Kingston Tp. in Ohio County Dela ware produced in open Court and duly proven by the testi mony of Oliver Stark & Cepter Stark the subscribing witnesses thereto as reduced to writing & filed with sd will and admitted and Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows. Copy of Will. I James Stark of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and tes tament in manner and form following that is to say 1 It is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be fully paid. 2d I give and bequeath to my oldest daughter Maria Perfect Six hundred dollars to be paid the first two hundred to be paid in one year after my death. One each year thereafter two hundred dollars untill the six hundred is paid. 3d I give to Sarah Carpenter two hundred dollars in six yearly payments one sixth in one year after my death and so on each year thirty three & one third of a dollar un till all is paid 4 I give unto George Carpenter One hundred and twen ty five to be paid one half in six years after my death and the ballance in seven years. 5th I give unto Layfayette Carpenter One hundred and twenty five dollars one half to be paid in six years after my death the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 35) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/46962e8499608973c6b74c86b32b51bd.jpg 52a11f7c6f84c7c08152f647dc0d65eb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 36] [corresponds to labeled page 7 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will & testament of James Stark decd ballance in two years after my death. 6th I give to Rebecca Bigelow one hundred dollars to be paid one third in six years and the ballance in equal pay ments of Thirty $33.33 If the said Rebecca Bigelow should die without heirs then the above amount to go to the Carpenter heirs above mentioned. 7 I give unto my son James N. Stark all of my re- al estate containing one hundred and ninety nine acres one hundred in Porter Township and ninety nine in Kingston providing he pays up the several sums heretofore written 9 It is my will that James N. Stark buy for me a set of marble tombstone worth $25.00 $30.00 And lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my son James N Stark & Oliver Stark to be the executors for this my last will and testament, revoking and annuling all former wills by me made and ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 26th day of January A.D. 1859. signed published & declared by the above named James Stark as and for his last will and testament in presence of us who at his re quest have signed as witnesses to the same. Witness James Stark {Seal} Oliver Stark) Cepter Stark) The State of Ohio Delaware Co. SS. We Oliver Stark and Cepter Stark being duly swarn in open Court the 16th day of July A.D. 1859 declare and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testa ment of James Stark hereto annexed: that we saw the said testator subscribe said will by authorizing Oliver Stark to sign his name to the same, which was done in our presence and in the presence of said testator by his express direction, and heard him publish and do claim the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age of sound mind & memory & not under any restraint & that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. Oliver Stark Cepter Stark Sworn to & subscribed before me this 16th day of July A.D. 1859 I. Ranney Pro Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 36) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/74f5159d453e441b63491128e283af5f.jpg acbd64387aba3cc126c66e141d9adcc0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 37] [corresponds to labeled page 8 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will & Testament of John N. Long decd Proceedings had before Hon. I. Raney Pro bate Judge in and for the County of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 13th day of August A.D. 1859 This day the last will and testament of John N. Long late of Genoa Tp in said county decd was produced in open court, and duly proven by the testimony of the subscribing wit nesses thereto Henry Christman and Jacob Ad ams, as reduced to writing and filed with the will and the whole ordered to be recorded. Copy of Will. I John N. Long do make and publish this my last will and testament First I give and devise to my son John one bay colt, said colt is a horse colt one year old Second I give and devise to my wife the residue of my personal property & all of my real estate during her natural life. At the death of my said wife I give to my daugh ter Mary Ilfreck who resides in Germany five dol lars. To my Grand-daughter Joanna Loughery five dollars. The residue of the property I wish to be divided equally between my three children Hen ryetta Wagner, Katharine & John Long I do hereby nominate and appoint Henry Christman executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorising and empowering him to compromise adjust release and discharge in such man ner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me. I desire that no appraisement & no sale of my personal property be made, and that the Court of Probate direct the omission of same. In testimony here of I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 18th day of July 1859. John X N. Long {Seal} his mark The within was signed and acknowledged by the said John N. Long as his last will & testament in our presence & signed by us in his presence Henry Christman ) Jacob Adams ) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 37) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/79a84b5bbdba729dbf8b1ac2ba1f78b4.jpg 2daa8e134b5168512b79ddde1d0540a7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 38] [corresponds to labeled page 9 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will & Testament of John N. Long decd. The State of Ohio Delaware County ss. We Henry Christman & Jacob Adams being duly sworn in open court this 13th day of August A.D. 1859 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John N. Long hereto an nexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe the same, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament & that as testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and mem ory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence & in the presence of each other. Henry Christman Jacob Adams Sworn to & subscribed before me this 13th day of August 1st 1859 I. Ranney Pro Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 38) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/cddcdc300e6435b76452c38db804f4f2.jpg 84f636e1a167ce4d45f7c66827e77dcd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 39] [corresponds to labeled page 10 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of John S. Brown decd Proceedings had before Hon I. Ranney Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Del aware and state of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 15th day of August A.D. 1859 This day the last will and testament of John S. Brown deceased was produced in open court & duly proven by the testimony of Henry Hodgden, J.P. Maynard and Mr Moseman, the subscribing witnesses to said will - as reduced to writing by said will - as reduced to writing by said witnesses respectively subscribed and filed with said will, - and ordered to be recorded, as follows: Copy of Will I John S. Brown being in feeble health but of sound mind and memory, for these & all other blessings I hereby trust, I am duly thankful to my Heavely Father, who has thus far through my life sup ported and sustained me: do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st It is my will and re quest that my Executor will pay all just and legal de mands against my estate, and cause a plain but suit able monument to be erected over my grave. Item 2nd It is my request & will and I do devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Sarah Brown the use of all my real estate, and the use of all the per sonal property, this to include my notes and if the aforesaid property not sufficient to furnish her a good and com fortable support, such as is necessary for a person of her age and circumstances in life, then she is to have as much of the principal as will afford her such support as is above authorised. It is my request that this item be liberally con strued, and if necessary, to take all the personal property first then the real estate to afford such support so be it. Item 3rd I bequeath to my Grandchild Ann Eliza Brown, daughter of my late son Charles Brown a new fam ily Bible, the reason that I do not bequeath to her as much as to each of my children, is that I have given to her fa ther (C. Brown) more than I ever assisted any other child and my prayer is that she may diligently study the same and practice its divine precepts during life and enjoy its bles sings through eternity. Item 4th After the decease of my said wife Sa rah it is my request and will that all my property re al and personal after creating an appropriate tombstone over her grave and paying any legal demands against her that my executor shall if alive, if not, then my children in their legal representations shall cause said prop Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 39) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/3ebeb14296d73016d5408ea6cf07eaef.jpg f6ef2629f834a8b35e9e72706051c638 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 40] [corresponds to labeled page 11 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will & testament of John S. Brown decd erty to be divided equally between my children, Jane Westerville Ezekial Brown, Benjamin C. Brown and Mary E. Bailey and if any shall die before that time then his or her child or children to inherit its parents portion; but if any shall die leaving no surviving child then such childs portion to be equally divided among my other children and their legal rep resentatives, and if in any case it shall be necessary to sell the real estate, either for the support of my wife or to make an equitable division of my property then my ex ecutor is authorized and empowered to sell at public or private sale on the most advantageous terms and make execute and deliver to the purchaser a good & sufficient deed As I have assisted my sons Ezekial and Benjamin C. Brown to eight hundred dollars each and to each of my daughters Jane & Mary E. five hundred dollars each Pay and to be first made equal with my sons, their Pd - ballances to be divided equally among all four of my chil dren or their legal representation. Item 5th I do hereby appoint my son Ezekiel Brown the Executor of this my last will and testament revoking any and all other wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have signed and sealed this my will this 30 day of April 1859 his John x S. Brown {seal} mark Signed and sealed by said John S. Brown ) in our presence & he acknowledges the same ) to be his Will and we witnessed the same ) in his presence and at his request ) J.P. Maynard ) M. Mossman ) Henry Hodgden ) State of Ohio Delaware County ss. Mr. Henry Hodgden, J.P. Maynard & Matthew Mossman being duly sworn in open court this 15th day of August A.D. 1859 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John S. Brown hereto annexed that we saw the testator subscribe sd will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request & in his presence & in the presence of each other. Harry Hodgden J.P. Maynard M. Mossman Sworn to & subscribed before me this 15th day of August A.D. 1859 I. Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 40) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/6b0421c255172c82158554cc1e9038be.jpg 1f9975533bb117c52250ecc813686b33 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 41] [corresponds to labeled page 12 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will & Testament of Francis Maize decd Proceedings had at the office of Isaac Ranney Probate Judge in and for the county of Delaware and Sate of Ohio on the 30th day of August A.D. 1859 before Isaac Ranney Probate Judge An authenticated copy of the last will and testament of Francis Maize late of Marion County in said State of Ohio decd was this day produced in Court and it ap- pearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said will was being proved in said county according to law and that the said will has relation to property within said County of Delaware Therefore on motion it is ordered by the Court that said authenticated copy thereof be recorded in the record of wills in this office I. Ranney Probate Judge Francis Maize Copy of Will At a court of Probate within and for the County of Marion and State of Ohio, held by George Snyder, Judge there of on the 28th day of July in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty nine Be it remembered that on the day and year afore said and in the court aforesaid, the last will and testatment of Francis Maize late of Marion County and State of Ohio, was produced, and admitted to record, which will is in the records and figures following to wit In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Francis Maize, do make and publish this my last will and Testament Item 1st I give and bequeath to my daughter Margaret Phillips one half of my real estate lying and being in Thompson Township Delaware County Ohio. Said premises contain one hundred & Eleven and one half acres, with the understanding that she my said daughter Margaret give to my daughter Frances Isabella Cox One Hundred Dollars Item 2nd I devise and bequeath to my daughter Frances Isabella Cox, the remaining half of said real estate I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 15th day of May A.D. 1856 F. Maize {Seal} Signed and acknowledge by said ) Francis Maize, as his last will and ) testament in our presence and by us ) in his presence ) A.D. Matthews ) John E. Davids ) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 41) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/78b9f367147ebf82df781f84c8c4a222.jpg 955f1c2f8cb2ad718c215837450062ca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 42] [corresponds to labeled page 13 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will & Testament of Francis Maize decd The State of Ohio, Marion County ss We A.D. Matthews and John E. Davids being duly sworn in open court this 28th day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & fifty nine, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Francis Maize deceased, hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at time of executing the same, was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint; and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. A.D. Matthews John E. Davids Sworn to and subscribed before me at Marion this 28th day of July A.D. 1859 G. Snyder Probate Judge ( July 28th A.D. 1859 Francis Maize Estate ( Probate Court Marion County Ohio ( Proof of Will The last will and testament of Francis Maize late of Marion County decd, was this day produced without A.D. Matthews & John E. Davids the subscribing witnesses to said will Appeared and in open court on oath testified to the due execution of said will, which testimony was reduced to writing and by them respectively subscribed and filed with said will, and it appearing to the court of said testimo- ny, that said will was duly attested and executed, and that said testator, at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; It is ordered by the Court, that said will and testimony be recorded; and there being no executor named in the said will. It is further ordered by the Court, that Thomas Phillips & Prior Cox be and are hereby appointed Administrators with the will annexed and it is further ordered by the Court that said administrator give bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars with A.D. Matthews and as securities conditioned according to law, and the court appoint Henry Freese, Richard Tyler and Adam Dilsever as appraisers of the personal property of said deceased, and therefore came they said administrators and in open Court accepted said appointment, and give bond accordingly. G. Snyder Probate Judge The State of Ohio Marion County ss J. George Snyder Probate Judge in and for said County, do certify hereby, that the fore going is a true copy of the original {Seal} on file of said court. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official Seal at Marion this 26th day of July A.D. 1859 G. Snyder Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 42) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/c6bb07f8bdcab98838d7eb3bb430e150.jpg a1bac96cf241b350c682638bdd5ee4ae Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 43] [corresponds to labeled page 14 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Sarah E. Perry Decd Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within and for Delaware County State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 24th day of September A.D. 1859 This day the last will and testament of Sarah E. Perry late of Radnor township in said county deceased was produced in open court and duly proven by Abraham Lloyd & David Williams and ordered to be recorded as follows Copy of Will I Sarah E Perry of Radnor Township and Delaware County in the State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say, First It is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be fully paid Second I give and devise and bequeath to my grand son Lewis Wolfley all my interest in the Estate of Margaret Morris Decd willed by her to me during her life time and not in my possess- ion yet. and Lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my son William Perry to be the executor for this my last will and testament revok- ing and annulling all former wills by me made and ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and test- ament. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 14th day of January in the year A.D. one thousand eight Hundred and fifty Eight her Sarah E. x Perry mark Signed published & declared ) by the above named Sarah E. Perry ) as and for her last will and ) Testament in presence of us ) who at her request have signed ) as witnesses to the same ) David Williams ) Abraham Lloyd ) The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss We David Williams and Abraham Lloyd being duly sworn in open Court this 24th day of Sept A.D. 1859, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will & testament of Sarah E. Perry hereto an- nexed; that we saw the said testatrix subscribe this will & heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament, and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind & memory, and not under any restraint, and that we sign ed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other Abraham Lloyd David Williams Sworn to & Subscribed before me this 24th day of Sept A.D. 1859 I. Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 43) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/12b23db09da4f7cf72952531f5f51f64.jpg e66492409c15358955e28b98cca4ee60 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 44] [corresponds to labeled page 15 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Eberhardina Neff, Decd Proceedings had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware On the 26th day of September A.D. 1859 This day the last will and Testament of Eberhardina Neff, decd late of Township in said county was produced in open Court and duly proven by the testimony of C.P. Albright and C. Houck & T. Reichert the Subscribing witnesses thereto as reduced to writing & filed with said will admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded as follows The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss. We Christina Houck, Tobias Reicherts and Christian P Albright being duly sworn in open Court this 26th day of Sept A.D. 1859 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and Testament of Eberharania Neff hereto annexed; that we saw the said Testatrix subscribe said will, and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament, and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same, as witnesses at her request and in her presence; and in the presence of each other C.P. Albright Christina Houck Tobias Reichart Sworn to & subscribed before me this 26th day of Sept A.D. 1859 I. Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 44) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/39b87a5ad0d719b14210523a587faba1.jpg 24822d3c54ca598ea7bb4398e07f53df Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 45] [corresponds to labeled page 16 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Eli Downing Decd Proceedings had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and, State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware this 5th day of October A.D. 1859 This day the last will and testament of Eli Downing deceased late of Harlem Township, Delaware County Ohio was produced in open Court & duly proven by the testimony of Daniel Bennett & B.C. Waters the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing & filed with said will) admitted to Probate & ordered to be recorded as follows. In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I, Eli Downing of the County of Delaware Harlem Township in the State of Ohio do make and publish this my last well and testament lst I give and devise to my beloved wife the farm on which we now reside, situate in the township of Harlem, County of Delaware and State aforesaid, containing about Sixty four acres of land, during her natural life and after her death should my son Eli Downing survive her, I give and devise to my son Eli the said farm above mentioned and to his heirs forever the said Eli to pay Rosell Downing One Hundred Dollars Nathan Downing Fifty Dollars Lyman Downing One Hundred Dollars Elisa Book One Hundred Dollars Hannah Downing Two Hundred Dollars Delila Brown One Hundred Dollars The said sums of money to be paid to the rest of my heirs annually beginning with the first one named in this my will and paying as their names are mentioned but none to be paid for one year after the death of my said wife Said Eli to keep and provide for my said wife so long as she shall live, and to pay him the Said Eli it is my wish that he shall have the use and occupation of said farm and to fur- nish to my said wife a separate living should she desire the same Hannah to have a home with her mother as long as her mother lives and stays upon said farm. I desire that no appraisement had no Sale of my personal property be made and that the court of Probate direct the mission of the same in pursuance of the Statute I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Eli Downing to be the executor of this my last will and testament and, hereby authorize and empower him to compromise & adjust release and discharge in such manner as he may think proper the debts & claimed due one and, owing by me It is my desire that my beloved wife have all my personal property. It is my desire that the expenses of my last sickness and burial be paid out of my personal effects first and then the remainder to go to my wife. In testimony hereof, Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 45) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/3f0cf7daf654c8bf2e8f3bba858a2308.jpg 5da22e43b7b8f396c22514785e6511c1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 46] [corresponds to labeled page 17 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Eli Downing Deceased I authorize B.C. Waters to sign the same this the Sixth day of May in the year 1859 Eli Downing {Seal} Signed & acknowledged by said Eli Downing as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence Daniel Bennet Jr B.C. Waters ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss We Daniel Bennet and B.C. Waters being duly sworn in open court this 5th day of October A.D. 1859, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Eli Downing hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will by authorising B.C. Waters to sign his name to the same, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Daniel Bennet Jr B.C. Waters Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of October A.D. 1859 I. Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 46) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/29ab57a7851f1b1f240e391564b2069b.jpg b64860b3972c6b11dd4fc821a15aba00 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 47] [corresponds to labeled page 18 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will & Testament of Moses Carpenter decd Proceeding had before Hon. I. Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware & State of Ohio on the 11th day of Nov A.D. 1859 at his office in the town of Delaware This day the Last Will & Testament of Moses Carpenter deceased was produced in open Court & duly proven by the testimony of Victor Arnold & Henry Hodgsden, the subscribing witnesses to said will (as reduced to to writing, and filed with said will) and ordered to be recorded, as follows Copy of Will In humble despondence upon Divine Providence who has heretofore and up to the present time supported & sustained me and upon whose grace I trust for the future. I, Moses Carpenter being of feeble health but of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will & testament Item 1st It is my will, desire and request, that my executor cause to be fully paid all just claims and legal demands against my estate and cause a plain, suitable marble monument to be erected over my grave; let it be appropriate and avoid all unnecessary expense Item 2nd I devise and bequeath unto each of my children and heirs here after named the sum of two Hundred Dollars viz. my son Hiram Carpen ter (deceased) children to be equally divided among them this to paid out of or with a note I hold against Sarah Carpenter their mother She to pay said note to them with what interest may be due. then, to such, each of the following named children Two Hundred Dollars Mary Carter, Laura Carter, Eveline Allen, Armenius Carpenter, Phidelia Welks, Christiana Cook and Dorman Carpenter. and those whom I have loaned money to and to receive and be paid in their notes and when there is interest on the note that will make it more than that sum the interest not to be collected but given to the matter of the note Item 3rd I give and bequeath to the Missionary Society of the Meth odist Episcopal Church of the United States to be applied to and for the benefit of the Liberia African Mission. Twenty five Dollars Item 4th Whatsoever may remain of my property after the above devises are paid, I give, devise and bequeath to be equally divided among my following named children viz Mary Carter, Laura Carter, Eveline Allen, Armenius Carpenter, Christiana Cook, Dorman Carpenter and Phidelia Welks The Missionary money hereby devised to be paid to the Presiding Elder of the M.C. Church Delaware District or if a change is made in the district, then to the Elder to which Galena may be attached Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint Armenius Carpenter and Gorman Carpenter executors of this my last will and testament In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 47) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/e3743ae7a632f1187e8f7de09d128510.jpg 7e14f8f895ac8cb2cf866703279bfa34 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 48] [corresponds to labeled page 19 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Moses Carpenter deceased Seal this seventh day of April 1855 Moses Carpenter {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Moses Carpenter as his last will and testament and signed by us in his presence Henry Hodgsden Victor Arnold William Lenington Albert B. Condit The State of Ohio, Delaware County, ss We Victor Arnold and Henry Hodgden, being duly sworn in open Court this 11th day of Nov A.D. 1859, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Moses Carpenter, hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other & in the presence of Wm Lenington & Albert B. Condit the other subscribing witnesses to said will who are both now, residents of this state Victor Arnold Henry Hodgden Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11th day of Nov. A.D. 1859 I Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 48) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f3d488e4e0e4b56efadd2c2418f45b21.jpg 7d3657b5cbd4223f78a18b8ddaba2522 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 49] [corresponds to labeled page 20 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and testament of Shubael W. Knapp Decd Proceedings had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware in the 5th day of December A.D. 1859 This day the Last will & testament of Shubael W. Knapp deceased was produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony of Josiah McKinnie and William McKinnie, the subscribing witnesses to said will (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) and ordered to be recorded as follows Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Shubael W. Knapp of the County of Delaware & State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament: Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower the farm on which I now reside situate in Liberty township, County & State aforesaid containing about one hundred & thirty acres, during her nat ural life in case she remains a widow; but in case she marries again, from such time shall only hold that part of the farm (during her natural life) which lies south of the County road running east and west through said farm, the balance of said farm to be sold and divided equally a mong the legal heirs. I also give to my wife all my Stock, house and furniture and all other chattels which I may be in possession of at the time of my decease. She however selling so much thereof as may be sufficient to pay my just debts. At the death of my said wife my real estate to be sold and divided equally among my heirs. I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife, guardian of my minor children until they arrive at the age of Twenty One. But in case she marries again her guardianship shall cease & terminate and said children shall choose their own guardians. In case that in my life I do not dispose of a field of about ten acres lying be tween the Olentangy river and the north & south road running past Bu bor's Mills, in that case my said wife may sell and dispose of said field, the avails of which she may use for educating the minor child ren Item 2nd I do hereby appoint Mary H Knapp my beloved wife my Exec utrix. I desire that no appraisment and no sale of my personal prop erty be made; and that the court of Probate direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the statute. By this it is not understood as prohibiting a public or private sale of so much of my personal property as shall be necessary to pay my just debts, or as she said Executrix may think for her interest and the interest of the minor children I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made in testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this nineteenth day of April in the year 1859 Shubael W. Knapp {SS} Signed and acknowledged by said Shubael W. Knapp as his last will and testament in our presence; and signed Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 49) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/281879526cb71d90887efc6e0cd5e7e1.jpg f5360fd9b113774c7a0ab753bf969963 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 50] [corresponds to labeled page 21 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will & Testament of Shubael W. Knapp Deceased by us in his presence Josiah McKinnie William McKinnie The State of Ohio Delaware County ss We Josiah McKinnie and William McKinnie being duly sworn in open Court this 5th day of December A.D. 1859, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Shubael W. Knapp hereto annexed; that we saw, the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will & testament and that said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other Josiah McKinnie William McKinnie Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of December A.D. 1859 I Ranney Pro. Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 50) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/6a1a2e02e97b980f7190bec049399bb0.jpg 69904e6877cffa5fe1702dd302358b21 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 51] [corresponds to labeled page 22 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Thomas Cowgill decd Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 8th day of December A.D. 1859 This day the last will and testament of Thomas Cowgill deceased was produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony of Silas Emerson the subscribing witness thereto (as reduced to writing & filed with said will) and ordered to be recorded as follows Copy of Will I Thomas Cowgill of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament 1st I give and devise to my son Joseph T. Cowgill so much of my land situate in Berlin Township in the County aboved named being the same deeded to me by Walter May as is included in the following bounds, beginning at the north line of said lot of land in the County road which runs through it from North to south - then running south along said road until it comes to the little run which passes through the place from west to east, then take a straight line east and west to the east line of said lot and also to the west line of said lot (2nd) Second I give and devise to my son George W. Cowgill all the balance of said land bought of Walter May to wit - all south of the line before described including that bought of M.A. Nog (3rd) Third I give and devise to my daughter Martha A. Cowgill the sum of one hundred dollars to be paid as follows fifty dollars to be paid her by Joseph T. Cowgill when he shall become Twenty one years of age and fifty dollars to be paid her by George W. Cowgill when he shall become twenty one years of age (4) Fourth it is my will that my wife Polly Cowgill shall have her support off from the place above named and have controll of the same so long as she supports the children and remains my widow, but shall relinquish all right or claim to Joseph's part when he comes twenty one years of age (5) Fifth. It is my will that my debts and expenses shall be paid out of my personal property and should there be a balance over that to be divided equally among my three children reserving to my wife Polly Cowgill the use of the whole so long as she remains my widow (6) Sixth I do hereby nominate and appoint Thomas P. Flagg and Silas Emmerson as Executors and Administrators (7) Seventh I also nominate and appoint the said Thomas P. Flagg and Silas Emmerson as joint guardians of my three children Joseph T, Martha A. & George W. Cowgill Nov 10th A.D. 1859 Thomas Cowgill {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Thomas Cowgill as his last will and testa ment in our presence and signed by us in his presence Silas Emerson Levi Roloson Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 51) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/8dfaf33cf681996576243313ad39985a.jpg 6fa2c7688ef19f05b2d37ea12fa890e1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 52] [corresponds to labeled page 23 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Thomas Cowgill decd The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss We Silas Emerson and & Levi Roloson being duly sworn in open court this 8th day of December A.D. 1859, depose and say, that we were pres- ent at the execution of the last will and testament of Thomas Cowgill hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and or heard him acknowlegde his signature to the same heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence Silas Emerson Levi Roloson Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of December A.D. 1859 I. Ranney Pro. Judge Jany. 9th 1859 This day came into open court Mrs. Pol ly Cowgill widow of sd Thomas Cowgill decd & being instructed by the Court as to her rights both of law & under sd will signified her election to take under sd will I. Ranney Pro Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 52) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/8e59767cb1afe78a3fce4862dea4a5b0.jpg e6ec1224aa95aa62d8911083ca7831d6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 53] [corresponds to labeled page 24 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will & Testament of Effy Dildine decd Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 17th day of December A.D. 1859 This day the last will and testament of Effy Dildine deceased was produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony of John Cunningham and William Prichard the subscribing witnesses thereto (as redu- ced to writing and filed with said will) and ordered to be recorded as follows Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Effy Dildine of the of the County of Delaware Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following 1st I give and devise to my daughter Effy Olds one bed and bedding being the bed and bedding she now has in her possession, also the large cork stove and furniture which we now have in use and Twenty five dollars in money when collected out of any money due me at my decease 2nd I give and devise to my sons William Dildine and Valentine Dildine all the balance of my property real and personal consisting of One In Lot in the village of Delhi being in lot Nu Forth in Loyds addition to Delhi. Also all my moneys, credits & effects, stock, household & kitchen stuff & bring all I am possessed of at my death by them paying all my debts and expenses and the above named Twenty five to my said daughter Effy Olds 3rd I constitute and appoint my sons William and Valentine Dildine to state and carry out this my will as above named This 11th day of July A.D. 1859 his Effy x Dildine {Seal} mark Signed and acknowledged by said Effy Dildine as her last will and testament in our presence and signed by us at her request and in her presence John Cunningham William Prichard The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss We William Prichard and John Cuningham being duly sworn in open court this 17th day of December A.D. 1859, depose and say, that on more present at the execution of the last will and testament of Effy Dildine hereto annexed, that we saw the said testatrix subscribe said will, and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament and that said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence, and in the pres- ence of each other. William Prichard John Cunningham Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of December A.D. 1859 I Ranney Pro Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 53) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9e72290b3756c86cba3b2ee8608ad636.jpg 4025b0519098b714ffd95f538f3f4aad Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 54] [corresponds to labeled page 25 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Leonard Love Deceased Proceedings had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 20th day of February AD 1860 This day the last will and testament of Leonard Love of said County deceased was produced in open court and duly proven by the testi mony of J.C. Sidle & William Sparks the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said wills) and ordered to be recorded as follows Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Leonard Love of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make this my last will and Testament, Item 1st) I will that the farm upon which I now reside in Delaware County and the farm that I own in York Township, Union County Ohio be sold to the best advantage and all my just and honest debts be paid out of the proceeds of the same Item 2nd) I do give and bequeath to my beloved wife Eliza Jane, one fourth of the proceeds of all my property both personal & real in money for her own separate and personal use after my just debts are paid Item 3rd) The remaining three fourths to be applied for the use of my minor children for their support and raising until they respectfully arrive at the age of Fifteen years Item 4th) I do hereby nominate and appoint Manily T. Morris guar- dian of my children Philena Elizabeth and Semon C. Love until they arrive at the age of twenty one years and I do nominate and appoint G.W. Sears guardian of my children LaMain Valentine and Mary Lucinda Love until they arrive at the age of twenty one years my said guardians are hereby enformed to give my children a good English education and to rear them in habits of industry and imedeate upon them as far as may be the duties of Christianity and after my children shall arrive at the age of Fifteen if there is any of the money it is to be divided equally and if any of the children among all of the children ^should by sickness or other cause become una ble to support themselves I request my said guardians to reserve enough if any there be for the support of said invalid until it or they shall arrive at the age of twenty one years Item 5th) One bed one bureau and one set of iron stone china dishes to go my daughter Philena Elizabeth and one bed to go to my son Semon C. which was the property of their mother Item 6th) I reserve one scholarship in the Delaware Colage to my sons and my name sake Harry Seman Parks Item Six) I do hereby nominate and appoint J.C. Sidle executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and impowering him to com- promise and adjust release and discharge in such a manner as Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 54) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/0ab1ad2407a6050dd405ea2ab6db9d39.jpg 32ad8c232950fff76a5145c8a7d20208 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 55] [corresponds to labeled page 26 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Leonard Love deceased he may deem proper the debts and claims due me I also author- ize and empower him in order to pay my debts to sell by private sale or in such manner or open such terms of credit or otherwise as he may think proper all of my real estate and deeds to purchasers to execute and acknowledge in fee simple I do hereby make all former wills by me made -- in testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 26th day of Dec 1859 Leonard Love {SS} Signed and acknowledged by Leonard Love as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence J.C. Sidle Wm Sparks The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. We J.C. Sidle & William Sparks being duly sworn in open court this 20th day of Feby A.D. 1860, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Leonard Love hereto an- nexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Wm Sparks J.C. Sidle Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of February A.D. 1860 I. Ranney Pro Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 55) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/03d98aadd2615ca43a5a29b4086da447.jpg b94e490803940e4ca49117b99d750657 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 56] [corresponds to labeled page 27 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Watson Karr deceased Proceeding had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 8th day of March A.D. 1860 This day the last will and testament, of Watson Karr Decd was produced in open Court, and duly proven by the testimony of William Warner and Thomas Hughes the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded as follows Delaware Nov 16 1859 I Watson Karr of a sound mind do this day appoint my wife Margaret Karr my lawful executor of my estate and authorize her to settle all my accounts and dispose of all my property To wit, fifteen acres of land in Illinois, five acres of land in Delaware O. and also to collect all my outstanding debts & to have & hold all my goods & chattels & moneys for the use and ben- efit of herself and family to wit my children Ann Woods Alma Karr John Karr Mary Karr Watson Karr Jun & Melancthan Karr Watson Karr Witness H.S. Bradley William Warner Thos Hughes The State of Ohio Delaware County S.S. Mr William Warner H.S. Bradley and Thos Hughes being duly sworn in open court this 8th day of March A.D. 1860, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Watson Karr hereto attached; that we saw the said testator subscribe his will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at this request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other H.S. Bradley William Warner Thos Hughes Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of March A.D. 1860 I Ranney Pro Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 56) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/39a444967fbbcb83851e0ca93c39acd1.jpg 0a3ac6796e6007ff784951ad8f593c98 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 57] [corresponds to labeled page 28 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Titus Case decd Proceeding had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 15th day of March A.D. 1860 This day the last will and Testament of Titus Case late of Liberty Township in said county deceased was produced in open court & duly proven by the testimony of Timothy Andrews & Seth W. Case the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded as follows, to wit Copy of Will Know all whom it may concern, that I, Titus Case of Liberty Township, Delaware County, State of Ohio do hereby make and constitute this my last will and testament in form & manner following 1. that my funeral charges and all just debts be paid 2. that my wife Hannah Case take under the Law and that her right of dower, years support set off and all be settled according to law as soon as convenient after my death 3. that my daughter Elizabeth Case have one thousand dollars heir- ship rite and one hundred dollars a year for her work since she was eighteen years of age and that she take the land that is deeded to her at its present appraised value 4. that Miles Case have one thousand dollars refer to the book page 26 to see how much he has had and the balance to be made out of my personal property as soon as convenient for the estate 5. that Carroline Case have one thousand dollars refer to the book page 24 to see what she has had must have enough to make up five hundred dollars for college purposes as soon as convenient for the estate 6. I give and bequeath at the death of my wife five hundred dollars for missionary fund to be paid as soon as convenient on the order of the brand of the missionary society of the Central Ohio- ian Conference of Ohio if one be formed according to Law and and the officers be available for the proper application of the money that may comiath their hands this money to be put on interest and only the interest subject to use yearly Provided That if the central christian conference fail to organize according to law, so as to make a safe deposit, thru this donation must be given to the Christian Book association of Ohio, if it be by ally organized, if not, it shall be giv- en to the Eastern Book association of New york, and this donation must be changed from a special sum to an equal Heir with my children on the last divided 8th I hereby choose Seth W. Case as executor of this my last will and Testament Signed, sealed & acknowledged as my last will this 1st day of October A.D. 1859 Executed in presence of the undersigned & signed by us ) Titus Case {Seal} in his presence Timothy Andrews S.W. Case ) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 57) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4edc07c9c1a11dfd2a4f8e0339730399.jpg 8fceda5767f24d8fcc5017012b4d6d57 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 58] [corresponds to labeled page 29 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Titus Case deceased The State of Ohio, Delaware Co Ss We Timothy Andrews and Seth W. Case being duly sworn in open court this 15th day of March A.D. 1860, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Titus Case hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other Timothy Andrews S.W. Case Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15th day of March A.D. 1860 I Ranney Pro Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 58) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/a05ff47ca1e0a3e71a625e981ed98a01.jpg 7927c41c78958b77db9bb79d9cbda4ed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 59] [corresponds to labeled page 30 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of John C. Brown Proceedings had before Hon. Isaac Ranney, Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 14th day of April A.D. 1860 This day the last will & Testament of John C. Brown late of Delaware County & State of Ohio deceased was produced in open court & duly proved by the testimony of Joseph C. Grove and Isaac Ziegler the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded as follows In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I, John C. Brown of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this last will and testament in manor & form following -- Being possessed of but little prop erty and feeling myself indebted to my sisters Margaret J. Julia A & and Sarah M. Brown for money furnished for my support, and their kind care and attention to me during my long & severe sickness 1st I give and bequeath to my sisters Margaret G. and Julia A Brown after paying my funeral expenses all the claims not now disposed of consisting in various small sums and all my clothing books & all 2nd I give and bequeath to my sister Sarah M. Brown two building lotts of which I am now possessed lying and being in the county of Dunn & county of Duran and State of Wisconsin. This being all the property I am now possessed of I give and convey the same to my above named sisters as some compensation for the above named considerations. Executed this 21st day of May A.D. 1858 John C. Brown {Seal} in our presence and signed by us at his request & in his presence Jos S. Grove Isaac Ziegler The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss, We Joseph G. Grove and Isaac Zeigler being duly sworn in open court this 14th day 14th day of April A.D. 1860 depose and say, that in our present at the execution of the last will and testament of John C. Brown hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other J.G. Grove Isaac Zeigler Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of April A.D. 1860 I. Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 59) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/c77dadb54343d8d79e6288147aeb192f.jpg e4c997661392b434cb833c12610b32a9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 60] [corresponds to labeled page 31 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will & Testament of Henry Freese deceased Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 27th day of July AD 1860 This day the last will and Testament of Henry Freese late of Delaware County & State of Ohio deceased was produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony of W.J. Watson and B.H. Willis the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Henry Freese do make and publish this my last will and testament 1st It is my will that all my past debts and funeral expenses be paid 2nd I give will and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Black the sum of Five Dollars to be paid out of my personal property 3rd I give and bequeath to my nephew Moses Oller & his heirs, or in case of the decease of said Moses Oller, having no children, then I give, will and bequeath to my sister Mary Oller & her heirs all the residue of my property both real and personal I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my personal property be made and that the Court of Probate direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the Statute In testimony whereof I Have hereunto set my hand & seal the 23rd day of May in the year of our Lord 1860 Henry Freese {Seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Henry Freese as his last will & testament in our presence & signed by us in his presence W.T. Watson B.H. Willis The State of Ohio, Delaware County S.S. We Walter T. Watson & B.H. Willis being duly sworn in open court this 27th day of July A.D. 1860 depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Henry Freese hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other W.T. Watson B.H. Willis Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of July A.D. 1860 I. Ranney Pro Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 60) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/98b1b544599cdb7970e50631d24d4997.jpg 01f4b78a83b42a176bc54d7335ea3a82 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 61] [corresponds to labeled page 32 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will & Testament of Oliver Gnatnak Proceedings had before Hon. I. Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 8th day of June A.D. 1860 This day the last will & testament of Oliver Gnatnak late of Delaware County deceased so as produced in open Court and duly proven by the testimony of Charles Longshore & Philander Edmister the subscribing witnesses to said will (as reduced to writing & filed with said will) and admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded as fol lows. In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Oliver Gnatnak of the County of Delaware & State of Ohio do make and publish this my Last will and testament 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower the farm on which we now reside situate in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio it being the north half of the south east quarter in Range Sixteen, Township four and section two containing about Eighty Eight acres more or less, as long as she shall remain my widow and if she should not marry again during her natural life and all the stock horses home goods furniture pro visions and other goods and chattels which may be thereon at the time of my decease during her natural life as aforesaid. At the death of my said wife the real estate aforesaid and such part of the said personal property or the proceeds thereof as may then remain unas sumed and unexpended I give and devise to my sons George W. Greatreaks Manuel Greatreaks and Marion Greatreaks and their heirs to be equally divided into three shares and the said George W. Greatreaks, Manuel Greatreaks and Marion Greatreaks shall pay to their sisters in one year after they come in possession of said property the sum of Six Hundred Dollars to be equally divided between them, it being one hundred and fifty dollars for each Harriet Sunderland $150. Mariah Dehart $150. Dorcas Edmister $150. & Eliza Jane Greatreaks $150. and if the girls aforesaid should not live until that time, then to their heirs I do hereby nominate and appoint Jacob Fisher and Bazabel Culno executors of my last will and testament, hereby authorizing and empower ing them to compromise adjust release and discharge in such manner as they may deem proper the debts and claims due me. I do also authorize and empower them if it shall become necessary in order to pay my debts to sell by private sale or in such manner upon such terms of credit or otherwise as they may think proper all or any part of my real estate and deeds to purchasers to execute acknowledge and deliver in fee simple I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 6th day of March in the year Eighteen hundred & sixty Oliver Greatreaks {SS.} Signed and acknowledged by said Oliver Greatreaks as his last will & testament in our presence & signed by and in his presence Charles Longshore Philander Edmister Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 61) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f137a00d5d1aaa3694ca8e7acf5990dd.jpg e70fcf77b8d6c385aee56ad919975f14 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 62] [corresponds to labeled page 33 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Oliver Gnalnaks decd continued The State of Ohio, Delaware County SS we Charles Longshore and Philander Edmister being duly sworn in open court this 8th day of June A.D. 1860, depose & say, that we were present at the execution of the last will & testament of Oliver Gnalnaks hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of execu- ting the same was of full age and of sound mind & memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as wit- nesses at his request and in his presence; and in the presence of each other Charles Longshore Philander Edmister Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of June A.D. 1860 I Ranney Probate Judge August 9th 1860. Personally appeared in open court Jemima Gnalnaks widow of said Oliver Gnatnaks & being first informed by the Court as to her right at law, as well as under said will. did sig nify her election to take under the will of her said husband decd in lieu of dower I Ranney Pro Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 62) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/5cad69c596a8e29aa955ffd3eceac1ef.jpg 83218ac04115b902e91a73b68b0449ef Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 63] [corresponds to labeled page 34 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Joel B. Turner deceased Proceedings had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware in the 8th day of June A.D. 1860 This day the Last Will and Testament of Joel B. Turner late of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio deceased was produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony of Thomas Warner & Elizabeth Warner the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Joel B. Turner of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament, that is to say First it is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be fuly paid 2nd I give devise and bequeath to my sister Laura A. Turner and her heirs and assignees forever all the live stock horses cash on hand together with notes Accounts and obligations & to include all chattel property in my possession of every description And lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint M.C. Bean Executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empow ering him to compromise adjust release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the debts & claims due me. I do also authorize and empower him if it shall become necessary to pay my debts to sell by private sale or in such manner upon such terms of credit or other wise as he may think proper all or any part of my property In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th day April in the year 1860 J B Turner {Seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Joel B Turner ) as his last will & testament in our presence and) signed by us in his presence ) Thomas Warner ) Elizabeth Warner ) The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss We Thomas Warner and Elizabeth Warner being duly sworn in open court this 8th day of June A.D. 1860, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Joel B. Turner hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other Thomas Warner Elizabeth Warner Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of June A.D. 1860 I. Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 63) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/6913cf3078d0eb58f9d2b7e393d9617c.jpg 33c184073112bc450d58af40f644653e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 64] [corresponds to labeled page 35 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Daniel Nettleton deceased Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 5th day of July A.D. 1860 This day the last will and Testament of Daniel Nettleton late of Delaware County, Ohio, deceased was produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony of Jas C. Ryant & S.F. Hull the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows In the name of God: Amen I, Daniel Nettleton of Constantin, Delaware County, Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st I give and devise to my daughter Deborah the property on which I now live being a house, barn & with four acres of land an- nexed: also one cow, all the feed in the barn, one pig in the pen, & the household furniture in the house Item 2nd I devise and bequeath to my daughter Esther P. Hoadley wife of David S. Hoadley Two Hundred and fifty Dollars out of the per- sonal property belonging to my estate: Item 3rd I devise and bequeath to my son Daniel Nettleton Jr Two hUndred Dollars out of the personal property belonging to my Estate Item 4th I devise and bequeath to my daughter Orsel R. Fay wife of Jesse Fay Two Hundred Dollars out of the personal property belonging to my estate Item 5th I devise and bequeath to my daughter Rhoda Randel wife of Shadrach Randel Two Hundred dollars out of the personal property belonging to my estate Item 6th I hearby nominate and appoint David S. Headley Executor of this my last will and testament, hereby authorizing him to com- promsie adjust, release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper, the debts and claims due me: and to pay the debts against my estate from the property, in the way he may think proper I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 6th day of December 1859 Daniel Nettleton {Seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Daniel Nettleton as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence S.F. Hull Jas C. Ryant The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss We Jas C. Ryant & S.F. Hull being duly sworn in open court this 5th day of July A.D. 1860, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Daniel Nettleton hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other James C. Ryant S.F. Hull Sworn to & subscribed before me this 5th day of July A.D. 1860 I. Ranney Pro Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 64) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ed1b446e78619d9a58ac15c3be85af5b.jpg 8f75a036a897218d17c7515b66229185 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 65] [corresponds to labeled page 36 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Robert Clark deceased Proceedings had before Hon. I Ranney Probate Judge within & for the County of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the town of Del- aware on the 10th day of July A.D. 1860 This day the last will & testament of Robert Clark late of Delaware County deceased was produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony of Joseph C. Cole and Azariah Main the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows I, Robert Clark of the County of Delaware and the State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament I do hereby nominate my beloved Son Robert Clark Executor of my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to com- promise adjust release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claimes due me Item 1st I do also give my son Robert Clark all my household furni ture also all the moneys that I have with the exception of Two dollars which I wish my beloved daughter Nebby Lowes to have I do also give my son Robert Clark my grey mair also my one horse wagon I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made in testament whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th day of February A.D. 1860 his Robert x Clark Seal mark Signed and acknowledged by said ) Robert Clark as his last will and ) testament in our presence and signed ) by us in his presence Joseph C Cole Azariah Main The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss We Joseph C. Cole and Azariah Main, being duly sworn in open court depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will & Testament of Robert Clark hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same at witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Azarish Main J.C. Cole Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of July A.D. 1860 I. Ranney Pro Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 65) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/73de8a9a07b3fc69c2d307ebedb1cc09.jpg 4226a89e1189c444e9f854c85aa399b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 66] [corresponds to labeled page 37 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will & Testament of Whiting Allen decd Proceedings had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County Delaware and State of Ohio at his of- fice in the town of Delaware on the 18th day of August A.D. 1860 This day the last will and testament of Whiting Allen decd late of the County of Delaware & State of Ohio was produced in open court & duly proven by the testimony of Henton Tallman and W.H.H. Tallman the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will), admitted to probate & ordered to be recor- ded as follows: to wit. Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I, Whiting Allen of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, being of sound & disposing mind and memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament, to wit. 1st I give and bequeath to John Wolfley, my son in law, as trustee, for the sole & individual use and benefit of my daughter Laura the use of my house and lot where I now reside, situate on the south side of North St between Union & Henry St in the town of Delaware O. with all the appurtanances to the same belonging, during the natural life of the said Laura, and at her decease the said Real Estate shall immediately revert to my es- tate to be distributed equally among my children share and share alike. 2nd I also bequeath unto the said John Wolfley, as trustee as afore- said the Sum of Five Hundred ($500) dollars, to be paid out of any unappropriated farms, belonging to my estate, who shall invest the same to the best advantage for the interest of the said Laura or loan the same at highest legal rate with good security & shall pay over the income or interest arising from said investment or loan, to the said Laura, as her necessities may require, for her individual use and maintenance & if the said Laura shall at any time need any part of said principal sum of money or the whole of it then the said trustee shall pay over to her so much thereof as may be ne- cessary for her own use and comfort, and upon the decease of the said Laura, the said sum of Five Hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may remain, together with the profits or interest arising there from shall revert to my estate to be distributed among my children equally share & share alike & in the distribution of the aforesaid Real Estate & the aforesaid sum of money, the heirs of my sons Silas Dunbar & Warren Case, both now deceased, shall inherit one equal share the same as the said Silas Dunbar and Warren Case might do it Living, to be di- vided amongst thru equally, and if any other of my children shall decease having heirs, before the decease of the said Laura & the distrib- ution of said Real Estate & said sum of money as aforesaid, then such heirs of said children shall inherit the same portion of said Real Estate & said money so devised as aforesaid, as their respective parent would to if living --- The aforesaid devise to the said Laura shall be held for her individual use and maintenance & shall not Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 66) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/879d76ea8f7f83e6d79585851a89ed53.jpg 6950181be7c35ad8829097f253749173 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 67] [corresponds to labeled page 38 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will & Testament of Whiting Allen decd continued in use directly or indirectly to the profit or pecuniary advantage in any way of Stephen Tripp her present husband, nor shall the said Tripp exercise any acts of ownership over the same, or over the occupancy thereof, or over the rents, use, interests, or profits in any way arising therefrom or any part thereof 3rd I bequeath unto the Missionary Society of Methodist Episcopal Church of the W.S.A. Six hundred dollars in Shares of stock with the interest that may have accrued on the same at my decease, in the Radnor Plank Road Com- pany & also enough money to make one thousand dollars in value in all reckoning said Plank Road stock at not less than par value 4th The remainder of my Real & personal estate not herein otherwise disposed of after paying my lawful debts funeral expenses & shall be distributed among my children, except the said Laura herein before provided for, equally share and share alike to the children of my son Silas Dunbar decd one equal part to the children of my son Warren Case decd one equal part & to the children of my other of my children who may be deceased one equal part to be distrib uted equally among them shares and share alike I hereby revoke all other wills by me made and appoint my son Jedidiah and John Wolfley my son in law, executors of this my last will and testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal this 19th day of April, A.D. 1860 Whiting Allen The forgoing writing was subscribed by the said Whiting Allen in our presence & by him acknowledged to us and declared to be his last will and testament & witness by us in his presence & at his request Attest (Henton Tallman (W.H.H. Tallman The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss We Henton Tallman and W.H.H. Tallman being duly sworn in open court this 18th day of August A.D. 1860, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Whiting Allen hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other Henton Tallman W.H.H Tallman Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th day of August A.D. 1860 I Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 67) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/1a717e2f4f27a8511d53e867146dd0af.jpg 27f1e611ed4803a9572154e284fe4383 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 68] [corresponds to labeled page 39 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of William Webster decd Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate Judge with in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 23rd day of August A.D. 1860 This day the last will and testament of William Webster late of said County of Delaware deceased was produced in open court & duly proven by the testimony of W.T. Watson and Martha C. Watson the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows. to wit. Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I William Webster of the County of Delaware, Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament 1st I give, will & bequeath to my son Frebourn Webster and his heirs the sum of One Dollar he having had a share heretofore 2nd I give, will and bequeath to my son Mosher Webster and his heirs the sum of Twenty five Dollars 3rd I give, will and bequeath to the heirs of my daughter Hannah Hart decd the sum of Twenty five Dollars 4th I give, will and bequeath to my son Joseph P. Webster & his heirs Ten acres of land off the north end of the lot of land he now lives on 5th I give will and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Rutherford & her heirs the sum of five Dollars 6th I give will and bequeath to my daughter Adaline E. Webster & her heirs the sum of Thirty five Dollars 7th I give will and bequeath to my son William H Webster all the residue of my property to the Real & personal after my just debts and bequests shall have been paid 8th I hereby nominate and appoint William H. Webster, executor of this my last will & testament, hereby authorizing & empowering him to compromise, adjust, release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me. I also authorize and empower him if it shall become necessary in order to pay my debts and bequest to sell by private sale or in such manner, upon such terms of audit or otherwise, as he may think proper all or any part of my Real or personal estate, and further to execute, acknowledge and deliver deeds in fee simple 9th I desire that no appraisment and no sale of my personal property be made and that the Court of Probate direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the Statute I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 22nd day of March in the year 1860 Signed and acknowledged by said William Webster as William Webster {Seal} last will and testament in our presence; and signed by us in his presence and at his request. W.T. Watson Martha C. Watson The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss We Walter T. Watson and Martha C. Watson being duly sworn ^this 23rd day of August A.D. 1860 in open Court, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Wm Webster hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his will and testament, and that said testator, at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the said as witnesses at his request & in his presence and in the presence of each other. W.T. Watson, Martha C. Watson Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of August A.D. 1860 I. Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 68) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/85e9426ee28ce2774b9ce23f7b321cb4.jpg 086d4dadc5a7189260dbbc068aa26582 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 69] [corresponds to labeled page 40 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Mary Ann Kepler decd Proceedings had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 11th day of October A.D. 1860 Be it remembered that on the 11th day of october A.D. 1860 an authenticated copy of the last will and testament of Mary Ann Kepler decd late of Wyandot Co. O. was produced in open court and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the said will had been proved in said County of Wyandot & State of Ohio and that said will has relation to property within the said county of Delaware It is ordered by the Court that the said authenticated copy there be recorded in the record of wills for said county of Delaware Copy of authenticated copy of will Dec 20th A.D. 1859 Be it remembered that on the 20th day of Dec A.D. 1859 the last will and testament of Mary Ann Kepler decd late of Wyandot County Ohio, was produced in open court for Probate and thereupon came Ezra Phelps and Ransom Bennett the subscribing witnesses to said will who were duly sworn and examined teaching the execution and acknowledge ment of said will which examination was reduced to writing and signed by said witnesses; and is appearing to the satisfaction of Court, That said testator at the time of executing said will was of full age, of sound mind and memory and under no restraint it was ordered that said will be admitted to Probate, and that the same together with testimony of the same together with the testimony of the said witnesses be recorded And be it also remembered that said will and testimony, is in the words and figures following, to wit, Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I Mary Ann Kepler of Wyandot County O. publish this my last will and testament Item 1st I give and devise out of my share of the farm lying in Radnor Tp Delaware County to my beloved brother Samuel Kepler One Hundred dollars, and to my beloved Sister Rachel Kepler One Hundred dollars and to my beloved sister Susanna who is intermarried with David Case all the remainder of the same Item 2nd I give and devise to my step Father David Cole, after he pays my debts and funeral expenses, the remainder of thirty four dollars which he owes me, and my cow I hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony when of I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of August in the year 1859 her Mary Ann x Kepler mark Signed and acknowledged by said ) Mary Ann Kepler as her last will and ) testament in our presence and signed ) by us in her presence Ezra Phelps ) Ransom Bennett ) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 69) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/3fba7262d3401fbc8ec862a1529b0006.jpg 32624d69b286473ba5a7ad7b91da33be Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 70] [corresponds to labeled page 41 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Mary Ann Kepler decd cont And be it also remembered that the testimony of said subscribing witnesses to said will is in the words and figures following to wit. The State of Ohio ) Wyandot County ) Ss Ezra Phelps and Ranson Bennett being duly sworn in open court this 20th day of December A.D. 1859 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Mary Ann Kepler late of Wyandot County Ohio deceased, that they saw, said testator signed said last will and testament and heard her declare the same to be to be her last will and testament, that at the time she was of sound mind and memory and under no restraint and that they signed the same as witnesses thereto at her request and in her presence. Ezra Phelps Ransom Bennett Sworn to and subscribed before me ) this 20th of December A.D. 1859 ) M.H. Kirby Probate Judge ) Last Will and Testament of Timothy Andrus decd Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within & for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 14th day of November 1860, Be it remembered that on the 14th day of November A.D. 1860 the last Will and Testament of Timothy Andrus decd late of Delaware County Ohio, was produced in open Court for Probate and there upon came Samuel Davidson and Vance Davidson the subscribing witnesses to said Will who were duly sworn and examined touch- ing the execution & acknowledgement of said Will which examiniation was reduced to writing and signed by said witnesses. and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said testator at the time of executing said will was of full age of sound mind and memory and under no restraint it was ordered that said will be admitted to Probate and that the same together with the testimony of the said witnesses be recorded as follows. Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I Timothy Andrus of Berlin Township Delaware County State of Ohio do make and publish see page 44 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 70) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/5e111041b56835ce11bf0e49032d533a.jpg 022e6111c0b56c6cb56e139b6a843a4e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 71] [corresponds to labeled page 42 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will & Testament of Benjamin High deceased Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 27th day of October A.D. 1860 This day the last will and testament of Benj'm High of the town, County of Delaware late deceased was produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony of Jacob Terry & R B Smith the sub- scribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing & filed with said will admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded as follows Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of All - I Benjamin High of the town & Township of Delaware in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, do make and publish this my Last Will & Testament Item 1st I give and devise unto my sister Lydia Cowgill the use of Fifteen hundred Dollars during her natural life and at her death the same to be divided into three equal parts: the four youngest child- ren of my brother William High to have one part and John High & Elizabeth Jamison each one part Item 2nd The Balance of my property, after paying all my debts, funeral expenses & costs of administration I desire to be divided into four equal parts: the four youngest children of my brother William High to have one share & my brother John High & my sisters Elizabeth Jamison & Lydia Cowgill each to have one share Item 3rd I give and devise all my household goods & furniture to my sister Lydia Cowgill and desire my executor to pay her house rent this year Item 4th I give and devise to Reuben High my gold watch & chain Item 5th I give and devise to John High my chest of carpenter and millwright tools Item 6th I do hereby nominate and appoint George A Jackson Executor of this my last will and testament, hereby authorizing & empowering him to compromise, adjust, release & discharge in such manner as to him may seem proper the debts & claims due me. And I desire that my executor, as soon as may be after he has given bonds as such proceed to convert all my notes & my interest in the steam Grist mill at Crestline Ohio & all other property not already bequeathed, into mon ey as soon as he can do so without sacrificing the same; I do also authorize & empower him to sell by private sale, or in such manner, upon such terms of credit or otherwise as he may think best and my property, not especially bequeathed including my interest in said mill & deeds to purchased to execute acknowledge & deliver in fee simple Item 7th I desire that as soon as my executor shall have set tled up my estate that my brother John High then give bonds as trustee for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this will and I do hereby nominate and appoint him Trustee for that Purpose and should he die or from any other cause become disqualified for carrying out said trust I desire that the Probate Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 71) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4eca72af40aaefbb3d684c2b89dc3142.jpg 5955014781010ee138547022495158e2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 72] [corresponds to labeled page 43 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will & Testament of Benjamin High decd cont court appoint some suitable person to complete said trust and I desire that the said Court allow to said Trustee such allow- ance as may be thought reasonable & just to compensate said Trustee for his services as such: I desire that said Trustee loan or invest in some safe way the amount bequeathed to my sister Lydia Cowgill during her life & to pay to her annually the interest of the same. And I desire also that he invest for the use and benefit of the four youngest children of my brother William High the amount bequeathed to them, whatever it may be until they became of age, thus to give them the control of the same I desire that no appraisment and no sale of my personal property be made and that the Court of Probate direct the o- mission of the same in pursuance of the statute In testimony hereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 26th day of September A.D. 1860 Benjamin High {Seal} Signed sealed & acknowledged by said Benjamin High as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence & as his re quest & in the presence of each other Jacob Terry RB Smith Whereas I Benjamin High on the 26th day of September A.D. 1860 made my last will & Testament of that day do hereby declare the following to be a codicil to the same If my said sister Lydia Cowgil shall make any charge against my estate for her services in taking care of me said amount she charges whatever it may be shall be deducted from said Fifteen hundred Dollars, the use of which I have heretofore bequeathed her in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 29th day of September A.D. 1860 Benjamin High {Seal} Signed Sealed & acknowledged by said Benjamin High as a codicil to his last will & testament in our presence & signed by as at his request & in his presence & in the presence of each other Jacob Terry R B Smith The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss. We Jacob Terry and RB Smith being duly sworn in open court this 27th day of October A.D. 1860 despose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will & testament of Benjm High hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and codicil and heard him publish and declare the same to his last will and testament, and that said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and, of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Jacob Terry RB Smith Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of Oct A.D. 1860 I. Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 72) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/e23b27ec0fb521bd938debc6ab70a286.jpg 290b638da12e9439f3e5acea9526e63d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 73] [corresponds to labeled page 44 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Timothy Andrus decd continued from page 41 This my last Will and Testament Item 1st I give and devise to my two sons David Andrus & Orin B Andrus One Hundred Dollars each then the balance of my property to be divi ded equally between all my children now living to with Daniel Andrus Orin B. Andrus Mercy Ridgway, Harriet Stone, Elvira Wultz Lucinda Zanes Laura Ethington Item 2 I do hereby nominate & appoint my two sons David Andrus & Orin B Andrus executors of this my last Will and Testament hereby author izing & empowering them to compromise adjust release and discharge in such manner as they may deem proper, the debts and claims due me and to pay funeral expenses and all my just debts. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 23rd day of July in the year 1859 Timothy Andrus [Seal] Signed and acknowledged by said Timothy Andrus as his last will and Testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence Samuel Davidson Nancy Davidson The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss We Samuel Davidson & Nancy Davidson being duly sworn in open court this 14th day of Novemeber AD 1860 depose & say that we were present at the ex ecution of the last will & Testament of Timothy Andrus hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him pub lish & declare the same to be his last Will and Testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age & of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as Witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Samuel Davidson Nancy Davidson Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day November AD 1860 I Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 73) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/cfe49b0ace6461393570018a36e41bf1.jpg 6d2ae342bac06db24ab59023b55f25c4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 74] [corresponds to page labeled 45 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Samuel Leonard dec'd Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within & for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 19th day of December 1860 Be it remembered that on the 19th day of Dec'r AD 1860 the last will & testament of Samuel Leonard dec'd late of Delaware County Ohio was produced in open Court for Probate & thereupon came Wm Roberts & George Roberts the subscribing witnesses to said will who were duly sworn & examined touching the execu tion of & acknowledged said will which examination was reduced to writing & signed by said wit nesses and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said testator at the time of executing said will was of full age & of sound mind and memory and under no restraint it was ordered that the said will and testimony be recorded as follows Copy of Will In the name of my being in Heavenly Father I Samuel Leonard being in feeble health but of sound do make & publish this my last will and testament viz Item 1st It is my will and request that all just debts against my estate be fully paid and that my executor cause a suit able tombstone to be erected over my grave Item 2d I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Nancy Leonard the use of all my real estate and the household furniture during her natural life. this to be in lieu of her dower the furniture to be hers to dis- pose of absolutely. Item 3d I give and bequeath to each of my three daughters Jane Mary Jo & Eliza Leonard forty dollars each to be paid out of the first monies rec'd by my executor after all legal demands against my estate are fully paid to be paid in the following order, Elizas first and then each other daughter above named equal. this to be a special bequest. Item 4th After the decease of my said wife my real Estate to be equally divided among all my children and if any shall have died and left a sur Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 74) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/cba5cccd937732fd8b7ccf3c00215af4.jpg 090e003a41b574bd20420994818220ca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 75] [corresponds to labeled page 46 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Samuel Leonard dec'd viving child or children such to inherit its parents portion. And in case it shall become necessary to, sell the real estate in order to make an equitable division among my children I hereby authorize and empower my executor to sell and convey by a good & sufficient deed all of said real estate on the most advantageous terms whether at public or private sale and for pay down or on a credit of not more than four years with mortgage security and in payment no preference to be given to the one heirs more than another. In case that there should not be monies enough in the hands of my executor to pay to all equal their special bequests then real Estate and after that to share equal. Item 5th I hereby appoint my son Almon Leonard executor of this my last will & testament and do revoke all others made by me. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th day of May AD 1860 Samuel Leonard [Seal] Signed sealed and acknowledged in presence of us and we witnessed the same at the request of said Samuel Leonard Wm Roberts George Roberts The State of Ohio Delaware County ss We William Roberts and George Roberts being duly sworn in open Court, this 19th day of Decemeber AD 1860 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Samuel Leonard hereto annexed and that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at this request and in his presence & in the presence of each others Wm Roberts George Roberts Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th day of Decmeber AD 1860 I Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 75) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/d0351fbac163ae2130e82dceed6493d7.jpg 80915c61020bde9cfb54233ab0be95f8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 76] [corresponds to labeled page 47 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Sarah Martin dec'd Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 21st day of Decemeber 1860 Be it remembered that on the 21st day of December AD 1860 the last will and testament of Sarah Martin dec'd late of Delaware County Ohio was produced in open Court for Probate Judge & thereupon came Sarah A Rawn WW Willis & WP Reid the subscribing witnesses to said Will who were duly sworn and examined touching the execution and acknowled gement of said will which examination was reduced to writing and signed by said witnesses and it appearing to the satisfacti= tion of the Court that said testatrix at the time of the executing said will was of full age and of sound mind and memory and under no restraint, it was ordered that the said will and testimony be recorded as follows Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Sarah Martin of the Town and County of Delaware Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament as follows First I devise that all my just debts be paid out of my estate Secondly I devise and bequeath to my beloved son William H Martin and to his heirs and assigns all my property of every name and nature real personal & mixed or either and all including my real estate in the town of Delaware Ohio now occupied by me as a homestead by me recently purchased of the firm of Frost and Willis of said town. Also the house and lot now owned by me in Warrenton Village in the County of Jefferson Ohio, also all my household Goods funtiture of every name and nature wheresoever situated which I now in my name own or what I may hereafter acquire before my decease or in any manner be entitled to. Thirdly I hereby nominate and appoint my son William H Martin Executor of this my Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 76) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/17931cbe9f7dcd729e1f76f2fb6594f4.jpg f0fffdb43e9366fc9a00e7c376eaddc4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 77] [corresponds to labeled page 48 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Sarah Martin dec'd last will and testament. Fourthly I revoke all former Wills by me made In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of November AD 1860 Sarah Martin [Seal] Signed sealed and acknowledged by said Sarah Martin to be her last will and Tes- tament in our presence and signed by us at her request in her presence this 29th day of November AD 1860 W W Willis Sarah A. Rawn W P Reid The State of Ohio Delaware County ss We W P Reid W W Willis and Mrs Sarah A Rawn being duly sworn in open Court this 21st day of December AD 1860 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Sarah Martin hereto annexed. That we saw the said testatrix subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other. Sarah A Rawn W W Willis W P Reid Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st day of Decmeber AD 1860 I Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 77) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/56a90b1a18f6427bff61eb93e5b3adf3.jpg 6a6b26fb648de1ed8eb58425183ebe27 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 78] [corresponds to labeled page 49 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Thos W McCoy decd Proceedings had before Hon Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 22d day of December AD 1860 Be it remembered that on the 22d day of Decem- ber AD 1860 the last will and testament of Thos W McCoy dec'd late of Delaware County Ohio was produced in open Court for Probate and thereupon came J. A Wasson and N S Cunning= ham the subscribing witnesses to said will who were duly sworn and examined touching the execution and acknowledgement of said Will which examination was reduced to writing and signed by said witnesses and it appear ing to the satisfaction of the Court that said testator at the time of executing said Will was of full age and of sound mind and mem= ory and under no restraint, it was ordered that the said will and testimony be recorded as follows Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Thos W McCoy of the town of Delaware Delaware County State of Ohio Do make and publish this my last will and testament. I give to my sister Elizabeth D McCoy my real Estate known as the Cline Mill property situated in Marlborough Township described as follows in Town six Range 19 section one formerly owned by Henry Cline Jr. I also will to my said sister Elizabeth D McCoy one third of my personal effects after all legal debts are paid by my executor or adminstrator according to law I also will to my Brother James McCoy Eighty acres of land situated in the County of Knox and State of Indiana given to satisfy a claim between Miles and Doty against Corvan Dye and Price at a settlement made at a term of the Common Pleas Court of Champaign County Ohio by the said parties Miles and Doty I also will to my neice Elizabeth Anderson twenty Dollars to be paid of my effects Real and personal after all legal are paid I do hereby appoint James McCoy Executor of this my last Will and testament I do authorize and empower him to convey in fee simple all my Estate In testimony whereof I have hereunto set Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 78) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/db624af6ebd16877a8e6d43c98fe0239.jpg 864afa672665ad7c06cf3ac8c3dab40d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 79] [corresponds to labeled page 50 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Thos W McCoy decd my hand and seal this 3d day of December AD 1860 Thos W McCoy [Seal] Signed and acknowledged by said Thos W McCoy as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence Joseph A Wasson [Seal] NS Cunningham [Seal] The State of Ohio Delaware County ss We Joseph A Wasson and Miss NS Cunningham being duly sworn in open court this 22d day of December AD 1860 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and Testament of Thos W McCoy hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said Will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testamony and that the said testator at the time of execution the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the pres ence of each other. JA Wasson NS Cunningham Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22d day of Decemeber AD 1860 I Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 79) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ab5accb99957f42765de3d8951652b8e.jpg abd8739e44beee24ab334d95153de69a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 80] [corresponds to labeled page 51 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of James Slawson decd Proceedings had before Hon I Ranney Probate Judge within & for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 29th day of January 1861 This day the last Will & Testament of James Slawson decd late of Delaware County Ohio was produced in open Court and duly proven by the testimony of Alfred Slawson and Orville Slawson the subscribing witnesses thereto who were duly sworn and exam= ined touching the execution & acknowledgment of said will which examination was reduced to writing and signed by said witnesses and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and under no restraint it was ordered that the said Will and testimony be recorded as follows Copy of Will In the name of the benevolent Father of all I James Slawson of the County of Delaware & State of Ohio do make & constitute this my last Will and Testament. Item 1st I give & devise unto my beloved wife all that is allowed by law and appoint her guardian of my two daughters Item 2 I do hereby nominate & appoint my esteemed friend Sabeers Main executor of this my last will & testament hereby author izing & empowering him to compromise adjust release & discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the debts due now. I do also authorize him to make sale of my goods and chattels at public sale and dis= charge the debts and settle up the estate according to law In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this seventeenth day of January AD 1861 Signed sealed and delivered in the by the said James Slawson as his last will and testament revoking all other wills by me made in presence of us and signed by us in his presence and in the p- of us Alfred Slawson James Slawson Orville Slawson Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 80) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/8c0e44247bf9d855f9c41164345c0992.jpg 14f1963ea4f8c8bea8ae85a271e75763 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 81] [corresponds to labeled page 52 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of James Slawson decd The State of Ohio Delaware Co ss We Alfred Slawson and Orville Slawson being duly sworn in open Court this 29th day of January AD 1861 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will & testament of James Slawson hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of ex ecuting the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Orvill Slawson Alfred Slawson Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of January AD 1861 I Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 81) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/48c8f8a858910f9de222f2f14d188648.jpg b4816b9ccbef643b84a93c51bda6f141 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 82] [corresponds to labeled page 53 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Thomas Davis decd Proceedings had before Hon I Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 16th day of January 1861 This day the last will and testament of Thomas Davis dec'd late of Delaware County Ohio was produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony of T W Powell and J D Van Deman the subscribing witnesses thereto who were duly sworn and examined touch= ing the execution and acknowledgement of said will which examination was reduced to writing and signed by said witnesses and it appearing to the ^satisfaction of the court that said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint it was ordered that the said will and testimony be recorded as follows Copy of Will The last will and testament of Thomas Davis of Delaware Delaware County Ohio 1 I desire that all my just debts and funeral charges shall be paid 2 I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Davis all my personal property of every description 3 I give and devise all my real estate to my said son Thomas Davis during his nat= ural life and at his death to his legitimate children in fee simple - on the express condition and trust however that my said son shall pay or cause to be paid to my daughter Phebe the sum of two dollars at the end of each and every month from the day of my decease during her natural life (which sum of two dollars per month I will and bequeath to her) and I hereby expressly will and declare that all my real estate shall be and remain subject to and charged with the prompt and faithful payment to my said daughter Phebe during her natural life as aforesaid 4 I nominate and appoint my said son Thomas Davis Executor of this my last will and testament Hereby revoking all Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 82) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/47df5f37a54a881d97bf7835dd504948.jpg 6c861f144d68e3586f7875bb2e58ac1b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 83] [corresponds to labeled page 54 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Thomas Davis former wills by me ever made, declaring this to be my last will and testament Witness my hand and seal this 30th day of January AD 1857 Thomas Davis [Seal] Signed by the said Thomas Davis in our presence who in our presence declared the above and foregoing to be his last will and testament and requested us to subscribe the same as witnesses thereto which we at the time last above written did in his presence and in the presence of each other (The words "my said son Thomas" interlined in 4 set be fore execution John D Van Deman TW Powell The State of Ohio Delaware County ss We T W Powell and J D Van Deman being duly sworn in open Court this 16th day of January AD 1861 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Thomas Davis hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of ex ecuting the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other T W Powell J D Van Deman Sworn to and subscribed before me this 16th day of January AD 1861 I Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 83) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/1d8f4cc9d97546f47c0d8d1b748e5b80.jpg 2264459b2dbe32482792a95332a58e06 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 84] [corresponds to labeled page 55 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Joshua W. Pierce decd Proceedings had before Hon. Isaac Ranney Probate Judge within and for the county of Delaware in State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 20th day of February AD 1861 This day the last will and testament of Joshua W. Pierce decd late of Genoa Tp in Delaware County of State of Ohio was produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony of Charles Freeman and Nate Mills the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded as follows Last will and testament, hereby authorizing and empowering him to com promise, adjust, was and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper, the debts claims do me. I do also authorize & empower him, if it shall become necessary in which pay my debts, to sell, by private sale, or in such manner, upon such home of credit or otherwise, as he may think proper, all, in any part of my nal state, and deeds to purchase and execute, acknowledge and deliver, in fee simple. I do such work all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof. I have here such set my hand and seal the 19th day of Jan in the year 1861 Joshe W. Pierce Signed and acknowledged by said J. W. Pierce as his last will and testament, in our presence & signed by us in his presence Charles Foreman Nate Wells The Stae of Ohio. Delaware County St He Charles Forman and Nate Wells bring duly sworn in open court this 20th day of February A.D.1861. depose and say, that we men for sent at the execution of the last will and testament of J W Pierce point annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and found him publish and declair the same to be his last will and testament and that said testator at the time of executing the said was of full age and of souned mind and memory, and not understand restraint, and that was segnied the same as mistaken at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Charles Foreman Nate Wells Come to and subscribed before me this 20th day of February AD 1861 J. Ramsey February 20th 1862. this day Mrs Martha Pierce approved & made his do time to take under the will of his . husband in him of J. Ramsey Day 2 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 84) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/e36de98e51e198e1d11ab5f7ceaa889a.jpg 63c4ae6322d54545d895ce207c03c1e9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 85] [corresponds to labeled page 55 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Joshua W. Pierce decd In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Joshua W. Pierce, of Genoa T.P. Delaware Co Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower the use and control of the farm in which we now reside situate in Genoa Delaware County Ohio containing about fifty acres during her natural life or as long as she remains my widow, she keeping the said farm in good repair and all the stock, household goods, furniture provisions & other goods and chattels which be thereon at time of my de- cease during her natural life, or as long as she remains my widow; as aforesaid, the executor however selling so much therof as may be suf- ficient to pay my just debts. At the death of my said wife or at her marriage the real estate aforesaid and such part of the said personal prop. erty or the proceeds thereof as may remain in and named and unexpended I give and devise equally to my lawful heirs and their heirs Item 2nd I do nominate and appoint George W. Mills executor of this my last will and testament, hereby authorizing and empowering him to com- promise, adjust, release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper, the debts claims due me. I do also authorize & empower him, if, it shall become necessary , in order to pay my debts, to sell, by private sale, or in such manner, upon such terms of credit, or otherwise, as he may think proper, all or any part of my real estate, and deeds to purcha- sers to execute, acknowledge and deliver, in fee simple, I do, hereby revoke all former wills by me made, in testimony whereof, I have unto set my hand and seal this 19th day of Jan, in the year 1861 Joshua W. Pierce {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said J W Pierce as his last will and testament,in our presence & signed by us in his presence Charles Freeman Nate Mills The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss We Charles Freeman and Nate Mills being duly sworn in open court this 20th day of February A.D. 1861, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of J. W. Pierce hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him, publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the will as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other Charles Freeman Nate Mills Sworn to and subscibed before me this 20th day of Febraury A.D. 1861 I. Ranney P Judge. Febraury 20th 1862 this day Mrs. Martha Pierce appeared & made her ele ction to take under the will of her decd husband in lieu of dower I. Ranney Pro. Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 85) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/e612f27eafc6f9a1c713916e25c37af2.jpg 2097d33f2d96e3e37207af06f5804dcf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 86] [corresponds to labeled page 56 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last will and Testament of Robert McCoy Cellar decd Proceedings had before Hon Issac Ranney Probate Judge within and for the county of Delaware and state of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 8th day of March A.D. 1861 This day the last will and testament of Robert McCoy Cellar was produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony of John T. Colflesh and Soloman Hardin the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows, to wit. Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, Amen, Robert McCoy Cellar of Liberty Township in Delaware County, Ohio being of sound, mind and memory but mindful of my advanced age and approaching dissolution; and being desirous of making a fiscal disposition of all my worldly property, do therefore make and publish this my last will and testament, as follows, that is to say First, It is my will and desire that all my just debts and fu- neral expenses as well as the expenses of settling the administration of my estate be first paid out of my personal property by my ex- ecutor herein after named. Second, I will, give and bequeath to be paid out of my personal es- tate as follows to wit: to my brother John F. Cellar or in case of his death then to be paid to his estate the sum of forty dollars. To my brother George Cellar in the like manner the sum of forty dollars, To my brother James Cellar in the like manner the sum of forty dollars, To the children of my deceased brother Thomas Cellar the sum of forty dollars To the children of my deceased brother Joseph Cellar the sum of forty dollars And should there be more of my personal property than enough to pay these legacies the residue I give to the corporation of the First Presbyterian Church in Liberty Township in trust to be invested safely at interest, and the income thereof to be applied by the trustees of the corporation to religious and benevolent purposes such as they may deem to be the object of my desire, and also to assist in repairing or rebuilding their church; and in case there should not be enough to pay the said forty dollars each, then each are to receive in proportion to what the personal property will pay after ^the debts & expenses are paid, But the income arising from the surplus of the personal property as aforesaid I wish the said trustees to expend in the repairs & rebuilding of said church and such other religious & benevolent institutions as they may deem would be my choice were I then living Third, my real property, consisting of a tract of 296 acres and 37 poles of land being a part of Lots 14 and 15 in Section 1 Township 3 and Range 19 in said Liberty Township as surveyed for me by James Eaton May 26th and 27th 1859 and known as my farm, I wish to will and dispose of as follows: -- I give and devise the said tract of land in fee to the trustee of the first Presbyterian church Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 86) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f46efffa52b05827fcee883bcc1ed69f.jpg 6f548b48eb09b9a6c071438d47317d63 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 87] [corresponds to labeled page 57 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last will and testament of Robert McCoy Cellar decd cont. of Liberty Township in the said county Incorporated in the year 1842 and their successors as such corporation forever in trust and for the use and purposes following that is to say; that the said land shall be by the said devisees as trustees as aforesaid leased out and devised in such lots and upon such terms as they may agree and deem best not exceeding the term of twenty one years at any one time and upon such terms of rent and inprovements as they may best have in return therefore giving preference to such tennants as would be assistants and aid to said church and out of such rent there shall be paid first; all taxes and expenses incident thereto; next to pay all necessary repairs and improvements on the said land not made by the tenant or ten- ants thereon. There shall be next paid out of the s'd rent and income of the said land, annually the sum of twenty five dollars to the Trustees of the Presbyterian Church in Liberty situated near the said land, for the purpose of supporting the minister settled and officiating in the said church, towards the payments of his annual salary There shall be next paid a fair proportion of expenses that the congrega- tion of the said church shall be at either in rebuilding the said church or keeping the same in repair or in the repair and improvement of the premises of the said church and burying ground; such fair propor- tion as shall be as ascertained, by the average amount paid per acre by the communicants attending the said church in porportion to the land own- ed by them; the same proportion per acre shall be paid as aforesaid out of said rents. And it is my will that out of any accumulation of such rents of the said land these be paid the sum of fifty dollars (but only once to be paid) to the College about to be established at Springfield, Ohio; or elsewhere by the Presbyterian church to be paid where said Col- lege is put into opperation, And it is further my will, that after paying the taxes, necessary expenses, and the bequeaths above made in the order above stated, there be next paid the residue of such rents and income of said land to the trustees of the board of Education of the Prebyterian Church O.S. in the United States of America, for the purpose of educating young men for the ministry And it is further my will that all the charges and necessary expenses in attending to and taking care of the said land shall be subject to the supervision and allowance of the Elders, officiating, of the said Presbyterian Church in Liberty. Lastly, I hereby constitute and appoint John Cellar, son of my brother Thomas and Robert McCoy Cellar, son of George Cellar execu- tors of this my last will and testament And I now declare my will and desire to be that the said land hereby devised, should never be sold, but retained for the benefit of the trusts and uses aforesaid. But in case my will and devise herein made should ever be, by any means, defeated; then and in that case it is still my will and devise that the said 296 acres of land should be and remain forever charged and incumbered with the payment of all the bequests I leave herein made for the benefit of the said Presby- Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 87) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/0abb0b8c4dab7e5e72d85899a4843b54.jpg 49915b45a4d79e546040b6a26ab1429d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 88] [Corresponds to labeled page 58 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Robt McCoy Cellar decd cont. terian Church in Liberty, to wit, the payment annually of the sum of twenty five dollars for the support of the minister, and the payment of a fair proportion as aforesaid of all improvements made on the said church premises and burying ground. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand & Seal this first day of February A.D. 1860 Robert McCoy Cellar {Seal} Signed, sealed & declare to be the last will and testament of Robert M. Cellar in the presence of these witnesses and they in the presence of each other and in his presence & at his request have signed their names as witnesses thereto in the day last above written John F Colflesh Soloman Hardin The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss We Soloman Hardin and John F. Colflesh being duly sworn in open court, this 12th day of March A.D. 1861, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Robert McCoy Cellar hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory. And not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and his presence, and in the presense of each other. John F Colflesh Soloman Hardin sworn to and subscibed before me this 12th day of March A.D. 1861 I Ranney, Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 88) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/19cea6173244907c5463da8696a5f9dc.jpg fc0bd983c6342e7201b2ceee46ad2032 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 89] [corresponds to labeled page 59 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of John Robison decd. Proceedings had before Hon I. Ranney Judge of the Court of Probate in Delaware County O. at his office in the town of Delaware April 30th 1861 This day an authenticated copy of the last will & testament of John Robison late of Brooke Coun ty in the state of Virginia was produced in open Court & it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said will has been proven in the said state of Virginia according to the laws of said state & that said will has relation to land lying in this County It is therefore ordered that the said authen tication copy be recorded in the record of wills for said county of Delaware as follows: Copy. In the name of God Amen I John Robison of the county of Brooke and the state of Virginia being of sound mind and memory and considering the un certainly of life and certainty of death do make this my last will and testament and first that all my just debt debts & funeral expenses be paid then I give unto my son Westly all my harness & farm ing utensils the crop now growing one half the grain we have in H. L. Rylands Mill and our young pony mare And unto my daughter Elizabeth I give one thousand dollars ($1000) one bed & bedding to be given to her when she arrives at the age of twenty one years or sooner if she marreys To my daughter Char ity I give one thousand dollars ($1000) one bed and bedding to be paid when she arrives at the age of twenty one years, or sooner if she marries. And to my daughter Mary Jane I give one thousand dollars ($1000) one bed & bedding to be paid to when she arrives at the age of twenty one years or sooner if she marries My three daughters Elizabeth Charity & Mary Jane are to have their houses &c support on my property until they marry or choose to leave it And to my sons Elijah Wm Thomas & Westly I give all my estate - real & personal and heretofore disposed of to be shared equally by them I also appoint my three sons Elijah William Thomas and Westly to be executors of this my last will and testament - hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I hereunto affix my hand and seal this day of January 1856 John Robison [Seal] Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 89) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4b0cec1c03e64f3d7629f579920c9f4c.jpg 2a84493f2c814855871d35e9281684d6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 90] [corresponds to labeled page 60 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will of John Robison dec' Cont Signed and acknowledged in presence of us Nicholas Stansberry Thomas Donevan Court of Brooke County Va. of Aug. term 1859 The last will & testament of John Robison dec late of Brooke County was this day produced in court and proved by the oaths of Nicholas Stansberry & Thom as Donevan Jr. The subscribing Witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Whereupon Wm T. Robison & Westly Robison Executors therein named who made oath and together who with Nicholas Stansberry & John Stansberry their action was justified action entered into & acknowledged a bond in the penalty of six thousand dollars with conditions according to law, Certificate is granted the said Wm T. Robison & Westly Robinson for obtaining a probate of s'd will due fund John L. Naylor Dpy. for J. R. Taylor Clk. I certify the following to be a true copy of a will so written to leave January term 1859 with the anexed order of Court John S. Naylor Dpy. for J. N. Naylor Clk I J. N. Naylor Clerk for the County Court of Brooke County in the State of Virginia do verify that the foregoing is a true copy from the records of my Court being under my hand and the seal of said Court this 24th day of April in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred & Sixty J. R. Naylor Clk State of Virginia County of Brooke I John Hiuduran Presiding Judge for the County of Brooke County in the state aforesaid do hereby verify that Joseph N. Naylor whose name is signed the above writing is Clerk of the County Court and that his signature thereto is genuine Said un der my hand the 25th day of April A.D. John Hiuduran Presiding Judge State of Va. County of Brooke SS. SS. J. N. Naylor Clerk of the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that John Hinduran is Presiding Judge of the County & State aforesaid & that his signature to the above writing is genuine. Given under my hand this 24th day of April 1861 J. N. Naylor Clk Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 90) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/1ddddd5230b2fed336210800111917ed.jpg d2dc5df980f403ec6b73e2a38782058d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 91] [corresponds to labeled page 61 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of William Morgan dec'd Proceedings had before Hon T. Ramsey Probate Judge within and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio At this office in the town of Delaware on the 6th day of May 1861. Be it remembered that heretofore to wit on the 18th day of December 1860 the following order was had and entered herein to wit Matter of William Morgans will The last will and testament of Wm Morgan late of Harlem Township in said County dec' was this day pro- duced in open court & it appearing to the court that Wm Tompkins one of the subscribing witnesses to said will resides in the county of Lucas & State of Iowa it is ordered that a commission issued with the said will annexed to take the deposition of the said Wm. Tompkins touching the due execution of said will to be directed to John Edwards of said county of Lucas according to the statute in such made and provided. T. Kenney P.J. And afterwards to wit on the 18th day of Dec' A.D. 1860 the following commission was issued therein to wit Probate Court Delaware County State of Ohio To John Edwards of Lucas County Iowa Greetings Know ye that we in confidence of your prudence & fidelity have appointed you and by these present do give to you full power and authority to examine and take the deposition of Wm Tompkins one of the subscribing witnesses to the will of Wm Morgan hereto annexed late of Harlem Township in Delaware County Ohio and therefore we command you that at certain days and places to be appointed by you. You cause the said Wm Tompkins to be brought before you and then and there examine him on his conferred oath or affirmation first taken before you, touching the due execution of the said will of the said Wm Morgan and that you reduce such examination to writing and return the same together with this writ and the said will of the said Wm Morgan thereto annexed closed up under your seal into our Court of Probate with all convenient speed. [Seal] Witness I. Ranney Judge of said Court of Situate at Delaware Ohio the 18th day of December A.D. 1860 I. Ranney. Pro. Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 91) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/72add07488c93e71d992294fd8a22fd8.jpg aeb70f3d381336d2664b0c412ead966a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 92] [corresponds to labeled page 62 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of William Morgan dec' Contd And afterwards to wit on the 6th day of May A.D. 1861 the return of above commission with the deposition attached as such herein to wit: State of Iowa } Taken before County of Lucas } John Edwards Commissioner The deposition of William Tompkins Witness taken at Chariton Lucas County Iowa in the 12th day of April 1861 between the hours of 10 o'clock A.M. & 4 O'clock P.M in pursuance of previous notice given said Witness and in Obedience to a Commission which issued from the Judge of the Probate Court of Delaware County This dated December 18th A.D. 1861 and herewith annexed said deposition to be read in evidence to establish the execution of the last will and testament of Wm Morgan deceased late of Del aware County Ohio Interg 1st What is your name, age, and present place of residence? Answer - William Tompkins aged 62 years and resides at present in Lucas County Iowa. Interg 2nd Were you present at the execution of the last will and testament of William Morgan of Delaware County Ohio hereto annexed? ----- Answer 2nd I and the said B. C. Waters both saw the said testator subscribe said Will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of execution of the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that I and said Waters signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other William Tompkins State of Iowa } S.S. County of Lucas } I John Edwards Commissioner appointed in power and of authority from the Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio and in notice there of the foregoing depositions of William Tompkins was taken before me and after taken same had been reduced to writing by me and made by me to said witness was subscribed and sworn to by the deponent therein at my office in Chariton in said County on the 12th day of April A.D. 1861 between the hours of ten o'clock A.M. and 4 o'clock P.M. of said day In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 12th day of April 1861 John Edwards Commissioner Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 92) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/c3949704da608bd8b014edd6db9a243d.jpg 1a9576ead6a8489571724172508c7ac0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 93] [corresponds to labeled page 63 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of William Morgan decd Contd (Copy of Will) Father of All I William Morgan do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st I give and bequeath to my beloved wife in lieu of her Dower the farm on which we now reside situated in the county of Delaware and State of Ohio and in the township of Harlem and bounded on the east and north by land owned by L.R. Kesler and George Morgan and in the south by land owned by R. N. Keer and on the west by the same supposed to contain fifty Acres of Land together with all the priveleges and appurtenances unto the same belonging during her natural life provided she remain my widow in the event of her marriage the real estate afore said I give and divise to my sons George Morgan and Loomis Morgan. Item 2nd I devise and bequeath to my two sons George And Loomis Morgan all of my personal property after the widow dower is set off and my just debts are paid Item third I do hereby nominate and appoint Eliza Morgan my wife executrix of my last Will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering her too compromise adjust- relieve & discharge in such manner as she may deem proper the debts and claims due me. I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my personal property be made and that the Court of Probate direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the Statute I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made in testimony thereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 25th day of Sept. A.D. 1857 his William X Morgan [Seal] mark signed and acknowledged by Said William Morgan as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. William Tompkins R.C.Traters [?] The State of Ohio Delaware Co Ss I R. C. Traters being duly sworn in open Court this 6th day of May AD 1861 depose and say that I was present at the execution of the last will and testament of Wm Morgan hereto annexed that I saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will & testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind of memory and not under any restraint and that I signed the same as witness at his request and in his presence and in the presence of Wm Tompkins R.C. Traters - Sworn to and sub scribed before me this 6th day of May A.D. 1861. I Ranney P.J. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 93) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/5260144a5f40990de9ae64b9badcd533.jpg fff8f766a037e89382d1c773c52fde76 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 94] [corresponds to labeled page 64 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of William Morgan decd Contd And afterwards to wit on the 6th day of May A.D. 1861 the following order was had and entered to wit; Matter of Last will etc of William Morgan decd late of Harlem township. The Commission heretofore issued from the court with the said will of the said William Morgan to take the deposition of Wm Tompkins one of the subscribing witnesses thereto was this day produced in Court & filed and it appearing to the satis- faction of the court as well by the said deposition of the said Wm Tompkins as well as by the testimony of R.C. Traters another subscribing witness to the said will was duly attested and executed and that said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and sound mind & memory & not under any restraint it is ordered that said will & testimony be recorded. Thereupon Eliza Morgan Executrix in said will named appeared in court and signified her acceptance of the trust of executing said will it is thereupon ordered that letter testamentary issue to her to her upon her giving bonds the sum of $400.00 with Loomis & George Morgan as her sureties Conditioned according to law. Court appoints R.N. Kesler & James Hugler to appraise the personal property belonging to said estate I. Ranney Pro. Judge _____________________________ Last will & testament of John Gotlieb Gock decd Proceedings had before Hon I. Ranney Probate Judge within and for the county of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 20th day of May A.D. 61 This day the last will and testament of John Gottlieb Gook decd of Delaware township Delaware County was produced in open Court and duly proven by the testimony of John High & John Graham the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follow's Copy of will This is my last will and testament made and concluded on this 2nd day of April 1861 I John Gotlieb Gook this day I leave to my wife Elizabeth my farm or lot of land in Delaware township Delaware County Ohio containing twenty six acres of land the same is to have & to hold during her life time and if the income of said lot is not sufficient to support her, She has the right to sell said lot or farm and make use of the money to the best advantage to suit herself she is also to have & too hold all the horses cow sheep & swine She is also to have all the hay & straw in said lot or farm and all the grain in the ground and sell the out standing money and she is to give Susanna an out- set sealed & delivered in the presence of - John Gotlieb Gook ~ Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 94) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/065a8876cf02725d4143fb8128101efd.jpg b89cb294bf3814a1b65a89ac1afeeff0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 95] [corresponds to labeled page 65 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of John Gottlieb Gock decd John High John Graham The State of Ohio Delaware Co. Ss. We John High & John Graham being duly sworn in open Court this 20th day of May AD 1861 depose & say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John Gotlieb Gook hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind & memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other John High John Graham Sworn to & subscribed before me this 20th day of May AD 1861. I. Ranney Pro. Judge ________________________ Last will & testament of David Worline decd Proceedings had before Hon I. Ranney Probate Judge within & for the county of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 10th day of May A.D. 1861 This day the last will & testament of David Worline late of Delaware township Delaware County was produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony of J.H. White & James Eaton & D. Harvey the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows ; Copy of Will I David Worline of Delaware township Delaware County, State of Ohio, being of sound and disposing mind memory & Understanding do make publish and declare this to be my last will & testament as far as connected with my real estate hereby revoking and making void all former last will and testaments and writings Native of Last wills & testaments by me heretofore made 1st I give and bequeath to my son David A. Worline the north half of the following tract of land after taking off four acres of land off of the west end of said tract the whole tract is bounded & described as follows being the south part of Lot Number two and North part of lot Number One in Section from Township five Range Nineteen of the United States Military survey being the same lot or tract of land deeded to me by George Rumford & Clara Rumford his wife by deed dated this 4th day of March AD Eighteen Hundred and thirty five Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 95) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/6ca20b9ed9e26879dfcdd3d2ef199187.jpg 54db7a43ed908242909e63fcc0c84ba9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 96] [corresponds to labeled page 66 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of David Wooline decd to which deed reference is hereby made for more particular description of the same. the whole tract estimated to contain one hundred acres of land this tract hereby bequeathed estimated contain forty eight acres more or less, bequeathed subject to the here- inafter stated conditions 2d I give and bequeath to my son Albert A. Worline the south half of said tract of Land after taking off the aforesaid four acres of land off the west end thereof subject to the hereinafter stated conditions 3d I give and bequeath to my daughter Rebecca Dengler wife of Frederick Dengler the above mentioned four acres of land off the west end of the above described tract of land which tract of land in the farm which I now reside to them taken off of said west end by a parallel line with the section line & far enough east from said section line to contain said four acres of land also I further bequeath to my said daughter Rebecca the whole of Lot Number eight in section there Township four Range nineteen United States Military survey containing 49 acres 141 67/100 perches of land for a more particular description of said lot of land reference is hereby made to a deed for said lot made to me by Emery Moore & Nancy Moore his wife dated the 9th day of January AD 1840 4th I give and bequeath to my grandchildren heirs of my deceased daughter of Hester Ann Weiser wife of Soloman S Weiser follows to be paid to each of them as they respectively become of age as hereinafter stated viz to Albert Weiser the sum of five hundred dollars to be paid by the before stated legatees as follows by Albert A. Worline the sum of three hundred dollars by David A Worline the sum of One hundred and fifty dollars and by said Rebecca Dengler the Sum of fifty dollars and the Hatty Weiser the sum of two hundred & fifty dollars as follows by said Albert A. Worline the sum of one hundred & fifty dollars By David A Worline Seventy five dollars and By Rebecca Dengler the sum of 25 dollars and to Nettie Weiser the sum of two hundred & fifty dollars to be paid as follows by said Albert A Worline, the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars by said David A Worline the sum of seventy five dollars and by said Rebecca Dengler the sum of twenty five dollars all said respective sums to be paid by my aforesaid sons & daughter to my said three grand children as they respectively become of age in consideration of Real Estate here in before bequeathed to each of them herein before described And I do nominate appoint my said sons Albert A Worline & David A Worline my sole executors of this my last will & testament In testimony whereof I the said David Worline have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this sixth day of April AD 1861 Signed sealed and Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 96) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/64a65df0ec0a2c1b8b2962f2e7a94540.jpg 2d77ba041d7b40a89a5bfeec46515154 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 97] [corresponds to labeled page 67 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of David Worline decd declared by said David Worline to be his last will and testament in presence of us who at his request and in his presence subscribed our names as witnesses hereto in presence of each other J.H. White ) David Worline {Seal} James Eaton ) D. Harvey ) The State of Ohio Delaware Co Ss We James Eaton and J.H. White and David Harvey being duly sworn in open Court this 10th day of May AD. 1861 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of David Worline hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other James Eaton J.H. White D. Harvey Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of May A.D. 1861 I. Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 97) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b827107cd541f96135ddfebb95e1182a.jpg adf72550ede9e9568eb4226f42c537a5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 98] [corresponds to labeled page 68 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of Judd Peet decd Proceedings had before Hon. I. Ranney, Probate Judge within and for the county of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 25th day of May A.D. 1861 This day the last will and testament of Judd Pett late of Berlin Township & Delaware County was produced in open Court and duly proven by the testimony of Orpha Cronkleton & Silas Emerson the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows: Copy of Will I, Judd Peet of the township of Berlin & County of Delaware & State of Ohio do hereby make & publish this my last will and testament. 1st I give & devise to my wife Mary E Peet the whole of my estate both real & personal situate in the township & County above mentioned except so much as may be necessary to settle up my business and pay all necessary expenses. 2nd I do hereby nominate & appoint my wife the said Mary E. Peet above named as executrix of this my last will & testament 3rd I desire that no appraisement & no public sale of my personal property be made and that the court of Probate direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the estate In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 14th day of March AD. 1861 Signed and acknowledged by said Judd Peet as his Judd Peet [Seal] last will & testament in our presence signed by us in his presence Orpha Cronkleton Silas Emerson Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 98) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/7525e221816870deb6b9a907197fd26e.jpg 0b94bbdd22d27a8c84cbc54bfc42d3d0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 99] [corresponds to labeled page 69 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of Judd Peet decd The State of Ohio Delaware Co. Ss We Orpha Cronkleton and Silas Emerson being duly sworn in open Court this 25th day of May A.D. 1861 depose & say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Judd Peet hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will & testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witness at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Silas Emerson Orpha Cronkleton Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25th day of May A.D. 1861 I. Ranney Pro. Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 99) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/87de55c388f12a79b5e7e09ea986cd4e.jpg b81615820ea4ab0801ce550b7f1fb857 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 100] [corresponds to labeled page 70 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of A.L. Griffith decd Proceedings held before Hon. I Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 11th day of Jun A.D. 1861 This day the last will and testament of Anthony L. Griffith late of Delaware Township & Delaware County was produced in open Court and duly proven by the testimony of Wm D. Heim & B. Powers the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows; Copy of Will In the name of God "Amen" I Anthony L. Griffiths of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio - of lawful age - being of an advanced age and considering the uncertainty of this mortal life - the certainty of death, but the uncertainty of the time thereof and being of sound and disposing mind and memory do so much publish this my last will and testament for the purpose of disposing of my world- ly effects to wit Item 1st I will & devise that after my decease that my body be decently buried and that my funeral expenses and my just & legal debts be fully paid etc Item 2nd I will and devise to my beloved wife Aletta Griffiths after paying my debts as aforesaid all the balance and residue of my said property both real personal and mixed with full power to use, sell, dispose of. coming by deed, lease or otherwise for her sole use benefit and behalf during her natural life etc And at the death of my said wife Aletta if she dies before her brother Cornelius C. Saydenn I will and devise to said Cornelius C. Saydenn all the residue and remainder of my said property of my said wife but if the said Cornelious C Saydenn should die before my wife Aletta then and in that case the whole of said residue to be at the disposal of my said wife Aletta Griffiths as she may see proper etc. Item 2nd I do hereby nominate and appoint my said beloved wife Aletta Griffiths sole executrix of this my last will & testament with full power to execute and carry on effect this my last will & testament hereby revoking and disavowing all other wills by me made and declaring and publishing this to be my last will & testament In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of October AD 1851. A.L. Griffiths [Seal] Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 100) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/296187c7eac54ef10b87436723cd2fe9.jpg 17292b85b8c0dbb87c7f299e6fb45e1c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 101] [corresponds to labeled page 71 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of Anthony L Griffiths decd Signed and sealed and acknowledged by said Anthony L Griffiths as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence and at his request Wm D. Heim B. Powers The State of Ohio Delaware Co Ss We Wm D Heim and Benjamin Powers being duly sworn in open Court this 11th day of June A.D. 1861 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Anthony L. Griffiths hereto annexed That we saw and the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will & testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Wm D. Heim B. Powers Sworn to and subscribe before me this 11th day of June A.D. 1861 I Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 101) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/2a0c1118c65974b2f3cde6d8a0e59b59.jpg 7156ed9f8fa0be2031ac958c5ea72de7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 102] [corresponds to labeled page 72 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of Benjamin Holley decd Proceedings had before Hon. I. Ranney Probate Judge within and for the county of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 19th day of July 1861 This day the last will & testament of Benjamin Holly decd late of Delaware County & State of Ohio was produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony of Silas Emerson & Nancy Ann Emerson the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows Copy of Will I Benjamin Holly of the county of Delaware & State of Ohio being of full age and sound mind do make & publish this my last will & testament 1st I give and devise to my wife Maria Holley the whole of my personal & real estate situated in Berlin township and in the county & State afore named that is she shall have the full benefit of said property so long as She shall live subject to the provision hereinafter made 1st I give & devise to my two daughters Jane Holly & Lois Holly each one bed and the used bedding when they shall respectively become eighteen years of age also they shall have their support out of my property devised above to my wife as long as they remain single and see proper to remain at home 2nd I give and devise to my son John Holly the use & control of my property above devised to my wife so long as he supports my said wife & daughters aforementioned according to the above provisions & maintains a due regard for their feelings & comfort treating therewith proper respect etc Now if the said John Holly shall comply with the above conditions after the death of my wife he shall have the whole of my said property free of all encumbrances except such as are herein specified. But if he should fail to comply with the conditions of this instrument then my wife Maria Holly shall take and have control of said property so long as she shall live and after her death it should be divided equally among all my children 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife Maria Holly and John Holly executors of this my last will & testament 5th I desire that no appraisement or sale be made of my personal property and that the court of Probate so order in pursuance of the statute Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 102) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/724ed248df9b2125ac4216ce4950a2db.jpg 960175fcf7dfb4de5498a6b64783f98c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 103] [corresponds to labeled page 73 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of Benjamin Holly decd In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 26th day of April A.D.1860 Signed & acknowledged Benjamin Holley by said Benjamin [Seal] Holly as his last will & testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence Silas Emerson Nancy Ann Emerson The State of Ohio Del Co So We Silas Emerson & Nancy Ann Emerson being duly sworn in Open Court this 29th day of July AD 1861 depose & say that we were present at the execution of the last will & testament of Benjm Holley hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish & declare the same to be his last will & testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind & memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Silas Emerson Nancy Ann Emerson Sworn to & subscribed before me this 29th day of July AD 1861 I. Ranney Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 103) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/56d7489104ab34a15420454943045764.jpg 70ec36fab7c0538e898765e0315e8f9d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 104] [corresponds to labeled page 74 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of Catherine Weiser Proceedings had before Hon. I Ranney Probate Judge within & for the county of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 2nd day of August 1861 This day the Last will & testament of Catherin Weiser late of Delaware County & State of Ohio was produced in open court and duly proved by the testimony of R. Lugenbeel. N.D. Perry & E. Anderson the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing & filed with said will) admitted to Probate & ordered to be recorded as follows Copy of Will In the name of God Amen. I. Catherine Weiser of the County of Delaware & State of Ohio being in reasonable health of body and of sound mind & understanding and considering the certainty of Death and the uncertainty of the times thereof and being desirous to settle my worldly affair and thereby be the better prepared to leave this world when it shall please my Heavenly Father to call me home do therefore do make & publish this my last will & testament in manner & form following that is to say Item 1st I give & bequeath unto my grand children Sarah Goodman Nancy Rankin & Israel Arnold each one dollar Item 2 I give & bequeath unto my sons Jacob, Peter, William & David & my daughters Elizabeth, Hannah & Lucina all the residue of my estate both real personal & mixed to be equally divided amongst them share & share alike And lastly I do hereby appoint my sons Jacob & David to be executors of this my last will & testament with full power to settle my estate without taking out letters of administration revoking & annuling all former wills by me made & ratifying to be my last will & testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affix my seal this 1st day of June Eighteen hundred & fifty eight Signed sealed & declared } by Catherine Weiser to be her last } will & testament in the presence } of us who at her request & in } her her presence and in the presence } Catherine X Weiser [Seal] of each other have subscribed our } mark names as witnesses thereto } R. Lugenbeel } N. D. Perry } E. Anderson } Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 104) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/c1eadf82fc124154ef0e94aba63047c5.jpg d411838f7fb4c10f2349e92d363d29f1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 105] [corresponds to labeled page 75 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will ect of Catherine Weiser - - - The State of Ohio - Delaware Co SS Mr. B. Lugenbeel, N. D. Perry and Edgar Anderson being duly sworn in open Court this 3rd day of August A.D. 1861 depose & say that we were present at the execution of the last will & testament of Catherine Weiser hereto annexed that we saw the said testatrix subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will & testament and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any retraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other. N. D. Perry E. Anderson Sworn to and subscribed before us this 2nd day of August A. D. 1861 T. Ranney Probate Judge Last Will etc of Wm T. Sharp deceased Proceeding had before Hon I Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 7th day of Sept. 1861. This day the last will & testament of Wm T. Sharp late of Marlborough township Delaware County & State of Ohio was produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony of Hugh Cole & J. C. Cole the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing & filed with said will) admitted to Probate & ordered to be recorded as follows: Copy of Will I Wm T. Sharp of Marlborough Township - Delaware Co Ohio do make and publish this my last will & testament Item 1st I give & devise to my son Joseph P. Sharp 82 acres of land in R.19 T.6. S.21. Lot 10 S.E. 21 and also 20 acres in R. 19. T. 6. S1 lot 38 and twenty acres in the East part of R 19 T6 8 4 lot 2 joining lands of J. C. Cole. Item 2nd I give & devise to my son Samuel Sharp one hundred & five and one half acres of land in R19. T. 6. S. 4. lot 2 N Part in Twp TP. and I do give and devise unto my sons Joseph R. Sharp and Samuel S. Sharp Eighty acres of land in Putnam County Ohio and Two hundred and forty acres of land in Stark County Indiana Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 105) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f36dd22e6d4a529ca233d7bcca194b6d.jpg 3db69aa4c5272a38b629dcfd1aabb146 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 106] [corresponds to labeled page 76 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will of Wm T. Sharp dec' Item 3rd I give & devise to my two sons Wm Sharp and John Sharp one hundred dollars each when called for Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint Joseph B. & Samuel Sharp Executors of this my last will & testament hereby authorizing and empowering them to compromise adjust release & discharge in such manner as they may deem proper the debts and claims due me I do also authorize and empower them if it shall become necessary in order to pay my debts to sell all of my stock Horses Cattle Sheep Hogs and or to retain if and keep it on the Farm and pay my lawful debts out of their own funds and divide the stock between the said J. B. Sharp and S. Sharp or to make such distribution of the said Stock as they may see fit and proper. And I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this the 16th day of August 1861 Signed and acknowledged by } Wm T. Sharp [Seal] said Wm T. Sharp as his } last will and testament in } our presence and signed by } us in his presence } Hugh Cole } J. C. Cole } The State of Ohio Del Co Mr. Hugh Cole and J. C. Cole being sworn in Open Court the 7th day of Sept. AD 1861 depose and say that we present at the execution of the last will and testament of Wm T. Sharp hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Hugh Cole J. C. Cole Sworn to and subscribed before me this } 7th day of September A.D. 1861 } ` I. Ranney. Pro. Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 106) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/19481673b12d087194ff3d57f7ac59df.jpg e1c65799c374113ada7f4be5f3e1a215 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 107] [corresponds to labeled page 77 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Isaac Welch Dec' Proceedings had before Hon. I. Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 21st day of Oct. 1861 This day the last will and testament of Isaac Welch dec' late of Delaware County and State of Ohio was produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony of Daniel Shafer and Ezekiel Hardin the subscribing witnesses thereto ( as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Isaac Welch of Liberty Township Delaware County in State of Ohio do make & publish this my last will & testament Item 1st I give & devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower One hundred Dollars & one pig now in the pen & three bushels of potatoes, the money to be paid out of the first money that is collected from the estate and interest on said hundred Dollars from the present date In case she is not satisfied with this I give and devise to her her lawful right in my property in lieu of the hundred dollars etc Item 2nd After paying all my debts I give and devise the balance that is left to all the heirs in equal shares the heirs of Elijah & John Deceased collectively to & now their fathers portion with the exception of Forty Dollars taken from the share of David. Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint Reuben Hardin & Hiram R. Carpenter executors of this my last will & testament hereby authorizing and empowering them to compromise adjust release and discharge in such manner as they may deem proper the debts and claims due me. I also authorize and empower them if it shall be necessary in order to pay my debts to sell by private sale or in such manner upon such terms of credit or otherwise as they may think proper all or any part of my real estate and 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 sixteenth Day of October in the year 1861 his Isaac X Welch [Seal] mark Signed and acknowledged by said Isaac Welch as his last will & testament in our presence & signed by us in his presence David Shafer Ezekiel Hardin Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 107) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/65a35c9c4a047f1b4c8119271199636a.jpg 57288a4d7c748d393dc66a7819a99942 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 108] [corresponds to labeled page 78 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Isaac Welch Deceased The State of Ohio Delaware Co Ss We Daniel Shafer and Ezekiel Hardin being duly sworn in open Court this 21st day of Oct. A.D. 1861 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Isaac Welch hereto annexed that we saw said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Daniel Shafer Ezekiel Hardin Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st day of October A.D. 1861 I. Ranney Pro. Judge Last Will and testament of James McFalls decd Proceedings had before Hon. I. Ranney Probate Judge within and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 13th day of November AD. 1861 This day the last will and testament of James McFall late of Delaware County and State of Ohio was produced in open Court and duly proven by the testimony of John Shaver & George A. Peck the subscribing withnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate & ordered to be recorded as follows; Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I James McFall of the County of Delaware do make and publish this my last will and tes tament Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Polly all my real estate and Personal propery to have and to hold the same forever. She however to sell so much of my personal property to pay my funeral expenses. Item 2nd I will and bequeath one Dollar to each and every one of my lawful heirs to be paid out of my personal property at the expiration of one year from my Decease. I hereby revoke all former wills by me made in testimony here of & have set my hand and seal this 20th day of Nov. in the year of our Lord 1859 his James X McFall [Seal] mark Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 108) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/15ae5f8e9f2d424a304e74d59e9da889.jpg 683e3ea1e6889e5cf4ae68c70636723b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 109] [corresponds to labeled page 79 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of James McFalls dec Signed and acknowledged by James McFalls as his last will and testament in presence and signed by us in his presence John Shaver Geo. A. Peck The State of Ohio Del. Co Ss Mr. John Shaver & Geo. A. Peck being duly sworn in open Court this 18th day of Novemeber A.D. 1861 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of James McFalls hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that this said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any res- traint; and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other John Shaver Geo. A. Peck Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13th day of Nov. A.D. 1861 I. Ranney P.J. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 109) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/8dd5caf9f2039a0fb32167610f5474e4.jpg 4a574a1358105550b32f6f9ddaab5c7d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 110] [corresponds to labeled page 80 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of James Gray dec'd Proceedings had before Hon. I. Ranney Probate Judge within and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 19th day of November 1861. This day the last will and testament of James Gray late of Delaware County and State of Ohio was produced in open Court and duly proven by the testimony of S.P. Lott William Flor & Robert Gray the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be re corded as follows; Copy of Will In the name of God Amen. I James Gray of the State of Ohio and Delaware County being in poor bodily health but of sound and & disposing mind and memory calling to mind the frailty and uncertainty of human life and being desirous of settling my worldly affairs and directing how that estate which it has pleased God to bless me shall be disposed of after my decease. While I have strength and ca pacity to do so do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all other last wills and testaments by me have afore made. And first I command my immmortal being to Him who gave it and my body to the earth to be buried with little expense or ostentation, by my executor hereafter named my will is that all my just debts and funeral charges shall by ex- -ecutor hereinafter named be paid out of my estate as is after my decease as shall by him be found convenient I give, devise, and bequeath to my beloved wife Eleanor Gray all my personal property to dispose of as she pleases except twelve hundred dollars in the hand of F.B. Wilcox the Interest of which shall be applied by my executor to the support of my beloved wife during her natural life at which time the twelve hundred dollars shall be equally divided among my heirs at 8am. Lastly I do nominate and appoint my son James H. Gray to be the executor of this my last will and testament In testimony whereof I the said James Gray have here in inscribed my name and affixed my seal this sixth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty one Attests James Gray [Seal] William Flor S.P. Lott Robert Gray Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 110) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/2ac55a627e42cf9e0ad365d080fb612c.jpg 164cc5d0c2cb36f4604f350c79480a2a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 111] [corresponds to labeled page 81 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of James Gray dcd We S.P. Lott, William Flor, Robert Gray being duly sworn in open Court this 19th day of Nov. A.D. 1861 depose and say that we were present at the execut- tion of the last will and testament of James Gray hereto annexed: that we saw the said testator sub- scribe 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 S.P. Lott William Flor Robert Gray Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th day of Nov A.D. 1861 I. Ranney Pro. Judge Last Will & Testament of Evan Humphreys decd Proceedings had before Hon. I. Ranney Probate Judge within & for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 24th day of January A.D. 1862 This day the last will and testament of Evan Humphreys late of Delaware County and State of Ohio was produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony of J. B. Jones and Gwen Jones the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows: Copy of Will In the name of the benevolent Father of all I, Evan Humphreys of Radnor Township Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st I give and devise to my son John Humphreys and his heirs the farm on which we now reside situate in the township of Radnor Delaware County Ohio containing about one hundred and twenty one acres and all the stock, household goods, furniture, provisions and other goods and chattles which may be then on at the time of my Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 111) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9f6af5cb1d9ea636de2979f21efa52da.jpg 107166f555f4df7b70092b49f5fa2f86 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 112] [corresponds to labeled page 82 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Evan Humphreys decd decease he however selling so much them of as may be sufficient to pay my just debts Item 2nd I devise and bequeath to my daughter Mary five dollars Item 3d I devise and bequeath to my son William Five dollars Item 4th I devise and bequeath to my son Evan five dollars Item 5th I devise and bequeath to my son David five dollars Item 6th I devise and bequeath to my daughter Margart one hundred dollars Item 7th I do hereby nominate and appoint my son John 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 due now I do also authorize empower him if it should become necessary in order to pay my debts to sell by private sale or in such manner upon each terms of credit or otherwise as he may think proper all or any part of my real estate and deeds to purchase to execute ackowl- -ledge and deliver in fee simple. I do hereby make all former wills by me made In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 25th day of March A.D. 1859. Signed and acknowledged ) by said Evan Humphreys ) Evan Humphreys {seal} as his last will ) and testament in our presence ) and signed by us in his ) presence ) J.B. Jones ) Gwen Jones ) The State of Ohio Delaware M. John B. Jones and Gwen Jones being duly sworn in open Court this 24th day of January A.D. 1862 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Evan Humphreys hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to his last will & testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other J.B. Jones Gwen Jones Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24th day of Jan. A.D. 1862 I. Ranney P.J. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 112) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/24c7bc8e3dffbcdcace07393ff19a717.jpg 0018b6bac3e36afbf71ce5254b61e794 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 113] [corresponds to labeled page 83 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will and Testament of Joseph Patrick Proceedings had before Hon. I. Ranney Probate Judge within & for the County of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 28th day of April A.D. 1862. This day the last Will & Testament of Joseph Patrick late of Delaware County and State of Ohio was produced in open Court and duly sworn by the testimony of Christopher C. Bricker and Samuel L. Bryant the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing & filed within said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows: Copy of Will I, Joseph Patrick of Delaware County, Ohio, do make my last will & testament in manner and form following viz: I give to my wife Sarah one note I hold against Roswell F. Fowler also one note I hold against N. Hammill and also my Buggy and harness with all the money I shall have on hand at the time of my death not exceed- ing one hundred dollars. I give the farm whereon I now live to my daughter Zeruah in her own right reserving the use thereof to my wife Sarah during her life time - I give to my grand daughter Sarah. Jane. Domegan one note I hold against John Domigan for almost one hundred and twenty-five dollars also one hundred dollars in cash to be paid in one year after my death. I give unto Eugene Rooney one hundred dollars to Luellen Rooney fifty dollars to be held by Oliver Stark as trustee to be paid to them with interest from my death when they become of age. I give to my son Porter my gold watch and to Joseph Patrick and Joseph Stark twenty dollars each. The balance of money to be collected and expenses paid all up and what monies to be divided equal between Eliza Stark - Julia Benton my sons Charles & Porter my daughters Amelia Landon and Leonora Willcox has their full share of my estate. And I hereby appoint Oliver Stark to be the Executor of this my last will & testament and I hereby give to him fifty dollars and no more for Executing the same in witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 1st day of April 1862 Samuel L. Bryant Joseph Patrick {seal} Christopher C. Bricker Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 113) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/24d4c5bdc04235f233f3a0fe1335b157.jpg 186161510e3cec18d57d54824ba33e92 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 114] [corresponds to labeled page 84 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will & Testament of Joseph Patrick decd. Codicil - I hereby empower Oliver Stark to complete the contract with Peter Rosecrans and make to him a good and sufficient deed for the farm he purchased of me and holds by Article of Agreement upon said Peter Rosecrans complying with the terms of said Article in witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 1st day of April 1862 Samuel L. Bryant Joseph Patrick {seal} Christopher C. Bricker We, Christopher C. Bricker and Samuel L. Bryant being duly sworn in open Court this 28th day of April A.D. 1862 depose and say that we were severally present when Joseph Patrick acknowledged to either of us the execution of the last will & testament of his hereto annexed that we heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will & testament and that the said testator at the time of acknowledging the execution of the same was of full age and of sound mind & memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence Christopher C. Bricker Samuel L. Bryant Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of April A.D. 1862 I. Ranney Pro. Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 114) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/cbf2a4cb0e0dfa2a1c281faf20370153.jpg 8e653cd4cf07afc610631d03c33b8a34 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 115] [corresponds to labeled page 85 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc. of John N. Cox decd Proceedings had before Hon. I. Ranney Probate Judge within & for the County Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 22d day of May 1862. This day the Last Will & Testament of John N. Cox late of Delaware County & State of Ohio was produced in open Court and duly proven by the testimony of Elias George & Silas Haman the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing & filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows: Copy of Will. In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I, John N. Cox of Delaware County & State of Ohio do make & publish this my last will & testament Item 1st - I give the farm on which I live to Elisha Cox my son with all appurtenances to it belonging. This would include the farm and building only. After paying all my honest & just debts Item 2d - I bequeath to my beloved wife and to my son Cary Cox my son after her decease all the mortgages against Henry Lamb and all my railroad Stock Item 3d - I give and bequeath to the foreign Missionary society of the Baptist Denomination two hundred dollars this to be paid in four installments Item 4th - I give and bequeath to Rebecca Cox the land I bought of Elias George Item 5th - I give and bequeath unto Joseph C. Cox my son twelve hundred dollars this will be included in the house & lot he bought of me in the town of Delaware and I bind my exceutor to make the said Joseph C. Cox a general warrantee deed on the above named property when twelve hundred dollars is paid by said Joseph C. Cox Item 6th - I give and bequeath unto Thomas Cox my son the four hundred dollars the notes I hold against him to the amount of four hundred dollars he is not to pay except the interest on said notes for two years at six percent Item 7th - I give and bequeath unto Henry Cox my son thirty acres of land which I bought of Terai Lee Item 8th - I give and bequeath my share of the Battleflat farm in England to all my heirs jointly Item 9th - I further give and bequeath unto my beloved wife the house & lot in the town of Delhi while she lives and after her death to be divided Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 115) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/1cd1407ad217939a823cc7542a5345e7.jpg c4faefc270a0908643aeaaf66487910c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 116] [corresponds to labeled page 86 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc. of John N. Cox decd. equally between all my heirs Item 10th - I further give & bequeath to my son Elisha Cox all the stock and farming utensils in the farm on which I live I appoint James Cox and Elisha Cox my Executors Signed and acknowledged as ) his last will in our presence ) John N. Cox {seal} Silas Harman ) Elias George ) The State of Ohio, Del. Co. Ss M. Elias George & Silas Harman being duly sworn in open Court this 22d day of May A.D. 1862 depose & say that we were present at the execution of the last will & testament of John N. Cox hereto annexed: that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will & testament and that the said testator at this 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 Elias George Silas Harman Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22d day of May A.D. 1862. I. Ranney Pro. Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 116) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/2efd8a2c25eb449e20c6939de2e2a3c4.jpg 4821d45eae5415c1acf8d3367fcd9d99 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 117] [corresponds to labeled page 87 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will & testament of Vinsen Sherman decd Proceedings had before Hon. I. Ranney Probate Judge within & for this county of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 26th day of May A.D. 1862. This day the last will & testament of Vinsen Sherman late of Delaware County & State of Ohio was produced in open Court and duly proven by the testimony of John Guy & L.S. Felkner the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admit- ted to probate and ordered to be recorded as follows: Copy of Will. In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Finsen Sherman of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and Publish this my last will & testament Item 1st - I give & devise to my beloved wife the entire control of all my real and personal property so long as she remain my widow Iten 2d - When my wife is done with the control of said real & personal property either by death or marriage then I want my son Vinsen N. Sherman to have the one half of my real estate then and at the same time the other remaining one half of my real estate to be divided equally between my two sons Jesse S. Sherman & Perry J. Sherman. Item 3d - The Horse, Saddle & Bridle and Cow that my son Vinsen N. Sherman now owns to be and remain his Item 4th - At the death or marriage of my wife the personal property that there is under her control I want divided between my Daughters equally that may then be living or their heirs in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 25th day of February 1863. Signed and acknowledged ) Vinson Sherman {seal} by said Vinson Sherman ) as his last will & testament ) in our presence and signed ) by us in his presence ) L.S. Felkner ) John Grey ) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 117) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b4d5824f04fa0c8eb5ebabed666af9f5.jpg 0580fd80dc9df526502214909dbf33f1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 118] [corresponds to labeled page 88 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will &c of Vinsen Sherman Decd - The State of Ohio Del. Co Ss M. John Grey and L.S. Felkner being duly sworn in open Court this 26th day of May A.D. 1862 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Vinsen Sherman hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. John Grey L.S. Felkner Sworn to & subscribed before me this 26th day of May A.D. 1862 I. Ranney Pro. Judge Last Will etc of Joseph G. Brown decd -- Proceedings had before Hon. I. Ranney Probate Judge within & for the county of Delaware & State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 5th day of March A.D. 1862 This day the last will & testament of Joseph G. Brown late of Delaware County & State of Ohio was produced in open Court and duly proven by the testimony of Abraham Lloyd & George Wolfley the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows: Copy of Will I, Joseph G. Brown of Radnor township Delaware County, Ohio do make and publish this my last will & testament in manner and form following that is to say First it is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be fully paid. Second - I give, devise, and bequeath to my beloved wife Ann Brown all my property Personal & real to do as she pleases with and to sell the same if she wishes for her maintenance during her life time and after her death if there be any property of any kind left after paying her debts it shall be equally divided between my two Great Grandchildren Frank and Annie Cox that is the children of Elisha Cox by my Grand Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 118) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/cd9b40f66662ab1f3945758735c02719.jpg b692729182207120cef8ea9c5c2b9c6d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 119] [corresponds to labeled page 89 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of Joseph G. Brown decd Daughter Julia A. Cox And Lastly I hereby constitute and appoint Philip A. Brown to be the executor for this my Last will and testament revoking and annulling all former wills by me made and ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and Testament, that said P.H. Brown shall take care of her and provide for her while she lives and also to han the management of her property In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 27th day of December A.D. 1861 Signed, published & ) his declared by the above ) Joseph G x Brown named Joseph C. ) mark Brown as and for his ) Last will & testament ) in presence of us who at) his request has signed ) as withness to the same ) A. Lloyd ) George Wolfley ) The State of Ohio Del Co.Ss We Abraham Lloyd being duly sworn in open Court this 5th Day of March 1862 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will & testament of Joseph G. Brown hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare that same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind & memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Sworn to and subscribed before ) Abraham Lloyd me this 5th day of March 1862 ) I. Ranney P.J. The State of Ohio Del Co Ss I, George Wolfley being duly sworn in open Court this 5th day of June 1862 depose & say that I was present at the exe- cution of the paper purporting to be the last will and testament of Joseph G. Brown hereto annexed that I saw the said testator subscribe said writing and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind & memory & not under any restraint and that I signed the same as witness in his presence and both witnesses signed in the presence of each other & I am well sat- isfied the testator signed the same understandingly as his last will and desired me to witness the same George Wolfley Sworn to & subscribed before me this 5th day of June 1862 I. Ranney P.J. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 119) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/58ef2ef4bfa5d4cd65f4222d7e31ceda.jpg 2aced5d3413ab2080ac8b1f9d539a39d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 120] [corresponds to labeled page 90 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of Asher A Davis decd Proceedings had before Hon. I. Ranney Probate Judge within & for the county of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 5th day of July A.D. 1862 This day the last Will & testament of Asher A. Davis late of Delaware County & State of Ohio was produced in open court and duly proven by the testimony of Thomas K. Willcox and J.M. Stark the subscribing witnesses there to (as reduced to writing & filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows: Copy of Will I, Asher A. Davis believing it is the will of God that I should soon depart this life do leave this as my last will & testament First - I will to my two oldest daughters Sarah & Ellen the books about three hundred volumes which I have already placed in their possession. Second - I will the balance of my library about three hundred volumes to my four little ones the children of my present wife Third - After paying my debts and funeral expenses I will to my wife Adeline all of my other personal property except my gold spectacles these I will to Sarah Fourth - I will to my wife my home & lot No. 25 in Sunbury. And it is my earnest desire that if she should sell the property she should use the avails to purchase land and that the deed of such land should be given to her children I trust she will see the propriety of this request Fifth - I wish my body to be buried on the north side of the Sunbury Graveyard as near as convenient to some of the large trees that are on that side with a plain forestim slab of sufficient dimensions to cover the grave to be placed over it with out any inscription or other monument except some should be for a shade and a lodge for the birds Sixth - It is my earnest desire that my daughter Sarah should exercise a joint Guardianship with their mother over her four children during their minority I believe this will to be for the interest of my wife & her children Finally I will my soul to God in whom I trust In presence of Asher A. Davis Thomas K. Willcox J.M. Stark Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 120) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/8f9386b6b16e73531ceecc4d2d98e7d5.jpg 8da9c3c34b6a272f581a411cf7fc8812 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 121] [corresponds to labeled page 91 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of Asher A. Davis decd The State of Ohio Del. Co. Ss. We Thomas K. Willcox and J.M. Stark being duly sworn in open court this 5th day of July A.D. 1862 depose and say that we were present at the execution of this last will and testament of Asher A. Davis hereto annexed that we saw said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will & testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. Thomas K. Willcox Sworn to and subscribed ) J.M. Stark before me this 5th day of ) July A.D. 1862 ) I. Ranney Pro. Judge Last Will etc of Prudence Blinn decd Proceedings held before Hon. R Ranney Probate Judge within & for the County of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 19th day of July A.D. 1862 This day the Last will & testament of Prudence Blinn late of Delaware County and State of Ohio was produced in open Court and duly proven by the testimony of L. Tibbals & Wm J. Tibbals the subscribing witnesses thereto (as reduced to writing and filed with said will) admitted to Probate and ordered to be recorded as follows The State of Ohio To John Cassaday & Reuben Mickel of the County of Pomeshick State of Iowa Greeting: Know ye that we in confidence of your prudence & fidelity have appointed you and by these presents do give you or either of you full power and authority to examine and take the deposition of Lincoln Tibbals one of the subscribing witnesses to the will of Mrs Prudence Blinn hereto annexed late of Delaware County Ohio deceased. And therefore we command you or either of you that at a certain time and place to be appointed by you or either of you you cause the said Lincoln Tibbals to Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 121) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/8815a77bde51f80fb71108d302ea12df.jpg 47e4e480750be076ff1d830ddb2ba636 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 122] [corresponds to labeled page 92 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 92. Last Will etc of Prudence Blinn decd be brought before you or either of you and then and there examine him on his corporal oath or affirmations First taken before you or either of you touching the due execution of the said will of the said prudence Blinn and that you reduce to writing such examination and return the same together with the will and the said will of the said Prudence Blinn thereto annexed closed up under your seals or the seal of either of you unto our Court of Probate with all convenient speed Witness the seal of said Court & my signature as Judge thereof at Delaware Ohio this 12th day of June A.D. 1862 I. Ranney Pro. Judge Deposition of a witness produced and sworn on this 28th day of June A.D. 1862 at the office of Reuben Mickel in the town of Montezuma In the county of Pomeshick & State of Iowa under & by witness of a commission issued from the Probate Court of Delaware County, State of Ohio and to us directed for the Examination of Lincoln Tibbals as a witness in a certain matter pending in said Probate Court touching the Probate and due Execution of the Will of Prudence Blinn attached is said Commission The state of Iowa ) Pomeshick County SS ) I, Lincoln Tibbals of the County of Pomeshick in the State of Iowa being sworn by & before John Cassaday and Reuben Mickel Commissioners duly appointed by the Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio as aforesaid This 15th day of June A.D. 1862 do depose and say that I was present at the Execution of the last Will & Testament of Prudence Blinn which said Will is attached to the commission of the Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio in the matter which commission and will is attached to the paper upon which this deposition is written and upon the book of which will the following words are indexed "Filed June 11th 1862" & signed "I. Ranny Pro. J." That I saw the said testatrix Prudence Blinn subscribe said Will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will & testament and that the said testatrix Prudence Blinn at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind & memory and not under any restraint And that I signed the same as witness Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 122) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b8cafa51dcecac5fcb0ab465efebf382.jpg d285ef3cd9a30b28ef4a61923f97a708 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 123] [corresponds to labeled page 93 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of Prudence Blinn decd. 93 at her request and in her presence and in the presence of William J. Tibbals whose name is also subscribed to said Will as Witness And I do further depose and say that the said William J. Tibbals whose name is subscribed as witness to said will signed the same as witness and in her presence and in my presence That said Wm J. Tibbals was my father that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and his signature and that his signature to said will is genuine And that he is now deceased having departed this life about the 29th day of June A.D. 1859 The State of Iowa ) Lincoln Tibbals Pomeshick County S. ) We John Cassaday & Reuben Mickel Commissionare duly appoint by the Probate Court of Delaware County State of Ohio are here in before stated under and by virtue of the Commission of said court which Commission is hereto attached do hereby certify that the above named Lincoln Tibbals was produced before us this day (which day was by us previously appointed for that purpose) and was by said Reuben Mickel first duly sworn to testify the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in his Examination of the Will of Prudence Blinn which is attached to the said Commission That the foregoing depositions by him subscribed was reduced to writing by said Reuben Mickel one of said Commissioners and by said witness subscribed in our presence and taken at the time and place and in the manner herein before mentioned In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and Seals as Commissioners as aforesaid this 25th day of June A.D. 1862 John Cassaday [Seal] Reuben Mickel [Seal] Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 123) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/30f0f0b48e3f68e21baaa350a07ee0da.jpg b24d722b9be17b7615936ab264a2be53 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 124] [corresponds to labeled page 94 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 94 Last Will etc of Prudence Blinn decd Probate Court Delaware Co. O. Samuel W. Tibbals being duly sworn in open Court says he is a son of Wm. J. Tibbals decd whose name appears as subscribing witness to the foregoing will of Prudence Blinn that he was well acquainted with the handwriting of said Wm. J. Tibbals & has frequently seen him write his name & that the signature of said Wm. J. as subscribing witness to said will is genuine & that said Wm. J. Tibbals died in 1859 Samuel W. Tibbals Sworn to & subscribed before me July 17th 1862 Copy of Will Delaware Nov 11th 1857 By this last will & testament of mine I hereby bequeath all the money and property to me belonging to Emily Wm. Sophia Hony Pamela Tibbits and Sarah H Davis to be equally divided between them And I hereby appoint Wm Davis my administrator Prudence Blinn Signed in the presence of L. Tibbals, Witness Mrs Prudence Blinn and at her request by Wm. J Tibbals, witness Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 124) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4b5f4e48712445d038cba9dfec5bdb55.jpg 4af6461ee47a364162c6efed20298b68 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 125] [corresponds to labeled page 95 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of Isaac Harrison decd 95 Proceedings held before Hon. I. Ranney Probate Judge within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his offices in the town of Delaware on the 21st day of August A.D.1862 The Commissioner hereafter issued with the will of said Harrison attached to take the deposition of John Wilson one of the subscr- -bing witnesses to said Will was this day produced in open court & filed & it appearing to the satisfaction of the court as well by the said deposition of the said John Wilson as also by the testimony of John W. Thomson the other subscribing witness to said will taken in open court reduced to writing and filed with said will bring by said witness first signed that said testator at the time of executing said will as of full age, of sound mind and memory & not under any restraint & that said will was duly attested & executed it is ordered that said will and testimony be recorded Copy of Will In the name of God Amen I Isaac Harrison of the township of Berlin Del. Co . Ohio Being of sound mind & memory and sensible of the uncert- tainties of life do make and publish this my last will & testament - To wit: First - I give devise and bequeath to my dear wife Comfort all the household property and one horse and buggy & harness. And all the horned cattle and hogs & one half of the sheep that are left on the place more or less except each things as shall be hereafter named & directed other Second - I give devise and bequeath to my Grand-daughter Roxanne Harris two hundred (200) dollars to be paid to her when she arrives at Eighteen years of age - If she should die before she arrives at the age of eighteen years I then want it to be divided among my children equally and further I wish my Executors to pay my Granddaughter Roxanne Harris the balance Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 125) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4df759ca9495799ec4b1d5cc7f30c484.jpg c95e51a82056483d409c7448438f6599 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 126] [corresponds to labeled page 96 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 96 Last Will etc of Isaac Harrison decd of the two hundred dollars from the time of my death annually until she shall receive the principal Third - I give and bequeath to my Grand-daughters Margaret Jane McDaniel one dollar to be paid immediately after my decease in Money Fourth - I give and bequeath unto my Grand- daughter Rachel Jane Besi (197) one hundred ninety seven dollars with interest from the 1st January 1852. To be paid out of James Harris dividend It being the amount of money has received as Guardian of the aforesaid Rachel for which has not accounted Fifth - I give devise and bequeath unto my wife Comfort all the hay & grain on the place at the time of my decease Sixth - After all my honest debts & expenses are paid from my monies & credits and respectable Tomb items are placed on the grave of my wife Hester and my own. I then give devise & bequeath unto my four children - viz John Harrison Wm Harrison Lucinda Harris and James Harrison all the balances of my property both real and personal to be equally divided among them with the exception of my Bed and Bedding Dinner Table and Farm Wagon which I wish William Harrison to have & therefore give them to him Lastly I hereby nominate & appoint Charles Stein -beck and William C. Harrison of Delaware Co. Ohio Executors of this my last will & testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight-hundred & fifty six Signed Sealed Published & ) Isaac Harrison [Seal] acknowledged by the said ) Isaac Harrison to be his ) last will & testament In ) our presence and signed by ) me in his presence ) John W. Thompson ) John Wilson ) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 126) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ba6d5d508f9658d5115b7df5e5ef957b.jpg 6be07ab31ec7727d93e147be7574134e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 127] [corresponds to labeled page 97 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of Isaac Harrison decd 97 I John W. Thomson being duly sworn in open court this 1st day of August A.D. 1862 depose and say that I was present at the execution of the last will & testament of Isaac Harrison hereto annexed that I saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that I signed the same as witness at his request and in his pres- -ence and in the presence of John Wilson the other subscribing witness who signed the same in my presence & at the request & in the presence of said testator John W. Thompson Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of August A.D. 1862 I. Ranney Pro. Judge The State of Ohio To John J. Monell Esq Greeting Know ye that we in confidence of your pru dence and fidelity have appointed you & by these presents do give you full power and authority to examine and take the deposition of John Wilson one of the subscribing witnesses to the will of Isaac Harrison hereunto annexed late of Berlin Tp Delaware County Ohio And therefore we command you shall at certain days and places to be appointed by you, you cause the said John Wilson to be brought before you and then and there examine him on his Corporal oath or affirmation first taken before you touching the due execution of the said will of the said Isaac Harrison & that you reduce such examination to writing and return the same together with this will & the said will of the said Isaac Harrison thereto annexed closed up under your seal into our Court of Probate at Del. Del. Co. Ohio with all convenient speed Witness I. Ranney Judge and the seal of said Court at Delaware O. Ohio 1st day of Aug. 1862 I. Ranney Pro. Judge of Del. Co. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 127) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/50f08381b925cbef261f9b1c820aa3e5.jpg 1a2b95d4765c4103887694b44923d4ed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 128] [corresponds to labeled page 98 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 98 Last Will etc of Isaac Harrison decd State of New York Orange County S.S. - John Wilson of Newburg in said County of Orange being duly sworn before me this 18th day of August - 1861 doth depose & say that he was present at this execution of the last will & testament of Isaac Harrison hereto annexed that he saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and sound mind & memory and not under any restraint and that he this deponent signed the same as witness at his request and in his presence and in the presence of John W. Thomson the other subscribing witness who signed the same in the presence of this de ponent at the request and in the presence of said testator Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th day of August 1862 John J. Monell Judge of Orange County State of New York State of New York Orange County S.S. In pursuance and by witness of the annexed commission issued out of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware State of Ohio directed to me by which full power and authority are given to me to examine and take the deposition of John Wilson one of the subscribing witnesses to the last will of Isaac Harrison late of Berlin Township Delware Co. Ohio. hereto annexed. I John J. Monell County Judge of Orange County in the State of New York Do hereby certify that I did on the 18th day of August 1862 cause the said John Wilson to be brought before me at my office in the village of Newburgh in said County of Orange State of New York and did then & there examine him in his oath first taken before we touching the due execution of the same will of the said Isaac Harrisions that I also caused that said examination to be reduced to writing and that the same is hearto annexed signed by him and sworn to before me In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused that seal of said Court to be applied Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 128) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/a15796b1e257d41ce21d43405e25126a.jpg 9316c84a485badf3421d6b0c1fe758ad Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 129] [corresponds to labeled page 99 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Last Will etc of Isaac Harrison decd 99 by the Clerk of the County of Orange this 18th day of Aug. A.D.1862 John Monell County Judge of Orange Co. State of New York State of New York } Orange Co. Clerks office } Ss. I D.C. Winfield Clerk of Orange County and also Clerk of the county Court of said County and one of the clerks of the Supreme Court of said state (courts of Record) do hereby certify that John J. Monell whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof of acknowledgement of the annexed instrument and thence written was at the time of taking such certificate of proof or acknowledgement- County Judge in & for said County dwelling in said County commissioned and know and duly authorize to take this same and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of it the said John J. Monell and mainly believes that the signatures to the said, certificate of proof or acknowledge - -ment is genuine and that the annexed in- -strument is executed and acknowledged in comformity to the laws of each said state In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and af- fixed the seal of the said courts and county at Goshen this 18th day of August 1862 Interlineation & Erasures Minde before signing D.C.Winfield - clerk Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 129) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/94e4fc945cdc238c643fc5f6c74f2386.jpg f9f847f5b52787904531744890fce78a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 130] [corresponds to labeled page 100 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 100 Last Will etc of Elizabeth McCoy decd Proceedings held before Hon. I. Ranney Probate Judge within & for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 27th day of Sept. A.D. 1862 This day the last will & Testament of Elizabeth McCoy decd late of Delaware co. & state of Ohio was produced in open courth and duly proven by the testimony of him Tomy & Martha Tomy the subscribing witnesses thenunto (as reduced to writing & filed with said will) admitted to Probate & ordered to be recorded as follows" Copy of Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I Elizabeth McCoy of the town of Delaware in the state of Ohio do make & publish this my last will & testament I give & devise to my son James McCoy the two thirds of about two & one third acres of land being a part of out lot No.16 in the incorporated town of Delaware (and in the south part known as South Delaware) And bounded and described as Fourth - North by Lorenzo Farmers Lot East by the land of Reuben Lamb decd - South by Charles Heller Bran & on the West by landmarker thirty I give and devise to my daughter Elisabeth D. McCoy the remaining third of the lot afore- said to be divided in such a manner so as to give to the said James the two thirds of the farm & to the said Elizabeth the remining third of the farm - But if the said Elizabeth should decease without issue her said third is to send Thos. W. & William McCoy each a copy of the holy Bible worth three dollars and also to the heirs of my deceased daughter Ruth each a copy of the Holy Bible worth two dollars - I do hereby revoke all former wills that I have made I do hereby nominate & appoint James T. W. Mccoy Executor of this my last Will & Testament I do authorize and empower them to convey in fee simple the aforesaid lands In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 31st day of March in the year A.D. 1855 Elizabeth McCoy [Seal] Signed and acknowledged by said Elizabeth Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 130) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f8af95a8e573863867f55504ab9cd871.jpg 256ab9686b2d926b1e29a141fc1db386 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 131] [corresponds to labeled page 101 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] McCoy as her last will and testament 101 in our presence - and signed by us in his presence Wm Tomy Martha Tomy The State of Ohio Del. Co. Ss We Wm Tomy and Martha Tomy being duly sworn in open court this 27th day of Sept. A.D. 1862 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Elizabeth McCoy hereto annexed: that we saw the said testator sub- scribe said will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will & testament and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other WM Tomy Martha Tomy Sworn to & subscribed before me this 27th day of Sept. A.D. 1864 I. Ranney Pro. Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 131) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/a55e1b641e856e25d60a9aca499743f3.jpg 9636749e8aa6dbd814cd91c8995f0024 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 132] [corresponds to labeled page 102 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 102 Commencement of the Record by Thomas W. Powell Probate Judge November 3rd, 1862 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 132) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f01530c387862bcdd4b8ee353908f488.jpg 5dd7517ceca1fd2a54f9f3ba2de8a940 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 133] [corresponds to labeled page 103 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of Edward J.C. Selleck decd 103 Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the eighth day of December A.D. 1862 This day the last will and testament of Edward J.C. Selleck, late of this county decd, was produced in open court, and was duly proven by the testimony of Ezra Griswold and Mahala Griswold, the subscribing witnesses thereto, (which was reduced to writing and filed with the same) was admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded, which is as follows: Copy of the will Know all men by there presents that I Edward J.C. Selleck of Delaware Township and County, Ohio; do hereby, constitute and appoint Edward Selleck of the same County and State, my attorney, for me and in my name, to bargain sell and convey, in fee simple, by deed of general warrant for each piece, upon such terms of credit, and to such person or persons, as he shall think fit, the whole, or any part, of all the real estate owned by me, in Delaware Township and County, Ohio. Hereby ratefing and confirming all such bargains, receipts for in the premises, by my said attorney, the same as if I were personally present and did the same. I do also hereby authorize my said attorney for me and in my name, and for my use, to collect, by suit or otherwise, and upon payment to him to receipt for all debts or demands whatever due or owing to me. Whatever my said attorney shall lawfully do in the premises. I do hereby confirm the same as if I was personally present and did the same. And where as I have enlisted in the military service of the United States of America as a volunteer, for the term of three years, or during the present war should it happen that by any act of Providence or other casualty, I should die during said term. I hereby bequeath to my Father and attorney as above, all said property real, and personal, together with all accruing dues for my service that may be due at my decease. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this twenty seventh day September A.D. 1861 Signed and resealed in ) Edward J.C. Selleck [Seal] presence of E. Griswold ) Mahala Griswold ) The State of Ohio Delaware County, Ss Before me E Griwold a Notary Public, in and for said County personally appeared the above named Edward J.C. Selleck and acknowledge the signing and sealing of the above instrument to be his voluntary act and deed, this 27th day of September A.D. 1861 [SS] E.Griswold, Notary Public December 5th 1862 Last will of Edward J.C. Selleck decd This day Edward Selleck produced the last will of his son Edward J.C. Selleck decd for probate purporting to be a power of attorney to Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 133) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/07f6a551607a33ce91716304852f4a4f.jpg 3c9aab0a1cc983887abaa804c5e7fe3b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 134] [corresponds to labeled page 104 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 104 The Will of Edward J.C. Selleck decd his father and also his last will and bequest bearing date September 27th 1861 with Ezra Griswold and Mahala Griswold as witnesses to the execution of the same. Thereupon Ezra Griswold was sworn and examined in open Court, who testified to the due execution of the will which was reduced to writing and filed. And it appearing that said Mahala Griswold was a resident of Columbus, in Franklin Co. a commission was issued to the Probate Judge of Franklin Co. to take her testimony and report to this Court. T.W. Powell Probate Judge The State of Ohio Delaware County, Ss We Ezra Griswold & Mahala Griswold being duly sworn in open court this 5th day of December A.D. 1862 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Edward J.C. Selleck hereto annexed purporting to be a power of attorney to Edward Selleck his father and also his will 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 signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other, said will bearing date September 27th, A.D. 1861 Ezra Griswold subscribed and swore to the above and was fully examined in open court this 5th day of December A.D. 1862 by me T.W. Powell Probate Judge The State of Ohio ) Delaware County S.S. ) To the Probate Judge in and for the County of Franklin, Ohio. Greeting... The Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware placing special confidence in your itegrity and abilities do hereby authorize and empower you to take the deposition of Mahala Griswold one of the witnesses of the will of Edward J.C. Selleck herewith sent you bearing date the 27th day of Septemeber A.D. 1861 and witnessed by Ezra Griswold and the execution of the said will to writing, and then seal up the same together with the will and return the same properly directed to this Court. In witness whereof I Thomas W. Powell Probate Judge of said County of Delaware this 5th day of [L.S.] December A.D. 1862 have hereto affixed my signature and the seal of the Probate Court. T.W.Powell Probate Judge The State of Ohio. Franklin County, Ss. Probate Court December 6th A.D. 1862 Deposition of Mahala Griswold a subscribing witness to the will of Edward J.C. Selleck hereto attached - in pursuance of the annexed Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 134) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/0eeb758701b3698e31f26456dd00c344.jpg 1fd40b2749c95bfb93c87ea8cfad2eae Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 135] [corresponds to labeled page 105 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] The Will of Edward J.C. Selleck decd 105 commission issued out of the Probate Court of Delaware County, Ohio. Mrs. Mahala Griswold of lawful age of Franklin County, Ohio being first by me duly sworn to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in reference to the execution of the said last will and testament of Edward J.C. Selleck - deposes as follows. I Mahala Griswold being duly sworn in open Court depose and say that I was present at the execution of the last will and testament of Edward J.C. Selleck decd hereto annexed - that I saw the said testator subscribe said instrument of writing and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said Edward J.C. Selleck at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that I signed the same as a witness at his request and in his presence and also in the presence of E. Griswold Mahala Griswold I hereby certify that the foregoing deposition of Mahala Griswold was reduced to writing by me and subscribed by her in my presence at the Probate Court House in the City of Columbus on the 6th day of December A.D. 1862 In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand [L.S.] and affixed the seal of the Probate Court of Franklin Co. at Columbus this 6th day of December A.D. 1862 H.B. Albery Probate Judge of Franklin County Ohio December 8th 1862 Will of Edward J.C. Selleck decd This day the commission herein heretofore issued to the Probate Judge of Franklin County Ohio was duly returned with the deposition of Mahala Griswold the record witness to the said will, proving the due execution of the said will by the said Edward J.C. Selleck. There upon it is considered that the execution and publication of the said will as the last will and testament of the said Edward J.C. Selleck decd is fully proved and the same is ordered to be recorded as such. December 8th 1862 T.W. Powell Probate Judge Estate of Edward J.C. Selleck Decd This day on motion of Edward Selleck it is ordered that letters of administration on the estate of his son Edward J.C. Selleck decd with the will annexed was issued, and it appearing that he is the residuary legatee in the said will Bonds was accepted in the sum of $200 executed by said Edward Selleck as principal and Benjamin W. Hartley and Charlie Styer his sureties, conditioned that he pay all the debts and leagacies of the said testator and he is there for excused and not requi red to return an inventory of said estate T.W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 135) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/533c7f32fedf54fff3d747a5359fbf97.jpg 4336c49f2d4bcc73bb7a9ef73da6ab4e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 136] [corresponds to mislabeled page 104 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 104. The Will of James Cellar decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of their Probate Court in the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware 2d day of May A.D. 1863. This day the last will and testament of James Cellar late of the said county of Delaware decd. was produced in open court and was duly proved by the testimony of Thomas C. Gillies and Maria Gillies, the Subscribing witnesses thereto, which was reduced to writing and filed with the secured was admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded, which is as follows, to wit: Copy of the Will. In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I, James Cellar of Delaware County, do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st. After my lawful debts are paid and twenty dollars to the American Bible Society, I give and devise to my beloved wife the one third part of my estate. Item 2d. I devise and bequeath to my son James D. Cellar fifty dollars. Item 3d I, devise and bequeath to my three daughters, Cornelia J. Cellar, Sarah M Cellar and Elizabeth D.Cellar, all the remain- ing part of my estate, to be equally divided between them, my said three daughters. Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint Thomas J. Cellar and Soloman Harden executors of this my last will and testament; hereby authorizing and empowering them to compromise, adjust, release and discharge in such manner as they may deem proper, the debts and claims due me. I do also authorize and empower them. if it shall become necessary in order to pay my debts, to sell by private sale, or in such manner, upon such terms or credit, or otherwise, as they may think proper, all or any part of my real estate, and deeds to purchasers to execute, acknowledge and deliver in fee simple. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this day of A.D. 1856 Signed and acknowledged by said James Cellar (signed) James Cellar as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. T.C. Gillies Maria Gillies. Probate Court, May 2d 1863. Will and Estate of James Cellar decd. This day Thomas I. Cellar and Solomon Harden executors of their last will and testament of James Cellar decd. appeared in Court and asked for the Probate and admission to records of the will. And Thomas C. Gillies and Maria Gillies having appeared in Court on the twenty fifth day of April last passed, who were the witnesses to the said will, who were duly sworn and testified to the due execution of Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 136) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/25c3d6a53cea6292133a3e7186612b9e.jpg f403c1291ebcc0f195380b66ba524b9e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 137] [corresponds to mislabeled page 105 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] The Will of James Cellar decd. 105 the said Will, and whose testimony is reduced to writing and now on file. The said Will is therefore declared duly proved and admitted to record as such; and letters testamentary are granted to the said Thomas J. Cellars and Solomon Harden as executors of the said will and testament, said Executors having given bonds in $2000. with Regus W. Gray and Nathan C. Harden their sureties, which are accepted & filed; and thereupon they were duly sworn and letters issued to them. Philaster C. Buel, Minor P. Tone and John P. Gray were appointed appraisers of the said estate. T.W. Powell Probate Judge. The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss. We Thomas C. Gillies and Maria Gillies being duly sworn in open Court this 25th day of April A.D. 1863, depose and say that they were present at the execution of the last will and testament of James Cellar hereto accepted; 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. (signed) T.C. Gillies. Maria Gillies. sworn to and published before me 25th day April A.D. 1863. T.W. Powell Probate Judge Will of Peter Darst decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell judge of their Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 14th day of May A.D. 1863. This day the last will and testament of Peter Darst late of Radnor in this county decd. was produced in open court and was duly proved by the testimony of Elias George one of the witnesses thereto, and the testimony of Joseph C. Cox, John N. Cox, the other witness thereto being decd. which testimony was duly reduced to writing and filed with the same, and it appearing that the said will was duly attested and executed; and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; and the said will was duly admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded, which is as follows, to wit: Copy of the Will. In the name of God, Amen. I, Peter Darst of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, who am feeble in body, but of a sound mind, do make and publish my last will and testament in manner and form following- 1st. That all my just debts and funeral expenses by paid. 2d. I give and bequeath to my wife Sarah Darst the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 137) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4463a4feaaef6db7948aa98e3aa7ff92.jpg 1bc9aefabc7fa5695c99c2ef46b6327b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 138] [corresponds to page 106 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 106 Will of Peter Darst decd May 14 1863 the farm on which we live, and all the appurtenances there unto belonging, with all the household property and every thing I possess, and any outstanding notes or debts, belonging to me and she may will or sell the property according to her dis- -cretion. 3rd I do hereby nominate appoint my wife Sarah Darst executrix of this my last will and testament, to discharge every thing contained therein. I do revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th March in the year of Lord 1861. Signed & Acknowledged by said (Signed) his Peter Darst in our presence Peter x Darst [Seal] and signed by us in his presence. mark Elias George John N. Cox. Copy of the testimony reduced to writing. The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. I Elias George being duly sworn in open Court, this 16th day of May A.D. 1863, depose and say that we (he and John N. Cox were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Peter Darst hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, we heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other; and that John N. Cox who then & there signed the same as witness has now departed this life; on or about May 10, 1862 (Signed) Elias George Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of May A.D. 1863 T.W. Powell Probate Judge The State of Ohio Delaware County Ss. I Joseph E. Cox being duly sworn upon my oath say that I am the son of John N. Cox whose name and signature is subscribed as a witness to the will of Peter Darst decd was here produced and sworn to by Elias George another witness thereto; that said John N. Cox died on or about the 10th day of May 1862 that I have examined the signature of said John N. Cox to said will, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and say that the said signature is his genuine hand writing, and there can be no doubt that he witnessed the execution of this said will and witness the same as there states. (signed) Joseph C. Cox Sworn to & subscribed before me this 14th day of May 1863 T.W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 138) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/0bbf76418b0a2e7a4afe50aed608c853.jpg 6da7f1c8b907e3ba2f1970a15a79e19b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 139] [corresponds to labeled page 107 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Will of Jesse Hults decd May 14th 1863 107 Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 14th day of May A.D. 1863 This day the last will and testament of Jesse Hults of Berlin Township in the said county decd. Was produced in open court and was duly proved by the testimony of Nancy Anne Emerson one of the witnesses thereto, and the testimony of Robert Faris/Silas Emerson the other witnesses thereto being deceased which testimony was duly reduced to writing and filed with the same; and it appearing that the said will was duly attested and executed and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and the said will was thereupon duly admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded which is as follows to wit: - Copy of the Will I Jesse Hults of the township of Berlin and county of Delaware & State of Ohio do hereby make and publish this my last will & testament - 1st I give and devise to my son Raymond Hults the one third part of my estate both real and personal situate in the township and county above named subject to the conditions herein following - 2nd I give and devise to the legal heirs of my daughter Nancy Sackeider the one third part of my estate both real and personal situate as aforesaid to be equally divided between said heirs subject to the conditions following herein 3rd I give and devise to the legal heirs of my son James Hults to be equally divided among them the one third part of my estate situate as above stated, both real and personal subject to the conditions following herein. 4th Provided my wife Phebe Hults should survive me then she to have the use of the one third of my property above divided so long as she shall remain my widow, when it shall pass from her the said Phebe Hults according to the provisions herein then said third to be divided according to the first distribution herein. 5th I do hereby nominate and appoint Raymond Hults and Martin Hults as executors of this my last will and testament hereby auth- =orizing them to do and perform all things necessary which by law and executors they may do. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighth (8) day of April A.D. 1861. (signed) Jesse Hults [Seal] Signed by said Jesse Hults in our presence & by us in his presence (Signed) Nancy Ann Emerson. Silas Emerson. Record of the testimony. The State of Ohio, Delaware County SS. I Nancy Ann Emerson being duly sworn in open court this 14th day of May A.D. 1863, depose and say that we this affiant and her husband Silas Emerson dec. were present at the execution Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 139) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/2baba46f93884f6bd403bd220b5018fd.jpg 483fe0914469c41cefe9ba31abb6c350 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 140] [corresponds to labeled page 108 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 108 Will of Jesse Hults dec. May 14th 1863. of the last will and testament of Jesse Hults hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him pub- -lish and declare the same to be his last will and testament , and the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. And further say that said husband Silas Emerson departed this life on or about March 25th 1863. (Signed) Nancy Ann Emerson. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of May A.D. 1853. F. W. Powell Probate Judge. The State of Ohio, Delaware County S.S. Robert Faris being duly sworn in open court upon his oath says that I was well acquainted with Silas Emerson who was one of the witnesses to the will of Jesse Hults and well acquainted with his hand writing, having frequently seen him write, that said Silas Emerson departed this life on or about the 25th day of March 1863. That I have examined his signature as witness to the said will hereto annexed and say it is his hand writing and signature, and that there can be no doubt but that he duly witnessed the same. Since Jesse Hults died on or about the 6th day of March the present month, that for the last twenty two years previous to his death he was acquainted with said Hults having during that time lived his neighbors and always during that time believed him to have been a man of sound mind and memory and capable of making his will. (Signed) Robert Faris Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of May 1863. T. W. Powell Probate Judge Record of the Will of Peter Collum dec' Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and the State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 21st day of May 1863. This day the last will and testament of Peter Collum late of Kingston Township in the said county dec' was produced in open court and was duly proved by the testimony of Jonas Waldron and Robert Ferguson two of the subscribing witnesses thereto, which testimony was reduced to writing and filed with the same, and it appearing that the said will was duly attested and executed, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint; the said will was therefor duly admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded, which is as follows, to wit- Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 140) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/de7cf4fceca0e3c5bebe75e1e39b5ae5.jpg 522e4e782eb4771e582b544a3a4a78bb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 141] [corresponds to labeled page 109 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] The Will of Peter Collum dec' May 21, 1863. 109 Copy of the Will: - I Peter Collum of the Township of Kingston in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, being weak in body but of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this transitory existence do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following, to wit- First. I give my body to the earth to be buried in a decent and Christian like manner. And my spirit to God who gave it. And as to such worldly goods and estate as it had pleased Almighty God to bless me with, I give and bequeath in manner and form following (viz) First I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Rhoda Collum all my estate both real and personal after paying my funeral and other expenses to have the full and entire control thereof during her natural life or widowhood even to the selling and conveying real estate should she find it necessary for her support and at her, my said wife's decease, what there remains of my real or personal estate, I give and bequeath to my five children as hereinafter named. Second. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas A. the sum of two hundred dollars. Third. I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary V. Cregg the sum of one hundred dollars. Fourth. I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah E. the sum of one hundred dollars. Fifth, I give and bequeath to my son Milan A. the sum of one hundred dollars. And the residue of my estate I give and bequeath and hereby ordain to be equally divided amongst my five children, viz: - Thomas A. Collum, Mary U. Cregg, Sarah E. Collum, Milan A. Collum and Katherine White Sixth, And for the purpose of executing and fully carrying out the provisions of the foregoing will and testament I hereby nominate ordain and appoint my beloved wife, Rhoda Collum & Sylvester Wigton sole executors of this my last will and testament. To which I hereby set my hand and seal this fifth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty three. (Signed) Peter Collum [Seal] Signed and sealed in the presence of us Jonas Waldron Robert Ferguson. Record of the testimony. The State of Ohio, Delaware County S.S. We Jonas Waldron and Robert Ferguson being duly sworn in open court this 21st day of May A.D. 1863, depose and say. that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Peter Collum hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe the said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of 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 (Over) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 141) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/c5efa05b4a27514dfee79768e34dc62e.jpg 14c9214689265649b17395dbd63021b9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 142] [corresopnds to labeled page 110 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 110 The Will of Peter Collum dec' May 21st 1863. as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. (signed) Jonas Waldron Robert Ferguson Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st day of May A.D. 1863. T. W. Powell Probate Judge Record of the Will of Sherman Fairchild dec' Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in & for the said County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 22nd day of May 1863. This day the last will and testament of Sherman Fairchild late of Harlem Township in the said County dec' was pro- -duced in open court, and was duly proved by the testimony Lyman B. Hanover and John Cook the two subscribing witnesses thereto, which testimony was reduced to writing and filed with the same, and it appearing that the said will was duly attested and executed, and that the testator at the time of executing the same, was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, this said will was therefor duly admitted of record and proved as the last will and testament of the said Sherman Fairchild dec' to wit Copy of the Will. "Be it remembered that I sherman Fairchild of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio and of the Township of Harlem do make and publish this as my last will and testament. 1st I hereby authorize my beloved wife to pay all my just debts, funeral expenses and other necessary expenses at the time of my decease. 2nd I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife all my real estate and all my personal property or both real and personal, that may belong to me at the time of my death to belong to her, and be disposed of by her as she may see proper, after paying said debts and other necessary expenses. 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my Hulda Fairchild my beloved wife executor of this my last will and testament 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 whereof I have hereunto my hand and seal this 11th day of October AD. 1859. [Signed] Sherman Fairchild [Seal] Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 142) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b8c940684ff5be1fced4730854e39fe2.jpg e7f6fbb3e87faab77e717c80a99651df Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 143] [corresponds to labeled page 111 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] The Will of Sherman Fairchild dec' May 22nd 1863. 111 Signed and acknowledged by said Sherman Fairchild as his last will & testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. [Signed] John Cook. L. B. Hanover Record of the testimony. The State of Ohio, Delaware County SS. I Lyman B. Hanover one of the witnesses to the will of Sherman Fairchild, being duly sworn in open court this eighteenth day of May A.D. 1863 depose and say that we the deponant and John Cook were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Sherman Fairchild hereto annexed that we saw the 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. (signed Lyman B. Hanover Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th day of May A.D. 1863. T. W. Powell Probate Judge The State of Ohio, Delaware County SS. I John Cook being duly sworn in open court this 22nd day of May A.D. 1863 depose and say that we this deponant and Lyman B. Hanover were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Sherman Fairchild hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will (or heard him acknowledge the same to be his signature) 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. (Signed) John Cook. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22nd day of May A.D. 1863 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Record of the Commission to take the election of Hulda Fairchild the widow. It appearing to the court that said Hulda Fairchild the widow is unable to appear in Court to make her election under the said will, on the account of ill health, this Court gran =ted a commission to Lyman B. Hanover of Harlem Township to take her election, and from the return thereto it appears and so the Court finds that the said widow makes her election to take under the said will, which commission and proceedings thereon had are as follows, to wit: Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 143) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/5a713d58ba2b674f2d571db8060fdc8d.jpg b2db98a9f2d79d21b831e1d3d8ab908b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 144] [corresponds to labeled page 112 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 112 The will of Sherman Fairchild decd. May 25, 1863 The State of Ohio ) Delaware County SS. ) To Lyman B. Hanover Esqr Sir, Placing special confidence in your capacity and honesty, the undersigned, Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate Court in and for the said county do hereby commission and authorize you to take the declaration of Hulda Fairchild widow of Sherman Fairchild late of Harlem Township in this county decd. whether she chooses to take under the last will and testament of said Sherman Fairchild decd. or not; a copy of the said will is hereto annexed and it shall be your duty to explain to her the provisions of the will, her right under it, and by law in the event of refusal to take under the will and will take her election to take under the will or not in writing signed by her; and return the same forthwith to this court. In testimony whereof I have herewith set [S.L.] my hand and seal of this court, this 22nd day of May 1863. T.W. Powell Probate Judge Return thereto. In pursuance to the requisition of the foregoing County the undersigned has taken the election of Mrs. Hulda Fairchild whether she wants take under the will of her husband Sherman Fairchild or not, to which the answers as follows. I, Hulda Fairchild aforesaid do hereby make my election under the said will of the said Sherman Fairchild as follows. I elect to - take under the said will as witness my hand attest. her John Cook ) (signed) Hulda x Fairchild L.B. Hanover ) mark And I certify that her rights under the said will was fully made known to her as above directed. Witness my hand this 25th day of May A.D. 1863 (signed) L.B. Hanover To which was attached a copy of the said will. T.W.Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 144) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/e5fed92dbeddac9bc3b0545090227c13.jpg 73b3750bbbae04653b055991edea3e50 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 145] [corresponds to labeled page 113 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] The Will of Sebastian Shouk decd June 9th 1863 113 Record of the will of Sebastian Shouk decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and state of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 2nd day of June A.D. 1863. This day Samuel S. Shouk the executor appeared and pro- duced in open court the last will and testament of Sebastian Shouk late of Tompson Township decd. And demanded that the same be declared proved and admitted to records; and the witnesses to the same having appeared heretofore in open court, and then and there having been duly sworn and testified to the due execution of the said will, to wit, Samuel Maize and Joleen A. Smith January 6th last, Thomas Lavender January 19th last, and John A. Gone February 13th 1863 whose testimony was reduced to writing and filed with the said will. Thereupon the said will is declared to be duly proven and admitted to record as the last will and testament of said Sebastian Shouk decd. Letters testamentary granted to Samuel S. Shouk the executor Bonds given in the sum of $500 to pay debts, legacies &c. Mrs. Shouk the widow then appeared in open court to make her election under the will; and her rights and interest under the said will and by law without the will, being fully made known to her and explained, she, said widow, then declared her election to be and choise way, to take under the will. And the said Samuel S. Shouk the executor being the residuary legatee, having given satisfactory bonds in the sum of $500. to pay all the debts and legacies, according to the will, he is not required without the further order of this court to make inventory and appraisement of the said estate. Which will is as follows; to wit:- "In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I, Sebastian Shouk of Thompson Townnship, Delaware County, Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament. Remark 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife, in lieu of dower, the farm on which we now reside, situate in Thompson Township, Delaware County, Ohio containing about eighty three (83) acres, during her natural life, at the death of my said wife the real estate aforesaid I give and devise to my son Samuel S. Shouk and his heirs. Rem. 2nd I give and bequeath to my said wife and to my said son Samuel S. Shouk all my personal property which is or may be situated on the aforesaid farm at the time of my death; ex- -cepting my household goods, including furnature, beds, bedding etc, which I bequeath to my son's wife during her natural life. At the death of my said wife, I give and bequeath the aforesaid personal property, except the household goods before excepted, to my said son Samuel S. Shouk the aforesaid household Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 145) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/289ffb49bc7e4af21c9f5f2d05dd5629.jpg 496700b4bb92acbb6a9c7a48a510a5e6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 146] [corresponds to labeled page 114 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 114. The Will of Sebastian Shoup decd June 2nd 1863 goods I give at the death of my said wife to my daughter Elizabeth Graham. Rem. 3rd I give and devise to my said daughter Elizabeth Graham, fifty five (55) acres of land situate in Thomp- -son Township, Delaware County, Ohio, adjoining land owned by William Smith, L.S. McAllister and others, it being the lot on which Joseph Wilson now resides; to put the same to her use during her natural life, after which it shall descend to her heirs. Rem 4th I give and bequeath to my son Samuel S. Shouk, to be sold and applied to the payment of my just debts all the wheat, corn or other grain belonging to me at the time of my death, except so much as may be necessary for the present maintenance and comfort of my family. Rem. 5th I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Samuel S. Shouk executor of this my last will and testament, hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise adjust, re- -lease and discharge in such manner as he may seem proper the debts and claims due me. I devise that no appraisement and no sale of my personal property be made and that the court of Probate direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the statute. I hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 14th day of December in the year 1862. (signed) Sebastian Shouk [Seal] Signed and acknowledged by said Sebastian ) Shouk as his last will and testament in ) our presence and signed by us in his ) presence. (signed) John A. Gone ) Thos. Lavender ) James Maize ) J.A. Smith ) Copy of the testimony reduced to writing - "The State of Ohio, Delaware County SS. We John A. Gone, Thomas Lavender, James Maize and John A. Smith being duly sworn in open court this 13th day of February A.D. 1863 depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Sebastian Shouk hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence each other. (signed) John A. Gone Thos. Lavender James Maize J.A. Smith Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 146) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/99cb2ef27acd789e33bc569a4ab77471.jpg 89e0ddf6a77c8728fe39e245aa3202fe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 147] [corresponds to labeled page 115 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 115 Will of Sebastian Shoup decd. June 2nd 1863 Sworn to and subscribed before me as follows, to wit: - John A. Gone, this 13th day of February A.D. 1863 Thomas Lavender, this 19th day of February A.D. 1863 James Maize & John A. Smith, this 6th day of February A. D. 1863 T.W. Powell Probate Judge The Record of the will of John Jones late of 44th Regt. C.b.L. Proceedings before Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate court in and for the county of Delaware and the State of Ohio at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 19th day of June A.D. 1863 Samuel Jones, the father presented the last will and testament of John Jones decd. And the same was duly proved by the testimony of Thomas Cadwallader and Elizabeth Cadwallader two of the subscribing witnesses, thereto whose testimony was reduced to writing and filed with the will; and it appearing that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator, at the time of its execution, was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, it therefore considered and ordered that this said will of the said John Jones late of Radnor decd, and that the same be recorded as such, as follows, to wit: - Copy of Will. "This is to certify that I, John Jones son of Samuel Jones of Radnor Township, Delaware County, Ohio do give and bequeath to my brother Andrew Jones and sister Mary Ann Jones in equal shares of a note of hand which given by Thomas H. Roberts of Clark County, Ohio and now held by my father in trust for me of three hundred dollars should I never return from the war to which I have enlisted in the forty fourth Regiment C.B.L. Seventh Battery, and likewise and equal shares of sixty five dollars of my bounty I receive from the State and Clark Co. Ohio, which I send to my father in trust for me, or my brother and sister, should I never return back; but should I return this writing is of no value and void. In witness whereof I subscribe my name in presence of two witnesses, Thomas and Elizabeth Cadwallader. Witnesses. (signed) John Jones [Seal] Thomas Cadwallader Elizabeth Cadwallader Columbus August 8th 1862." Copy of the record of the testimony, to wit: "The State of Ohio, Delaware County, S.s. We Thomas Cadwallader & Elizabeth Cadwallader being duly sworn in open court this 19th day of June A.D. 1863 depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John Jones hereto annexed; that we saw Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 147) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/cf5e397fbaa920c86c71c95c6a83b4f1.jpg 47ff51620c9a0845a7446e45b116ed71 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 148] [corresponds to labeled page 116 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] The Will of John Jones decd June 19th 1863 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. (signed) Thomas Cadwallader Elizabeth Cadwallader Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th day of June A.D. 1863 T.W. Powell Probate Judge The Record of the will of Thomas H. Eldridge decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and the state of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on this 26th day of June AD 1863 This day Mrs. Eliza Eldridge the widow presented the will and testament of her late husband Thomas H. Eldridge depose and demanded that the same be proved and admitted to record and the testimony of Nathan Dustin one of the witnesses that having been taken in open court on the 10th inst; and sworn the testimony of Henry Hodgden the other witnesses being duly taken and reduced to writing now on file with the said will. And it appearing that the said will was duly executed and attended; and that the testator at the time of its execution was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint it is thereupon considered and ordered that the said will be considered and admitted as proved, as the last will and testament of the said Thomas H. Eldridge, and as such ordered to be recorded. Thereupon the said Eliza Eldridge widow of the said Thomas H. Eldridge decd. appeared in court and applied to make her election to take or not to take under the said will; and the court explained to her the provision of the said will, her rights under and by law, in the event of her refusal to take under the will therefore the said widow declared her election to me, to take under the said will. Which will is as follows, to wit:- Copy of the Will,- " I Thomas H. Eldridge being in feeble heath, but of sound minds do make and publish this my last will and testament revoking any and all former wills made by me at any former time. Item 1st. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Eliza Eldridge the use, control and occupancy of the house and lot I own in the village of Galena being lot No. 17. Also a field of about nine acres in Range 17. Township 4 Section 4, Lots 21-22.U.S.M.Survey; bounded on the south by public road; east by B. Brown's land; north and west by Big Walnut Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 148) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/3a6afc09c0df105bfd312944a16ff605.jpg 4810d76cdabf5ef5c63e6461234b60ed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 149] [corresponds to labeled page 117 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] The Will of Thomas H. Eldridge decd. June 26th 1863 creek; after the decease of my said wife Eliza, all of said real estate to be equally divded among all my children, if any shall die before that time, such child's share to go to its legal representative. Item 2nd. I give and bequeath all my personal property, this to include all claims due me, to my said wife she to cause all legal demands against my estate to be fully paid out of the same, the balanse to be for her own use and benefit. Item 3rd. I nominate and appoint my beloved wife executrix of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 21st day of November 1862. Signed, sealed and acknowledged by ) /signed/ T.H.Eldridge [Seal] said Thomas H. Eldridge as his ) last will and testament in our ) presence (signed) Henry Hodgden ) Nathan Dustin. ) Copy and record of the testimony to wit:- " We Henry Hodgden and Nathan Dustin being duly sworn in open court this 10th day of June AD. 1863 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Thomas H. Eldridge hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint; and that we signed the same as witnesses at this request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. signed, Henry Hodgden Nathan Dustin Sworn to and subscribed before me, and Nathan Dustin on 10th day of June 1863 and Henry Hodgden on the 26th day of the same month. T.W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 149) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/385670cac7e755695587a1d7d1242999.jpg f76728c77f55a76f04ba3b6789b4ab72 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 150] [corresponds to labeled page 118 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Will of Minerva Benton decd July 2nd 1863 Record of the will of Minerva Benton decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Town of Delaware, on the 2nd day of July A.D. 1863 On the 23rd day of June last passed, the will of Minerva Benton late of the said county decd was presented for Probate and record and thereupon Judson R. Benton one of the witnesses thereto [] into court, and was duly sworn and examined and his test- -imony was reduced to writing and filed; and afterwards on this day came into court Walter T. Watson the other witness thereto, who was also duly sworn and examined and his testimony was also reduced to writing and filed; and thereupon the court upon consideration find that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testatrix at the time of its execution was of full age and sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, it is therefore ordered that the said will is duly proved and admitted to probate; and ordered to be recorded as the last will and testament of the said Minerva Benton decd, Copy of the Will " In the name of the Benevolent Father of all. I, Minerva Benton being of sound mind and memory make and publish this my last will and testament. 1st It is my will that all my just debts be paid. 2nd It is my will that my son Merlin Benton have my piece of land at $20 dollars per acre. 3rd. That my son Merlin Benton sell, at private sale for the best price he can obtain, my 13 head of sheep. 4th That my two beds and bedding and my wearing apparel be divided by my son Merlin Benton equally between my son Orson Benton & my daughter Mary Pennington. 5th That my son Hiram Benton have my stand. 6th That my son Merlin Benton pays off all my just debts, funeral expenses and buy for me a set of tombstones; also that he pay off a certain debt due Mrs. Shadrack of Franklin County from my daughter Rosey Benton, out of the proceeds of my land and the sale of my sheep. 7th And after paying all the debts above mentioned that the balance that may remain in his hands of the proceeds of the land and the sale of said sheep, he equally divide between my sons Merlin, Hiram and Orson and my daughter Mary Pennington. May 13. 1863 (signed) Minerva Benton [Seal] Signed by us at the request of the testator and in her presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) W.T. Watson Judson N. Benton Copy of the Record of the testimony. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 150) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/93b22c8187471a745fb2a06ff85110e8.jpg 62029516dd75f67cf412de6817bcfb8d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 151] [corresponds to labeled page 119 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Will of Minerva Benton decd. July 2nd 1863 The State of Ohio, Delaware County S.s. We Walter T. Watson and Judson R. Benton being duly sworn in open court this 23rd day of June A.D. 1863 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Minerva Benton hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as wit- -nesses at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) W.T. Watson Judson R. Benton Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23d day of June AD. 1863 as to Judson R. Benton and on this 2d day of July AD 1863 as to Walter T. Watson. T.W. Powell Probate Judge Record of the will of Sophia Hovey decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 11th day of July A.D. 1863. This day Mr. Leonard R. Tuttle and Emily A. Tuttle his wife presented the last will and testament of Mrs. Sophia Hovey late of Delaware decd. and demanded that the same be proved and admitted to record; and thereupon Manley D. Covell, Len- -nie P. Covell and James Eaton the three subscribing witnesses thereto, appeared in court and were duly sworn, examined and testified whose testimony was reduced to writing and filed with the said will; and it appearing to the Court, that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testatrix at the time of its execution was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, it is considered and ordered that the said will is duly proved and admitted to Probate and recorded as such; which is as follows, to wit:- Copy of the Will. " I Sohpia Hovey of Delaware, Delaware County, State of Ohio being of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, do make, publish and declare this to be my last will & testament, hereby revoking and making null and void all former last wills and testaments and writing in the nature of last will and testaments by me heretofore made. My will is first. - that my funeral charges and just debts be paid by my executor and executrix hereinafter named. The residue of my estate & property which shall not be required for the payments of my just debts, funeral charges and expenses Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 151) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/cd7824a8b644fb229a40084fd165075f.jpg 1ca4b7badd6bd955d5200c10874296ff Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 152] [corresponds to labeled page 120 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Will of Sophia Hovey decd. July 11th 1863 attending the execution of this my will, I give, devise and dispose of as follows, to wit:- 1st I give and bequeath to my sister Emily Howe all my house hold furnature, clothing beds & bedding & bedsteads; also all my right, title & estate coming to me from my deceased mothers estate. And I further give and bequeath to my said sister Emily Howe the use and benefit of all my other property and estates, both real and personal or mixed to her use and benefit during her natural life, to use, controle & manage for her benefit all rents from real estate or interest from money invested or lent on bonds or mortgages. 2nd I give and bequeath to Emily A. Tuttle daughter of my said sister Emily Howe & wife of Leonard R. Tuttle of the city of Springfield, Clark County, Ohio all my interest or claim in two half in Lots No. 46 Original No. in James Lowry's addition to said City of Springfield, Clark County, Ohio aforesaid, in consideration of which she is to pay to Prudence Hudson, Pamelia Tibbets, Maria G. McElroy & Sarah W. Davis the legacies hereinafter mentioned and bequeath to them, which bequests to said parties or legatees are more fully described herein as to their location & husband's names 3d. I give and bequeath to the before named Prudence Hudson ________ of Milwaukee City, Wisconsin the sum of two hundred dollars. 4th I give and bequeath to Pamelia Tibbets wife of Calvin G. Tibbets of the City of Cleveland, Ohio the sum of fifty dollars. 5th I give and bequeath to my siter Maria G. McElroy wife of John McElroy of Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio the sum of fifty dollars. 6th I give and bequeath to my sister Sarah W. Davis wife of William Davis of Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, the sum of fifty dollars; the four last items refer to the amount to be paid by Emily A. Tuttle mentioned in item No. 2 in this will. 7th I give and bequeath to my brother Henry Blinn of Stratford, Delaware County, Ohio, the sum of one hundred and seventy five dollars, being my part of certain notes given by Charles H. Boardman to myself and my sister Emily Howe & secured by mortgage, reference to paid notes & mortgage for the amount of money & descriptions of previous mortgages. 8th I give and bequeath to Milo G. McElroy son of my sister Maria G. McElroy of Delaware, Ohio, my house & Lot in the Town of Delaware Delaware County, State of Ohio, being the east part of my Lot No. 54 in said town. 9. It is my intention and will that none of the foregoing legacies and bequests, excepting those to my sister Emily Lowe be paid by my said executor and executrix, or received by any of the legatees until after the death of my said Sister Emily Howe. And I do nominate and appoint the before named Leonard R. Tuttle & his wife Emily A. Tuttle to be the sole executor Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 152) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/5c37a98f60b68d9a6990bd54e8791402.jpg a57f35957c5ba7099892d02fd9ae4eb6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 153] [corresponds to labeled page 121 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Will of Sophia Hovey decd. July 11th 1863 and executrix of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I the said Sophia Hovey, have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this 6th day of June A.D. 1863 signed, sealed and declared by said (signed) Sophia Hovey [Seal] Sophia Hovey to be her last will and testament in presence of us, who at her request and in her presence have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto in the presence of each other. (signed) Manley D. Covell Lennie P. Covell James Eaton The following is a copy and record of the testimony. The State of Ohio, Delaware County S.s. We Manley D. Covell, Lennie P. Covell and James Eaton being duly sworn in open court this 11th day of July A.D. 1863, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Sophia Hovey hereto annexed, that we saw the said testatrix sub- =scribe said will, and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age, also 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. [Signed] Manly D. Covell Lennie P. Covell James Eaton Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11th day of July A.D. 1863. T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 153) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/7d1533f2a7adf865385e2f526f3f45a2.jpg d71ee3457d48549a0bf341a6d6c3164c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 154] [corresponds to labeled page 122 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of John Heaslett decd August 8, 1863 Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Probate Judge in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 8th day of August A.D. 1863. This day Harvey Heaslett presented the last will and testament of John Heaslett late of this county and for Probate and record, and therefore Daniel Maxwell and Robert Ferguson the subscribing witnesses to the last will appeared in open court, and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and filed with the said will and it appearing to the Court, that the said will was duly executed attested, and that the said testator at the time of its execution was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, it is now considered and ordered that the said will is duly proved and admitted to Probate, and ordered to be recorded as the last will and testament of the said John Heaslett dec'. And thereupon Nancy Heaslett the widow of the said testator appeared in Court, and upon her rights of interest the will and by law without the will, being fully made known and explained to her, declared that she chose and elected to take the will. Which will is as follows to wit: Copy of the Will. I John Heaslett am through the blessing of devine Providence in sound mind of a retentive memory and the enjoyment of my usual health, but as I am in the decline of life and wishing to settle my earthly concerns before I go the way of all the earth; do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st. I bequeath to my wife Nancy Heaslett, if she should be a longer liver than myself (in lieu of dower) the controle of my real estate which is the farm I now live on, controle so far at least as will give her a comfortable living for herself and one horse, and to live in my dwelling house. Item 2nd. I will and bequeath to Harvey Heaslett and his heirs forever on the following con- =ditions - he must pay six hundred dollars to his three sisters or their heirs as the case may be - the one half to be paid two years after my death, the other half three years after my death in proportion to their claims. Item 3rd. It is my will that the six hundred dollars that is named in Item 2 that Harvey Heaslett is to pay out of the farm to his sisters, be divided in the following way: - to Caroline Matear one hundred dollars; to John Johnson twenty five dollars; to Morgan Johnson twenty five dollars, and to Mary Ann Thurston fifty dollars, thus divided makes two hundred to my daughter Cicelia Johnson's heirs, her four children that she left - herself being some time past deceased. To my next oldest daughter Mary Ann Potter two hundred dollars. To my next oldest and last daughter Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 154) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/96179d5ffa7056b31ae34b981c99e5ad.jpg 2fa9ea74c1abc5b4af61469c0a11c6fa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 155] [corresponds to labeled page 123 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of John Heaslett dec' Aug. 8th 1863. Nancy Heaslett two hundred dollars- thus divided makes the six hundred named in item 2 as above Item 4th. It is my will that as my daughter Nancy Heaslett is not now married that she shall have a home in my dwelling house, and one horse kept on the farm free of cost so long as she remains single and unmarried. Item 5th. In addition to what I have left to my wife Nancy Heaslett in item 1st I bequeath to her all my house hold goods and furniture to her own disposal. Item 6th. I wish all my just debts paid after which whatever of my personal property be left either of money obligations or valuables of any kind to be equally divided amongst my four children Cicelia being due her fourth part to her children the other parts of my personal property not named in other items of this will to go to my daughter Mary Ann Potter, Harvey Heaslett and Nancy Heaslett. Item 7th. I give my farm- =ing utensils to my son Harvey Heaslett and his heirs, and with him to have immediate possession of my farm so long as he complies with other items in this will, and now hop- =ing that all to whom I have devised any thing in this will that they will be satisfied and live in peace with each other and their God, without controversy in law. Item 8th. I do hereby appoint my son Harvey Heaslett as executor of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 11th day of June 1857. (Signed) John Heaslett [Seal] Signed and sealed by John Heaslett in presence of us and signed by us as witnesses by his request in his presence (Signed) Robert Ferguson, Daniel Maxwell. Copy of the testimony as reduced to writing. to wit: - The State of Ohio, Delaware County SS. We Robert Ferguson and Daniel Maxwell being duly sworn in open court this 8th day of August A.D. 1863, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John Heaslett hereto annexed; that we saw said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (Signed) Daniel Maxwell Robert Ferguson Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of August A.D. 1863 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 155) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f5e46d91bb9a2b0e508a8ab689e7b255.jpg 3c94a399bdf240d1523a369362d81f6c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 156] [corresponds to labeled page 124 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of Everhart Folk dec' August 15, 1863 Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell judge of Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware the 15th day of August A.D. 1863. The last will and testament of Everhart Folk late of [Jour. 2. 230. in Margin] Genoa Township in this County dec'. was produced in Court for probate and record on the 29th day of July last and thereupon came into Court Jacob Adams one of the subscribing witnesses to the said will, who was duly sworn and examined and his testimony reduced to writing and filed with the will; and thereupon, and it appearing that George W. Wells (the other subscribing witness to the will) was sick and unable to attend this court, a commission was issued to Alfred McLeod Esq of Genoa Township to take the testimony of the said George W. Wells by a deposition in writing and report the same to this court with the testimony of the Said Wells reduced to writing; and now upon consideration thereof, and it ap- =pearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the testator at the time of execution was of full age of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, it is ordered that the said will be duly proved and admitted to probate; and ordered to be recorded as the last will & testament of the said Everhart Folk deceased; which will is as follows, to wit: - Copy of the Will. Genoa Oct. 12th 1858. In the name of the benevolent Father of All; I Everhart Folk of said Township do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item first. I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower, the farm on which I now reside, situate in Genoa Township, Delaware County Ohio, containing forty four acres; to have and to hold forever and all the stock household goods, furnature, provisions and other goods and chattles which may be then on at the time of my decease; she however selling so much thereof as may be sufficient to pay my just debts. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 12th day of Oct. 1858. Signed and acknowledged by said Everhart (Signed) Everhart Folk [Seal] Folk as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. (Signed) C. W. Wells Jacob Adams (End of the Will.) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 156) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/11f7527d2f05332eee2f53925ca6cab2.jpg 559df9a91dd98f699e8db1d39dd0dd34 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 157] [corresponds to labeled page 125 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of Everhart Folk dec' August 15, 1863 Copy of the testimony reduced to writing - The State of Ohio Delaware County SS. I Jacob Adams being duly sworn in open court this 29th day of July A.D. 1863 depose and say that we (this deponant and George W. Wells) were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Everhart Folk hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. (Signed) Jacob Adams Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of July A.D. 1862 T. W. Powell Probate Judge The State of Ohio, Delaware County SS. To Alfred McLeod Esq Sir. Placing special confidence in your integrity, You are hereby commissioned and appointed to take the testimony of George W. Wells of Genoa Township in this county (who is now unable to attend this court on the account of ill health) as to the execution and publication of the last will and testament of Everhart Folk, late of this county, dec' which will is hereto annexed, and reduce such testimony to writing in due form of law and return the same under your hand and seal to this court, which will bears date the 12th day of October 1858 and witnessed by G. W. Wells and Jacob Adams. Which with the testimony so reduced to writing you will enclose in a letter form under your seal to this office. In testimony whereof I Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate [Seal of ] Court have hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Probate Court] Court this 29th day of July 1863. T. W. Powell Probate Judge To which Commission was made the following witness. I, the within named Alfred McLeod in pursuance of the commission of the within commission certify and return that on the thirtieth day of July 1863 I in due form swore the said George W. Wells to testify the truth and the whole truth in the relation to the execution and publication of the last will & testament of Everhart Folk dec' hereto annexed and have reduced his testimony to writing, which I herewith return to Court duly sealed up. Witness my hand & seal this thirtieth day of July 1863. (Seal) A. McLeod J.P. Commissioner The State of Ohio, Delaware County SS. I, George W. Wells of Genoa Township being duly sworn (before me Alfred McLeod Commissioner appointed for that purpose] this thirtieth day of July A.D. 1863, depose and say that we (over) - Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 157) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/96388eea8653e8c66b3d57d3534da230.jpg 97763844e51e8029914dc30bf2ae9851 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 158] [corresponds to labeled page 126 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of Everhart Folk. Aug. 15th 1863 were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Everhart Folk hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator sub- =scribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator was at the time of executing the same was of full and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. Signed G. W. Wells. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of July A.D. 1863. (Signed) A. McLeod J.P. Commissioner appointed - " - Record of the Will of Orange A. Blanchard dec' Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio in his office in the Town of Delaware on the 17th day of August A.D. 1863. The last will and testament of Orange A. Blanchard dec' [Jour. 2. 230. - In Margin] late of this county, was produced in Court for probate and thereupon George Hemminger, Charles M. Fowler and Salmon P. Scott, the subscribing witnesses to the said will, appeared in Court, and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and filed with the will; and now in consideration thereof, and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testa- =tor at the time of the execution was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, it is ordered that the said will is duly proved and admitted probate; and ordered to be recorded as the last will and testament of the said Orange A. Blanchard, dec'. And thereupon Fanny M. Blanchard the widow of the said Orange A. Blanchard dec' appeared in court and upon her rights and interest under the will and by law and the will being fully explained and made known to her she chose and elected to take under the said will. Which is as follows, to wit: - Copy of the Will. In the Name of God Amen. I Orange A. Blanchard of the Township of Porter County of Delaware and State of Ohio, being of sound mind and memory (blessed be God for the same) do make and publish this my last will and testament. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Fanny M. Blanchard all my property real and personal during her natural life, after paying therefor all my honest debts and funeral charges; and if there be any property left at her decease to be divided equally Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 158) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ac58d4de563eb2fcbbd72e8d29c16215.jpg 598c6a4ccb50384d887c12f3576d3615 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 159] [corresponds to labeled page 127 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of Orange A. Blanchard Aug. 17, 1863. among my dear children Louisa C. Blanchard, Hellen F. Hess, Icavinda Blanchard heirs of my body. I do nominate and appoint my beloved wife Fanny M. executor of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal and publish this my last will and testament in presence of the witnesses named below; this 13th day of June A.D. 1863. (Signed) Orange A. Blanchard [Seal] Signed, sealed, acknowledged in presence of George Hemminger Charles M. Fowler Salmon P. Scott. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 159) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/5be872ef3243ce9dfd60c8b088b5963f.jpg 8cfeeaba80a8f7bbc4113333ea613cd8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 160] [corresponds to labeled page 128 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of James Decker dec. August 26th 1863 Thereupon Polly Decker the widow of the said James Decker appeared in court to make her election to take or not to take under the will; and the court having explained to her the provis =ions of the will, her rights under it, and by law in the event of her refusal to take under the will; and thereupon the said widow declared her choice and election to be, to take under the will, according to the provisions thereof, which she understood, and which is so entered of record. Which will is as follows, to wit: - "I, James Decker of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio being of sound mind do make and publish this my last will and testament in the manner and form following, that is to say: - First, it is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be fully paid. Second. I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Polly Decker, in lieu of her dower, the plantation on which I now reside, situate in said County of Delaware and State of Ohio containing sixty eight acres, five chains and four links during her natural life; and all the live stock, horses cattle, sheep, and hogs by me now owned and kept there. Also all the household furnature and other items not particularly named in this will, during her natural life aforesaid, she however first disposing of a sufficiency to pay my just debts as aforesaid; and at the death of my wife all the property hereby devised or bequeathed to her aforesaid or so much thereof as may then remain and unex- =pended shall be sold and the moneys arising therefrom equally divided among my seven children viz: - Joseph Decker, John Decker, Samuel Decker, James Decker, Lucinda Smith, Sally Decker and Polly Cope, or their heirs, provided said children or their heirs shall pay to William Dunnam, named by me William Decker and raised in my family the sum of twenty-five dollars. And lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my said son Joseph Decker and Samuel C. Weeks to be the executors of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighth day of August 1863. (Signed) James Decker Signed, published and declared by the above named James Decker for his last will and testament in the presence of us, who at his request have signed as witnesses to the same. (Signed) J. N. Ross. Jesse M. McAllister. The following is a true copy and record of the testimony of said witnesses as reduced to writing, to wit: - The State of Ohio, Delaware County SS. We Joseph N. Ross and Jesse M. McAllister being duly Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 160) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/e4cd46f99e359c2b47d66677cc3e559c.jpg 039952e4d15935f848628996c15ca380 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 161] [corresponds to labeled page 129 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Records of the Will of James Decker decd. August 26th 1863 sworn in open court this 26th day of August A.D. 1863, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of James Decker hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) Joseph M. Ross. Jesse M. McAllister. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of August A.D. 1863. T.W. Powell Probate Judge Will of Frederick Binder decd. Proceedings before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in & for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on this 1st day of September A.D. 1863. This day the last will and testament of Frederick Binder late of this county decd., was presented to the court for probate and records. Thereupon Frederick Waggoner, Godfrey Shock and Frederick Shane, witnesses to the verbal will of said Frederick Binder decd., came into court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing; and now annexed to the said will, and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that on the 29th day of July 1863, now last past, the said Frederick Binder made his verbal will; and it further appearing and proved by the said witnesses that they were then called upon by the said Frederick Binder in his presence and in the presence of each other at his residence in East Delaware during his last sickness, to hear testimony to his testamentary words as his last will; and that the said testator was then of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint. It further appears that the said testator died on the next day, to wit; the 30th day of July last past, and that within ten days after speaking the said testamentary words, the same were reduced to writing at their request by William D. Heim to wit; on the 7th day of August last past, and then & there by them (said witnesses) subscribed as witnesses thereto, which writing is the one now here presented as such will. Thereupon the court, upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proven as the last will and testament of the said Frederick Binder decd., and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon Fredericka Binder the widow of the said Frederick Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 161) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/3738b477d02a8a3ee08e9d75c428856c.jpg 78f18d65c07a0a10dec22cde51598184 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 162] [corresponds to labeled page 130 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Records of the Will of Frederick Binder decd. Sept. 12th 1863 Binder decd. appears in court to make her election to take or not to take under the said will; and the court having explained to her the provisions of the will, her rights under it and by law in the event of her refusal to take under the will, and thereupon the said widow declared her choice and election to be, to take under the will, according to the provisions thereof, which she now fully understands, and which is so entered of records. Which will is as follows, to wit:- "Be it known that Frederick Binder of the Township of Delaware, in the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, being in a low and feeble state of body but of sound mind and memory, did on the 29th day of July A.D. 1863 call upon the undersigned Frederick Wagoner, Godfrey Shock and Frederick Shane to hear testimony of his will, which he did then and there and declare as follows, to wit:- "I know I am dying, I and my wife commenced with nothing, and I want to give all my property to my wife Fredericka Binder." Which said will was reduced to writing in the presence of the said Frederick Wagoner, Godfrey Shock, and Frederick Shane, and by them subscribed in the presence of each other, this 7th day of August A.D. 1863 (signed) Freindurg Wagoner Gottfried Schock Fredous Vixize Copy of the testimony The State of Ohio Delaware County Ss. On this 1st day of September 1863 Frederick Wagoner, Godfrey Shock and Frederick Shane came in to court, and were duly sworn and upon their oaths say that on the 29th day of July 1863 they were called upon by Frederick Binder at his residence in East Delaware, in his presence and in the presence of each other to hear testimony to his will and desposition of his property and he was then in his last sickness, and not expected to live. That he was then of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint that said Frederick Binder died the next day. That at the time was just as stated in the visiting annexed which was reduced to writing on the 7th day of August last past, within one week of the death of the said Binder by William D. Heim in the proper annexed as his will which we then subscribed as witnesses. (signed) Freindurg Wagner Sworn to & subscribed before me September ) Gottfried Schock 1st, 1863. T.W. Powell ) Freaders Visin Probate Judge ) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 162) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/514e89b7f16bb7c7716f56568477665a.jpg d7e7ce826b58e9da9e595322128685b7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 163] [corresponds to labeled page 131 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Records of the Will of John Cummings decd. October 17th 1863 Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 17th day of October A.D. 1863. This day the last will and testament of John Cummings late of this county decd. was presented to this court for probate and records. Thereupon John W. Ladd and John S. Justice witnesses to the said will came into court, were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing; and now annexed to the said will and filed therewith; and it appear- -ing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon the court, upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said John Cummings decd. and ordered to be recorded as such; which will is as follows, to wit:- Copy of the will:- In the name of the Benevolent Father of all; I, John Cummings of the State of Ohio, County of Delaware and township of Orange do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st I give and bequeath to my son John Francis Cum- -mings one half of all my real estate and five hundred dol- -lars out of my personal estate and effects more than an equal half of the same. Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my son Orson Cum- -mings one half of all my real estate and one half of my personal estate and effects after deducting five hundred dollars above bequeathed to my son John Francis. Item 3d I give and bequeath to Elbert Evans my Grandson one horse, saddle and bridle when he at- -tains the age of twenty one years to be worth one hundred dollars. Item 4th I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Savina Adelia Evans a good bedstead, bed and bedding for the same, also one cow when she attains the age of twenty one years. Item 5th I give and bequeath to my grandson John Evans Jun. a good suit of clothes including a hat and pair of boots, when he attains the age of twenty one years. Item 6th. It is my will in case of the death of any one or all of my Grand children mentioned above that the amount of the their several bequests shall go in equal shares to my sons John Francis and Orson Cummings, provided any one or all of such grand-children die before attaining the age of twenty one years. Item 7th I do hereby nominate and appoint John Francis Cummings and Orson Cummings executors of this Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 163) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/522fb5c850a6bc325d092f87dcd6e701.jpg 6d5d229bb2abdd2f9cec7c0dbb921840 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 164] [corresponds to labeled page 132 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Records of the Will of John Cummings, decd. Oct.17, 1863 my last will and testament; hereby authorizing and empower- -ing them to compromise, adjust, release and discharge in such manner as they deem proper the debts and claims due me. I do also authorize and empower them if it shall become necessary in order to pay my debts, to sell by private sale or in such manner, upon my terms of credit or otherwise as they may think proper all or any part of my real estate and deeds to purchasers to execute, ackowledge and deliver in fee simple. I devise that no appraisement and no sale of my personal property be made; and 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 hands to seal this 27th day of March A.D. 1863 his (signed) John x Cummings [Seal] mark Signed and acknowledged by said John Cummings ) as his last will and testament in our presence ) and signed by us in his presence. ) (signed) John W. Ladd ) J.S. Justice ) Copy of testimony The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. We John W. Ladd and John S. Justice being duly sworn in open court this 17th day of October A.D. 1863, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John Cummings hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. (signed) John W. Ladd J.S. Justice Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of October A.D. 1863 J.W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 164) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/12e7df5f0cae07bdf5b2a8da4120b313.jpg 242419658b8a1b441dd57d6460dba48b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 165] [corresponds to labeled page 133 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of Franz Carl Becker decd. November 11th 1863 Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 11th day of November A.D. 1863. This day the will of Franz Carl Becker decd. late of this county was presented by his son Joseph Becker for Probate and records; and it appearing that the witnesses to the said will were residing at Columbus in Franklin County Ohio; thereupon, and upon motion, issued a Commission to J. Kronabetter Esq, a justice of the peace of Franklin County to take the depositions of the witnesses to the said will. Thereupon Mrs. Catharine Becker the widow of the said testator appeared in Court and requested to make her election as to the said will; and the court having explained to her the pro- -visions of the will, and her rights under it, and by law, in the event of her refusal to take under the will; and thereupon the said widow declared her choice and election to be, to take under the said will according to the provisions thereof, which she fully understood, and which is now so entered of record. And afterwards to wit; the 26th day of December AD. 1863 This day Joseph Becker produced into court the will, together with the return of J. Kronabetter Esqr, to the coceruipion heretofore issued to him by this court to take the depositions of the witnesses to the said last will and testament, which is annexed to the said will and now recorded therewith. And it appearing to the Court from the said return and will, that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the testator at the time of the executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint. Thereupon the Court upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proven as the last will and testament of the said Franz Carl Becker decd. and ordered to be recorded as such, to wit:- Copy of the Will Letzter Willen [words written in German], Franz Carl Becker, ngofnforft in Kornkak Township, Delaware County County, [] Ohio, [] [German translation entered here] Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 165) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/0a4101c4b5ecc34cb2a831ba46135512.jpg 818b0a39a7fa84bdd5e02a2d48f46bc3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 166] [corresponds to page 134 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] [German will continues] Copy of the translation of said Will " Last Will . I the undersigned Franz Carl Becker of Konchoh (Concord) Township, Delaware County, State of Ohio, do declare this my last and irrevocable will. In case I should die before my wife Catharine Becker formerly Vogel, all my real and personal property shall belong to her during the time of her natural life. She shall have the privilege to spend her days, either alone or with one of her children. I do order that after the decease of my wife, the surviving children shall divide the property, what is left in peace and harmony in equal shares. Whoever of the heirs shall show a disposition of disatisfaction or disharmony shall lose his claim in the degree that it shall receive only one hundred dollars as inheritence. I do further order that my son-in-laws have no authority to dispose of any of their inheritence without the express consent of their wives. This my last will I made by good memory and well dispo= =sing mind which shall be particularly accomplished after my decease. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of December in the year eighteen hundred and fifty six. (signed) Franz Carl Becker. (over) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 166) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/868b9f638768d2ca2cec6b5875538d1b.jpg e8296468b26cfd59447d8d5881a8b330 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 167] [corresponds to page 135 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Will of Franz Carl Becker decd. November 11th 1863. Signed and acknowledged by said Franz Carl Becker as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. (signed) Jacob Wager ) Wm Vosswinkel ) Charles Karupman ) The following is the return of the Commisioner annexed to the said will, to wit:- The State of Ohio, Franklin County, Montomery Township I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full and true copy from the original which is hereto annexed. (signed) J. Krombetter J.P. of Montgomery Town =ship, Franklin County, Ohio. The State of Ohio, Franklin County SS. Personally appears before me a Justice of the peace in and for said county, Wm Vosswinkel and Charles Karupman (Jacob Wagers is departed) who made solemn oath according to law, saith that the signature as set forth in the will of Franz Carl Becker is genuine and executed by himself in our presence, and that we by his request signed our names as witnesses the said will. Wm Vosswinkel Charles Th. Karupmann Sworn to & subscribed before me this 3rd day of Nov. 1863. J Krombetter J.P.- The State of Ohio, Franklin County Ss. We William Vosswinkel and Charles Karupmann being duly sworn by J.Krombetter Commissioner etc. this 19th day of Nov. A.D. 1863, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Franz Carl Becker hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. And we further say that Jacob Wager has gone to Europe about 1 1/2 years ago and that the translation is correct. (signed) Wm Vosswinkel [J.R. Nov 5] Charles Th. Karupmann. [1862 10 cents] [U.S. Stamps] Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th day of Nov. A.D. 1863. J. Krombetter J.P. of Montgomery Tp. Franklin County Ohio. Delaware County Ss. I, Mattias Loy being duly sworn says, I have examined the above translation with the original will and say it is a fair translation. (signed) M. Loy Sworn to & subscribed before me November 26th 1863. T.W.Powell Probate Judge. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 167) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/c166a0de9e4ea90fd2434993229ec56c.jpg 1312057e66e963fdc62359251e380cae Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 168] [corresponds to page 136 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Will of Franz Carl Becker. November 11th 1863. And afterwards to wit; January 22d 1864, on the written request of the widow, Anthony C. becker (a son) is appointed administrator with the will annexed on the estate of Franz Carl Becker of Concord Township decd. Who paid bonds in the sum of $1200. With William Larobee and David Freshwater his surities. Appointed James Stewart, Lyman T. Glick and James Davidson appraisers. _____________________ Will of Calvin Elmer decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in & for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware, the 12th day of January 1864. This day Thomas G. Miller presents the last will and testament of Calvin Elmer late of Brown Township decd. for probate and records. Thereupon Stephen P. Dunham and Margaret A. Miller the two subscribing witnesses to the said will appeared in court and were duly sworn and examined; and their testimony reduced to writing and filed with the said will and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testator at the time of its execution was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint; it is considered and ordered that the said will is duly proved, and admitted to records as such Which will is as follows, to wit. In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I, Calvin Elmer of Eden, Delaware County, Ohio being of sound mind, do make and publish this my last will and testament. 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower; all or such part of my personal property etc as she many need for a proper and good maintainance or support during her natural life. Said property consists of household goods, money, debts and claims due me. 2nd Whatever of the above property that may be left after the death of my wife, and after paying all legal claims and expenses, including funeral expenses, I devise and bequeath to my son John Elmer and his heirs. 3d I do hereby nominate and appoint T.G. Miller Executor of this my last will & testament. I do hereby revoke all former wills made by me. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 4th day of January A.D. 1864. (signed) Calvin Elmer [seal] Signed and acknowledged by said Calvin Elmer as his last will & testament in our presence & signed by us in his presence. (signed) S.P. Dunham M.A. Miller. (end of will.) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 168) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/3be218d3fdcb72412f95d662b42c9f1a.jpg fcd275651c552efc21e9f5b12268bb2a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 169] [corresponds to page 137 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Will of Calvin Elmer. January 12th 1864. Copy of the testimony reduced to writing proving the will of the said Calvin Elmer. to wit:- The State of Ohio, Delaware County. Ss. We Stephen P. Dunham and Margaret A. Miller being duly sworn in open court this 12th day of January A.D. 1864. depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Calvin Elmer hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. (signed) S.P. Dunham. M.A. Miller. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th day of January A.D. 1864. T.W.Powell Proabte Judge ________________________ Will of Robert Jamison decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and the State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the sixth day of February A.D. 1864. On the 20th day of January 1864 James Eaton Esqr. presents the last will and testament of Robert Jamison late of Delaware Township decd. for probate. Marshal L. Griffin and Stephen M. Littell two of the witnesses to the will were sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the said will; thereupon issued a Com= =mission to Rowland O. Hammond Esqr of Akron, Ohio. to take the deposition of John Lugenbeel the other witness to the said will. Further proceedings in relation to the probate of the will is suspended until the return of the said commission and deposition of the said Lugenbeel. And afterwards to wit; on the 6th day of February A.D. 1864 on motion of James Eaton Esqr. the will in this case was again presented for probate and record. and the commission returned with the deposition of said John Lugenbeel the other witness to the said will; and thereupon it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator at the time of the execution of the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, the court therefore upon consideration thereof order that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will & testament of the said Robert Jamison decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 169) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f8e1966b127105a23657876f2ef16523.jpg 8f3c950c6ddd21bcae93dcb59675a435 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 170] [corresponds to page 138 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of Robert Jamison decd. July 6th 1864 Copy of the Will. I, Robert Jamison of Delaware Tp. Delaware County, State of Ohio, being of sound & disposing mind, memory and understanding do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, and writing is the action of last will and testament hereby revoking and making void & null all former last wills and testaments & 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 executor hereinafter made. The residue of my estate and property, which shall not be required for the payment of my past debts, funeral charges, the necessary expenses attending the execution of this my last will and settling my estate; I give & devise & dispose of as follows:- 1st My real estate situated in said Delaware Township, Delaware County aforesaid, in Range 19. Township four. Section first of the United States Military Survey, I give & bequeath to my brother John Jamison & James M. Jamison & my sister Elizabeth Jamison during their natural life, and then to descend to their children, or if any or either of them should die leaving no issue of their body then to go to the remaining brother or sister still living, and when the said real estate shall decend to the children of my brothers & sisters I give & bequeath to my nephew Thomas Baird son of my deceased sister Esther Baird an equal rights in said real estate with my other nephews & neices, to be under the direction & disposal of my brother James M. Jamison. 2d I give & bequeath my Rail Road stock to my said brothers John & James M. Jamison & Elizabeth Jamison to be disposed of by them as to donations to the first Presbyterian Church of Delaware as to appropriate to their own personal case shared equally among their as they may think best and actionable) equally divided among them and to decend to their heirs. 3d I give & bequeath all the residue of my personal property con= =sisting of notes of hand, horses, cattle, farming utensils and money on hand or due other wise, to my said brothers John Jamison and James M. Jamison & my sister Elizabeth Jamison to be used & disposed of by them as to donations to the first Presbyterian Church of Delaware or to appropriate to their own personal use & benefit, equally among them as they may think best and advisable. 4th It is my will in case my sister Hannah Carpenter should become a widow & in needy circumstances, that she should become heir of my aforesaid estate so far as to supply her with the necessary comforts of life, not exceeding an equal share with the aforesaid brothers and sister herein before named. 5th I do hereby appoint and nominate James Eaton of the Town of Delaware, Ohio, to be the sole executor of this Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 170) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/0808744e38ad021360e613a9fb2d5eda.jpg 4a2427c084b98a1f3785a23b64a43674 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 171] [corresponds to page 139 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of Robert Jamison decd. February 6th 1864. my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I the said Robert Jamison have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this twelfth day of August. A.D. 1850. Signed, sealed and declared by the said (signed) Robert Jamison [seal] Robert Jamison to be his last will & testament in presence of us, who at his request and in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto in the presence of each other. (signed) John Lugenbeel M.L. Griffin S.M. Littel (end of the will.) Copy of the testimony The State of Ohio, Delaware County. Ss. We Marshal L. Griffith & Stephen M. Littell being duly sworn in open court this 20th day of January A.D. 1864, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Robert Jamison hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his pre- =sence, and in the presence of each other. (signed) Marshall L. Griffin. Stephen M. Littell. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of January A.D. 1864. T.W.Powell Probate Judge Copy of the deposition returned under the commision The State of Ohio,) Summit county Ss. ) Personally appears before me the undersigned a notary public within and for the said county and a special commissioner appointed by Thomas W. Powell Probate Judge within and for the county of Delaware in the State of Ohio to take the deposition of John Lugenbeel in the matter of the probate of the will and testament of Robert Jamison late of the said county of Delaware decd. who being duly sworn, deposes and says that he was present at the execution of the last will and testament of the said Robert Jamison here =to annexed; that he saw said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that he signed the same as a witness at his Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 171) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/6c30aca9bfd71e6da3333bd775d6a3f7.jpg 2aaf1aaf39399e4bfa23097fa64b5488 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 172] [corresponds to page 140 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of Robert Jamison February 6th 1864. request and in his presence and in the presence of Marshall L. Griffin & Stephen M. Littell the other witnesses to the said will and they likewise signed the same in my presence. (signed) John Lugenbeel. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this 3rd day of February A.D. 1864 by the said John Lugenbeel. (signed) Rowland O. Hammond [Notaric Seal] Notary Public and [S.S] Special Commissioner. [U.S. 5 cent stamp] ___________________ The Will of Abraham Swartz decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the fourth day of February A.D. 1864. This day the last will and testament of Abraham Swartz late of Tompson Township decd. was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon John W. Cone and Thomas B. Cone the witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed also attested, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, thereupon the court, upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate and duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Abraham Swartz decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and record of the will. In the name of the Benevolent Father of all. I Abraham Swartz of the Township of Thompson Delaware Co. & State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower the farm on which we are now reside situated in Thomp =son Tp. Delaware Co. State of Ohio, containing about (80) eighty acres, during her natural life, and all the stock, household goods, furnature, provisions and other goods and chattels which may be there at the time of my decease during her nat =ural life as aforesaid; she however selling so much thereupon as may be sufficient to pay my just debts. At the death of my said wife I give all real and personal property Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 172) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b14f6befa42260adebce950a4576c487.jpg 285972fda8e24330555650d8c83cf31d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 173] [corresponds to page 141 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of Abraham Swartz. February 4th 1864. to be equally divided between my children except, I bequeath to my son David one hundred and fifty dollars more than either of my other children. Item. I appoint and make the said Elizabeth my wife executrix of this my last will and testament. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22d day of December in the year 1863 signed and acknowledged by said ) (signed) Abraham Swartz [seal] Abraham Swartz as his last will ) and testament in our presence ) and signed by us in his presence ) (signed) J.W. Cone [U.S.Stamp] T.B. Cone (end of the will) [$1.00] Record of the testimony. The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. We John W. Cone and Thomas B. Cone being duly sworn in open court this fourth day of February A.D. 1864, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Abraham Swartz hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. (signed) J.W. Cone Thos. B. Cone Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of February A.D. 1864. T.W. Powell Probate Judge N.B. On the same day the widow appeared and elected to take under the will. See Journal L. Page 265. ______________________ Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 173) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f618b959e722dbb31f3eb26ac003c353.jpg 50ee0c2a8fad7a07fcd2340a3074bf90 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 174] [corresponds to page 142 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of John Ashburn decd. February 19th 1864 Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the twelfth day of February A.D. 1864. On the 9th day of December A.D. 1863 Mr Baxter presented the last will and testaemnt of John Ashburn decd. for probate and record. Thereupon Jonathan M. Coomer one of the witnesses thereto appeared in court, and his deposition was duly taken and annexed to the will. And it appearing that Stephen Curren the other witness thereto under in the State of Missouri, the court upon motion issued a com =mission with the will annexed to James C. Morehouse Esqr. of White Cloud in Nodaway County, Missouri, to take and certify the testimony of said Curren as to the execution and attestation of the said will and to report the same to this court. Commission accordingly sent. And afterwards to wit, on the 12th day of February A.D. 1864 on motion, and the Commission heretofore issued to prove the will being returned with the testimony of Stephen Curren duly returned by James C. Morehouse the Commissioner, and the testimony of the witnesses being now reduced to writing, and annexed to the will and filed therewith. And it now appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint; thereupon the court whose consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate and duly proved as the last will and testament of the said John Ashburn decd, and ordered to be recorded as such. T.W. Powell Probate Judge. Copy and record of the will. In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I John Ashburn of the State of Ohio and Delaware County, do make and publish this my last will and testament. 1st I give and devise to my mother Lydia Ashburn all moneys and effects belonging to me at this time, and all other moneys and effects that I may acquire during my natural life, to have and depose of to her own use as she desires. 2d In case that my mother Lydia Ashburn should decease it is my will that the effects above mentioned shall pass to and be invested in write to my sister Elizabeth Ashburn. 3d I do hereby nominate and appoint Lydia Ashburn exec =utrix 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 desire that no appraisment of the effects be made and that Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 174) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/bfef2b532c3a2e1493829647d63735fa.jpg 584be14a098a11e252eafaa61fbc58e4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 175] [corresponds to page 143 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of John Ashburn decd. Feby 12, 1864. Probate direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the statute. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 17th day of February 1862. Signed and ackowledged by said ) (Signed) John Ashburn [seal] John Ashburn as his last will ) and testament in our presence, and ) signed by us. (signed) J.M. Coomer ) S. Curren. ) (end of the will.) Copy & record of the testimony. The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. We Jonathan M. Coomer and _______ ______ being duly sworn in open court this 9th day of December A.D. 1863, depose and say, that we myself and Stephen Curren were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John Ashburn decd. hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. (signed) J.M. Coomer Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9th day of December A.D. 1863. T.W. Powell Probate Judge. (Also signed) S. Curren Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23d day of January 1864 Commissioner. Copy of the Commission & return. The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. for the court of Probate in & for the said county. To James C. Morehouse Esqr. of Nodaway County, Mo. Sir, Having special confidence in your integrity and ability, you are hereby appointed a commissioner and are hereby authorized and empowered to take the testimony of Stephen Curren as one of the witnesses to the will and testament of John Ashburn hereto annexed, bearing date the 17th day of February 1862 and witnessed by J.M. Coomer and said S. Curren; and reduce his testimony to writing as in cases of deposition in order to prove the due execution of the said will, and then seal up the same together with the will, and return to the same to this court properly directed. In testimony whereof I Thomas W. Powell Probate [Seal] Judge of the said county on this 9th day of December 1863 have hereunto affixed my signature & the seal of the said court at Delaware, Ohio. T.W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 175) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/25dd7290f2ffa6d49d3453fc0d751429.jpg 4247c6ddafb0dbd458cefc9ea378137e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 176] [corresponds to page 144 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of John Ashburn decd. Feby. 12th 1864 Report, enclosed on & with the commission & will I the within named James C. Morehouse do hereby certify that in pursuance of the within commission, the within named Stephen Curren on the 23d day of January A.D. 1864, personally appeared before me and was duly sworn by me to testify the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth as to the execution of the last will and testament of John Ashburn decd. and on his said oath testifies and says that he said Stephen Curren and Jonathan M. Coomer were present at the execution of the said will hereto annexed, that we saw the said John Ashburn subscribe the same and heard him publish & declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) S.Curren Subscribed and sworn to before me the day and year above written. (signed) James C. Morehouse) Special ) Commissioner ___________________ Will of Squire Wheaton decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the probate court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 12th day of February A.D. 1864. This day the last will and testament of Squire Wheaton late of Trenton Township in this county decd. was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon Charles L. Murphy and George Jacobus witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the said will and filed therewith; and it appear =ing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Squire Wheaton and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and record of the will. To whom it may concern know ye, that I Squire Wheaton of the Township of Trenton, Delaware County and the State of Ohio, being of sound mind and memory, and in good bodily health do make and declare this my last will and testament as follows to wit, First, I will and direct that my executors hereinafter named shall pay all my funeral expenses - all my just debts and purchases for myself and my wife suitable tomb stones Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 176) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/72eafd7ef5434465d6ba72bb918dcc28.jpg 57e23bc58cec0a077a78ffd9702f087f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 177] [corresponds to page 145 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of Squire Wheaton decd. February 12th 1864. to be erected at our several graves after our deaths respectively. Secondly, I give and bequeath to my wife mercy, the use and benefit during her natural life time of the homestead which I now occupy, being the thirty acres of land which I purchased of Silas C. Williams lying and being in the Township of Trenton aforesaid. I also give and bequeath to my said wife during her natural life, the interest payable annually of the sum of five hundred dollars; which sum of five hundred dollars shall be invested by said executors in such manner as they shall deem most advisable so that the interest shall be paid annually during her life time, and the principal payable within at least one year thereafter. I also give to my said wife the use and benefit during her life time of all the household furnature remaining on the premises at the time of my death. Third, I will and direct that all my chattel property not including the household furnature above given to my wife, shall be sold as soon after my death as may be con= =venient at public auction by my said executors on such terms as they shall deem expedient. Also that after the death of my said wife, the household furnature shall also be sold in like manner. Fourth. I give and bequeath to my son Martin S. Wheaton in fee simple subject to the aforesaid life estate of my said wife, the above mentioned homestead property with the appurtenances; provided he shall pay my said executors within one year from the time he shall become entitled to the posession of said property, the sum of two hundred dollars for the benefit of his sisters and herein after provided. Fifth. I give and bequeath in fee simple to my son Morris Wheaton the farm he now occupies, being the tract of land I purchased of Soloman Walker lying in Trenton township aforesaid and containing forty one acres, with the appurtenances, provided he shall pay to my said executors within one year from the time of my death the sum of one hundred dollars for the benefit of his sisters as hereinafter provided. Sixth. I give and bequeath to my son Charles Wheaton the sum of fifty dollars. Seventh. All the residue of my estate I give and bequeath to my six daughters, to wit: Sarah Walker, Eliza Potter, Martha Kelchum, Maria Condit, Abigal Rush and Harriet Condit, to be paid to and divided among them share and share a like by my said executors as soon and as fast as the money shall by then be realized; that is to say, my said several daughters shall respectively by themselves or their heirs be entitled to demand and receive from my executors their respective shares of any money properly belonging to them, which my said executors may from time to time receive until the whole estate shall then be formally settled and closed up. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 177) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/bc82eed5ce9ae46e455b2c92cc05e928.jpg f48d83f53b486ebc3330cae1f44a905a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 178] [corresponds to page 146 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of Squire Wheaton, February 12th 1864. Eighth. I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Charles Wheaton and Edgar M. Condit executors of this my last will and testament; and should either of them die or refuse to serve, then the other or survivor to act as sole executor hereof. And I do hereby release my said Executors & each of them from all liability to give personal or other security, beyond their own bonds for the faithful discharge of the trust herein committed to them; it being my will that the court shall to their own bond or bonds, in the usual form without requiring them or either of them to give additional security thereon. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 5 day of May A.D. 1859. (signed) Squire Wheaton [seal] The above and foregoing instrument was signed ) and sealed in our presence, the said Squire Wheaton ) then & there declaring that he signed and sealed ) the same as his last will & testament and wishes ) us to bear witness of the same. Attest. ) (signed) Charles L. Murphy George Jacobus. (end of the will.) Record of the testimony. The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. We Charles L. Murphy and George Jacobus being duly sworn in open court this 19th day of February A.D. 1864, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Squire Wheaton hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at this request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. (Signed) Charles L. Murphy George Jacobus. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th day of February A.D. 1864. T.W. Powell Probate Judge ________________________ Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 178) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/db7e7996169386011bd38b5b7fe36a32.jpg 9efb361615fce8434604d656854671b3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 179] [corresponds to page 147 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of John Holt decd. February 11th 1864. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 11th day of February A.D. 1864. On this day the last will and testament of said John Holt decd was presented for probate and record. Thereupon William Williams and Sampson Wallace, the witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined; and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith, and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate and duly proved as the last will and testament of the said John Holt decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and Record of the Will. I, John Holt of the county of Delaware in the State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say:- First. it is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be fully paid. Second. I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Holt the farm on which we now reside, situate in Brown Township in the county of Delaware, Ohio, and in Range No. 18, Township No. 5 Section No. 2 and lot No. 11 during her natural life; and all the live stock, horses, cattles, sheep and hogs etc. by me owned and kept thereon; also all the household furna =ture, farming utensils and other items not particularly named, during her natural life as aforesaid; she however first disposing of a sufficiency thereof to pay my just debts and expenses as aforesaid. At the death of my said wife all the property hereby devised or bequeathed to her aforesaid or so much thereof as may then remain unexpended, it is my will shall be disposed of as follows, that my daughter Sarah Jane, my daughter Emily, my son William L. and my son Evan each receiving the sum of two hundred - and whatever shall be and remain of my estate after the eight hundred dollars alone devised, shall be divided as aforesaid, shall be equally divided amoungst my five daughters and three sons, share and share alike Vig. Elizabeth Main, Sarah Jane Holt, Emily Holt, Ellen Wigton Hannah Holt, William L. Holt, Evan Holt and Mareus L. Holt I desire that no appraisment be made of my personal property at my death, and that the court of Probate direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the statute. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand (over) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 179) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9f2b819dc64c83520c4843d7b9c5958f.jpg ff48cb3f66a8a2b4e3e7f8c13cadbd2d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 180] [corresponds to page 148 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of John Holt. February 11th 1864. and seal this 16th day of February 1863. Signed and acknowledged by said ) (signed) John Holt [seal] John Holt as his last will and ) testament in our presence ) (Signed) Wm Williams [U.S. Stamp] Sampson Wallace. [$1.00] (end of the will) Copy and Record of the testimony. The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. We William Williams and Sampson Wallace being duly sworn in open court this 11th day of February A.D. 1864 depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John Holt hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. (signed) Sampson Wallace Wm Williams. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11th day of February A.D. 1864. T.W. Powell Probate Judge For the election of widow & letters testamenatry see Journal 2.2114 ___________________________ Record of the Will of Griffith Thomas decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 22d day of February A.D. 1864. This day Isaac Thomas presented the last will and testament of Griffith Thomas late of Oxford Township decd. to the court for probate and record. Thereupon Jonathan Nicholas and William Williams the witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint thereupon the court, upon considerations thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Griffith Thomas decd and ordered to be recorded as such. (Letters testamentary granted. Jour.2.276.) Copy and Record of the will. I Griffith Thomas of the county of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item first. I give and bequeath to my youngest daughter Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 180) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b48155489d1317f2af9009cb523404ca.jpg e607b5223ca92af745c9fc9649ef614d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 181] [corresponds to page 149 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of Griffith Thomas decd. Feby 22d 1864. Ida Thomas 4 [76 (87/160)/160] acres of land adjoining the village of Ashley on the west side of the C.C. & C.C.R.R. also five town lots in the town of Ashley Nos. 10.11.12.13.14. It being the same land and town lots deeded to me by John Thomas, February 15th 1861. Item Second. I devise and bequeath to my two daughters living in Wales three hundred and fifty dollars each. All the property and effects that may remain of my estate after paying the above mentioned seven hundred dollars to my two daughters in Wales it is my will shall be equally divided amoungst my children, to wit; Liza and Bridget now in Wales, Mary Thurman, Herbert Thomas, Ural Thomas, Isaac Thomas John Thomas, Daniel Thomas, Sarah Thomas and Ida Thomas, Item third. I do hereby appoint my son Isaac Thomas Guardian of my infant daughter Ida Thomas; Also executor of this will. I hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 11th day of December A.D. 1863. his Signed and acknowledged by said ) (Signed) Griffith x Thomas [seal] Griffith Thomas as his last will ) mark and testament in our presence ) and signed by us in his presence ) (signed) Wm Williams ) Jonathan Nicholas. ) (end of the will) Copy and record of the testimony. The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss. We William Williams and Jonathan Nicholas being duly sworn in open court this 22d day of February A.D. 1864, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Griffith Thomas decd. hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe the said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of 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. (signed) Jonathan Nicholas Wm Williams Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22d day of February A.D. 1864. T.W. Powell Probate Judge ______________________ Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 181) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/aa276b17831221a8cd2d4b3e2bb17b2c.jpg 71931c1d32f5044339d4c60a7c3c3882 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 182] [corresponds to page 150 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of Hiram Bean decd. March 4th 1864 Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State [in left margin: Jour. 2. 279.] of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the fourth day of March A.D. 1864. This day the last will and testament of Hiram Bean [in left margin: Widow's election Jour. 2. 291.] of Sciota Township decd. was presented for probate and record. Thereupon Daniel Dorwart and Daniel Maugans, witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, thereupon the court, upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Hiram Bean decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and record of the Will. I, Hiram Bean do make the following bequest as my last will and testament:- 1st That all my just debts be paid. 2d After paying the debts, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife so long as she shall remain my widow all my real and personal property. February 19th 1864. (signed) Hiram Bean. Witnesses (signed) Daniel Dorwart Daniel Maugans. (end of the will) Record of the testimony as reduced to writing. The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss. We Daniel Dorwart and Daniel Maugans being duly sworn in open court this 4th day of march A.D. 1864. depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Hiram Bean hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same the same to be his last will and testimony, 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. (signed) Daniel Dorwart Daniel Maugans. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of March A.D. 1864. T.W. Powell Probate Judge _________________________ Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 182) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/41a48253252b5e6a47ee4811ad3e83df.jpg 4e8c61c3428e73a5fc39abb36edf91a5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 183] [corresponds to page 151 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of Susan Wise decd. March 17th 1864. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 17th day of March A.D. 1864. This day George T. Wolfley presented the last will and testament of Susan Wise late of Troy Township decd. for probate and record. Thereupon Duncan P. Darst and Samuel Darst wit= =nesses to the said will came into court, and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the said will and now filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the testatrix was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint; thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Susan Wise decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and record of the will. In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I, Susan Wise of the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, being of sound mind do make and publish this my last will and testament in the manner and form following:- My property consisting of my farm and stock on the farm and all other property belonging to me; except the household furn =nature; which furnature I give and bequeath in equal proportions between my daughters Christian Wise, Minerva Wise and Alora Wise; the said farm and property to be sold and distributed as follows: - First, that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be fully paid. Second. I give and bequeath to Phillip Wise the sum of one hundred dollars, and the rest of my property I bequeath and divide equal between my children Duncan Wise, Christian Wise, Minerva Wise, William E. Wise, Alora Wise and Samuel Wise. And lastly I hereby constitute and appoint George T. Wolfley to be the executor of this my last will and testament, revoking and annulling all wills by me made; and ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. On this 5th day of February one thousand eight hundred and sixty three. (signed) Susan Wise [seal] In the presence of (signed) Duncan P. Darst Samuel Darst (end of the will.) Record of the testimony. The State of Ohio Delaware County Ss. We Duncan P. Darst and Samuel Darst being duly sworn in open court this 17th day of March A.D. 1864. depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Susan Wise hereto annexed, that we saw the said testatrix subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 183) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b52aa677f7bb1fcce7201440f6455352.jpg ac667ec22d247f3f7d88c9bf81bb3345 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 184] [corresponds to page 152 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of Susan Wise, March 17th 1864 same to be her last will and testament, and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other. (Signed) Duncan P. Darst Samuel Darst Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of March A.D. 1864. T.W. Powell Probate Judge. ________________________ Record of the Will of William Shaw decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 17th day of March A.D. 1864. This day the last will and testament of William Shaw late of Berlin Township decd. was presented for Probate and record. Thereupon William B. Shaw and John Gregg the witnesses to said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate and duly proved as the last will and testament of the said William Shaw decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and record of the will. Know all men by these present that I, William Shaw of Berlin Township Delaware County of the State of Ohio, being of a sound mind mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament as follows:- I give and bequeath to my brother Samuel Shaw his heirs and assigns, the following, beginning at the N. East corner of lot No. 27 in Sec. 2. Township 4. Range 18, thence South 50 perches, thence west 40 perches, thence north 50 perches to the north line of the said lot No. 27, thence following said line to place of beginning excepting such portions of said lot as is cut off and occupied by the curve of the C.C. & C.R.R. And I appoint my brother Samuel Shaw as executor of this my last will and testament, in testimony whereof I have set my hand and seal and publish and declare this my last will and testament in the presence of these witnesses this 27th day of November in the year of our lord 1862. (Signed) William Shaw Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 184) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b06cdd6eaed5202b6b410ae3dce88ca7.jpg b2f4a505a989cc23f1ec225cb7b84ba0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 185] [corresponds to page 153 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of William Shaw decd. March 17th 1864. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said William Shaw as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence, and we in the presence of each other have subscribed our names. (subscribed) W.B. Shaw John Gregg Record of the testimony as reduced to writing. The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss. We William B. Shaw and John Gregg being duly sworn in open court this 12th day of March A.D. 1864. depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of William Shaw hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (Signed) William B. Shaw John Gregg Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th day of March A.D. 1864. T.W. Powell Probate Judge ___________________________ Record of the Will of Joseph Greenlee decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 25th day of March A.D. 1864. This day John Greenlee presented the last will and testament of Joseph Greenlee late of Troy Township decd. for probate and record. Thereupon John Cunningham and Joseph C. Bishop witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and exam= =ined, and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. There= =upon the court, upon consideration as the last will and testament of the said Joseph Greenlee decd. also ordered to be recorded as such. Widow elects to take under the will, See Jour. 2.284. Copy and record of the will. I Joseph Greenlee of the County of Delaware, Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following:- First. it is my will that all my personal property and effects be sold, Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 185) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/deb65432fc470b92257cf706b91355d9.jpg f3f1315ed61f3d4c63ae160ff18d7f59 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 186] [corresponds to page 154 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of Joseph Greenlee decd. March 25th 1864 except what is hereinafter named, and the proceeds thereof be applied, or so much as may be needed to pay my just debts and expenses. 2d it is my will that my wife Elizabeth Greenlee have in lieu of her one year's provisions the balance of the proceeds of the personal property and all the household and kitchen furnature, beds and bedding, clothes etc. 3d It is my will that my said wife have in lieu of her dower, the use and control of the farm on which I now reside containing about one hundred and fifty acres of land during her natural life. 4th It is my will that at the death of my said wife the said farm be appraised and divided as follows; my son John Greenlee choosing two feeholders and Jane Main wife of Joseph Main, Martha Main wife of Cornelius Main and Albert Greenlee choosing two others feeholders; and that they proceed, after being duly sworn to appraise said farm at cash value, and that my son John Greenlee have the rite to take the farm at the appraisement by paying Martha Main one hundred dollars, and after that pay each of my daughters Jane Main, Martha Main and my nephew Albert Greenlee one half of said appraisement in four equal payments one fourth and one fourth in three years, without interest; and that if the said John Greenlee should decline to take the said farm at the appraisement, then the said farm be sold and the pro= =ceeds be divided as follows; My son John Greenlee shall have one half, and Martha Main shall have one hundred dollars and the balance divided equally between my daughter Jane Main, Martha Main and my nephew Albert Greenlee 5th To carry out my said will I hereby constitute and appoint my son John Greenlee my executor to execute my said will. Executed this 16th day of April ) (Signed) Joseph Greenlee A.D. 1858, and signed by us in his presence ) and at his request. ) (signed) John Cunningham ) Joseph C. Bishop ) (End of the Will) (Copy & record of the testimony) The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. We John Cunningham and Joseph C. Greenlee being duly sworn in open court this 25th day of March A.D. 1864, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Joseph Greenlee hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. (Signed) John Cunningham Sworn to & subscribed before me this 25th day ) Joseph C. Bishop of March A.D. 1864. T.W. Powell Probate Judge) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 186) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/7a14645d2694db63659f1703f74fed6d.jpg 4ae1e83614246661f148d0e9095c8d5c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 187] [corresponds to page 155 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of James Cherry - Recorded April 26th /'64 Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware & State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware, on the 26th day of April /'64. Will of James Cherry late of Franklin County Ohio, decd. This day William Jamison Executor of the late will and testament of James Cherry late of Franklin County in this state decd. presented the authenticated copy of the record of the said last will and testament and codicil of the said James Cherry duly proved and admitted to record by the Probate Court of Franklin County, and requested the same to be admitted to record in this court and county; and upon consideration thereof the same is as admitted and ordered to be recorded. T.W. Powell Probate Judge James Cherry's Will Probate Court December 26th 1'63 - In the matter of the last will and testament and codicil thereto of James Cherry deceased. Be it remembered that on this the 26th day of December A.D. /'63 the last will and testament and codicil thereof of James Cherry late of the City of Columbus, Ohio deceased (who died on or about the day of December 1863) was produced in open court and offered for probate. Thereupon appeared in open Court Frederick Frison and Peter Hinterschitt two of the subscribing witnesses to said will and also appeared Benjamin F. Martin and William T. Martin two of the subscribing witnesses to the codicil to said will and all of said witnesses were duly sworn and on oath testified to the due execution of said will and the codicil, thereunto which testimony was reduced to writing and filed with said will and codicil, And it appearing to the court by said testimony that said will and codicil thereto wad duly attested and executed and that said James Cherry at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, It is therefore ordered by the Court that said will and the Codicil, be, and are the same hereby are admitted to probate and that the same together with the testimony so reduced to writing be recorded in the record of wills in this office. Herman B. Albery- Probate Judge Will- In the name of the Benevolent Father of All; I James Cherry of the City of Columbus Ohio, being in perfect health and sound mind and memory and understanding (thanks be to Almighty God for the same) being mindful of my mortality do make & constitute this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say: It is my will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of any money on Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 187) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/16d2a57fa9bbab76a9e1246d611b3240.jpg bb7c057e273e09c3901b2d3152a0d9a9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 188] [corresponds to page 156 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of James Cherry decd. hand or the first receiveable. If my decease shall take place when Item 2nd I am Administrator of the estate of any person and there shall be any money in my hands at the time belonging to such estate or heirs it is my will and desire that in each and every such case the same shall be immediately paid over as soon as the amount is satisfactorily ascertained (all of which will be fully shown by any examination of any Adminsitration book of accounts and the vouchers on file) to the person or persons legally authorized to receive the same out of the money on hand and first receivables until all such are fully paid. I give and bequeath to my worthy and beloved wife Hannah Item 3d R. Cherry in lieu of her dower, the use of the following premises together with the Brick House we now occupy standing thereon situated on lot No 217 on Friend Street in the City of Columbus to wit: Commencing on the South line of said lot No. 217 fifty nine feet from the south east corner of the lot, and running from thence west with said south line of the lot forty eight and a half feet to the southwest corner of my office, then northward at a right angle twenty seven and a half feet, at a right angle eastward four feet, then at a right angle northward (parallel with the end lines of subdivision Nos. 1.2.&3) to within ten feet of the Alley, then eastward parallel with the line of said private Alley nine feet, then northward at a right angle to said private alley, then eastward with the line of said alley to within fifty nine feet of Fair Alley, thence southward across the lots Nos. 2/6 & 2 to the place of beginning. To have and to use as her own during her natural life and afterwards to my heirs as here= =inafter devised: I do also give and bequeath to my said wife all my household furniture in said house, that she may select and desire for her own use and convenient: And I also give and bequeath to her four hundred ($400) dollars in cash for the maintenance of herself and children one year, to be paid to her quarterly in advance out of any money receivable for notes or other uses. I also give and devise to her, my said wife, one hundred and fifty ($150) dollars annually so long as she lives and remains my widow after the first year from my decease which first year is above provided for out of which is to pay the taxes that may [ ] the Brick House and premises set off to her as aforesaid after the first year, And it is my will further that if my decease takes place before my young child shall be 14 years of age that my wife shall be the guardian of my children if she remains my widow (but not otherwise) until they arrive at lawful age to choose their own guardian. And after the first year from my decease all expenses for the maintance of my children shall be paid out of my estate- I also give to my said wife in trust my Gold Silver Watch, to be kept safely until my son James Dean shall be twenty one years of age when he Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 188) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/3169018749763a133a5bea49ea6b1908.jpg ac78977e5b51c42f0fe1977187be4676 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 189] [corresponds to page 157 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Will of James Cherry decd. is to have my said watch if he is living, and if he is not living my son William Edgar Woods shall have it when he arrives at age, and if neither of my said sons shall live to maturity then my daughter Ann Hannah Loyd is to have the said watch. It is my will that my children (three) James Dean, Item 4th Ann Hannah Loyd, and William Edgar Woods and if it shall so happen that I shall have anymore children whether sons or daughters, as they become old enough to attend school they shall be kept strictly at school if possible and their health will permit until they shall all obtain as thourough an education as is taught in our Columbus High School and all the reasonable expenses thereof shall be paid out of my estate; Always avoiding all unnecessary and extravagant expenses. And after my Sons get through their schooling and graduate, then they must learn trades, teach school, study some profession or get into some employment that their inclinations may lead them to procure as to provide for them= selves by the time they are Eighteen or at farthest nineteen years of age. Item 5th It is my will and I also devise that my in-lot No. 61 fronting on Hill Street in South Delaware in Delaware Co. Ohio with its improvements and appurtenances shall be sold as soon after my decease as it can conveniently be done (if I do not sell the same in my life time) at either public private sale at the discretion of my Executor. If at public sale Thirty days notice must be given in two newspapers printed in the town of Delaware and in general circulation. But it shall not be sold for less than two thousand dollars in cash, or in payments of five hundred in hand and the balance in annual payments of not less than two hundred and fifty dollars with lawful interest, and the interest on all the deferred payments to be paid annually. All to be secured by mortgage on the premises - And if the said property is not sold within three years after my decease my Executor shall select three disinterested feeholders in the vicinity of the property who upon their oath shall appraise the same at cash value, and then it may be sold for two thirds of the appraisal value, if it will not bring more, and the payments interest and mortgage as above specified - And until the said property is sold it shall be kept in repair and rented annually or for a term of not more than three years at a time: always taking care to have the rents payable monthly or quartily or well secured. It is my will and I so devise that Item 6th when my said Delaware property shall be sold, I give one half the price or amount which it shall sell to my daughter Achsah Musqurove Duden and so long as the property is not sold, but rented she is to receive one half of the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 189) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/2a463774f78c5ea970b282807892bdfe.jpg ff62b4fbe0286e4467ae697bf3848ebe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 190] [corresponds to page 158 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Will of James Cherry decd. nett rents after the payments of taxes repairs, insurance and expenses renting etc to be paid to her at least twice a year or as fast as the rent is received which shall be in full to her for Item 7th her share in my estate - I give and devise to my Grand son James Owen Milligan Fifty dollars to be paid to him within two years after my decease, if he shall then be living wherever there shall be that amount on hand or receivable. Item 8th I give and devise to my Grand daughter Margaret Caroline Milligan Fifty dollars to be paid to her within one year after my decease if she shall then be living whenever there shall be that amount on hand or receivable. Item 9th It is my will and I do so devise that none of my real estate in Columbus shall be sold until my youngest child shall arrive at age or not until the first day of June 1880, except my undivided two thirds of Inlot No. 234 (in the City of Columbus purchased of George Ward, Charles Houseman as per deeds on record and also filed with my papers this last mentioned property may be sold at any time when it shall become necessary for the support and education of my children if I do not dispose of it in my life time. So long as it is not sold, it is my will that my Executor shall take charge of it and attend to the renting of it and receiving my portion of the rent - And further it is my will and I so devise that my Executor shall take charge of all my real estate, except that set off to my wife and keep it in reasonably good repair to get the rent secured in all cases, either in advance payment or by security, and for so renting and collecting rents and paying taxes he shall retain five per cent on the amount so received for his services for so doing. Item 10th It is my will and desire that if my son James Dean shall live to arrive at age that he will take an interest in mana= -ging and taking care of the property for the mutual benefit of himself and his brother and sister, and if he shall live and do so, he may receive his share of the net proceeds or income of said property (after paying taxes and keeping up repairs) until his brother and sister arrive at age - and I desire of him to render his mother all the aid and assistance that a dutiful son ought & can do - Item 11th It is my will and I so devise that after my children shall all arrive at lawful age, and after the death of my wife all my real estate in Columbus may or may not be sold by my children as they may then determine or they may have it divided between them as it may best suit them at that time And it is so intended that the division shall embrace every thing belonging to my estate whether it be realty money obligations or any other property. And that the said division shall be equal giving to each child an equal amount. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 190) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/197e97d73e4242beb99e34a41188fc4c.jpg 2b9a21a81513fabbafa5691d2bd64dc2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 191] [corresponds to page 159 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Will of James Cherry decd. Item 12th It is my will and I so devise, that as soon after my decease as shall be suitable and convenient, all my goods and chattels of every description in and about my premises that are not selected by my wife for her own use shall be inventoried and sold according to law: And also an inventory taken of all my assets that I may possess at the time of my decease: And all money at interest and secured by mortgage on unincumbered real estate may be left standing uncollected until neaded, and all surplus and unneeded money may be put on interest at the highest lawful rate, always taking mortgages on unincumbered real estate for security. As I have no individual debts to pay I wish all my money to be kept on interest until needed for some purpose, or as much so as possibly. Item 13th And lastly I nominate my friend Hon William Jamison of the City of Columbus to be Executor of this will, and I desire him as soon after my decease as may be convenient to enter upon the duties of an Executor, and discharge the duties thereof to the best of his abilities, I having full confidence in his capacity. In testimony thereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of May A.D. one thousand Eight hundred and Sixty three - James Cherry [seal] Signed sealed and acknowledged by the Testator in our presence and we in his presence and in the presence of each other have witnessed the same, he declaring it to be his last will and Testament. I. Reinhard Fred Fricson C. Krauss Peter Winterschill I James Cherry the testator above named do hereby make the following codicil or amendments to the following will. First amendment - The 5th and 6th sections (or items) relating to my Delaware property and to my daughter Achsah Musgrove Duden, are for changed that the said property is to be sold within one year after my decease at fartherest, and and the first one thousand dollars ($1000) received from the sale thereof is to be immediately paid over to my said daughter Achsah Musgrove Duden, and is to be his full of her portion of my estate. Second Amendment. The fifty dollars divised to my Grand son James Owen Milligan as expressed in the 7th section (or item) are now owing to his death to be given to his sister Margaret Caroline Milligan. Third Amendment - In addition to the Wm. William Jamison named in the 13th section (or item) as Executor I hereby nominate and appoint my friend Alfred Thomas of Columbus to be Co-Executor with said Jamison. In witness whereof I hereto put my hand and seal this Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 191) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/14b2124c20136690a936d4d4d0fe33ac.jpg 2429b56867f91a062cc8c8854bd511b9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 192] [corresponds to page 160 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Will of James Cherry decd. 2nd day of December A.D. 1863. his James x Cherry mark Signed sealed and acknowledged in our presence and in his presence and in the presence of each other, and at his request witnessed the same. B.F. Martin O.W. Lattines W.T. Martin Proof - The State of Ohio. Franklin County S.S. (Probate Court We Fred Frisin and Peter Winterschitt being duly sworn in open court, this 26th day of December A.D. 1863 depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of James Cherry deceased, hereunto annexed; That we saw said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and Testament: And that the said James Cherry 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 F. Fiser P. Winterschitt. Sworn to and subscribed in open Court the day and year first above written. H.B. Albeny Probate Judge The state of Ohio Franklin County S.S. (Probate Court We B.F. Martin and W.T. Martin being duly sworn in open court this 26th day of December A.D. 1863, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the codicil to the last will and Testament of James Cherry deceased hereunto annexed. That we saw said testator subscribe said codicil to said will by making his mark and heard him publish and declare the same to be a codicil to his last will and Testament: And that the said James Cherry 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 the presence of each other. B.F. Martin W.T. Martin Sworn to and subscribed in open court the day and year first above written - H.B. Albeny Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 192) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ab73c00047bc467d50bbe85f3a2102a1.jpg 8228799dfeb23efefbf1c607630b9cf1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 193] [corresponds to page 161 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of Ishmael Jones decd. H.B.A. Dec. 26th 1863 ) Intervenue Stamp ) $1, one Dollar. $.1. ) Probate Court rooms Franklin County Ohio. Columbus. O. March 22nd 1864. Testify that the foregoing is a true copy of the last will and Testament and codicil of James Cherry deceased as the same remains of Record in will Record Number "E" Pages one to seven inclusive John M. Pugh. Probate Judge end of the record. T.W. Powell Probate Judge _________________________________ Record of the will of Ishamael Jones decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county Delaware and State of Ohio; at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 4th day of April 1864. This day the last will and testament of Ishmael Jones late of Radnor in this county decd. was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon Elisha Cox and Hubard Davis, witnesses to the said will came into court and was duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing, and now anexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, thereupon the court, upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Ishmael Jones decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. T.W. Powell Probate Judge Copy and record of the will. In the Name of the Benevolent Father of all. I Ishmael Jones of the Township of Radnor County of Delaware and state of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st I give an devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower all my household goods and furniture and one third of the products of the farm during her natural life. Item 2nd I give and devise to my Daughter Mary Ann Rosette Five Dolars. Item 3th I give and devise to my son Ishmael Andrew Jones the farm on which I now reside and all my stock Farming utensils, moneys and credits after paying my just debts. if he should die without issue the property shall go to the support of the Calvin Methodist Church in Delhi. Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint Ishmael Andrew Jones Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 193) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/97603b713d222fe177ecba01f4233103.jpg 9b11d8817ada9ad6f73efe5596e7b121 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 194] [corresponds to page 162 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of Andrew Pitts decd. Executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise adjust release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me. I do also authorize and empower him if it shall become necessary in order to pay my debts, to sell by private sale or in such manner upon such terms of credit or otherwise as he may think proper all or any part of my real estate and deeds to purchases 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 21st day of December in the year 1863. Ishmael Jones [seal] Signed and acknowledged by said Ishamel Jones, as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us as in his presence. Elisha Cox. Hubard Davis. The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. We Elisha Cox, Hubard Davis being duly sworn in open court this fourth day of April, A.D. 1864, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Ishmael Jones hereuto anexed; 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 Elisha Cox Hubard Davis Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of April, A.D. 1864. T.W. Powell, Probate Judge T.W. Powell ____________________________________ Record of the will of Andrew Pitts decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the probate court in and for the county Delaware and state of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 5th day of April, 1864. This day the will and testament of Andrew Pitts, late of Tompson Township decd was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon Emanuel Hite, and Elias Deal, witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint thereupon the court upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Andrew Pitts decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 194) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ab37db5bf0b6bc0598c3b1696b10fc36.jpg f27ab88556c794cfb7a3e502c50c8d51 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 195] [corresponds to page 163 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Will of Andrew Pitts decd. Copy of the will of Andrew Pitts. The State of Ohio Delaware County, Ss. Thursday, August the 6th A.D. 1863. I Andrew Pitts hereby wish my property to be disposed of as follows. I request that my wife Elizabeth S. Pitts, to have the entire control of the property owned by me during her life time, she shall have the power to sell the land owned by me, being parts of Lots No 22 and 23. as servade by Joel Wright, for Baum and Perry, and to make a good and lawful deed, for the same, Provided that the same amount of land or more land is bought, and the said E.S.Pitts is to have and controle the land bought the same as the land afore said, No 22 & 23 containing 80 acres, her life time at her death it is to be equaly devided betwene my three children James E Pitts and George B. Pitts and Mary L. Pitts, my chattels is to pay my credetors whereas I set my hand and seal. Andrew Pitts. [Seal] Witness. Emanuel Hite Elias Deal The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss. We Emanuel Hite and Elias Deal being duly sworn in open court this 5th day of April A.D. 1864 depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Andrew Pitts hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. Emanuel Hite. Elias Deal. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of April A.D. 1864 T.W. Powell Probate Judge End of the record. T.W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 195) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/1cc4343528db7f48f317bbf86ce2eae6.jpg 27cd183920661e4193f2d7e582c7d0a0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 196] [corresponds to page 164 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of Orrin Barrows decd. Record of the will of Orrin Barrows decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the probate court in and for the county Delaware and state of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 23 day of April 1864. This day the last will and testament of Orrin Barrows late of Orange Township in this county deceased, was presented to the court for probate and record; thereupon William Bockoven, Gustin Havens and James Ferson Jr, the witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Orrin Barrows decd and orders it be recorded as such. Copy of the will of Orrin Barrows. I Orrin Barrows of orange Township Delaware County State of Ohio being of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, do make, publish and declair this to be my last will and testament; hereby revoking and making nul and void all former wills & testaments and writings in the nature of last wills & testaments by me heretofore made. 1st My will is first that my funeral charges and just debts shall be paid by my Executor herein after named. 2d The residence of my estate and property which shall not be required for the payments of my just-debts, funeral charges and the expense of the execution of this my last will and the administration of my estate I give devise and dispose thereof as follows, to wit I give devise and grant to my son Hilo F. Barrows the farm on which I now live situated in said Orange Township Delaware County State of Ohio and in Range Eighteen Township three section one of the United States military survey being the North part of lot No 2. Also I give & bequeath to said Philo F. Barrows my son aforesaid all the rest & residue of my estate real, personal and mixed of which I shall be seized and possessed, or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease to have and to hold the same to him and to his heirs execut- =ors, administrator & assigns, to his and their use and behalf for ever: Provided however that he pay to my grand daughter Sarah Llewellyn Harris daughter of my daughter Oerel J. Harris Decd fifty dollars, one half thereof in six months after my decease & the other half in one year from that time. Also that he pay to my grand daughter Oerel Clara Harris daughter of my said daughter Oerel J. Farris deceased the sum of fifty dollars to be paid to her Guardian, one half of said sum in six months after my decease and the other be in one year from that time; Also that said Hilo F. Barrows shall pay to my daughter Louisa O. Lincoln two hundred dollars, one half thereof in six months after my decease, and the other half in one year from that time (this sum of two hundred dollars I devise to my said daughter Louisa O. Lincoln, and her heirs to be equally Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 196) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/a081a46c2637f0d1ad7763bd42b56a2a.jpg 8f478ef453150f27ea087a7aa4388b9e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 197] [corresponds to page 165 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Will of Orrin Barrows decd. divided between her said heirs at her decease) 3d I do nominate and appoint my said son Hilo F. Barrows to be the sole executor of this my last will and testament: and it is my wish & request that my said executor administer on this my last will and testament without being required to give bond or have the property appraised or any inventory of the same made or returned to court having full confidence in the ability & integrity of my said son my said Estate as required by this my last will & testament. in testimony whereof I the said Orrin Barrows have hereto subscribed my name and fixed my seal this seventh day of November A.D. 1863 Signed, sealed and declared by said Orrin Barrows to be his last will and testament in presence of us, who at his request and in his presence have subscribed our names as witness hereto in the presence of each other. Willam Bockoven Gustin Havens James Ferson Jr. The State of Ohio, Delware County Ss. We William Bockoven, Gustin Havens and James Ferson Jr. being duly sworn in open court this 23d day of April A.D. 1864 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Orrin Barrows hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. William Bockoven Gustin Havens James Ferson Jr. Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 23d day of April A.D. 1864. T.W. Powell Probate Judge End of the Record T.W. Powell Pro. Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 197) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/2f4fd5bc9c581c92146f81060d2913fe.jpg d7de0a73d72988ec895933f69bd2ff4f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 198] [corresponds to labeled page 166 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of Margaret Fowler decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 21st day of May 1864. This day the last will and testament of Margaret Fowler late of Porter Town- =shipe in this County decd. was presented to the court for Probate and record. Thereupon Charles Wilcox and Salmon P. Lott, the witnesses of the said will came into Court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the will and filed there with; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly esecu- ted and attested and that the testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; Thereupon upon consideration thereof, the Court orders that the said will be admitted to probated as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Margaret Fowler decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Margaret S. Fowler of the Township of Porter County of Delaware in the State of Ohio being of sound mind and memory Blessed be Almity God for the same do make and publish this my last will and testament. I give and bequeath to Jane Hemminger and Lydia Grummond all my wearing apperal household goods and furniture. Item 2nd I give and bequeath to the aforesaid Lydia Grummond my gold beads Item 3rd I give and bequeath to John F. Hemminger a house and lot in the village of East Liberty owned by me. Item 4th I give and bequeath to Charles E. Hemminger one hundred dollars in money Item 5th I give and bequeath to Fowler and Austin Grummond four hundred dollars each in money Item 6th I give and bequeath to Jane Ann Hemminger & Lydia Grummond the ballance of my money in Equal potions after paying my legal debts and Funeral charges Item 7th I give and bequeath to Jane Ann Hemminger my silver tea and sauce spoons I hereby revoke all former wills made by me, I hereby constitute and apoint Charles Wilcox the executor of this my last will & testament In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of March 1864. her Signed sealed and acknowledged ) Margaret x Fowler {seal} in presence of ) mark Charles Wilcox. ) S.P. Lott ) Copy of the testimony. ~ The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. We Charles Wilcox and Salmon P. Lott being duly sworn in open court this day of May A.D. 1865. depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Margaret Fowler hereto annexed; Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 198) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/a9b32323626402a32e1309ae0f46e058.jpg 3ea8bd65b6ee7050c3038e609376e0ba Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 199] [corresponds to labeled page 167 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of Margaret Fowler decd. that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence, and in the presence of each other Charles Wilcox. Salmon P. Lott. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st day of May A.D. 1864. T.W. Powell, Probate Judge. ______________________________ Record of the Will of Irvin McD. Finch decd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 27th day of June A.D. 1864. This day the last will and testament of Irvin McD. Finch late of this county, deceased, was presented to the court for Probate and record Thereupon the said Will was duly proved by the testimony of James R.Hubbell and Thomas W. Powell whose testimony was reduced to writing, and now annexed to the said Will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint; Thereupon, upon consider =ation thereof, the Court orders that the new will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Irvin McD Finch decd and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy of the Will. The Will and testament of Irvin McD. Finch. I, Irvin McD. Finch do hereby make this my last will and testament as follows, to wit: ~ As I am now about to go into the service of the United States in the War against the Secession Rebellion, and in case I should die while about it is my will and I accordingly will and devise my real property as follows to wit: ~ first, that my executor sell and dispose enough thereof to pay all my just debts; and the residue thereof I will, give and devise to my grand Mother, Mary Grimes Gaston for and during her life time, and after her death to be divided equally amongst her children and their heirs forever. I hereby make, constitute and appoint Robert Gaston executor of this my last will and testament; and give him full power and authority to sell and convey sufficient of my real property to pay my said debts and pass over to my Grand Mother the residue thereof as aforesaid. Signed & published as my will this 11th day of June 1861. (Signed) I.M. Finch {seal} Done in our presence as witnesses thereto ) (signed) James R. Hubbell ) T.W. Powell ) [seal] (over). Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 199) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/06d7c4c6127105b6a521321e9ba8d62f.jpg 9bbc440c48c301af879697e3cbd32e58 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 200] [corresponds to labeled page 168 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of Irvin McD. Finch decd. Continued. Copy of the testimony in proof of the will. The State of Ohio, Delaware County S.s. I, James R. Hubbell being duly sworn in open court this 27th day of June A.D. 1864, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Irvin McD. Finch hereto annexed; that we Thomas W. Powell and this affiant saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testa =ment, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same, was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. And the said Hubbell says that the said will was duly witnessed by him and said Powell as witnesses as above states, and the will then duly executed; and the said Powell is now the Probate Judge of the County. (signed) J.R. Hubbell Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of June A.D. 1864. T.W.Powell Probate Judge The State of Ohio, Delaware County S.s. I, Thomas W. Powell being duly sworn this 27th day of June A.D. 1864 depose and say that we this affiant and James R. Hubbell were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Irvin McD. Finch hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) T.W.Powell [notorial] Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of June A.D. 1864 Henry J. Eaton, Notary Public in & for said county & state ___________________________ || _______________________________ Record of the will of Hiram A. Fuller decd. July 22d 1864. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the said county of Delaware and the State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 22d day of July A.D. 1864. This day the last will and testament of Hiram A. Fuller late of Berkshire Township in this county deceased was presented to the court for Probate and record. Thereupon Demos Bricker and David T. Sherman witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon the court upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 200) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b02b083f7f8d213334c7598dae5b8a54.jpg 1ff316a271a22cb5e4abee2a87234482 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 201] [corresponds to labeled page 169 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of Hiram A. Fuller decd. July 22d 1864 the last will and testament of the said Hiram A. Fuller decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Record of the Will. In the name of the Benevolent Father of All: ~ I Hiram A. Fuller of the Township of Berkshire County of Delaware and State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testa =ment as follows, to wit: ~ After the payment of all my past debts I give and bequeath to my son Ralf M. Fuller the farm on which I reside situated in the township of Berkshire, County of Delaware and State of Ohio; bounded as follows, to wit; on the north by lands owned by Joseph Prince, on the east by the road on the south by the lands owned by the heirs of James Jones; on the west by lands owned by J. Hoskins, containing ninety nine acres. The said Ralph M. in consideration of the above bequest shall furnish to myself & Rody my wife a good & sufficient support and provide for all our wants both in sickness and in health; and at our deaths severally a respectable burial and cause to be erected tomb stones over our graves. After my death and the death of my wife Rody, the above mentioned farm shall be divided between Ralf M. Fuller and Lydia A. Gregg, as follows, to wit; the part assigned to Ralf M. Fuller shall be bounded by commencing at the north east corner of the farm, thence South twenty six & a half rods; thence west eighteen rods; thence north three rods; thence west eighteen rods; thence south one and a half rods; thence west to the west line of the said lot; all the lines running west to be parallel with the north line of said lot; containing fifty acres more or less; the said Ralf M. Fuller to have the privilege of watering his stock at the spring on the south half of the farm. The balance of the my farm being the south part and containing forty nine acres, I give and bequeath to Lydia A. Gregg, on condition that she pay to the heirs of Hiram C. Fuller and to the heirs of Samuel L. Fuller the following sums to wit; nine hundred dollars in payments as follows, three hundred dollars one year after the death of myself and Rody my wife; three hundred dollars two years after the date of the first payment; three hundred dollars two years after the date of the second payment; each instalment to be equally divided amongst the above mentioned heirs severally. I hereby nomin =ate and appoint Henry Gregg Executor of this my last will and testament; hereby authorizing & empowering him to adjust release and discharge in such manner as he shall deem lawful and sight the claims due to me; and I hereby revoke all former wills made by me. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal, this fourth day of March in the year one thousand either hundred and sixty four. (signed) H.A. Fuller [Seal] Signed and acknowledged by said Hiram A. Fuller as his ) last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his ) presence. (signed) Demos Bricker, D.J. Sherman, David Gregory ) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 201) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/06ef8af5b199766c6c712a2ab16f7a04.jpg b7e7dbc6147526dd10c614f0e8ed8c7a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 202] [corresponds to labeled page 170 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of Hiram A. Fuller. July 22d 1864. Copy of the testimony, to wit:~ The State of Ohio, Delaware County S.s. We Demos Bricker and David J. Sherman, being duly sworn in open court this 22d day of July A.D. 1864, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Hiram A. Fuller hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribed said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his pres =ence, and in the presence of each. and they further say that David Gregory the third witness to the said will has left this county and gone to some place unknown in California. (Signed) Demos Bricker D.J. Sherman. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22d day of July A.D. 1864. J.W. Powell Probate Judge _________________ || _______________________ Record of the will of Enoch Domigan decd. Proceedings held before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the said county of Delaware at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 15th day of August A.D. 1864. This day the last will and testament of Enoch Domigan late of the said county decd. was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon James P. Crawford and Susan Crawford witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court, that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Enoch Domigan decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy of the will. In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I Enoch Domigan do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower, one third of the valuation of the farm on which we now reside, situated in the county of Delaware and state of Ohio Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 202) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/aa082f82fb651a7a89f7634e02078832.jpg 1c389f8d6b51915546b65da69338bf02 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 203] [corresponds to labeled page 171 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of Enoch Domigan. August 15th 1864. in R.17. Tp.4. S.3. No.S.M. Survey, north east part of Lot No. 22 Referance to a deed from Elijah Carney to said Enoch Domigan, also one third of all my personal property money and credits, in case of a division of property between my wife and my son William, I will that my wife have the occupancy and control of the east dwelling house; and also a proportionable occupancy in the barn with my son William, and that my wife hold and control the above willed real estate during her widowhood; and if she never marries then, during her natural life. Item 2. I give and devise to my son William Domigan two thirds of the valuation of the farm on which we now reside as above described; also in case of a division of property between him and my wife that he have the occupancy and control of the west house together with his interest in the barn; also an equal share of the residue of my personal property together with John Domigan, Hiram Domigan, Elias Domigan, Lewis D. Domigan and to Jeremiah Domigan. I will and devise a note of hand for the sum three hundred dollars given by me to John Jacobus as a part of his legase and to Eliza Huff Daughter of Ezekiel Domigan I will and devise forty dollars and to the rest of the heirs of Ezekiel Domigan I will and devise five dollars each. Item 3. I do hereby nominate and appoint Ezekiel Brown and J.P. Crawford executors of this my will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering them or either of them to compromise, adjust, release and discharge in such manner as they may deem proper the debts & claims due me. I do also authorize and empower them to pay all my debts and make distribution of my property in accordance with this my last will and testament. And I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 13th day of Oct. 1863. Signed and acknowledged by said Enoch Domigan ) (Signed) Enoch Domigan [Seal] As his last will and testament in our presence and ) signed by us in his presence (Signed) J.P. Crawford ) Susan Crawford ) The State of Ohio Delaware County S.s. We James P. Crawford and Susan Crawford of testimony being duly sworn in open court this 15th day of August A.D. 1864, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Enoch Domigan hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will & testament and that the said testaor 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. (Signed) J.P. Crawford Susan Crawford Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15th day of August A.D. 1864. T.W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 203) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/64442a23047275ac1ba9bd842e5f81d9.jpg 40b247f0a9de29b6e6a187f58135367e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 204] [corresponds to labeled page 172 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of John P. Jones decd. Sept. 9th 1864. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 9th day of September A.D. 1864. This day the last will and testament of John P. Jones late of Radnor in this county decd. was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon David Pritchard one of the witnesses to the said will came into court was duly sworn and examined, and his testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that John N. Cox the other witness to the said will was deceased, thereupon Joseph N. Cox came into court, was duly sworn & examined and his testimony after being reduced to writing as aforesaid; and it appearing to the said court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon the court upon considera =tion thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said John P. Jones decd. Record of the will to wit:~ In the name of the Benevolent Father of All:~ I John P. Jones of Radnor Township, Delaware Co. and State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Jones in lieu of her dower the farm known as the Penlan farm containing one hundred and eighty acres of land during her natural life. Also all my house hold furnature and stock, and all personal property belonging to me for her own use, to be disposed of as she may deem best, after paying out of the same of my just debts and funeral expenses 2d I also give and devise and bequeath unto my said wife Mary Jones, the lot, house and school house known as David Bliett place containing about four acres of land in fee simple, and after her death to Mary Bourford my daugther 3rd I give and bequeath to Mary Bourford after my death seven hundred dollars. 4th I give and bequeath unto my son William Jones twenty dollars to be paid after the death of my wife Mary Jones; and the same amount to Phillip Jones and Joan Penry. 5th I give and bequeath unto my three grand children - the children of my deceased daughter Margaret Allen the sum of six hundred dollars to be equally divided among them or the survivors of them, to be paid after my death and my wife's. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 204) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/92c4279b6a4ab3907ad278be63162879.jpg b5b2ffa000ed5be80e7015ce28654b6a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 205] [corresponds to labeled page 173 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of John P. Jones decd. Sept. 9th 1864. Item 6th Whatever property remains after my decease and my wife's, to be equally divded between William Jones, Joan Penry and Mary Bunford. Item 7th I do hereby nominate and appoint my son William Jones, David Prichard and Mary Jones my wife as execu= =tors of this my last will and testament, and do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty third day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four. Signed and ackowledged by said J.P. Jones) (Signed) John P. Jones [seal] Penlan as his last will and testament in ) presence of us. (signed) David Prichard ) John N. Cox ) Record of the testimony as reduced to writing The State of Ohio, Delaware County S.s. I, David Prichard being duly sworn in open court this 9th day of September A.D. 1864 depose and say that I was present at the execution of the last will and testament of John P. Jones hereto annexed; that she 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, this affiant and John N. Cox now deceased at the same time; signed the name as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, that both this affiant and said John N. Cox were present at the execution of said will as as above stated, and both signed the same in the manner above stated in the presence of the testator and at his request and in the presence of each other; the said John N. Cox is now deceased. (signed) David Prichard. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9th day of September A.D. 1864. T.W. Powell Probate Judge The State of Ohio, Delaware County S.S. Joseph C. Cox being duly sworn upon his oath says that he has examined the will of John P. Jones hereto attached, and to which the signatures of John N. Cox is attached as witness; said John N. Cox was deponants father, and was well acquainted with his signature and says that the signature of his to the said will is genuine that he recollects the fact and the date of making the will and was at that time well acquainted with said John P. Jones and says that the said John P. Jones was a man then of sound mind and memory and well capable of making his will. (signed) Joseph C. Cox. Sworn to & subscribed before me this 9th day of September A.D. 1864. T.W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 205) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/5b4655ecc0b68e031949476314d78aee.jpg da28790d8edb6411cf51d9b2c71bc162 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 206] [corresponds to labeled page 174 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of David B. Jones decd. Sept. 14th 1864 Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate court in and for the county of Delaware at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 14th day of September A.D. 1864. This day the last will and testament of David B. Jones late of Radnor in the said county decd. was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon Abraham Lloyd and Thomas Owens witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testa =tor at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not restraint; Thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate and duly proved as the last will and testament of the said David B. Jones decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Record of the will; to wit:~ I David B. Jones of Radnor Township, Delaware County Ohio, do make and publish this to be my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say:~ First: It is my will that all my funeral expenses and all my just debts be fully paid. Second: I give bequeath and devise to my beloved wife Mar =garet all the property that I own real and personal during her natural life time. Third. I give, devise and bequeath to my daughter Mary Watkins two hundred and fifty dollars also I give to my daughter Sarah Cox one dollar also I give to my dau =ghter Gwin Jones one dollar; also in addition to the above I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Watkins one clock, and bed and beding and bedstead, one bureau and one tub. Fourth. I give devise and bequeath all the balance left after paying the above two hundred and fifty two dollars after my wife's death, to be equally divided between my wife Margaret's children living at her death; and lastly I hereby constitute and appoint William Watkins to be the executor for this my last will and testament revoking and anulling all former wills by me made; and ratifying and comfirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th day of January A.D. 1859. (signed) David B. Jones [seal] Signed published and declared by the above named David B. Jones ) as and for his last will & testament in presence of us, who at ) his request have signed as witnesses to the same. ) his ) Abraham Lloyd. Thomas X Owens ) mark ) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 206) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/8ffd5e2cda9459eaaca0e0610ae92e67.jpg 013be7472a3b3494e19d63657a19e9b4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 207] [corresponds to labeled page 175 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of David B. Jones decd. Sept. 14th 1864. Record of the testimony as reduced to writing. The State of Ohio, Delaware County S.s. We Abraham Lloyd and Thomas Owens being duly sworn in open court this 14th day of September A.D. 1864, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of David B. Jones hereto annexed, that we saw the 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 re= =quest and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) Abraham Lloyd his Thomas Owens Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of September A.D. 1864. T.W. Powell Probate Judge _______________ || ______________________ Record of the will of Samuel Poppleton decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 30th day of September A.D. 1864. This day B. F. Poppleton presents in court the last will and testament of his father Samuel Poppleton late of this county decd. and asked a commission to be issued by this court to L.B. Smith Esqr of Elyria, in the county of Lorain in this state to take the testimony and deposition of Charles W. Johnston and John W. Burwell of Elyria, who are the subscribing witnesses to the said will and testament of the said Samuel Poppleton decd. which is accordingly ordered and the commission issued. And afterwards on the 10th day of October A.D. 1864 the following entries were made by the court on its journal. to wit:~ This day the Commission heretofore issued to L.B. Smith Esqr as Commissioner to take the depositions etc of the witneses to the said will, and proof of the due execution thereof was duly returned with the testimony of Charles W. Johnstown and John W. Burwell the witnesses to the said will, reduced to writing and annexed to the said will; and it thereupon appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the testator at the time of executing the same, was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any re= =straint; thereupon the court, upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of said Samuel Poppleton decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. ordered further that letters testamentary with the will annexed be granted Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 207) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4069830b9d66b29b44ec512d33d7f7b9.jpg 8bf0a94b2502ddd5e40b624ce0cf45d0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 208] [corresponds to labeled page 176 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of Samuel Poppleton decd. October 10th 1864 to Houston H. Poppleton and Early F. Poppleton the executors named in the will, upon giving bonds in the sum of $2000 also have accordingly given such bond with William P. Reid and Hiosea W. Chamberlain -- as their surities and are appointed appraisers of the said estate. Copy and record of the will:- In the name of the Benevolent Father of All: I Samuel Poppleton of Delaware, Delaware county Ohio, being of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say:- First. It is my will and desire that all my just debts, funer =al charges and expenses; and the costs and expenses attending the execution of this my will shall be paid by my executors hereinafter named out of my personal property. Second. I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower Five thousand dollars ($5000) to be made out of my personal property after making provision for charges and expenses in item first, if it can be done. If it cannot be made out of my personal property as above, then the residue shall be made up out of my real estate. I also give and bequeath to her all house hold goods and furniture of which I may die seized. Third. I give and bequeath to my Grand Daughter Clara Poppleton one hundred dollars. If she does not become of age until after my decease it shall be paid when she so becomes of age. If she becomes of age before my decease then according to law. Fourth. That after paying the above bequest and costs and expenses it is my desire and will that the residue of my property and estate, both real and personal shall be divided into eight (8) equal shares; one of which shares shall go to each of the following persons named, and in this order, to wit: Mary B. Fisher, Emory B. Poppleton, Parthenia P. Burk, Early F. Poppleton, Houston H. Poppleton, Jada C. Linnell and my grand son George B.P. Lake; and that the remaining share shall be invested in improved or partially improved real estate by Houston H. Poppleton (who is hereby appointed trustee for that purpose) for his family, and said Samuel D. and his family shall in common have the use and occupancy of said real estate in which said share is so invested; and said real estate shall be either occupied in common by said Samuel D. and his family, or the proceeds thereof shall be applied directly towards the support and maintainance in common Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 208) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/907ec51f9b4d02180510ba7fb585bdad.jpg 8c1c747ca33373422bd08f0bd4f72109 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 209] [corresponds to labeled page 177 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of Samuel Poppleton, October 10th 1864 of him and his family. And the said Trustee and his suc= =cessor shall have the right, and they are hereby empowered to see that the proceeds of said estate in which said share is invested and applied to the support of said Samuel D. and his family; and if the proceeds of said estate are directed or attempted to be directed from the support of said Samuel D. and his family, the said trustee or his successor shall have the right to take possesion of said prop= =erty and apply the rent and profits to their support, or put his family in possesion and occupancy of said premises as they may desire. And the said Samuel D. shall have no interest property or right in or to said property or the pro= =ceeds thereof, except it is used by him in connection with his family. And within a reasonable time after the death of said Samuel D. the said property shall be con= =verted by said trustee or successors to the heirs at law of the said Samuel D. Poppleton. If George E.P. Lake shall not survive me or die before he arrives at maturity, without leaving issue, then his share to be equally divided among my children above named. It is my will that my children above named take and that my property go to them as above specified. Fifth. I hereby appoint my wife Julia A. Poppleton trustee of this will to receive the share of George E.P. Lake and hold the same without bonds and without interest for his use, which share shall be paid to him when he becomes of age without interest. Sixth. I hereby nominate and appoint Houston H. Poppleton and Early F. Poppleton executors of this my last will and testament, hereby authorizing and empowering them to compromise and adjust, release and discharge in such manner as they may deem proper the debts and claims due me; and I do also authorize and empower then if it shall become necessary to pay my debts and settle up my estate, to sell by private sale or otherwise, and in such manner and upon such terms as they may think proper, all or any of my real estate and deeds to purchasers to execute, acknowledge and deliver in fee simple; Seventh. In case either of my said children or their heirs or any other person or persons shall be dissatisfied with this my last will and testament and shall attempt to break the same or attempt to obtain any part of my estate not hereby clearly given them and shall commence or attempt to commence a suit for that purpose, he, she or they shall forfeit all right and interest to any part of my estate whether conveyed to them by this instru =ment or not, and their share or interest whatever it is, shall go to my children above named who do not seek to change (over) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 209) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/68d925b1661f1316b8b5ec7a1300c97b.jpg 68de47e940ecf8551535136e31ac63ce Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 210] [corresponds to labeled page 178 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the will of Samuel Poppleton decd. October 10th 1864 the effect of this will or the direction given my property by it. And I hereby revoke each will and all wills made by me heretofore. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22d day of July A.D. 1862 (signed) Samuel Poppleton [Seal] Signed and acknowledged by said Samuel Poppleton as his last will & testament in our presence and signed by us as witnesses in his presence the day and year above written. (Signed) Charles W. Johnston J.W. Burrell End of the will - Record of the Commission and testimony - The State of Ohio ) Delaware County Ss. ) To L. B. Smith Esqr. of Elyria. The Probate Court in and for the said County of Delaware placing special confidence in your integrity and abilities hereby appoints and authorize you as commissioner to take the testimony and deposition of Charles W. Johnston and John D. Burrell two subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Samuel Poppleton late of Delaware County hereto annexed, for the purpose of proving the due execution and attestation of the said will; and for that purpose to administer to them the proper oath or afirmation, examine them thereto, and take their deposition in writing, and then enclose the same directed to this court, with your proceedings thereon duly certified and for so doing this shall be your commission. [S.S.] In testimony whereof I Thomas W. Powell Probate [ Probate Court] Judges of the said County have hereunto set my hand [of Delaware Co.] and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court at [Ohio} Delaware, Ohio, this 30th day of September 1864. T.W. Powell Probate Judge. The return is as follows: - The State of Ohio, Lorain County Ss. We Charles W. Johnstown and John W. Burrell of Elyria, Ohio being duly sworn before me L.B. Smith a Commissioner appointed by the Probate Court of Delaware County, Ohio, this 5th day of October A.D. 1864 depose and certify that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Samuel Poppleton hereunto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament; and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory; and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. (Signed) J.W. Burrell G.W. Johnston. I do hereby certify that the above named Charles D. Johnston (over) - Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 210) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/e9be52af26d6c8d5ef0bcaa29e4ae5e1.jpg 3c8324b2df60b239c8575c8c57eb8208 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 211] [corresponds to labeled page 179 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 179 Record of the Will of Samuel Poppleton Decd. October 10th 1864. and John D. Burrell were by me first duly sworn, and that the above definition by them subscribed was reduced to writing by me, and respectively subscribed by them in my presence; and were taken on the 5th day of October 1864, pursuant to the Commission hereto annexed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 5th day of October 1864. (Signed) L.B. Smith Commissioner. Fees 50 cents paid by B. F. Poppleton. _________________ _ _ ___________________ Record of the Will of James Rose decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio in his office at the town of Delaware on the second day of November A.D. 1864. On the 3rd day of September 1864, Eldridge Rose presented the last will and testament of his father James Rose late of Berkshire Township in this County decd. for Probate and record. And it appearing that John Janes and John Klapp the two subscribing witnesses to the said will are decd. Thereupon the court took the deposition of Mrs. Elizabeth Rose the widow, who now declares, whom full consideration and understanding of the matter, that she relinquished all right and interest under the will, and chooses not to take under the will, whose testimony is reduced to writing and on file and thereupon the court continued the matter for further testimony and consideration. And afterwards, to wit, on this 2nd day of November A.D. 1864 the Court having heard the testimony of Henry Rust and John R. Klapp, and having reduced the same to writing which is on file and annexed to the said will; and it thereupon appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon the court whose full consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said James Rose decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Record of the Will. "Berkshire Township, Delaware County, Ohio. 14th November 1850. In the name of the Benevolent Father of all men. I James Rose of Berkshire Tp. Delaware County and State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament. First. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth Rose in lieu of dower the farm on which we now live, (over) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 211) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/7a5cae1801a0c6f568575abe7671ae46.jpg f5d3fee30894ba533a9ca0de089614c7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 212] [corresponds to labeled page 180 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 180 Record of the Will of James Rose, October 10th 1864. situate in Berkshire Township, Delaware County and state of Ohio, containing about seventy acres of land during her natural life, if she remains my widow; at the death of my said wife or her intermarry, then the said farm of land, I give and devise to my only son James Eldridge Rose and his heirs. If however my son should die before the decease of my wife or her intermarriage leaving no children leav =ing no children living, then I give and bequeath said farm to my two daughters unmarried and living at home, viz; Adaline Rose and Lucy Rose two thirds of said farm of land, and the remaining third to be equally divided between Roxy Eldrige and Jane Janes. Secondly. It is my will that my just debts and funeral charges be paid out of my personal property. Thirdly. It is my will that my personal property be sold and after paying my debts and funeral charges the rem- =ainder be equally divided between my two daughters Adaline Rose and Lucy Rose. Fourthly. I do hereby nominate and appoint Nathan Dustin executor of this my last will and testament. his (signed) James x Rose [seal] Signed and acknowledged by said mark James Rose as his last will and testament in our presence, and signed by us in his presence. (signed) John Janes. John Klapp. (end of the will.) Record of the testimony. The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss. Elizabeth Rose widow of James Rose late of Berkshire Township decd. being fully sworn in open Court this 3rd day of September A.D. 1864, depose and say that she was present at the execution of the last will and testament of James Rose her husband decd. hereto annexed; that she saw the said testa- =tor subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and the 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 John Janes and John Klapp signed the same as witnesses at this request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. That said witnesses are now decd, and she this deponant renounces all right and interest under the will and elects not to take under the will. (Signed) Elizabeth Rose. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd day of September, A.D. 1864. T.W. Powell Probate Judge. (over) -- Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 212) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9970b1cd170afc42d357aedf608a2f30.jpg 51e15b41d115cc7b7ca1a72a1dad0275 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 213] [corresponds to labeled page 181 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 181 Record of the Will of James Rose decd. October 10, 1864. The State of Ohio ) Delaware County Ss. ) Henry Rust being sworn testifies and says that he has examined the will of James Rose hereto annexed and finds it is witnessed by John Janes and John Klapp. He says he was well acquainted with all these persons; at the time of the date of the will he lived in the neighborhood in Berkshire Township where the will was executed at the time of its date, 14th November 1850. That he well recollects the facts that the said witnesses were called together at said James Rose's house, for the purpose of executing the said will. At the time said Rose was in sound mind and memory and capable of making his will or disposing of his property. He further says he was well acquainted with the hand writing of said John Janes who was his grandfather, having frequently seen him write and after examination of the signature to the will as witnesses believe it is his hand writing. (signed) Henry Rust. Subscribed & sworn to in open court this 1st day of November 1864 before me. T.W. Powell Pro. Judge The State of Ohio Delaware County Ss. ) John R. Klapp being duly sworn upon his oath depose and say that at the time of the execution of the will of James Rose hereto annexed, to wit; November 14th 1864, the said James Rose, and the witnesses thereto to wit John James and John Klapp were all residing in the same neighborhood; that in the opinion of this deponent said James Rose was of suf- -ficient mind and memory to make his will, manage his property and understood what he was doing. Said John Klapp at the request of said Rose has written a previous will for him, and when it was read to Rose he said it did not suit him -- that it was not in accordance to his intentions; therefore at the request of said Rose and John Klapp wrote another will for him in ac- cordance to his wishes, which is the will now in court. Deponent is well acquainted with the hand writing of John Klapp. The will is in his hand writing and the signature as witnesses is his. (signed) John R. Klapp. Subscribed & sworn to in open court before me this 14 day of November 1864. T.W. Powell Probate Judge (end.) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 213) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/cc9238f1a669fd6d2eff8a821cfbc7fa.jpg 33d8f74dc4b275de7502584008fba5cd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 214] [corresponds to labeled page 182 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 182 Last Will of Benjamin F. Wilcox Deceased Proceedings had before T. W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 30th day of November A. D. 1864. Last Will of Benjamina F. Wilcox decd. of Licking County. This day Gibson Atherton Esq. presented the authenticated copy of the last will and testament of Benjamin F. Wilcox late of Licking in the State of Ohio, decd. and order of the probate thereof as admitted to record in the Court of Probate in and for the said County of Licking as duly proved and admitted to record and requested the same to be admitted in this Court and County and upon consideration thereof the same is admitted and ordered to be recorded. Friday September 9th 1964 In the matter of Benjamin F. Wilcox's Will. The last will and testament of Benjamin F. Wilcox late of this County deceased was this day produced in Court and presented for probate and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that E. O. Dunning, Alfred Finney and Joseph Chaddock, the subscribing witnesses are now in the service of the United States and stationed at or near the City of Cumberland in the County of Alleghany and state of Maryland. It is ordered that a commission issue with the will annexed to take the depositions of the said E. O. Dunning, Alfred Finney and Joseph Chaddock touching the due execution of said will, to be directed to Joseph M. Strong a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Alleghany and State of Maryland. W. K. Shircliff Pro. Judge Wednesday November 9th 1864. In the matter of Benjamin F. Wilcox's will The commission heretofore issued to Joseph M. Strong to take the testimony of E. O. Dunning Alfred Finney and Joseph Chaddock the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Benjamin F. Wilcox decd was this day returned into court with said will and the witnesses and the certificate of said commissioner attached which testimony is reduced to writing and subscribed by testimony of said witnesses that said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 214) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b6f989ad6c8414478281639997980441.jpg 137a855370e238f73ccb898bb160f684 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 215] [corresponds to labeled page 183 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 183. Last Will of Benjamin F. Wilcox Deceased It is ordered that said will, testimony and commission and certificate of said commission be recorded. (Two Dollar revenue stamp) W. H. Shircliff Pro. Judge The will to wit: U. S. General Hospital, Clayville Md. July 19th 1964 In the name of God. Amen I, Benamin F. Wilcox a member of the 135th Regiment Ohio National Guards and a native of Licking County in the State of Ohio, being and knowing my- self to be at the point of death, by reason of a wound received in full possession of all my mental faculties do hereby make and declare this my last will and testament. 1st I do hereby commend my soul to the mercy of my God. 2nd I do hereby give and bequeath all my land situate in Delaware County in the State of Ohio, consisting of one hundred and ten acres more or less; and all other property wherever found, whether personal or real estate to my brother William H. H. Wilcox a native of Licking County in the State of Ohio. In witness whereof I do hereto set my hand and seal on this day and in presence of three witnesses. Benjamin F. Wilcox (seal) E. O. Dunning Alfred Finney witnesses Joseph Chaddock The Commission to wit, The State of Ohio, Licking County, Ss. To Joseph M. Strong Esq. of the City of Cumberland County of Alleghany and State of Maryland. Know you that in confidence of your prudence and fidelity, I have appointed you and by these presents do give you full power and authority to examine and take the depositions of E. O. Dunning Alfred Finney and Joseph Chaddock, the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Benjamin F. Wilcox late of Licking County Ohio deceased, said last will being hereunto annexed and for that purpose request and direct you that at a proper time and at a certain place and day to be appointed by you you cause the said E. O. Dunning, Alfred Finney and Joseph Chaddock to be brought before you and then and there examine them on their corporal oath or affirmations first taken before you, touching the due execution of said will of the said Benjamin F. Wilcox, and that you reduce such examination to writing and return the same together with the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 215) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9551548f11a761746fbb3b15cbcea7a2.jpg 75ba0c7acd86109878396f01bd7abe87 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 216] [corresponds to labeled page 184 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 184 Last Will of Benjamin F. Wilcox Deceased commission and the said will of the said Benjamin F. Wilcox, thereto attached, closed up under your seal, into said court with all convenient speed. (seal) Witness my signature and the seal of the Probate Court at Newark this 12th day of September A. D. 1864. W. H. Shircliff Judge The Testimony to wit: The State of Maryland, County of Alleghany, Deposition of witnesses taken in the matter of the last will and testament of Benjamin F. Wilcox decd. pending in the Probate Court of Licking County and State of Ohio. Edward O. Dunning of the County of Allegany and State of Maryland of lawful age, being by me first duly sworn as hereinafter certified deposes and says that on the 19th day of July A. D. 1864 he was called on to witness the will of Benjamin F. Wilcox, late of Licking County, Ohio, decd. whose name is signed at the end of the paper writing hereto attached purpor- ting to be the last will and testament of Benjamin F. Wilcox and here to affiant shown and by him examined, and this affiant says that he saw said testator sign said will at the end thereof and heard him declare the same to be his last will and testament that said testator at the time of executing said last will and testament was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that affiant attested and subscribed the said last will and testament as a witness thereto in the presence of said testator and at his request. E. O. Dunning Also came Joseph Chaddock of the County of Marshall and State of West Virginia of lawful age, who being in the like manner first duly sworn, deposes and says that on the 19th day of July A. D. 1864 he was called to witness the will of Benjamin F. Wilcox, late of Licking County, Ohio deceased, whose name is signed to the end of the paper writing hereto attached purpor- ting to be the last will and testmanet of Benjamin F. Wilcox late of Licking County Ohio deceased and hereto affiant shown and by him examined and this affiant says that he saw said testator sign said will at the end thereof and heard him declare the same to be his last will and testament and that at the time of executing the same said testator was of full age of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that the affiant attested and subscribed the same as a witness in the presence of said testator and at his request. Joseph Chaddock Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 216) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/505e0e300a22945f7bc9fd9b259814ca.jpg f7d8990607c59b882652f59680ad4b78 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 217] [corresponds to labeled page 185 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 185 Last Will of Benjamin F. Wilcox Deceased I Joseph M. Strong a commissioner duly appointed by the Probate Court of Licking County, Ohio, do hereby certify that the above named Edward O. Dunning and Joseph Chaddock were by me first duly sworn to testify the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, that the foregoing depositions by them respectively subscribed were reduced to writing by me, and by said witnesses subscribed in my presence and was taken at my office in the City of Cumberland County of Allegany and State of Maryland on the 19th day of October A. D. 1864 between the hours of three and four o'clock P.M. of the said day by virtue of the Commission out of the Probate Court of Licking County, Ohio, hereto attached. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th day of October A. D. 1864. (seal) J. M. Strong Commmissioner The State of Ohio, Licking County, Ss. I William H. Shircliff Judge of the Court of Probate within and for said county do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the last will and testament of Benjamin F. Wilcox, late of said county decd. and the order of the court admitting the same to probate together with the testimony of the witnesses of the commission and the certificate of said commissioner truly taken and copied from the records of said court as the same appears of record there. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court (seal) at Newark in said county this 16th day of November A. D. 1864 W. H. Shircliff Judge The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss. I, Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Court of Probate in and for said county do hereby certify that the above and foregoing will of Benjamin F. Wilcox and testimony in relation thereto was admitted to record on this 30th day of November A. D. 1864 (seal) In testimony whereof witness my hand and seal of office on this 30th day of November 1864 T. W. Powell Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 217) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/c8029ea35108bcd7202898f7ee24587e.jpg a31139a7fe588df15924b33d1f3bbf56 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 218] [corresponds to labeled page 186 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 186 Record of the will of John Mathias decd, December 14th, 1864 Proceedings held before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 14th day of December A.D. 1864. This day the last will and testament of John Mathias late of Delaware in this county decd. was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon James Easton Abraham Blymer and Willowby Miller witnessed to the said will came into court, and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the testator at the time of executing the same, was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under and restraint: Therefore the court upon consideration orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said John Mathias decd. and to be recorded as such. Record of the will. I, John Mathias of Delaware County, State of Ohio, being of sound and disposing mind, memory & understanding do make and declare this to be my last and testament, hereby revoking all former last wills and testaments or writing in the nature of last will and testament by me heretofore made. 1st My will is that my funeral expenses and all just debts be paid by my executrix hereinafter named. 2nd I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Ann H. Math- ias all the balance of my estate that may not be required to pay my funeral expenses, just debts & the administration of this my last will and testament, both real, personal and mixed to her own use and benefit, and to raise and support our children, so long she the said Ann K. shall be as remain my widow; and, 3rd I give and bequeath all my estates at the marriage of my said beloved wife or at her death provided she should die my widow, to my sons Lewis Mathias, Charles Mathias, George Mathias, William Mathias, and my daughters Margaret Mathias, Maria Mathias, & Rebecca Mathias to be equally divided between them, giving to each one equal or seventh part of all my said estate real, personal or mixed to their own use and benefit forever. I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Ann K. Mathias the sole executrix of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my seal this twenty first day of November in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred sixty four. his (signed) John X Mathias (seal) mark Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 218) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/1af71b9c19d05342ea7577779a753f9f.jpg ffb20aff1f0b9a7bacafe9c67982c630 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 219] [corresponds to labeled page 187 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 187 Record of the will of John Mathias decd. December 14th, 1864 (John Mathias will continued.) Signed, sealed and declared by said John Mathias to be his last will and testament, who at his request and in his presence have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses and in the presence of each other. James Eaton. (signed) Ab. Blymyer. W. Miller (end of the will). Record of the testimony, to wit The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss. We James Baton, Abraham Blymyer and Willowby Miller, being duly sworn in open court this 14th day of December A.D. 1864, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John Mathias hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. James Eaton. (signed) Ab. Blymyer Willowby Miller. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of December A.D. 1864. T. W. Powell Probate Judge Record of the will of Thomas Hadley Proceedings held before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 9th day of March A.D. 1865 On the 6th day of March A.D. 1865 Lewis Headley produced in court the last will and testament of Thomas Headley late of Radnor decd. for the probate and record; and then came into court John M. Pugh and Daniel Matheney two of the witnesses to the said will, and were duly sworn and examined and their testimoney reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and now on this day and upon further consideration and showing, and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, therefore the court whom consider= ation thereof, orders that the said will and testament be admitted to probate as duly proved and the last will Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 219) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/13766de4c8fcd3f9cd4e313fad721828.jpg b4acba00d612489c5c10c3446c3d9e0f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 220] [corresponds to labeled page 188 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 188 Last will of Thomas Hadley decd. March 9th 1865. and testament of the said Thomas Hadley decd. and ordered to be recorded as such, to wit: _____ Copy of the will as recorded. "In the name of the Benevolent Father of All; I Thomas Hadley 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 in lieu of dower, all my property both real and personal during her natural life, she however selling or disposing so much of my personal property as will be sufficient to pay of all my indebtedness. Item 2nd. I give and bequeath to my sister, June Evans the sum of fifteen hundred dollars to be paid her at the death of my wife. Item 3rd. I give and bequeath to my brother Richard Hadley (now a resident of Wales) the sum of fifteen hundred dollars to be paid him at the death of my wife. Item 4th. I give and bequeath to my niece Elizabeth Hadley (daughter of my brother Richard) the sum of five hundred dollars to be paid same as above. Item 5th. I give and bequeath to my brother Lewis Hadley of Radnor Tp. Delaware Co. O.) the sum of fifteen hundred dollars to be paid same as above. Item 6th. I give and bequeath to my niece Hannah Hadley (my brother Lewis Hadley's daughter) my home place situated in Radnor Township, Delaware Co. Ohio, and containing about sixteen acres of land. Item 7th. I give and bequeath to my nephew Thomas Hadley (son of brother Lewis) one hundred and thirteen acres of land in Radnor Township, Delaware Co. Ohio, to be taken from off the south side of a tract of three hundred and forty eight acres of land, being the same tract which I purchased of Smyth and Sprague of Newark, Ohio of Daniel Thomas) one hundred and thirteen acres of Land situated in Radnor Township Delaware County, Ohio, and adjoining Thomas Hadley's tract on the north and being a part of the same tract purchases of Smyth and Sprague before mentioned. Item 9th. I give and bequeath to Adelaide Briggs (who now lives with me) the balance of the tract I purchased of Smyth and Sprague, supposed to contain about one hundred and twelve and one half acres of land, situated in Radnor Tp. Delaware Co. Ohio. I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my personal property be made (except as mentioned in Item 1st) and that the court of Probate Direct the Omipions of the same in pursuance of the statutes. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 220) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/eee09ff350b71c678d6ed7b0cd927605.jpg fe729bbcc9797904affc473230b500a9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 221] [corresponds to labeled page 189 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 189 The Will of Thomas Hadley continued. March 9th 1865. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 11th day of December in the year 1857. Signed and acknowledged by said (signed) Thomas Hadley (seal) Thomas Hadley as his last will and testament, in our presence; and signed by us in his presence (signed) Daniel Matheny John M. Pugh. (said of the will) The following is a copy of the deposition to wit: _____ The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss. We John M. Pugh and Daniel Matheny being duly sworn in open court this 6th day of January A.D. 1865, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Thomas Hadley hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe his will, and heard him pub= lish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of 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. (signed) John M. Pugh Daniel Matheny. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of January A.D. 1865. T. W. Powell Probate Judge Record of the last will and testament of Harry James Decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and the State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware, on the 20th day of March A. D. 1865. On the 20th day of March A.D. 1865 the last will and testament of Harry James late of Berlin Township in this county decd. was presented in court by Daniel B. James for probate and record; thereupon James Eaton, Philo A. Borrows and James Ferson Jun. witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the will and filed therewith: and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under: thereupon the court upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate and duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Harry James decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 221) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/86bcabb3d55b7fbaf870925a226f8437.jpg 1f40b32610e5db56f76d953484a80bf3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 222] [corresponds to labeled page 190 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 190 Record of the Will of Harry James decd. March 20, 1865 Thereupon letters testamentary were granted and issued to Daniel B. James, the executor named in the will, without bond or order of appraisement in pursurance of the request of the will, and court deeming the same to be right and proper. The following is a copy and record of the will. "I Harry James of Berlin Township, Delaware County, state of Ohio; being of sound & disposing mind, memory and understanding do make and declare this to be my last will and testament, hereby making null and void all former last wills and testa- ments or writings in the nature of last will and testament by me heretofore made. 1st My will is first, that my funeral expenses and all just debts I owe or may owe at the time of my decease be paid by my executor hereinafter named. 2nd I give and bequeath to my son Daniel B. James the farm on which I live containing two hundereed and seven acres of land, being the north east part of lot numbered one in Section four, Township four, Range eighteen of the United States Military Survey. To have and to hold to him his heirs or assigns also the farming utensils on said farm including the mow =er and reaper & sowing machine to his own use and disposel. 3rd I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary E. Steward wife of Wesley C. Steward the farm of one hundred aces of land in the S.E. corner of lot numbered two in the above named section four known as the Hall or Benton farm; also that tract of (15 3/4) fifteen and three fourths acres in the SE part of the west part of said lot numbered two, subdivision however, the following described tract in the north west corner in the center of the county road running north and south, where said road crosses the north line in the east and west county road to the south west corner of said one hundred acres, thence south along the west line thereof twenty rods; thence east parallel with north to south county road, thence north along said center of road twenty rods to the place of beginning, containing some six aces of land more or less I give and bequeath to Wesley C. Steward and his wife, my daughter, aforesaid, as tenants in common to the contary notwithstanding; the buildings on said tract having been erected and built by said Wesley C. Steward. 4th I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth A. James the following items of personal property in addition to her legal interest or claims in all my real estate herein. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 222) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/fd1e0225351e563e4c3f421cb700572c.jpg 6eecf076ab00d6df62499249e19ca710 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 223] [corresponds to labeled page 191 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 191 Record of the will of Harry James decd. March 20th, 1865 before mentioned or that I may be seized of at the time of my decease, viz. one house, one cow and ten sheep and one horse buggy and harness and the sleigh and one half of all my moneys & credits, to her for her own use and disposal. 5th The residue of my estate, not required to pay my funeral expenses, the payment of my just debts, the administration of this my last will and testament, and the settlement of my estate as hereinafter described, and the items herein before disposed of & bequeathed, I give and bequeath said residue or re- =mainder to my son Daniel B. James and my daughter Mary E. Steward to be equally divided between them. 6th I hereby nominate and appoint my said son Daniel B. James my sole executor of this my last will and testament hereby fully authorizing my said executor to administer on, and settle my estate without inventory or appraisement. Schedule or report to the court, hereby placing full confidence in the integrity & ability of my said executors to administer on, and settle my said estate justly equitably and correctly. In witness whereof I the said Harry James have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this 31st day of January in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and sixty five. (signed) Harry James (seal) signed, sealed and declared by said Harry James to be his last will and testament in our presents. who at his request and in his presence have hereunto subscrbed our names as witnesses in the presence of each other. (signed) James Eaton Philo F. Barrows James Ferson Jun. (end of the will. Copy of the testimony and deposition. The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss We James Eaton, Philo F. Barrows and James Ferson Jun. being duly sworn in open court this 20th day of March A.D. 1865, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Harry James hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same and witnessed at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. (signed) James Eaton Philo F. Barrows James Ferson Jun. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of March A.D. 1865 T. W. Powell, Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 223) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/d7a55c466822260b04776f3dc7a2967d.jpg e79a03ff8a7c18f1b3e22b21c18f2e0c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 224] [corresponds to labeled page 192 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 192 Record of the will of Isaac Harden decd. March 25, 1865 Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell, Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and the State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 25th day of March A.D. 1865. This day the last will and testament of Isaac Harden late of Liberty Township in the said county was presented by Erastus Harden for probate and record in this court. Thereupon John D. Van Dewan and Lydia S. Van Dewan the witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraints: Thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the named Isaac Harden decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon letters testamentary were granted to Erastus Harden the executor named in the will, who gave bonds in the amount of $2000 with William G. Patton and Charles H. Boardman his surities. The court appoints P. E. Buell, Abram Stiner and James Cronkleton appraisers of the said estate. Letters issued etc Copy and record of the will. In the name of God. Amen. I Isaac Harden Sen. of Liberty Township, Delaware County Ohio being of sound and disposing mind and memory; but weak and infirm in body, do make and publish this to be my last will and testament. Item I. I will and direct that my just debts and funeral expenses be first paid out of my estate. Item II. I give, devise and bequeath unto my daughter Anna Wil- mouth, wife of Phillip Wilmouth and unto her heirs and assigns forever, the following tract or parcel of land, to wit; situate in the county of Delaware and State of Ohio and bounded and described as follows: being in section no. four in Township No. Four, and Range 19, U.S.M. land; beginning at the northeast corner of the old home farm, on which I now reside, thence west on the south line of the same far enough, so that a line drawn parallel with the said east line will include fourteen acres of land; being off of the east end of said "old homestead." Item III. I give, devise and bequeath unto my son Isaac Harden Jr. and unto his heirs and assigns forever, the following tract or parcel of land, to wit, being thirteen and one half acres off of the west end of the farm on which I now reside purchased by me of James McSwain described as follows; commencing at the north west corner thereof; thence Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 224) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/5bb549d8ddd317d4ac92cfbf906f53d6.jpg 43eab9c1a8094a368da7f85c46d5ccf7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 225] [corresponds to labeled page 193 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 193 running south 38 purchase to south west corner corner thereof; thence running east on the south line far enough so that a line drawn parallel with the west line of said lot, will include thirteen and one half acres, being in Section No. 4. Tp No. 4, and Range 19 U.S.M. Item. IV. I give, devise and bequeath unto my children Gynther Welch, Reuben Harden, Erastus Harden, Henrietta Devine, and to the children of William Harden decd. and to their heirs and assigns forever all the residue of my real estate in said lot, being about twenty acres of land, lying between the lands bequeathed by this will to Anna Wilmouth and Isaac Harden Jr. and it is my will that they shall inherit the same, share and share alike, the said children of William Harden decd. to inherit the portion which the said William would have inherited had he lived. Item V. I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Erastus Harden Executor 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 2nd day of September A.D. 1864. The foregoing writing was declared (signed) Isaac Harden Sr. (seal) by the said Isaac Harden Sen. to be his last will and testament in our presence & hearing and was by him signed and unto in our presence and we at his request signed the same as witnesses thereto, in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) John D. Van Deman Lydia S. Van Deman (end of the will) Copy and record of the depositions. The state of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss. We John D. Van Deman and Lydia S. Van Deman being duly sworn in open court this 25th day of March A.D. 1865, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Isaac Harden Sen. hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of exe- cuting 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. (signed) John D. Van Deman Lydia S. Van Deman Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25th day of March A.D. 1865 T. W. Powell Probate Judge. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 225) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b649ca7699e40bf94afab522e9da9c68.jpg 79fa019dd731c1bee313d2d9568b3fb5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 226] [corresponds to labeled page 194 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 194 Record of the will of Amples Barton decd. April 29th 1865 Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 29th day of April A.D. 1865. This day Alfred Barton presents the last will and testament of Amples Barton late of Trenton Township in this county decd. for probate and record. Thereupon Adam Franks and Lewis T. Perinow witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimoney reduced to writing and now annexed to the will and filed therewith, and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint; Thereupon the court, upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proven as the last will and testament of the said Amples Barton decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and record of the will. In the name of the Benevolant Father of all. I, Amples Barton, 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 Ev- eline in lieu of her dower the farm on which we now reside on, situate in Delaware County, Ohio, it being north of the county road; said lot contains ninety acres of land, during her natural life, if she remains my widow that length of time, 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, if she still remains my widow as aforesaid, she however selling so much thereof as may be sufficient to pay my just debts; at the death of my said wife or her marriage the real estate that we now reside on, I give and devise to my son William Barton and his heirs. Item 2nd. I devise and bequeath to my son Alford Barton and his heirs the farm that my son Alford now resides on, in Delaware County Ohio, said farm contains one hundred and fifty acres of land; and said Alford is to pay my daughter Elizabeth five hundred dollars in two years after my death. Item 3rd. I devise and bequeath to my son William Barton and to his heirs that lot of land that I own south of the county seat, said lot containing eighty four acres of land by my son William Baying to my daughter Elizabeth Barton Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 226) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b12cbe52af8ca2bcbf3109fa71863b73.jpg fd5ed2eb74d32e0c59c48139b5aacc7c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 227] [corresponds to labeled page 195 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 195 Record of the will of Amples Barton decd. April 29th 1865 five hundred dollars in two years after my death. Item 4th. It is my request that my wife shall pay to my daughter Amanda Clark one hundred dollars at my death it being in addition to her share which I have paid her heretofore. Item 5th. I devise to my son William one horse and one bed and bedding at my death; also one bureau at the death of my wife; and my son William is to pay to my daughter Amanda Clark two hundred dollars at the death or marriage of my wife it being in addition of what I have given to my daughter Amanda heretofore. Item 6th. I give and devise to my daughter Elizabeth one bed and bedding one bureau, six chairs and one colt, at my death; and it is my request that my daughter Elizabeth to have the privilege of my house, the west room upstairs and the privilege going up and down, and the privilege of fire place and cook stove if she remains single. Item 7th. It is my request that my wife at my death to divide equally between herself and all her children namely Alford, William, Amanda and Elizabeth the money and notes that will be in her hands at my death by paying Amanda Clark one hundred dollars more as above stated. Item 8th. I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Alford Barton Executor of this my last will and testament, authorizing and empowering him to compromise adjust, release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the sixth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty four. (signed) Amples Barton (seal) Signed and acknowledged by said Amples Barton as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence (as signed) Adam Franks. L. T. Pierson end of the will The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss. We Adam Franks and Lewis T. Pierson, being duly sworn in open court this 29th day of April A.D. 1865, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Amples Barton hereto an- nexed, that we saw him subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (Signed) Adam Franks L. T. Pierson Sworn to & subscribed before me this 29th day of April 1865. T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 227) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/3cb7d2c38d5ee4cb66c0ffc077305dc0.jpg f6e50596027fbadaf31f84bd70b441d7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 228] [corresponds to labeled page 196 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 196 Record of the Will of Media Gamble Decd. April 29th 1865. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 29th day of April A.D. 1865 On the 4th day of April A.D. 1865 Pro. William G. Williams presents the last will and testament of Media Gamble for probate and record. Thereupon took the testi- mony of William G. Williams and Francis S. Hoyt two of the subscribing witnesses to the said will, and reduced the same to writing annexed thereto and issued a commission to the Probate Judge of Hamilton County to take the testimony of John Davis the other witness to the will. And the matter is continued for further consideration and return of the Commission. And afterwards on this day, (to wit April 19th, A.D. 1865.) the Commission heretofore issued to the Probate Judge of Hamil- ton County, Ohio, to take the testimony and deposition of John David one of the witnesses to the said will, being now returned with the deposition of the said John David, and the testimony of all the witnesses to the said will being all now reduced to writing and annexed to the will: and it now appearing to the court, that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Media Gamble decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and Record of the will. I, Media Gamble of the town of Delaware in the State of Ohio, being in feeble health but in sound mind do make and publish this as my last will and testament. I commend my soul to God in Jesus Christ, through whence I trust for eternal salvation. I direct that my body be buried in the cemetery, at Delaware, where I have spent the last twelve years of my life and where I now reside. Of the property of which I lie possessed, I make the following disposition. First. I direct that the expenses of my funeral be paid from the semi= =annual installation of interest now about due on the sum of one thousand pounds in which I have a life estate bequeathed to me by my aunt, the Late Mrs. Captain Ball of St. Helen's England. Second. I direct that my executors shall purchase, within a year after my death at his discretion, for my neice Mrs. Mary Sexton one dozen silver table spoons, one dozen silver dessert spoons, and one dozen silver teaspoons, also one dozen large knives and forks and one dozen small knives and forks. And I appro- priate for this purpose as much as may be necessary out of the sum of three hundred dollars lately borrowed from me Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 228) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f8ba00ef3273fe17af3fcc25a746fc72.jpg b47d1275518cc15667b99ae35652b971 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 229] [corresponds to labeled page 197 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 197 Record of the will of Media Gamble decd. April 29th 1865. by Prof F. S. Hoyt, and due in three months from the date of loan. Third. Of any surplus from the last named sum together with the amount due me on settlement with Thomas Gamble of Ireland and now in the hands of my lawyer, Baptist Hernaghan, of Dublin Ireland, but of which the account has not been rendered, I direct that upon its judgement to my estate, one half shall be paid to the trustees of the Centenary Fund of the Methodist Episcopal Church, for the benefit of the Irish Correctional Funds, and the other half to the Freedman's Aid Commission of the United States for the benefit of that charity. Forth. I direct that the sum of one thousand dollars loaned to and in the hands of James Gamble of Cincinnati to be collected and paid by my executor to the American Bible Society founded in New York in the year 1816, to be applied to the charitable directors in said Society, John David M.D. of Cincinnati, Professor William G. Williams of Delaware, and Professor Francis S. Hoyt of Delaware. Fifth. I direct that the sum of one thousand dollars loaned to and in the hands of Mrs. Eliza Riger of Delaware be collected and paid by my executors to the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church incorporated in New York in the year 1839, to be applied to the charitable uses and purposes of said Society; provided that this amount be not collected before Mrs. Riger's death; unless she pre- fers to pay it earlier; on condition, however, that should she desire to retain it, she paying interest at the rate of five percent per annum, which shall be annually collected and paid by my executor to the Missionary Society, until the principal sum be collected and paid. Sixth. All items of personal property not otherwise appropriated I direct to be given to my sister Mrs. Eliza Riger, and to my niece Mrs. Mary Sexton. I hereby appoint William G. Williams executor of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 25th day of March in the year of our Lord 1865. (Signed) Media Gamble (seal) Signed and sealed in our presence on the date above written. (Signed) W. G. Williams F. S. Hoyt. John David. (end of the will. Copy and record of the testimoney and depositions: - The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss. We William G. Williams and Francis S. Hoyt being duly sworn in open court this 4th day of April A.D. 1865 depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 229) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f3d98e3f096b565664607c900bd439e2.jpg f2f05e40391d95898cfb0c1be5e28c97 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 230] [corresponds to labeled page 198 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 198 Record of the will of Media Gamble, April 29th, 1865. of Media Gamble hereto annexed; that we saw the testator subscribe said will, and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request, and in her presence, and in the presence of each other. (signed) W. G. Williams Francis S. Hoyt. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of April A.D. 1865. T. W. Powell Probate Judge Copy of the Commission issued and deposition taken therein The State of Ohio. Delaware County SS. To the Probate Judge of Hamilton County in said state. Greeting. You are hereby authorized and empowered to take the deposition of John David M.D. of Cincinnati, who is one of the witnesses to the will and testament of Media Gamble hereto annexed, as to the execution and attestations of the said will, whom you will examine under oath, and reduce his testimony to writing, which with the said will, you will seal up and return to this court. And for so doing this shall be your full power and commission. seal of the Witness my hand and the seal of the said Probate Court L.S. Probate Court of Delaware County, this 5th day of April 1865. {U.S. Stamp 5 cents} T. W. Powell Probate Judge The following is the return to the Commission. In the matter of the last will and testament of Media Gamble, I Edward Woodruff, Probate Judge of Hamilton County, Ohio, duly appoint and Commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the county of Delaware in the State of Ohio, to take the testimony of John David M.D. one of the subscribing witnesses of the last will and testament of Media Gamble deceased late a resident of the said County of Delaware in the State of Ohio, which Com= =mission and the said will are hereto annexed, do hereby certify that in pursuance of said Commission I caused Said John David M.D. one of the said subscribing witnesses as aforesaid to come person- =ally before me at the court house in said county of Hamilton, Ohio being by me first duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, concerning and in relation to the execution of said will, deposes and says that he is one of the subscribing witnesses to said will, with the other witnesses, W. G. Williams and F. S. Hoyt; that he and they were present at making of said will, hereto attached, marked "A.," and at the request of the deceased, subscribed their names to said will as witnesses in the presence of the deceased and of each other; that they saw the said Media Gamble deceased sign and seal said will, and heard him acknowledge the same Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 230) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/8b1fc16bfedfd110dc82d5fb492a448b.jpg f35add87429c7fe38193def8154c2339 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 231] [corresponds to labeled page 199 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 199 Records of the will of Media Gamble April 29th, 1865. to be his[her] last will and testament, that the said Media Gamble 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 whatever. (signed) John Davis. I Edward Woodruff Probate Judge of Hamilton County Ohio, do further certify that said testimony was reduced to writing by myself in the presence of said witness John Davis M.D. and subscribed by said witness in my presence on this 22nd day of April 1865. seal of Probate In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand Court of Hamilton and seal of court this 22nd day of April 1865. Co. Ohio. (signed) Edward Woodruff Probate Judge L.S. Ham. Co. Ohio Fees paid $5.00. (End of this record) ______________________ = ________________________ Record of the will of Michael Gross decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 15th day of May A.D. 1865. This day the last will and testament of Michael Gross late of this county decd. was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon James Eaton, Amelzer H. McElroy and George C. Eaton witnesses to the said will came in to court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same, was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint: thereupon the court upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of said Michael Gross decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon letters testamentary was duly issued to Joseph G. Cole the executor named in the will. Copy and Records of the Will. I Michael Gross of Delaware County, State of Ohio, being of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, do make and publish & declare this to be my last will and testament; hereby revoking and making null & void all former last will and testaments by me heretofore made. 1st It is my will that all my just debts, funeral expenses be paid by my executor hereinafter named; also all the funeral expenses of my beloved wife after her death, & her last sickness be paid out of my estate. 2nd I give and bequeath to my said beloved wife Elizabeth Gross all my personal property, money & credits, to her for her Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 231) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b78abc75bed1a502a87153000d08fd06.jpg 08c8c1715dda206a0933db82c408bebe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 232] [corresponds to labeled page 200 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 200 Record of the will of Michael Gross decd. May 15th, 1865 own use to benefit, to use and dispose of for her comfort and support, forever as her own property. 3rd. I give and bequeath to my said beloved wife Eliabeth Gross all the rents, occupancy, use & benefits arising or growing or proceeding out of or in my real estate, consisting of a tract of land of twelve acres & 67 1/5 perches of land situated in said Delaware County, State of Ohio, and in Range nineteen (19.) Township five (5.) Section one (1.) United State Military, and being a part of Lot No. 2b, in said Section; also about six acres of land adjoining north of the east part of the above described tract of land being the south part of the east part of Lots Nos. 26 & 27 in said Section one, during her natural life for her own use and benefit & support & to dis- =pose of as she may think proper - out of which proceeds she is to pay all the taxes from time to time on said real estate. 4th. After the death of my said beloved wife I give and bequeath my said real estate to my beloved sons and daughters, viz, my son Isiah Jacob Gross and my daughters Catharine Matilda Sherman wife of Gustavus Sherman, Susanna wife of I. E. Boynton, Amelia Gross, Harriet Pierce wife of Mr. Pierce and Sarah Gross to be equally invested and owned by my said children before named and I do nominate and appoint Joseph C. Cole of Delaware County State of Ohio my sole executor of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I the said Michael Gross have hereto subscribed my name and affixed my seal, this fifth day of November in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and sixty four. Signed, sealed & delivered by said Michael Gross signed Michael Gross {seal} to be his last will and testament in presence of us, who at his request and in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto in the presence of each other. (signed) A. H. McElroy James Eaton George C. Eaton (end of the will.) The State of Ohio, Delaware County. SS. for the matter of the last will and testament of Michael Gross of Troy Township, Delaware County, Ohio, deceased. We James Easton, A. H. McElroy and George C. Eaton being duly sworn in open court this 12th day of May A.D. 1865, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Michael Gross of Delaware County, hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same and witnessed at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) James Eaton A. H. McElroy Geo. E. Eaton Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 15th day of May A.D. 1865. T. W. Powell Probate Judge. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 232) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4971d6e97052ee91988af42f7000112d.jpg 000a1710b9c5b244163fab50fff66437 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 233] [corresponds to labeled page 201 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 201 Record of the Will of Alexander Thrall decd. June 12/65. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate Court in and for Delaware County and the state of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the twelfth day of June A.D. 1865. This day the last will and testament of Alexander Thrall late of Berkshire in this county decd. was presented to the court for probate and records. Thereupon Henry C. Frost and William P. Frost witnesses to the said will came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the testator at the time of execu= =ting the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory. and not under any restraint. Thereupon the court upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Alexander Thrall decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon letters testamentary were granted and issued to George E. Thrall the executor in the will, who accepted the same and was duly qualified as such. Copy and Record of the will. I Alexander Thrall of Berkshire, Delaware, Ohio through the blessings of Divine Provedence, am of sound mind and memory, and in the enjoyment of my usual health, for these and all other blessings I trust I am truly grateful, do make and publish this my last will and testament, revoking any and all other wills made by me at any former time. Item 1st. It is my will and request that all my just debts be fully paid; also costs of administration, taxes assets against my property before granting letters of admin= =istration, subscriptions (if any) to religious and benevolent purposes, with a plain but appropriate tombstone over my grave. Item 2nd. I give and bequeath unto my wife Sarah Thrall all my furnature provisions on hand, fuel prepared for use, one cow, the house and lot where she now lives known as the Landon house, and six hundred dollars ($600) in money, this to be in lieu of dower. Item 3rd. I gave and bequeath unto my son Homer Hough Thrall, fifteen hundred dollars ($1500) to be loaned at interest on the most advantgeous terms, and to be secured by mortgage on unencumbered real estate, to be worth at least double the amount loaned exclusive of buildings or other perish= =able property, but if loaned on personal security, then not less than three good and responsible farmers to sign the notes or bond for the same, each to be worth at least Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 233) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/eba71a80a5bb3a9029e74c9ec045d5b6.jpg 8b32661f2209dcc72cc4c64e81ef562f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 234] [corresponds to labeled page 202 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 202 Record of the will of Alexander Thrall June 12th 1865 double the amount in unencumbered real estate exclusive of buildings, the interest in all cases to be paid annually and if not paid within one month after due the principal to be col= lected with the interest and invested as above, and after paying the taxes, cost of taking care of the same, and a resonable amount for Homer's support and education, if any of the interest remains, the same to be reinvested as above; and I do hereby appoint Orsamus D. Hough as guardian of my said son Homer H. Thrall, and he is to control his property. Item 4th. I make the following bequests to George A. Thrall and Edwin Thrall children of my son George B. Thrall to each of them one hundred dollars; if one dies and leaves no children, the other to receive his share. Also to George Sherman son of my daughter Roxana Sherman two hundred dollars ($200). Also to Horace Maynard and Burns Maynard children of my wife's daughter Fidelia Maynard one hundred dollars each, and I do hereby appoint George P. Thrall my son as trustee to take care of all moneys bequeath in this fourth item; and to be goverened in loan= =ing the same in all respects as the guardian of my son Homer is with his money; and in case where there is a bequest to two children and one die the survivor to inherit; and in case all die then the bequest to be equally divided among the surviving brothers and sisters of the blood of the ancestor viz, George E. Thrall's children, to his children; Roxanna Sherman's son George to her children; and as the legatees because of age each to receive the bequest with all interest that have accrued except what has been legally paid for taxes & costs; but if the legatees shall die before they arrive at full age, then his share to be paid as above to each as he or she shall arrive at full age. Item 5th All the balance of my property real and personal to be by my administrator reduced to money and to be equally divided with with my wife Sarah and my children, George E. Thrall, Roxanna Sherman and Homer H. Thrall, and I do empower and hereby authorize my administrator to sell and convey any and all real estate that I may own/except what is bequeathed to my wife/to the best advantage either at private or public sale, and if at private sale not less than its appraised value, if at public sale, to be advertised at least in five of the most public places in the heart of the county where the property is situated, and thirty days notice to be given, and the sale to be on the premises. Item 6th. My daughter, Roxanna Sherman's share of the above bequest to be kept at interest by son George E. Thrall under the same rules and regulations as he is required in Item four, as trustee; and to pay her annually one hundred dollars, Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 234) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/231b5d0f719d1d9866771298327bd8a1.jpg 4716f16d4b187db81ba2a35a609f985c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 235] [corresponds to labeled page 203 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 203 Record of the Will of Alexander Thrall, June 12th, 1865 The interest first and after that enough of the principal to make up that sum until all is paid; but if she should die and have a balance in his hands, then he to pay the sum to George Sherman her son under the same regulation as he is to pay said George Sherman in item fourth as above are authorized and required. Item 7th. I do hereby appoint my son George E. Thrall as executor of this my last will and testament if he will settle the estate for seventy five dollars in all; if not then my wife Sarah will select an administrator. In testimoney whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this third (3rd) day of June Eighteen hundred and fifty eight. Signed and acknowledged by Alexander Thrall as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. H. C. Frost } Witnesses W. P. Frost } (End of will.) The State of Ohio, Delaware County, SS. We Henry C. Frost and William P. Frost, being duly sworn in open court this 12th day of June A.D. 1865, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Alexander Thrall hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same being 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. (Signed) H. C. Frost W. P. Frost Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 12th day of June 1865 before me. T. W. Powell, Probate Judge _______________ " __________________ Record of the will of John Salmon decd. June 14th 1865. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 14th day of June 1865. This day the last will and testament of John Salmon late of this county decd. was presented to the court for probate and record; thereupon James B. W. Haynes and William H. Fergason witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testi- -mony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the tes- -tator at the time of executing the same was of full Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 235) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/04df879fed15ed3e2069ceed6a6b1e6a.jpg 51c4b05b4c60c34b4c9c17b08d5bf369 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 236] [corresponds to labeled page 204 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; therefore the court, upon conditions thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said John Salmon decd. and orders to be recorded as such. And therefore the widow Mrs. Anna Salmon came into court and made her election to take under the will. (see the journal entry). Copy and record of the will and testimony :___ In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I John Salmon of 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 I now reside, containing about one hundred acres during her natural life; and all the stock, except one horse; house hold furnature, goods provisions and other chattels which may be thereon at the time of my decease during her natural life and aforesaid; She, however, selling so much thereof as may be sufficient to pay my just debts, in case any remain unpaid at my decease. Item 2nd. I give and devise to my son James Salmon one horse. Item 3rd. At the death of my said wife the real estate aforesaid, and such part of the personal property on the proceeds thereof as may then remain unconsumed and unexpended, I give and devise to my sons Benjamin Salmon and James Salmon and my daughter Mixenda Shoemaker to be divided equally between them. Item 4th. I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Anna Salmon and my son James Salmon, 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 fit and proper the debts and claims due me. I do also authorize them to empower them if it shall become necessary in order to pay my debts (if any) to sell by private sale or in such manner how much terms of credit or otherwise - as they may think proper any part of my personal property. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, his this 22nd day of February A.D. 1858 (signed) John X Salmon (seal) mark signed and acknowledged by said John Salmon as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. (signed) J. B. W. Haynes W. H. Fergason. (end of will). The State of Ohio, Delaware County, SS. We, James B. W. Haynes and William H. Fergason being duly sworn in open court this 26th day of April A.D. 1865, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 236) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4d211e3f724d20f5922b937ac714d05a.jpg 8a0aa5aee795e9d0b1865ef6c17d1542 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 237] [corresponds to labeled page 205 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 205. Record of the Will of John Salmon decd. June 14th, 1865 testament of John Salmon hereto annexed; that we saw him 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. (signed) J. B. W. Haynes William H. Fergason Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of April A.D. 1865 T. W. Powell Probate Judge __________ = __________ Record of the will of Abdiel McAllister decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 15th day of July 1865. to wit: _____ On 14th day of April last, the last will and testament of Abdiel McAllister late of said county decd. was presented for probate and records: thereupon Robert Wilson, one of the witnesses to the said will, came into court, was duly sworn and examined, and his testimoney reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith, and it appearing that A. S. McMillen the other witness to said will is decd.; thereupon on this day came into court Henry Hodgden who was duly sworn and examined and his testimoney in like manner reduced to writing and an- -nexed to the said will and filed therewith; and thereupon it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same, was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraints, thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Abdiel McAllister decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and record of the will and testimony: _____ In the name of God Amen. I Abdiel McAllister of the County of Delaware, and State of Ohio; being weak in body, but sound in mind memory and understanding do make and publish this my last will and testament; hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time made; and first it is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be fully paid by my executors or Administrators out of my estate; and secondly I will and bequeath to my beloved and affectionate wife Lucinda, all the residue of my estate both real and personal, for her sole use, during her natural life; and after her decease what remains to be equally divided amongst my legal heirs - the heirs of my daughter Sarah E. to draw their mother's share, and also the heirs of my daughter - Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 237) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/c08fb9b15d80251d2868dce1830662b7.jpg 23f2340f1a6f4e66883054d52f78df73 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 238] [corresponds to labeled page 206 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 206 Records of the will of Abdiel McAllister decd. July 15th 1865. Agness S. to draw their mother's share -- the shares of these minor heirs of my daughters is to remain in the hands of my son Richard T. McAllister until they arrive to a mature age. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 21st day of January A.D. 1858. Signed published and declared by the (signed) Abdiel McAllister above-named Abdiel McAllister as for his last will and testament in presence of us, who at his request have signed and witnessed the same. A. S. McMillen Robert Willson (end of the will). Record of testimony The State of Ohio, Delaware County. SS. We Robert Willson and being duly sworn in open court this 14th day of April A.D. 1865 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Abdiel McAllister hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) Robert Wilson Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of April A.D. 1865. T. W. Powell, Probate Judge The State of Ohio, Delaware County, SS. Henry Hodgden being duly sworn in open court upon his oath deposes and says that he has examined the signatures of the witnesses and testator to the will of Abdiel McAllister hereto annexed, and says he is well acquainted with the hand writing and signature of A. T. McMillen one of the witnesses thereto, having frequently seen him write, and say the said signature is with the hand writing and signature of said Abdiel McAllister the testator, having frequently seen his signature is his as witnessed to said will. And further says that I am acquainted with the hand writing and signature of said Abdiel McAllister the testator, having frequently seen his signature, and says that the said signature of said Abdiel McAllister to said will is true and genuine, as I verily believe. Said McMillen is now deceased. (signed) Henry Hodgden, Sworn to & subscribed this 15th day of July 1865. T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 238) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/c13b0fc7882591f770fbd93d26b883fe.jpg 91080b1487d4d25def583c7d70c01c1f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 239] [corresponds to labeled page 207 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 207 Record of the will of William G. Van Sickle decd. August 15th 1865. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 15th day of August A.D. 1865 to wit: _____ This day the last will and testament of William G. Van Sickle late of Kingston Township in this county decd. was produced to the court for probate and record. Thereupon Henry Hodgden and Amos Utley witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn as examined, and their testimoney reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said William G. Van Sickle decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and record of the will and testimony: _____ I William G. Van Sickle being of sound mind and memory and in my usual health; for which I trust I truly thankful to Divine Providence do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st. It is my will and bequest that my son Emmerson D. VanSickle shall have all my real estate and personal property upon these conditions, that he is to pay all just debts and legal demands against my estate; to take all reasonable care of my wife, both in sickness and in health, furnishing her with medical attendance and nurses, cloth- -ing and in short every thing that is necessary for her comfort and convenience of a person of her age and circumstances, in life, this during her natural life. Also he is to pay my son William J. Van Sickle three thousand dollars, to be paid as follows, viz. when he is of age, (if that is after my death) five hundred dollars, one year after that time five hundred dollars, one year after that time six hundred dollars, also at the expiration of another year eight hundred dollars, thus at the end of each and every year one payment is to be made until all is paid; all to be on interest after one year from my death. Item 3rd As I have given to my son Alfred S. Van Sickle one hundred acres of land with three thousand dollars, which I con- -sider his full share in my property, therefore, I have not devised any more of my property to him. Item 4th I do hereby appoint my son Emmerson D. Van Sickle as administrator of this my last will and testament Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 239) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/2a0e0aa572c1bba0bade8f972a4309cf.jpg d940bbf3629645cb48088785b08cc139 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 240] [corresponds to labeled page 208 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 208 Record of the Will of William G. Van Sickle decd. August 15th 1865 and do authorize and empower him to sell my real estate if necessary to pay legal demands or legacies, to be sold at either public or private sale, or the most advantageous terms, and execute a good and sufficient deed therefore. In testimoney whereof I have set my hand and seal this 16th day Sept. 1858 (signed) Wm. G. Van Sickle signed and sealed in the presence of Henry Hodgden Amos Utley (end of the will.) Record of the testimony: _____ The State of Ohio Delaware County SS In the matter of the last will and testament of William G. Van Sickle of Kingston Tp. in this county deceased. We Henry Hodgden and Amos Utley being duly sworn in open court this 15th day of August A.D. 1865, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and test- ament of William G. Van Sickle of Kingston Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) Henry Hodgden Amos Utley. Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 15th day of August A.D. 1865. T. W. Powell, Probate Judge ____________________ = __________________ Record of the will of Isaac Curren decd. August 18th, 1865. Proceedings held before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 18th day of August A.D. 1865 to wit: _____ This day the last will and testament of Isaac Curren late of Radnor Township in this county was presented to the court for probate and records. Hereupon Elijah Dix and James P. Osborn witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing as now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint; thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that this said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Isaac Curren decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 240) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/43ebcbec71d59f148de36e493cf13205.jpg f9ffe790b89ed236ca192bb5b67f0164 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 241] [corresponds to labeled page 209 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 209 Record of the will of Isaac Curren decd. August 18th, 1865. Copy and records of the will and testimony. In the name of the Benevolent Father of all. In view of the certainty of death and the uncertainty of life; I Isaac Curren of the Township of Radnor, Delaware County, Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament. First: I give and devise to my beloved wife the farm on which we now reside situate in the county Delaware and State of Ohio, and in Radnor Township being lot 20, Range 20, Township 6, Section 1, U. S. M. containing one hundred acres; and I further give and devise to my beloved wife sixteen and 2/3 acres of land being the undivided one third of fifty acres in lot number 21 in T. R. & Section above named; during the life time of my said wife and upon her death then I give and bequeath to my daughter Catharine Ellen fifty acres off of the South side on the south half of the farm on which I now reside, of which a life estate is bequeath to my said wife. Also on the demise of my said wife I give and bequeath to my before named daugther Catharine Ellen the sixteen and 2/3 acres, being the undivided one third of fifty acres in lot No. 21 in Township Section of Range before mentioned. Thirdly. On the death of my said wife I give and bequeath the north half of the lot on which I now reside (being fifty acres of land before described) equally to my son Henry Curren and my son Joseph Curren and my daughter Mariah Cushman and my daughter Mary Ann Lodwig. Fourthly, I give and bequeath all of my personal property to my said wife Nancy Curren, and she is to pay all my just debts; and upon her death, whatever remaining of said personal property, I give and bequeath equally to all of my sons and daughters, to wit; Henry Curren, Joseph Curren, Mariah Cushman, Mary Ann Lodwig and Catharine Ellen Curren. Fifthly. 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. Sixthly. I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife Nancy Curren and my son Henry Curren Executors of my last will and testament. In testimony hereof I have hereupon set my hand and seal this 21 day of November in the year 1864. Signed and acknowledged by said (signed) Isaac Curren (seal) Isaac Curren as his last will and testament in our presence, and signed by us in his presence. (signed) Elijah Dix. James R. Osborn. (end of the will) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 241) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/bd3c19993e9a268c763728127ca18529.jpg cca16961ad22dc249651149890046df3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 242] [corresponds to labeled page 210 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 210 Record of the Will of Isaac Curren decd. August 18th, 1865. Record of the testimony. _____ The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. In the matter of the will and testament of Issac Curren late of Radnor Township deceased. We Elijah Dix and James P. Osborn being duly sworn in open court this 18th day of August A.D. 1865, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Isaac Curren of Radnor Township hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare that 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 as in his presence, and in the presence of each other. (signed) E. Dix. James P. Osborn. Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 18th day of August A.D. 1865 T. W. Powell Probate Judge __________ = __________ Record of the Will of Noble Andrew decd. August 2th 1865 Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 25th day of August 1865. to wit: _____ This day Mr. Jonas Harrison (the Executor) presents the last will and testament of Noble Andrew of Porter Township decd to the court for probate and record. Thereupon Thompson Roberts and Lafayette Vining witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. - Thereupon the Court upon consider= ation thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as the last will and testament of the said Noble Andrew decd. and ordered that the same be recorded as such. Copy and records of the will and testimony: I Noble Andrew of the Township of Porter in the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, being of sound mind, memory and understanding do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following: _____ First. It is my will that all my funeral expenses be paid, and and all my just and lawful debts. And Secondly; I give and bequeath to my wife Charlotte Andrew for and during the period of her lifetime the use and occupancy of Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 242) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/727cd1a43e2ac46b6692f8b5492eef1e.jpg 09586dd2b8d73c8bedb3eb58ad9cf244 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 243] [corresponds to labeled page 211 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 211 Record of the Will of Noble Andrew decd. August 25th 1865. of the house and lot of land on which we now reside, situ -ated in the said Porter Township, Delaware County and State of Ohio, and also all of my personal property for her own use during her lifetime. And I do bequeath to Charlotte June and Anne Eliza Andrew, daughters of my son Issac deceased when they become of lawful age, the house and lot of land with all the improvements belonging thereto, joining the place where I now live, on the south, and being the house and lot for- -merly occupied by my son Isaac decd. and Catharine Andrew his wife; and I do further bequeath to my above named grand daugthers at the decease of my wife a lot of land described as follows, lying on the north of the above name lot, commencing in the center of the county road leading from Olive Green to Macedonia on a parallel line with a board fence running east and west near and on the North side of the house above named; thence northerly along the center of said county road fourteen rods and seven feet; thence west to the land now owned by Thompson Roberts; thence south along the east line of said land fourteen rods and seven feet to the above named board fence; thence east along said fence to the place of beginning; And I do also bequeath to Catharine Andrew wife of my son Isaac deceased the use of the house and lot above named during the minor years of the said Charlotte Jane and Ann Eliza Andrew, and also the use of the vacant lot of land above described after my wife's decease, until said Children shall become of age, if so be that my wife's decease should occur before the said children shall become of age. And all the parts of my estate whatsoever which may remain unexpended in the bequests aforesaid and such as may be left at the decease of my wife, I do give and bequeath to my son Richard Andrew and my daughter Melvina Vanwert, to be divi- -ded as follows: my son Richard to have the homestead lot where we now live by paying my daugther Melvina fifty dollars. And I do hereby nominate and appoint Jonas Harrison Executor of this my last will and testament, hereby authorizing him and empowering him to compromise and adjust, release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper debts and claims due to me; and I do authorize and empower him if it be found necessary in order to pay my debts as the stipulation of this my last will and testament, to sell by private sale or otherwise so much of my property, personal or real as may be found necessary to pay my debts. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this seven- -teenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty four. (signed) Noble Andrew. Signed and acknowledged by said Noble Andrew as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by each of us in his presence, and by his request. (signed) Thompson Roberts Lafayette Vining (end of will) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 243) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/e045806fad0c19f19ff1fe7122b32f41.jpg 4bd048236fb587d75e6d4e9930e2af4b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 244] [corresponds to labeled page 212 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 212 Record of the will of Noble Andrews decd. August 25th 1865. Record of the testimony to wit: _____ The state of Ohio, Delaware County Ss In the matter of the last will and testament of Noble Andrew decd. late of Porter Tp Delaware County decd. We Thompson Roberts and Lafayette Vining being duly sworn in open court this 25th day of August A.D. 1865, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Noble Andrew of Porter Township in this county hereto annexed that we saw the 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 witnessed at his request, and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) Thompson Roberts Lafayette Vining. Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 25th day of August A.D. 1865. T. W. Powell __________ = __________ Record of the will of William L. Welch decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 10th day of October A.D. 1865. This day Arabel Welch presents to the court the last will and testament of William L. Welch late of Delaware decd. for probate and records. Thereupon Henry W. Chamberlain and John Wolfley witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith, and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said William L. Welch decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon letters testamentary were granted unto Asahel Welch, Sally Welch and Luretta Welch the three executors named in the will who gave bonds in the sum of $5000 with W. Chamberlain John Wolfley and Charles Stenbeck their surities. The executors being the residuary legatees gave bonds conditioned that they pay all the debts and legacies of the testator. And the execu- -tors are not required to inventory the estate. Copy and record of the said will. In the name of God, Amen. I William S. Welch of Delaware County, Ohio, being of Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 244) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/1aedf65425a0ec644a39e96f418b99b0.jpg ba6425b5de1e4154afa7408c4192ab2e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 245] [corresponds to labeled page 213 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 213 of sound mind and disposing memory, but weak in body, do make and publish this my last will and testament. First. I will and direct, that all my just and legal debts be first paid out of my estate. Second. I hereby devise and bequeath unto my sisters Sallie Welch and Luriella Welch and unto my brother Asahel Welch, all my property both real and personal wherever situated, and of whatever nature. To have and to hold until them and their heirs and assigns forever share and share alike. Third. I hereby appoint and constitute Sallie Welch, Lu- rietta Welch and Asahel Welch as the executors of this my last will and testament; hereby revoking and annul- -ling all former wills by me made, and declaring this and this only to be my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of April A.D. 1865. Signed, sealed and published by this said (signed) W. L. Welch William L. Welch as for his last will and testament in our presence and we at his request, signed the same in his presence and in the presence of each other as witnesses thereto. (signed) Henry B. Chamberlain John Wolfley (end of will.) Record of the testimony and deposition. The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of William L. Welch late of Delaware deceased. We, Henry W. Chamberlain and John Wolfley being duly sworn in open court this 10th day of October A.D. 1865, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of William L. Welch of Delaware hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) Henry W. Chamberlain John Wolfley. Signed and sworn to before me, in the Probate Court this 10th day of October A.D. 1865. T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 245) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/51008c93a896e9bf01c542d2ed804b55.jpg 0249f22246aab7e1efc23f155232de27 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 246] [corresponds to labeled page 214 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 214 Record of the will for Azor Saunders decd. October 12th, 1865. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and the State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 12th day of October A.D. 1865. This day the last will and testament of Azor Saunders late of Berlin Township in this county decd. was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon Charles Neil and John W. Neil the subscribing witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith, and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon the court upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Azor Saunders decd, and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and record of the will. "In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I Azor Saunders of Berlin Township in Delaware County and State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st. I give and devise to my beloved wife Elizabeth in lieu of her dower, the farm on which we now reside situate in Berlin Township in Delaware County, Ohio; containing eighty six acres of land during her natural life; and all the stock, household furnature, provisions and other goods and chattels, which may be there at the time of my decease, during her natural life aforesaid, selling so much thereof as may be sufficient to pay my just debts. Provided, however, in my said wife Elizabeth should again marry then she is to have but one third of the aforesaid real and personal estate; and the remaining two thirds to be divided to my children as follows: __ To my grandson, who is the son of Edward Saunders, one hundred dollars when he arrives at the age of twenty one years, and to my daughter Mary Wheaton one thousand dollars; and to my son Edwin P. Saunders the re= =maining part of said real and personal estate. Item 2nd. In case my wife should remain my widow to the close of her natural life, then at her death the unconsumed part of said estate is to be divided as aforesaid among the aforesaid heirs. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony whereof - I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of July A.D. 1865. (signed) Azor Saunders Signed and acknowledged by said Azor Saunders as his last will (seal) and testament in our presence and signed by Charles Neil up in his presence __________ John W. Neil (end of will) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 246) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/04e40f6262e1dd93e9a647a83510f454.jpg 2994cd69b5c152d381937feafc6914b8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 247] [corresponds to labeled page 215 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 215 Record of the will of Azor Saunders decd. October 12th, 1865. Record and copy of the testimoney and depositions to wit. "The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Azor Saunders decd. late of Berlin Township. We Charles Neil and John W. Neil being duly sworn in open court, this 12th day of October A.D. 1865, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Azor Saunders of Berlin Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. (signed) Charles Neil John D. Neil Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 12th day of October A.D. 1865. T. W. Powell, Probate Judge __________ = __________ Record of the will of William P. Thomas, decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware on the 30th day of October A.D. 1865. This day the last will and testament of William P. Thomas late of Radnor in this county decd. was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon Richard Rumford and Thomas Edwards, the subscribing witnesses to the said will, came into court, and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith, and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint thereupon the court upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said William P. Thomas decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and record of the will. "I William P. Thomas of Radnor Township in Delaware County in the state of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say __________ First. It is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be fully paid. Second. I give, devise and bequeath to my my sister in law Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 247) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/deb506400a13b68807e3363bd7cd44bd.jpg 231607a68154152db69541797784dc91 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 248] [corresponds to labeled page 216 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 216 Record of the will of William P. Thomas decd. October 30th 1865 to Jane Jones, wife of David T. Jones fifty dollars. Third. I give, devise and bequeath to my sister-in-law Mary Perry and her two daughters, Jane Jones and Catherine David all my beds and bedclothes also my silver spoons. Fourth. I give, devise and bequeath to my two brothers and sister, Robert Thomas, Griffith Thomas and Catharine Thomas of Carvarvonshire, North Wales, equally divided be- -tween the last three mentioned after paying the above mentioned. Also, I devise and bequeath all my books to my two brothers and sister, if they wish to have them, if not my executor to dispose of them in the best manner. And lastly I hereby constitute and appoint John Humphrays to be the executor for this my last will and testament; revoking and annulling all former wills by me made; and ratifying and confirming, this and no other to be my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th day of October A.D. 1865. (signed) William P. x Thomas Signed, published and declared by the above named William P. Thomas as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us, who at his request signed as witnesses to the same. (signed) Richard Bumford Thomas Edwards. (End of the will) Record of the testimony, to wit: _____ The State of Ohio Delaware County, Ss, In the matter of the last will and testament of William P. Thomas late of Radnor deceased. We Richard Bumford and Thomas Edwards being duly sworn in open court this 30th day of October A.D. 1865 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of William P. Thomas of Radnor in said county hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that, we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. Richard Bumford Thomas Edwards Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 30th day of October A.D. 1865 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 248) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/d3ee4a8cf3b431925cdc6239d49904ef.jpg 687715b1139fd84fe8e8ade0954c7e7d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 249] [corresponds to labeled page 217 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 217 Record of the will of John Rosecrans decd. November 22nd 1865. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and the state of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware, on the 22nd day of November A.D. 1865. This day the last will and testament of John Rosecrans decd. heretofore by this court sent to Marengo, Iowa County, Iowa together with the commission therewith issued to take the deposition of Alvin Rosecrans one of the witnesses thereto was returned with the testimony of the said Alvin Rosecrans duly taken; and the testimony of the said Festus Utley and Alvin Rosecrans annexed to the said will and filed therewith. And it appear- -ing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon the court, upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said John Rosecrans, and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and record of the will. " In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I John Rosecrans of Kingston, Delaware County, Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament. I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower the farm on which we now reside, situate in Kingston, Delaware County, Ohio, containing about one hundred and seventy acres (with the exception of seventy five acres of land off of the west end of said farm) she however selling so much thereof as may be sufficient to pay my just debts. Also, all the stock house- -hold goods and chattles which may be thereon at the time of my decease. At the death of my wife the real estate afore- -said I give and devise to my son Sam and his heirs. If however my son Sam should die before the decease of my said wife leaving no children living at the decease of my said wife, then the share of said property above devised to such deceased now is hereby devised and bequeathed to my said wife. If my said wife and son Sam should not survive me, then I devise and bequeath the property aforesaid to my two sons Alvin and Peter J. and daughter Elizabeth, equally, and to their heirs forever. It is hereby intended that the personal property above mentioned should first be set in preference to the real estate to pay debts. I also empower my wife to sell or dispose of the above pro- -perty and convert the avails to any use she may think proper. Item 2nd. I devise and bequeath to my son Sam seventy five acres of land off of the west end of the farm. We now reside on situated in Kingston Tp. Delaware Co. Ohio. (over) _________ Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 249) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/d8a2b9b063666f51627c4cb9790c0d24.jpg f93f02e79e2664d62e061e58ca9f1a02 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 250] [corresponds to labeled page 218 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 218 Record of the will of John Rosecrans November 22nd 1865. I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife Mary Rose- -crans Executrix of this my last will and testament; hereby au- -thorizing and empowering her to compromise and adjust, re- -lease 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 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 appraisement be made, 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 19th day of September A.D. 1859. (signed) John Rosecrans Signed and acknowledged by said John Rosecrans as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. (signed) Festus Utley Alvin Rosecrans (end of the will) Record of the testimony and despositions etc The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of John Rosecrans of Kingston Township deceased. I Festus Utley (who was a witness with Alvin Rosecrans to said will) being duly sworn in open court this 7th day of November A.D. 1865, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John Rosecrans of Kingston Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request, and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) Festus Utley Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 7th day of November A.D. 1865. T.W. Powell Probate Judge. Thereupon the court issued the requisite commission to take the testimony of the said Alvin Rosecrans of which the following is a true copy, to wit: _____ The State of Ohio Delaware County, Ss. In the Probate Court. To Peter J. Rosecrans of Iowa County in the state of Iowa, or to the Clerk of the Court in the said county of Iowa, or to the Judge of the County Court of said Iowa County, or either of severally: Greeting: _____ I Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in & for Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 250) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/12b3570b69e461f180fb084370587eeb.jpg a6f964954cac25f6c3d328ef79234cd3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 251] [corresponds to labeled page 219 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 219 Record of the will of John Rosecrans November 22nd, 1865 the county of Delaware placing special confidence in you and each of you severally, do hereby constitute and ap- -point any one of you who may act in the premises of com- -missiones to take the testimony of Alvin Rosecrans of your county, who is one of the witnesses to the last will and testament of John Rosecrans late of Delaware County, Ohio, decd. hereto annexed as to the execution and attestation therefore: and for that purpose you are hereby authorized and empowered to administer to him the proper oath to testify the truth and the whole truth in relation thereto, and take his deposition in writing; and certify the same to this court together with the said will, this commission, and your proceed- -ings thereon properly sealed up in a letter directed to this court. For which purpose this shall be your authority and Commission. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Probate Court at Delaware, Ohio, this 8th day of November 1865. T.W. Powell Probate Judge. to which Commission the following return was returned in pursuance of the within commission the undersigned one of the persons therein commissioned hereby certify that on the 17th day of November A.D. 1865, the within named Alvin Rose- -crans appears before me at my office in Marengo Iowa Co. Iowa, and was duly sworn by me to testify the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution and attestation of the last will and testa- ment of John Rosecrans hereto annexed, and therefore he was duly examined and testified, and his depositions taken in writing and to the will annexed & certified by me, and now by me sealed up and sent to the Probate Court of Delaware County, Ohio; As witness my hand the day and {seal of the county} year above written {of Iowa Iowa} (signed) J. W. Willits County Judge Iowa Co. Iowa. Copy and Record of the deposition The State of Ohio Delaware County Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of John Rosecrans late of Kingston Township deceased. I Alvin Rosecrans (who was a witness with Festus Utley to the said will) being duly sworn by and before the undersigned Commissioner this 17th day of Nov. A.D. 1865 at Marengo in the County of Iowa, in the sate of Iowa, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John Rosecrans of Kingston in Delaware County, Ohio hereto, annexed, that we saw the 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 (over) _____ Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 251) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/e3637826cdf939639c530ae048e1ae6d.jpg cc1c71170cb5349abd045859a72b94bf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 252] [corresponds to labeled page 220 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 220 Record of the will of John Rosecrans decd. November 22, 1865 full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request also in his presence, and in the presence of each other. And deponent further states that the matters and things set forth in the above and foregoing affidavit in relations to the last will and testament of John Rosecrans decd. is true in substance and in fact to the best of his know- -ledge and belief. (signed) Alvin Rosecrans. Sworn to and subscribed before me the undersigned Commissioner this 17th day of November A.D. 1865 [U.S. Stamp 5 cts.] (signed) A. H. Willits County Judge Iowa Co. Iowa. _____________________=_________________________ Record of the will of Jacob Smith late of Delaware decd. Proceedings heard before Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and the State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 19th day of December A.D. 1865. This day the last will and testament of Jacob Smith late of Delaware Township decd. was presented to the court for Probate and record. Thereupon John Houg and John Jacob Miller, subscribing witnesses to the said will came into court, and were duly sworn and examined and their tes- -timony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint. Thereupon the Court upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as the last will and testa- ment of the said Jacob Smith decd. and ordered to be recor =ded as such._____to wit:_____ Copy and record of the will. On this twenty eighth day of November in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and sixty five; I Jacob Smith of Delaware Township in the county of Delaware, State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made. I do give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Christena Margaret Smith all my personal property, in whatsoever form the same may be in at my death; whether household furnature, farm stock, notes, bonds, accounts money or in any other form whatsoever. I bequeath to her the personal property to be hers absolutely. I give and devise to my said wife Christina Margaret Smith to have and to hold during her natural life the farm Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 252) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/44645ebe1093c7a55f86a09573721958.jpg d5250af82ef431ae551288ba6e378225 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 253] [corresponds to labeled page 221 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 221 Record of the Will of Jacob Smith December 19th 1866. the farm on which we now live containing about sixty acres more or less, situated in Delaware township, Delaware County, State of Ohio, in Section four, township five, Range nineteen, United States Military Lands; said farm being made up of the pieces of land conveyed to me at different times by Tobias F. Richarts & wife by John Hair and wife, by Charles Wotring & wife, by Gottlieb Albright and wife. It is my will and desire that my said wife have said farm and any other land of which I may be the owner of at my death, to hold, control & have the entire sole use of so long as she shall live; and it is my will and desire that at her death, said farm and land be equally the property in fee simple of such of any children as may then be living; and that if - at the death of my said wife, any of my children shall have died, then that the children of any child who may have died leaving children, shall have the same share jointly, as their parent would have had if living. I nominate constitute and appoint my said wife executrix of this my last will and testament; and it is my desire that she be not required to give any land, nor to return any inventory or appraise= -ment of the property or any part thereof to court, and that she be not required to make any sale thereof. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28th day of November A.D. 1865. (signed) [illegible] seal Signed, sealed and acknowledged by said Jacob Smith to be his last will & testament in our presence & signed by us as witnesses thereto in his presence and in the presence of each other and at his request. (signed) [illegible] Young [illegible] Jakob Mullane (Record of the testimony) The state of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Jacob Smith, late of Delaware Township decd. We John Houg and John Jacob Miller being duly sworn in open court this 19th day of December A.D. 1865, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Jacob Smith of Delaware Township, hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not acting 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. (signed) Johan (illigible) Johan [illigible) Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 19th day of December A.D. 1865. T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 253) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/5e753c1bb608a90ed80a633967db2f5a.jpg 1fb5e431fcf73c9d010d1f02a34b7a9b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 254] [corresponds to labeled page 222 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 222 Record of the will of Thomas Main decd. December 20th 1865. Proceedings heard before Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate Court in and for the said county of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 20th day of December A.D. 1865. This day the last will and testament of Thomas Main late of Troy Township decd. having been presented to this court for probate and records and the testimony of Madison Main one of the witnesses to the said will having been taken and reduced to writing on the eighth day inst. and Eleazar Main the other subscribing witness being unwell and unable to attend court, a commission was issued to Joseph E. Cole Esq. to take his testimony, which has now been returned to court with the testimony of the said Eliazor Main duly taken and reduced to writing. And it now appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, therefore the court upon consideration thereof - orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proven as the last will and testament of the said Thomas Main decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. (Copy and record of the Will.) In the name of the Benevolent Father of I Thomas Main in the county of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st. I give and devise to my beloved wife, in lieu of her dower, the farm on which we now reside situate in the Township of Troy and in Range nineteen (19) T, six, and Section four (4) U.S. Military Lands in Ohio, containing about one hundred and ten acres (110), during her natural life (or while she remains my widow;) and all the stock household goods, furnature, farm and other and other goods and chattles which may be thereon, at the time of my decease during her natural life as aforesaid; she selling so much thereof by public or private sale as she thinks best, suffi- -cient to pay my just debts. At the death of my wife the real estate aforesaid and such part of the personal property that as may then remain unconsummed and unexpended, I give and devise to my sons, Azariah Main, Marion Main and Elkanah Main, by their paying my daughters to wit, Albina Main six hundred dollars, to Jane Roe five hundred dollars and to Philata Marilla Main five hundred dollars; the money to be paid when they come in possession, and if not paid, they are required to give indulgence by receiving interest from that date. Item 2nd. I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife guardian of my daughter Philata Main, until Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 254) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f25a4496e86ed40b9edb25ad764889b8.jpg 826962161bb81399d330842862aefc4a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 255] [corresponds to labeled page 223 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 223 Record of the Will of Thomas Main decd, December 20th 1865. until the said Philata Main arrives at the age of eigh- -teen or intermarries or if in case my wife should again marry her guardianship of said child shall cease and determine. Item 3rd. I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife executrix of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering her to collect, pay over and cancel any claim, and make sale, either private or public as she may think best, to satisfy all my debts. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 1st day of November in the year A.D. 1865 his (signed) Thomas Main X (seal) mark Signed and acknowledged by said Thomas Main as his last will and testament in our presence; and signed by us in his presence (signed) Eleazar Main Madison Main (end of the will) (copy and Record of the testimony) The state of Ohio, Delaware County Ss In the matter of the last will and testament of Thomas Main late of Troy Township deceased. I Madison Main being duly sworn in open court this 8th day of December A.D. 1865 depose and say that we, (myself and Eleazor Main) were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Thomas Main of Troy Township hereto annexed, that we (myself as Eleazor Main) saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator, at the time of executing the same was of full and of sound mind and memory and not under any rest- -raint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) Madison Main Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 8th day of December A.D. 1865. T. W. Powell Probate Judge (copy & Record of the Commission and testimony taken) The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss} In the Probate court. To Joseph C. Cole Esqr. of Troy Township. Placing special confidence in your integrity and ability, you are hereby appointed commissioner to take the testimony of Eleazor Main (who is sick and unable to attend court) as witness to the last will and testament of Thomas Main decd. late of Troy Township, hereto annexed and reduce his testimony to writing as to the execution and attestation of his said will, and then return the same under your seal to this court, and as such commissioner you are au- Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 255) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/da445b324bde2158ebe0e61169c5440a.jpg fa3fed1a2f14c62cd8bde39b6e6a7b36 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 256] [corresponds to labeled page 224 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 224 Record of the Will of Thomas Main decd. December 20th 1866. authorized and empowered to administer the proper oath to said witness to testify the truth. Witness whereof , Thomas W. Powell Probate Judge {Seal} of our County have hereto set my hand and the seal of the Probate Court, this 8th day of December 1865. T.W. Powell Probate Judge. (Return thereto.) I the within named Joseph C. Cole Commissioner et al hereby return that I have executed this commission by taking the deposition of the said Eleazor Main under oath and reduced to writing hereto annexed and returned with the said will. Given under my hand this 9th day of December 1865. (signed) Joseph C. Cole Commissiioner. The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. In the Matter of the last will & testament Thomas Main late of Troy Township, decd. Commissioner etc on the 9th day of December A.D. 1865 depose and say that we (this deponant and Madison Main) were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Thomas Main of Troy Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe the said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that 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 present and in the presence of each other. (signed) Eleazor Maine. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9th day of December A.D. 1865. (signed) Joseph C. Cole, Commissioner. Record of the Will of John G. Myers decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 26th day of December A.D. 1865. This day the last will and testament of John G. Myers late of Berlin Township deceased, was presented to the Court for Probate and record. Thereupon Daiton W. Terrill and Daniel Potter subscribing witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined; and their testi =mony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same, was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will of testament of the said John G. Myers dated and ordered to be recorded as such. T.W. Powell Pro. Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 256) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/23865a0e77c04b6a5dc28737f3bc697f.jpg f9cdfbb02d54dc7be9989013940b6337 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 257] [corresponds to labeled page 225 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of John G. Myers (Thomas Main crossed out) decd. December 26th 1865. (Copy and Record of the Will) In the name of God, Amen. I John G. Myers of the Town of Berlin, the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, being of sound mind and memory, and considering the un= =certainty of this frail life, do therefore make, ordain publish and declare this to be my last will and testament that is to say; as I am not in debt, all my estate real and personal, I give bequeath and dispose of as follows, to wit; All my estate real and personal to my wife Grace just as long as she remains my widow single; if she marry she shall have no part or claim thereon. I further be= =queath that all the above estate after my wife's release be my son Alvin's; and I further will that my wife and my son Alvin do pay all the rest of the children, namely, Griszilda, Clarrinda, Eliza and Jain the sum of twenty five dollars each one. Likewise, I do make constitute, appoint my wife Grace and my son Alvin to be my executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have set and subscribed my name and fixed my seal this twenty sixth day of October eighteen hundred and sixty five. (Signed) John G. Myers [seal] Witnesses D.W. Terrill Daniel Potter (end of the will) (copy and record of the testimony.) the State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss In the matter of the last will and testament of John G. Myers late of Berlin Township deceased. We Daiton W. Terrill and Daniel Potter being duly sworn in open court this 23rd day of December A.D. 1865, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John G. Myers of Berlin Township hereto annexed that we heard said testator say he had sub= =scribed said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testa= =tor, 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. (Signed) D.W. Terrill Daniel Potter Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 26th day of December A.D. 1865. T.W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 257) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4dc2dc14124a521c2cb5e915ab3a600b.jpg 20f9a6fc8c8767e546d726b0ee50c2e8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 258] [corresponds to labeled page 226 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 226 Record of the Will of Nathan Gorsuch decd. January 5th 1866. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 5th day of January A.D. 1866. This day the last will and testament of Nathan Gorsuch late of Harlem Township in this county deceased, was pre- -sented for probate and records. Thereupon Lyman B. Hanover and Aaron Whitten the subscribing witnesses to the said will came into court, and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same, was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, whereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Nathan Gorsuch decd. was ordered to be recorded as such. (Copy and record of the will.) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I Nathan Gorsuch of Harlem Township Delaware County, Ohio, in view of the certainty of death and the uncertainty of life do make and publish this my last will and testament._____ Item 1st I desire that my just debts, funeral and all other necessary expenses shall be paid out of my personal estate. Item 2nd. I give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife in lieu of her dower the farm on which I now reside, containing about one hundred and twenty two acres of land; also the entire household goods and furnature, and two head of horses, being the two oldest horses, and all the cows, and cattle on the farm, and fifty head of sheep to be selected by her out of the ewes, and all the hogs on the farm, and the two horse waggons and double harness and a colt two years old last spring which I bought of Thurman Overturf _____ also south crib of corn and all the wheat, oats and other grains that I have on hand and all the fire place and stove wood, that is cut on the farm, and also a lot of shingles, and the potatoes, and all other provisions provided for the use of the family during her natural life. Item 3rd. And at the death of my said wife, I devise that all the foregoing described property and whatever there may be real and personal shall be divided equally between all my younger children including Douglass and all younger than him. Item 4th. I give and bequeath to my son Francis W. Gorsuch the portion of the farm that I now own known Hoover farm, that lies in Franklin County. Plain Township excep- -ting about twenty one acres that was once owned by Jackson Fix. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 258) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ab2758cb430074aaedff95b474e7f60a.jpg 952dc5815f76ac8891b6428f5ec53dd3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 259] [corresponds to labeled page 227 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of Nathan Gorsuch decd. January 5th 1866. 227 Item 5th. I give devise and bequeath to my son Gary P. Gorsuch the twenty one acres of land excepted in the last mentioned item 4th; and also about fifty acres of land that I own, being a portion of the farm formerly owned by John Hanover deceased in Harlem Township Delaware County. Item 6th. I desire that my friend David Gorsuch shall take charge of and rent the farm described in item fourth and fifth, and apply the proceeds of said farm to the payment of a debt that I now owe which is not due, for said farm; and if said claim is paid by the time that Francis W. Gorsuch arrives to the age of twenty one, then said Francis W. have possession of his portion; if not, to be rented until said claim is paid; and I further desire that said David Gorsuch shall continue to control and rent after said claim is paid; the real estate described in Item 5th until my son Gary shall arrive to the age of twenty one, and the proceeds to go to the use of my family at home; and as soon as Gary Gorsuch shall become of age then to have posses- -sion of said estate. Item 7th. I give and bequeath to my daughter Ellen Gorsuch fifteen hundred dollars out of my personal estate. Item 8th. The remainder of my personal estate after paying the foregoing items specified, that my said wife shall have five hundred dollars more to assist her in raising the family if there should be so much, and if any more, then the remainder to be equally divided between all my children. Item 9th. I do hereby constitute and appoint David Gorsuch executor of this my last will and testament. And it is my fervent desire that my beloved wife shall ende- -avor to keep the entire family together until they are grown and settled in life; and hereby ernest request my two oldest children to remain at home, to be kind and affectionate to each other, and to the family; and that they all strive to live in peace. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 30th day of November A.D. 1865. Signed and acknowledged by the said (signed) Nathan Gorsuch (seal) Nathan Gorsuch as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence this 30th day of November A.D. 1865. (signed) Aaron Whitten L. B. Hanover (end of the will.) The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss. We Aaron Whitten and Lyman B. Hanover being duly sworn in open court this 5th day of January A.D. 1866 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Nathan Gorsuch of Harlem Township hereto annexed; that we saw the testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any rest- -raint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. (signed) Lyman B. Hanover Sworn to & subscribed before me in the Probate Court Aaron Whitten this 5th day of January A.D. 1866 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 259) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4dc285c384c04ec601b4347e5e18cf59.jpg 27e6bc604151a3cc17629e2e51fe7f19 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 260] [corresponds to labeled page 228 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 228 Record of the will of Summer Harris January 27th 1866. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell judge of Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and state of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 27th day of January A.D. 1866. This day the last will and testament of Summer Harris late of Berkshire Township decd. was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon William B.Boyd and Madison Poppleton the witnesses to the will came into court, and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly ex- -ecuted and attested; and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon this court upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Summer Harris Decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and Record of the will. In the Name of the Benevolent Father of All. I Summer Harris of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower one third of all my property both real and personal forever. Item 2nd I give and devise to my two daughters Sarah Luellen Furness and Clara Orvelle Harris the other two thirds of my property the said Clara Orvelle receiving twelve hundred dollars more than Sarah Luellen in lieu of what Sarah Luellen has received. Item 3rd I will and devise that at my decease all my pro- -perty both real and personal be sold and converted into money and after the payment of all my debts the money disposed of as above devised. Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint my old friend Edward D. Howard of Columbus Executor of this my last will and testament. (signed) Summer Harris (seal) Signed and acknowledged by said Summer Harris as his last will and testament in our presence. and signed by us in his presence. (Signed) William B. Boyd. (end of the Madison Poppleton. will.) The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Summer Harris late of Berk- -shire Township in said county decd. We William B. Boyd and Madison Poppleton being duly sworn in open court this 27th day of January A.D. 1866 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Summer Harris of Berkshire Township hereto annexed; Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 260) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/c443942d7d8e28bf978481caeb861b3f.jpg badf54ddfe3b823297e6a4e4a09d2574 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 261] [corresponds to labeled page 229 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869 229 that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare that 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 restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) Madison Poppleton William B. Boyd Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 24th day of January A.D. 1866. T. W. Powell Probate Judge __________ = __________ Record of the will of Augustus Curtis decd. January 29th, 1866. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and state of Ohio at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 19th day of January A.D. 1866. On the 4th day of December last the last will and testament Of Augustus Curtis late of Genoa Township decd. was presented to this court for probate and record; thereupon Nathan Dustin one of the witnesses to the said will, appeared in court and was duly sworn and examined, and his testimony reduced to writing, and annexed thereto and filed therewith. This matter was then continued for the appearance and testimony of the other witnesses thereto. And afterwards on this day William B. Boyd the other witness to the said will appeared in court and was duly sworn and examined, and his testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith and it now appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. Thereupon the court upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Augustus Curtis decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and record of the will. In the name of the Benevolent Father of all. I, Augustus Curtis of Genoa Township, Delaware County and State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament: _____ First. I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower the homestead on which we now reside, situate in Genoa Township on what is commonly called Yankie Street, containing about seven acres; also about sixty three acres of land in Harlem Township in aforesaid county and State, being parts of lots 3 and 8 in the second quar- -ter of said Township during her natural life; and all Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 261) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/05887817da3c8fee6d8bebe6972f8f36.jpg 388e7961c85ea31c217e84808b345c71 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 262] [corresponds to labeled page 230 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 230 Record of the will of Augustus Curtis January 19th, 1866. and all the stock, household goods, furnature, provisions and other goods and chattels which may be on both of said prem -ises at the time of my decease, during her natural life as aforesaid -- she however selling so much of the personal property, and the proceeds of the real estate as may be sufficient to pay my just debts, and will provide for her and our two children, and for other purposes as she may think best. At the death of my said wife, the real estate aforesaid and such part of the said personal property or the proceeds thereof, as may then remain unconsumed and unexpended, I give and devise equally to our sons Newell Curtis and our daughter Harriet W. Curtis and their heirs. Secondly. I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife guardian of my son Newell Curtis until the said Newell Curtis arrives at the age of twenty one years. Thirdly. I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife executrix of this my last will and testament, hereby authorizing and empowering her to compromise, adjust, release and dis- -charge in such manner as she may deem proper the debts and claims due me. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty nineth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty three. (signed) A. Curtis Signed and acknowledged by said Augustus Curtis as his last will and testament in our presence, and signed by us in his presence. (signed) Nathan Dustin William B. Boyd. Copy and Record of the testimony. The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Augustus Curtis late of Genoa Township deceased. We Nathan Dustin and William B. Boyd being duly sworn in open court this 4th day of December A.D. 1865, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Augustus Curtis of Genoa Township hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other. Nathan Dustin sworn to etc Dec. 4th 165. signed Nathan Dustin Wm. B. Boyd sworn etc January 29th/66. William B. Boyd Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 29th day of January A.D. 1866 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 262) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/604ba7c37ce7bd3ccfea3ce3f8e46558.jpg 7b9fb972bd429ba14e3c6d8235afa5e5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 263] [corresponds to labeled page 231 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 231 Record of the will of Bela G. Davis decd. January 31st 1866. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court, in and for the county of Delaware and state of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 31st day of January A.D. 1866. This day the last will and testament of Bela G. Davis late of Marlborough Township decd. was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon Silas H. Cleveland and Harvey Gillett, the witnesses to the said will, came into court, and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the said will and filed therewith. And it ap- -pearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint; thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Bela G. Davis decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and record of said will. In the name of the Benevolent Father of all. I Bela G. Davis do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower all my estate real and personal while she shall remain my widow, and all household goods and fur- nature, provisions and other goods and chattels, which may be left at my decease during her widowhood, she selling so much thereof as will pay my just debts and funeral expenses. Item 2nd. I do hereby nominate and appoint 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 think best or proper the debts due me. I do also authorize and empower her if shall become necessary in order to pay my debts to sell at private sale so much of my personal property as will pay those debts. 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 testimoney hereof I have hereunto my hand and seal this 21st day of December A.D. 1865. Signed and acknowledged by said Bela G. Davis (signed) B. G. Davis (seal) as his last will and testament _____ in our presence and signed by us in his presence. (Signed) Silas H. Cleveland Harvey Gillett. end of the will (over for the testimony) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 263) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/eb55b0b824af2024f33db27755b0c1f1.jpg f0d75c7e7f9e96b7c5e2aa6e0951d1c7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 264] [corresponds to labeled page 232 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 232 Record of the Will of Bela G. Davis decd. January 31st 1866. Record of the testimony. The State of Ohio, Delaware County. Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Bela G. Davis late of Marlborough Township deceased. We Silas H. Cleveland and Harvey Gillett being duly sworn in open court this 31st day of January A.D. 1866, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Bela G. Davis of Marlborough Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe the said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of 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. (signed) S. H. Cleveland Harvey Gillett. Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 31st day of January A.D. 1866 T. W. Powell Probate judge. __________ = __________ Record of the will of Henry Smith decd. January 31st 1866. Proceedings heard before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware, on the 31st day of January A.D. 1866. On the 26th day of the present month, the last will and testament of Henry Smith late of Marlborough Township decd. was presented to this court for probate and record. thereupon James F. Winterwute one of the witnesses subscribing to the said will, came into court, and was duly sworn and examined and his testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith. This matter was then continued for the testimony of the other witness. And now on this day Silas H. Cleveland the other witness to the said will, came into court, was duly sworn and examined and his testimony reduced to writing, and annexed to the will and filed therewith. Thereupon it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the said testator at the time of executing the same, was of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, the court upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as the last will and testament of the said Henry Smith decd and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and record of the will. I Henry Smith of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 264) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/0535f616d36930de50087b17d8bfaf9e.jpg 9039bf1154f2a7133c30df0d46224871 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 265] [corresponds to labeled page 233 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 233. Records of the Will of Henry Smith decd. January 31st 1866. testament in the manner and form following, that is to say: - First. It is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be fully paid. Second. I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Sabriny Smith all my estate, real and personal during her natural life; she however first disposing of a sufficiency thereof to pay my just debts as aforesaid. And at the death of my said wife all the property hereby devised or bequeathed to her as aforesaid or so much thereof as may there remain unexpended to my three sons, Russell B. Smith, Jeremiah W. Smith and Fletcher D. Smith and to their heirs and assigns forever. Third. I give and devise to my oldest son Russell B. Smith that part of my land leighing and being in Range nineteen (19) Township six (6) Section two (2) Lot six (6) West of the Columbus and Sandusky Turnpike. Fourth. I give and devise to my second son Jeremiah W. Smith, that part of my land leighing and being in Range nineteen (19) Township six (6) Section half one (1/2 1. Lot four (4) Fifth. I give and devise to my third son Fletcher D. Smith all the residue of my real estate, and all my personal property that shall remain unexpended at the death of my wife. And lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my said wife Sabrina Smith and my said son Fletcher D. Smith to be the executors for this my last will and testament revoking and annulling all former wills by me made, and ratify and confirm this and no other to be my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fourth day of Feb. AD. 1865. (signed) Henry Smith {seal} Signed, published and declared by the above named Henry Smith as and for his last will and testament in presence of us, who at his request have signed as witnesses to the same. (Signed) S.H. Cleveland Jas. F. Wintermute. End of the Will (Record of the testimony) The State of Ohio, Delaware County. Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Henry Smith of Marlborough Township decd. We James F. Wintermute and Silas H. Cleveland being duly sworn in open court this 26th day of January AD 1866, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Henry Smith of Marlborough Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will & testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (Signed) Jas. F. Wintermute Sworn to & subscribed before me in the Probate Court S. H. Cleveland this 31st day of January AD 1866. T.W. Powell Pro. Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 265) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/bbe0fd3bbfd21e9002862d285caad009.jpg 18b8362cc90d7a114afb962dc3693f44 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 266] [corresponds to labeled page 234 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of Roswell Tuller March 8th 1866. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 8th day of March A.D. 1866. This day the last will and testament of Roswell Tuller late of Liberty Township in this county deceased, was presented to the Court for probate and record. Thereupon James R. Youel and John W. clark witnesses to the said will came into court, and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the said will and filed therewith, and it appearing to the court that said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same, was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not acting under any restraint; thereupon the court, upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as the last will and testament of the said Roswell Tuller decd. and ordered to be recorded as such; to wit: - Copy of the Will. In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I Roswell Tuller of Liberty Township Delaware Co. 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 a part of the farm on which we live commencing at the south east corner of said farm running west 60 rods parallel with the east and west county road; thence north about 38 rods to a lane in the said farm; thence west to the Section line; thence north to land owned by E. Night; thence east to land owned by J. M. Standish; thence south about 20 rods; thence east to the north and south county roads; thence South to the place of beginning; containing about fifty acres of land during her natural life. At the death of my said wife the real estate aforesaid I give and devise to my son Edgar P. Tuller and his heirs. Item 2nd. I also give all my household goods and chattels stock, furnature, provisions and other goods and chattels, which may be thereon at the time of my decease to my wife - Item 3rd. I devise and bequeath to my son Alvin Tuller the sum of fifty dollars. Item 4th. I devise and bequeath to my son Homer Tuller the sum of fifty dollars. Item 5th. I give and bequeath to my daughter Cynthia M. Parks the sum of fifty dollars. Item 6th. I give and bequeath to my daughter Martha L. Standish the sum of two hundred dollars. Item 7th. I give and bequeath to my daughter Lydia L. Freshwater the sum of two hundred dollars. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 266) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b37a2cfbce956a1a0132a916aea97d1d.jpg 47e9799dc5f9cb8a3fcb4f5963a0f62c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 267] [corresponds to labeled page 235 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 235. Record of the Will of Roswell Tuller decd. March 8th 1866. Item 8th. I give and bequeath unto my grand daughter Georgia Tuller the sum of fifty dollars. Item 9th. I give and bequeath all my farming uten= -sils, wagon, the residue of my land and all other property to my son Edgar P. Tuller - the said Edgar P. Tuller to pay my funeral expenses; and pay the balance of my children the said sums herein bequeath to them. Item 10th I do hereby nominate and appoint my sons Alvin Tuller and Edgar P. Tuller executor of this my last will and testament; hereby authorizing them to compromise, adjust release and discharge in such manner as they may deem proper the debts and claims due me. 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 November in the year 1865. Signed and acknowledged by said (Signed) Roswell Tuller Roswell Tuller as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence (signed) James R. Youel John W. Clark. Record of the testimony: _____ The State of Ohio, Delaware County. Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Roswell Tuller late of Liberty Township deceased. We James R. Youel and John W. Clark being duly sworn in open court this 8th day of March A.D. 1866. depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Roswell Tuller of Liberty Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) James A. Youel John B. Clark Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 8th day of March A.D. 1866 T. W. Powell Probate Judge. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 267) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/c94e8d3a1b0bbec931cbf5299694a618.jpg 0d79d5a69e9363bf43ad6b8b32bc5feb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 268] [corresponds to labeled page 236 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 236 Record of the will of Andrew Caldwell decd. March 12th 1866. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware, on this 12th day of March A.D. 1866. This day the last will and testament of Andrew Caldwell late of Trenton Township in the county was presented for probate and record. Thereupon Thomas M. Cole and Samuel Barcus the witnesses to the said will came into court, and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same, was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon the court upon con- -sideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as the last will and testament of the said Andrew Caldwell decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and record of the will: _____ In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I Andrew Caldwell of Trenton Township, Delaware County, Ohio, in view of 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 and all other necessary expenses to be paid out of my personal estate. Item 2nd. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower, the farm on which I now reside, containing about eighty four acres; and also fifteen aces of woods land off of the north part of the tract of forty five acres - that was deeded by Joseph Jacobus and wife to Andrew Caldwell and also the entire household goods and eight hundred dollars in money during her natural life; and at the death of my said wife, mention in the property in the foregoing items fall to Joseph A. Cald- -well my son. Item 3rd. I give and bequeath to my son Jesse Caldwell a certain tract of land deeded by Squire Wheaton and wife to Andrew Caldwell containing ninety four acres and one hundred and four rods as described in said deed. Item 4th. I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Jane Frank the west half of a certain tract of land deeded by Isaac Meridith to Alexander Caldwell containing ninety four acres more or less, during her natural life and at her death to fall to her son Andrew C. Franks. Item 5th. I give and bequeath to my son James Caldwell the east half of the above described tract in the last mentioned item. Item 6th. I give and bequeath to my son Alexandria Cald- -well the remaining thirty acres of land belonging to the forty five acre tract mentioned in item record. Item 7th. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Caldwell Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 268) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/e2e87cffa133ce132661976c2598594f.jpg f5400f1faaccf649034e8a5d63583109 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 269] [corresponds to labeled page 237 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 237 Record of the will of Andrew Caldwell decd. March 12th 1866. my claim against him and also ten dollars in money. Item 8th. I give and to my son Joseph A. Caldwell fifteen hundred dollars out of my personal property. item 9th The remaining portion of my personal property after the foregoing items, I desire to be equally divided between my two sons James A. Caldwell, Alexandra Caldwell and my daughter Mary Jane Franks. Item 10th. I do hereby nominate and appoint Lyman B. Hanover of Harlem Tp. executor of this my last will and testament. Item 11th. I do hereby revoke all former wills made by me. October 27th A.D. 1865. (Signed) Andrew Caldwell (seal) Signed and acknowledged by the said Andrew Caldwell as his last will and testament in our presents, and signed by us in his presents this 27th day of October 1865 (end of the will) Signed T. M. Cole Samuel Barcus. Record of the testimony. The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Andrew Caldwell of Trenton Township deceased. We Thomas M. Cole and Samuel Barcus being duly sworn in open court this 12th day of March A.D. 1866, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Andrew Caldwell of Trenton Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe the said will; and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of 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 pres- -sence of each other. (Signed) T. M. Cole Samuel Barcus Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 12th day of March A.D. 1866. T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 269) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/25818dc78adc89506b49207aa6a2b1ce.jpg 9e6073a99eb60ef1bc7a17499ab65bf6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 270] [corresponds to labeled page 238 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 238 Record of the will of Hugh M. Stephen decd. March 29th 1866. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate Court in and for the said County of Delaware in the State of Ohio at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 29th day of March A.D. 1866. This day the last will and testament of Hugh M. Stephen late of the said county decd. was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon Abraham Trop and William E. Kirk, subscribing witnesses to the said will came into court, and were duly sworn and examined, and this testi- -mony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the said will and filed therewith, and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. Thereupon the court, whose consider- -ation thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as the last will and testament of the said Hugh M. Stephen decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and record of the will; to wit: _____ In the name of the Father of All Men. I Hugh M. Stephen of the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, do make, publish and declare the following to be my last will and testament. Item 1st. After all my debts is paid and fully discharged, I will to my sisters Mary Palmer and Nancy Crawford each an equal share of the rents of the house and lot in the town of Fairfield in the county of Greene and State of Ohio, until property is sold, after sale of the said property they are to have the interest of the amount for which the said property sells, (taxes and other expenses excepted) during their natural lives, or each of them one half of the said rents or interest during their life. Item 2nd. I will and hereby appropriate the sum of one thousand dollars for the purpose of erecting suitable monuments to the graves of my father, mother, myself, wife & child in the graveyard on Bokes creek, Delaware County, Ohio; the amount of each said mon- -ument to be taken from the fund obtained from the sale of the lot in Fairfield (above mentioned) and erected after the death of my two sisters: should either, or both of my sisters at their decease be buried at said grave yard; then suitable lettering may be made on the same monuments including them with their father and mother. Item 3rd I will to Mary and Martha Kirkwood each two hundred-fifty dollars. To Joseph Stephen, Wm. F. Stephen to George Stephen each two hun- -dred fifty dollars. To Josephene Crawford two hundred and fifty dollars. To Stephen Crawford fifty dollars, To Martha Rose two hundred dollars to be paid to them after the settlement of my estate. Item 4th. I will and bequeath to Marsh Rose my gold watch. Also to Joseph Stephen all my clothing to be delivered at any time after my decease without appraisement. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 270) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/5e1b540559d9a65e2864704973d1437b.jpg 4cf65c6f8385d1dc24e0c50c24fbe860 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 271] [corresponds to labeled page 239 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 239 Record of the will of Hugh M. Stephen decd. March 29th 1866. Item 5th. After the payment of the foregoing bequests the remainder of my estate shall be equally divided between the heirs of my brother Z. Stephen & my sisters Mary Palmer and Nancy Crawford. Item 6th. I hereby appoint Wm. M. Barren executor of this my last will and testament authorizing and empowering him to compromise, adjust, release & discharge in such manner as he may deem proper any debts and claims due me. I do further authorise and empower him to sell at private sale, upon such terms of credit as he may think proper, (for the interest of the estate) the house and lot in Fairfield, Greene County, Ohio, and deed or deeds to purchas- -ers to execute, acknowledge and deliver in the fee simple. I hereby give to said executor the term of twelve years - or at the death of my sisters on, and thereafter until the death of my two sisters to settle my estate, authorizing him to loan any money which which may come in to his hands from time to time until my estate may be settled & the legacies paid off, to Alford Rose of Delaware Co. Ohio, at 6 percent per annum, or to invest in other surities in case the said Rose refuses to take the same. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 14th day of March 1866. (signed) H. M. Stephen (seal) witnesses (signed) A. Trop. Wm. E. Kirk (end of the will.) Record of the testimony. The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Hugh M. Stephen late of Sciota Township, deceased. We Abraham Trop and William E. Kirk being duly sworn in open court this 29th day of March A.D. 1866, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Hugh M. Stephen of Sciota Township, hereto annexed; that we saw the same 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 witnessed at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) Abraham Trop Wm. E. Kirk Sworn to and subscribed before me in Probate Court this 29th day of March A.D. 1866. T. W. Powell, Probate Judge. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 271) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f75e0cddc89ef197d84da6d0a0754aec.jpg 8b6d59090fb6d8b732bc111fab321d16 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 272] [corresponds to labeled page 240 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 240 Record of the will of Orson N. Cummins decd. April 7th, 1866. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 7th day of April A.D. 1866. This day the last will and testament of Orson N. Cummins late of Orange Township in this county deceased was pre- -sented for probate and record. Thereupon Robert L. Armstrong and Gustavus Elsbree, subscribing witnesses to the said will came into court, and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed thereto and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. Thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as the last will and testament of the said Orson N. Cummings decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and record of the will, to wit: _____ In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I, Orson N. Cummins of Orange do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st. I give and devise to my beloved brother John Francis Cummins the undivided one half (1/2) of the farm on which he now lives, which we bought of Wm. Bardsley, situated in Orange Township Delaware County Ohio: Also the undivided one half (1/2) of the farm which was willed to us by our father John Cummins: ___ Also the undivided one half of the personal property; except seventy five dollars ($75.) which is to be otherwise disposed of. Item 2nd. I give and devise to my nephew Albert Evans twenty five dollars ($25) to be paid out of the undivided one half of the personal property, when he arrives at the age of twenty one years (21). Item 3rd. I give and devise to my nephew John Evans twenty five dollars (25$) to be paid out of the undivided one half of the personal property, when he arrives at the age of twenty one years (21.). Item 4th. I give and devise to my nephew Lovina A. Evans twenty five dollars (25$) to be paid out of the undivided one half of the personal property when he arrives at the age of eighteen years (18.). Item 5th. I do hereby nominate and appoint John T. Cummins and George F. Elsbree executors of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering them to compromise, adjust release and discharge in such manner as they may deem proper, the debts and claims due me. I do also authorize and empower them, if it shall become necessary in order to pay my debts, to sell by private sale, or in such manner, upon such terms of credit or otherwise as they may think proper, all or any Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 272) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/16d9d76e2a1b59f4006a17283c664796.jpg 232758139ce09e72f32b86634bcc337e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 273] [corresponds to labeled page 241 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 241 Record of the Will of Orsen M. Cummins decd. April 7th 1866. part of my real estate, and deeds to purchasers to execute ackno- -wledge 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. 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 in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty six. (1866.) (signed) Orson N. Cummins (seal) Signed and acknowledged by said Orson N. Cummins as his last will and testament in our presents; and singed by us in his presents. (signed) Robert S. Armstrong Gustavus Elsbree (end of the will) (Record of the testimony.) The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Orson N. Cummins late of Orange Township deceased. We Robert S. Armstrong and Gustavus Elsbree being duly sworn in open court this 7th day of April A.D. 1866, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Orson N. Cummins of Orange Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint; and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) R. S. Armstrong Gustavus Elsbree. Sworn to and subscribed before me in Probate Court this 7th day of April A.D. 1866 T. W. Powell Probate Judge __________ = __________ Record of the will of Titus Knox decd. April 10th 1866. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 10th day of April A.D. 1866. This day the last will and testament of Titus Knox late of this county decd. was presented for probate and record. Thereupon George W. Perfect came in to court, he being one of the subscribing witnesses to the said will, who being duly sworn and examined, and his testimony reduced to writing, and annexed to the will and filed therewith: and it appearing that Walter N. Wyeth the other witness to the will being absent out of the county, to wit, in Morgan County, Ohio; On motion it is ordered that a Commission issue with the will annexed, to the Probate judge of the said county of Morgan to take the testimony of said Walter N. Wyeth said other witness to the said will, as to the execution and attestation thereof. And this matter is continued for the return of said commission and for further consideration. T. W. Powell Pro judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 273) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/7cd45b5c7a7d571f868edc9cfc333dc9.jpg e62e93e94b0d4e43bce2afbf390e1c74 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 274] [corresponds to labeled page 242 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 242 Record of the Will of Titus Knox. April 10th 1866. And afterwards to wit; on the 3rd day of May A.D. 1866. the following journal entry and proceedings were heard, to wit: _____ This day the commission issued in this case to the Probate Judge of Morgan County to take the testimony of Walter N. Wyeth (the subscribing witness etc.) was returned duly executed, with the testimony of said Wyeth duly reduced to writing annexed thereto. And it now appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint; the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate and duly proven as the last will and testament of the said Titus Knox decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Copy and record of the will; to wit: _____ Will and testament of Titus Knox resident of Trenton township, Delaware Co. Ohio. I, Titus Knox being of sound and disposing mind, calling to mind the frailty and uncertainty of human life; and being desirous of settling my worldly affairs; and directing how the estates with which it has pleased God to bless me shall be disposed of after my decease, while I have strength and capacity so to do: _____ do make and publish this my last will and testament. In primis. 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. Item. I ordain that Amelia S. Knox widow of my son Samuel M. Knox shall have from my estate the avails or interest of five hundred dollars ($500)____ the principal thereof to be held by my son Alanson Knox, (to whom said amount shall be paid by the executors) who shall pay to said Amelia S. Knox quarterly i.e. four times in each year, during her widowhood the full value of said principal during the time in which it is so holden. After her decease, or in case she should marry, the said five hundred dollars shall be returned by the holder to my estate. Item. After the provisions hereinbefore mentioned shall have been duly executed, I will that all the rest and residue of my earthly possessions whatsoever and wheresoever, of which nature, kind and quality soever, be equally divided to and among my children -- five sons, viz; Alauson, John, William Lewis and Orrin; and three daughters, Lucinda, Catharine and Laura - each one by this provision receiving one eighth of said residue. Item. I desire to buried in the church yard at Sunbury by the side of the remains of my wife, in such style Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 274) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4abbec5c1082e240600bfe0da7bfbab6.jpg 9c382b13f5dd5d50d71c4aa63d14b606 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 275] [corresponds to labeled page 243 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of Titus Knox April 10th 1866. 243 and manner as my children shall think proper. Lastly. I do hereby constitute and appoint my sons Alanson Knox and John Knox executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty two. (Signed) Titus Knox. {Seal} The above instrument consisting of two pages was now here subscribed by Titus Knox 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 attesting witnesses. (signed) G. W. Perfect residing at Sunbury, Del. Co. Walter N. Wyeth residing at Sunbury Del. Co. Ohio. (End of will.) Record of the testimony for. The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Titus Knox late of Trenton Township deceased. I, George W. Perfect, being duly sworn in open court this 10th day of April A.D. 1866 depose and say that we (myself and Walter N. Wyeth) were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Titus Knox of Trenton Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint; and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) G. W. Perfect. Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 10th day of April A.D. 1866. T. W. Powell Pro. Judge. (Record of the commission issued in this case, to wit: _____) The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. In the Probate Court. To the Probate Judge of Morgan County, Ohio. Greeting. The undersigned Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate Court in and for the said county of Delaware; hereby constitute and appoint you commissioner with full power and authority to take the testimony of Walter N. Wyeth, (now of your county) one of the witnesses to the last will and testament of Titus Knox decd. hereto annexed; and to the execution and attestation thereof; and reduce his testimony to writing; upon his solemn oath, which you will in due form of law administer to him. And the testimony so reduced to writing, together with the said will you will in due form in- -close under your seal directed to this court. For so doing this shall be your commission and authority. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 275) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/86b9bcb98322d164de95956a5e299120.jpg 4846b40a9dbd21b8221ac905f15712c1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 276] [corresponds to labeled page 244 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 244 Record of the will of Titus Knox decd. April 10th 1866. (L.S.) In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court, at Delaware, Ohio; this 11th day of April 1866 (signed) T. W. Powell Probate Judge. (Record of the return thereto.) The undersigned David C. Pinkerton Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Morgan and State of Ohio, hereby certify that in the pursuance of the within commission he has taken the testimony of the said Walter N. Wyeth as to the execution and attestation of the said will of Titus Knox decd. and reduced the same to writing and hereto annexed. And now here- -with inclosed and sealed up, and directed to the said Judge of the Probate Court for Delaware County, Delaware, Ohio. (L.S.) In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court this 13th day of April A.D. 1866. (signed) David C. Pinkerton Probate Judge of Morgan County, Ohio The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Titus Knox late of Trenton Township, deceased. I, Walter N. Wyeth being duly sworn in open court of the Probate Judge of Morgan County, Ohio; this 13th day of April A.D. 1866, depose and say that we, this witness and George W. Perfect, were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Titus Knox of Trenton Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other and I further say. (signed) Walter N. Wyeth Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 13th day of April A.D. 1866. (signed) David C. Pinkerton Probate Judge, Morgan County, Ohio The End of this will of record. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 276) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/48c9613c2d4272df4cbeff7ff723a817.jpg b8cadeee1c9062c14fd5e39545991796 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 277] [corresponds to labeled page 245 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 245 Record of the will of George W. Finley decd. April 14th 1866. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 14th day of April A.D. 1866. This day the Nuncucative Will of George W. Finley were pre- -sented in open court, and was duly proved by the testimony of Henry R. Finefrock and Lezzie Jones who being duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, annexed to and filed with the said will. And it appearing to the court that on the 6th day of the present month the said George W. Finley made his verbal will, and that the witnesses were then called upon by the said George W. Finley in his presence and in the presence of each other, at his residence in Radnor Township, during his last sickness to hear testimony of his testamentary words as his last will and that the said testator was then of sound mind and memory; and it further appears that the said testator died on the next day; and that the said testamentary words were then and there immediately after the speaking thereof, reduced to writing and now subscribed by them. Thereupon upon consideration thereof the courts orders that the said verbal and Nuncupative will be admitted to probate as the last will and testament of the said George W. Finley decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. (Copy and record of the will.) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I, George W. Finley of Radnor township in the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st. I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Angelina Finley all my personal property of all descriptions and all my real estate situate in the Radnor Township of Delaware County, of the State of Ohio, containing two hundred and sixty six acres more or less so long as she remains my widow, to have, to hold and control for her benefit and support, and the proper support, education and benefit of my four daugh- -ters, sig: Ellen Adelpha, Olive Ann, Carrie Belle and Mary Vale, as either of them remain in single life. Item 2nd. If my beloved wife intermarries and thus no longer remains my widow, or at the close of her natural life, I give devise and bequeath to each of my four daughters Ellen Adelphia, Olive Ann, Carrie Belle, and Mary Vale and their heirs each an equal share of both my personal and real property as above described, unless either of the above named daugthers should prove to be or should become of a more feeble and delicate constitution than the others or in any way be crippled, in either of which cases I give, devise and bequeath to the child who shall be this feeble or crippled a sufficiency of my property as above described over Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 277) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/7a200a4bff4c24de176d90444bd87619.jpg 2ec2c3d76f27f9a5f4fb90a6c9ad18c3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 278] [corresponds to labeled page 246 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 246 Record of the Will of George W. Finley decd. April 14th 1866. and an equal share with the others to provide for such child a liberal education. Item 3rd. I authorize and request my beloved wife to pay all my just and legal debts from moneys now in my possession or forth coming upon demand. also to collect release and discharge in such manner as she may deem proper all debts and claims due me. Item 4th. I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife guardian of my four daughters Ellen Adelphia, Olive Ann, Carrie Belle and Mary Vale until said daughters arrive at legal age or intermarry; and do enjoin upon her to give my said daughters a good liberal education and to rear them in habits of industry and inculiate upon them, as far as may be, Christian faith and charity. I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my personal property or real estate 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 6th day of April in the year 1866. Signed and acknowleged by said George W. Finley as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. Signed by the undersigned as witnesses this 14th day of April 1866. (signed) Henry R. Finefrock, Lizzie Jones. The State of Ohio Delaware County Ss. In the Probate Court. In the matter of the nuncupative, and last will and testament of George W. Finley late of Radnor Township in this county decd. Henry R. Finefrock and Lizzie Jones being duly sworn in open court on this 14th day of April 1866, upon their respect- -ive oathes depose and say that on the 6th day of the present month they these witnesses were at the residence of the said George W. Finley then in his life time. That he was there in his last sickness and not expected long to live; that said Finley then was there declared that he desired to make his will; that he called on his wife Angelina Finley to notice what his will and disposition of his property was, and said that he wished there wit- -nesses to witness the same; and desire one of these witnesses said Henry R. Finefrock to write the same so that he could sign the same; which the said last name witness these and there did reduce the same to writing just as the said Finley de- -clared his will and disposition of his property to be. When the same was so reduced to writing, the said George W. Finley had a sink- ing spell, and became unconscious and unable to execute Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 278) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/102d869b52b7abaad498da2712ae7472.jpg 20ef71064d9e219affd227150f275a0c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 279] [corresponds to labeled page 247 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 247 his will, except as a verbal or nuncupative will. This was about the hour of five o'clock P.M. of the said 6th day of April, and the new testator remained in his sinking spell and unconciousness until about five o'clock in the morning of the next day, when he died. That the testator at the time he so declared and made his known his will and disposition of his property was about forty five years of age; of sound mind and memory, well capable of making his will, and was free and not acting under any restraint, until after he had so declared his will. the same was then and there so reduced to writing just as he declared his will and disposition of his property to be; and we afterwards on this day signed the same as witnesses, which is the same now hereto annexed, as the said will; and further say not. (Signed.) Henry R. Finefrock Lizzie Jones Sworn to and subscribed before me in open court this 14th day of April A.D. 1866. T.W. Powell Probate Judge __________ = __________ Record of the nuncupative will of Albert D. Dunham. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 10th day of April A.D. 1866. On the 7th day of February last the nuncupative will of Albert D. Dunham late of Thompson Township decd. was presented for probate and record. The testimony of william J. Peet one of the witnesses was then taken and reduced to writing etc, and now Lewis Lake the other witness thereto appears and his testimony being taken and reduced to writing; and it now appearing that the said will was duly made and reduced to writing within the time required by the statute, as stated in the said depositions. It is therefore ordered that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved; and that the same and the despositions be recorded as the nuncupative will of the said Dunham. (Copy and record of the will &c.) December 25th, 1865 I, Albert D. Dunham: ___ First it is my will that my just debts and all charges he paid out of my estate. I give and devise all the residue of my estate to Polly Decker to be her and her heirs forever. I appoint and make the said Polly Decker executrix of this my last will and testament. I do also author- -ize and empower her Polly Decker if it shall become neces- -sary in order to pay my debts my debts to sell by private sale, or in such manner upon such terms of credit, or otherwise, as the Polly Decker may think proper, all or any Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 279) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/47b1b6e00b79e42755bf7e42f2be6d4c.jpg 722036a969ae48861bf3773c752bddb1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 280] [corresponds to labeled page 248 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 248. Record of the will of Albert D. Dunham decd. April 10th 1866. part of my property to pay my debts; I desire that no ap- -praisement and no sale of any property be made. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. The above statement made by Albert D. Dunham in our hearing, Dec. 17th 1865 (Signed) Wm. J. Peet Lewis Lake The State of Ohio Delaware County, Ss. In the Probate Court On this 7th day of February A.D. 1866 William J. Peet and Lewis Lake came into court, and were duly sworn and examined, and on their respective oaths say and declare that on the 17th day of December last, (1865.) they were (that is William J. Peet and Lewis Lake) called upon by Albert D. Dunham at his residence at Polly Decker, his home in Thom- -pson Township in this county, while in his presence and in the presence of each other, to hear testimony to his will and disposition of his property, as he was then in his last sick- -ness and not expected to live, that he was then in sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint. That said Albert D. Dunham died the next day. That at the time we were so called upon, said Albert D. Dunham stated his said will and disposition aforesaid was just as stated in the annexed paper by us signed as the said will, which was reduced to writing on the 25th day of December aforesaid, within eight days of our being so called upon as aforesaid - which was so reduced to writing by William J. Peet, and then by us respectively signed as such wit- nesses, now hereto annexed as such will. (signed) Wm. J. Peet Lewis Lake Sworn to and subscribed by William J. Peet on the 7th day of Feb- ruary A.D. 1866 and by Lewis Lake on the 10th day of April 1866. T.W. Powell Probate Judge __________ = __________ Record of the will of Sidney Moore decd. April 30th 1866. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 30th day of April A.D. 1866. This day the last will and testament of Sidney Moore decd. was presented for probate and record. Thereupon Oren H. Newton and Dudley W. Rhodes, the subscribing witnesses thereto, appeared in court and were duly sworn and examined; and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the said will, and filed therewith and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon the court upon consideration thereof, orders that that the said will be admitted to probate Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 280) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/dd044d1379979551c74aff47a8a38d6b.jpg b356409ecd1ea75e80f27235711ca5b9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 281] [corresponds to labeled page 249 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 249 as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Sidney Moore decd.; and ordered to be recorded as such. (Copy and record of the will.) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I, Sidney Moore of Delaware Township, Delaware County and State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament. I give and devise to my beloved wife, the lot on which we now reside situated in the village of Delaware and now designated on the plat of the said town as one hundred and three, in said town of Delaware, Delaware County, State of Ohio during her natural life or so long as she remains my widow; and all the household goods and furnature belonging to us, during her natural life as aforesaid; and also the dividends arising from my Railroad and Government stocks at her disposal with advice of one or both of our sons; and at her death as aforesaid, I give and devise to my daughter Emily Stowe, two hundred dollars in either railroad or Government stocks; and to my two sons Sidney and William E. Moore the balance of my real and personal property to be equally divided between them after paying all my just debts and funeral expenses; and if it should be necessary to have an executor appointed, I should prefer Sidney our oldest son. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th day of April 1866. (signed) Sidney Moore (seal) Signed and acknowledged by said Sidney Moore as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. (signed) Oren M. Newton D. W. Rhodes. We certify that the above alterations and erasures were made previous to our witnessing the above - previous to his signing the same. (signed) D. W. Rhodes O. M. Newton (end of the will.) The State of Ohio Delaware County Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Sidney Moore of Delaware Township in said county deceased. We Dudley W. Rhodes and Oren M. Newton being duly sworn in open court this 30th day of April A.D. 1866 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Sidney Moore of Delaware Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; and that we signed the same as wit- -nessed at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) Oren M. Newton D. W. Rhodes Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 30th day of April A.D. 1866. T.W. Powell Probate Court Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 281) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/0f44fefd6f75fc225f59ace26d7f0fde.jpg a09961231d1e64d2e04dc36dbd1f9171 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 282] [corresponds to labeled page 250 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 250 Records of the will of Godfried Riddle decd. May 11th 1866. Proceedings heard before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 11th day of May A.D. 1866. This day the last will and testament of Godfried Riddle late of Delaware Township in this county was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon John Hoag and Henry J. Eaton, witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will, and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint. Thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as the last will and testament of the said Godfried Riddle decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. (Record and copy of the will) On this eighteenth day of January in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and sixty six, I Godfried Riddle, residing near the town of Delaware in the county of Delaware, State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made. Item 1st. I give, devise, and bequeath to my beloved wife Joh- anne Riddle, in lieu of what she would be entitled to out of my property, real and personal, were I to make no will, to be held, used and occupied by her so long as she shall remain my widow unmarried, all the property of which I may be the owner of or have any interest in, at my death, of whatsoever nature the same may be, including the house and lot in Delaware Township in said county of Delaware, where I now reside, being about a mile east of the town of Delaware on the north side of the Delaware and Berkshire state roads, containing about an acre and a half of ground, more or less, including also all my household furnature and other stuff in and about the house and all other property, notes, money or accounts or in whatsoever other form the same may be in at my decease. Item 2nd. After my said wife shall be no longer, by the terms of the foregoing "item 1st" entitled to said property, it is my will and I so devise and bequeath, that my executor hereinafter named proceeds to turn all said property into money, in such way as may in his judgement be for the best interest of those concerned, either by private or public sale or both as he may deem best, and that he, after paying the necessary expenses of such sale or sales, pay over to my son Christian Riddle the sum of Forty dollars, and that he devide the residue of the proceeds of the sale of my property after paying expenses and said sum of forty dollars, equally among my sons Christian Riddle Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 282) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9b9693927d86c675f4893db9345264fc.jpg 73f79096e48bdd3558f63c5e1b24942a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 283] [corresponds to labeled page 251 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 251 Record of the will of Godfried Riddle decd. May 11th 1866. John Riddle and my daughter Lydia Riddle; and I here authorize my said executor in order to carry out the foregoing bequests to sell the real estate described in "Item 1st" and any other real estate of which I may be the owner or have an interest in at my death, and decd. or deeds therefore to execute and deliver in fee -- simple to the purchase or purchasers therefore. Item No 3rd. I hereby nominate constitute and appoint Charles Wotring of Delaware, Ohio; executor of this my last will and testament, and here request that my said exec- -utor in the execution of this trust be not required to give any bonds. In testimoney whereof I the said Godfried Riddle have hereunto set my hand and seal, this said 18th day of January A.D. 1866. (signed) Godfried Riddle (seal) Signed by said Godfried Riddle in our presence to us by him acknowledged to be his last will and testament, and signed by us as witnesses thereto at his request, in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) John Houg Henry J. Eaton (end of the will.) (Record and copy of the testimony reduced to writing.) The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Godfried Riddle late of Delaware Township deceased. We John Houg and Henry J. Eaton being duly sworn in open court this 11th day of May A.D. 1866, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Godfried Riddle of Delaware Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request, and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) John Houg Henry J. Eaton. Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 11th day of May A.D. 1866. T.W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 283) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f779f3ae5cf4baa9b8ec4d825644ee54.jpg c0431bcaa8bd800e002ac884f0ee80a0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 284] [corresponds to labeled page 252 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 252 Record of the will of Cornelius Woodcock decd. May 23rd 1866. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 23rd day of May A.D. 1866. This day the last will and testament of Cornelius Woodcock late of Kingston Township was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon Franklin M. Owens and Nathan P. Ferguson came into court (the subscribing witnesses to the said will) and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. Thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Cornelius Woodcock deceased, and ordered to be recorded as such. (Copy and record of the said will.) I Cornelius Woodcock of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio, being of lawful age, sound in mind and memory, but being weak in body, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following: to wit: ___ After paying my funeral and other necessary expenses; First, I give and bequeath the farm on which I now reside containing eighty and one half acres to Catharine Waldren and Elizabeth Carney, my two daughters to be divided equally between them, line to run east and west. I give and bequeath to my daughter Martha wife of Jonathan Sheets the sum of five dollars. I give and bequeath to the surviving heirs of my daughter Barbara Abrahams the sum of five dollars to be divided equally between them. I give and bequeath to my daughter Sally Pierson deceased to be equally divided among her surviving heirs the sum of five dollars. I give and bequeath to the surviving heirs of my son George Washington Woodcock in addition to what I have already given him the sum of five dollars to be equally divided between them. And the residue of my property, money or effects, I give and bequeath to my two daughters, to wit: Catharine Waldron and Elizabeth Carney. And lastly I do hereby ordain and appoint Robert Ferguson my executor to carry out the provisions of the foregoing bequests. In testimony I have hereunto set my hand on this eleventh day of April eighteen hundred and sixty six. Signed, sealed and acknowledged (signed) Cornelius X. Woodcock (seal) in the presence of us (signed) F. M. Owen N. P. Ferguson (end of will) (Record of the testimony) The State of Ohio Delaware County Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Cornelius Woodcok late of Kingston Township decd. We Franklin M. Owen and Nathan P. Ferguson being duly sworn in open court this 23rd day of May A.D. 1866 depose and say, that Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 284) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b019ffb00333e815415df4cfc4097cfb.jpg 732eb67f128756920eac2ecd7f804069 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 285] [corresponds to labeled page 253 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 253. Record of the Will of Cornelius Woodcock dedc. May 23rd 1866 We were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Cornelius Woodcock of Kingston Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (Signed) F.M. Owen N.P. Ferguson. Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 23rd day of May A.D. 1866. T.W Powell Probate Judge. Record of the Will of Horace D. Hubbard decd. May 23rd 1866. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and the state of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware, on the 23rd day of May A.D. 1866. On the 10th day of May A.D. 1866 on motion and showing the Court appointed Frederick E. Hubbard administrator on the estate of Horace D. Hubbard late of Berlin Township decd who gave Bonds in the sum of $1000 with John Hough decd John J. Hubbard his surities, and the court appointed William Goury, John Hough and Atwood Davenport appraisers of the said estate. At the same time the said Frederick E. Hubbard presents the last will and testament of the said Horace D. Hubbard decd. for probate and record; and it appearing that the two witnesses to the execution of the said will were residents of Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio, on application therefor issued a com= =mission to the Probate Judge of Franklin County, with the will an= =nexed to take the depositions etc of the said witnesses to prove the due execution of the said will. And afterwards to wit on this day the 23rd day of May 1866, the said Commission heretofore issued in this case was duly returned with the depositions of D.R. Rinsell and J.R. Flowers the subscribing witnesses to the said will duly taken and reduced to writing and returned therewith, and it now appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testator at the time of the execution thereof was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. Thereupon the court on consideration thereof orders the said will to be admitted to be admitted to Probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Horace D. Hubbard decd, and ordered to be recorded as such; and annexed to the letters of administration heretofore granted to Frederick E. Hubbard on said estate. (copy and record of the will) Berlin Tp. Delaware Co. Ohio. I Horace D. Hubbard do hereby declare this to be my last will and testament. After converting all that I am possessed of Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 285) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/c5a949b167ee5ab1501f1a6b55fc2ee4.jpg 8f62680f2b6a6c469d0a4a3ab7766abb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 286] [corresponds to labeled page 254 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 254 Records of the Will of Horace D. Hubbard. May 23rd 1866. into money: - 1st I desire that my just debts be paid - 2nd that a mon= =ument to cost two hundred dollars be bought and erected - 3rd that all of the residue remainder of my estate be equally divided between my father, mother, my sister Eliza and my brothers Frederick E. Hubbard, John Deware Hubbard and James F. Hubbard. Witnesses my hand, seal this first day of May A.D. 1866. Attest. (signed) D.R. Rinsell ) (Signed) Horace D. Hubbard. J.R. Flowers ) (End of the Will.) (Record of the Commission and testimony) The State of Ohio Delaware County Ss. } In the Probate Court. To the Judge of the Probate Court of Franklin County, Ohio, Greeting. The undersigned Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the said County of Delaware, placing special confidence in your ability and integrity, do hereby constitute and appoint you commissioner to take the testimony of D.R. Kinsell and J.R. Flowers, (the subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of Horace D. Hubbard) to prove the execution and attestation of the said last will and testament of the said Horace D. Hubbard decd. dated the first day of May 1866 hereto annexed; and reduce their testimony to writing, and return the same together with the said will under your seal to this Court, for the purpose of the probate of the said will. And for so doing this shall be your commission and full authority to administer the proper oaths and take the said testimony; in due time and necessary convenience. {seal} In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the said Probate Court of Delaware County This 11th day of May 1866, at Delaware, Ohio. T.W. Powell Probate Judge. (Return to wit:-) The State of Ohio Franklin County Ss. Probate Court. In pursuance of the power vested in me by the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and state of Ohio, I caused D. R. Kinsell and J.R. Flowers to be brought before me and caused their affidavits to be taken in the matter of the last will and testament of Horace D. Hubbard deceased at my office in the City of Columbus, County of Franklin and State of Ohio the 23rd day of May A.D. 1866 in the words and figures as follows, to wit:- We D.R. Kinsell and J.R. Flowers being duly sworn in open court this 23rd day of May A.D. 1866, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Horace D. Hubbard deceased, hereunto annexed; that we saw Horace D. Hubbard said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said Horace D. Hubbard at the time of executing the same was of full age, and sound mind and memory Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 286) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9e07fc0cc6cf1a52ef594ad419ad63af.jpg c98b84e49e2af44bee81859efcf9c077 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 287] [corresponds to labeled page 255 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 255 Record of the Will of Horace D. Hubbard decd. May 23rd 1866. and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. D.R. Kinsell J.R. Flowers Sworn to and subscribed in my presence the day and {seal} year first above written. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal officially. (signed) John M. Pugh Probate Judge Recorded by me. T.W. Powell Probate Judge Record of the Will of Fitzhenry Homer decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at His Office in the town of Delaware, on the 6th day of July 1866. In the matter of the will of Fitzhenry Homer decd this day the authenticated Copy of the last will and tes= =ment of Fitzhenry Homer, late of Boston, in the County of Suffolk, in the State of Massachusetts decd, as proved and admitted to record in the probate Court, in the said County of Suffolk, duly executed and proved in the said last named County, and duly certified from the record, was presented to this Court for record in this County where it is claimed that the same relates to property therein upon consideration there of the Court Orders the same to be admitted to record accordingly T.W. Powell, Probate Judge. Commonwealth of Massachusetes Suffolk Ss. By the Judge of probate for said County, To Franklin Evans of Boston in said County. {L S} Gentleman, Greeting Whereas Fitzhenry Homer late of said Boston, Gentleman, deceased, having lately died testate, leaving good and estate to be administered, and administration thereof having been granted to you and bonds given as the law directs. Trusting there= =fore in your care and fidelity, I do by these pre= =sents, pursuant to the power and authority to me granted, constitute and appoint you administrator de bonis non. With the will annexed, of the estate of said deceased, and commit unto you the admin= =istration thereof, will and faithfully to execute the same according to law, and you are required to make and return into the Probate Court for said County of Suffolk, within three months from the date. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 287) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/7d58552d19c48aafd5d1503ff4f7cbb5.jpg 54be0cc3354adc31a7b9d05fdbebe1e9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 288] [corresponds to labeled page 256 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 256 Record of the Will of Fitzhenry Homer, Decd. hereof, a true inventory of all the real estate and all the goods, chattels, rights and credits of the said tes= =tator, which are by law to be administered, which shall come to our possession or knowledge, and to ad= =minister according to law and to the will of the tes= =tator, all goods, chattels, right, and credits of the said decease, and the proceeds of all his real estate that may be sold for the payment of His debts or legacies, which shall at any time come to your po= =sesion or the possession of any other person for you, and to render upon oath a true account of your admin= =istration within one year from the date hereof, and at any other times when thereto required by the Judge of Probate of said County of Suffolk. And in all other matters and things in relation to your said administration you are faithfully to dis= =charge your trust according to law. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the said Court of Probate at Boston the eighth day of December in the year of One thousand eight hun= =dred and fifty six Edw G. Living, Judge of probate. Countersigned Wm le Brown Regr (Copy and record of the said will.) Be it remembered that I Fitzhenry Homer of Boston, in the County of Sullold, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Esquire, being in good health, and of sound mind, and memory, but sensible of the uncer- =tainty of life, and desirous to prepare for its close, do make and declare this my last Will and testament: I desire to be buried in the Chapel burying ground in the family Vaults, in said Boston, over the remains of my father and mother, and I wish some friend to fol= =low my remains from my house to the grave and should not the interment not be permitted in that burying ground I wish my wife to direct where it shall be. It my will that all my just debts, and the charges on my estate be paid and discharged as soon as conveniently may be after my decease. I give, devise and dispose, of all my estate, real and personal, together with any, and all estate right or interest in hands which I may acquire after the date of this will (Save what may be necessary for the payment of my just debts, and the charges on my estate in the following man= =ner. First - I give and bequeath to my dearly beloved Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 288) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/7c9109799dd5670da000b4a7b1fae84e.jpg 1fd8896d43c7c6f64a1e4420aa694b5c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 289] [corresponds to labeled page 257 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 257 Record of the Will of Fitzhenry Homer, decd. wife, all my right horses and carriages, and all stores of provisions, wines and liquors, of any kind, which I may have at the time of my decease, and I give and bequeath to her during her life the use of all my household furniture, plate, and all articles of domestic use, and ornament, not bequeathed to Her as above, and she shall be bound to keep the same insured against fire. and I hereby authorize and empower my wife to make such gifts as She may think proper to my daughter Isabel, and the other children, should any others be born, of any articles of household furni= =ture, plate, and other like property left to Her during her life time as above, and such gift or gifts may be made by her at such times as she may think best. Second - I give and devise to my wife the use of my dwelling house situated in Beacon Street in said Boston. With the Staby and all the rights, privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging to be used, occupied and posessed by her during her life subject to the ex= =pences of repairs insurance against fire and taxes which are to be paid by her and in case of damage by fire, she shall apply the amount received from the insurers to repair the loss, but if dwelling house shall be destroyed by fire so as to make it necessary to rebuild the same, I do hereby authorize and empower my wife if she thinks fit to sell and convey the said mansion house estate and to execute a good and sufficient deed of the same in fee simple, such sale to be made at public auction or by private contract, as she may deem best, and in case of such sale the entire proceed thereof together with such sum as shall be received from the Insurers shall be deemed and taken as a part of my estate, and the same shall be accounted for accordingly. and if such sale be made, the quantity to be paid to my wife shall be increased as hereinafter named. And it is my will that my wife shall have power to sell and con= =vey said mansion house estate as above Should she prefer not to occupy the same, in which case the proceeds shall be accounted for and the annuity be increased as herein provided Third I give and bequeath to my wife the sum of five thousand dollars annually for and du= =ring the term of her natural life, to be paid to her in quarter yearly payments, commencing at the end of three months from my decease. The same to be received by her, or her lawful attorney. And it is my will that my wife shall from said annuity Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 289) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/dafab6508fb7af580490c6adb6d63cc3.jpg 0df15dd7fa0c285e1561ba7aeb1ac2ca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 290] [corresponds to labeled page 258 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 258 Record of the Will of Fitzhenry Homer, deceased. pay the expences of the maintaince and education of my daughter, Lisabel, and my other children, should any others be born during their minority, and I further give to my beloved wife the sum of twenty thou- sand dollars, to be paid to her from the trust fund herein after named in three years after my decease, and I hereby provide that should she prefer not to withdraw said sum from the trust fund, she may by any in= =instrument in writing signed by her in the presence of two witnesses, direct limit and appoint to whom at what time and under what provisions said sum of twenty thousand dollars or any part thereof shall be paid, and it is my will that in case of the sale of the mansion house estate as above, my wife shall receive an addition of one thousand dollars to her annuity as aforesaid to be paid to her quarter yearly as above, and the provisions aforesaid for my wife shall be in lieu of all dower. And in order to raise and secure the payment of said annuity I give, devise and bequeath to my wife and Edward Blake of said Boston, Esquire, all my real Estate, except said mansion house estate, and in- cluding with that exception, all of the real estate of which I may be seized and posessed at the time of my decease, and also stocks and other personal property to the amount of one hundred thousand dollars to be selected and taken at the valuation in the Inventory of my estate. To have and to hold the same to them their heirs and assigns and the survivors of them his heirs and assigns = but upon the trust and to the uses intents and purposes folowing that is to say to hold, lease and demise the real estate and invest the per= =sonal property - and the proceeds of any sales of the real estate should they make any sales of the Real Estate in such manner and in such terms as they shall think safe and expedient, to collect and receive the rents, in= =come dividends, and profits thereof, to keep the real es- -state in tenatible repair, altering or rebuilding the same in my past thereof when necessary to pay all char= -ges for repairs improvements, taxes and insurance on said trust property, and after deducting all such charges and expenses and all other necessary and proper charges and expenses, and a reasonable compensation for their own service to pay said annuity and to add to said fund and invest as aforesaid all the surplus of said income. And in case said trustees shall deem it prudent to sell and dispose of or change any investment at any time held by them in their ca= Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 290) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/c785ae7b420a8046e65a12d6b3b52d9c.jpg 9e304218b3bf82b6173624be9b7654c1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 291] [corresponds to labeled page 259 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 259 Record of the will of Fitzhenry Homer, decd. =pacity of trustees as aforesaid. I authorize and empower them to make such changes, and to sell by public auction or private sale, for such consideration, and on such terms as they shall deem expedient, any or all such invest= -ment to make good and sufficient conveyance of said real estate in fee simple or otherwise suitable trans- -fers thereof, and to loan or invest the same or their proceeds, thereof upon the same trusts and in the man- -ner hereinbefore mentioned, and the same to resell and reinvest as aforesaid. In case said Blake appointed trus- -tee as aforesaid shall decline or resign then or shall die before all the objects thereof are accomplished, then my wife may appoint by any instrument in writing under her hand a new trustee in place of said Blake, and so from time to time whenever a new trustee may be required and exercise the same powers, rights and duties as if he had been originally appointed by me and the trust es- -state shall rest in him in like manner as it did or would have rested in the trustee in whose place he is substituted. And at and upon the decease of my wife I give and bequeath said mansion house Estate of item remaining unsold said other real estate, all the per- -sonal property constituting the house - fund as fore- -said and also the household furniture plate and other articles of personal property, the use of which is above given to my wife during her life, to my dau- -ghters Isabel and such other children as I may have. To have and to hold the same to them, and for their use and benefit upon the same trusts and upon the same provisions as are hereinafter expressed in rela- -tion to the other property herein devised, and bequeathed to them, and for their use and benefit. Fourth. I give and bequeath to my daughter- -ter Josephine Marion DeWolf the sum of one hundred dollars, the same to be paid as soon as may be after my decease to her, and in case of her decease to her issue. And it is my will that said bequest shall be all that she and her issue can or will ever receive from my estate. Fifth. I give and bequeath to my daughter Isabel the sum of one hundred dollars to be paid to her at the same time the above legacy shall be paid to her sisters. Sixth. I give and bequeath the sum of Five thousand dollars to my beloved wife and Edward Blake aforesaid. To hold the same and his as- signs, and the survivors of them, his executors, administrators, and assigns, but in trust never the less Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 291) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/2fd220cb6f90149260b4f6b9211fc31f.jpg 70cae19340bae6cbb7b74ce3be6d2130 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 292] [corresponds to labeled page 260 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 260 Record of the will of Fitzhenry Homer, decd. and to and for the uses and purposes following that is say to invest the said sum of five thousand dollars in any manner which said trustees shall deem safe to collect and receive the interest and income thereof, and income thereof and after deducting all necessary and proper charges, to pay all the residue of the interest and income of said trust fund to my daughter Isabel in quar- -terly payments, and when she shall attain the age of twenty one years or to be married to pay and transfer the said trust fund and the interest and in- -come on hand to her if she shall so desire. Seventh. I give and devise and bequeath all the rest of residue and remainder of my estate, real, personal and mixed of what nature soever, and wherever situated including all the real estate which I may acquire after the date of this will, and also all the real estate and personal property of which my wife shall have the use during her life, to her and Edward Blake aforesaid. I have and to hold the same to them their heirs and assigns and the survivors of them but upon the hush and to the use intents and purposes following to invest the said personal property in each manner and on such terms as they shall think safe and expedient to collect and receive the income and profits thereof and the same to invest after deducting all necessary and proper charges during the minority of my daughter, Isabel, and my other children should oth- =ers be born, and provided my wife during their minority so much of said income as is necessary and proper shall be applied to the support, maintenance and education of said Isabel and such other children and the surplus of said income to be added to the trust fund. And further should I leave a son to convey transfer and pay over to him his entire share of all said property upon ob- -taining full age equal with my daughter Isabel, and my other children should others be born. My son to take his said share free and clear from all trusts limit- ations and restrictions whatever and his part of said share he may take said mansion house estate and the furniture aforesaid at valuation of sixty thousand dollars and as to my daughter Isabel and other dau- -ghters should others be born to pay over them upon them obtaining the age of twenty one years the income of their shares of said property during their natural lives for their own sole and separate use, and so that the same shall not be subject or in any manner liable to the control of my husband, and the receipts Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 292) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/7123711fc981fcbe368150e01fafe1e4.jpg e608475bfb987101fa827ea6d98f0125 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 293] [corresponds to labeled page 261 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 261 Record of the Will of Fitzhenry Homer deceased and of my daughters shall not withstanding these cov -ertures, be good and sufficient, discharges in the prom- =ises to said trustees, and in case there shall be only one daughter entitled to receive said income, said daughter shall not receive from said income more than twelve thousand dollars in any one year. And said trustees shall have full power to change any stocks, or securities under this Will and reinvest - in others as they may deem expedient, and I hereby di= =rect that the control of the property held in trust under this Will shall be solely in the trustees acting un- =der it. Who shall not be restrained or directed in any manner by my daughter; or other child or the hus- =bands or either of them as to the care, and manage- -ment of said trust property, and the said trust for my daughter Isabel and my other daughters should others be born. shall continue during their lives and after their decease for the benefit of their children if any, and no division of the principle of said trust property shall be made until all the said grandchildren shall be = =come of full age, the net income of said trust proper- -ty to be used for the benefit of my daughter Isabel and the other children should others be born, and, their children, as named, and provided above, and in trust further, and it is my Will, and I do hereby expressly provide that in case my daughter Isabel should not leave any issue and I should not have any other children, the said trustees or their successors shall convey transfer and pay over all said trust prop- -erty to such person or persons in such shares and proportions, and in such manner and form as my daughter Isabel shall by any deed or deeds or instru- =ment in writing to be by her sealed and delivered or in and by her last Will and testament in writing to be by her executed and attested in such manner as is by law required direct - limit or appoint, and for want of such direction, limitation or appointment and should my wife survive said Isabel then in trust to convey transfer and pay over said property in such manner as my wife may direct limit or appoint. In case said Blake appointed trustee as aforesaid shall decline or resign the trusts aforesaid or shall die before all the objects thereof are accomplished then my wife may appoint by my instrument under her hand a new trustee in place of said Blake and so from time to time whenever a new trustee may be required, and should my wife fail to make such appointment it may be made by the Judge of Probate for the County of Suffolk Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 293) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9bb3bb95af36e3df937de604d160b966.jpg 7e168f8edb9e7d18a80c6c779b4f5a0d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 294] [corresponds to labeled page 262 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 262 Record of the Will of Fitzhenry Homer decd' and in case my wife appointed a trustee shall decline or resign the trusts aforesaid, or shall die before all the objects thereof are accomplished, then said Blake or my trustee who may be ac- =ting in his place may be appointed by my instrument under his hand a new trustee in place of my wife and so from time to time, whenever a new trustee may be required, and every trustee appointed in the place of said trustees respective= -ly shall have and exercise the same powers rights and duties as if originally appointed by me, and the trust estate shall use in him in like manner as they did or would have resting in the trustee in whose place he is substitu- -ted & should said Mansion house estate not be sold in the lifetime of wife and should my daughter Isabel not wish to occupy the same then it is my Will that the said trustee for the time being, may and I do hereby authorize them to sell said Mansion house estate and any and all other parcels of Real Estate held by said trustees by public auction or private sale for such con -sideration, and in such times as they shall deem expe- -dient to make good and sufficient conveyance of said real estate and with full power and authority to sell and dispose of said household furniture plate and other ar- ticles, the use of which is given hereby to wife during her life provided said trustees shall deem it to be best to sell the same hereby authorizing said trustees to provide my daughter Isabel and such other children as I may have to occupy said dwelling house and use the fur- =niture and plate remaining free from any rent or other charge therefore and with power to sell and make suitable transfer of all other personal property held by said trustees and to invest the proceeds of all sales of Real Estate and personal property which may be made by them in such manner and in such terms as they shall think safe and do expidient and the same to resell and reinvest as aforesaid, and it is my Will, and I do hereby request - that the trus- -tees shall be exempted from giving bonds as such trustees. And whereas the said mansion house estate situate in Beacon Street in said Boston is now held by John E Thayer of said Boston Esquire, for my use and ben- =ifit, he being bound to convey the same pursu- -ant to my directives and appointment to be made by my instrument to take effect during my life, or by my last Will and testament, I do hereby di- =rect and appoint that said estate shall be con- =veyed so that the same shall be conveyed so that the same shall be held used and enjoyed by the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 294) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/432e7e13c07e7085b3cae526b92d50cd.jpg 87fe41b9dd4aab1bee78a0939c95da86 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 295] [corresponds to labeled page 263 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 263 Record of the Will of Fitzhenry Homer decd' persons and in the manner above set forth, provided I shall not have taken a conveyance thereof Eighth I appoint my wife and said Ed- =ward Blake to be the Guardians of my daughter Isa- =bel and the other children if any during their minority and in case of the death or resignation of either of them the other may act as sole guardian, and I hereby order and request that no bond shall be required of said guardians or either of them. Ninth. I nominate and appoint my wife to be Ex- =ecutrix of this my Will and testament, and lastly hereby revokoing all former wills and testaments. In witness whereof I the said Fitzhenry Homer have hereto set my hand and sale this twenty seventh day of July in the year of Our Lord Eighteen hundred and fifty three Fitzhenry Homer { L S } Signed, Sealed, published and declared by the above named Fitzhenry Homer as and for his last will and testament in presence of us who at each other his request in his presence, and in the presence of each have here- =unto subscribed our names, as witnesses, the word "them" in 5th clause & Isabel in 8th do being intertined. Charles Atwood, Wm Minot Jr. Eleazer L Porter, The Mansion House was conveyed by Mr John E Thayer, by Deed to Samuel Hooper Esq. November 12th 1835, and therefore Mr Hooper's name must be substituted in place of Mr Thayer in the foregoing instrument Fitzhenry Homer. The above named Fitzhenry Homer do make the presents Codicil to be taken as such for part of my last Will and testament, above written I hereby rat- =ify and confirm my said Will in all respects save so far as any part thereof shall be attend or recorded by this Codicil. It is my Will that in case of the sale of my house in Beacon Street, the trustees may purchase for my wife another house such as may suit her, in Boston or elsewhere, to be held, used and possessed, as stated in my Will about my house in Beacon Street. It is my Will that my wife shall have at her disposal the whole income of the fund created under the third Clause of my Will, and I revoke so much of it as limits her to an annuity of five thou- sand dollars, the said income to be used by my wife for the benefit of herself and my daughter Is- -abel, and any part of the annual income which Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 295) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/a67016670a713c8df2bbb793d8134a00.jpg ebfe7016e447c4a277bf59ecbbb80518 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 296] [corresponds to labeled page 264 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 264 Record of the Will of Fitzhenry Homer decd' may not be used by my wife shall be invested by the Trustees - I revoke the legacy of my wife of the sum of twenty thousand dollars. I revoke so much of the seventh clause of my Will as lim =its my daughter Isabel to an annual income of twelve thou- =sand dollars and it is my will that she shall have the whole income of said trust fund - and it is my Will that at the marriage of my daughter Isable the trustees under my will may purchase for her a dwelling house and may expend the sum of fifty thousand dollars in the purchase of the same, and furniture therefor to be held in trust for her. It is my will that Edward Godman of said Boston, Merchant shall be a trustee under my Will jointly with my Wife and said Edward Blake and I hereby give and devise to the said Edward Goodman jointly with my Wife and said Edward Blake the same estates rights titles interests, and powers, in and concer= -ning the trust property real and personal, and the man agement and disposal thereof and without any bond to be given by said Goodman as trustee, and so effec- =tualy to all intents and purposes, as if the said Ed- =ward Goodman had been originally and in said Will appointed trustee, together with my Wife and said Blake, and it is my will that during the life of my Wife there shall be two trustees associated with Her and new trustees appointed from time to time whenever it may be necessary to fill a vacancy, the appointments to be made as named in my Will. My house in Beacon Street is now held by Samuel Hooper Esq. who received a conveyance there- =of from John E Thayer, Esq and I make the same ap= pointment as to said Hooper which was made in said Will as to said Thayer. Signed and sealed this twenty ninth day of April AD eighteen hundred and fifty six. Fitzhenry Homer { S S } Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named Fitzhenry Homer as and for a Codicil is his last will and testament in presence of us who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses Wm Minet Jr. Charles Atwood. Augustus A Gould. I the above named Fitzhenry Homer do make the additional Codicil to be taken as and for part of my last will and testament above written I hereby notify and confirm my said wife in all respects as above made by said Will and Codicil Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 296) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/d28f5c5853865a87588c070aa5eb26c4.jpg 0b16db696a98c4f3f46e1687fec98cb3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 297] [corresponds to labeled page 265 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 265 Record of the Will of Fitzhenry Homer decd' save so far as any part thereof shall be altered or recorded by this Cod- -icil It is my Will that my wife shall so far as she may find it con- venient so to do use the income of the fund created under the third clause of my Will for the benefit of my daughter Jo- -sephine as Wife as for her own benefit and that of my daughter Isabel intending to leave said income under the entire control of my wife And it is further my will that at the death of my wife one half of all my property and estate then remaining and held under my Will shall be held and used for the benefit of my daughter Josephine wife of Henry Bellfin Esquire of Newport R.I. for and during her the time of her life and said Blake and Goodman shall be the trustees for her and should they decline or be unable to act. new trustees shall be appointed by the Judge of Probate for the County of Suffolk from time to time as may be required and further that at the death of my daughter Josephine all the property then held in trust for her under my Will be conveyed and transferred to her children to have and to hold the same to them, their heirs and assigns. Signed and Sealed this twenty Second day of May AD Eighteen hundred and fifty-six. Fitzhenry Homer { S S } Signed, Sealed, published, and declared by the above named Fitzhenry Homer as and for a Codicil to his last Will and testament in presence of us who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses Charles Atwood. Augustus A Gould. T. L. Batchelder {S S} Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Suffolk SS. At a Probate Court holden at Boston Within and for the County of Suffolk on the twenty third day of June in the year 1858. The annexed Will and codicils being presented by Nancy B Homer the Executrix therein named for Probate, and the said Nancy B. having given public notice pursuante to my Order which is in file in said Court to all persons interested therein to appear, are this day and show cause if any there have either for or against the Probate thereof and no per- -son appearing to object thereto, Charles Atwood and Eleazer Porter appear and make oath, that they saw the said Fitzhenry Homer sign and seal, and heard him publish the instrument hereto annexed dated the 27 day of July in the year 1853, as and, Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 297) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/3c37e5ca41af1e75d433be0d14264d1a.jpg 4ad9ae69bdad05c6afc7a9c48c3b26da Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 298] [corresponds to labeled page 266 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 266 Record of the Will of Fitzhenry Homer decd' for his last will and testament and that he was then to the best of their dicernment of a sound disposing mind and memory and that they with Wm Minet Jun. who is ab- =sent subscribed their names thereto as witnesses in the presence of said testator and of each other. Charles Atwood appears and makes oath that he saw the said Fitzhenry Homer sign, seal and heard him publish the second instrument hereto annexed dated April 29th 1836 as and for a Codicil to his last will and testament, and that he was then in the best of his discernment of a sound disposing mind and memory and that he with Mr Minet Jun. and Augustus A Gould who are absent subscribed their names thereto as witnesses in the presence of said Tes- =tator and of each other. Charles Atwood and T. L. Batchelder appear and make oath, that they saw the said Fitzhenry Homer sign, seal, and heard him publish the third instrument hereto annexed dated May 22 1856 as and for a Codicil to his Last Will and testament and that he was then to the best of their discernment of a sound disposing mind and memory and that they with Au- =gustus A Gould who is absent, subscribed their names thereto as witnesses in the presence of said tes- =tator and of each other. And I do therefor prove approve and allow the said instrument as the last will and tes- =tament of said testator and order them to be re- =corded. Given under my hand and seal of Office the day and year first above written Edw G Loring Judge of Probate. { S S } Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk County The Lyscriber Register of the Court of Probate for said County, hereby certifies and attests that on the Eighth day of December in the year One thousand Eight hundred and fifty six Franklin Evans of Boston in said County Gentleman was dully appointed Administrator do bonis now with the Will annexed of the Estate of Fitzhenry Homer late of said Boston, Gentleman deceased estate and became bound according to law for the faithful discharge of said trust, that the annexed papers are true copies of said will and, Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 298) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/257ffbd9d2339437ec06ed9899e8b6b9.jpg 1132c5c677fcaf4976906d0d4b863e74 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 299] [corresponds to labeled page 267 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 267 Will of Fitzhenry Homer, deceased and of the letter of Administration de bonis no. with the will annexed issued thereon as will fully appear on u= -erace to the file and records of said Court Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at Boston aforesaid this seventh day of March in the year One thousand eight hundred and fifty seven Wm C Brown } Register of the Court of } Probate Suffolk County Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Suffolk County { Seal } Edward G Loring Esquire, Judge of the Court of Probate of Will and granting Ad- =ministrations, within and for said County. Hereby Certifies that William C Brown Esquire is the Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Suffolk aforesaid and that full faith and Credit - may and ought to be given to the Certificate and Attestation by him before subscribed and that the same is in due form. Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at Boston in said County, this [Second crossed out] Seventh day of March in the year of one thousand Eight hundred and fifty Seven Edw G Loring { Judge of the said Court of Probate July 19th 1866 - Recorded by me - T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 299) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/2f1f1092c4d9b0e572cfed9e89e35b2e.jpg abcd44aac21ee946a3b26f2487ec7991 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 300] [corresponds to labeled page 268 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 268 Record of the Will of John Curtis decd. May 31st 1866 Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and the State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 31st day of May A.D. 1866. [word in left margin: Journal] This day the last will and testament of John Curtis late of Genoa Township in this county decd. was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon Nathan Dustin and Henry Hodgden, the two subscribing witnesses to the said Will, came into court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith And it appearing to the Court that the said Will was duly executed and attested; and that the said testator at the time the same was so executed was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon the court whose con= =sideration as the last will and testament of the said John Curtis decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. (Copy of the will and record thereof) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I John Curtis, being of sound mind and memory, and under no restraint whatever; for these and all other blessings I humbly trust that I am duly thankful to my heavenly Father who has dealt so kindly with me, to preserve my life, past the scriptured age of three score years and ten do make and publish this my last will and testament, revoking any and all other wills that may have been made by me at any former time. Item 1st. It is my will and request that my Executor shall pay all just debts and legal demands against my estate; and to cause to be erected over my grave a good and substan= =tial monument of Italian Marble with the following in= =scription thereon, viz. In Memory of John Curtis son of Jere= =miah Curtis decd. in the year of his age; and to prepare the same to perpetuate the memory of my beloved wife Sarah Curtis inscribed as above. Item 2nd. It is my will and request that my beloved wife Sarah Curtis shall have the use of all my real estate during her nat= =ural life. And I further give and bequeath to her for her sole use and benefit, to use and dispose of for her benefit, all the stock, farming amd other tools, all buckets and fixtures to the sugar camp, all the household furnature, all the provisions that may be laid up for the family use, all grain, corn, hay and sauce that I may own at my decease. Item 3d. I give and bequeath to each of the following persons the following sums of money, viz. to Rufus Carter fifty dollars; to John Carter fifty dollars; to Jonas Carter fifty dollars, to James Carter fifty dollars; to Samuel Carter fifty dollars; Mary Ann Jackson the sum of fifty dollars; Laura Carter widow of Lewis Carter the sum of fifty dollars; in all Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 300) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b5309e3fa62a22174858cba744ce9c80.jpg 978db9f1d2888f67c0b7555ac65098c6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 301] [corresponds to labeled page 269 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 269 Record of the Will of John Curtis decd. May 31st 1866. seven persons and fifty dollars each, making in the aggri= =gate three hundred and fifty dollars; all children of my old friend Jonas Carter, except the last named. Item 4. I give and bequeath to Caroline F. Warner, wife of Reuben F. Warner and a niece of mine, all the real estate I may own, she to take possession of the same immedi= =ately after the decease of my wife Sarah Curtis; this to be hers in fee simple to use and dispose of as she shall prefer. Item 5. As my nearest relatives are nephews and nieces I give and bequeath to each of them (except Caroline F. Warner who is fully provided for in Item 4) all the balance of my property not already disposed of, to be equally divided among them, and if any of them have died or shall die before my estate is settled and have left a child or children surviving his or her parent such child or children to inherit his or her parent's share, and if more than one child to be equally among them. Item 6th. I nominate and appoint George W. Wells to be my Executor of this my last will; and if he will settle the same for one hundred dollars to be in full for his fees; but if he declines to do it for that sum then my wife is to select a judicious person to settle my estate. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 31st day of March 1866. (signed) John Curtis [seal] Signed, sealed and acknowledged by said John Curtis as his last Will and testament in our presence and signed by us in presence. (signed) Nathan Dustin. Henry Hodgden.(end of the will.) (Record of the testimony) The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of John Curtis late of Genoa Township decd. We Nathan Dustin and Henry Hodgden being duly sworn in open court this 31st day of May A.D. 1866. depose and say, that we were present at the ex= =ecution of the last will and testament of John Curtis of Genoa Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) Henry Hodgden Nathan Dustin. Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court, this 31st day of May A.D. 1866. T.W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 301) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/70e3999545e4234748a5c7c073f47752.jpg 7dd49c80365f745905db47289596d6b9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 302] [corresponds to labeled page 270 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 270 Record of the Will of James E. Gillett decd. June 16th 1866. Proceeding had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 16th day of June AD. 1866. This day the last will and testament of James E Gillett late of Scioto Township in this county deceased was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon William M. Warren and James R. Clark the subscribing witnesses to the said Will came into court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the said Will was duly executed and attested; and that the same testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, was of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. There upon the Court, when upon consideration thereof, orders that the said Will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last Will and testament of the said James E. Gillett decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. (Copy and record of the will.) In the Name of the Benevolent Father of All. I, James E Gillett do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st. I give and devise to my beloved wife Margaret Gillet in lieu of her dower the house and lots on which we now reside situate in Millville, Delaware County, Ohio, containing about one half acre of land and also two other tracts of land, one containing two & half acres, and the other ten acres in Survey No. 5323 in said County and State, as an indefeasible estate in fee simple; and all the house lots goods furnature, provisions and other goods and chattels which may be on, in, or about said premises, which belongs to me at the time of my decease; she selling so much thereof as may be necessary to pay my just debts. Item 2nd. I give, grant and devise to my wife in her own right all my notes, money or currency of every description, and debts due me on book account or otherwise at the time of my decease, hereby au= =thorizing her to collect the same in her own right and for her own benefit. Item 3d. I do hereby appoint my said wife Margaret Gillett Executrix of this my last will and testament. I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my per= =sonal property be made, and that no bond be required, and that the Court of Probate direct the omission of the same. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this day of January in the year 1866. (Signed) J.E. Gillet [seal] Attest. Wm M. Warren J.R. Clark (end of the Will) (Record of the testimony) The State of Ohio, Delaware County ss In the matter of the last will and testament of James E. Gillett of Sciota Township deceased. We James Clark and William M. Warren being duly sworn in open court this 16th day of June A.D. 1866 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of James E. Gillett of Scioto Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint; and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request in his presence as in the presence of each other. (signed) T.R. Clark Sworn to & subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 16th day of June AD 1866 Wm M. Warren. T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 302) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ed29093e120d5e919482dbbf9c4edfd7.jpg 89b6a12a3394e0323711c24b7d10e127 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 303] [corresponds to labeled page 271 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 271 Record of the Will of Arzal Pierce decd. June 19th 1866. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and the state of Ohio at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 19th day of June A.D. 1866. This day the last will and testament of Arzal Pierce late of Berkshire Township in this county, was presented to the Court and record. Thereupon John Perfect and Thomas Perfect, the subscribing witnesses to the will, came into court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith, and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon the court, whose consideration thereof, orders that the said Will be admitted to Probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Arzal Pierce decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. (copy and record of the will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I, Arzal Pierce of Berkshire Township, Delaware County Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st. I give and devise to my wife in lieu of dower the farm on which we now reside, situate in Berkshire township, Delaware County, Ohio; containing about one hundred and fifty acres during her natural life; and all of the stock, household goods, furnature, 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 son Washington Pierce and his heirs, by paying to his two sisters, Emily Pierce and Chloe Pierce five hundred dollars each. 2nd. I devise and bequeath to my two daughters Lucinda Huff, and Thalyan Colegrove forty acres of land, lying on the south side of the road between the school house and Samuel Condy's land; said bluff to have the west half and Colegrove the east half by paying to the estate fifty dollars each Item 3rd. I do also will fifty seven acres of land lying in Trenton township in said county, lying between James Hoeff and Jonah Pierce's land, Silas Pierce's widow, Sarah Pierce and her heirs to have the north part fourteen acres and one fourth of an acre, also fourteen acres 1/4 to my daughter Annis Broadwell and her heirs, next to Sarah Pierce's land. Also fourteen acres 1/4 to Sarah Aley and her heirs, joining Annas land. Also fourteen acres and fourth of acre to Esther Willey being the south part of said lot. Item 4th. I do also will to my wife's daughter Ann Pierce Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 303) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/746aebd488c408b76369e39207fb215f.jpg 8b87211828ae9852c8c27610efe9cf63 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 304] [corresponds to labeled page 272 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 272 Record of the will of Arzal Pierce decd. June 19th 1866. four hundred dollars, to be paid out of my estate when collected. I do hereby nominate and appoint John Roberts executor of this my last will and testament; hereby authorizing and em- -powering him to compromise, adjust, release and discharge in such maner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me. In testimony whereof - I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 4th day of September in the year of A.D. 1865. (signed) Arzal Pierce Signed and acknowledged by said Arzal Pierce as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. (signed) John Perfect Thomas Perfect. (end of the will). (Record and copy of the testiony.) The State of Ohio Delaware County, Ss In the Probate Court. In the matter of the last will and testament of Arzal Pierce late of Berkshire Township deceased. John Perfect being duly sworn in open court, this 19th day of June A.D. 1866, deposes and says that he was present at the execution of the last will and testament of Arzal Pierce of Berkshire Township hereto annexed, that said testator, upon our being called into the room where he was, at his own residence in Berkshire Township, and to us, (this deponent and his father Thomas Perfect, the two witnesses to the said will) that the paper hereto annexed as such, was his will, do not recollect whether I saw him sign it or not, or whether he said he had signed it, do not recollect, but he said it was his will; and either he or some one asked us to sign it as witnesses; do not recollect who it was. We then and there in his presence signed the same as witnesses; he saw us do it. I suppose it to be at his request. We signed it as witnesses in his presence and in the presence of each other. The said testator was then about seventy years of age, had been unwell for many years, but was then as usual about his room. He has been for many years troubled with tape-worm; do not know whether he was then in sound mind, capable of making a will or not; do not believe he was as capable of making a will as he was five or ten years previous to that time. He was very much reduced in flesh, the poorest man I ever saw. He had been in the habit of taking opium to relieve him of the pains of the tape worm. When under that effects he was quite talkative; he has good memory in telling stories. On the day of executing the will, was not talkative. Cannot say how good his mind and memory was on that day. It was as usual. He usually attended to his own business, bought and sold property. He may have been able to make his will, but I do Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 304) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4717f3aad811bc35e50df14454f3178c.jpg 61e0e264adf338fd57c0ffcfa07189b3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 305] [corresponds to labeled page 273 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 273 not think he was as capable of making a will as he was five or ten years before that time. On cross examination say that I do not consider him then capable of making a will. Do not know of his attending to his business at that time. Did not do much or any work at that time; but cannot say but that he did as much as men usually do at his age. For some time before that I observed that he was getting worse and more feeble. It is my opinion now that he was not capable of making a will for a year or two before that. For a year or two he did not do so much work as he did before. Do not believe he did a quarter as much. He did not at that time do much business. Would myself do business with him without hesitation, if I had any to do with him. I think I might cheat him, and think I had had several opportunities to cheat him, but would not. And further say not. (signed) John Perfect. Also at the same time and place came Thomas Perfect the other witness to said will, and being duly sworn upon his oath say that he was present at the execution of said will; do not recollect whether I saw him sign the will or not; but he said that it was his will; either he or some one asked me to witness it; cannot recollect who it was or what was said; we witnessed it in his presence and in the presence of each other. I sat down at the table and the testator was in the room while we were witnessing it. He was then about seventy four years of age. Could not say but that in mind and memory he was capable of making his will. And further say not. (signed) Thomas Perfect. At the time and place came John Roberts, who being duly sworn deposed and says that some time in September last I was sent for by Ann Pierce a daughter or step dau= =ghter of Arzal Pierce to go to his house to draw his will. Accordingly went. Found him out of his house at work. He came in, and I proceeded to write his will as he directed. No one present in his west room of his house. The witnesses were sent for, who came into the room before I had entirely finished the will. Pierce, the testator, then sat down at the tablet and signed and the two witnesses stood behind him and saw him sign it. I then asked him if he acknowledged it as his last will and testament; he said he did, and then the said witnesses then signed signed it as witnesses in his presence. I have been long acquainted with the said testator and believe him then to be of sound mind and memory and capable of making his will. (signed) John Roberts All subscribed and sworn to me this 19th day of June A.D. 1866 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 305) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/e5f5fa8de7a0b7a5b5fa6fa1d667508a.jpg 678bf5c07a941cf8ff081869cb8ff36e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 306] [corresponds to labeled page 274 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 274 Record of the will of John Nutt decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 27th day of June 1866. Will and estate of John Nutt decd. This day the last will and testament of John Nutt late of Genoa decd. was presented for probate and Record and thereupon Alfred McLord and Asa Wickham. Witnesses to said Will came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony was reduced to writing, and now annexed to the will and filed therewith, and it appearing that said will was duly executed and attested and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint the Court thereupon orders that said will be admitted to Probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of said John Nutt decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. T W Powell. Probate Judge. (Copy and Record of the Will) In the name of the benevolent father of all, I John Nutt of Genoa do make and publish this my last will and testament First it is my will that my Just debts and charges be paid out of my Estate. Item I give and devise all the residue of my estate to Hanna my wife, to be, to her and her heirs forever. Item I appoint and make the said Hanna Executrix of this my last will and testament. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20 day of June in the year 1860 John Nutt {seal} Signed and acknowledged by John Nutt as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence Asa Wickham Alfred McLeod. (end of the will) (Record and copy of the testimony) The State of Ohio ) Delaware County Ss ) In the matter of the last will and testament of John Nutt of Genoa Township deceased. We Asa Wickham and Alfred McLeon being duly sworn in open court this 27th day of June A.D. 1866, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John Nutt of Genoa township hereto annexed. That we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 306) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4cda64fc3534fde498dfd5b16ddafae4.jpg 36b6fb4ba480f73b4b7916f131c66f77 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 307] [corresponds to labeled page 275 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of John Nutt decd 275 his presence and in the presence of each other Alfred mcLeod Asa Wickham Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 27th day of June A.D. 1866. T M Powell Probate Judge Record of the Will of Jacob Felkner decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware in the 30th day of June 1866. Will and Estate of Jacob Felkner decd. This day the last will and testament of Jacob Felkner decd late of Scioto Township in this county decd was presented to this Court for Probate and Record Thereupon James Dodds and James M Snodgrass witnesses to the said will came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the will, and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testater at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint thereupon the Court upon con= =sideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to Probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Jacob Felkner, decd and ordered to be recorded as such (no letters issued) T W Powell Probate Judge (Copy and Record of the Will) I Jacob Felkner of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form as follows, that is to say. first It is my will that my former expences and all my Just debts be fully paid Second I give devise and bequeath to my oldest son Ben= -jamin M Felkner the lot of land lying north of the home= lot I now live on. Third I give and devise to my son William M Felk= =ner the lot of land he how lives on. Fourth I give and devise to my son Lewis Felkner the lot of land he now lives on. Fifth I give and devise to my son Jacob L Felkner the the lot of land he now lives on. Sixth I give and devise to my son Henry B Felkner the lot of land he formerly lived on lying west of Jacob L Felkner. lot in Union County. Seventh I give and devise to my son Francis M Felkner the home lot I now live on Eight I give and devise to my son Joseph M Felkner the north lot. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 307) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f9041dfbf32790ae376acec267b3ed87.jpg 19162ed50f1b72eab25ab6fc273eb18b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 308] [corresponds to labeled page 276 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 276 Record of the Will of Jacob Felkner decd joining Benj. Carver south line also I devise and bequeath to my sons Benjamin M and Francis M Felkner each of them one cow, bedstead bed and beding, also I give and devise to my son Jospeh M Felkner one bedsted, bed and beding and one Rifle gun. I also devise and bequeath to my son Francis M Felkner the Family Bible the Clock, the Kitchen Cupboard and Close Cupboard and new fanning mill. I also devise and bequeath to my daughter Margaret M Felk =ner one young Bay horse saddle and Bridle one bed stead and beding her choice of a Cow, One bureau. Also one set of Blue China ware I Also devise and bequeath to my two sons Ben= -jamin M Felkner and Francis M Felkner each One half of all the grains on hand and all the grain growing in the ground. Also all property not named is to be sold. One Hundred of the sale money I divise and bequeath to my Daughter Margaret W Felkner. if the sale money does not amount to one Hundred dollars the above amount is to be made up to her by my six youngest sons Equaly parts each. if the money should be more than one hundred dollars I divise and bequeath to Lucy Jane Kelly twenty dollars if there should be that amount the above named twenty dollars so appropriated my Executor shall keep in Interest until she Lucy Jane Kelly comes to lawful age, if she should not live to that time then said amount appropriated to foreign Mission Preysbyterian. if there should be any amount over the above mentioned Hun= =dred and twenty dollars, then the ballance Equally divided among all my Children above mentioned Lastly I hereby Constitute and appoint my son William M Felkner to be my Executor for this my last will and testament revoking and annulling all former wills by me made and ratifying and Compromising this and no other to be my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirty first day of December one thousand Eight hundred and forty nine Attested His James M Snodgrass. Jacob x Felkner mark Signed Published and declared by the within named Jacob Felkner as and for his last will and testament in presence of us. who at his request have signed as witnesses to the same James Dodds J M Snodgrass. (end of the will) The State of Ohio ) Delaware County Ss ) In the matter of the last will and testament of Jacob Felkner late of Scioto Township deceased. We James Dodds and James M Snodgrass being duly sworn in open Court this 30th day of June A.D. 1866, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 308) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/0c3b815431c98b6cc234a18ef4ede257.jpg b4a7851249b82b7a020ef1e4f785705e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 309] [corresponds to labeled page 277 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of Jacob Felkner decd 277 last will and testament of Jacob Felkner of Scioto township hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other which was alive on or about the 31st day of December A.D. 1849. James Dodds James M. Snodgrass Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 30 day of June A.D. 1866. T W Powell. Probate Judge. Will and Estate of Eve M Yeager, decd Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in town of Delaware on the 27th day of July 1866. Will and Estate of Eve M Yeager decd This day the last will and testament of Eve M Yeager late of Delaware in this County decd. was presented for Probate and Record in this Court. Thereupon James Eaton one of the subscribing witnesses to the said will appeared in Court and was duly sworn and examined and his testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and with the same filed and it appearing that the other two witnesses to said will were absent out of the County that Martin Blair one of said witnesses was a resident of Delaware County in the State of Indiana, and motion a Commission was issued to the Clerk of the District Court at Muncie in the said county of Delaware in the said State of Indiana, to take the testimony and Deposition of the said Martin Blair as the third witness to the said will has gone to parts unknown further consideration of this matter is continued to await the return of the said Commission etc T W Powell pro Judge. (copy and Record of the Will) Will I Eve M Yeager of Delaware, Delaware County State of Ohio, being of sound & deposing mind memory and understanding do make publish and declare this to be my last will and testament hereby revoking and making null and void all former last will & testament by me heretofore made. My will is first that my funeral charges and just debts shall be paid by my Executor hereinafter named The residue of my Estate and property which Shall not Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 309) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/0e82df1cd3e265aaf2614165ded1a549.jpg 2c37cd65c6209fc98ed7f04643541f17 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 310] [corresponds to labeled page 278 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 278 Will and Estate of Eve M Yeager decd be required for the payment of my Just debts, funeral charges and the expense attending the execution of this my will and administration of my Estate. I give, devise and dispose thereof as follows Vix. 1st. I give and bequeath to my son John D Yeager the sum of three Hundred dollars or one equal half of what may be remaining after my death of two notes of hand givin by Lewis Smith dated March 7 1865, for three hundred dollars each. 2. I give & bequeath to my daughter Sevelia Smith wife of Lewis Smith the sum of three hundred dollars or one equal half of the two above mentioned notes that may be remain= =ing after my death. 3. I give and bequeath to my Daughter J. Frederica Shindollor the sum of Ninety nine dollars. 4th I also give and bequeath to my said son John D. Yeager one bed bed stead and bedding he to have his choice of all my beds, bedsteads and bedding also my Beaurau & Clock 5th the remaining part of all my household property is to equally divided between my said son John D Yeager and My Daughter Sivilia Smith wife of Lewis Smith aforesaid And I do nominate and appoint George P Breyfogle of Delaware Ohio my sole Executor of this my last Will and testament. In testimony whereof I the said Eve M Yeager have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this seventh day of March A.D. 1865. Eve M Yeager {seal} Signed sealed & declared by the said Eve M Yeager to be her last will and testament in presence of us who at her request and in her presence have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto in the presence of each other James Eaton Martin Blair Joel E Schlegel (End of the Will) (Record and Copy of the testimony) The State of Ohio Delaware County Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Eve M Yeager Late of Delaware Ohio deceased I James Eaton being duly sworn in open Court this 7th day of July 6 A D 1866. depose and say that we, this deponent, Martin Blair and Joel E Schlegel were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Eve M Yeager of Delaware Ohio hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and hear her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament and that the said testator at the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 310) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/8bc78ee13dac132cbc9af80d509defe5.jpg fec55ed59627b2d9bcef006a65d9215e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 311] [corresponds to labeled page 279 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Will and Estate of Eve M Yeager decd. 279 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 James Eaton Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 7th day of July A.D. 1866. T W Powell Pro Judge. The State of Ohio Delaware County Ss. In the Probate Court. To the Clerk of the Circuit Court at Muncie in Delaware County Indiana. Placing special confidence in your integrity and ability the said court of probate in and for the said County of Delaware and state of Ohio do hereby appoint authorize and commission you to take the testi= =mony of Martin Blair one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and testament of Eve M. yeager late of Delaware, Ohio hereto annexed, as to the execution and attestation of the said Will, and for that purpose you are authorized to call the said Martin Blair before you and administer, to him the proper oath or affirmation and reduse his testimony to writing and return the same to this Court enclosed under your seal and for so doing this shall be your ample Commission {seal} In testimony thereof I have Thomas W Powell Judge of the said Probate Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Delaware Ohio this 7th day of July A.D. 1866. T W Powell Probate Judge. Return to the within Commission I George W Spilker clerk of the Circuit Court at Muncie in the County of Delaware and State of Indiana do hereby return and certify that in persuance of the within Commission I caused Martin Blair to come before me and being by me duly sworn and examined as to the execution and attestation of the said will of Eve M Yeager and reduced the same to writing and certified and annexed to the said will, and hereto attached will by me sealed up and enclosed to the Probate Court of Delaware County and State of Ohio {seal} Witness my hand this 25 day of July AD 1866. {U S stamp} Geo W Spilker Clk. { 5 lets } the State of Ohio ) Delaware County Ss ) in the matter of the last will and Testament of Eve M Yeager late of Delaware Ohio deceased I Martin Blair being duly sworn before Geo W Spilker Clerk of the Circuit Court at Muncie Delaware Co Indiana this 25th day of July A.D. 1866, depose and say that we this deponent Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 311) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9ab7f116594bc4fe08bc93796b4435a8.jpg 1b139702b2415dd22e167ce66d062d06 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 312] [corresponds to labeled page 280 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 280 Will and Estate of Eve M Yeager decd James Eaton and Joel E Schlegel were present at the execution of the last Will and testament of Eve M Yeager of Delaware Ohio hereto annexed that we saw the said testatrix subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other, and that the same was done at Delaware, Ohio on or about the seventh day of March 1855, the date thereof when and where this deponot was a witness thereto Martin Blair Sworn to and subscribed before me the Commissioner in the Com- -mission named this 23th day of July A.D. 1866. Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court. Geo W Spilner the Commissioner {seal} {US Stamp} { 5 lets } and afterwards to wit in the 27 day of July 1866. the fol- -owing order was made in the Journal of the Court to wit. Will and Estate of Eve M. Yeager decd. This day the Commission heretofore issued to the Clerk of the Circuit Court at Muncie in the county of Delaware in the State of Indiana to take the deposition of Martin Blair One of the subscribing witnesses to the said Will was duly returned with the testimony of the said Blair duly taken and reduced to writing and it now appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any re- -straint. thereupon the Court upon consideration orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Eve M Yeager decd and ordered to be recorded as such (no letters issued) T W Powell Probate Judge ____________________________________________________________________ Will and Estate of James Shea decd Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware. State of Ohio at his Office in the Town of Delaware on Will and Estate of James Shea decd This day the last Will and testament of James Shea late of Delaware in the County decd was presented for probate and Record thereupon Patrick Doyle and John Shea this of the subscribing witnesses thereto came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and this testimony reduced to writing. filed with the said will and annexed thereto and Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 312) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/a8ff788d1263be734d4e80822229e199.jpg 3799a6d8e35c443cff2463066e55edaf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 313] [corresponds to labeled page 281 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Will and Estate of James Shea decd 281 it appearing to the Court the said will was duly executed and attested and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. Thereupon the Court upon consider- -ation thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said James Shea decd. and ordered to be recorded as such Thereupon Rev Henry Fehlings executor named in the will appeared and accepted the said trust and gave bonds in the sum of $1300 with Martin Miller and John Shea in sureties letters testamentory were then duly issued to him as such Executor. TW Powell. Probate Judge (Copy and Record of the Will). In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I hereby on this day the 10th of July A.D. 1866. Made my last will with perfect and full consideration as follows. 1 I appoint Rev Henry Fehlings as Executor of this my last will. 2 I have in my posession a Check in the Franklin Na- -tion Bank of Columbus O. of seven hundred dollars ($700) and I have in cash money one hundred and eighty dollars ($180.) I authorize H Fehlings to draw the mentioned $700. out of the Bank at any time he please I have also handed over to the same H Fehlings the $180. 3 H Fehlings shall take care that my corps will be buried in the Catholic Grave Yard of Columbus O. and that all other expences connected with the burial shall be regulated by him according his own judgement. I allow him the sum of about $100. for my funeral expences. I allow him also fifty dollars for my tomb stone and twenty dollars that Masses may be offered up for the repose of my soul. 4 Henry Fehlings shall also take care that the Bill of my Physician and that of N. John Shea will be paid. 5 I bequeath to my Brother Martin Shea living at present in Cincinnati the sum of three hundred dollars $300. b) to my Aunt Mary Doyl living at present in Columbus the sum of fifty dollars $50. c) to the Cath. Orphans in the Asylum of Cummingsville near Cincinnati the sum of fifteen Dollars $15. d) To Rev H Fehlings for St. Marys Congregation of Delaware the sum of Twenty Dollars $20. e) all the money what may be left after all the mentioned sums have been paid and after all the other expences have been deducted. to my mother Catherine Shea (Doyl) living at present in Ireland. Viz) If my mother should be dead then the ballance of the money shall be given to my Brother Martin. Delaware July Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 313) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/1a6b668ab043e702873dd31acc9dae04.jpg 49b0f2b196ca72730a0fccd7242fef90 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 314] [corresponds to labeled page 282 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 282 Will and Estate of James Shea decd 10th 1866. James Shea witnesses Patrick Doyle John Shea. (End of the Will) (Record and Copy of the Testimony) The State of Ohio } Delaware County Ss} In the matter of the last will and testament of James Shea late of Delaware in this the County. deceased. We Patrick Doyle and John Shea being duly sworn in open Court this 18th day of July 1866 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of James Shea of Delaware hereto annexed. That we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Patrick Doyle John Shea Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 18th day of July. TW Powell Probate Judge. ________________________________________________________ Will and Estate of Sylvester Orcutt decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and state of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware in the 4th day of Aug 1866. Will and Estate of Sylvester Orcutt decd This day the last will and testament of Sylvester Orcutt decd late of Berkshire Township in this County decd was presented for Probate, and Record Thereupon Samuel Whitney and William Totten the witnesses to the said will came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the testator at the time of executing was of full age and of sound mind and memory. and not under any restraint thereupon the Court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to Probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Sylvester Orcutt decd and ordered to be recorded as such (no letters issued) TW Powell Probate Judge (Copy and Record of the Will) I Sylvester Orcutt of Berkshire Township Delaware County Ohio do make publish and declare this my last will Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 314) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/aa2d883b94865463a6e97c1d7a2544dc.jpg c63f3b140334d8137137b26b11ee6e8d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 315] [corresponds to labeled page 283 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Will and Estate of Sylvester Orcutt Decd. 283 revoking any and all other wills by me made at any former time. Item 1st I give and bequeath unto my son Munroe Orcutt all of my Personal property of every description also Also the undivided three fourths of the farm on which I now reside being one hundred and sixty /160/ acres and is in Range 17 township 4 Section 2 and parts of lots 7 & 8 second two of lots and is the same land deeded by Bergman Beaver and wife to Me. These bequests are upon these conditions 1st my said son Monroe is to cause all just debts against me to be fully paid. 2 he is to pay the following legacies Viz To my Daughter Narcissa Lampman Two hundred dollars. One hundred dollars to be paid at the expiration of first year after my decease and the ballance one hundred dollars five years after my decease. 3d He is to pay to my Daughter Samantha Jenkins one hundred and fifty /150/ dollars the same terms of payment as Narcissa Lampmans 4th He is to pay to my Grandson Charles Landon fifty dollars the same terms of payment as Narcissa Lamp- -man. 5th he is to divide the house hold goods that belongs to me equally with my daughter Emily. Lastly to erect a plain suitable Tomb stone over my grave. Item 2 I give and bequeath unto my daughter Emily Orcutt the ballance of my Real estate being the undivided one fourth of the same as before described she having the Privilege of the dwelling house a suitable and fair portion of the same for a home as she remains single if she mar- -rys then to have her undivided one fourth part of the real estate. She is to have the undivided one half of the household goods for her use and benefit forever. item 3d I do nominate and appoint my son Munroe Orcutt Administrator of this my last will and testament In testamony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 10th day of December 1862. Sylvester orcutt {seal} Signed Sealed and acknowled by said Sylvester Orcutt as his last will in our presence and we witnessed the same at his request in his presence. Samuel Whitney William Totten The State of Ohio } (Copy and Record of the testimony) Delaware County Ss} In the matter of the last will and testament of Sylvester Orcutt late Berkshire Township deceased. We Samuel Whitney and William Totten being duly sworn in open Court this 4th day of August AD 1866. depose and say that we were present at the execution of the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 315) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ffb8cc8affb9a187cb4c1fbccb3adcfe.jpg 071b9387febec343eb3b698da142c849 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 316] [corresponds to labeled page 284 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 284 Will and Estate of Sylvester Orcutt decd last will and testament of Sylvester Orcutt of Berkshire hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribed said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Samuel Whitney William Totten. Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate court this 4th day of August AD. 1866. TW Powell Probate Judge. _________________________________________________________________________ Will and Estate of Mrs. Emma Ridgway decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court Within and for the County of Delaware and state of Ohio at the Office in the town of Delaware on the 7th day of August 1866. This day Thomas J Ridgway presented to the Court the last Will and testament of Mrs. Emma Ridgway his late Wife decd. for Probate and Record. Thereupon Alexander Dunlap and David S Hammond Witnesses to the said Will came into Court and Were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to Writing and now annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the said Will Was duly executed and attested and that the testatrix at the time of executing the same Was of full age and of sound Mind and Memory and not under any restraint thereupon the Court upon consideration thereof Orders that the said will be admitted to Probate as duly proved as the last Will and testament of the said Emma Ridgway decd. and Ordered to be recorded as such Thereupon letters testamentary Were granted to Thomas J Ridgway the Executor named in the Will Who gave bonds in the sum of $2000. with Pictin D Hillger and William E Dunn his surities no appraisiment or Inventory at present Required TW Powell Probate Judge. (copy and Record of the Will) I Emma Ridgway Wife of Thomas J Ridgway of the Town of Delaware in the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio. do make and publish this My last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say First it is My Will that My funeral expenses and all My just debts be fully paid Second After paying said funeral expenses and Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 316) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/84248389e9318a22bdbe9c53d4419fb0.jpg 84d1a386559e2722bd23cfb087d482fe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 317] [corresponds to labeled page 285 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Will and Estate of Mrs Emma Ridgway decd 285 and just debts as aforesaid I give devise and bequeath to my beloved husband Thomas J Ridgway all my lands. tenaments. heriditments. rents. goods. chattels. rights. credits. choices in possession or in action and all My property. Estate. and effects. real and personal of any every sort and description Whether in possession remainder or [illegible] Whereon situated Third I hereby nominate and appoint My said be- -loved husband Thomas J Ridway to be the Executor of this My last Will and testament In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set My hand and seal this 8th day of August AD. 1866 Emma Ridgway {seal} Signed sealed published and declared by the above named Emma Ridway as and for her last Will and testament in presence of us who saw her subscribe her name to the same and Who at her request have signed as Witnesses to the same in her presence and in the presence of each other this 8th day of August in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and sixty five Alex Dunlap David S Hammond (end of the Will) The State of Ohio } (Record and Copy of the testimony) Delaware County Ss} In the Matter of the last Will and testament of Emma Ridgway deceased late of Delaware Ohio deceased. We Alexander Dunlap and David S Hammond being duly Sworn in open Court this 7th day of August A.D. 1866 depose and say. that We Were present at the execution of the last Will and testament of Emma. Ridgway of Delaware hereto annexed that We saw the said testatrix subscribe said Will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last Will and testament 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 Alex Dunlap David S Hammond Sworn to and subscribed before me in the probate Court this 7th day of August AD. 1866. TW Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 317) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/66f61aa856468269aff8f1651af5d60c.jpg 97764da5948068f3e54d6df51b40d451 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 318] [corresponds to labeled page 286 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 286 Will and estate of Mrs Margaret Elliott decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell of the Probate Court Within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 8th day of September 1866. This day the last Will and testament of Margarate Elliott late of Orange Township in this County decd. Was presented to the Court for Probate and Record Thererupon Lucius F Strong and William G Knight Witnesses to the said Will came into Court and Were duly Sworn. and examined and their testimony reduced to Writing and now annexed to the Will and filed therewith. And it appearing to the Court that the said Will Was duly Executed and attested and that the Testatrix at the time of executing the same Was of full age and of sound Mind and Memory and not under any restraint. Thereupon the Court upon consideration thereof orders that the said Will be admitted to Probate as duly proved as the last Will and testament of the said Margaret Elliott decd and ordered to be recorded as such Thereupon letters testamentary Were granted and is- -sued to Daniel Kelley the Executor named in the Will Who entered into bonds in the sum of $1500. With Lucius F Strong and William G Knight his surities and the Court appointed L.C. Strong A.M. Shaw and Franklin Kenyon appraisers of the said estate TW Powell. Pro Judge. (Copy and Record of the Will) I the name of the Benevolent Father I Margaret Elliott do make and publish this My last Will & testament I give and bequeath to My son Alex L Elliott the Desk One large Rocking Chair. the Red Bed Stand. to Margaret M Smith My Daughter, the Couch and to my daughter Emily Jane and Eurline Elliott as follows the Cot= -tage Bed Stand. three feather Beds With Pillows and Beding to furnish two of said beds. the Carpets in the Front Rooms and Looking Glasses in said Rooms. Eight Cain seat Chairs twelve silver Tea spoons the Center table. One Wash Stand and all the [Gus ?] I have and to my son Eli E Elliott I give the Bureau the sofa the loung & one yearling Calf the balance of the househould goods and of Stock to be equally divided between the above named. after paying all legal claims With My funeral expenses Grave Stones etc It is also My Wish & I do hereby appoint D Kelley as My Executor. Margaret Elliott Made in the presence of L F Strong W G Knight (End of the Will) (Copy and Record of the testimony) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 318) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/7244d1e494da49a3a5b83f1c473cc01c.jpg a83be36d20b8e7d2d27fcc7bc796a840 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 319] [corresponds to labeled page 287 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Will and Estate of Margaret Elliott decd. 287 The State of Ohio } Delaware County Ss } In the Matter of the last Will and testament of Margaret Elliott late of Orange Township in this County deceased. We Lucius F Strong and William G Knight being duly sworn in open Court this 8th day of September A.D. 1866 depose and say that We Were present at the execution of the last Will and testament of Margaret Elliott of Orange Township hereto annexed. that we saw the said testatrix subscribe said Will. Which Was done by her dau- ghter Mariah at the testatrix request in her presence. and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last Will and testament and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and Memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other. L F Strong W G Knight Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 8th day of September A.D. 1866. TW Powell. Probate-Judge __________________________________________________________________ Record of the will of David Wollam decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and the state of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the thirteenth day of September A.D. 1866. This day the last will and testament of David Wollam late of Concord Township in this County decd was presented to the Court for probate and record. Thereupon L.T. Glick and Joseph Stone the subscribing witnesses to the said Will, came into Court, and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the said will, and filed therewith; and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint; thereupon, upon consideration thereof, the Court orders the said Will to be admitted to probate as the last will and testament of the said Daniel Wollam decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. (Record of the will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of all. First. It is my will that my just debts and all charges be paid out of my estate. Item. I give and devise all the residue of my estate to Dierlinda C. Wollam my wife and her heirs. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 29th day of Aug. A.D. 1866. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 319) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ef13e1f480d4f4cb9aad0f15b74eb8a3.jpg cbd97d8c2ed7840c75ea840734660215 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 320] [corresponds to labeled page 288 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 288 Record of the will of Daniel Wollum decd. Sept. 13th 1866. (The will of Daniel Wollam decd.) Continued) (signed) Daniel Wollam. signed by L.T. Glick and acknowledged by said } Daniel Wollam as his last will and testament } in our presence and signed by us in his presence.} (Signed) L. T. Glick Joseph Stone. } (end of the will.) (Record of the evidence) The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Daniel Wollam decd. late of Concord Township deceased. We Lyman T. Glick and Joseph Stone being duly sworn in open Court this 13th day of September AD. 1866 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Daniel Wollam of concord Township in this County hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator sub- -scribe 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. (signed) L.T. Glick Joseph Stone. Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 13th day of September AD. 1866. TW Powell Probate Judge. _________________________________________________________________ Record of the will of John Watters decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 15th day of September A.D. 1866. to wit:- This day the last will and testament of John Watters late of Brown Township in this County decd. together with the Codicil thereto written on the same sheet of paper, was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon William Williams and William W. Williams the two subscribing witnesses to the said will and codicil, came into court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the said will and filed therewith, and it appearing that the said will and codicil were duly executed and attested; and that the said tes- -tator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint. thereupon the Court, upon consideration, orders that the said will and codicil be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said John Watters decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. (Record of the will continued over) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 320) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/6a5ec31195133d0bc2ac8d88a9b010bf.jpg e7a3057fc9f87387e399e991ce6fca56 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 321] [corresponds to labeled page 289 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 289. Record of the will of John Watters decd. September 15th 1866 In the name of the Benevolent Father of all. I John Watters 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 one third of all the real estate I now own; it being lot eleven in section one, Township five, Range eighteen in the said county and State being the farm on which I now reside, containing one hundred acres of land in all. during her natural life. I also bequeath to my said wife as long as she may rem- -ain my widow or in case she does not marry again then during her natural life, all the stock, provisions, house lots and kitchen furniture and other goods and chattels, which may belong to me at the time of my decease; except that which is otherwise disposed in item record in this will. At the death or intermarriage of my said wife, such part of the personal property or the proceeds thereof as may then remain unconsummed or unexpended, it is my will, shall be equally divided among my heirs. Item 2nd. I devise and bequeath to my son Hugh K. Watters and his heirs, the above described farm on which I now reside, subject to the above mentioned dower of my said wife I also give and bequeath to my said son Hugh K. Watters all my farming utensils, and after my said wife shall first take her choice of the houses, then said Hugh K. Watters shall have one house if any remain for him at my decease. I have given to my daughters Mary Ann Walker, Hannah McDowell, Sarah Elliott and Jane McCurdy each the sum of Two hundred & fifty dollars and now I devise and bequeath to my infant daughters Phebe Watters age fifteen years the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars with interest from this date until she becomes of age. I also devise and bequeath to my infant daughter Naomi, aged seven years the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars with interest from this date until she becomes of age. Item 3rd. I hereby commit the guardianship of my said infant daughters until they respectively become of age unto my beloved wife during her life, if she shall so long continue my widow; in case of her death or intermarriage, then unto my son Hugh K. Watters. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 31st day of May 1855. (signed) John Watters {seal} Signed & acknowledged by said John Watters as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. (Signed) Wm Williams } (End of the Will) Wm W. Williams} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 321) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9e56fb860b306cde0a8127ee7ba61195.jpg c4cf9a7b819fd50e3e293468887f52be Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 322] [corresponds to labeled page 290 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 290 Record of the will of John Watters decd. September 15th 1866. (Copy and Record of the will and codicil continued.) Whereas I, John Watters of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, have made my last will and testament in writing on this sheet bearing date May 31st 1855, I did then bequeath to my daugher Naomi Watters then age seven years, the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars with interest from the date of the said will until she became of age. Since the date of said will (to wit,) December 7th 1860, I purchased in company with my daughter Phebe Watters, now of age about twenty four acres of land in Oxford township for which we paid the sum of four hundred and ninety, my daughter Phebe paying two hundred and forty five dollars, and I paid for my daughter Naomi the sum of two hundred and forty five dollars, and had the deed for the same made by C.D, Williams to my said Daughters equally. I do by this writing which I hereby declare to be a codicil to my last will and testament will be taken as a part thereof. I do hereby order and declare that my will is that only the sum of ninety five dollars with interest from and after the first day of April 1861 be paid into my said daughter Naomi as the balance in full of said legacy. In testimony hereof- I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 12th day of December 1860. (Signed) John Watters {seal} Signed & acknowledged by said John Watters as his last will } and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence } (Signed) Wm Williams } Wm W. Williams } (End of the will.) (Copy and record of the testimony to wit.) The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of John Watters late of Brown Township deceased. We William Williams and William W. Williams being duly sworn in open court this 15th day of September A.D. 1866, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John Watters of Brown Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other; and we say the same as to the codicil thereto attached on the same sheet of paper. (signed) Wm Williams Wm W. Williams Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 15 day of September A.D. 1866. TW Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 322) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/dfdd27b974dd0705f78235770c468441.jpg 3dfd96a4581954f39525e36f58020a4e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 323] [corresponds to labeled page 291 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 291 Record of - the Will of - William Owston decd. September 17th 1866. Proceeding had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and the state of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 17th day of September A.D. 1866. this day the last will and testament of William Owston late of Delaware decd. was presented to the court of probate and record. There- -upon John Vogt and Owen Heller the two subscribing witnesses to the said will came into court, and were duly sworn and exam- -ined, and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the said will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint. Thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testa- -ment of the said William Owston decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. which will is so recorded as follows, to wit.-- In the name of God, Amen. I, William Owston of the town and county of Delaware and State of Ohio; being weak in body. but of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament: - hereby revoking and annulling all other and former wills by me made. First, I will and direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be first paid out of my estate. Item Second. I give and devise unto my beloved wife Eliza Owston the sum of One thousand dollars to be paid her by my executor, which sum of One thousand dollars is to be in lieu of her dower in my real estate as well as in lieu of her distributive share in the personal estate. Item Third- I give and devise all the rest and residue of my estate both real and personal unto my children Thomas Owston, Henry Owston, William Owston and Charles Owston, and unto the children of Martha Kruick, share and share alike, to be equally divided be- -tween them except that the children of the said Martha Kruick shall receive together the same share that I give and devise unto each of my said sons, to wit, the interest of one fifth in the said residue of my said estate; and as to said portion devised to said children of said Martha Kruick I direct that the same share shall be retained by my said executor in trust, and to be by my said executor safely invested at interest; and the interest thereof paid to the said Martha Kruick during her natural life; and at her death the principal to be paid to her said children. I will and direct that all my estate both real and per- -sonal shall be by my executor as soon as convenient after my death sold and converted into money, and the proceeds thereof after paying my just debts and funeral expenses as aforesaid, and the thousand dollars given Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 323) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/92ae13523ef4e3929ce24717965f8bb2.jpg fba3451249cdac8ea009cbd912ccfa39 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 324] [corresponds to labeled page 292 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 292 Record of the will of William Owston decd. September 17th 1866. to my said wife, to be paid and distributed by my said Executor as provided for in the third Item of this my will. Item Fifth. I do hereby constitute and appoint my son Thomas Owston to be the executor of this my last will and testament. Given under my hand and seal this 12th day of March A.D. 1866. (Signed) Wm Owston {seal} Signed, sealed and declared & published by the said } Thomas Owston to be his last will & testament, and published } and signed by him in our presence & at his request } we signed the same in his presence and in the } presence of each other. (Signed) John Vogt. } Owen Keller (End of the Will.) (Record of testimony) The State of Ohio, Delaware County. Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of William owston late of Delaware, Ohio, deceased. We John Vogt and Owen Keller being duly sworn in open Court this 17th day of September A.D. 1866 depose and say, that we were at the execution of the last will and testament of William Owston of Delaware Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament; and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) John Vogt Owen Keller. Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 17th day of September A.D. 1866. T.W. Powell Pro. judge. _____________________________________________________________________________ Record of the will of Laura P. Harter decd. Oct. 13th 1866 Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and the State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 13th day of October A.D. 1866. On the first day of September last, the last will and testament of Laura P. Harter late of Liberty Township, decd. was presented to this court for probate and record. And thereupon Philaster E. Buell and Mahala Buell the two subscribing witnesses to the said will came into court, and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the said will and filed therewith; and thereupon this matter was continued for further consideration until this day; and it now appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the said Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 324) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/e82f88d19c6f9e3b0753922b9daa3614.jpg c3922a468d88fb83b5fbfdc8624fffa8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 325] [corresponds to labeled page 293 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 293 Record of the Will of Laura P. Harter decd. October 13th 1866. testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon the Court upon consideration thereof, Orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Laura P. Harter decd. and ordered to be re- -corded as such. (Record and Copy of the will to wit.) I, Laura P. Harter of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say-- First, it is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be fully paid. Second. I give, devise and bequeath to my niece Delia A. Knapp, the sum of forty dollars. Third. I give and devise to my niece Mary L. Wilcox the sum of forty dollars. Fourth. I give and devise the remainder of my property of every description to Mary Ford, Edwin Andrews, William Andrews, Lavinia Cook and Byron Andrews to be equally divided. (Signed) Laura P. Harter {seal} Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of us. } who have subscribed in the presence of each other } (Signed) P.E. Buell This the 24th day of May 1862. Mahala Buell. (Exes of the will). (copy and record of the testimony to wit.) The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Laura P. Harter late of Liberty Township decd. We Philaster E. Buell and Mahala Buell being duly sworn in open Court this 1st day of September A.D. 1866 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Laura P. Harter of Liberty Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testatrix subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament, and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence, and in the presence of each other. (Signed) Philaster E. Buell Mahala Buell. Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 1st day of September A.D. 1866. TW. Powell Probate judge. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 325) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4e5fecf0df4aa85c5dcefe197a8d87c2.jpg 60690c00e1d8e88b3c6c09c0a81ab426 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 326] [corresponds to labeled page 294 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 294 Record of the will of James D. Jewett. October 25th 1866. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and the state of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 25th day of October A.D. 1866. This day the last will and testament of James D. Jewett late of Thompson Township decd. was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon John W. Cone and Charles Hill the two subscribing witnesses to the said will came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing, and were annexed to the said will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. Thereupon the court, upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said James D. Jewett decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. (Copy and record of the will to wit:--) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I, James D. Jewett of Thompson Township Delaware County and State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item First. I give and devise to my beloved wife Salone in lieu of her dower all my moneys, credits, household goods furniture etc. 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. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 24th day of June in the year 1866. (signed) James D. Jewett {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said James D. Jewett as his last} will & testament in our presence and signed by us } in his presence. (signed) J.W. Cone } Charles Hill } (End of this will.) (Copy & record of the testimony) The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. In the matter of the last will & testament of James D. Jewett late of Thompson Township decd. We John W. Cone and Charles Hill being duly sworn in open court this 25 day of October A.D. 1866, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of James D. Jewett of Thompson Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (Signed) J.D. Cone } Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court} Charles Hill } this 28th day of October A.D. 1866. T.W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 326) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/23d54d4bbf433b9647870f22f13d5d0b.jpg ecf72b60bbabc334da39d7c0d716b6fb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 327] [corresponds to labeled page 295 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 295 Record of the Will of Oliver Curtiss. October 26th 1866. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and the State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware, on the 26th day of October A.D. 1866. This day the last will and testament of Oliver Curtiss late of Genoa Township decd. was presented to the Court for probate and record. Thereupon Henry Hodgden and Alphonso P. Mason the two subscribing witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the Court that the said testator at the will was duly executed and attested and that the 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. Thereupon the court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Oliver Curtiss decd and ordered to be recorded as such. (Copy the record of the will, to wit--) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I, Oliver Curtiss am of sound mind, memory and in my usual health do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st. It is my will that all my personal property be devised to my beloved wife Jane B. Curtiss legal demands against my estate be by my administrator fully paid. Item 2nd. It is my will that all my personal property be devised to my beloved wife Jane B. Curtiss of every descrip- -tion, the same to be hers for her sole use and benefit. to dispose of as she shall judge proper at either public or private sale. Item 3rd. I hereby authorize and empower my administrator to sell my real estate on the most advantageous turns either at public or private sale and cause the avails to be loaned on the most favorable terms and to be well secured by a mortgage on real estate which is in value double the amount of money loaned (not estimating perishable property) the interest to be paid as often as every twelve months; and the interest as soon as collected to be paid over by my administrator to my said wife for her sole use and benefit. Item 4th After the decease of my said wife the principal of the real estate notes to be divided among my legal heirs according to the statutes of Ohio. Item 5th. I hereby authorize and empower my said wife to select an administrator of my estate who is required to give bonds according to the statutes of Ohio, and who is authorized and empowered to execute and deliver a full and clear deed to the purchaser of the real Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 327) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f3764c6a9350351846f9882c3120687f.jpg 17b0a9a6462ada9408e5212bfca0da6f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 328] [corresponds to labeled page 296 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 296 Record of the will of Oliver Curtiss decd October 26th 1866 estate; he to be allowed and retain seventy five dollars for his fees. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of May 1866. (signed) Oliver Curtiss {seal} Signed, sealed and acknowledged by said Oliver Curtiss } as his last will and testament in our presence and } signed by us in his presence. (signed) Henry Hodgden } A.P. Mason } End of the will. (Copy and record of the testimony.) The State of Ohio Delaware County Ss. In the Matter of the last will and testament of Oliver Curtiss late of Genoa Township deceased. We Henry Hodgden and Alphonso P. Mason being duly sworn in open court this 26th day of October A.D. 1866 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Oliver Curtiss of Genoa Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe the said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of 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. (Signed) Henry Hodgden } A. P. Mason } Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 26th day of October A.D. 1866. T.W. Powell Probate Judge. ___________________________________________________________ Record of the Will of Christopher Freshwater decd. November 13th Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and the state of Ohio. at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 13th day of November A.D. 1866. On the 12th day of November A.D. 1866, the last will and testament and the codicil thereto of Christopher Freshwater late of Con- -cord Township in this County deceased, was presented to the court for probate and records; and thereupon Nelson R. Talley and Elias Hyatt two subscribing witnesses to the said will and one of the subscribing witnesses to the said codicil, came into Court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the said will and codicil and filed there- -with. And it appearing to the court that Samuel Tyler one of the subscribing witnesses to the said codicil is not a resident of the County, but a resident of Madison County; on Motion a Commission was duly issued to John A. Cone Esqr. to take the testimony of the said Samuel Tyler and reduce the same to writing; and make return thereof to this Court. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 328) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/84a08e62a60a672e3a18f5667f592c31.jpg 1c1edee217b80f184928f116a83bed79 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 329] [corresponds to labeled page 297 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 297 Record of the Will of Christopher Freshwater decd. November 13th 1866 And afterwards on this 13th day of November A.D. 1866. the said John A. Cone returned his commission to take the testimony of Samuel Tyler witness to the said Codicil, with the testimony of the said witness duly taken in writing and annexed to the said Codicil. And now upon con- -sideration, it appearing to the Court that the said will and codicil were duly executed and attested; and that the said testator Christopher Freshwater at the several times of the execution of the said will and testament and codicil, was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon, on consideration thereof the court orders that the said will and codicil be admitted to probate as the last will and testament of the said Christopher Freshwater decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. (Copy and record of the will etc) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I, Christopher Freshwater of Concord Township, Delaware County in the State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st. It is my will and desire, and I do hereby direct and require that my executor hereinafter appointed in this will by me, as soon as practicable after my decease proceed to sell, by public sale or in such manner, upon such terms of credit or otherwise as he may think best, all my personal property and real estate of every name, nature and kind, and deeds to the purchasers of such real estate to execute, acknowledge and deliver in fee simple, so that the whole of my estate, (except that portion of house hold furniture clothing & other personal property to which my wife is entitled to under and by the law without appraisement.) be by my said executor reduced to money to be distributed as hereinafter directed. Item 2nd. Out of the above proceeds of my personal and real property, I direct that my said executor pay my beloved wife Louisa Freshwater the proportion thereof which would be hers and to which she would be entitled by law as her dis- -tributive share of my personal property, and her portion of the proceeds of the sale of my real estate in money for her right of dower therein; but in case under the law the same would not amount to nine thousand dollars then, it is my will and desire, and I do hereby give and devise to my said wife Louise Freshwater a sufficient sum of money so that the same being added to her share or portion of the proceeds of my personal property and her right of dower in my said Lands in money; shall amount to and be the sum of nine thousand dollars. Item 3rd. It is my will and desire and I do hereby give and devise the residue of my estate to be equally divided among and between my twelve children share and share alike, Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 329) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9465e36279bde2df19eb971bbd8afffc.jpg cb9f1dbbef107ee97ed562e4b58b00c5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 330] [corresponds to labeled page 298 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 298 Record of the will of Christopher Freshwater, November 13th 1866. except as to my two daughters, Rachel Black and Mary Fletcher, whose share as aforesaid, instead of giving directly to them, I do hereby give and devise and grant the sum to William M. Warren and his successors in trust, for the said Rachael Black and Mary Fletcher, the said trustee to in- -vest said shares respectively in real estate, public securities or otherwise, as he may think best and most profitable, and of each share respectively said trustee or his successor in trust shall pay respectively to said Rachael Black and Mary Fletcher on their respective shares the annual income thereof duing their natural lives, and upon the death of either of said persons then the said portion or share of said person deceased shall be paid over to the heirs of her body, their heirs, & assigns forever. as aforesaid Said trustee to keep the funds or shares of each one separate from the other. Upon the death of said Warren or his refusal to act I do devise desire a trustee to be appointed to take charge of said fund and carry out the above trust by the proper court authorised by law so to do. Item 4th. I do hereby nominate and appoint my son in law Thomas J. Jones guardian of my infant daughter Mary Frances Freshwater until she arrives at the age of 18 years. Item 5th. I do hereby nominate and appoint William P. Reids executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise, adjust release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me. I do also authorise and empower him, and direct him as hereinbefore set forth to sell by private sale, or in such manner upon such terms of credit or otherwise as he may think proper, all my real estate, and deeds to purchasers to execute, acknowledge and deliver in fee simple. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 28th day of June A.D. 1866. (signed) C. Freshwater {seal} Signed, sealed & acknowledged by the said Christopher Freshwater as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. (signed) E. Hyatt. } N. R. Talley.} (end of the will). (Copy and record of the Codicil). Whereas I, Christopher Freshwater did on the 28th day of June A.D. 1866, execute make and publish my last will and testament of that date: Now be it known that I desire to and do make this codicil thereto, that is to say: -- Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 330) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/49f49792afa51a7508dd227a617d0adc.jpg 61a80d776645747cd15b9dc764db1a46 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 331] [corresponds to labeled page 299 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 299 Record of the will & codicil of Christopher Freshwater, decd. November 13th 1866. It is my will and desire and I do hereby bequeath and devise to my daughter Sarah Jones wife of Thomas J. Jones the sum of one thousand dollars in money to be paid to her by my executor, within one year after my decease. This said sum of one thousand dollars is intended as a specific legacy and in addition to the share or portion of my estate which she would receive under and by virtue of my said will above referred to. With the above codicil to said will I desire the same to stand in full force and affect. Witness my hand and seal this 20th day of August A.D. 1866. (signed) C. Freshwater {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Christopher Freshwater in our presence & signed by us in his presence, and in the presence of each other. (signed) N.R. Talley Samuel Tyler. (end of the Codicil) (Copy of the testimony & and record thereof--) The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss. In matter of the last will and testament of Christopher Freshwater late of Concord township deceased. We Nelson R. Talley and Elisha Hyatt being duly sworn in open court this 12th day of November 1866, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Christopher Freshwater of Concord Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament; and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. (Signed) Nelson R. Talley E. Hyatt. Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 12th day of November A.D. 1866. T.W. Powell Probate judge. The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. in the matter of the last will and testament of Christopher Freshwater late of Concord Township, deceased. I, Nelson R. Talley being duly sworn in open Court this 12th day of November A.D. 1866 depose and say that we, this deponent and Samuel Tyler were present at the execution of the Codicil to the last will and testament of Christopher Freshwater of Concord Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said Codicil, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his Codicil to his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and 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. Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court the 12th} (signed) Nelson R. Talley. day of November AD 1866. T.W. Powell Probate Judge. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 331) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/14210ca19db90fc296749a804c7e85a5.jpg bdf5e0b749fa6149cfec4aec97a4974c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 332] [corresponds to labeled page 300 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 300 Record of the will and codicil of Christopher Freshwater. November 13th 1866. (Copy and record of the Commission and testimony) The State of Ohio } Delaware County Ss.} In the Probate Court. To John A. Cone Esqr. Placing special confidence in your ability and in- -tegrity, you are hereby appointed, empowered and authorized to take the testimony of Samuel Tyler, under oath in due form by you to be administered, to prove the execution and attestation of the codicil to the last will and testament of Christopher Freshwater hereto annexed, and reduced the same to writing; and return the same enclosed under your seal or by your own hands to this Court. And for so doing this shall be your full and due Commission. {S.S.} Given under my hand and under the seal of the Probate Court, at Delaware, Ohio. this 12th day of November A.D. 1866. T.W. Powell Probate Judge. (Return thereon) In pursuance to the command of the above Commission I have taken the testimony of the said Samuel Tyler to the execution and attestation of the said Codicil which is hereto annexed by which the same will more fully appear. (Signed) John A. Cone Commissioner. The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Christopher Freshwater late of Concord Township decd. I Samuel Tyler being duly sworn by and before Mr. John A. Cone the undersigned Commissioner, this 13th day of November A.D. 1866 depose and say, that we, this deponent and Nelson R. Talley were present at the execution of the Codicil to the last will and testament of Christopher Freshwater of Concord Township hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said codicil and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other. (signed) Samuel Tyler. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13th day of Novem- -ber A.D. 1866. (signed) John A. Cone Commissioner. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 332) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/1d09de12e390cfc19a96a142a9359b9b.jpg e3344fc0caaf047474850a5ca80821b1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 333] [corresponds to labeled page 301 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 301 Record of the Will of William Martin decd Nov 21 1866 Proceeding had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and the State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 21' & 24' days of November A.D. 1866. the last will and testament of William Martin late of Radnor Township in this County decd, was lately presented to this Court for probate & record; and Elias George one of the subscribing witnesses to the said will came into Court and was duly sworn and examined and his testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith; and the testimony of James Cox being in the like manner taken, from which it appears John N Cox the other witness to the will. had in due form signed the will as witness and has since deceased; And it now appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint. Thereupon the Court upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate, as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said William Martin decd and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon on the motion of the widow Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, William Martin Jun. is appointed Administrator, with the will annexed, on the said estate who gave bonds in the sum of $2000 with Elizabeth Martin, James Cummins and John W. Humphrey his Sureties Letters issued & accepted TW Powell Probate Judge (Copy and record of the Will to Wit") "In the name of God Amen I William Martin of the Township of Radnor. County of Delaware and State of Ohio are of a sound mind, but feeble in body, feeling grateful for the blessing of my rational senses do hereby make and publish this my last will and testament, in the form following to wit: Item 12 - It is my desire that all my just debts shall be paid. Item 2" I give and bequeath to my daughter Catharine Martin Five hundred dollars to be paid her in the course of ten years if not paid by that time to bear interest Item 3" - I give and bequeath to my sons William, Benjamin and Thomas the farm on which I now reside, being one hundred acres which share for each will be Thirty three and one third acres apiece with Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 333) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9a9a3fdb8265842af2e26df4e4296855.jpg 2736784b8f72dab0f09e7a59e970ea98 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 334] [corresponds to labeled page 302 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 302 Record of the Will of William Martin decd Nov 21 1866 all the chattles belonging, but the bequest of my daughter Catharine as above to be paid out of this Item before they or any of them can convey it. the land away Item 4 It is my desire that the girl that is now with us Ann Thomas, should be provided for with board if in any case she becomes afflicted and disabled to earn her own living. Item 6" It is my desire one dollar and a half be yearly paid out of my estate to the Baptist Church in Radnor And one dollar and a half be paid to the Bible society of the Baptists. 7 Item - Is my desire that Elias George and John N Cox be my executors, for the property. This is my last Will and testament revoking all others by me made. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of us John N Cox William X (his mark) Martin {LS} Elias George {U.S. Stamps } {$3.50 Nov 30 1866} The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS} In the matter of the last Will and testament of William Martin late of Radnor deceased. I, Elias George being duly sworn in open Court this 21" day of November A.D., 1866 deposes and say that we this deponent and John N. Cox were present at the execution of the last will and testament of William Martin of Radnor hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other The said will was so executed by said William Martin some time in May or June 1860 at said Martins residence in Radnor, That both this deponent and said John N. Cox heard said William Martin declare the same to be his last will and testament and we both saw him make his mark to the same and we at his request and in his presence signed our names thereto as witnesses and in the presence of each other said Cox is now deceased Elias George Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 21" day of November A.D., 1866 T.W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 334) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9a10557531de1090d8c48efcbf0a2dbb.jpg 3f5282301724b96e605c8af2d3286e63 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 335] [corresponds to labeled page 303 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 303 Record of the Will of William Martin decd November 21, 1866 State of Ohio,} Delaware County s s} In the Probate Court - The undersigned James Cox being duly sworn in open court on this 24" day of November A.D. 1866 deposes and says that he is the son of John N Cox one of the witnesses to the last will and testa- ment of William Martin late of Radnor decd hereto annexed. That he always understood that each will was made, that said John N Cox had the said will in his possession until his death who died on or about the 11" day of May 1862 That I was well acquainted with the hand writing of my father said John N. Cox and I now recognize the hand writing to said will as witness to be his That I well knew the said William Martin until the time of his death and considered the Martin at the time of making his said will and unto the time of his death to be a person of sound mind and memory capable of making his will and properly disposing of his property James Cox Sworn to and subscribed before me in open Court, this 24" day of November 1866 T.W. Powell Record of Will of John Roberts decd February 2" 1867 Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 2 day of February A D 1867. This day the last will and testament of John Roberts decd late of Porter Township in this County was presented for Probate and record; thereupon Edmund B Mosher and Salmon Scott the two subscribing witnesses to the said came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the said will and filed there with, and it appearing to the Court, that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not acting under any restraint, there upon the Court upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said John Roberts - decd and ordered to be recorded as such. There upon letters testamentary were granted to Salmon P Scott the executor named in the will to administer upon the said estate and will which Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 335) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b10dda9082e7f5ac93c4e5263a2dfecc.jpg 31405cfaa66536b41dbe7a77a9bd4199 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 336] [corresponds to labeled page 304 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 304 Record of the Will of John Roberts decd, Feb 2" 1867 appointment said Scott accepted and gave bonds as the law requires in the sum of $2000 with Edmund B Mosher, Wesley C. Harris and Emery Perfect his sureties The Court appoint Joseph Potter, Charles Wilcox and Charles M Fowler appraisers of the said estate T.W. Powell Pro Judge (copy and record of the will to wit) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All! I, John Roberts of Porter Township, Delaware County and State of Ohio being of sound mind and memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Roxana Roberts in lieu of her dower, five hundred dollars in money and one cow and three sheep. Item 2" - After paying all my just debts and funeral charges I give and bequeath all the rest of my property to my children Wm Roberts, Lewis Roberts Ruth Howes Eliza Weaver Mary Ann Courtright and Elizabeth Weaver and Sarah Lyons in equal portions to them and the heirs of their Body. I do appoint and constitute my esteemed friend Salmon P Scott of Porter Executor of this my last will and testament. Signed, sealed and acknowledged in presence of us and signed by us in this presence this 28" day of December AD 1866. his John X Roberts [seal] mark Attest E.B. Mosher Isaiah Kempton [US Stamp] S.P. Scott [$1.00 Feb 2" 1867] [TWP] The State of Ohio } Delaware County ss. } In the matter of the last will and testament of John Roberts late Porter Township deceased, - We Edmund B Mosher and Salmon P Scott being duly sworn in open Court this 2" day of February A.D 1867, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John Roberts of Porter Township in this County hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 336) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/32efc0cf505e584f40fc108fb44c52ef.jpg e3e407fab3a0ba5dbb956d09da9ad05f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 337] [corresponds to labeled page 305 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of John Roberts decd Feb 2" 1867 under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. E B Mosher S. P. Scott Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 2" day of February A.D. 1867 T.W. Powell Probate Judge Will of Charles Day decd Proceeding had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and the State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 18" day of December AD 1866. This day the last will and testament of Charles Day late of Trenton Township in this County deceased, was presented to the Court for probate and record. Thereupon Edward H. Day and John Sinkey the subscribing witnesses to the said will came in to Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the will, and filed there with, and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, thereupon the Court upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Charles Day decd, and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon Cyrus Longshore the Executor named in the said will appeared and was qualified as such and gave bonds in the sum of 2000. with Presley Day and John Sinkey as sureties and there upon letters testamentary with the will annexed was issued to him. T.W. Powell, Probate Judge (Copy and record of Will to with) In the name of our Heavenly Father! I, Charles Day in view of the certainty of death and uncertainty of life, do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1" I direct that my executor pay all my just debts and funeral expenses. Item 2" I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife all my estate both real and personal during her natural life. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 337) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/e750d95e5b410ed5ae1ab6f28aad6837.jpg 704bb2b0178314385f1c3ab9eb7381b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 338] [corresponds to labeled page 306 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 306 Record of the Will of Charles Day decd Dec 18" 1866 Item 3" I direct that what may be left of my estate at the death of my said wife be equally divided between my Children or their legal heirs. Item 4" I hereby nominate and appoint Cyrus Longshore my executor of this my last will and testament. In testimony where of I have here unto set my hand and seal this thirty first day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand and sixty six Charles Day (seal) We the undersigned witnesses certify that the foregoing will was signed by Charles Day in our presence and by us in his presence. E.H. Deut John Sinkey [U.S. Stamp] [L8 T.W.P Dec 18 1866] The State of Ohio, } In the matter of the last will and Delaware County ss } testament of Charles Day late of Trenton Township deceased. We E.H. Deut and John Sinkey, being duly sworn in open court this 18" day of December A.D., 1866 depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Charles Day of Trenton Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be this last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. E.H. Deut John Sinkey Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 18" day of December A.D. 1866 T.W. Powell Probate Judge Record of the Will of Samuel N Myers decd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 18" day of December AD 1866. This day the last will and testament of Samuel N. Myers late of Berlin Township decd was presented to the Court for probate and record Thereupon James P Crawford and Phebe J Dunham the subscribing witnesses to the said will came into and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 338) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ca322494d096192e4c9edcc37a0674d2.jpg e54729ece37fba4ea2438a3b7f2967d8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 339] [corresponds to labeled page 307 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 307 Record of Will of Samuel N. Myers decd Dec 18 1866 reduced to writing, and annexed to said will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and under no restraint. There upon the court upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Samuel N Myers decd and ordered to be recorded as such. T.W. Powell Probate Judge Copy and record of said Samuel N Myers to wit In the name of the Benevolent Father of All! I, Samuel N. Myers of the Township of Berlin 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 beloved wife in lieu of her dower the farm on which we now reside situated in Berkshire & Berlin Townships County of Delaware and State of Ohio containing sixty three and one half acres more or less during her natural lifetime 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 there of as may be sufficient to pay my just debts -- At the death of my said wife the real estate aforesaid and such part of the said personal property or the proceeds thereof as may then remain unexpended and unconsumed I give to my son Lafayette Myers and his heirs The said Lafayette Myers being here by bound to pay my daughter Julia Teal three hundred dollars to be paid in payments of fifty dollars annually after the death of my said wife. I do hereby appoint and nominate my son Lafayette Myers Executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise, adjust, release and discharge in such a manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me. I also authorize and empower him if it shall become necessary in order to pay debts to sell by private sale or in such manner and upon such terms of credit or otherwise as he may think proper all or any part of my real estate and deeds to purchasers to execute _ acknowledge in fee simple and deliver. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made - In Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 339) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9417371aefe1322ec8d73e48fde8b5e4.jpg 95a9165528687281bab578c89eaddaf2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 340] [corresponds to labeled page 308 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 308 Record of the Will of Samuel. N. Myers decd. Dec 18 1866 testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29 day of Sept. 1866 S N Myers {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Samuel N. Myers as his last will and testament in our presence signed by us in his presence US. Stamp J.P. Crawford $1.50 TWP. Dec 18 1866 Phebe J. Dunham The state of Ohio. } In the matter of the last will and testament Delaware County ss } of Samuel N Myers of Berlin Township deceased. We James P. Crawford and Phebe J Dunham being duly sworn in open Court this 18 day of December A.D., 1866 depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Samuel N Myers of Berlin Township hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. J.P. Crawford Phebe J Dunham Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 18" day of December AD 1866. T. W. Powell Pro Judge Record of the Will of Philip Lawrence decd. Proceeding had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 20" day of December AD 1866. This day the last will and testament of Philip Lawrence late of Thompson Township decd. was presented to the Court for probate and record. There upon David Mohr and Henry Hain the two subscribing witnesses to the said will came into Court, and were duly sworn, and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the said will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint Thereupon the Court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 340) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/619eb0844277ed8a578e898af3059ab8.jpg 2c46ee3d350a969d0d675d071cb86be6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 341] [corresponds to labeled page 309 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 309 Record of the Will of Philip Lawrence decd Dec 20' 1866 as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Philip Lawrence decd, and ordered to be recor- -ded as such. Thereupon Charles S Mohr the executor named in the will appeared in Court and accepted his said appointment and gave bonds to the sum of $800. with Ambrose Little and John Ludwig his sureties and letters testamentary were then issued to the said executor. the Court appoint Thomas Smith, George Noble and Jacob Hockings appraisers of the said estate T.W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy and record of Will to wit:) In the name of the Benevolent Father of all! I Philip Lawrence of the 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 Grand daughter Mary M. Thompson being the Oldest child of my daughter Rebecca, the sixty four acres of land which I own in Union County in the State of Ohio which I purchased from John Finley. Item 2" I give and devise the balance of my property both real and personal, after the payment of all my debts and funeral expenses to the balance of my grand children that may be living at the time of my death Item 3" I do hereby nominate and appoint Charles S Mohr of Prospect Township Marion County and State of Ohio Executor of this my last will and Testament hereby authorizing him to compromise, adjust release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims do me. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 31' day of August. in the year 1866 his Philip x Lawrence {seal} mark Signed and acknowledged by said Philip Lawrence as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence David Mohr U.S. Stamps Henry Kain $3.00 TWP Dec 20 1866 The State of Ohio } In the matter of the last will and testament Delaware County ss} of Philip Lawrence late of Thompson Township deceased. __ We David Mohr and Henry Hain being duly sworn in open Court this 20' day of December A.D 1866. depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Philip Lawrence of Thompson Township Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 341) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/fcd63373266da9be04ee9fa574845653.jpg 739065adf2f5bacc87f04e22f1f75280 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 342] [corresponds to labeled page 310 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 310 Record of the Will of Philip Lawrence decd Dec 20 1866 here annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. David Mohr Henry Hain Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 20' day of December A.D. 1866 T.W. Powell Probate Judge Record of the Will of Luther Boyd decd Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 28' day of January 1867 This day the last will and testament of Luther Boyd late of Orange Township in the County decd was presented to the Court for probate and record Thereupon Cicero M Elsbree and Gustavus Elsbree the two subscribing witnesses to the said will, came into Court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the said will and filed therewith; and it appearing to to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; there upon the Court, upon consideration thereof, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Luther Boyd decd and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon Levi Boyd the executor named in the will came into Court and declined acting as such executor, and thereupon the Court appointed James Phuny Administrator of the said estate with the will annexed, who gave bonds in the sum of $100.00. with Levi Boyd, Gustavus Elsbree, Cicero M Elsbree his sureties and accepted his appointment The Court appointed Franklin Kenyon, William B McKinnin and Hudson Roe appraisers of the estate TW Powell Probate Judge (Copy of Will to Wit) In the name of the Benevolent Father of all! I Luther Boyd of Orange Township County of Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 342) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b76896fc0d82c73910376225e70da039.jpg e6fda3c93f044d29ad75058fe757f064 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 343] [corresponds to labeled page 311 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 311 Record of the Will of Luther Boyd decd Jan 28 1867 Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1" I devise and bequeath to my daughter Hannah Bennett two Hundred dollars. Item 2" I devise and bequeath to my daughter Diana Callahan Thirty acres of land well fenced to be taken out of my farm directly opposit and across the road from lands owned by my said daughter Diana, also devise and bequeath to my said daughter Diana Callahan one cow and twenty ewe sheep and all the House hold furniture at my death. Item 3" I devise and bequeath to my son Levi Boyd eighty acres of land to include the homestead which I now occupy extending across my whole farm from North to South lying directly East of the lot devised to my said daughter Diana Callahan I also devise and bequeath to my said Son Levi Boyd the balance of the sheep and the old mare. Item 4 I devise and bequeath to my son Luther boyd Jr Sixty three acres of land to be taken from my home farm on the east side thereof running across the same from north to South. I also devise and bequeath to my said son Luther boyd Jr two colts and one cow and all my wearing apparrel. Item 5 I devise and bequeath to my daughter Mary Wilson two hundred dollars. Item 6 I devise and bequeath to my Son William Boyds heir's one dollar to be paid when it becomes of age Item 7" I devise and bequeath to my son David Boyd fifty dollars. Item 8" I devise and bequeath to my Son Abraham Boyd Fifty dollars. Item 9" I devise and bequeath to my son Levi Boyd all the money, credits Notes and accounts owned by me at the decease the said Levi Boyd being the same person named in the 3" item of my will Item 10" I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Levi Boyd Executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise, adjust release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me I do also authorize and empower him 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 he may think Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 343) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/2984c324f1ab2ab5c69a03eb5586b532.jpg 95f34b71ec8dee6fba1d4da586ed2c3e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 344] [corresponds to labeled page 312 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 312 Record of the Will of Luther Boyd decd January 28" 1867 proper all or any part of my real Estate and Deeds to purchase to execute acknowledge and deliver in fee Simple _ I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made in testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28" day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Sixty Six. Luther Boyd {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Luther Boyd as his last will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence. C. M. Elsbree {U.S. Stamps} Gustavus Elsbree {4.$ Jan 28" 1867} {T.W.P } The State of Ohio } In the matter of the Delaware County ss} last will and testament of Luther Boyd of Orange Township Deceased. We Ciciro M Elsbree and Gustavus Elsbree being duly sworn in open Court this 28" day of January A.D. 1867, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testa= =ment of Luther Boyd of Orange Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. C.M. Elsbree Gustavus Elsbree Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 28" day of January A.D. 1867 T.W. Powell Probate Judge ____________________________________________ Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 344) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ff3b46df06655730c023c63b7e3e4261.jpg 3cdb7f7b99f5832d8c0a9655f1381e4f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 345] [corresponds to labeled page 313 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 313 Record of Will of William Stiles deceased February 26" 1867 Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 26" day of February A.D. 1867. On motion of Mr. John F Randolph, on behalf of the divisees, presented to the Court the authenticated copy of the will and testament of William Stiles late of the County of Monongalia in the State of Virginia deceased, now produced in open court, duly proved and admitted to record in the said county of Monongalia in the State of Virginia, according to the laws of the said State of Virginia and having relation to property in this county; and upon consideration thereof the court now orders that the said authenticated copy of the said record of the said will be admitted and recorded among the records of Wills of this County _ Which is as follows to wit. I William Stiles of the County of Monongalia, State of Virginia being in languishing state of health but sound in memory and understanding Thanks be to Almighty God for the same, do make and constitute this my last and will and Testament. Item: I will and bequeath to my sons viz: Stephen, Thomas and Benjamin the tract of land on which I now reside being Three hundred and eight acres to be divided between them as follows; (to wit) My son Stephen to have for his one hundred and twenty six acres off the lower end including his present residence and to be bounded as follows Beginning at a white oak and hickory corner to John W. Wiley thence with said Wileys line up the creek at the bend, thence to leave the original line and to follow the meanders of Dunkard Creek to the line above the Ford thence to leave the creek and to run a straight line outside of and by the Sheepfold fence to the upper and of said fence there to a corner, thence to strike a straight line to the Bradford line so as to make the number of acres required then to follow the out line to the beginning: The balance of my above described tract of land containing about 280 acres to be equally divided between my sons Thomas and Benjamin 2nd I will and bequeath to my grandson John Randolph a tract of Two hundred acres of land in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio it being the same land which his father Marchfitz Randolph now lives on. 3rd Tis my will that all my personal property be sold at public vendue soon after my decease the proceeds of which sale together with all dues and demands that may be forthcoming to me, and all the ready money that I may be possessed of at my decease, I bequeath equally Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 345) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/d527617a9482d222748dfa379370e875.jpg 543b6a0dac504a15b347f296f42a6be8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 346] [corresponds to labeled page 314 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 314 Record of the Will of William Stiles deceased February 26" 1867. to my three sons viz: Stephen, Thomas and Benjamin but of which I require them to pay the children of my daughter Cassandra Randolph the sum of four hundred dollars giving each heir as he or she shall become of age their propotional share of same: 4" I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Bland one Dollar to be paid her out of any money that may be in the hands of my Executors: 5" I give and bequeath to my son John Stiles one dollar to be paid him out of any money that may be in the hands of my Executor: 6" I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Cross one dollar to be paid her out of any money that may be in the hands of my Executor: 7" I hereby nominate and appoint my son Thomas Stiles my Executor of this my last will and testament I publish and declare this and none other to be my last will and testament, In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 26" day of Feb,y 1850 William Stiles {seal} signed in presence of us, Azariah Harker. Isaac Wise. Wm H Doty. At a monthly Court held in and for Monongalia County at the Court of said County on Monday the 24" day of May in the year 1852 and 76 years of the Commonwealth. A paper writing purporting to be the last will and Testament of William Stiles was this day produced to the Court, duly proved by the oath of and examination of Azariah Harker, Isaac Wise and William H Doty subscribing witnesses thereto, and admitted to Record State of West Virginia } Monongalia County } Ss I Augustus Haymond Clerk of the Circuit Court for the County of Monongalia and State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Copy of the Will of William Stiles deceased and order admitting said Will to probate in the late County Court of Monongalia County Virginia now the state of West Virginia. I further certify that I am the proper custodian of the records the late County Court, In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of my said Circuit Court at Morgantown in said County of Mongalia and State {seal} of West Virginia this 23 day of February AD 1867 {U.S. Stamp} A Haymond Clerk { .5 cents} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 346) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/06247c66817a255b15e2681438ca3a7f.jpg 4ca7c9b9c1cf3652ea2db75c61be4c2a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 347] [corresponds to labeled page 315 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] Record of the Will of William Cunnningham deceased Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in the town of Delaware on the 1st day of March 1867. Will and estate of William Cunningham on the 16" day of February 1867. this day Josiah Cunningham presented the last will and testament of William Cunningham late of Brown Township deceased for Probate and record Thereuopn John G. Strain one of the attesting witnessees to the said will came in to Court and was duly sworn and examined, and his testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will. And it appearing to the Court that Milton Sackett the other attesting witness was now residing at Gilead in Wood County, Ohio, the Court upon motion therefore issued a commission with the will annexed, to James P Katon of Wood County to take the testimony of the said Milton Sackett as witness to the said will. This matter is continued until the return of the said commission. T.W. Powell Probate Judge March 1" 1867. This day the commission heretofore issued to James P Katon to take the testimony of Milton Sackett was returned duly executed and the testimony of the Milton Sackett duly taken and reduced to writing and returned with the will, and now on file in this Court and it now appearing to the Court, that the said will was duly executed and attested, and the testator at the time of executing the same, was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, thereupon on consideration thereof the court orders, that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said William Cunningham decd and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon Josiah Cunningham one of the executors named in the said will (the other executor declining to act) came into Court, and was admitted and qualified as executor of the said will, and gave bonds in the sum of $2000. with Thomas Humes and Isaac Simpson as his sureties Letters issued and accepted. No appraisers at present T.W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of Will to wit:) Will I William Cunningham of Delaware County State of Ohio being of sound and deposing mind memory and understanding, do make this my last will and testament hereby revoking or making void all former of last will & testaments by me heretofore made. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 347) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/50a7b0cc564ff230e2d6441b35e26241.jpg d667e7adc807fe95c2cb3833216bf51c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 348] [corresponds to labeled page 316 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 316 Record of the Will of William Cunningham deceased 1st It is my will that all my just debts & funeral expence be paid. 2nd I give and bequeath to my three beloved daughters Lydia G Elliott Ester Emerson & Hannah J Cunningham to be equally owned between them as tenants in common the farm or lot on which I now live situated in range 18 Township five section three SE pt lot 16 U S M with all the household furnature and all my other personal property. 3d I give and bequeath to my two sons Josiah & William C Cunningham to be equally owned between them as tenants in common my farm of one hundred & fifty acres situated in Delaware County State of Ohio and in range 18 Township five (5) Section three (3) SE far lots 6 & 7 United States Military survey To be divided as follows my son Josiah Cunningham to have the east half of lot seven (7) and south half of lot six (6) except twenty five feet off the west end of lot six (6) which is to be left for a road and my son William C. Cunningham to have west half of lot seven (7) and north half of lot six (6) and I do hereby mention and appoint my sons Josiah Cunningham and William C. Cunningham executors to this my last will and testament Josiah & William C Cunningham to pay my funeral expences. I witness whereof I William Cunningham hereto subscribed my name & affix my seal this 31st day of Aug in the year one thousand eight hundred & sixty six Wm Cunningham {seal} Signed seal & declared by said William Cunningham to be his last will & testament in presents for who at his request & in his pres- we subscribed our names as witness hereto in the pre. of any other M Sackett {U.S. Stamps} John G. Strain {$4.50 March 1867} { T.W.P } In the matter of the last will and testament of William Cunningham late of Brown Township deceased, I John G Strain being sworn in open court this 16th day of February A.D. 1867 depose and say that we this deponent & Milton Sackett were present at the execution of the last will and testament of William Cunningham of Brown Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 348) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/e3406968dd0a8beebae8da50e923e6ab.jpg bb5d75b6e01718ae2883721f0c8b5f19 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 349] [corresponds to labeled page 317 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 317 Record of the Will of William Cunningham deceased 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 others John G. Strain Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 16th day of February A.D. 1867 as to John Strain T.W. Powell Pro Judge The State of Ohio} Delaware County Ss} In the Probate Court To Mr. James Katon of Woods County. Ohio, You are hereby authorized and empowered to take the testimony of Milton Sackett of Gilead in Wood County Ohio, as witness to the last will and testament of William Cunningham hereto annexed as to the execution and attestation of the said will and reduce his testimony to writing under his solemn oath, which you are hereby authorized to administer to him; and then make return of thereof under your hand and seal to this Court, and for so doing this shall be our sufficient authority and commission. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Probate Court at Delaware, Ohio this 19th day of February 1867 T.W. Powell Probate Judge Return to this Commission I the within named James Katon hereby return and certify that in pursuance of authority of the within commission I caused the within Milton Sackett to come before me; and who was by me duly sworn to testify the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, and whose testimony is reduced to writing by me and annexed to the said will and by him signed. All of which, together with the said will is now under my seal returned to said Probate Court for Delaware County at Delaware, Ohio. Witness my hand this 23 day of February AD 1867. James P. Katon Commissioner The State of Ohio } Delaware County Ss } In the matter of the last will and testament of William Cunningham of Brown Township Delaware County deceased. Milton Sackett being duly sworn by James Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 349) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/a2620c1934589923462b5fe26bcf7544.jpg 95a93fbad72d9ed66ee3f0851961dfce Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 350] [corresponds to labeled page 318 of Will Records Vol. 4 - 1859-1869] 318. Record of the Will of William Cunningham deceased Katon Commissioner Ss this day of A.D. 1867 depose and say that we this deponent and John G Strain were present at the execution of the last will and testament of William Cunningham of Brown Township Delaware County hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed, the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence M Sackett Sworn to and subscribed before me the said commissioner this 23 day of February AD 1867. James P Katon Commissioner _________________________________ _________________________________ Record of the Will and Codicil of Tobias H. Michell deceased Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 26th day of February A.D. 1867. This day the last will and testament and the Codicil thereto of Tobias H. Michell late of Delaware Township in this county. decd was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon Daniel Dike and Jasper C. Avery as witnesses to the said will and Jasper C Avery and Charles K. McElroy as witnesses to the said Codicil came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the said will and Codicil and filed therewith, and it appearing to the court that the said Will and Codicil were duly executed and attested, and that the said testator at the several times of executing the same, was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. Thereupon the Court, upon consideration orders that the said will and Codicil be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Tobias K. Michell deced and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon Lydia D. Michell and Charlotte M. Michell the executors named in the will appeared in Court and accepted letters testamentary on the said will and estate; and which were issued to them with a copy of the said will and codicil duly certified And the Court upon consideration and at the request of the heirs and the court being Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 350) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/79edbab528511e2f32e522f9f0100309.jpg f3ec9d094b82666ce3ceb89813d86f9f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 351] [corresponds to labeled page 319 of Will Records Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 319 Record of Will and Codicil of Tobias K. Michell decd satisfied therewith, do not for the present require bonds or appraisement of the Estate but leaves the same subject to any others on further order of the Court T W Powell Probate Judge (Copy of the will) I Tobias H. Michell, formerly of Redruth Cornwall England now of Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament, revoking all former wills and testaments heretofore made by me. I give and bequeath all the property, estate, bonds choses of action of every description whatever which I shall leave at my death, and whatever else shall at that period belong to me, to my five younger daughters or the survivors (upon the death of one or any of said five) to be held for their joint use and support for the time and purposes and under the conditions hereafter set out and expressed My said five younger daughters shall hold and enjoy the foregoing bequest in common and so long as any one of them shall consent to reside in a common home; if one or more of my said five younger daughters marry or cease to reside in said common home her or their interest herein devised is to cease, and all the property herein bequeathed is to remain with and belong to those of the said five, or the sole remaining unmarried one, who resides in and keeps up that common home, this bequest being intended by me, for the sustenance and support of said five daughters in a common home and not to be held and enjoyed in whole or in part by any of my said five daughters who leave said common home and reside elsewhere Should any one of my said five daughters who do not marry leave said common home for a residence elsewhere, and subsequently, being unmarried return to reside in said common home and resume the duties incumbent thereon, then I direct that upon such return of said unmarried daughter, she shall become reinvested with, and entitled to, an equal right with the other inmates of said common home to an enjoyment of said bequest herein before set out not however claiming the interest without a resumption and excise of all the duties devolving upon her. I do not limit or restrict my said five younger daughters in the choice or locality of their common home - If my said five daughters or Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 351) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/d1da80d0ec0add5d8726555d214284b3.jpg ddf3f74c4a79256a867257bfffd26a6d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 352] [corresponds to labeled page 320 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 320 Record of Will and Codicil of Tobias H. Michell decd survivors desire to change said common home this place and circumstances of such removal, shall be decided by vote a majority to rule and regulate the time, place and circumstances of such change I hereby charge my executors, that this common home, for my said five younger daughters shall be kept up so long as there is one willing and able to keep and occupy it and that all the estate estate which I shall leave is bequeathed for the support of said five daughters, so long as they are unmarried and occupy said common home. Upon the death of any one of said daughters the interest of said daughter in this bequest ceases and goes to the survivor or survivors of said five unmarried daughters occupying this common home. Upon the marriage of any one of said five daughters, her interest in this bequest ceases, and goes to the surviving daughter or daughters occupying this common home. Upoon the death of my last surviving single daughter, then all property soever that I may leave shall be, and become, the property of my youngest son Ravenscroft Michell. I appoint my two eldest single daughters living at my death to be my executors, and request and direct that no security be required of them by the Probate Court. Should any of my said five younger daughters marry or die before me then her or their interest in this bequest ceases, and goes to the survivors or survivor of said five daughters, subject to the conditions herein before set out of residing in a common home and being unmarried. I witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 11th day of June A.D. 1863. T. H. Michell Published and signed by the testator in our presence on the 11th day of June A.D. 1863. Daniel Dike J. C. Avery The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last Will and testament of Tobias H. Michell late of Delaware Township deceased. We Daniel Dike and Jasper C. Avery being duly sworn in open court this 26th day of Feburary A.D. 1863 depose and say, that we were Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 352) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/70c1e046c29a8e16f2ba05c895adf7b9.jpg d64c3dfc9b82dd414aca5f48f1a4e872 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 353] [corresonds to labeled page 321 of Will Record Volume 4 1859-1869] 321 Record of Will and Codicil of Tobias H. Michell decd present at the execution of the last will and testament of Tobias H. Michell of Delaware, Ohio hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. Daniel Dike J. C. Avery Sworn to and subscribed before me in the probate Court this 26th day of February A.D. 1867 T. W. Powell Probate (Copy of Codicil) Whereas I Tobias H. Michell on the ____ day of ____ in the year 1863 made my last will and testament of that day, do hereby declare the following to be a Codicil to the same. Should my property as devised & bequeathed in said will, fall under the provisions of the same to my son Ravenscroft Michell, I further give and devise the upon the death of my said son Ravenscroft to his issue by lawful marriage; should he die without issue by lawful marriage, I give & devise the same to my son Henry Michell & to his heirs forever In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 21st day of May A.D. 1866. { S S } T. H. Michell Signed & acknowledged by said Tobias H Michell as a Codicil to his last will & testament in our presence & signed by us in his presence J. C. Avery C. H. McElroy The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last will and testament of Tobias H. Michell late of Delaware deceased Mr. Jasper C. Avery and Charles H. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 353) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/fba040b152935c8d22454747213648ae.jpg 414db24875f4741f96c54bf4a707cb77 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 354] [corresponds to labeled page 322 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 322 Record of the Will and Codicil of Tobias H. Michell decd McElroy being duly sworn in open Court this 26th day of February A.D. 1867, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the Codicil to the last will and testament of Tobias H. Michell of Delaware Ohio hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said Codicil to 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. { U. S. Stamps } J. C. Avery { $ 4.50 March } { 26" ,67 T.W.P. } Charles H. McElroy Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 26th day of February A.D. 1867. T. W. Powell Probate Judge _______________________________ _______________________________ Record of the Will of John A. Graham deceased Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 16th day of March A.D. 1867. This day the last will and testament of John A. Graham late of Thompson Township deceased, was presented to the Court for probate and record. Thereupon Charles Hill and Candis A. Hill the two subscribing witnesses to the said will and came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the said will and filed therewith, And it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator at the time of execution was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, thereupon the Court upon consideration orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said John A. Graham Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 354) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/585269308892cb7e89a4a4a416251a4f.jpg f9f2c83e5d2404e8bb2309de5890c4a8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 355] [corresponds to labeled page 323 Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 323 Record of the Will of John A. Graham deceased decd and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon Daniel M. Russell the Executor named in the said will appeared and gave bonds in the sum of $ 2000. with Charles Hill and William A. Russell as his sureties, and was as such executor duly appointed, accepted and qualified. The Court appointed Thomas Lavender, John A. Corie and James Maize appraisers of the said estate. T. W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All! I John A. Graham of Thompson Town- =ship 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: I do therefore make ordain publish and declare this to be my last will and testament that is to say, Item first After all my lawful debts are paid and discharged the residue to be divided as following Item 2 To my son William Graham Eight hundred dollars provided my son William shall pay one half of a certain note given to by me to John McYarry as Administrator - John Smith Jr on or about the year 1844 for the amount of said note was given for money belonging to the heirs of my wife Susan Graham for about 140 or 160 Dollars. Item 3rd I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Jane Pofenbarger Six hundred dollars provided she pay the other half of the note that is described in item 2. Item 4 I give and bequeath to my daughter Bathania Dilsaver Six hundred dollars Item 5 I give and bequeath to my daughter Alphenia Bonner the North fifty acres of land more or less it being the North part of the farm now owned by me in the above named Township and County on condition that my daughter Alphenia Bonner shall provide and take care of my wife Sarah Graham Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 355) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4e924665bbc6e430ee01bd7350ea8294.jpg 58a4452c5a226b2ccaa63ac0954c5475 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 356] [corresponds to labeled page 324 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 324 Record of the Will of John A. Graham deceased in case that she survive me and her dower in the farm that she now resides upon shall not furnish sufficient support for her during her natural life time. Item 6 I give and bequeath to my wife Sarah Graham two Cows, five head of sheep, three head of Hogs and all the house hold and kitchen furniture during her natural life time and then to be divided between Bathania Dilsaver and Alphenia Bonner that is including the house- hold furniture and my daughter Alphenia shall have the controle of my new spring Waggon to be taken charge of by her for the use and benefit and for my wife Sarah to use and ride in at her pleasure. Item 7 All of the stock or out property that may be in the hands of my wife Sarah at her death shall be sold and the proceeds shall be divided in equal parts between William Graham, Sarah Jane Profenbarger and Bathania Dilsaver Item 8 I further order that the south part of my farm or fifty acres strict measure it being the South part of the farm mentioned above that is the North part is hereby willed to Alphenia Bonner it being the South fifty acres to be sold and paid over to pay off the heirs in item 2 and 3 and 4 that is to William Graham and Bathania Dilsaver and Sarah Jane Profenbarger. Item 9 And I further desire that after the above conditions are fully complied with to all of the above mentioned heirs and the payments made in full to each heir if there should be a balance left in the hands of my Executor and he shall make an equal division of the same and pay it to the four mentioned above in equal proportions Item 10 I hereby constitute and appoint Daniel M. Russell my lawful Executor to take and settle all of my business and settle my estate after my decease. And I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made in testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal on this the 20th day of December in the year 1866. John A. Graham {Seal} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 356) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4f2fdd5ce50110316e018fb9664c674c.jpg ec79273c3ec8e7e60725cd6fb5178f93 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [Page 357] [corresponds to labeled page 325 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 325 Record of the Will of John A. Graham deceased Signed and acknowledged by the said John A. Graham as his last will and testament in our presents and signed by us in his presents {U.S. Stamp } Charles Hill {$2.50 March 16 1867} { T.W.P. } Candis A. Hill The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last will and testament of John A. Graham late Thompson Township deceased We Charles Hill and Candis A. Hill being duly sworn in open court this 16th day of March A.D. 1867, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John A. Graham of Thompson Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of the execution of 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. Charles Hill Candis A. Hill Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 16th day of March A.D. 1867 T. W. Powell Probate Judge ____________________ ____________________ Record of the last Will of John Baker Parks decd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 18th day of March A.D. 1867. This day the last will and testament of John Baker Parks late of Brown Township in this County deceased was presented to the Court for Probate and record. John D. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 357) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/90eeb4ea956364eb35d7e9e34f551e8c.jpg 08af4e4d0ce35b54ae110ce249231bd8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 358] [correspnods to labeled page 326 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 326 Record of the Will of John Baker Parks deceased Leeper and Andrew Main the two subscribing witnesses to the said will came into Court; and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, and now annexed to the said will and filed therewith, And it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, thereupon the court on consideration orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said John Baker Parks decd and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon Mary E. Parks and John D. Leeper, were appointed Administrator on the said estate with the will annexed, who accepted the appointment and gave bonds in the sum of $800. with Andrew Main and Rose E. Parks as their sureties. The court appointed James Moses John Vely and Marion Cicklea appraisers of said estate T. W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of Will) I John Baker Parks do will to Mary E. Parks all my property at the day of my death. All that I shall own at that day, Horses, hogs, Cows or Sheep or money the land she Mary E. Parks his to have, has long has shee lives, but not to sell the land at all; for the land I John Baker Parks do give to Philip Parks Garrison Parks and James Rose Parks, has A gift to them three brothers Alone: this propperty these three Brothers as to have at her death and not before John Baker Parks Witness John D. Leeper Witness Andrew Main { U. S. Stamp } The State of Ohio } { $ 100. March 18 1867 } Delaware County SS } { T. W. P. } In the Matter of the last Will and testament of John Baker Parks late of Brown Township deceased. We John D. Leeper and Andrew Main being duly sworn in open Court this 18 day Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 358) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/2ae58680bfae2ae6f267607caebe3962.jpg 1937e173be7cd4ad2867a40287546976 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 359] [corresponds to labeled page 327 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 327 Record of the Will of John Baker Parks decd of March A.D. 1867, depose and say we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John Baker Parks of Brown Township hereto annexed: and that the said testator to us declared that he had written and subscribed said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other John D. Leeper Andrew Main Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 18th day of March A.D. 1867 T. W. Powell Probate Judge _______________________ _______________________ Record of the last Will of Peter Hoy deceased Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware & State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 6th day of April A.D. 1867. This day the last will and testament of Peter Hoy late of Genoa Township in this County decd. was presented to the Court for probate & record. Thereupon George W. Wells and Charles Freeman the two subscribing witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing, and annexed to the will, and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was truly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound miind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon the Court upon consideration Orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Peter Hoy decd. and Ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon William Hoy the executor named in the said will appeared in Court and accepted his said appointment as such executor and gave bonds in the sum of $ 4000 with Charles Freeman and George W Wells as his sureties, The Court appointed Andrew J. Smith, John Foster and Madison Poppleton appraisers of said Estate. T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 359) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/649b38ac83222ab98663146ee1dc332b.jpg e145e8fc13b6f62c5d6939a1d637a2d5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 360] [corresponds to labeled page 328 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 328 Record of Will of Peter Hoy deceased (Copy of Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Peter Hoy do make and publish this my last will and testament Item first - I give and devise to my beloved wife Mariah Catharine Hoy in lieu of her dower the farm on which we now reside situated in Genoa Township, Delaware County containing about one hundred acres during her natural life or as long as she remains my widow and all the stock, household goods furniture provisions and other goods and chattel which may be thereon at the time of my decease during her natural life as aforesaid She however selling or cosing to be sold enough of off the North side of my real estate together with my personal property or the proceded thereof as may then remain unconsumed and unexpended as may be sufficient to pay my just debts. Item 2nd If my Wife should die before my three daughters Heinrata, Earnney & Susan Hoy should arive at the age of eighteen then the you use of my said real estate shall be for their own benefit to clothe & educate them till they arrive at the age of eighteen. Item 3rd And at the death of my said wife Mariah Hoy then my real estate and all of my personal property that may then remain unconsumed shall be sold and divided equally amonks my children. Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint my brother William Hoy Executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise adjust releas and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me I do also authorize and empower him if it shall become necessary in order to pay my debts to sell by private sale or in such manner upon such terms of credit or otherwise as he may think proper all or any part of my real estate and deeds to purchasers to execute, acknowledge, 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 15th day of February 1867. Signed and acknowledged by said. Peter Hoy {Seal} Peter Hoy as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presants G. W. Wells C. Freeman Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 360) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/de38471785a3d430711d84e93dd400c6.jpg d19007af44fe39ee1538900c4e0844ea Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 361] [corresponds to labeled page 329 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 329 Record of the Will of Peter Hoy deceased The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last Will and testament of Peter Hoy late of Genoa Township deceased. We George W. Wells and Charles Freeman being duly sworn in open Court this 6th day of April A.D. 1867 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Peter Hoy of Genoa Township in this Courty hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Charles Freeman G. W. Wells Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 6th day of April A.D. 1867 T. W. Powell Probate Judge ____________________ ____________________ Record of the last will of Elizabeth Leak deceased. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in Delaware on the 13th day of May A.D. 1867. April 27th 1867, this day the last will and testament of Elizabeth Leak dec'd late of Trenton Township in this County, was presented to the Court for probate and record. Thereupon Elias Kimball one of the subscribing witnesses to the said will came into court and was duly sworn and examined and his testimony reduced to writing, and annexed to the said will: and it appearing that Joseph H. Kimball the other subscribing witness was residing in the County of Allen, Ohio, Thereupon the Court issued a Commission to the Probate Judge of said County of Allen, to take and return to this court the testimony of the said Joseph H. Kimball, annexed to the said will a copy thereof being retained in this Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 361) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/eb870387b64fab54c361b0e64086f339.jpg 1fe77ac23211129372ba2ac506a6ed4b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 362] [corresponds to labeled page 330 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 330 Record of the Last Will of Elizabeth Leak dec'd this office; and the further consideration of this matter be continued until the return of the said commission. T. W. Powell Probate Judge May 13th 1867, This day the commission heretofore issued in this case to take the testimony of Joseph H. Kimball one of the witnesses to the said will was returned and the testimony of the said witness duly taken and annexed to the said will and now on file, and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon the Court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Elizabeth Leak decd; and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon letters testamentary were granted and issued to John M. Leak the executor named in the said will, who gave bonds in the sum of $ 800 with John Armstrong and Lewis C. Lenebery his sureties As the said Executor is the residuary legatee this bond is intended only to secure the payment of debts and legacies; and no appraisement and sale of the property is required. T. W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of Will) I Elizabeth Leak of the Township of Trenton in the County of Delaware, State of Ohio; do make and publish this my last will & testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made, In as much as my son John M. Leak has this day executed & delivered to me a written agreement to release now & forever all lien & every claim he has against the land willed by my deceased husband John Leak, to my grandson Obadiah Leak, by reason of a certain settlement in the contest of said will entered on page twenty nine of Vol. one, Journal of the district Court of said County. Now therefore I do give & bequeath to said John M. Leak all my property of every kind & nature whatsoever, & in whatsoever form it may be found at my death, whether in money, credits, cattle stock, household furniture or in any other form. I desire that in case my said grandson Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 362) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/232cd53630890d4cbc5f06c37c33255f.jpg 4e05b37a4632331ff691ff078bfa1b09 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 363] [corresponds to labeled page 331 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 331 Record of the Last Will of Elizabeth Leak deceased Obadiah Leak shall die before he is twenty one years of age that my son John M. Leak still retain his lien on his said land & that he still may have the property I may leave at my death And I hereby appoint said John M. Leak Executor of this my last will & it is my wish that he may not be required to give bond or return any appraisement of said property to the Court. Witness my signature this 11th day of Dec. A.D. 1857 her Elizabeth X Leak {Seal} mark Signed & acknowledged by said Elizabeth Leak as her last will & testament in our presence & signed by us in her presence at her request E. Kimball J. H. Kimball The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last will and testament of Elizabeth Leak late of Trenton Township in this County deceased I Elias Kimball being duly sworn in open court this 27th day of April A.D. 1867, depose and say that we this deponent and Joseph H. Kimball were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Elizabeth Leak of Trenton Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testatrix subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament, and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other E. Kimball Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 27th day of April A.D. 1867. T. W. Powell Probate Judge The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the Probate Court. To the Probate Judge for the County of Allen in the State of Ohio Greeting Placing special confidence in your integrity and abilities, you are hereby appointed, authorized and empowered to take the testimony of Joseph H. Kimball one of the witnesses to the execution of the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 363) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/20b2194287a748c17f73c66b15878038.jpg 2fa59905cab7f6de8fe21ad52f1d4641 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 364] [corresponds to labeled page 332 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 332 Record of the last Will of Elizabeth Leak deceased. last will and testament of Elizabeth Leak hereto annexed and for that purpose you are authorized to have said J. H. Kimball, in your county, brought before you, and administer to him the proper oath in due form of law and reduce his testimony to writing and annex the same to the said will and return the same to this Court, duly enclosed and sealed up by you. And for so doing this shall be your commission and full authority Witness my hand and the seal of the said {Seal} Probate Court at Delaware, Ohio this 30th day of April 1867 T. W. Powell Probate Judge The State of Ohio } Allen County SS } In the Probate Court The undersigned Charles M. Hughes Judge of the Probate Court in & for Allen County, hereby report that in complyance with the power and authority of the within commission I have taken the deposition of Joseph H. Kimball as the attestation and execution of the last will and testament of Elizabeth Leak decd. hereto annexed and have taken the testimony of the said witness and reduced the same to writing and annexed the same to said will all of which is herewith by me enclosed, sealed up and directed Witness my hand and Seal at {Seal} Lima in the said County of Allen this 2nd day of May 1867 Charles M. Hughes Probate Judge The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last Will and testament of Elizabeth Leak late of Delaware County deceased I Joseph H. Kimball being duly sworn in open court this 2nd day of May AD 1867 before the undersigned Probate Judge of Allen County, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of said Elizabeth Leak of Trenton Township Delaware Co. hereto annexed: that we this deponent and Elias Kimball saw the said testatrix subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 364) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ca7a57dc59847662b606740127760b52.jpg 716c1ef71ef29e654a13346c1d5f69c4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 365] [corresponds to labeled page 333 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 333 Record of the Will of Elizabeth Leak decd and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other J. H. Kimball Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court of Allen County this 2nd day of May A.D. 1867 Charles M. Hughes Said Commissioner and Probate Judge ____________________ ____________________ Record of the Last Will of Katharina Frey decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware, Ohio at his office in Delaware Ohio on the 5th day of June A.D. 1867. This day the last will and testament of Katharina Frey late Genoa Township decd was presented to the Court for probate and record. Thereupon Asa Wickham, Samuel Kahler and Christian Atthaus the subscribing witnesses to the said will came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon the Court upon consideration thereof Orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Katharina Frey decd and ordered to be recorded as such T. W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Katharina Frey of Genoa Township, Delaware County, Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item first, I give and devise to my beloved husband the farm on which we now reside situate in Genoa Township, Delaware County, Ohio containing about thirty four acres during his natural life Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 365) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f832331fa53ffc32e7ea3824ccd70b5d.jpg 92f541c82e3ec7c2400e57e1b5e9ca79 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 366] [corresponds to labeled page 334 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 334 Record of the last will of Katharina Frey decd. and all the stock household goods, furniture provisions and other goods and chattels which may be hereon at the time of my decease during his natural life as aforesaid (he however selling so much there of as may be sufficient to pay my just debts.). Item 3 I do hereby nominate my beloved husband guardian of my daughter Julia and my son Charles until they are of lawful age or intermarry but if my husband should decease before my daughter Julia and son Charles are of lawful age I do hereby nominate Frederick Alba as Guardian of my daughter Julia and son Charles, 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 statue. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Nineteenth day of May in the year 1865. Katharina Frey Signed and acknowledged by said Katharina Frey as her last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence Asa Wickham Sam Kahler Christian Althens The State of Ohio} (Delaware County of} In the matter of the last will and testament of Katharina Frey late of Genoa Township in this county deceased. (We Asa Wickham, Samuel Kahler and Christian Althens being duly sworn in open court this 5th day of June A.D. 1867 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Katharina Frey of Genoa Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other. Asa Wickham Samuel Kahler Christian Althens Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 5th day of June A.D. 1865 T.W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 366) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/069c6d4fbc0aef9cbab8aed6f2e31b18.jpg 571d9e9f360d26042f57fe83b9cb3fc2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 367] [corresponds to labeled page 335 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 335 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Henry Willey decd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 7th day of June A.D. 1867 This day the last Will and testament of Henry Willey late of Troy Township in this county decd. was presented to the Court for probate and record. - Thereupon Theodore P Reid, George C. Eaton and James Eaton the Subscribing Witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the said will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint; thereupon the Court, upon consideration thereof orders that the said be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Henry Willey decd. and recorded as such There upon Ephraim Willey and Samuel Willey the executors named in the said will appeared in Court accepted their said appointment and gave bonds in the sum of $5000 with Soloman B. Weiser and Thomas Slough as their sureties. The Court appointed William Seigfried John Downing and Anthony Smith as appraisers of the estate and accordingly issued letters testamentory to the said executors. T.W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of Will) "Will" I, Henry Willey, of Troy Township, Delaware County, State of Ohio, being of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding, do make, publish & declare this to be my last will and testament; hereby revoking and making null and Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 367) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4c584a309dbf0340356538cbad1dece0.jpg d99d661a36f6102ce7905eb1265f48d7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 368] [corresponds to labeled page 336 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 336 Record of the last Will and Testament of Henry Willey decd. void all former last will and testaments and writings in the nature of last wills and testaments by me made. My will is first; that my funeral charges and all just debts shall be paid by my Executors hereinafter named. The residence of my estate and property which shall not be necessary for the payment of my just debt, funeral charges and expences attending the execution of this my last will and the administration of my estate. I give, devise and dispose of as follows. 1st I give and bequeath to my son Ephraim Willey six shares of stock in the C.C. & C. Rail Road Company of One hundred dollars each. 2nd I give and bequeath to my daughter Harriet Seigfried six shares of stock in the C. C. & C. Rail Road Company of One hundred dollars each. 3rd I give and bequeath to my son Henry Willey all the interest that has or may accumulate on six notes of hand of one hundred and fifty dollars each making nine hundred dollars said notes dated on or about the 24th of September A.D. 1860. Also I give and bequeath to said Henry Willey the sum of Two thousand dollars already advanced to him. 4th I give and bequeath to David Willey my son the above referred to notes i.e. the face of said six notes making Nine hundred dollars also I give and bequeath to my said son David Willey Forty-one acres of land more or less being part of the North west quarter of section twenty three (23) Township six (6) Range Nineteen (19) of the United States Military Survey in Troy Township, Delaware County, State of Ohio. To have and to hold said Forty one acres of land more or less to his own heirs or assigns forever. 5th I give and bequeath to my two sons Samuel Willey and Frank Willey three hundred and thirty six acres of land situated in Troy Township, Delaware County, State of Ohio. and being the north half of section twenty four (24) Township six (6) Range Nineteen (19) of the United States Military Survey To have and to hold as tenants in common to their own, their heirs or assignes forever it being the Farm on which I now live. 6th I give and bequeath to each of my following married daughters Viz Mrs Mary Loy, Mrs Eliza Morison, Mrs Eliza Myer and Miss Clarrissa A Willey the sum of one thousand dollars each to be paid to them by my son Samuel Willey on or before the time that my son Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 368) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/076267ec79ca240e4f1e369e08773f48.jpg c732d1094473fe2d58711232e607ceb3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 369] [corresponds to labeled page 337 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 337 Record of the last Will and Testament of Henry Willey decd. Frank Willey becomes of age i.e. twenty one years of age; it being my intention and meaning of this devise that any advance in money or property that has been made to said daughters or to either of them or that may be made to them previous to said period of my said son Frank becoming of age is to be deducted out of their respective sums of said thousand dollars each; and for the purpose of better enabling said Samuel Willey to pay the above legacies of one thousand dollars each to my said four daughters. I give and bequeath to my said son Samuel Willey all the stock of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs and other personal property such as farming utensils, wagons, etc on or belonging to said farm excepting one horse or more which I hereby give and devise to my said son Frank Willey he to have his choice of either; also excepting Forty head of sheep to be given to said Frank out of the stock of sheep on said farm when he becomes of age. 7th I give and bequeath the household furniture, clothing beds and bedding as follows Viz to said Clarrissa A. Willey the bed and bedding (as now claimed & used & called mine also to said Clarrissa A. one of the Beurow, and all the residue of household furniture, clothing, bedding dishes and other house - hold utensils to be equally divided as to value between said Samuel Willey, Clarrissa A. Willey and Frank Willey for their their own use forever. It is my will and I so direct that my Executors keep the farm and the fences thereon in good repair and the taxes paid out of the avails and products of said farm until my said son Frank Willey becomes of age the residue of the avails of said farm over and above the necessary amount to keep the same improved as above to be enjoyed & received by said Samuel Willey and Frank Willey. I do hereby nominate and appoint my said sons Ephraim Willey and Samuel Willey my sole Executors on this my last will and testament. In testimony where of I the said Henry Willey have here subscribed my name and affixed my seal this ninth day of June A.D. 1866. Henry Willey {seal} Signed, sealed and declared by said Henry Willey to be his last will and testament in presence of us who at his request and in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto in the presence of each other Theo P Reid Geo C Eaton James Eaton Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 369) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/98482fcbf095cf8b4ead05f9761be542.jpg b926ea528a40945ac765720993ebf7f3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 370] [corresponds to labeled page 338 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 338 Record of the Last Will and Testament of Henry Willey deceased {U.S. Stamps $12.00} The State of Ohio } Delaware County of } In the matter of the last will and testament of Henry Willey late of Troy Township in this county deceased. We Theadore P. Reid George C. Eaton and James Eaton being duly sworn in open court this 7th day of June A.D. 1867, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Henry Willey of Troy Township in County hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. James Eaton Theo P Reid Geo C. Eaton Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 7th day of June A.D. 1867. T.W. Powell Probate Judge __________________________________ Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 370) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/72f8c64c6a6a2797e479ffc65576bf9a.jpg 17409bfe26d90e5619fcf5009e8d559b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 371] [corresponds to labeled page 339 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 339 Record of the Will of Alexander McCutchen decd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell, Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 14th day of June A.D. 1867. (Copy of Journal Entery) This day James Olds Esq presented for record, the authenticated copy from the record of the Probate Judge of Richland County in this state of the authenticated copy of the will of Alexander Mc Cutchen late of Franklin County in the State of Pennsylvania decd as admitted to probate in the Register's office in said county of Franklin on the second day of August 1844 and duly certified to be the last will and testament of the said Alexander McCutchen decd and admitted to record by the said Probate Judge of Richland County in this State on the 22nd day of July 1857, together with the order of the said Probate Judge to record the same in said County of Richland annexed thereto, and duly certified by the said Probate Judge under the seal of the said Court. and this Court being satisfied that said will related to property situated in the said county of Richland and also in this county; it is therefore ordered that that the same be filed and recorded in this County. T.W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of the said will) In the matter of the } Last will and testament } Be it remembered that on the twenty of Alexander McCutchen deceased} second day of July one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven. a copy of the Last will and testament of Alexander McCutchen late of Franklin County in the State of Pennsylvania deceased as admitted to Probate in the Registers office in said county on the second day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty four and certified to be a true copy of said last will and testament of said Alexander McCutchen deceased on the third day of July one thousand eight hundred forty five by John W. Rogers Register of said county. was this day produced in this county and filed It is therefore by this court ordered on motion that said Alexander McCutchen late of said Franklin County in the State of Pennsylvania be admitted to Probate and recorded in the will record of this county Joel Myers Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 371) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/fdd4e1015c80f1c0adb549bb5519c489.jpg 34e87429cb06c9e4cadc0c2957546dfa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 372] [corresponds to labeled page 340 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 340 Record of the Will of Alexander McCutchen In the matter of } the Last Will and } Be it remembered that on the 22nd Testament of Alex } day of July A.D. 1867 the following will was McCutchen deceased } filed in this Court and ordered to be recorded; viz Be it remembered that I Alexander McCutchen of the Township of Antrim County of Franklin and State of Pensylvania being of sound and disposing mind and memory and being anxious to settle my worldly affairs which I have strength so to do. I do publish and declare this to be my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me heretofore made First. I allow all my just debts and funeral expenses to be paid as soon as possible after my decease. Second I give and bequeath to my daughter Catharine Married to Samuel McCutchen the tract of land they now live on in the County of Westmoreland and State of Pensylvania Containing four hundred acres be the same more or less to her during her natural life and at her death to her lawful issue excepting only that the said Samuel McCutchen her said husband should he survive her is to have one third of the profits of said tract of land during his remaining a widower and to commit no waste on said farm I also give and bequeath to my said Daughter Catherine one other tract of land in the County and State aforesaid adjoining lands of Joseph Irwin James McCutchen heirs and others, containing one hundred & sixty acres more or less to her own proper use and benefit and at her death to the heirs born of her own body to them and each of them share and share alike and to their heirs and assigns forever and the said Catharine or her heirs in case of her death is to have the one fifth part of my personal property after my death viz after my debts and funeral expenses are paid. Third to my son William McCutchen I give and bequeath the tract of land he now lives on in the county of Knox and State of Ohio containing two hundred acres be the same more or less to have and enjoy the same during his natural life and after his death to his legitimate heirs excepting that he leave his wife a widow she is during her widowhood and no longer She is not to commit any waste on said land nor suffer any waste by others. Also I give and bequeath to Alexander B. McCutchen son of said William my volume of Henrys Commentarys to his own use and benefit. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 372) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f6bf84cb4292065b09c93e4df8e64036.jpg 4452f55f29c9a75e55f130ca082f735d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 373] [corresponds to labeled page 341 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 341 Fourth I give and bequeath to my son Alexander McCutchen two tracts of land in Delaware County, State of Ohio one of them known by the name of the Delaware run lot containing one hundred and twenty four acres be the same more or less, the other known by the name of the sugar run lot containing one hundred and twelve acres more less to him during his natural life and at his death to his lawful issue excepting that if he leave a widow she is to have one third of the profits of said two tracts of land during her widowhood and she is not to make or suffer any waste on said two tracts of land. Fifth I give and bequeath to my three grand children Sarah Harvey, Jane Harvey and Alexander McCutchen Harvey children of my daughter Margaret deceased my tract of land in Richland County and State of Ohio containing one hundred and sixty acres and known by the name of the Minton lands to be divided share and share alike among the said three children and they to have possession at my death if at age or by their guardian for their use and benefit and also the three named children is to have the one fifth part of my personal estate as soon as possible after my decease and to have the one half of the proceeds of the farm on which I now live until the farm is sold the tract of land bequeathed to my said three Grandchildren named in the first part of this bequest is to them and their heirs and assigns forever. Sixth I give and bequeath to my grandchildren Alexander McCutchen Comman, Eloner Rowling Comman and Eliza Jane Comman children of my daughter Betsy Eloner married to John L. Comman and if my said daughter Betsy should have other children besides the above named children I allow them to have an equal share of the property bequeathed to my said daughter so that all the lawful children born of her body shall have and enjoy an equal part I give and bequeath to my said daughter Betsy Elenor my tract of land in Richland County and State of Ohio containing three hundred and twenty acres be the same more or less the said Betsy Eloner to hold and enjoy the whole and sole profits of said tract of land during her natural life and at her death I allow her children born in wedlock the whole of said tract of land share and share alike the farm is known by the name of the Buzzard farm to them and their heirs and assigns forever. And I do hereby authorize and empower my two sons William and Alexander McCutchen or either Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 373) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/977917fff9dc58bb0a963e6385f691ac.jpg ee86976883c0d29ae3854c66d0661db4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 374] [corresponds to labeled page 342 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 342 Record of the last Will of Alexander McCutchen decd of them to sell and convey to the purchasers my Mansion farm in which I now reside in the County of Franklin and State of Pensylvania as soon as convenient after my decease to the best advantage and out of the first payment of said tract of land to pay my said daughter Betsey E Comman three hundred dollars and the residue of her one fourth part of the money arising from the sale of said Mansion farm is to be laid out by my two sons or either of them in the purchase of land or property in town or in erecting Mill works or either Machinery on the farm bequeathed to my said daughter Betsey and her children the property thus purchased or improved I allow my said daughter to have and enjoy during her life and at her death it is my will that her lawful issue shall have and enjoy the whole of said property viz the Buzzard tract of land in Ohio and the land or town property bought out of the proceeds of my mansion farm as above directed for the use of my said daughter Betsey shall be for the use of her children after her death share and share alike to them and their heirs and their assigned forever. And further it is my will that the whole of my Mansion farm on which I now reside or the proceeds after sale be divided equally between my sons William and Alexander McCutchen Betsey E Comman and my three grand children Sarah Harvey Jane Harvey and Alexander M. Harvey the three children of my daughter Margaret Harvey deceased so that the said three children shall have the one fourth of the money arising from the sale of the said Mansion farm the said three named children to get but the one fourth of said farm to their own proper use and benefit forever and further it is my will that my daughter Betsey E. Comman is to have one half of the [illegible] of my said Mansion farm for her support until said farm is sold I bequeath to my two sons Alexander and William McCutchen my wearing apparrel I bequeath to my daughter Betsey and to my three grandchildren Sarah Jane and Alexander M. Harvey the whole of my books except Henrys Commentarys which is before bequeathed to be equally divided between them and further it is my will that my Executors hereinafter named shall the whole of my personal property except such as has been bequeathed and which is hereafter bequeathed and after paying all just debts and funeral expenses and other legal charges the overplus I allow my executors to divide equally Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 374) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/e06b6a47ff89502d9b428df3d1625cf9.jpg df637adb73458815e68194faf8e3eb55 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 375] [corresponds to labeled page 343 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 343 Record of the Last Will of Alexander McCutchen decd. between my children and grand children viz my daughter Catharine McCutchen Betsey E. Comman and my two sons William and Alexander McCutchen and my three grand children heirs of my daughter Margaret Harvey deceased so that the said overplus be divided into five equal shares and further I bequeath to my grandson Alexander M. Harvey my yearling colt and also I allow him one bed and bedding and I allow each of my grand daughters Jane Harvey and Sarah Harvey to have a bed and bedding the two beds I allow to Jane and Sarah is to be their mothers beds and lastly I nominate and appoint William Stover and John P. Comman Executors of this my last will and testament and full power to carry it into complete effect. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 19th day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty two. Alexander McCutchen Published in presence of } Jones Rohanser } Andrew B. Rankin } In addition to the former part of my Will I give and bequeath to my two grandsons children of my daughter Betsey E. Comman viz to John Siless Comman and Robert Barrett Comman an equal share or proport of the whole of the Estate bequeathed their mother in sixth bequest so that after her decease the said John & Robert shall have and enjoy an equal part of said estate with the other children of my said daughter Betsey E Comman in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the twenty nineth day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty two. Alexander McCutchen Witness present at signing } Jonas Rahanser } Andrew B. Rankin } The State of Pensylvania Franklin County SS 7th August 1844 Personally appeared before me Register etc in and for said County Jonas Rahanser and Andrew B. Rankin Esqr the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing last will and codicil of Alexander McCutchen decd who being duly sworn according to law did depose and say they were personally present and saw the said Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 375) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4ab82e174271f82062434deb44d57878.jpg 6a3a854579b7e184a64da608807548bb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 376] [corresponds to labeled page 344 Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 344 Record of the Last Will of Alexander McCutchen decd Alexander McCutchen sign his name unto and heard him publish pronounce and declare both instruments to be his last will and testament and that at the time of the doing thereof of the said deceased was of sound and disposing mind memory and understand- =ing according to the best of their understanding and belief and that their names thereto subscribed as witnesses are in their own proper hand writing and done at the same time. Jonas Rahanser Andrew B. Rankin Sworn to and Subscribed before John W. Rogers Regs 7th August 1844 you William Stover do affirm and John P. Comman do swear that as executors of the last will and testament of Alexander McCutchen deceased you will well and truly administer the goods and chattels rights and credits of said deceased according to law and also will diligently and faithfully regard and well and truly comply with the provisions of the law relating to collateral inheritances Before John W. Rogers Register The State of Ohio } Richland County SS } I Joel Myers Judge of the Probate Court in and for said County, do hereby certify that the within foregoing and attached writing is a correct copy from the Will Record of said county now in said Probate Court of the Last Will and testament and Codicil etc of Alexander McCutchen. Witness, my signature and the seal of said Court at Mansfield, this 11th day of June A.D. 1867 {Seal} Joel Myers Probate Judge By Henry D. Keith Deputy Clerk ____________________________ ____________________________ Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 376) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/422f676ce125716d21e629e1c8100bac.jpg 9b269542ec8e6937b427269039b08bee Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 377] [corresponds to labeled page 345 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1969] 345 Record of the Will of Cephas Carter dec'd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell, Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office at Delaware Ohio on the 12th day of July A.D. 1867. This day the last will and testament of Cephas Carter, late of Delaware dec'd was presented to the Court for Probate and record, thereupon Henry J. Eaton and Jacob Reifs the two subscribing witnesses to the said will came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their examination and testimony reduced to writing annexed to the said will and filed therewith: and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint: Thereupon the Court upon consideration of the matter, orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Cephas Carter dec'd and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon, and it appearing that Griffith Roberts the executor named in the will is dead, on motion and consideration the Court appointed Oren Shumway Administrator with the will annexed of the Estate of the said Cephas Carter decd. who gave bonds in the sum of $15,000 with Alexander Horton, John M. Pugh and Harriett S. Carter his sureties and the Court appoint Charles Stenbeck, Archabald Lybrand and Moses L. Starr appraisers of the said estate. T. W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of Will) On this fourth day of April in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and Sixty Six, I, Cephas Carter of the town of Delaware, County of Delaware, State of Ohio, do make and publish, this my last will and testament hereby revoking any & all former wills by me made Item 1st I do give devise and bequeath to my daughter Harriet S. Carter, the premises where we now reside situated on the East side of Liberty Street between Winter Street & North Street in the town of Delaware, Ohio Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 377) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/2e2739ab75693e1d192bf33af3b7cb01.jpg f4cda834b819275a43090238a930051d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 378] [corresponds to labeled page 346 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1969] 346 Record of the Will of Cephas Carter dec'd being the middle part of Inlot number sixteen in said town, more particularly described in the deed therefor made to me & dated April 1st A.D. 1865 from Elizabeth C McCracken, recorded in record of deeds for said County Volume 52 page 347 being the same premises in said deed described, I bequeath the said premises to my said daughter Harriet S. to be hers absolutely in fee simple, together with my household furniture. Item 2d. It is my will, and I desire & do here give & bequeath all the residue of my property not included in item number one, of whatsoever nature or form the said property may be in at my decease whether real or personal property, notes, bonds, accounts, or in whatsoever other form the same may be in, to my son Benjamin F. Carter & my daughters Abigail Parks, (wife of James Parks of Columbus Ohio) Almeda S. Roberts (wife of Griffith Roberts of Columbus, Ohio.) Augenette Shumway (wife of Orin Shumway of Columbus Ohio) & Harriet S. Carter of Delaware Ohio, to be equally divided amongst them, that is, to each of them the one fifth (1/5) part of the residue of my property not included in item number one. Item 3rd I nominate, constitute and appoint my son in law, the said Griffith Roberts of the City of Columbus Ohio, Executor of this my last will & testament. In testimony whereof I, the said Cephas Carter, have hereunto set my hand & seal this fourth day of April A.D. 1866 Cephas Carter {seal} Signed by said Cephas Carter in our presence, & by him to us acknowledged to be his his last will & testament, & signed by us as witnesses thereto, at his request & in his presence & in the presence of each other Jacob Reiss Henry J. Eaton The State of Ohio, Delaware County Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Cephas Carter late of Delaware deceased; We, Henry J. Eaton and Jacob Reiss being sworn in open Court this 12th day of July A.D., 1867. depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Cephas Carter of Delaware Ohio, hereto annexed; that we Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 378) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ac1668edd54feabf8992cf61a88cfa62.jpg cfac545cf57a2a3454c2c2c60bfc3067 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 379] [corresponds to labeled page 347 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1969] 347 Record of the Will of Cephas Carter Decd 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. Henry J. Eaton Jacob Reiss Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 12th day of July AD 1867. T.W. Powell Probate Judge _______________________________________________ Record of the Will of David T. Sherman deceased Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the town of Delaware on the 30th day of August A.D. 1867. This day the last will and testament of David T. Sherman late of Berkshier Township in this County decd. was presented to the Court for Probate & record. Thereupon James P. Crawford and Amos Utley the subscribing witnesses to the said will came into Court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony recuded to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith, and it appearing to the Court that the said Will was duly executed and attested; and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint; Thereupon the court upon consideration thereof; Orders that the said Will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said David T. Sherman decd and ordered to be recorded as such. T.W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of the Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I David T. Sherman of the Township of Berkshire County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and Testament. Item 1st I give and devise to my Beloved Wife in lieu of her dower the house and Lot on which we now reside said Lot Bounded and described as follows on the West by Berkshire Street on the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 379) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/44ab0d8b1dfdeb224b45b07ddfa4c493.jpg afdc374a725cb4d0b820b8b77ec75b19 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 380] [corresponds to labeled page 348 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1969] 348 Record of the Will of David T Sherman decd South by land belonging to John Frost on the East by H. C. Frosts lands and on the North by lands belonging to Amos Utley and Isreal Bach containing about four and three quarter Acres. Also my lot on the West of Berkshier Street Bounded, Bounded on the East by Berkshier Street on the North by J.P. Crawfords lot on the West by John M. Frosts land and on South by David Shermans Lot. Also a lot of land West of Berkshier Corners and on the North side of the road leading to Delaware Bounded and described as follows on the South by said Delaware road on the East by land belonging to Isiah Rosecrans on the North by land belonging to Horrace Plumb and on the West by land belonging to J.F. Scott containing ten acres And all the Stock household goods furniture provisions and other goods and chattels which may be thereon at the time of my decease She however selling so much thereof as may be sufficient to pay my just debts Item 2nd I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Everett S. Sherman Executor of this my last Will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise adjust release & discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me I do also authorize and empower him if it shall become necessary in order to pay my debts to sell by private sale or in such manner upon such terms of credit or otherwise as he may think proper any part of my real estate and deeds to purchasers to execute acknowledge and deliver in fee simple. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 6th day of March 1867. D.T. Sherman {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said David T. Sherman as his last Will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence {U.S. Stamp $1.00} J. P. Crawford Amos Utley The State of Ohio Delaware County. Ss. In the matter of the last Will and testament of David T Sherman late of Berkshier Township deceased. We James P. Crawford and Amos Utley being duly sworn in open court this 30th day of August Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 380) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/2929171d8bc9bad4a14a04ce4b32cc76.jpg 8d5c2270b4caa05e315e018413ae6a13 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 381] [corresponds to labeled page 349 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1969] 349 Record of the Will of David T. Sherman deceased A.D. 1867, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of David T. Sherman of Berkshier Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other J.P. Crawford Amos Utley Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 30th day of August A.D. 1867. T.W. Powell Probate Judge ___________________________________ Record of the Will of Henry Faulkner deceased Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office on the 6th day of September A.D. 1867. This day the Will and Codicil of Henry Faulkner late of Brown Township and more recently of Delaware decd, was presented for probate and record. Thereupon came Charles Neil and Benjamin F. Loofbourrow the witnesses to the same Will; and Charles Neil and John W. Neil as witnesses. into Court and were duly sworn and examined as such witnesses, and their testimony reduced to writing and filed with the will; and it appearing to the Court that the said will and codicil were duly executed and attested; and that the testator at the time of the execution thereof, was of sound mind and memory, and of full age and not under any restraint; the Court upon consideration thereof Orders that the said Will and Codicil be admitted to probate as the last will and testament of the said Henry Faulkner decd and ordered to be recorded as such T.W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 381) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/c0db9c5369807303110c710efd0d4dc6.jpg 2fc78d3aadb535fa91699a9f00887aae Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 382] [corresponds to labeled page 350 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1969] 350 Record of the Will of Henry Faulkner decd. (Copy of the Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of all; I Henry Faulkner of 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 Situated in Brown Township Delaware County & State of Ohio containing one hundred four and a half acres 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 and disposing of so much thereof as may be sufficient to pay my just debts and that my two daughters Phebe Faulkner & Harriet Faulkner have a home on the farm aforesaid as long as they remain single - and that my daughter Harriet Faulkner is to have a liberal education out of the proceeds of my said personal property and farm. At the death of my said Wife the real estate aforesaid and such part of the said personal property or the proceeds thereof as may there remain unconsumed and unexpended I give and devise to my two sons Oscar Faulkner & James Clark Faulkner and my three daughters Phebe Faulkner, Harriet Faulkner & Eliza A. Jackson and their heirs to be divided equally among them. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 13th day of February AD 1867 Henry Faulkner {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Henry Faulkner as his last will & testament in our presence & signed by us in his presence B.F. Loofbourrow Charles Neil The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss In the matter of the last will and testament of Henry Faulkner late of Brown Township deceased. We Benjamin F. Loofbourrow and Charles Neil being duly sworn in open Court this 6th day of September A.D. 1867, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last Will and testament of Henry Faulkner (then) of Brown Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said Will and heard him publish and declare Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 382) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/a36e49aecc1571f88ce62cb10f203dc9.jpg c501767d92e199059fd7e3e050b9f23e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 383] [corresponds to labeled page 351 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1969] 351 Record of the Will of Henry Faulkner deceased 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. Benjamin F. Loofbourrow Charles Neil Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 6th day of September A.D. 1867. T.W. Powell Pro. Judge (Copy of Codicil) Whereas I Henry Faulkner on the 13th day of February in the year of 1864 made my last will and Testament of that day, do hereby declare the following to be a Codicil to the same; I hereby give and bequeath to my Beloved wife Eliza Faulkner, The House and lot on which we live in the Town of Delaware in Delaware County, Ohio, with full power to sell and dispose of the same as She may see fit In testimony whereof I hereunto Set my hand and seal this Eleventh day of January in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven Henry Faulkner {seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Henry Faulkner as a Codicil to his last will & testament in our presence & signed by us in his presence {U.S. Stamps $3.00} Charles Neil John W. Neil The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss. In the matter of the last will and testament of Henry Faulkner late of Delaware Township deceased. We Charles Neil and John W. Neil being duly sworn in open court this 6th day of September AD 1867 depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament and the codicil thereto of Henry Faulkner late of Delaware hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said codicil and heard him publish Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 383) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/bde2d64d990f9cefbcb6ec6b0dcf5429.jpg 7964273bd5d7cf4f58b695a13f77df08 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 384] [corresponds to labeled page 352 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1969] 352 Record of the Will & Codicil of Henry Faulkner deceased 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 Charles Neil John W Neil Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 6th day of September AD 1867. T. W. Powell Pro. Judge =============================== Record ofthe last Will of David Rogers deceased. Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the town of Delaware on the 19th day of September A.D. 1867. This day the last Will and testament of David Rogers, late of Genoa formerly of Harlem Township in this County. deceased was presented to the Court for probate and record, Thereupon Jane McMillen and Jedediah Allen came into Court as Witnesses to prove the Will who were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that I E Buck one of the witnesses to the said will is deceased, and his handwriting as such witness thereto is duly proved; Thomas W. Powell the other witness hereto now the Probate Judge asserts and says that the said will was duly executed and attested by the said witnesses in the attestation clause in the said Will and it appearing to the Court and the Court so finds, that the said testator as the time of executing the said Will, was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon, the Court, upon consideration thereof Orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will ordered and testament of the said David Rogers decd. and recorded as such T.W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 384) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9fcfeb3a462b50eef8d2cd1b22efff62.jpg abe971a20a93b5e6035479849423c5f9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 385] [corresponds to labeled page 353 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1969] 353 Record of the Will of David Rogers decd (Copy of the Will) Be it known that I, David Rogers of Harlem Township in Delaware County, Ohio do make, declare and publish this as my last will and testament as follows, to wit; 1 I hereby will, bequeath and devise all my property real and personal of every name and description to my beloved wife Sylvia formerly Sylva Phelps, to her and her heirs and assignes forever II I will and devise unto the said Sylvia a tract of land of about twenty five acres on which I now reside, in the second section third Township and sixteenth Range U.S. Military lands in the said County of Delaware and being the same land which I formerly mortgaged to the said Sylva Phelps to secure to her the payment of one hundred & ninety dollars bearing date the 2nd day of February A.D. 1839 and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds Vol. 19 page 261. which land I give and devise to the said Sylva her heirs and assignes forever. III I make and appoint my said Wife the executor of this my last Will Witnesses my hand this 28th day of August 1852 David Rogers Signed, published & declared by the said testator David Rogers in the presence of the undersigned who at his request, in his presence & in the presence of each other have signed their names hereto as witnesses on the day above written T.W. Powell I.E. Buck The State of Ohio and Delaware County, Ss In the matter of the last will & testament of David Rogers late of Genoa Township and formerly of Harlem Township decd. Jane McMillen being duly sworn and says that she was well acquainted with David Rogers whose will is hereto annexed. that she knew him from the date of said Will up up to the time of his death which happened in Genoa on or about the first day of october 1866, and that he was at the date of said will and up to his death a man of sound mind and memory; capable of making his will Also came Jedediah Allen being also duly sworn upon his oath says that he was well acquainted with I. E. Buck one of the witnesses to the annexed will and was well acquainted with his hand writing and says that the signature to said will as witness was in his own proper hand writing that said Buck has now been dead for many years, That there can be no doubt but that the same will was duly made and attested from the carracture of Mr Buck Jane McMillen J Allen Sworn to & subscribed before me in open Court this 19th day of September 1867 T.W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 385) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/97d811f22dbdd52dce233bcfc21296cd.jpg 69064e1950afb102febba486c1a50c3a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 386] [corresponds to labeled page 354 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1969] 354 Record of last Will of John P. Gray Deceased Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell, Judge of the Probate Court within and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 4th day of October A.D. 1867. This day the last will and testament of John P. Gray late of Liberty Township in this county decd. was presented to the court for probate & record Thereupon John D Howey and John Moorehead the two subscrib- ing Witnesses to the said Will came into court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the said Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; Thereupon the court upon consideration thereof Orders that the said Will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said, John P. Gray decd, and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon letters testamentary were granted to Mrs. Eliza Gray the widow and testatrix named in the Will who gave bonds in the sum of $2000. with John D. Howey and John Taggert as her sureties The Court appoint Thomas C. Gillis, Isaac Harden and Wilson Knapp appraisers of said estate. Thereupon the said Widow Eliza Gray upon being fully informed of the provisions of the said Will and her rights and interests under it and by law in the event she refused to take under the Will being fully explained and undersood She thereupon declared her choice and election to be to take under the Will according to the terms thereof and to desired it to be entered of record; which is accordingly done T.W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of the Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I John P Gray of Delaware County and State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last Will and testament Item 1st I give and divise to Eliza my beloved Wife in lieu of her dower all my property, real estate, and personal in fee simple subject (however) to provision herein after made Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 386) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/da341b4719316f458a6c073550ba225a.jpg 1cc926ed4774492d0807342834d28acb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 387] [corresponds to labeled page 355 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1969] 355 Record of the Will of John P Gray Deceased Item 2nd Should my wife again marry in that case, I give and devise to my wife her legal dower. Item 3rd I give and bequeath to my eldest son William the sum of five dollars and the remainder of my estate to be divided equally among my other heirs, with the exception of my son John who shall receive two equal shares, Item 4th When my Wool which is now on hand Shall be Sold, I devise and bequeath to my daughter Mary the Sum of fifty dollars (50) and to my remaining daughters out of my estate, the sum of fifty dollars (50) when they require the Same. Item 5th I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife 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 her if it shall be 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. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 10th day of August in the year l867. John P. Gray {seal} Signed and acknowledged by John P. Gray as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence {US Stamp 2.00} J.D. Howey John Moorehead The State of Ohio, Delaware County, Ss In the matter of the last Will and testament of John P. Gray late of Liberty Township in this county deceased. We John D. Howey and John Moorehead being duly sworn in open Court this 4th day of October Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 387) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/0ae72da99fe1af5a0d73ed3e12a52dd0.jpg 07c46a72109e1641a80ca853721fabaa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 388] [corresponds to labeled page 356 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1969] 356 Record of the last Will of John P. Gray Deceased A.D. 1867. depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John P. Gray of Liberty Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses as his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other J.D. Howey John Moorehead Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 4th day of October A.D. 1867. T.W. Powell Probate Judge ___________________ ___________________ Record of the Will of Satchel Clark dec'd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the town of Delaware on the 29th day of October A.D. 1867 This day the last Will and testament of Satchel Clark late of Orange Township in this County, deceased, was presented for probate and record. Thereupon James Ferson Sen. and Samuel Landson the subscribing witnesses to the said Will came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to said Will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the Said Will was duly executed and attested and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, thereupon the Court upon consideration thereof, Orders that the said Will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last Will and testament of the Said Satchel Clark decd. and ordered to be recorded as such Thereupon letters testamentary were granted to Edward F. Howard the executor named in the will, who gave bonds in the sum of $ 4000. with James Ferson Sen and Thomas P. Myers his sureties T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 388) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/08218187aa8de68ed6a617dd76dea4b9.jpg dac63abf0722e1e42fa95210a0713504 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 389] [corresponds to labeled page 357 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 357 Record of the Will of Satchel Clark Decd. (Copy of the Will) Last Will and Testament of Satchel Clark I Satchel Clark of the township of Orange, Delaware County State of Ohio being advanced in age and weak in body, but of sound mind, knowing that life is uncertain and that death may come at any time, do make and publish this my last Will and testament as follows: 1st I commend my soul to God who gave it, and my body to be decently buried at my death. 2nd I will that my debts and funeral expenses be first paid after my decease. 3rd I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Betsy all my real estate personal property and money of which I may be in possession at my decease So long as she shall live after paying a legacy of one hundred & fifty dollars to my daughter Ann Elisa Goodline. which legacy I will shall be paid to her (my said daughter Ann Elisa) at my decease or as soon thereafter as convenient My daughter Sarah G. Clark to have her support as long as she may live single out of the property bequeathed to my Wife, and at my Wife's decease I will that my said daughter Sarah G. Clark shall inherit all the property that may remain I hereby appoint Edward G. Howard my Executor of this my last Will & testament. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th day of February in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred & sixty seven Satchel Clark Seal {U S Stamp 2.00 } In presence of us the undersigned witnesses who have signed this instrument as witnesses in the presence of said testator and of each other Sam'l Davidson } James Ferson Sr. } Witnesses Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 389) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/3508d4169b2fd97ddd8ce22f42f5c634.jpg 107e8e1b9961398d7c9b699fbb69524d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 390] [corresponds to labeled page 358 Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 358 Record of the Will of Satchel Clark Deceased The State of Ohio, Delaware County, SS. In the matter of the last Will and testament of Satchel Clark late of Orange Township in this County deceased. We James Ferson Senr and Samuel Davidson being duly sworn in open court this 29th day of October A.D. 1867, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last Will and testament of Satchel Clark of Orange Township hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said Will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last Will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other James Ferson Snr Sam'l. Davidson Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 29th day of October A.D. 1867. T. W. Powell Pres. Judge ____________________________ ____________________________ Record of the last Will of Henry Bell, deceased Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his Office in the Town of Delaware on the 4th day of November A.D. 1867. This day the last Will and testament of Henry Bell late of Oxford township in this county deceased, was presented to the Court for Probate and record. Thereupon James M. Eckles and Jonathan M. Coomer the subscribing Witnesses came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the Will and filed therewith, and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and 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, thereupon the Court upon consideration orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last Will and testament of the said Henry Bell decd and ordered to be recorded as such. T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 390) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/1c33b9f5956d7515b2316ed4c0befd70.jpg a4c7f5681a9fb32bd475fd3a4e4632d5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 391] [corresponds to labeled page 359 Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 359 Record of the last Will of Henry Bell decd (Copy of the Will) I Henry Bell of Oxford Township Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my last Will and testament. Item 1st It is my Will that my just debts and all charges be paid out of my estate. Item 2nd I give and devise all the residue of my estate to Mary my wife to be to her during her natural lifetime and at her death to be equally divided among my children Item 3rd I appoint and make the said Mary Bell executrix of this my last Will and testament I desire that no appraisment and no sale of personal 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. In testimony hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of May 1867. Henry Bell {Seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Henry Bell as his last Will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presence James M. Eckles J. M. Coomer The State of Ohio, Delaware County SS In the matter of the last Will and testament of Henry Bell late of Oxford Township in this county deceased. We James M. Eckels and Jonathan M. Coomer being duly sworn in open court this 4th day of November A.D. 1867 depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last Will and testament of Henry Bell of Oxford Township hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said Will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last Will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other James M. Eckels J. M. Coomer Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 5th day of November AD 1867 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 391) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ef1d1f27fba370947696c8054d6f4772.jpg acab701e612f3a8cf69c938eb2e11c05 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 392] [corresponds to labeled page 360 Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 360 Record of Will of Mary Fuller, deceased Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware, Ohio at his Office in the town of Delaware on the 8th day of November A.D. 1867. This day the last will and testament of Mary Fuller late of Scioto Township in this county, deceased, was presented for probate and record. Thereupon John S. Jackson and Zack= =ariah Stephens the two subscribing witnesses thereto came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and filed and annexed to the said Will, and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. The Court upon consideration thereof orders that the said Will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Mary Fuller decd; and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon Letters Testamentary were granted to William M. Warren, the executor named in the said will who gave Bonds in the sum of $ 6000. with Amos Fuller and Zachariah Stephens as his sureties The Court appointed Charles Arthur, John S. Jackson and J R Newhouse appraisers of the said estate. T. W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of the Will) "In the name of God Amen I Mary Fuller of the County of Delaware O. of lawful age and of sound mind & memory do make and publish my last will & testament in manner & form following. 1st Resigning my body to the grave, and my soul to God who gave it. I Bequeath for the erection of Tombstone to my own grave, to my Fathers & Mothers in all respect to correspond with the one now at the grave of Thomas Fuller my late husband. The head stone of my father to bear the emblem of the Masonic Order and also a suitable Grave stone to my brother Robert & the child of my Brother John, a sum sufficient for the above purpose. 2nd I further Bequeath to the Trustees of the Graveyard on Bokes Creek the sum of three hundred dollars & To the Trustees of the Presbyterian Church in Radnor near (Mr Perkins) the sum of Fifty dollars. 3rd I Bequeath to Sally Fillian my Bell Cow, to Eliza Smart Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 392) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/033d010a9949b2b3225f4ed8a6a4b642.jpg 277da02212ef36e9d09903141094a9d9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 393] [corresponds to labeled page 36l of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 361 Record of the Will of Mary Fuller decd. To Mary Jones one cow & one bed & bedding the white cow & one bed & bedding. Also to Sally Fillian, Eliza Smart, Mary Jones & Marth Erwin an equal share of the ten head of Sheep and one Breeding Sow. 4th I Bequeath to John W. Jones all my claims for the allowance made by the appraisers for my support in the settlement of Thomas Fullers estate, and also all the receipts for money advan= =ced by me to the Adam or otherwise to pay the Creditors of the said estate. I further Will to the said John W. Jones all my share of the wheat he sowed on Land on my place and the rent wheat now in his possession. 5th I Bequeath to Sarah R. Deacon and Eliza Deacon each Fifty Dollars 6th I Bequeath to the Brothers & Sisters of my late husband Thomas Fuller dec'd Thirty one & one half acres of land lying in Scioto Township in said County. Bounded on the East lands of J. W. Jones, on the So by lands of C. Arthurs, and the W. by lands of my own, and on the north by lands of John J. Decker 7th I Will and Bequeath to Isaac Smart, Sally Fillians, Marth Erwin, James T. Swoop, Mary Jones, Doretha Ann Jones, Eliza Smart, Jane McGee and Lewis Tyler each an equal division of all the remainder of my estate after de= =fraying all just debts against my estate. 8th I hereby appoint Wm. M. Warren my Executor empowering him to sell my real estate at private sale and deed or deeds to make for the same. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of March A.D. 1867 Test her John S. Jackson Mary X Fuller Z. Stephens mark { U. S. Stamp $ 2.00 } (End of Will) The State of Ohio, Delaware County, SS. In the matter of the last Will and testament of Mary Fuller late of Scioto Township in this County deceased. We John S. Jackson and Zachariah Stephens being duly sworn in open Court this 8th day of November A.D. 1867 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the Last Will and testament of Mary FUller of Scioto Township hereto annexed, that we saw the said testatrix subscribe said Will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other John S. Jackson Z Stephens Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 8th day of November A D 1867 T. W. Powell Pro. Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 393) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/10b0c74b6cd34df15d4fb26bb7ab466d.jpg b576da8347b0b11b36f4aa41a446b558 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 394] [corresponds to labeled page 362 Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 362 Record of the last Will of William Glass decd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 16th day of November A.D. 1867 October 26th 1867 This day the last will and testament of William Glass late of Genoa Township decd. was presented for probate and record, and it appearing that Victor Arnold one of the subscribing witnesses to the said Will was now absent from this County and a resident of Champaigne County Illinois, on motion a commission was issued to the Clerk of the County for the said County of Champaign to take the testimony of the said Victor Arnold in relation to the execution and attestation of the said Will with the Will annexed copy of the Will on file T. W. Powell Probate Judge November 16th 1867 The commission heretofor issued to the Clerk of the Courts of Champaign County In the State of Illinois was duly returned with the testimony of Victor Arnold duly taken and certified and now Hurlburt Scovell, the other witness to said will of the said William Glass late of Genoa Township decd, came into Court and being duly sworn and examined and his testimony reduced to writing, and annexed to the Will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the Court that the said Will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testator was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon the Court upon consideration thereof Orders that the said Will be admitted to probate and record as the last Will and testament of the said William Glass decd duly proved, and that the same be recorded as such - - Thereupon letters testamentary were issued to Andrew J Smith and George Glass the Executors named in the Will, who gave Bonds in the sum of $2000. with William Rammelsberg and William P. Reid as their sureties = and the Court appointed George Williams, Charles Faceman and Ralph Smith appraisers of the said Estate. T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 394) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/30e61f378f853d3a3ff2a0952c79ef40.jpg dde819b0b6e5a116bfcd2f9d50e65f2d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 395] [corresponds to labeled page 363 Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 363 Record of the Last Will of William Glass decd Copy of Will "In the Name of Almighty God Amen I William Glass of the town of Genoa in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, Being of sound mind and memory and knowing the shortness of life and the certainty of death do make and publish this my last Will and testament First I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Elizabeth Glass the use and occupancy of all Household goods that she and I may own at my death the House and Barn and out Buildings together with the Farm she having the privaledge of renting the same reserving to her the privaledge of keeping Sixty head of Sheep which shall be appraised at the time of putting on said Farm and kept good one half for her use the other half for the good of the farm and Tennant. Second my Will is that all just debts and last sickness and Funeral charges be paid out of my personal property that may be sold by my Executors or administrators also that a suitable Tombstone be erected to my memory with my name inscribed on the same my age and death. Third At and after the death of my wife what property that may be left on and above her maintainance to be equally divided amongst our children or their legal representation, or children, except Sarah Ann Dirst, two children I having expended her kinship in their support Third. I do nominate and appoint my two loving children Andrew J. Smith and George Glass to be my executors of this my last Will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal and published and decreed this to be my last Will and testament in presence of these witnesses named below this 6th day of June A.D. 1867 In presence of us his Victor Arnold Wm X Glass {Seal} H. Scovell mark (Copy of the testimony & record thereof) The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the Probate Court To the Clerk of the Courts in and for the County of Champaign in the State of Illinois: Greeting. The said Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, placing special confidence in your ability and integrity, hereby appoint you commissioner with power and authority to take the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 395) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9fbb7d542a1da51df2892c0235392cf7.jpg 72b038ebd2545c18fb11368b8beea4d4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 396] [corresponds to labeled page 364 Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 364 Record of the Last Will of William Glass decd. testimony of Victor Arnold as to the execution and attestation of the last will and testament of William Glass late of Genoa township in this county since deceased, to which will the said Victor Arnold is a subscribing witness and which is hereto annexed. You will administer the proper oath to him and reduce his testimony to writing and then seal up the same together with the Will and direct the same to this court without any unnecessary delay. And for so doing this that be your full commission, power and authority. In testimony whereof I Thomas W. Powell Judge of the said Probate Court have hereunto set name {Seal} and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Delaware, Ohio this 26th day of October A. D. 1867. T. W. Powell Probate Judge The State of Illinois. } County of Champaign, SS } The undersigned Clerk of the Court, in and for the said County of Champaign in pursuance of the power and authority of the within commission have taken the testimony of the said Victor Arnold to execution and attest- ation of the said Will within mentioned, and have reduced the same to writing, and annexed to the said Will, and now by me duly sealed up and directed to the "Judge of the Probate Court at Delaware, Ohio" In testimony whereof I have hereunto set {Seal} my hand and seal this 5th day of Nov. A. D. 1867 A. M. Clark Commis In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of William Glass late of Genoa Township in Delaware County deceased Commissioned this 5th day of Nov. A.D. 1867, depose and say that we this deponent and H. Scovell were present at the execution of the Last Will and Testament of William Glass of Genoa Township Delaware County. O hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said Will by making his mark thereto 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 Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 396) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f54630b5924c8cf8b7cbdba0cd16b3d3.jpg 6df0a0fcfd222e21062edfabc79a070e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 397] [corresponds to labeled page 365 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 365 Record of the last Will of William Glass decd and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as Witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other and I further saith not. Victor Arnold Sworn to and Subscribed before me the undersigned Commissioner this 5th day of Nov. A.D. 1867 at Urbana Illinois A. M. Clark Commissioner The State of Ohio, Delaware County SS. In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of William Glass of Genoa Township in this County deceased. I, Hurlburt Scovell being duly sworn in open court this 16th day of November A.D. 1867, depose and say that we this deponent and Victor Arnold were present at the execution of the Last Will and testament of William Glass of Genoa Township hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last Will and testament, and that the same testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other H. Scovell Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 16th day of November A.D. 1867 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 397) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/fcfd4a5d06bbb82887f81990b08e10af.jpg c78891dd43145b6b8ecf261f4e1047f9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 398] [corresponds to labeled page 366 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 366 Record of the Last Will of Anna Salmon decd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 14th day of December A.D. 1867 This day the last will and testament of Mrs. Anna Salmon, late of Brown township decd. was presented to the Court for Probate and record. Thereupon William Williams and Sabina Williams the two subscribing witnesses came into Court and were duly Sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and attached to the will and filed therewith, and the Court upon consideration thereof, thereupon finds that the said will was duly executed and attested, that the testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, it is therefore Ordered that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Anna Salmon decd. and Ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon letters of Administration with the Will annexed were granted unto Benjaman B. Salmon upon the said estate of the said Anna Salmon decd. who gave bonds in the sum of $1500 with William E. Elliott and Elijah H. Stack his sureties no appraisers required T. W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of the Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I, Anna Salmon 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 personal effects. I give and devise to my Son James Salmon the sum of one dollars and all the balance of the property money or effects of my estate I give and bequeath to my daughter Cynthia Elliott to my Son Benjamin B. Salmon and to my daughter Mixence Shoemaker to be equally divided between the three in such manner as they may choose. In testimony I set my hand and seal this 23rd day of November A.D. 1865 Anna Salmon {Seal} Signed & acknowledged by said Anna Salmon as her last Will and testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence {U. S. Stamp $ 1.00 } Wm Williams Sabina Williams Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 398) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/5cf2c721e0bb8ac7a8affed0da77cfeb.jpg 13608fc39fac9544492426f15f8a4d02 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 399] [corresponds to labeled page 367 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 367 Record of the Will of Anna Salmon decd Copy of testimony & record thereof; The State of Ohio, Delaware County SS, In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Mrs. Anna Salmon late of Brown Township in this County deceased; We William Williams and Sabina Williams being duly sworn in open Court this 14th day of December A.D. 1867, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testa- ment of Mrs. Anna Salmon of Brown Township in this County here- =to annexed; that we saw the said testatrix subscribe said Will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same at as witnesses at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other Wm. Williams Sabina Williams Sworn to and Subscribed to before me in the Probate Court this 14th day of December A.D. 1867 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 399) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/396029f141b5a12d0379d2d5d3bb750c.jpg 4544eef372e945d48907012ec1f9854f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 400] [corresponds to labeled page 368 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 368 Record of the Last Will of Hulda Fairchild decd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the town of Delaware on the 18th day of December A.D. 1867. This day the last will and testament of Hulda Fairchild late of Harlem Township in this County decd. was produced in Court and record; thereupon George L. Converse and Lyman B. Hanover, the two subscribing witnesses to the said Will came into Court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, annexed to the Will and filed therewith, and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed, and attested, and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age and sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, thereupon the Court upon consideration orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Hulda Fairchild decd. Thereupon letters testamentary were granted unto Lyman B. Hanover, the executor named in the said will, who gave bonds in the sum of $10,000 with George L. Converse Benjamin Paul, William Perfect AND A. O. Needles his sureties Gorsuch The Court approved John Cook David Gorsuch and John Q Adams appraisers of the estate T. W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of the Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I Huldah Fairchild being of sound and disposing mind and memory and knowing the certainty of death and the uncertain- =ty of Life do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item first, It is my will that all my just debts be paid and that my funeral expenses shall be paid and I desire that suitable tombstones shall be erected at my grave of good quality of marbel & also on the grave of my husband if none are up before then. Item Second I give and bequeath to Huldah Fairchild my neice the sum of two Hundred Dollars. Item Third. I give and bequeath to my brotherinLaw Benjamin M. Faitchild the sum of Three thousand dollars and it is my wish that his daughter Huldah shall have her reasonable proportion of said last named sum if any should be left at the death of my said Brother in Law. Item Fourth I give to my Brother Roger E. Hills the sum of Five Hundred Dollars. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 400) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ec253d636aff20c04d69bcc61150691c.jpg 6d0106c7d6b17df447889fd8b9b3155d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 401] [corresponds to labeled page 369 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 369 Record of the last Will of Hulda Fairchild decd. Item Fifth I give and bequeath to my Brother Lauren Hills the sum of One Hundred dollars to be paid to him by my Executor from time to time as the judgment of my executor shall determine for the best personal interest of my said Brother. Item Sixth. I give and bequeath to my relative Edward Henry Son of Jacob Henry the sum of One Hundred Dollars I desire that said sum shall be paid by my Executor to said Jacob Henry to be used by him and the amount thereof together with yearly interest to be paid over to said Edward when he shall arrive at the age of twenty one years by said Jacob Henry Item Seventh. I give and bedqueath to the Refuge Predestinarian Baptist Church in Harlem township Delaware County Ohio the sum of Fifteen Hundred dollars and I desire that the same be placed in the hands and under the controll of Lyman B. Hanover Nathan Gorsuch and George Coons three trustees for the use and benefit of said Church. It is my wish that said sum or so much as my said trustees may deem necessary may be expended in the erection of a church building for the worship of Almighty God at or near the four corners just south of the residence of said Hanover. Item Eighth I give and bequeath the residue of my estate as follows: One fifth part thereof to the heirs of my sister Aurilla Keeler deceased - One fifth part thereof to the heirs of my sister Bular Relaford deceased - One fifth part thereof to the heirs of my sister Esther Hatch deceased - One fifth part thereof to my sister Patty Hatch and at her death I desire the unexpended balance of her said share to pass to her children - and one fifth part thereof to my Brother Zimri Hills - It is my wish however, before said last named division of the remainder of my estate into five parts shall be made that my executor shall shall pay out of my estate to the children of my said sister Patty Hatch each the sum of One Hundred Dollars. It is my wish further that after said division shall have been made before my portion thereof shall be paid over to the heirs of my sister Buler Releferd deceased that my Executor shall take out of their share suficient funds and therewith erect suitable plain marbel tombstones over the graves of my said sister and her three children buried in Genoa Township Delaware County Ohio and then pay over what may remain of their one fifth part Ninth - I do hereby constitute and appoint the friends of my late Husband deceased Lyman B. Hanover Executor of this my last will and testament - and I hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty seventh day of July A.D. 1863 her Huldah X Fairchild mark Signed and sealed by said Huldah Fairchild in our presence and Signed by us as witnesses in her presence and at her request - said Huldah Fairchild declaring said instrument to be her last Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 401) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/d13709f290d3e05820d2dcebfc00f029.jpg c152fae0947cf63eca582a94ddb3ae4b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 402] [corresponds to labeled page 370 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 370 Record of the Last Will of Huldah Fairchild decd. will and testament. This 27th day of July A.D. 1863 Geo L. Converse Lyman B. Hanover {U. S. Stamp $ 10.50} (Copy of Testimony and record thereof ) The State of Ohio, Delaware County, SS In the matter of the last will and testament of Huldah Fairchild late of Harlem Township in this County deceased. We George L. Converse and Lyman B. Hanover being duly sworn in open court this 18th day of December A.D. 1867, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Hulda Fairchild of Harlem Township hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other Geo. L. Converse Lyman B. Hanover Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 18th day of December A.D. 1867 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 402) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/34e4e508304be0a287ef0237cc90899a.jpg 4db936ef03779d028218e8bacfef5013 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 403] [corresponds to labeled page 371 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 371 Record of the last will of William Domagan decd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the town of Delaware on the 21st day of December A.D. 1867 On this day the last will and testament of William Domagan late of Berkshire Township in this County decd, was presented to the Court for probate and record. Thereupon James P. Crawford and Mary Crawford the two subscribing witnesses came into Court, and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing, annexed to the will and filed therewith, and it appearing that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint thereupon the court after consideration Orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said William Domagan decd. and admitted to record as such. Thereupon letters testamentary were granted to James P. Crawford the executor named in the said will, to Administer upon the said estate according to the said will who gave bonds in the sum of $900 with Derwin Hyde and Daniel Barson his sureties; And Arthur Nelson, Henry Gregg and Newell Carpenter are appointed appraisers of the said Estate T. W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I William Domagan of the Township of Berkshire County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item First I give and devise to my beloved Nephew Charles Domagan Son of Jeremiah Domagan all my property both real and personal which I may be seized of at my death, after paying my debts funeral charges and the erection of a suitable stone at my grave. Item Second I do hereby nominate and appoint J. P. Crawford Executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise adjust release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th day of Sept. in the year 1867 William Domagan {Seal} X his mark {U. S. Stamp $1.00} Signed and acknowledged by said William Domagan as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. J. P. Crawford Mary Crawford Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 403) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f7e4b4a2cf3e80c09ff1170a915b4b4c.jpg 65ab746ceeaf957cb71f2622a725f610 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 404] [corresponds to labeled page 372 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 372 Record of the last Will of William Domagan decd (Testimony and Record thereof) The State of Ohio Delaware County, ss, In the matter of the last will and testament of William Domagan in this County deceased. We James P. Crawford and Mary Crawford being duly sworn in open court this 21st day of December A.D. 1867, depose and say, we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of William Domagan of Berkshire Township hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witness at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. J.P. Crawford Mary Crawford Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 21st day of December A D. 1867 T.W. Powell Probate Judge Record of the last Will of Richard Waldron dec. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the town of Delaware on the 21st day of December A. D. 1867 On this day the last will of Richard Waldron late of Kingston Township decd. was presented in court for probate and record. Thereupon Joseph Potter and Nelson Taylor the two attesting witnesses to the will, came into court and were duly sworn and examined, their testimony reduced to writing, annexed to the will and filed therewith; and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested; and that the said testator at the time of executing said will was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. Thereupon the court upon consideration orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Richard Waldron decd, and, admitted to record as such. Thereupon the executor named in the will declining to act, and the widow desiring the appointment of Hugh Hendrixson as administrator, the court appoint Hugh Hendrixson Administrator Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 404) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/6188469185508f2d5743fbb304bbd121.jpg 1fad32061d5e544a81dd1ad4542e6ca5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 405] [corresponds to labeled page 373 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] Record of Last Will of Richard Waldron decd 373 with the will annexed to administer the said estate, who thereupon gave bonds in the sum of $2000 with Kenny Besse and William T. Crastants his sureties; and the Court appoint Nelson Taylor John Hall and Robert Ferguson appraises of said estate. T.W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of said Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Richard Waldron of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st I give and bequeath to my wife Jane Waldron three hundred dollars Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my son Harrison Waldron five dollars it is my will that he should pay all my funeral expenses Item 3rd I give and beqeath to my daughter Caroline Strain and Sarah J. Hendrixson all my moveable personal property to be equally divided between them. Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint William Waldron to be my Executor of this my last will and Testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 26 day of November A. D. 1867 Richard Waldron Signed sealed and acknowledged by the said Richard Waldron as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence Joseph Potter Nelson Taylor The State of Ohio Delaware County sd. In the matter of the last will and testament of Richard Waldron late of Kingston Township in this County deceased. We Joseph Potter and Nelson Taylor being duly sworn in open court this 21st day of December A. D. 1867, depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Richard Waldron of Kingston Township hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witness at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. Joseph Potter Nelson Taylor Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 21st day of December A D 1876. T.W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 405) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/a54dc3e20b2ff0452f2ac35111ab2981.jpg 3ceac176fe0726c8691e124e9ff42948 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 406] [corresponds to labeled page 374 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 374 Record of the last will of John Adam Freshwater decd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his Office in the town of Delaware in the 14th day of January A.D. 1868 This day the last will and testament of John Adam Freshwater late of Concord Township Decd. was presented to the Court for probate and record Thereupon Richard Pounds and Merlin Burton the two subscribing witnesses came into court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing annexed thereto and filed with the will; and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; thereupon the court upon consider= ation Orders the said will to be admitted to probate and read as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said John Adam Freshwater decd. and ordered to be recorded as such T.W. Powell Prob. Judge (Copy of Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I, John Adam Freshwater of Concord Tp. Delaware County, Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife the farm on which we now live containing about three hundred acres of during her natural life if she remained my widow and all the stock, house hold goods furniture provisions and other goods and chattels which may be thereon at the time of my decease she however selling so much thereof as may be sufficeint to pay my just debts. At the death of my said wife I give and devise to my sons John Manuel and David Leroy and their heirs two hundred acres of the real estate aforesaid on the west side of said farm. Item 2nd I give and devise to my two daughters, Analiza and Malinda Jane the balance of the aforesaid real estate. Item 3d I give and devise to my daughter Sarah Jane Kannahwalt two thousand and two hundred Dollars which she has already got. I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my personal property be made. In Testimony Thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of December in the year 1867 Signed and acknowledged by said John Adam Freshwater as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence Richard Pounds Merlin Burton Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 406) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b4b703286ba8c9548b27fe5c8ef545af.jpg dc806fb984fb46d0a84c172a86030e99 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 407] [corresponds to labeled page 375 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] Record of last will of John Adam Freshwater decd 375 (copy of Testimony and record thereof) The State of Ohio Delaware County, ss In the matter of the last will and testament of John Adam Freshwater, of Concord Township in the County deceased We, Richard Pounds and Merlin Burton being duly sworn in open Court this 16th day of January A.D. 1868 depose and say we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of John Adam Freshwater of Concord Township hereto annexed: that we saw the said testator subscribe said Will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Merlin Burton Richard Pounds Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 16th day of January A.D. 1868. T.W. Powell Probate Judge ______________________________________________________ Record of the last Will of John W Wheeler Decd Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 3" day of February A.D. 1868 This day the last will and testament of John W. Wheeler late of Harlem Township in the County dec'd was presented in Court for Probate and record Therefore Lyman B Hanover and Lyman Tyler the two subscribing witnesses to the said will came into Court and were duly and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the said will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and was of full age the Court therefore orders that the said will be admitted to Probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said John. W. Wheeler dec'd and ordering to the record as such (over) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 407) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9e11abe8974bfeaa24cba540d0647b4e.jpg a907ad7573d941f9405c2f3910c1657a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 408] [corresponds to labeled page 376 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 376 Record of the last Will of John W. Wheeler Dec'd Therefore letters testamentary were issued to Lyman B. Hanover the executor named in the will who gave bonds in the sum of $4000. with James Rudd and Lyman Tyler his witness. The Court appoints John Crook A.P. Needden and John Adams Appraiser of Real Estate. T.W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of Will) In the name of the Benevolant Father of all I John W Wheeler of sound and deposing mind and memory of Harlem Township Delaware County Ohio knowing the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death do hereby make and publish this my last Will and Testament Item 1st it is my will that all my just debts funeral and all other necessary expenses be paid out of my personal estate. Item 2" I further desire that my executor shall erect over my Grave a suitable monument or grave Stone of good quality of marble and pay for the same out of my personal estate_ Item 3" I give devise and bequeath to my sister Eliza Bailey the sum of Twenty Five Dollars Item 4" I give devise and bequeath to my sister Nancy Sturdevant the sum of Twenty Five Dollars Item 5" I give and bequeath to my brother Joseph. B. Wheeler the sum of Twenty Five Dollars. Item 6" I give and bequeath to the heirs of my sister Mariahbah Davenport the sum of Twenty Five Dollars Item 7" I give and bequeath to the heirs of my brother Joseph Wheeler the sum of Twenty Five Dollars Item 8" I give devise and bequeath to my brother Gardner F. Wheeler all my real Estate a part of which is situated in Harlem Township Delaware County Ohio on which I now reside the remainder in the Counties of Merathon and Portage in the state of Wisconsin and I further give my last mentioned Brother Gardner F Wheeler two Land Warrants that I now own one for One Hundred and Sixty acres and one for Sixty Acres of Land. Item 9" The entire residue of my personal Estate after paying the specified items mentioned I give and bequeath to my Brother Gardner F Wheeler Item 10" I do hereby Constitute and appoint my friend Lyman. B. Hanover executor of this my last Will and Testament Item 11" I do hereby revoke all former wills made by me John Wheeler {seal} Signed and acknowledged. by the said John W. Wheeler as his last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence and at his request This 28" day of January A.D. 1868 Lyman Tyler ~ Lyman B Hanover {U.S.S.} {$2. } Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 408) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/02981343c6b0df7ba1e79e2c4e4a9862.jpg 75260cf7801106b73377c52c4f3febb3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 409] [corresponds to labeled page 377 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 377 Record of the last Will of John W. Wheeler Dec'd (Copy of Testamony and record thereof) The State of Ohio Delaware County SS. In the matter of the last Will and testament of John W. Wheeler of Harlem Township of this County deceased, We Lyman Tyler and Lyman B. Hanover being duly Sworn in open Court this 3rd day of February A.D. 1868 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last Will and testament of John W. Wheeler of Harlem Township hereto annexed: that we Saw the said testator Subscribe Said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the Said testator at the time of executing the Same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we Signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Lyman Tyler Lyman B. Hanover Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 3rd day of February A.D. 1868 _______________________________ Record of the last Will of Robert R. Thomas Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 15th day of February 1868. This day the last Will and Testament of Robert R. Thomas late of Radnor Township in this County decd was presented to the Court for Probate and record therefore Walter Perry and Philip Jones the two attending witnesses to said will came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith. It appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of sound mind and mem- -ory and of full age it is therefore ordered that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of said Robert R. Thomas dec'd and ordered as such. (No letters issued) T. W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All - I Robert R. Thomas of Radnor Township Delaware County and State of Ohio do make and publish this as my last (over) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 409) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b54ae7c8883f1271c83981e493810787.jpg cd72ad4b7483c3656fd669a35c40b5d3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 410] [corresponds to labeled page 378 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] Record of the last Will of Robert R Thomas will and testament Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife in Con- -nection with her dower all the Monies Credits Household goods furniture provisions and other Chattels of which I may be possessed at the time of my decease. excepting so much thereof as may be required to pay my debts. Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my three Sons Russell Thomas Stephen C Thomas and Joseph P Thomas the farm on which we now reside being 99 1/2 acres) to them and their heirs and assigns forever in equal shares upon the following Conditions that they do equally pay their respective proportion of the following named sums to be paid in manner and form following Five Hundred and Fifty Five Dollars to be paid to my daughter Margret Perry within two years after my decease. Five Hundred and Fifty Five Dollars to my Daughter Jane Clark within two years after my decease. And a like sum to my daughter Caroline Pomley to be paid within two years after my decease. Seven Hundred and Fifty Five Dollars to my daughter Angeline Thomas within two years after my decease and Seven Hundred and fifty five Dollars to my daughter Mary Thomas to be paid within the time above mentioned. Item 3rd I also devise and bequeath to my sons Russel Thomas Stephen C Thomas and Joseph P Thomas in equal proportion the lot of land Deeded to me by David Stephen and Mary Thomas. Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint my sons Russell Thomas and Stephen C. Thomas executors of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering them to adjust release and discharge in such manner as they may deem proper, the debts and Claims due me and I do also authorize them if it shall be necessary in order to pay my debts to sell at private sale or otherwise any of my personal property to satisfy the said debts. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my and seal this Sixth day of January in the Year 1868 his Robert. R X Thomas {Seal} mark (Attest H C Olds, Signed and acknowledged by said Robert R Thomas as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence Walter Penry - Philip Jones {U.S. Stamp } {Three Dollars & Fifty Cents} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 410) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/7890f90c9b013eda110d891d62a2f673.jpg 9acbf136152593c1e185db3eab0b7804 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 411] [corresponds to labeled page 379 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 379 Record of the last Will of Robert. R. Thomas (Copy of Testimony and record thereof) The State of Ohio Delaware County SS. In the matter of the last will and testament of Robert R Thomas late of Radnor Towship in this County deceased We Walter Penry and Philip Jones being duly sworn in open Court this 15th day of February A.D. 1868 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Robert R. Thomas of Radnor Township hereto annexed that we saw the said testator Subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and test- -ament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. Walter Penry. Philip Jones. Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 15" day of February A.D. 1868. T.W. Powell, Probate Judge ___________________________________________ Record of the last will of Philip Smith dec'd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware State of Ohio at his Office in the town of Delaware on the 19" day of February 1868. This day the last will and testament of Philip Smith late of Delaware Township in the County deceased was was presented to the Court for probate and record therefore Augustus A Welch and Henry J Eaton the two Sub- -scribing witnesses to the said will came into Court and were duly Sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith thereupon and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and upon consideration the Court orders that the Said will be admitted to Probate as the last will and testament of the Said Philip Smith and ordered to be recorded as Such - Therefore Mrs Margret Smith the widow came into Court and says that upon being fully informed and understanding the said will her choice and election is to take under the will according to the terms thereof but she declines acting as (over) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 411) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/d44c818183fb184bd37bd1e8317792c1.jpg 73e4cf54f640603f18d5066876f4c474 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 412] [corresponds to labeled page 380 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 380 Record of the last Will of Philip Smith dec'd executrix and prays that letters of administration with the will annexed be granted to her and her son Jacob M. Smith which letters are so granted to said Margret. R. Smith and Jacob M. Smith, as administrators on the said estate with the will an- -nexed. therefore they gave bonds in the sum of $900 Condition to pay the debts and legacies no inventory or sale of personal property being required on account that by the will said Margret is made the residuary legatee. Letters of administration with the will annexed issued accordingly. T. W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of Will) On this Twenty Fifth day of November in the Year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Five I Philip Smith now residing in Delaware Township in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do here make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made I the said Philip Smith do give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Margret A. Smith if she survives me All the farm upon which we now live being a tract of about fifty acres of land west part of Lot Eighteen Section two township four Range Nineteen United States Military Lands in said township of Delaware to be hers absolutely in fee Simple I also give devise and bequeath to my Said wife all my live Stock and farming implements and all my household furniture and all the property of which I may be the owner at the time of my decease of every name nature and description what soever and in whatsoever form the same may then be, whether in Land or live Stock, or furniture, or notes or accounts or money or any other form I bequeath all my property to her, to be hers absolutely, the real Estate in fee Simple. I do also nominate Constitute and appoint my Said wife Margret R. Smith Executrix of this my last will and testament and it is my wish that she be not required to give any bond in the Settlement of my estate and that she be not required to have any appraisement or Sale of the personal property thereof or required to return to Court any inventory thereof. In the testimony whereof I the Said Philip Smith have hereunto set my Signature and seal on this 25th day of November A.D. 1865 Philip Smith {Seal} Subscribed by the said Philip Smith in our presence and acknowledged by him to us to be his last will and testament and signed by us as witnesses thereto in his presence at his request and in presence of each other - Augustus A. Welch - Henry J. Eaton {U.S.S.} {$1.50 } Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 412) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/0032a02f2a8b59e9dfa44187fcf42a1d.jpg 78fd7dda26254c358ffb8177d1ad7017 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 413] [corresponds to labeled page 381 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 381 Record of the last Will of Philip Smith dec'd (Copy of testimony and record thereof) The State of Ohio Delaware County SS. In the matter of the last will and testament of Philip Smith late Delaware Township in this County deceased We Augustus A Welch and Henry J. Eaton being duly Sworn in open Court this 14th day of February A.D. 1868 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Philip Smith of Delaware Township, hereto annexed: that we saw the said testator Subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the Said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Augustus A. Welch Henry J. Eaton Sworn and subscribed to before me this 19th day of February A.D. 1868 T. W. Powell, Probate Judge ____________________________________ Record of the last Will of Israel Beach dec'd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware State of Ohio at his office in Delaware on the 25th day of February 1868 The last Will and testament of Israel Beach late of Berkshire Township in this County deceased was presented to the Court on the 17th instant for Probate and record, upon which proceedings were had and Con- -tinued until this day, And the Court having taken the testimony of Stephen Casey and of the subscribing witnesses to the will and the testimony of Thomas E. Stark and their testimony being reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith. And it appearing to the Court to the said will was duly executed and attested and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, It is therefore ordered that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and test- -ament of the said Israel Beach, dec'd as recorded as such Therefore Mrs. Rhoda Beach the widow appeared in Court to make her Election under the will and the same having been duly explained to her and fully understood by her and her rights and interest under it, did then declare that it was her Election and choice to take under the said will according to the terms thereof and not according to law which is So recorded. Therefore it is ordered that letters testamentary be (over) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 413) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/344ed8734e4a9659b8d2106d6bedaee8.jpg e458f687b458d6ebe855142ce9eb3c1e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 414] [corresponds to labeled page 382 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 382 Record of the last will of Israel Beach dec'd granted and issued to Josiah Rosecrans the executor named in said will who accepted the same and gave bonds in the sum of $3000. with Amos Utley and U. C. Frost as his sureties (Letters and papers issued) T. W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I Israel Beach of Berkshire Township Delaware County and State of Ohio, Do make ordain and publish this my last will and testament, Revoking any and all others made by me at any former time. Item 1st It is my Will that my funeral expense and all just debts be fully paid and my executor Cause to be erected over my grave a plain but suitable tombstone. Item 2nd It is my will that my Wife Rhoda shall have the use of my whole estate including real estate personal property money and credits and if necessary for her comfortable support the principal or as much of the principal as she may need during her natural life - Item 3rd It is my Will that all my children or their heirs shall share equal in my property except Harriet wife of S. L. Doty, She having been thrown upon me for support which will perhaps amount to more than her Share. And whereas I have assisted in money and property Some more than others therefore the Same to be Charged and taken out of these respective shares are as follows - To Sarah Rosecrans Wife of Josiah Rosecrans $77.50 Melville Beach $355.00 Phebe Rosecrans $175.00 David Beach $ 230.00 Aaron Beach $195.00 Sidney Beach $21.50 Susan Hubbard $75.00 Harriet Doty wife of S. L. Doty $584.00 The Rule I desire my executors to adopt to divide my estate is to add to the amount of the aforesaid property after the same is reduced to cash and all just claims are paid in full the amount that each Child has received and divide the total amount by the number of heirs (Seven) and what each has received to be accounted towards their share in payment of the same and if any child except Harriet Doty have received more than their share they shall refund the same. It is also my wish that Harriet Doty shall have her support out of my property if she is not otherwise provided for not exceeding One Hundred Dollars per Year. I do hereby appoint Josiah Rosecrans executor of this my last will and Testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 13th day of May 1861 Signed Sealed and acknowledge in our presence Henry Stark. Israel Beach {SS} Stephen Carey. {U. S. Stamp} { one Dollar} Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 414) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/719f69ce864110858b721d3723025fb6.jpg 1f32a0c7c615d6c8807b3a29bb7e4eeb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 415] [corresponds to labeled page 383 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 383 Record of the last Will of Israel Beach dec'd (Copy of Testimony and record thereof) The State of Ohio Delaware County SS. In the matter of the last will and testament of Israel Beach late of Berkshire Township in this County deceased. I Stephen Carey being duly sworn in open Court this 19th day of February A.D. 1868 depose and say that this deponent and Henry C. Stark were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Israel Beach of Berkshire hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Stephen Carey Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 19th day of February A.D. 1868 T. W. Powell Probate Judge The State of Ohio Delaware County SS. In the Probate Court In the matter of the last will and testament of Israel Beach late of Berkshire in this County deceased Thomas E. Stark being duly sworn in open Court this 17th day of February 1868, depose and says that he has seen the last will and testament of Israel Beach late of Berkshire dec'd hereto annexed, That he was well acquainted with Henry C. Stark one of the witnesses thereto who was the brother of this deponent and was well acquainted with his hand writing, That the signature thereto purportng to be his signature he is well satisfied is his own signature and was signed by the said Henry C. Stark and is his true signature and hand writing. That said Henry C. Stark is now deceased having died while in the service during the late war. Thomas E. Stark Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and Year above written.. T. W. Powell Probate Judge ________________________ Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 415) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/88d558bf4d17a71ae64cce41f9f44fcc.jpg 803f01bc006bb14f84fec1d57dd5fd8c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 416] [corresponds to labeled page 384 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 384 Record of the last Will of Wilder Joy deceased Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware State of Ohio at his office in Delaware on the 2nd day of March A.D. 1868 This day the last will and testament of Wilder Joy late of Delaware Township in this County deceased was presented to Court for probate and record. Therefore Nathaniel Joy and James Eaton two of the Subscribing witnesses of the said will came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith. And it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested: and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint Therefore the Court upon Consideration orders that the said will be admitted to Probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Wilder Joy decd and that the same be entered and recorded as such. Therefore Thomas F. Joy the executor named in the will appeared in Court and accepted the Said appointment and entered into Bonds in the sum of $10000. Conditioned to pay the debts and legacies and with Nathaniel C. Joy and Moses L. Starr his Sureties and accordingly letters testamentary now issued to him. No Inventory appraisement or sale required. The heirs and legatees arranging the same among themselves. T. W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of Will) I Wilder Joy of Delaware County State of Ohio being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and declare and publish this to be my last will and Testament hereby revoking and making null and void all former last wills and test- -aments and the writings in the nature of last wills and testaments by me heretofore made. Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife Martha Joy in lieu of her Dower Homestead or farm on which we now reside Containing about thirty five acres, during her natural life and I further give and bequeath to her all the Stock household goods furniture provisions Horse and carriage and all other goods and Chattels which may be thereon at the time of my decease Item 2nd I give and bequeath unto my said beloved wife during her natural life all the Rail Road Stock I may own at my decease, she however to support my Son Merick during his minority. Item 3rd I give and devise unto my Son Thomas F. Joy the remainder of my old farm (a part thereof having been sold to him here= =tofore) being about two hundred acres of land situated in Range 19 Township Five section four United States Military Survey by Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 416) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/80460e4a7fba054cc4c3909acbcc0d2a.jpg e0450f78806f88cab2edd2716ff589f3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 417] [corresponds to labeled page 385 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 385 Record of the last Will of Wilder Joy dec'd his paying twenty five dollars per acre therefor, to go into distribution as herein after provided - Item 4th I give and bequeath to my Son Merick Joy a sufficient amount of money and clothing to enable him to complete his Collegiate Education in addition to the subsequent bequest herein to him - Item 5th It is my will and desire (after the payment of all my just debts and proper charges and the administration and settlement of this my last will and testament) that the residue of my estate be equally divided among all my children, share and share alike but in such division my said Son Thomas F is to be charged with Seven hundred dollars heretofore received by him by way of advance- =ment and my daughter Martha A. James is to be charged with five hundred and fifty nine dollars heretofore received by her by way of advancement, Also my daughter Lucy Casement is to be charged with one hundred and fifty dollars heretofore received by her by way of advancement also all advancements hereafter made to said Son and daughter or any other of my Son or daughters for which I may have their receipts at the time of my decease are to be charged to them respectively as received in their portion of my said Estate: in making said divisions or apportionment among my Said children, however all said advancement made or to be made hereafter and to be taken and Considered as part of Said residue of my estate, But my Son Thomas F. is to have after my decease a reasonable time allowed him in which to pay amount charged upon the farm herein devised to him And it is my will that in case any of my children should die before me or at any time or at any time before my said estate is settled and distributed, leaving lawful issue of his or her or their body or bodies then in each such case such issue shall take what their parent would otherwise have taken under this my will. Item 6th I do hereby nominate and appoint my Son Thomas F. Joy, my Sole executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing him to collect compromise adjust release and discharge in such manner as he may think proper, the debts due me and after the decease of my wife to sell the property herein devised and bequeathed to her for life, by private or public Sale as he may think proper, and it is my will that he distribute the proceeds thereof as is directed as to other property in Item 5th of this Will, hereby fully authorizing my Said Executor to administer on this my last will and testament and settle my said Estate without appraisement or inventory of the Same returnable to any Court of Probate or law having full Confidence in the ability and integrity of my said executor to do justice in the settling and division of my Said estate hereby ratifying all his acts or Sales of property real or personal Connected with my Said Estate (over) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 417) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/29ad43a0e75487ae91467d4db9b2dca7.jpg aa74e2a213fb0d3df9a8bf8fef2f7983 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 418] [corresponds to labeled page 386 of Will Record Volume 4 1859 - 1869] 386 Record of the last Will of Wilder Joy Dec'd and in the settlement thereof. In testimony whereof I Said Wilder Joy have hereunto Set my hand and seal this sixth day of February A.D. Eighteen hundred and sixty three Wilder Joy {Seal} Signed sealed and declared by said Wilder Joy to be his last will and testament in our presence and at his request we hereunto Subscribe our names as witnesses in his presence and in the presence of each other - B. P. Willey N. C. Joy James Eaton (Copy of Testimony and record thereof) The State of Ohio Delaware County SS. In the matter of the last will and testament of Wilder Joy late of Delaware in this County deceased We Benjamin P. Willey, Nathaniel C. Joy and James Eaton being duly Sworn in open Court this 2nd day of March A.D. 1868 depose and say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Wilder Joy of Delaware Ohio hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe Said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of Sound mind and Memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other. James Eaton Nathaniel Joy Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 2nd day of March A.D. 1868. T. W. Powell Probate Judge. ____________________________________ Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 418) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/545b29b267993bee39816da9214c953d.jpg 32ab4db3e59b58761fbf63f3acab5b01 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 419] [corresponds to labeled page 387 of Will Book Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 387 Record of the Authenticated Will of Jonathan Pierson decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and the State of Ohio, on the 17th day of July A.D. 1868, at his office in the Town of Delaware to wit: The following is a transcrib of the journal entry to wit: - July 19th 1868 Will of Jonathan Pierson late of Wilmington Del. decd. This day the authenticated copy of the last will and testament of Jonathan Pierson late of Wilmington in New Castle County in the State of Delaware decd was presented to this Court to be admitted to record: and this Court finding from the said authentication that the said will was duly proved and probated and admitted to record in the office of the office of the Register at Newcastle aforesaid, on the 14th day of November 1864, and duly certified on the 9th day of April 1868, and that the same was relating to property in this County the same is admitted to record and ordered to be recorded in this Court. - Copy of authenticated Copy of Will - Know all men by these presents that I Jonathan Pierson a resident of the City of Wilmington New Castle County and State of Delaware being of reasonable mind and knowing the uncertainty of human life do make this my last will and testament hereby re- voking and annulling all other wills of previous dates. I give and bequeath to the American Baptist Missionary Union of Boston Mass the sum of fifty dollars. I give to the Pennsylvania Baptist educational society fifty dollars. I give to the American and foreign Bible Society of New York fifty dollars. I give to the Sabbath School of the 2nd Baptist church of Wilmington Delaware twenty five dollars and my watch. All the rest of my property both personal and real after my debts are paid I give and bequeath to my dear brother Oliver Pierson of Newark New Jersey and to his heirs and assigns forever to hold as his own and to use it for the glory of God. I also wish to say that while I have remembered in my last will & Testament only Such organizations as belong to the Baptist denomination I still cherish with much affection the Christians of the Presbyterian denomination and all who love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity and truth In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifth day of April Eighteen hundred and Sixty four A.D. Jonathan Pierson {Seal} Signed Sealed published and declared by the said Jonathan Pierson as and for his last will and Testament in the presence of Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 419) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/286b6d5a508bf35cf4830b423f4c681b.jpg ef90fd41dc56e0703529ba713c0d08e0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 420] [corresponds to labeled page 388 of Will Book Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 388 Record of Authenticated Will of Jonathan Pierson decd us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses Rebecca Ann Boone Eliza B. Tindall James S. Dickerson New Castle County } State of Delaware } S.S. In testimony that the foregoing is a true [in left margin: { L.S.} ] copy of the last will and Testament of Jonathan Pierson late of the City of Wilmington in the County of New Castle deceased, as the same now remains of record in the Registers office at New Castle in said County. I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Registers office at New Castle the fourteenth day of November - A.D. 1864 R. C. Fraine Register State of Delaware New Castle Co. S.S. Personally came before me R. C. Fraim Register of Wills & in and for New Castle County Rebecca Ann Boone and Eliza B. Tindall two of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing instrument of writing and being solemnly sworn according to law did say that they saw Jonathan Pierson the testator sign and seal said instrument of writing and heard him pronounce publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, that at the time of his so doing he was to the best of their belief of a sound and disposing mind and memory that it was in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other that they signed their names as witnesses In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand at New Castle the fourteenth day of November A.D. 1864 R. C. Fraim Register Be it remembered that on the fourteenth day of November in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and sixty four was proved approved and insinuated the last will and testament of Jonathan Pierson late of the city of Wilmington deceased and letters of administration thereon were granted unto Oliver Pierson of the County of Essex in the State of New Jersey, and Inventory and appraisment and a list of debts and credits to be filed in the Reg- -isters office at New Castle on or before the fourteenth day of November A.D. 1865, or when thereunto lawfully requi- -red. Bond taken in a penalty of Four hundred dollars. Rev. J. Deckinson Security Given under the seal of the Registers office at New Castle this fourteenth day of November A.D. 1864 R. C. Fraim Reigster Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 420) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/381b75f71a3c01cbe23f0a95b292d150.jpg 6f75d18d1ea59baa25cf0307ce332aa6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 421] [corresponds to labeled page 389 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 389. Record of Authenticated Will of Jonathan Pierson decd. State of Delaware New Castle County S.S. In testimony that the foregoing is a true copy {Seal} of the original last will and Testament of Jonathan Pierson late of the city of Wilmington in the County of New Castle aforesaid deceased and also of the Probate of said last will and Testament and certificate of the granting of Letters of administration thereon as the same now remains of Record in the Registers office in and for the County of New Castle aforesaid I hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 6th day of April A.D. 1868 R. C. Fraim Register State of Delaware New Castle County S.S. I Edward W. Yilpin Esquire Chief Justice of the State of Delaware and as such Presiding Judge of the { L. S.} Superior Court in and for the County of New Castle Do certify that Robert C. Fraim Esquire by whom the foregoing copy certificate and attestation were made and given was at the time of making thereof and still is Register for the Probate of Wills and granting of Letters of Administration in and for New Castle County duly commissioned and sworn to all of whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Judicature as elsewhere In testimony whereof I have hereunto } E. W. Yilpin set my hand this ninth day of April A.D. 1868 } C. J. State of Delaware New Castle County S.S. I Richard Y. Cooper Prothonatory of the Superior { L. S. } Court in and for New Castle County Do certify that the Honorable Edward W. Yilpin Esq. by whom the fore- going certificate and attestation was made and given and whose name is thereunto annexed in his own proper handwriting was at the time of making thereof and still is Chief Justice of the State of Delaware and as such Presiding Judge of the Superior Court, in and for New Castle County duly commissioned and sworn to all of whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in the County of Justice as elswhere In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Superior Court at New Castle the ninth day of April A.D. 1868. Richard Y. Cooper Proy. Recorded by me T. W. Powell Probate Judge. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 421) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/135cdc041992e42bdaf9641e7e09653f.jpg 95cf6b13192b62ba1982e3c83e339fcc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 422] [corresponds to labeled page 390 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 390 Record of the Last Will of Elizabeth Seigfried Decd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 16th day of March AD 1868 This day the last will and testament and the Codicil thereto were presented to the Court for probate and record. Thereupon William D. Heim, and H. M. Stephen, witnesses to the same came into court and were duly sworn and examined, and their testimony reduced to writing and filed with the will and codicil and it appearing to the court that the said will and codicil were duly executed and attested, and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint Therefore the court upon consideration orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Elizabeth Sigfreid deceased, and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon letters testementery were granted to Ephriam Willey the Executor named in the will who gave bond in the sum of $3000. with Abraham Worline and Jonathan Troutman his sureties T. W. Powell, Probate Judge (Copy of the Will) "Be it Known that Elizabeth Seigfried of Delaware County Ohio, view of the uncertainty of life, and certainty of death and being of sound mind and memory do now make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following. 1st It is my will that at my death that my Executor hereinafter appointed out of my Estate shall pay up all my Just debts and liabilities. 2nd I give and devise unto my son-in-law Ephriam Willey in trust for the uses and purposes hereinafter named Twenty one acres of land with my residence, which land I bought of Benjamin Ely, lying immediately west of the town mill in Delaware Tp Delaware County Ohio, and all my personal and mixed Estate, to be by him posessed, used, contracted and sold if in his Judgement it may be advisable. And the use rents and profits proceeds of sale and all income to be derived from the same to be appropriated and used in the maintainance of my three children, Sarah Seigfried who is blind, Margaret Seigfried who is Deaf and Isaac Seigfried who is blind. It is will and I so direct my said son-in-law Ephriam Willey that he is to see that my said children shall be supported and maintained, and indulged in small sums of spending money in all respects as near as may be practicable, as they have been maintained & indulged by me, and for the purpose of enabling said trustees to carry on Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 422) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/a06ffe0d650a4e9960d2256969659cd4.jpg ec54ab8a2794f0d512baacc937e65999 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 423] [corresponds to labeled page 391 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 391 Record of the last will of Elizabeth Seigfried, Deceased my wishes I desire to give him the most ample power and descretion. At the same time it is my wish that he shall not sell the real estate unless the same may be reinvested to the advantage of said children or absolutely necessary for this support And in case of the death of any one of my said children then the ballance of said property Real and Personal goes to the benefit of the survivor or survivors, and is to remain in trust until the death of the Three. It is not anticipated that either of them will ever marry, if so I then leave it to the discretion of my said son-in-law to determine how much aid it is proper to extend to such one, or whether in his Judgement a marriage shall not place such one in a condition of having forfeited their claim to his aid and protection, and I particularly desire and so direct if any marriage shall take place without his consent, that then and that case the one so marrying shall forfeit all claim to maintainan- ce under this will unless it shall be a matter of indul- gence from said trustee. It is my wish that my widowed daughter Mrs. Angelina Heigh shall remain with and take care of my said Children during her widowhood, and that my said trustee shall make a liberal allowance to her for such services. And at the death of said three children, it is my will that whatever of Property that may then be unexpended after placing appropriate Tombstones at the graves of said three children, shall be equally divided between my two daughters Angelina High and Katherine Willey wife of Ephriam Willey, or their Heirs. Lastly I hereby constitute and appoint Ephriam Willey my son-in-Law the Executor of this my last will and testament and also Testamentary Guardian of my Three Children who are the principal benefic- iaries under this will, to wit - Sarah Seigfried, Margaret Seigfried and Isaac Seigfried, and I have so much confidence in the honesty and integrity of said Ephriam Willey that I do not desire that he shall give any Bonds either as Executor or Testamentary Guardian under this will. Hereby revoking all former wills by me made and declaring this to be my last will and testament and I have called upon my friends Charles Sweetzer and Emery Moore to witness this my last will and testament to which I have this 29th day of October 1855 subscribed my name and affixed my seal. her Elizabeth X Seigfried mark Signed sealed acknowledged published and declared in our presence as witnesses the day and year above written Charles Sweetser E. Moore Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 423) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/77cfb6627f714776e182b3df53199035.jpg 6c5b10bbaa3f0ddae2d2d44bff93cb3e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 424] [corresponds to labeled page 392 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 392 Record of the last will of Elizabeth Seigfried, Decd (Copy of the Codicil) Whereas I Elizabeth Seigfried of Delaware County Ohio having made and duly executed the within writing, as my last will and testament bearing date the 24th October 1855 Now I do hereby declare this present writing to as a Codicil to my said will and direct the same to be annexed thereto and taken as part thereof And I do hereby bequeath to my daughter Rebecca the sum of $350.00 and to my son Isaac the sum of $200.00 to be given to them by Ephriam Willey their Trustee, to be used by them in such manner as they may desire. In testimony whereof I the said Elizabeth Seigfried have to this Codicil set my hand and seal this 7th day of November AD 1863 her Elizabeth X Seigfried {Seal} mark Signed sealed and published by the said Elizabeth Seigfried as and for a Codicil to be added to and considered as a part of her last will and testament in the presence of us who at her request have subscribed our names in her presence as witnesses W. D. Heim. { U S Stamp } { $2.50. } H. M. Stephen (Copy of Testimony & Record thereof) The State of Ohio Delaware County SS In the Probate Court In the matter of the will and testament of Elizabeth Seigfried dec Wm. D. Heim being duly sworn in open court this 16th day of March A.D. 1868, depose and say that the last will and testament of Elizabeth Seigfried hereto annexed, dated October 29th 1855 was exhibited by her as her last will at the time and place of the execution of the Codicil thereto annexed to wit November 7th 1863, and claimed by her to be her last will and testament and witnessed as such by Charles Sweetser and E. Moore (ie Emery Moorer. That this affiant now says that he is well acquainted with the handwriting of the said witnesses to the said will, to wit, Charles Sweetser and Emery Moore and say that the said signatures as witness to the said will is unquestionably theirs, and now further says that said Sweetser and Moore are both dead, and further say not. W. D. Heim, Sworn to and before me April 16th 1868 T. W. Powell, Probate Judge The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the Codicil to the last will and testament of Elizabeth Seigfried deceased. We Wm. D Heim and H. M. Stephen being Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 424) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/2ee18aa3795015fd47f19a3be4145d6e.jpg 082a696510f856ca25ce6bf3d1c87c3c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 425] [corresponds to labeled page 393 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 393 Record of the last will of Elizabeth Seigfried deceased duly sworn in open court this 16th day of March AD 1868 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the codicil to the last will and testament of Elizabeth Seigfried of Delaware County hereto annexed, that we saw said testator subscribe said codicil and heard her publish and declare the same to be the codicil to the 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 witnesss at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other. Wm. D. Heim H. M. Stephen. Sworn to and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 16th day of March A.D. 1868 T. W. Powell Probate Judge ___________________________________________ Record of the last will of Truman Corbin Deceased Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the day of A. D. 1868 This day the last will and testament of Truman Corbin late of Trenton Township in this county deceased was presented to the Court for probate and record. Thereupon Thomas M Cole, and Joseph H. Cole came into court and were duly sworn and examined as the subscribing witnesses to the will and their examination reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and sound mind and memory and not under any restraint - thereupon upon consideration the court orders the said will to be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Truman Corbin deceased and ordered to be recorded as such (no letters) T. W. Powell, Probate Judge (Copy of the will) In the name of our Heavenly Father - I Truman Corbin in view of the certainty of death and the uncertainty of life do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st I direct that all my Just debts and funeral expenses be paid by my Executor. Item 2nd I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Milisa Corbin all the property both personal and real Estate in fee simple in her own right - to use and Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 425) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/5f335cb813f0a6544adfe1bcebff0104.jpg 2a8c412c4dd5031638c41d6d62dba343 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 426] [corresponds to labeled page 394 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 394 Record of the last will of Truman Corbin, Deceased dispose of as she shall see proper of which I may be posessed at my decease Item 3rd I nominate and appoint Alfred Barton Executor of this my last will and testament. As witness my hand and seal this seventh day of October A.D. one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven, Truman Corbin {Seal} We T. M. Cole and Joseph M. Cole hereby certify that the above will was signed by Truman Corbin in our presence as his will and by us in his presence as witnesses T. M. Cole J. H. Cole (Copy of the Codicil) I Truman Corbin make the following codicil to the within will, to wit, I give and bequeath to my wife Millisa Corbin in addition to what is bequeath to her in my will, all land or lands, money or other description of property I may inherit or fall heir to from any source whatever. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of December A.D. one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven Truman Corbin {Seal} We T. M. Cole and J. H. Cole hereby certify that the above codicil was signed by Truman Corbin in our presence as his will and signed by us in his presence as witnesses T. M. Cole { U S Stamp } J. H. Cole { $ 1.00 T. W. Powell } ` (Copy of testimony & record thereof) The State of Ohio } Delaware COunty SS } In the matter of the last will and testament of Truman Corbin late of Trenton Township deceased. We, Thomas M. Cole, and Joseph H. Cole, being duly sworn in open Court this 22nd day of April A.D. 1868, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Truman Corbin of Trenton Town- ship in this county hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and delcare 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 T. M. Cole. J. H. Cole. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22nd day of April 1868 T. w. Powell P. Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 426) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/bb6a5facfde5be03e47251a737a1805b.jpg 247f14ab75a61a6c6e7bf10fc830058c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 427] [corresponds to labeled page 395 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 395 Record of the last will of Sarah Flagg Deceased. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 15th day May A.D. 1868 The last will and testament of Sarah Flagg late of Berlin Township in this county was recently presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon Millie E. Stark and John D. VanDerman two of the subscribing witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and filed with the will and afterward Mellville C. Flagg and Hariet A. Flagg the two subscribing witnesses to the Codicil annexed to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and filed with the will. And it now appearing that to the court that the said will and codicil were duly executed and attested and that the said testatrix at the several times of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint - Thereupon the court upon consideration orders that the said will and codicil of the said Sarah Flagg now deceased be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Sarah Flagg deceased and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon Thomas P. Flagg the Executor named in the said will is admitted as Executor and qualified as such and gave the required bond in the sum of $1000. with Elam A Vining and Paul Randall as his sureties No appraisers being required Issued letters testimentary to the said Thomas as Executor etc T. W. Powell, Probate Judge (Copy of the Will) "by the permission of the Benevolent Father of all. I Sarah Flagg being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament and hereby revoke all former wills by me made. Item 1st I desire that all my Just debts and burial and funeral expenses be paid out of my estate. Item 2nd My daughter Edna P. F. Richardson has been duly cared for - Item 3rd My son Gersham James Flagg has been duly cared for - Also my daughter Mary E. Comer. Item 4th I hereby give devise and bequeath unto my son Thomas Percival Flagg whom I hereby appoint as Executor of this my last will and testament - My Bounty Land situate in Pottawatimi County and State of Iowa containing one hundred and Twenty acres more or less in trust - never= the less, and for the following uses and is to say to sell the same for the best price possible within a reasonable time, and to make deed or deeds to purchaser or purchasers in fee simple without the order of court - & to sell the same at Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 427) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/014a92590918cc40f70fbe517e3cad20.jpg 7306db06d3b160d6668c4368ab3dfcca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 428] [corresponds to labeled page 396 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 396 Record of the last will of Sarah Flagg Deceased private or public sale as he may think best and the proceeds of said sale or sales divide and distribute among my several heirs hereinafter named, share and share alike to wit: - To William Comer Flagg one share To Thomas Percival Flagg one share To Susan Comer Flagg one share To the two children of Catherine Putnam Flagg Rood one share To Harriet Cister Flagg daughter of G. J. Flagg one share Item 5th My other property I give and bequeath as follows My Bureaus, Beds, and Bedcloths, Carpet and Carpet strips I give and bequeath to Harriet Cester Flagg. My side saddle I give and bequeath to Eva E. Flagg. My large Trunk I give and bequeath to Sarah Flagg daughter of Willilam C. Flagg. My small Trunk I give and bequeath to Sarah Jane Flagg daughter of Gersham James Flagg. My best warming ham I give and bequeath to Thomas Percival Flagg. My Family Bible I give and bequeath to William Cister Flagg with the request that he shall read it. My Psalm and Hymn Book I give and bequeath to Daniel R. Flagg. My two volumes on Congregationalism by George Punchard I give and bequeath to Millville Comer Flagg with the request that he read it with care My Book "Life Thoughts" by Henry Ward Bucher I give and bequeath to Caroline Jane Flagg My Book "Alone" I give and bequeath to George Comer Flagg. Item 6th My watch, which was my Dear Husband's I bequeath to my son William Comer Flagg with the injunction that it shall be kept in the Flagg family as a memento of James Flagg the Father of [crossed out] my family Item 7th My Looking glass a relic of the war of 1812 I give & bequeath to my son Thomas Percival Flagg Item 8th A large Pewter Platter that was my Fathers whose name was William Comer son of George Comer and Martha Dunnville his wife of Chilford Township Cheshire County Old England, I give and bequeath to Harriett Cister Flagg with the injunction to keep it in the family - George Comer and Family and his three sons and Two daughters and their families, all set sail at the port - of Liverpool on the third day of April 1795 and landed on the sixth of June 1795 at Baltimore. Witness my hand and seal this 9th day of November A.D. 1867. Sarah Flagg {Seal} The above will was signed sealed and acknowledged and published as and for the last will and testament of the Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 428) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/96a20de935d4d94271a0b8b0314a9d58.jpg a9be7a8166383c55e4c4c88fdfba6f2f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 429] [corresponds to labeled page 397 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 397 Record of the last will of Sarah Flagg Deceased said Sarah Flagg by the said Sarah Flagg in our presence and we at her request have signed the same in her presence and the presence of each other Millie E. Slack. John D. Van Deman. (Copy of the Codicil to the said Will) Whereas I Sarah Flagg on the 9th day of 1867 made my last will and testament of that date do hereby declare the following to be a Codicil to the same. I do hereby authorize my Administrator Thomas P. Flagg to purchase Tombstones for my husband James Flagg. Sarah Flagg The above codicil was signed and sealed by said Sarah Flagg in our presence and signed by us in her presence this 20th day of January 1868 Millville C. Flagg Harriett C. Flagg (Copy of Testimony and record thereof) The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last will and testament of Sarah Flagg late of Berlin Township in this County deceased. We Millie W. Slack and John D. Van Deman being duly sworn in open court this 30th day of April A.D. 1868 depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Sarah Flagg of Berlin Township in this county deceased hereto annexed, that we saw the said testatrix subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare this same to be her last will and testament, and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other. Millie W. Slack J. D. Van Deman Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 30th day of April A.D. 1868 T. W. Powell Probate Judge The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last will and testament of Sarah Flagg late Berlin Township in this county deceased. We Mellville C. Flagg and Harriett C. Flagg being duly sworn in open court this 27th day of Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 429) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/7d1bbe03b236529017c4a04287c4c59e.jpg 838bafd3779a096ae1c8a500c7d1d33f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 430] [corresponds to labeled page 398 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 398 Record of the last will of Sarah Flagg Deceased April A.D. 1868 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the Codicil to the last will and testament of Sarah Flagg of Berlin Township in this county hereto annexed; that we saw the said testator subscribe said codicil to said will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age, 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 Mellville C. Flagg Harriett C. Flagg Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 27th day of April A.D. 1868 T. W. Powell Probate Judge _______________________________ _______________________________ Record of the last Will of Gotlieb F. Albright - decd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office on the 18th day of July 1868 This day the last will and testament of Gotlieb F. Albright late of Delaware dec'd was presented to this court for probate and record. Thereupon came into court Charles Wootring, and Peter T. Engard, the two subscribing witnesses to the said will who being duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and placed on file annexed to the Will; and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint; Thereupon the Court on consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and Testament of the said Gotleib F. Albright - deceased, and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon Frederick G. Albright the Executor named in the will was admitted and duly qualified as such and who gave bonds in the sum of $30,000 with Charles Woolring, Peter T. Engard, Christian P. Albright and Samuel J. Albright - his sureties. The Court appoint Abraham Blymer, Charles D. Potter, and John H. Mendenhall, appraisers of the said Estate. Letters and Papers issued T. W. Powell, Probate Judge (Copy of the Will) In the Name of the Benevolent Father of all I Gotleib F. Albright of the town and Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 430) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/474490f9184c02311c2a294b5bd69bc8.jpg f1a4d5308248556f54eb64b5efcac031 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 431] [corresponds to labeled page 399 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 399 Record of the last Will of Gotlieb F. Albright, deceased county of Delaware Ohio, do make and publish this my last will and testament - Item 1st It is my will and desire and I so direct that my Executor hereinafter appointed immediately after my decease proceed to pay out of my personal property all my Just debts and funeral expenses. Iten 2d I give and devise to my daughter Rosana Plotner the sum of one thousand dollars to be paid to her by in money by my Executor, and which sum of one thousand dollars I direct to be paid to her within Twelve months after my decease Item 3d I give and devise to my daughter Gottiwan E. Reicherts the sum of one thousand dollars to be paid to her in money by my Executor, and which sum of one thousand dollars I direct to be paid to her within twelve months after my decease. Item 3d I give bequeath and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower the house and lot in South Delaware Delaware County Ohio known as the Reeder property, being the north third parts of In lots Old numbers 94 & 95 in Milo D. Pettibone's addition to the town. New numbers 317 & 318 - same property deeded to me by deed bearing date February 25th 1863 signed by said Reeder and wife - the said property is hereby devised to my said wife Lydia Albright and her heirs and assigns forever. And I further direct my said Executor to invest in a perfectly safe manner in Bonds or Mortgages or real Estate in Delaware County the sum of Two thousand dollars in money during the natural life of my said wife, and I give and bequeath to her during her natural life the interest of said Two thousand dollars and which said interest is to be paid to her in installment at the end of every three month time commencing at my decease and as above stated said interest is to be paid to her during her natural life and my said Executor is to be responsible for the safety of the investment and payment of the interest as above during the term of his Executorship and after that shall cease said Frederick G Albright shall hold and invest said sum of Two thousand dollars as trustee during the natural life of said Lydia Albright, and at her death said Two thousand dollars is hereby devised and given to my sons Christian P. Frederick G and Samuel J. Albright share and share alike. Item 4th I do hereby give devise and bequeath all the residue of my Estate both real and personal to my said sons Christian P. Frederick G and Samuel J Albright above named their heirs and assigns forever. It is however Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 431) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/cb1056071241cc7bafb93a729e1fa16a.jpg bddeed4a62c1e6f2933b3f958e16219b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 432] [corresponds to labeled page 400 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 400 Record of the last will of Gotleib F Albright decd * should be A Swick as per original deed now on file in this office F B Sprague Probate Judge My will and desire and I so direct that in dividing the property devised in this item to my said sons that Christian P shall have the farm on which he now resides (deeded to me by * A Smith & his wife March 7th 1867) for and at the same rate I paid for the same so that he may have the benefit of his improvements and of rise in the value of said land. with this qualification it being my will and desire that my said sons shall share said property or the proceeds thereof share and share alike. Item 5th I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Frederick G. Albright Executor of this my last said will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering and direct= ing him to sell by private sale or otherwise or in such manner upon such terms of credit or otherwise, as he may think best all or any part of my real Estate (except that devised to my said wife, and that devised as therein= before stated to my son Christian P Albright) and deeds & purchases to execute acknowledge and deliver fee simple That said Executor shall sell and dispose of said real estate as above as soon after my decease as he reasonably can, and collect and convert into money all my personal property as soon as he can after my decease and pay over the proceeds as hereinbefore directed. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of March A.D. 1868 Gotleib F. Albright {Seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Gotleib F. Albright as his last will and testament in our presence, and signed by us in his presence. Charles Wottring { U. S. Stamp } P. T. Engard { $9.50 T. W. P. } The State of Ohio, } Delaware County SS. } In the matter of the last will and testament of Gotleib F. Albright late of Delaware deceased. We Charles Wootring and Peter T. Engard being duly sworn in open court this 13th day of July A.D. 1868 depose and say, that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Gotleib F. Albright of Delaware, Ohio, hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe the said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of making the same was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Charles Wottring P. T. Engard Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13th day of July A.D. 1868 T. W. Powell Pro Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 432) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9f5c62d9f685b4fea9978d99e2938e3e.jpg 6e0bb77220568e894a18945342b071c3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 433] [corresponds to labeled page 40l of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 401 Record of the last will of Patrick Barnwell decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in Delaware O. The following is a record of the Journal entry to wit September 5th 1868 Will and estate of Patrick Barnwell of Berlin Township decd This day the last will and testament of Patrick Barnwell late of Berlin Township decd. was presented for probate and record and thereupon Stiles R. Nettleton and John J. Loop the two subscribing witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined and their tes- =timony reduced to writing, annexed to the will and filed therewith, and it thereupon appearing to the court that the said will was duly execu- =ted and attested, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraints, Thereupon the court upon consideration orders that the said will be admitted to probate, and duly proved as the last will and testament of said Patrick Barnwell and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon Julia Barnwell the widow appeared and was appointed administratrix with the will annexed, who gave bonds in the sum of $1000. with Patrick Brodrick, Martin Henry, and Patrick Murphy, as her sureties, Court appoint Nelson Leonard, Patrick Shanahan and John Ryan appraisers of said estate (letters etc issued). Thereupon the said Julia Barnwell, widow aforesaid upon being fully informed of the contents of the will and fully understanding her interest under the will and by law in case she did not elect to take under the will, On consideration thereof the said widow declared that it was her choice and election to take under the said will according to the terms thereof ~ T. W. Powell Probate Judge The following is a copy of the will In the name of God the benevolent father of all, I, Patrick Barnwell of the Township Berlin County of Delaware and State of Ohio, being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament. In the first place I wish my wife Julia to retain her dower in all my Real Estate so long as she remains my widow only. In the event of her marrying I wish all her right and title of dower in any of my Real Estate or personal property then to cease and I wish my Son Michael when he becomes twenty one years of age to own all the Real Estate I now possess it being the farm of seventy one and one Half acres upon which I now reside. I wish my son Michael to work the place and to use the proceeds of the place in supporting the rest of the family and any money that can be saved to be put out at interest and well secured, to be used when my daughters come Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 433) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/8211e503b8b3198d6ca5150d42f80b8d.jpg e2479714a2549621ac8861a08ef7c8d2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 434] [corresponds to labeled page 402 of Will Rercord Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 402 Record of last will and testament of Patrick Barnwell decd of age in paying them the several amounts herein mentioned I wish Daniel Scott of Berlin Delaware County Ohio and William Sweeney of said Township County and State to act as and to be the guardians for my children viz. my son Michael, my Daughters Kate, Anne and Margaret. It is my wish further that as each of my daughters mentioned above shall become of age I. E. Eighteen years of age shall receive as their share of all my real and personal property, whatever may be its value at such time as they shall become of age, the sum of three hundred dollars in money each. that is my Daughter - Kate will receive three hundred dollars my Daughter Ann will receive three hundred dollars and my daug- -hter Margaret will receive three hundred dollars This amount I wish to be paid to each of my daughters as above mentioned by my son Michael out of money that may at the time of their majority have accumulated from the real and personal property that I now own and possess, if there shall be a sufficient amount so to do, if not then my said son Michael to raise the money by mortgageing the Real Estate if necessary. In fact I give and bequeath to my son Michael when he shall arrive at the age of twenty one years the farm of seventy one and a half acres of Land upon which I now reside. I give and bequeath to my Daughters Kate, Anne and Margaret the sum of three hundred dollars each to be paid at their majority as mentioned herein. In the event of either of my said Daughters shall die before both or either of my other Daughters shall have reached their majority then and in that case the other two are to share equally the amount of money that she would have received at her majority had she lived. If two of them should die before the other should have reached her majority then the surviving one to receive the share of both the others or the amount they would have received had they lived. In the event that my son Michael should die before he should have reached his majority then each of the Daughters then living to share equally all my Real and Personal property. In the event of my son Michael dying before his majority I wish my wife Julia to conduct the farm under the direction and advisement of the Guardians herein ment- =ioned. that is so long as she shall remain my widow and in event of my son Michaels death previous to his majority, and my wife Julia should be my widow at the time all or either of my said Daughters should reach their majority then the money to be then paid to my said Dau- =ghters to be paid as before said from any money then on hand or else to be raised from the Real Estate as security Patrick Barnwell { Seal } Orange Township Delaware County Ohio June 11th 1860 Signed and sealed in presence of Stiles R. Nettleton John J. Loop Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 434) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/19a4366e707a99be9fd351afa509cf20.jpg b8ee31fef8298be2e54ca5fdae5f5d6c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 435] [corresponds to labeled page 403 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 403 Record of the last will and testament of Patrick Barnwell decd The State of Ohio Delaware County S.S. In the matter of the last will and testament of Patrick Barnwell late of Berlin Township Decd. We Stiles R. Nettleton and John J. Loop being duly sworn in open court this 5th day of September A.D. 1868 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Patrick Barnwell Decd of Berlin Township hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and Declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Silas R. Nettleton John J. Loop Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this the 5th day Day of September A.D. 1868 T. W. Powell Probate Judge _______________________________________________________________________________ Record of the last will of William Gaston Deceased Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for Delaware County Ohio at his office in Delaware Delaware County Ohio The following is a copy of the Journal record to wit. September 26th 1868 Will and estate of William Gaston Decd. This day the last will and testament of William Gaston Decd. was presented in Court for Probate and record. Thereupon John Potter and Robert Ferguson the two subscribing witnesses to the said will came into Court and were Duly Sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith. And it appearing to the Court that the said will was Duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. Thereupon upon consideration it is ordered that the Said will be admitted to Probate as Duly proved as the last will and testament of said William Gaston Decd. and ordered that the same be recorded as such Thereupon letters testamentary were issued to William H. Maxwell, the executor named in the said will, who accepted the same and gave bonds in the sum of $10,000 with John Potter Josiah Lott and Reuben P. McCammon as his sureties. The Court appointed Robt. Ferguson Joseph Potter and Nelson Taylor appraisers for Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 435) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/8bdf3896eb89e6500b92b20af969625a.jpg 20f70607385481413bd614e168c84058 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 436] [corresponds to labeled page 404 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 404 Record of the last will of William Gaston Deceased said estate (Letters etc issued) T. W. Powell Probate Judge Copy of the will - Know all men by these present that I William Gaston of the Cou- -nty of Delaware and State of Ohio, being weak in body but of sound mind and memory blessed be God for the same and considering the uncertainty of this transitory existence, Do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following (To wit.) First it is my will that all my estate real and personal be sold as soon as convenient after my Decease except ten head of sheep which I give and bequeath to my son James H. Gaston and one rifle gun which I give and bequeath to my grandson Eugene Magoon son of my Daughter Jane Magoon Deceased and the residue First I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Dorothy one hundred and fifty dollars for a years maintainence and on the settlement of the estate the further sum of two thousand dollars subject to her own absolute control. And Secondly I give and bequeath to the surviving heirs of my Daughter Polly Finch Decd. the sum of four hundred dollars to be equally divided between them. And all the residue after paying my funeral and other necessary expenses, I give and bequeath to the following persons to be equally divided between them. Viz. my Daughter Rosanna Gillett my son Samuel David Gaston my Daughters Harriet N. Gaston and Margaret Ann Baker and my son James H. Gaston and my grandson Eugene Magoon son of my Daughter Jane Magoon Decd. And last I nominate constitute and appoint my Friend William F. Maxwell my executor to carry out and execute the foregoing will and testament In testimony whereof I the said William Gaston have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty fourth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty eight. William Gaston {Seal } Signed sealed and acknowledged } In the presence of } John Potter } Robert Ferguson } The State of Ohio Delaware Co. S.S. In the matter of the last will and testament of William Gaston late of Kingston Township Decd. We John Potter and Robert Ferguson being duly sworn in open court this twenty sixth day of September A.D. 1868 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and test= tament of William Gaston of Kingston township hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and Declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and sound mind and memory Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 436) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/fc48ab1f06c0a6c1f7f37667844f5dba.jpg f45439c379279297830612d265105081 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 437] [corresponds to labeled page 405 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 405 Record of the last will of William Gaston Decd. and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other John Potter Robt Ferguson Sworn and Subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 26th day of September A.D. 1868 T. W. Powell Probate Judge _________________________________________________________________________ Record of the last will of James Eaton Deceased Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in Delaware Ohio The following is a copy of the Journal record to wit. August 10th 1868 Will and estate of James Eaton Deceased This day the last will and testament of James Eaton Decd was presented for Probate and record. Thereupon Manly D. Covill and Lyman S. Covill the witnesses for the said will came into court and were Duly sworn and ex- amined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith, and it appearing to the court that the said will was Duly executed and attested: and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and sound mind and memory and not under any restraint thereupon the Court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as Duly proved as the last will and testament of the said James Eaton Deceased and ordered to be recorded as such Thereupon Mrs. Eaton the widow, Declines to act as one of the executors and requested letters to Henry J. Eaton the other executor named in the will Thereupon letters testamentary were issued to the said Henry J. Eaton named in the will who gave bonds in the sum of $2000 with Morris Cadwallader Betsey B. Eaton and Augustus A. Welsh as his sureties (no appraisers) (Letters issued etc) T. W. Powell Probate Judge Copy of the Will Last will and testament of James Eaton I James Eaton of Delaware Delaware County State of Ohio being of sound and disposing mind and memory and understanding do make publish and declare and with my own hand write this to be my last will and testament (never having made any last will or testament before) 1st My will is first - that my funeral expenses and all my just debts shall be paid by my executors hereinafer named 2nd I give and bequeath to my son Henry J. Eaton my compass and all Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 437) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/125132519999356ed5f61a708e662921.jpg c0f14583097c5668b1520b45de7a36c3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 438] [corresponds to labeled page 406 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 406 Record of the last will of James Eaton Deceased my Surveying instruments together with all the files of original plats or sur= =veys and all plats of towns and books or files of field notes and all papers connected with my surveying department (excepting file of finished plats which are to be delivered when called for or opportunity offers, to the respective owners of the land or lots in said finished plats described. It being my desire and wish however, that if my son Geo. C. Eaton should ever return to Delaware County State of Ohio to settle and practice surveying that he George C. Eaton have full and free access to all said plats field notes or other papers connected with my said department of surveying free of charge or expense. It being my intention and understanding that the bequest is not to be considered or charged to either of my said sons as a part of the distribution of my estate either personal or real. 3rd The rest of all my estate after paying my funeral expenses all just debts & expenses attending the execution of this my last will and the admin= istration of my estate. I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife & companion Betsey P. Eaton both personal real and mixed to her own use and disposal during her natural life for her support comfort and maintainence leaving it at her option and will to dispose of any part thereof to any or all our dear chil= dred hereinafter named in her lifetime taking their receipt therefor as a part of their portion of my said estate when my dear companion shall cease to want or use it: - and after the decease of my said companion, - It is my will that the residue of all my property both real and personal be equally divided between my three beloved children viz. my beloved sons George C. Eaton and Henry J. Eaton and my beloved daughter Laura A. O'Kane wife of Julius C. O'Kane. And for the purpose of having my estate settled in a proper manner and to the best advantage, I hereby authorize and empower my executors hereinafter named either for the purpose of paying my debts for the use and benefit of my beloved wife and companion or for final dis= tribution to sell or dispose of any or all my personal property or to sell and convey any or all of my Real Estate without appraisment either by public or private sale and in the probate of this my last will and testament, it is my wish that my said executors hereinafter named be not required to make or have made any appraisement of my personal or Real Estate, I having full confidence in them that they will execute this my last will and testament in a proper and equitable manner and to the satisfaction of my said companion and children. I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Betsey P. Eaton and Henry J. Eaton my son executors of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering them to settle my Estate and the execu- tion and probate of this my last will and testament and disposing of my said estate without appraisment or inventory as hereinbefore stated. In testimony whereof I the said James Eaton have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this twenty third day of February A.D. 1859 Signed Sealed and Declared by the James Eaton {Seal} said James Eaton to be his last will & testament in presence of us who at his request & in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto in presence of each other L.S. Covill S.M. Little M.D. Covill Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 438) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/2f15d4f8a9849a7fd22d837d39f965b8.jpg 02bd333ca7b2cab09d1454dc7e8cf3d6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 439] [corresponds to labeled page 407 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1969] 407 Record of the last will of James Eaton Deceased The State of Ohio Delaware County S.S. In the matter of the last will and testament of James Eaton late of Delaware Deceased We Manly D. Covill and Manly S. Covill being duly sworn in open court this 10th day of August A.D. 1868 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and tes= tament of James Eaton of Delaware Ohio hereto annexed, that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Manly D. Covill L. S. Covill Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 10th day of August A.D. 1868. T. W. Powell Probate Judge ___________________________________________________________________ Record of the last will and testament of * Thomas W. Benton This will has the name of Thomas Benton in the body of it but is signed Edward W. Benton. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for Delaware County and State of Ohio at his office at Delaware Ohio. The following is a copy of the Journal record to wit. August 29th 1869 Will and estate of Edward W. Benton Decd. The last will and testament of Edward W. Benton late of Scioto Township in this county Decd. having been deposited in this office for probate and record and on the 17th day of this present month Joseph Mangans and Sarah Mangans the two subscribing witnesses to the said will personally appeared in Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and now upon consideration the court finds that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the testator at the time of making the same was of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, thereupon the Court upon consideration orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved to be the last will and testament of said Edward W. Benton Decd and ordered to be recorded as such Thereupon Michael C. Bean the executor named in the will appeared and accepted the his appointment and gave bonds in the sum of $3000 with Benjamin Turney and Martin Mangans as his sureties, and received his letters testamentary. The Court appointed William Colhoun George Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 439) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/eff49b46d63a6f807d31e522babdf536.jpg c4171234d3739eeba051544e3e27f76a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 440] [corresponds to labeled page 408 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 408 Record of the will of Edward W. Benton Deceased. Honeter and William W. Warren appraisers of said estate. T. W. Powell Probate Judge Copy of the Will I Thomas W. Benton of the County of Delaware in the state of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say First it is my will that my Funeral expenses and my just debts be fully paid. Second I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Matilda Benton in lieu of her dower the house and lot in the town of Ostrander in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, known and designated on the recorded plat of said town by number Sixty (60) during her natural life and all the live stock horses, cows, sheep, hogs, etc by me now owned and kept, also all the household furniture and other items not particularly named in this will and Bonds, notes, and Book accounts during her natural life as aforesaid. She however first disposing of a sufficiency thereof to pay my just debts as aforesaid, and that at the Death of my said wife all the prop= erty hereby devised or bequeathed to her: as aforesaid or so much thereof as may then remain unexpended is to be taken in hand by my hereinafter named executor the house and lot in Ostrander he is to sell by due course of law as well as the aforesaid personal property and to be paid by my said executor to my children as follows. Third I give and devise to my daughter Matilda Toben Seventy five dollars. Fourth I give and devise to my daughter Susannah McBride Seventy five dollars Fifth I give and devise to my son Eli Benton and my son Benjamin Benton and my daughter Catherine Magans and my Daughter Ann Porter and my Daughter Mary Jane Dodds and my daughter Nancy Miller and my son Erasmus Benton the balance of my estate to be divided amongst them share and share alike, excepting my daughter Catharine Mangans there is to be fifty dollars deducted out of her share and to be paid over to Alonzo Benton son of said Catharine who she had in her single days also to be paid over by my executor and lastly I hereby constitute and appoint Michael C. Bean to be the executor for this my last will and testament Revoking and annulling all former wills by me made and ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 17th day of February A.D. 1863. Edward W. Benton {Seal} Signed published and declared by the above named Edward W. Benton as and for his last will and testament in presence of us who at his request have signed as witnesses to the same. Sarah Mangans Jos. Mangans Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 440) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/229fc34be7ac857dc01f1f6cdaace5b6.jpg db52afb86bcbb4c669f87d82fe622d05 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 441] [corresponds to labeled page 409 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 409 Record of the will of Edward W. Benton Deceased The State of Ohio Delaware County SS. In the matter of the last will and testament of Edward W. Benton late of Scioto Township in this County Deceased. We Sarah Mangans and Joseph Mangans being duly affirmed in open court this 17th day of August A.D. 1868 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Edward W. Benton of Scioto Township hereto annexed that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of making the same was of full age and sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Sarah Mangans Jos. Mangans Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 17th day of August A.D. 1868 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Record of the last will and testament of Owen Thomas Decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware The following is a copy of the Journal record to wit. Sept. 29th 1868 Will and estate of Owen Thomas deceased On this day the last will and testament of Owen Thomas late of Radnor deceased was presented for Probate and record. Thereupon Isaac Roberts and James P. Osborne the two sbuscribing to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing, annexed thereto and filed therewith, and it appearing that the said will was duly executed and attested and that at the time of the execution thereof the said testator was of full age and sound mind and memory and not under any restraint it is therefore ordered that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Owen Thomas decd and ordered to be recorded as such Thereupon letters of administration with the will annexed were granted to Mary Thomas the widow who gave bonds in the sum of $2000. with James P. Osborn and John Roberts as her sureties Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 441) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/cd98d85f7d6aeb66ba64e3e046d89b18.jpg 8a39ca9253f85b4e59b8f2b448244377 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 442] [corresponds to labeled page 410 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 410 Record of the will of Owen Thomas Deceased Court appoint Isaac Roberts, Henry Worline and Abraham Lloyd as appraisers of the estate. T. W. Powell Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the benevolent Father of all I Owen Thomas 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 the farm on which we now reside situated in the above township above named and containing about one hundred and thirty three acres 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 and such part of the personal property or the proceeds thereof as may then remain unconsumed and unexpended, I give and devise to my sons and daughters and their heirs to be equally divided In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the twenty fourth day of August (A.D.) in the year 1868 Owen Thomas {Seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Owen Thomas as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence Isaac Roberts James P. Osborn State of Ohio Delaware County SS. In the matter of the last will and testament of Owen Thomas decd late of Radnor Township Deceased. We Isaac Roberts and James P. Osborn being duly sworn in open court this 8th day of October A.D. 1868 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Owen Thomas of Radnor Township in this county hereunto annexed bearing date 14th of August 1868 that we saw said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and 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 Isaac Roberts James P. Osborn Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 8th day of October A.D. 1868 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 442) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/7daa1b3162f6674602d29f84f8c36590.jpg e024d37c46395d57ea2427a4d870b4de Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 443] [corresponds to labeled page 411 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 411 Record of the will of Andrew Howalt Deceased Record of the last will of Andrew Howalt deceased Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in Delaware The following is a copy of the Journal Record to wit. October 8th 1868 This day the last will and testament of Andrew Howalt late of Marlborough Township Decd. was presented in Court for Probate and record. Thereupon Hugh Cole and Jacob A. Schaaf appeared in Court the two subscribing witnesses to said will who were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing that the said will was duly ex- ecuted and attested, thereupon the Court ordered that the said will be duly admitted to probate as being duly proved as the last will and tes- tament of the said Andrew Howalt decd. and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon Jacob Howalt accepted his appointment as ex- ecutor of said will and gave bonds in the sum of $3000 with Hugh Cole and Leonard Bauereis as sureties, the court appoint Jacob A. Schaaf and Joseph Bishop and Joseph Bishop appraisers of the said estate Thereupon Mrs. Fannie Howalt the widow appeared in Court to make her choice and election under the will and the same being fully explained and made known to her she did thereupon declare her election and choice to be to take under the will according to the terms thereof and not according to law T. W. Powell Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I Andrew howalt of the County of Delaware State of Ohio do make this my last will and testament 1st I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Fanny in lieu of her dower the farm on which I now reside situated in the County of Delaware Ohio con- taining one hundred and seventy two and a half acres during her natural life and all the stock household goods furniture provisions and other goods or chattels which may be thereon at the time of my decease during her natural life as aforesaid she however selling so much thereof that may be sufficient to pay my just debts At the death of my said wife the Real Estate aforesaid I give & devise to my daughter Rosanna, to my son John F. and to my son J. George and to my daughter Elizabeth to my son Jacob to my daughter Mary Also all the personal or chattel property that shall be left at the death of my said wife 2nd I do hereby nominate and appoint my three sons Jacob Frederick and George to superinted the farm and secure to my said wife Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 443) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/eb199ecb86509772ff2469e5607f8c5c.jpg 754782e08edafbf776a4842a6e2406d9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 444] [corresponds to labeled page 412 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 412 Record of the last will of Andrew Howalt Deceased two fifths of all the produce of the said farm 3rd I do hereby request that my wife shall have the privelege to keep on the farm all the stock that shall remain after paying the just debts and funeral expenses 4th I do also appoint my son Jacob as administrator of my estate in full I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22nd day of September in the year of our Lord 1868 (signed in German) [ ? ] Signed and acknowledged by said Andrew Howalt as his last will and testament Hugh Cole Jacob A. Schaaf The State of Ohio Delaware County SS. In the matter of the last will and testament of Andrew Howalt late of Marlborough Township Deceased. We Hugh Cole and Jacob A. Schaaf being duly sworn in open court this 8th day of October A.D. 1868 depose and say that we were pres- ent at the execution of the last will and testament of Andrew Howalt of Marlborough Township hereto annexed; that we saw said testator sub- scribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request & in his presence and in the presence of each other Hugh Cole Jacob A. Schaaf Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 8th day of October A.D. 1868 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 444) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/b6354c293b9210f6230fb8a7429d32fd.jpg 2ab67381c121e8f4ae3800d19c966ba0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 445] [corresponds to labeled page 413 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 413 Record of the authenticated will of Samuel Ott Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in Delaware The following is a copy of the Journal record to wit November 10th 1868 Will of Samuel Ott Deceased On motion of Francis Ott on behalf of the Devisus Has presented to the Court the duly authenticated copy of the last will and testament of Samuel Ott late of Bedford County in the State of Pennsylvania Deceased now produced in open court duly proved and admitted to record in the said County of Bedford in the State of Pennsylvania, and having relation to property in the County: and upon consideration thereof the Court now orders that the said authenti- -cated copy of the said record of the said will be admitted and recorded among the records of the wills of this county T. W. Powell Probate Judge which is as follows to wit I Samuel Ott of Colerain Township Bedford County in the State of Pennsylvania being of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following to wit. 1st I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Ann my mansion farm adjoining lands of John Bettinger Abram McClellan Saml Fitter S. M. Barclays heirs and others during her natural lifetime to be farmed however by my son William Ott and Thomas Ott they to give her the one third of all the products of said farm and to farm the same under her direction and control my said wife to keep my son Joseph with her on the said farm and supply him with everything necessary for his convenience and comfort during her lifetime I also give and bequeath all my household goods and all my cows hogs and sheep to my said wife 2nd I give devise and bequeath to my two sons William and Thomas my mansion farm above described to be held and enjoyed by them their heirs and assigns forever after the death of my said wife they to keep and man= =tain my son Joseph on said farm after the death of my wife during her natural lifetime and I hereby make and order that my said mansion farm above described be chargeable with the support of said son Joseph 3rd I give and bequeath to my two sons William and Thomas all my furnishing implements all horses colts and other property about my mansion farm not given to my wife so that there need be no sale of my personal property 4th I give and bequeath to my daughter Lavanda two thousand dollars to be paid her by my sons William and Thomas upon her attaining the age of twenty three years 5th I give devise and bequeath to my son Samuel the farm he now lives on in Bedford Township adjoining lands of Dewalt Hershberger, Jacob Zimmers, and Michael Zimmers he to give my Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 445) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/86ee49c55396d94a4855bdfabf20bf4d.jpg aea5b5cd91150f7fbf73885ac404e870 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Description An account of the resource [page 446] [corresponds to labeled page 414 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 414 Record of the authenticated copy of the will of Samuel Ott wife the one third of the products for three years after my death 6th It is my will and I direct that the land in Webster County Iowa belonging to me be sold by my executor and the money put on interest and the interest paid to my son Joseph during his lifetime and at his death the principal equally divided between my other sons or to be given to whoever of my sons children that will take Joseph and give him a home if he should not want to live with my sons William and Thomas on my Mansion Farm 7th It is my will and direct that my farm in Delaware County Ohio be sold by my executor as soon after my decease as can be and eight thousand dollars paid over to my son Francis which is all I give and bequeath to him and two thousand dollars paid to my daughter Charlotte which is all I give and bequeath to her 8th I give devise and bequeath to my daughter Mary wife of William Sipes my Eighty acre tract of land in James County Iowa I also give and bequeath to my said daughter Mary Sipes a judgement note for six hundred and sixteen dollars I hold against her husband William Sipes 9th It is my will and I direct that whatever of my estate remains after the foregoing legacies and bequest are paid the same shall be equally divided between my children share and share alike I constitute and appoint my son William and Francis Executors of this my last will and testament Signed sealed and deliv- -ered the twenty eighth day of February A.D. 1868 Samuel Ott {Seal} Signed and sealed by the said Samuel Ott and declared by him to be his last will and testament in our presence who in his presence and in the presence of each other and at his request subscribed our names hereto as witnesses the 28th day of February 1868 interlineations made before signing Wm M. Deatrick J. W. Lingenfelter May 24th 1868 I Samuel Ott above named being still of sound and disposing mind do make and publish this Codocil to my last will and testament as follows That is to say I give and devise to my two sons William and Thomas a tract of mountain land adjoining lands of John Bittinger Adam Diehl and Abraham McClellan containing about two hundred acres purchased by me from Frederick Hyseong I give and devise the above to my said two sons in addition to what I have herein= before given and devised to them Witness my hand and seal the day and year above written Signed in our presence by the said testator and declared by him to be his act and last will and testament and desired us to sign our names as witnesses Henry Shaffer J. W. Lingenfelter Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 446) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/3124e1950dc05b81bd4c475982338cd6.jpg 9753b6cd7458c04b29841e80c577e277 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 447] [corresponds to labeled page 415 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 415 Record of the authenticated copy of the Will of Samuel Ott Bedford County SS. {Seal} By the tenor of these presents I O. E. Shannon Register for the Probate of Wills and granting letters of administration in and for the County of Bedford in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania do make known to all men that on the 29th day of August A.D. 1868 at Bedford before me was duly proven the last will and testament of Samuel Ott late of Bedford County, deceased (a true copy whereof is to these presents annexed) he the said Samuel Ott having previous and at the time of his death diverse goods chattels rights and credits within the said Commonwealth the committing the administration whereof and also the auditing the accounts calculations and reckonings of the said administration according to law to me are known to belong and the administration of all and singular the said goods chattels rights and credits and all other things concerning said last will and testament was committed to William and Francis Ott Executors in the said testament named they having been first duly qualified well and truly to administer the goods chattels rights and credits of the said deceased and make a true and perfect inventory thereof and exhibit the same into the Registers office at Bedford within thirty days from this date and within thirty days after the sale of said goods file a list thereof with the prices and name of the purchasers in the office aforesaid and also diligently and faithfully regard and well and truly comply with the provisions of law relating to collat= eral inheritances and to render a just and true account calculation and reckoning of the said administration within one year from the date hereof or when thereunto lawfully required In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at Bedford the 29th day of August in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty eight O. E. Shannon Register Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 447) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/981febc675f3555638d9b0cfbf0c8575.jpg e1af81d2b5645e4b624c85f60247665a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 448] [corresponds to labeled page 416 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 416 Record of the last will and testament of Andrew Jack Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in Delaware Ohio The following is a record of the Journal entry to wit. December 31st 1868 Will and estate of Andrew Jack late of Orange township in this County and State decd was presented to the Court for Probate and record. Thereupon Early F. Poppleton and J. F. Lears the two subscribing witnesses to the said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith. And it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. Thereupon upon consid- eration the court orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of said Andrew Jack decd. and ordered to be recorded as such (no letters issued T. W. Powell Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the benevolent Father of All. I Andrew Jack of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio of lawful age being of advanced age and considering the uncertainty of this mortal life the uncertainty of death and the uncertainty of the time thereof and being desirous of disposing of my earthly effects while I remain in the flesh and being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st I will that all my just debts and expenses of last sicknesses and funeral expenses be first paid out of my estate Item 2nd I will and bequeath to my daughter Mary Jane Asher the North half of the Home farm upon which I now live in the township of Orange Delaware County Ohio and being that part of my farm deeded by the heirs of Paul Pherson to Asa Noble and by the said Noble to the testator supposed to contain 91 1/2 acres of ground more or less Item 3rd I will and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Allen Wilcox the south half of the home farm upon which I now live situate in the township of Orange Delaware County Ohio and being that part of my farm deeded by Samuel Pherson to Asa Noble and by the said Noble deeded to the testator - supposed to contain 91 1/2 acres of land more or less Item 4th I will and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Ellen Wilcox the piano now in the house and owned by me Item 5th I will and bequeath all the residue of my estate Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 448) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/9689465681f016889977c17f797b8509.jpg 2e1aab8abf2ab8ef69ec0ed060f084ee Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 449] [corresponds to labeled page 417 of Will Record VOl. 4 1859 - 1869] 417 Record of the last will and testament of Andrew Jack of every description both real personal and mixed of which I may die seized to my two daughters. Mary Jane Asher and Sarah Ellen Wilcox to be equally divided between them the one to have the same amount of the residue of my estate as the other. I hereby revoke all other and former wills by me made and declare this alone to be my last will and testament In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th day of August A.D. 1868 Andrew Jack {Seal} Signed sealed and acknowledged by the said Andrew Jack to be his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other on this 7th day of August A.D. 1868 J. E. Lears E. F. Poppleton The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last will and testament of Andrew Jack deceased We J. E. Lears and E. F. Poppleton who being duly sworn in open court this 31st day of December A.D. 1868 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Andrew Jack of Delaware County Ohio hereunto annexed bearing date the 7th day of August A.D. 1868 that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other E. F. Poppleton J. E. Lears Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 31st day of December A.D. 1868 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 449) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ad3a5f5024b6e2ee922e920b90b06608.jpg d5c6d8a63acfc46f01bb67e96b14d061 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 450] [corresponds to labeled page 418 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 418 Record of the last will and testament of Hodge McCutcheon Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in Delaware Ohio The following is a copy of the Journal record to wit. December 19th 1868 This day the last will and testament of Hodge McCutcheon late of Brown Township in this county decd was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon William Williams and Daniel Sheets the two subscribing witnesses thereto came into court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under constraint Thereupon on consideration it is ordered that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Hodge McCutcheon decd. and that the same be recorded as such Thereupon Mrs. Mary B. McCutcheon the widow appeared in Court to make her election under said will, and the whole matter being duly explained to her and her interest under the will and acccording to law in case she chose not to take under the will according to the terms thereof and not according to law only. Thereupon letters of administration with the will annexed were granted to the widow Mary B. McCutcheon who gave bonds in the sum of $5000. as the res- =iduary legatee to pay all debts and legacies with Daniel Sheets and Dorothea Garvin as her sureties (Letter etc issued) T. W. Powell Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I Hodge McCutcheon of Eden Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife the three town lots with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging on which we now reside in the village of Eden Also ten and one fourth acres of land in lot No. 27. Section 1. Township No. 5. and range No. 18. in Brown Township Delaware County Ohio and also all the stock moneys and effects that I am now possessed (Except one thousand dollars which is disposed of in Item 2nd which will be about $(4000) four thousand dollars in personal Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 450) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/0e431003827f880157b10552d9956754.jpg c2c10fbc5affeed01e6164f4c747be2a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 451] [corresponds to labeled page 419 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 419 Record of the last will and testament of Hodge McCutcheon property for my said wife Item 2nd I devise and bequeath to Theodore J. Mosher and Darthula Amanda Garvin each the sum of five hundred dollars. They are however to pay out of said money equally all my funeral expenses In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of October A.D. 1868 his Hodge X McCutcheon mark {Seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Hodge McCutcheon as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence Wm. Williams Daniel Sheets The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last will and testament of Hodge McCutcheon late of Brown Township of this County deceased We William Williams and Daniel Sheets being duly sworn in open court this 19th day of December A.D. 1868 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Hodge McCutcheon of Brown Township hereunto annexed bearng date the first day of October 1868 that we saw the said testator sub= scribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Wm. Williams Danl. Sheets Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 19th day of December A.D. 1868 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 451) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/6bb926796e09a3111d58c90439b25a1c.jpg 41f7514c672b0c74262d6b9b2f5b4dee Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 452] [corresponds to labeled page 420 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 420 Record of the last will and testament of Marcus Curtiss Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in Delaware O The following is a copy of the Journal Entry to wit. December 5th 1868 Will and estate of Marcus Curtiss decd This day the last will and testament of Marcus Curtiss decd late of Genoa Township in this county was presented to the court for probate and record. Thereupon Jefferson P. Mainard and Ezekiel Brown the two subscribing witnesses to the said will came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to and filed with said will, and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint Thereupon on consideration the Court orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Marcus Curtiss decd. and ordered to be recorded as such Thereupon letters testamentary were granted and issued to Leonard Curtiss Henry Curtiss and Newell Curtiss the executors named in said will who gave bonds in the sum of $6000. with Jefferson P. Maynard and Ezekiel Brown as their sureties. The Court appoint Jay Dyer Roswell Cook and Nathan Dustin appraisers of the estate - Letters etc issued - T. W. Powell Probate Judge Copy of the Will Galena Delaware County Ohio Nov. 1st 1868 In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I Marcus Curtiss of Galena Delaware County and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament First. It is my will that my just debts and funeral expenses be fully paid Second I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Caty Curtiss her just and legal dower in my real and personal estate Third I give and devise to the heirs of my oldest son Augustus Curtiss deceased two hundred dollars ($200) less of my real and personal estate which amount their Father has already received and to my second son Leonard Curtiss Two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) less as aforesaid which Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 452) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f0a9570db876ad8d511879e48918b799.jpg b2cd49a9cb63e9f6fd7fb43ddfc031fb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 453] [corresponds to labeled page 421 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 421 Record of the last will and testament of Marcus Curtiss since he has received and to my third son Henry Curtiss I will One thousand and one hundred and twenty dollars ($1120.00) less of my real and personal estate as aforesaid which amount has been paid to him in a farm in Radnor township Delaware County Ohio and to my fourth son Charles Curtiss I give and bequeath Four hundred dollars ($400) less as aforesaid which amount he has received in payment of land in Radnor Township Delaware County Ohio and it is my further will and pleasure that the above mentioned claims and bequests be settled without computing the interest thereon Fourth I further give devise and bequeath to my oldest daughter Emily Curtiss six hundred dollars $600 in money the use and occupancy of one third (1/3) of the house in which I now live during her natural life also two beds bedsteads and beddings complete and the Beaureau which she usually occu= =pies. Fifth To the heirs of my second daughter Mary Keely decd. I give devise and bequeath two hundred dollars to be equally divided among said heirs and to the youngest of said heirs Lucy Keeler I give and devise an additional sum of one hundred dollars ($100.) Sixth To my third daughter Rachael Rugg I give and bequeath two hundred dollars $200, and that parcel of land lying and being in Berkshire Township Delaware County Ohio in Range seventeen (17) Township 4 section (4) said to contain eight and 68/100 acres more or less reference being had to the deed from C. W. Rugg and wife to Marcus Curtiss which is on record in the proper office (Feby 17th 1860) volume 44 of deeds page 490 these last bequests being made to my daughter Rachael Rugg for her and her heirs especial benefit Seventh It is further my will that after the bequests to my daughters and their heirs as above mentioned shall have been paid that all the remaining property both personal and real belonging to my estate be divided equally among my four sons or their heirs taking into consideration the amounts specified above that each have received And lastly I hereby appoint and constitute my two oldest sons Leonard Curtiss and Henry Curtiss and my grandson Newell Curtiss my executors for this my last will and testament revoking and annulling all former wills by me made and ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty six Signed and acknowledged by the said Marcus Curtiss as his last will & testament in our presence and sig Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 453) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/680858a38ca7b0e86ff8eec56520b62f.jpg e46f84005816521009a77801cc612cfa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 454] [corresponds to labeled page 422 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 422 Record of the last will and testament of Marcus Curtiss signed by us as witnesses in his presence { J. P. Maynard Marcus Curtiss {Seal} witnesses { E. Brown { W. P. Boyd The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last will and testament of Marcus Curtiss late of Geneo Township deceased We Jefferson P. Maynard and Ezekiel Brown being duly sworn in open court this 5th day of December A.D. 1868 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Marcus Curtiss of Genoa Township hereto annexed: that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator 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. P. Maynard E. Brown Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 5th day of December A.D. 1868 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Last will and testament of Henry Gregg deceased Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the county of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in Delaware Ohio The following is a copy of the Journal entry to wit. November 25th 1868 On this day the last will and testament of Henry Gregg late of Berkshire in this County Deceased was presented to the court for Probate and record Thereupon Amos Utley and James Lampman the two subscribing witnesses to said will came into court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced and filed therewith. And it appearing to the court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the testator at the time of executing the same was Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 454) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/3bccc3c738a63181eb95c5c56234571c.jpg 3d48d379d35e862f7961bfc8759f7daa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 455] [corresponds to labeled page 423 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 423 Record of the last will and testament of Henry Gregg of full age and sound mind and memory and not under restraint. Thereupon the Court on consideration orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Henry Gregg deceased and ordered to be recorded as such. Thereupon Lydia A. Gregg the widow declined to act as executrix and asked for letters of administration: the said Lydia A Gregg was so appointed administratrix with the will annex= =ed of the said estate who thereupon gave bonds in the sum of $2000. with Wm P. Reed and James R. Hubbell as sureties. The Court appoint Amos Utley James Lampman and John Mead appraisers of the said estate (Letters etc issued) T. W. Powell Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Henry Gregg of Berkshire Township Delaware County and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following to wit. Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife the use of all my real and personal property so long as she shall remain my widow after paying the funeral expenses and the furnishing a plain decent marble gravestone and the pay= ment of my debts which are trifling she is to sell any of the personal property at private sale for the purpose of paying the above demands Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my son John H. Gregg and to my daughter Mary Frances Gregg each one hundred dollars out of my real estate. when she ceases to be my widow or at her decease what shall remain of the and personal property and the real estate to be equally divided between my three children Martha E. John H. and Mary Frances Gregg and their heirs in case all the above named children shall die without heirs then the one equal half of my real estate is given to wife the balance to my brothers and sisters it is my wish that in case my daughters or either of them is desirous selling their share of the Real Estate my son John H. is to have the preference in buying the same at its worth Signed and acknowledged by said Henry Gregg as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence Berkshire March 16th 1867 Amos Utley Henry Gregg {Seal} James Lampman Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 455) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/8f9ec0b9c6ddb66f8179add5b0f50f43.jpg f555be7682f7a29b24469d7a71a23d19 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 456] [corresponds to labeled page 424 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1969] 424 Record of the last will and testament of Henry Gregg The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last will and testament of Henry Gregg late of Berkshire Township deceased. We Amos Utley and James Lampman being duly sworn in open Court this 25th day of November 1868 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Henry Gregg of Berkshire Township in this county hereunto annexed bearing date the 16th day of March 1867 that we saw said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish 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 Amos Utley James Lampman Sworn to and subscribed before me in Probate Court this 25th day of November A.D. 1868 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Record of the last will of Isabela Benton deceased Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in Delaware Ohio. The following is a copy of the Journal entry to wit. November 21st 1868 Will and estate of Isabella Benton deceased This day the last will and testament of Isabella Benton late of Concord Township deceased was presented for probate and record thereupon William H. Duckworth and Eli Myers the two subscribing witnesses came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the said will and filed therewith: and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attes= =ted and that the testatrix at the time of executing the same Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 456) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f43970610c773686073dfd5d2958d644.jpg 1146943650e98297d3fcdb4dc63eb056 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 457] [corresponds to labeled page 425 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 425 Record of the last will and testament of Isabella Benton was of full age and sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. Thereupon in consideration the Court orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Isabella Benton decd and ordered to be recorded as such (No letters issued) T. W. Powell Probate Judge Copy of the Will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Isabella Benton of Concord Township Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved husband Merlin Benton all my real estate situated in Jerome Township Union County Ohio containing about thirty acres to have during his lifetime Item 2nd I devise and bequeath to my beloved husband Merlin Benton all my personal property except one cow, bed and bedding Item 3rd I devise and bequeath to my neice Eliza Jane Custard one bed and bedding also at the death of my husband one fourth of my real estate Item 4th I devise and bequeath to my brother Robert Norris one cow Item 5th At the death of my husband Merlin Benton I devise and bequeath to my neice Rhoda Jane Picket one fourth of my real estate Item 6th At the death of my husband Merlin Benton I devise and bequeath the [remaining one fourth of my real estate: to my nephew John W. Norris one fourth of my real estate Item 7th At the death of my husband Merlin Benton I devise and bequeath to my the remaining one fourth of my real estate to my nephew and neice John Edgar Harriet and Sarah Isabella Harriet to be divided equally between them Item 8th I do hereby nominate and appoint my husband Merlin Benton my executor of this my last will and testament In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 20th day of April in the year 1868 Isabella Benton {Seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Isabella Benton as her last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence Wm H. Duckworth Eli Myers Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 457) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/2122bf16b0d552867ba3fc380c108c29.jpg 1eb62a4ba510629f43c24d1315aab9e6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 458] [corresponds to labeled page 426 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 426 Record of the last will and testament of Isabella Benton The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last will and testament of Isabella Benton late of Concord Township deceased We William H. Duckworth and Eli Myers being duly sworn in open court this 21st day of November A.D. 1868 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Isabella Benton of Concord Town= =ship hereto annexed. that we saw the said testatrix subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses in her presence at her request and in the presence of each other Wm H. Duckworth Eli Myers Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 21st day of November A.D. 1868 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Record of the last will and testament of David Geary Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in Delaware Ohio The following is a copy of the Journal entry to wit November 14th 1868 Will and estate of David Geary deceased This day the last will and testament of David Geary late of Berlin Township of this County deceased was presented to the Court for proof probate and record Thereupon George Gregory and Nirum Gregory the two sub- =scribing witnesses to said will appeared in Court and being duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing annexed to the will and filed therewith and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 458) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/1dea67017b238727a9ade53c7ff352de.jpg 4b14f924661aa135d547f126b18d4c22 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 459] [corresponds to labeled page 427 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1969] 427 Record of the last will and testament of David Geary and that the testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and sound mind and memory and not under restraint: Thereupon the Court upon consideration thereof orders that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said David Geary deceased and ordered to be recorded as such (No letters issued) Thereupon Mrs. Helen Geary the widow appeared in Court to make her election under the will and being fully informed of her rights & interests etc upon consideration she did declare her choice and election to be to take under the said will according to the terms thereof T. W. Powell Probate Judge Copy of the will I David Geary of Berlin 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 Helen in lieu of her dower, the farm on which we now reside situate in Berlin Township, County of Delaware State of Ohio containing fifteen acres more or less during her natural life or so long as she shall remain my widow and all the stock household goods furniture provisions and other goods and chattels which may be thereon and all moneys and credits, except, I devise and bequeath to my four oldest children, John Geary, Morris Geary, David Geary and Mary Geary the sum of five dollars each; my wife shall sell so much thereof as may be sufficient to pay my funeral charges and just debts Item 2nd At the death of my said wife or her intermarriage again the real estate aforesaid I give and devise to my youngest son Patrick Geary on which we now live as afore- =said Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife Helen executrix of this my last will and testament etc Item 4th I desire that no appraisment and no sale of my personal property be made, and that the Court of Probate direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the statute Item 5th I do hereby revoke all former wills or will by me made In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty eighth day of September in the year of Our Lord eighteen hundred and sixty eight his David X Geary mark Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 459) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/a05b66f7d57f78d7a242a58f43b413c6.jpg c4f0dbf8b842f63179ebf720fff262c0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 460] [corresponds to labeled page 428 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 428 Record of the last will and testament of David Geary Signed and acknolwedged by David Geary as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence George Gregory Nirum Gregory State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last will and testament of David Geary late of Berlin Township in the County deceased. We George Gregory and Nirum Gregory being duly sworn in open court this 14th day of November A.D. 1868 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of David Geary of Berlin Township hereunto annexed bearing date the twenty eighth day of September 1868: that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other George Gregory Nirum Gregory Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court this 14th day of November A.D. 1868 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 460) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4beb9a986ebd81d5fe14712e9ba5b0b2.jpg e3864f8057f9c5977034e3993e93ed49 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 461] [corresponds to labeled page 429 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 429 Record of the last will and testament of James Roff Dec'd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Probate Judge in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, at his office in Delaware Ohio: the following is a copy of the Journal Entry to wit. February 4th 1869 Will and Estate of James Roff deceased On this day the, On the 18th day of September 1868 the last will and testament of James Roff of Berkshire in this County late deceased, was presented and filed for Probate and record, and the testimony of George W. Wells one of the witnesses thereto being then taken and the matter then continued for the testimony of the other witnesses Thereupon on motion George W. Wells was appointed administrator on the said estate and was qualified as such. And afterward on the 28th day of October 1868, the testimony of Clark W. Wells the other witness. And the witnesses having been duly sworn and examined and their testimony having been reduced to writing and annexed to and filed with the will, and the Court now upon consideration find that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint: it is therefore ordered that said will be admitted to probate as the last will and testament of said James Roff decd, and be recorded as such. And that said George W. Wells act as administrator with the will annexed T. W. Powell Probate Judge Copy of the will In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I James Roff of Delaware County State of Ohio and in Genoa Township 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 Genoa Township Delaware County Ohio containing about sixteen acres during her natural life or so long as she remains my widow 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 or as long as she remain my widow the real estate aforesaid and such part of the said personal property or the proceeds thereof as may then remain unconsumed and unexpended I give and divide equally to my lawful heirs Item 2nd I do hereby nominate and appoint G. W. Wells executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromize adjust and release and discharge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 461) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/d6f6d4b80f8ad1d2db9793b840eeb49c.jpg eec3b98137e59252ee74d999e0579bf0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 462] [corresponds to labeled page 430 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 430 Last will and testament of James Ross deceased in such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due me I do also authorize and empower him if it shall become necessary in order to pay my debts to sell by private sale or in such manner upon such terms of credit or otherwise as he may think proper all or any part of my Real Estate and Deeds 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 13th day of April 1866 James Roff {Seal} Signed and acknowledged by said James Roff as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence M. M. Weeks C. W. Wells G. W. Wells The State of Ohio Delaware County SS. In the matter of the last will and testament of James Roff formerly of Genoa Township late of Berkshire Township in this County We Clark W. Wells and George W. Wells being duly sworn in open Court this 28th day of December A.D. 1868 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of James Roff of Genoa in this County hereunto annexed, bearing date 13th day of April 1864, that we saw said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the 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 G. W. Wells Clark W. Wells Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 28th day of December A.D. 1868 ` T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 462) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ee0f2a495d791be81c2657a9c3a577ff.jpg 6ca7256c3e9f71f8f39cb1f7c89d7713 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 463] [corresponds to labeled page 431 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 431 Last will and testament of Rulif Adams Decd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in Delaware Ohio - The following is a copy of the Journal Entry to wit: January 23rd 1869 Will and estate of Rulif Adams decd This day the last will and testament of Rulif Adams late of Harlem Township in this County deceased, was presented to the Court for Probate and Record. Thereupon John H. Willison and John Q. Adams the two subscribing witnesses to the will came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annex= ed to the will and filed therewith. On consideration thereof the Court finds that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and sound mind and memory and not under any restraint Thereupon it is ordered that the said will be admitted to Probate as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Rulif Adams deceased and ordered to be recorded as such Thereupon letters of administration with the will annexed were granted to Byron Jenkins and John Q. Adams to settle the said estate in accordance with the said will, who gave bonds in the sum of $4000 with William Adams and John H. Willison their sureties The Court appointed John Cook James Cockrell and William L Smith appraisers of said estate (Letters etc issued) T. W. Powell Probate Judge Copy of the will In the name of the Father of all I Rulif Adams of Harlem Township Delaware County and State of Ohio Do make and publish my last will and testament Item 1st I devise and bequeath to my oldest son William Adams so much of my land as I shall describe as follows commencing at the South East Corner of the place I now live on and running North along the centre of the County roads to the orchard fence on the North bank of the river thence due west to F. H. Merritts land thence South as far as my land runs thence East to the place of beginning containing more or less Item 2nd I devise and bequeath to my son F Rulif Fisher Adams all of that parcel of land being on the east side of the county rode that I Bot. of Samuel Jones and now own being the same more or less Item 3rd I devise and bequeath to my son Ziba Adams all of that parcel of land that I bought of Joseph Linebery Lieing on the North side of the farm I now live on be the same more or less Item 4th I devise and bequeath to my son Evi Adams and his heirs so much of the balance of the of the farm that I now live on as I shall describe being the South Side of the farm commencing Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 463) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/af29fc9679f2febd8b32b73842785e6e.jpg c42941f070d7cf710fd1c4ac7ab8fde5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 464] [corresponds to labeled page 432 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 432 Last will and testament of Rulif Adams Deceased at the South East corner of the orchard fence on the bank of the run at the corner of William Land that I have described above and running north along the county road far enough to take in the house that Evy Adams now lives in running due west clost to the corn cribs till you strike the centre of a small run that runs through the place thence running along the center of said run to the west line of my place Item 5th I devise and bequeath to my daughter Clarinda Hubbell and her heirs all the balance of the farm that I now live on being the north side of the farm to have and to hold said premises during her natural life and if the said Clarinda Hubbell should die leaving no heirs then the above land to be equally divided between her brothers and sisters further Clarinda Hubbell is to have an equal use of the barn and barn yard with Evi Adams so long as she shall want it. Item 6th I devise and bequeath to my three daughters Lucinda Jenkins and Clarinda Hubbell and Lisibeth A. Edwards their heirs all of the balance of my loose property after paying all debts and claims against me I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of August 1866 Rulif Adams {Seal} Signed and acknowledged by Rulif Adams as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence John H. Willison John Q. Adams { State of Ohio } { Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last will and testament of Rulif Adams late of Harlem Township in this County deceased We John H. Willison and John Q. Adams being duly sworn in open court this 23rd day of January A.D. 1869 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Rulif Adams of Harlem Township in this County hereunto annexed bearing date 20th of August 1866 that we saw said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other J. H. Willison John Q. Adams Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 23rd day of January A.D. 1869 T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 464) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/be81e4ff1359a588a33aebcc9eb6df90.jpg fd2d4c03597fa18b5114eda62c13fa34 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 465] [corresponds to labeled page 433 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 433 Last will and testament of Mrs. Comfort Harrison Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Probate Judge in and for Delaware County and State of Ohio at his office in Delaware Ohio: the following is a copy of the Journal entry to wit: February 2nd 1869 Will and estate of Mrs. Comfort Harrison decd On this day the last will and testament of Mrs. Comfort Harrison of Delaware in the County was presented to the Court for Probate and record Thereupon personally came into Court. Charles Stenbeck and Arentha Stenbeck the two subscribing to the said will who being duly sworn and examined and their tes- timony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith and the Court thereupon finds that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any control or restraint, it is therefore ordered that the said will be admitted to probate as the last will and testament of the said Comfort Harrison decd. and ordered to be recorded as such Thereupon letters testamentary were issued on the said will to William M. Chandler and Charles Stenbeck as the executors named in the said will who gave bonds in the sum of 2000.$ with Augustus A. Welsh and Enos W. Little as their sureties and the Court appoint Jonathan Dunham Henton Tallman and John Wolfley appraisers of said estate (Letters etc issued) T. W. Powell Probate Judge Copy of the will In the name of God amen I Comfort Harrison of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament to wit: First It is my will that my debts be paid and suitable tombstones placed at my own grave and that of my first husband Stephen Chandler by my Executors to be paid out of my moneys and credits Second I give unto my son William M. Chandler my Brass clock and his Fathers picture now in the house third I give unto my daughter Mary G. Thrall all the remainder of my household furniture beds bedding and all my wearing apparrel Fourth It is my will that all my moneys and credits together with my personal property other than above mentioned be disposed of as follows. the one half to the children of my son William M. Chandler and the one half to the children of my daughter Mary G. Thrall to be paid by my executors as they arrive at age with interest and to be equally divided among between the above mentioned Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 465) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4f43fedfa8bf498184903bc4f3cf35b5.jpg 791094b7ef077bce0e0855270a739700 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 466] [corresponds to labeled page 434 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 434 Last will and testament of Mrs. Comfort Harrison children Fifth I hereby constitute and appoint my son William M. Chandler and Charles Stenbeck executors to this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven Comfort Harrison {Seal} Signed Sealed and published by the said Comfort Harrison to be her last will and testament in presence of us Charles Stenbeck Asenath Stenbeck { The State of Ohio } { Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last will and testament of Comfort Harrison late of Delaware Township in this County deceased We Charles Stenbeck and Asenath Stenbeck being duly sworn in open court this 2nd day of February A.D. 1869, depose & say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Comfort Harrison of Delaware Ohio hereunto annexed bearing date the 13th day of March 1867 that we saw the said testatrix subscribe said will and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament, and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age and sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other Charles Stenbeck Asenath Stenbeck Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 2nd day of February A.D. 1869. T. W. Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 466) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/a9aa13d7358fc625c0229cba43d183c7.jpg 79578fc1c60c07f440e899d589e0337b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 467] [corresponds to labeled page 435 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 435 Record of the verbal will of Ephriam Sailsbury decd. Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Probate Judge in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in Delaware Ohio The following is a copy of the Journal entry to wit. February 13th 1869. Will and Estate of Ephriam Sailsbury deceased This day the verbal will (now reduced to writing) of Ephriam Sailsbury late of Troy Township deceased was produced in Court for Probate and record. Thereupon Lemuel Stoughton, James Cox and Ephriam Willey witnesses to the verbal will of the said Ephriam Sailsbury deceased came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and now annexed to the said will as reduced to writing and filed therewith: And it appearing to the Court that upon the 8th day of February instant that the said Ephraim Sailsbury made his verbal will and it further appears and proved by the testimony of the said witnesses that they were then called upon by the said Ephriam Sailsbury in his presence and in the presence of each other at his residence in Troy Township in this county during his last sickness to bear testimony to his testamentary words as his last will; and that the said testator was then of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint It further appears that the said testator died on the next day to wit; the 9th day of the present month; and that the said will was reduced to writing on this day by the Judge of this Court at the instance of the said witnesses and by them subscribed and now here presented as the said will. Thereupon the Court upon consideration thereof orders, that the said will be admitted to probate as duly proved as the verbal or nuncupative will of the said Ephriam Sailsbury decd; and ordered to be recorded as such Thereupon upon motion of the widow James Cox was appointed administrator of the said Estate of the said Ephriam Sailsbury decd. with the said will annexed who gave bond in the sum of 15000.$. with Robert M. Pool. Lemuel Staughton Ephriam Willey and William P. Jones his sureties and the court appoint George Wolfley Lemuel Staughton and Ephriam Willey appraisers of the said estate (Letters & papers issued) T. W. Powell Probate Judge Copy of the will as reduced to writing The undersigned Lemuel Stoughton James Cox and Ephriam Willey were on the 8th day of the present month at the residence of Ephriam Sailsbury in Troy Township in this County who was Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 467) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/e42347c8f470dc0f48ca74f72eb76829.jpg e81d99e81b45a34b5232f73e6dff4f56 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 468] [corresponds to labeled page 436 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 436 Last Will of Ephriam Sailsbury deceased then in his last sickness and who has since departed this life on the ninth day of this month being the on next day; that while being then and there on the said 8th day the said Ephriam Sailsbury then declared in the presence of these witnesses that he desired to make his last will and called upon them to witness what his will was He thereupon declared that it was his will and desire as follows; as his verbal will, to wit: 1st That Lafayette his oldest son had received his share of his estate in the purchase of a lot of land some years since and had deeded to his said son Lafayette amounting to two thousand dollars. (This was only intended to make his two sons equal and not to affect any residue). And it was his will and desire that his second son James A Sailsbury should be paid out of his estate two thousand and fifty dollars in order to make his share equal to Lafayette 2nd He next willed and desired that his debts and funeral expenses be paid out of the payment to be made this coming Spring due on the recent sale of his farm 3rd It was his will and bequest that there should be paid to his wife in lieu of her dower the sum of three thousand dollars to be used and kept by her during her life time or so long as she remained his widow and whenever she died or married again he desired the principal to return to his estate for the benefit of his heirs 4th It was his will and bequest that there should be paid to the three children of his daughter Eunice Stiles each the sum of fifty dollars to be paid out of the interest to be paid his estate on the last payment due on the sale of his farm and this was all he intended for this daughter. 5th It was his will and bequest that there should be paid to his youngest daughter Sarah Aigen the sum of two thousand dollars in case the estate holds out to do so and if it did not hold out to that sum she was to receive the residue which he hoped would amount to one thousand dollars at least 6th It was his will and bequest that all his household furniture should all go to his wife. 7th It was his will and bequest that James Cox should be the executor of this his will which was then and there made by the said Ephriam Sailsbury in our presence and then requested us to take notice that that was his will as aforesaid Witness our hands this 13th day of February 1869 Samuel Stoughton James Cox Ephraim Willey Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 468) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/4ca65524d7246ece34cdc916be7f3b89.jpg 337aa67a1fbb24d88b36097d1e1caaea Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 469] [corresponds to labeled page 437 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 437 Last will of Ephriam Sailsbury decd In the Probate Court { The State of Ohio { Delaware County SS The undersigned Lemuel Stoughton James Cox and Ephriam Willey the above named witnesses being duly Sworn in open Court on this 13th day of February 1869 depose and say that on the 8th day of the present month the said Ephriam Sailsbury at his own residence called on these witnesses to notice what his ^verbal will was and then stated his will to be just as the same is now reduced to writing as above stated. The said Ephraim was then in his last sickness and died on the next day The said Ephriam Sailsbury was then about fifty five years of age in his full mind and memory and not under any restraint The said will was reduced to wri= ting on this day by the Probate Judge within ten days of speaking the said verbal will Lemuel Stoughton James Cox Ephriam Willey Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of February 1869. T. W. Powell Probate Judge ____________________________ Record of the Last Will of Sabeers Main decd Proceedings had before Thomas W. Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for Delaware County on the 18th day of March A.D. 1869, at his office in the Town of Delaware Ohio SS The following is the Journal Entry to wit: - Will and Estate of Sabeers Main deceased On this day the last will and testament of Sabeers Main late of Troy Township in this County was presented to the Court for probate and record. Thereupon Silas H. Drummond and Lemuel Drummond the two subscribing witnesses to the said will came into Court and were duly sworn and examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the said will and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testator at the time of the execution thereof was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, it is therefore ordered that the said will be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Sabeers Main dec'd, and it is ordered to be recorded as such Thereupon Jonas Main the Executor named in the will Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 469) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ff0d887bd47d8563dfcfbbd24dd3b33b.jpg 73bfce6dc211052031c51cd4df58c245 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 470] [corresponds to labeled page 438 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 438 Record of the Last will of Sabeers Main deceased came and qualified himself as such Executor and gave bonds in the sum of $8000, with Nehemiah Martin and John Veley his sureties (Letters etc issued) T. W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of Will) In the Name of the Benevolent Father of all! I Sabeers Main of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being in good health and of sound mind and memory calling into mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appoi= nted for man once to die therefore I make and publish this my last will and testament. Item 1st I hereby ratify and confirm the sale made between me and my son Jonas Main, to the farm on which I now live: it being and situate in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio, and in Range Nineteen (19) Township Five (5) and Section one (1) for which he is to pay the sum of Four Thousand Dollars as herein set forth and for which I hold his notes as followeth, to wit: - to the Heirs of my son Jas Main decd Three hundred Dollars, to my son Jonas Main Seven hundred Dollars, to my daughter Hannah Moses Five hundred and fifty Dollars, to my son John Main Seven hundred Dollars, to my son Andrew Main Three hundred and fifty Dollars, to my son Isaac Main Three hundred and fifty Dollars, to my daughter Rebecca McMasters Five hundred and twenty five Dollars, and to my Daughter Sarah Ann Waters Five hundred and twenty five Dollars. Item 2nd I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Jonas Main sole Executor of this my last will and testament to make sale of such property as I may posess at the time of my death and collict all moneys due (as to debts I owe none) Pay the expense of my last sickness funeral expenses etc and divide the sum left amongst the heirs he is not to retain any share to himself, nor is he to receive any presents on the Four thousand Dollars, that is his own debt to pay. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this Eighth day of October AD 1862 Signed sealed and acknowledged by said Sabeers Main as his last will and testament in our presence and in the presence of each other Sabeers Main {Seal} Silas H Drummond Lemuel Drummond { U S Stamps } { $2.50. TWP.} {Copy of Testimony & record thereof} The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the Last will and testament of Sabeers Main late of Troy Township in this County deceased Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 470) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/c4beb69d4830b733ea047d5421ccfa62.jpg 6551a29bacba5489fc4039b127bf0da7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 471] [corresponds to labeled page 439 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 439 Record of the Last Will etc of Major Mantor decd We Silas H. Drummond and Lemuel Drummond being duly sworn in open Court this 18th day of March AD 1869, depose and say that we were present at the Execution of the Last will and testament of Sabeers Main of Troy Township hearunto annexed, bearing date 8th day of of October 1862; that we saw said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator, at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Silas H. Drummond Lemuel Drummond Sworn to and subscribed before me in Probate Court, this 18th day of March AD 1869 T. W. Powell, Probate Judge _____________________ Record of Last Will of Major Mantor decd Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for Delaware County and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware on the 30th day of March 1869. The following is the Journal Entry to wit: - Will and Estate of Major Mantor deceased On the 24th day May AD 1867 the last will and testament of Major Mantor late of Porter Township in this County deceased was presented to this Court for Probate and record. Thereupon Salmon P. Lott, and William Davy the two subscribing witnesses to the said Will came into Court and were duly sworn and exam- ined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the said will and filed therewith, Thereupon the same was reserved under consideration until this day; and it now appearing that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint; it is thereupon ordered that the said will be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as such last will and testament of the said Major Mantor dec'd, and ordered to be recorded as such (no letters issued) T. W. Powell Probate Judge (Copy of Will) "Last Will and Testament of Major Mantor" Porter, Delaware County and State of Ohio. Know all men by these Presents that I Major Mantor of the Township of Porter County and State aforesaid, do will and bequeath all of my property Real and personal Estate that I now hold and pocess and all that I ever expect to pocess Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 471) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/75bce407800876ffe6a14e42dfdce5e3.jpg cbb26b39884e87fe15cf4a22690a00b9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 472] [corresponds to labeled page 440 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 440 Record of Last Will of Major Mantor deceased to Lydia Manter, Ananias Mantor and James Jefferson Mantor that the said Lydia Mantor is to hold her thirds as long as she remains my widow, in case that she should not out live me then it is to go to Ananias Mantor and James Jeff= erson Mantor at my death and in case she out lives me at Marage or Death it is to go to the two Boys above mentioned and in case of either of their deaths it is to go to the surviving Boy My other 4 Boys David Mantor, Walter Mantor, John Mantor and William Mantor having had more their share already in Cattle horses time and money - this is ^therefore forever to debar them from having eney claim on my property personal or real what I have now or ever may have during my natural life, and at my death it is to be divided between the aforesaid Wife and Children as directed, and I here appoint Lydia Mantor as my Admin- -istratrix with the assistance of Ananias and Jefferson Mantor to settle off in due form the property to be equally divided between the two Boys James Jefferson Mantor and Ananias Mantor to be divided by two disinterested men of their own choice in case they cant agree, Signed this 27th day of September 1856 in a perfect state of mind calm and sain Attest Major Mantor Acknowledged in presence of } Salmon P. Lott } W. W. Davy } (Copy of Testimony & record thereof) The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the Last Will and testament of Major Mantor late of Porter Township deceased We Salmon P. Lott and William W. Davy being duly sworn in open Court this 20th day of April AD 1867, depose and say, that they were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Major Mantor of Porter Township in this County here= to annexed: that we saw the said testator subscribe said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses in his presence and in the presence of each other L. P. Lott W. W. Davy Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 24th day of May AD 1867 T W Powell Probate Judge _______________________________________ Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 472) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/f61e4d33525900f2a0fac20fa8084e5b.jpg a38c9cd48b93810fa403a87a10307bcc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 473] [corresponds to labeled page 441 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 441 Record of Last Will of Sophronia Houseworth deceased Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for Delaware County and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 5th day of April AD 1869 The folowing is the Journal Entry to wit: - April 5th 1869 Will and Estate of Sophronia Houseworth decd On this day the last will and Testament of Mrs. Sophronia Houseworth late of Oxford Twp in this County was presented to this Court for probate and record, And the same having been duly proved here in open Court by the testimony of the two sub- scribing witnesses Henry Coleman and Amasa Holt, whose testimony was reduced to writing and filed with said will being annexed thereto, It is ordered that said will be admitted to probate and record is duly proved as the last will and testament of Sophronia Houseworth deceased (No letters issued) T.W. Powell Probate Judge The following is the will to wit: - In the Name of the Benevolent Father of All! I Sophronia Houseworth of Oxford Tp Delaware County State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and test= ament Item 1st I Give and devise to my son George Houseworth my Clock and the cash that he now owes me amounting to about Five Dollars ($5.00) Item 2nd I give to my Daughter Melissa Smith my set of Dishes and her indebtedness to me amounting to about Ten Dollars ($10) Item 3rd I give to my Daughter Dorissa Houseworth my Cow, all my bedding and House furnishing goods, and the amounts of money due me from my creditors after my indebitedness shall have been paid, and also all my bank pension that is now and may become due and paid by the Government of the US. Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint Christopher Felkey 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. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 30th day of January in the year 1868 her Sophronia X Houseworth mark Signed and acknowledge by said Sophronia Houseworth as her last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in her presence Henry Coleman Amasa Holt (over) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 473) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/fb6703e403f0a4c846b5348ab6f4ae06.jpg b6acb325d5d1cc4e81444cba6e29e74a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 474] [corresponds to labeled page 442 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 442 Record of Last Will of Sophronia Houseworth decd The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of Sophronia Houseworth late of Oxford Tp in this County deceased We Henry Coleman and Amasa Holt being duly sworn in open Court this 5th day of April AD 1869, depose and say that we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Sophronia Houseworth of Oxford Tp in this County hereto annexed bearng date 30th day of January 1868, that we saw the said testatrix subscribe the said will, and heard her publish and declare the same to be her last will and testament and that the said testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other Henry Coleman Amasa Holt Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 5th day of April AD 1869 T. W. Powell Probate Judge _____________________________________ Record of Last Will of Mathew Bacom dec'd Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for Delaware County and State of Ohio, at his office in the Town of Delaware, on the 14th day of April AD 1869. The following is the Journal Entry to wit: - April 14th 1869 Estate of Mathew Bacom deceased On this day the last will and testament of Mathew Bacom late of Porter Township deceased was presented to this Court for probate and record. Thereupon Edmond B Masher one of the subscribing witnesses came into court and was duly sworn and examined and his testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the said will and filed therewith, And at the same time the deposition of Harvey Haeslett to prove the death and absence of the other witnesses to the said will, and it appearing to the Court that the said will was duly executed and attested and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, it is ordered that the said will be admitted to probate and record in said probate court as duly proved as the last will and testament of Mathew Bacom deceased, and ordered to be recorded as such T W Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 474) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ff74b32491bb527738267310182d11c6.jpg 373fb4b56063d97acfe87def18ab640c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 475] [corresponds to labeled page 443 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 443 Record of Last Will of Mathew Bacom deceased (Copy of Will) In the name of the Benevolent Father of all! I Mathew Beacom Senior of the Township of Porter County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and Testament. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Adella Beacom Three hundred Dollars in money. Then after paying my Just debts and funeral expenses I give and bequeath to my children Mathew Beacom, Junior, John Beacom and Adella Beacom my Daughter above named, all the residue of my property in Equal proportions I hereby constitute and appoint Salmon P. Lott Executor of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 14th day of August AD 1867. Mathew Beacom {Seal} Signed and acknowledge in our presents and in presence of each other E B Mosher {U S Stamps } H B Liggett {$2.00 Apl 14th 1869 } S P Lott { T W Powell } {End of Will} (Copy of Testimony & Record thereof) The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the Last will and testament of Mathew Beacom late of Porter Township in this County deceased K Edmond B Mosher being duly sworn in open Court this 14th day of April AD 1869 depose and say that we = - this affiant, H B Liggett and Salmon P Lott, were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Mathew Bacom of Porter Township in this County deceased, hereto annexed bearing date 14th day of August 1867: that we saw the said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence, and in presence of each other, and the affiant further says that the said S P. Lott is now deceased, and that the said H B Liggett one of the witnesses has gone out of the Country to parts unknown and his present residence if alive is now unknown to the Citizens of his former residence E B Mosher Sworn to and subscribed before me, in the Probate Court, this 14th day of April AD 1869 T W Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 475) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/47aa9e5fe3034a1a89a9efb5bec863ca.jpg 55d7719f11d1cfa649545c58b119ad5f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 476] [corresponds to labeled page 444 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 444 Record of the Last will of Salmon Moses deceased And also at the same time and place came Harvey Haselett who being duly sworn upon his oath says that he was well acquainted with S P Lott and H B Leggett two of the witnesses to the annexed will of Mathew Bacom dec'd and was well acquainted with their hand writing and beleive and have no doubt that their signatures to said will as witnesses are true and genuine that said Lott is now dead and said Liggett has departed the Country and gone to parts unknown H Heaslett Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this 14th day of April 1869 T W Powell Probate Judge ______________________________ Record of the Last Will of Salmon Moses dec'd Proceedings had before Thomas W Powell Judge of the Probate Court in and for the County of Delaware and State of Ohio at his office in the town of Delaware on the 22nd day of April AD 1869. The following is the Journal Entry in this case, to wit: - On the 10th day of the present month the last will and testament of Salmon Moses late of Liberty Township in this County decd was presented in Court for probate and record, thereupon George Hall and Thomas Wright the two subscribing witnesses to the said will came into Court and were duly sworn & examined and their testimony reduced to writing and annexed to the will and filed therewith: and afterwards on this day for the purpose of proving the codicil annexed to the said will came into Court George Hall and Mary H Hall the two subscribing witnesses thereto who being duly sworn and exam- ined and their testimony reduced to writing ^and annexed to the Codicil and filed therewith Thereupon the Court finds that the said will and Codicil were duly executed and attested and that the said Testator at the several times of the Execution thereof was of full age of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, it is therefore considered and ordered that the said will and Codicil be admitted to probate and record as duly proved as the last will and testament and codicil thereto annexed of the said Salmon Moses decd and be recorded as such. Thereupon Russell B Moses and Flavel Moses the Executors named in the will, came into Court and accepted letters testimentary upon the said will and Estate, who gave bonds in the sum of $3000 with George Hall and Thomas Wright as their sureties to pay debts and legacies etc according to law No appraisement to be made T W Powell Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 476) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/1c62e90cc0a3bc8ff71a8ae8da0ce9d1.jpg 08f45569b68c32019a36bf0bcdc2f83b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 477] [corresponds to labeled page 445 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 445 Record of the Last Will of Salmon Moses deceased (Copy of the Will) In the Name of the Benevolent Father of all~! I Salmon Moses of Liberty Township Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st I give and bequeath to my son Russell B Moses all my Real Estate and Farming utensils Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my Daughter Flora Moses all of my personal property except Farming utensils including what stock I may have viz the undivided half of the stock on the farm also all my notes bonds & money also all my house hold & kitchen Furniture Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint Russell B Moses and Flavel Moses Executors of of this my last will and Testament hereby authorizing them to compromise adjust and discharge in such manner as they may deem proper the debts and claims due me Item 4th I give to my son Flavel Moses above what I have heretofore given him Five Dollars Item 5th I give to my daughter Dorcas Pike above what I have heretofore given her Five Dollars In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 18th day of June AD 1867 Salmon Moses {Seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Salmon Moses as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence Thomas Wright George Hall Codicil Whereas I Salmon Moses on the 18th day of June in the year 1867 made my last will and testament of that day do hereby declare the following to be a Codicil to the same I do hereby give and bequeath to my daughter Flora Moses the house which I now occupy and two acres of land therewith viz bigining on the East with the East side of the garden south with the south side of the garden and running west far enough to contain two acres of land exclusive of the road, said Flora Moses to have said premises so long as she may wish to occupy the same I do further bequeath that said Flora Moses shall have a Cow kept on the ^farm for her use so long as she may occupy the said house. Salmon Moses {Seal} Signed and acknowledged by said Salmon Moses as a Codicil to his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence this 1st day of July 1868 George Hall Mary A. Hall (Copy of testimony - over) Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 477) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/ac0e579f9f63e19f7531380397cb4961.jpg 0ba94a0bde4cbf9cc86fe0f03e36f380 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 478] [corresponds to labeled page 446 of Will Record Vol. 4 1859 - 1869] 446 Last Record of the Last will of Salmon Moses dec'd The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the Last will and Testament of Salmon Moses late of Liberty Township in this County deceased We Thomas Wright and George Hall being duly sworn in open Court this 10th day of April AD 1869, depose and say that we were present at the Execution of the last will and testament of Salmon Moses of Liberty Township in this County hereunto annexed bearing date 18th day of June 1867: that we saw said testator subscribe said will, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age, and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other Thomas Wright George Hall Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 10th day of April AD 1869 T. W. Powell, Probate Judge, (Copy of proof of Codicil) The State of Ohio } Delaware County SS } In the matter of the last will and testament of Salmon Moses late of Liberty Twp in this County deceased We George Hall and Mary A. Hall being duly sworn in open Court this 22nd day of April AD 1869 depose and say that we were present at the execution of the Codicil to the last will and testament of Salmon Moses of Liberty Township hereto annexed bearing date the 1st day of July 1868, that we saw the said testator subscribe said Codicil to the said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator at the time of executing the same was of full age of sound mind & memory and not under any restraint and that we signed the same as witnesses at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other George Hall Mary A Hall Sworn to and subscribed before me in the Probate Court this 22nd day of April AD 1869 T. W. Powell Probate Judge _____________________________ Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 478) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/c578ef8059ed5bbc2a3940312aca64c8.jpg 0bd2494211a4ec2f55c832cd220ea823 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource blank page Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 479) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/48242dbbf8c07c9bd39827a0af205efb.jpg 1f4a2c10dd3784ae5453d36350580193 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Will Record 4 1859 = 1869 inside back red cover Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 480) http://66.213.124.233/files/original/126ef625ea4401841c64b63cced9510e.jpg 177b9eeee0e6776150a9b26568718f78 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource back red cover Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 (p. 481) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Description An account of the resource This collection contains transcribed wills of Delaware County residents from 1812-1890. Delaware County will records are located in the Delaware County Records Center at 2079 US 23 North PO Box 8006 Delaware, Ohio 43015 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869 Description An account of the resource Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 4 1859-1869. This book is located at the Delaware County Records Center at 2079 US 23 North PO Box 8006 Delaware Ohio, 43015 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-1869 Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Book Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 92961137 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource Delaware County--Will Records--Ohio--1859-1869 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Decedents of Delaware County, Ohio, 1859-1869 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Delaware County Court Probate Judge: I. Ranny; Delaware County Court Probate Judge: T.W. Powell