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Blanchard William Williams 4
Bramm Catharine 67
Brunn Henry W. 89
Bowers Elias 146
Brick Levi S. 154
Bowen Mary W. 217
Bockoven Eliza 230
Bale James 248
Bolinger John Jacob 421 Case No 3974
Bean Benjamin 449
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Blanchard William Williams 4
Bramm Catharine 67
Brunn Henry W. 89
Bowers Elias 146
Brick Levi S. 154
Bowen Mary W. 217
Bockoven Eliza 230
Bale James 248
Bolinger John Jacob 421 Case No 3974
Bean Benjamin 449
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Curry John G. 18
Carpenter Hiram R. 108
Carter Mahala 166 Case No 3836
Copeland W. E. 233
Conklin. Mathew. 382
Cornell Harvey 456 Case No 4077
Clark George 304
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Curry John G. 18
Carpenter Hiram R. 108
Carter Mahala 166 Case No 3836
Copeland W. E. 233
Conklin. Mathew. 382
Cornell Harvey 456 Case No 4077
Clark George 304
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Decker William H. 70
Dixon Alva 35
Davis James 181 Case No 3840
Davis Ira 439-442 " " 4058
Dilsaver Eliza 468
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Decker William H. 70
Dixon Alva 35
Davis James 181 Case No 3840
Davis Ira 439-442 " " 4058
Dilsaver Eliza 468
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Ellmaker Fredrick 27
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Fry Barbara 29
Fry Richard 64
Frost John M. 103
Foster John 119
Ferson Samuel 173
Ford William 262
Fichtelman John. 317
Finley Andrew 451 Case No 4076
Fletcher Mary Rooney 499
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Fry Barbara 29
Fry Richard 64
Frost John M. 103
Foster John 119
Ferson Samuel 173
Ford William 262
Fichtelman John. 317
Finley Andrew 451 Case No 4076
Fletcher Mary Rooney 499
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Gorsuch Thomas 258
Ganong Gilbert 415 Case No 4036
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Gorsuch Thomas 258
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Hillyer Picton D. 7
Hubble Mary A. 53 Case No 3708
Havens Andrew 112 " " 3791
Hickle Timothy 150
Hunt William Howell 191
Hendricks Lyman 278
Hollenbaugh Henry 312
Hatch Winfield S. 187
Hattery Mariah 429
Hubbard James F. 443 Case No 4061
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Hillyer Picton D. 7
Hubble Mary A. 53 Case No 3708
Havens Andrew 112 " " 3791
Hickle Timothy 150
Hunt William Howell 191
Hendricks Lyman 278
Hollenbaugh Henry 312
Hatch Winfield S. 187
Hattery Mariah 429
Hubbard James F. 443 Case No 4061
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Irwin Catharin 92
Iler William 157
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Iler William 157
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Johnson Harvey 84
Jones Thomas 128
Jamison James M. 205
Jones David L. 238
Jones John 15
Joslin Jonas 267
James James. 402 Case No 4001
Jaynes Marshal [Marshall] 407 " " 4027
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Johnson Harvey 84
Jones Thomas 128
Jamison James M. 205
Jones David L. 238
Jones John 15
Joslin Jonas 267
James James. 402 Case No 4001
Jaynes Marshal [Marshall] 407 " " 4027
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Kilbourn Sarah M. 133
Keys Richard 162
Knackel Jacob 292
Kyle Elizabeth 473
King Jane 478
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Kilbourn Sarah M. 133
Keys Richard 162
Knackel Jacob 292
Kyle Elizabeth 473
King Jane 478
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Lackey David H. 53
Love John 75
Lamb Minerva A 79
Lindner Frederick G. 123
Lewis Thomas 170
Loop Peter 201 Case No 3867
Lybrand Archibald Sen 287
Lynch Mary M. 393 Case No 4004
Laddin or Liddane Timothy 399.
Lydy Mathena J. 495
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Lackey David H. 53
Love John 75
Lamb Minerva A 79
Lindner Frederick G. 123
Lewis Thomas 170
Loop Peter 201 Case No 3867
Lybrand Archibald Sen 287
Lynch Mary M. 393 Case No 4004
Laddin or Liddane Timothy 399.
Lydy Mathena J. 495
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Martin Valentine 10
Maize James 326
Morgan. Susan. 342
Miller. John. 370
Merryman Henson 435 Case No 4049
Moses Jane 395
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Martin Valentine 10
Maize James 326
Morgan. Susan. 342
Miller. John. 370
Merryman Henson 435 Case No 4049
Moses Jane 395
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McCarty Mary 32
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Needles Archibald C 273
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Olmsted. A.J. 350
Owen Warren 489
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Peck George A 1
Powers Benjamin 22
Patterson Samuel 46
Peters Abraham 61 Case No 4154
Potter Elizabeth R. 196
Port Stephen 283
Perfect Jane R. 322
Price. Lewis 377
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Peck George A 1
Powers Benjamin 22
Patterson Samuel 46
Peters Abraham 61 Case No 4154
Potter Elizabeth R. 196
Port Stephen 283
Perfect Jane R. 322
Price. Lewis 377
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Roberts Thompson 212
Roloson Margaret 253
Rosecrans Stephen 296
Ryan John 337. Case No 3968
Reardon Timothy 390 " " 4012
Rosencrans Sylvester H 411
Riddle Elizabeth 485
Richey Catharine 503
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Roberts Thompson 212
Roloson Margaret 253
Rosecrans Stephen 296
Ryan John 337. Case No 3968
Reardon Timothy 390 " " 4012
Rosencrans Sylvester H 411
Riddle Elizabeth 485
Richey Catharine 503
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Smith Ralph 96
Said Presley 136
Shea John 142
Spaulding Patience 177 Case No 3839
Stark, Nancy A. 333
Slough. Joseph 352
Sharp. Stephen. 356
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Smith Ralph 96
Said Presley 136
Shea John 142
Spaulding Patience 177 Case No 3839
Stark, Nancy A. 333
Slough. Joseph 352
Sharp. Stephen. 356
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Taylor Lysander 58 Case No 3734
Thomas Elizabeth 222
Turner Harriet 299
Taylor. Cornelia A. 364.
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Thomas Elizabeth 222
Turner Harriet 299
Taylor. Cornelia A. 364.
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Van Buskirk Diana T. 41
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Van Buskirk Diana T. 41
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White Mary J 13.
Watson Walter T. 50
Wallace Almira T. 99
Wise John Sen 209
White James. 307 Case No 3961
White. John W. 347
Williams William B. 386
Waters Mary Ette 426
White Catharine 460 Case No 4078
Wells William 464
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White Mary J 13.
Watson Walter T. 50
Wallace Almira T. 99
Wise John Sen 209
White James. 307 Case No 3961
White. John W. 347
Williams William B. 386
Waters Mary Ette 426
White Catharine 460 Case No 4078
Wells William 464
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George A. Peck's Will
September 19th 1883
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of George A. Peck
late of Berkshire Township in this County deceaced
was produced in open Court for probate and it appear-
ing to the Court that the said Will had not been
deposited in this Court before the death of the Testa-
tor it is ordered that said Will be filed in this Court
and that due notice of the filing and of the appli-
cation to admit the same to probate and record
be given by Eunice R. Peck, widow of said decedent
to Carrie L. Peck, Henry I. Peck, Harry O. Peck and
Ella V. Peck Perfect next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio, that said applica-
tion will be for hearing before this Court on the 17th
day of October 1883 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
October 17th 1883.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 19th
day of September A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Geo
A Peck late of Berkshire Township this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and was then
filed, and it now being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and
of the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court has been given to Carrie L. Peck
Henry I. Peck, Harry O. Peck and Ella V. Peck Perfect
the next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former
order of this Court; therefore on this day came S. R.
Walker and W. H. Shaver, the subscribing witnesses to
said Will, who being duly qualified, testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will, which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will, Whereupon the
Court finds the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said G. A. Peck deceased
that the same was duly executed and attested that
the said Testator at the time of signing the same
was of lawful age of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to probate and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named be entered of record in ths Court Also on
the same day personally appeared in open Court
Eunice R. Peck widow of G. A. Peck deceased and
made known therein her election to take under the
[corresponds to page 1 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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George A. Peck's Will
September 19th 1883
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of George A. Peck
late of Berkshire Township in this County deceaced
was produced in open Court for probate and it appear-
ing to the Court that the said Will had not been
deposited in this Court before the death of the Testa-
tor it is ordered that said Will be filed in this Court
and that due notice of the filing and of the appli-
cation to admit the same to probate and record
be given by Eunice R. Peck, widow of said decedent
to Carrie L. Peck, Henry I. Peck, Harry O. Peck and
Ella V. Peck Perfect next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio, that said applica-
tion will be for hearing before this Court on the 17th
day of October 1883 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
October 17th 1883.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 19th
day of September A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Geo
A Peck late of Berkshire Township this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and was then
filed, and it now being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and
of the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court has been given to Carrie L. Peck
Henry I. Peck, Harry O. Peck and Ella V. Peck Perfect
the next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former
order of this Court; therefore on this day came S. R.
Walker and W. H. Shaver, the subscribing witnesses to
said Will, who being duly qualified, testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will, which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will, Whereupon the
Court finds the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said G. A. Peck deceased
that the same was duly executed and attested that
the said Testator at the time of signing the same
was of lawful age of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to probate and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named be entered of record in ths Court Also on
the same day personally appeared in open Court
Eunice R. Peck widow of G. A. Peck deceased and
made known therein her election to take under the
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 62)
Description
[page 62]
[corresponds to page 2 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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George A Peck's Will
provisions of the Will of her said deceased husband
Whereupon the Court explained to her the provisions of said
Will and her rights under it and her rights under the
law and she did declare herself satisfied with with
the provisions of said Will and asked that her election
to take under said Will might be entered upon the Journal
of this Court which was accordingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, George A. Peck, of the Township of Berkshire, County of
Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound mind and
memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and
transitory life do therefore make, ordain and declare this
to be my last Will and Testament. That is to say
first, lawful debts including funeral expenses to be paid
To my beloved wife all household furniture and any
cow she may select on the farm at the time of my decease
also the horse and buggy of the family if she chooses to ac-
cept them, also the one third interest in this farm we
*now occupy (after all claims are settled) her natural life
I give to my 2 sons Henry I. and Harry O. all my Real
Estate after all debts are paid and subject to their
mothers dower on condition first. that their living sister
Carrie L. have the first choice of cows on the farm after
her mother choses hers 2, second that they pay Carrie L.
Eighteen hundred dollars ($1800) that the said $1800 be in
interest after one year from the time of my decease 3 third
that they pay to Ella V. (Peck) Perfect their sister Eighteen
Hundred dollars on interest after one year as follows
$600 in one year $600 and interest in two years $600 and
interest in three years to Ella V. Perfect or her heirs (Her
Mother Eunice R. Peck Guardian) Now if my two boys
Henry I. and Harry O. choose not to take the farm and
apportanances Jointly and pay to the other three $1800 apiece
as afore mentioned and if boy or boys choose not to pay debts
and take the land, they can after all debts are paid
have it appraised and divided or sold each child to
Carrie L. Henry I Harry O Ella O
share equally, subject to their mothers dower
Likewise I make and constitute my son Henry I. Executor
of my last will and testament
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed
my name and affixed my seal
G A Peck
The above written instrument was subscribed by the
said George A. Peck in our presence and acknowledged
[corresponds to page 2 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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George A Peck's Will
provisions of the Will of her said deceased husband
Whereupon the Court explained to her the provisions of said
Will and her rights under it and her rights under the
law and she did declare herself satisfied with with
the provisions of said Will and asked that her election
to take under said Will might be entered upon the Journal
of this Court which was accordingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, George A. Peck, of the Township of Berkshire, County of
Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound mind and
memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and
transitory life do therefore make, ordain and declare this
to be my last Will and Testament. That is to say
first, lawful debts including funeral expenses to be paid
To my beloved wife all household furniture and any
cow she may select on the farm at the time of my decease
also the horse and buggy of the family if she chooses to ac-
cept them, also the one third interest in this farm we
*now occupy (after all claims are settled) her natural life
I give to my 2 sons Henry I. and Harry O. all my Real
Estate after all debts are paid and subject to their
mothers dower on condition first. that their living sister
Carrie L. have the first choice of cows on the farm after
her mother choses hers 2, second that they pay Carrie L.
Eighteen hundred dollars ($1800) that the said $1800 be in
interest after one year from the time of my decease 3 third
that they pay to Ella V. (Peck) Perfect their sister Eighteen
Hundred dollars on interest after one year as follows
$600 in one year $600 and interest in two years $600 and
interest in three years to Ella V. Perfect or her heirs (Her
Mother Eunice R. Peck Guardian) Now if my two boys
Henry I. and Harry O. choose not to take the farm and
apportanances Jointly and pay to the other three $1800 apiece
as afore mentioned and if boy or boys choose not to pay debts
and take the land, they can after all debts are paid
have it appraised and divided or sold each child to
Carrie L. Henry I Harry O Ella O
share equally, subject to their mothers dower
Likewise I make and constitute my son Henry I. Executor
of my last will and testament
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed
my name and affixed my seal
G A Peck
The above written instrument was subscribed by the
said George A. Peck in our presence and acknowledged
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 63)
Description
[page 63]
[corresponds to page 3 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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George A. Peck's Will
by him to each of us. and he at the same time
declared the above instrument so subscribed to be his
last Will and Testament, and we at the Testator
request and in his presence have signed our names
as witnesses hereto
S. R. Walker
W. H. Shaver
[in left margin: This item was omitted and should
follow who on 2d page *]
I give to my oldest son Clinton N. Peck by my first
wife one dollar, He Clinton N. having received of me
One Thousand Dollars $1000 and now holding notes (and
a note against. J. H. Welchams which was left with
me to collect and was paid to me in the years
1877-1878, in cattle money etc to the amount of ($200)
Two Hundred dollars which I acknowledge the receipt
of and wish paid with interest on the same to him
with my note of hand given in previous years according
to an article of agreement entered into August 17th
A.D. 1873 and recorded in County records Delaware
County Ohio
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County } ss
Personally appeared in open Court S.R.
Walker and W. H. Shaver the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of G. A. Peck deceased
who being duly sworn according to law, to speak
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and
say that the paper before them purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of G. A Peck now deceased is
the Will of said deceased G. A. Peck, that they were
present at the execution of said Will, at the request
of the Testator subscribed their names to the same as
witnesses in his presence, and that they say the said
G.A. Peck deceased, sign and seal said Will, and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament, that the said G. A. Peck at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of legal age and of
sound and disposing mind and memory, and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
S. R. Walker
W. H. Saver
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 17th day of
October A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 3 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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George A. Peck's Will
by him to each of us. and he at the same time
declared the above instrument so subscribed to be his
last Will and Testament, and we at the Testator
request and in his presence have signed our names
as witnesses hereto
S. R. Walker
W. H. Shaver
[in left margin: This item was omitted and should
follow who on 2d page *]
I give to my oldest son Clinton N. Peck by my first
wife one dollar, He Clinton N. having received of me
One Thousand Dollars $1000 and now holding notes (and
a note against. J. H. Welchams which was left with
me to collect and was paid to me in the years
1877-1878, in cattle money etc to the amount of ($200)
Two Hundred dollars which I acknowledge the receipt
of and wish paid with interest on the same to him
with my note of hand given in previous years according
to an article of agreement entered into August 17th
A.D. 1873 and recorded in County records Delaware
County Ohio
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County } ss
Personally appeared in open Court S.R.
Walker and W. H. Shaver the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of G. A. Peck deceased
who being duly sworn according to law, to speak
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and
say that the paper before them purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of G. A Peck now deceased is
the Will of said deceased G. A. Peck, that they were
present at the execution of said Will, at the request
of the Testator subscribed their names to the same as
witnesses in his presence, and that they say the said
G.A. Peck deceased, sign and seal said Will, and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament, that the said G. A. Peck at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of legal age and of
sound and disposing mind and memory, and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
S. R. Walker
W. H. Saver
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 17th day of
October A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 64)
Description
[page 64]
[corresponds to page 4 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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William Williams Blanchards Will
December 8th 1883
Journal Entry
This day an instrument of Writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of William Williams Blanchard late of Delaware
Township in this County deceased was produced in open Court
for probate and appearing to the Court that said Will had
not been deposited in this Court before the death of the
Testator it is now ordered that the said Will be filed in this
Court and that due notice thereof and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record be given by Francis
A. Blanchard & Mary E. Wilson of Springfield Illinois, Lydia
J. Blanchard and Catharine A Vincent next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio that said application will be
for hearing before this Court on this 8" day of December A.D.
1883 at 7 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
December 8" 1883
Journal Entry
And afterwards on the same day December 8th A.D. 1883 the
findings and orders of this Court relative to the last Will
and Testament of William Williams Blanchard deceased
were entered on the Journal in words and figures following to wit:
In the Matter of the Will of }
William Williams Blanchard - decd}
Be it remembered that here-
tofore to wit: on the 8" day of December A.D. 1883 an instru-
ment of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of William Williams Blanchard late of Delaware Township
this County deceased was produced in open Court for probate
and was then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and
of the application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court has been given to Mary E. Wilson, Lydia J.
Blanchard, Catharine A. Vincent and Francis A. Blanchard
next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former order of
this Court. Therefore on this day came Christopher F. Graff and
John W. Pfiffner the subscribing witnesses to said Will who
being duly qualified testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed and filed with said Will
Whereupon the Court finds that the afore said instrument of writing
is the last Will and Testament of the said William Williams Blanchard
deceased, that the same was duly executed and attestated, that
the said Testater at the time of signing the same was of lawful age of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said will be
admitted to probate and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 4 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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William Williams Blanchards Will
December 8th 1883
Journal Entry
This day an instrument of Writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of William Williams Blanchard late of Delaware
Township in this County deceased was produced in open Court
for probate and appearing to the Court that said Will had
not been deposited in this Court before the death of the
Testator it is now ordered that the said Will be filed in this
Court and that due notice thereof and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record be given by Francis
A. Blanchard & Mary E. Wilson of Springfield Illinois, Lydia
J. Blanchard and Catharine A Vincent next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio that said application will be
for hearing before this Court on this 8" day of December A.D.
1883 at 7 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
December 8" 1883
Journal Entry
And afterwards on the same day December 8th A.D. 1883 the
findings and orders of this Court relative to the last Will
and Testament of William Williams Blanchard deceased
were entered on the Journal in words and figures following to wit:
In the Matter of the Will of }
William Williams Blanchard - decd}
Be it remembered that here-
tofore to wit: on the 8" day of December A.D. 1883 an instru-
ment of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of William Williams Blanchard late of Delaware Township
this County deceased was produced in open Court for probate
and was then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and
of the application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court has been given to Mary E. Wilson, Lydia J.
Blanchard, Catharine A. Vincent and Francis A. Blanchard
next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former order of
this Court. Therefore on this day came Christopher F. Graff and
John W. Pfiffner the subscribing witnesses to said Will who
being duly qualified testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed and filed with said Will
Whereupon the Court finds that the afore said instrument of writing
is the last Will and Testament of the said William Williams Blanchard
deceased, that the same was duly executed and attestated, that
the said Testater at the time of signing the same was of lawful age of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said will be
admitted to probate and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 65)
Description
[page 65]
[corresponds to page 5 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
5
William Williams Blanchard's Will
Will of Personal and Real Estate
In the name of God amen: I William Williams Blanchard
of the town of Delaware in the County of Delaware and
State of Ohio of the age of Seventy-seven years and being
of sound mind and memory do make and publish and
declare this my last Will and Testament in manner
following that is to say:
First I give and devise all my furniture with the house
and lot being No "22" on Griswold Street in the town
of Delaware in which I am now living, to my daugh-
ter Lydia Jane Blanchard with all the apperances thereon
(in consideration of her many acts of kindness and af-
fections to promote my happiness and comfort since the
death of my wife) for to have and to hold the above described
premises forever -
Second I give and devise (after all my debts are paid) all my
Real and Personal Estate (except the house and lot No "22" on
Griswold Street as above stated) to my four (4) children
divided equally between them, share and share alike
deducting therefrom what each one of them has formerly
received from their share or portion thereof
Third I do hereby order and direct that my Executors
herein appointed shall hold in trust my daughter
Mary's share or portion of my estate (only during her (now)
husbands natural life) and pay her during said life)
annually the net income and profits thereof and
after her (Mary's) natural deceased, her (Mary's) share or
portion of my Estate shall be equally divided between
her husband and her children.
Fourth I do hereby nominate and appoint my daughter
Lydia Jane Blanchard to be the Trustee for my daughter
Mary for a legacy of One Thousand dollars ($1000) in
U.S. Bonds given by my father to me to be held by me
and appointed me to be the Trustee for said legacy
and all the income and profits thereof shall be given
annually to my daughter Mary to be for her individual
use for herself and her children of her body.
Fifth I do hereby declare that I shall deprive any of my
heirs or their children of their share of my estate who
will undertake to break by law this my last Will and
Testament and I advise my my heirs not to urge the sale
of my portion of the real estate situated near the City of
Indianapolis (as it must increase in value) except a division
meets their approval and thereby no disadvantage of
less occurring therefrom.
And lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint
my son Francis Asbury Blanchard and my daughter
Lydia Jane Blanchard to be the Executors of this my
[corresponds to page 5 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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William Williams Blanchard's Will
Will of Personal and Real Estate
In the name of God amen: I William Williams Blanchard
of the town of Delaware in the County of Delaware and
State of Ohio of the age of Seventy-seven years and being
of sound mind and memory do make and publish and
declare this my last Will and Testament in manner
following that is to say:
First I give and devise all my furniture with the house
and lot being No "22" on Griswold Street in the town
of Delaware in which I am now living, to my daugh-
ter Lydia Jane Blanchard with all the apperances thereon
(in consideration of her many acts of kindness and af-
fections to promote my happiness and comfort since the
death of my wife) for to have and to hold the above described
premises forever -
Second I give and devise (after all my debts are paid) all my
Real and Personal Estate (except the house and lot No "22" on
Griswold Street as above stated) to my four (4) children
divided equally between them, share and share alike
deducting therefrom what each one of them has formerly
received from their share or portion thereof
Third I do hereby order and direct that my Executors
herein appointed shall hold in trust my daughter
Mary's share or portion of my estate (only during her (now)
husbands natural life) and pay her during said life)
annually the net income and profits thereof and
after her (Mary's) natural deceased, her (Mary's) share or
portion of my Estate shall be equally divided between
her husband and her children.
Fourth I do hereby nominate and appoint my daughter
Lydia Jane Blanchard to be the Trustee for my daughter
Mary for a legacy of One Thousand dollars ($1000) in
U.S. Bonds given by my father to me to be held by me
and appointed me to be the Trustee for said legacy
and all the income and profits thereof shall be given
annually to my daughter Mary to be for her individual
use for herself and her children of her body.
Fifth I do hereby declare that I shall deprive any of my
heirs or their children of their share of my estate who
will undertake to break by law this my last Will and
Testament and I advise my my heirs not to urge the sale
of my portion of the real estate situated near the City of
Indianapolis (as it must increase in value) except a division
meets their approval and thereby no disadvantage of
less occurring therefrom.
And lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint
my son Francis Asbury Blanchard and my daughter
Lydia Jane Blanchard to be the Executors of this my
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 66)
Description
[page 66]
[corresponds to page 6 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
6
William Williams Blanchard's Will
last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former
Wills by me made.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this Nineteenth day of March in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty three.
William Williams Blanchard [LS]
The above instrument, consisting of one sheet, was at the date
thereof signed, sealed, pubished and declared by the said
William Williams Blanchard as, and for his last Will and
Testament in presence of us who at his request and in his
presence, and in the presence of each other have subscribed
our names as witnesses thereto
Christopher F. Graff residing at Delaware in Delaware Co State of Ohio
John W. Pfiffner residing at Delaware in Delaware Co State of Ohio
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Christopher
F Graff and John W Pfiffner the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of William Williams Blanchard deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the
whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the
execution of said Will, depose and say, that the paper before
them purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William
Williams Blanchard now deceased that they were present at the execution
of said Will, at the request of the Testater subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses in his presence, and that they saw the
William Williams Blanchard deceased sign and seal said
Will, and Testament that the said William Williams Blanchard
at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was
of legal age & of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
Christopher F. Graff
John W. Pfiffner
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 8th day of
December A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 6 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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William Williams Blanchard's Will
last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former
Wills by me made.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this Nineteenth day of March in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty three.
William Williams Blanchard [LS]
The above instrument, consisting of one sheet, was at the date
thereof signed, sealed, pubished and declared by the said
William Williams Blanchard as, and for his last Will and
Testament in presence of us who at his request and in his
presence, and in the presence of each other have subscribed
our names as witnesses thereto
Christopher F. Graff residing at Delaware in Delaware Co State of Ohio
John W. Pfiffner residing at Delaware in Delaware Co State of Ohio
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Christopher
F Graff and John W Pfiffner the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of William Williams Blanchard deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the
whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the
execution of said Will, depose and say, that the paper before
them purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William
Williams Blanchard now deceased that they were present at the execution
of said Will, at the request of the Testater subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses in his presence, and that they saw the
William Williams Blanchard deceased sign and seal said
Will, and Testament that the said William Williams Blanchard
at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was
of legal age & of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
Christopher F. Graff
John W. Pfiffner
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 8th day of
December A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 67)
Description
[page 67]
[corresponds to page 7 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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Pictin D. Hillyer's Will
December 18th 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of} In Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
Pictin D. Hillyer, deceased }
The last Will and Testament of Pictin
D. Hillyer late of Delaware County Ohio deceased, having been
presented for probate, thereupon said Will was duly proven by the
oaths of Henry J. Eaton and Cecilia D. Alexander subscribing
witnesses to said Will who were duly sworn and examined
in open Court and their testimony reduced to writing and
filed and it appearing to the Court from the testimony of
said witnesses that such 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, it is now here ordered that said
Will be admitted to probate and filed and the same together
with the testimony so taken and reduced to writing as afore-
said be recorded. Also at the same time personally appeared
in open Court Mary S. Hillyer widow of Pictin D. Hillyer deceased
and made known therein her election to take under the provisions
of the Will of her said deceased husband, Whereupon the Court
explained to her the provisions of said Will and her rights under
it also her rights under the law and she declared herself
satisfied with the provisions of said Will and asked that her
election to take under said Will might be entered upon
the Journal of this Court which is accordingly done.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, Pictin D. Hillyer of the City of Delaware County of
Delaware and State of Ohio being about Seventy-three
years of age, and being of sound and disposing mind
and memory, do make, publish and declare this my
last Will and Testament hereby revoking and making null
and void all other last Wills and Testaments by me
made heretofore:
First My Will is that all my just debts and funeral
expenses shall be paid out of my estate as soon after
my decease as shall be found convenient.
Second I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Mrs
Mary Sweetser Hillyer all the property of which I may be
the owner or have any interest in at my decease, in
whatsoever from the same may then be in, whether in
money, notes, accounts, personal estate, real estate, mixed
or any other form whatsoever, I give it all to her to have
the sole and absolute ownership thereof the same as
[corresponds to page 7 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
7
Pictin D. Hillyer's Will
December 18th 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of} In Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
Pictin D. Hillyer, deceased }
The last Will and Testament of Pictin
D. Hillyer late of Delaware County Ohio deceased, having been
presented for probate, thereupon said Will was duly proven by the
oaths of Henry J. Eaton and Cecilia D. Alexander subscribing
witnesses to said Will who were duly sworn and examined
in open Court and their testimony reduced to writing and
filed and it appearing to the Court from the testimony of
said witnesses that such 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, it is now here ordered that said
Will be admitted to probate and filed and the same together
with the testimony so taken and reduced to writing as afore-
said be recorded. Also at the same time personally appeared
in open Court Mary S. Hillyer widow of Pictin D. Hillyer deceased
and made known therein her election to take under the provisions
of the Will of her said deceased husband, Whereupon the Court
explained to her the provisions of said Will and her rights under
it also her rights under the law and she declared herself
satisfied with the provisions of said Will and asked that her
election to take under said Will might be entered upon
the Journal of this Court which is accordingly done.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, Pictin D. Hillyer of the City of Delaware County of
Delaware and State of Ohio being about Seventy-three
years of age, and being of sound and disposing mind
and memory, do make, publish and declare this my
last Will and Testament hereby revoking and making null
and void all other last Wills and Testaments by me
made heretofore:
First My Will is that all my just debts and funeral
expenses shall be paid out of my estate as soon after
my decease as shall be found convenient.
Second I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Mrs
Mary Sweetser Hillyer all the property of which I may be
the owner or have any interest in at my decease, in
whatsoever from the same may then be in, whether in
money, notes, accounts, personal estate, real estate, mixed
or any other form whatsoever, I give it all to her to have
the sole and absolute ownership thereof the same as
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 68)
Description
[page 68]
[corresponds to page 8 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
8
Pictin D. Hillyer's Will
have whilst living, the real estate in full fee simple,
with the same power to sell and convey at her pleasure that
I have; And I do here appoint her, my said wife Sole executor
of this my last Will and Testament and request that
she may not be required to give any bond, and that she
be not required to return to the Probate Court any inventory
or appraisement of my estate, or make any sales thereof or
of any part thereof.
In testimony whereof, I have set my hand to this
my last Will and Testament at my residence in said City
this winter day of February in the year of our Lord one
Thousand, eight hundred and eighty three
Pictin D. Hillyer {Seal}
The foregoing instrument was signed by the said Pictin D. Hillyer
in our presence and by him published and declared as, and
for his last Will and Testament, and at his request, and in
his presence, and in the presence of each other, we hereunto
subscribe our names as attesting witnesses, at the City of
Delaware Ohio this winter day of February A.D. 1883
Cecelia D Alexander resides at the City of Delaware Ohio
Henry J Eaton resides at the City of Delaware Ohio
Probate Court
State of Ohio }
Delaware County} SS
Probate of the last Will of Pictin D. Hillyer deceased
presented on the 18th day of December A.D. 1883
Personally appeared in open Court Cecelia D. Alex
ander one of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and
Testament of Pictin D. Hillyer deceased, who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth
and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution
of said Will deposes and saith that she was present at
the making of said Will, and at the request of the deceased
subscribed to said will, as a witness thereto, in the presence of
the deceased, and of Henry J Eaton, the other subscribing
witness: that she saw the said Pictin D. Hillyer deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and Testament that the said Pictin
D. Hillyer was at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will of legal age and of sound and disposing mind
and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatever: and that said Testater is now dead
Cecelia D. Alexander
[corresponds to page 8 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
8
Pictin D. Hillyer's Will
have whilst living, the real estate in full fee simple,
with the same power to sell and convey at her pleasure that
I have; And I do here appoint her, my said wife Sole executor
of this my last Will and Testament and request that
she may not be required to give any bond, and that she
be not required to return to the Probate Court any inventory
or appraisement of my estate, or make any sales thereof or
of any part thereof.
In testimony whereof, I have set my hand to this
my last Will and Testament at my residence in said City
this winter day of February in the year of our Lord one
Thousand, eight hundred and eighty three
Pictin D. Hillyer {Seal}
The foregoing instrument was signed by the said Pictin D. Hillyer
in our presence and by him published and declared as, and
for his last Will and Testament, and at his request, and in
his presence, and in the presence of each other, we hereunto
subscribe our names as attesting witnesses, at the City of
Delaware Ohio this winter day of February A.D. 1883
Cecelia D Alexander resides at the City of Delaware Ohio
Henry J Eaton resides at the City of Delaware Ohio
Probate Court
State of Ohio }
Delaware County} SS
Probate of the last Will of Pictin D. Hillyer deceased
presented on the 18th day of December A.D. 1883
Personally appeared in open Court Cecelia D. Alex
ander one of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and
Testament of Pictin D. Hillyer deceased, who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth
and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution
of said Will deposes and saith that she was present at
the making of said Will, and at the request of the deceased
subscribed to said will, as a witness thereto, in the presence of
the deceased, and of Henry J Eaton, the other subscribing
witness: that she saw the said Pictin D. Hillyer deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and Testament that the said Pictin
D. Hillyer was at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will of legal age and of sound and disposing mind
and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatever: and that said Testater is now dead
Cecelia D. Alexander
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 69)
Description
[page 69]
[corresponds to page 9 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
9
Pictin D. Hillyer's Will
And on said day also, appeared Henry J. Eaton
another of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and
Testament of Pictin D. Hillyer deceased, who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execu
tion of said Will deposes and saith that he was present
at the making of said Will, and at the request of the
deceased, subscribed to said Will as a witness thereto, in the
presence of the deceased, and of Cecelia D. Alexander
the other subscribing witness: that he saw the said Pictin
D. Hillyer deceased, sign and seal said Will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament that the said Pictin D. Hillyer was, at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will of
legal age and of sound and disposing mind
and memory, and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever: and that said Testator is now dead
Henry J. Eaton
Signed in open Court and sworn
to this 18th day of December A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 9 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
9
Pictin D. Hillyer's Will
And on said day also, appeared Henry J. Eaton
another of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and
Testament of Pictin D. Hillyer deceased, who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execu
tion of said Will deposes and saith that he was present
at the making of said Will, and at the request of the
deceased, subscribed to said Will as a witness thereto, in the
presence of the deceased, and of Cecelia D. Alexander
the other subscribing witness: that he saw the said Pictin
D. Hillyer deceased, sign and seal said Will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament that the said Pictin D. Hillyer was, at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will of
legal age and of sound and disposing mind
and memory, and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever: and that said Testator is now dead
Henry J. Eaton
Signed in open Court and sworn
to this 18th day of December A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 70)
Description
[page 70]
[corresponds to page 10 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
10
Valentine Martin's Will
December 31st 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Valentine Martin deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Valentine Martin
late of Oxford Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate and it appearing to the Court that the
said Will had not been deposited in this Court before the death
of the Testater, it is now ordered that the said Will be filed
in this Court and that due notice thereof and of the applica-
tion to admit the same to probate and record be given by Sabeers
Martin to Benjamin Martin, Nehemiah Martin and James
Martin next of kin of the Testater resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing before this Court on the
5th day of January A.D. 1884 at 10 oclock a.m.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Januray 5" 1884
Journal Entry
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 31st
day of Decem-
ber A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Valentine Martin late of Oxford
Township this County deceased was produced in open Court
for probate and was then filed And it now being shown to
the satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing
of said Will and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record in the Court has been given to Benjamin
Martin, Nehemiah Martin, Sabeers Martin and James W. Martin
next of kin of the Testater pursuant to a former order of this Court
therefore on this day came W.S. Slack and J. T. Livingston the
subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly qualified testi-
fied to the due execution and attestation of said Will which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the
aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Valentine Martin deceased that the same was duly
executed and attested: that the said Testater at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age, of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful re-
straint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to probate and that the same together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named, be entered of
record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 10 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
10
Valentine Martin's Will
December 31st 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Valentine Martin deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Valentine Martin
late of Oxford Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate and it appearing to the Court that the
said Will had not been deposited in this Court before the death
of the Testater, it is now ordered that the said Will be filed
in this Court and that due notice thereof and of the applica-
tion to admit the same to probate and record be given by Sabeers
Martin to Benjamin Martin, Nehemiah Martin and James
Martin next of kin of the Testater resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing before this Court on the
5th day of January A.D. 1884 at 10 oclock a.m.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Januray 5" 1884
Journal Entry
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 31st
day of Decem-
ber A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Valentine Martin late of Oxford
Township this County deceased was produced in open Court
for probate and was then filed And it now being shown to
the satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing
of said Will and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record in the Court has been given to Benjamin
Martin, Nehemiah Martin, Sabeers Martin and James W. Martin
next of kin of the Testater pursuant to a former order of this Court
therefore on this day came W.S. Slack and J. T. Livingston the
subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly qualified testi-
fied to the due execution and attestation of said Will which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the
aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Valentine Martin deceased that the same was duly
executed and attested: that the said Testater at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age, of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful re-
straint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to probate and that the same together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named, be entered of
record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 71)
Description
[page 71]
[corresponds to page 11 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
11
Valentine Martin's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All;
I Valentine
Martin of Delaware County and State of Ohio do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st It is my will that my just debts and funeral
expenses and all charges be paid out of my estate
Item 2nd I do hereby nominate and appoint Sabeers Martin
Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby
authorizing and empowering him to compromise, adjust
release, and discharge in such manner as he may
deem proper, the debts and claims due me. I do also
authorize and empower him to sell the farm on which
I now reside containing one hundred and forty one acres
of land more or less to Ennas Martin at Sixty Dollars
per acre and deeds to purchase to execute, acknowledge
and deliver in fee simple.
Item 3rd I give devise to my (4) Brothers namely Benjamin
Martin, Nehemiah Martin, Sabeers Martin and James W.
Martin equal shares of the proceeds of the sale of the
farm on which I now reside situated in Oxford Township
Delaware County Ohio and also equal shares of the farm
that I sold to Benjamin Martin situated in Oxford Township
Delaware County Ohio
Item 4th I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my
personal property be made, and that the Court of Probate
direct they comission the same.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this nineteenth day of November in the year
1883.
Valentine Martin {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Valentine
Martin as his last Will and Testament; in our presence
and signed by us in his presence
W. S. Slack
J. T. Livingston
Probate Court
State of Ohio }
Delaware County} SS
Probate of the last Will of Valentine
Martin deceased presented on the 31st day of December A.D. 1883
Personally appeared in open Court W. S. Slack one of
the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament
of Valentine Martin deceased, who being duly sworn ac-
cording to law to speak the truth, the whole truth and
[corresponds to page 11 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
11
Valentine Martin's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All;
I Valentine
Martin of Delaware County and State of Ohio do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st It is my will that my just debts and funeral
expenses and all charges be paid out of my estate
Item 2nd I do hereby nominate and appoint Sabeers Martin
Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby
authorizing and empowering him to compromise, adjust
release, and discharge in such manner as he may
deem proper, the debts and claims due me. I do also
authorize and empower him to sell the farm on which
I now reside containing one hundred and forty one acres
of land more or less to Ennas Martin at Sixty Dollars
per acre and deeds to purchase to execute, acknowledge
and deliver in fee simple.
Item 3rd I give devise to my (4) Brothers namely Benjamin
Martin, Nehemiah Martin, Sabeers Martin and James W.
Martin equal shares of the proceeds of the sale of the
farm on which I now reside situated in Oxford Township
Delaware County Ohio and also equal shares of the farm
that I sold to Benjamin Martin situated in Oxford Township
Delaware County Ohio
Item 4th I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my
personal property be made, and that the Court of Probate
direct they comission the same.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this nineteenth day of November in the year
1883.
Valentine Martin {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Valentine
Martin as his last Will and Testament; in our presence
and signed by us in his presence
W. S. Slack
J. T. Livingston
Probate Court
State of Ohio }
Delaware County} SS
Probate of the last Will of Valentine
Martin deceased presented on the 31st day of December A.D. 1883
Personally appeared in open Court W. S. Slack one of
the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament
of Valentine Martin deceased, who being duly sworn ac-
cording to law to speak the truth, the whole truth and
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 72)
Description
[page 72]
[corresponds to page 12 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
12
Valentine Martin's Will
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
deposes and saith that he was present at the making of said
Will, and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said Will
as a witness thereto, in the presence of the deceased and of
J.T. Livingston the other subscribing witness, that he was the
said Valentine Martin deceased, sign and seal said Will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament that the said Valentine Martin was, at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
that the said Valentine Martin was, at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, of legal age, and of sound
and disposing mind and memory, and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever: and that the Testater is now
dead
W. S. Slack
And on said day also appeared J. T. Livingston another of
the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of
Valentine Martin deceased who being duly sworn accor
ding to law to speak the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said
Will deposes and says he was present at the making of
said Will and at the request of the deceased subscribed to
said Will, as a witness thereto in the presence of the deceased
and of W. S. Slack the other subscribing witness: that he saw
the said Valentine Martin deceased, sign and seal said Will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament that the said Valentine Martin was, at the time
of making signing and sealing said Will of legal age and of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatever: and that said Testater is
now dead
J. T. Livingston
Signed in open Court; and sworn to this 5th day of January
A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 12 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
12
Valentine Martin's Will
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
deposes and saith that he was present at the making of said
Will, and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said Will
as a witness thereto, in the presence of the deceased and of
J.T. Livingston the other subscribing witness, that he was the
said Valentine Martin deceased, sign and seal said Will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament that the said Valentine Martin was, at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
that the said Valentine Martin was, at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, of legal age, and of sound
and disposing mind and memory, and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever: and that the Testater is now
dead
W. S. Slack
And on said day also appeared J. T. Livingston another of
the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of
Valentine Martin deceased who being duly sworn accor
ding to law to speak the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said
Will deposes and says he was present at the making of
said Will and at the request of the deceased subscribed to
said Will, as a witness thereto in the presence of the deceased
and of W. S. Slack the other subscribing witness: that he saw
the said Valentine Martin deceased, sign and seal said Will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament that the said Valentine Martin was, at the time
of making signing and sealing said Will of legal age and of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatever: and that said Testater is
now dead
J. T. Livingston
Signed in open Court; and sworn to this 5th day of January
A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 73)
Description
[page 73]
[corresponds to page 13 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
13
Mary J. White's Will
In the matter of the Will }
of Mary J. White deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Mary J. White
late of Delaware Township in the County deceased was produced
in open Court for Probate and it appearing to the Court that
the said Will had not been deposited in this Court before the
death of the Testatrix, it is now ordered that the said Will be
filed in this Court. At the same time came Boaz Jackson and
Chesterfield Jackson next of kin of the Testatrix resident of the
State of Ohio who appeared in open Court: Therefore on this day
came Mrs. A. Baldridge and C. B. Austin the subscribing witness
es to said Will who being duly qualified testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will which testimony was
reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said will Whereupon the Court find that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said Mary J. White
deceased that the same was duly executed and attested
that the said Testater at the time of signing the same was of
lawful age of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to probate and that the same together with the
testimony of the witness above named be entered of record
in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
This is to certify that I, Mary J. White do on this day October
30th 1883 make certain requests, and that in case of my death
they may be particularly attended to
My trunk and all it contains, I give to my sister-in-law
Sarah Jane Jackson, her home being in Summerton Belmont
County Ohio My Sewing Machine to be given to her eldest
daughter Chloe
My Watch and chain to be given to another daughter of
the same, named Laura Jackson
My feather bed tick and two pillows to be given to Luther A
Jackson
To my friend Mrs. Mary E. Williams my bed linen, smothering irons
and ornaments which are now in her possession. The feather
bed tick and pillows which are to be given to Luther A. Jackson
are in Mrs. Mary E. Williams charge.
Mary J. White
Mrs. A Baldridge }
C. B. Austin } Witnesses
[corresponds to page 13 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
13
Mary J. White's Will
In the matter of the Will }
of Mary J. White deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Mary J. White
late of Delaware Township in the County deceased was produced
in open Court for Probate and it appearing to the Court that
the said Will had not been deposited in this Court before the
death of the Testatrix, it is now ordered that the said Will be
filed in this Court. At the same time came Boaz Jackson and
Chesterfield Jackson next of kin of the Testatrix resident of the
State of Ohio who appeared in open Court: Therefore on this day
came Mrs. A. Baldridge and C. B. Austin the subscribing witness
es to said Will who being duly qualified testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will which testimony was
reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said will Whereupon the Court find that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said Mary J. White
deceased that the same was duly executed and attested
that the said Testater at the time of signing the same was of
lawful age of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to probate and that the same together with the
testimony of the witness above named be entered of record
in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
This is to certify that I, Mary J. White do on this day October
30th 1883 make certain requests, and that in case of my death
they may be particularly attended to
My trunk and all it contains, I give to my sister-in-law
Sarah Jane Jackson, her home being in Summerton Belmont
County Ohio My Sewing Machine to be given to her eldest
daughter Chloe
My Watch and chain to be given to another daughter of
the same, named Laura Jackson
My feather bed tick and two pillows to be given to Luther A
Jackson
To my friend Mrs. Mary E. Williams my bed linen, smothering irons
and ornaments which are now in her possession. The feather
bed tick and pillows which are to be given to Luther A. Jackson
are in Mrs. Mary E. Williams charge.
Mary J. White
Mrs. A Baldridge }
C. B. Austin } Witnesses
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 74)
Description
[page 74]
[corresponds to page 14 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
14
Mary J. White's Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } Probate Court
Probate of the last Will of Mary J. White deceased
presented on the 28th day of January A.D. 1884
Personally appeared in open Court C. B. Austin one of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of Mary J.
White deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation
to the execution of said Will deposes and says that he was present
at the making of said Will and at the request of the deceased
subscribed to said Will as a witness thereto, in the presence of
the deceased and of Mrs. A. Baldridge the other subscribing
witness, that he saw the said Mary J. White deceased, sign and
seal said Will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her
last Will and Testament that the said Mary J. White was at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, of legal age
and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatever: and that said Testater is
now dead
C. B. Austin
And on the same day also appeared Mrs. A. Baldridge another
of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of Mary
J. White deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation
to the execution of said Will deposes and says that she was present
at the making of said Will, and at the request of the deceased
subscribed to said Will as a witness thereto, in the presence of the
deceased and of C.B. Austin the other subscribing witness: that
she saw the said Mary J. White, deceased sign and seal said Will
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament that the same Mary J. White was at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, of legal age, and of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever: and that said Testater is now dead.
Mrs A Baldridge
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 28th day of January 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 14 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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Mary J. White's Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } Probate Court
Probate of the last Will of Mary J. White deceased
presented on the 28th day of January A.D. 1884
Personally appeared in open Court C. B. Austin one of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of Mary J.
White deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation
to the execution of said Will deposes and says that he was present
at the making of said Will and at the request of the deceased
subscribed to said Will as a witness thereto, in the presence of
the deceased and of Mrs. A. Baldridge the other subscribing
witness, that he saw the said Mary J. White deceased, sign and
seal said Will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her
last Will and Testament that the said Mary J. White was at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, of legal age
and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatever: and that said Testater is
now dead
C. B. Austin
And on the same day also appeared Mrs. A. Baldridge another
of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of Mary
J. White deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation
to the execution of said Will deposes and says that she was present
at the making of said Will, and at the request of the deceased
subscribed to said Will as a witness thereto, in the presence of the
deceased and of C.B. Austin the other subscribing witness: that
she saw the said Mary J. White, deceased sign and seal said Will
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament that the same Mary J. White was at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, of legal age, and of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever: and that said Testater is now dead.
Mrs A Baldridge
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 28th day of January 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 75)
Description
[page 75]
[corresponds to page 15 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
15
John Jones' Will
In the matter of the Will} In Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
of John Jones deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John Jones
late of Concord Township in this County deceased was
produced in open Court for Probate and it appearing to the
Court that the said Will had not been deposited in this
Court before the death of the Testator, it is now ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record be given by Losson Jones to Mary E. Jones widow, Mary
Wilcox, Hiram Jones, Delilah Fish, Perry Jones, John H. Jones,
Marion Jones Anginette Jones, William G. Jones, Elliner E. Jones
Missouri B. Jones, Winnie E. Jones and Fredrick J. Jones next
of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio that said
application will be for hearing before this County on the 26th day of
January A.D. 1884 at 10 oclock A.M. to which time this matter
is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
January 26th 1884
In the matter of the Will }
of John Jones deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore on the 22nd
day of January A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of John Jones late of Concord Township
this County deceased was produced in open Court for Probate
and was then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record in this
Court has been given to Mary E. Jones widow of said decedent
and Mary A. Wilcox, Hiram Jones, Delila Fish Perry Jones,
John H. Jones, Marion Jones, Angenette Jones Wiliam G. Jones
Elmer E. Jones, Missouri B. Jones, Winnie E. Jones, Fredrick
J. Jones and Losson Jones next of kin of the Testator pursuant
to a former order of this Court, therefore on this day came
Andrew Bean and J. T. Hutchison the subscribing witnesses
to said Will who being duly qualified testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will which testimony was
reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed
with said Will Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last will and testament of said
John Jones deceased, that the said Testator at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory and under no undue or un-
lawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered
the said will be admitted to probate and that the same together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named be entered of record
in this Court
Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 15 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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John Jones' Will
In the matter of the Will} In Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
of John Jones deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John Jones
late of Concord Township in this County deceased was
produced in open Court for Probate and it appearing to the
Court that the said Will had not been deposited in this
Court before the death of the Testator, it is now ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record be given by Losson Jones to Mary E. Jones widow, Mary
Wilcox, Hiram Jones, Delilah Fish, Perry Jones, John H. Jones,
Marion Jones Anginette Jones, William G. Jones, Elliner E. Jones
Missouri B. Jones, Winnie E. Jones and Fredrick J. Jones next
of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio that said
application will be for hearing before this County on the 26th day of
January A.D. 1884 at 10 oclock A.M. to which time this matter
is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
January 26th 1884
In the matter of the Will }
of John Jones deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore on the 22nd
day of January A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of John Jones late of Concord Township
this County deceased was produced in open Court for Probate
and was then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record in this
Court has been given to Mary E. Jones widow of said decedent
and Mary A. Wilcox, Hiram Jones, Delila Fish Perry Jones,
John H. Jones, Marion Jones, Angenette Jones Wiliam G. Jones
Elmer E. Jones, Missouri B. Jones, Winnie E. Jones, Fredrick
J. Jones and Losson Jones next of kin of the Testator pursuant
to a former order of this Court, therefore on this day came
Andrew Bean and J. T. Hutchison the subscribing witnesses
to said Will who being duly qualified testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will which testimony was
reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed
with said Will Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last will and testament of said
John Jones deceased, that the said Testator at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory and under no undue or un-
lawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered
the said will be admitted to probate and that the same together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named be entered of record
in this Court
Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 76)
Description
[page 76]
[corresponds to page 16 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
16
John Jones' Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I, John Jones
of Belle Point 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 Concord Town-
ship, Delaware County Ohio containing about Thirty acres
during her natural life, and all the Stock Household goods
Furniture, Possessions and other goods and chattels which
may be thereon, at the time of my decease during her natural
life as aforesaid if however it becomes necessary to sell any por-
tion of said farm to pay my just debts, I desire it to be lot North
of Mill creek. At the death of my said wife if that should
occur before the youngest of my children becomes of age I desire
the farm to be rented and the proceeds applied for the use
of said minor children until they said children become of
age, at which time I desire what remains of all my estate
real or personal to be divided equally between all of my children
or their heirs that may be living at that time.
Item 2d I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife guardian
of my minor children viz. William G. Jones Eliner E. Jones
Missouri B Jones, Winnie E. Jones and Fredrick J. Jones I hereby en-
join upon my beloved wife as guardian of my children to give
them what education she may be able, to rear them to habits
of industry and in culcate upon them as far as may be
Christian faith and charity
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Losson Jones
Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby authorizing
and empowering him to compromise, release and discharge in
such manner as he may deem propper the debts and claims
due me I desire him also to pay my son William G. Jones the
sum of One hundred dollars due him from me as soon as
convenient. I do also authorize and empower him if necessary
to pay my just debts to sell the aforesaid mentioned lot lying
north of Mill crick at private sale or in such manner as he
may think proper. I desire that no appraisement and no sale
of my personal property be made and that the Court of Probate
direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the Statute.
I do hereby revoke all former wills made by me
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 12th day of February in the year 1882
John Jones {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said John Jones as his last
Will and Testament in our presence and sigined by us in his
presence
Andrew Bean
J.T. Hutchison
[corresponds to page 16 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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John Jones' Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I, John Jones
of Belle Point 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 Concord Town-
ship, Delaware County Ohio containing about Thirty acres
during her natural life, and all the Stock Household goods
Furniture, Possessions and other goods and chattels which
may be thereon, at the time of my decease during her natural
life as aforesaid if however it becomes necessary to sell any por-
tion of said farm to pay my just debts, I desire it to be lot North
of Mill creek. At the death of my said wife if that should
occur before the youngest of my children becomes of age I desire
the farm to be rented and the proceeds applied for the use
of said minor children until they said children become of
age, at which time I desire what remains of all my estate
real or personal to be divided equally between all of my children
or their heirs that may be living at that time.
Item 2d I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife guardian
of my minor children viz. William G. Jones Eliner E. Jones
Missouri B Jones, Winnie E. Jones and Fredrick J. Jones I hereby en-
join upon my beloved wife as guardian of my children to give
them what education she may be able, to rear them to habits
of industry and in culcate upon them as far as may be
Christian faith and charity
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Losson Jones
Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby authorizing
and empowering him to compromise, release and discharge in
such manner as he may deem propper the debts and claims
due me I desire him also to pay my son William G. Jones the
sum of One hundred dollars due him from me as soon as
convenient. I do also authorize and empower him if necessary
to pay my just debts to sell the aforesaid mentioned lot lying
north of Mill crick at private sale or in such manner as he
may think proper. I desire that no appraisement and no sale
of my personal property be made and that the Court of Probate
direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the Statute.
I do hereby revoke all former wills made by me
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 12th day of February in the year 1882
John Jones {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said John Jones as his last
Will and Testament in our presence and sigined by us in his
presence
Andrew Bean
J.T. Hutchison
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 77)
Description
[page 77]
[corresponds to page 17 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
17
John Jones' Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court J.T.
Hutchison and Andrew Bean the subscribing witnesses
to said last Will and Testament of John Jones late of
Concord Township in said Delaware County deceased, who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole
truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of
said Will, depose and say: that the paper before them bearing
date the 12th day of February A.D. 1882 purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of John Jones now deceased is the Will of
said deceased John Jones that they were present at the execution
of said Will, and at the request of the Testator respectively sub-
scribed their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence; that
they saw the said John Jones deceased sign and seal said
Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament, and that the said John Jones at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint
Andrew Bean
J.T. Hutchison
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court, this 26th
day of January A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 17 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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John Jones' Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court J.T.
Hutchison and Andrew Bean the subscribing witnesses
to said last Will and Testament of John Jones late of
Concord Township in said Delaware County deceased, who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole
truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of
said Will, depose and say: that the paper before them bearing
date the 12th day of February A.D. 1882 purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of John Jones now deceased is the Will of
said deceased John Jones that they were present at the execution
of said Will, and at the request of the Testator respectively sub-
scribed their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence; that
they saw the said John Jones deceased sign and seal said
Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament, and that the said John Jones at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint
Andrew Bean
J.T. Hutchison
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court, this 26th
day of January A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 78)
Description
[page 78]
[corresponds to page 18 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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John G. Curry's Will
December 31st 1883.
In the matter of the Will }
of John G. Curry deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John G.
Curry late of Thompson Township in the County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and it appearing
to the Court that the said Will had not been deposited in
this Court before the death of the Testator, it is now ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record be given by Elizabeth Curry to John
W. Curry, Elisa J. Lavender, James C. Curry, Sarah O. Love, ^Mary A. Fields
Charles Frank and Libbie Frank next of kin of the
Testator resident of the State of Ohio that said applica-
tion will be for hearing before this Court on the 10' day of
January A.D. 1884 at 10 o'clock A.M. to which time this
matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probatge Judge
January 10' 1884
In the matter of the Will }
of John G. Curry deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
on the 31st day of December A.D. 1883 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John
G. Curry late of Thompson Township in this County deceased
was produced in open court for probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of this Court that
due notice of the filing of said Will and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this Court has been
given to Elizabeth Curry, John W. Curry, Eliza J. Lavender, James
H. Curry, Sarah E. Love, Mary A. Fields and Charles Frank
next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former order of this
Court therefore on this day came Emanuel Hite one of the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will, which
testimony was reduced to writing by him subscribed and
filed with said Will, J.A. Maize the other subscribing witness
to said will having died the signature of the said J.A. Maize
was duly proven by the oaths of J.G. Hill and John Bur-
gan whose testimony was reduced to writing and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said John G. Curry deceased
that the same was duly executed and attested that the
said Testator at the time of signing the same was of lawful
age of sound and disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
It is there fore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
[corresponds to page 18 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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John G. Curry's Will
December 31st 1883.
In the matter of the Will }
of John G. Curry deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John G.
Curry late of Thompson Township in the County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and it appearing
to the Court that the said Will had not been deposited in
this Court before the death of the Testator, it is now ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record be given by Elizabeth Curry to John
W. Curry, Elisa J. Lavender, James C. Curry, Sarah O. Love, ^Mary A. Fields
Charles Frank and Libbie Frank next of kin of the
Testator resident of the State of Ohio that said applica-
tion will be for hearing before this Court on the 10' day of
January A.D. 1884 at 10 o'clock A.M. to which time this
matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probatge Judge
January 10' 1884
In the matter of the Will }
of John G. Curry deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
on the 31st day of December A.D. 1883 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John
G. Curry late of Thompson Township in this County deceased
was produced in open court for probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of this Court that
due notice of the filing of said Will and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this Court has been
given to Elizabeth Curry, John W. Curry, Eliza J. Lavender, James
H. Curry, Sarah E. Love, Mary A. Fields and Charles Frank
next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former order of this
Court therefore on this day came Emanuel Hite one of the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will, which
testimony was reduced to writing by him subscribed and
filed with said Will, J.A. Maize the other subscribing witness
to said will having died the signature of the said J.A. Maize
was duly proven by the oaths of J.G. Hill and John Bur-
gan whose testimony was reduced to writing and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said John G. Curry deceased
that the same was duly executed and attested that the
said Testator at the time of signing the same was of lawful
age of sound and disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
It is there fore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 79)
Description
[page 79]
[corresponds to page 19 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
19
John G. Curry's Will
to probate and that the same together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named be entered of
record in this Court. At the same time came Elizabeth
Curry widow of John G. Curry and her rights under the
law being explained to her, also her rights under the will of her
late husband being made known to her, she did then in open
Court elect to take under the Will of her late husband and
not under the law, and asks that the same may be entered
upon the records of this Court which is accordingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Thompson Township Delaware County Ohio March 25' 1882
My last Will and Testament is as follows:
I will my property both personal and real to my wife
Elizabeth while she lives or remains my widow on the
following terms, She is to pay the tax up regular and pay
my debts. Dr bills, funeral expenses &c and at her
death the property to be divided equal among my four
heirs John W. Curry, Eliza J. Lavender, James H. Curry and
Sarah E. Love, by dividing or selling and dividing the
money as they may agree, by paying my three grand-
children the following sums: Mary A. Fields One hundred
dollars, Charles Frank one hundred dollars and Libbi
twenty-five dollars if she can be found.
John W. is in debt to the estate which is to be taken out of
his share. There is writing to show the amount and
the estate is in debt to James H. which he is to be paid
over and above his equal quota, He has writing to show
the amount. And I want James to farm the place on
the same terms he has been farming it before. He is to farm
in farmer like manner and to satisfy his mother as
near as he can and if there should be a surpliss over
and above what she needs for her sustainance it is to
be used in improving the place fixing the fences &c
It is my wish for James to own the home place if he
can satisfy the othr heirs
Given under my hand the day and year
above written
John G. Curry
Emanuel Hite
J.A. Maize
[corresponds to page 19 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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John G. Curry's Will
to probate and that the same together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named be entered of
record in this Court. At the same time came Elizabeth
Curry widow of John G. Curry and her rights under the
law being explained to her, also her rights under the will of her
late husband being made known to her, she did then in open
Court elect to take under the Will of her late husband and
not under the law, and asks that the same may be entered
upon the records of this Court which is accordingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Thompson Township Delaware County Ohio March 25' 1882
My last Will and Testament is as follows:
I will my property both personal and real to my wife
Elizabeth while she lives or remains my widow on the
following terms, She is to pay the tax up regular and pay
my debts. Dr bills, funeral expenses &c and at her
death the property to be divided equal among my four
heirs John W. Curry, Eliza J. Lavender, James H. Curry and
Sarah E. Love, by dividing or selling and dividing the
money as they may agree, by paying my three grand-
children the following sums: Mary A. Fields One hundred
dollars, Charles Frank one hundred dollars and Libbi
twenty-five dollars if she can be found.
John W. is in debt to the estate which is to be taken out of
his share. There is writing to show the amount and
the estate is in debt to James H. which he is to be paid
over and above his equal quota, He has writing to show
the amount. And I want James to farm the place on
the same terms he has been farming it before. He is to farm
in farmer like manner and to satisfy his mother as
near as he can and if there should be a surpliss over
and above what she needs for her sustainance it is to
be used in improving the place fixing the fences &c
It is my wish for James to own the home place if he
can satisfy the othr heirs
Given under my hand the day and year
above written
John G. Curry
Emanuel Hite
J.A. Maize
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 80)
Description
[page 80]
[corresponds to page 20 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
20
John G. Curry's Will
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County }SS
J.G. Hill being duly sworn says that he
was well acquainted with James A Maize who is now deceased
that he was well acquainted with the hand writing of the
said J.A. Maize having often seen him write, that the signa-
ture of J.A. Maize as subscribing witness to the last Will and
Testament of John G. Curry, deceased, is in the own proper
hand writing and signature of the said J.A. Maize who at
the date of said Will was in full life and resided in
Thompson Township in said County
J. G. Hill
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this
10th day of January A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
John Burgan being duly sworn says
that he was well acquainted with the hand writing of the
said J.A. Maize having often seen him write that the
signature J.A. Maize as subscribing witness to the last Will
and Testament of John G. Curry deceased is in the own
proper hand writing and signature of the said J.A. Maize
who at the date of said Will was in full life and
resided in Thompson Township in said County
John Burgan
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this
10th day of January A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
State of Ohio } Probate Court
Delaware County} SS
Probate of the last Will of John G. Curry deceased
presented on the 31st day of December A.D. 1883.
Personally appeared in open Court Emanuel Hite one of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of John G.
Curry deceased who being duly sworn according to law
to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the
truth in relation to the execution of said Will deposes and
says that he was present at the making of said Will and
[corresponds to page 20 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
20
John G. Curry's Will
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County }SS
J.G. Hill being duly sworn says that he
was well acquainted with James A Maize who is now deceased
that he was well acquainted with the hand writing of the
said J.A. Maize having often seen him write, that the signa-
ture of J.A. Maize as subscribing witness to the last Will and
Testament of John G. Curry, deceased, is in the own proper
hand writing and signature of the said J.A. Maize who at
the date of said Will was in full life and resided in
Thompson Township in said County
J. G. Hill
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this
10th day of January A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
John Burgan being duly sworn says
that he was well acquainted with the hand writing of the
said J.A. Maize having often seen him write that the
signature J.A. Maize as subscribing witness to the last Will
and Testament of John G. Curry deceased is in the own
proper hand writing and signature of the said J.A. Maize
who at the date of said Will was in full life and
resided in Thompson Township in said County
John Burgan
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this
10th day of January A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
State of Ohio } Probate Court
Delaware County} SS
Probate of the last Will of John G. Curry deceased
presented on the 31st day of December A.D. 1883.
Personally appeared in open Court Emanuel Hite one of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of John G.
Curry deceased who being duly sworn according to law
to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the
truth in relation to the execution of said Will deposes and
says that he was present at the making of said Will and
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 81)
Description
[page 81]
[corresponds to page 21 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
21
John G. Curry's Will
at the request of the Testator subscribed to said Will as
a witness thererto in the presence of the deceased. That he
saw the said John G. Curry deceased sign and seal said
will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament that the said John G. Curry was, at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, of
legal age, and of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatever: and that said Testator is now dead
Emanuel Hite
Signed in open Court this 10th day of January 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 21 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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John G. Curry's Will
at the request of the Testator subscribed to said Will as
a witness thererto in the presence of the deceased. That he
saw the said John G. Curry deceased sign and seal said
will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament that the said John G. Curry was, at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, of
legal age, and of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatever: and that said Testator is now dead
Emanuel Hite
Signed in open Court this 10th day of January 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
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22
Benjamin Powers Will
January 12th 1884
In the Probate Court of Delaware Co O
In the matter of the Will of}
Benjamin Powers deceased }
This day an instrument of
Writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Benjamin Powers late of Delaware Township in this
County deceased was produced in open Court for probate
and it appearing to the Court that said will had not
been deposited in this Court before the death of the Testator
it is now ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court
and that due notice thereof and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record be given by Henry V.
Powers & Elizabeth Powers widow Maria E. Dunlap
daughter and George W. Powers son, and next of the
Testator resident of the state of Ohio that said applica-
tion will be for hearing before this Court on the 15th day of
January A.D. 1884 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
January 15th 1884
Benjamin Powers Will
In the matter of the Will of }
Benjamin Powers deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit, on the 12th day of January A.D. 1884 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Benjamin Powers late of Delaware Township in this County
deceased was produced in open Court for probate and
was then filed And it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and
of the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court has been given to Elizabeth Powers Elizabeth
Dunlap, Henry V. Powers and George W. Powers next of kin
of the Testator pursuant to a former order of this Court
Thereupon this day came J. Hipple one of the subscribing
witnesses to said Will who being duly qualified testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will which tes-
timony was reduced to writing by him subscribed and filed
herein with said Will Fredrick M. Joy the other subscribing
witness having died the signature of the said Fredrick
M. Joy was duly proven by the oaths of Frank Kauffman
and W.A. Hall whose testimony was reduced to writing and
filed with said Will Whereupon the Court finds that the
aforesaid instrument of writing is the last will and Testa-
ment of Benjamin Powers deceased that the same was
duly executed and attested that the said Testator at
the time of signing the same was of legal age of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no undue
corresponds to page 22 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
22
Benjamin Powers Will
January 12th 1884
In the Probate Court of Delaware Co O
In the matter of the Will of}
Benjamin Powers deceased }
This day an instrument of
Writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Benjamin Powers late of Delaware Township in this
County deceased was produced in open Court for probate
and it appearing to the Court that said will had not
been deposited in this Court before the death of the Testator
it is now ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court
and that due notice thereof and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record be given by Henry V.
Powers & Elizabeth Powers widow Maria E. Dunlap
daughter and George W. Powers son, and next of the
Testator resident of the state of Ohio that said applica-
tion will be for hearing before this Court on the 15th day of
January A.D. 1884 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
January 15th 1884
Benjamin Powers Will
In the matter of the Will of }
Benjamin Powers deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit, on the 12th day of January A.D. 1884 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Benjamin Powers late of Delaware Township in this County
deceased was produced in open Court for probate and
was then filed And it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and
of the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court has been given to Elizabeth Powers Elizabeth
Dunlap, Henry V. Powers and George W. Powers next of kin
of the Testator pursuant to a former order of this Court
Thereupon this day came J. Hipple one of the subscribing
witnesses to said Will who being duly qualified testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will which tes-
timony was reduced to writing by him subscribed and filed
herein with said Will Fredrick M. Joy the other subscribing
witness having died the signature of the said Fredrick
M. Joy was duly proven by the oaths of Frank Kauffman
and W.A. Hall whose testimony was reduced to writing and
filed with said Will Whereupon the Court finds that the
aforesaid instrument of writing is the last will and Testa-
ment of Benjamin Powers deceased that the same was
duly executed and attested that the said Testator at
the time of signing the same was of legal age of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no undue
Title
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Description
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corresponds to page 23 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
23
Benjamin Powers Will
or unlawful restraint whatever. It is therefore by the
Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Benja-
min Powers of the City of Delaware in 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 Elizabeth
Powers the house and lot where I now reside to wit
Situate on the North side of Winter Street between
Franklin and Washington Streets in the city of Dela-
ware and County of Delaware and State of Ohio
together with all the household goods and furniture
therein except my Library. Also Eighty Shares of Stock in
the Delaware County National Bank of Delaware
Ohio All of the property in Item 1st mentioned above to
be hers absolutely and being in lieu of her dower, the
Library excepted
Item 2nd I give and devise to my son George W. Powers the
Store house and lot and the ground attached
and connected therewith on the north owned by me-
the whole being situated on the east side of Sandusky
Street between Winter and William Street in said City
of Delaware. Also Twenty Shares of Stock in the Delaware
County National Bank of Delaware Ohio. Also my
Library
Item 3rd I give and devise to my son Henry V. Powers my
farm containing about One hundred and two acres
of land, known as the "Collins Farm' situate in Del
aware Township, Delaware County ohio
Item 4th I give and devise to my sons George W. and Henry
V. Powers as Trustees and in trust for the use and
benefit of my daughter Elizabeth Dunlap and her
children the house and lot on which she now
resides situated on the north side of Winter Street in said
City of Delaware Ohio Also Forty Shares of Stock in the
First National Bank of Delaware in said city
Also any and all accounts or charges I may have
against her for advancements made to her, I having
made advancements to her from time to time to the a-
mount of about Three Thousand three hundred dollars
And I hereby authorize and empower said Trustees
to sell or dispose of any of the Real Estate or Bank
corresponds to page 23 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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Benjamin Powers Will
or unlawful restraint whatever. It is therefore by the
Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Benja-
min Powers of the City of Delaware in 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 Elizabeth
Powers the house and lot where I now reside to wit
Situate on the North side of Winter Street between
Franklin and Washington Streets in the city of Dela-
ware and County of Delaware and State of Ohio
together with all the household goods and furniture
therein except my Library. Also Eighty Shares of Stock in
the Delaware County National Bank of Delaware
Ohio All of the property in Item 1st mentioned above to
be hers absolutely and being in lieu of her dower, the
Library excepted
Item 2nd I give and devise to my son George W. Powers the
Store house and lot and the ground attached
and connected therewith on the north owned by me-
the whole being situated on the east side of Sandusky
Street between Winter and William Street in said City
of Delaware. Also Twenty Shares of Stock in the Delaware
County National Bank of Delaware Ohio. Also my
Library
Item 3rd I give and devise to my son Henry V. Powers my
farm containing about One hundred and two acres
of land, known as the "Collins Farm' situate in Del
aware Township, Delaware County ohio
Item 4th I give and devise to my sons George W. and Henry
V. Powers as Trustees and in trust for the use and
benefit of my daughter Elizabeth Dunlap and her
children the house and lot on which she now
resides situated on the north side of Winter Street in said
City of Delaware Ohio Also Forty Shares of Stock in the
First National Bank of Delaware in said city
Also any and all accounts or charges I may have
against her for advancements made to her, I having
made advancements to her from time to time to the a-
mount of about Three Thousand three hundred dollars
And I hereby authorize and empower said Trustees
to sell or dispose of any of the Real Estate or Bank
Title
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Description
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corresponds to page 24 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
24
Benjamin Powers Will
Stock and to make proper deeds of conveyance of the same
if it shall become necessary for the support of her and her
children.
Item 5th The remainder of my Real Estate and Personal Prop-
erty of every discription to be sold by the Executors and
after paying my just debts I give and devise to my
two sons George W. and Henry V. Powers to be divided
equally between them
Item 6th I do hereby nominate and appoint my sons George
W. and Henry V. Powers Executors of this my Last Will
and Testament hereby authorizing and empowering them
to sell or dispose of any of the Real Estate or Personal
Property authorized by them to be sold in this Will at
private or public sale as they shall deem best and to
make, execute and deliver sufficient deeds for the same
conveying the title thereto
I desire that no bond be required of my Executors
and that no appraisement of my property be made
and that the Court of Probate direct the omission of
the same in pursuance of the Statute
The interlinations vis "Except my Library" in 1st Item
and the erasure in the third line from the bottom of
said Item were made before the signing of this Will
I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made
In testimony whereof I have here-
unto set my hand and seal this Twenty-first day of April
in the year A.D. 1875
Signed and acknowledged } B. Powers {Seal}
by said Benjamin Powers as his}
last Will and Testament in }
our presence and signed by }
us in his presence }
J. Hipple
Fredrick M. Joy
6 July 1876 I having exchanged my Stock of 100 shares in the
Delaware County National Bank for 100 shares in the 1st Nat
Bank of Delaware O instead of 80 shares willed to my wife
in the Del Co Bank in above named change it to the 1st
Nat Bank also 20 Shares to G. W. Powers changed to the
1st Nat Bank also my Library given to Henry V. Powers
instead of G. W. Powers
B. Powers
I have agreed to advance to G.W. Powers Twenty five hundred
dollars to assist him in building his house instead of the within
named Stock also to pay him in addition $500 in my note on
Bank
Del Sept 10th 1878
B Powers
corresponds to page 24 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
24
Benjamin Powers Will
Stock and to make proper deeds of conveyance of the same
if it shall become necessary for the support of her and her
children.
Item 5th The remainder of my Real Estate and Personal Prop-
erty of every discription to be sold by the Executors and
after paying my just debts I give and devise to my
two sons George W. and Henry V. Powers to be divided
equally between them
Item 6th I do hereby nominate and appoint my sons George
W. and Henry V. Powers Executors of this my Last Will
and Testament hereby authorizing and empowering them
to sell or dispose of any of the Real Estate or Personal
Property authorized by them to be sold in this Will at
private or public sale as they shall deem best and to
make, execute and deliver sufficient deeds for the same
conveying the title thereto
I desire that no bond be required of my Executors
and that no appraisement of my property be made
and that the Court of Probate direct the omission of
the same in pursuance of the Statute
The interlinations vis "Except my Library" in 1st Item
and the erasure in the third line from the bottom of
said Item were made before the signing of this Will
I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made
In testimony whereof I have here-
unto set my hand and seal this Twenty-first day of April
in the year A.D. 1875
Signed and acknowledged } B. Powers {Seal}
by said Benjamin Powers as his}
last Will and Testament in }
our presence and signed by }
us in his presence }
J. Hipple
Fredrick M. Joy
6 July 1876 I having exchanged my Stock of 100 shares in the
Delaware County National Bank for 100 shares in the 1st Nat
Bank of Delaware O instead of 80 shares willed to my wife
in the Del Co Bank in above named change it to the 1st
Nat Bank also 20 Shares to G. W. Powers changed to the
1st Nat Bank also my Library given to Henry V. Powers
instead of G. W. Powers
B. Powers
I have agreed to advance to G.W. Powers Twenty five hundred
dollars to assist him in building his house instead of the within
named Stock also to pay him in addition $500 in my note on
Bank
Del Sept 10th 1878
B Powers
Title
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Description
[page 85]
corresponds to page 25 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
25
Benjamin Powers Will
State of Ohio } Probate Court
Delaware County} SS
Probate of the last Will and Testament
of Benjamin Powers deceased, presented, on the 12th day
of January A.D. 1884
J S Kirk Personally appeared in open Court J.J. Hipple
one of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and
Testament of Benjamin Powers deceased who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth
and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution
of said Will, deposes and says that he was present at the
making of said Will, and at the request of the deceased
subscribed to said Will, as a witness thereto, in the presence
of the deceased and of Fredrick M. Joy the other sub-
scribing witness, who is now deceased. that he saw the said
Benjamin Powers deceased sign and seal said Will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament that the said Benjamin Powers
was at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will of legal age, and of sound and disposing
mind and memory, and under no undue or unlaw-
ful restraint whatever; and that said Testator is now
dead
J. Hipple
Proof of signature of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Frank Rauffman being duly sworn
says that he was well acquainted with Fredrick M. Joy
who is now deceased, that he was well acquainted with
the hand writing of the said Fredrick M. Joy, having often
seen him write, that the signature Fredrick M. Joy as
subscribing witness to the last Will and Testament
of Benjamin Powers deceased, is in the own proper
hand writing and signature of the said Fredrick M.
Joy who at the date of said Will was in full life
and reside in Delaware City in said County
Frank A. Rauffman
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this
15th day of January A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
corresponds to page 25 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
25
Benjamin Powers Will
State of Ohio } Probate Court
Delaware County} SS
Probate of the last Will and Testament
of Benjamin Powers deceased, presented, on the 12th day
of January A.D. 1884
J S Kirk Personally appeared in open Court J.J. Hipple
one of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and
Testament of Benjamin Powers deceased who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth
and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution
of said Will, deposes and says that he was present at the
making of said Will, and at the request of the deceased
subscribed to said Will, as a witness thereto, in the presence
of the deceased and of Fredrick M. Joy the other sub-
scribing witness, who is now deceased. that he saw the said
Benjamin Powers deceased sign and seal said Will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament that the said Benjamin Powers
was at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will of legal age, and of sound and disposing
mind and memory, and under no undue or unlaw-
ful restraint whatever; and that said Testator is now
dead
J. Hipple
Proof of signature of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Frank Rauffman being duly sworn
says that he was well acquainted with Fredrick M. Joy
who is now deceased, that he was well acquainted with
the hand writing of the said Fredrick M. Joy, having often
seen him write, that the signature Fredrick M. Joy as
subscribing witness to the last Will and Testament
of Benjamin Powers deceased, is in the own proper
hand writing and signature of the said Fredrick M.
Joy who at the date of said Will was in full life
and reside in Delaware City in said County
Frank A. Rauffman
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this
15th day of January A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 86)
Description
[page 86]
corresponds to page 26 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
86
Benjamin Powers Will
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware Ohio } SS
W. A. Hall being duly sworn says that
he was well acquainted with Fredrick M. Joy who is now
deceased that he was well acquainted with the hand
writing of the said Fredrick M. Joy having often seen him
write that the signature, Fredrick M. Joy as subscribing witness
to the last Will and testament of Benjamin Powers deceased
is in the own proper hand writing and signature of the said
Fredrick M. Joy who at the date of said Will was in full
life and resided at Delaware City in said County
W.A. Hall
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this 15th
day of January A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
corresponds to page 26 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
86
Benjamin Powers Will
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware Ohio } SS
W. A. Hall being duly sworn says that
he was well acquainted with Fredrick M. Joy who is now
deceased that he was well acquainted with the hand
writing of the said Fredrick M. Joy having often seen him
write that the signature, Fredrick M. Joy as subscribing witness
to the last Will and testament of Benjamin Powers deceased
is in the own proper hand writing and signature of the said
Fredrick M. Joy who at the date of said Will was in full
life and resided at Delaware City in said County
W.A. Hall
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this 15th
day of January A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 87)
Description
[page 87]
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Fredrick Ellmakers Will
March 15th 1884
In the Matter of the Will of }
Fredrick Ellmaker deceased }
A paper purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Fredrick Ellmaker of Marlborough Town-
ship in this County, deceased, having heretofore been deposited in
this Court, it is now ordered that said Will be filed in this Court
and that due notice thereof and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record be given by Malinda Ellmaker
to Mary Eliza Ellmaker Bertin F. Redmond, Gertie May Redmond
Raymond Redmond and Nellie Virnie Redmond next of
kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio that said
application will be for hearing before this Court on the 22nd day
of March A.D. 1884 to which time this matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
March 22nd 1884
Be it remembered: That heretofore to wit: on
the 15th day of March A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Fredrick
Ellmaker late of Marlborough Township this County deceased, was
produced in open Court for probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that
due notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court has
been given to Malinda Ellmaker, Mary Eliza Ellmaker, Bertin
F. Redmond, Gertie May Redmond, Raymond Redmond
and Nellie V. Redmond next of kin of the Testator pursu-
ant to a former order of this Court, therefore on this day came
James Hardin, Lewis W. Davis and Henry Ashbrook the sub-
scribing witnesses to said Will who being qualified testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will. Whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of said Fredrick Ellmaker
deceased that the Testator at the time of signing the same
was of lawful age of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever It is therefore by the Court ordered that
the said will be admitted to probate and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 27 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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Fredrick Ellmakers Will
March 15th 1884
In the Matter of the Will of }
Fredrick Ellmaker deceased }
A paper purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Fredrick Ellmaker of Marlborough Town-
ship in this County, deceased, having heretofore been deposited in
this Court, it is now ordered that said Will be filed in this Court
and that due notice thereof and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record be given by Malinda Ellmaker
to Mary Eliza Ellmaker Bertin F. Redmond, Gertie May Redmond
Raymond Redmond and Nellie Virnie Redmond next of
kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio that said
application will be for hearing before this Court on the 22nd day
of March A.D. 1884 to which time this matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
March 22nd 1884
Be it remembered: That heretofore to wit: on
the 15th day of March A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Fredrick
Ellmaker late of Marlborough Township this County deceased, was
produced in open Court for probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that
due notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court has
been given to Malinda Ellmaker, Mary Eliza Ellmaker, Bertin
F. Redmond, Gertie May Redmond, Raymond Redmond
and Nellie V. Redmond next of kin of the Testator pursu-
ant to a former order of this Court, therefore on this day came
James Hardin, Lewis W. Davis and Henry Ashbrook the sub-
scribing witnesses to said Will who being qualified testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will. Whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of said Fredrick Ellmaker
deceased that the Testator at the time of signing the same
was of lawful age of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever It is therefore by the Court ordered that
the said will be admitted to probate and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 88]
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28
Fredrick Ellmaker's Will
The Last Will and Testament of Fredrick Ellmaker
I, Fredrick Ellmaker do hereby give and bequeath to Ma-
linda Ellmaker, my beloved and faithful wife, all my
Real Estate and personal property after all my debts
are paid, to be hers as long as she remains my widow
and after her death, or when she she ceases to be my
widow, then my real and personal property to be divided
as follows: The property to be sold, and Alvina Jane
Redmond, my oldest daughters four children vis Bertin
F. Redmond, Gertie May Redmond, Raymond Redmond
and Nellie Virnie Redmond to have each fifty ($50) dollars
as their own. and the balance to belong to Mary Eliza
Ellmaker, my youngest daughter
And I do hereby appoint Elias G. Stockman
as my Executor to carry this my last Will and Testament
into effect
Frederic Ellmaker
Signed and sealed this 5th day of
January 1884 in presence of
Lewis W. Davis}
Henry Ashbrook} Witnesses
James Hardin }
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Lewis
W. Davis Henry Ashbrook and James Hardin the subscribing
Witness to the last Will and Testament of Fredrick Ellmaker
late of Marlborough Township in said Delaware County
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, to speak
the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth in
relation to the execution of said Will, depose and say:
That the paper before them bearing date the 5th day of January
A.D. 1884 purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Fredrick Ellmaker now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased that they were present at the execution of said
Will, and at the request of the Testator, respectively subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses in his presence, that
they saw the said Fredrick Ellmaker, deceased, sign and
seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his last Will and Testament, and that the said Fredrick
Ellmaker, at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and
not under any restraint
Sworn to and subscribed said witnesses in } James Hardin
open Court this 22nd day of March A.D. 1884 } Lewis W. Davis
Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge Henry Ashbrook
corresponds to page 28 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
28
Fredrick Ellmaker's Will
The Last Will and Testament of Fredrick Ellmaker
I, Fredrick Ellmaker do hereby give and bequeath to Ma-
linda Ellmaker, my beloved and faithful wife, all my
Real Estate and personal property after all my debts
are paid, to be hers as long as she remains my widow
and after her death, or when she she ceases to be my
widow, then my real and personal property to be divided
as follows: The property to be sold, and Alvina Jane
Redmond, my oldest daughters four children vis Bertin
F. Redmond, Gertie May Redmond, Raymond Redmond
and Nellie Virnie Redmond to have each fifty ($50) dollars
as their own. and the balance to belong to Mary Eliza
Ellmaker, my youngest daughter
And I do hereby appoint Elias G. Stockman
as my Executor to carry this my last Will and Testament
into effect
Frederic Ellmaker
Signed and sealed this 5th day of
January 1884 in presence of
Lewis W. Davis}
Henry Ashbrook} Witnesses
James Hardin }
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Lewis
W. Davis Henry Ashbrook and James Hardin the subscribing
Witness to the last Will and Testament of Fredrick Ellmaker
late of Marlborough Township in said Delaware County
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, to speak
the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth in
relation to the execution of said Will, depose and say:
That the paper before them bearing date the 5th day of January
A.D. 1884 purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Fredrick Ellmaker now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased that they were present at the execution of said
Will, and at the request of the Testator, respectively subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses in his presence, that
they saw the said Fredrick Ellmaker, deceased, sign and
seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his last Will and Testament, and that the said Fredrick
Ellmaker, at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and
not under any restraint
Sworn to and subscribed said witnesses in } James Hardin
open Court this 22nd day of March A.D. 1884 } Lewis W. Davis
Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge Henry Ashbrook
Title
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Description
[page 89]
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29
Barbara Fry's Will
March 4th 1884
In the matter of the Will of }
Barbara Fry deceased } SS
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Barbara
Fry late of Scioto Township in this County, deceased, was
produced in open Court for probate and it appearing to
the Court that said Will had not been deposited in this
Court before the death of the Testatrix it is now ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record be given by Daniel W. Johnson to Catharine
Strighton, Elizabeth Miller, Mary Miller, Rosana Collins
Barbara Johnson, Susana Gabriel, Ida Dennis, William
Johnson and Anna Johnson, next of kin of the Testatrix
resident of the State of Ohio that said application will be
for hearing before this Court on the 8th day of March A.D. 1884
at 10 o'clock A.M. to which time this matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
March 8th 1884
Be it remembered: That heretofore to wit: on the 4th day of
March A.D. 1884 An instrument of writing purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Barbara Fry late of Scioto
Township in this County deceased, was produced in open
Court for probate and was then filed. And it now being shown
to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing of said
Will and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Catharine Strighton
Elizabeth Miller, Mary Miller, Rosana Collins, Barbara Johnson
Susan Gabriel, Ida Dennis, William Johnson, D.W. Johnson Jr.
and Anna Johnson, next of kin of the Testatrix persuant
to a former order of this Court therefore on this day came
Henry J. Eatin and John L. Thurston the subscribed witnesses
to said Will, who being duly qualified, testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will which testimony was
reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed
with said Will Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and testament of the said
Barbara Fry deceased, that the same was duly executed and
attested, that the said Testatrix at the time of signing the
same was of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
It is therefore by the Court ordered that said Will be admitted to
probate and that the same, together with the testimony of
the witnesses above named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
corresponds to page 29 of Delaware county Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
29
Barbara Fry's Will
March 4th 1884
In the matter of the Will of }
Barbara Fry deceased } SS
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Barbara
Fry late of Scioto Township in this County, deceased, was
produced in open Court for probate and it appearing to
the Court that said Will had not been deposited in this
Court before the death of the Testatrix it is now ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record be given by Daniel W. Johnson to Catharine
Strighton, Elizabeth Miller, Mary Miller, Rosana Collins
Barbara Johnson, Susana Gabriel, Ida Dennis, William
Johnson and Anna Johnson, next of kin of the Testatrix
resident of the State of Ohio that said application will be
for hearing before this Court on the 8th day of March A.D. 1884
at 10 o'clock A.M. to which time this matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
March 8th 1884
Be it remembered: That heretofore to wit: on the 4th day of
March A.D. 1884 An instrument of writing purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Barbara Fry late of Scioto
Township in this County deceased, was produced in open
Court for probate and was then filed. And it now being shown
to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing of said
Will and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Catharine Strighton
Elizabeth Miller, Mary Miller, Rosana Collins, Barbara Johnson
Susan Gabriel, Ida Dennis, William Johnson, D.W. Johnson Jr.
and Anna Johnson, next of kin of the Testatrix persuant
to a former order of this Court therefore on this day came
Henry J. Eatin and John L. Thurston the subscribed witnesses
to said Will, who being duly qualified, testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will which testimony was
reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed
with said Will Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and testament of the said
Barbara Fry deceased, that the same was duly executed and
attested, that the said Testatrix at the time of signing the
same was of lawful age, of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever
It is therefore by the Court ordered that said Will be admitted to
probate and that the same, together with the testimony of
the witnesses above named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 90)
Description
[page 90]
corresponds to page 30 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
30
Barbara Fry's Will
The Last Will and Testament
of
Mrs Barbara Fry of Scioto Township Delaware County Ohio
On this eleventh day of August in the year of our Lord
Eighteen hundred and eighty three at the City of Delaware
Delaware County Ohio. I, Barbara Fry, resident of Scioto Town-
ship in said County, being now in the Seventy fourth year of
my age, and in the full enjoyment of my usual health
and strength, do make and publish this my last Will
and Testament hereby revoking all former Wills by me made
Item First I will and direct that all my just debts and funeral
expenses be paid as soon after my decease as may be
found convenient, and a monument be erected at my
grave costing twenty dollars
Item Second I do give and devise all the residue of my
property money, stock, credits, accounts, personal property
and real estate, of every kind whatsoever of which I
may be possessed at my decease and in whatsoever
form the same may then be in, absolutely, the real estate
in full fee simple, to my son Jacob Fry of the City of
Louisville State of Kentucky and my six daughters
to wit: Catharine Sheutman widow of Benj. P. Sheutman decd
now residing at Lock Licking County Ohio, Elizabeth Miller
widow of Henry Miller deceased, now residing with me on
my farm in Scioto Township, Mary Miller wife of Nathan
Miller of Delaware Township in said County, Rosana Collins
wife of James Collins of Tremont Clark County Ohio Barbara
Johnson wife of Daniel W. Johnson of the City of Delaware
Ohio and Susannah Gabriel wife of Horace Gabriel of Scioto
Township in said County, to be equally divided amongst
them the said son and six daughters, all property left
after paying debts as stated in Item first To the children of
my daughter Ann, who deceased about eleven years
ago, I have given nothing in this Will for the reason
that I gave her during her life time her full and fair
portion of all my estate
Item Third I will and direct that should my son Nicholas Fry
aged 38 years next September now and for about 13 years
past an inmate at the Central Ohio Lunatic Asylum, ever be
cured and permanently restored to his reason, and remain
so restored for the period of two years, then that my said son
Jacob and six daughters legatees named above in "Item
Second" each pay to said Nicholas Fry each a sum as
all taken together will make the sum of Five Hundred dollars
to be by them paid to him without interest at the end of the
period of two years from his restoration to reason as aforesaid
and discharge from the Assylum as permanently cured: and
that during said two years of restoration to reason. said son and
corresponds to page 30 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
30
Barbara Fry's Will
The Last Will and Testament
of
Mrs Barbara Fry of Scioto Township Delaware County Ohio
On this eleventh day of August in the year of our Lord
Eighteen hundred and eighty three at the City of Delaware
Delaware County Ohio. I, Barbara Fry, resident of Scioto Town-
ship in said County, being now in the Seventy fourth year of
my age, and in the full enjoyment of my usual health
and strength, do make and publish this my last Will
and Testament hereby revoking all former Wills by me made
Item First I will and direct that all my just debts and funeral
expenses be paid as soon after my decease as may be
found convenient, and a monument be erected at my
grave costing twenty dollars
Item Second I do give and devise all the residue of my
property money, stock, credits, accounts, personal property
and real estate, of every kind whatsoever of which I
may be possessed at my decease and in whatsoever
form the same may then be in, absolutely, the real estate
in full fee simple, to my son Jacob Fry of the City of
Louisville State of Kentucky and my six daughters
to wit: Catharine Sheutman widow of Benj. P. Sheutman decd
now residing at Lock Licking County Ohio, Elizabeth Miller
widow of Henry Miller deceased, now residing with me on
my farm in Scioto Township, Mary Miller wife of Nathan
Miller of Delaware Township in said County, Rosana Collins
wife of James Collins of Tremont Clark County Ohio Barbara
Johnson wife of Daniel W. Johnson of the City of Delaware
Ohio and Susannah Gabriel wife of Horace Gabriel of Scioto
Township in said County, to be equally divided amongst
them the said son and six daughters, all property left
after paying debts as stated in Item first To the children of
my daughter Ann, who deceased about eleven years
ago, I have given nothing in this Will for the reason
that I gave her during her life time her full and fair
portion of all my estate
Item Third I will and direct that should my son Nicholas Fry
aged 38 years next September now and for about 13 years
past an inmate at the Central Ohio Lunatic Asylum, ever be
cured and permanently restored to his reason, and remain
so restored for the period of two years, then that my said son
Jacob and six daughters legatees named above in "Item
Second" each pay to said Nicholas Fry each a sum as
all taken together will make the sum of Five Hundred dollars
to be by them paid to him without interest at the end of the
period of two years from his restoration to reason as aforesaid
and discharge from the Assylum as permanently cured: and
that during said two years of restoration to reason. said son and
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 91)
Description
[page 91]
[corresponds to page 31 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
31
Barbara Fry's Will
six daughters above named, furnish among them a home
for said Nicholas Fry. but I do not desire that this bequest
of $500. be held or any way considered any lien or
incumbrance on any real estate of which I may die
possessed, but I desire that said son and six daughters
named in said "Item Second" jointly take said real estate
free and unincumbered by any such lien and from any
lien by reason of the bequests in this "Item Third"
Item Fourth I do here nominate, constitute and appoint Daniel
W. Johnson of the City of Delaware Ohio Executor of this my
last Will and Testament
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my signature
this August 11th A.D. 1883
Barbara Fry
Signed by said Barbara Fry in our presence and by her
acknowledged to be her last Will and Testament, and signed
by us as witnesses thereto, in her presence and in the presence
of each other and at her request.
John L. Thurston Delaware Ohio
Henry J. Eaton of Delaware Ohio
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }
I Personally appeared in open Court John L. Thurston
and Henry J. Eaton the subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of Barbara Fry late of Scioto Township in
said Delaware County deceased, who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth, in relating to the execution of said
Will, depose and say: that the paper before them bearing
date the 11th day of August A.D. 1883 purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Barbara Fry now deceased, is the Will of
said deceased Barbara Fry that they were present at the
execution of said Will and at the request of the Testatrix
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in
her presence; that they saw the said Barbara Fry deceased
sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same
to be her last Will and Testament, and that the said Barbara
Fry at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint
Henry J. Eaton
John L. Thruston
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court
this 8th day of March A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 31 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
31
Barbara Fry's Will
six daughters above named, furnish among them a home
for said Nicholas Fry. but I do not desire that this bequest
of $500. be held or any way considered any lien or
incumbrance on any real estate of which I may die
possessed, but I desire that said son and six daughters
named in said "Item Second" jointly take said real estate
free and unincumbered by any such lien and from any
lien by reason of the bequests in this "Item Third"
Item Fourth I do here nominate, constitute and appoint Daniel
W. Johnson of the City of Delaware Ohio Executor of this my
last Will and Testament
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my signature
this August 11th A.D. 1883
Barbara Fry
Signed by said Barbara Fry in our presence and by her
acknowledged to be her last Will and Testament, and signed
by us as witnesses thereto, in her presence and in the presence
of each other and at her request.
John L. Thurston Delaware Ohio
Henry J. Eaton of Delaware Ohio
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }
I Personally appeared in open Court John L. Thurston
and Henry J. Eaton the subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of Barbara Fry late of Scioto Township in
said Delaware County deceased, who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth, in relating to the execution of said
Will, depose and say: that the paper before them bearing
date the 11th day of August A.D. 1883 purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Barbara Fry now deceased, is the Will of
said deceased Barbara Fry that they were present at the
execution of said Will and at the request of the Testatrix
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in
her presence; that they saw the said Barbara Fry deceased
sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same
to be her last Will and Testament, and that the said Barbara
Fry at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint
Henry J. Eaton
John L. Thruston
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court
this 8th day of March A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 92)
Description
[page 92]
[corresponds to page 32 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
32
Mary McCarthy's Will
February 13th 1884
A paper purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Mary McCarty late of Delaware Township
this County deceased, having heretofore been deposited in this
Court: it is now ordered that said Will be filed in this
Court and that due notice thereof and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record be given by John
Griffin to Honora Ahern and Bridget Griffin all of
the next of kin resident of the State of Ohio that said
application will be for hearing before this Court on the 18"
day of February A.D. 1884 at 10 oclock A.M. to which
time this matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
February 18th 1884
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the
13th day of February A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Mary Mc
Carty late of Delaware Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record in
this Court has been given to Bridget Griffin and Honora
Ahern next of kin of the Testatrix pursuant to a former
order of this Court: therefore on this day came Thomas F.
Maloney and John P. Griffin the subscribing witnesses to said
Will who being duly qualified testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will which testimony was reduced
to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with said
Will Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said Mary Mc
Carty deceased, and that the same was duly executed and
attested: that the said Testatrix at the time of signing the
same was of legal age of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint what-
soever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will
be admitted to probate and that the same together with
the testimony of the witnesses be entered of record in this
Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 32 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
32
Mary McCarthy's Will
February 13th 1884
A paper purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Mary McCarty late of Delaware Township
this County deceased, having heretofore been deposited in this
Court: it is now ordered that said Will be filed in this
Court and that due notice thereof and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record be given by John
Griffin to Honora Ahern and Bridget Griffin all of
the next of kin resident of the State of Ohio that said
application will be for hearing before this Court on the 18"
day of February A.D. 1884 at 10 oclock A.M. to which
time this matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
February 18th 1884
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the
13th day of February A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Mary Mc
Carty late of Delaware Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record in
this Court has been given to Bridget Griffin and Honora
Ahern next of kin of the Testatrix pursuant to a former
order of this Court: therefore on this day came Thomas F.
Maloney and John P. Griffin the subscribing witnesses to said
Will who being duly qualified testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will which testimony was reduced
to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with said
Will Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said Mary Mc
Carty deceased, and that the same was duly executed and
attested: that the said Testatrix at the time of signing the
same was of legal age of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint what-
soever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will
be admitted to probate and that the same together with
the testimony of the witnesses be entered of record in this
Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 93)
Description
[page 93]
[corresponds to page 33 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
33
Mary McCarthy's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of God Amen!
I Mary McCarthy of Delaware
Delaware County Ohio, being of sound mind and
memory, and being desirous of settling my worldly affairs
while I have strength and capacity so to do, do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament.
that is to say, I give and devise all my Estate, Real
and Personal, of which I may die seized or possessed,
except as is hereinafter specifically devised, to my
dear mother Bridget Griffin, to have and hold during her
natural life-time: and after her death, all to be equally
divided between my sister Elizabeth McElligott of Louisville
State of Kentucky and my nephew Thomas Griffin of
Delaware Delaware County Ohio, upon the trusts following
that is to say: To pay all my funeral expenses and
all my just debts, as soon after my decease as practic
able, out of the first moneys, that shall come to her hands
from any portion of my estate, real or personal, also
direct that a monument be placed over the graves of
my husband Jeremiah McCarthy and myself, the cost of
which is not to exceed the sum of Three Hundred dollars
I also direct that the Thirty dollars subscription made by
my husband Jeremiah McCarthy towards St. Mary's Catholic
Church Delaware Delaware County Ohio be paid I also
direct that One Hundred dollars be paid for Masses to the
Priest having charge of St. Mary's Catholic Church Delaware
Delaware County Ohio, at the time of my decease, for the
repose of the Souls of my husband and myself. I hereby
appoint without bonds being demanded John Shea of
Delaware Delaware County Ohio as my sole executor
In witness whereof, I hereunto, set my hand
and seal this fourth day of August Eighteen Hundred
and Eighty-three
her mark
Mary X McCarthy
her mark
Signed and sealed by said Mary McCarthy, as, and
for her last Will and Testament, in the presence of us
who in her presence and in the presence of each other
and at her request have hereto subscribed our names
as witnesses.
Thomas F. Maloney
John P Griffin
[corresponds to page 33 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
33
Mary McCarthy's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of God Amen!
I Mary McCarthy of Delaware
Delaware County Ohio, being of sound mind and
memory, and being desirous of settling my worldly affairs
while I have strength and capacity so to do, do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament.
that is to say, I give and devise all my Estate, Real
and Personal, of which I may die seized or possessed,
except as is hereinafter specifically devised, to my
dear mother Bridget Griffin, to have and hold during her
natural life-time: and after her death, all to be equally
divided between my sister Elizabeth McElligott of Louisville
State of Kentucky and my nephew Thomas Griffin of
Delaware Delaware County Ohio, upon the trusts following
that is to say: To pay all my funeral expenses and
all my just debts, as soon after my decease as practic
able, out of the first moneys, that shall come to her hands
from any portion of my estate, real or personal, also
direct that a monument be placed over the graves of
my husband Jeremiah McCarthy and myself, the cost of
which is not to exceed the sum of Three Hundred dollars
I also direct that the Thirty dollars subscription made by
my husband Jeremiah McCarthy towards St. Mary's Catholic
Church Delaware Delaware County Ohio be paid I also
direct that One Hundred dollars be paid for Masses to the
Priest having charge of St. Mary's Catholic Church Delaware
Delaware County Ohio, at the time of my decease, for the
repose of the Souls of my husband and myself. I hereby
appoint without bonds being demanded John Shea of
Delaware Delaware County Ohio as my sole executor
In witness whereof, I hereunto, set my hand
and seal this fourth day of August Eighteen Hundred
and Eighty-three
her mark
Mary X McCarthy
her mark
Signed and sealed by said Mary McCarthy, as, and
for her last Will and Testament, in the presence of us
who in her presence and in the presence of each other
and at her request have hereto subscribed our names
as witnesses.
Thomas F. Maloney
John P Griffin
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 94)
Description
[page 94]
[corresponds to page 34 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
34
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Thomas
F. Maloney and John P. Griffin the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Mary McCarthy late of Del-
aware Township in said County of Delaware deceased, who
being duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth the
whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execu-
tion of said Will depose and say: That the paper before them
bearing date the 4th day of August A.D. 1883 purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Mary McCarty now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Mary McCarty, that they were present
at the execution of said Will, and at the request of the Testatrix
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in
her presence; that they saw the said Mary McCarty deceased
sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge the
same to be her last Will and Testament, and that the said
Mary McCarty, deceased, at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of legal age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint and that the erasures
and interlinations in the same were made before the same was
signed at her request
T. F. Maloney
John P. Griffin
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court
this 18th day of February A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 34 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
34
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Thomas
F. Maloney and John P. Griffin the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Mary McCarthy late of Del-
aware Township in said County of Delaware deceased, who
being duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth the
whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execu-
tion of said Will depose and say: That the paper before them
bearing date the 4th day of August A.D. 1883 purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Mary McCarty now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Mary McCarty, that they were present
at the execution of said Will, and at the request of the Testatrix
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in
her presence; that they saw the said Mary McCarty deceased
sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge the
same to be her last Will and Testament, and that the said
Mary McCarty, deceased, at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of legal age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint and that the erasures
and interlinations in the same were made before the same was
signed at her request
T. F. Maloney
John P. Griffin
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court
this 18th day of February A.D. 1882
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 95)
Description
[page 95]
[corresponds to page 35 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
35
Alvay Dickson's Will
March 17th 1884
Journal Entry of filing
In the matter of the Will of }
Alvay Dickson deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Alvay Dickson
late of Genoa Township, in this County deceased was pro-
duced in open Court for Probate. And it appearing to the
Court that said Will had not been deposited in this Court
before the death of the Testator, it is now ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to
Probate and Record be given by Martin Rodgers to
Walker S. Dickson, Milton Dickson, Winfield S. Dickson,
Adelbert Dickson, Howard Dickson, Angeline Shaw, Nancy
Mullen, Mary Rodgers and Albert Dickson next of kin
of the Testator, resident of the State of Ohio, that said
application will be for hearing before this Court on the 4th
day of April A.D. 1884 to which time this matter is
continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
April 22d 1884
Journal Entry of Probating
In the Matter of the Will of }
Alvay Dickson deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit: on the 27th day of March A.D. 1884 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Alvay Dickson late of Genoa Township, this County deceased
was produced in open Court and was then filed And it
being shown to the satisfaction of this Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court
has been given to Walker S. Dickson, Milton Dickson,
Winfield S. Dickson, Adelbert Dickson, Howard Dickson
Angeline Shaw, Nancy Mullen, Mary Rodgers and Albert
Dickson next of kin to the Testator pursuant to a former
order of this Court, and on the same day came L.T. Schofield
E. Wiebling two of the subscribing witnesses to said Will who
being qualified, testified to this due execution and attes-
tation of said Will, which testimony was reduced to
writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with said
Will. And it appearing to the court that R.R. Arnold, the
other subscribing witness to said Will is a resident of
Westerville Franklin County Ohio, and unable to attend
it is therefore ordered that a commission, with the Will
[corresponds to page 35 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
35
Alvay Dickson's Will
March 17th 1884
Journal Entry of filing
In the matter of the Will of }
Alvay Dickson deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Alvay Dickson
late of Genoa Township, in this County deceased was pro-
duced in open Court for Probate. And it appearing to the
Court that said Will had not been deposited in this Court
before the death of the Testator, it is now ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to
Probate and Record be given by Martin Rodgers to
Walker S. Dickson, Milton Dickson, Winfield S. Dickson,
Adelbert Dickson, Howard Dickson, Angeline Shaw, Nancy
Mullen, Mary Rodgers and Albert Dickson next of kin
of the Testator, resident of the State of Ohio, that said
application will be for hearing before this Court on the 4th
day of April A.D. 1884 to which time this matter is
continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
April 22d 1884
Journal Entry of Probating
In the Matter of the Will of }
Alvay Dickson deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit: on the 27th day of March A.D. 1884 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Alvay Dickson late of Genoa Township, this County deceased
was produced in open Court and was then filed And it
being shown to the satisfaction of this Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court
has been given to Walker S. Dickson, Milton Dickson,
Winfield S. Dickson, Adelbert Dickson, Howard Dickson
Angeline Shaw, Nancy Mullen, Mary Rodgers and Albert
Dickson next of kin to the Testator pursuant to a former
order of this Court, and on the same day came L.T. Schofield
E. Wiebling two of the subscribing witnesses to said Will who
being qualified, testified to this due execution and attes-
tation of said Will, which testimony was reduced to
writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with said
Will. And it appearing to the court that R.R. Arnold, the
other subscribing witness to said Will is a resident of
Westerville Franklin County Ohio, and unable to attend
it is therefore ordered that a commission, with the Will
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 96)
Description
[page 96]
[corresponds to page 36 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
36
Alvay Dickson's Will
annexed issue herein to Henry P. Andrews of Westerville
Franklin County Ohio directing him to take the testimony
of said subscribing witness and return the same with all
convenient speed according to law, to this Court. The com-
mission heretofore issued to take the testimony of R.R.
Arnold one of the subscribing witnesses to the Will of said
Alvay Dickson deceased was this day returned duly
expected and the same is filed herein And it appear-
ing from the examination of the former witness and
from the deposition of the said R.R. Arnold, that the
aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and Testa-
ment of the said Alvay Dickson deceased, that the
same was duly executed and attested, that the said
Testator at the time of signing the same was of lawful
age of sound and disposing mind and memory and
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever It is
therefore by the court ordered that the said Will be admitted
to probate, and that the same together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named to entered of record in this
Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Be it remembered that I Alvay Dickson of Genoa Town-
ship Delaware County Ohio, being of full age and sound
mind, do make and publish this to be my last Will and
Testament in manner and form as follows: and do revoke
all former Wills by me made
Item 1st. After my decease - of my personal and real estate of
which I may own and possess at my death I desire to have
my administrator pay.
First my just debts, funeral expences, and place to
my grave and to that of my deceased wife, suitable
tombstones properly inscribed with names etc. and the costs
of administering my estate
Item 3d I will here mention the names of my children, some of whom
are now dead,
The following my sons names
1st John Dickson, he is dead but left one child a son
2d Walker L. Dickson now living and married
3d Milton Dickson now living and married
4th Winfield S. Dickson now living and married
5th Adelbert Dickson now living and married
6th Howard Dickson now living and married
[corresponds to page 36 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
36
Alvay Dickson's Will
annexed issue herein to Henry P. Andrews of Westerville
Franklin County Ohio directing him to take the testimony
of said subscribing witness and return the same with all
convenient speed according to law, to this Court. The com-
mission heretofore issued to take the testimony of R.R.
Arnold one of the subscribing witnesses to the Will of said
Alvay Dickson deceased was this day returned duly
expected and the same is filed herein And it appear-
ing from the examination of the former witness and
from the deposition of the said R.R. Arnold, that the
aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and Testa-
ment of the said Alvay Dickson deceased, that the
same was duly executed and attested, that the said
Testator at the time of signing the same was of lawful
age of sound and disposing mind and memory and
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever It is
therefore by the court ordered that the said Will be admitted
to probate, and that the same together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named to entered of record in this
Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Be it remembered that I Alvay Dickson of Genoa Town-
ship Delaware County Ohio, being of full age and sound
mind, do make and publish this to be my last Will and
Testament in manner and form as follows: and do revoke
all former Wills by me made
Item 1st. After my decease - of my personal and real estate of
which I may own and possess at my death I desire to have
my administrator pay.
First my just debts, funeral expences, and place to
my grave and to that of my deceased wife, suitable
tombstones properly inscribed with names etc. and the costs
of administering my estate
Item 3d I will here mention the names of my children, some of whom
are now dead,
The following my sons names
1st John Dickson, he is dead but left one child a son
2d Walker L. Dickson now living and married
3d Milton Dickson now living and married
4th Winfield S. Dickson now living and married
5th Adelbert Dickson now living and married
6th Howard Dickson now living and married
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 97)
Description
[page 97]
[corresponds to page 37 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
37
Alvay Dickson's Will
The following are the names of my daughters:
7th Angeline Shaw - she being my eldest daughter
8th Nancy Mullin second daughter married
9th Rhoda Blauvelt being third married daughter
10th Mary Rodgers my youngest daughter, married
Item 3d I will here mention that my personal and real estate
of farm utinsils, stock of different kinds on the farm
and household goods of many kinds, and possibly I
may leave some money or securties
That my real estate consists of our home farm
in Genoa Township with valuable improvements
Item 4th After my decease I desire my Administrator to be
appointed by the Probate Court and to be a disinterested
person of sound judgement and competent qualifi-
cations, on whom shall devolve the duty of marshaling
my assets of personal property as well as my real estate
and subject the same to appraisement by judicious
free holders appointed by the Court A Schedule of such
appraisement duly reported according to law
And in the management of the sale of my estate
I would leave the same to the good judgement of the
Administrator and the Court to sell the same at private
or public sale and upon such terms of payment as will
secure to my said children their proportion under this
will, the greatest benefits; whether by cash payments
down or a credit in part in accordance with custom
and the laws of the State
Item 5th I will now apportion to each of my said children
their share having already advanced to several of the
children nearly all they should be entitled to share
of my estate, as the following is manifest
Item 6th First: provide for the amount set forth in the first Item of
this Will
Second: I give and bequeath to my oldest daughter
Angeline Shaw, the sum of Five Dollars as her share
Third: I give and bequeath to the son and heirs of my
deceased son, John Dickson, the sum of Five Dollars
Forth: I give and bequeath to my son Milton Dickson
the sum of Two Hundred ($200) dollars
Fifth: I give, and desire and bequeath to my daughter
Mary Rodgers, as an advancement for her faithful care
of my deceased wife and towards myself, the sum of
Two Hundred ($200) dollars and to my son Howard Dickson
the sum of Five Hundred dollars
Item 7th Of the residue and remainder of my estate after pro-
viding for and the payment of the several sums above
mentioned to wit: I then give, devise and bequeath in
equal sums, to share and share alike, to my children
[corresponds to page 37 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
37
Alvay Dickson's Will
The following are the names of my daughters:
7th Angeline Shaw - she being my eldest daughter
8th Nancy Mullin second daughter married
9th Rhoda Blauvelt being third married daughter
10th Mary Rodgers my youngest daughter, married
Item 3d I will here mention that my personal and real estate
of farm utinsils, stock of different kinds on the farm
and household goods of many kinds, and possibly I
may leave some money or securties
That my real estate consists of our home farm
in Genoa Township with valuable improvements
Item 4th After my decease I desire my Administrator to be
appointed by the Probate Court and to be a disinterested
person of sound judgement and competent qualifi-
cations, on whom shall devolve the duty of marshaling
my assets of personal property as well as my real estate
and subject the same to appraisement by judicious
free holders appointed by the Court A Schedule of such
appraisement duly reported according to law
And in the management of the sale of my estate
I would leave the same to the good judgement of the
Administrator and the Court to sell the same at private
or public sale and upon such terms of payment as will
secure to my said children their proportion under this
will, the greatest benefits; whether by cash payments
down or a credit in part in accordance with custom
and the laws of the State
Item 5th I will now apportion to each of my said children
their share having already advanced to several of the
children nearly all they should be entitled to share
of my estate, as the following is manifest
Item 6th First: provide for the amount set forth in the first Item of
this Will
Second: I give and bequeath to my oldest daughter
Angeline Shaw, the sum of Five Dollars as her share
Third: I give and bequeath to the son and heirs of my
deceased son, John Dickson, the sum of Five Dollars
Forth: I give and bequeath to my son Milton Dickson
the sum of Two Hundred ($200) dollars
Fifth: I give, and desire and bequeath to my daughter
Mary Rodgers, as an advancement for her faithful care
of my deceased wife and towards myself, the sum of
Two Hundred ($200) dollars and to my son Howard Dickson
the sum of Five Hundred dollars
Item 7th Of the residue and remainder of my estate after pro-
viding for and the payment of the several sums above
mentioned to wit: I then give, devise and bequeath in
equal sums, to share and share alike, to my children
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 98)
Description
[page 98]
[corresponds to page 38 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
38
Alvay Dickson's Will
named as follows, and to their legal heirs, that is to say
to my sons Walker L. Dickson, Winfield S. Dickson, Adelbert
Dickson and to my daughters Nancy Mullin, Rhoda Blauvelt
and Mary Rodgers this equal share to my daughter Mary
is provided in addition to the above provision of Two Hundred
dollars.
In witness whereof I Alvay Dickson, to this my last
Will and Testament have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 7th day of August A.D. 1883
his
Alvay X Dickson {Seal}
mark
Signed, sealed and declared by Alvay Dickson as and
for his last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, and
in his presence, who, at his request, and in the presence of each
other have subscribed our names hereto as witnesses thereof
Done at Westerville this 7th day of August 1883
L. T. Schofield }
E Wiebling } Residence of the witnesses at Westerville Ohio
R.R. Arnold }
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court L.T.
Schofield and E Weibling, two of the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Alvay Dickson late of
Genoa Township in said Delaware County deceased, who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the
whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the
execution of said Will, depose and say: That the paper
before them bearing date the 7th day of August A.D. 1883
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Alvay Dickson
now deceased, is the Will of said deceased Alvay Dickson
that they were present at the execution of said Will and
at the request of the Testator respectively, subscribed their
names to the same as witnesses in his presence, that they
saw the said Alvay Dickson deceased, sign and seal
his last Will and Testament and that the said Alvay
Dickson at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint
L. T. Scofield
E. Weibling
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court,
this 4th day of April A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 38 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
38
Alvay Dickson's Will
named as follows, and to their legal heirs, that is to say
to my sons Walker L. Dickson, Winfield S. Dickson, Adelbert
Dickson and to my daughters Nancy Mullin, Rhoda Blauvelt
and Mary Rodgers this equal share to my daughter Mary
is provided in addition to the above provision of Two Hundred
dollars.
In witness whereof I Alvay Dickson, to this my last
Will and Testament have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 7th day of August A.D. 1883
his
Alvay X Dickson {Seal}
mark
Signed, sealed and declared by Alvay Dickson as and
for his last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, and
in his presence, who, at his request, and in the presence of each
other have subscribed our names hereto as witnesses thereof
Done at Westerville this 7th day of August 1883
L. T. Schofield }
E Wiebling } Residence of the witnesses at Westerville Ohio
R.R. Arnold }
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court L.T.
Schofield and E Weibling, two of the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Alvay Dickson late of
Genoa Township in said Delaware County deceased, who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the
whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the
execution of said Will, depose and say: That the paper
before them bearing date the 7th day of August A.D. 1883
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Alvay Dickson
now deceased, is the Will of said deceased Alvay Dickson
that they were present at the execution of said Will and
at the request of the Testator respectively, subscribed their
names to the same as witnesses in his presence, that they
saw the said Alvay Dickson deceased, sign and seal
his last Will and Testament and that the said Alvay
Dickson at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint
L. T. Scofield
E. Weibling
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court,
this 4th day of April A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 99)
Description
[page 99]
[corresponds to page 39 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
39
Alvay Dickson's Will
Commission to take testimony of Witness
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
To Henry P. Andrus Greeting:
Know Ye, that we, in confidence of your prudence and
fidelity, have appointed you, and by these presents
do give you full power and authority to examin and
take the deposition of R.R. Arnold one of the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Alvay
Dickson hereto annexed, late of the County of Delaware
in the State of Ohio, deceased; and therefore we com-
mand you, that at certain days and places appointed
by you, you cause the said R.R. Arnold to be brought
before you, and then and there to examine him on
oath or affirmation first taken before you, touching the
due execution of said Will of the said Alvay Dickson and
that you reduce such examination to writing, and return
the same, together with this Commission and the Will of
the said Alvay Dickson thereto annexed, closed up under
your seal, into our said Probate Court, with all convenient
speed.
In Testimony Whereof I, Rufus Carpenter Judge of
the said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
seal of said court; at Delaware this 4th day of April 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate
{Seal}
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Franklin County }SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared before me a commis-
sioner duly appointed by the Probate Court of Delaware
County R.R. Arnold one of the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Alvay Dickson late
of Genoa Township in said Delaware County deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth
the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation
to the execution of said Will depose and say that the
paper before him bearing date the 7th day of August
A.D. 1883 purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Alvay Dickson now deceased is the Will of said
deceased Alvay Dickson that he was present at the
execution of said Will, and at the request of the
Testator subscribed his name to the same as witness in
his presence that he saw the said Alvay Dickson
deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testa-
[corresponds to page 39 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
39
Alvay Dickson's Will
Commission to take testimony of Witness
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
To Henry P. Andrus Greeting:
Know Ye, that we, in confidence of your prudence and
fidelity, have appointed you, and by these presents
do give you full power and authority to examin and
take the deposition of R.R. Arnold one of the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Alvay
Dickson hereto annexed, late of the County of Delaware
in the State of Ohio, deceased; and therefore we com-
mand you, that at certain days and places appointed
by you, you cause the said R.R. Arnold to be brought
before you, and then and there to examine him on
oath or affirmation first taken before you, touching the
due execution of said Will of the said Alvay Dickson and
that you reduce such examination to writing, and return
the same, together with this Commission and the Will of
the said Alvay Dickson thereto annexed, closed up under
your seal, into our said Probate Court, with all convenient
speed.
In Testimony Whereof I, Rufus Carpenter Judge of
the said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
seal of said court; at Delaware this 4th day of April 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate
{Seal}
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Franklin County }SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared before me a commis-
sioner duly appointed by the Probate Court of Delaware
County R.R. Arnold one of the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Alvay Dickson late
of Genoa Township in said Delaware County deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth
the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation
to the execution of said Will depose and say that the
paper before him bearing date the 7th day of August
A.D. 1883 purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Alvay Dickson now deceased is the Will of said
deceased Alvay Dickson that he was present at the
execution of said Will, and at the request of the
Testator subscribed his name to the same as witness in
his presence that he saw the said Alvay Dickson
deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testa-
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 100)
Description
[page 100]
[corresponds to page 40 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
40
Alvay Dickson Will
ment and that the said Alvay Dickson at the time
of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound and disposing mind and memory, and
not under any restraint.
R. R. Arnold
Sworn to and subscribed by said witness in my presence
this 12th day of April A.D. 1882,
Henry P. Andrus
Commissioner & Notary Republic
Witness fees 75
Com $100
[corresponds to page 40 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
40
Alvay Dickson Will
ment and that the said Alvay Dickson at the time
of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound and disposing mind and memory, and
not under any restraint.
R. R. Arnold
Sworn to and subscribed by said witness in my presence
this 12th day of April A.D. 1882,
Henry P. Andrus
Commissioner & Notary Republic
Witness fees 75
Com $100
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 101)
Description
[page 101]
[corresponds to page 41 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
41
Diana T. Van Buskirk's Will
Journal Entry of filing
In the matter of the Will of }
Dianna T. Van Buskirk deceased }
This day an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Dianna T. Van Buskirk late of Delaware Township
in this County deceased, was produced in open Court
for Probate and it appearing to the Court that the
said Will had not been deposited in this Court before
the death of the Testatrix it is now ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record be given by S. P. Merrill to Albert
H Van Buskirk, Flora M Van Buskirk, Viola B. Van
Buskirk and Francis M Van Buskirk next of kin
of the Testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio, that said
application will be for hearing before this Court on the
2d day of May A.D. 1884 at 10 oclock A.M. And
it appearing to the court that S.C. Gamble, J.H. Hays
and E.P. Wright the subscribing witnesses to said Will
are residents of Pickaway County Ohio and are
without the Jurisdiction of this Court it is therefore
ordered that a commission, with the Will annexed
issue herein to John Schleyer of Circleville Pickaway
County Ohio directing him to take the deposition of
said subscribing witnesses to said Will and unlocked the
same duly certified with all convenient speed
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
May 2d 1884
Journal Entry of Probating
In the matter of the will of }
Dianna T. Van Buskirk deceased }
Be it remembered that
hereofore to wit on the 26th day of April A.D. 1884 an
instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Dianna T. Van Buskirk late of
Delaware Township this County deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and of
the application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court has been given to Albert H. Van Buskirk
Flora M. Van Buskirk, Viola B. Van Buskirk and
Francis M. Van Buskirk, and Adam Bailey Guardian
of Francis M. Van Buskirk next of kin of the Testatrix
[corresponds to page 41 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
41
Diana T. Van Buskirk's Will
Journal Entry of filing
In the matter of the Will of }
Dianna T. Van Buskirk deceased }
This day an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Dianna T. Van Buskirk late of Delaware Township
in this County deceased, was produced in open Court
for Probate and it appearing to the Court that the
said Will had not been deposited in this Court before
the death of the Testatrix it is now ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record be given by S. P. Merrill to Albert
H Van Buskirk, Flora M Van Buskirk, Viola B. Van
Buskirk and Francis M Van Buskirk next of kin
of the Testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio, that said
application will be for hearing before this Court on the
2d day of May A.D. 1884 at 10 oclock A.M. And
it appearing to the court that S.C. Gamble, J.H. Hays
and E.P. Wright the subscribing witnesses to said Will
are residents of Pickaway County Ohio and are
without the Jurisdiction of this Court it is therefore
ordered that a commission, with the Will annexed
issue herein to John Schleyer of Circleville Pickaway
County Ohio directing him to take the deposition of
said subscribing witnesses to said Will and unlocked the
same duly certified with all convenient speed
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
May 2d 1884
Journal Entry of Probating
In the matter of the will of }
Dianna T. Van Buskirk deceased }
Be it remembered that
hereofore to wit on the 26th day of April A.D. 1884 an
instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Dianna T. Van Buskirk late of
Delaware Township this County deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and of
the application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court has been given to Albert H. Van Buskirk
Flora M. Van Buskirk, Viola B. Van Buskirk and
Francis M. Van Buskirk, and Adam Bailey Guardian
of Francis M. Van Buskirk next of kin of the Testatrix
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 102)
Description
[page 102]
[corresponds to page 42 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
42
Dianna T. Van Buskirk's Will
pursuant to a former order of this Court. The commis-
sion heretofore issued herein to take the testimony of S.C.
Gamble, J.T. Hayes and E.P. Wright the subscribing
witnesses to said Will of said Dianna T. Van Buskirk
deceased was returned duly executed and the same
was filed herein. And it appearing to the Court from
the testimony so taken that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said Dianna
T. Van Buskirk deceased that the same was duly executed
and attested that the said Testatrix at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age, of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the
Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I, Dianna
T. Van Buskirk of Picknaway County Ohio, do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament in
manner and form following vis:
Item 1st It is my Will that all my just debts and funeral
expenses be first paid out of my estate
Item 2d I desire that in the distribution of my estate after the
payments of my debts and funeral expenses, my children
shall share equally, taking into account what has been
expended by a part of them for the benefit of all, as I
have an equal regard and affection for all of my children
I therefore give, devise and bequeath to my said children
Albert H., Flora M., Viola B. and Francis M. Van Bus-
kirk all of the residue of my estate after the payment
of said debts and expenses, whether real or personal and
wherever situated, share and share alike, and to their
heirs and assigns forever.
This disposition of my property is made by me, subject
to and upon this condition that my said son Francis
M. Van Buskirk shall pay or secure to be paid to my
other children. Albert H. Flora M. and Viola B. Van
Buskirk the sum of One Thousand dollars with interest
thereon from October 6th 1883 said sum being the one fourth
part of the money paid by my said children Albert H., Flora
M. and Viola B. Van Buskirk for the common benefit of all
of my said children, which sum of One thousand dollars
should have been paid by the Guardian of Francis M.
Vanbuskirk- Said sum to be paid or secured to be paid
[corresponds to page 42 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
42
Dianna T. Van Buskirk's Will
pursuant to a former order of this Court. The commis-
sion heretofore issued herein to take the testimony of S.C.
Gamble, J.T. Hayes and E.P. Wright the subscribing
witnesses to said Will of said Dianna T. Van Buskirk
deceased was returned duly executed and the same
was filed herein. And it appearing to the Court from
the testimony so taken that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said Dianna
T. Van Buskirk deceased that the same was duly executed
and attested that the said Testatrix at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age, of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the
Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I, Dianna
T. Van Buskirk of Picknaway County Ohio, do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament in
manner and form following vis:
Item 1st It is my Will that all my just debts and funeral
expenses be first paid out of my estate
Item 2d I desire that in the distribution of my estate after the
payments of my debts and funeral expenses, my children
shall share equally, taking into account what has been
expended by a part of them for the benefit of all, as I
have an equal regard and affection for all of my children
I therefore give, devise and bequeath to my said children
Albert H., Flora M., Viola B. and Francis M. Van Bus-
kirk all of the residue of my estate after the payment
of said debts and expenses, whether real or personal and
wherever situated, share and share alike, and to their
heirs and assigns forever.
This disposition of my property is made by me, subject
to and upon this condition that my said son Francis
M. Van Buskirk shall pay or secure to be paid to my
other children. Albert H. Flora M. and Viola B. Van
Buskirk the sum of One Thousand dollars with interest
thereon from October 6th 1883 said sum being the one fourth
part of the money paid by my said children Albert H., Flora
M. and Viola B. Van Buskirk for the common benefit of all
of my said children, which sum of One thousand dollars
should have been paid by the Guardian of Francis M.
Vanbuskirk- Said sum to be paid or secured to be paid
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 103)
Description
[page 103]
[corresponds to page 43 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
43
Dianna T. Van Buskirk's Will
by said Francis M. Van Buskirk within one year after
he arrives at the age of Twenty-one years and in
case either of said three children shall be dead at that
time then the share of such child shall be paid or
secured to be paid to the heirs of such deceased child
Item 3d In case my said son Francis M. Van Buskirk fails
and neglects to pay or secure to be paid to my other
children or their legal representatives the said sum of
One Thousand dollars with interest from October 6th 1883 within
one year after he arrives at the age of Twenty one years
then and in that case, I direct my Executor herein after
named, out of the share herein before given to my said
son Francis M. Buskirk, to retain and pay to my other
children or their legal representatives the said sum of One
Thousand dollars, so paid by them for his benefit, with the
interest as aforesaid and the residue of the share herein
before given to my said son Francis M. Van Buskirk. I direct
my said Executor to pay to invest or retain said balance
until my said son shall attain the age of twenty-one
years- so that Adam Bailey the present Guardian of my
said son shall have nothing whatever to do with any portion
of my estate
Item 4th In case any of my said children shall die before
my decease, leaving no issue, then the share of my estate
herein given to such child or children shall pass to and
vest in my other children or their legal representatives
share and share alike
Item 5th I hereby constitute and appoint S.P. Merrill Executor
of this my last Will and Testament
In witness whereof I hereunto
set my hand this 30th day of October, A.D. 1883
Dianna T. Van Buskirk
Signed and acknowledged by the said Dianna T.
Van Buskirk as and for the last Will and in our
presence and signed by us at her request and in her
presence and in the presence of each other
S. C. Gamble
J. H. Hayes
E. P. Wright
[corresponds to page 43 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
43
Dianna T. Van Buskirk's Will
by said Francis M. Van Buskirk within one year after
he arrives at the age of Twenty-one years and in
case either of said three children shall be dead at that
time then the share of such child shall be paid or
secured to be paid to the heirs of such deceased child
Item 3d In case my said son Francis M. Van Buskirk fails
and neglects to pay or secure to be paid to my other
children or their legal representatives the said sum of
One Thousand dollars with interest from October 6th 1883 within
one year after he arrives at the age of Twenty one years
then and in that case, I direct my Executor herein after
named, out of the share herein before given to my said
son Francis M. Buskirk, to retain and pay to my other
children or their legal representatives the said sum of One
Thousand dollars, so paid by them for his benefit, with the
interest as aforesaid and the residue of the share herein
before given to my said son Francis M. Van Buskirk. I direct
my said Executor to pay to invest or retain said balance
until my said son shall attain the age of twenty-one
years- so that Adam Bailey the present Guardian of my
said son shall have nothing whatever to do with any portion
of my estate
Item 4th In case any of my said children shall die before
my decease, leaving no issue, then the share of my estate
herein given to such child or children shall pass to and
vest in my other children or their legal representatives
share and share alike
Item 5th I hereby constitute and appoint S.P. Merrill Executor
of this my last Will and Testament
In witness whereof I hereunto
set my hand this 30th day of October, A.D. 1883
Dianna T. Van Buskirk
Signed and acknowledged by the said Dianna T.
Van Buskirk as and for the last Will and in our
presence and signed by us at her request and in her
presence and in the presence of each other
S. C. Gamble
J. H. Hayes
E. P. Wright
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 104)
Description
[page 104]
[corresponds to page 44 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
44
Dianna T. Van Buskirk's Estate
Commission to take Testimony of Witnesses
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
To John Schleyer Greeting:
Know ye, that we, in confidence of your prudence and fidelity
have appointed you and by these presents do give you full power
and authority to examine and take the deposition of S.C.
Gamble, J.H. Hays and E.P. Wright subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Dianna T. Van Buskirk
hereto annexed, late of the county of Delaware in the
State of Ohio, deceased; and therefore we command you
that at certain days and places appointed by you, you
cause the said S.C. Gamble, J.H. Hays and E.P. Wright
to be brought before you and then and there to examine
them on oath or affirmation first taken before you, touching
the due execution of said Will of the said Dianna T Van
Buskirk and that you reduce such examination to writing
and return the same, together with this Commission and
the Will of the said Dianna T. Van Buskirk thereto annexed
closed up under your seal, into our said Probate Court; with
all convenient speed
In Testimony Whereof, I, Rufus Carpenter
Judge of said Court, have hereunto set my hand and affixed
the seal of said Court, at Delaware this 26th day of April
A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Pickaway County }
Personally appeared before me, S.C. Gamble
J.H. Hays and E.P. Wright the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Dianna T. Van Buskirk late
of Delaware Township in said Delaware County deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the
truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth in
relation to the executing of said Will, depose and say:
that the paper before them purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Dianna T. Van Buskirk now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Dianna T. Van Buskirk, that
they were present at the execution of said Will and at
the request of the Testatrix respectively subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses in her presence; that they saw
the said Dianna T. Van Buskirk deceased sign and seal
[corresponds to page 44 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
44
Dianna T. Van Buskirk's Estate
Commission to take Testimony of Witnesses
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
To John Schleyer Greeting:
Know ye, that we, in confidence of your prudence and fidelity
have appointed you and by these presents do give you full power
and authority to examine and take the deposition of S.C.
Gamble, J.H. Hays and E.P. Wright subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Dianna T. Van Buskirk
hereto annexed, late of the county of Delaware in the
State of Ohio, deceased; and therefore we command you
that at certain days and places appointed by you, you
cause the said S.C. Gamble, J.H. Hays and E.P. Wright
to be brought before you and then and there to examine
them on oath or affirmation first taken before you, touching
the due execution of said Will of the said Dianna T Van
Buskirk and that you reduce such examination to writing
and return the same, together with this Commission and
the Will of the said Dianna T. Van Buskirk thereto annexed
closed up under your seal, into our said Probate Court; with
all convenient speed
In Testimony Whereof, I, Rufus Carpenter
Judge of said Court, have hereunto set my hand and affixed
the seal of said Court, at Delaware this 26th day of April
A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Pickaway County }
Personally appeared before me, S.C. Gamble
J.H. Hays and E.P. Wright the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Dianna T. Van Buskirk late
of Delaware Township in said Delaware County deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the
truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth in
relation to the executing of said Will, depose and say:
that the paper before them purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Dianna T. Van Buskirk now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Dianna T. Van Buskirk, that
they were present at the execution of said Will and at
the request of the Testatrix respectively subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses in her presence; that they saw
the said Dianna T. Van Buskirk deceased sign and seal
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 105)
Description
[page 105]
[corresponds to page 45 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
45
Dianna T. Van Buskirk's Estate
said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same to
be her last Will and Testament, and that the said
Dianna T. Van Buskirk at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound
and disposing mind and memory, and not under any
restraint
S. C. Gamble
J. Hayes
E. P. Wright
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses before me
this 30th day of April A.D. 1884
John Schleyer
Notary Public
[corresponds to page 45 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
45
Dianna T. Van Buskirk's Estate
said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same to
be her last Will and Testament, and that the said
Dianna T. Van Buskirk at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound
and disposing mind and memory, and not under any
restraint
S. C. Gamble
J. Hayes
E. P. Wright
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses before me
this 30th day of April A.D. 1884
John Schleyer
Notary Public
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 106)
Description
[page 106]
[corresponds to page 46 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
46
May 9th 1884
Journal Entry of filing
In the matter of the Will of} In the Probate Court of Delaware County O.
Samuel Patterson deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Samuel
Patterson late of Orange Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate, and it appearing to
the Court that the said Will had not been deposited in
this Court before the death of the Testator, it is now ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court, and that due
notice of the filing and of the application to admit the
same to Probate and Record be given by Milo Patterson to
Angeline Hunt and Morrell Patterson next of kin of
the Testator resident of the County of Delaware and State
of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 13th day of May A.D. 1884 at 10 oclock
A.M. to which time this matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
May 13th 1884
Journal Entry of probating
In the matter of the Will of}
Samuel Patterson deceased }
Be it remembered that hereto-
fore to wit: on the 9th day of May A.D. 1884 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Samuel Patterson late of Orange Township in this County
deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate and
was then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfac-
tion of the Court that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court has been given to Angeline Hunt
Morrell Patterson and Milo Patterson next of kin of the
Testator pursuant to a former order of this Court, therefore on
this day came R.R. Arnold one of the subscribing witnesses
to said Will, who appeared in open Court and was duly sworn
and examined according to law and his testimony therein
reduced to writing and filed. And it appearing to the
Court that P.E. Guitner the other subscribing witness to said
Will is now deceased Thereupon Henry A. Guitner (son of
P.E. Guitner) and R.R. Arnold and of the subscribing wit-
nesses appeared in open Court and were duly sworn
and examined according to law, touching the genuine-
ness of the signature of said P.E. Guitner attached to
said Will and their testimony reduced to writing and
filed with said Will.
[corresponds to page 46 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
46
May 9th 1884
Journal Entry of filing
In the matter of the Will of} In the Probate Court of Delaware County O.
Samuel Patterson deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Samuel
Patterson late of Orange Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate, and it appearing to
the Court that the said Will had not been deposited in
this Court before the death of the Testator, it is now ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court, and that due
notice of the filing and of the application to admit the
same to Probate and Record be given by Milo Patterson to
Angeline Hunt and Morrell Patterson next of kin of
the Testator resident of the County of Delaware and State
of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 13th day of May A.D. 1884 at 10 oclock
A.M. to which time this matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
May 13th 1884
Journal Entry of probating
In the matter of the Will of}
Samuel Patterson deceased }
Be it remembered that hereto-
fore to wit: on the 9th day of May A.D. 1884 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Samuel Patterson late of Orange Township in this County
deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate and
was then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfac-
tion of the Court that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court has been given to Angeline Hunt
Morrell Patterson and Milo Patterson next of kin of the
Testator pursuant to a former order of this Court, therefore on
this day came R.R. Arnold one of the subscribing witnesses
to said Will, who appeared in open Court and was duly sworn
and examined according to law and his testimony therein
reduced to writing and filed. And it appearing to the
Court that P.E. Guitner the other subscribing witness to said
Will is now deceased Thereupon Henry A. Guitner (son of
P.E. Guitner) and R.R. Arnold and of the subscribing wit-
nesses appeared in open Court and were duly sworn
and examined according to law, touching the genuine-
ness of the signature of said P.E. Guitner attached to
said Will and their testimony reduced to writing and
filed with said Will.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 107)
Description
[page 107]
[corresponds to page 47 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
47
Samuel Patterson's Will
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instru-
ment of writing is the last Will and Testament of
said Samuel Patterson deceased, that the same was
duly executed and attested, that the said Testator
at the time of signing the same was of lawful age
of sound mind and memory and under no unlaw-
ful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered
that said Will be admitted to Probate and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named be entered of record in this Court. Also
on the same day came Hannah Patterson widow of
Samuel Patterson deceased and in open Court made
known her election to take under the provision of the Will
of her said husband. Whereupon the Court explained to
her the provisions of said Will and her rights under it
also her rights under the law and she declared
herself satisfied with the provisions of said Will and
asked that her election to take under said Will might
be entered upon the Journal of the Court, which is ac-
cordingly done.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, Samuel Patterson of Delaware County, Ohio, being
advanced in age, but of sound mind and memory, do
make and publish this my last Will and Testament in
manner as follows.
First It is my Will and do hereby devise and bequeath
to my three children namely, Angeline, now the wife of
Mr. John Hunt, Milo Patterson and Morrell Patterson
the sum of Five Hundred dollars to each, after my decease
Second Having full confidence in my beloved wife Hannah
Patterson with whom I have lived with, for many years
and with whom under a kind Providence, have ac-
cumulated considerable property, do hereby devise and
give to my said beloved wife the residue and remain-
der of all my personal and real estate, and which
embraces our home farm in Orange Township containing
about two hundred and eighty-five acres together with
all and singular the hereditaments and appertenances
thereto belonging: trusting to her good judgments and
the sense of duty in the disposition and distribution
of any and all the estate which she may not
consume during her life time unto the before mentioned
[corresponds to page 47 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
47
Samuel Patterson's Will
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instru-
ment of writing is the last Will and Testament of
said Samuel Patterson deceased, that the same was
duly executed and attested, that the said Testator
at the time of signing the same was of lawful age
of sound mind and memory and under no unlaw-
ful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered
that said Will be admitted to Probate and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named be entered of record in this Court. Also
on the same day came Hannah Patterson widow of
Samuel Patterson deceased and in open Court made
known her election to take under the provision of the Will
of her said husband. Whereupon the Court explained to
her the provisions of said Will and her rights under it
also her rights under the law and she declared
herself satisfied with the provisions of said Will and
asked that her election to take under said Will might
be entered upon the Journal of the Court, which is ac-
cordingly done.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, Samuel Patterson of Delaware County, Ohio, being
advanced in age, but of sound mind and memory, do
make and publish this my last Will and Testament in
manner as follows.
First It is my Will and do hereby devise and bequeath
to my three children namely, Angeline, now the wife of
Mr. John Hunt, Milo Patterson and Morrell Patterson
the sum of Five Hundred dollars to each, after my decease
Second Having full confidence in my beloved wife Hannah
Patterson with whom I have lived with, for many years
and with whom under a kind Providence, have ac-
cumulated considerable property, do hereby devise and
give to my said beloved wife the residue and remain-
der of all my personal and real estate, and which
embraces our home farm in Orange Township containing
about two hundred and eighty-five acres together with
all and singular the hereditaments and appertenances
thereto belonging: trusting to her good judgments and
the sense of duty in the disposition and distribution
of any and all the estate which she may not
consume during her life time unto the before mentioned
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 108)
Description
[page 108]
[corresponds to page 48 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
48
Samuel Patterson's Will
children in such manner as she shall think fit
and proper to do in a lawful way. In the provisions
herein before made to my said named children and
presuming that there will be sufficient personal property
after my decease to pay said legacies. I direct the
same to be made of the personal estate, as here after
explained.
Third I do hereby nominate and appoint my said wife
Hannah Patterson Executrix of this my last Will and
Testament hereby authorizing and empowering her to
adjust release and discharge in such manner as she
may deem proper the debts and claims due me at
my decease.
I do also authorize and empower her to pay all and
any just debts against me at my decease, and also
to sell at private or public sale so much of my personal
estate as may be necessary to pay the said named legacies
before stated to Angeline or her heirs the sum of five
hundred dollars ~ to Milo or his heirs the sum of
five hundred dollars and to Morrell or his heirs the sum
of five hundred dollars.
I do also authorize my said wife at any time after
my decease, to sell at private or public sale if she should
see fit and proper to do so Any part of the Real Estate
and Deed or Deeds execute and deliver to purchase in
fee simple and upon such terms as she may deem
proper.
And I also desire to say here that no one of the before
mentioned children shall have a right to ask or demand
of my said wife any part or portion of said bequests
before one year after my demise.
And further, I do hereby direct and request the Probate
Court to admit Letters of Executrix to my said wife
without the usual bond in such cases made and
provided
I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made
In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 8th day of May
1868
Samuel Patterson
Signed and acknowledged by said Samuel Patterson as his
last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by
us in his presence
R. R. Arnold
P.E. Guitner
[corresponds to page 48 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
48
Samuel Patterson's Will
children in such manner as she shall think fit
and proper to do in a lawful way. In the provisions
herein before made to my said named children and
presuming that there will be sufficient personal property
after my decease to pay said legacies. I direct the
same to be made of the personal estate, as here after
explained.
Third I do hereby nominate and appoint my said wife
Hannah Patterson Executrix of this my last Will and
Testament hereby authorizing and empowering her to
adjust release and discharge in such manner as she
may deem proper the debts and claims due me at
my decease.
I do also authorize and empower her to pay all and
any just debts against me at my decease, and also
to sell at private or public sale so much of my personal
estate as may be necessary to pay the said named legacies
before stated to Angeline or her heirs the sum of five
hundred dollars ~ to Milo or his heirs the sum of
five hundred dollars and to Morrell or his heirs the sum
of five hundred dollars.
I do also authorize my said wife at any time after
my decease, to sell at private or public sale if she should
see fit and proper to do so Any part of the Real Estate
and Deed or Deeds execute and deliver to purchase in
fee simple and upon such terms as she may deem
proper.
And I also desire to say here that no one of the before
mentioned children shall have a right to ask or demand
of my said wife any part or portion of said bequests
before one year after my demise.
And further, I do hereby direct and request the Probate
Court to admit Letters of Executrix to my said wife
without the usual bond in such cases made and
provided
I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made
In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 8th day of May
1868
Samuel Patterson
Signed and acknowledged by said Samuel Patterson as his
last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by
us in his presence
R. R. Arnold
P.E. Guitner
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 109)
Description
[page 109]
[corresponds to page 49 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
49
Samuel Pattersons Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
R.R. Arnold one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Samuel Patterson late of
Orange Township in said Delaware County, deceased,
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the
truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, in
relation to the execution of said Will, depose and say:
That the paper before them bearing date the 8th day of
May A.D. 1864 purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Samuel Patterson now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased, (that P.E. Guitner the other witness to said
will is now deceased) that they were present at the exe-
cution of said Will, and at the request of the Testator
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses,
in his presence: that they saw the said Samuel Patterson
deceased sign and seal said Will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
and that the said Samuel Patterson at the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint
R. R. Arnold
{seal} Sworn to and subscribed by said witness, in
open Court: this 13th day of May A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Proof of signature of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }
Henry A. Guitner being duly sworn
says that he was well acquainted with P.E. Guitner
who is now deceased, that he was well acquainted
with the hand writing of the said P.E. Guitner
having often seen him write, that the signature of
P.E. Guitner as subscribing witness to the last Will
and Testament of Samuel Patterson deceased, is in
the own proper hand writing and signature of the said P.
E. Guitner who at the date of said Will was in full life
and resided in Westerville Franklin County Ohio
Henry A. Guitner
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this
13th day of May A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 49 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
49
Samuel Pattersons Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
R.R. Arnold one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Samuel Patterson late of
Orange Township in said Delaware County, deceased,
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the
truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, in
relation to the execution of said Will, depose and say:
That the paper before them bearing date the 8th day of
May A.D. 1864 purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Samuel Patterson now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased, (that P.E. Guitner the other witness to said
will is now deceased) that they were present at the exe-
cution of said Will, and at the request of the Testator
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses,
in his presence: that they saw the said Samuel Patterson
deceased sign and seal said Will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
and that the said Samuel Patterson at the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint
R. R. Arnold
{seal} Sworn to and subscribed by said witness, in
open Court: this 13th day of May A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Proof of signature of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }
Henry A. Guitner being duly sworn
says that he was well acquainted with P.E. Guitner
who is now deceased, that he was well acquainted
with the hand writing of the said P.E. Guitner
having often seen him write, that the signature of
P.E. Guitner as subscribing witness to the last Will
and Testament of Samuel Patterson deceased, is in
the own proper hand writing and signature of the said P.
E. Guitner who at the date of said Will was in full life
and resided in Westerville Franklin County Ohio
Henry A. Guitner
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this
13th day of May A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 110)
Description
[page 110]
[corresponds to page 50 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
50
Walter T. Watson's Will
June 16th 1884 Journal Entry of filing
In the matter of the Will of} In the Probate Court of Delaware Co. O.
W.T. Watson deceased }
This day an instrument of
Writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of W.
T. Watson late of Delaware Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for Probate and it appearing
to the Court that the said Will has not been deposited
in this Court before the death of the Testator, it is now or-
dered that the said Will be filed in this Court and that
due notice thereof and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record be given by W.G. Watson to
Martha Watson widow of said decedent and Margaret Zim-
merman, John W. Watson, Walter T. Watson, Elmer D. Watson
Clark Watson, Mattie Watson, Lavina M. McKinnie Rena Freese
Mattie Freese, Susan Freese, Walter Freese and George Lance
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be hearing before this Court
on the 17th day of June A.D. 1884 at 9 oclock A.M. to
which time this matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 17th 1884
Journal Entry of Probating
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 16th day of
June A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing puprporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Walter T. Watson late of
Delaware Township, this County, deceased was produced,
in open Court for probate, and was then filed And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice
of the filing of said Will and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in, this Court has been
given to Margaret Zimmerman, Lavinia M McKinnie, Rena
Freese, Mattie Freese, Susan Freese, Walter Freese and Clark
Watson next of kin of the Testator, Walter T. Watson, John W.
Watson, Elmer D. Watson, Mattie Watson, and George Lance next
of kin of the Testator entered their appearance in Court
and waived the issuance of notice, therefore on this day came
James R. Lytle and Mary J. Redding the subscribing witnesses
to said Will who being duly qualified testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will, which testimony was
reduced to writing by them respectfully subscribed and filed
with said Will. Whereupon the court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of
said Walter T. Watson deceased, that the same was duly
executed and attested: that the same Testator at the
time of signing the same was of lawful age, of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no undue or
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50
Walter T. Watson's Will
June 16th 1884 Journal Entry of filing
In the matter of the Will of} In the Probate Court of Delaware Co. O.
W.T. Watson deceased }
This day an instrument of
Writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of W.
T. Watson late of Delaware Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for Probate and it appearing
to the Court that the said Will has not been deposited
in this Court before the death of the Testator, it is now or-
dered that the said Will be filed in this Court and that
due notice thereof and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record be given by W.G. Watson to
Martha Watson widow of said decedent and Margaret Zim-
merman, John W. Watson, Walter T. Watson, Elmer D. Watson
Clark Watson, Mattie Watson, Lavina M. McKinnie Rena Freese
Mattie Freese, Susan Freese, Walter Freese and George Lance
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be hearing before this Court
on the 17th day of June A.D. 1884 at 9 oclock A.M. to
which time this matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 17th 1884
Journal Entry of Probating
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 16th day of
June A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing puprporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Walter T. Watson late of
Delaware Township, this County, deceased was produced,
in open Court for probate, and was then filed And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice
of the filing of said Will and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in, this Court has been
given to Margaret Zimmerman, Lavinia M McKinnie, Rena
Freese, Mattie Freese, Susan Freese, Walter Freese and Clark
Watson next of kin of the Testator, Walter T. Watson, John W.
Watson, Elmer D. Watson, Mattie Watson, and George Lance next
of kin of the Testator entered their appearance in Court
and waived the issuance of notice, therefore on this day came
James R. Lytle and Mary J. Redding the subscribing witnesses
to said Will who being duly qualified testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will, which testimony was
reduced to writing by them respectfully subscribed and filed
with said Will. Whereupon the court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of
said Walter T. Watson deceased, that the same was duly
executed and attested: that the same Testator at the
time of signing the same was of lawful age, of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no undue or
Title
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Walter T. Watson's Will
unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court
ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate and
that the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named be entered of record in this Court. And
afterwards on the same day came Martha Watson widow of said
deceased Walter T. Watson appearing in open Court and
the provisions of said Will being made known to her, also
her rights under the law being fully explained to her, she
did then and there elect to take under the will of her
late husband and asked that the same may be
made a matter of record in this Court. which is ac-
cordingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I, Walter
T. Watson of Delaware Ohio, do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st It is my Will that all my just debts and all
charges be paid out of my Estate
Item 2nd I give and devise to my beloved wife Martha
Watson in lieu of her dower, the use of all my estate
both personal and real during her natural life.
Item 3rd At the death of my said wife Martha Watson
desire that whatever remains of my said Estate be
divided equally among my children as follows: That
is to say, each child is to receive an equal proportion
of my said Estate. The children of my former marriage
and their heirs to share alike with the children of my
last marriage
Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved
wife Martha Watson and my brother William G.
Watson Executors of this my last Will and Testament
hereby authorizing and empowering them to compro-
mise, 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 or
for the comfort and support of my said wife, to sell
by private sale or in such manner and when such
terms of credit or otherwise as they may think proper
all or any part of my real estate or personal estate
and deeds to purchasers to execute, acknowledge and
deliver in fee simple.
Item 5th I desire that my said Executor shall not be re-
quired to give bonds and that the Probate Court
shall direct the omission of the same. I also desire
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Walter T. Watson's Will
unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court
ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate and
that the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named be entered of record in this Court. And
afterwards on the same day came Martha Watson widow of said
deceased Walter T. Watson appearing in open Court and
the provisions of said Will being made known to her, also
her rights under the law being fully explained to her, she
did then and there elect to take under the will of her
late husband and asked that the same may be
made a matter of record in this Court. which is ac-
cordingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I, Walter
T. Watson of Delaware Ohio, do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st It is my Will that all my just debts and all
charges be paid out of my Estate
Item 2nd I give and devise to my beloved wife Martha
Watson in lieu of her dower, the use of all my estate
both personal and real during her natural life.
Item 3rd At the death of my said wife Martha Watson
desire that whatever remains of my said Estate be
divided equally among my children as follows: That
is to say, each child is to receive an equal proportion
of my said Estate. The children of my former marriage
and their heirs to share alike with the children of my
last marriage
Item 4th I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved
wife Martha Watson and my brother William G.
Watson Executors of this my last Will and Testament
hereby authorizing and empowering them to compro-
mise, 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 or
for the comfort and support of my said wife, to sell
by private sale or in such manner and when such
terms of credit or otherwise as they may think proper
all or any part of my real estate or personal estate
and deeds to purchasers to execute, acknowledge and
deliver in fee simple.
Item 5th I desire that my said Executor shall not be re-
quired to give bonds and that the Probate Court
shall direct the omission of the same. I also desire
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Walter T. Watson's Will
that no appraisement and no sale of my personal
property be made and that the Probate Court direct the
omission of the same, in pursuance of the Statutes
I also hereby revoke all former Wills by me made
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal
this 20st day of May A.D. 1884
W. T. Watson {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Walter T. Watson as
his last Will and Testament in our presence and signed
by us in his presence and at his special instance and
request
James R. Lytle
Mary J. Redding
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52
Walter T. Watson's Will
that no appraisement and no sale of my personal
property be made and that the Probate Court direct the
omission of the same, in pursuance of the Statutes
I also hereby revoke all former Wills by me made
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal
this 20st day of May A.D. 1884
W. T. Watson {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Walter T. Watson as
his last Will and Testament in our presence and signed
by us in his presence and at his special instance and
request
James R. Lytle
Mary J. Redding
Title
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Description
[page 113]
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53
Mary A Hubbells Will
June 12th 1884
Journal Entry
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Mary A. Hubbell late of Oxford Town-
ship this County deceased was produced in open Court for
probate and it appearing to the Court that the said Will
had not been deposited in this Court before the death of the
Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be filed in
this Court and that due notice of the application to
admit the same to probate and record be given by Joseph C.
Cole to Arthur B. Main, Frank C. Hubbell and Grace M.
Hubbell next of kin of said decedent resident of the State
of Ohio that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 21st day of June A.D. 1884 at 11 oclock
A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 21st 1884
Journal Entry
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 12th day of June
A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Mary A Hubbell late of
Oxford Township in this County deceased was produced in
open Court for probate and was then filed and it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice
of the filing of said Will and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record in this Court has been given to
Arthur B. Main, Frank C. Hubbell and Grace M. Hubbell
next of kin of the Testatrix pursuant to a former order of
this Court. Therefore on this day came Thomas J. Cole
and Emma J. Cole the subscribing witnesses to said Will
who being duly qualified testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will, which testimony was reduced to wri-
ting by them respectively subscribed and filed with said Will
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of
writing is the last Will and Testament of Mary C. Hubbell
deceased, that the same was duly executed and attested
that the said Testatrix at the time of signing the same
was of legal age, of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to probate and that the same together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named be entered of
record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
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53
Mary A Hubbells Will
June 12th 1884
Journal Entry
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Mary A. Hubbell late of Oxford Town-
ship this County deceased was produced in open Court for
probate and it appearing to the Court that the said Will
had not been deposited in this Court before the death of the
Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be filed in
this Court and that due notice of the application to
admit the same to probate and record be given by Joseph C.
Cole to Arthur B. Main, Frank C. Hubbell and Grace M.
Hubbell next of kin of said decedent resident of the State
of Ohio that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 21st day of June A.D. 1884 at 11 oclock
A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 21st 1884
Journal Entry
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 12th day of June
A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Mary A Hubbell late of
Oxford Township in this County deceased was produced in
open Court for probate and was then filed and it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice
of the filing of said Will and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record in this Court has been given to
Arthur B. Main, Frank C. Hubbell and Grace M. Hubbell
next of kin of the Testatrix pursuant to a former order of
this Court. Therefore on this day came Thomas J. Cole
and Emma J. Cole the subscribing witnesses to said Will
who being duly qualified testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will, which testimony was reduced to wri-
ting by them respectively subscribed and filed with said Will
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of
writing is the last Will and Testament of Mary C. Hubbell
deceased, that the same was duly executed and attested
that the said Testatrix at the time of signing the same
was of legal age, of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to probate and that the same together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named be entered of
record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 114]
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54
Mary A. Hubbell's Will
Copy of Will
Realizing the uncertainty of life, I Mary A Hubbell of the
State of Ohio and in Delaware County, make this last
Will and Testament while in sound mind and memory
this 21st day of September 1883.
First I bequeath all my interest in the Real Estate in
Brown Township Delaware County and State of Ohio to
my beloved son Arthur B. Main which was willed to me
by my beloved daughter Eva T. Main on the 3rd day of Nov-
ember in the year 1879.
Second My Will is that whatever is left from the Estate
of Aca Hubbell deceased to be equally divided between my
two beloved children Frank C. Hubbell and Grace M. Hubbell
I further appoint my esteemed father Joseph C. Cole
Guardian of my two children Frank C. Hubbell and Grace
M. Hubbell. It is my wish that no bonds be required,
Signed by her in my presence and signed
by us in her presence and at her request
Mary A. Hubbell {Seal}
Thomas J. Cole
Emma J. Cole both of Delaware County Ohio
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Thomas J. Cole and
Emma J. Cole the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Mary A. Hubbell late of Oxford Township in said Delaware
County deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth in
relation to the execution of said Will depose and say that
the paper before them bearing date the 21st day of September
A.D. 1884 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Mary A. Hubbell now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
Mary A. Hubbell that they were present at the execution of said
Will, and at the request of the Testatrix respectively subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses in her presence that they
say and said Mary A. Hubbell deceased, sign and seal said
Will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament and that the said Mary A. Hubbell at the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will was of full age of
sound mind and memory and under no restraint
Thomas J. Cole
Emma J. Cole
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court this 21st
day of June A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
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Mary A. Hubbell's Will
Copy of Will
Realizing the uncertainty of life, I Mary A Hubbell of the
State of Ohio and in Delaware County, make this last
Will and Testament while in sound mind and memory
this 21st day of September 1883.
First I bequeath all my interest in the Real Estate in
Brown Township Delaware County and State of Ohio to
my beloved son Arthur B. Main which was willed to me
by my beloved daughter Eva T. Main on the 3rd day of Nov-
ember in the year 1879.
Second My Will is that whatever is left from the Estate
of Aca Hubbell deceased to be equally divided between my
two beloved children Frank C. Hubbell and Grace M. Hubbell
I further appoint my esteemed father Joseph C. Cole
Guardian of my two children Frank C. Hubbell and Grace
M. Hubbell. It is my wish that no bonds be required,
Signed by her in my presence and signed
by us in her presence and at her request
Mary A. Hubbell {Seal}
Thomas J. Cole
Emma J. Cole both of Delaware County Ohio
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Thomas J. Cole and
Emma J. Cole the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Mary A. Hubbell late of Oxford Township in said Delaware
County deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth in
relation to the execution of said Will depose and say that
the paper before them bearing date the 21st day of September
A.D. 1884 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Mary A. Hubbell now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
Mary A. Hubbell that they were present at the execution of said
Will, and at the request of the Testatrix respectively subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses in her presence that they
say and said Mary A. Hubbell deceased, sign and seal said
Will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament and that the said Mary A. Hubbell at the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will was of full age of
sound mind and memory and under no restraint
Thomas J. Cole
Emma J. Cole
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court this 21st
day of June A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
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55
David H. Lackey's Will
July 14th 1884
Journal Entry of filing
In the matter of the Will of } In the probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
David H. Lackey deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of David H. Lackey
late of Berlin Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate, and it appearing to the Court that
said Will had not been deposited in this Court before the death
of the Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be filed
in this Court and that due notice of the filing and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record be given
by George Cleveland, Hester Lackey, Ida F. Benedict, John W. Benedict
and Joseph M Bobo next of kin of the Testator resident
of the State of Ohio, that said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 24th day of July A.D. 1884
at 2 oclock P.M. to which time this matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
July 24th 1884
Journal Entry of Probating
In the matter of the Will of}
David H. Lackey deceased } SS
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit
on the 14th day of July A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of David H.
Lackey late of Berlin Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that
due notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court has
been given to Hester Lackey, Ida F. Benedict, John W. Benedict and Joseph M.
Bobo next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former of this
Court, therefore on this day came George Cleveland and
Thomas J. Lackey the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being
duly qualified testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of said David H. Lackey
deceased that the same was duly executed and attested
that the said Testator at the time of signing the
same, was of lawful age of sound and disposing mind
and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that
the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses
[corresponds to page 55 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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David H. Lackey's Will
July 14th 1884
Journal Entry of filing
In the matter of the Will of } In the probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
David H. Lackey deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of David H. Lackey
late of Berlin Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate, and it appearing to the Court that
said Will had not been deposited in this Court before the death
of the Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be filed
in this Court and that due notice of the filing and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record be given
by George Cleveland, Hester Lackey, Ida F. Benedict, John W. Benedict
and Joseph M Bobo next of kin of the Testator resident
of the State of Ohio, that said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 24th day of July A.D. 1884
at 2 oclock P.M. to which time this matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
July 24th 1884
Journal Entry of Probating
In the matter of the Will of}
David H. Lackey deceased } SS
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit
on the 14th day of July A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of David H.
Lackey late of Berlin Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that
due notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court has
been given to Hester Lackey, Ida F. Benedict, John W. Benedict and Joseph M.
Bobo next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former of this
Court, therefore on this day came George Cleveland and
Thomas J. Lackey the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being
duly qualified testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of said David H. Lackey
deceased that the same was duly executed and attested
that the said Testator at the time of signing the
same, was of lawful age of sound and disposing mind
and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that
the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses
Title
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David H. Lackey's Will
above named be entered of record in this Court. Also on
the same day came Hester Lackey, widow of said David
H. Lackey deceased, and made known therein her election
to take under the provision of the Will of her said deceased
husband. Whereupon the Court explained to her the provisions
of said Will and her right under it also her rights under
the law, and she declared herself satisfied with the pro-
visions of said Will, and asked that her election to take
under said Will might be entered upon the Journal of
the Court, which is accordingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
10 05 101
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I, David
H. Lackey of the County of Delaware Ohio do make and
publish this my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved Wife in lieu of her
dower the farm on which we now reside situate in Berlin
Township Delaware County Ohio containing about thirty one
and two fifths acres of land 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 afore-
said she however selling so much thereof as may be suf-
ficient to pay my just debts at the death of my said
wife the Real Estate aforesaid. I give and devise to my
Grand daughter Ida F. Benedict she paying to my Grand-
son John W. Benedict Twenty-five dollars.
Item 2nd As I now have some money on hand I expect my wife
to have the use of it and if it necessary to use some of the
principal and if at her death there should be enough
of my money left I want Joseph M. Bobo to have five
hundred dollars if after the payment of said five hundred
dollars there should be any money left to be divided equally
between Ida F. Benedict and Joseph M. Bobo
Item 3d I do hereby nominate and appoint George Cleveland
Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby au-
thorizing and empowering him to see that the provisions of
this Will are strictly carried out I devise that no appraise-
ment and no sale of my personal be made and that the
Court of Probate direct the commission of the same in pursuance
of the Statute
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and
Seal this 24th day of May in the year 1884
David H. Lackey {Seal}
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David H. Lackey's Will
above named be entered of record in this Court. Also on
the same day came Hester Lackey, widow of said David
H. Lackey deceased, and made known therein her election
to take under the provision of the Will of her said deceased
husband. Whereupon the Court explained to her the provisions
of said Will and her right under it also her rights under
the law, and she declared herself satisfied with the pro-
visions of said Will, and asked that her election to take
under said Will might be entered upon the Journal of
the Court, which is accordingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
10 05 101
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I, David
H. Lackey of the County of Delaware Ohio do make and
publish this my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved Wife in lieu of her
dower the farm on which we now reside situate in Berlin
Township Delaware County Ohio containing about thirty one
and two fifths acres of land 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 afore-
said she however selling so much thereof as may be suf-
ficient to pay my just debts at the death of my said
wife the Real Estate aforesaid. I give and devise to my
Grand daughter Ida F. Benedict she paying to my Grand-
son John W. Benedict Twenty-five dollars.
Item 2nd As I now have some money on hand I expect my wife
to have the use of it and if it necessary to use some of the
principal and if at her death there should be enough
of my money left I want Joseph M. Bobo to have five
hundred dollars if after the payment of said five hundred
dollars there should be any money left to be divided equally
between Ida F. Benedict and Joseph M. Bobo
Item 3d I do hereby nominate and appoint George Cleveland
Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby au-
thorizing and empowering him to see that the provisions of
this Will are strictly carried out I devise that no appraise-
ment and no sale of my personal be made and that the
Court of Probate direct the commission of the same in pursuance
of the Statute
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and
Seal this 24th day of May in the year 1884
David H. Lackey {Seal}
Title
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David H. Lackey's Will
Signed and acknowledged by said David H. Lackey
as his last Will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us in his presence
Thomas J. Lackey
George Cleveland
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court Thomas
J. Lackey and George Cleveland the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of David H. Lackey of
Berlin Township in said County deceased, who being
duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the
whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to
the execution of said Will depose and say: that the paper
before them bearing date the 24th day of May A.D. 1884
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of David
H. Lackey now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
David H. Lackey that they were present at the execution
of said Will, and at the request of the Testator respect-
ively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence: that they saw the said David H.
Lackey deceased sign and seal said Will. and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament, and that the said David H. Lackey at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was
of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not
under any restraint
George Cleveland
T.J. Lackey
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 24th day of July A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 57 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
57
David H. Lackey's Will
Signed and acknowledged by said David H. Lackey
as his last Will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us in his presence
Thomas J. Lackey
George Cleveland
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court Thomas
J. Lackey and George Cleveland the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of David H. Lackey of
Berlin Township in said County deceased, who being
duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the
whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to
the execution of said Will depose and say: that the paper
before them bearing date the 24th day of May A.D. 1884
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of David
H. Lackey now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
David H. Lackey that they were present at the execution
of said Will, and at the request of the Testator respect-
ively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence: that they saw the said David H.
Lackey deceased sign and seal said Will. and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament, and that the said David H. Lackey at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was
of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not
under any restraint
George Cleveland
T.J. Lackey
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 24th day of July A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 118)
Description
[page 118]
[corresponds to page 58 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
58
Lysander Taylor's Will
July 22nd 1884
In the matter of the Will of }
Lysander Taylor deceased }
This day an instrument of
Writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Lysander
Taylor late of Orange Township in this County deceased was
produced in open Court for Probate and it appearing to the
Court that the said Will had not been deposited in this
Court before the death of the Testator it is now ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record be given by Harriet B. Taylor to Adel-
bert L. Taylor, Arthur E. Taylor and Raymond H. Taylor
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be hearing before this Court
on Saturday the 16th day of July A.D. 1884 at 1 oclock P.M.
to which time this matter is continued.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
July 26th 1884
Journal Entry of Probate
In the matter of the Will of}
Lysander Taylor deceased }
Be it remembered that here-
tofore to wit: on the 22nd day of July A.D. 1884 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Lysander Taylor late of Orange Township, this County, de-
ceased was produced in open Court for probate and was
then filed. And it now appearing to the satisfaction of
the Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and
of application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court has been given to Harriet B. Taylor Adelbert
L. Taylor Arthur E. Taylor and Raymond H. Taylor next
of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former order of this
Court And it appearing that A.M. Hamlin one of the
subscribing witnesses to said Will is now deceased, thereupon
J.B. Hunt appearing in open Court and was duly
sworn and examined according to law touching the gen-
uineness of the signature of said A.M. Hamlin attached
to said Will and their testimony thereon was reduced to
writing and filed. Therefore on this day came J.B. Hunt
who being duly qualified testified to the due execution
and attestation of said will which testimony was reduced
to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of
said Lysander Taylor deceased, that the same was duly
executed and attested that the said Testator at the
[corresponds to page 58 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
58
Lysander Taylor's Will
July 22nd 1884
In the matter of the Will of }
Lysander Taylor deceased }
This day an instrument of
Writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Lysander
Taylor late of Orange Township in this County deceased was
produced in open Court for Probate and it appearing to the
Court that the said Will had not been deposited in this
Court before the death of the Testator it is now ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record be given by Harriet B. Taylor to Adel-
bert L. Taylor, Arthur E. Taylor and Raymond H. Taylor
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be hearing before this Court
on Saturday the 16th day of July A.D. 1884 at 1 oclock P.M.
to which time this matter is continued.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
July 26th 1884
Journal Entry of Probate
In the matter of the Will of}
Lysander Taylor deceased }
Be it remembered that here-
tofore to wit: on the 22nd day of July A.D. 1884 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Lysander Taylor late of Orange Township, this County, de-
ceased was produced in open Court for probate and was
then filed. And it now appearing to the satisfaction of
the Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and
of application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court has been given to Harriet B. Taylor Adelbert
L. Taylor Arthur E. Taylor and Raymond H. Taylor next
of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former order of this
Court And it appearing that A.M. Hamlin one of the
subscribing witnesses to said Will is now deceased, thereupon
J.B. Hunt appearing in open Court and was duly
sworn and examined according to law touching the gen-
uineness of the signature of said A.M. Hamlin attached
to said Will and their testimony thereon was reduced to
writing and filed. Therefore on this day came J.B. Hunt
who being duly qualified testified to the due execution
and attestation of said will which testimony was reduced
to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of
said Lysander Taylor deceased, that the same was duly
executed and attested that the said Testator at the
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 119)
Description
[page 119]
[corresponds to page 59 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
59
Lysander Taylor's Will
time of signing the same, was of lawful age of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore
by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to
probate and that the same together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named be entered of record in this
Court. And afterwards on the same day personally appeared
in open Court Harriet B. Taylor widow of Lysander Taylor
deceased, and made known therein her election to take
under the provisions of the Will of her said deceased husband
Whereupon the Court explained to her the provisions of said
Will and her rights under it also her right under the law
and she declared herself satisfied with the provisions of said
Will and asked that her election to take under said Will
might be entered upon the Journal of the which is accor-
dingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
To all whom it may concern, I Lysander of Orange Town-
ship Delaware County Ohio, do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament
Item 1st I do hereby appoint my beloved wife
Harriet B. Taylor Guardian of all my children until they
arrive at the age of Twenty one years.
Item 2nd I do hereby appoint my wife Harriet B. Taylor
Executrix of my whole estate, to pay off all my just
and lawful debts and collect all claims due me.
And I do give and bequeath unto my wife all
the property I have after my debts are paid both Real
Estate and personal property to be used and disposed of
for her benefit and the raising and education of my
children as she may think best.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this Twenty-seventh of Oct A.D. 1876
Lysander Taylor {SS}
Signed and acknowledged by said Lysander Taylor as his
last Will and Testament in our presence, and signed by us
in his presence
J.B. Hunt
Milo Patterson
A.N. Hamlin
[corresponds to page 59 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
59
Lysander Taylor's Will
time of signing the same, was of lawful age of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore
by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to
probate and that the same together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named be entered of record in this
Court. And afterwards on the same day personally appeared
in open Court Harriet B. Taylor widow of Lysander Taylor
deceased, and made known therein her election to take
under the provisions of the Will of her said deceased husband
Whereupon the Court explained to her the provisions of said
Will and her rights under it also her right under the law
and she declared herself satisfied with the provisions of said
Will and asked that her election to take under said Will
might be entered upon the Journal of the which is accor-
dingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
To all whom it may concern, I Lysander of Orange Town-
ship Delaware County Ohio, do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament
Item 1st I do hereby appoint my beloved wife
Harriet B. Taylor Guardian of all my children until they
arrive at the age of Twenty one years.
Item 2nd I do hereby appoint my wife Harriet B. Taylor
Executrix of my whole estate, to pay off all my just
and lawful debts and collect all claims due me.
And I do give and bequeath unto my wife all
the property I have after my debts are paid both Real
Estate and personal property to be used and disposed of
for her benefit and the raising and education of my
children as she may think best.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this Twenty-seventh of Oct A.D. 1876
Lysander Taylor {SS}
Signed and acknowledged by said Lysander Taylor as his
last Will and Testament in our presence, and signed by us
in his presence
J.B. Hunt
Milo Patterson
A.N. Hamlin
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 120)
Description
[page 120]
[corresponds to page 60 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
60
Lysander Taylor's Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
J.B. Hunt being duly sworn, says that
he was well acquainted with A.M. Hamlin who is now
deceased, that he was well acquainted with the hand-
writing of the said A.N. Hamlin, having often seen him
write that the signature A.N. Hamlin as subscribing witness
to the last Will and Testament of Lysander Taylor deceased
is in his own proper hand writing and signature of the said
A.N. Hamlin who at the date of said Will was in full
life and resided in Westerville Franklin County
J.B. Hunt
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this 26th
day of July A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court J.B.
Hunt and Milo Patterson the surviving subscribing witness
to the last Will and Testament of Lysander Taylor late
of Orange Township in said County of Delaware deceased
who being duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth
the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to
the execution of said Will deposes and says: That the
paper before them bearing date the 27th day of October
1876 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Lysander Taylor now deceased is the Will of said deceased
Lysander Taylor, that they were present at the execution
of said Will and at the request of the Testator respectively
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his
presence and that they saw the said Lysander Taylor
deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowl-
edge the same to be his last Will and Testament and that
the said Lysander Taylor at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will was of full age of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint
J.B. Hunt
Milo Patterson
Subscribed to and sworn to by said witnesses, in open Court
this 26th day of July A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 60 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
60
Lysander Taylor's Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
J.B. Hunt being duly sworn, says that
he was well acquainted with A.M. Hamlin who is now
deceased, that he was well acquainted with the hand-
writing of the said A.N. Hamlin, having often seen him
write that the signature A.N. Hamlin as subscribing witness
to the last Will and Testament of Lysander Taylor deceased
is in his own proper hand writing and signature of the said
A.N. Hamlin who at the date of said Will was in full
life and resided in Westerville Franklin County
J.B. Hunt
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this 26th
day of July A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court J.B.
Hunt and Milo Patterson the surviving subscribing witness
to the last Will and Testament of Lysander Taylor late
of Orange Township in said County of Delaware deceased
who being duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth
the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to
the execution of said Will deposes and says: That the
paper before them bearing date the 27th day of October
1876 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Lysander Taylor now deceased is the Will of said deceased
Lysander Taylor, that they were present at the execution
of said Will and at the request of the Testator respectively
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his
presence and that they saw the said Lysander Taylor
deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowl-
edge the same to be his last Will and Testament and that
the said Lysander Taylor at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will was of full age of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint
J.B. Hunt
Milo Patterson
Subscribed to and sworn to by said witnesses, in open Court
this 26th day of July A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 121)
Description
[page 121]
[corresponds to page 61 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
61
Abraham Peters Will.
June 14" 1884
Journal Entry of filing
In the matter of the Will of }
Abraham Peters deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Abraham
Peters late of Oxford Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and it appearing
to the Court that the said Will had not been deposited
in this Court before the death of the Testator, it is now
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and that
due notice thereof and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record be given by Oscar Peters to
Selina Harriet, Bell R Stevens, Mary Peters, and Isabella
Peters residents of the State of Ohio that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 21st day of
June A.D. 1884 at 10 oclock A.M. to which time this
matter is continued.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 21" 1884
Journal Entry of probate
Be it remembered that heretofore on the 14" day of June
A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Abraham Peters late
of Oxford Township this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and recording this Court
has been given to Selina Harriet. Bell R. Stevens. Mary
Peters and Isabelle Peters. next of kin to the Testator
pursuant to a former order of this Court therefore on
this day came John Waddell and Lyman P. Wood
the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly
qualified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will, which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed and filed with said Will Whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing
is the last Will and Testament of the said Abraham
Peters deceased, that the same was duly executed
and attested, that the said Testator at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age, of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the
Court ordered that said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same together with the testimony of the
[corresponds to page 61 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
61
Abraham Peters Will.
June 14" 1884
Journal Entry of filing
In the matter of the Will of }
Abraham Peters deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Abraham
Peters late of Oxford Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and it appearing
to the Court that the said Will had not been deposited
in this Court before the death of the Testator, it is now
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and that
due notice thereof and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record be given by Oscar Peters to
Selina Harriet, Bell R Stevens, Mary Peters, and Isabella
Peters residents of the State of Ohio that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 21st day of
June A.D. 1884 at 10 oclock A.M. to which time this
matter is continued.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 21" 1884
Journal Entry of probate
Be it remembered that heretofore on the 14" day of June
A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Abraham Peters late
of Oxford Township this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and recording this Court
has been given to Selina Harriet. Bell R. Stevens. Mary
Peters and Isabelle Peters. next of kin to the Testator
pursuant to a former order of this Court therefore on
this day came John Waddell and Lyman P. Wood
the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly
qualified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will, which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed and filed with said Will Whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing
is the last Will and Testament of the said Abraham
Peters deceased, that the same was duly executed
and attested, that the said Testator at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age, of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore by the
Court ordered that said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same together with the testimony of the
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 122)
Description
[page 122]
[corresponds to page 62 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
62
Abraham Peters Will
witnesses above named be entered of record in this Court
This day personally appeared in open Court Isabella
Peters widow of Abraham Peters deceased and made
known therein her election to take under the provisions
of the Will of her said deceased husband. Whereupon
the Court explained to her the provisions of said Will and
her rights under it, also her rights under the law and
she declared herself satisfied with the provisions of said
Will and asked that her election to take under said
Will might be entered upon the Journal of said Court
which is accordingly done.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I
Abraham Peters of the County of Delaware and State
of Ohio, do make, publish and declare my last Will
and Testament to be as follows:
Item 1st The payment of All my just debts out of my
Estate
Item 2" I give and bequeath to my wife Isabella Peters
All my money and personal Goods and use of and
control of All my Real Estate, as long as she shall
live and delegate to her the right to sell any or all
my personal effects and pay debts etc in case she survives
me
Item 3d After my death and the death of my wife, it is
my will that my lawful children, heirs according to
the Statutes of the State of Ohio viz: that they all have
an equal share of all my effects moneys, credits, personal
effect and real estate
Abraham Peters {Seal}
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by Abraham Peters
in our presence to be his last Will and Testament and
signed by us in his presence this the 13" day of February
A.D. 1883.
John Waddle
Witnesses Lyman P. Wood
[corresponds to page 62 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
62
Abraham Peters Will
witnesses above named be entered of record in this Court
This day personally appeared in open Court Isabella
Peters widow of Abraham Peters deceased and made
known therein her election to take under the provisions
of the Will of her said deceased husband. Whereupon
the Court explained to her the provisions of said Will and
her rights under it, also her rights under the law and
she declared herself satisfied with the provisions of said
Will and asked that her election to take under said
Will might be entered upon the Journal of said Court
which is accordingly done.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I
Abraham Peters of the County of Delaware and State
of Ohio, do make, publish and declare my last Will
and Testament to be as follows:
Item 1st The payment of All my just debts out of my
Estate
Item 2" I give and bequeath to my wife Isabella Peters
All my money and personal Goods and use of and
control of All my Real Estate, as long as she shall
live and delegate to her the right to sell any or all
my personal effects and pay debts etc in case she survives
me
Item 3d After my death and the death of my wife, it is
my will that my lawful children, heirs according to
the Statutes of the State of Ohio viz: that they all have
an equal share of all my effects moneys, credits, personal
effect and real estate
Abraham Peters {Seal}
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by Abraham Peters
in our presence to be his last Will and Testament and
signed by us in his presence this the 13" day of February
A.D. 1883.
John Waddle
Witnesses Lyman P. Wood
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 123)
Description
[page 123]
[corresponds to page 63 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
63
Abraham Peters' Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
John Waddel and Lyman P. Wood the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Abraham
Peters late of Oxford Township in said Delaware
County, deceased, who being duly sworn according
to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of
said Will depose and say: That the paper before
them bearing date the 13" day of February A.D. 1883
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Abra-
ham Peters now deceased is the Will of said deceased,
Abraham Peters that they were present at the execution
of said Will and at the request of the Testator respect-
ively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence, that they saw the said Abraham Peters
deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
and that the said Abraham Peters at the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age of sound mind and memory, and under no
unlawful restraint
John Waddle
Lyman P. Wood
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 21" day of June A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 63 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
63
Abraham Peters' Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
John Waddel and Lyman P. Wood the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Abraham
Peters late of Oxford Township in said Delaware
County, deceased, who being duly sworn according
to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of
said Will depose and say: That the paper before
them bearing date the 13" day of February A.D. 1883
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Abra-
ham Peters now deceased is the Will of said deceased,
Abraham Peters that they were present at the execution
of said Will and at the request of the Testator respect-
ively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence, that they saw the said Abraham Peters
deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
and that the said Abraham Peters at the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age of sound mind and memory, and under no
unlawful restraint
John Waddle
Lyman P. Wood
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 21" day of June A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 124)
Description
[page 124]
[corresponds to page 64 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
64
Richard Fry's Will
June 18th 1884
Journal Entry of filing
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Richard Fry late of Concord
Township in this County deceased, was produced in open
Court for probate, and it appearing to the Court that said
Will had not been deposited in this Court before the death
of the Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be
filed in this Court and that due notice of the filing
and of the application to admit the same to Probate
and Record be given by Susan Fry, Frank Richard
Fry, Albert J. Fry, Mary J. Fry, Lucy A. Fry, William B.
Fry, Charles H. Fry and William R. Cox next of kin of
the Testator resident of the State of Ohio that said ap-
plication will be for hearing before this Court on the 21st day
of June A.D. 1884 at 10'oclock A.M. to which time this
matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 21st 1884
Journal Entry of probate
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 18th day of
June A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Richard Fry late of
Concord Township this County deceased was produced in
open Court for probate and was then filed. And it not
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court
has been given to Susan Fry, Frank R. Fry, Albert J. Fry,
Mary J. Fry, Lucy A. Fry, William B. Fry, Charles H. Fry
and William R. Cox next of kin of the Testator pursu-
ant to a former order of this Court therefore on this day
came William Fry and R. McCurry the subscribing wit-
nesses to said Will who, being duly qualified testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said deceased, that the same
was duly executed and attested, that the said Testator
at the time of signing the same was of lawful age, of
sound and disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is there-
fore by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted
to probate and that the same together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named be entered of record in
this Court Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 64 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
64
Richard Fry's Will
June 18th 1884
Journal Entry of filing
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Richard Fry late of Concord
Township in this County deceased, was produced in open
Court for probate, and it appearing to the Court that said
Will had not been deposited in this Court before the death
of the Testator, it is now ordered that the said Will be
filed in this Court and that due notice of the filing
and of the application to admit the same to Probate
and Record be given by Susan Fry, Frank Richard
Fry, Albert J. Fry, Mary J. Fry, Lucy A. Fry, William B.
Fry, Charles H. Fry and William R. Cox next of kin of
the Testator resident of the State of Ohio that said ap-
plication will be for hearing before this Court on the 21st day
of June A.D. 1884 at 10'oclock A.M. to which time this
matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 21st 1884
Journal Entry of probate
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 18th day of
June A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Richard Fry late of
Concord Township this County deceased was produced in
open Court for probate and was then filed. And it not
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court
has been given to Susan Fry, Frank R. Fry, Albert J. Fry,
Mary J. Fry, Lucy A. Fry, William B. Fry, Charles H. Fry
and William R. Cox next of kin of the Testator pursu-
ant to a former order of this Court therefore on this day
came William Fry and R. McCurry the subscribing wit-
nesses to said Will who, being duly qualified testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said deceased, that the same
was duly executed and attested, that the said Testator
at the time of signing the same was of lawful age, of
sound and disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is there-
fore by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted
to probate and that the same together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named be entered of record in
this Court Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 125)
Description
[page 125]
[corresponds to page 65 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
65
Richard Fry's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All
I, Richard Fry 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. Situate in
the County of Delaware and State of Ohio containing 160
acres during her natural life, and all the stock house-
hold goods, furniture provisions and other goods and
chattels, which may be thereon at the time of my decease
I give and bequeath to her absolutely. At the time of the
death of my said wife, the Real Estate aforesaid, I
give and devise to my son Charles Henry Fry and his
heirs (If however he, Charles H., should die before the decease
of my said wife then the share of said property above
devised to such deceased son, is hereby to be equally divi-
ded between my other three sons and two daughters
viz: Frank R. Fry, Albert J. Fry, Mary J. Fry, Lucy A. Fry
and William B. Fry except the personal property, stock and
chattel aforesaid, which I desire to be administered on
and sold and the proceeds divided equally between
my children
Item 2nd I devise and bequeath to my son William B. Fry
and his heirs the farm called the Rock Run farm
containing 94 acres and situated in Scioto Township
Delaware County
Item 3rd I give, devise and bequeath to my daughter Mary
J. Fry and her heirs Three Thousand Five Hundred and
Fifty dollars when she settles down in life but she
is to have the interest of said money paid her annually
when she arrives at the age of twenty-one years
Item 4th I give devise and bequeath to my daughter Lucy
A. Fry Three Thousand two hundred and fifty dollars
when she settles down in life but the interest of said
money I desire her to receive when she arrives at the
age of twenty-one
Item 5th I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife
and my brother Wiliam Fry guardians of my daugh-
ters Mary J. Fry, Lucy A. Fry and my sons William B
Fry and Charles H Fry until the daughters arrive at
the age of 18 years, and the sons at the age of 21 years
or intermarries My said Guardians are hereby enjoined
to give my children a good English education, and to
rear them in habits of industry and inculcate upon
them as far as may be Christian faith and charity
Item 6th I hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife
Susan Fry and my brother William Fry, my executors
of this my last Will and Testament, hereby author-
[corresponds to page 65 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
65
Richard Fry's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All
I, Richard Fry 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. Situate in
the County of Delaware and State of Ohio containing 160
acres during her natural life, and all the stock house-
hold goods, furniture provisions and other goods and
chattels, which may be thereon at the time of my decease
I give and bequeath to her absolutely. At the time of the
death of my said wife, the Real Estate aforesaid, I
give and devise to my son Charles Henry Fry and his
heirs (If however he, Charles H., should die before the decease
of my said wife then the share of said property above
devised to such deceased son, is hereby to be equally divi-
ded between my other three sons and two daughters
viz: Frank R. Fry, Albert J. Fry, Mary J. Fry, Lucy A. Fry
and William B. Fry except the personal property, stock and
chattel aforesaid, which I desire to be administered on
and sold and the proceeds divided equally between
my children
Item 2nd I devise and bequeath to my son William B. Fry
and his heirs the farm called the Rock Run farm
containing 94 acres and situated in Scioto Township
Delaware County
Item 3rd I give, devise and bequeath to my daughter Mary
J. Fry and her heirs Three Thousand Five Hundred and
Fifty dollars when she settles down in life but she
is to have the interest of said money paid her annually
when she arrives at the age of twenty-one years
Item 4th I give devise and bequeath to my daughter Lucy
A. Fry Three Thousand two hundred and fifty dollars
when she settles down in life but the interest of said
money I desire her to receive when she arrives at the
age of twenty-one
Item 5th I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife
and my brother Wiliam Fry guardians of my daugh-
ters Mary J. Fry, Lucy A. Fry and my sons William B
Fry and Charles H Fry until the daughters arrive at
the age of 18 years, and the sons at the age of 21 years
or intermarries My said Guardians are hereby enjoined
to give my children a good English education, and to
rear them in habits of industry and inculcate upon
them as far as may be Christian faith and charity
Item 6th I hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife
Susan Fry and my brother William Fry, my executors
of this my last Will and Testament, hereby author-
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 126)
Description
[page 126]
[corresponds to page 66 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
66
Richard Fry's Will
izing and empowering them to compromise, adjust
release and discharge in such manner as they may
deem proper the debts and claims due me.
I desire that no
appraisement and no sale of my personal property be
made and that the Court of Probate direct the omission
of the same in pursuant 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 Third day of September in the year 1883
Richard Fry {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by the said Richard Fry as his
last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by
us in his presence
R. McCurry
William Fry
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court R. McCurry
and William Fry the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Richard Fry late of Concord Township in said
Delaware County deceased who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
depose and say: That the paper before them bearing date
the 3rd day of September A.D. 1883 purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Richard Fry now deceased is the Will
of said deceased Richard Fry that they were present at the
execution of said Will and at the request of the Testator
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence: that they saw the said Richard Fry deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament and that the
said Richard Fry at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint
R. McCurry
William Fry
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 21st day of June A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 66 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
66
Richard Fry's Will
izing and empowering them to compromise, adjust
release and discharge in such manner as they may
deem proper the debts and claims due me.
I desire that no
appraisement and no sale of my personal property be
made and that the Court of Probate direct the omission
of the same in pursuant 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 Third day of September in the year 1883
Richard Fry {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by the said Richard Fry as his
last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by
us in his presence
R. McCurry
William Fry
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS In Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court R. McCurry
and William Fry the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Richard Fry late of Concord Township in said
Delaware County deceased who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
depose and say: That the paper before them bearing date
the 3rd day of September A.D. 1883 purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Richard Fry now deceased is the Will
of said deceased Richard Fry that they were present at the
execution of said Will and at the request of the Testator
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence: that they saw the said Richard Fry deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament and that the
said Richard Fry at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint
R. McCurry
William Fry
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 21st day of June A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 127)
Description
[page 127]
[corresponds to page 67 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
67
Catharine Bramm's Will
July 3rd 1884
Journal Entry of Filing
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Catharine Bramm late of
Delaware Township in this County deceased, was produced
in open Court for Probate, and it appearing to the Court
that the said Will had not been deposited in this Court
and that due notice thereof and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record be given by
John Forester to Edward Bramm, Daniel Bramm, Ida
Bramm, Samuel Bramm, Maggie Bramm, Rosa Filsinger,
Sarah Sauter, Caroline Forrester next of kin of the Testatrix
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application will
be for hearing before this Court, on the 5th day of July A.D.
1884 at 9 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
July 5th 1884
Journal Entry of probating
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 3rd day of
July A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Catharine Bramm
late of Delaware Township this County deceased was
produced in open Court for probate and was then
filed. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the
Court that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Edward
Bramm, Daniel Bramm, Ida Bramm, Samuel
Bramm, Rosa Filsinger, Sarah Sauter, Caroline Forrester
and Maggie Bramm next of kin of the Testatrix
pursuant to a former order of this Court: therefore on
this day came Silas W. Fowler and W.B. Hodges testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will
which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed and filed with said Will.
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
Catharine Bramm deceased, that the same was duly
executed and attested: that the said Testatrix at the
time of signing the same was of lawful age of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatever. It is therefore by
the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 67 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
67
Catharine Bramm's Will
July 3rd 1884
Journal Entry of Filing
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Catharine Bramm late of
Delaware Township in this County deceased, was produced
in open Court for Probate, and it appearing to the Court
that the said Will had not been deposited in this Court
and that due notice thereof and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record be given by
John Forester to Edward Bramm, Daniel Bramm, Ida
Bramm, Samuel Bramm, Maggie Bramm, Rosa Filsinger,
Sarah Sauter, Caroline Forrester next of kin of the Testatrix
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application will
be for hearing before this Court, on the 5th day of July A.D.
1884 at 9 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
July 5th 1884
Journal Entry of probating
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 3rd day of
July A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Catharine Bramm
late of Delaware Township this County deceased was
produced in open Court for probate and was then
filed. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the
Court that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Edward
Bramm, Daniel Bramm, Ida Bramm, Samuel
Bramm, Rosa Filsinger, Sarah Sauter, Caroline Forrester
and Maggie Bramm next of kin of the Testatrix
pursuant to a former order of this Court: therefore on
this day came Silas W. Fowler and W.B. Hodges testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will
which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed and filed with said Will.
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
Catharine Bramm deceased, that the same was duly
executed and attested: that the said Testatrix at the
time of signing the same was of lawful age of sound
and disposing mind and memory and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatever. It is therefore by
the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 128)
Description
[page 128]
[corresponds to page 68 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
68
Catharine Bramm's Estate
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I
Catharine Bramm of Delaware, Delaware County Ohio
being of sound mind and disposing memory do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament that is
to say,
First I will and direct that all just debts that may
exhist against me at my decease, may be settled
Second My dwelling house and lot, also the vacant lot
adjoining in Delaware City, County and State aforesaid
being situated on the North side of Central Avanue and
west of the intersection of Ann Street, I desire shall be
sold and that the proceeds therefrom shall be disposed
of as shall hereinafter be stated (my just debts first being
settled) All the furniture, books, household effects etc may
be equally divided between my children without sale as they
shall agree.
Third I also will that the life insurance policy upon the
life of my former husband Jacob F. Bramm and made
payable to me shall be kept up after my decease and
that the proceeds of said policy shall be equally divided
between my children, the amount of the assessments
paid on and for the purpose of keeping up said policy
being first paid back to the person who shall pay said
assessments
Fourth The proceeds from my real estate aforesaid shall
be disposed of as follows: One third of said proceeds shall
be set aside to be applied to the proper raising and
schooling of my three youngest children, Edward, David
and Ida, and the remaining two thirds shall be
divided equally between all my children namely
Edward, Daniel, Ida, Maggie, Rosy, Sarah and Caroline
Fifth I nominate and appoint George Sauter Guardian
of my son Daniel, John Forrester Guardian of my daugh-
ter Ida my daughter Rosy Bramm Guardian of my
son Edward and my minor son Samuel may choose
his own Guardian. I also desire that no bond be
required of said Guardians
Sixth I nominate and appoint Charles W. Knight Jr. of
Delaware Executor of this my last Will and Testament
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and Seal at Delaware aforesaid this 21st day of June
A.D. 1884
her
Catharine X Bramm {Seal}
mark
[corresponds to page 68 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
68
Catharine Bramm's Estate
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I
Catharine Bramm of Delaware, Delaware County Ohio
being of sound mind and disposing memory do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament that is
to say,
First I will and direct that all just debts that may
exhist against me at my decease, may be settled
Second My dwelling house and lot, also the vacant lot
adjoining in Delaware City, County and State aforesaid
being situated on the North side of Central Avanue and
west of the intersection of Ann Street, I desire shall be
sold and that the proceeds therefrom shall be disposed
of as shall hereinafter be stated (my just debts first being
settled) All the furniture, books, household effects etc may
be equally divided between my children without sale as they
shall agree.
Third I also will that the life insurance policy upon the
life of my former husband Jacob F. Bramm and made
payable to me shall be kept up after my decease and
that the proceeds of said policy shall be equally divided
between my children, the amount of the assessments
paid on and for the purpose of keeping up said policy
being first paid back to the person who shall pay said
assessments
Fourth The proceeds from my real estate aforesaid shall
be disposed of as follows: One third of said proceeds shall
be set aside to be applied to the proper raising and
schooling of my three youngest children, Edward, David
and Ida, and the remaining two thirds shall be
divided equally between all my children namely
Edward, Daniel, Ida, Maggie, Rosy, Sarah and Caroline
Fifth I nominate and appoint George Sauter Guardian
of my son Daniel, John Forrester Guardian of my daugh-
ter Ida my daughter Rosy Bramm Guardian of my
son Edward and my minor son Samuel may choose
his own Guardian. I also desire that no bond be
required of said Guardians
Sixth I nominate and appoint Charles W. Knight Jr. of
Delaware Executor of this my last Will and Testament
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and Seal at Delaware aforesaid this 21st day of June
A.D. 1884
her
Catharine X Bramm {Seal}
mark
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 129)
Description
[page 129]
[corresponds to page 69 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
69
Catharine Bramm's Will
Signed and sealed by the said Catharine Bramm,
who at the same time pupblished and declared the same
as and for her last Will and Testament in the pres-
ence of us, who in her presence and in the presence of
each other and at her request have hereto subscribed our
names as witnesses
Silas W. Fowler M.D.
William B. Hedges M.D.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court Silas
W. Fowler and William B. Hedges the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Catharine Bramm
late of Delaware Township in said Delaware County
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, to
speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the
truth in relation to the execution of said Will, depose
and say: That the paper before them bearing date the
21st day of June A.D. 1884 puprorting to be the last Will
and Testament of Catharine Bramm now deceased is
the Will of said deceased Catharine Bramm that they
were present at the execution of said Will, and at the
request of the Testatrix respectively subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses in her presence, that they saw
the said Catharine Bramm deceased sign and seal
said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same to
be her last Will and Testament, and that the said
Catharine Bramm at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will was of legal age of sound mind
and memory, and not under any restraint
Silas W. Fowler
W.B. Hedges
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 5th day of July A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 69 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
69
Catharine Bramm's Will
Signed and sealed by the said Catharine Bramm,
who at the same time pupblished and declared the same
as and for her last Will and Testament in the pres-
ence of us, who in her presence and in the presence of
each other and at her request have hereto subscribed our
names as witnesses
Silas W. Fowler M.D.
William B. Hedges M.D.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court Silas
W. Fowler and William B. Hedges the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Catharine Bramm
late of Delaware Township in said Delaware County
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, to
speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the
truth in relation to the execution of said Will, depose
and say: That the paper before them bearing date the
21st day of June A.D. 1884 puprorting to be the last Will
and Testament of Catharine Bramm now deceased is
the Will of said deceased Catharine Bramm that they
were present at the execution of said Will, and at the
request of the Testatrix respectively subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses in her presence, that they saw
the said Catharine Bramm deceased sign and seal
said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same to
be her last Will and Testament, and that the said
Catharine Bramm at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will was of legal age of sound mind
and memory, and not under any restraint
Silas W. Fowler
W.B. Hedges
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 5th day of July A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 130)
Description
[page 130]
[corresponds to page 70 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
70
William H. Decker's Will
July 15th 1884
Journal Entry of filing
In the matter of the Will of } In Probate Court of Delaware County O
William H. Decker deceased }SS
This day an instrument of writ-
ing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William
H. Decker late of Thompson Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and it appearing to
the Court that the said Will had not been deposited in
this Court before the death of the Testator, it is now ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due
notice of the filing and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record be given by Eli Sloop to
Susanah Decker, Joseph J. Decker and Ervin McClelen Decker next of kin of
the Testator resident of the State of Ohio that said applica-
tion will be for hearing before this Court on the 25th day of
July A.D. 1884 at 1 oclock P.M. to which time this matter
is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
July 25th 1884
Journal Entry of probating
In the matter of the Will of}
William H. Decker deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
on the 15th day of July A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing
praporting to be the last Will and Testament of William
H. Decker late of Thompson Township this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and was then
filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction of
the Court that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Susanah
Decker widow and Joseph J. Decker and Ervin
McClelen Decker next of kin of the Testator pursuant
to a former order of this Court. Therefore on this day
came G.W. Montgomery and Eli Sloop the subscribing
witnesses to said Will who being duly qualified testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will Whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of said William H.
Decker deceased, that the same was duly executed
and attested, that the said Testator at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no
[corresponds to page 70 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
70
William H. Decker's Will
July 15th 1884
Journal Entry of filing
In the matter of the Will of } In Probate Court of Delaware County O
William H. Decker deceased }SS
This day an instrument of writ-
ing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William
H. Decker late of Thompson Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and it appearing to
the Court that the said Will had not been deposited in
this Court before the death of the Testator, it is now ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due
notice of the filing and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record be given by Eli Sloop to
Susanah Decker, Joseph J. Decker and Ervin McClelen Decker next of kin of
the Testator resident of the State of Ohio that said applica-
tion will be for hearing before this Court on the 25th day of
July A.D. 1884 at 1 oclock P.M. to which time this matter
is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
July 25th 1884
Journal Entry of probating
In the matter of the Will of}
William H. Decker deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
on the 15th day of July A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing
praporting to be the last Will and Testament of William
H. Decker late of Thompson Township this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and was then
filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction of
the Court that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Susanah
Decker widow and Joseph J. Decker and Ervin
McClelen Decker next of kin of the Testator pursuant
to a former order of this Court. Therefore on this day
came G.W. Montgomery and Eli Sloop the subscribing
witnesses to said Will who being duly qualified testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will Whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of said William H.
Decker deceased, that the same was duly executed
and attested, that the said Testator at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 131)
Description
[page 131]
[corresponds to page 71 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
71
William H. Decker's Will
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore
by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted
to probate and that the same, together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named, be entered of record in
this Court. Also on the same day came Susana
Decker widow of the said, William H. Decker deceased
and made known her election to take under the will
of her late husband. Whereupon the Court explained to
her the provisions of said Will and her right under
the law and she declared herself satisfied with the
provisions of said Will and asked that her election to
take under the Will of her said deceased husband might
be entered upon the Journal of this Court which is
accordingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I,
William H. Decker of Thompson Township Delaware
County and State of Ohio make and publish this
my last Will and Testament
First I Will that Susana Decker my wife shall have
and hold all of my property, personal and real as
long as she may live for her own proper use and
benefit.
Second After said Susana Decker is deceased, I give
and bequeath to my two children Joseph J. Decker
and Ervin McClelen Decker all of my property both
personal and real to be divided equally between them
each to receive one half of the same
Third I direct that Susana Decker my wife be Executrix
of this my Will as long as she may live and after
her death an administrator be appointed according to
law, and direct that no bond be required of her
William H. Decker {Seal}
The above was signed and sealed by William H. Decker
as his last Will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us as witnesses in his presence
April the 30th 1884 G.W. Montgomery
Eli Sloop
[corresponds to page 71 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
71
William H. Decker's Will
undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is therefore
by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted
to probate and that the same, together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named, be entered of record in
this Court. Also on the same day came Susana
Decker widow of the said, William H. Decker deceased
and made known her election to take under the will
of her late husband. Whereupon the Court explained to
her the provisions of said Will and her right under
the law and she declared herself satisfied with the
provisions of said Will and asked that her election to
take under the Will of her said deceased husband might
be entered upon the Journal of this Court which is
accordingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I,
William H. Decker of Thompson Township Delaware
County and State of Ohio make and publish this
my last Will and Testament
First I Will that Susana Decker my wife shall have
and hold all of my property, personal and real as
long as she may live for her own proper use and
benefit.
Second After said Susana Decker is deceased, I give
and bequeath to my two children Joseph J. Decker
and Ervin McClelen Decker all of my property both
personal and real to be divided equally between them
each to receive one half of the same
Third I direct that Susana Decker my wife be Executrix
of this my Will as long as she may live and after
her death an administrator be appointed according to
law, and direct that no bond be required of her
William H. Decker {Seal}
The above was signed and sealed by William H. Decker
as his last Will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us as witnesses in his presence
April the 30th 1884 G.W. Montgomery
Eli Sloop
Title
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Description
[page 132]
[corresponds to page 72 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
72
William H. Decker's Estate
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
G.W. Montgomery and Eli Sloop the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of William H. Decker late
of Thompson Township in said Delaware County deceased who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth
the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation
to the execution of said Will, depose and say: that the
paper before them bearing date the 30th day of April A.D.
1884 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William
H. Decker now deceased is the Will of said deceased
William H. Decker that they were present at the execu-
tion of said Will and at the request of the Testator
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence, that they saw the said William H. Decker
deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
and that the said William H. Decker at the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age
of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint
G.W. Montgomery
Eli Sloop
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 25th day of July A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 72 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
72
William H. Decker's Estate
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court
G.W. Montgomery and Eli Sloop the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of William H. Decker late
of Thompson Township in said Delaware County deceased who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth
the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation
to the execution of said Will, depose and say: that the
paper before them bearing date the 30th day of April A.D.
1884 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William
H. Decker now deceased is the Will of said deceased
William H. Decker that they were present at the execu-
tion of said Will and at the request of the Testator
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence, that they saw the said William H. Decker
deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
and that the said William H. Decker at the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age
of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint
G.W. Montgomery
Eli Sloop
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 25th day of July A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 133)
Description
[page 133]
[corresponds to page 73 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
73
Henry Roberts Estate
August 21st 1884
Journal Entry
A paper purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Henry Roberts late of Delaware City, Delaware County Ohio
which was heretofore deposited in this Court was this day
claimed by his widow and presented to this Court for probate
and record, and it being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court that Phebe Roberts widow of said deceased is the
only next of kin resident of the State of Ohio and the
only legatee of said Will, therefore on this day came
Robert Adams and Henry G. Sheldon the subscribing wit-
nesses to said Will who being duly qualified, testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively sub-
scribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of Henry Roberts deceased: that the
same was duly executed and attested: that the said
Testator at the time of signing the same was of lawful
age of sound and disposing mind and memory and un-
der no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is there
fore ordered by the Court that the said Will be admitted to
probate and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named be entered of record in the Court
And afterwards on the same day, personally appeared in
open Court Phebe Roberts widow of said Henry Roberts
deceased and made known her election to take under
the provisions of the will of her deceased husband. Where-
upon the court explained to her the provisions of said Will
and her rights under it; also her rights under the law
and she declared herself satisfied with the provisions of
said Will and asked that her election to take under
said Will might be entered upon the Journal of this
Court which is accordingly done.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I, Henry
Roberts of the Township of Delaware in the County and
State of Ohio do make and publish this my last Will and
Testament
Item First I do give and bequeath to my beloved wife Phebe
L. Roberts all my property and estate both personal and
real which I now have of which I may die possessed
wherever the same may be whether in possession or expectancy
[corresponds to page 73 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
73
Henry Roberts Estate
August 21st 1884
Journal Entry
A paper purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Henry Roberts late of Delaware City, Delaware County Ohio
which was heretofore deposited in this Court was this day
claimed by his widow and presented to this Court for probate
and record, and it being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court that Phebe Roberts widow of said deceased is the
only next of kin resident of the State of Ohio and the
only legatee of said Will, therefore on this day came
Robert Adams and Henry G. Sheldon the subscribing wit-
nesses to said Will who being duly qualified, testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively sub-
scribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of Henry Roberts deceased: that the
same was duly executed and attested: that the said
Testator at the time of signing the same was of lawful
age of sound and disposing mind and memory and un-
der no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever. It is there
fore ordered by the Court that the said Will be admitted to
probate and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named be entered of record in the Court
And afterwards on the same day, personally appeared in
open Court Phebe Roberts widow of said Henry Roberts
deceased and made known her election to take under
the provisions of the will of her deceased husband. Where-
upon the court explained to her the provisions of said Will
and her rights under it; also her rights under the law
and she declared herself satisfied with the provisions of
said Will and asked that her election to take under
said Will might be entered upon the Journal of this
Court which is accordingly done.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I, Henry
Roberts of the Township of Delaware in the County and
State of Ohio do make and publish this my last Will and
Testament
Item First I do give and bequeath to my beloved wife Phebe
L. Roberts all my property and estate both personal and
real which I now have of which I may die possessed
wherever the same may be whether in possession or expectancy
Title
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Description
[page 134]
[corresponds to page 74 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
74
Henry Roberts Estate
Item Second I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife Executrix
of this my last Will and Testament
Item Third It is my request that no bond be required of my said Ex-
cutrix and that no inventory or appraisement be made of
my personal estate, so that after the payment of my just
debts, and funeral expenses, nothing further may be required
of my said wife.
I hereby revoke all former Wills by me made
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this 14th day of April A.D. 1884
Robert Adams } Witness to mark his
Henry G. Sheldon} Henry X Roberts {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said Henry Roberts as his last
Will and Testament in our presence and signed by us
at his request, in his presence and in the presence of each other
Robert Adams Delaware Ohio
Henry G. Sheldon Delaware Ohio
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally Appeared in open Court Robert
Adams and Henry G. Sheldon the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Henry Roberts late of Delaware
County deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to
speak the truth the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and say:
That the paper before them purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Henry Roberts now deceased is the Will of
said deceased Henry Roberts, that they were present at the
execution of said Will and at the request of the Testator
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence: that they saw the said Henry Roberts deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and Testament, and that the said
Henry Roberts at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not
under any restraint
Robert Adams
Henry G. Sheldon
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court
the 21st day of August A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 74 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
74
Henry Roberts Estate
Item Second I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife Executrix
of this my last Will and Testament
Item Third It is my request that no bond be required of my said Ex-
cutrix and that no inventory or appraisement be made of
my personal estate, so that after the payment of my just
debts, and funeral expenses, nothing further may be required
of my said wife.
I hereby revoke all former Wills by me made
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this 14th day of April A.D. 1884
Robert Adams } Witness to mark his
Henry G. Sheldon} Henry X Roberts {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said Henry Roberts as his last
Will and Testament in our presence and signed by us
at his request, in his presence and in the presence of each other
Robert Adams Delaware Ohio
Henry G. Sheldon Delaware Ohio
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally Appeared in open Court Robert
Adams and Henry G. Sheldon the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Henry Roberts late of Delaware
County deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to
speak the truth the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and say:
That the paper before them purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Henry Roberts now deceased is the Will of
said deceased Henry Roberts, that they were present at the
execution of said Will and at the request of the Testator
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence: that they saw the said Henry Roberts deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and Testament, and that the said
Henry Roberts at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not
under any restraint
Robert Adams
Henry G. Sheldon
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court
the 21st day of August A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 135)
Description
[page 135]
[corresponds to page 75 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
75
John Love's Will
July 22" 1884
Journal Entry of filing
In the matter of the Will }
of John Love deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John
Love late of Harlem Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and it appearing
to the Court that the said Will had not been deposited in this
Court before the death of the Testator, it is now ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record be given by William Love to James Love, Melissa
Jane Love, Miranda E. Clark, Jessie May Edwards and
Clarissa Love next of kin of the Testator resident of the
State of Ohio that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 6" day of August A.D. 1884 at
10 oclock A.M. to which time this matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
August 6" 1884
Journal Entry of probate
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 22" day
of July A.D. 1884 An instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of John Love late of
Harlem Township this County deceased was produced in
open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record, in this Court
has been given to Clarissa Love, James Love, William Love,
Melissa J. Love, Maranda E. Clark and Jessie May Ed-
wards next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former
order of this Court: therefore on this day came E.H. Dent
and Florence M. Dent (now Hempstead) two of the sub-
subscribing witnesses to said Will who being dully qualified
testified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will: and it appearing to the Court that F.P. Dent
the other subscribing witness to said Will was unable to
be in attendance on this day, the matter is continued
to August 7" 1884. And afterwards to wit: on the 7" day
of August 1884 came F.P. Dent the other subscribing
witness to said Will who being duly qualified testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
[corresponds to page 75 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
75
John Love's Will
July 22" 1884
Journal Entry of filing
In the matter of the Will }
of John Love deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John
Love late of Harlem Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and it appearing
to the Court that the said Will had not been deposited in this
Court before the death of the Testator, it is now ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record be given by William Love to James Love, Melissa
Jane Love, Miranda E. Clark, Jessie May Edwards and
Clarissa Love next of kin of the Testator resident of the
State of Ohio that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 6" day of August A.D. 1884 at
10 oclock A.M. to which time this matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
August 6" 1884
Journal Entry of probate
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 22" day
of July A.D. 1884 An instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of John Love late of
Harlem Township this County deceased was produced in
open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record, in this Court
has been given to Clarissa Love, James Love, William Love,
Melissa J. Love, Maranda E. Clark and Jessie May Ed-
wards next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former
order of this Court: therefore on this day came E.H. Dent
and Florence M. Dent (now Hempstead) two of the sub-
subscribing witnesses to said Will who being dully qualified
testified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will: and it appearing to the Court that F.P. Dent
the other subscribing witness to said Will was unable to
be in attendance on this day, the matter is continued
to August 7" 1884. And afterwards to wit: on the 7" day
of August 1884 came F.P. Dent the other subscribing
witness to said Will who being duly qualified testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
Title
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Description
[page 136]
[corresponds to page 76 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
76
John Love's Will
last Will and Testament of said John Love deceased
that the same was duly executed and attested, that
the said Testator at the time of signing the same was
of lawful age of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to probate and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
be entered of record in this Court. Also on the same
day personally appeared in open Court Clarissa Love
widow of John Love deceased and made known therein
her election to take under the provision of the Will of her
said deceased husband. Whereupon the Court explained
to her the provisions of said Will and her rights under it
also her rights under the law, and she declared herself
satisfied with the provisions of said Will and asked
that her election to take under said Will might be entered
upon the Journal of the Court which is accordingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of our Heavenly Father, I, John Love of
Delaware County Ohio in view of the uncertaintly of life
and the certainty of death, do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament
Item 1st I direct that all my just debts and funeral ex-
penses be paid
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Clarissa
Love the use and control of all my property both real
and personal during her natural life
Item 3rd I direct that at the decease of my said wife
my real estate and property be equally divided between
my five children (except as hereafter directed)
Item 4th I direct that my daughter Melissa Jane shall
have the sum of One Hundred and Fifty dollars in lieu of
an outset, unless she receives her outset before her mothers death
Item 5th I direct that my son Wiliam have a good Cow. bed and
bedding unless he gets them before his mothers death
Item 6th The above items 5 and 6 are to be taken out before the
division is made, unless paid before the death of my said wife
Item 7th I nominate my son William Love Executor of this my last
Will and Testament.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this 26th day of July 1880
John Love {Seal}
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76
John Love's Will
last Will and Testament of said John Love deceased
that the same was duly executed and attested, that
the said Testator at the time of signing the same was
of lawful age of sound and disposing mind and
memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatsoever. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to probate and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
be entered of record in this Court. Also on the same
day personally appeared in open Court Clarissa Love
widow of John Love deceased and made known therein
her election to take under the provision of the Will of her
said deceased husband. Whereupon the Court explained
to her the provisions of said Will and her rights under it
also her rights under the law, and she declared herself
satisfied with the provisions of said Will and asked
that her election to take under said Will might be entered
upon the Journal of the Court which is accordingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of our Heavenly Father, I, John Love of
Delaware County Ohio in view of the uncertaintly of life
and the certainty of death, do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament
Item 1st I direct that all my just debts and funeral ex-
penses be paid
Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Clarissa
Love the use and control of all my property both real
and personal during her natural life
Item 3rd I direct that at the decease of my said wife
my real estate and property be equally divided between
my five children (except as hereafter directed)
Item 4th I direct that my daughter Melissa Jane shall
have the sum of One Hundred and Fifty dollars in lieu of
an outset, unless she receives her outset before her mothers death
Item 5th I direct that my son Wiliam have a good Cow. bed and
bedding unless he gets them before his mothers death
Item 6th The above items 5 and 6 are to be taken out before the
division is made, unless paid before the death of my said wife
Item 7th I nominate my son William Love Executor of this my last
Will and Testament.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this 26th day of July 1880
John Love {Seal}
Title
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Description
[page 137]
[corresponds to page 77 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
77
John Love's Will
Witness
E.M. Dent
Florence M. Dent
F.P. Dent
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court E.H.
Dent and Florence M. Dent (now Hempsted) two of the sub-
scribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of John Love
late of Harlem Township in said Delaware County, deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in relation
to the execution of said Will, depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 26th day of July A.D.
1880 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John
Love now deceased, is the Will of said deceased John Love
that they were present at the execution of said Will and
at the request of the Testator respectively subscribed their
names to the same as witnesses, in his presence: that
they saw the said John Love deceased sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament, and that the said John
Love at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will, was of full age of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint
E.H. Dent
Florence M. Dent (now) Hempsted
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court
this 6th day of August A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio } Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Probate of the last Will of John Love deceased
presented on the 22nd day of July A.D. 1884 Personally ap-
peared in open Court F.P. Dent one of the subscribing witnesses
of the last Will and Testament of John Love deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the
truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in re-
lation to the execution of said Will deposes and says that
he was present at the making of said Will, and at the
request of the deceased, subscribed to said Will, as a wit-
ness thereto, in the presence of the deceased, and of E.H.
Dent and Florence M. Dent the other subscribing wit-
nesses, that he saw the said John Love deceased, sign
and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
[corresponds to page 77 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
77
John Love's Will
Witness
E.M. Dent
Florence M. Dent
F.P. Dent
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court E.H.
Dent and Florence M. Dent (now Hempsted) two of the sub-
scribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of John Love
late of Harlem Township in said Delaware County, deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in relation
to the execution of said Will, depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 26th day of July A.D.
1880 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John
Love now deceased, is the Will of said deceased John Love
that they were present at the execution of said Will and
at the request of the Testator respectively subscribed their
names to the same as witnesses, in his presence: that
they saw the said John Love deceased sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament, and that the said John
Love at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will, was of full age of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint
E.H. Dent
Florence M. Dent (now) Hempsted
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court
this 6th day of August A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio } Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Probate of the last Will of John Love deceased
presented on the 22nd day of July A.D. 1884 Personally ap-
peared in open Court F.P. Dent one of the subscribing witnesses
of the last Will and Testament of John Love deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the
truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in re-
lation to the execution of said Will deposes and says that
he was present at the making of said Will, and at the
request of the deceased, subscribed to said Will, as a wit-
ness thereto, in the presence of the deceased, and of E.H.
Dent and Florence M. Dent the other subscribing wit-
nesses, that he saw the said John Love deceased, sign
and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 138)
Description
[page 138]
[corresponds to page 78 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
78
John Love's Will
same to be his last Will and Testament and that
the said John Love was, at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will of legal age, and of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatever: and that said Testator is
now dead
F.P. Dent
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 7th day of August
1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 78 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
78
John Love's Will
same to be his last Will and Testament and that
the said John Love was, at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will of legal age, and of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatever: and that said Testator is
now dead
F.P. Dent
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 7th day of August
1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 139)
Description
[page 139]
[corresponds to page 79 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
79
Minerva A. Lamb's Will
Journal Entry
October 30th 1884
This day an instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Minerva A. Lamb late of Dela-
ware City in this County deceased was produced in open Court
and it appearing to the Court that the said Will had not been
deposited in this Court before the death of the Testator it is now
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admit the same to
Probate and Record be given by Henry J. Eaton the Executor
named in said Will) to Cora L. Hyatt and Sarah S. Stayman
the next of kin of the Testatrix resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing before this Court on
the 6th day of November A.D. 1884 at 3 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Whereupon on said 30th day of October AD 1884 there issued
a notice from said Court in the words and figures, as
follows, to wit:
Notice to next of Kin
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Minerva A. Lamb Deceased
Ye Henry J Eaton
You are hereby commanded to notify Mrs Cora L. Hyatt
and Mrs Sarah S. Stayman giving at least 3 days
notice, that on the 30th day of October A.D. 1884 an instru-
ment of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Minerva A. Lamb late of Delawere City in said
County, deceased, was produced in open Court, and an
application to admit the same to probate was on the
same day made in said Court. Said application will
be for hearing before this Court, on the 6th day of November
A.D. 1884 at 3 oclock P.M.
Herein fail out, but of this wit and service thereon make
due return.
Witness any signature as Judge of the Probate Court
and the Seal of said Court this 30th day of October A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
And afterwards. To wit: on the 6th day of November A.D. 1884 the
testimony in relation to the execution of said Will was taken in
words and figures following: to wit:
[corresponds to page 79 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
79
Minerva A. Lamb's Will
Journal Entry
October 30th 1884
This day an instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Minerva A. Lamb late of Dela-
ware City in this County deceased was produced in open Court
and it appearing to the Court that the said Will had not been
deposited in this Court before the death of the Testator it is now
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admit the same to
Probate and Record be given by Henry J. Eaton the Executor
named in said Will) to Cora L. Hyatt and Sarah S. Stayman
the next of kin of the Testatrix resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing before this Court on
the 6th day of November A.D. 1884 at 3 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Whereupon on said 30th day of October AD 1884 there issued
a notice from said Court in the words and figures, as
follows, to wit:
Notice to next of Kin
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Minerva A. Lamb Deceased
Ye Henry J Eaton
You are hereby commanded to notify Mrs Cora L. Hyatt
and Mrs Sarah S. Stayman giving at least 3 days
notice, that on the 30th day of October A.D. 1884 an instru-
ment of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Minerva A. Lamb late of Delawere City in said
County, deceased, was produced in open Court, and an
application to admit the same to probate was on the
same day made in said Court. Said application will
be for hearing before this Court, on the 6th day of November
A.D. 1884 at 3 oclock P.M.
Herein fail out, but of this wit and service thereon make
due return.
Witness any signature as Judge of the Probate Court
and the Seal of said Court this 30th day of October A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
And afterwards. To wit: on the 6th day of November A.D. 1884 the
testimony in relation to the execution of said Will was taken in
words and figures following: to wit:
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Minerva A Lamb's Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court John E
McCullough and Maria K. Eaton the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament and Codicils thereto the same of
Minerva A Lamb late of Delaware City in said County deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the
whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to execution
of said Will depose and say: That the paper before them
bearing date the 19th day of January A.D. 1878 purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Minerva A. Lamb now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Minerva A Lamb that they were
present at the execution of said Will Codicil and at the request of
the Testatrix respectively subscribed their names to the same
as witnesses in her presence, that they saw the said Minerva
A Lamb, deceased sign and seal said Will Codicil and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament
and that the said Minerva A. Lamb at the time of making
signing and sealing said will & Codicil was of full age, of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint
John E. McCullough
Maria R. Eaton
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court, this
6th day of November A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
November 6th 1884
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Minerva A Eaton deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore on
the 30th day of October A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Minerva A. Lamb
late of Delaware City in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the court that due notice of
the filing of said Will and the application to admit the
probate and record in this Court has been given to Cora L. Hyatt
and Sarah S. Stayman next of kin of the Testatrix resident of
the State of Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court, therefore
on this day came John E. McCullough and Maria Eaton
the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will Codicil which testimony
was reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed
with said Will, whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament and codicil
of said Minerva A. Lamb deceased. That the same was duly
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Minerva A Lamb's Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court John E
McCullough and Maria K. Eaton the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament and Codicils thereto the same of
Minerva A Lamb late of Delaware City in said County deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the
whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to execution
of said Will depose and say: That the paper before them
bearing date the 19th day of January A.D. 1878 purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Minerva A. Lamb now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Minerva A Lamb that they were
present at the execution of said Will Codicil and at the request of
the Testatrix respectively subscribed their names to the same
as witnesses in her presence, that they saw the said Minerva
A Lamb, deceased sign and seal said Will Codicil and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament
and that the said Minerva A. Lamb at the time of making
signing and sealing said will & Codicil was of full age, of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint
John E. McCullough
Maria R. Eaton
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court, this
6th day of November A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
November 6th 1884
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Minerva A Eaton deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore on
the 30th day of October A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Minerva A. Lamb
late of Delaware City in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the court that due notice of
the filing of said Will and the application to admit the
probate and record in this Court has been given to Cora L. Hyatt
and Sarah S. Stayman next of kin of the Testatrix resident of
the State of Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court, therefore
on this day came John E. McCullough and Maria Eaton
the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will Codicil which testimony
was reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed
with said Will, whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament and codicil
of said Minerva A. Lamb deceased. That the same was duly
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Minerva A Lamb's Estate
executed and attested: and that the said Testator at the time
of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age of
sound and disposing mind and memory and not under any
restraint. It is therefore, by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to probate, and that the same together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named, as well as the proceedings had
thereon entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
The last Will and Testament of Mrs Minerva A Lamb of the
City of Delaware State of Ohio
On this nineteenth day of January
in the year of Our Lord eighteen hundred and seventy eight I,
Minerva A Lamb of the City of Delaware Ohio, desiring to be at
all times ready for the call of my Heavenly Father, from
this city, to become an inhabitant of the city "not made with
hands", do make and declare this which is herein withing
to be my last Will and Testament
Item 1st I do give devise and bequeath to my grandson Henry L. Hyatt
the sum of One Thousand dollars.
Item 2nd I do give, devise and bequeath to my granddaughter Minnette
A. Hyatt the sum of Five Hundred dollars- to my grand-
daughter Catharine M. Hyatt the sum of Five hundred dol-
lars- to my grand-daughter Minerva S. Hyatt the sum of
Five hundred dollars.
Item 3rd I do give, devise and bequeath to my grand-son Francis J.
Hyatt the sum of Five hundred dollars: and to my grand-
son Guyton Stayman the sum of Five hundred dollars.
All the above specified legacies I here direct to be paid as
soon after my decease as the money can be conveniently
collected from the assets of my estate, and without giving
any preference, in payment, to one of said legatees over another
Item 4th I do give devise and bequeath to my two daughters
Mrs Sarah S. Stayman and Mrs Cora L. Hyatt and to
be equally divided between them, all my household furniture
and other personal property and estate real and personal and
in whatsoever form the same may may be in at my decease
and which may be left undisposed of after the payment of
said legacies specified in Items 1st, 2nd and 3rd of this Will
and after paying the expenses of selling my estate
Item 5th I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my next-
door neighbor Henry J. Eaton Executor of this my last Will
and Testament
In witness whereof I the said Minerva A Lamb
have hereunto set my hand and seal this January 19th day 1878
Minerva A Lamb. {Seal}
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Minerva A Lamb's Estate
executed and attested: and that the said Testator at the time
of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age of
sound and disposing mind and memory and not under any
restraint. It is therefore, by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to probate, and that the same together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named, as well as the proceedings had
thereon entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
The last Will and Testament of Mrs Minerva A Lamb of the
City of Delaware State of Ohio
On this nineteenth day of January
in the year of Our Lord eighteen hundred and seventy eight I,
Minerva A Lamb of the City of Delaware Ohio, desiring to be at
all times ready for the call of my Heavenly Father, from
this city, to become an inhabitant of the city "not made with
hands", do make and declare this which is herein withing
to be my last Will and Testament
Item 1st I do give devise and bequeath to my grandson Henry L. Hyatt
the sum of One Thousand dollars.
Item 2nd I do give, devise and bequeath to my granddaughter Minnette
A. Hyatt the sum of Five Hundred dollars- to my grand-
daughter Catharine M. Hyatt the sum of Five hundred dol-
lars- to my grand-daughter Minerva S. Hyatt the sum of
Five hundred dollars.
Item 3rd I do give, devise and bequeath to my grand-son Francis J.
Hyatt the sum of Five hundred dollars: and to my grand-
son Guyton Stayman the sum of Five hundred dollars.
All the above specified legacies I here direct to be paid as
soon after my decease as the money can be conveniently
collected from the assets of my estate, and without giving
any preference, in payment, to one of said legatees over another
Item 4th I do give devise and bequeath to my two daughters
Mrs Sarah S. Stayman and Mrs Cora L. Hyatt and to
be equally divided between them, all my household furniture
and other personal property and estate real and personal and
in whatsoever form the same may may be in at my decease
and which may be left undisposed of after the payment of
said legacies specified in Items 1st, 2nd and 3rd of this Will
and after paying the expenses of selling my estate
Item 5th I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my next-
door neighbor Henry J. Eaton Executor of this my last Will
and Testament
In witness whereof I the said Minerva A Lamb
have hereunto set my hand and seal this January 19th day 1878
Minerva A Lamb. {Seal}
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Minerva A. Lamb's Will
Signed and sealed by said Minerva A Lamb in our presence
and by her acknowledged to us to be her last Will and Testament
and signed by us in her presence of each other and in her
presence as witnesses thereto
John E. McCulough
Mary K. Eaton
Codicil One to the foregoing Last Will and Testament
On the thirteenth day of November A.D. 1883 at the City of
Delaware Ohio, I, the above named Minerva A Lamb
maker of the foregoing last Will and Testament do declare
this which is now here written to be my Codicil Number One
to said Will. Since the making of said Will my said grand-
daughter Minette A Hyatt to whom in "Item 2" of said Will
I bequeath the sum of Five Hundred dollars, having departed
this life, I do hereby revoke so much of the said "Item 2" as
bequeathed to her the said sum and in place thereof I do
substitute as follows: I do give devise and bequeath to Miss
Rhoda Alston of said City the sum of One Hundred dollars
as a token of appreciation of her kind faithful services
and I will that the four hundred dollars residue of said
$500 legacy, be equally divided between my two daughters
the said Cora L. Hyatt and Sarah S. Stayman
And I do hereby ratify and confirm
my aforesaid Will in all respects except so far as changed by
this Codicil. In testimony whereof I the said Minerva A
Lamb have hereunto set my hand and seal this 13th day of Nov.
A.D. 1883
Minerva A Lamb {Seal}
Signed Sealed and acknowledged by said Minerva A Lamb to
be Codicil No One to her foregoing last Will and Testament in our
presence and signed by us in the presence of each other and
in her presence and at her requist as witnesses thereto
John E. McCullough
Maria K. Eaton
Codicil No 2 to the foregoing last Will and Testament
On this 6th day of October A.D. 1884 at the City of Delaware Ohio
I, Minerva A Lamb maker of the foregoing last Will and Testament
My grand-daughter Catharine M. Sampsell to whom in Item 2
of said Will, by her then name of Catharine M. Hyatt, I bequeathed
the sum of Five Hundred dollars having since the making of
the foregoing Codicil No One departed this life. I do hereby revoke
so much of the said Item 2, as give her the said sum and
I do hereby give and bequeath to my affectionate and faithful
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Minerva A. Lamb's Will
Signed and sealed by said Minerva A Lamb in our presence
and by her acknowledged to us to be her last Will and Testament
and signed by us in her presence of each other and in her
presence as witnesses thereto
John E. McCulough
Mary K. Eaton
Codicil One to the foregoing Last Will and Testament
On the thirteenth day of November A.D. 1883 at the City of
Delaware Ohio, I, the above named Minerva A Lamb
maker of the foregoing last Will and Testament do declare
this which is now here written to be my Codicil Number One
to said Will. Since the making of said Will my said grand-
daughter Minette A Hyatt to whom in "Item 2" of said Will
I bequeath the sum of Five Hundred dollars, having departed
this life, I do hereby revoke so much of the said "Item 2" as
bequeathed to her the said sum and in place thereof I do
substitute as follows: I do give devise and bequeath to Miss
Rhoda Alston of said City the sum of One Hundred dollars
as a token of appreciation of her kind faithful services
and I will that the four hundred dollars residue of said
$500 legacy, be equally divided between my two daughters
the said Cora L. Hyatt and Sarah S. Stayman
And I do hereby ratify and confirm
my aforesaid Will in all respects except so far as changed by
this Codicil. In testimony whereof I the said Minerva A
Lamb have hereunto set my hand and seal this 13th day of Nov.
A.D. 1883
Minerva A Lamb {Seal}
Signed Sealed and acknowledged by said Minerva A Lamb to
be Codicil No One to her foregoing last Will and Testament in our
presence and signed by us in the presence of each other and
in her presence and at her requist as witnesses thereto
John E. McCullough
Maria K. Eaton
Codicil No 2 to the foregoing last Will and Testament
On this 6th day of October A.D. 1884 at the City of Delaware Ohio
I, Minerva A Lamb maker of the foregoing last Will and Testament
My grand-daughter Catharine M. Sampsell to whom in Item 2
of said Will, by her then name of Catharine M. Hyatt, I bequeathed
the sum of Five Hundred dollars having since the making of
the foregoing Codicil No One departed this life. I do hereby revoke
so much of the said Item 2, as give her the said sum and
I do hereby give and bequeath to my affectionate and faithful
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Minerva A. Lamb's Will
daughters the said Cora L. Hyatt and Sarah S. Stayman, to
be equally divided between them the said sum of $500- so as aforesaid
devised to the said Catharine M. and I do hereby ratify and confirm
my aforesaid Will and Codicil No One thereto in all respects except
so far as changed by this Codicil No 2
In testimony whereof I the said Minerva A.
Lamb have hereto set my signature this October 6th 1884
Minerva A Lamb
Signed and acknowledged by said Minerva A Lamb to be codicil
No 2 to her foregoing last Will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us in the presence of each other and in hr presence
and at her request as witnesses thereto
John E. McCullough
Maria K. Eaton
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Minerva A. Lamb's Will
daughters the said Cora L. Hyatt and Sarah S. Stayman, to
be equally divided between them the said sum of $500- so as aforesaid
devised to the said Catharine M. and I do hereby ratify and confirm
my aforesaid Will and Codicil No One thereto in all respects except
so far as changed by this Codicil No 2
In testimony whereof I the said Minerva A.
Lamb have hereto set my signature this October 6th 1884
Minerva A Lamb
Signed and acknowledged by said Minerva A Lamb to be codicil
No 2 to her foregoing last Will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us in the presence of each other and in hr presence
and at her request as witnesses thereto
John E. McCullough
Maria K. Eaton
Title
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Description
[page 144]
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Harvey Johnson's Will
October 16th 1884
Journal Entry
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Harvey Johnson late of Birkshire Township in
this County deceased was produced in open Court for probate and
it appearing to the Court that the said Will had not been deposited
in this Court before the death of the Testator it is now ordered that
said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof and of
the application to admit the same to probate and record be given
by Harvey A Johnson to Margaret Johnson the widow of said Harvey
Johnson and to Mary Helen Carmichael, Isabella E. Sherwood
Lucretia J. Collins, Emma Z. Overturf. Elnora Young and Julia
L. Johnson next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of
Ohio that said application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 18th day of October A.D. 1884 at 10 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Whereupon, on said 16th day of October A.D. 1884 there issued a
notice from said court in the words and figures, as follows, to wit
Notice to Next of Kin
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Harvey Johnson deceased
To Harvey A Johnson
You are hereby commanded to notify
Margaret Johnson, Mary Helen Carmichael, Isabella E. Sherwood
Lucretia J Collins, Emma S Overturf, Elnora J Young and Julia
L. Johnson giving at least 3 day notice, that on the 16" day of
October A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Harvey Johnson late of Berkshire
Township in said County, deceased, was produced in open Court
and an application to admit the same to probate was on
the same day made in said Court. Said application will be
for hearing before this Court, on the 18th day of October A.D. 1884
at 10 oclock A.M.
Herein fail not, but of this write and service thereon made
due return
Witnesses my signature as Judge of the Probate Court
and the seal of said Court, this 16th day of October A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
And afterwards to wit, on the 18th day of October A.D. 1884 said
notice was returned unto Court, and filed with the following en-
dorsement therein.
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Harvey Johnson's Will
October 16th 1884
Journal Entry
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Harvey Johnson late of Birkshire Township in
this County deceased was produced in open Court for probate and
it appearing to the Court that the said Will had not been deposited
in this Court before the death of the Testator it is now ordered that
said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof and of
the application to admit the same to probate and record be given
by Harvey A Johnson to Margaret Johnson the widow of said Harvey
Johnson and to Mary Helen Carmichael, Isabella E. Sherwood
Lucretia J. Collins, Emma Z. Overturf. Elnora Young and Julia
L. Johnson next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of
Ohio that said application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 18th day of October A.D. 1884 at 10 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Whereupon, on said 16th day of October A.D. 1884 there issued a
notice from said court in the words and figures, as follows, to wit
Notice to Next of Kin
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Harvey Johnson deceased
To Harvey A Johnson
You are hereby commanded to notify
Margaret Johnson, Mary Helen Carmichael, Isabella E. Sherwood
Lucretia J Collins, Emma S Overturf, Elnora J Young and Julia
L. Johnson giving at least 3 day notice, that on the 16" day of
October A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Harvey Johnson late of Berkshire
Township in said County, deceased, was produced in open Court
and an application to admit the same to probate was on
the same day made in said Court. Said application will be
for hearing before this Court, on the 18th day of October A.D. 1884
at 10 oclock A.M.
Herein fail not, but of this write and service thereon made
due return
Witnesses my signature as Judge of the Probate Court
and the seal of said Court, this 16th day of October A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
And afterwards to wit, on the 18th day of October A.D. 1884 said
notice was returned unto Court, and filed with the following en-
dorsement therein.
Title
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Harvey A. Johnson's Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
Harvey A. Johnson being duly sworn, says that
on the 16th day of October A.D. 1884 he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Margaret
Johnson Mary H. Carmichael, Isabella E. Sherwood, Lucretia J.
Collins, Emma Z Overturf, Elnora Young and Julia A Johnson
Harvey A Johnson
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 18th day
of October A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Abner Mosher
Eva M. Yeamans and Geo C. Eaton the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Harvey Johnson late of Berkshire
Township in said County of Delaware, deceased, who being duly
sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
depose and say: That the paper before them bearing date 23rd
day of September A.D. 1884 purporting to be the last will and
Testament of Harvey Johnson now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Harvey Johnson that they were present at the ex-
ecution of said Will, and at the request of the Testator re-
spectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in
their presence; that they saw the said Harvey Johnson deceased
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament and that the
said Harvey Johnson at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint
Abner Mosher
Eva M. Yeamans
Geo. C. Eaton
Sworn to and Subscribed by said witnesses in open Court this
18th day of October A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
October 18th 1884
Journal Entry
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to wit: on the 16th day of
October A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Harvey A Johnson late of Berkshire
Township, in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court
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Harvey A. Johnson's Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
Harvey A. Johnson being duly sworn, says that
on the 16th day of October A.D. 1884 he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Margaret
Johnson Mary H. Carmichael, Isabella E. Sherwood, Lucretia J.
Collins, Emma Z Overturf, Elnora Young and Julia A Johnson
Harvey A Johnson
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 18th day
of October A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Abner Mosher
Eva M. Yeamans and Geo C. Eaton the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Harvey Johnson late of Berkshire
Township in said County of Delaware, deceased, who being duly
sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
depose and say: That the paper before them bearing date 23rd
day of September A.D. 1884 purporting to be the last will and
Testament of Harvey Johnson now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Harvey Johnson that they were present at the ex-
ecution of said Will, and at the request of the Testator re-
spectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in
their presence; that they saw the said Harvey Johnson deceased
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament and that the
said Harvey Johnson at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint
Abner Mosher
Eva M. Yeamans
Geo. C. Eaton
Sworn to and Subscribed by said witnesses in open Court this
18th day of October A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
October 18th 1884
Journal Entry
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to wit: on the 16th day of
October A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Harvey A Johnson late of Berkshire
Township, in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court
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Harvey Johnson's Will
for probate and was then filed. And it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing of said
Will and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court and record in this Court has been given to
Margaret Johnson the widow Mary Helen Carmichael Isabella E
Sherwood, Lucretia J Collins, Emma S Overturf Elnora Young and
Julia L. Johnson next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former
order of this Court, herefore on this day came Abner Mosher, Eva
M. Yeamans and Geo C. Eaton the subscribing witnesses to said
Will who being duly qualified, testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will: which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing
is the last Will and Testament of said Harvey Johnson deceased
that the same was duly executed and attested that the said
Testator at the time of signing the same was of lawful age
of sound and disposing mind and memory, and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever: It is therefore by the Court
ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
be entered of record, in this Court. Also at the same time person-
ally appeared Margaret Johnson widow of Harvey Johnson
deceased and made known her election to take the provisions of
of the will of her said deceased husband. Whereupon the
Court explained to her the provisions of the said Will and her
right under it also her rights under the law and she declared
herself satisfied with the provisions of said will and asked that
her election to take under said will might be entered upon
the Journal of the Court, which is accordingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
I, Harvey Johnson of Berkshire Township, Delaware County, State of
Ohio considering the uncertainty of life, and being of sound mind
and disposing mind and memory do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament in manner and form following:
First I direct that my Executor hereinafter named to pay all my
just debts and funeral Expenses
Second I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Margaret Johnson
for her sole use, benefit and support during her life the Home-
stead Dwelling where I reside and Forty Acres of land - to be taken
off the north side of that part of the said Home Farm which
lies in Birkshire Township by a line run East and West parallel
with the north line of said part of Home Farm. My said wife
to have a Life Estate in said Homestead Dwelling and other buildings
and said Forty acres of land and all income and profit
therefrom during her natural life. And I give and bequeath to
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for probate and was then filed. And it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing of said
Will and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court and record in this Court has been given to
Margaret Johnson the widow Mary Helen Carmichael Isabella E
Sherwood, Lucretia J Collins, Emma S Overturf Elnora Young and
Julia L. Johnson next of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former
order of this Court, herefore on this day came Abner Mosher, Eva
M. Yeamans and Geo C. Eaton the subscribing witnesses to said
Will who being duly qualified, testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will: which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing
is the last Will and Testament of said Harvey Johnson deceased
that the same was duly executed and attested that the said
Testator at the time of signing the same was of lawful age
of sound and disposing mind and memory, and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatsoever: It is therefore by the Court
ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
be entered of record, in this Court. Also at the same time person-
ally appeared Margaret Johnson widow of Harvey Johnson
deceased and made known her election to take the provisions of
of the will of her said deceased husband. Whereupon the
Court explained to her the provisions of the said Will and her
right under it also her rights under the law and she declared
herself satisfied with the provisions of said will and asked that
her election to take under said will might be entered upon
the Journal of the Court, which is accordingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
I, Harvey Johnson of Berkshire Township, Delaware County, State of
Ohio considering the uncertainty of life, and being of sound mind
and disposing mind and memory do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament in manner and form following:
First I direct that my Executor hereinafter named to pay all my
just debts and funeral Expenses
Second I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Margaret Johnson
for her sole use, benefit and support during her life the Home-
stead Dwelling where I reside and Forty Acres of land - to be taken
off the north side of that part of the said Home Farm which
lies in Birkshire Township by a line run East and West parallel
with the north line of said part of Home Farm. My said wife
to have a Life Estate in said Homestead Dwelling and other buildings
and said Forty acres of land and all income and profit
therefrom during her natural life. And I give and bequeath to
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my said beloved wife as her own property, to use, sell or other-
wise dispose of all furniture, monies, credits and other personal prop-
erty belonging to me at the time of my death contained in said
Homestead Dwelling not otherwise herein provided for, or that I may die
possessed of
Third I give and bequeath to my son Harvey A. Johnson the live Stock
farming machines and tools and implements and grain and farm
produce on my home farm or elsewhere at the time of my decease to
be used and disposed of as follows: First enough of said personal
property to be sold to provide money to pay all my said debts and
funeral expenses and Second All the remainder of my said personal
property to belong to, and be the property of my said son Harvey
A Johnson
Fourth I hereby direct my Executor hereinafter named to sell at
public sale (crossed out) or private sale as he may think best my farm of
Seventy acres more or less, known as the Cowgill farm in Range
18, Township 4. Quarter Township 1 in Berlin Township- which
adjoins my said Homestead farm of One Hundred and fifty
acres on the west- and divided the proceeds equally among my
six daughters= viz Mary Helen Carmichael (formerly Johnson) Isabella
E. Sherwood (formerly Johnson) Lucretia J. Collins (formerly Johnson) Emma
S Overturf [formerly Johnson] Elenorah Young [formerly Johnson] and
Julia L. Johnson or their heirs in the following manner- to calculate
the amount of the several sums of money I have already given to
four of my said daughters and the interests thereon at 6% per
annum on the same to wit, Nov 1st 1879 to said Mary Helen Car-
michael Three hundred dollars $300- Nov 21st 1879 to said Isabella E.
Sherwood Three hundred dollars ($300-). Dec 10th 1880 to said Lucretia
J. Collins Three hundred dollars ($300-). Sept 22nd 1884 to said Elnorah
Young Six hundred dollars ($600-) and charge the respective sums of
principals and interest to each respective daughters share. And
divide the proceeds of the sale of said Seventy Acres of land
so as to make the sum and interest received and sum to be
received by each of my said daughters or her heirs- equal
in amount at the time of said final division
Fifth I give and bequeath to my son Harvey A Johnson the
Homefarm of one Hundred and fifty acres more or less where
I now reside- Situate in Berkshire and Berlin Townships
Delaware County Ohio to be his property in fee simple subject
to the life estate of my beloved wife Margaret Johnson, as de-
scribed in Item Second of this Will
Sixth I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Harvey A
Johnson to be the Executor of this my last Will and Testament
In testimony whereof I the said Harvey Johnson have
hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this 23rd
day of September A.D. 1884
Harvey Johnson {Seal}
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my said beloved wife as her own property, to use, sell or other-
wise dispose of all furniture, monies, credits and other personal prop-
erty belonging to me at the time of my death contained in said
Homestead Dwelling not otherwise herein provided for, or that I may die
possessed of
Third I give and bequeath to my son Harvey A. Johnson the live Stock
farming machines and tools and implements and grain and farm
produce on my home farm or elsewhere at the time of my decease to
be used and disposed of as follows: First enough of said personal
property to be sold to provide money to pay all my said debts and
funeral expenses and Second All the remainder of my said personal
property to belong to, and be the property of my said son Harvey
A Johnson
Fourth I hereby direct my Executor hereinafter named to sell at
public sale (crossed out) or private sale as he may think best my farm of
Seventy acres more or less, known as the Cowgill farm in Range
18, Township 4. Quarter Township 1 in Berlin Township- which
adjoins my said Homestead farm of One Hundred and fifty
acres on the west- and divided the proceeds equally among my
six daughters= viz Mary Helen Carmichael (formerly Johnson) Isabella
E. Sherwood (formerly Johnson) Lucretia J. Collins (formerly Johnson) Emma
S Overturf [formerly Johnson] Elenorah Young [formerly Johnson] and
Julia L. Johnson or their heirs in the following manner- to calculate
the amount of the several sums of money I have already given to
four of my said daughters and the interests thereon at 6% per
annum on the same to wit, Nov 1st 1879 to said Mary Helen Car-
michael Three hundred dollars $300- Nov 21st 1879 to said Isabella E.
Sherwood Three hundred dollars ($300-). Dec 10th 1880 to said Lucretia
J. Collins Three hundred dollars ($300-). Sept 22nd 1884 to said Elnorah
Young Six hundred dollars ($600-) and charge the respective sums of
principals and interest to each respective daughters share. And
divide the proceeds of the sale of said Seventy Acres of land
so as to make the sum and interest received and sum to be
received by each of my said daughters or her heirs- equal
in amount at the time of said final division
Fifth I give and bequeath to my son Harvey A Johnson the
Homefarm of one Hundred and fifty acres more or less where
I now reside- Situate in Berkshire and Berlin Townships
Delaware County Ohio to be his property in fee simple subject
to the life estate of my beloved wife Margaret Johnson, as de-
scribed in Item Second of this Will
Sixth I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Harvey A
Johnson to be the Executor of this my last Will and Testament
In testimony whereof I the said Harvey Johnson have
hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this 23rd
day of September A.D. 1884
Harvey Johnson {Seal}
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Harvey Johnson's Will
Signed ^sealed and declared by the said Harvey Johnson to be his last
Will and Testament in presence of us, who at his request and in his
presence and in the presence of each other have hereto subscribed our
names as witnesses
Abner Mosher
Eva M. Yeamans
Geo. C. Eaton
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Signed ^sealed and declared by the said Harvey Johnson to be his last
Will and Testament in presence of us, who at his request and in his
presence and in the presence of each other have hereto subscribed our
names as witnesses
Abner Mosher
Eva M. Yeamans
Geo. C. Eaton
Title
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Description
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89
Henry W. Brunn's Will
September 15
Journal Entry
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Henry W. Brunn late of Delaware Town-
ship in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court for
Probate And it appearing to the Court that the said Will had out-
run deposited in this Court before the death of this Testator it is now
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due
notice of the filing and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record be given to Fanny S. Brunn widow of said
decedent and George John Brunn and Henry Charles Brunn
next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State of Ohio, that
said application will be for hearing before this Court on the
19th day of September A.D. 1884 at 1 oclock A.M. to which time
this matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
September 19th 1884
Journal Entry
Be it remembered that on the 15th day of September A.D. 1884
an instrument of writing purported to be the last Will and
Testament of Henry W. Brunn late of Delaware Township
this County deceased was produced in open Court for probate
and was then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfac-
tion of this Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and
of the application to admit the same to Probate and Record
on this Court has been given to Fanny S. Brunn widow of said
decedent and George John Brunn and Henry Charles Brunn
next of kin of the Testator (they being present in Court) therefore
on this day came John M. Pugh and George Beck subscribing
witnesses to said Will who being duly qualified testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will which testimony
was reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and
filed with said Will. Thereupon the Court finds that the
aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of Henry W. Brunn deceased. that the same was duly
executed and attested that the said Testator at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory, and under no undue or unlaw-
ful restraint whatsoever It is therefore by the Court ordered
that the said Will be admitted to probate and the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named be
entered of record in this Court Also on same day personally
appeared Fanny S. Brunn widow of said Henry W. Brunn
deceased and made known therein her election to take
under the provision of the Will of her said deceased
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Henry W. Brunn's Will
September 15
Journal Entry
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Henry W. Brunn late of Delaware Town-
ship in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court for
Probate And it appearing to the Court that the said Will had out-
run deposited in this Court before the death of this Testator it is now
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due
notice of the filing and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record be given to Fanny S. Brunn widow of said
decedent and George John Brunn and Henry Charles Brunn
next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State of Ohio, that
said application will be for hearing before this Court on the
19th day of September A.D. 1884 at 1 oclock A.M. to which time
this matter is continued
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
September 19th 1884
Journal Entry
Be it remembered that on the 15th day of September A.D. 1884
an instrument of writing purported to be the last Will and
Testament of Henry W. Brunn late of Delaware Township
this County deceased was produced in open Court for probate
and was then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfac-
tion of this Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and
of the application to admit the same to Probate and Record
on this Court has been given to Fanny S. Brunn widow of said
decedent and George John Brunn and Henry Charles Brunn
next of kin of the Testator (they being present in Court) therefore
on this day came John M. Pugh and George Beck subscribing
witnesses to said Will who being duly qualified testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will which testimony
was reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and
filed with said Will. Thereupon the Court finds that the
aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of Henry W. Brunn deceased. that the same was duly
executed and attested that the said Testator at the time of
signing the same was of lawful age of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory, and under no undue or unlaw-
ful restraint whatsoever It is therefore by the Court ordered
that the said Will be admitted to probate and the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named be
entered of record in this Court Also on same day personally
appeared Fanny S. Brunn widow of said Henry W. Brunn
deceased and made known therein her election to take
under the provision of the Will of her said deceased
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husband. whereupon the Court explained to her the
provision of said Will and her rights under it also her
rights under the law and she declared herself satisfied
with the provisions of said Will and asked that her
election to take under said Will might be entered upon
the Journal of this Court which is accordingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, Henry W. Brunn of the City of Columbus Ohio being of
sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare
this to be my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all
former wills by me heretofore made
Item 1st I desire that all my just debts and funeral expences be
paid by my Executor herein named
Item 2nd I direct that my Executor out of the proceeds of my
Estate purchase a lot in Green Lawn Cemetery not exceeding
Two hundred dollars ($200)
Item 3rd I nominate and appoint my brother Leonard Brunn
Executor of my Estate with full power and authority to settle
compromise and adjust all matters and claims whether
due to my estate or otherwise and to sell and dispose of
all my Real Estate either at public or private sale, and
deed or deeds to purchaser or purchasers to execute and de-
liver. And having full confidence in the honesty and integ-
rity of my brother Leonard Brunn, I direct that no bond be
required of him as said Executor and that he be not
required to file an Inventory or make settlement with the
Court. I direct that my Executor to proceed as soon as pos-
sible after my death to sell all my Real Estate for the
purpose of settling my Estate and to make distribution of
the same to my beloved wife Fanny S. Brunn and my two
sons George John Brunn and Henry Charles Brunn both of
whom are minors at this time My beloved wife to get what
the Statutes give her, the balance of my Estate to be divided
equally between my two children above named share and
share alike
Item 4 I nominate and appoint my said brother Leonard Brunn
Guardian of my two sons George John Brunn and Henry
Charles Brunn and direct that no bond or Inventory be required
of him as such guardian and after having settled up my
Estate as Executor and converted all my Estate into money
then I direct that said guardian join with my wife and
if satisfactory to her they together buy a double house, each
one, that is my wife and two sons to contribute a third
each to the purchase of the same, one half for them all
three to live in the other half to rent to produce an income
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husband. whereupon the Court explained to her the
provision of said Will and her rights under it also her
rights under the law and she declared herself satisfied
with the provisions of said Will and asked that her
election to take under said Will might be entered upon
the Journal of this Court which is accordingly done
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, Henry W. Brunn of the City of Columbus Ohio being of
sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare
this to be my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all
former wills by me heretofore made
Item 1st I desire that all my just debts and funeral expences be
paid by my Executor herein named
Item 2nd I direct that my Executor out of the proceeds of my
Estate purchase a lot in Green Lawn Cemetery not exceeding
Two hundred dollars ($200)
Item 3rd I nominate and appoint my brother Leonard Brunn
Executor of my Estate with full power and authority to settle
compromise and adjust all matters and claims whether
due to my estate or otherwise and to sell and dispose of
all my Real Estate either at public or private sale, and
deed or deeds to purchaser or purchasers to execute and de-
liver. And having full confidence in the honesty and integ-
rity of my brother Leonard Brunn, I direct that no bond be
required of him as said Executor and that he be not
required to file an Inventory or make settlement with the
Court. I direct that my Executor to proceed as soon as pos-
sible after my death to sell all my Real Estate for the
purpose of settling my Estate and to make distribution of
the same to my beloved wife Fanny S. Brunn and my two
sons George John Brunn and Henry Charles Brunn both of
whom are minors at this time My beloved wife to get what
the Statutes give her, the balance of my Estate to be divided
equally between my two children above named share and
share alike
Item 4 I nominate and appoint my said brother Leonard Brunn
Guardian of my two sons George John Brunn and Henry
Charles Brunn and direct that no bond or Inventory be required
of him as such guardian and after having settled up my
Estate as Executor and converted all my Estate into money
then I direct that said guardian join with my wife and
if satisfactory to her they together buy a double house, each
one, that is my wife and two sons to contribute a third
each to the purchase of the same, one half for them all
three to live in the other half to rent to produce an income
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to assist them to live. After having purchased the home as
above mentioned the said guardian will invert the balance
belonging to said two wards as the Statute directs. I will further
say it is my desire that my said two sons remain with their
mother until they are of age and as much longer as they can
and the nature of circumstances will admit.
In witness whereof I hereunto set my
hand and seal this 2nd day of February A.D. 1883.
H.W. Brunn {Seal}
Signed by said Henry W. Brunn as his last Will and Testament
in our presence and by us as witnesses at his request and in his
presence
John M. Pugh
George Beck
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }ss
Personally appeared in open Court John
M. Pugh and George Beck the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of H.W. Brunn late of Berlin
Township in said County deceased who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said
Will. depose and say: That the paper before them bearing
date the 2nd day of February A.D. 1883 purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of H. W. Brunn now deceased is
the Will of said deceased H. W. Brunn that they were
present at the execution of said Will and at the request
of the Testator respectively subscribed their names to the same
as witnesses in his presence: that they saw the said H.W.
Brunn deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
and that the said H.W. Brunn at the time of making, sign-
ing and sealing said Will, was of full age of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint
John M. Pugh
Geo Beck.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court, this
19th day of September A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
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to assist them to live. After having purchased the home as
above mentioned the said guardian will invert the balance
belonging to said two wards as the Statute directs. I will further
say it is my desire that my said two sons remain with their
mother until they are of age and as much longer as they can
and the nature of circumstances will admit.
In witness whereof I hereunto set my
hand and seal this 2nd day of February A.D. 1883.
H.W. Brunn {Seal}
Signed by said Henry W. Brunn as his last Will and Testament
in our presence and by us as witnesses at his request and in his
presence
John M. Pugh
George Beck
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }ss
Personally appeared in open Court John
M. Pugh and George Beck the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of H.W. Brunn late of Berlin
Township in said County deceased who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said
Will. depose and say: That the paper before them bearing
date the 2nd day of February A.D. 1883 purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of H. W. Brunn now deceased is
the Will of said deceased H. W. Brunn that they were
present at the execution of said Will and at the request
of the Testator respectively subscribed their names to the same
as witnesses in his presence: that they saw the said H.W.
Brunn deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
and that the said H.W. Brunn at the time of making, sign-
ing and sealing said Will, was of full age of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint
John M. Pugh
Geo Beck.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court, this
19th day of September A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
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Catharine Irwin's Will
November 3rd 1884
Journal Entry
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Catharine Irwin late of Genoa Township
in this County deceased was produced in open Court for Probate
and it appearing to the Court that the said Will had not
been deposited in this Court before the death of the Testator, it
is now ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court
and that due notice of the filing of said will and of
the application to admit the same to probate and record
be given by James W. Monroe to Joseph Irwin, David Irwin,
Samuel Irwin, Jacob Irwin, Abraham Irwin, Harvey Baker
Sarah Irwin (now Swickheimer) Isabella Williams, Ann
Maria Irwin (now Maloney) Franses Irwin (now Monroe)
Elizabeth Irwin and Isiaih Irwin next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio that said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 11th day of November
A.D. 1884 at 1 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to next of kin.
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Catharine Irwin deceased:
To James W. Monroe
You are hereby commanded to notify David Irwin, Samuel Irwin,
Jacob Irwin, Abraham Irwin, Joseph Irwin, Isaiah Irwin
Harvey Baker, Sarah (now Swickheimer) Isabella Williams
Ann Maria Irwin (now Maloney) Frances Irwin (now Monroe)
and Elizabeth Irwin giving at least 3 days notice that on
the 3rd day of November A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Catharine
Irwin late of Genoa Township in said County deceased was
produced in open Court and an application to admit
the same to probate was on the same day made in said
Court. Said application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 11th day of November A.D. 1884 at 1 oclock P.M.
Herein fail not but of this writ and service therein, make due return
Witness my signature as Judge of the Probate
Court; and the seal of said Court; this 3rd day of November A.D.
1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
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Catharine Irwin's Will
November 3rd 1884
Journal Entry
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Catharine Irwin late of Genoa Township
in this County deceased was produced in open Court for Probate
and it appearing to the Court that the said Will had not
been deposited in this Court before the death of the Testator, it
is now ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court
and that due notice of the filing of said will and of
the application to admit the same to probate and record
be given by James W. Monroe to Joseph Irwin, David Irwin,
Samuel Irwin, Jacob Irwin, Abraham Irwin, Harvey Baker
Sarah Irwin (now Swickheimer) Isabella Williams, Ann
Maria Irwin (now Maloney) Franses Irwin (now Monroe)
Elizabeth Irwin and Isiaih Irwin next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio that said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 11th day of November
A.D. 1884 at 1 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to next of kin.
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Catharine Irwin deceased:
To James W. Monroe
You are hereby commanded to notify David Irwin, Samuel Irwin,
Jacob Irwin, Abraham Irwin, Joseph Irwin, Isaiah Irwin
Harvey Baker, Sarah (now Swickheimer) Isabella Williams
Ann Maria Irwin (now Maloney) Frances Irwin (now Monroe)
and Elizabeth Irwin giving at least 3 days notice that on
the 3rd day of November A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Catharine
Irwin late of Genoa Township in said County deceased was
produced in open Court and an application to admit
the same to probate was on the same day made in said
Court. Said application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 11th day of November A.D. 1884 at 1 oclock P.M.
Herein fail not but of this writ and service therein, make due return
Witness my signature as Judge of the Probate
Court; and the seal of said Court; this 3rd day of November A.D.
1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
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Catharine Irwin's Will
Return of notice
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }ss
I James W. Monroe being duly sworn, says
that on the 6th day of November A.D. 1884 he served the written
notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within Joseph Irwin
David Irwin, Samuel Irwin, Jacob Irwin, Abraham Irwin, Harvey
Baker Sarah Irwin, (now Swickheimer) Isabella Williams, Ann
Maria Irwin (now Malony) Frances Irwin (now Monroe) Elizabeth
Irwin and Isaiah Irwin
James W. Monroe
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 11th
day of November A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }ss
Personally appeared in open Court E. Brown and
J.L. Thurston the subscribing witnesses to said last Will and Testament
of Catharine Irwin late of Genoa Township in said Delaware
County deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth, in relation
to the execution of said Will, depose and say: That the paper
before them, bearing date the 8th day of July A.D. 1884 purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Catharine Irwin now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Catharine Irwin that they were
present at the execution of said Will and at the request of the
Testatrix respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
in her presence that they saw the said Catharine Irwin deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard her acknowledge the same
to be her last Will and Testament and that the said Catharine
Irwin at the time of making signing and sealing said Will was
of full age, of sound and mind and memory and not under
any restraint
E. Brown
J.L. Thurston
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court this 11th
day of November A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
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93
Catharine Irwin's Will
Return of notice
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }ss
I James W. Monroe being duly sworn, says
that on the 6th day of November A.D. 1884 he served the written
notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within Joseph Irwin
David Irwin, Samuel Irwin, Jacob Irwin, Abraham Irwin, Harvey
Baker Sarah Irwin, (now Swickheimer) Isabella Williams, Ann
Maria Irwin (now Malony) Frances Irwin (now Monroe) Elizabeth
Irwin and Isaiah Irwin
James W. Monroe
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 11th
day of November A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }ss
Personally appeared in open Court E. Brown and
J.L. Thurston the subscribing witnesses to said last Will and Testament
of Catharine Irwin late of Genoa Township in said Delaware
County deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth, in relation
to the execution of said Will, depose and say: That the paper
before them, bearing date the 8th day of July A.D. 1884 purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Catharine Irwin now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Catharine Irwin that they were
present at the execution of said Will and at the request of the
Testatrix respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
in her presence that they saw the said Catharine Irwin deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard her acknowledge the same
to be her last Will and Testament and that the said Catharine
Irwin at the time of making signing and sealing said Will was
of full age, of sound and mind and memory and not under
any restraint
E. Brown
J.L. Thurston
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court this 11th
day of November A.D. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 154)
Description
[page 154]
[corresponds to page 94 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
94
Catharine Irwin's Will
Journal Entry
November 11th 1884
Be it remembered that heretofore towit: on the
3rd day of November A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Catharine Irwin late of
Genoa Township in this County deceased, was produced in open
Court for probate, and was then filed And it now being shown
to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the filing of
said Will and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Joseph Irwin, David
Irwin, Samuel Irwin Jacob Irwin, Abraham Irwin Harvey Baker
Sarah Swickhamer Isabella Williams Ann Maria Maloney, Frances
Monroe Elizabeth Irwin and Isaiah Irwin next of kin of the Testatrix
resident of the State of Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court
therefore on this day came E. Brown the subscribing witnesses to
said Will, who being duly sworn testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by
them respectively subscribed and filed with said Will whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said Catharine Irwin deceased. That the
same was duly executed and attested: and that the said Testa-
trix at the time of making, signing and Sealing said Will was
of full age, of sound mind and memory and under no restraint
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted
to probate and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon
be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of All, I Catharine Irwin of
Genoa Township Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament
First It is my will that my just debts and all charges be paid
out of my Estate
Item 2nd I hereby give and bequeath to my son Joseph Irwin my Family
Bible and Clarks Commentaries of the Bible
Item 3rd I give and bequeath to my sons John Irwin, David Irwin,
Samuel Irwin, Jacob Irwin, Abraham Irwin and Isaiah Irwin
each the sum of One Dollar to be paid out of the proceeds of
my Estate at my decease.
Item 4th I give and bequeath to my grandchild Harvey Baker
the sum of One Hundred Dollars
Item 5th I give and bequeath to my daughter Frances Irwin the
sum of One Hundred Dollars and all my parlor-furniture
except the table
[corresponds to page 94 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
94
Catharine Irwin's Will
Journal Entry
November 11th 1884
Be it remembered that heretofore towit: on the
3rd day of November A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Catharine Irwin late of
Genoa Township in this County deceased, was produced in open
Court for probate, and was then filed And it now being shown
to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the filing of
said Will and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Joseph Irwin, David
Irwin, Samuel Irwin Jacob Irwin, Abraham Irwin Harvey Baker
Sarah Swickhamer Isabella Williams Ann Maria Maloney, Frances
Monroe Elizabeth Irwin and Isaiah Irwin next of kin of the Testatrix
resident of the State of Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court
therefore on this day came E. Brown the subscribing witnesses to
said Will, who being duly sworn testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by
them respectively subscribed and filed with said Will whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said Catharine Irwin deceased. That the
same was duly executed and attested: and that the said Testa-
trix at the time of making, signing and Sealing said Will was
of full age, of sound mind and memory and under no restraint
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted
to probate and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon
be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of All, I Catharine Irwin of
Genoa Township Delaware County Ohio do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament
First It is my will that my just debts and all charges be paid
out of my Estate
Item 2nd I hereby give and bequeath to my son Joseph Irwin my Family
Bible and Clarks Commentaries of the Bible
Item 3rd I give and bequeath to my sons John Irwin, David Irwin,
Samuel Irwin, Jacob Irwin, Abraham Irwin and Isaiah Irwin
each the sum of One Dollar to be paid out of the proceeds of
my Estate at my decease.
Item 4th I give and bequeath to my grandchild Harvey Baker
the sum of One Hundred Dollars
Item 5th I give and bequeath to my daughter Frances Irwin the
sum of One Hundred Dollars and all my parlor-furniture
except the table
Title
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Description
[page 155]
[corresponds to page 95 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
95
Catharine Irwin's Will
Item 6th I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Irwin the
sum of One Hundred Dollars ~ one bed and bedding and
one dining table
Item 7th I give and bequeath to my daughter Isabell Williams the
sum of One Hundred Dollars, one silk quilt, One wash-stand
with wash-bowl and pitcher, one set of Chairs and one breakfast
table
Item 8th I give and bequeath all the balance of my property both
Real and Personal that I may be posseed of at the time of my
decease to my daughters Ann Maria Irwin, Sarah Irwin, Fran-
ces Irwin Isabell Williams and my step-daughter Elizabeth Irwin
said property to be divided equally among them, except that
Ann Maria Irwin is to have One Hundred Dollars less than
an equal share
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 8th day of July in the year 1879
her
Catharine x Irwin {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said Catharine Irwin as her
last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by
us in her presence
J.L. Thurston
E. Brown
[corresponds to page 95 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
95
Catharine Irwin's Will
Item 6th I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Irwin the
sum of One Hundred Dollars ~ one bed and bedding and
one dining table
Item 7th I give and bequeath to my daughter Isabell Williams the
sum of One Hundred Dollars, one silk quilt, One wash-stand
with wash-bowl and pitcher, one set of Chairs and one breakfast
table
Item 8th I give and bequeath all the balance of my property both
Real and Personal that I may be posseed of at the time of my
decease to my daughters Ann Maria Irwin, Sarah Irwin, Fran-
ces Irwin Isabell Williams and my step-daughter Elizabeth Irwin
said property to be divided equally among them, except that
Ann Maria Irwin is to have One Hundred Dollars less than
an equal share
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 8th day of July in the year 1879
her
Catharine x Irwin {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said Catharine Irwin as her
last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by
us in her presence
J.L. Thurston
E. Brown
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 156)
Description
[page 156]
[corresponds to page 96 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
96
Ralph Smith's Will.
Journal Entry.
December 5th 1884.
This day an instrument of writing porporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Ralph Smith late of Berkshire
Township in this County deceased, was produced in open Court
for probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof and of
the application to admit the same to probate and record be given
to Julia H. Smith his widow and George Rodney Smith next of kin
of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio, they both being present
in open Court, that the said application will be for hearing before
this Court on this 5th day of December A.D. 1884 at 11o'clock
A.M. And afterwards to wit:
On the same day the testimony in rela-
tion to the execution of said Will was taken. Therefore be it remem-
bered that heretofore to wit: on the same day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Ralph
Smith of Berkshire Township in this County, deceased was pro-
duced in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the Satisfaction of the Court that due notice of
the filing of said Will and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record in this Court has been given to Julia
H. Smith his widow and George Rodney Smith next of kin of
the Testator resident of this State of Ohio, they being both
present in open Court and consenting thereto, therefore on this
day came Allen Whitney and Milo Closson the subscribing
witnesses of said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will. Which testimony was
reduced to writing, by them respectfully subscribed, and filed,
with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the afore-
said instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of
said Ralph Smith deceased. That the same was duly executed
and attested; and that the said Testator at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint. It is thereupon
by the Court ordered that said Will be admitted to probate and
that the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceeding had thereon, be entered
in open Court Julia H. Smith widow of Ralph Smith deceased
and made known therein her election to take under the pro--
vision of the Will of her said deceased husband. Whereupon the
Court explained to her the provision of said Will and her rights
under it, also her rights under the law, and she declared
herself satisfied with the provisions of said Will and asked
that her election to take under said Will might be
entered upon the Journal of this Court which is accord-
inly done.
Rufus Carpenter, Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 96 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
96
Ralph Smith's Will.
Journal Entry.
December 5th 1884.
This day an instrument of writing porporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Ralph Smith late of Berkshire
Township in this County deceased, was produced in open Court
for probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof and of
the application to admit the same to probate and record be given
to Julia H. Smith his widow and George Rodney Smith next of kin
of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio, they both being present
in open Court, that the said application will be for hearing before
this Court on this 5th day of December A.D. 1884 at 11o'clock
A.M. And afterwards to wit:
On the same day the testimony in rela-
tion to the execution of said Will was taken. Therefore be it remem-
bered that heretofore to wit: on the same day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Ralph
Smith of Berkshire Township in this County, deceased was pro-
duced in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the Satisfaction of the Court that due notice of
the filing of said Will and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record in this Court has been given to Julia
H. Smith his widow and George Rodney Smith next of kin of
the Testator resident of this State of Ohio, they being both
present in open Court and consenting thereto, therefore on this
day came Allen Whitney and Milo Closson the subscribing
witnesses of said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will. Which testimony was
reduced to writing, by them respectfully subscribed, and filed,
with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the afore-
said instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of
said Ralph Smith deceased. That the same was duly executed
and attested; and that the said Testator at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint. It is thereupon
by the Court ordered that said Will be admitted to probate and
that the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceeding had thereon, be entered
in open Court Julia H. Smith widow of Ralph Smith deceased
and made known therein her election to take under the pro--
vision of the Will of her said deceased husband. Whereupon the
Court explained to her the provision of said Will and her rights
under it, also her rights under the law, and she declared
herself satisfied with the provisions of said Will and asked
that her election to take under said Will might be
entered upon the Journal of this Court which is accord-
inly done.
Rufus Carpenter, Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 157)
Description
[page 157]
[corresponds to page 97 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
97
Ralph Smith's Will.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all:
I, Ralph Smith, of the Township of Genoa, Delaware County, Ohio, do
make and publish this my last will and testament.
First. I give and devise to my beloved wife, in lieu of her dower, the farm
on which we now reside situate in Genoa Township, Delaware
County, Ohio, containing about seventy five acres, during her
natural life, and all the stock, household goods, furniture, pro-
visions and other goods and chattels which may be there on,
belonging to me, 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 George
Rodney, and his heirs.
Second If my said son should die before the decease of my said wife,
the one half of said real estate, I give and devise to my said
wife in fee-simple, hereby authorizing and empowering her to dispose
of the same, by deed, gift or devise, as she may deem best, and
the remaining one half of said real estate. I give and devise to
my grand daughter Alta Smith, provided I have no other grand
children, at the time of my wifes decease.
Third If both my said son and grand daughter should die before the
decease of my wife leaving me no other decendents, then I devise
that the remaining half as aforesaid, of my real estate, after the
decease of my son, my grand daughter and my wife, shall decend
as follows: Five Hundred Dollars to my nephew John Smith,
Five Hundred Dollars to Ocella Smith, my sons wife, and
what remains to my other nephews and neices in equal sums.
Fourth. All the interests, rights, authority and powers given to my
said wife in this my last Will and Testament, shall cease and
determine in case she should ever remarry.
Fifth. If I should hereafter change the aforesaid real estate into
other property either real or personal, I desire that the foregoing
provisions in their spirit and intentions, as near as practica-
ble be carried out.
Sixth. I do hereby nominate and appoint my son and my wife, executors
of this my last will and testament, hereby authorizing and em-
powering 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.
[corresponds to page 97 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
97
Ralph Smith's Will.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all:
I, Ralph Smith, of the Township of Genoa, Delaware County, Ohio, do
make and publish this my last will and testament.
First. I give and devise to my beloved wife, in lieu of her dower, the farm
on which we now reside situate in Genoa Township, Delaware
County, Ohio, containing about seventy five acres, during her
natural life, and all the stock, household goods, furniture, pro-
visions and other goods and chattels which may be there on,
belonging to me, 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 George
Rodney, and his heirs.
Second If my said son should die before the decease of my said wife,
the one half of said real estate, I give and devise to my said
wife in fee-simple, hereby authorizing and empowering her to dispose
of the same, by deed, gift or devise, as she may deem best, and
the remaining one half of said real estate. I give and devise to
my grand daughter Alta Smith, provided I have no other grand
children, at the time of my wifes decease.
Third If both my said son and grand daughter should die before the
decease of my wife leaving me no other decendents, then I devise
that the remaining half as aforesaid, of my real estate, after the
decease of my son, my grand daughter and my wife, shall decend
as follows: Five Hundred Dollars to my nephew John Smith,
Five Hundred Dollars to Ocella Smith, my sons wife, and
what remains to my other nephews and neices in equal sums.
Fourth. All the interests, rights, authority and powers given to my
said wife in this my last Will and Testament, shall cease and
determine in case she should ever remarry.
Fifth. If I should hereafter change the aforesaid real estate into
other property either real or personal, I desire that the foregoing
provisions in their spirit and intentions, as near as practica-
ble be carried out.
Sixth. I do hereby nominate and appoint my son and my wife, executors
of this my last will and testament, hereby authorizing and em-
powering 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.
Title
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Description
[page 158]
[corresponds to page 98 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
98
Ralph Smith's Will.
I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made.
In testimony hereof, I
have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 7th day of September
in the year 1882.
Ralph Smith X
Signed and acknowledged by said Ralph Smith, as his last
Will and Testament, in our presence; and signed by us in his
presence.
Allen Whitney
Milo Closson.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio,} In Probate Court.
Delaware County }ss
Personally appeared in open Court Allen
Whitney and Milo Closson the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Ralph Smith late of Berkshire
Township, in said Delaware County, deceased, who being duly
sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will,
depose and say: That the paper before them bearing date the 7th
day of September A.D. 1882, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Ralph Smith now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Ralph Smith, that they were present at the execution
of said Will, and at the request of the Testator, respectively subscrib-
ed their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence; that
they saw the said Ralph Smith deceased sign and seal said
Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament, and that the said Ralph Smith at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of
sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
Allen Whitney
Milo Closson.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court, this
5th day of Dec. A.D. 1884.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 98 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
98
Ralph Smith's Will.
I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made.
In testimony hereof, I
have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 7th day of September
in the year 1882.
Ralph Smith X
Signed and acknowledged by said Ralph Smith, as his last
Will and Testament, in our presence; and signed by us in his
presence.
Allen Whitney
Milo Closson.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio,} In Probate Court.
Delaware County }ss
Personally appeared in open Court Allen
Whitney and Milo Closson the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Ralph Smith late of Berkshire
Township, in said Delaware County, deceased, who being duly
sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will,
depose and say: That the paper before them bearing date the 7th
day of September A.D. 1882, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Ralph Smith now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Ralph Smith, that they were present at the execution
of said Will, and at the request of the Testator, respectively subscrib-
ed their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence; that
they saw the said Ralph Smith deceased sign and seal said
Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament, and that the said Ralph Smith at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of
sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
Allen Whitney
Milo Closson.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court, this
5th day of Dec. A.D. 1884.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 159)
Description
[page 159]
[corresponds to page 99 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
99
Almira T. Wallace's Will.
December 3rd 1884.
Journal Entry.
In the Matter of the Will of} In the Probate Court of
Almira T. Wallace, deceased.} Delaware County, Ohio
This day, an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Almira T. Wallace. late of Delaware City, in this
County, deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate; on Consid-
eration Whereof, it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this
Court, and that due notice thereof, and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record, be given to Levi F. Camp-
bell, John H. Campbell, Nancy A. West, and Lee Edwood
Caldwell legatees and James Wallace husband, and next of
kin of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio, that said appli-
cation will be for hearing before this Court on the 17th day
of December. A.D. 1884, at 9 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
December 17th 1884.
Journal Entry
In the Matter of the Will of}
Almira T. Wallace, deceased }
Be it remembered, that heretofore,
to wit: on the 3rd day of December A.D. 1884, an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Almira T.
Wallace, late of Delaware City, in this County, deceased, was
produced in open Court for probate, and was then filed. And
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due
notice of the filing of said Will, and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court, has been
given to James Wallace her husband, and Levi F. Campbell,
John H. Campbell, Nancy A. West and Lee Edmund Caldwell
next of kin of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio, pursu-
ant to a former order of this Court; therefore, on this day
came Homer M. Carper and Henry G. Sheldon the subscribing
witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will. Which testimony
filed with said Will, whereupon the Court finds that the afore-
said instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
Almira T. Wallace, deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested; and that the said Testator, at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint. It is, therefore, by the
Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to probate, and
that the same, together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered
of record in this Court. Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 99 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
99
Almira T. Wallace's Will.
December 3rd 1884.
Journal Entry.
In the Matter of the Will of} In the Probate Court of
Almira T. Wallace, deceased.} Delaware County, Ohio
This day, an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Almira T. Wallace. late of Delaware City, in this
County, deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate; on Consid-
eration Whereof, it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this
Court, and that due notice thereof, and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record, be given to Levi F. Camp-
bell, John H. Campbell, Nancy A. West, and Lee Edwood
Caldwell legatees and James Wallace husband, and next of
kin of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio, that said appli-
cation will be for hearing before this Court on the 17th day
of December. A.D. 1884, at 9 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
December 17th 1884.
Journal Entry
In the Matter of the Will of}
Almira T. Wallace, deceased }
Be it remembered, that heretofore,
to wit: on the 3rd day of December A.D. 1884, an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Almira T.
Wallace, late of Delaware City, in this County, deceased, was
produced in open Court for probate, and was then filed. And
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due
notice of the filing of said Will, and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court, has been
given to James Wallace her husband, and Levi F. Campbell,
John H. Campbell, Nancy A. West and Lee Edmund Caldwell
next of kin of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio, pursu-
ant to a former order of this Court; therefore, on this day
came Homer M. Carper and Henry G. Sheldon the subscribing
witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will. Which testimony
filed with said Will, whereupon the Court finds that the afore-
said instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
Almira T. Wallace, deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested; and that the said Testator, at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint. It is, therefore, by the
Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to probate, and
that the same, together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered
of record in this Court. Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 160)
Description
[page 160]
[corresponds to page 100 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
100
Almira T. Wallace' Will.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All.
I, Almira T. Wallace
wife of James Wallace, and residing at the City of Delaware in
Delaware County, in the State of Ohio, being of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory, do make and publish this my last
Will and Testament: hereby revoking all former Wills made
by me, and declaring this to be my valid last Will and
Testament.
Item First. I will and direct that all my debts be paid.
Item Second. It is my will, and I hereby will, devise and direct that my exec-
utor hereafter named shall proceed to collect all notes, claims
and chores in action which I may leave at my decease, and
all debts of any kind that are or may be owing to me.
Item Third. It is my will and I hereby devise and direct that all my real
estate, consisting of a farm in Darby (Delaware crossed out) County, and all my
real estate of any kind, of which I may be seized either at law or
in equity shall be sold by my Executor herein after named, at
the fair value thereof. And I hereby authorize my said
Executor and give him full power to sell said real estate at
public or private sale, at such prices and on such terms of pay-
ment as he shall deem best, And to execute and deliver
deeds of conveyance therefore to the purchaser or purchasers without
the intervention of any Court: but it is my will that the
time of payment therefore shall not exceed three years from
the day of such sale; and that such sale be made by my Exec-
utor as soon after my decease as a fair price can in his judge-
ment, be obtained for said land.
Item Fourth I give and bequeath to my nephew Lee Edmund Caldwell the
sum of Five Hundred (500) Dollars, but it is my will and said
bequest in the item is so far modified and the same is hereby
so far modified as that none of the principal of said five hundred
dollars shall be paid to said Lee Edmund Caldwell but that
he shall be paid annually or as nearly annually as it conven-
iently can be done, the income and interest thereof after deduct-
ing taxes thereon and the expenses of the trust in this item
after named; and I do hereby appoint my beloved brother Levi
F. Campbell a trustee to receive said sum from my Executor, and
in the further trust to invest the same safely at reasonable
and lawful interest, or in some income producing investment, as
the said trustee shall seem best and to pay over as aforesaid
said income yearly or as nearly so as he conveniently can, to my
said nephew the said yearly income after deducting taxes on said funds,
the expenses of said trust: And I direct my said Executor out
of the proceeds of said property that shall come into his hands to pay
said sum of Five Hundred Dollars, on final distribution of my estate,
to said Trustee. without interest.
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100
Almira T. Wallace' Will.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All.
I, Almira T. Wallace
wife of James Wallace, and residing at the City of Delaware in
Delaware County, in the State of Ohio, being of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory, do make and publish this my last
Will and Testament: hereby revoking all former Wills made
by me, and declaring this to be my valid last Will and
Testament.
Item First. I will and direct that all my debts be paid.
Item Second. It is my will, and I hereby will, devise and direct that my exec-
utor hereafter named shall proceed to collect all notes, claims
and chores in action which I may leave at my decease, and
all debts of any kind that are or may be owing to me.
Item Third. It is my will and I hereby devise and direct that all my real
estate, consisting of a farm in Darby (Delaware crossed out) County, and all my
real estate of any kind, of which I may be seized either at law or
in equity shall be sold by my Executor herein after named, at
the fair value thereof. And I hereby authorize my said
Executor and give him full power to sell said real estate at
public or private sale, at such prices and on such terms of pay-
ment as he shall deem best, And to execute and deliver
deeds of conveyance therefore to the purchaser or purchasers without
the intervention of any Court: but it is my will that the
time of payment therefore shall not exceed three years from
the day of such sale; and that such sale be made by my Exec-
utor as soon after my decease as a fair price can in his judge-
ment, be obtained for said land.
Item Fourth I give and bequeath to my nephew Lee Edmund Caldwell the
sum of Five Hundred (500) Dollars, but it is my will and said
bequest in the item is so far modified and the same is hereby
so far modified as that none of the principal of said five hundred
dollars shall be paid to said Lee Edmund Caldwell but that
he shall be paid annually or as nearly annually as it conven-
iently can be done, the income and interest thereof after deduct-
ing taxes thereon and the expenses of the trust in this item
after named; and I do hereby appoint my beloved brother Levi
F. Campbell a trustee to receive said sum from my Executor, and
in the further trust to invest the same safely at reasonable
and lawful interest, or in some income producing investment, as
the said trustee shall seem best and to pay over as aforesaid
said income yearly or as nearly so as he conveniently can, to my
said nephew the said yearly income after deducting taxes on said funds,
the expenses of said trust: And I direct my said Executor out
of the proceeds of said property that shall come into his hands to pay
said sum of Five Hundred Dollars, on final distribution of my estate,
to said Trustee. without interest.
Title
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Description
[page 161]
[corresponds to page 101 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
101
Almira T. Wallace' Will.
Item Fifth. I give and devise and bequeath to my niece Elva Rosetta Swallow, the
sum of Five Hundred (500) Dollars the same to be paid to her
out of the proceeds of said property that shall come into her hands
by my said Executor, on final distribution of my estate without
interest.
Item Sixth. It is my will that all the rest and residue of the said proceeds of
the sale of said property and assets that shall come into the hands
of my said Executor shall on final distribution of my estate be
by him divided equally among my two brothers and sister
namely my brothers Levi F. Campbell and John H. Campbell and
my sister Nancy A. West - share and share alike.
Item Seventh. It is my will that my said Executor give and distribute, according
to his best judgement and in such manner in all respects as he
deems proper and right, all my household goods and clothes
among and between said Levi F. Campbell, John H. Campbell
and Nancy A. West.
Item Eighth. I do hereby name and appoint my beloved husband James Wallace
to be the Executor of this my last Will and Testament.
In testimony whereof I here
unto sign my name and affix my seal; this 25th day of November
the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty
Four. Almira T. {seal}
Wallace
Signed and sealed by Almira T. Wallace above named, and by
her published and declared to be her Last Will and Testament in
our presence, and by us witnessed and signed as witnesses in her
presence and at her request.
Homer M. Carper } Witnesses
Henry G. Sheldon}
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio, } In Probate Court
Delaware County. } ss
Personally appeared in open Court
Homer M. Carper and Henry G. Sheldon the subscribing wit-
nesses to the last Will and Testament of Almira T. Wallace late
of Delaware Township in said Delaware County, deceased, who
being duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation to the exe-
cution of said Will, depose and say: That the paper before them
bearing date the 25th day of November A.D. 1884, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Almira T. Wallace now, deceased, is
the Will of said deceased Almira T. Wallace that they were
present at the execution of said Will and at the request of the
Testator, respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
[corresponds to page 101 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
101
Almira T. Wallace' Will.
Item Fifth. I give and devise and bequeath to my niece Elva Rosetta Swallow, the
sum of Five Hundred (500) Dollars the same to be paid to her
out of the proceeds of said property that shall come into her hands
by my said Executor, on final distribution of my estate without
interest.
Item Sixth. It is my will that all the rest and residue of the said proceeds of
the sale of said property and assets that shall come into the hands
of my said Executor shall on final distribution of my estate be
by him divided equally among my two brothers and sister
namely my brothers Levi F. Campbell and John H. Campbell and
my sister Nancy A. West - share and share alike.
Item Seventh. It is my will that my said Executor give and distribute, according
to his best judgement and in such manner in all respects as he
deems proper and right, all my household goods and clothes
among and between said Levi F. Campbell, John H. Campbell
and Nancy A. West.
Item Eighth. I do hereby name and appoint my beloved husband James Wallace
to be the Executor of this my last Will and Testament.
In testimony whereof I here
unto sign my name and affix my seal; this 25th day of November
the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty
Four. Almira T. {seal}
Wallace
Signed and sealed by Almira T. Wallace above named, and by
her published and declared to be her Last Will and Testament in
our presence, and by us witnessed and signed as witnesses in her
presence and at her request.
Homer M. Carper } Witnesses
Henry G. Sheldon}
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio, } In Probate Court
Delaware County. } ss
Personally appeared in open Court
Homer M. Carper and Henry G. Sheldon the subscribing wit-
nesses to the last Will and Testament of Almira T. Wallace late
of Delaware Township in said Delaware County, deceased, who
being duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation to the exe-
cution of said Will, depose and say: That the paper before them
bearing date the 25th day of November A.D. 1884, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Almira T. Wallace now, deceased, is
the Will of said deceased Almira T. Wallace that they were
present at the execution of said Will and at the request of the
Testator, respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
Title
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Description
[page 162]
[corresponds to page 102 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
102
Almira T. Wallace, Estate.
in his presence; that they saw said Almira T. Wallace, deceas-
ed sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge the
same to be her last Will and Testament, and that the said
Almira T. Wallace at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and
not under any restraint.
Homer M. Carper
Henry G. Sheldon
Sworn to subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court, this
17th day of December A.D. 1884.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 102 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
102
Almira T. Wallace, Estate.
in his presence; that they saw said Almira T. Wallace, deceas-
ed sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge the
same to be her last Will and Testament, and that the said
Almira T. Wallace at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and
not under any restraint.
Homer M. Carper
Henry G. Sheldon
Sworn to subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court, this
17th day of December A.D. 1884.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 163]
[corresponds to page 103 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
103
John M. Frost's Will.
Journal Entry
In the Matter of the Will of} In the Probate Court of
John M. Frost, deceased. } Delaware County, Ohio
December 1st 1884.
This Day, an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of John M. Frost, late of Berkshire Town-
ship in this County, deceased. was produced in open Court for
Probate, On consideration Whereof, it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and of
the application to admit the same to probate and record, be
given to Elizabeth A. Loveridge, Irena A. Gregg, Alvina L.
Lampman, Jessie Freeman, Harry Freeman and Nathaniel C.
Frost next of kin of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio,
that said application will be for hearing before this Court on
the 10th day of December, A.D. 1884. @ 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Whereupon, on said 1st Day of December, A.D. 1884, there
issued a notice from said Court in the words and figures,
as follows, to wit:
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County } ss
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of John M. Frost, Deceased.
To Elizabeth A. Loveridge,
Irena A. Gregg, Alvina L. Lampman, Jessie Freeman, Harry
Freeman.
You are hereby notified that on the 1st day of December
A.D. 1884, an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of John M. Frost late of Berkshire Town-
ship, in said County, deceased, was produced in open Court,
and an application to admit the same to probate was on
the same day made in said Court. Said application will be
for hearing before this Court, on the 10th day of December. A.D.
1884, at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 1st day of December A.D. 1884.
[corresponds to page 103 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
103
John M. Frost's Will.
Journal Entry
In the Matter of the Will of} In the Probate Court of
John M. Frost, deceased. } Delaware County, Ohio
December 1st 1884.
This Day, an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of John M. Frost, late of Berkshire Town-
ship in this County, deceased. was produced in open Court for
Probate, On consideration Whereof, it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and of
the application to admit the same to probate and record, be
given to Elizabeth A. Loveridge, Irena A. Gregg, Alvina L.
Lampman, Jessie Freeman, Harry Freeman and Nathaniel C.
Frost next of kin of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio,
that said application will be for hearing before this Court on
the 10th day of December, A.D. 1884. @ 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Whereupon, on said 1st Day of December, A.D. 1884, there
issued a notice from said Court in the words and figures,
as follows, to wit:
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County } ss
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of John M. Frost, Deceased.
To Elizabeth A. Loveridge,
Irena A. Gregg, Alvina L. Lampman, Jessie Freeman, Harry
Freeman.
You are hereby notified that on the 1st day of December
A.D. 1884, an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of John M. Frost late of Berkshire Town-
ship, in said County, deceased, was produced in open Court,
and an application to admit the same to probate was on
the same day made in said Court. Said application will be
for hearing before this Court, on the 10th day of December. A.D.
1884, at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 1st day of December A.D. 1884.
Title
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Description
[page 164]
[corresponds to page 104 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
104
John M. Frost's Will.
Return.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Nathaniel C. Frost being duly sworn, says
that on the 3rd & 4th day of December A.D. 1884, he served
the within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named Elizabeth A. Loveridge, Irena A Gregg, Alvina A.
Lampman, Jessie Freeman and Harry Freeman.
Nathaniel C. Frost
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 10th day of
December A.D. 1884.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
December 10th 1884
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
John M. Frosts deceased. }
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to wit:
on the 1st day of December. A.D. 1884, an instrument of writing,
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John M. Frost
late of Berkshire Township, in this County, deceased, was
produced in open Court for probate, and was then filed. And,
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due
notice of the filing of said Will, and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court, has been given
to Elizabeth A. Loveridge, Irena A. Gregg, Alvina L. Lampman,
Jessie Freeman and Harry Freeman next of kin of the testator,
resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of
this Court; therefore, on this day came John Finch and
C.W. Webster the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being
duly sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of
said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing, by them
respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will, whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of John M. Frost, deceased. That the
same was duly executed and attested; and that the said Testator,
at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of
full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint. It is, therefore, by the Court ordered, that the
said Will be admitted to probate, and that the same, together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named, as well as the
proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 104 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
104
John M. Frost's Will.
Return.
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
Nathaniel C. Frost being duly sworn, says
that on the 3rd & 4th day of December A.D. 1884, he served
the within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named Elizabeth A. Loveridge, Irena A Gregg, Alvina A.
Lampman, Jessie Freeman and Harry Freeman.
Nathaniel C. Frost
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 10th day of
December A.D. 1884.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
December 10th 1884
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
John M. Frosts deceased. }
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to wit:
on the 1st day of December. A.D. 1884, an instrument of writing,
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John M. Frost
late of Berkshire Township, in this County, deceased, was
produced in open Court for probate, and was then filed. And,
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due
notice of the filing of said Will, and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court, has been given
to Elizabeth A. Loveridge, Irena A. Gregg, Alvina L. Lampman,
Jessie Freeman and Harry Freeman next of kin of the testator,
resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of
this Court; therefore, on this day came John Finch and
C.W. Webster the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being
duly sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of
said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing, by them
respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will, whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of John M. Frost, deceased. That the
same was duly executed and attested; and that the said Testator,
at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of
full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint. It is, therefore, by the Court ordered, that the
said Will be admitted to probate, and that the same, together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named, as well as the
proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 165)
Description
[page 165]
[corresponds to page 105 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
105
John M. Frost's Will.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all:
I, John M. Frost of the Township of Berkshire and County of
Delaware and State of Ohio, do make and publish this my
last Will and Testament
Item. First. I give to my beloved daughters Elizabeth A. Lovridge, Irena A.
Gregg, and Alvina L. Lampman each Eight Hundred Dollars
($800.00)
Item. Second. I give to my beloved Son John M. Frost, Two Hundred Dol-
lars ($200.00)
Item Third. I give to my beloved Grand Children, Jessie Freeman and Harry
Freeman each Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00). The said Four
Hundred Dollars for each to be held in trust by my Executor
(hereinafter named) until they arrive at the age of 18 and 21
years when they shall receive their moneys.
Item Fourth. I give to my beloved Son Nathaniel C. Frost all my real
estate and personal property and I hereby require him
to pay the above legacies of Eight Hundred Dollars to
each of the above named Elizabeth A. Lovridge, Irena A.
Gregg, Alvina L. Lampman and Two Hundred Dollars
each to the above named, Jessie Freeman and Harry Free
man, the same to be paid in installments commencing in
one year after my death, paying to each of my above named
daughters Two Hundred Dollars, to John M. Frost Fifty
Dollars, and to Jessie Freeman and Harry Freeman each
one Hundred Dollars, and the same payments to be made
yearly until they each receive their legacies.
Item Fifth. All of the above legacies are to be a lien against the
real estate. I have willed my son Nathaniel C. Frost
Item. Sixth. I nominate and appoint Nathaniel C. Frost my 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 desire that no appraisement or sale of my
personal property be made and that the court of Pro-
bate direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the
Statute. I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made
In testimony hereof I hereunto set my hand and
seal this 1st day of June A.D. 1880
John M. Frost {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said John M Frost as his
last Will and Testament in our presence, and signed
by us in his presence
C.W. Webster
John Finch
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105
John M. Frost's Will.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all:
I, John M. Frost of the Township of Berkshire and County of
Delaware and State of Ohio, do make and publish this my
last Will and Testament
Item. First. I give to my beloved daughters Elizabeth A. Lovridge, Irena A.
Gregg, and Alvina L. Lampman each Eight Hundred Dollars
($800.00)
Item. Second. I give to my beloved Son John M. Frost, Two Hundred Dol-
lars ($200.00)
Item Third. I give to my beloved Grand Children, Jessie Freeman and Harry
Freeman each Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00). The said Four
Hundred Dollars for each to be held in trust by my Executor
(hereinafter named) until they arrive at the age of 18 and 21
years when they shall receive their moneys.
Item Fourth. I give to my beloved Son Nathaniel C. Frost all my real
estate and personal property and I hereby require him
to pay the above legacies of Eight Hundred Dollars to
each of the above named Elizabeth A. Lovridge, Irena A.
Gregg, Alvina L. Lampman and Two Hundred Dollars
each to the above named, Jessie Freeman and Harry Free
man, the same to be paid in installments commencing in
one year after my death, paying to each of my above named
daughters Two Hundred Dollars, to John M. Frost Fifty
Dollars, and to Jessie Freeman and Harry Freeman each
one Hundred Dollars, and the same payments to be made
yearly until they each receive their legacies.
Item Fifth. All of the above legacies are to be a lien against the
real estate. I have willed my son Nathaniel C. Frost
Item. Sixth. I nominate and appoint Nathaniel C. Frost my 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 desire that no appraisement or sale of my
personal property be made and that the court of Pro-
bate direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the
Statute. I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made
In testimony hereof I hereunto set my hand and
seal this 1st day of June A.D. 1880
John M. Frost {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said John M Frost as his
last Will and Testament in our presence, and signed
by us in his presence
C.W. Webster
John Finch
Title
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Description
[page 166]
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106
John M Frost's Will
Codicil.
I desire that my Son Nathaniel C. Frost pay all
my debts and to erect a suitable monument to the graves of
my wife and myself.
John M. Frost {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by John M. Frost as Codical of
his last Will and Testament in our presence and signed
by us in his presence this 1st day of June. A.D. 1880
C.W. Webster
John Finch.
Probate of Will.
State of Ohio } ss
Delaware County}
Probate of the last Will of John M. Frost
deceased, presented on the 1st day of Dec. A.D. 1884
Personally ap-
peared in open Court John Finch one of the subscribing witness
of the last Will and Testament and Codical of John M. Frost
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in re-
lation to the execution of said Will, deposes and saith
that he was present at the making of said Will and
Codical and at the request of the deceased, subscribed
to said Will and Codical as a witness thereto in the
presence of the deceased, and of C.W. Webster the other
subscribing witness; that he saw the said John M. Frost
deceased, sign and seal said Will and Codical and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
that the said John M Frost was, at the time of making,
signing and sealing said Will and codical of legal age,
and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatever; and that said
testator is now dead.
John Finch
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106
John M Frost's Will
Codicil.
I desire that my Son Nathaniel C. Frost pay all
my debts and to erect a suitable monument to the graves of
my wife and myself.
John M. Frost {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by John M. Frost as Codical of
his last Will and Testament in our presence and signed
by us in his presence this 1st day of June. A.D. 1880
C.W. Webster
John Finch.
Probate of Will.
State of Ohio } ss
Delaware County}
Probate of the last Will of John M. Frost
deceased, presented on the 1st day of Dec. A.D. 1884
Personally ap-
peared in open Court John Finch one of the subscribing witness
of the last Will and Testament and Codical of John M. Frost
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in re-
lation to the execution of said Will, deposes and saith
that he was present at the making of said Will and
Codical and at the request of the deceased, subscribed
to said Will and Codical as a witness thereto in the
presence of the deceased, and of C.W. Webster the other
subscribing witness; that he saw the said John M. Frost
deceased, sign and seal said Will and Codical and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
that the said John M Frost was, at the time of making,
signing and sealing said Will and codical of legal age,
and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatever; and that said
testator is now dead.
John Finch
Title
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Description
[page 167]
[corresponds to page 107 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
107
John M. Frost's Will.
And on said day also appeared C. W. Webster another of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament and Co-
dical of John M. Frost deceased, who being duly sworn accord-
ing to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, de-
poses and says that he was present at the making of said
Will, and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said
Will and Codical as a witness thereto, in the presence of the
deceased, and of John Finch the other subscribing witness;
that he saw the said John M. Frost deceased, sign and
seal said Will and Codical and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and Testament that the said
John M. Frost was, at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will and Codical of legal age, and of sound
and disposing mind and memory, and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatever, and that said testator
is now dead.
Charles W. Webster
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 10th day of Dec.
1884.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 107 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
107
John M. Frost's Will.
And on said day also appeared C. W. Webster another of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament and Co-
dical of John M. Frost deceased, who being duly sworn accord-
ing to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, de-
poses and says that he was present at the making of said
Will, and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said
Will and Codical as a witness thereto, in the presence of the
deceased, and of John Finch the other subscribing witness;
that he saw the said John M. Frost deceased, sign and
seal said Will and Codical and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and Testament that the said
John M. Frost was, at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will and Codical of legal age, and of sound
and disposing mind and memory, and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatever, and that said testator
is now dead.
Charles W. Webster
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 10th day of Dec.
1884.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
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Description
[page 168]
[corresponds to page 108 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
108
Hiram R. Carpenter's Will
December 22nd 1884
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Hiram R. Carpenter, Deceased }
This day, an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Hiram R.
Carpenter, late of Liberty Township in this county, deceased,
was produced in open court for Probate. In Consideration
Whereof, it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this
court, and that due notice thereof, and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record, be given to Mary
Carpenter, Elizabeth Gooding, Harvey Carpenter, Sarah
Brown and Jane Donaldson next of kin of the testator, resi-
dent of the State of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 27th day of December, A.D. 1884 at 2
o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } In the Probate Court.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Hiram R. Carpenter, deceased:
To Elizabeth Gooding, Harvey Carpen-
ter, Sarah Brown, Jane Donaldson.
You are hereby notified that on the
22nd day of Dec A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing, purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Hiram R. carpenter, deceased was
produced in open Court, and an application to admit the same
to probate was on the same day made in said court. Said
application will be for hearing before this Court on the 27th day of
December. A.D. 1884 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Return.
We the undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice, this 22nd day of Dec. A.D. 1884.
Elizabeth Gooding.
Harvey carpenter.
Sarah A. C. Brown
Jane H. Donaldson
[corresponds to page 108 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
108
Hiram R. Carpenter's Will
December 22nd 1884
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Hiram R. Carpenter, Deceased }
This day, an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Hiram R.
Carpenter, late of Liberty Township in this county, deceased,
was produced in open court for Probate. In Consideration
Whereof, it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this
court, and that due notice thereof, and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record, be given to Mary
Carpenter, Elizabeth Gooding, Harvey Carpenter, Sarah
Brown and Jane Donaldson next of kin of the testator, resi-
dent of the State of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 27th day of December, A.D. 1884 at 2
o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } In the Probate Court.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Hiram R. Carpenter, deceased:
To Elizabeth Gooding, Harvey Carpen-
ter, Sarah Brown, Jane Donaldson.
You are hereby notified that on the
22nd day of Dec A.D. 1884 an instrument of writing, purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Hiram R. carpenter, deceased was
produced in open Court, and an application to admit the same
to probate was on the same day made in said court. Said
application will be for hearing before this Court on the 27th day of
December. A.D. 1884 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Return.
We the undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice, this 22nd day of Dec. A.D. 1884.
Elizabeth Gooding.
Harvey carpenter.
Sarah A. C. Brown
Jane H. Donaldson
Title
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Description
[page 169]
[corresponds to page 109 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
109
Hiram R. Carpenter's Will
December 30th 1884.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will of}
Hiram R. Carpenter, deceased }
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to wit:
on the 22nd day of December A.D. 1884, an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and testament of Hiram R. carpenter
late of Liberty Township, in this county, deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate, and was then filed. And, it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the filing
of said Will, and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court, has been given to Mary Carpenter,
Elizabeth Gooding, Harvey Carpenter, Sarah A.C. Brown and Jane H
Donaldson next of kin of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio,
pursuant to a former order of this Court, therefore, on this day
came John S. Jones and James R. Lytle the subscribing witnesses
to said Will, who being duly sworn testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will, whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said Hiram R. Carpenter, deceased. That
the same was duly executed and attested, and that the said
Testator, at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of
full age, of sound mind and memory, and under any restraint.
It is, therefore, by the Court ordered, that the said Will be ad-
mitted to probate, and that the same, together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named, as well as the proceedings had
thereon, be entered of record in the Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Hiram R.
Carpenter of Liberty Township, Delaware county Ohio, do
make and publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1st I desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be first
paid out of my estate.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my Sister, Mary Carpenter, my entire estate
both real and personal, absolutely and in the fee simple. And including all
account or claims due me or to become due me, and all notes bonds
or mortgages and all my estate of whatever kind and description.
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my said sister Mary Carpenter,
executrix of this my last Will and Testament, hereby authorizing
and empowering her to compromise, adjust, release and discharge in
such manner as she may deem proper the debts and claims due
me. I do also authorize and empower her, If it shall become necessary
to pay my debts, to sell at private sale or otherwise, or in such
[corresponds to page 109 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
109
Hiram R. Carpenter's Will
December 30th 1884.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will of}
Hiram R. Carpenter, deceased }
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to wit:
on the 22nd day of December A.D. 1884, an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and testament of Hiram R. carpenter
late of Liberty Township, in this county, deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate, and was then filed. And, it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the filing
of said Will, and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court, has been given to Mary Carpenter,
Elizabeth Gooding, Harvey Carpenter, Sarah A.C. Brown and Jane H
Donaldson next of kin of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio,
pursuant to a former order of this Court, therefore, on this day
came John S. Jones and James R. Lytle the subscribing witnesses
to said Will, who being duly sworn testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will, whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said Hiram R. Carpenter, deceased. That
the same was duly executed and attested, and that the said
Testator, at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of
full age, of sound mind and memory, and under any restraint.
It is, therefore, by the Court ordered, that the said Will be ad-
mitted to probate, and that the same, together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named, as well as the proceedings had
thereon, be entered of record in the Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Hiram R.
Carpenter of Liberty Township, Delaware county Ohio, do
make and publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1st I desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be first
paid out of my estate.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my Sister, Mary Carpenter, my entire estate
both real and personal, absolutely and in the fee simple. And including all
account or claims due me or to become due me, and all notes bonds
or mortgages and all my estate of whatever kind and description.
Item 3rd I do hereby nominate and appoint my said sister Mary Carpenter,
executrix of this my last Will and Testament, hereby authorizing
and empowering her to compromise, adjust, release and discharge in
such manner as she may deem proper the debts and claims due
me. I do also authorize and empower her, If it shall become necessary
to pay my debts, to sell at private sale or otherwise, or in such
Title
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Description
[page 170]
[corresponds to page 110 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
110
Hiram R. Carpenter's Will.
manner and upon such terms of credit, as she may think proper,
all my chattle property and all or any part of my real estate and
deeds to purchases to execute, acknowledge and deliver in fee
simple.
I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my personal prop-
erty be made, unless my said executrix shall think proper to
do so, and I desire 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 25th day of August A.D. 1883.
Hiram R. Carpenter (seal)
Signed and acknowledged by said Hiram R. Carpenter as his
last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by us in
his presence, and at his special instance and request.
John S. Jones
James R. Lytle.
Probate Court.
State of Ohio }
Delaware County }
Probate of the last Will of Hiram R. Car-
penter deceased, presented on the 22nd day of Dec. A.D. 1884.
Personally appeared in open Court John S. Jones one of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of Hiram
R. Carpenter deceased, who being duly sworn according to law
to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, deposes and
saith that he was present at the making of said Will, as a wit-
ness thereto, in the presence of the deceased, and of James R. Ly-
tle the other subscribing, that he saw the said Hiram R.
Carpenter deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard him ack-
knowledge the same to be his last Will and testament that the
said Hiram R. Carpenter was, at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, of legal age, and of sound and disposing mind
and memory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint what-
ever; and that said testator is now dead.
John S. Jones
Signed in open Court and sworn to this 27th day of Decem-
ber A.D. 1884.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 110 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
110
Hiram R. Carpenter's Will.
manner and upon such terms of credit, as she may think proper,
all my chattle property and all or any part of my real estate and
deeds to purchases to execute, acknowledge and deliver in fee
simple.
I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my personal prop-
erty be made, unless my said executrix shall think proper to
do so, and I desire 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 25th day of August A.D. 1883.
Hiram R. Carpenter (seal)
Signed and acknowledged by said Hiram R. Carpenter as his
last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by us in
his presence, and at his special instance and request.
John S. Jones
James R. Lytle.
Probate Court.
State of Ohio }
Delaware County }
Probate of the last Will of Hiram R. Car-
penter deceased, presented on the 22nd day of Dec. A.D. 1884.
Personally appeared in open Court John S. Jones one of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of Hiram
R. Carpenter deceased, who being duly sworn according to law
to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, deposes and
saith that he was present at the making of said Will, as a wit-
ness thereto, in the presence of the deceased, and of James R. Ly-
tle the other subscribing, that he saw the said Hiram R.
Carpenter deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard him ack-
knowledge the same to be his last Will and testament that the
said Hiram R. Carpenter was, at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, of legal age, and of sound and disposing mind
and memory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint what-
ever; and that said testator is now dead.
John S. Jones
Signed in open Court and sworn to this 27th day of Decem-
ber A.D. 1884.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 171]
[corresponds to page 111 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
111
Hiram R. Carpenter's Will
And afterward to-wit: on the 30th day of December also appear-
ed James R. Lytle another of the subscribing witnesses of the
last Will and Testament of Hiram R. Carpenter deceased,
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth,
the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation to
the execution of said Will, deposes and says that he was
present at the making of Will, and at the request of
the deceased, subject to said Will, as a witness thereto, in
the presence of the deceased, and of John S. Jones the other
subscribing witness; that he saw the said Hiram R. Carpen-
ter deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowl-
edge the same to be his last Will and Testament that the
said Hiram R. Carpenter was, at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, of legal age, and of sound and disposing
mind and memory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint,
and that said testator is now dead.
James R Lytle
Signed in open court, and sworn to this 30th day of Dec. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 111 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
111
Hiram R. Carpenter's Will
And afterward to-wit: on the 30th day of December also appear-
ed James R. Lytle another of the subscribing witnesses of the
last Will and Testament of Hiram R. Carpenter deceased,
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth,
the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation to
the execution of said Will, deposes and says that he was
present at the making of Will, and at the request of
the deceased, subject to said Will, as a witness thereto, in
the presence of the deceased, and of John S. Jones the other
subscribing witness; that he saw the said Hiram R. Carpen-
ter deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowl-
edge the same to be his last Will and Testament that the
said Hiram R. Carpenter was, at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, of legal age, and of sound and disposing
mind and memory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint,
and that said testator is now dead.
James R Lytle
Signed in open court, and sworn to this 30th day of Dec. 1884
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 172)
Description
[page 172]
[corresponds to page 112 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
112
Andrew Havens' Will
December 29th 1884.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will of}
Andrew Havens, deceased }
This day an instrument of writing, purport-
ing to be the last Will and testament of Andrew Havens late of
Orange Township, in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for Probate, in consideration whereof, it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this court and that due
notice thereof, and of the application to admit this same to
probate and record, be given to Martha Demorest, Elizabeth
Sackett, Anna Kenyon, James B. Havens, Andrew J. Havens,
Alice J Irwin, Lydia Murphy, Charles Havens and Katy
Havens next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State of
Ohio that said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 10th day of January A.D. 1885 at 10 O'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and testament
of Andrew Havens, deceased:
To Martha Demorest, Elizabeth
Sackett, Anna Kenyon, James B. Havens, Alice J. Irwin
Lydia Murphy, Charles Havens and Katy Havens.
You are
hereby notified that on the 29th day of December A.D. 1884, an
instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Andrew Havens late of Orange Township, in said
County, deceased, was produced in open Court, and an ap-
plication to admit the same to probate was on the same
day made in said Court. Said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 10th day of January A.D.
1885, at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware, Ohio, this 29th day of December A.D. 1884.
[corresponds to page 112 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
112
Andrew Havens' Will
December 29th 1884.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will of}
Andrew Havens, deceased }
This day an instrument of writing, purport-
ing to be the last Will and testament of Andrew Havens late of
Orange Township, in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for Probate, in consideration whereof, it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this court and that due
notice thereof, and of the application to admit this same to
probate and record, be given to Martha Demorest, Elizabeth
Sackett, Anna Kenyon, James B. Havens, Andrew J. Havens,
Alice J Irwin, Lydia Murphy, Charles Havens and Katy
Havens next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State of
Ohio that said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 10th day of January A.D. 1885 at 10 O'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and testament
of Andrew Havens, deceased:
To Martha Demorest, Elizabeth
Sackett, Anna Kenyon, James B. Havens, Alice J. Irwin
Lydia Murphy, Charles Havens and Katy Havens.
You are
hereby notified that on the 29th day of December A.D. 1884, an
instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Andrew Havens late of Orange Township, in said
County, deceased, was produced in open Court, and an ap-
plication to admit the same to probate was on the same
day made in said Court. Said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 10th day of January A.D.
1885, at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware, Ohio, this 29th day of December A.D. 1884.
Title
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Description
[page 173]
[corresponds to page 113 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
113
Andrews Havens Will
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } ss
Andrew J. Havens being duly sworn,
says that on the 30th and 31st days of December, A.D. 1884,
he served the within notice by delivering a true copy there
of to the within named.
A.J. Havens
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 10th
day of January A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate Court
State of Ohio } ss
Delaware County}
Probate of the last Will of Andrew Havens
deceased, presented on the 10th day of Jan, A.D. 1885.
Personally
appeared in open court, Frank M. Mariott one of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and testament of Andrew
Havens, deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to
speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth,
in relation to the execution of said Will, deposes and saith
that he was present at the making of said will, and at
the request of the deceased, subscribed to said Will, as a
witness thereto, in the presence of the deceased, and of
William P. Reid the subscribing witness, who is now
deceased: that he saw the said Andrew Havens deceased
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and testament that the said
Andrew Havens was at the tune of making, signing and
sealing said Will, of legal age, and of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory, and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever: and that said testator is now dead.
F.M. Mariott
Signed in open court and sworn to this 10th day of January
A.D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 113 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
113
Andrews Havens Will
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } ss
Andrew J. Havens being duly sworn,
says that on the 30th and 31st days of December, A.D. 1884,
he served the within notice by delivering a true copy there
of to the within named.
A.J. Havens
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 10th
day of January A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate Court
State of Ohio } ss
Delaware County}
Probate of the last Will of Andrew Havens
deceased, presented on the 10th day of Jan, A.D. 1885.
Personally
appeared in open court, Frank M. Mariott one of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and testament of Andrew
Havens, deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to
speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth,
in relation to the execution of said Will, deposes and saith
that he was present at the making of said will, and at
the request of the deceased, subscribed to said Will, as a
witness thereto, in the presence of the deceased, and of
William P. Reid the subscribing witness, who is now
deceased: that he saw the said Andrew Havens deceased
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and testament that the said
Andrew Havens was at the tune of making, signing and
sealing said Will, of legal age, and of sound and dis-
posing mind and memory, and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever: and that said testator is now dead.
F.M. Mariott
Signed in open court and sworn to this 10th day of January
A.D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 174]
[corresponds to page 114 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
114
Andrew Havens Will
And afterward to wit: on the 17th day of January A.D. 1885,
also appeared T.C. Powell another of the subscribing witnesses
of the Codicil to the last Will and Testament of Andrew
Havens deceased who being duly sworn according to law to
speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said codicil, deposes and says
that he was present at the making of said codicil, and at
the request of the deceased, subscribed to said codicil, as a wit-
ness thereto, in the presence of the deceased, and of W.P. Reid
the other subscribing witness, who is now deceased, that he
saw the said Andrew Havens deceased, sign and seal said
codicil, and heard him acknowledge the same to be a cod-
icil to his last Will and Testament that the said Andrew
Havens was, at the time of making, signing and sealing
said codicil, of legal age, and of sound and disposing mind
whatever, and that said testator is now dead.
Thos. C. Powell.
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 17th day of January
1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio} ss
Delaware County. }
Frank M. Mariott being duly sworn, says
that he was well acquainted with William P. Reid who
is now deceased, that he was well acquainted with the hand
writing of the said William P. Reid, having often seen
him write, that the signature Williamn P. Reid who at
the date of said Will was in full life, and resided in
Delaware City, in said County.
F.M. Mariott
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 10th
day of January A.D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 114 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
114
Andrew Havens Will
And afterward to wit: on the 17th day of January A.D. 1885,
also appeared T.C. Powell another of the subscribing witnesses
of the Codicil to the last Will and Testament of Andrew
Havens deceased who being duly sworn according to law to
speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said codicil, deposes and says
that he was present at the making of said codicil, and at
the request of the deceased, subscribed to said codicil, as a wit-
ness thereto, in the presence of the deceased, and of W.P. Reid
the other subscribing witness, who is now deceased, that he
saw the said Andrew Havens deceased, sign and seal said
codicil, and heard him acknowledge the same to be a cod-
icil to his last Will and Testament that the said Andrew
Havens was, at the time of making, signing and sealing
said codicil, of legal age, and of sound and disposing mind
whatever, and that said testator is now dead.
Thos. C. Powell.
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 17th day of January
1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio} ss
Delaware County. }
Frank M. Mariott being duly sworn, says
that he was well acquainted with William P. Reid who
is now deceased, that he was well acquainted with the hand
writing of the said William P. Reid, having often seen
him write, that the signature Williamn P. Reid who at
the date of said Will was in full life, and resided in
Delaware City, in said County.
F.M. Mariott
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 10th
day of January A.D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 175)
Description
[page 175]
[corresponds to page 115 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
115
Andrew Havens' Will.
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will.
The State of Ohio } ss
Delaware County. }
T. C. Powell being duly sworn says that he
was well acquainted with W.P. Reid, who is now deceased
that he was well acquainted with the hand writing of the
said W.P. Reid, having often seen him write, that the signature
W.P. Reid as subscribing witness to the codicil to the
last Will and Testament of Andrew Havens deceased, is in
the own proper hand writing and signature of the said
W.P. Reid, who at the date of said Will was in full
life, and resided in Delaware City in said County.
T.C. Powell
Sworn to before me, and subscribd in my presence, this
17th day of January A.D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
January 17th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Andrew Havens, deceased. }
Be it remembered, that hereto-
fore to-wit: on the 29th day of December A.D. 1884, an
instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Andrew Havens, late of Orange Township,
in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court for
probate, and was then filed. And, it now being shown
to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the
filing of said Will, and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record in this Court, has been given
to Martha Demorest, Elizabeth Sackett, Anna Kenyon,
James B. Havens, Andrew J. Havens, Alice J. Irwin,
Lydia Murphy, Charles Havens and Katy Havens,
next of kin of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio,
pursuant to a former order of this Court, therefore, on
the 10th day of January, A.D. 1885, came F.W. Marriott
one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being
duly sworn testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will. And on this day came T.C. Powell one
of the subscribing witnesses to the codicil to said Will,
who being duly sworn, testified to the due execution and
attestation of said codicil to said Will, which
[corresponds to page 115 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
115
Andrew Havens' Will.
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will.
The State of Ohio } ss
Delaware County. }
T. C. Powell being duly sworn says that he
was well acquainted with W.P. Reid, who is now deceased
that he was well acquainted with the hand writing of the
said W.P. Reid, having often seen him write, that the signature
W.P. Reid as subscribing witness to the codicil to the
last Will and Testament of Andrew Havens deceased, is in
the own proper hand writing and signature of the said
W.P. Reid, who at the date of said Will was in full
life, and resided in Delaware City in said County.
T.C. Powell
Sworn to before me, and subscribd in my presence, this
17th day of January A.D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
January 17th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Andrew Havens, deceased. }
Be it remembered, that hereto-
fore to-wit: on the 29th day of December A.D. 1884, an
instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Andrew Havens, late of Orange Township,
in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court for
probate, and was then filed. And, it now being shown
to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the
filing of said Will, and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record in this Court, has been given
to Martha Demorest, Elizabeth Sackett, Anna Kenyon,
James B. Havens, Andrew J. Havens, Alice J. Irwin,
Lydia Murphy, Charles Havens and Katy Havens,
next of kin of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio,
pursuant to a former order of this Court, therefore, on
the 10th day of January, A.D. 1885, came F.W. Marriott
one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being
duly sworn testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will. And on this day came T.C. Powell one
of the subscribing witnesses to the codicil to said Will,
who being duly sworn, testified to the due execution and
attestation of said codicil to said Will, which
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 176)
Description
[page 176]
[corresponds to page 116 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
116
Andrew Havens Will.
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed, and filed with said Will. And it appearing
that W.P. Reid one of the subscribing witnesses to said
Will and Codicil to the same, is now deceased: Thereupon
F.M. Mariott and T.C. Powell appeared in open Court and were
duly sworn and examined according to law touching the
genuineness of the signature of said W.P. Reid attached to
said Will. And their testimony was reduced to writing
and filed. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of
said Andrew Havens deceased. That the same was duly
executed and attested: and that the said Testator, at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of
full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint. It is, therefore, by the Court ordered, that the
said Will be admitted to probate, and that the same,
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named,
as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of
record in the Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All.
I,
Andrew Havens of Lewis Center, Delaware County, Ohio
of sound mind and memory do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament; that is to say,
First I devise and bequeath to my daughter Martha Demorest
Five Hundred Dollars to be paid to her in money by
my son and Executor Andrew J. Havens within three
years after my death.
Secondly. I devise and bequeath to my son Andrew J. Havens above
named all my personal Estate remaining at my decease
except such portions of the house hold goods as my
wife Susan Havens may under law be entitled to
as my widow.
Thirdly I devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Susan Havens in
Lieu of her right of dower and years allowance or support,
the undivided one half part of all my Real Estate
during her natural life, this to include what Real
Estate I now own as well as what I may own at the
time of my decease.
[corresponds to page 116 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
116
Andrew Havens Will.
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed, and filed with said Will. And it appearing
that W.P. Reid one of the subscribing witnesses to said
Will and Codicil to the same, is now deceased: Thereupon
F.M. Mariott and T.C. Powell appeared in open Court and were
duly sworn and examined according to law touching the
genuineness of the signature of said W.P. Reid attached to
said Will. And their testimony was reduced to writing
and filed. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of
said Andrew Havens deceased. That the same was duly
executed and attested: and that the said Testator, at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of
full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint. It is, therefore, by the Court ordered, that the
said Will be admitted to probate, and that the same,
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named,
as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of
record in the Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All.
I,
Andrew Havens of Lewis Center, Delaware County, Ohio
of sound mind and memory do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament; that is to say,
First I devise and bequeath to my daughter Martha Demorest
Five Hundred Dollars to be paid to her in money by
my son and Executor Andrew J. Havens within three
years after my death.
Secondly. I devise and bequeath to my son Andrew J. Havens above
named all my personal Estate remaining at my decease
except such portions of the house hold goods as my
wife Susan Havens may under law be entitled to
as my widow.
Thirdly I devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Susan Havens in
Lieu of her right of dower and years allowance or support,
the undivided one half part of all my Real Estate
during her natural life, this to include what Real
Estate I now own as well as what I may own at the
time of my decease.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 177)
Description
[page 177]
[corresponds to page 117 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
117
Andrew Havens' Will.
Fourthly. I devise and bequeath to my son Andrew J. Havens in
fee simple all Real Estate now owned by me, or which I
may own at the time of my decease but the same shall
be received by and is devised to him subject to the
devise hereinbefore made to my said Wife, of a Life Estate
of undivided one half part of said Real Estate, and
said devised of the personal and real Estate (hereinbefore
made) are also made to said Andrew J. Havens upon
condition that he pays all my just debts due or owing
by me at the time of my decease, and also the Legacy of
Five Hundred Dollars to my said daughter Martha
Demorest.
Fifthly. I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Andrew J Havens
Executor of this my last Will and Testament: And I devise
that no appraisement, inventory and sale of my personal
property be made and that the Court of Probate direct
the omission of the same in pursuance of the Statute,
and also I direct that my said Executor be not required
to give Bond as such Executor, because under the pro-
visions and terms of this Will and Testament, the same
is wholly unnecessary
I give no Legacies or devises to my
other children because I have helped them already and
some of them are so situated in Life that they need no
further assistance from me and I know that they will
all feel that the provisions of this Will and Testament
are just and reasonable.
The words by me inserted in Fourth devise before sign-
ing - In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 27th day of December A.D. 1873.
Andrew Havens {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Andrew Havens
as his Last Will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us in his presence and in the presence
of each other, the words by me between the third and
fourth lines in the fourth devise in lined before signing
by said Havens or us.
William P. Reid
Frank M. Marriott.
[corresponds to page 117 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
117
Andrew Havens' Will.
Fourthly. I devise and bequeath to my son Andrew J. Havens in
fee simple all Real Estate now owned by me, or which I
may own at the time of my decease but the same shall
be received by and is devised to him subject to the
devise hereinbefore made to my said Wife, of a Life Estate
of undivided one half part of said Real Estate, and
said devised of the personal and real Estate (hereinbefore
made) are also made to said Andrew J. Havens upon
condition that he pays all my just debts due or owing
by me at the time of my decease, and also the Legacy of
Five Hundred Dollars to my said daughter Martha
Demorest.
Fifthly. I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Andrew J Havens
Executor of this my last Will and Testament: And I devise
that no appraisement, inventory and sale of my personal
property be made and that the Court of Probate direct
the omission of the same in pursuance of the Statute,
and also I direct that my said Executor be not required
to give Bond as such Executor, because under the pro-
visions and terms of this Will and Testament, the same
is wholly unnecessary
I give no Legacies or devises to my
other children because I have helped them already and
some of them are so situated in Life that they need no
further assistance from me and I know that they will
all feel that the provisions of this Will and Testament
are just and reasonable.
The words by me inserted in Fourth devise before sign-
ing - In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 27th day of December A.D. 1873.
Andrew Havens {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Andrew Havens
as his Last Will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us in his presence and in the presence
of each other, the words by me between the third and
fourth lines in the fourth devise in lined before signing
by said Havens or us.
William P. Reid
Frank M. Marriott.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 178)
Description
[page 178]
[corresponds to page 118 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
118
Andrew Havens' Will.
Codicil.
Whereas I Andrew Havens of Orange Township, Delaware
County, O. on the 27th day of December A.D. 1873 made my
last Will and Testament of that day do hereby declare the
following to be a codicil to the same.
I hereby do by these
presents cancel, revoke and withdraw the bequest of Five
Hundred Dollars therein devised and bequeathed to my
daughter Martha Demorest and do by these presents devise
and bequeath the same to my said son Andrew J. Havens
in addition to the bequests and legacies set forth in
said Will mentioned, which is written and made upon
this same sheet of paper and because the above mentioned
date- With this change and alteration I devise my
said Will and this codicil to stand.
In testimony whereof,
I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 15th day of
September. A.D. 1876.
Andrew Havens {Seal}
Signed sealed and acknowledged by said Andrew Havens
as a codicil to his last Will and Testament in our
presence and signed by us in his presence this 15th
day of September. A.D. 1876.
T.E. Powell
W.P. Reid
[corresponds to page 118 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
118
Andrew Havens' Will.
Codicil.
Whereas I Andrew Havens of Orange Township, Delaware
County, O. on the 27th day of December A.D. 1873 made my
last Will and Testament of that day do hereby declare the
following to be a codicil to the same.
I hereby do by these
presents cancel, revoke and withdraw the bequest of Five
Hundred Dollars therein devised and bequeathed to my
daughter Martha Demorest and do by these presents devise
and bequeath the same to my said son Andrew J. Havens
in addition to the bequests and legacies set forth in
said Will mentioned, which is written and made upon
this same sheet of paper and because the above mentioned
date- With this change and alteration I devise my
said Will and this codicil to stand.
In testimony whereof,
I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 15th day of
September. A.D. 1876.
Andrew Havens {Seal}
Signed sealed and acknowledged by said Andrew Havens
as a codicil to his last Will and Testament in our
presence and signed by us in his presence this 15th
day of September. A.D. 1876.
T.E. Powell
W.P. Reid
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 179)
Description
[page 179]
[corresponds to page 119 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
119
John Foster's Will.
February 17th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of
John Foster, deceased.
This Day, an instrument of writing,
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John Foster,
late of Genoa Township, in this County, deceased, was pro
duced in open Court for Probate; On Consideration whereof,
it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court, and
that due notice thereof, and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record, be given to O.E. Foster, John P.
Foster, Wm D. Foster, Franklin P. Foster, Amanthus C Foster,
James B. Foster, Eliza J. Greaver, Hester Ann Lingard and
Ethel Stover next of kin of the testator, resident of the
State of Ohio. that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 23rd day of February A. D. 1885, at 2 o'clock
P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio} ss In the Probate Court.
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and Testa-
ment of John Foster, deceased:
To O. E. Foster, John P. Foster, Wm D
Foster, Franklin P. Foster, Aramanthus C. Foster, James B. Foster,
Eliza J. Greaver, Hester Ann Lingard and Ethel Stover.
You are
hereby notified that on the 17th day of February A.D. 1885, an
instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of John Foster late of Genoa Township, in said
County, deceased, was produced in open Court, and an
application to admit the same to probate was on the same
day made in said Court. Said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 23rd day of Feb. A.D. 1885
at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 17th day of Feb A.D. 1885.
[corresponds to page 119 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
119
John Foster's Will.
February 17th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of
John Foster, deceased.
This Day, an instrument of writing,
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John Foster,
late of Genoa Township, in this County, deceased, was pro
duced in open Court for Probate; On Consideration whereof,
it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court, and
that due notice thereof, and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record, be given to O.E. Foster, John P.
Foster, Wm D. Foster, Franklin P. Foster, Amanthus C Foster,
James B. Foster, Eliza J. Greaver, Hester Ann Lingard and
Ethel Stover next of kin of the testator, resident of the
State of Ohio. that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 23rd day of February A. D. 1885, at 2 o'clock
P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio} ss In the Probate Court.
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and Testa-
ment of John Foster, deceased:
To O. E. Foster, John P. Foster, Wm D
Foster, Franklin P. Foster, Aramanthus C. Foster, James B. Foster,
Eliza J. Greaver, Hester Ann Lingard and Ethel Stover.
You are
hereby notified that on the 17th day of February A.D. 1885, an
instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of John Foster late of Genoa Township, in said
County, deceased, was produced in open Court, and an
application to admit the same to probate was on the same
day made in said Court. Said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 23rd day of Feb. A.D. 1885
at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 17th day of Feb A.D. 1885.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 180)
Description
[page 180]
[corresponds to page 120 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
120
John Foster's Will.
Return.
The State of Ohio } ss
Delaware County }
Armanthus C. Foster being duly sworn,
says that on the 18th 19th 20th & 21th days of February A.D. 1885
he served the within notice by delivering a true copies
thereof to the within named O.E. Foster John P. Foster, Wiliam
D. Foster, Franklin P. Foster, James B. Foster, Eliza J. Greaver
Hester Ann Lingard and Ethie Stover.
A.C. Foster
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this
23rd day of February. A.D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } ss In Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
Stephen P. Thrall and Angeline Morrow the subscribing wit-
nesses to the last Will and Testament of John Foster late of
Genoa Township in said Delaware County, deceased, who
being duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation to
the execution of said Will, depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 4th day of August A.D.
1884., purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
John Foster now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
John Foster, that they were present at the execution of said
Will, and at the request of the Testator, respectively subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence;
that they saw the said John Foster deceased sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his last Will and Testament, and that the said John
Foster at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not
under any restraint.
Stephen P. Thrall
Angeline Morrow
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court,
this 23rd day of February. A.D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 120 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
120
John Foster's Will.
Return.
The State of Ohio } ss
Delaware County }
Armanthus C. Foster being duly sworn,
says that on the 18th 19th 20th & 21th days of February A.D. 1885
he served the within notice by delivering a true copies
thereof to the within named O.E. Foster John P. Foster, Wiliam
D. Foster, Franklin P. Foster, James B. Foster, Eliza J. Greaver
Hester Ann Lingard and Ethie Stover.
A.C. Foster
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this
23rd day of February. A.D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } ss In Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
Stephen P. Thrall and Angeline Morrow the subscribing wit-
nesses to the last Will and Testament of John Foster late of
Genoa Township in said Delaware County, deceased, who
being duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation to
the execution of said Will, depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 4th day of August A.D.
1884., purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
John Foster now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
John Foster, that they were present at the execution of said
Will, and at the request of the Testator, respectively subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence;
that they saw the said John Foster deceased sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his last Will and Testament, and that the said John
Foster at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not
under any restraint.
Stephen P. Thrall
Angeline Morrow
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court,
this 23rd day of February. A.D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 181)
Description
[page 181]
[corresponds to page 121 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
121
John Foster's Will,
February 23rd 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
John Foster deceased. }
Be it remembered, that heretofore,
to wit: on the 17th day of February, A.D. 1885, an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John
Foster, late of Genoa Township, in this County, deceased, was
produced in open Court for probate, and was then filed.
And, it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court,
that due notice of the filing of said Will, and of the appli
cation to admit the same to probate and record in this
Court, has been given to O.E. Foster, John P. Foster, William
D. Foster, Franklin P. Foster Armanthus C. Foster, James B.
Foster, Eliza J. Greaver, Hester Ann Lingard and Ethie
Stover next of kin of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio,
pursuant to a former order of this Court; therefore on
this day came Stephen P. Thrall and Angeline Morrow
the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly
sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will, where
upon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of
writing is the last Will and Testament of said John
Foster, deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested; and that the said Testator at the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age,
of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint
It is, therefore, by the Court ordered, that the said Will
be admitted to probate, and that the same together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named, as well as the
proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this
Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 121 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
121
John Foster's Will,
February 23rd 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
John Foster deceased. }
Be it remembered, that heretofore,
to wit: on the 17th day of February, A.D. 1885, an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John
Foster, late of Genoa Township, in this County, deceased, was
produced in open Court for probate, and was then filed.
And, it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court,
that due notice of the filing of said Will, and of the appli
cation to admit the same to probate and record in this
Court, has been given to O.E. Foster, John P. Foster, William
D. Foster, Franklin P. Foster Armanthus C. Foster, James B.
Foster, Eliza J. Greaver, Hester Ann Lingard and Ethie
Stover next of kin of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio,
pursuant to a former order of this Court; therefore on
this day came Stephen P. Thrall and Angeline Morrow
the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly
sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will, where
upon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of
writing is the last Will and Testament of said John
Foster, deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested; and that the said Testator at the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age,
of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint
It is, therefore, by the Court ordered, that the said Will
be admitted to probate, and that the same together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named, as well as the
proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this
Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 182)
Description
[page 182]
[corresponds to page 122 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
122
John Foster's Will
Copy of Will
Be it known that I John Foster of Genoa Township, Dela
ware County, State of Ohio hereby make my last
"Will and Testament"
1st My Real Estate and Personal Proberty to be distributed
as follows, after all legal debts and funeral expenses are paid
To my oldest son Oliver E. Foster, Two Hundred Dollars.
2nd To my Grand Child Ethie Stover Fifty Dollars.
4th To John P. Foster, Wm. D. Foster, Franklin P. Foster, Armanthus
C. Foster, James B. Foster, Eliza J. Graves and Hester Ann
Lingard all the remainder of my property both real and
personal, to be distributed equally, among the above seven
named heirs.
5th I hereby appoint Armanthus C. Foster and James Morrow my
Executors of this my last Will and Testament.
John Foster.
Signed and Sealed in our presence. Witness our hands and
seals This 4th day of August A.D. 1884.
{seal} Stephen P. Thrall
{seal} Angeline Morrow
[corresponds to page 122 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
122
John Foster's Will
Copy of Will
Be it known that I John Foster of Genoa Township, Dela
ware County, State of Ohio hereby make my last
"Will and Testament"
1st My Real Estate and Personal Proberty to be distributed
as follows, after all legal debts and funeral expenses are paid
To my oldest son Oliver E. Foster, Two Hundred Dollars.
2nd To my Grand Child Ethie Stover Fifty Dollars.
4th To John P. Foster, Wm. D. Foster, Franklin P. Foster, Armanthus
C. Foster, James B. Foster, Eliza J. Graves and Hester Ann
Lingard all the remainder of my property both real and
personal, to be distributed equally, among the above seven
named heirs.
5th I hereby appoint Armanthus C. Foster and James Morrow my
Executors of this my last Will and Testament.
John Foster.
Signed and Sealed in our presence. Witness our hands and
seals This 4th day of August A.D. 1884.
{seal} Stephen P. Thrall
{seal} Angeline Morrow
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 183)
Description
[page 183]
[corresponds to page 123 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
123
Frederick G. Lindner's Will.
March 5th 1885.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Frederick G. Lindner, deceased}
This day, an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Frederick G. Lindner
late of Liberty Township, in this County, deceased, was produced
in open Court for Probate; On consideration whereof, it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court, Whereupon came
Susannah Lindner widow, and Anna C Keiser, Mary E
Miller, Herman Lindner and Edgar Lindner next of kin
of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio, and waive further
notice, and consent to the probate of said Will; therefore on
this day came Henry G. Sheldon and Henry J. Eaton the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will,
Which testimony was reduced to writing, by them respectively
subscribed, and filed with said Will; whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said Frederick G Lindner deceased
That the same was duly executed and attested; and that
the said Testator, at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint. It is, therefore, by
the Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same, together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had
thereon, be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
We, the undersigned widow and heirs of the within
named decedent, hereby waive further notice, and consent
to the probate of said Will.
Dated this 5th day of March
A.D. 1885.
her
Susanah X Lindner
seal
Annie C. Keiser
Mary E. Miller
E. Lindner
H. Lindner
[corresponds to page 123 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
123
Frederick G. Lindner's Will.
March 5th 1885.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Frederick G. Lindner, deceased}
This day, an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Frederick G. Lindner
late of Liberty Township, in this County, deceased, was produced
in open Court for Probate; On consideration whereof, it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court, Whereupon came
Susannah Lindner widow, and Anna C Keiser, Mary E
Miller, Herman Lindner and Edgar Lindner next of kin
of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio, and waive further
notice, and consent to the probate of said Will; therefore on
this day came Henry G. Sheldon and Henry J. Eaton the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will,
Which testimony was reduced to writing, by them respectively
subscribed, and filed with said Will; whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said Frederick G Lindner deceased
That the same was duly executed and attested; and that
the said Testator, at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint. It is, therefore, by
the Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same, together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had
thereon, be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
We, the undersigned widow and heirs of the within
named decedent, hereby waive further notice, and consent
to the probate of said Will.
Dated this 5th day of March
A.D. 1885.
her
Susanah X Lindner
seal
Annie C. Keiser
Mary E. Miller
E. Lindner
H. Lindner
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 184)
Description
[page 184]
[corresponds to page 124 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
124
Frederick G. Lindner's Will
State of Ohio, } ss Probate Court.
Delaware County}
Probate of the last Will of Frederick G. Lindner
deceased, presented on the 5th day of March. A.D. 1885.
Personally appeared in open Court, Henry G. Sheldon one of
the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testatment of
Frederick G. Lindner deceased, who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, depose
and saith that he was present at the making of said Will,
and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said Will,
as a witness thereto, in the presence of the deceased, subscribed
to said Will, as a witness thereto; in the presence of the
deceased, and of Henry J. Eaton the other subscribing witness,
that he saw the said Frederick G. Lindner deceased, sign and
seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament that the said Frederick G. Lindner
was, at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will of
legal age, and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever; and that
said testator is now dead.
Henry G. Sheldon
And on said day also appeared Henry J. Eaton another of
the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of
Frederick G. Lindner deceased, who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, deposes
and says that he was present at the making of said Will,
and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said Will
as a witness thereto, in the presence of the deceased, and of
Henry G. Sheldon the other subscribing witness: that he
saw the said Frederick G. Lindner deceased, sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last Will and Testament that the said Frederick G Lindner
was at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will,
of legal age, and of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever; and
that said testator is now dead.
Henry J. Eaton
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 5th day of
March 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 124 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
124
Frederick G. Lindner's Will
State of Ohio, } ss Probate Court.
Delaware County}
Probate of the last Will of Frederick G. Lindner
deceased, presented on the 5th day of March. A.D. 1885.
Personally appeared in open Court, Henry G. Sheldon one of
the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testatment of
Frederick G. Lindner deceased, who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, depose
and saith that he was present at the making of said Will,
and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said Will,
as a witness thereto, in the presence of the deceased, subscribed
to said Will, as a witness thereto; in the presence of the
deceased, and of Henry J. Eaton the other subscribing witness,
that he saw the said Frederick G. Lindner deceased, sign and
seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament that the said Frederick G. Lindner
was, at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will of
legal age, and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever; and that
said testator is now dead.
Henry G. Sheldon
And on said day also appeared Henry J. Eaton another of
the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of
Frederick G. Lindner deceased, who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, deposes
and says that he was present at the making of said Will,
and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said Will
as a witness thereto, in the presence of the deceased, and of
Henry G. Sheldon the other subscribing witness: that he
saw the said Frederick G. Lindner deceased, sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last Will and Testament that the said Frederick G Lindner
was at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will,
of legal age, and of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever; and
that said testator is now dead.
Henry J. Eaton
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 5th day of
March 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 185)
Description
[page 185]
[corresponds to page 125 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
125
Frederick G Lindner's Will.
Copy of Will.
The Last Will and Testament of Frederick G. Lindner
of
Liberty Township, Delaware County, Ohio.
On this eighth day of August in the year of Our Lord, eighteen
hundred and eighty three, at the City of Delaware, Delaware
County Ohio, I, Frederick G. Lindner, resident of Liberty
township in said County, having been by our kind heavenly
Father protected & kept, until I have arrived at sixty eight
years of age, & not knowing at what time he may call me
to leave this world, & having the full use of all my
faculties, & especially desiring that my good & affectionate
wife, who for about forty years has been my kind &
faithful companion, & has so materially aided in the
acquisition of my estate, shall be fully provided for, do here
make & publish this my last Will and Testament, hereby
revoking all former Wills by me made.
Item 1st I will & direct that all my just Debts & Funeral Expenses &
expenses of settling my estate, shall be paid out of my estate
as soon after my decease as shall be found convenient, out
of any money on hand at my decease, & by the sale of all
farm stock & personal property which my wife may not
desire to keep for her own use & convenience, & if it should
then be found necessary I do hereby authorize empower & direct
my Executors hereinafter named to sell at public or private
sale & for such price & upon such terms as in their
judgement may be for the best interest of my estate the
twenty & a half acres of land lying east of the section line
road in said township of Liberty & being the south West
part of farm lot Number one in North part of Section 4.
Township 4.- Range 19. United State Military Survey &
being that which is left of the 30 1\2 acre tract which several
years ago I bought of John Bieber after taking therefrom the
10 acr north part which I sold to Jacob Swartz; & deed to
the purchaser to execute, acknowledge & deliver in fee simple:
& I direct that any surplus of the proceeds of said sale
that may be left after paying all said indebtedness &
expenses, shall be safely deposited in bank ready for the
payment of any assessment for road improvement that may
be made on any of my real estate, or for any like need
or emergency that may arise
Item 2nd To my beloved wife Susannah Lindner, in lieu of her year's
support dower & all that portion of any estate to which by
law she would be entitled were I to make no Will, I do
give & devise as follows:
[corresponds to page 125 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
125
Frederick G Lindner's Will.
Copy of Will.
The Last Will and Testament of Frederick G. Lindner
of
Liberty Township, Delaware County, Ohio.
On this eighth day of August in the year of Our Lord, eighteen
hundred and eighty three, at the City of Delaware, Delaware
County Ohio, I, Frederick G. Lindner, resident of Liberty
township in said County, having been by our kind heavenly
Father protected & kept, until I have arrived at sixty eight
years of age, & not knowing at what time he may call me
to leave this world, & having the full use of all my
faculties, & especially desiring that my good & affectionate
wife, who for about forty years has been my kind &
faithful companion, & has so materially aided in the
acquisition of my estate, shall be fully provided for, do here
make & publish this my last Will and Testament, hereby
revoking all former Wills by me made.
Item 1st I will & direct that all my just Debts & Funeral Expenses &
expenses of settling my estate, shall be paid out of my estate
as soon after my decease as shall be found convenient, out
of any money on hand at my decease, & by the sale of all
farm stock & personal property which my wife may not
desire to keep for her own use & convenience, & if it should
then be found necessary I do hereby authorize empower & direct
my Executors hereinafter named to sell at public or private
sale & for such price & upon such terms as in their
judgement may be for the best interest of my estate the
twenty & a half acres of land lying east of the section line
road in said township of Liberty & being the south West
part of farm lot Number one in North part of Section 4.
Township 4.- Range 19. United State Military Survey &
being that which is left of the 30 1\2 acre tract which several
years ago I bought of John Bieber after taking therefrom the
10 acr north part which I sold to Jacob Swartz; & deed to
the purchaser to execute, acknowledge & deliver in fee simple:
& I direct that any surplus of the proceeds of said sale
that may be left after paying all said indebtedness &
expenses, shall be safely deposited in bank ready for the
payment of any assessment for road improvement that may
be made on any of my real estate, or for any like need
or emergency that may arise
Item 2nd To my beloved wife Susannah Lindner, in lieu of her year's
support dower & all that portion of any estate to which by
law she would be entitled were I to make no Will, I do
give & devise as follows:
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 186)
Description
[page 186]
[corresponds to page 126 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
126
Frederick G. Lindner's Will
1st to be hers absolutely all household good & furniture & books,
fuel & provisions on hand at my decease.
2nd I do further give to her all other personal property, including
money, stocks, credits, accounts, farm stock & whatever other
personal property I may be the owner of at my decease & in
whatsoever forms the same may then be in, she however
selling for the purpose of paying debts & expenses as above
mentioned in Item 1st so much of said farm stock & personal
property as she may not desire to keep for her own use &
convenience.
3rd I do further give & devise to my said wife during her
natural life all the real estate of which I may be the
owner at my decease, & which it may not be found necessary
to sell to pay my debts as aforesaid, including said 20 1/2 acres,
if it should not be found necessary to sell that, which real
estate now consists of the farm in Liberty Township on which
we now reside made up of said 20 1/2 acres & the 100 acres on
the west there which is farm lot Number ten in Section 3
Tp 4 - Range 19. U.S.M. Lands, bought by me of the Markle
heirs; & the 50 acres in Delaware Township in said County
on which my son Herman now resides, the East half of farm
lot No. 25. in Sec. 2. Tp 4. R 19. U.S.M. Lands bought by me
of John Murphy. She shall the sole management, control &
use thereof so long as she shall live, out of said 100 acs.
about 3 3/4 acres we deeded to the C & T. Railroad Company.
Item 3rd I do give & devise to my beloved Sons Herman Lindner,
residing on said 50 acres in Delaware Township, Delaware
County Ohio & Edward Lindner residing with us in
Liberty Township in said County, & my beloved daughters,
Ann Catharine wife of Adam Keiser residing near Larwell,
Whitely County Indiana, & Mary Elizabeth wife of John
Miller of said Township of Delaware, to be equally divided
among them at the decease of my said wife all my personal
estate left unconsumed by her at her decease & which may
not then be necessary to pay her debts & the expenses of her
last sickness & funeral.
I do further give to my said sons
& daughters to be equally divided among them at the
decease of my said wife, all the real estate of which I
may be the owner or have any title to or interest in at
my decease to be theirs absolutely in fee simple.
In case of
the decease of any of my said children before my wife, I
will & direct that the share of my estate personal &
real, which by this Will would have gone to the parent if
living, shall go equally to the children or heirs of said
deceased parent.
[corresponds to page 126 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
126
Frederick G. Lindner's Will
1st to be hers absolutely all household good & furniture & books,
fuel & provisions on hand at my decease.
2nd I do further give to her all other personal property, including
money, stocks, credits, accounts, farm stock & whatever other
personal property I may be the owner of at my decease & in
whatsoever forms the same may then be in, she however
selling for the purpose of paying debts & expenses as above
mentioned in Item 1st so much of said farm stock & personal
property as she may not desire to keep for her own use &
convenience.
3rd I do further give & devise to my said wife during her
natural life all the real estate of which I may be the
owner at my decease, & which it may not be found necessary
to sell to pay my debts as aforesaid, including said 20 1/2 acres,
if it should not be found necessary to sell that, which real
estate now consists of the farm in Liberty Township on which
we now reside made up of said 20 1/2 acres & the 100 acres on
the west there which is farm lot Number ten in Section 3
Tp 4 - Range 19. U.S.M. Lands, bought by me of the Markle
heirs; & the 50 acres in Delaware Township in said County
on which my son Herman now resides, the East half of farm
lot No. 25. in Sec. 2. Tp 4. R 19. U.S.M. Lands bought by me
of John Murphy. She shall the sole management, control &
use thereof so long as she shall live, out of said 100 acs.
about 3 3/4 acres we deeded to the C & T. Railroad Company.
Item 3rd I do give & devise to my beloved Sons Herman Lindner,
residing on said 50 acres in Delaware Township, Delaware
County Ohio & Edward Lindner residing with us in
Liberty Township in said County, & my beloved daughters,
Ann Catharine wife of Adam Keiser residing near Larwell,
Whitely County Indiana, & Mary Elizabeth wife of John
Miller of said Township of Delaware, to be equally divided
among them at the decease of my said wife all my personal
estate left unconsumed by her at her decease & which may
not then be necessary to pay her debts & the expenses of her
last sickness & funeral.
I do further give to my said sons
& daughters to be equally divided among them at the
decease of my said wife, all the real estate of which I
may be the owner or have any title to or interest in at
my decease to be theirs absolutely in fee simple.
In case of
the decease of any of my said children before my wife, I
will & direct that the share of my estate personal &
real, which by this Will would have gone to the parent if
living, shall go equally to the children or heirs of said
deceased parent.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 187)
Description
[page 187]
[corresponds to page 127 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
127
Frederick G. Lindner's Will.
I will & direct that in selling out their respective shares
in said real estate the legatees in this Will shall give
my son Herman any opportunity to buy their interests in
the 50 acres on which he resides & my son Edward an
opportunity to buy their interests in the 100 or 120 1/2 acres
on which he resides at the same price & terms that they
may be able to obtain elsewhere before selling to any
one else.
Item 4th I do hereby nominate constitute & appoint my said sons
Herman & Edward Executors of this my last Will
and Testament.
I desire that no appraisement & no sale
of my personal property, (other than as herein before men-
tioned,) be made & that the Court of Probate direct the
omission of the same in pursuance of the statute.
In testimony
whereof I have hereunto set my signature this August 8
A.D. 1883.
Frederick G. Lindner.
Signed & acknowledged by }
Frederick G. Lindner as his }
last Will & Testament in our }
presence, & signed by us as wit }
nesses thereto in his presence }
& at his request, & in the }
presence of each other }
Henry G. Sheldon } of the city of Delaware Ohio
Henry J. Eaton } of the city of Delaware Ohio
[corresponds to page 127 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
127
Frederick G. Lindner's Will.
I will & direct that in selling out their respective shares
in said real estate the legatees in this Will shall give
my son Herman any opportunity to buy their interests in
the 50 acres on which he resides & my son Edward an
opportunity to buy their interests in the 100 or 120 1/2 acres
on which he resides at the same price & terms that they
may be able to obtain elsewhere before selling to any
one else.
Item 4th I do hereby nominate constitute & appoint my said sons
Herman & Edward Executors of this my last Will
and Testament.
I desire that no appraisement & no sale
of my personal property, (other than as herein before men-
tioned,) be made & that the Court of Probate direct the
omission of the same in pursuance of the statute.
In testimony
whereof I have hereunto set my signature this August 8
A.D. 1883.
Frederick G. Lindner.
Signed & acknowledged by }
Frederick G. Lindner as his }
last Will & Testament in our }
presence, & signed by us as wit }
nesses thereto in his presence }
& at his request, & in the }
presence of each other }
Henry G. Sheldon } of the city of Delaware Ohio
Henry J. Eaton } of the city of Delaware Ohio
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 188)
Description
[page 188]
[corresponds to page 128 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
128
Thomas Jones Will
February 28th 1885.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
Thomas Jones, deceased. }
This day, an instrument of
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Thomas Jones
late of Scioto Township in this County, deceased, was produced
in open Court for Probate. On consideration whereof it is
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court, and that
due notice thereof, and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record be given to Sarah Liggett, Martin Jones,
Mary Pinney, Martha Newhouse and Jane Pinney, next of kin
of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio, that said appli-
cation will be for hearing before this Court on the 14th day of
March, A.D. 1885, at 1 O'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and Tes-
tament of Thomas Jones, deceased.
To Catherine Jones , Sarah
Liggett, Martin Jones, Mary Pinney, Martha Newhouse and
Jane Pinney.
You are hereby notified that on the 28rd day of
February. A.D. 1885 , an instrument of writing, purporting to
be the last Will and testament of Thomas Jones, late of
Scioto Township, in said County, deceased, was produced in
open Court, and an application to admit the same to probate
was on the same day made in said Court, Said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 14th day of March
A.D. 1885. at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 28th day of Feby A.D. 1885
[corresponds to page 128 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
128
Thomas Jones Will
February 28th 1885.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
Thomas Jones, deceased. }
This day, an instrument of
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Thomas Jones
late of Scioto Township in this County, deceased, was produced
in open Court for Probate. On consideration whereof it is
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court, and that
due notice thereof, and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record be given to Sarah Liggett, Martin Jones,
Mary Pinney, Martha Newhouse and Jane Pinney, next of kin
of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio, that said appli-
cation will be for hearing before this Court on the 14th day of
March, A.D. 1885, at 1 O'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and Tes-
tament of Thomas Jones, deceased.
To Catherine Jones , Sarah
Liggett, Martin Jones, Mary Pinney, Martha Newhouse and
Jane Pinney.
You are hereby notified that on the 28rd day of
February. A.D. 1885 , an instrument of writing, purporting to
be the last Will and testament of Thomas Jones, late of
Scioto Township, in said County, deceased, was produced in
open Court, and an application to admit the same to probate
was on the same day made in said Court, Said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 14th day of March
A.D. 1885. at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 28th day of Feby A.D. 1885
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 189)
Description
[page 189]
[corresponds to page 129 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Thomas Jones Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court.
Delaware County}
Personally appeared in open Court J.R.
Crawford one of the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Thomas Jones late of Scioto Township
in said Delaware County, deceased who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will, depose and say: That the paper before him bearing
date the 25th day of march A.D. 1879 purporting to be
the last Will and testament of Thomas Jones now
deceased, is the Will of said deceased Thomas Jones, that
he was present at the execution of said Will and at the
request of the Testator, subscribed his name to the same
as witnesses in his presence, that he saw the said Thomas
Jones deceased sign and seal said Will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament,
and that the said Thomas Jones at the time of making,
signing, and sealing said Will was of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
J.R. Crawford.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witness in open Court, this
14th day of March A.D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 129 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Thomas Jones Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court.
Delaware County}
Personally appeared in open Court J.R.
Crawford one of the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Thomas Jones late of Scioto Township
in said Delaware County, deceased who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will, depose and say: That the paper before him bearing
date the 25th day of march A.D. 1879 purporting to be
the last Will and testament of Thomas Jones now
deceased, is the Will of said deceased Thomas Jones, that
he was present at the execution of said Will and at the
request of the Testator, subscribed his name to the same
as witnesses in his presence, that he saw the said Thomas
Jones deceased sign and seal said Will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament,
and that the said Thomas Jones at the time of making,
signing, and sealing said Will was of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
J.R. Crawford.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witness in open Court, this
14th day of March A.D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 190)
Description
[page 190]
[corresponds to page 130 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Thomas Jones Will
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }
W.P. Crawford being duly sworn says
that he was well acquainted with Wm. M. Warren who is
now deceased, that he was well acquainted with the hand
writing of the said Wm. M. Warren, having often seen him
write, that the signature Wm. M. Warren as subscribing
witness to the last Will and Testament of Thomas Jones, de-
ceased is in the own proper hand writing and signature of the
said Wm. M. Warren, who at the date of said Will was
in full life and resided in Scioto township in said
County.
Wm.P. Crawford.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 14th
day of March A.D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County}
R. W. Warren being duly sworn says
that he was well acquainted with Wm.M. Warren who is
now deceased that he was well acquainted with the hand
writing of the said Wm.M. Warren, having often seen
him write that the signature Wm. M. Warren as subscribing
witness to the last Will and testament of Thomas Jones
deceased, is in the own proper hand writing and signature
of the said Wm.M. Warren who at the date of said Will
was in full life, and resided in Scioto Township in said
County.
R.W. Warren
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this
14th day of March A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 130 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Thomas Jones Will
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }
W.P. Crawford being duly sworn says
that he was well acquainted with Wm. M. Warren who is
now deceased, that he was well acquainted with the hand
writing of the said Wm. M. Warren, having often seen him
write, that the signature Wm. M. Warren as subscribing
witness to the last Will and Testament of Thomas Jones, de-
ceased is in the own proper hand writing and signature of the
said Wm. M. Warren, who at the date of said Will was
in full life and resided in Scioto township in said
County.
Wm.P. Crawford.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 14th
day of March A.D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County}
R. W. Warren being duly sworn says
that he was well acquainted with Wm.M. Warren who is
now deceased that he was well acquainted with the hand
writing of the said Wm.M. Warren, having often seen
him write that the signature Wm. M. Warren as subscribing
witness to the last Will and testament of Thomas Jones
deceased, is in the own proper hand writing and signature
of the said Wm.M. Warren who at the date of said Will
was in full life, and resided in Scioto Township in said
County.
R.W. Warren
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this
14th day of March A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 191)
Description
[page 191]
[corresponds to page 131 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Thomas Jones Will
March 14th 1885
Journal Entry
The the matter of the Will of}
Thomas Jones deceased. }
Be it remembered that
heretofore, to wit: on the 28th day of February A.D.1885
an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Thomas Jones, late of Scioto Township
in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court
for probate, and was then filed. And it now being shown
to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the
filing of said Will, and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record in this Court has been
given to Catharine Jones, Sarah Liggett, Martin Jones
Mary Pinney, Martha Newhouse and Jane Pinney
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio.
pursuant to a former order of this Court; therefore on
this day came J.R. Crawford one of the subscribing
witnesses to said Will , who being duly sworn testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will.
Which testimony was reduced to writing by him respect-
fully subscribed, and filed with said Will. And it appear-
ing that Wm. M. Warren one of the subscribing witnesses
to said Will, is now deceased, thereupon Wm.P. Crawford
and R.W. Warren appeared in open Court, and were duly
sworn and examined according to law touching the genuiness
of the signature of said Wm. M. Warren attached to said Will and their
testimony thereof was reduced to writing and filed. Whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and testament of said Thomas Jones, deceased. That the same
was duly executed and attested; and that the said Testator at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age of
sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint. It is
therefore, be the Court ordered, that the said Will be submitted
to probate, and that the same together with the testimony of
the witnesses above named, as well as the proceedings had there-
on be entered of record in this Court. Also this day personally
appeared in open Court Catharine Jones, widow of Thomas Jones
deceased and made known therein her election to take under
the provision of the Will of her deceased husband. Where-
upon the Court explained to her the provision of said Will and
her rights under it, also her rights under the law, and
she declared herself satisfied with the provisions of said Will,
and asked that her election to take under said Will
might be entered upon the Journal of the Court, which
is according done.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 131 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Thomas Jones Will
March 14th 1885
Journal Entry
The the matter of the Will of}
Thomas Jones deceased. }
Be it remembered that
heretofore, to wit: on the 28th day of February A.D.1885
an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Thomas Jones, late of Scioto Township
in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court
for probate, and was then filed. And it now being shown
to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the
filing of said Will, and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record in this Court has been
given to Catharine Jones, Sarah Liggett, Martin Jones
Mary Pinney, Martha Newhouse and Jane Pinney
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio.
pursuant to a former order of this Court; therefore on
this day came J.R. Crawford one of the subscribing
witnesses to said Will , who being duly sworn testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will.
Which testimony was reduced to writing by him respect-
fully subscribed, and filed with said Will. And it appear-
ing that Wm. M. Warren one of the subscribing witnesses
to said Will, is now deceased, thereupon Wm.P. Crawford
and R.W. Warren appeared in open Court, and were duly
sworn and examined according to law touching the genuiness
of the signature of said Wm. M. Warren attached to said Will and their
testimony thereof was reduced to writing and filed. Whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and testament of said Thomas Jones, deceased. That the same
was duly executed and attested; and that the said Testator at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age of
sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint. It is
therefore, be the Court ordered, that the said Will be submitted
to probate, and that the same together with the testimony of
the witnesses above named, as well as the proceedings had there-
on be entered of record in this Court. Also this day personally
appeared in open Court Catharine Jones, widow of Thomas Jones
deceased and made known therein her election to take under
the provision of the Will of her deceased husband. Where-
upon the Court explained to her the provision of said Will and
her rights under it, also her rights under the law, and
she declared herself satisfied with the provisions of said Will,
and asked that her election to take under said Will
might be entered upon the Journal of the Court, which
is according done.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 192)
Description
[page 192]
[corresponds to page 132 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Thomas Jones Will
Copy of Will
In the name of Benevolent Father of all men.
I Thomas
Jones of Delaware County and State of Ohio, do make and
publish my Will and testament as follows.
Item 1st After the payment of all my debts and liabilities I give and divise
to my wife Jones in lieu of Dower the use of all my
Real and Personal Estate during her natural life, But in
case she marries then from that time she is to have Dower
according to the laws of Ohio
2nd. At my death and the death of my Wife I will and desire the
whole of my Estate Real and Personal in equal share to
my two sons, and four daughters.
3rd. I appoint N. M. Newhouse and Catharine Jones, Executors
Authorizing them to sell at public or private sale all my
Real and Personal Estate, or divide the same between my
heirs, and I hereby authorize them to make and deliver all
Deeds necessary to Convey titles.
4th. I give to each of my Executors besides any costs or money
advanced by them the sum of Two Hundred Dollars to be
deducted before the division is made.
5th. All advancements by note or account during my life is to be
part of my Estate at six per cent interest from date of advancement.
6th. It is my wish that no appraisement of any of my Estate be
made, nor any Bond be required.
Signed and adknowledge
by Thomas Jones as his Will in our presence and signed by
us, in his presence this 25th day of March. A.D. 1879.
Thomas Jones (seal)
Wm.M. Warren} Witness
J.R. Crawford }
[corresponds to page 132 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Thomas Jones Will
Copy of Will
In the name of Benevolent Father of all men.
I Thomas
Jones of Delaware County and State of Ohio, do make and
publish my Will and testament as follows.
Item 1st After the payment of all my debts and liabilities I give and divise
to my wife Jones in lieu of Dower the use of all my
Real and Personal Estate during her natural life, But in
case she marries then from that time she is to have Dower
according to the laws of Ohio
2nd. At my death and the death of my Wife I will and desire the
whole of my Estate Real and Personal in equal share to
my two sons, and four daughters.
3rd. I appoint N. M. Newhouse and Catharine Jones, Executors
Authorizing them to sell at public or private sale all my
Real and Personal Estate, or divide the same between my
heirs, and I hereby authorize them to make and deliver all
Deeds necessary to Convey titles.
4th. I give to each of my Executors besides any costs or money
advanced by them the sum of Two Hundred Dollars to be
deducted before the division is made.
5th. All advancements by note or account during my life is to be
part of my Estate at six per cent interest from date of advancement.
6th. It is my wish that no appraisement of any of my Estate be
made, nor any Bond be required.
Signed and adknowledge
by Thomas Jones as his Will in our presence and signed by
us, in his presence this 25th day of March. A.D. 1879.
Thomas Jones (seal)
Wm.M. Warren} Witness
J.R. Crawford }
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 193)
Description
[page 193]
[corresponds to page 133 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Sarah M. Kilbourns Will
March 16th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of Will of}
Sarah M Kilbourn, deceased}
This day, an instrument of writ-
ing, purporting to be the last Will and testament of Sarah
M. Kilbourn late of Delaware Township, in this County
deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate. On
consideration whereof, it is ordered that the said Will be
filed in this Court, there being no next of kin of the
Testatrix, residents of the State of Ohio..Whereupon came
Frank R. Moody and Emily Treadway, next of kin of
the Testatrix, residents of the State of New York and
waive further notice, and consent of the probate of said Will
Therefore on this day came George Root and A A Welch,
the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being
duly sworn, testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will. While testimony was reduced to writing by
them respectively subscribed and filed with said Will
whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instru--
ment of writing is the last Will and testament of
said Sarah M. Kilbourn, deceased. That the same was
duly executed and attested, and that the said Testatrix,at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will , was
of full age of sound mind and memory and not under
any restraint. This therefore, by the Court ordered that
the said Will be admitted to Probate, and that the same
together with testimony of the witnesses above named
are well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of
record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 133 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Sarah M. Kilbourns Will
March 16th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of Will of}
Sarah M Kilbourn, deceased}
This day, an instrument of writ-
ing, purporting to be the last Will and testament of Sarah
M. Kilbourn late of Delaware Township, in this County
deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate. On
consideration whereof, it is ordered that the said Will be
filed in this Court, there being no next of kin of the
Testatrix, residents of the State of Ohio..Whereupon came
Frank R. Moody and Emily Treadway, next of kin of
the Testatrix, residents of the State of New York and
waive further notice, and consent of the probate of said Will
Therefore on this day came George Root and A A Welch,
the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being
duly sworn, testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will. While testimony was reduced to writing by
them respectively subscribed and filed with said Will
whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instru--
ment of writing is the last Will and testament of
said Sarah M. Kilbourn, deceased. That the same was
duly executed and attested, and that the said Testatrix,at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will , was
of full age of sound mind and memory and not under
any restraint. This therefore, by the Court ordered that
the said Will be admitted to Probate, and that the same
together with testimony of the witnesses above named
are well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of
record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 194)
Description
[page 194]
[corresponds to page 134 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Sarah M. Kilbourn's Will.
State of Ohio} Probate Court.
Delaware County}
Probate of the last Will of Sarah M. Kilbourn, deceased,
presented on the 16th day of March.A.D.1885.
Personally appeared in open court, George Root one of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of Sarah
M. Kilbourn deceased, who being duly sworn accordig to
law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will deposes
and saith that he was present at the making of said
Will, and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said
Will, as a witness thereto, in the presence of the deceased
and of A. A. Welch the other subscribing witness; that he
saw the said Sarah M. Kilbourn deceased, sign and seal
said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same to be her
last Will and testament that the said Sarah M. Kilbourn
was, at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will,
of legal age, and of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever; and
that said testatrix is now dead.
George Root.
And on said day also appeared A. A. Welch another of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and testament of Sarah
M. Kilbourn deceased, who being duly sworn according to
law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, deposes
and says that he was present at the making of said Will,
and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said Will,
as a witness thereto, in the presence of the deceased, and of
George Root the other subscribing witness; that he saw the
said Sarah M. Kilbourn deceased, sign and seal said Will,
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will
and Testament that the said Sarah M. Kilbourn was, at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, of legal
age, and was of sound and disposing mind and memory, and
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever; and
that said Testatrix is now dead.
A. A. Welch
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 16th day of March
1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 134 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Sarah M. Kilbourn's Will.
State of Ohio} Probate Court.
Delaware County}
Probate of the last Will of Sarah M. Kilbourn, deceased,
presented on the 16th day of March.A.D.1885.
Personally appeared in open court, George Root one of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of Sarah
M. Kilbourn deceased, who being duly sworn accordig to
law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will deposes
and saith that he was present at the making of said
Will, and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said
Will, as a witness thereto, in the presence of the deceased
and of A. A. Welch the other subscribing witness; that he
saw the said Sarah M. Kilbourn deceased, sign and seal
said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same to be her
last Will and testament that the said Sarah M. Kilbourn
was, at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will,
of legal age, and of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever; and
that said testatrix is now dead.
George Root.
And on said day also appeared A. A. Welch another of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and testament of Sarah
M. Kilbourn deceased, who being duly sworn according to
law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, deposes
and says that he was present at the making of said Will,
and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said Will,
as a witness thereto, in the presence of the deceased, and of
George Root the other subscribing witness; that he saw the
said Sarah M. Kilbourn deceased, sign and seal said Will,
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will
and Testament that the said Sarah M. Kilbourn was, at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, of legal
age, and was of sound and disposing mind and memory, and
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever; and
that said Testatrix is now dead.
A. A. Welch
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 16th day of March
1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 195)
Description
[page 195]
[corresponds to page 135 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Sarah M. Kilbourn's Will
Copy of Will
I, Sarah M. Kilbourn of the town of Delaware, O. do
publish and make this my last Will and Testament
1st It is my Will that my just debts and funeral expenses
be paid.
I give to Frank R. Moody, to Gertrude Beach, and
Emily Treadway, my House and Lot in Delaware,
when sold, the proceeds to be equally divided, between
them also to Gertrude Beach, Two Thousand Dollars,
to Emily Treadway, Fifteen Hundred Dollars, to
Frank R. Moody, Fifteen Hundred dollars.
Out of this sum I will that Mother shall have an
ample support As I give to these heirs more than any
one else, as I leave her in trust to them, to live with
either of them.
I give to Alexander Moody, Five Hundred Dollars, to
Mary R. Moody, Five Hundred Dollars, to Bertie R.
Beach, Five Hundred Dollars. To the children of my
brother Charles Moody, Two hundred Dollars each.
To Homer L. Moody, Two Hundred Dollars.
I give my Household Furniture, and Clothing to Gertrude
Beach, Emily Treadway, and Frank Moody.
The Silver to be divided, 6 Teaspoons for Gertrude Beach,
and 6 for Mary R. Moody. The large Spoon which was her
grandmothers for Frank Moody and also the six tea
spoons which Mother gave me. The Red chair which
was her Fathers to Frank R. Moody. The marble top
table to Gertrude Beach. The new Sofa and Chairs to
Emily Tready. If there is anything left I wish to have
a plain monument set in Greenwood Cemetery for R.
and E. P. Moody also a headstone for Harriet Darlenton
in California.
I appoint Frank R. Moody and Emily Tread-
way Executors of this my last Will and Testament.
In
testimony hereof I have here unto set my hand.
Sarah M. Kilbourn
Delaware Ohio July 12th, 1879.
Signed and acknowledged by said Sarah M. Kilbourn as her
last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by
her in our presence.
A. A. Welch
George Root
Delaware O. July 12, 1879
[corresponds to page 135 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Sarah M. Kilbourn's Will
Copy of Will
I, Sarah M. Kilbourn of the town of Delaware, O. do
publish and make this my last Will and Testament
1st It is my Will that my just debts and funeral expenses
be paid.
I give to Frank R. Moody, to Gertrude Beach, and
Emily Treadway, my House and Lot in Delaware,
when sold, the proceeds to be equally divided, between
them also to Gertrude Beach, Two Thousand Dollars,
to Emily Treadway, Fifteen Hundred Dollars, to
Frank R. Moody, Fifteen Hundred dollars.
Out of this sum I will that Mother shall have an
ample support As I give to these heirs more than any
one else, as I leave her in trust to them, to live with
either of them.
I give to Alexander Moody, Five Hundred Dollars, to
Mary R. Moody, Five Hundred Dollars, to Bertie R.
Beach, Five Hundred Dollars. To the children of my
brother Charles Moody, Two hundred Dollars each.
To Homer L. Moody, Two Hundred Dollars.
I give my Household Furniture, and Clothing to Gertrude
Beach, Emily Treadway, and Frank Moody.
The Silver to be divided, 6 Teaspoons for Gertrude Beach,
and 6 for Mary R. Moody. The large Spoon which was her
grandmothers for Frank Moody and also the six tea
spoons which Mother gave me. The Red chair which
was her Fathers to Frank R. Moody. The marble top
table to Gertrude Beach. The new Sofa and Chairs to
Emily Tready. If there is anything left I wish to have
a plain monument set in Greenwood Cemetery for R.
and E. P. Moody also a headstone for Harriet Darlenton
in California.
I appoint Frank R. Moody and Emily Tread-
way Executors of this my last Will and Testament.
In
testimony hereof I have here unto set my hand.
Sarah M. Kilbourn
Delaware Ohio July 12th, 1879.
Signed and acknowledged by said Sarah M. Kilbourn as her
last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by
her in our presence.
A. A. Welch
George Root
Delaware O. July 12, 1879
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 196)
Description
[page 196]
[corresponds to page 136 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Presley Said's Will.
March 30th 1885.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will}
of Presley Said deceased.}
This day an instrument of writing, purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Presley Said, late of Concord Town-
ship in this county, deceased, was produced in open Court for
Probate: on consideration whereof, it is ordered that the said Will
be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record, be given to
Elizabeth Said, his widow, Abner Said, Simpson Said, Anna M.
Said, Rebecca Peck, heirs and next of kin of the testator, and Laura
Smart, not of kin of the testator, residents of the State of Ohio, that
said application will be for hearing before this Court on the 4th day
of April, A. D. 1885 at 1 o'clock P. M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County}
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Presley Said, deceased:
To Elizabeth Said, Abner Said, Simpson
Said, Anna M. Said, Rebecca Peck and Laura Smart.
You are hereby
notified that on the 30th day of March A.D.1885, an instrument
of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Presley Said
late of Concord Township, in said County, deceased, was produced in
open Court, and an application to admit the same to probate
was on the same day made in said Court. Said application will be fore hearing be
fore this court on the 4th day of April A.D.1885,
at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this
30th day of March, A.D. 1885.
[corresponds to page 136 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Presley Said's Will.
March 30th 1885.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will}
of Presley Said deceased.}
This day an instrument of writing, purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Presley Said, late of Concord Town-
ship in this county, deceased, was produced in open Court for
Probate: on consideration whereof, it is ordered that the said Will
be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record, be given to
Elizabeth Said, his widow, Abner Said, Simpson Said, Anna M.
Said, Rebecca Peck, heirs and next of kin of the testator, and Laura
Smart, not of kin of the testator, residents of the State of Ohio, that
said application will be for hearing before this Court on the 4th day
of April, A. D. 1885 at 1 o'clock P. M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County}
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Presley Said, deceased:
To Elizabeth Said, Abner Said, Simpson
Said, Anna M. Said, Rebecca Peck and Laura Smart.
You are hereby
notified that on the 30th day of March A.D.1885, an instrument
of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Presley Said
late of Concord Township, in said County, deceased, was produced in
open Court, and an application to admit the same to probate
was on the same day made in said Court. Said application will be fore hearing be
fore this court on the 4th day of April A.D.1885,
at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this
30th day of March, A.D. 1885.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 197)
Description
[page 197]
[corresponds to page 137 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Presley Said's Will.
Return.
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County}
Abner Said, being duly swonn, says that on
the 30th 31st days of March, A. D. 1885 he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Elizabeth
said, Anna M. Said, Simpson Said, Laura Smart, Rebecca
Peck.
Abner Said.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 4th day of
April A. D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County}
Personally appeared in open Court Solomon Butz
and James B. Cole the subscribing witnesses to this last Will and
Testament of Presley Said late of Concord Township in said Dela-
ware County, deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, to
speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in
relation to the execution of said Will, depose and say: That the paper
before them bearing date the 1st day of October A.D. 1884 purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Presley Said now deceased, is
the Will of said deceased, that they were present at the execution of
said Will, and at the request of the Testator, respectively subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence, that they
saw the said Presley Said deceased sign and seal said Will, and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament,
and that the said Presley Said at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory,
and not under any restraint.
Solomon Butz
James B. Cole.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court, this
4th day of April A. D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 137 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Presley Said's Will.
Return.
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County}
Abner Said, being duly swonn, says that on
the 30th 31st days of March, A. D. 1885 he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Elizabeth
said, Anna M. Said, Simpson Said, Laura Smart, Rebecca
Peck.
Abner Said.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 4th day of
April A. D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County}
Personally appeared in open Court Solomon Butz
and James B. Cole the subscribing witnesses to this last Will and
Testament of Presley Said late of Concord Township in said Dela-
ware County, deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, to
speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in
relation to the execution of said Will, depose and say: That the paper
before them bearing date the 1st day of October A.D. 1884 purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Presley Said now deceased, is
the Will of said deceased, that they were present at the execution of
said Will, and at the request of the Testator, respectively subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence, that they
saw the said Presley Said deceased sign and seal said Will, and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament,
and that the said Presley Said at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory,
and not under any restraint.
Solomon Butz
James B. Cole.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court, this
4th day of April A. D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 198)
Description
[page 198]
[corresponds to page 138 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Presley Said's Will
April 4th, 1885
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will}
of Presley Said, deceased}
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to-wit
on the 30th day of March. A. D. 1885, an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Presley Said late
of Concord Township, in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate, and was then filed. And, it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of
the filing of said Will, and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record in this Court, has been given to Elizabeth
Said, Abner Said, Simpson Said, Anna M. Said, Rebecca Peck,
next of kin of the testator and Laura Smart next of kin of the
testator, residents of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former
order of this Court. Therefore, on this day came Solomon Butz
and James B. Cole the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who
being duly sworn, testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing, by them
respectively subscribed and filed with said Will, whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and testament of said Presley Said, deceased. That
the same was duly executed and attested; and that the said
Testator, at the time of making, signing and sealing said will
was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint. It is therefore, by the Court ordered, that the
said Will be admitted to probate, and that the same together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named, as well as the
proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 138 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Presley Said's Will
April 4th, 1885
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will}
of Presley Said, deceased}
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to-wit
on the 30th day of March. A. D. 1885, an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Presley Said late
of Concord Township, in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate, and was then filed. And, it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of
the filing of said Will, and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record in this Court, has been given to Elizabeth
Said, Abner Said, Simpson Said, Anna M. Said, Rebecca Peck,
next of kin of the testator and Laura Smart next of kin of the
testator, residents of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former
order of this Court. Therefore, on this day came Solomon Butz
and James B. Cole the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who
being duly sworn, testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing, by them
respectively subscribed and filed with said Will, whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and testament of said Presley Said, deceased. That
the same was duly executed and attested; and that the said
Testator, at the time of making, signing and sealing said will
was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint. It is therefore, by the Court ordered, that the
said Will be admitted to probate, and that the same together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named, as well as the
proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 199)
Description
[page 199]
[corresponds to page 139 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Presley Said's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I, Presley Said
of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish
this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former
Wills by me made.
1st I give and devise to my son Abner Said one hundred and twenty
five acres of land being part of Crauyhur Survey No. 2992, in
Delaware and Union County, Ohio, described as follows: being
the whole of Lot No 1, running from Mill Creek on the North
to the County Road on the south and on the West line of said
survey, and sufficient from Lot 2. being added to No 1 to make
one hundred acres. The other twenty five acres is to be a strip
taken from the South end of the balance of Lot No 2 and No 3. in
a regular form with lines of equal length, as near as may be.
This is given to the said Abner and to his heirs and assigns
forever, subject to the terms hereinafter named as follows:
Said Abner is to pay to Simpson Said his brother five hundred
dollars one year after my death.
To pay to said Simpson Said five hundred dollars more as
soon as Dower ceases thereon or should there be no Dower at my
death, then to be paid as the other five hundred above.
Abner is to pay to Edith Said, my grand-daughter and daughter of
James Said Five Hundred Dollars, the same as the second
payment to Simpson Said, to wit: one year after my death or when
Dower ceases.
Abner to pay to Laura Smart wife of Asa Smart one hundred
dollars on the same terms and conditions as the payments
are to be made to Edith Said.
If Abner Said shall fail to
pay all or any of said payments to said Simpson, Edith Said
or Laura Smart then enough of said land shall be sold to
pay such amounts thereof as shall remain unpaid.
To my daughter Anna M. Said I give and devise one hundred and
three acres more or less, being the balance of said Lots No two
and three not included in the foregoing devise to Abner Said.
This devise is made to said Anna M. Said for her natural life,
and then to go to her lineal heirs forever, but if she fails to
leave lineal heirs then in that case that said remainder after
her death shall go to her brothers Abner and Simpson Said
or their heirs equally forever.
This devise is on the further
condition that the said Anna M. Said shall pay to Rebecca
[corresponds to page 139 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Presley Said's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I, Presley Said
of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish
this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former
Wills by me made.
1st I give and devise to my son Abner Said one hundred and twenty
five acres of land being part of Crauyhur Survey No. 2992, in
Delaware and Union County, Ohio, described as follows: being
the whole of Lot No 1, running from Mill Creek on the North
to the County Road on the south and on the West line of said
survey, and sufficient from Lot 2. being added to No 1 to make
one hundred acres. The other twenty five acres is to be a strip
taken from the South end of the balance of Lot No 2 and No 3. in
a regular form with lines of equal length, as near as may be.
This is given to the said Abner and to his heirs and assigns
forever, subject to the terms hereinafter named as follows:
Said Abner is to pay to Simpson Said his brother five hundred
dollars one year after my death.
To pay to said Simpson Said five hundred dollars more as
soon as Dower ceases thereon or should there be no Dower at my
death, then to be paid as the other five hundred above.
Abner is to pay to Edith Said, my grand-daughter and daughter of
James Said Five Hundred Dollars, the same as the second
payment to Simpson Said, to wit: one year after my death or when
Dower ceases.
Abner to pay to Laura Smart wife of Asa Smart one hundred
dollars on the same terms and conditions as the payments
are to be made to Edith Said.
If Abner Said shall fail to
pay all or any of said payments to said Simpson, Edith Said
or Laura Smart then enough of said land shall be sold to
pay such amounts thereof as shall remain unpaid.
To my daughter Anna M. Said I give and devise one hundred and
three acres more or less, being the balance of said Lots No two
and three not included in the foregoing devise to Abner Said.
This devise is made to said Anna M. Said for her natural life,
and then to go to her lineal heirs forever, but if she fails to
leave lineal heirs then in that case that said remainder after
her death shall go to her brothers Abner and Simpson Said
or their heirs equally forever.
This devise is on the further
condition that the said Anna M. Said shall pay to Rebecca
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 200)
Description
[page 200]
[corresponds to page 140 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
140
Presley Said's Will
Pecke wife of John Peck of Ross County Ohio, the sum of
five hundred dollars within one year after Dower closes on
said land, Should the same be subject to Dower at my death
and if not so subject, then that the same be paid in one year
from my death. Provided further, if the said Rebecca Peck
should be dead when the above bequest becomes payable,
then said five hundred dollars shall not be paid to the heirs
of said Rebecca Peck, but shall be equally divided between said
Abner Said, Simpson Said and herself.
And if said Anna M.
Said fails to pay said five hundred dollars to said Rebecca
Peck when the same becomes due, then and in that case,
sufficient of said one hundred and three acres of land shall be
sold to pay it.
Item 3rd
To my son Simpson Said I give and devise seven and one quar
acres of land more or less (on which he now resides) being
part of survey No 2994. part of the Ezekiel Rogers farm
near Ostrander. Delaware County. Ohio. Same land conveyed
to me by David Dodds.
Also to said Simpson Said i give
and devise all my interest in the following described land
being one undivided half of said land, the other half being
owned by Jeremiah Miller. said land is described as follows:
"Situate in Paulding County Ohio, to wit.
The North West
Fractional Section No 30 in the township No 2. of Range No 3
East the whole containing one hundred and sixty four 20/100
acres more or less.
The said two tracts devised to Simpson Said
are without my conditions to him and his his heirs forever.
Further,
should a Widow survive me, it is my will that she have Dower in
my real and personal estate according to law, which will afford her an
ample support, and in that event I direct that my Executor herein-
after named hold and control all my said real estate, not set off for
Dower, and rent the same to the best advantage, and from the pro-
ceeds pay all taxes in Delaware, Union and Paulding Counties, and
all necessary repairs thereon, and then divide the net remainder
equally between the said Abner, Simpson and Anna M. Said an-
nually until said Dower Estate shall cease. When each shall
receive his or her share as herein before provided.
As to the
rest and residue of my Estate real and personal not herein before
disposed of: it my will that the same be equally divided
between my sons Abner and Simpson, and my daughter
Anna M. and grand daughter Edith Said share and share alike
each one receiving one fourth part of the same.
[corresponds to page 140 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
140
Presley Said's Will
Pecke wife of John Peck of Ross County Ohio, the sum of
five hundred dollars within one year after Dower closes on
said land, Should the same be subject to Dower at my death
and if not so subject, then that the same be paid in one year
from my death. Provided further, if the said Rebecca Peck
should be dead when the above bequest becomes payable,
then said five hundred dollars shall not be paid to the heirs
of said Rebecca Peck, but shall be equally divided between said
Abner Said, Simpson Said and herself.
And if said Anna M.
Said fails to pay said five hundred dollars to said Rebecca
Peck when the same becomes due, then and in that case,
sufficient of said one hundred and three acres of land shall be
sold to pay it.
Item 3rd
To my son Simpson Said I give and devise seven and one quar
acres of land more or less (on which he now resides) being
part of survey No 2994. part of the Ezekiel Rogers farm
near Ostrander. Delaware County. Ohio. Same land conveyed
to me by David Dodds.
Also to said Simpson Said i give
and devise all my interest in the following described land
being one undivided half of said land, the other half being
owned by Jeremiah Miller. said land is described as follows:
"Situate in Paulding County Ohio, to wit.
The North West
Fractional Section No 30 in the township No 2. of Range No 3
East the whole containing one hundred and sixty four 20/100
acres more or less.
The said two tracts devised to Simpson Said
are without my conditions to him and his his heirs forever.
Further,
should a Widow survive me, it is my will that she have Dower in
my real and personal estate according to law, which will afford her an
ample support, and in that event I direct that my Executor herein-
after named hold and control all my said real estate, not set off for
Dower, and rent the same to the best advantage, and from the pro-
ceeds pay all taxes in Delaware, Union and Paulding Counties, and
all necessary repairs thereon, and then divide the net remainder
equally between the said Abner, Simpson and Anna M. Said an-
nually until said Dower Estate shall cease. When each shall
receive his or her share as herein before provided.
As to the
rest and residue of my Estate real and personal not herein before
disposed of: it my will that the same be equally divided
between my sons Abner and Simpson, and my daughter
Anna M. and grand daughter Edith Said share and share alike
each one receiving one fourth part of the same.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 201)
Description
[page 201]
[corresponds to page 141 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
141
Presley Said's Will
Item 4th
I do hereby nominate and appoint Abner Said Executor of
this my last Will and Testament.
I do hereby revoke all for-
mer Wills by me made.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set
my hand and seal this first day of October in the year
1884.
Presley Said {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Presley Said as his last
Will and Testament in our presence: and signed by us in
his presence.
Solomon Butz
James B. Cole.
[corresponds to page 141 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
141
Presley Said's Will
Item 4th
I do hereby nominate and appoint Abner Said Executor of
this my last Will and Testament.
I do hereby revoke all for-
mer Wills by me made.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set
my hand and seal this first day of October in the year
1884.
Presley Said {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Presley Said as his last
Will and Testament in our presence: and signed by us in
his presence.
Solomon Butz
James B. Cole.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 202)
Description
[page 202]
[corresponds to page 142 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
142
John Shea's Will
April 17 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of John Shea - deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John Shea
late of Delaware City, Delaware Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate. On consideration
whereof it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court
and that due notice thereof and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record be given to Ellen Shea, Bessie
Shea, John Shea and Thomas Shea next of kin of the
Testator resident of the State of Ohio. That said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 20th day of April
A.D. 1885 at 9 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of John Shea Deceased,
To Ellen Shea and Thomas
Shea, John Shea and Lizzie Shea.
You are hereby notified
that on the 17th day of April A.D. 1885 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John
Shea late of Delaware Township in said county deceased
was produced in open Court and an application to admit
the same to probate was on the same day made in said Court
Said application will be for hearing before this Court on the
20th day of April A.D. 1885 at 9 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
{Seal}
Dated at Delaware Ohio this
17th day of April A.D. 1885
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
John Donnihue being duly sworn, Says that
on the 17th day of April A.D. 1885 he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Ellen
Shea and John Shea.
John Donnihue
[corresponds to page 142 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
142
John Shea's Will
April 17 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of John Shea - deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John Shea
late of Delaware City, Delaware Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate. On consideration
whereof it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court
and that due notice thereof and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record be given to Ellen Shea, Bessie
Shea, John Shea and Thomas Shea next of kin of the
Testator resident of the State of Ohio. That said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 20th day of April
A.D. 1885 at 9 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of John Shea Deceased,
To Ellen Shea and Thomas
Shea, John Shea and Lizzie Shea.
You are hereby notified
that on the 17th day of April A.D. 1885 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John
Shea late of Delaware Township in said county deceased
was produced in open Court and an application to admit
the same to probate was on the same day made in said Court
Said application will be for hearing before this Court on the
20th day of April A.D. 1885 at 9 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
{Seal}
Dated at Delaware Ohio this
17th day of April A.D. 1885
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
John Donnihue being duly sworn, Says that
on the 17th day of April A.D. 1885 he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Ellen
Shea and John Shea.
John Donnihue
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 203)
Description
[page 203]
[corresponds to page 143 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
John Shea's Will
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this
20th day of April A.D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
The undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice, this 17th day of April A.D. 1885
Ellen Shea
Thomas Shea
John Shea
Lizzie Shea
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Maggie
Shea and Bridget Quinn the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of John Shea late of Delaware Township
in said Delaware County deceased, who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said
Will depose and say: That the paper before them bearing
date the 6th and 13th days of December A.D. 1882 purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of John Shea now
deceased, is the Will of said deceased that they were
present at the execution of said Will, and at the request
of the Testator respectively subscribed their names to the same
as witnesses, in his presence, that they saw the said John
Shea deceased sign and seal said Will. and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
and that the said John Shea at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint
Bridget Quinn
Maggie Shea
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court
this 20th day of April A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 143 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
John Shea's Will
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this
20th day of April A.D. 1885.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
The undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice, this 17th day of April A.D. 1885
Ellen Shea
Thomas Shea
John Shea
Lizzie Shea
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Maggie
Shea and Bridget Quinn the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of John Shea late of Delaware Township
in said Delaware County deceased, who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said
Will depose and say: That the paper before them bearing
date the 6th and 13th days of December A.D. 1882 purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of John Shea now
deceased, is the Will of said deceased that they were
present at the execution of said Will, and at the request
of the Testator respectively subscribed their names to the same
as witnesses, in his presence, that they saw the said John
Shea deceased sign and seal said Will. and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
and that the said John Shea at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint
Bridget Quinn
Maggie Shea
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court
this 20th day of April A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 204)
Description
[page 204]
[corresponds to page 144 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
144
John Shea's Will
April 25 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of John Shea Deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit on the 17th day of April A.D. 1885 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John
Shea late of Delaware Township in this County deceased was
produced in open Court for probate and was then filed.
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that
due notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court has
been given to Ellen Shea, Thomas Shea, John Shea and Lizzie
Shea next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio
pursuant to a former order of this Court. Therefore on this
day same Maggie Shea and Bridget Quinn the subscribing
witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will, which testimony
was reduced to writing, by them respectively subscribed and
filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the
aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said John Shea deceased. That the same was duly
executed and attested, and that the said Testator at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will was
of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under
any restraint. It is therefore by the court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to probate and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
as well as the proceedings had thereon be entered of record
in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, John Shea of the City of Delaware, Delaware County Ohio
being of sound mind memory and understanding do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner
following that is to say:
I give and bequeath to my son Timothy
Shea One Hundred and fifty dollars $150-
I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Shea One Hun-
dred dollars $100_
I give and bequeath to my daughter Ellen Shea One
Hundred dollars $100_
I give and bequeath to my grand children John Shea
and Bessie Shea the sum of ($50_ ) Fifty dollars each or
[corresponds to page 144 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
144
John Shea's Will
April 25 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of John Shea Deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit on the 17th day of April A.D. 1885 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John
Shea late of Delaware Township in this County deceased was
produced in open Court for probate and was then filed.
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that
due notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court has
been given to Ellen Shea, Thomas Shea, John Shea and Lizzie
Shea next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio
pursuant to a former order of this Court. Therefore on this
day same Maggie Shea and Bridget Quinn the subscribing
witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will, which testimony
was reduced to writing, by them respectively subscribed and
filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the
aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said John Shea deceased. That the same was duly
executed and attested, and that the said Testator at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will was
of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under
any restraint. It is therefore by the court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to probate and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
as well as the proceedings had thereon be entered of record
in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, John Shea of the City of Delaware, Delaware County Ohio
being of sound mind memory and understanding do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner
following that is to say:
I give and bequeath to my son Timothy
Shea One Hundred and fifty dollars $150-
I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Shea One Hun-
dred dollars $100_
I give and bequeath to my daughter Ellen Shea One
Hundred dollars $100_
I give and bequeath to my grand children John Shea
and Bessie Shea the sum of ($50_ ) Fifty dollars each or
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 205)
Description
[page 205]
[corresponds to page 145 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
145
John Shea's Will
One Hundred dollars
I give and devise to my son Timothy Shea (50) Fifty feet
off of the south line. Joining Dan Karls lot known as In Lot No
situated in East Delaware as per record of deeds in my name
I give and devise my house and lot of ground known as
my residence to my daughter Ellen Shea to hold it for ever
The balance of what funds are left after paying any
expenses to be paid to my daughter Ellen Shea and my
Grandson and Grand-daughter equally.
I hereby nominate and appoint Jnr. Donnohue Executor of
this my last Will and Testament; I recommend him to close the
concerns of my estate: as expeditiously as possible and to see
that my intentions in respect to the residue, of my estate are
and shall be strictly complied with.
In witness I the said John Shea have to this my last
Will and Testament set my hand and seal this sixth
day of December A.D. 1882.
his
Attest John X Shea {Seal}
mark
Bridget Quinn
Signed, sealed and published and declared by the said
John Shea, as and for a publication of last Will and
Testament, in the presence of us who at his request have
hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto in presence
of the said Testator and of each other. Dec. 6th 1882.
Maggie Shea
Bridget Quinn
I also give and bequeath to my sister Johana Lacy Seventy-
five dollars, she resides in Tonaran County Kerry Ireland the
money to be sent her in care of Mathew Shea and John
Higgins. I give and bequeath to Johanna Fitzgerald at
Tafacht the sum of Fifteen dollars
I give and bequeath to the pastor of to Chapel in
Ireland Ten dollars for masses
Witness my hand and seal this
Thirteenth day of December A.D. 1882
his
John X Shea {Seal
mark
Signed and sealed and republished in our presence by the
said John Shea as his last Will and Testament this Thirteenth
day of December A.D. 1882.
Maggie Shea
Bridget Quinn
[corresponds to page 145 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
145
John Shea's Will
One Hundred dollars
I give and devise to my son Timothy Shea (50) Fifty feet
off of the south line. Joining Dan Karls lot known as In Lot No
situated in East Delaware as per record of deeds in my name
I give and devise my house and lot of ground known as
my residence to my daughter Ellen Shea to hold it for ever
The balance of what funds are left after paying any
expenses to be paid to my daughter Ellen Shea and my
Grandson and Grand-daughter equally.
I hereby nominate and appoint Jnr. Donnohue Executor of
this my last Will and Testament; I recommend him to close the
concerns of my estate: as expeditiously as possible and to see
that my intentions in respect to the residue, of my estate are
and shall be strictly complied with.
In witness I the said John Shea have to this my last
Will and Testament set my hand and seal this sixth
day of December A.D. 1882.
his
Attest John X Shea {Seal}
mark
Bridget Quinn
Signed, sealed and published and declared by the said
John Shea, as and for a publication of last Will and
Testament, in the presence of us who at his request have
hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto in presence
of the said Testator and of each other. Dec. 6th 1882.
Maggie Shea
Bridget Quinn
I also give and bequeath to my sister Johana Lacy Seventy-
five dollars, she resides in Tonaran County Kerry Ireland the
money to be sent her in care of Mathew Shea and John
Higgins. I give and bequeath to Johanna Fitzgerald at
Tafacht the sum of Fifteen dollars
I give and bequeath to the pastor of to Chapel in
Ireland Ten dollars for masses
Witness my hand and seal this
Thirteenth day of December A.D. 1882
his
John X Shea {Seal
mark
Signed and sealed and republished in our presence by the
said John Shea as his last Will and Testament this Thirteenth
day of December A.D. 1882.
Maggie Shea
Bridget Quinn
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 206)
Description
[page 206]
[corresponds to page 146 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
146
Elias Bowers' Will
April 24th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will } In Probate Court
of Elias Bowers Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Elias
Bowers late of Porter Township in this County deceased was
produced in open Court for Probate: On consideration
whereof it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this
County and that due notice thereof and of the applica-
tion to admit the same to probate and record be given to
Mary Bowers his widow and Wesley Bowers, A.C. Bowers, Amy
Payne, Malvina J. Browning Phebe Granstaff Eliza Garner
and Charles Garner and Jesse Garner heirs of Delila Garner
decease next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of
Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before the Court
on the 29th day of April A.D. 1885 at 2 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to next of kin
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of Elias Bowers deceased
To Mary Bowers, Wesley
Bowers, A.C. Bowers, Amy Payne, Malvina J Browning,
Phebe Granstaff, Eliza Garner and Charles Garner and
Jesse Garner heirs of Delila Garner deceased.
You are hereby notified that on the 24th day of April
A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Eliza Bowers late of Porter
Township in said county deceased, was produced in open Court
and an application to admit the same to probate was on
the same day made in said Court. Said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 29th day of April A.D.
1885 at 1 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
{Seal}
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 24th day of April A.D. 1885
[corresponds to page 146 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
146
Elias Bowers' Will
April 24th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will } In Probate Court
of Elias Bowers Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Elias
Bowers late of Porter Township in this County deceased was
produced in open Court for Probate: On consideration
whereof it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this
County and that due notice thereof and of the applica-
tion to admit the same to probate and record be given to
Mary Bowers his widow and Wesley Bowers, A.C. Bowers, Amy
Payne, Malvina J. Browning Phebe Granstaff Eliza Garner
and Charles Garner and Jesse Garner heirs of Delila Garner
decease next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of
Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before the Court
on the 29th day of April A.D. 1885 at 2 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to next of kin
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of Elias Bowers deceased
To Mary Bowers, Wesley
Bowers, A.C. Bowers, Amy Payne, Malvina J Browning,
Phebe Granstaff, Eliza Garner and Charles Garner and
Jesse Garner heirs of Delila Garner deceased.
You are hereby notified that on the 24th day of April
A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Eliza Bowers late of Porter
Township in said county deceased, was produced in open Court
and an application to admit the same to probate was on
the same day made in said Court. Said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 29th day of April A.D.
1885 at 1 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
{Seal}
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 24th day of April A.D. 1885
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 207)
Description
[page 207]
[corresponds to page 147 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
147
Elias Bowers Estate
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
I, I. N. Payne being duly sworn says that
on the 25th and 27th days of April A.D. 1885 he served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named Mary Bower, Wesley Bowers, AC. Bowers, Amy Payne
and Phebe Granstaff
I.N. Payne
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this
29th day of April A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
We the undersigned heirs of the within named decedent
hereby waive further notice and consent to the probate of
said Will
Dated this 24th day of April A.D. 1885
Melvina J. Browning
Eliza S. Garner
his
Henry X Garner father of
mark
Charles and Jesse Garner
with whom they live
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Elbert
Crane and Austin Grummon the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Elias Bowers late of
Porter Township in said County of Delaware deceased,
who being duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth
the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation
to the execution of said Will depose and say: That
the paper before them bearing date the 12th day of April
A.D. 1882 purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Elias Bowers now deceased is the Will of said deceased
Elisa Bowers that they were present at the execution of
said Will and at the request of the Testator subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses in his presence
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament: and that the said Elias Bowers
at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of full age, of sound and disposing mind
[corresponds to page 147 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
147
Elias Bowers Estate
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } SS
I, I. N. Payne being duly sworn says that
on the 25th and 27th days of April A.D. 1885 he served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named Mary Bower, Wesley Bowers, AC. Bowers, Amy Payne
and Phebe Granstaff
I.N. Payne
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this
29th day of April A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
We the undersigned heirs of the within named decedent
hereby waive further notice and consent to the probate of
said Will
Dated this 24th day of April A.D. 1885
Melvina J. Browning
Eliza S. Garner
his
Henry X Garner father of
mark
Charles and Jesse Garner
with whom they live
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Elbert
Crane and Austin Grummon the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Elias Bowers late of
Porter Township in said County of Delaware deceased,
who being duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth
the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation
to the execution of said Will depose and say: That
the paper before them bearing date the 12th day of April
A.D. 1882 purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Elias Bowers now deceased is the Will of said deceased
Elisa Bowers that they were present at the execution of
said Will and at the request of the Testator subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses in his presence
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament: and that the said Elias Bowers
at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of full age, of sound and disposing mind
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 208)
Description
[page 208]
[corresponds to page 148 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
148
Elias Bowers, Estate
and memory and not under any restraint
Elbert Crane
Austin Grummon
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court this 29th day of April A.D. 1885
{Seal} Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Know all men by these presents that I Elias Bowers of Porter
Township Delaware County Ohio do this 12th day of April 1882
do make my last Will and Testament which reads as follows
First - It is my Will that at my death all my personal
property be sold except one horse and buggy and one cow
and enough to keep my wife one year. All the rest be
sold to the best advantage and all the debts and funeral
expenses paid and if any remain it be given to my wife
Second - It is my will that after my death the farm on
which we now live be rented to the best advantage and the
proceeds go to paying the tax and keeping up the farm
and the maintanance of my wife her lift time
Third - It is my will that at the death of my wife the
farm and all that is on it be sold to the best advantage
together with all the house hold goods and the expenses of
the burial of my wife be paid and the balance of all the
proceeds of said sales be divided as follows
Third - It is not my will that my son Alexander Bowers
shall have any more of my property he having had in my
lifetime all that I desire him to have, so that he has no
interest in the Estate whatever
Fourth - It is my will that the property be divided evenly
between my living heirs except my daughter Eliza Garner
it is my Will that she have Two Hundred dollars more
than any of the rest and my daughter Delila's deceased heirs
it is my will that each of them have One Hundred a piece
and the balance be divided as above specified equally except
A.C. Bowers. he is to have no part of the Estate whatever
If there is any notes held against any of the heirs that is
to be taken out of their interest in the Estate so as to make
them equal with the rest
Fifth - It is my will that my son-in-law Isaac Payne administer on my
Estate if he will, if not my wife can choose one that will
Elias Bowers
Elbert Crane
Austin Grummon
[corresponds to page 148 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
148
Elias Bowers, Estate
and memory and not under any restraint
Elbert Crane
Austin Grummon
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court this 29th day of April A.D. 1885
{Seal} Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Know all men by these presents that I Elias Bowers of Porter
Township Delaware County Ohio do this 12th day of April 1882
do make my last Will and Testament which reads as follows
First - It is my Will that at my death all my personal
property be sold except one horse and buggy and one cow
and enough to keep my wife one year. All the rest be
sold to the best advantage and all the debts and funeral
expenses paid and if any remain it be given to my wife
Second - It is my will that after my death the farm on
which we now live be rented to the best advantage and the
proceeds go to paying the tax and keeping up the farm
and the maintanance of my wife her lift time
Third - It is my will that at the death of my wife the
farm and all that is on it be sold to the best advantage
together with all the house hold goods and the expenses of
the burial of my wife be paid and the balance of all the
proceeds of said sales be divided as follows
Third - It is not my will that my son Alexander Bowers
shall have any more of my property he having had in my
lifetime all that I desire him to have, so that he has no
interest in the Estate whatever
Fourth - It is my will that the property be divided evenly
between my living heirs except my daughter Eliza Garner
it is my Will that she have Two Hundred dollars more
than any of the rest and my daughter Delila's deceased heirs
it is my will that each of them have One Hundred a piece
and the balance be divided as above specified equally except
A.C. Bowers. he is to have no part of the Estate whatever
If there is any notes held against any of the heirs that is
to be taken out of their interest in the Estate so as to make
them equal with the rest
Fifth - It is my will that my son-in-law Isaac Payne administer on my
Estate if he will, if not my wife can choose one that will
Elias Bowers
Elbert Crane
Austin Grummon
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 209)
Description
[page 209]
[corresponds to page 149 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
149
Elias Bowers Estate
April 29th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of Elias Bowers Deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 24th day of April A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Elias Bowers
late of Porter Township in this County deceased was produced in
open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the
filing of said Will and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record in this court has been given to Mary
Bowers his widow and Wesley Bowers, A.C. Bowers, Amy Payne
Melvina J. Browning, Phebe Granstaff, Eliza Garner, Charles
Garner and Jesse Garner next of kin of the Testator resident
of the State of Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court
therefore on this day came Elbert Crane, Austin Grummon
the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly sworn
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will
which testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will Whereupon the Court finds
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and
Testament of Elias Bowers deceased, that the same was duly
executed and attested and that the said Testator at the
time of making, signing and sealing said will was of full age
of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted
to probate and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had therein
be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 149 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
149
Elias Bowers Estate
April 29th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of Elias Bowers Deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 24th day of April A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Elias Bowers
late of Porter Township in this County deceased was produced in
open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the
filing of said Will and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record in this court has been given to Mary
Bowers his widow and Wesley Bowers, A.C. Bowers, Amy Payne
Melvina J. Browning, Phebe Granstaff, Eliza Garner, Charles
Garner and Jesse Garner next of kin of the Testator resident
of the State of Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court
therefore on this day came Elbert Crane, Austin Grummon
the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly sworn
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will
which testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will Whereupon the Court finds
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and
Testament of Elias Bowers deceased, that the same was duly
executed and attested and that the said Testator at the
time of making, signing and sealing said will was of full age
of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted
to probate and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had therein
be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 210)
Description
[page 210]
[corresponds to page 150 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
150
Timothy Hickles Will
May 11 - 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of } Probate Court
Timothy Hickle deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Timothy Hickle
late of Troy Township in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice therof
and of the application to admit the same to probate and record
be give to Charlotte A Hickles his widow resident of State of Ohio
and Isaac G. Hickle, Jane Judson, Mahala Balsh, Delilah Wolbrook next
of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Illinois. That said
application will be for hearing before this Court on the 12th day
of May A.D. 1885 at 9 o'clock A.M.
Rufus carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to next of kin
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }
To Charlotte A. Hickle. You are hereby notified
that on the 11th day of May A. D. 1883 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and testament of Timothy Hickle
late of Troy Township in said County deceased was produced in
open Court and an application to admit the same to probate
was on the same day made in said Court. Said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 12th day of May A.D
at 9 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
(seal)
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 11th day of May A.D. 1883
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County }
John Waters being duly sworn says that on
the 11th day of May A.D.1883 he served the within notice by
delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Charlotte Hickle
John Waters
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 11th day of
May A.D. 1883.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 150 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
150
Timothy Hickles Will
May 11 - 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of } Probate Court
Timothy Hickle deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Timothy Hickle
late of Troy Township in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice therof
and of the application to admit the same to probate and record
be give to Charlotte A Hickles his widow resident of State of Ohio
and Isaac G. Hickle, Jane Judson, Mahala Balsh, Delilah Wolbrook next
of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Illinois. That said
application will be for hearing before this Court on the 12th day
of May A.D. 1885 at 9 o'clock A.M.
Rufus carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to next of kin
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }
To Charlotte A. Hickle. You are hereby notified
that on the 11th day of May A. D. 1883 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and testament of Timothy Hickle
late of Troy Township in said County deceased was produced in
open Court and an application to admit the same to probate
was on the same day made in said Court. Said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 12th day of May A.D
at 9 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
(seal)
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 11th day of May A.D. 1883
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County }
John Waters being duly sworn says that on
the 11th day of May A.D.1883 he served the within notice by
delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Charlotte Hickle
John Waters
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 11th day of
May A.D. 1883.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 211)
Description
[page 211]
[corresponds to page 151 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
151
Timothy Hickles Will
The undersigned person within named hereby adcknwledge service
of the within notice.
Charlotte Hickle
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court Jacob Gross
and a John Orley the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Timothy Hickle late of Troy Township in said
Delaware County deceased who being duly sworn according to
law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will dipose and say:That
the paper before them bearing date the 15th day of December A.D.
1874 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Timothy Hickle
now deceased is the Will of said deceased Timothy Hickle that
they were present at the execution of said Will and at the
request of the Testator respectively subscribed their names to the
same as witnesses in his presence: That they saw the said
Timothy Hickle deceased sign and seal said Will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and testament
and that the said Timothy Hickly at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will was of full age of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint.
J.J. Griss
John Orley
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court this
12 day of May A.D. 1883.
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
In the matter of the Will} In Probate Court
of Timothy Hickle, deceased}
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on this 12th day of May A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Timothy Hickle
late of Troy Township in this County, deceased was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court: that due notice
of the filing of said Will and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court has been given
to Charlotte G. Hickle his widow the next of kin of the testator
resident of the State of Ohio pursuant to a former order of
this Court therefore on this day came J.J. Gross and a John
Orley the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly
sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said
[corresponds to page 151 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
151
Timothy Hickles Will
The undersigned person within named hereby adcknwledge service
of the within notice.
Charlotte Hickle
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court Jacob Gross
and a John Orley the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Timothy Hickle late of Troy Township in said
Delaware County deceased who being duly sworn according to
law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will dipose and say:That
the paper before them bearing date the 15th day of December A.D.
1874 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Timothy Hickle
now deceased is the Will of said deceased Timothy Hickle that
they were present at the execution of said Will and at the
request of the Testator respectively subscribed their names to the
same as witnesses in his presence: That they saw the said
Timothy Hickle deceased sign and seal said Will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and testament
and that the said Timothy Hickly at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will was of full age of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint.
J.J. Griss
John Orley
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court this
12 day of May A.D. 1883.
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
In the matter of the Will} In Probate Court
of Timothy Hickle, deceased}
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on this 12th day of May A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Timothy Hickle
late of Troy Township in this County, deceased was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court: that due notice
of the filing of said Will and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court has been given
to Charlotte G. Hickle his widow the next of kin of the testator
resident of the State of Ohio pursuant to a former order of
this Court therefore on this day came J.J. Gross and a John
Orley the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly
sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 212)
Description
[page 212]
[corresponds to page 152 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
152
Timothy Hickle's Will
Will which testimony was reduced to writing by them respec-
tivly subscribed and filed with said Will, whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and testament of said Timothy Hickly deceased. That the same
was duly executed and attested and that the said testator at
the time of making signing and sealing said Will was of
full age, of sound mind and memory and not under any
restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to probate and that the same together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named as well as the
proceedings had thereon be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God Amen!
I Timothy Hickle of the Township
of Troy in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of
sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainy
of this frail and transitory life do therefore make ordain, publish and
declare this to be my last Will and Testament: That is to say:
First- After all my lawful debts are paid and discharged
the residue of my estate real and personal I give bequeath
and dispose of as follows to wit: To my beloved wife the
exclusive use control and benefits which may accrue from
the control and possession of my farm where I now reside
during my lifetime. Also I give and bequeath to my wife
the sum of Twelve Hundred dollars in lawful money together
with all my personal property. And further at my death
the Real Estate of which I may in dir or possessed shall
be sold and my wife shall be allowed her equal third of
the proceeds of the sale of the aforesaid Real Estate. Whatever it
bay be. The residue of my property and effect not hearin
before assigned shall be equally divided within any legal
heirs Isaac Wilson Hickle, Jane Judson, Mahala Balsh
and Delilah Holbrook share and share alike.
Likewise I make constitute and appoint my beloved wife
Charlotte G. Hickle and John Waters to be Executors of this my
last Will and testament hereby revoking all former Wills by
me made. In Witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my
name and affixed any seal this fifteenth day of December in the
year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy four.
Timothy Hickle (seal)
[corresponds to page 152 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
152
Timothy Hickle's Will
Will which testimony was reduced to writing by them respec-
tivly subscribed and filed with said Will, whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and testament of said Timothy Hickly deceased. That the same
was duly executed and attested and that the said testator at
the time of making signing and sealing said Will was of
full age, of sound mind and memory and not under any
restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to probate and that the same together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named as well as the
proceedings had thereon be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God Amen!
I Timothy Hickle of the Township
of Troy in the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of
sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainy
of this frail and transitory life do therefore make ordain, publish and
declare this to be my last Will and Testament: That is to say:
First- After all my lawful debts are paid and discharged
the residue of my estate real and personal I give bequeath
and dispose of as follows to wit: To my beloved wife the
exclusive use control and benefits which may accrue from
the control and possession of my farm where I now reside
during my lifetime. Also I give and bequeath to my wife
the sum of Twelve Hundred dollars in lawful money together
with all my personal property. And further at my death
the Real Estate of which I may in dir or possessed shall
be sold and my wife shall be allowed her equal third of
the proceeds of the sale of the aforesaid Real Estate. Whatever it
bay be. The residue of my property and effect not hearin
before assigned shall be equally divided within any legal
heirs Isaac Wilson Hickle, Jane Judson, Mahala Balsh
and Delilah Holbrook share and share alike.
Likewise I make constitute and appoint my beloved wife
Charlotte G. Hickle and John Waters to be Executors of this my
last Will and testament hereby revoking all former Wills by
me made. In Witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my
name and affixed any seal this fifteenth day of December in the
year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy four.
Timothy Hickle (seal)
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 213)
Description
[page 213]
[corresponds to page 153 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
153
Timothy Hickle's Will
The above written instrument was subscribe by Jacob Gross
at the request of the testator in our presence and acknolwedged
by him to each of us and he as the same time published and
declared the above instrument so subscribed to be his last Will
and Testament and at the Testators request and in his
presence have signed our names as witnesses hereto and written
opposite our names our respective places of residence.
Jacob Gross Delaware Twp. Delaware Co. O.
John Orley troy Tp " " "
[corresponds to page 153 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
153
Timothy Hickle's Will
The above written instrument was subscribe by Jacob Gross
at the request of the testator in our presence and acknolwedged
by him to each of us and he as the same time published and
declared the above instrument so subscribed to be his last Will
and Testament and at the Testators request and in his
presence have signed our names as witnesses hereto and written
opposite our names our respective places of residence.
Jacob Gross Delaware Twp. Delaware Co. O.
John Orley troy Tp " " "
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 214)
Description
[page 214]
[corresponds to page 154 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
154
Levi S Buck's Will
April 25th 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will} In Probate Court
of Leve S. Buck deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and testament of Levi S. Buck
late of Oxford Township in the County deceased was produced
in open court for probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
there of and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record be give to S.J. Buck his widow and Sally A. Buck
Daisy Buck, Frank M. Buck and Albert Buck next of kin
of the testator resident of the State of Ohio that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 9" day of May A.D.
1883 at 2 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
To Frank M. Buck Albert Buck, Salley A.
Buck and Daisy Buck and S.J. Buck you are hereby notified
that on the 25th day of April A.D. 1885 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of L.S.
Buck late of Oxford Township in said county deceased was
produced in open court and an application to admit the
same to probate was on the same day made in said Court
Said application will be for hearing before this court on this
9th day of May A.D. 1883 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
(seal)
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 25th day of April A.D. 1883
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }
S. J. Buck being duly sworn says that
on the 28th day of April A.D. 1883 she served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Frank M.
Buck, Albert Buck, Salley A. Buck and Daisy Buck.
S. J. Buck
Sworn to and subscribed in my presence this 9th day of May A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 154 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
154
Levi S Buck's Will
April 25th 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will} In Probate Court
of Leve S. Buck deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and testament of Levi S. Buck
late of Oxford Township in the County deceased was produced
in open court for probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
there of and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record be give to S.J. Buck his widow and Sally A. Buck
Daisy Buck, Frank M. Buck and Albert Buck next of kin
of the testator resident of the State of Ohio that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 9" day of May A.D.
1883 at 2 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
To Frank M. Buck Albert Buck, Salley A.
Buck and Daisy Buck and S.J. Buck you are hereby notified
that on the 25th day of April A.D. 1885 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of L.S.
Buck late of Oxford Township in said county deceased was
produced in open court and an application to admit the
same to probate was on the same day made in said Court
Said application will be for hearing before this court on this
9th day of May A.D. 1883 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
(seal)
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 25th day of April A.D. 1883
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }
S. J. Buck being duly sworn says that
on the 28th day of April A.D. 1883 she served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Frank M.
Buck, Albert Buck, Salley A. Buck and Daisy Buck.
S. J. Buck
Sworn to and subscribed in my presence this 9th day of May A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 215)
Description
[page 215]
[corresponds to page 155 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
155
Levi S. Buck's Will
I the undersigned person within named herby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 4th day of May A.D. 1885
Frank M. Buck
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open court E. Riley and
Birt Durkee the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and testament
of Levi S. Buck late of Oxford Township in said County of Delaware
deceased who being duly sworn according to law
to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in
relation to the execution of said Will depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 4th day of April A.D. 1883
proporting to be the last Will and testament of Levi S. Buck now
deceased is the Will of said deceased Levi S. Buck. That they were
present at the execution of said Will and at the request of the
testator respectively subscribed their name to the same as witnesses
in his presence. That they saw the said Levi S. Buck deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and testament and that the said
Levi S. Buck at the time of making signing and sealing
said Will was full age of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint.
E. Riley
Birt Durkee
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court
this 9th day of May A.D. 1885
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
May 9th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of Levi S. Buck deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on
the 25th day of April A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and testament of Levi S. Buck late of Oxford
Township in this County deceased was produced in open Court for
probate and was then filed. And it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court: has been given to S.J. Buck his widow and Sally A.
Buck, Daisy Buck, Frank M. Buck and Albert Buck next of kin
of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio pursuant to a former
of this court: therefore on this day came E. Riley and Birt
[corresponds to page 155 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
155
Levi S. Buck's Will
I the undersigned person within named herby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 4th day of May A.D. 1885
Frank M. Buck
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open court E. Riley and
Birt Durkee the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and testament
of Levi S. Buck late of Oxford Township in said County of Delaware
deceased who being duly sworn according to law
to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in
relation to the execution of said Will depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 4th day of April A.D. 1883
proporting to be the last Will and testament of Levi S. Buck now
deceased is the Will of said deceased Levi S. Buck. That they were
present at the execution of said Will and at the request of the
testator respectively subscribed their name to the same as witnesses
in his presence. That they saw the said Levi S. Buck deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and testament and that the said
Levi S. Buck at the time of making signing and sealing
said Will was full age of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint.
E. Riley
Birt Durkee
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court
this 9th day of May A.D. 1885
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
May 9th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of Levi S. Buck deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on
the 25th day of April A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and testament of Levi S. Buck late of Oxford
Township in this County deceased was produced in open Court for
probate and was then filed. And it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court: has been given to S.J. Buck his widow and Sally A.
Buck, Daisy Buck, Frank M. Buck and Albert Buck next of kin
of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio pursuant to a former
of this court: therefore on this day came E. Riley and Birt
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 216)
Description
[page 216]
[corresponds to page 156 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
156
Lur S Buck's Will
Durkee the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly
sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and
Testament of said Levi S. Burk deceaased. That the same was
duly executed and attested: and that the said Testator at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will was of full
age of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted
to probate and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon
be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I Levi S. Buck of Delaware County Ohio being of sound mind
and disposing memory knowing the uncertainty of life do
hereby make and publish this any last Will and Testament
revoking all former Will by me made.
First- I desire and will that my wife S.J. Buck shall be
my Executrix and I do hereby nominate and appoint her
my Executrix of this my last Will and she is hereby authorized
and empowered as such Executrix to settle up my estate to sell
property both real and personal at such price and on such
terms as she may consider just, and it my will that no
authority from any Court shall be required or any appraisement
shall be made.
Second- I desire and will that my said wife S. J. Buck shall
be guardian of my two daughters Sally A. and Daisy Buck
and that no bonds as Guardianship from any Court shall
be required for the same.
Third- I desire and will that the homestead on which we
now reside if sold the proceeds of such sale shall be equally
divided share for share between my said wife S.J. Buck and
by two daughters Sally A. Buck and Daisy Buck, the said
two daughters to be paid as they become of age. And if my
said wife does not elect to sell said homestead then she is
authorized to pay the said daughters in lieu thereof five hundred
($500) dollars each as they become of age.
L.S.Buck
the above Will was this 4th day of April A.D. 1883 signed by said Levi.Buck
in our presence and the same was declared by him to be his last Will and
Testament and we hereby at his request and in his presence and in the
presence of each other now set our hands hereto as witnesses.
Birt Durkee
E. Riley
[corresponds to page 156 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
156
Lur S Buck's Will
Durkee the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly
sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and
Testament of said Levi S. Burk deceaased. That the same was
duly executed and attested: and that the said Testator at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will was of full
age of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted
to probate and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon
be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I Levi S. Buck of Delaware County Ohio being of sound mind
and disposing memory knowing the uncertainty of life do
hereby make and publish this any last Will and Testament
revoking all former Will by me made.
First- I desire and will that my wife S.J. Buck shall be
my Executrix and I do hereby nominate and appoint her
my Executrix of this my last Will and she is hereby authorized
and empowered as such Executrix to settle up my estate to sell
property both real and personal at such price and on such
terms as she may consider just, and it my will that no
authority from any Court shall be required or any appraisement
shall be made.
Second- I desire and will that my said wife S. J. Buck shall
be guardian of my two daughters Sally A. and Daisy Buck
and that no bonds as Guardianship from any Court shall
be required for the same.
Third- I desire and will that the homestead on which we
now reside if sold the proceeds of such sale shall be equally
divided share for share between my said wife S.J. Buck and
by two daughters Sally A. Buck and Daisy Buck, the said
two daughters to be paid as they become of age. And if my
said wife does not elect to sell said homestead then she is
authorized to pay the said daughters in lieu thereof five hundred
($500) dollars each as they become of age.
L.S.Buck
the above Will was this 4th day of April A.D. 1883 signed by said Levi.Buck
in our presence and the same was declared by him to be his last Will and
Testament and we hereby at his request and in his presence and in the
presence of each other now set our hands hereto as witnesses.
Birt Durkee
E. Riley
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 217)
Description
[page 217]
[corresponds to page 157 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
157
William Iler's Will
April 23rd 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will } In the Probate Court
of William Iler deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and testament of William Iler
late of Porter Township in the County deceased was produced in
open Court for probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate and record
is given to Jane Iler his widow and Ellinor B Crane, Mary E.
Chase, Elbert Crane, A.M. Crane. Florence M. Crane T. G. Crane
Clifton Crane, William Crane, Jimmie Crane, Nellie Crane and Jennie
A. Marshal next of kin of the testator resident of the State of
Ohio. That said application will for hearing before this Court
on the 2nd day of May A.D. 1883 at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice of next of kin
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and testament of
William Iler deceased.
To Elenor B Crane, Mary E. Chase Elbert
Crane, A.M.Crane, Florence M. Crane, T.G.Crane Clifton Crane
William Crane, Jennie Crane, Nellie Crane, Jenie A. Marshal
and Jane Iler. You are hereby notified that on the 23rd day
of April A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting to be
the last Will and testament of William Iler late of Porter
Township in said county deceased was produced in open Court
and an application to admit the same to probate was
on the same day made in said Court: Said application
will is for hearing before this Court on the 2nd day of May
A.D.1883 at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
(seal)
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 23rd day of April A.D. 1883
[corresponds to page 157 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
157
William Iler's Will
April 23rd 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will } In the Probate Court
of William Iler deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and testament of William Iler
late of Porter Township in the County deceased was produced in
open Court for probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate and record
is given to Jane Iler his widow and Ellinor B Crane, Mary E.
Chase, Elbert Crane, A.M. Crane. Florence M. Crane T. G. Crane
Clifton Crane, William Crane, Jimmie Crane, Nellie Crane and Jennie
A. Marshal next of kin of the testator resident of the State of
Ohio. That said application will for hearing before this Court
on the 2nd day of May A.D. 1883 at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice of next of kin
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and testament of
William Iler deceased.
To Elenor B Crane, Mary E. Chase Elbert
Crane, A.M.Crane, Florence M. Crane, T.G.Crane Clifton Crane
William Crane, Jennie Crane, Nellie Crane, Jenie A. Marshal
and Jane Iler. You are hereby notified that on the 23rd day
of April A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting to be
the last Will and testament of William Iler late of Porter
Township in said county deceased was produced in open Court
and an application to admit the same to probate was
on the same day made in said Court: Said application
will is for hearing before this Court on the 2nd day of May
A.D.1883 at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
(seal)
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 23rd day of April A.D. 1883
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 218)
Description
[page 218]
[corresponds to page 158 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
158
William Iler's Will
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
Alwyn M. Crane being duly sworn says
that on the 29th day of April A.D. 1885 he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy there of to the within named Elmer B.
Crane. Mary E. Chase, Florence M. Crane, T. W. Crane, Clifton Crane
William Crane, Jennie Crane, Nellie Crane, Jennie A. Marshal
and Jane Iler
Alwyn M. Crane
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 2nd day
of May A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
I the undersigned person within named hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 2nd day of May A.D. 1885
Elbert Crane
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court E. C. Steward
James Harbottle and D. F. Dix the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of William Iler late of Porter Township
Delaware County deceased who being duly sworn according to
law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the
truth in relation to the execution of said Will depose and say
that the paper before them bearing date the 11th day of April
A.D. 1885 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William
Iler now deceased is the Will of said deceased William Iler
That they were present at the execution of said Will and at
the request of the Testator respectively subscribed their names to the
same as witnesses in his presence that they saw the said William
Iler deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
and that the said William Iler at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory and not under any restraint.
E. C. Steward
James Harbottle
D. F. Dix
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court, this
2nd day of may A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 158 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
158
William Iler's Will
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
Alwyn M. Crane being duly sworn says
that on the 29th day of April A.D. 1885 he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy there of to the within named Elmer B.
Crane. Mary E. Chase, Florence M. Crane, T. W. Crane, Clifton Crane
William Crane, Jennie Crane, Nellie Crane, Jennie A. Marshal
and Jane Iler
Alwyn M. Crane
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 2nd day
of May A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
I the undersigned person within named hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 2nd day of May A.D. 1885
Elbert Crane
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court E. C. Steward
James Harbottle and D. F. Dix the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of William Iler late of Porter Township
Delaware County deceased who being duly sworn according to
law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the
truth in relation to the execution of said Will depose and say
that the paper before them bearing date the 11th day of April
A.D. 1885 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William
Iler now deceased is the Will of said deceased William Iler
That they were present at the execution of said Will and at
the request of the Testator respectively subscribed their names to the
same as witnesses in his presence that they saw the said William
Iler deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
and that the said William Iler at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory and not under any restraint.
E. C. Steward
James Harbottle
D. F. Dix
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court, this
2nd day of may A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 219)
Description
[page 219]
[corresponds to page 159 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
159
William Iler's Will
May 2nd 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of William Iler Deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit
on the 23rd day of April A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of William Iler
late of Porter Township in this County deceased was produced in
open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the filing
of said Will and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record in this Court has been given to Jane Iler
his widow and Elenor B. Crane Mary E. Chase, Elbert Crane A.M.
Crane Florence M. Crane T.W. Crane, Cliffton Crane, William Crane
Jennie Crane, Nellie Crane and Jennie A. Marshal next of kin of
the Testator resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former
order of this Court; therefore on this day came E.C. Steward
James Harbottle and D.F. Dix the subscribing witnesses to said Will
who being duly sworn testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said William Iler deceased, that the
same was duly executed and attested and that the said
Testator at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will was of full age of sound mind and memory and
not under any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered
that the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named as well as the proceeding had thereon, be entered of
record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I William
Iler of Delaware County and State of Ohio do make and
publish this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st
I desire that all my debts and funeral expenses be
paid out of money on hand and out of the personal property
belonging to me at my death. I give and bequeath to my
beloved wife Jane Iler all my household goods and
furniture to be hers to use and dispose of as she may
think proper and as her own, and I further give and
bequeath to my beloved wife Jane Iler the use of the farm
on which we now live situate in Porter Township Delaware
County and State of Ohio and supposed to contain One
[corresponds to page 159 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
159
William Iler's Will
May 2nd 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of William Iler Deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit
on the 23rd day of April A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of William Iler
late of Porter Township in this County deceased was produced in
open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the filing
of said Will and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record in this Court has been given to Jane Iler
his widow and Elenor B. Crane Mary E. Chase, Elbert Crane A.M.
Crane Florence M. Crane T.W. Crane, Cliffton Crane, William Crane
Jennie Crane, Nellie Crane and Jennie A. Marshal next of kin of
the Testator resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former
order of this Court; therefore on this day came E.C. Steward
James Harbottle and D.F. Dix the subscribing witnesses to said Will
who being duly sworn testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said William Iler deceased, that the
same was duly executed and attested and that the said
Testator at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will was of full age of sound mind and memory and
not under any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered
that the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named as well as the proceeding had thereon, be entered of
record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I William
Iler of Delaware County and State of Ohio do make and
publish this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st
I desire that all my debts and funeral expenses be
paid out of money on hand and out of the personal property
belonging to me at my death. I give and bequeath to my
beloved wife Jane Iler all my household goods and
furniture to be hers to use and dispose of as she may
think proper and as her own, and I further give and
bequeath to my beloved wife Jane Iler the use of the farm
on which we now live situate in Porter Township Delaware
County and State of Ohio and supposed to contain One
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 220)
Description
[page 220]
[corresponds to page 160 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
160
William Iler's Will
Hundred and Thirty-five acres of land together with all the
moneys, credits and personal property belonging to me at my
decease and not otherwise disposed of to be hers to use as
her own during her natural life
Item 3rd
I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Eleanor B.
Crane my family Bible, Cottage Cyclopedia and Out-posts of
his Books to be hers at my decease
Item 4th
I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Mary
Elizabeth Chase one note of Hand dated September 26th 1878 and
payable six months after date and drawn for Sixty-five dollars
at 8 1/2 interest payable to John L Thurston and signed C.B.
Chase. Both of the above named heirs Elenor B. Crane and
Mary E. Chase being previously provided for
Item 5th
I give and bequeath to my son-in-law Elbert Crane Clarks
Comentaries Six Volumes
I give and bequeath to Dr. A.M. Crane my grand-son my
Family Atlas (authors John & Ward) Hunters Lectures a revised
New Testament and Hymn Book
I give and bequeath to my grand-daughter Florence M.
Crane History of Middle Ages, Life of David Livingston Thompson
Gravels Life of Grant; Whereon in the Will and Life of Aliby
two volumes
I give and bequeath to my grand-son Thurston Crane my
County Atlas, Dictionary of the Bible two volumes, Porter
Compendium, Second coming of Christ History of the Artic World
I give and bequeath to my grand-son Clifton Crane
History of Mexican War Farmers Book Life of Kit Carson
Moral Phylosaohy LIfe of Belden Cornstock Phylosophy
I give and bequeath to William Crane my grand-son
Websters Dictionary Binney's Compend and my Silver Watch
and chain
I give and bequeath to my grand-daughter Jennie
Crane Reopath's History of U.S. Memoirs of Queens of France
Thrilling adventures Life of Wirley Life of Boone, Revival
Miscellany
I give and bequeath to my grand-daughter Nellie Crane
Bunyans Works Great Events of American History, Davis Complete
Work Thrilling incidents of American History
I give and bequeath to my grand-daughter Jennie A
A Marshal Night scenes in the Bible, Revised New Testament
Foot prints of Ages Tell it all Believers golden chain Minnie
Human the balance of my books not named above to be equally
divided among all my grand-children above named to share
and share alike
i further give and bequeath to my grand-daughter Jennie
A Marshal Three Hundred dollars in money and I hereby
set aside Two Hundred dollars to defend my Will in case
any one should contest my will and if not contested the
Two Hundred dollars to be given to my grand-daughter Jennie
[corresponds to page 160 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
160
William Iler's Will
Hundred and Thirty-five acres of land together with all the
moneys, credits and personal property belonging to me at my
decease and not otherwise disposed of to be hers to use as
her own during her natural life
Item 3rd
I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Eleanor B.
Crane my family Bible, Cottage Cyclopedia and Out-posts of
his Books to be hers at my decease
Item 4th
I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Mary
Elizabeth Chase one note of Hand dated September 26th 1878 and
payable six months after date and drawn for Sixty-five dollars
at 8 1/2 interest payable to John L Thurston and signed C.B.
Chase. Both of the above named heirs Elenor B. Crane and
Mary E. Chase being previously provided for
Item 5th
I give and bequeath to my son-in-law Elbert Crane Clarks
Comentaries Six Volumes
I give and bequeath to Dr. A.M. Crane my grand-son my
Family Atlas (authors John & Ward) Hunters Lectures a revised
New Testament and Hymn Book
I give and bequeath to my grand-daughter Florence M.
Crane History of Middle Ages, Life of David Livingston Thompson
Gravels Life of Grant; Whereon in the Will and Life of Aliby
two volumes
I give and bequeath to my grand-son Thurston Crane my
County Atlas, Dictionary of the Bible two volumes, Porter
Compendium, Second coming of Christ History of the Artic World
I give and bequeath to my grand-son Clifton Crane
History of Mexican War Farmers Book Life of Kit Carson
Moral Phylosaohy LIfe of Belden Cornstock Phylosophy
I give and bequeath to William Crane my grand-son
Websters Dictionary Binney's Compend and my Silver Watch
and chain
I give and bequeath to my grand-daughter Jennie
Crane Reopath's History of U.S. Memoirs of Queens of France
Thrilling adventures Life of Wirley Life of Boone, Revival
Miscellany
I give and bequeath to my grand-daughter Nellie Crane
Bunyans Works Great Events of American History, Davis Complete
Work Thrilling incidents of American History
I give and bequeath to my grand-daughter Jennie A
A Marshal Night scenes in the Bible, Revised New Testament
Foot prints of Ages Tell it all Believers golden chain Minnie
Human the balance of my books not named above to be equally
divided among all my grand-children above named to share
and share alike
i further give and bequeath to my grand-daughter Jennie
A Marshal Three Hundred dollars in money and I hereby
set aside Two Hundred dollars to defend my Will in case
any one should contest my will and if not contested the
Two Hundred dollars to be given to my grand-daughter Jennie
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 221)
Description
[page 221]
[corresponds to page 161 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
161
William Ilers Will
A. Marshal and the balance if any left after the Two Hundred
dollars after contesting the Will if any to be given to her the said
Jenny A Marshal and further if any of my grand children
above named or their companions in marriage shall acquire the
habit of drinking intoxicating liquors or using Tobacco in any of
its forms it shall be a bar to their inheritance
And I further devise and order the sale of all my personal
property after the death of myself and my wife to be sold and
her funeral expenses paid and that the balance of all my money
and credits be equally divided between the above named children of Elbert and
Eleanor Crane
I William Iler have a note of hand given by Eleanor B. Crane
for Eight Hundred dollars payable one year after my decease and
which note she is not to pay until one year after she gets pos-
session of the above named farm
I do hereby nominate and appoint Doctor A.M. Crane
Executor of this my last Will and Testament and do hereby
authorize and empower him to sell all my personal property
and to pay all legal debts after the decease of my beloved
wife if she should out live me and make further distribution
of my moneys and credits according to this my will
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this Eleventh day of April A.D. 1882
William Iler {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said William Iler as his last
Will and Testament in our presence and signed by us in
his presence
E.C. Steward
James Harbotle
D.F. Dix
[corresponds to page 161 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
161
William Ilers Will
A. Marshal and the balance if any left after the Two Hundred
dollars after contesting the Will if any to be given to her the said
Jenny A Marshal and further if any of my grand children
above named or their companions in marriage shall acquire the
habit of drinking intoxicating liquors or using Tobacco in any of
its forms it shall be a bar to their inheritance
And I further devise and order the sale of all my personal
property after the death of myself and my wife to be sold and
her funeral expenses paid and that the balance of all my money
and credits be equally divided between the above named children of Elbert and
Eleanor Crane
I William Iler have a note of hand given by Eleanor B. Crane
for Eight Hundred dollars payable one year after my decease and
which note she is not to pay until one year after she gets pos-
session of the above named farm
I do hereby nominate and appoint Doctor A.M. Crane
Executor of this my last Will and Testament and do hereby
authorize and empower him to sell all my personal property
and to pay all legal debts after the decease of my beloved
wife if she should out live me and make further distribution
of my moneys and credits according to this my will
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this Eleventh day of April A.D. 1882
William Iler {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said William Iler as his last
Will and Testament in our presence and signed by us in
his presence
E.C. Steward
James Harbotle
D.F. Dix
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 222)
Description
[page 222]
[corresponds to page 162 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
162
Richard Keys Will
May 16th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of Richard Keys Deceased } SS
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Richard Keys
late of Kingston Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record be given to Stephen Keys Eliza Sheets Dora Keys and James
W. Keys next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing on the 28th day of
May A.D. 1885 at 2 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to next of Kin
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Richard Keys deceased:
To Stephen Keys, Eliza Sheets, Dora
Keys and James W. Keys.
You are hereby notified that on the 16th day of May
A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Richard Keys late of Kingston Township
in said County deceased was produced in open Court and an
application to admit the same to probate was on the same day
made in said Court. Said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 28th day of May A.D. 1885 at 2 oclock
P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 16th day of May A.D. 1885
[corresponds to page 162 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
162
Richard Keys Will
May 16th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of Richard Keys Deceased } SS
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Richard Keys
late of Kingston Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record be given to Stephen Keys Eliza Sheets Dora Keys and James
W. Keys next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing on the 28th day of
May A.D. 1885 at 2 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to next of Kin
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Richard Keys deceased:
To Stephen Keys, Eliza Sheets, Dora
Keys and James W. Keys.
You are hereby notified that on the 16th day of May
A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Richard Keys late of Kingston Township
in said County deceased was produced in open Court and an
application to admit the same to probate was on the same day
made in said Court. Said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 28th day of May A.D. 1885 at 2 oclock
P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 16th day of May A.D. 1885
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 223)
Description
[page 223]
[corresponds to page 163 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
163
Richard Keys Will
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
James Keys being duly sworn says that on
the 19th day of May A.D. 1885 he served the within notice by
delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Stephen
Keys
J. W. Keys
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 28th day
of May A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
We the undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice, this 19th day of May A.D. 1885
Lida T. Sheets
Adora M. Keys
J.W. Keys
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County} SS
Personally appeared in open Court W. N.
Maxwell and S. Benedict the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Richard Keys late of Kingston Township
in said Delaware County deceased who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth the whole truth and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will
depose and say: That the paper before them bearing date the 22nd
day of February A.D. 1884 purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Richard Keys now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Richard Keys that they were present at the execution
of said Will and at the request of the Testator respectively
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence
that they saw the said Richard Keys deceased sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament: and that the said Richard Keys at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age
of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint
W. H. Maxwell
S Benedict
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court: this 28th day of May 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 163 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
163
Richard Keys Will
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
James Keys being duly sworn says that on
the 19th day of May A.D. 1885 he served the within notice by
delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Stephen
Keys
J. W. Keys
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 28th day
of May A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
We the undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice, this 19th day of May A.D. 1885
Lida T. Sheets
Adora M. Keys
J.W. Keys
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County} SS
Personally appeared in open Court W. N.
Maxwell and S. Benedict the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Richard Keys late of Kingston Township
in said Delaware County deceased who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth the whole truth and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will
depose and say: That the paper before them bearing date the 22nd
day of February A.D. 1884 purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Richard Keys now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Richard Keys that they were present at the execution
of said Will and at the request of the Testator respectively
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence
that they saw the said Richard Keys deceased sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament: and that the said Richard Keys at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age
of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint
W. H. Maxwell
S Benedict
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court: this 28th day of May 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 224)
Description
[page 224]
[corresponds to page 164 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
164
Richard Keys Will
May 28th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Richard Keys deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit: on the 16th day of May A.D. 1885 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Richard
keys late of Kingston Township in the County deceased was
produced in open Court for probate and was then filed. And
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said will and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court has been given to
Stephen Keys, Eliza Sheets, Dora Keys and James W. Keys next of
kin of the Testator, resident of the State of Ohio pursuant to a
former order of this Court therefore on this day came W.H.
Maxwell and S. Benedict the subscribing witnesses to said Will
who being duly sworn testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed and filed with said Will Whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said Richard Keys deceased that the
said Testator at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will was of full age of sound mind and memory and under
no restraint: It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to Probate and that the said Will be admitted
to probate and that the same together with the testimony of
the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had
thereon be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, Amen.
I, Richard keys being
weak in body do make this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st
I will to my second daughter Dora Keys all my household
goods. Kitchen-furniture, Beds and Bedding. Stoves and all
within the house.
Item 2nd
I will to my youngest son James W. Keys, my watch and
all my farming utensils and my half of all the live stock
now owned by him and me in partnership
Item 3rd
I will and bequeath my Real Estate consisting of the
100 acres land on which I now reside as follows.
To my son Stephen Keys twenty acres running from east to west
across the north side of said one hundred acres
Then to my daughter Eliza Sheets twenty acres across said lot
adjoining the south side of that given to Stephen Keys
[corresponds to page 164 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
164
Richard Keys Will
May 28th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Richard Keys deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit: on the 16th day of May A.D. 1885 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Richard
keys late of Kingston Township in the County deceased was
produced in open Court for probate and was then filed. And
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said will and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court has been given to
Stephen Keys, Eliza Sheets, Dora Keys and James W. Keys next of
kin of the Testator, resident of the State of Ohio pursuant to a
former order of this Court therefore on this day came W.H.
Maxwell and S. Benedict the subscribing witnesses to said Will
who being duly sworn testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed and filed with said Will Whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said Richard Keys deceased that the
said Testator at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will was of full age of sound mind and memory and under
no restraint: It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to Probate and that the said Will be admitted
to probate and that the same together with the testimony of
the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had
thereon be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, Amen.
I, Richard keys being
weak in body do make this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st
I will to my second daughter Dora Keys all my household
goods. Kitchen-furniture, Beds and Bedding. Stoves and all
within the house.
Item 2nd
I will to my youngest son James W. Keys, my watch and
all my farming utensils and my half of all the live stock
now owned by him and me in partnership
Item 3rd
I will and bequeath my Real Estate consisting of the
100 acres land on which I now reside as follows.
To my son Stephen Keys twenty acres running from east to west
across the north side of said one hundred acres
Then to my daughter Eliza Sheets twenty acres across said lot
adjoining the south side of that given to Stephen Keys
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 225)
Description
[page 225]
[corresponds to page 165 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
165
Richard Keys Will
Then to my daughter Dora Keys twenty-five acres adjoining
the south side of that given to Eliza Sheets
Then the balance of said land being thirty-five acres, I will to
my son James W. Keys profiding that he pay all debts I owe at
the time of my decease if they do not exceed Seven Hundred ($700)
dollars, should the debts exceed said sum of Seven Hundred
dollars then all the amount over and above said sum shall
be paid in equal proprotions by my four children above named
Item 4th
I do nominate and appoint my two sons Stephen Keys
and James W. Keys Executors of this my last Will and Testament
as witnesses my hand this 22nd day of February 1884
Richard Keys
Signed in presence of
W. H. Maxwell
S. Benedict
[corresponds to page 165 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
165
Richard Keys Will
Then to my daughter Dora Keys twenty-five acres adjoining
the south side of that given to Eliza Sheets
Then the balance of said land being thirty-five acres, I will to
my son James W. Keys profiding that he pay all debts I owe at
the time of my decease if they do not exceed Seven Hundred ($700)
dollars, should the debts exceed said sum of Seven Hundred
dollars then all the amount over and above said sum shall
be paid in equal proprotions by my four children above named
Item 4th
I do nominate and appoint my two sons Stephen Keys
and James W. Keys Executors of this my last Will and Testament
as witnesses my hand this 22nd day of February 1884
Richard Keys
Signed in presence of
W. H. Maxwell
S. Benedict
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 226)
Description
[page 226]
[corresponds to page 166 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
166
Mahala Carter's Will
May 13th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Mahala Carter deceased }
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Mahala
Carter late of Harlem Township in this County deceased was
produced in open Court for probate: On consideration whereof it is
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record be given to Frederick C. P. Carter, Cynthia
Catharine Williams and Mandaville P. Carter next of kin of the
Testatrix resident of the State of Ohio that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 6th day of June A.D.
1885 at 10' o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Next of kin
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Mahala Carter deceased.
To Frederick C. P. Carter, Cynthia Catharine
Williams. You are hereby notified that on the 13" day of May
A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Mahala Carter late of Harlem Township
in said County deceased was produced in open Court and an
application to admit the same to probate was on the same
day made in said Court: Said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 6' day of June A.D. 1885 at 10 o'clock
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 13th day of May A.D. 1885
[corresponds to page 166 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
166
Mahala Carter's Will
May 13th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Mahala Carter deceased }
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Mahala
Carter late of Harlem Township in this County deceased was
produced in open Court for probate: On consideration whereof it is
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record be given to Frederick C. P. Carter, Cynthia
Catharine Williams and Mandaville P. Carter next of kin of the
Testatrix resident of the State of Ohio that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 6th day of June A.D.
1885 at 10' o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Next of kin
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Mahala Carter deceased.
To Frederick C. P. Carter, Cynthia Catharine
Williams. You are hereby notified that on the 13" day of May
A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Mahala Carter late of Harlem Township
in said County deceased was produced in open Court and an
application to admit the same to probate was on the same
day made in said Court: Said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 6' day of June A.D. 1885 at 10 o'clock
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 13th day of May A.D. 1885
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 227)
Description
[page 227]
[corresponds to page 167 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
167
Mahala Carter's Will
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
M. P. Carter being duly sworn says that on
the 18th day of May A.D. 1885 he served the within notice by
delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Cynthia
Catharine Williams and Frederick C. P. Carter
M. P. Carter
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 6th
day of June A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The undersigned persons within named hereby acknowledge service
of the within notice, this 18th day of May A.D. 1885
Cynthia Catharine Williams
Frederick C. P. Carter
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court B.M.
Albry and E. Park the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Mahala Carter late of Harlem
Township in said Delaware County, deceased, who being
duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution
of said Will depose and say: That the paper before them
bearing date the 27th day of December A.D. 1885 purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Mahala Carter now
deceased, is the Will of said deceased Mahala Carter, that
they were present at the execution of said Will and at
the request of the Testatrix respectively subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses in the presence: that they saw the
said Mahala Carter deceased sign and seal said Will
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will
and Testament: and that the said Mahala Carter at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint
B.M. Albry
Ezekiel Park
[corresponds to page 167 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
167
Mahala Carter's Will
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
M. P. Carter being duly sworn says that on
the 18th day of May A.D. 1885 he served the within notice by
delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Cynthia
Catharine Williams and Frederick C. P. Carter
M. P. Carter
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 6th
day of June A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
The undersigned persons within named hereby acknowledge service
of the within notice, this 18th day of May A.D. 1885
Cynthia Catharine Williams
Frederick C. P. Carter
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court B.M.
Albry and E. Park the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Mahala Carter late of Harlem
Township in said Delaware County, deceased, who being
duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution
of said Will depose and say: That the paper before them
bearing date the 27th day of December A.D. 1885 purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Mahala Carter now
deceased, is the Will of said deceased Mahala Carter, that
they were present at the execution of said Will and at
the request of the Testatrix respectively subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses in the presence: that they saw the
said Mahala Carter deceased sign and seal said Will
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will
and Testament: and that the said Mahala Carter at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint
B.M. Albry
Ezekiel Park
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 228)
Description
[page 228]
[corresponds to page 168 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
168
Mahala Carter's Will
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court; this
6th day of June A.D. 1888
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
June 6 1888
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Mahala Carter deceased } SS
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit
on the 13th day of May A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Mahala Carter late of Harlem
Township in this County decease was produced in open Court
for probate and was the filed. And it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court That due notice of the filing of said
Will and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court has been given to Frederick C. P. Carter Cynthia
Catharine Williams and Mardaville P. Carter next of kin of the
Testatrix resident of the State of Ohio pursuant to a former order
of this Court, therefore on this day came B.M. Albry and
E. Park the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly sworn
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will, whereupon the court finds that the
aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Mahala Carter deceased. That the same was duly
executed and attested, and that the said Testatrix at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will
be admitted to probate, and that the same, together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings
had them be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 168 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
168
Mahala Carter's Will
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court; this
6th day of June A.D. 1888
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
June 6 1888
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Mahala Carter deceased } SS
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit
on the 13th day of May A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Mahala Carter late of Harlem
Township in this County decease was produced in open Court
for probate and was the filed. And it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court That due notice of the filing of said
Will and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court has been given to Frederick C. P. Carter Cynthia
Catharine Williams and Mardaville P. Carter next of kin of the
Testatrix resident of the State of Ohio pursuant to a former order
of this Court, therefore on this day came B.M. Albry and
E. Park the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly sworn
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will, whereupon the court finds that the
aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Mahala Carter deceased. That the same was duly
executed and attested, and that the said Testatrix at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will
be admitted to probate, and that the same, together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings
had them be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 229)
Description
[page 229]
[corresponds to page 169 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
169
Mahala Carter's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All
I Mahala Carter
of Harlem Township Delawere County Ohio bieng of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint do hereby
make and publish this my last Will and Testament as
follows, to wit:
Item 1st
I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses
be fully paid
Item 2nd
My son Frederick C. P. Carter and my daughter Cynthia
Catharine Williams, wife of Hugh Williams have heretofore
received their full share of my estate, therefore I give them
nothing more
Item 3rd
All the property I now have or may have, own or
possess at the time of my decease, of all kinds or of
whatever character, or wherever the same may be situated
whether the same be Real Estate or Personal Property, I do
hereby give devise and bequeath to my son Mandaville P.
Carte of the village of Harlem in Harlem Township
Delaware County Ohio, the same to be his forever. In case of
the death of my son Mandaville P. Carter then and in that
case this bequest shall go to his wife Amanda Jane Carter
In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of the
witnesses whose names are hereto signed this 27th day of
December A.D. 1883
her
Mahala X Carter {Seal}
mark
Signed, sealed, published and declared as and for the
last Will and Testament of the said Mahala Carter this
27th day of December 1883 we saw her sign said Will and
signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her
presence and in the presence of each other
B. M. Albry New Albany, O.
E. Park Harlem Ohio
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169
Mahala Carter's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All
I Mahala Carter
of Harlem Township Delawere County Ohio bieng of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint do hereby
make and publish this my last Will and Testament as
follows, to wit:
Item 1st
I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses
be fully paid
Item 2nd
My son Frederick C. P. Carter and my daughter Cynthia
Catharine Williams, wife of Hugh Williams have heretofore
received their full share of my estate, therefore I give them
nothing more
Item 3rd
All the property I now have or may have, own or
possess at the time of my decease, of all kinds or of
whatever character, or wherever the same may be situated
whether the same be Real Estate or Personal Property, I do
hereby give devise and bequeath to my son Mandaville P.
Carte of the village of Harlem in Harlem Township
Delaware County Ohio, the same to be his forever. In case of
the death of my son Mandaville P. Carter then and in that
case this bequest shall go to his wife Amanda Jane Carter
In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of the
witnesses whose names are hereto signed this 27th day of
December A.D. 1883
her
Mahala X Carter {Seal}
mark
Signed, sealed, published and declared as and for the
last Will and Testament of the said Mahala Carter this
27th day of December 1883 we saw her sign said Will and
signed the same as witnesses at her request and in her
presence and in the presence of each other
B. M. Albry New Albany, O.
E. Park Harlem Ohio
Title
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Description
[page 230]
[corresponds to page 170 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
170
Thomas Lewis' Will
June 9" 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of Thomas Lewis late of the County of
Fayette and State of Kentucky deceased
An authenticated copy of
the last Will and Testament of Thomas Lewis deceased late of
Fayette County Kentucky was this day present at this Court for record
Whereupon the Court being satisfied on examination that said
Will was duly executied and served according to the laws of
the State of Kentucky and part of the property by said Will
devised being situated in this County, said copy is hereby admitted
to record in this Court: according to law.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
In the name of God Amen.
I Thomas Lewis of Fayete County and State of
Kentucky calling to mind that it is appointed for all men and to
die and being to settle and dispose of that estate that it
has pleased God to bless me with, and is as follows to wit:
I give unto my son Hector ten shares in the Kentucky
Insurance Company he having a sufficient portion of my
estate already given him. I give unto my son Asa five
hundred acres of land whereeon he now lives, and to be laid
off at that end of the tract and join the out lines and lines
at right angles to include the quanity. The balance of the
tract I give unto my four sons Stephen, Thornton, Alpheus and
Douglas to be equally divided among them as to quanity and
quality. I give unto my children Nancy Garrard,Asa Lewis
Sally Bland, Kitty Payne, Stephen Lewis, Thornton Lewis, Sophia
Lewis, Alpheus Lewis and Douglas Lewis each of them ten hsares
in the Kentucky Insurance Company. I hereby confirm the
gift of all the property heretofore fiven to my son-in-law
for Stephan Dudley. I give unto my grand son Edward
Ambrose Dudley, One thousand dollars which is now in his
fathers hands by loan and to be disposed of in any manner
that his father my think will be for the most advantage for
him. I give unto my wife Elizabeth during her life the
whole of the tract of land on which I live with every of its
appurtances and afer her death to be sold and the money
arising from the sale of it to be equaly divided among my
nine last mentioned children it is my will that all the
rest of my lands in the state and out of it shall be sold
that is my right only and the money saising from the
sales thereof with all the rest of my estate not before disposed
of to be in the hands of my wife to enable her first to pay
[corresponds to page 170 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
170
Thomas Lewis' Will
June 9" 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of Thomas Lewis late of the County of
Fayette and State of Kentucky deceased
An authenticated copy of
the last Will and Testament of Thomas Lewis deceased late of
Fayette County Kentucky was this day present at this Court for record
Whereupon the Court being satisfied on examination that said
Will was duly executied and served according to the laws of
the State of Kentucky and part of the property by said Will
devised being situated in this County, said copy is hereby admitted
to record in this Court: according to law.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
In the name of God Amen.
I Thomas Lewis of Fayete County and State of
Kentucky calling to mind that it is appointed for all men and to
die and being to settle and dispose of that estate that it
has pleased God to bless me with, and is as follows to wit:
I give unto my son Hector ten shares in the Kentucky
Insurance Company he having a sufficient portion of my
estate already given him. I give unto my son Asa five
hundred acres of land whereeon he now lives, and to be laid
off at that end of the tract and join the out lines and lines
at right angles to include the quanity. The balance of the
tract I give unto my four sons Stephen, Thornton, Alpheus and
Douglas to be equally divided among them as to quanity and
quality. I give unto my children Nancy Garrard,Asa Lewis
Sally Bland, Kitty Payne, Stephen Lewis, Thornton Lewis, Sophia
Lewis, Alpheus Lewis and Douglas Lewis each of them ten hsares
in the Kentucky Insurance Company. I hereby confirm the
gift of all the property heretofore fiven to my son-in-law
for Stephan Dudley. I give unto my grand son Edward
Ambrose Dudley, One thousand dollars which is now in his
fathers hands by loan and to be disposed of in any manner
that his father my think will be for the most advantage for
him. I give unto my wife Elizabeth during her life the
whole of the tract of land on which I live with every of its
appurtances and afer her death to be sold and the money
arising from the sale of it to be equaly divided among my
nine last mentioned children it is my will that all the
rest of my lands in the state and out of it shall be sold
that is my right only and the money saising from the
sales thereof with all the rest of my estate not before disposed
of to be in the hands of my wife to enable her first to pay
Title
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Description
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171
all my past debts, secondly for her and her infant children
support and their education and thirdly and lastly for her
to dispose of and in what manner she pleases among my
children and when so disposed of the right of the property shall
be as fully vested in them as if I myself had herin bequeathed
it to them and I do hereby institute and appoint Henry Payne
my wife Elizabeth and my sons Hector and Asa Lewis or
any part of them that may act as my Executors and Executris
of this my last Will and testament.
Witness my hand and seal this 25th day of April
1809
Thomas Lewis (seal)
Signed and acknowledged before us
Levi Calvert
James Beaty
Henry Payne
Fayette County October Court 1898
This last Will and testament of Thomas
Lewis deceased was produced in Court and proven by the oaths
of Levi Calvert, James Beaty and Henty Payne subscribing
witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded
Att J. D. Young Clerk
State of Kentucky}
County of Fayette }
Office of County Clerk
April 13th 1883
I Theo Lewis, Clerk of the County Court for the County and
State aforesaid, do hereby certify the forgoing to be a true and
accurate copy of the Will of Thomas Lewis Deceased as the same
appears on record in my office.
In testimony whereof, witness my
hand and the seal of said Court this 13th day of April 1883.
(seal) Theo Lewis
Clerk
State of Kentucky}
Fayette County Court} November term
Nov 13, 1809
Elizabeth Lewis the Executrix and Asa K
Lewis and Hector R. Lewis Executors named in the last Will
and Testament of Thomas Lewis deceased came into Court and
took the oath acquired by law and executed Bond in the
final sum of Twenty four Thousand pounds with Green Clay
and Jeremy Payne their sureties in deliverance as the law
directs and ordered to be recorded.
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171
all my past debts, secondly for her and her infant children
support and their education and thirdly and lastly for her
to dispose of and in what manner she pleases among my
children and when so disposed of the right of the property shall
be as fully vested in them as if I myself had herin bequeathed
it to them and I do hereby institute and appoint Henry Payne
my wife Elizabeth and my sons Hector and Asa Lewis or
any part of them that may act as my Executors and Executris
of this my last Will and testament.
Witness my hand and seal this 25th day of April
1809
Thomas Lewis (seal)
Signed and acknowledged before us
Levi Calvert
James Beaty
Henry Payne
Fayette County October Court 1898
This last Will and testament of Thomas
Lewis deceased was produced in Court and proven by the oaths
of Levi Calvert, James Beaty and Henty Payne subscribing
witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded
Att J. D. Young Clerk
State of Kentucky}
County of Fayette }
Office of County Clerk
April 13th 1883
I Theo Lewis, Clerk of the County Court for the County and
State aforesaid, do hereby certify the forgoing to be a true and
accurate copy of the Will of Thomas Lewis Deceased as the same
appears on record in my office.
In testimony whereof, witness my
hand and the seal of said Court this 13th day of April 1883.
(seal) Theo Lewis
Clerk
State of Kentucky}
Fayette County Court} November term
Nov 13, 1809
Elizabeth Lewis the Executrix and Asa K
Lewis and Hector R. Lewis Executors named in the last Will
and Testament of Thomas Lewis deceased came into Court and
took the oath acquired by law and executed Bond in the
final sum of Twenty four Thousand pounds with Green Clay
and Jeremy Payne their sureties in deliverance as the law
directs and ordered to be recorded.
Title
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Description
[page 232]
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172
Thomas Lewis Will
The State of Kentucky
County of Fayette
I Theo Lewis Clerk of the Fayette County
Court and as such custodian of all records pertaining
to said office do certify the forgoing to be true copy of
the order noting qualifications of Elizabeth Lewis Executrix
and Asa K. Lewis and Hector P. Lewis Executors of the Will
of Thomas Lewis deceased as the same appears of record in
my office.
In testimony whereof witness my hand and official
seal this 11th day of June 1885.
Theo Lewis Clerk
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172
Thomas Lewis Will
The State of Kentucky
County of Fayette
I Theo Lewis Clerk of the Fayette County
Court and as such custodian of all records pertaining
to said office do certify the forgoing to be true copy of
the order noting qualifications of Elizabeth Lewis Executrix
and Asa K. Lewis and Hector P. Lewis Executors of the Will
of Thomas Lewis deceased as the same appears of record in
my office.
In testimony whereof witness my hand and official
seal this 11th day of June 1885.
Theo Lewis Clerk
Title
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Description
[page 233]
[corresponds to page 173 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
173
Samuel Ferson's Will
June 16th 1883
Journal Entry
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Samuel Ferson late of Orange Township in this
County deceased was produced in open Court for probate. On
consideration whereof it is ordered that the said Will be filed in
this Court, and that due notice thereof and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record be given to Mary Strong
Phebe Hyde, Clarissa Patterson, Jeannette Post, Sarah Ferson
William Ferson, Daniel Ferson and James Ferson next of kin of
the testatir resident of the State of Ohio. That said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 25th day of June
A.D. 1883 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County } ss
In the matter of the last Will and testament of
Sameul Ferson deceased:
To Mary Strong, Phebe Hyde, Clarissa
Patterson, Jeannete Post, Sarah Ferson,William Ferson, Daniel
Ferson and James Ferson.
You are hereby notified that on this
16th day of June A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and testament of Samuel Ferson late of
Orange Township in said County deceased was produced in
open Court and an application to admit the same to probate
was on the same day made in said Court. Said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 25th day of June
A.D. 1883 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 16th day of June A.D. 1883.
[corresponds to page 173 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
173
Samuel Ferson's Will
June 16th 1883
Journal Entry
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Samuel Ferson late of Orange Township in this
County deceased was produced in open Court for probate. On
consideration whereof it is ordered that the said Will be filed in
this Court, and that due notice thereof and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record be given to Mary Strong
Phebe Hyde, Clarissa Patterson, Jeannette Post, Sarah Ferson
William Ferson, Daniel Ferson and James Ferson next of kin of
the testatir resident of the State of Ohio. That said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 25th day of June
A.D. 1883 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County } ss
In the matter of the last Will and testament of
Sameul Ferson deceased:
To Mary Strong, Phebe Hyde, Clarissa
Patterson, Jeannete Post, Sarah Ferson,William Ferson, Daniel
Ferson and James Ferson.
You are hereby notified that on this
16th day of June A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and testament of Samuel Ferson late of
Orange Township in said County deceased was produced in
open Court and an application to admit the same to probate
was on the same day made in said Court. Said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 25th day of June
A.D. 1883 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 16th day of June A.D. 1883.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 234)
Description
[page 234]
[corresponds to page 174 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
174
Samuel Ferson's Will
Return
We the undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice, this 16th to 19th inclusive days of June
A.D. 1885.
Daniel L. Ferson
Jeanette F. Post
Phebe F. Hyde
James Ferson Jr.
Sarah Ferson
Clarissa Patterson
Mary F. Strong
I the undersigned person within named hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 19th of June A.D. 1883
William Ferson
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court: P.F. Barrows
and D. S. Barrows the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Samuel Ferson late of Orange Township in said
County of Delaware deceased who being duly sworn according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will dispose and say. That the
paper before them having date the 19th day of March A.D. 1879
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Samuel Ferson
now deceased is the Will of said deceased Samuel Ferson that they
were present at the excecution of said Will and at the request of
the Testator respectively signed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence: that they saw the said Samuel Ferson deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testamen: and that the said Samuel\
Ferson at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under
any restraint.
P.F. Barrows
D.S.Barrows
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court this
25th day of June A.D. 1883
{seal} Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 174 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
174
Samuel Ferson's Will
Return
We the undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice, this 16th to 19th inclusive days of June
A.D. 1885.
Daniel L. Ferson
Jeanette F. Post
Phebe F. Hyde
James Ferson Jr.
Sarah Ferson
Clarissa Patterson
Mary F. Strong
I the undersigned person within named hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 19th of June A.D. 1883
William Ferson
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }SS
Personally appeared in open Court: P.F. Barrows
and D. S. Barrows the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Samuel Ferson late of Orange Township in said
County of Delaware deceased who being duly sworn according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will dispose and say. That the
paper before them having date the 19th day of March A.D. 1879
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Samuel Ferson
now deceased is the Will of said deceased Samuel Ferson that they
were present at the excecution of said Will and at the request of
the Testator respectively signed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence: that they saw the said Samuel Ferson deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testamen: and that the said Samuel\
Ferson at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under
any restraint.
P.F. Barrows
D.S.Barrows
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court this
25th day of June A.D. 1883
{seal} Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 235)
Description
[page 235]
[corresponds to page 175 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
175
Samuel Ferson's Will
June 25" 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of Samuel Ferson deceased }
Be in remembered that heretofore
to wit: on the 16" day of June A.D. 1883 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and testament of Samuel
Ferson late of Orange Township in the County, Ohio, deceased was
produced in open Court for probate and was then filed. And
is now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this Court has been
given to Mary Strong, Phebe F. Hyde, Clarissa Patterson, Jeanette
F. Post, Sarah Ferson, William Ferson, Daniel Ferson and James
Ferson next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio
pursuant to a former order of this Court, therefore on this day
came P.F. Barrows and D.S Barrows the subscribing witnesses
to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will. Which testimony was reduced
to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the afroesaid instru--
ment of writing is the last Will and Testament of said Samuel
Ferson deceased. That the same was duly executed and attested
and that the said Testator at the time of making signing
and sealing said Will was of full age, of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore by
the Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named as well as the proceedings had thereon be entered
of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I Samuel Ferson of Orange Township Delaware County and
State of Ohio do make and publish this my last Will and
Testament as follows. viz:
Item 1. I give, divise and bequeath to my son James Ferson and to my
daughter Sarah Ferson equally, the farm on which I now reside
situate in the Township of Orange, County of Delaware and
State of Ohio with all the appurtances thereunto belonging to
them, their heirs and assigns forever. Also all the farming implements
wagons, buggies, horses, cattle,hogs, sheep, grain, hay, provisions, household
furniture of every kind, in fact every thing about the house and farm
of which I may be the owner at my decease. Except Money, United
States Bonds, Rail Road Stocks, Notes and accounts due me on
consideration of my son James Ferson paying to my daughter
[corresponds to page 175 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
175
Samuel Ferson's Will
June 25" 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of Samuel Ferson deceased }
Be in remembered that heretofore
to wit: on the 16" day of June A.D. 1883 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and testament of Samuel
Ferson late of Orange Township in the County, Ohio, deceased was
produced in open Court for probate and was then filed. And
is now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this Court has been
given to Mary Strong, Phebe F. Hyde, Clarissa Patterson, Jeanette
F. Post, Sarah Ferson, William Ferson, Daniel Ferson and James
Ferson next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio
pursuant to a former order of this Court, therefore on this day
came P.F. Barrows and D.S Barrows the subscribing witnesses
to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will. Which testimony was reduced
to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the afroesaid instru--
ment of writing is the last Will and Testament of said Samuel
Ferson deceased. That the same was duly executed and attested
and that the said Testator at the time of making signing
and sealing said Will was of full age, of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore by
the Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named as well as the proceedings had thereon be entered
of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I Samuel Ferson of Orange Township Delaware County and
State of Ohio do make and publish this my last Will and
Testament as follows. viz:
Item 1. I give, divise and bequeath to my son James Ferson and to my
daughter Sarah Ferson equally, the farm on which I now reside
situate in the Township of Orange, County of Delaware and
State of Ohio with all the appurtances thereunto belonging to
them, their heirs and assigns forever. Also all the farming implements
wagons, buggies, horses, cattle,hogs, sheep, grain, hay, provisions, household
furniture of every kind, in fact every thing about the house and farm
of which I may be the owner at my decease. Except Money, United
States Bonds, Rail Road Stocks, Notes and accounts due me on
consideration of my son James Ferson paying to my daughter
Title
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Description
[page 236]
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Samuel Ferson's Will
Sarah Ferson within one year after my decease, the sum of
Five Hundred (500) dollars. Also that my son James Ferson pays
all legal claims against my estate. Also that my son James
Ferson procure and erect a monument to mark my burial place.
Item 2 I give and bequeath to my son William Ferson and Daniel Ferson
and to my daughters Mary Strong, Phebe Hyde, Clarissa Patterson and
Jeanette Post in equal shares the proceeds of my United States Bonds
Rail road Stocks, Money, Notes and Accounts and for this purpose
my Executors are authorized and impowered to collect said notes
and accounts and dispose of the Bonds and Stocks at their
best discretion at public or private sale.
Item 3 No Appraisal of my Estate shall be made.
Item 4 I hereby appoint my son James Ferson and J.J. Post as Executors
of this my last Will and testament and so security shall be
required of them on their bond as such Executors.
In Testamony that this is my last
Will and Testament I hereunto set my hand and seal this
19th day of March A.D. 1879.
Sameul Ferson (seal)
Signed and sealed by the said Samuel Ferson and by him
declared to be his last Will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us as witnesses thereunto in his presence and at his
request and in the presence of each other this 19th day of March
A.D. 1879.
P.F. Barrows
D.S. Barrows.
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176
Samuel Ferson's Will
Sarah Ferson within one year after my decease, the sum of
Five Hundred (500) dollars. Also that my son James Ferson pays
all legal claims against my estate. Also that my son James
Ferson procure and erect a monument to mark my burial place.
Item 2 I give and bequeath to my son William Ferson and Daniel Ferson
and to my daughters Mary Strong, Phebe Hyde, Clarissa Patterson and
Jeanette Post in equal shares the proceeds of my United States Bonds
Rail road Stocks, Money, Notes and Accounts and for this purpose
my Executors are authorized and impowered to collect said notes
and accounts and dispose of the Bonds and Stocks at their
best discretion at public or private sale.
Item 3 No Appraisal of my Estate shall be made.
Item 4 I hereby appoint my son James Ferson and J.J. Post as Executors
of this my last Will and testament and so security shall be
required of them on their bond as such Executors.
In Testamony that this is my last
Will and Testament I hereunto set my hand and seal this
19th day of March A.D. 1879.
Sameul Ferson (seal)
Signed and sealed by the said Samuel Ferson and by him
declared to be his last Will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us as witnesses thereunto in his presence and at his
request and in the presence of each other this 19th day of March
A.D. 1879.
P.F. Barrows
D.S. Barrows.
Title
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Description
[page 237]
[corresponds to page 177 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
177
Patience Spauldings's Will
May 18th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Patience Spaulding deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Patience Spauding
late of Columbus, Franklin County Ohio deceased was produced in
open Court for probate: On consideration thereof it is ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof and
of the application to admit the same to probate and record by
given to Abhi M. Brush the only next of kin resident of the
State of Ohio that said application will be for hearing on the
23rd day of May A.D. 1883 at 10 O'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } Probate Court
Probate of the last Will of Patience Spaulding
deceased, presented on the 23rd day of May A.D. 1883.
Personally appeared in
open Court, Mary E.Cone one of the subscribing witnesses of the last
Will and Testament of Patience Spalding deceased who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
disposes and says that she was present at the making of said
Will and at the request of the deceased subscribed to said Will
as a witness thereto, in the presence of the deceased, and of
J. W. Cone the other subscribing witness. That she saw the said
Patience Spaulding deceased, sign and seal said Will and
heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and testament
that the said Patience Spaulding was at the time of making,
signing and sealing said will of legal age, and of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
reatraint whatever: And that said Testator is now dead.
Mary E. Cone
Signed in open Court and sworn to this 23rd day of May 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 177 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
177
Patience Spauldings's Will
May 18th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Patience Spaulding deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Patience Spauding
late of Columbus, Franklin County Ohio deceased was produced in
open Court for probate: On consideration thereof it is ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof and
of the application to admit the same to probate and record by
given to Abhi M. Brush the only next of kin resident of the
State of Ohio that said application will be for hearing on the
23rd day of May A.D. 1883 at 10 O'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } Probate Court
Probate of the last Will of Patience Spaulding
deceased, presented on the 23rd day of May A.D. 1883.
Personally appeared in
open Court, Mary E.Cone one of the subscribing witnesses of the last
Will and Testament of Patience Spalding deceased who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
disposes and says that she was present at the making of said
Will and at the request of the deceased subscribed to said Will
as a witness thereto, in the presence of the deceased, and of
J. W. Cone the other subscribing witness. That she saw the said
Patience Spaulding deceased, sign and seal said Will and
heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and testament
that the said Patience Spaulding was at the time of making,
signing and sealing said will of legal age, and of sound and
disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
reatraint whatever: And that said Testator is now dead.
Mary E. Cone
Signed in open Court and sworn to this 23rd day of May 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 238]
[corresponds to page 178 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
178
Patience Spaulding's Will
And afterwards to wit: on the 18" day of June 1883 also,
appeared J. W. Cone another of the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Patience Spaulding deceased who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole
truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution
of said Will disposes and says that he was present at the making
of said Will, and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to
said Will as a witness theretoin the presence of the deceased
and of Mary E. Cone the other subscribing witness, that he saw
the said Patience Spaulding deceased, sign and seal said Will
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament.. What the said Patience Spaulding was at the time
of making, signing and sealing said Will, of legal age and of
sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatever: and that the said Testator is now
dead.
J. W. Cone
Signed in open Court and sworn to this 18" day of June 1883.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, Amen;
I Patience
Spaulding of Delaware County Ohio being of sound and disposing
mind and memory do make and publish the following as my
last Will and Testament.
Item 1st. It is my will that all my just debts be paid out of my estate
Item 2nd. I give divise and bequeaath to my sister Abbi M. Brush all
my personal property of which I may be possessed at the time of
my decease with the provision following to wit: That in case I shall in
my lifetime sell or dispose of my Real Estate consisting of a house
and lot on the North side of William street in the City of Delaware
Ohio the proceeds of such sale or whatever portion thereof may
remain unexpended at the time of my decease is to be used and
disposed of as hereinafter directed in the 3rd item of this will with
reference to said Real Estate in case the same shall not have been
disposed of by me in my lifetime.
Item 3rd. I give devise and bequath to my said sister Abbi M. Brush my
house and lot situated on the North side of William Street in the
City of Delaware Ohio subject to the following trust viz: In case the
same shall remain unsold at the time of my decease, the said
Abbi M. Brush is hereby authorized and empowered to rent or lease
the same for such time or times and on such terms as may seem
to her for the best interest of my estate and pay out of the rent
arising therefrom the taxes on the same and for necessary im-
[corresponds to page 178 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
178
Patience Spaulding's Will
And afterwards to wit: on the 18" day of June 1883 also,
appeared J. W. Cone another of the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Patience Spaulding deceased who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole
truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution
of said Will disposes and says that he was present at the making
of said Will, and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to
said Will as a witness theretoin the presence of the deceased
and of Mary E. Cone the other subscribing witness, that he saw
the said Patience Spaulding deceased, sign and seal said Will
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament.. What the said Patience Spaulding was at the time
of making, signing and sealing said Will, of legal age and of
sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatever: and that the said Testator is now
dead.
J. W. Cone
Signed in open Court and sworn to this 18" day of June 1883.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, Amen;
I Patience
Spaulding of Delaware County Ohio being of sound and disposing
mind and memory do make and publish the following as my
last Will and Testament.
Item 1st. It is my will that all my just debts be paid out of my estate
Item 2nd. I give divise and bequeaath to my sister Abbi M. Brush all
my personal property of which I may be possessed at the time of
my decease with the provision following to wit: That in case I shall in
my lifetime sell or dispose of my Real Estate consisting of a house
and lot on the North side of William street in the City of Delaware
Ohio the proceeds of such sale or whatever portion thereof may
remain unexpended at the time of my decease is to be used and
disposed of as hereinafter directed in the 3rd item of this will with
reference to said Real Estate in case the same shall not have been
disposed of by me in my lifetime.
Item 3rd. I give devise and bequath to my said sister Abbi M. Brush my
house and lot situated on the North side of William Street in the
City of Delaware Ohio subject to the following trust viz: In case the
same shall remain unsold at the time of my decease, the said
Abbi M. Brush is hereby authorized and empowered to rent or lease
the same for such time or times and on such terms as may seem
to her for the best interest of my estate and pay out of the rent
arising therefrom the taxes on the same and for necessary im-
Title
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Description
[page 239]
[corresponds to page 179 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
179
Patience Spaulding's Will
provements theron, reserving to herself, for her own use the remainder
of such rents and further the said Abbi M. Brush is hereby authorized
and empowered whenever she may think it desireable to do so, to
sell and dispose of and convey by good and sufficient deed to the
purchaser thereof and on such therms of payment and at such price
as to her may seem best said Real Estate without any order from
or any proceedings with reference thereunto in any Court or other au-
thority and she is authorized to reinvest the proceeds of such sale
in any manner she may think best; and she the said Abbi M. Brush
shall have and use the income from such investment for her own
use during her natural life, and in case the said Real Estate
shall be by me sold then whatever portion of the proceeds of such
sale may remain unexpended at the time of my decease shall
be invested as above describing and the income arising therefrom
shall go to said Abbi M. Brush during her lifetime. And further in
case said income from such investment shall not be sufficient to
amply compensate my said sister for her care, trouble and expense
in providing for and caring for me during my lifetime and in my
last sickness and funeral expenses and to provide and put up at
the grave of myself and my deceased husband, a plain but
substantial monument suitably inscribed, then from my said estate such
deficiency shall be supplied and I request my said sister in
case my Brother Ezra Munson of the State of Illinois shall be
living after my death and if the same can be done from the
income arising from said property or the proceeds of the sale
thereof and leave sufficient of said income to liberally compensate
my said sister for her care of me as above stated and to pay
for said monument, which she is directed to procure , then to pay
my said brother Ezra the sum of One Hundred dollars it being
my will that my said sister be liberally paid for the care that
she may bestow upon one and for her trouble and expense in
the execution of this trust, and also that said monument be
erected.
Item 4 I Will and direct that whatever portion of my estate may
remain unexpended in accordance with the foregoing items at
this decease of my said sister Abbi M. Brush shall be paid
the same having been converted into money into one half
thereof to the Womens Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist
Episcopal Church and the other half thereof to the American
Bible Society for the use and benefit of said Societies respectively
Item 5th. I hereby appoint my said sister Abbi M. Brush Executrix of
this my last Will and direct that she be not required to give Bond
as such Executrix nor for the execution of above trusts and
that there by no appraisement nor sale of my Estate nor any
part thereof ordered by the Court during the life of my said
sister and that there by no further proceedings by the Court under
this will than to duly admit the same to Probate and Record
I hereby revoke all former wills or parts of Will by me made
[corresponds to page 179 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
179
Patience Spaulding's Will
provements theron, reserving to herself, for her own use the remainder
of such rents and further the said Abbi M. Brush is hereby authorized
and empowered whenever she may think it desireable to do so, to
sell and dispose of and convey by good and sufficient deed to the
purchaser thereof and on such therms of payment and at such price
as to her may seem best said Real Estate without any order from
or any proceedings with reference thereunto in any Court or other au-
thority and she is authorized to reinvest the proceeds of such sale
in any manner she may think best; and she the said Abbi M. Brush
shall have and use the income from such investment for her own
use during her natural life, and in case the said Real Estate
shall be by me sold then whatever portion of the proceeds of such
sale may remain unexpended at the time of my decease shall
be invested as above describing and the income arising therefrom
shall go to said Abbi M. Brush during her lifetime. And further in
case said income from such investment shall not be sufficient to
amply compensate my said sister for her care, trouble and expense
in providing for and caring for me during my lifetime and in my
last sickness and funeral expenses and to provide and put up at
the grave of myself and my deceased husband, a plain but
substantial monument suitably inscribed, then from my said estate such
deficiency shall be supplied and I request my said sister in
case my Brother Ezra Munson of the State of Illinois shall be
living after my death and if the same can be done from the
income arising from said property or the proceeds of the sale
thereof and leave sufficient of said income to liberally compensate
my said sister for her care of me as above stated and to pay
for said monument, which she is directed to procure , then to pay
my said brother Ezra the sum of One Hundred dollars it being
my will that my said sister be liberally paid for the care that
she may bestow upon one and for her trouble and expense in
the execution of this trust, and also that said monument be
erected.
Item 4 I Will and direct that whatever portion of my estate may
remain unexpended in accordance with the foregoing items at
this decease of my said sister Abbi M. Brush shall be paid
the same having been converted into money into one half
thereof to the Womens Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist
Episcopal Church and the other half thereof to the American
Bible Society for the use and benefit of said Societies respectively
Item 5th. I hereby appoint my said sister Abbi M. Brush Executrix of
this my last Will and direct that she be not required to give Bond
as such Executrix nor for the execution of above trusts and
that there by no appraisement nor sale of my Estate nor any
part thereof ordered by the Court during the life of my said
sister and that there by no further proceedings by the Court under
this will than to duly admit the same to Probate and Record
I hereby revoke all former wills or parts of Will by me made
Title
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Description
[page 240]
[corresponds to page 180 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
180
Patience Spaulding's Will
Witness my hand and seal this 18th day of July A.D. 1881
Patience Spaulding Seal
Signed by the said Patience Spaulding in our presence and by
her declared to be her last Will and Testament in our hearing
and by us signed as witnesses in her presence and at her
request and in the presence of each other on above named date
Mary E. Cone
J.W. Cone
[corresponds to page 180 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
180
Patience Spaulding's Will
Witness my hand and seal this 18th day of July A.D. 1881
Patience Spaulding Seal
Signed by the said Patience Spaulding in our presence and by
her declared to be her last Will and Testament in our hearing
and by us signed as witnesses in her presence and at her
request and in the presence of each other on above named date
Mary E. Cone
J.W. Cone
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 241)
Description
[page 241]
[corresponds to page 181 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
181
James Davis Will
May 22nd 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
James Davis Deceased } In Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and testament of James Davis
late of Radnor Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate and record
be given to Mary Davis his widow and David S.Davis, Mary A.
Jones, Elizabeth Jones and John Davis next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 25 day of June A.D. 1883 at 10 o'clock
A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } In the Probate Court
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
James Davis Deceased:
To David S. Davis, Mary A. Jones Elizabeth
Davis, and Mary Davis widow of James Davis deceased and
John Davis.
You are hereby notified that on the 22nd day of
May A.D 1883 an instrument of writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of James Davis late of Radnor
Townwhip, in said County deceased was produced in open
Court and an application to admit the same to probate was
on the same day made in open Court said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 20th day of June
A.D. 1883 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 15th day of June A.D. 1883
[corresponds to page 181 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
181
James Davis Will
May 22nd 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
James Davis Deceased } In Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and testament of James Davis
late of Radnor Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate and record
be given to Mary Davis his widow and David S.Davis, Mary A.
Jones, Elizabeth Jones and John Davis next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 25 day of June A.D. 1883 at 10 o'clock
A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } In the Probate Court
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
James Davis Deceased:
To David S. Davis, Mary A. Jones Elizabeth
Davis, and Mary Davis widow of James Davis deceased and
John Davis.
You are hereby notified that on the 22nd day of
May A.D 1883 an instrument of writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of James Davis late of Radnor
Townwhip, in said County deceased was produced in open
Court and an application to admit the same to probate was
on the same day made in open Court said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 20th day of June
A.D. 1883 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 15th day of June A.D. 1883
Title
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Description
[page 242]
[corresponds to page 182 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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James Davis's Will
Return
In the undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice, this 18th day of June A.D. 1883
Mary Davis
Elizabeth Davis
David S. Davis
Mary A. Jones
I the undersigned within named person hereby acknowledge service to
the within notice this day of June A.D. 1883
John Davis
Commission to take Testimony of witness to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
To Hon E.B Jewett Greeting:
Know ye that
we in confidence of your prudence and fidelity have appointed you
and by their presence do give your full power and authority to
examine and take the deposition of E. Abbott one of the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of James Davis hereto removed
late of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio deceased: and
therefore we command you that at certain days and places
appointed by you, you cause the said E. Abbott to be brought
before you and then and there to examine him on oath or
affirmation first taken before you touching the due execution of
said Will of the said James Davis and that you reduce such
examination to writing and return the same together with the
Commission and the Will of the said James Davis thereto annexed
closed up under you seal, into our said Probate Court with
all convenient speed.
In Testimony thereof I, Rufus Carpenter
Judge of the said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed
the seal of said Court at Delaware this 12th day of June A.D.1883
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 182 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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James Davis's Will
Return
In the undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice, this 18th day of June A.D. 1883
Mary Davis
Elizabeth Davis
David S. Davis
Mary A. Jones
I the undersigned within named person hereby acknowledge service to
the within notice this day of June A.D. 1883
John Davis
Commission to take Testimony of witness to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
To Hon E.B Jewett Greeting:
Know ye that
we in confidence of your prudence and fidelity have appointed you
and by their presence do give your full power and authority to
examine and take the deposition of E. Abbott one of the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of James Davis hereto removed
late of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio deceased: and
therefore we command you that at certain days and places
appointed by you, you cause the said E. Abbott to be brought
before you and then and there to examine him on oath or
affirmation first taken before you touching the due execution of
said Will of the said James Davis and that you reduce such
examination to writing and return the same together with the
Commission and the Will of the said James Davis thereto annexed
closed up under you seal, into our said Probate Court with
all convenient speed.
In Testimony thereof I, Rufus Carpenter
Judge of the said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed
the seal of said Court at Delaware this 12th day of June A.D.1883
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 243]
[corresponds to page 183 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
183
James Davis's Will
Probate Court
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } Probate of the last Will of James Davis deceased
presented on the 22nd day of May A.D. 1883
Personally appeared in
open Court, Thomas Griffiths, one of the subscribing witnesses of the
last Will and testament of James Davis deceased who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will
disposes and saith that he was present at the making of said
Will and at the request of the deceased subscribed to said Will
as a witness thereto in the presence of the deceased and of
E. Abbott the other subscribing witness, that he saw the said James
Davis deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament, that
the said James Davis was at the time of making signing and
sealing said Will of legal age and of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever, and that said testator is now dead.
Thomas Griffiths
Signed in open Court and sworn to this 25th day of June 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
N.Nancy Deputy Clerk
Probate of Will
The State of Kansas}
Sedgwick County} In probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court E. Abbott
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of James Davis late of Radnor Township in Delaware County
State of Ohio deceased who being duly sworn according to law to
speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will divises and says:
That the paper before them bearing date the 4th day of September
A.D. 1874 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
James Davis now deceased, is the Will of said deceased James
Davis and the Codicil bearing date 23rd day of April A.D
1878 is the codicil to the Will of the said deceased James Davis
that he was present at the execution of said Will and at the
request of the Testator subscribing his name to the same as
witness in his presence and in the presence of the Thomas Griffiths
the other subscribing witness that, they saw the said James Davis
deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge
[corresponds to page 183 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
183
James Davis's Will
Probate Court
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } Probate of the last Will of James Davis deceased
presented on the 22nd day of May A.D. 1883
Personally appeared in
open Court, Thomas Griffiths, one of the subscribing witnesses of the
last Will and testament of James Davis deceased who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said will
disposes and saith that he was present at the making of said
Will and at the request of the deceased subscribed to said Will
as a witness thereto in the presence of the deceased and of
E. Abbott the other subscribing witness, that he saw the said James
Davis deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament, that
the said James Davis was at the time of making signing and
sealing said Will of legal age and of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever, and that said testator is now dead.
Thomas Griffiths
Signed in open Court and sworn to this 25th day of June 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
N.Nancy Deputy Clerk
Probate of Will
The State of Kansas}
Sedgwick County} In probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court E. Abbott
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of James Davis late of Radnor Township in Delaware County
State of Ohio deceased who being duly sworn according to law to
speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will divises and says:
That the paper before them bearing date the 4th day of September
A.D. 1874 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
James Davis now deceased, is the Will of said deceased James
Davis and the Codicil bearing date 23rd day of April A.D
1878 is the codicil to the Will of the said deceased James Davis
that he was present at the execution of said Will and at the
request of the Testator subscribing his name to the same as
witness in his presence and in the presence of the Thomas Griffiths
the other subscribing witness that, they saw the said James Davis
deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge
Title
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Description
[page 244]
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James Davis's Will
the same to be his last Will and Testament and that said
James Davis at the time of making signing and sealing said
Will was of full age of sound mind and memory and not
under any restraint.
E. Abbott
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court this
25th day of June A.D. 1883.
E. B. Jewett
Probate Judge
State of Kansas}
Sedgwick County}
I E. B. Jewett Judge and ex-Officio Clerk of the
Probate Court of Sagwick County in the State of Kansas
I bring a Court of Record and I having the custody and
control of its files, records and seals do hereby certify that the
instrument hereto annexed is the original deposition of E. Abbott
taken in open Court at the April Term of said Court and on the 25th day of
June 1883 at 10 O'clock A.D. relative to the probating of the last Will
and Testament of James Davis late of Delaware County Ohio at which time said
E.Abbott was duly sworn after which he read over and examined
said deposition and signed and swore to the same and I further
certify that this attestation is in due and proper form.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said Court, this 25th day of June 1883.
E. B. Jewett Probate Judge
and ex-officio Clerk of the Probate Court
Sedgwick County in the State of Kansas
June 29th 1885
Journal Entry
The Commission heretofore issued herein to take the testimony of
E. Abbott one of the witnesses to the last Will and Testimony of
James Davis deceased was this day returned duly executed and
it appearing to the Court that Mary Davis widow of said decedent
and David S. Davis and Mary A. Jones, Elizabeth Davis and
John Davis, all the next of kin resident of the State of Ohio
have been notified of the presentation of said Will for probate and
upon the 25th day of June A.D. 1885 came Thomas Griffiths the other
subscribing witness to said Will who was duly sworn and examined
according to law and his Testimony reduced to writing and filed
and it appearing to the Court from the testimony so taken that the
said Will was duly executed and attested and that at the time
of executing the same the Testator was of legal age, of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore by this
Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate and that
[corresponds to page 184 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
184
James Davis's Will
the same to be his last Will and Testament and that said
James Davis at the time of making signing and sealing said
Will was of full age of sound mind and memory and not
under any restraint.
E. Abbott
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court this
25th day of June A.D. 1883.
E. B. Jewett
Probate Judge
State of Kansas}
Sedgwick County}
I E. B. Jewett Judge and ex-Officio Clerk of the
Probate Court of Sagwick County in the State of Kansas
I bring a Court of Record and I having the custody and
control of its files, records and seals do hereby certify that the
instrument hereto annexed is the original deposition of E. Abbott
taken in open Court at the April Term of said Court and on the 25th day of
June 1883 at 10 O'clock A.D. relative to the probating of the last Will
and Testament of James Davis late of Delaware County Ohio at which time said
E.Abbott was duly sworn after which he read over and examined
said deposition and signed and swore to the same and I further
certify that this attestation is in due and proper form.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said Court, this 25th day of June 1883.
E. B. Jewett Probate Judge
and ex-officio Clerk of the Probate Court
Sedgwick County in the State of Kansas
June 29th 1885
Journal Entry
The Commission heretofore issued herein to take the testimony of
E. Abbott one of the witnesses to the last Will and Testimony of
James Davis deceased was this day returned duly executed and
it appearing to the Court that Mary Davis widow of said decedent
and David S. Davis and Mary A. Jones, Elizabeth Davis and
John Davis, all the next of kin resident of the State of Ohio
have been notified of the presentation of said Will for probate and
upon the 25th day of June A.D. 1885 came Thomas Griffiths the other
subscribing witness to said Will who was duly sworn and examined
according to law and his Testimony reduced to writing and filed
and it appearing to the Court from the testimony so taken that the
said Will was duly executed and attested and that at the time
of executing the same the Testator was of legal age, of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore by this
Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate and that
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 245)
Description
[page 245]
[corresponds to page 185 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
185
James Davis's Will
the same together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
as well as the proceedings had thereon be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I James Davis of the
County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st. I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower
the farm on which we now reside situate in Radnor and Troy
Townwhip Delaware County Ohio containing about 141 3/4 acres
during her natural life and all the stock, household goods
furniture possessions 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.
Item 2nd. After the death of my said wife, I give and divise to my
beloved daughter Mary Ann Jones the interest arising from the
sum of Seven Hundred dollars, the said sum of Seven Hundred
dollars to be placed in the hands of my friend David Davis
saw mill in trust for my said daughter during her natural
life. After the death of my said daughter Mary Ann Jones the
said sum of Seven Hundred Dollars to be divided equally between
her then living heirs. If however my said daughter Mary Ann
Jones should become bereft of her husband by death. Then my
said daughter to have the control of said sum in fee simple.
Item 3rd. I divise and bequeath to my beloved children, after the death of
my said wife, William Davis, David S. Davis Margaret Davis
John Davis, Jas E. Davis and Elizabeth Davis, Reid Davis the
balance of any then remaining property at equal shares.
I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my personal
property be made and that the Court of Probate direct the ommission
of the same in pursuance of the Statute..
In testimony hereto I have
hereunto set my hand and seal this 4th day of September
A.D. 1874. Thereby revoke all former wills by me made.
James Davis (seal)
Signed and acknowledged by said James Davis as his last
Will and testament in my presence and signed by us in
his presence.
E. Abbott
Thomas Griffiths
[corresponds to page 185 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
185
James Davis's Will
the same together with the testimony of the witnesses above named
as well as the proceedings had thereon be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I James Davis of the
County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st. I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower
the farm on which we now reside situate in Radnor and Troy
Townwhip Delaware County Ohio containing about 141 3/4 acres
during her natural life and all the stock, household goods
furniture possessions 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.
Item 2nd. After the death of my said wife, I give and divise to my
beloved daughter Mary Ann Jones the interest arising from the
sum of Seven Hundred dollars, the said sum of Seven Hundred
dollars to be placed in the hands of my friend David Davis
saw mill in trust for my said daughter during her natural
life. After the death of my said daughter Mary Ann Jones the
said sum of Seven Hundred Dollars to be divided equally between
her then living heirs. If however my said daughter Mary Ann
Jones should become bereft of her husband by death. Then my
said daughter to have the control of said sum in fee simple.
Item 3rd. I divise and bequeath to my beloved children, after the death of
my said wife, William Davis, David S. Davis Margaret Davis
John Davis, Jas E. Davis and Elizabeth Davis, Reid Davis the
balance of any then remaining property at equal shares.
I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my personal
property be made and that the Court of Probate direct the ommission
of the same in pursuance of the Statute..
In testimony hereto I have
hereunto set my hand and seal this 4th day of September
A.D. 1874. Thereby revoke all former wills by me made.
James Davis (seal)
Signed and acknowledged by said James Davis as his last
Will and testament in my presence and signed by us in
his presence.
E. Abbott
Thomas Griffiths
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 246)
Description
[page 246]
[corresponds to page 186 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
186
James Davis Will
Cocicil
Wheras I James Davis did on the 4th day of September A.D.
1874, make my last Will and Testament as above, I desire to
make the following changes in the second item. I desire that
Mary Ann Jones have an equal share with my other heirs
as expressed in Item Third.
I also desire that, David S. Davis, Rees Davis, John Davis
and James E. Davis be paid the sum of one hundred and
fifty-one dollars in considreation of improvements made on my
farm and expenses borne on my account. This amount must
be paid to the above named persons before the equal distribution
named in Item Third.
In Testimony hereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this 23rd day of April A.D. 1878
James Davis (seal)
Signed and acknowledged by the said James Davis as his
last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by us in
his presence.
E. Abbott
Thomas Griffiths.
[corresponds to page 186 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
186
James Davis Will
Cocicil
Wheras I James Davis did on the 4th day of September A.D.
1874, make my last Will and Testament as above, I desire to
make the following changes in the second item. I desire that
Mary Ann Jones have an equal share with my other heirs
as expressed in Item Third.
I also desire that, David S. Davis, Rees Davis, John Davis
and James E. Davis be paid the sum of one hundred and
fifty-one dollars in considreation of improvements made on my
farm and expenses borne on my account. This amount must
be paid to the above named persons before the equal distribution
named in Item Third.
In Testimony hereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this 23rd day of April A.D. 1878
James Davis (seal)
Signed and acknowledged by the said James Davis as his
last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by us in
his presence.
E. Abbott
Thomas Griffiths.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 247)
Description
[page 247]
[corresponds to page 187 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
187
Winfield S. Hatch's Will
July 14th 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of} In the Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
Winfield S. Hatch Deceased}
This day an instirment of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Winfield S. Hatch late of Liberty
Township in this County deceased, was produced in open Court for
Probate. On consideration whereof, it is ordered that the said Will be
filed in this Court and that due notice thereof and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record be given to Laura A. Hatch
his widow and Elmore E. Hatch next of kin of the Testator resident
of the State of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 18th day of July A.D. 1883 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County}
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Winfield S. Hatch deceased:
To Laura A. Hatch widow and Elmer
E. Hatch.
You are hereby notified that on the 14th day of July A.D. 1885
an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Winfield S.Hatch late of Liberty Township in said
County deceased was produced in open Court and an applica-
tion to admit the same to probate was on the same day made
in said Court: Said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 18th day of July A.D. 1883 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
(seal) Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 14th day of July A.D. 1883
[corresponds to page 187 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
187
Winfield S. Hatch's Will
July 14th 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of} In the Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
Winfield S. Hatch Deceased}
This day an instirment of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Winfield S. Hatch late of Liberty
Township in this County deceased, was produced in open Court for
Probate. On consideration whereof, it is ordered that the said Will be
filed in this Court and that due notice thereof and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record be given to Laura A. Hatch
his widow and Elmore E. Hatch next of kin of the Testator resident
of the State of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 18th day of July A.D. 1883 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County}
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Winfield S. Hatch deceased:
To Laura A. Hatch widow and Elmer
E. Hatch.
You are hereby notified that on the 14th day of July A.D. 1885
an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Winfield S.Hatch late of Liberty Township in said
County deceased was produced in open Court and an applica-
tion to admit the same to probate was on the same day made
in said Court: Said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 18th day of July A.D. 1883 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
(seal) Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 14th day of July A.D. 1883
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 248)
Description
[page 248]
[corresponds to page 188 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
188
Winfield S. Hatch's Will
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }
Lewis Benton being sworn says that on the
15th day of July A.D. 1883, he served the within notice by delivering
a true copy thereof to the within named Laura A. Hatch widow
and Lemer E. Hatch.
Lewis Benton
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 18th day of
July A. D. 1883
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court Robert Barber
and George P. Webster the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Winfield S. Hatch late of Liberty Township in said
Delaware County deceased who being duly sworn according to law
to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in
relation to the execution of said Will depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 3rd day of June A.D. 1883 purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Winfield S. Hatch now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Winfield S. Hatch that they were present
at the execution of said Will and at the request of the Testator
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his
presence: That they saw the said Winfield S. Hatch deceased sign
and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament and that the said Winfield S. Hatch
at the time of making signing and sealing said Will was of full
age of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint.
Robert Barber
George P. Webster
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court, this 18th
day of July A.D. 1883.
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 188 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
188
Winfield S. Hatch's Will
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }
Lewis Benton being sworn says that on the
15th day of July A.D. 1883, he served the within notice by delivering
a true copy thereof to the within named Laura A. Hatch widow
and Lemer E. Hatch.
Lewis Benton
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 18th day of
July A. D. 1883
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court Robert Barber
and George P. Webster the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Winfield S. Hatch late of Liberty Township in said
Delaware County deceased who being duly sworn according to law
to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in
relation to the execution of said Will depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 3rd day of June A.D. 1883 purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Winfield S. Hatch now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Winfield S. Hatch that they were present
at the execution of said Will and at the request of the Testator
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his
presence: That they saw the said Winfield S. Hatch deceased sign
and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament and that the said Winfield S. Hatch
at the time of making signing and sealing said Will was of full
age of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint.
Robert Barber
George P. Webster
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court, this 18th
day of July A.D. 1883.
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 249)
Description
[page 249]
[corresponds to page 189 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
189
Winfield S. Hatch's Will
July 18th 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Winfield S. Hatch, deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 14th day of July A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Winfield S. Hatch late of Liberty
Township in this County deceased was produced in open Court for
probate and was then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the Court that due notice of the filing of said will and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record in this Court has
been given to Laura A. Hatch his widow and Elmer E. Hatch next
of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio pursuant to a
former order of this Court: Therefore on this day came Robert Barber
and Geroge P. Webster the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being
duly sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will
Which testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the afore-
said instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
Winfield S. Hatch deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested: and that the said Testator at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint: It is therefore by the Court ordered
that the said Will be admitted to probate and that the same
together with the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings
had thereon be entered of record in the Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God- Amen
I Windfield S. Hatch of the Township
of Liberty and County of Delaware and State of Ohio, being of
sound mind and memory, do make and publish and declare
this my last Will and Testament in manner of following that is
to say:
First I give and bequeath to my wife Laura A. Hatch the undivided
one half of the farm on which we now reside consisting of
Fifty Acres of land be the same more or less to be accepted and
received by her in lieu of her dower. She is to pay off my indebt-
edness, of whatever discription the same may be and at the death
of my beloved wife the said property or its proceeds are to go to
my son Elmer E. Hatch.
Second I hereby empower my wife Laura A. Hatch if it becomes necessary
to sell my Real Estate to pay off the indebtedness for the same
Fourth I give and bequeath to my beloved wife my personal property
[corresponds to page 189 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
189
Winfield S. Hatch's Will
July 18th 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Winfield S. Hatch, deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 14th day of July A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Winfield S. Hatch late of Liberty
Township in this County deceased was produced in open Court for
probate and was then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the Court that due notice of the filing of said will and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record in this Court has
been given to Laura A. Hatch his widow and Elmer E. Hatch next
of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio pursuant to a
former order of this Court: Therefore on this day came Robert Barber
and Geroge P. Webster the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being
duly sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will
Which testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the afore-
said instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
Winfield S. Hatch deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested: and that the said Testator at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint: It is therefore by the Court ordered
that the said Will be admitted to probate and that the same
together with the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings
had thereon be entered of record in the Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God- Amen
I Windfield S. Hatch of the Township
of Liberty and County of Delaware and State of Ohio, being of
sound mind and memory, do make and publish and declare
this my last Will and Testament in manner of following that is
to say:
First I give and bequeath to my wife Laura A. Hatch the undivided
one half of the farm on which we now reside consisting of
Fifty Acres of land be the same more or less to be accepted and
received by her in lieu of her dower. She is to pay off my indebt-
edness, of whatever discription the same may be and at the death
of my beloved wife the said property or its proceeds are to go to
my son Elmer E. Hatch.
Second I hereby empower my wife Laura A. Hatch if it becomes necessary
to sell my Real Estate to pay off the indebtedness for the same
Fourth I give and bequeath to my beloved wife my personal property
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 250)
Description
[page 250]
[corresponds to page 190 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
190
Winfield S. Hatch's Will
after my funeral expenses are paid out of the same.
Lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint Lewis Benton to be Executor
of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former
Will by me made.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal
this the 3rd day of June A. D. 1883.
W. S. Hatch
The above instrument consisting of one sheet was at the date thereof
signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Windfield S. Hatch
as and for his last Will and Testament in presence of us, who at his
request and in his presence and in presence of each other, have
subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
Robert Barber Residing in Troy Township Delaware Ohio
George P. Webster " " Liberty " " "
[corresponds to page 190 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
190
Winfield S. Hatch's Will
after my funeral expenses are paid out of the same.
Lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint Lewis Benton to be Executor
of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former
Will by me made.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal
this the 3rd day of June A. D. 1883.
W. S. Hatch
The above instrument consisting of one sheet was at the date thereof
signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Windfield S. Hatch
as and for his last Will and Testament in presence of us, who at his
request and in his presence and in presence of each other, have
subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
Robert Barber Residing in Troy Township Delaware Ohio
George P. Webster " " Liberty " " "
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 251)
Description
[page 251]
[corresponds to page 191 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
191
William Howell Hunt's Will
July 17th 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of } In the Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
William Howell Hunt, deceased }
This day an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the Last Will and Testament of William Howell Hunt
late of Delaware Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court: and that due notice thereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate and record
be given to Martha Davis, Byron Hunt, Elizabeth Minton and
Priscilla Holmes next of kin of the testator resident of the Sate of
Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before this court
on the 24th day of July A.D. at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County}
In the matter of the last Will and testament
of William Howell Hunt deceased.
To Pricilla Holmes, Martha Davis, Byron Hunt, and Elizabeth
Minton.
You are hereby notified that on the 17th day of July
A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of William Howell Hunt late of Delaware
Township in said County deceased was produced in open Court
and an application to admit the same to probate was on the
same day made in said Court. Said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 24th day of July A.D. 1883 at
10 o'clock A.M.
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 17th day of July A.D. 1883
Return
I the undersigned person within named hereby acknowledge service
of the within notice this 27th day of July A.D. 1885
I know nothing about the Will but all right: go on
Byron Hunt
[corresponds to page 191 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
191
William Howell Hunt's Will
July 17th 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of } In the Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
William Howell Hunt, deceased }
This day an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the Last Will and Testament of William Howell Hunt
late of Delaware Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court: and that due notice thereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate and record
be given to Martha Davis, Byron Hunt, Elizabeth Minton and
Priscilla Holmes next of kin of the testator resident of the Sate of
Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before this court
on the 24th day of July A.D. at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County}
In the matter of the last Will and testament
of William Howell Hunt deceased.
To Pricilla Holmes, Martha Davis, Byron Hunt, and Elizabeth
Minton.
You are hereby notified that on the 17th day of July
A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of William Howell Hunt late of Delaware
Township in said County deceased was produced in open Court
and an application to admit the same to probate was on the
same day made in said Court. Said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 24th day of July A.D. 1883 at
10 o'clock A.M.
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 17th day of July A.D. 1883
Return
I the undersigned person within named hereby acknowledge service
of the within notice this 27th day of July A.D. 1885
I know nothing about the Will but all right: go on
Byron Hunt
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 252)
Description
[page 252]
[corresponds to page 192 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
192
William Howell Hunt's Will
I the undersigned person within named hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice, this 24th day of July A.D. 1883
Martha X (her mark) Davis
I the undersigned heir of the within named decedent hereby
waive further notice and consent to the probate of said Will
Dated this 10th day of August A.D. 1883.
Elizabeth minton
Notice to heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County}
In the matter of the Last Will and testament
of William Howell Hunt deceased.
To Pricilla Holmes
You are hereby
notified that on the 17th day of July A.D. 1883 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
William Howell Hunt late of Delaware Township in said County
deceased was produced in open Court and an application to admit
the same to probate was on the same day made in said Court
Said application will be for hearing before this Court on the 11th
day of August A.D 1883 at 10 o'clock A.M.
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 3rd day of August A.D. 1885
Return
Received this exit this 4th day of August A.D. 1885 and on this
6th day of August A.D. 1885 I served the same by handing a true
copy thereof with the endorsements thereon to said Pricilla Holmes
Frederick Weis
Sheriff
By Charles W. Guenther Deputy
[corresponds to page 192 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
192
William Howell Hunt's Will
I the undersigned person within named hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice, this 24th day of July A.D. 1883
Martha X (her mark) Davis
I the undersigned heir of the within named decedent hereby
waive further notice and consent to the probate of said Will
Dated this 10th day of August A.D. 1883.
Elizabeth minton
Notice to heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County}
In the matter of the Last Will and testament
of William Howell Hunt deceased.
To Pricilla Holmes
You are hereby
notified that on the 17th day of July A.D. 1883 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
William Howell Hunt late of Delaware Township in said County
deceased was produced in open Court and an application to admit
the same to probate was on the same day made in said Court
Said application will be for hearing before this Court on the 11th
day of August A.D 1883 at 10 o'clock A.M.
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 3rd day of August A.D. 1885
Return
Received this exit this 4th day of August A.D. 1885 and on this
6th day of August A.D. 1885 I served the same by handing a true
copy thereof with the endorsements thereon to said Pricilla Holmes
Frederick Weis
Sheriff
By Charles W. Guenther Deputy
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 253)
Description
[page 253]
[corresponds to page 193 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
193
William Howell Hunt's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court William
Aldrich, Henry J. Eaton and Pizarro Willams the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and testament and codicil to the same
of William Howell Hunt late of Delaware Township in said delaware
County, deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation
to the execution of said Will, deposed and say: that the paper
before them bearing date the 10th day of February A.D. 1883 pur-
orting to be the last Will and Testament of William Howell Hunt
now deceased is the Will of said deceased and the Codicil to the
same bearing date the 16th day of May 1883 purporting to be a
codicil to said Will, is a codicil to said Will that they were
present at the execution of said Will and codicil and at the
request of the Testator respectively subscribed their names to the
same as witnesses in his presence: That they saw the said
William Howell Hunt deceased sign and seal said Will and
Codicil and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will
and testament and codicil to the same and that the said
William Howell Hunt at the time of making signing and sealing
said Will and Codicil was of full age of sound mind and
memory and not under any restraint.
Henry J. Eaton
Pisarro Williams
Wm. Goldrick
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court this
11th day of August A.D. 1883.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I William Howell Hunt of the City of Delaware, County of Delaware
and State of Ohio being about forty years of age and being of sound
and disposing mind and memory do make, publish and declare
this my last Will and testament hereby revoking and making null
and void all other last Wills and Testaments by me made heretofore
Item First- My Will is that all my just debts and funeral
expenses shall be paid out of my estate as soon after my decease
as shall be found convenient.
Item Second- I give devise and bequeath to my kind affectionate
and esteemed friend Mrs. Era Ann Taylor of Urbana Ohio.
the sum of fifty dollars.
Item Third- I give devise and bequeath to my good and
[corresponds to page 193 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
193
William Howell Hunt's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court William
Aldrich, Henry J. Eaton and Pizarro Willams the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and testament and codicil to the same
of William Howell Hunt late of Delaware Township in said delaware
County, deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation
to the execution of said Will, deposed and say: that the paper
before them bearing date the 10th day of February A.D. 1883 pur-
orting to be the last Will and Testament of William Howell Hunt
now deceased is the Will of said deceased and the Codicil to the
same bearing date the 16th day of May 1883 purporting to be a
codicil to said Will, is a codicil to said Will that they were
present at the execution of said Will and codicil and at the
request of the Testator respectively subscribed their names to the
same as witnesses in his presence: That they saw the said
William Howell Hunt deceased sign and seal said Will and
Codicil and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will
and testament and codicil to the same and that the said
William Howell Hunt at the time of making signing and sealing
said Will and Codicil was of full age of sound mind and
memory and not under any restraint.
Henry J. Eaton
Pisarro Williams
Wm. Goldrick
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court this
11th day of August A.D. 1883.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I William Howell Hunt of the City of Delaware, County of Delaware
and State of Ohio being about forty years of age and being of sound
and disposing mind and memory do make, publish and declare
this my last Will and testament hereby revoking and making null
and void all other last Wills and Testaments by me made heretofore
Item First- My Will is that all my just debts and funeral
expenses shall be paid out of my estate as soon after my decease
as shall be found convenient.
Item Second- I give devise and bequeath to my kind affectionate
and esteemed friend Mrs. Era Ann Taylor of Urbana Ohio.
the sum of fifty dollars.
Item Third- I give devise and bequeath to my good and
Title
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Description
[page 254]
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194
William Howell Hunt's Will
beloved sister Mrs Elizabeth Minton, wife of Jesse Minton of the City
of Delaware Ohio, who has in all my sickness so very kind and
attention, all my household goods, books, wearing apparel and
all the property Real and Personal and of every and any description
whatsoever of which I may be the owner at my decease, and in
whatever form the same may then be in including all right and
interest that I may have in the Estate of our deceased father
Howell Hunt late of Logan County Ohio either as legality of said
Howell Hunt or as heir of deceased legalities of said Howell Hunt.
All that may be left of my said property and estate, after paying
my debts, funeral expenses and expenses of settling my estate and
said legacy of $50. to Eva Ann Taylor, I do give and devise to my
said sister Elizabeth Minton to be hers absolutely.
Item Fourth- I do nominate constitute and appoint my friend
and neighbor and enterprising fellow citizen Edward A. Highwarden
of the City of Delaware Ohio, Executor of this my last Will and
testament.
Item Fifth- I request that there be no appraisment of public sale
of my estate required at my decease.
In testimony whereof I have
set my hand to this my last Will and testament at the City of
Delaware in said county , this tenth day of February A.D. 1885
William Howell Hunt
The forgoing insturment was signed by the said William Howell
Hunt in our presence and by him published and declared as
and for his Last Will and Testament, and at his request and in
his presence and in the presence of each other, we hereunto sub-
scribe our names as attesting witnesses at the City of Delaware Ohio
this 10th day of February A.D. 1885
William Goldrick residence at Delaware Ohio
Henry j Eaton " '' " "
Codicil No One to the foregoing last Will and Testament
On this 16th day of May A.D. 1885, I William Howell Hunt maker
of the foregoing last Will and testament do make and declare this
which is now herein written to be codicil No One to my aforesaid
Will to wit: I do hereby revoke so much thereof as is designated
"Item Second" and instead thereof do make and substitute as
follows: Item Second. I do give devise and bequeath to my beloved
sister Pricilla Holmes wife of George Holmes of the City of Dayton
Ohio, the sum of Fifty dollars to be paid to her as soon as my
estate is settled. In Item Third of said Will instead of the word
said legacy of Fifty dollars to Era Ann Taylor, I here substitute
the word "legacy of fifty dollars to Pricilla Holmes" And except
as here changed by the codicil I do in all respects ratify and
corresponds to page 194 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
194
William Howell Hunt's Will
beloved sister Mrs Elizabeth Minton, wife of Jesse Minton of the City
of Delaware Ohio, who has in all my sickness so very kind and
attention, all my household goods, books, wearing apparel and
all the property Real and Personal and of every and any description
whatsoever of which I may be the owner at my decease, and in
whatever form the same may then be in including all right and
interest that I may have in the Estate of our deceased father
Howell Hunt late of Logan County Ohio either as legality of said
Howell Hunt or as heir of deceased legalities of said Howell Hunt.
All that may be left of my said property and estate, after paying
my debts, funeral expenses and expenses of settling my estate and
said legacy of $50. to Eva Ann Taylor, I do give and devise to my
said sister Elizabeth Minton to be hers absolutely.
Item Fourth- I do nominate constitute and appoint my friend
and neighbor and enterprising fellow citizen Edward A. Highwarden
of the City of Delaware Ohio, Executor of this my last Will and
testament.
Item Fifth- I request that there be no appraisment of public sale
of my estate required at my decease.
In testimony whereof I have
set my hand to this my last Will and testament at the City of
Delaware in said county , this tenth day of February A.D. 1885
William Howell Hunt
The forgoing insturment was signed by the said William Howell
Hunt in our presence and by him published and declared as
and for his Last Will and Testament, and at his request and in
his presence and in the presence of each other, we hereunto sub-
scribe our names as attesting witnesses at the City of Delaware Ohio
this 10th day of February A.D. 1885
William Goldrick residence at Delaware Ohio
Henry j Eaton " '' " "
Codicil No One to the foregoing last Will and Testament
On this 16th day of May A.D. 1885, I William Howell Hunt maker
of the foregoing last Will and testament do make and declare this
which is now herein written to be codicil No One to my aforesaid
Will to wit: I do hereby revoke so much thereof as is designated
"Item Second" and instead thereof do make and substitute as
follows: Item Second. I do give devise and bequeath to my beloved
sister Pricilla Holmes wife of George Holmes of the City of Dayton
Ohio, the sum of Fifty dollars to be paid to her as soon as my
estate is settled. In Item Third of said Will instead of the word
said legacy of Fifty dollars to Era Ann Taylor, I here substitute
the word "legacy of fifty dollars to Pricilla Holmes" And except
as here changed by the codicil I do in all respects ratify and
Title
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Description
[page 255]
[corresponds to page 195 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
195
William Howell Hunt's Will
confirm my said Will, this May 16th 1885
Signed by me
William Howell Hunt
Signed by said William Howell Hunt and acknowledged to be Codicil
No 1 to his foregoing last Will and testament in our presence and
signed by us at his request and in his presence and in the presence
of each other as witnesses thereto.
Pisarro Williams
Henry J. Eaton
[corresponds to page 195 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
195
William Howell Hunt's Will
confirm my said Will, this May 16th 1885
Signed by me
William Howell Hunt
Signed by said William Howell Hunt and acknowledged to be Codicil
No 1 to his foregoing last Will and testament in our presence and
signed by us at his request and in his presence and in the presence
of each other as witnesses thereto.
Pisarro Williams
Henry J. Eaton
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 256)
Description
[page 256]
[corresponds to page 196 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
196
Elizabeth R. Potter's Estate
August 25 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Elizabeth R. Potter deceased}
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be
the last Will and testament of Elizabeth R. Potter late of Delaware
Township, Delaware County Ohio, deceased, was produced in open court for
Probate, on consideration whereof it is ordered that the said Will be filed on
this Court and that due notice thereof and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record be given to E. L. Reynolds, Harriet Reynolds
Lou Reynolds, Albert R. Smith, Charles E. Smith Anna Smith, Henryetta
Thomas R. Smith, James G Irwin, French G Reynolds, Mrs Luther Wingel,
Sarepta Garwood, Lila Woodworth, Rosanthay W. Williamson, Lulu E. Wil-
liamson, Emma Irving Lee, Mary Field, Sarah Elizabeth Morse, Imogene
Moran, Orintha Bates, Irwin Lee, flossie Lee and Ladies Christian Union
next of kin and legatee of the testatrix resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing before the Court on the 26th
day of August A.D. 1883 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
the State of Ohio} In the probate court
Delaware County}
In the matter of the last Will and testament of
Elizabeth R. Potter deceased.
To E.L. Reynolds , Harriet Reynolds, Lou Reynolds
Albert R. Smith, Charles E. Smith, Anna Smith, Henrietta Smith, Thomas R.
Smith, James G. Irwin, French G. Reynolds, Mrs Luther Winget Sarepta
Garwood, Nila Woodworth, Rosanthay W. Williamson, Lulu E. Williamson
Emma Irwin Lee, Mary Field, Sarah Elizabeth Morse, Imogene Moran
Orintha Bates, Irwin Lee, Flossie Lee and Ladies Christian Union.
You are hereby notified that on the 20"day of August A.D. 1885 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and testament of Elizabeth R.
Potter late of Delaware Township in said County deceased, was produced
in open court, and an application to admit the same to probate was
on the same day made in said Court. Said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 26"day of August A.D. 1883 at 11
o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 20" day of August A.D. 1883.
[corresponds to page 196 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
196
Elizabeth R. Potter's Estate
August 25 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Elizabeth R. Potter deceased}
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be
the last Will and testament of Elizabeth R. Potter late of Delaware
Township, Delaware County Ohio, deceased, was produced in open court for
Probate, on consideration whereof it is ordered that the said Will be filed on
this Court and that due notice thereof and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record be given to E. L. Reynolds, Harriet Reynolds
Lou Reynolds, Albert R. Smith, Charles E. Smith Anna Smith, Henryetta
Thomas R. Smith, James G Irwin, French G Reynolds, Mrs Luther Wingel,
Sarepta Garwood, Lila Woodworth, Rosanthay W. Williamson, Lulu E. Wil-
liamson, Emma Irving Lee, Mary Field, Sarah Elizabeth Morse, Imogene
Moran, Orintha Bates, Irwin Lee, flossie Lee and Ladies Christian Union
next of kin and legatee of the testatrix resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing before the Court on the 26th
day of August A.D. 1883 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
the State of Ohio} In the probate court
Delaware County}
In the matter of the last Will and testament of
Elizabeth R. Potter deceased.
To E.L. Reynolds , Harriet Reynolds, Lou Reynolds
Albert R. Smith, Charles E. Smith, Anna Smith, Henrietta Smith, Thomas R.
Smith, James G. Irwin, French G. Reynolds, Mrs Luther Winget Sarepta
Garwood, Nila Woodworth, Rosanthay W. Williamson, Lulu E. Williamson
Emma Irwin Lee, Mary Field, Sarah Elizabeth Morse, Imogene Moran
Orintha Bates, Irwin Lee, Flossie Lee and Ladies Christian Union.
You are hereby notified that on the 20"day of August A.D. 1885 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and testament of Elizabeth R.
Potter late of Delaware Township in said County deceased, was produced
in open court, and an application to admit the same to probate was
on the same day made in said Court. Said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 26"day of August A.D. 1883 at 11
o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 20" day of August A.D. 1883.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 257)
Description
[page 257]
[corresponds to page 197 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
197
Elizabeth R. Potter's Estate
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }
Thomas R. Smith being duly sworn says that on the
22nd and 25th days of August A.D. 1883 he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named E. L. Reynolds
Harriet Reynolds Lou Reynolds, Albert R. Smith, Charles E. Smith
Anna Smith, Henrietta Smith James G. Irwin, French G. Reynolds
Mrs Luther Winget, Sarepta Garwood, Nila Woodworth, Rosantha W.
Williamson, Lulu E. Williamson, Emma Irwin Lee, Mary Field, Sarah
Elizabeth Morse, Imogene Moran, Orintha Bates, Irwin Lee, Flossie Lee
and the Ladies Christian Union.
T. R. Smith
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 26th day of
August A.D. 1883.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate court
Delaware County}
Personally appeared in open Court John L. Boylan
J. G. Turner and W. N. Miller the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and testament and Codicil thereto attached of Elizabeth R.
Potter late of Delaware Township in said Delaware County deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole
truth and nothing but the truth on relation to the execution of
said Will, deposed and say: That the paper before them hearing
date the 17th and 30rd day of April A.D. 1883 purporting to be the
last Will and testament and Codicil thereto of Elizabeth R.
Potter now deceased is the Will and codicil of said deceased
Elizabeth R. Potter that they were present at the execution of said
Will and codicil and at the request of the Testatrix respectfully
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in her presence that
they saw the said Elizabeth R. Potter deceased sign and seal
said Will and codicil and heard her acknowledge the same to be
her last Will and testament and that the said Elizabeth R.
Potter at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will and
Codicil was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not
under any restraint.
John L. Boylan
J. G. Turner
W. H. Miller
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open court, this 26th day
of August A.D. 1883.
Rufus carpenter Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 197 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
197
Elizabeth R. Potter's Estate
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }
Thomas R. Smith being duly sworn says that on the
22nd and 25th days of August A.D. 1883 he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named E. L. Reynolds
Harriet Reynolds Lou Reynolds, Albert R. Smith, Charles E. Smith
Anna Smith, Henrietta Smith James G. Irwin, French G. Reynolds
Mrs Luther Winget, Sarepta Garwood, Nila Woodworth, Rosantha W.
Williamson, Lulu E. Williamson, Emma Irwin Lee, Mary Field, Sarah
Elizabeth Morse, Imogene Moran, Orintha Bates, Irwin Lee, Flossie Lee
and the Ladies Christian Union.
T. R. Smith
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 26th day of
August A.D. 1883.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate court
Delaware County}
Personally appeared in open Court John L. Boylan
J. G. Turner and W. N. Miller the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and testament and Codicil thereto attached of Elizabeth R.
Potter late of Delaware Township in said Delaware County deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole
truth and nothing but the truth on relation to the execution of
said Will, deposed and say: That the paper before them hearing
date the 17th and 30rd day of April A.D. 1883 purporting to be the
last Will and testament and Codicil thereto of Elizabeth R.
Potter now deceased is the Will and codicil of said deceased
Elizabeth R. Potter that they were present at the execution of said
Will and codicil and at the request of the Testatrix respectfully
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in her presence that
they saw the said Elizabeth R. Potter deceased sign and seal
said Will and codicil and heard her acknowledge the same to be
her last Will and testament and that the said Elizabeth R.
Potter at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will and
Codicil was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not
under any restraint.
John L. Boylan
J. G. Turner
W. H. Miller
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open court, this 26th day
of August A.D. 1883.
Rufus carpenter Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 258)
Description
[page 258]
[corresponds to page 198 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
198
Elizabeth R. Potter's Estate
Journal Entry
August 26th 1883
In the matter of the Will of Elizabeth R. Potter
deceased.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 20th day of August
A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Elizabeth R. Potter late of Delaware Township in this
County deceased was produced in open Court for probate and was
then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction of this Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this Court has been given
to Leila Woodworth, E. L. Reynolds, Harriet Reynolds, Lou Reynolds, Albert
R. Smith, Anna Smith, Henrietta Smith, Thomas R. Smith, Charles E.
Smith, James G. Irwin, French G. Reynolds, Mrs Luthur Wenget Sariptia
Garwood, Rosantha C. Williamson, Lulu E. Williamson, Emma Irwin Lee
Irwin Lee, Flossie Lee, Mary Field, Sarah Elizabeth Morse, Imogene Moran
Orinpta Bates and the Ladies Christian Union next of kin and legatees
of the testatrix residing in the State of Ohio pursuant to a former
order of this Court. Therefore on this day came John L. Boylan, J. G.
Turner and W. H. Miller the subscribing witnesses to said Will and
Codicil thereto attached who being duly sworn testified to the due execu-
tion and attestation of said Will and Codicil which testimony was
reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and testament of said Elizabeth R. Potter
deceased that the same was duly executed and attested: and that
the said Testatrix at the time of making signing and sealing said
Will was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under
any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the testimony of
the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had thereon be
entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I Elizabeth R. Potter of Delaware County, State of Ohio do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all
former Wills by me made.
First It is my will that ll my funeral expenses and just debts
be paid by Executor herinafter named.
Item 1st. I will and devise to my beloved nieces Harriet Reynolds and
Lou Reynolds and my nephew French G. Reynolds children of my
beloved brother Elisha Lewis Reynolds now residing in Marysville
Union County Ohio the sum of Fourteen Hundred Dollars, to be by
my said Executor herinafter named, invested in a homestead the
title in fee simple to be vested in said Harriet Reynolds Lou Reynolds
and French G. Reynolds with these express conditions. That any
[corresponds to page 198 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
198
Elizabeth R. Potter's Estate
Journal Entry
August 26th 1883
In the matter of the Will of Elizabeth R. Potter
deceased.
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 20th day of August
A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Elizabeth R. Potter late of Delaware Township in this
County deceased was produced in open Court for probate and was
then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction of this Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this Court has been given
to Leila Woodworth, E. L. Reynolds, Harriet Reynolds, Lou Reynolds, Albert
R. Smith, Anna Smith, Henrietta Smith, Thomas R. Smith, Charles E.
Smith, James G. Irwin, French G. Reynolds, Mrs Luthur Wenget Sariptia
Garwood, Rosantha C. Williamson, Lulu E. Williamson, Emma Irwin Lee
Irwin Lee, Flossie Lee, Mary Field, Sarah Elizabeth Morse, Imogene Moran
Orinpta Bates and the Ladies Christian Union next of kin and legatees
of the testatrix residing in the State of Ohio pursuant to a former
order of this Court. Therefore on this day came John L. Boylan, J. G.
Turner and W. H. Miller the subscribing witnesses to said Will and
Codicil thereto attached who being duly sworn testified to the due execu-
tion and attestation of said Will and Codicil which testimony was
reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and testament of said Elizabeth R. Potter
deceased that the same was duly executed and attested: and that
the said Testatrix at the time of making signing and sealing said
Will was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under
any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the testimony of
the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had thereon be
entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I Elizabeth R. Potter of Delaware County, State of Ohio do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all
former Wills by me made.
First It is my will that ll my funeral expenses and just debts
be paid by Executor herinafter named.
Item 1st. I will and devise to my beloved nieces Harriet Reynolds and
Lou Reynolds and my nephew French G. Reynolds children of my
beloved brother Elisha Lewis Reynolds now residing in Marysville
Union County Ohio the sum of Fourteen Hundred Dollars, to be by
my said Executor herinafter named, invested in a homestead the
title in fee simple to be vested in said Harriet Reynolds Lou Reynolds
and French G. Reynolds with these express conditions. That any
Title
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Description
[page 259]
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Elizabeth R. Potter's Will
said brother Elisha and his present wife, mother of any said nieces
and nephews, shall have a like estate in and be permitted to use and
occupy and enjoy the rents and fruits of said homestead during
their natural lives and the fee simple of said Homestead shall be
vested in said nieces and nephews. Harriet Reynolds Lou Reynolds and
French G. Reynolds, only upon the condition that they shall have no
right;power nor authority to sell convey nor otherwise dispose of said
Homestead during the lives of either my said Brother or his wife. The
mother of my said nieces and nephews.
Item 2nd. I will and divise to my nephew James Guymore Irwin the
sum of One Thousand Dollars.
Item 3rd. I will and divise to my beloved sister Nila Woodworth the sum
One Hundred Dollars.
Item 4th. I will and divise to Rosantha G. Williamson , formerly C. Smith
and her daughter Lulu Elizabeth Williamson of Delaware County
Ohio, the sum of One Hundred Dollars each.
Item 5th. I will and divise to Charley E. Smith, Albert R. Smith and
Thomas R. Smith sons of Rodney Smith of Berlon Township, Delaware
County Ohio, the sum of One Hundred Dollars each.
Item 6th. I will and divise to Sarepta Garwood widow of French
Garwood deceased, of Milford Center, Union County Ohio the sum of
One Hundred Dollars.
Item 7th. I will and divise to my niece Emma Irwin Lee the sum of
One Hundred Dollars to be put in the hands of Thomsa R. Smith
until said Emma Irwin Lee is pronounced perfectly sane and
if that never takes place said sum is to be kept for her children
Irwin and Flossie Lee until they become of age.
Item 8th. I will and divise last all my household and kitchen furniture
table linen, cooking utensils, dishes, beds and bedding, carpets, curtains
books, pictures and heir-looms, be equally divided among the following
named persons, share and share alike to wit: To Harriet Reynolds, Lou
Reynolds, daughter of Elisha L. Reynolds, Rosantha G. Williamson formerly
Rosantha G. Smith, Mary Field (wife of James Field) of Marysville Ohio
Sarepta Garwood (widow of French Garwood) of Milford Center Ohio
Henrietta Smith (widow of Clancy Smith deceased) Albert Morse of Union
Township, Union County Ohio, Imogene Moran, wife of Anthony Moran
Union township Union County Ohio. Orynthia Bates wife of Asa
Bates of Union Township, Union County Ohio and James Guymore
Irwin.
Item 9th. I will and divise to Imogene Moran wife of Abnthony Moran of
Union township Union County Ohio the sum of One Hundred
Dollars.
Item 10th. I will and divise that all of my wearing apparrel shall be
given to the Ladies Christian Union of Delaware Ohio except one pair
of pattern stockings to each of my nieces names in the former part of my
will, but if they do not care about them, then all of my wearing
apparrel to go to said Christian Union for the poor.
[corresponds to page 199 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
199
Elizabeth R. Potter's Will
said brother Elisha and his present wife, mother of any said nieces
and nephews, shall have a like estate in and be permitted to use and
occupy and enjoy the rents and fruits of said homestead during
their natural lives and the fee simple of said Homestead shall be
vested in said nieces and nephews. Harriet Reynolds Lou Reynolds and
French G. Reynolds, only upon the condition that they shall have no
right;power nor authority to sell convey nor otherwise dispose of said
Homestead during the lives of either my said Brother or his wife. The
mother of my said nieces and nephews.
Item 2nd. I will and divise to my nephew James Guymore Irwin the
sum of One Thousand Dollars.
Item 3rd. I will and divise to my beloved sister Nila Woodworth the sum
One Hundred Dollars.
Item 4th. I will and divise to Rosantha G. Williamson , formerly C. Smith
and her daughter Lulu Elizabeth Williamson of Delaware County
Ohio, the sum of One Hundred Dollars each.
Item 5th. I will and divise to Charley E. Smith, Albert R. Smith and
Thomas R. Smith sons of Rodney Smith of Berlon Township, Delaware
County Ohio, the sum of One Hundred Dollars each.
Item 6th. I will and divise to Sarepta Garwood widow of French
Garwood deceased, of Milford Center, Union County Ohio the sum of
One Hundred Dollars.
Item 7th. I will and divise to my niece Emma Irwin Lee the sum of
One Hundred Dollars to be put in the hands of Thomsa R. Smith
until said Emma Irwin Lee is pronounced perfectly sane and
if that never takes place said sum is to be kept for her children
Irwin and Flossie Lee until they become of age.
Item 8th. I will and divise last all my household and kitchen furniture
table linen, cooking utensils, dishes, beds and bedding, carpets, curtains
books, pictures and heir-looms, be equally divided among the following
named persons, share and share alike to wit: To Harriet Reynolds, Lou
Reynolds, daughter of Elisha L. Reynolds, Rosantha G. Williamson formerly
Rosantha G. Smith, Mary Field (wife of James Field) of Marysville Ohio
Sarepta Garwood (widow of French Garwood) of Milford Center Ohio
Henrietta Smith (widow of Clancy Smith deceased) Albert Morse of Union
Township, Union County Ohio, Imogene Moran, wife of Anthony Moran
Union township Union County Ohio. Orynthia Bates wife of Asa
Bates of Union Township, Union County Ohio and James Guymore
Irwin.
Item 9th. I will and divise to Imogene Moran wife of Abnthony Moran of
Union township Union County Ohio the sum of One Hundred
Dollars.
Item 10th. I will and divise that all of my wearing apparrel shall be
given to the Ladies Christian Union of Delaware Ohio except one pair
of pattern stockings to each of my nieces names in the former part of my
will, but if they do not care about them, then all of my wearing
apparrel to go to said Christian Union for the poor.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 260)
Description
[page 260]
[corresponds to page 200 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
200
Elizabeth R. Potter's Estate
Item 11
It is my will that if there is any money left after paying my just
debts and funeral expenses, and the terms of this will is complied with
that it be divided equally between the following named persons to wit
Elisha L. Reynolds, James G. Irwin, Sareptal Garwood, Thomas R. Smith
Charles R. Smith, Albert Smith, Rosatha V. Williamson, Elizabeth L.
Williamson and Emma E. Lee.
Item 12
I hereby nominate and appoint Thomas R. Smith of Delaware
County Ohio as my Executor of this my last Will and Testament
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 17th day of April in the year One thousand Eight Hundred
and Eighty-five.
Elizabeth R. Potter {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Elizabeth R. Potter as her last
Will and Testament in our presence and signed by us in her
presence
John L. Boylan
J. G. Turner
Whereas I, Elizabeth R. Potter, on the 17th day of April in the
year 1885 made my last Will and Testament of that day, do hereby
declare the following to be a codicil to the same.
I do hereby order that the amount set forth
by this Will in Item One and Item Two be paid to the parties named
therein as soon as my debts and expenses are paid and before
any other aprt of this Will is complied with. I want and it
is my will that the amount named in Item 1 be paid in full
whether there is enough to pay the balance or not. Also the amount
named in Item 2 to be paid in full provided the party named
therein, James Gwyne Irwin, stays with me my life-time and cares
for me
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 30th day of April 1885
Elizabeth R. Potter {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Elizabeth R. Potter in our
presence and signed by us in her presence
W. N. Miller
J. G. Turner
[corresponds to page 200 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
200
Elizabeth R. Potter's Estate
Item 11
It is my will that if there is any money left after paying my just
debts and funeral expenses, and the terms of this will is complied with
that it be divided equally between the following named persons to wit
Elisha L. Reynolds, James G. Irwin, Sareptal Garwood, Thomas R. Smith
Charles R. Smith, Albert Smith, Rosatha V. Williamson, Elizabeth L.
Williamson and Emma E. Lee.
Item 12
I hereby nominate and appoint Thomas R. Smith of Delaware
County Ohio as my Executor of this my last Will and Testament
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 17th day of April in the year One thousand Eight Hundred
and Eighty-five.
Elizabeth R. Potter {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Elizabeth R. Potter as her last
Will and Testament in our presence and signed by us in her
presence
John L. Boylan
J. G. Turner
Whereas I, Elizabeth R. Potter, on the 17th day of April in the
year 1885 made my last Will and Testament of that day, do hereby
declare the following to be a codicil to the same.
I do hereby order that the amount set forth
by this Will in Item One and Item Two be paid to the parties named
therein as soon as my debts and expenses are paid and before
any other aprt of this Will is complied with. I want and it
is my will that the amount named in Item 1 be paid in full
whether there is enough to pay the balance or not. Also the amount
named in Item 2 to be paid in full provided the party named
therein, James Gwyne Irwin, stays with me my life-time and cares
for me
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 30th day of April 1885
Elizabeth R. Potter {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Elizabeth R. Potter in our
presence and signed by us in her presence
W. N. Miller
J. G. Turner
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 261)
Description
[page 261]
[corresponds to page 201 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
201
Peter Loop's Will
August 24th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of Peter Loop Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Peter Loop late of Orange
Township in this county, deceased, was produced in open Court for
probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this court and that due notice thereof and of
the application to admit the same to Probate and Record be
given to Mary M. Loop his widow and John J. Loop, James P. Loop
George W. Loop, Jane Williams, Louis Loop, Hattie Peasley and
Lucius Loop next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of
Ohio, that said application will be for hearing on Thursday
the 3rd day of September A.D. 1885 at 11 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Peter Loop deceased:
To John J. Loop, James P. Loop, George W
Loop, Jane Williams, Louis Loop, Hattie Peasley, Lucius Loop and
Mary M. Loop.
You are hereby notified that on the 24th day of
August A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Peter Loop late of Orange Township
in said County, deceased was produced in open Court and an
application to admit the same to probate was on the same
day made in said Court. Said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 3d day of September A.D. 1885
at 11 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 24th day of August A.D. 1885
[corresponds to page 201 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
201
Peter Loop's Will
August 24th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of Peter Loop Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Peter Loop late of Orange
Township in this county, deceased, was produced in open Court for
probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this court and that due notice thereof and of
the application to admit the same to Probate and Record be
given to Mary M. Loop his widow and John J. Loop, James P. Loop
George W. Loop, Jane Williams, Louis Loop, Hattie Peasley and
Lucius Loop next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of
Ohio, that said application will be for hearing on Thursday
the 3rd day of September A.D. 1885 at 11 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Peter Loop deceased:
To John J. Loop, James P. Loop, George W
Loop, Jane Williams, Louis Loop, Hattie Peasley, Lucius Loop and
Mary M. Loop.
You are hereby notified that on the 24th day of
August A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Peter Loop late of Orange Township
in said County, deceased was produced in open Court and an
application to admit the same to probate was on the same
day made in said Court. Said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 3d day of September A.D. 1885
at 11 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 24th day of August A.D. 1885
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 262)
Description
[page 262]
[corresponds to page 202 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
202
Peter Loop's Will
We the undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 25th, 26th, and 27th day of August A.D.
Mary M. Loop
John J. Loop
Lucius Loop
Nancy Williams
Hattie Peasley
James P. Loop
George W. Loop
Lewis A Loop
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court W. S. Mercer
G. W. McCarty and C.A. DeWitt the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Peter Loop late of Orange Township in
said Delaware County deceased who became duly sworn according to
law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in
relation to the execution of said Will depose and say: That the paper
before them bearing the 14th day of July A.D. 1885 purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Peter Loop now deceased is the Will of said
deceased Peter Loop that they were present at the execution of said
Will and at the request of the Testator respectively subscribed their
names to the same as witnesses in his presence, that they saw the said
Peter Loop deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament and that the said Peter
Loop at the time of making signing and sealing said Will was of full
age, of sound mind, and memory and not under any restraint
W.S. Mercer
G.W. McCarty
C.A. DeWitt
Sworn to and subscribed by said Witnesses, in open Court, this 3rd day
of September A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
September 3rd 1885
Journal Entry
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 24th day of August A.D.
1885 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Peter Loop late of Orange Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and was then filed: And
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the court that due notice of
the filing of said Will and of the application to admit the sum to
[corresponds to page 202 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
202
Peter Loop's Will
We the undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 25th, 26th, and 27th day of August A.D.
Mary M. Loop
John J. Loop
Lucius Loop
Nancy Williams
Hattie Peasley
James P. Loop
George W. Loop
Lewis A Loop
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court W. S. Mercer
G. W. McCarty and C.A. DeWitt the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Peter Loop late of Orange Township in
said Delaware County deceased who became duly sworn according to
law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in
relation to the execution of said Will depose and say: That the paper
before them bearing the 14th day of July A.D. 1885 purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Peter Loop now deceased is the Will of said
deceased Peter Loop that they were present at the execution of said
Will and at the request of the Testator respectively subscribed their
names to the same as witnesses in his presence, that they saw the said
Peter Loop deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament and that the said Peter
Loop at the time of making signing and sealing said Will was of full
age, of sound mind, and memory and not under any restraint
W.S. Mercer
G.W. McCarty
C.A. DeWitt
Sworn to and subscribed by said Witnesses, in open Court, this 3rd day
of September A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
September 3rd 1885
Journal Entry
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 24th day of August A.D.
1885 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Peter Loop late of Orange Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and was then filed: And
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the court that due notice of
the filing of said Will and of the application to admit the sum to
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 263)
Description
[page 263]
[corresponds to page 203 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
203
Peter Loop's Will
probate and record in this Court has been given to Mary M. Loop, John
J. Loop, Lucius Loop, Nancy J. Williams, Hattie Peasley, James P. Loop, George
W. Loop and Louis Loop next of kin of the Testator resident of the State
Of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court, therefore on this day
came C.A. DeWitt, W. R Mercer and G. W. McCarty the subscribing
witnesses to said Will who being duly sworn testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon
the court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said Peter Loop deceased That the same
was duly executed and attested: and that said Testator at the
time of making signing and sealing said Will was of full age
of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is
therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to
probate and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had thereon be
entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of All
I Peter Loop of Orange
Township Delaware County State of Ohio do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament which shall do away with all other
wills made and do declare this to be my last Will
I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower the
farm on which we now reside situated in Orange Township
Delaware County Ohio containing about Twenty-five acres more or
less during her natural life and all the Stock Household goods
Furniture Provisions and other goods and chattles which may be
therein at the time of my decease
I give and bequeath to her absolutely she however selling so much
there 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
Lucius Loop Except my daughter Harriet J. Loop to have Fifty
dollars out of said Real Estate also John Loop, James Loop, George
Loop, Lewis Loop, Andrew Loop and Jane Loop, my sons and daughter
to have each five dollars, and to be paid till after my wife's death and
to be paid out of aforesaid Real Estate or good and chattels
The aforesaid bring any last Will and wishes
In testimony hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this the fourteenth day of July in the year
of Our Lord One Thousand and Eight Hundred and Eighty-five
Peter Loop {Seal}
[corresponds to page 203 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
203
Peter Loop's Will
probate and record in this Court has been given to Mary M. Loop, John
J. Loop, Lucius Loop, Nancy J. Williams, Hattie Peasley, James P. Loop, George
W. Loop and Louis Loop next of kin of the Testator resident of the State
Of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court, therefore on this day
came C.A. DeWitt, W. R Mercer and G. W. McCarty the subscribing
witnesses to said Will who being duly sworn testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon
the court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said Peter Loop deceased That the same
was duly executed and attested: and that said Testator at the
time of making signing and sealing said Will was of full age
of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is
therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to
probate and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had thereon be
entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
In the name of the benevolent Father of All
I Peter Loop of Orange
Township Delaware County State of Ohio do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament which shall do away with all other
wills made and do declare this to be my last Will
I give and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower the
farm on which we now reside situated in Orange Township
Delaware County Ohio containing about Twenty-five acres more or
less during her natural life and all the Stock Household goods
Furniture Provisions and other goods and chattles which may be
therein at the time of my decease
I give and bequeath to her absolutely she however selling so much
there 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
Lucius Loop Except my daughter Harriet J. Loop to have Fifty
dollars out of said Real Estate also John Loop, James Loop, George
Loop, Lewis Loop, Andrew Loop and Jane Loop, my sons and daughter
to have each five dollars, and to be paid till after my wife's death and
to be paid out of aforesaid Real Estate or good and chattels
The aforesaid bring any last Will and wishes
In testimony hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this the fourteenth day of July in the year
of Our Lord One Thousand and Eight Hundred and Eighty-five
Peter Loop {Seal}
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 264)
Description
[page 264]
[corresponds to page 204 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
204
Peter Loop's Estate
Signed and acknowledged by said Peter Loop as his last Will
and Testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
W.S. Mercer
G.W. McCarty
C.A. DeWitt
[corresponds to page 204 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
204
Peter Loop's Estate
Signed and acknowledged by said Peter Loop as his last Will
and Testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
W.S. Mercer
G.W. McCarty
C.A. DeWitt
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 265)
Description
[page 265]
[corresponds to page 205 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
205
James M. Jamison's Will
September 21st 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of James M. Jamison deceased}
This day an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of James M. Jamison late
of Delaware Township in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for Probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate and record be
given to Elizabeth H. Jamison his widow and Angeline E. Martz
Ester M. Martz, George W. Jamison, Millie H. McGugin and Robert
B. Jamison next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing before this Court on the
22nd day of September A.D. 1885 at 4 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to next of Kin
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of James M. Jamison Deceased
You are hereby notified that on
the 21st day of September A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of James M.
Jamison late of Delaware Township in said County deceased
was produced in open Court and an application to admit the
same to Probate was on the same day made in said Court
Said application will be for hearing before this Court on the
22nd day of September A.D. 1885 at 4 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 21st day of September A.D. 1885
[corresponds to page 205 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
205
James M. Jamison's Will
September 21st 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of James M. Jamison deceased}
This day an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of James M. Jamison late
of Delaware Township in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for Probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate and record be
given to Elizabeth H. Jamison his widow and Angeline E. Martz
Ester M. Martz, George W. Jamison, Millie H. McGugin and Robert
B. Jamison next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing before this Court on the
22nd day of September A.D. 1885 at 4 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to next of Kin
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of James M. Jamison Deceased
You are hereby notified that on
the 21st day of September A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of James M.
Jamison late of Delaware Township in said County deceased
was produced in open Court and an application to admit the
same to Probate was on the same day made in said Court
Said application will be for hearing before this Court on the
22nd day of September A.D. 1885 at 4 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 21st day of September A.D. 1885
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 266)
Description
[page 266]
[corresponds to page 206 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
206
James M. Jamison's Will
Return
Angeline E. Martz, Ester M. Martz, George W. Jamison, Millie
H. McGugin Robert B. Jamison and Elizabeth H. Jamison the
undersinged persons within named hereby acknowledge service of
the within notice this 21st day of September A.D. 1885
Angeline E. Martz
Ester M. Martz
Millie H. McGugin
Robert B. Jamison
Elizabeth H. Jamison
Geo. W. Jamison
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court G. H. Waldo
and John Chapman the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of James M. Jamison late of Delaware Township in
said Delaware County deceased, who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 17th day of January A.D. 1880
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of James M. Jamison
now deceased is the Will of said deceased James M. Jamison that
they were present at the execution of said Will, and at the request
of the Testator respectively subscribed their names to the same as
witnesses in his presence, that they saw the said James M. Jamison
deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and Testament and that the said
James M. Jamison at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory and
not under any restraint
John Chapman
G. H. Waldo
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open court, this
22nd day of September A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
{Seal}
[corresponds to page 206 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
206
James M. Jamison's Will
Return
Angeline E. Martz, Ester M. Martz, George W. Jamison, Millie
H. McGugin Robert B. Jamison and Elizabeth H. Jamison the
undersinged persons within named hereby acknowledge service of
the within notice this 21st day of September A.D. 1885
Angeline E. Martz
Ester M. Martz
Millie H. McGugin
Robert B. Jamison
Elizabeth H. Jamison
Geo. W. Jamison
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court G. H. Waldo
and John Chapman the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of James M. Jamison late of Delaware Township in
said Delaware County deceased, who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 17th day of January A.D. 1880
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of James M. Jamison
now deceased is the Will of said deceased James M. Jamison that
they were present at the execution of said Will, and at the request
of the Testator respectively subscribed their names to the same as
witnesses in his presence, that they saw the said James M. Jamison
deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and Testament and that the said
James M. Jamison at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory and
not under any restraint
John Chapman
G. H. Waldo
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open court, this
22nd day of September A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
{Seal}
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 267)
Description
[page 267]
[corresponds to page 207 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
207
James M. Jamison's Will
Journal Entry
September 22nd 1885
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the
22nd 1885 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of James M. Jamison late of Delaware Township
in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court for probate
and was then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court; that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court has been given
to Elizabeth H. Jamison, his widow and Angeline E. Martz, Ester M.
Martz, George W. Jamison, Millie H. McGugin and Robert B. Jamison
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio pursuant to a
former order of this Court: therefore on this day came G. H. Waldo
and John Chapman the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being
duly sworn according to law testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will which testimony was reduced to writing by
them respectively subscribed and filed with said Will Whereupon
the court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said James M. Jamison deceased
that the same was duly executed and attested and that the
said Testator at the time of making signing and sealing said
Will was of full age of sound mind and memory and not under
any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will
be admitted to probate and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had thereon
be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God. Amen.
I James M. Jamison of the City and County
of Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound and disposing mind
and memory, and under no restraint do make and publish
this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and annulling
all former Wills by made and declaring this and this only to be
my last Will and Testament
Item 1st
I hereby direct that all my just debts, funeral expenses
and the costs of Administering upon my Estate be first paid out
of my Estate by my Executor.
Item 2nd
I hereby devise and bequeath unto my son Robert B. Jamison
All the Estate Real and Personal of which I may be possessed
at my decease to have and to hold to him and to his successors
in trust however for the following trusts and conditions to wit:
that he shall invest the proceeds of my Personal Estate after the
payment of the items provided for in the first item of this Will at
interest on some safe securities and shall also lease and rent my
real estate in such manner as may seem best and the annual
[corresponds to page 207 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
207
James M. Jamison's Will
Journal Entry
September 22nd 1885
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the
22nd 1885 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of James M. Jamison late of Delaware Township
in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court for probate
and was then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court; that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court has been given
to Elizabeth H. Jamison, his widow and Angeline E. Martz, Ester M.
Martz, George W. Jamison, Millie H. McGugin and Robert B. Jamison
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio pursuant to a
former order of this Court: therefore on this day came G. H. Waldo
and John Chapman the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being
duly sworn according to law testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will which testimony was reduced to writing by
them respectively subscribed and filed with said Will Whereupon
the court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said James M. Jamison deceased
that the same was duly executed and attested and that the
said Testator at the time of making signing and sealing said
Will was of full age of sound mind and memory and not under
any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will
be admitted to probate and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had thereon
be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God. Amen.
I James M. Jamison of the City and County
of Delaware and State of Ohio being of sound and disposing mind
and memory, and under no restraint do make and publish
this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and annulling
all former Wills by made and declaring this and this only to be
my last Will and Testament
Item 1st
I hereby direct that all my just debts, funeral expenses
and the costs of Administering upon my Estate be first paid out
of my Estate by my Executor.
Item 2nd
I hereby devise and bequeath unto my son Robert B. Jamison
All the Estate Real and Personal of which I may be possessed
at my decease to have and to hold to him and to his successors
in trust however for the following trusts and conditions to wit:
that he shall invest the proceeds of my Personal Estate after the
payment of the items provided for in the first item of this Will at
interest on some safe securities and shall also lease and rent my
real estate in such manner as may seem best and the annual
Title
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Description
[page 268]
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208
James M. Jamison's Will
income from said investment and paid rents he shall pay to my
beloved wife Elizabeth Jamison each year during her natural
life for her support and I hereby direct that this provision in favor
of my said wife shall be in lieu of her said dower to my said
Real Estate, and in lieu of any allowance for her years suport
or distribution share of my personal estate or other statutory allow-
ance to a widow under the laws of this State
Item 3d
I hereby will and devise and bequeath unto my five children
Robert B. Jamison, George W. Jamison, Angeline E. Martz, Ester M.
Martz and Parmelia McGugin all the rest and residue of my
Estate, Real and Personal and all my Estate after the death of
my said wife should she survive me or should she not survive
me then at my death share and share alike, the children of
my deceased child taking the share of its parent, except that
out of the share and portion which may be going to my son
George W. Jamison, I direct, shall be taken and deducted the
amount which may be due principal and interest on any
note or accourt I may hold against him at my decease
whether said note and account or claim may be barred by
the Statute of limitation or not and provided further that
the said Robert B. Jamison shall have and hold after the death
of my said Wife in fee simple in addition to his equal share
with the other children as provided for in this item, the fifty
acres of land situated in the Township of Delaware, Delaware
County Ohio and being the same land which I purchased in
the partition suit of the Est6ate of my brother John Jamison
deceased and for which a deed was executed to me by the
Sheriff of Delaware County Ohio, reference being had to said
deed for greater certainty of description. It being my intention
that my son Robert B. Jamison shall have said land in ad-
dition to his equal share of the Estate with the other children
Item 4th
I do hereby constitute and appoint my son Robert B. Jam-
ison as the Executor of this my last Will and Testament
in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 17th day of January A.D. 1880. The above erasers made before
signing
James M. Jamison {Seal}
Signed, Sealed and acknowledged by the said James M. Jamison
as and for his last Will and Testament in our presence, and
we at his request have signed the same in his presence as
witnesses thereto and in presence of each other
G. H. Waldo
John Chapman
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208
James M. Jamison's Will
income from said investment and paid rents he shall pay to my
beloved wife Elizabeth Jamison each year during her natural
life for her support and I hereby direct that this provision in favor
of my said wife shall be in lieu of her said dower to my said
Real Estate, and in lieu of any allowance for her years suport
or distribution share of my personal estate or other statutory allow-
ance to a widow under the laws of this State
Item 3d
I hereby will and devise and bequeath unto my five children
Robert B. Jamison, George W. Jamison, Angeline E. Martz, Ester M.
Martz and Parmelia McGugin all the rest and residue of my
Estate, Real and Personal and all my Estate after the death of
my said wife should she survive me or should she not survive
me then at my death share and share alike, the children of
my deceased child taking the share of its parent, except that
out of the share and portion which may be going to my son
George W. Jamison, I direct, shall be taken and deducted the
amount which may be due principal and interest on any
note or accourt I may hold against him at my decease
whether said note and account or claim may be barred by
the Statute of limitation or not and provided further that
the said Robert B. Jamison shall have and hold after the death
of my said Wife in fee simple in addition to his equal share
with the other children as provided for in this item, the fifty
acres of land situated in the Township of Delaware, Delaware
County Ohio and being the same land which I purchased in
the partition suit of the Est6ate of my brother John Jamison
deceased and for which a deed was executed to me by the
Sheriff of Delaware County Ohio, reference being had to said
deed for greater certainty of description. It being my intention
that my son Robert B. Jamison shall have said land in ad-
dition to his equal share of the Estate with the other children
Item 4th
I do hereby constitute and appoint my son Robert B. Jam-
ison as the Executor of this my last Will and Testament
in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 17th day of January A.D. 1880. The above erasers made before
signing
James M. Jamison {Seal}
Signed, Sealed and acknowledged by the said James M. Jamison
as and for his last Will and Testament in our presence, and
we at his request have signed the same in his presence as
witnesses thereto and in presence of each other
G. H. Waldo
John Chapman
Title
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Description
[page 269]
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209
John Wise Sen. Will
September 17th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will} In Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
John Wise Sen Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of John Wise Sen late of Genoa
Township in this County deceased was produced in open Court for
probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered that the said Will be
filed in this Court and that due notice thereof and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record be given to John Wise Jr.
George W. Wise, William Wesley Wise, Oscar Wise, George Rickner and
Mary Wise next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing before this court on the
24th day of September A.D. 1885 at 10 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to next of Kin
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of last Will and Testament of
John Wise Sen. Deceased
To George W. Wise, John Wise Jr. William
Wesley Wise, Oscar Wise, George Rickner and Mary Wise
You are
hereby notified that on the 17th day of September A.D. 1885 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John
Wise Sen. late of Genoa Township, in said County, deceased was
produced in open Court. and an application to admit the same
to Probate, was on the same day made in said Court. Said applica
tion will be for hearing before this Court on the 24th day of September
A.D. 1885 at 10 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Alice Harvey Deputy
Dated Delaware Ohio this 17th day of September A.D. 1885
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
George W. Wise being duly sworn says that
on the 18th and 19th days of September A.D. 1885 he served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named John Wise Jr., William Wesley Wise, Oscar Wise, George
Rickner and Mary Wise
George W. Wise
[corresponds to page 209 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
209
John Wise Sen. Will
September 17th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will} In Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
John Wise Sen Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of John Wise Sen late of Genoa
Township in this County deceased was produced in open Court for
probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered that the said Will be
filed in this Court and that due notice thereof and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record be given to John Wise Jr.
George W. Wise, William Wesley Wise, Oscar Wise, George Rickner and
Mary Wise next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing before this court on the
24th day of September A.D. 1885 at 10 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to next of Kin
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of last Will and Testament of
John Wise Sen. Deceased
To George W. Wise, John Wise Jr. William
Wesley Wise, Oscar Wise, George Rickner and Mary Wise
You are
hereby notified that on the 17th day of September A.D. 1885 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John
Wise Sen. late of Genoa Township, in said County, deceased was
produced in open Court. and an application to admit the same
to Probate, was on the same day made in said Court. Said applica
tion will be for hearing before this Court on the 24th day of September
A.D. 1885 at 10 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Alice Harvey Deputy
Dated Delaware Ohio this 17th day of September A.D. 1885
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
George W. Wise being duly sworn says that
on the 18th and 19th days of September A.D. 1885 he served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named John Wise Jr., William Wesley Wise, Oscar Wise, George
Rickner and Mary Wise
George W. Wise
Title
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Description
[page 270]
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210
John Wise Sen Will
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 24th day
of September A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court David P. Noe
and Isaac Kiser the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of John Wise Sen late of Genoa Township in said
Delaware County deceased, who being duly sworn according to law
to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth in
relation to the execution of said Will depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 7th day of December A.D. 1882
purporting to be the last Will and Township of John Wise Sen now
deceased, is the Will of said deceased John Wise Sen that they were
present at the execution of said Will. and at the request of the
Testator respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses, in
his presence: that they saw the said John Wise Sen deceased sign
and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and testament, and that the said John Wise Sen at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint
David P. Noe
Isaac Kiser
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court, this
24th day of September A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
September 24th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
John wise Sen Deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit
on the 17th day of September A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John Wise Sen late
of Genoa Township in this County deceased was produced in
open Court for probate and was then filed And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of this Court that due notice of the before
of said Will and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court had been given to Mary Wise his widow
[corresponds to page 210 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
210
John Wise Sen Will
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 24th day
of September A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court David P. Noe
and Isaac Kiser the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of John Wise Sen late of Genoa Township in said
Delaware County deceased, who being duly sworn according to law
to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth in
relation to the execution of said Will depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 7th day of December A.D. 1882
purporting to be the last Will and Township of John Wise Sen now
deceased, is the Will of said deceased John Wise Sen that they were
present at the execution of said Will. and at the request of the
Testator respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses, in
his presence: that they saw the said John Wise Sen deceased sign
and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and testament, and that the said John Wise Sen at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint
David P. Noe
Isaac Kiser
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court, this
24th day of September A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
September 24th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
John wise Sen Deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit
on the 17th day of September A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John Wise Sen late
of Genoa Township in this County deceased was produced in
open Court for probate and was then filed And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of this Court that due notice of the before
of said Will and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court had been given to Mary Wise his widow
Title
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Description
[page 271]
[corresponds to page 211 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
211
John Wise Sen Will
and George W. Wise, John Wise Jr., William Wesley Wise, Oscar
Wise and George Rickner next of kin of the Testator resident of the
State of Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court. Therefore on
this day came David P. Noe and Isaac Kiser the subscribing witnesses
to said Will, who being duly sworn testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by
them respectively subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said John Wise Sen deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested, and that the
said Testator at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory and
not under any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that
that the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named, as
well as the proceedings had thereon be entered of record in this
Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All:
Genoa Township Delaware County Ohio.
Item 1st
I devise and bequeath to my Sons, my Grand children,
Spencer, John, Benjamin, Mary, George and Rickins each
Five dollars. Andrew Wise Twenty-five Dollars, Jacob Wise boy,
William W. Wise and Osker Wise each one Five dollars. To
John Wise Jr Eight Hundred dollars
George Wise to take care and support his father and mother,
and the amount devised and bequeathed to the other heirs, and
what remains to be his
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 day
of in the year 1882
his
John X Wise {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by John Wise Sen as his last Will
and Testament in our presence, and signed by us in his presence
David P. Noe
Isaac Kiser
Signed and witnessed the 7th day of December A.D. 1882
[corresponds to page 211 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
211
John Wise Sen Will
and George W. Wise, John Wise Jr., William Wesley Wise, Oscar
Wise and George Rickner next of kin of the Testator resident of the
State of Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court. Therefore on
this day came David P. Noe and Isaac Kiser the subscribing witnesses
to said Will, who being duly sworn testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by
them respectively subscribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said John Wise Sen deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested, and that the
said Testator at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory and
not under any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that
that the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above named, as
well as the proceedings had thereon be entered of record in this
Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All:
Genoa Township Delaware County Ohio.
Item 1st
I devise and bequeath to my Sons, my Grand children,
Spencer, John, Benjamin, Mary, George and Rickins each
Five dollars. Andrew Wise Twenty-five Dollars, Jacob Wise boy,
William W. Wise and Osker Wise each one Five dollars. To
John Wise Jr Eight Hundred dollars
George Wise to take care and support his father and mother,
and the amount devised and bequeathed to the other heirs, and
what remains to be his
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 day
of in the year 1882
his
John X Wise {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by John Wise Sen as his last Will
and Testament in our presence, and signed by us in his presence
David P. Noe
Isaac Kiser
Signed and witnessed the 7th day of December A.D. 1882
Title
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Description
[page 272]
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212
Thompson Roberts' Estate
August 24th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of } In Probate Court Delaware County Ohio
Thompson Roberts deceased }
This day an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Thompson Roberts late
of Porter Township in this County deceased was Produced in open Court
for probate. On consideration where of it is ordered that the said Will
be filed in this Court and that due notice where of and of the appli-
cation to admit the same to probate and record be given to Hezekiah
G. Roberts, Hosmer M. Roberts, James M. Roberts Electa J. Roberts, Lucy
Ann Ayers and Mary Roberts his widow heirs and next of kin
of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio that said Application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 18th day of September
A D. 1885 at 10 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice of Heirs
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County }ss
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Thompson Roberts deceased
To Mary Roberts widow Hosmer M. Roberts,
James M. Roberts, Lucy Ann Ayers and Electa Roberts.
You are hereby
notified that on the 24th day of August A.D. 1885 an Instrument
of writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Thompson
Roberts late of Porter Township in said County deceased was produced
in open Court and an application to admit the same to probate
was on the same day made in said Court Said application will
be for hearing before this court on the 18th day of September A.D 1885
at 10 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 24th day of August A.D. 1885
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Thompson Roberts' Estate
August 24th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of } In Probate Court Delaware County Ohio
Thompson Roberts deceased }
This day an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Thompson Roberts late
of Porter Township in this County deceased was Produced in open Court
for probate. On consideration where of it is ordered that the said Will
be filed in this Court and that due notice where of and of the appli-
cation to admit the same to probate and record be given to Hezekiah
G. Roberts, Hosmer M. Roberts, James M. Roberts Electa J. Roberts, Lucy
Ann Ayers and Mary Roberts his widow heirs and next of kin
of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio that said Application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 18th day of September
A D. 1885 at 10 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice of Heirs
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County }ss
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Thompson Roberts deceased
To Mary Roberts widow Hosmer M. Roberts,
James M. Roberts, Lucy Ann Ayers and Electa Roberts.
You are hereby
notified that on the 24th day of August A.D. 1885 an Instrument
of writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Thompson
Roberts late of Porter Township in said County deceased was produced
in open Court and an application to admit the same to probate
was on the same day made in said Court Said application will
be for hearing before this court on the 18th day of September A.D 1885
at 10 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 24th day of August A.D. 1885
Title
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Description
[page 273]
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213
Thompson Roberts Will
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County }ss
H. M. Roberts being duly sworn says that on
the 29th day of August A.D. 1885 served the within notice by
delivering a time copy thereof to the within named Mary Roberts
widow Hosmer M. Roberts, James Roberts, Lucy Ann Ayers
and Electa Roberts
H.M. Roberts
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to be for me this 25th
day of September A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
We the undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge service
of the within notice, this 31st day of August A.D 1885
Homer Roberts
Lucy Ann Ayers
Mary Roberts
I the undersigned person within named hereby acknowledge service
of the within noticed, this 31st day of August A.D. 1885
Electa Hoff
I the undersigned person within named hereby acknowledge service
of the within notice, this 31st day of August A.D 1885
J. M. Roberts
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In probate Court
Delaware County }ss
Personally appeared in open Court Ira B.
Benedict and Alvan C. Phillips the subcribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Thompson Robert late of Porter
Township in said Delaware county deceased who being duly
sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth
and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said
Will deposed and say: That the paper before them bearing
date the 11th day of May A.D. 1878 purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Thompson Roberts now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Thompson Roberts, That they were
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213
Thompson Roberts Will
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County }ss
H. M. Roberts being duly sworn says that on
the 29th day of August A.D. 1885 served the within notice by
delivering a time copy thereof to the within named Mary Roberts
widow Hosmer M. Roberts, James Roberts, Lucy Ann Ayers
and Electa Roberts
H.M. Roberts
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to be for me this 25th
day of September A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
We the undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge service
of the within notice, this 31st day of August A.D 1885
Homer Roberts
Lucy Ann Ayers
Mary Roberts
I the undersigned person within named hereby acknowledge service
of the within noticed, this 31st day of August A.D. 1885
Electa Hoff
I the undersigned person within named hereby acknowledge service
of the within notice, this 31st day of August A.D 1885
J. M. Roberts
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In probate Court
Delaware County }ss
Personally appeared in open Court Ira B.
Benedict and Alvan C. Phillips the subcribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Thompson Robert late of Porter
Township in said Delaware county deceased who being duly
sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth
and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said
Will deposed and say: That the paper before them bearing
date the 11th day of May A.D. 1878 purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Thompson Roberts now deceased
is the Will of said deceased Thompson Roberts, That they were
Title
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Description
[page 274]
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214
Thompson Roberts Will
present at the execution of said Will and at the request of the
Testator respectively subcribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence: What they saw the said Thompson Roberts Deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament and what the said Thompson
Roberts deceased at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will was of full age of sound mind and memory, and not
under any restraint
Ira Benedict
A.C. Phillips
Sworn to and Subscriber by said witnesses in open court, this
25th day of September A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
September 25 1883
Journal Entry
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 24th day of August
A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Thompson Roberts late of Porter Township in this County
deceased was produced in open Court for probate and was then filed
and it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court has been given to Mary
Roberts his widow and James M. Roberts, Warner M. Roberts, Lucy Ann
Ayers and Electa J. Roberts next of kin of the Testator resident of the
State of Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court therefore on
this day came Ira R. Benedict and A. C. Philips the subscribing
witnesses to said Will who bring duly sworn testified to the due exe-
cution and attestation of said Will Which testimony was reduced
to writing by them respectfully subscribed and filed with said Will
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing
is the last Will and Testament of said Thompson Roberts deceased
That the same was duly executed and attested and that the said
Testator at the time of making signing and sealing said Will
was of full age of sound mind and memory and not under any
restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to probate and that the same together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had thereon
be entered of recorded in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 214 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
214
Thompson Roberts Will
present at the execution of said Will and at the request of the
Testator respectively subcribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence: What they saw the said Thompson Roberts Deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament and what the said Thompson
Roberts deceased at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will was of full age of sound mind and memory, and not
under any restraint
Ira Benedict
A.C. Phillips
Sworn to and Subscriber by said witnesses in open court, this
25th day of September A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
September 25 1883
Journal Entry
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 24th day of August
A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Thompson Roberts late of Porter Township in this County
deceased was produced in open Court for probate and was then filed
and it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court has been given to Mary
Roberts his widow and James M. Roberts, Warner M. Roberts, Lucy Ann
Ayers and Electa J. Roberts next of kin of the Testator resident of the
State of Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court therefore on
this day came Ira R. Benedict and A. C. Philips the subscribing
witnesses to said Will who bring duly sworn testified to the due exe-
cution and attestation of said Will Which testimony was reduced
to writing by them respectfully subscribed and filed with said Will
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing
is the last Will and Testament of said Thompson Roberts deceased
That the same was duly executed and attested and that the said
Testator at the time of making signing and sealing said Will
was of full age of sound mind and memory and not under any
restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to probate and that the same together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had thereon
be entered of recorded in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 275]
[corresponds to page 215 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
215
Thompson Roberts Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all. I Thompson Roberts
of the Township of Porter County of Delaware, State of Ohio do
make and publish this my last Will and testament.
Item 1st. I give and divise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower
the farm on which we now reside situate in Porter Township
Delaware County Ohio containing about One Hundred and
Thirty-nine acres during her natural life, and all the stock
household goods, provisions and other goods and chattels which
may be thereon at the time of my decease, during her natural
life as afroesaid. She allowing so much thereof to be sold as
may be sufficient to pay my just debts including funeral
expenses. At the death of my said wife the Real Estate
aforesaid to be sold and the proceeds thereof to be distributed as
follows to wit: Go my son Hesekiah T. Roberts and his heirs
I give and bequeath the sum of five hundred dollars: To my
son Homer M. Roberts and his heirs the sum of five hundred
dollars. To my son James M. Roberts and his heirs five
hundred dollars. To my son De Witt C. Roberts and his heirs
five hundred dollars. To my daughter Lucy Ann Ayers
five hundred dollars. If my daughter Lucy Ann should
die not leaving any heirs surviving her, then the amount she
receives from my estate unexpended by her to be returned to
the other heirs names in my Will share and share equal
I give and bequeath to my daughter Electa J. Roberts and
her heirs five hundred dollars and to my daughter Mary D.
Roberts and her heirs five hundred dollars.
Item 2nd.. It is my Will that my Executors purchase a suitable
tombstone in monument for myself and wife to be placed at our
graves.
Item 3rd..If there should be a surplus on hand after making the
distribution and paying the expense above named to be equally
divided among my heirs named in this Will.
Item 4th..It is my Will that my Executors receive a reasonable com-
pensation for their services not exceeding three per cent.
Item 5th.. I do hereby nominate and appoint my sons James M.
Roberts and Hosmer M. Roberts Executors of this my last Will
and testament hereby authorizing and empowering them to
compromise, a just release and discharge in such manner
as they deem proper the debts and claims due me
I do also authorize and empower them at the death of my
wife to sell my Real Estate by private sale or otherwise upon
such terms of credit as they may think proper and deeds to
purchasers to execute and acknowledge and deliver in fee
simple.
I desire that no appraisment and 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.
[corresponds to page 215 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
215
Thompson Roberts Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all. I Thompson Roberts
of the Township of Porter County of Delaware, State of Ohio do
make and publish this my last Will and testament.
Item 1st. I give and divise to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower
the farm on which we now reside situate in Porter Township
Delaware County Ohio containing about One Hundred and
Thirty-nine acres during her natural life, and all the stock
household goods, provisions and other goods and chattels which
may be thereon at the time of my decease, during her natural
life as afroesaid. She allowing so much thereof to be sold as
may be sufficient to pay my just debts including funeral
expenses. At the death of my said wife the Real Estate
aforesaid to be sold and the proceeds thereof to be distributed as
follows to wit: Go my son Hesekiah T. Roberts and his heirs
I give and bequeath the sum of five hundred dollars: To my
son Homer M. Roberts and his heirs the sum of five hundred
dollars. To my son James M. Roberts and his heirs five
hundred dollars. To my son De Witt C. Roberts and his heirs
five hundred dollars. To my daughter Lucy Ann Ayers
five hundred dollars. If my daughter Lucy Ann should
die not leaving any heirs surviving her, then the amount she
receives from my estate unexpended by her to be returned to
the other heirs names in my Will share and share equal
I give and bequeath to my daughter Electa J. Roberts and
her heirs five hundred dollars and to my daughter Mary D.
Roberts and her heirs five hundred dollars.
Item 2nd.. It is my Will that my Executors purchase a suitable
tombstone in monument for myself and wife to be placed at our
graves.
Item 3rd..If there should be a surplus on hand after making the
distribution and paying the expense above named to be equally
divided among my heirs named in this Will.
Item 4th..It is my Will that my Executors receive a reasonable com-
pensation for their services not exceeding three per cent.
Item 5th.. I do hereby nominate and appoint my sons James M.
Roberts and Hosmer M. Roberts Executors of this my last Will
and testament hereby authorizing and empowering them to
compromise, a just release and discharge in such manner
as they deem proper the debts and claims due me
I do also authorize and empower them at the death of my
wife to sell my Real Estate by private sale or otherwise upon
such terms of credit as they may think proper and deeds to
purchasers to execute and acknowledge and deliver in fee
simple.
I desire that no appraisment and 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.
Title
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Description
[page 276]
[corresponds to page 216 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
216
Thompson Roberts Will
I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made.
In testimony hereof I
have hereunto set my hand and seal this Eleventh day of
May 1876
Thompson Roberts (seal)
Signed and acknowledged by said Thompson Roberts as his
last Will and testament in our presence and signed by us in
his presence.
Ira R. Benedict
Alan C. Phillips
[corresponds to page 216 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
216
Thompson Roberts Will
I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made.
In testimony hereof I
have hereunto set my hand and seal this Eleventh day of
May 1876
Thompson Roberts (seal)
Signed and acknowledged by said Thompson Roberts as his
last Will and testament in our presence and signed by us in
his presence.
Ira R. Benedict
Alan C. Phillips
Title
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Description
[page 277]
[corresponds to page 217 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
217
Mary W. Bowen's Will
October 13th 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of} In the Probate Court of Delaware County
Mary W. Bowen Deceased } Ohio
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Mary W. Bowen late of
Delaware City Ohio deceased, was produced in open Court for probate
On consideration thereof it is ordered that said Will be file in the
court. Arthur W. Bowen and Ella B king next of kin of the
Testatrix resident of the State of Ohio waived the issuing of further
notice and consent to the probate of said Will. The application to
admit the same to probate and record will be for hearing before this
Court on the 17th day of October A.D. 1883 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Waiver of Notice
We the undersigned heirs of the within named decedent hereby
waive further notice and consent to the probate of said Will
Date this 13 day of October A.D. 1883
Arthur W. Bowen
Ella B King
Probate of Will
State of Ohio }
Delaware County }
Probate of the last Will of Mary W. Bowen
deceased, presented on the 13th day of October A.D. 1883
Personally appeared in open Court Helen Lee Irwin, (now Bitzer) one of
the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of Mary W.
Bowen deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation
to the execution of said Will deposes and says, that she was
present at the making of said Will and at the request of the
deceased subscribed to said Will as a witness thereto in the
presence of the deceased and of James R. Lytle the other subscribing
witness: That she saw the said Mary W. Bowen deceased sign
and seal said Will and heard her acknowledge the same to be
her last Will and Testament that the said Mary W. Bowen was
at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will of legal
age of sound and disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatever: and that said Testatrix
is now dead.
Helen Irwin Bitzer
[corresponds to page 217 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
217
Mary W. Bowen's Will
October 13th 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of} In the Probate Court of Delaware County
Mary W. Bowen Deceased } Ohio
This day an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Mary W. Bowen late of
Delaware City Ohio deceased, was produced in open Court for probate
On consideration thereof it is ordered that said Will be file in the
court. Arthur W. Bowen and Ella B king next of kin of the
Testatrix resident of the State of Ohio waived the issuing of further
notice and consent to the probate of said Will. The application to
admit the same to probate and record will be for hearing before this
Court on the 17th day of October A.D. 1883 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Waiver of Notice
We the undersigned heirs of the within named decedent hereby
waive further notice and consent to the probate of said Will
Date this 13 day of October A.D. 1883
Arthur W. Bowen
Ella B King
Probate of Will
State of Ohio }
Delaware County }
Probate of the last Will of Mary W. Bowen
deceased, presented on the 13th day of October A.D. 1883
Personally appeared in open Court Helen Lee Irwin, (now Bitzer) one of
the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of Mary W.
Bowen deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation
to the execution of said Will deposes and says, that she was
present at the making of said Will and at the request of the
deceased subscribed to said Will as a witness thereto in the
presence of the deceased and of James R. Lytle the other subscribing
witness: That she saw the said Mary W. Bowen deceased sign
and seal said Will and heard her acknowledge the same to be
her last Will and Testament that the said Mary W. Bowen was
at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will of legal
age of sound and disposing mind and memory and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatever: and that said Testatrix
is now dead.
Helen Irwin Bitzer
Title
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Description
[page 278]
[corresponds to page 218 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
218
Mary W. Bowen's Will
And on same day came also james R. Lytle another of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and testament of Mary W.
Bowen deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation
to the execution of said Will deposes and says that he was present
at the making of said Will, and at the request of the deceased
subscribed to said Will as a witness thereto in the presence of the
deceased and of Helen Irwin Bitzer the other subscribing witness:
that he saw the said Mary W. Bowen deceased sign and seal said
Will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her Last Will and
Testament that the said Mary W. Bowen was at the time of
making signing and sealing said Will, of legal age of sound
and disposing mind and memory, and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatever: and that said Testatrix is now
dead.
Jame R. Lytle
Signed in open court and sworn to this 17" day of October 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
(seal)
October 17th 1883
Journal Entry
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 13th day of October
A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Mary W. Bowen late of Delaware City
in this County deceased was produced in open Court for probate and
was the filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the applica-
tion to admit the same to probate and record in this Court had
been given to Arthur W. Bowen and Ella R. King they having
waived further notice and consented to the probate of said Will,
next of kin of the Testatrix resident of the State of Ohio, therefore
on this day came Helen Lee Irwin (now Helen Irwin Bitzer) and James
R. Lytle the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly
sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will
which testimony was reduced to writing, by them respectively sub-
scribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Mary W. Bowen deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested and that the said Testatrix at the time of making signing
and sealing said Will was of full age of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint.. it is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to probate and that the same together with the
testimony of witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had thereon
be entered of recorded in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 218 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
218
Mary W. Bowen's Will
And on same day came also james R. Lytle another of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and testament of Mary W.
Bowen deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation
to the execution of said Will deposes and says that he was present
at the making of said Will, and at the request of the deceased
subscribed to said Will as a witness thereto in the presence of the
deceased and of Helen Irwin Bitzer the other subscribing witness:
that he saw the said Mary W. Bowen deceased sign and seal said
Will and heard her acknowledge the same to be her Last Will and
Testament that the said Mary W. Bowen was at the time of
making signing and sealing said Will, of legal age of sound
and disposing mind and memory, and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatever: and that said Testatrix is now
dead.
Jame R. Lytle
Signed in open court and sworn to this 17" day of October 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
(seal)
October 17th 1883
Journal Entry
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: on the 13th day of October
A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Mary W. Bowen late of Delaware City
in this County deceased was produced in open Court for probate and
was the filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court that due notice of the filing of said Will and of the applica-
tion to admit the same to probate and record in this Court had
been given to Arthur W. Bowen and Ella R. King they having
waived further notice and consented to the probate of said Will,
next of kin of the Testatrix resident of the State of Ohio, therefore
on this day came Helen Lee Irwin (now Helen Irwin Bitzer) and James
R. Lytle the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly
sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will
which testimony was reduced to writing, by them respectively sub-
scribed and filed with said Will. Whereupon the Court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Mary W. Bowen deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested and that the said Testatrix at the time of making signing
and sealing said Will was of full age of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint.. it is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will be admitted to probate and that the same together with the
testimony of witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had thereon
be entered of recorded in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 279)
Description
[page 279]
[corresponds to page 219 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
219
Mary W. Bowen's Will
Copy of Will
(see end of Will)
In the name of the Benevelent Father of All: I, Mary W.
Bowen of the City of Delaware County of Delaware and State
of Ohio, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st
It is my Will that my just debts, and all charges be first paid
out of my Estate
Item 2nd
I give and devise to my beloved son Arthur H. Bowen his
note calling for the sum of $1000 which I have against him
together with all the interest that may have accrued therin at
the time of my decease.
Item 3rd
I also give and devise to my said son Arthur H. Bowen
the balance of the proceeds of a $1000 note I hold against Oliver
Tucker after the purchase of a Family Monument shall be
made out of said proceeds as herein after provided.
Item 4th
I also give and devise to my said son Arthur H. Bowen my
new buggy harness.
Item 5th
It is my wish and desire that my beloved daughter Ella B.
King wife of Rev Isaac F. King have and hold the family home-
stead. Situate in the township of Waterford County of Washington
and State of Ohio containing about Fourteen Acres of Land
being the homestead of my husband and myself the title of
which is now in my said daughter Ella B. King and my
said son Authur H. Bowen, and it is my wish and desire
that my said son shall quit claim to my said daughter his
undivided one half of said premises
Item 6th
I give and devise to my said daughter Ella B. King my
house and lot situate in the City of Columbus, County of
Franklin and State of Ohio. And being Lot No 10 in F. C. Sessions
Western Addition to the City of Columbus Ohio
Item 7th
I also give and devise to my said daughter Ella B. King
Seventy ($70.00) dollars with which to purchase a Silver Tea Set
Item 9th
I give and devise to my said daughter Ella B. King and my
said son Arthur H. Bowen, all my household goods and furniture
which are now at the Family homestead in the Town of Waterford
County of Washington and State of Ohio which I desire them
to devided between themselves
Item 10th
I give and devise to my kind nurse Kate R. Heckler the
sum of One Hundred ($100) dollars
Item 11th
The rest and residue of my Estate which consists mostly
of Notes and Mortgages, which now amount to about the
sum of Twelve thousand ($12000) dollars I give and devise the
use thereof to my said son Arthur H. Bowen and my said
daughter Ella B. King as follows:
I direct and empower my Executor hereinafter named *
and after paying the costs and expenses of said investments
I direct my said Executor to paid to my said son Arthur
[corresponds to page 219 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
219
Mary W. Bowen's Will
Copy of Will
(see end of Will)
In the name of the Benevelent Father of All: I, Mary W.
Bowen of the City of Delaware County of Delaware and State
of Ohio, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st
It is my Will that my just debts, and all charges be first paid
out of my Estate
Item 2nd
I give and devise to my beloved son Arthur H. Bowen his
note calling for the sum of $1000 which I have against him
together with all the interest that may have accrued therin at
the time of my decease.
Item 3rd
I also give and devise to my said son Arthur H. Bowen
the balance of the proceeds of a $1000 note I hold against Oliver
Tucker after the purchase of a Family Monument shall be
made out of said proceeds as herein after provided.
Item 4th
I also give and devise to my said son Arthur H. Bowen my
new buggy harness.
Item 5th
It is my wish and desire that my beloved daughter Ella B.
King wife of Rev Isaac F. King have and hold the family home-
stead. Situate in the township of Waterford County of Washington
and State of Ohio containing about Fourteen Acres of Land
being the homestead of my husband and myself the title of
which is now in my said daughter Ella B. King and my
said son Authur H. Bowen, and it is my wish and desire
that my said son shall quit claim to my said daughter his
undivided one half of said premises
Item 6th
I give and devise to my said daughter Ella B. King my
house and lot situate in the City of Columbus, County of
Franklin and State of Ohio. And being Lot No 10 in F. C. Sessions
Western Addition to the City of Columbus Ohio
Item 7th
I also give and devise to my said daughter Ella B. King
Seventy ($70.00) dollars with which to purchase a Silver Tea Set
Item 9th
I give and devise to my said daughter Ella B. King and my
said son Arthur H. Bowen, all my household goods and furniture
which are now at the Family homestead in the Town of Waterford
County of Washington and State of Ohio which I desire them
to devided between themselves
Item 10th
I give and devise to my kind nurse Kate R. Heckler the
sum of One Hundred ($100) dollars
Item 11th
The rest and residue of my Estate which consists mostly
of Notes and Mortgages, which now amount to about the
sum of Twelve thousand ($12000) dollars I give and devise the
use thereof to my said son Arthur H. Bowen and my said
daughter Ella B. King as follows:
I direct and empower my Executor hereinafter named *
and after paying the costs and expenses of said investments
I direct my said Executor to paid to my said son Arthur
Title
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Description
[page 280]
[corresponds to page 220 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
220
Mary W. Bowens Estate
Arthur H. Bowen The interest in semiannual installments of
Eleven Thousand $11,000) dollars thereof And to my said daughter
Ella B. King the interest of the balance of said sum in semian-
nual installments.
It is my Will that any Executor shall keep invested as
aforesaid at least (12000) Twelve Thousand dollars. And in case
there should not be enough to pay my just debts charges, expenses
and the legacies hereinbefore named and to keep invested said sum
of ($12000) - I direct that my said Executor shall keep invested
my said Estate until the accumulations of interest thereon
shall amount to the sum of $12000 as aforesaid and that
he shall then pay the interest to my said Son and daughter
as hereinbefore stated
Item 12th
At the decease of my said son Arthur H. Bowen, I give and
devise to his heirs of his body lawfully begotten, the one half (1/2) of
said sum so invested by my said Executor should any be living at
the time of his decease but if he shall die without heirs lawfully
begotten of his body, then it is my will that said one half (1/2) so
invested by my Executor as aforesaid shall pass to and be vested
in my grand-children the children of my daughter Ella
Be. King, forever
Item 14th
I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved son-in-law
Rev Isaac F. King Executor of this my last Will and Testament
hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise adjust
and release and discharge in such manner as he may deem
proper the debts and claims *now due me. I do also author-
ize and empower him if it shall become necessary in order
to pay my debts or charges, 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 executed, acknowledge and deliver in fee simple
Item 15th
I desire that my said Executor shall complete the purchase out of
the proceeds of the $1000 note due me from Oliver Tucker of our
said Family Monument and that he shall pay the balance of
proceeds of said note to my said son Arthur H. Bowen
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 desire that my said Executor Rev Isaac F. King if he accepts the trust as
such Executor shall not be required to give bonds during the
time he remains Executor of my said Estate
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 August A.D. 1884
Mary W. Bowen {Seal}
[corresponds to page 220 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
220
Mary W. Bowens Estate
Arthur H. Bowen The interest in semiannual installments of
Eleven Thousand $11,000) dollars thereof And to my said daughter
Ella B. King the interest of the balance of said sum in semian-
nual installments.
It is my Will that any Executor shall keep invested as
aforesaid at least (12000) Twelve Thousand dollars. And in case
there should not be enough to pay my just debts charges, expenses
and the legacies hereinbefore named and to keep invested said sum
of ($12000) - I direct that my said Executor shall keep invested
my said Estate until the accumulations of interest thereon
shall amount to the sum of $12000 as aforesaid and that
he shall then pay the interest to my said Son and daughter
as hereinbefore stated
Item 12th
At the decease of my said son Arthur H. Bowen, I give and
devise to his heirs of his body lawfully begotten, the one half (1/2) of
said sum so invested by my said Executor should any be living at
the time of his decease but if he shall die without heirs lawfully
begotten of his body, then it is my will that said one half (1/2) so
invested by my Executor as aforesaid shall pass to and be vested
in my grand-children the children of my daughter Ella
Be. King, forever
Item 14th
I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved son-in-law
Rev Isaac F. King Executor of this my last Will and Testament
hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise adjust
and release and discharge in such manner as he may deem
proper the debts and claims *now due me. I do also author-
ize and empower him if it shall become necessary in order
to pay my debts or charges, 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 executed, acknowledge and deliver in fee simple
Item 15th
I desire that my said Executor shall complete the purchase out of
the proceeds of the $1000 note due me from Oliver Tucker of our
said Family Monument and that he shall pay the balance of
proceeds of said note to my said son Arthur H. Bowen
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 desire that my said Executor Rev Isaac F. King if he accepts the trust as
such Executor shall not be required to give bonds during the
time he remains Executor of my said Estate
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 August A.D. 1884
Mary W. Bowen {Seal}
Title
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Description
[page 281]
[corresponds to page 221 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
221
Mary W. Bowen's will
Signed sealed and acknowledged by Mary W. Bowen to
be her last Will and Testament in our presence and signed
by us in her presence and at her special instance and request
Helen Lee Irwin
James R. Lytle
The interlineations and corrections made in this record of the
Will of Mary W. Bowen - deceased - were made from the
original Will of said Mary W. Bowen- by the undersigned
Judge of the Probate Court August 31st 1897 - The orignial
Will not haveing been correctly recorded and copied-
B. F. Freshwater
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 221 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
221
Mary W. Bowen's will
Signed sealed and acknowledged by Mary W. Bowen to
be her last Will and Testament in our presence and signed
by us in her presence and at her special instance and request
Helen Lee Irwin
James R. Lytle
The interlineations and corrections made in this record of the
Will of Mary W. Bowen - deceased - were made from the
original Will of said Mary W. Bowen- by the undersigned
Judge of the Probate Court August 31st 1897 - The orignial
Will not haveing been correctly recorded and copied-
B. F. Freshwater
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 282)
Description
[page 282]
[corresponds to page 222 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
222
Elizabeth Thomas' Will
November 10th 1885
Journal Entry
In the Probate Court of
In the matter of the Will of} Delaware County Ohio
Elizabeth Thomas deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth
Thomas late of Delaware Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate: On consideration whereof
it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and that
due notice thereof and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record be given to Henry Thomas her husband
and William Perry, Mary Edwards, Hattie Thomas, Arthur
Thomas and Henry Thomas next of kin of said Testator
resident of the State of Ohio that said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 20th day of November
A.D. 1885 at 2 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to next of kin
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Elizabeth Thomas Deceased
To Henry Thomas, William Penry, Mary
Edwards, Hattie Thomas, Arthur Thomas and Henry Thomas Jr
You are hereby notified that on the 10th day of November A.D.
1885 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Elizabeth Thomas late of Delaware
Township, in said County deceased, was produced in open
Court, and an application to admit the same to Probate was
on the same day made in said Court. Said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 20th day of November
A.D. 1885 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated Delaware Ohio, this 10th day of November A.D. 1885
[corresponds to page 222 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
222
Elizabeth Thomas' Will
November 10th 1885
Journal Entry
In the Probate Court of
In the matter of the Will of} Delaware County Ohio
Elizabeth Thomas deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth
Thomas late of Delaware Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate: On consideration whereof
it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and that
due notice thereof and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record be given to Henry Thomas her husband
and William Perry, Mary Edwards, Hattie Thomas, Arthur
Thomas and Henry Thomas next of kin of said Testator
resident of the State of Ohio that said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 20th day of November
A.D. 1885 at 2 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to next of kin
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Elizabeth Thomas Deceased
To Henry Thomas, William Penry, Mary
Edwards, Hattie Thomas, Arthur Thomas and Henry Thomas Jr
You are hereby notified that on the 10th day of November A.D.
1885 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Elizabeth Thomas late of Delaware
Township, in said County deceased, was produced in open
Court, and an application to admit the same to Probate was
on the same day made in said Court. Said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 20th day of November
A.D. 1885 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated Delaware Ohio, this 10th day of November A.D. 1885
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 283)
Description
[page 283]
[corresponds to page 223 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
223
Elizabeth Thomas Estate
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
John Cunningham being duly sworn says that
on the 11th day of November A.D. 1885 he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Arthur
Thomas, Henry Thomas Sen and Henry Thomas Jr
John Cunningham
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 18th
day of November A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
We the undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 14th day of November A.D. 1885
Hattie Thomas
William Penry
Mary Edwards
Served by leaving copy at the residence of Henry Thomas to
Henry Thomas Sen and Arthur and Henry Thomas Jr on the 11th
day of November 1885.
John Cunningham
November 10th 1885
Journal Entry
The last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Thomas late of this
County deceased having been presented to the Court for probate
and record and it appearing that G.W.Perry one of the
subscribing witnesses to said Will is a resident of Minneapolis
Min. and is without the jurisdiction of this Court. It is therefore
ordered that a commission with the Will annexed issue herein
to Andrew Weland of Minneapolis Min. directing him to take
the testimony of said witness and return the same duly
certified, with all convenient speed to this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 223 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
223
Elizabeth Thomas Estate
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
John Cunningham being duly sworn says that
on the 11th day of November A.D. 1885 he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Arthur
Thomas, Henry Thomas Sen and Henry Thomas Jr
John Cunningham
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 18th
day of November A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
We the undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 14th day of November A.D. 1885
Hattie Thomas
William Penry
Mary Edwards
Served by leaving copy at the residence of Henry Thomas to
Henry Thomas Sen and Arthur and Henry Thomas Jr on the 11th
day of November 1885.
John Cunningham
November 10th 1885
Journal Entry
The last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Thomas late of this
County deceased having been presented to the Court for probate
and record and it appearing that G.W.Perry one of the
subscribing witnesses to said Will is a resident of Minneapolis
Min. and is without the jurisdiction of this Court. It is therefore
ordered that a commission with the Will annexed issue herein
to Andrew Weland of Minneapolis Min. directing him to take
the testimony of said witness and return the same duly
certified, with all convenient speed to this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 284)
Description
[page 284]
[corresponds to page 224 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
224
Elizabeth Thomas' Will
Commission
To take testimony of witness to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
To Hon Andrew Weland Greeting:
Know ye that we in confidence of your predence and
fidelity have appointed you, and by these presents do give
you full power and authority to examine and take the
deposition of G. W. Perry one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Thomas, a copy of which
is hereto annexed, late of the County of Delaware in the State
of Ohio, deceased, and therefore we command you, that at
certain days and places appointed by you. You cause the
said G. W. Perry to be brought before you, and then and there
to examine him on oath or affirmation first taken before
you touching the due execution of said Will of the said
Elizabeth Thomas, and that you reduce such examination
to writing and return the same. together with this commission
and the Will of the said Elizabeth Thomas thereto annexed
closed up under your seal, into our said Probate Court with all
convenient speed
In testimony whereof I, Rufus Carpenter Judge
of said Court, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
Seal of said Court at Delaware this 10" day of November A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Minnesota} In Probate Court
Hennepin County SS }
Personally appeared in open Court G. W. Perry
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
Elizabeth Thomas late of Delaware Township in said Delaware
County deceased who being duly sworn according to law to
speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth in
relation to the execution of said Will, depose and say: That
the paper before him bearing date the 23d day of April A.D. 1884
purporting to be a copy of the last Will and Testament of
Elizabeth Tomas now deceased is, in his opinion a true copy
of the Will of said deceased, Elizabeth Thomas, that he witnessed
the execution of a Will of said deceased dated on said day
that he was present at the execution of said Will, and at
the request of the Testatrix subscribed his name to the same
as witness in her presence: that he saw the said Elizabeth
Thomas deceased sign and seal said Will, and heard
[corresponds to page 224 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
224
Elizabeth Thomas' Will
Commission
To take testimony of witness to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
To Hon Andrew Weland Greeting:
Know ye that we in confidence of your predence and
fidelity have appointed you, and by these presents do give
you full power and authority to examine and take the
deposition of G. W. Perry one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Thomas, a copy of which
is hereto annexed, late of the County of Delaware in the State
of Ohio, deceased, and therefore we command you, that at
certain days and places appointed by you. You cause the
said G. W. Perry to be brought before you, and then and there
to examine him on oath or affirmation first taken before
you touching the due execution of said Will of the said
Elizabeth Thomas, and that you reduce such examination
to writing and return the same. together with this commission
and the Will of the said Elizabeth Thomas thereto annexed
closed up under your seal, into our said Probate Court with all
convenient speed
In testimony whereof I, Rufus Carpenter Judge
of said Court, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
Seal of said Court at Delaware this 10" day of November A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Minnesota} In Probate Court
Hennepin County SS }
Personally appeared in open Court G. W. Perry
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
Elizabeth Thomas late of Delaware Township in said Delaware
County deceased who being duly sworn according to law to
speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth in
relation to the execution of said Will, depose and say: That
the paper before him bearing date the 23d day of April A.D. 1884
purporting to be a copy of the last Will and Testament of
Elizabeth Tomas now deceased is, in his opinion a true copy
of the Will of said deceased, Elizabeth Thomas, that he witnessed
the execution of a Will of said deceased dated on said day
that he was present at the execution of said Will, and at
the request of the Testatrix subscribed his name to the same
as witness in her presence: that he saw the said Elizabeth
Thomas deceased sign and seal said Will, and heard
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 285)
Description
[page 285]
[corresponds to page 225 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
225
Elizabeth Thomas' Will
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament
and that the said Elizabeth Thomas at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will was of full age, of sound mind
and memory, and not under any restraint
G. W. Perry
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court, this
16th day of November A.D. 1885
A. Weland
Probate Judge of
Hennepin County Minnesota
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court John
Cunningham one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Elizabeth Thomas late of Delaware Township in
said Delaware County deceased who being duly sworn according
to law, to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the
truth in relation to the execution of said Will depose and say
That the paper before him having date the 23rd day of April
A.D. 1885 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Elazabeth Thomas now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
Elizabeth Thomas that he was present at the execution of said
Will and at the request of the Testatrix subscribed his name
to the same as witness, in his presence: that he saw the said
Elizabeth Thomas deceased sign and seal said Will and
heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament, and that the said Elizabeth Thomas at the time
of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age
of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint
John Cunningham
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court this
20th day of November A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 225 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
225
Elizabeth Thomas' Will
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament
and that the said Elizabeth Thomas at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will was of full age, of sound mind
and memory, and not under any restraint
G. W. Perry
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court, this
16th day of November A.D. 1885
A. Weland
Probate Judge of
Hennepin County Minnesota
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court John
Cunningham one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Elizabeth Thomas late of Delaware Township in
said Delaware County deceased who being duly sworn according
to law, to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the
truth in relation to the execution of said Will depose and say
That the paper before him having date the 23rd day of April
A.D. 1885 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Elazabeth Thomas now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
Elizabeth Thomas that he was present at the execution of said
Will and at the request of the Testatrix subscribed his name
to the same as witness, in his presence: that he saw the said
Elizabeth Thomas deceased sign and seal said Will and
heard her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament, and that the said Elizabeth Thomas at the time
of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age
of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint
John Cunningham
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court this
20th day of November A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 286)
Description
[page 286]
[corresponds to page 226 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
226
Elizabeth Thomas' Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
Probate of the last Will of Elizabeth Thomas
deceased, presented on the 10th day of November A.D. 1885
Personally appeared in open Court George W. Perry
one of the subscribing witnesses of the Codicil to the last Will
and Testament of Elizabeth Thomas deceased, who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said
Codicil deposes and saith that he was present at the making
of said Codicil and at the request of the deceased subscribed
to said Codicil as a witness thereto in the presence of the deceased
and of Nancy M. Simons the other subscribing witness: that he
saw the said Elizabeth Thomas deceased sign and seal said
Codicil and heard her acknowledge the same to be a codicil
to her last Will and Testament that the said Elizabeth Thomas was
at the time of making, signing and sealing said Codicil, of legal
age and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatever, and that said Testatrix
is now dead.
George W. Perry
And on said day also appeared Nancy M. Simmons another
of the subscribing witnesses of the codicil to the last Will and
Testament of Elizabeth Thomas deceased, who being duly sworn
according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, in relation to the execution of said Codicil
deposes and says that she was present at the making of said
Codicil and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said
Codicil, and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said
Codicil is a witness thereto in the presence of the deceased and
of George W. Perry the other subscribed witness: that she saw
the said Elizabeth Thomas deceased, sign and seal said
Codicil and heard her acknowledge the same to be a codicil
to her last Will and Testament that the said Elizabeth Thomas
was, at the time of making, signing and sealing said codicil of
legal age, and of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever: and that
said Testator is now dead.
Nancy M. Simons
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 20th day of November
1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 226 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
226
Elizabeth Thomas' Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
Probate of the last Will of Elizabeth Thomas
deceased, presented on the 10th day of November A.D. 1885
Personally appeared in open Court George W. Perry
one of the subscribing witnesses of the Codicil to the last Will
and Testament of Elizabeth Thomas deceased, who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said
Codicil deposes and saith that he was present at the making
of said Codicil and at the request of the deceased subscribed
to said Codicil as a witness thereto in the presence of the deceased
and of Nancy M. Simons the other subscribing witness: that he
saw the said Elizabeth Thomas deceased sign and seal said
Codicil and heard her acknowledge the same to be a codicil
to her last Will and Testament that the said Elizabeth Thomas was
at the time of making, signing and sealing said Codicil, of legal
age and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatever, and that said Testatrix
is now dead.
George W. Perry
And on said day also appeared Nancy M. Simmons another
of the subscribing witnesses of the codicil to the last Will and
Testament of Elizabeth Thomas deceased, who being duly sworn
according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, in relation to the execution of said Codicil
deposes and says that she was present at the making of said
Codicil and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said
Codicil, and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said
Codicil is a witness thereto in the presence of the deceased and
of George W. Perry the other subscribed witness: that she saw
the said Elizabeth Thomas deceased, sign and seal said
Codicil and heard her acknowledge the same to be a codicil
to her last Will and Testament that the said Elizabeth Thomas
was, at the time of making, signing and sealing said codicil of
legal age, and of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever: and that
said Testator is now dead.
Nancy M. Simons
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 20th day of November
1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 287)
Description
[page 287]
[corresponds to page 227 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
227
Elizabeth Thomas' Will
November 20th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Elizabeth Thomas, Deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit
on the 10th day of November A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Thomas
late of Delaware Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the
filing of said Will, and of the application to admit the same to
Probate and Record in this Court has been given to William Penry
Mary Edwards, Hattie Thomas, Arthur Thomas, Henry Thomas Jr and
Henry Thomas Sen next of kin of the testatrix resident of the
State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court. The commission
heretofore issued herein to take the testimony of G. W. Perry one of the
subscribing witnesses to the Will of said Elizabeth Thomas deceased
who resides at the Minneapolis Minnesota was this day returned duly
executed: therefore on this day came John Cunningham the
other subscribing witness to said Will who being duly sworn
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will
which testimony was reduced to writing by him subscribed and
filed with said Will. Also on same day came Mary M.
Simmons and George W. Perry the subscribing witnesses to the
Codicil to said Will who being duly sworn testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Codicil which testimony was
reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed
with said Will and Codicil thereto. Whereupon the Court finds
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and
Testament and Codicil of the said Elizabeth Thomas deceased
That the same was duly executed and attested and that the
Testatrix at the time of making signing and sealing said
Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not
under any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that
the said Will be admitted to probate and that the same together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named as well as
the proceedings had thereon be entered of record in the Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 227 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
227
Elizabeth Thomas' Will
November 20th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Elizabeth Thomas, Deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit
on the 10th day of November A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Thomas
late of Delaware Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the
filing of said Will, and of the application to admit the same to
Probate and Record in this Court has been given to William Penry
Mary Edwards, Hattie Thomas, Arthur Thomas, Henry Thomas Jr and
Henry Thomas Sen next of kin of the testatrix resident of the
State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court. The commission
heretofore issued herein to take the testimony of G. W. Perry one of the
subscribing witnesses to the Will of said Elizabeth Thomas deceased
who resides at the Minneapolis Minnesota was this day returned duly
executed: therefore on this day came John Cunningham the
other subscribing witness to said Will who being duly sworn
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will
which testimony was reduced to writing by him subscribed and
filed with said Will. Also on same day came Mary M.
Simmons and George W. Perry the subscribing witnesses to the
Codicil to said Will who being duly sworn testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Codicil which testimony was
reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed
with said Will and Codicil thereto. Whereupon the Court finds
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and
Testament and Codicil of the said Elizabeth Thomas deceased
That the same was duly executed and attested and that the
Testatrix at the time of making signing and sealing said
Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not
under any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that
the said Will be admitted to probate and that the same together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named as well as
the proceedings had thereon be entered of record in the Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 288)
Description
[page 288]
[corresponds to page 228 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
228
Elizabeth Thomas Will
Copy of Will
In the Name of the Benevolent Father of All, I Elizabeth
Thomas of the County and City of Delaware Ohio being of sound
mind and memory do make and publish this my last Will
and Testament in manner and form following
1st I give and devise to my beloved husband Henry Thomas, the
house and lot on which we now reside, being on Spring Street
in the city of Delaware during his natural life by him
paying the annual taxes and keeping the same in repair
and he is to have the use of all the furniture that may be
in said house at my decease during his life and at his
decease the same shall go to my daughter Hattie Thomas and
my sons Arthur O. and Henry Thomas.
2nd It is my Will that all my just debts and expenses be
paid out of my money that may be on hand or due me at
my decease.
3rd I give and devise to my eldest son William Penry Ten
dollars and to my daughter Mary Edwards Two Hundred dollars
4th I give and devise all the balance of my money and
effects to my daughter Hattie Thomas and my two sons
Arthur O. and Henry Thomas equally between them the
same consisting of a Life Insurance Policy of Three Thousand
dollars and at the death of my said Husband the house and
lot on which we now reside be sold and the proceeds divided
equally between my three youngest heretofore named Thomas
children
5th I hereby authorize my Executor or Administrator to sell and
convey any Real Estate I may be possessed of at the final
settlement of said Estate as heretofore directed
In testimony whereof I hereunto
set my hand and seal this 23d day of April A.D. 1884
her
Elizabeth X Thomas {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by Elizabeth Thomas in our presence
and signed by us in her presence and at her request and in
the presence of each other
John Cunningham
G. W. Perry
[corresponds to page 228 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
228
Elizabeth Thomas Will
Copy of Will
In the Name of the Benevolent Father of All, I Elizabeth
Thomas of the County and City of Delaware Ohio being of sound
mind and memory do make and publish this my last Will
and Testament in manner and form following
1st I give and devise to my beloved husband Henry Thomas, the
house and lot on which we now reside, being on Spring Street
in the city of Delaware during his natural life by him
paying the annual taxes and keeping the same in repair
and he is to have the use of all the furniture that may be
in said house at my decease during his life and at his
decease the same shall go to my daughter Hattie Thomas and
my sons Arthur O. and Henry Thomas.
2nd It is my Will that all my just debts and expenses be
paid out of my money that may be on hand or due me at
my decease.
3rd I give and devise to my eldest son William Penry Ten
dollars and to my daughter Mary Edwards Two Hundred dollars
4th I give and devise all the balance of my money and
effects to my daughter Hattie Thomas and my two sons
Arthur O. and Henry Thomas equally between them the
same consisting of a Life Insurance Policy of Three Thousand
dollars and at the death of my said Husband the house and
lot on which we now reside be sold and the proceeds divided
equally between my three youngest heretofore named Thomas
children
5th I hereby authorize my Executor or Administrator to sell and
convey any Real Estate I may be possessed of at the final
settlement of said Estate as heretofore directed
In testimony whereof I hereunto
set my hand and seal this 23d day of April A.D. 1884
her
Elizabeth X Thomas {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by Elizabeth Thomas in our presence
and signed by us in her presence and at her request and in
the presence of each other
John Cunningham
G. W. Perry
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 289)
Description
[page 289]
[corresponds to page 229 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
229
Elizabeth Thomas' Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I Elizabeth Thomas
being now weak in body but still of sound mind and memory
do make and publish the following alterations and additions
to my former Will made and dated April 23d 1884
First, I give to daughter Mary Edwards Fifty dollars instead of
the Two Hundred dollars as named in my former Will
And my daughter Hattie Thomas shall have One Hundred and
Fifty dollars of the Two Hundred heretofore given to my eldest
daughter Mary Edwards
2nd
I hereby constitute my friend John Cunningham my Executor
to carry out the business of this and my Will and settle all
my business and to settle all my business and to sell and convey
my Real Estate that I may be possessed of, after the terms
stated in my former Will
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand
and seal this second day of October A.D. 1885
her
Elizabeth X Thomas {Seal}
mark
Signed by Elizabeth Thomas and acknowledged in our
presence and signed by us in her presence and at her request
and in the presence of each other
George W. Perry
Nancy M. Simons
[corresponds to page 229 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
229
Elizabeth Thomas' Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I Elizabeth Thomas
being now weak in body but still of sound mind and memory
do make and publish the following alterations and additions
to my former Will made and dated April 23d 1884
First, I give to daughter Mary Edwards Fifty dollars instead of
the Two Hundred dollars as named in my former Will
And my daughter Hattie Thomas shall have One Hundred and
Fifty dollars of the Two Hundred heretofore given to my eldest
daughter Mary Edwards
2nd
I hereby constitute my friend John Cunningham my Executor
to carry out the business of this and my Will and settle all
my business and to settle all my business and to sell and convey
my Real Estate that I may be possessed of, after the terms
stated in my former Will
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand
and seal this second day of October A.D. 1885
her
Elizabeth X Thomas {Seal}
mark
Signed by Elizabeth Thomas and acknowledged in our
presence and signed by us in her presence and at her request
and in the presence of each other
George W. Perry
Nancy M. Simons
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 290)
Description
[page 290]
[corresponds to page 230 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
230
Eliza Bockoven's Will
November 13th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Eliza Bockovern deceased }
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Eliza Bockovern late of Genoa Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for Probate: On consideration whereof
it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and that
due notice thereof and of the application to admit the same
to Probate and record be give to Martha Caulkins, Maria Buell,
William Bockovern, Jenks Bockovern, George A. Bockovern and
Frank Nettleton next of kin of the Testatrix resident of the
State of Ohio. That said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 20th day of November A.D. 1883 at
2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Eliza Bockovern deceased.
To Martha Caulkins, Maria Buell Jenks
Beckovern William Bockovern George A. Bockovern and Frank
Nettleton.
Your are hereby notified that on the 13th day of November
A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Eliza Bockovern late of Berlin Township
in said County deceased was produced in open Court and an
application to admit the same to probate was on the same
day made in said Court. Said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 20th day of November A.D. 1883 at 10
o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 13th day of November A.D. 1883
[corresponds to page 230 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
230
Eliza Bockoven's Will
November 13th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Eliza Bockovern deceased }
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Eliza Bockovern late of Genoa Township in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for Probate: On consideration whereof
it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and that
due notice thereof and of the application to admit the same
to Probate and record be give to Martha Caulkins, Maria Buell,
William Bockovern, Jenks Bockovern, George A. Bockovern and
Frank Nettleton next of kin of the Testatrix resident of the
State of Ohio. That said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 20th day of November A.D. 1883 at
2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Eliza Bockovern deceased.
To Martha Caulkins, Maria Buell Jenks
Beckovern William Bockovern George A. Bockovern and Frank
Nettleton.
Your are hereby notified that on the 13th day of November
A.D. 1883 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Eliza Bockovern late of Berlin Township
in said County deceased was produced in open Court and an
application to admit the same to probate was on the same
day made in said Court. Said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 20th day of November A.D. 1883 at 10
o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 13th day of November A.D. 1883
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 291)
Description
[page 291]
[corresponds to page 231 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
231
Eliza Bockovern's Estate
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }
George A. Bockovern being duly sworn
says that on the 17" day of November A.D. 1883 he served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named Maria Buell and Jenks Bockovern.
George A. Bockovern
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 20th
day of November A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
We the undersigned persons within named hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice, this 14th day of November A.D. 1883
William Bockovern
Martha Caulkins
Frank Nettleton
Geo. A. Bockovern
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court Elwood
S. Berry, Alice Carmichael and L. R. Ryant the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Eliza Bockovern
late of Berlin Township in said Delaware County deceased
who being duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth
the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to
the execution of said Will depose and say: That the paper
before them bearing date the 15th day of October A.D. 1884
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Eliza Bockovern
now deceased is the Will of said deceased Eliza Bockovern that
they were present at the execution of said Will and at
the request of the Testatrix respectively subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses in her presence: That they saw the
said Eliza Bockovern deceased sign and seal said Will
and heard her acknowledge the same to be here last Will
and Testament and that the said Eliza Bockovern
at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of full age of sound mind and memory and not
under any restraint.
[corresponds to page 231 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
231
Eliza Bockovern's Estate
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }
George A. Bockovern being duly sworn
says that on the 17" day of November A.D. 1883 he served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named Maria Buell and Jenks Bockovern.
George A. Bockovern
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 20th
day of November A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
We the undersigned persons within named hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice, this 14th day of November A.D. 1883
William Bockovern
Martha Caulkins
Frank Nettleton
Geo. A. Bockovern
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court Elwood
S. Berry, Alice Carmichael and L. R. Ryant the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Eliza Bockovern
late of Berlin Township in said Delaware County deceased
who being duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth
the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to
the execution of said Will depose and say: That the paper
before them bearing date the 15th day of October A.D. 1884
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Eliza Bockovern
now deceased is the Will of said deceased Eliza Bockovern that
they were present at the execution of said Will and at
the request of the Testatrix respectively subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses in her presence: That they saw the
said Eliza Bockovern deceased sign and seal said Will
and heard her acknowledge the same to be here last Will
and Testament and that the said Eliza Bockovern
at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of full age of sound mind and memory and not
under any restraint.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 292)
Description
[page 292]
[corresponds to page 232 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
232
Eliza Bockovern's Will
Elwood S. Berry
Alice Carmichael
L.R. Ryint
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court
this 20th day of November A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God, amen
I Eliza Bockovern of the
County of Delaware, Township of Berlin and State of Ohio
being in good health of body and of sound and disposing
mind and memory praise to God for the same and being
desirous of settling my worldly affairs while I have strength
and capacity so to do, do make and publish this my last
Will and Testament: that is to say:
First I give and devise all my Estate Real and Personal of
which I may die seized or possessed, except such as is
hereinafter especially divided to Martha Caulkins, Susan
Gifford, Elizabeth Bennett and Mary Armstrong, to have and
to hold the same to them, their heirs and assigns forever.
upon the trusts following: that is to say: to pay all my
funeral expenses and all my just debts, as soon after my
death as practicable. Said property to be equally divided among
my said daughters above mentioned, except : that Susan Osgood
may have and receive Forty dollars more than the other each.
I also direct and appoint my son George Bockovern sole
Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking
all former Wills by me made.
In witness whereof I hereunto set
my hand and seal at Berlin Township aforesaid this 17th
day of October 1884.
her
Eliza X Bockovern
mark
Signed and sealed by said Eliza Bockovern as and for her
last Will and testament in the presence of us who in her
presence and in the presence of each other and at her request
have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
Elwood S. Berry
Alice Carmichael
L.R. Pyant
[corresponds to page 232 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
232
Eliza Bockovern's Will
Elwood S. Berry
Alice Carmichael
L.R. Ryint
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court
this 20th day of November A.D. 1883
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God, amen
I Eliza Bockovern of the
County of Delaware, Township of Berlin and State of Ohio
being in good health of body and of sound and disposing
mind and memory praise to God for the same and being
desirous of settling my worldly affairs while I have strength
and capacity so to do, do make and publish this my last
Will and Testament: that is to say:
First I give and devise all my Estate Real and Personal of
which I may die seized or possessed, except such as is
hereinafter especially divided to Martha Caulkins, Susan
Gifford, Elizabeth Bennett and Mary Armstrong, to have and
to hold the same to them, their heirs and assigns forever.
upon the trusts following: that is to say: to pay all my
funeral expenses and all my just debts, as soon after my
death as practicable. Said property to be equally divided among
my said daughters above mentioned, except : that Susan Osgood
may have and receive Forty dollars more than the other each.
I also direct and appoint my son George Bockovern sole
Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking
all former Wills by me made.
In witness whereof I hereunto set
my hand and seal at Berlin Township aforesaid this 17th
day of October 1884.
her
Eliza X Bockovern
mark
Signed and sealed by said Eliza Bockovern as and for her
last Will and testament in the presence of us who in her
presence and in the presence of each other and at her request
have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
Elwood S. Berry
Alice Carmichael
L.R. Pyant
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 293)
Description
[page 293]
[corresponds to page 233 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
233
W.E. Copeland's Will
November 13th 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
W.E. Copeland deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and testament of W.E. Copeland
late of Genoa Township in this County Ohio deceased was produced
in open Court for probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record be given to Margaret W. Copeland his widow the next of
kin, resident of the State of Ohio that said application will be
for hearing before this Court on the 20th day of November A.D.1883
at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
I the undersigned widow of the within named decedent hereby
waive further notice and consent to the probate of said Will
Dated this 13th day of November A.D. 1883
Margaret Copeland
November 18th 1883
Journal Entry
The last Will and Testament of W.E. Copeland late of Genoa Township
in this County deceased having been presented to the Court for probate
and record, and it appearing to the Court that G.W. Lonnsberry one
of the subscribing witnesses to said Will is a resident of Cincinatti
and is without the Jurisdiction of the Court it is therefore ordered
that a commission with the Will annexed issue herein to Herman
P. Goebel Probate Judge, of Hamilton County Ohio directing him to
take the deposition of said subscribing witness and return the
same duly certified, with all convenient speed to this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 233 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
233
W.E. Copeland's Will
November 13th 1883
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
W.E. Copeland deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and testament of W.E. Copeland
late of Genoa Township in this County Ohio deceased was produced
in open Court for probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record be given to Margaret W. Copeland his widow the next of
kin, resident of the State of Ohio that said application will be
for hearing before this Court on the 20th day of November A.D.1883
at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
I the undersigned widow of the within named decedent hereby
waive further notice and consent to the probate of said Will
Dated this 13th day of November A.D. 1883
Margaret Copeland
November 18th 1883
Journal Entry
The last Will and Testament of W.E. Copeland late of Genoa Township
in this County deceased having been presented to the Court for probate
and record, and it appearing to the Court that G.W. Lonnsberry one
of the subscribing witnesses to said Will is a resident of Cincinatti
and is without the Jurisdiction of the Court it is therefore ordered
that a commission with the Will annexed issue herein to Herman
P. Goebel Probate Judge, of Hamilton County Ohio directing him to
take the deposition of said subscribing witness and return the
same duly certified, with all convenient speed to this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 294)
Description
[page 294]
[corresponds to page 234 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
234
W. E. Copeland's Will
Commission
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
To Hon Herman P. Goebel Greeting:
Know ye that
we, in confidence of your prudence and fidelity, have appointed you
and by these present do give you full power and authority to
examine and take the deposition of G. H. Lounsbry one of the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of W. E. Copeland hereto
annexed late of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio, deceased
and therefore we command you, that at certain days and places
appointed by you, you cause the said G. H. Launsbry to be brought
before you and then and there to examine him on oath or affirmation
first taken before you touching the due execution of said Will of the
said W. E. Copeland and that you reduce such examination to
writing and return the same, together with this Commission and the
Will of the said W. E. Copeland thereto annexed, closed up under
your seal, into our said Probate Court, with all convenient speed
In testimony whereof I, Rufus Carpenter Judge
of the said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
seal of said Court at Delaware Ohio this 18th day of November
A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
State of Ohio }
Delaware County} SS
Probate of the last Will of W. E. Copeland
deceased presented on the 13th day of November A.D. 1885
Personally appeared
Hannah Cupp one of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will
and Testament of W. E. Copeland, deceased who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
deposes and saith that she was present at the execution of said
Will and at the request of the deceased subscribed to said Will as
a witness thereto in the presence of the deceased and of G. H. Launs-
bry and H. M. Carpenter the other subscribing witnesses that she
saw the said W. E. Copeland, deceased, sign and seal said Will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
that the said W. E. Copeland was, at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will of legal age and of sound and disposing
mind and memory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatever: and that said Testator is now dead
Hannah Cupp
[corresponds to page 234 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
234
W. E. Copeland's Will
Commission
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
To Hon Herman P. Goebel Greeting:
Know ye that
we, in confidence of your prudence and fidelity, have appointed you
and by these present do give you full power and authority to
examine and take the deposition of G. H. Lounsbry one of the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of W. E. Copeland hereto
annexed late of the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio, deceased
and therefore we command you, that at certain days and places
appointed by you, you cause the said G. H. Launsbry to be brought
before you and then and there to examine him on oath or affirmation
first taken before you touching the due execution of said Will of the
said W. E. Copeland and that you reduce such examination to
writing and return the same, together with this Commission and the
Will of the said W. E. Copeland thereto annexed, closed up under
your seal, into our said Probate Court, with all convenient speed
In testimony whereof I, Rufus Carpenter Judge
of the said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
seal of said Court at Delaware Ohio this 18th day of November
A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
State of Ohio }
Delaware County} SS
Probate of the last Will of W. E. Copeland
deceased presented on the 13th day of November A.D. 1885
Personally appeared
Hannah Cupp one of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will
and Testament of W. E. Copeland, deceased who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
deposes and saith that she was present at the execution of said
Will and at the request of the deceased subscribed to said Will as
a witness thereto in the presence of the deceased and of G. H. Launs-
bry and H. M. Carpenter the other subscribing witnesses that she
saw the said W. E. Copeland, deceased, sign and seal said Will and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
that the said W. E. Copeland was, at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will of legal age and of sound and disposing
mind and memory, and under no undue or unlawful restraint
whatever: and that said Testator is now dead
Hannah Cupp
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 295)
Description
[page 295]
[corresponds to page 235 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
235
W. E. Copeland's Will
And in said day also appeared H. M. Carpenter another
of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of
W. E. Copeland deceased who being duly sworn according to
law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will deposes and says that he
was present at the making of said Will and at the request of the
deceased, subscribed to said Will as a witness thereto in the presence
of the deceased, and of Hannah Cupp and G. H. Launsbry the other
subscribing witness: that he saw the said W. E. Copeland deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament that the said W. E. Copeland
was, at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will of
legal age, and of sound and disposing mind and memory and
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever: and that said
testator is now dead
H. M. Carpenter
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 20th day of November 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Deposition of Witness
The State of Ohio}
Hamilton County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of W. E. Copeland deceased.
Personally appeared before me Herman P.
Goebel, Commissioner G.H. Launsbury one of the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of W. E. Copeland late of Genoa
Township in said Delaware County deceased, who being by me
first duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution
of said Will, deposes and says: That he was present at the
execution of the paper before him bearing date the 27th day of
October A.D. 1885 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
W. E. Copeland now deceased, whose name is signed at the end
thereof, and at the request of said deceased he subscribed his name
to the same as a witness in his presence: that he saw the said
W. E. Copeland, sign and seal said Will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament, and that
the said W. E. Copeland at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age of sound mind and
memory and not under any restraint
G. H. Launsbry
[corresponds to page 235 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
235
W. E. Copeland's Will
And in said day also appeared H. M. Carpenter another
of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of
W. E. Copeland deceased who being duly sworn according to
law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will deposes and says that he
was present at the making of said Will and at the request of the
deceased, subscribed to said Will as a witness thereto in the presence
of the deceased, and of Hannah Cupp and G. H. Launsbry the other
subscribing witness: that he saw the said W. E. Copeland deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament that the said W. E. Copeland
was, at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will of
legal age, and of sound and disposing mind and memory and
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever: and that said
testator is now dead
H. M. Carpenter
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 20th day of November 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Deposition of Witness
The State of Ohio}
Hamilton County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of W. E. Copeland deceased.
Personally appeared before me Herman P.
Goebel, Commissioner G.H. Launsbury one of the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of W. E. Copeland late of Genoa
Township in said Delaware County deceased, who being by me
first duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution
of said Will, deposes and says: That he was present at the
execution of the paper before him bearing date the 27th day of
October A.D. 1885 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
W. E. Copeland now deceased, whose name is signed at the end
thereof, and at the request of said deceased he subscribed his name
to the same as a witness in his presence: that he saw the said
W. E. Copeland, sign and seal said Will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament, and that
the said W. E. Copeland at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age of sound mind and
memory and not under any restraint
G. H. Launsbry
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 296)
Description
[page 296]
[corresponds to page 236 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
236
W. E. Copeland's Will
The State of Ohio}
Hamilton County } SS
I, Herman P. Goebel, duly appointed and
commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the County of
Delaware and State of Ohio to take the testimony of G. H. Launsbry
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of W.E.
Copeland deceased late a resident of said County and State, which
Commission and the said Will are hereto annexed, do hereby certify
that in pursuance of said Commission I caused the above named
G. H. Lounsbry one of the subscribing witnesses as aforesaid appeared
before me at Cincinnati on the 10th day of November 1885 that he
was first duly sworn by me according to law, to speak the truth the
whole truth and nothing but the truth: that I examined him on
relation to the execution of said Will, and reduced his testimony to
writing as above set forth in his presence and that he signed the
same in my presence, and I further certify that I am not
Counsel, Attorney, or relative of any of the parties named in said
Will or otherwise interested in the Probate thereof.
In Witness whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand this 10th day of December A.D. 1885
Hannah P. Goebel
{Seal} Commission
December 11th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
W.E. Copeland deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit
on the 13th day November A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of W.E. Copeland late of Genoa
Township in this County deceased was produced in open Court for
probate and was then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the Court that due notice of the filing of said will and of the applica-
tion to admit the same to probate and record in this Court has been
given to Margaret Copeland his widow and only next of kin resident
of the State of Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court
The Commission heretofore issued herein to take the testimony of
G. H. Lounsbry one of the subscribing witnesses to the Will of said
W. E. Copeland deceased was this day returned duly executed and
the same was filed herein. And on the 10th day of November A.D. 1885
Hannah Cupp and H. M. Carpenter the other subscribing witnesses to
said Will having appeared in open Court who being duly sworn
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will. Which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively subscribing
and filed with said Will Whereupon the Court finds that the
aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of W. E. Copeland deceased that the same was duly executed
and attested. That the said Testator at the time of making
[corresponds to page 236 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
236
W. E. Copeland's Will
The State of Ohio}
Hamilton County } SS
I, Herman P. Goebel, duly appointed and
commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the County of
Delaware and State of Ohio to take the testimony of G. H. Launsbry
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of W.E.
Copeland deceased late a resident of said County and State, which
Commission and the said Will are hereto annexed, do hereby certify
that in pursuance of said Commission I caused the above named
G. H. Lounsbry one of the subscribing witnesses as aforesaid appeared
before me at Cincinnati on the 10th day of November 1885 that he
was first duly sworn by me according to law, to speak the truth the
whole truth and nothing but the truth: that I examined him on
relation to the execution of said Will, and reduced his testimony to
writing as above set forth in his presence and that he signed the
same in my presence, and I further certify that I am not
Counsel, Attorney, or relative of any of the parties named in said
Will or otherwise interested in the Probate thereof.
In Witness whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand this 10th day of December A.D. 1885
Hannah P. Goebel
{Seal} Commission
December 11th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
W.E. Copeland deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit
on the 13th day November A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of W.E. Copeland late of Genoa
Township in this County deceased was produced in open Court for
probate and was then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the Court that due notice of the filing of said will and of the applica-
tion to admit the same to probate and record in this Court has been
given to Margaret Copeland his widow and only next of kin resident
of the State of Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court
The Commission heretofore issued herein to take the testimony of
G. H. Lounsbry one of the subscribing witnesses to the Will of said
W. E. Copeland deceased was this day returned duly executed and
the same was filed herein. And on the 10th day of November A.D. 1885
Hannah Cupp and H. M. Carpenter the other subscribing witnesses to
said Will having appeared in open Court who being duly sworn
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will. Which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively subscribing
and filed with said Will Whereupon the Court finds that the
aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of W. E. Copeland deceased that the same was duly executed
and attested. That the said Testator at the time of making
Title
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Description
[page 297]
[corresponds to page 237 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
237
W. E. Copeland's Will
signing and sealing said Will was of full age of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is
therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted
to probate and that the same together with the testimony of
the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had
therein be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Galena Ohio - October 27th 1885
Being of sound mind I will and bequeath to my beloved wife
Margaret M. Copeland the use of my farm situated in Genoa
Township Delaware County Ohio during her natural life. The
Stock Fixtures and Utensils I give to her my Grey Mare "Tilly"
to be used by her exclusively, My debts to be paid out of the
"Odd Fellows Beneficial Fund" and the rest I give to my wife,
Margaret M. Copeland. I request her to buy a buggy or []
and harness for her exclusive use. No part of this bequest shall
be subject to lein or aid in paying any obligations my said
wife has before incurred.
I appoint my Executor Margaretta M. Copeland
without security
W. E. Copeland
G. H. Lounsbry }
Hannah Cupp } Witnesses
H. M. Carpenter} October 27th 1885
[corresponds to page 237 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
237
W. E. Copeland's Will
signing and sealing said Will was of full age of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is
therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted
to probate and that the same together with the testimony of
the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had
therein be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Galena Ohio - October 27th 1885
Being of sound mind I will and bequeath to my beloved wife
Margaret M. Copeland the use of my farm situated in Genoa
Township Delaware County Ohio during her natural life. The
Stock Fixtures and Utensils I give to her my Grey Mare "Tilly"
to be used by her exclusively, My debts to be paid out of the
"Odd Fellows Beneficial Fund" and the rest I give to my wife,
Margaret M. Copeland. I request her to buy a buggy or []
and harness for her exclusive use. No part of this bequest shall
be subject to lein or aid in paying any obligations my said
wife has before incurred.
I appoint my Executor Margaretta M. Copeland
without security
W. E. Copeland
G. H. Lounsbry }
Hannah Cupp } Witnesses
H. M. Carpenter} October 27th 1885
Title
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Description
[page 298]
[corresponds to page 238 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
238
David L. Jones Will
November 18" 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
David L. Jones deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of David L. Jones late
of Radnor Township in this County deceased was produced in open
Court for probate. In consideration whereof it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof and of
the application to admit the same to probate and record be
given to Evan B. Jones, G. W. Jones, Ellen J. Kyle, Corea E. Jones
Newton L. Jones, Harry Jones, David Jones, George Stonebreaker Chesley
Stonebraker, David Jones and Jane Jones next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio. And it appearing to the Court that
Evan Jones and Jonathan Rees. subscribing witnesses to said Will
are residents of Newark Licking County Ohio and are without the
jurisdiction of this Court. And it also appearing that Richard
Jenkins one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will is diseased, it is
therefore ordered that a commission, with the will annexed issue
herein to David A. Allen Probate Judge of Licking County Ohio,
directing him to take the deposition of said subscribing witnesses
touching the signature of Richard Jenkins deceased subscribing
witness to said Will and return the same, duly certified with all
convenient speed to this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to next of kin
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
David L. Jones deceased.
To Evan B. Jones, G. W. Jones, Ellen J. Kyle
Corea E. Jones, Newton L. Jones, Harry Jones, David Jones, George Stone-
braker, Chesley Stonebraker, Daniel Jones, Jane Jones.
You are hereby notified
that on the 18" day of November A.D. 1885 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of David
L. Jones late of Radnor Township in said County deceased was
produced in open Court. and an application to admit the same
to Probate, was on this same day made in said Court. Said appli-
cation will be for hearing before this Court on the 2nd day of
December A.D. 1885 at one oclock P.M.
{Seal} Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 18" day of November A.D. 1885.
[corresponds to page 238 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
238
David L. Jones Will
November 18" 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
David L. Jones deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of David L. Jones late
of Radnor Township in this County deceased was produced in open
Court for probate. In consideration whereof it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof and of
the application to admit the same to probate and record be
given to Evan B. Jones, G. W. Jones, Ellen J. Kyle, Corea E. Jones
Newton L. Jones, Harry Jones, David Jones, George Stonebreaker Chesley
Stonebraker, David Jones and Jane Jones next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio. And it appearing to the Court that
Evan Jones and Jonathan Rees. subscribing witnesses to said Will
are residents of Newark Licking County Ohio and are without the
jurisdiction of this Court. And it also appearing that Richard
Jenkins one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will is diseased, it is
therefore ordered that a commission, with the will annexed issue
herein to David A. Allen Probate Judge of Licking County Ohio,
directing him to take the deposition of said subscribing witnesses
touching the signature of Richard Jenkins deceased subscribing
witness to said Will and return the same, duly certified with all
convenient speed to this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to next of kin
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
David L. Jones deceased.
To Evan B. Jones, G. W. Jones, Ellen J. Kyle
Corea E. Jones, Newton L. Jones, Harry Jones, David Jones, George Stone-
braker, Chesley Stonebraker, Daniel Jones, Jane Jones.
You are hereby notified
that on the 18" day of November A.D. 1885 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of David
L. Jones late of Radnor Township in said County deceased was
produced in open Court. and an application to admit the same
to Probate, was on this same day made in said Court. Said appli-
cation will be for hearing before this Court on the 2nd day of
December A.D. 1885 at one oclock P.M.
{Seal} Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 18" day of November A.D. 1885.
Title
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Description
[page 299]
[corresponds to page 239 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
239
David L. Jones Estate
We the undersigned heirs of the within named decedent hereby
waive further notice, and consent to the probate of said Will
Dated this 18th day of November A.D. 1885
George W. Jones
Evan B. Jones
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
George W. Jones being duly sworn says that on
the 18th and 19th days of November A.D. 1885 he served the within
notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named
persons
George W. Jones
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 4th day of
December A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
We the undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 18th day of November A.D. 1885
Newton L. Jones
Corea E. Jones
D.B. Jones
David Jones Jr. Nov 19th Personally
Harry Jones " " -
Jane Jones " " By Mail
George F. Stonbraker " " Personally
Chesley G. Stonbraker " " "
Ellen J. Kyle " 18 "
Commission to take Testimony of Witnesses to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
To Hon David A Allen Greeting:
Know Ye that we
in confidence of your prudence and fidelity have appointed you by
these presents do give you full power and authority to examine and
take the deposition of Evan Jones Jonathan Reese and testimony
touching the signature of Richard Jenkins deceased subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of David L. Jones
hereto annexed, late of the County of Delaware in the State
of Ohio deceased and therefore we command you, that at
certain days and places appointed by you, you cause the said
[corresponds to page 239 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
239
David L. Jones Estate
We the undersigned heirs of the within named decedent hereby
waive further notice, and consent to the probate of said Will
Dated this 18th day of November A.D. 1885
George W. Jones
Evan B. Jones
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
George W. Jones being duly sworn says that on
the 18th and 19th days of November A.D. 1885 he served the within
notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named
persons
George W. Jones
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 4th day of
December A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
We the undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 18th day of November A.D. 1885
Newton L. Jones
Corea E. Jones
D.B. Jones
David Jones Jr. Nov 19th Personally
Harry Jones " " -
Jane Jones " " By Mail
George F. Stonbraker " " Personally
Chesley G. Stonbraker " " "
Ellen J. Kyle " 18 "
Commission to take Testimony of Witnesses to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
To Hon David A Allen Greeting:
Know Ye that we
in confidence of your prudence and fidelity have appointed you by
these presents do give you full power and authority to examine and
take the deposition of Evan Jones Jonathan Reese and testimony
touching the signature of Richard Jenkins deceased subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of David L. Jones
hereto annexed, late of the County of Delaware in the State
of Ohio deceased and therefore we command you, that at
certain days and places appointed by you, you cause the said
Title
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Description
[page 300]
[corresponds to page 240 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
240
David L. Jones Estate
Evan Jones, Jonathan Rees and two witnesses touching the
signature of Richard Jenkins deceased, to be brought before you
and then and there to examine them on oath or affirmation
first taken before you, touching the due execution of said Will of
the said David L. Jones and that you reduce such examination
to writing and return the same together with this Commission and
the Will of the said David L. Jones thereto annexed, closed up under
your seal into our said Probate Court, with all convenient speed
In testimony whereof I Rufus Carpenter Judge of the said
Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said
Court at Delaware this 18th day of November A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Deposition of Witnesses to Will
The State of Ohio}
Licking County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
David L. Jones deceased
Personally appeared before me David A. Allen
Commissioner, Evan Jones and Jonathan Rees two of the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of David L. Jones late of
Radnor Township in said Delaware County deceased, who being by me
first duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth
and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
depose and say: That they were present at the execution of the
paper before them bearing date the 8th day of July A.D. 1874 purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of David L. Jones now deceased
whose name is signed at the end thereof, and at the request of
said deceased they subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence that they saw the said David L. Jones sign and
seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last Will and Testament and that the said David L. Jones at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age,
of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint
whatsoever. And that Richard Jenkins the other subscribing witness
to said Will is now dead, that the said Jenkins was present at the
signing of said Will and signed the same as a witness in the
presence of the Testator and in our presence.
Evan Jones
Jonathan Rees
[corresponds to page 240 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
240
David L. Jones Estate
Evan Jones, Jonathan Rees and two witnesses touching the
signature of Richard Jenkins deceased, to be brought before you
and then and there to examine them on oath or affirmation
first taken before you, touching the due execution of said Will of
the said David L. Jones and that you reduce such examination
to writing and return the same together with this Commission and
the Will of the said David L. Jones thereto annexed, closed up under
your seal into our said Probate Court, with all convenient speed
In testimony whereof I Rufus Carpenter Judge of the said
Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said
Court at Delaware this 18th day of November A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Deposition of Witnesses to Will
The State of Ohio}
Licking County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
David L. Jones deceased
Personally appeared before me David A. Allen
Commissioner, Evan Jones and Jonathan Rees two of the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of David L. Jones late of
Radnor Township in said Delaware County deceased, who being by me
first duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth
and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
depose and say: That they were present at the execution of the
paper before them bearing date the 8th day of July A.D. 1874 purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of David L. Jones now deceased
whose name is signed at the end thereof, and at the request of
said deceased they subscribed their names to the same as witnesses
in his presence that they saw the said David L. Jones sign and
seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last Will and Testament and that the said David L. Jones at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age,
of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint
whatsoever. And that Richard Jenkins the other subscribing witness
to said Will is now dead, that the said Jenkins was present at the
signing of said Will and signed the same as a witness in the
presence of the Testator and in our presence.
Evan Jones
Jonathan Rees
Title
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Description
[page 301]
[corresponds to page 241 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
241
David L. Jones Estate
The State of Ohio}
Licking County } SS
I David A. Allen duly appointed and com-
missioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the County of Delaware
and State of Ohio to take the testimony of Evan Jones and
Jonathan Rees subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
David L. Jones deceased, late a resident of said County and State
which Commission, and the said Will are hereto annexed, do hereby
certify that in pursuance of said Commission, I caused the above
named Evan Jones and Jonathan Rees subscribing witnesses as afore-
said to appear before me, at Newark Ohio on the 21st day of
November 1885 that they were first duly sworn by me, according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth
that I examined them in relation to the execution of said Will and
reduced their testimony to writing as above set forth in their presence
and that they signed the same in my presence and I further
certify that I am not Counsel. Attorney or Relative of any of the
parties named in said Will, or otherwise interested in the Probate thereof
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
this 21st day of November A.D. 1885
David A. Allen Commissioner
and Probate Judge of Licking County ohio
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio}
Licking County } SS
Evan Jones and Jonathan Rees being duly sworn
says that they were well acquainted with Richard Jenkins (who is
now deceased that they were well acquainted with the hand writing
of the said Richard Jenkins, having often seen him write that the
signature Richard Jenkins as subscribing witness to the last Will
and Testament of David L. Jones deceased is in the own proper
hand writing and signature of the said Richard Jenkins who at
the date of said Will was in full life and resided in Newark
Ohio in said County.
Evan Jones
Jonathan Rees
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this 21st day
of November A.D. 1885
David A. Allen
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 241 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
241
David L. Jones Estate
The State of Ohio}
Licking County } SS
I David A. Allen duly appointed and com-
missioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the County of Delaware
and State of Ohio to take the testimony of Evan Jones and
Jonathan Rees subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
David L. Jones deceased, late a resident of said County and State
which Commission, and the said Will are hereto annexed, do hereby
certify that in pursuance of said Commission, I caused the above
named Evan Jones and Jonathan Rees subscribing witnesses as afore-
said to appear before me, at Newark Ohio on the 21st day of
November 1885 that they were first duly sworn by me, according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth
that I examined them in relation to the execution of said Will and
reduced their testimony to writing as above set forth in their presence
and that they signed the same in my presence and I further
certify that I am not Counsel. Attorney or Relative of any of the
parties named in said Will, or otherwise interested in the Probate thereof
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
this 21st day of November A.D. 1885
David A. Allen Commissioner
and Probate Judge of Licking County ohio
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio}
Licking County } SS
Evan Jones and Jonathan Rees being duly sworn
says that they were well acquainted with Richard Jenkins (who is
now deceased that they were well acquainted with the hand writing
of the said Richard Jenkins, having often seen him write that the
signature Richard Jenkins as subscribing witness to the last Will
and Testament of David L. Jones deceased is in the own proper
hand writing and signature of the said Richard Jenkins who at
the date of said Will was in full life and resided in Newark
Ohio in said County.
Evan Jones
Jonathan Rees
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this 21st day
of November A.D. 1885
David A. Allen
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 302)
Description
[page 302]
[corresponds to page 242 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
242
David L. Jones Will
November 4th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
David L. Jones deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 18th day of November A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing
praporting to be the last Will and Testament of David L. Jones
late of Radnor Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing
of the said Will and of the application to admit this same
to Probate and record in this Court has been given to Evan B. Jones
G. W. Jones, Ellen J. Kyle, Corea E. Jones, Newton L. Jones, Harry Jones
David Jones, George Stonebraker, Chesley Stonebraker, David Jones
and Jane Jones next of kin of the Testator resident of the State
of Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court. The Commission
heretofore issued herein to take the testimony of Evan Jones and
Jonathan Rees two for the subscribing witnesses to the Will of David
L. Jones deceased, also the testimony of Evan Jones and Jonathan
Rees touching the signature of Richard Jenkins one of the subscribing
witnesses to said Will who is now deceased having been returned
duly executed and the same was filed herein. Whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said David L. Jones deceased That the
same was duly executed and attested and that the said
Testator at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under
any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to probate and that the same together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings
had thereon be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
Last Will and Testament of David L. Jones
I David L. Jones of the
Township of Radnor County of Delaware and State of Ohio do
make and publish this my last Will and Testament
To my son David Jones Jr I give and devise my home farm
of about Two Hundred acres of land situate in Radnor Township
Delaware County, Ohio for and during the period of his natural
life. remainder to his children and their issue Should, however,
my son David die without issue living at the time of his death
then remainder to my right heirs, excepting however to the children
of my deceased son Daniel and their issue, who in no case are
[corresponds to page 242 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
242
David L. Jones Will
November 4th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
David L. Jones deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 18th day of November A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing
praporting to be the last Will and Testament of David L. Jones
late of Radnor Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing
of the said Will and of the application to admit this same
to Probate and record in this Court has been given to Evan B. Jones
G. W. Jones, Ellen J. Kyle, Corea E. Jones, Newton L. Jones, Harry Jones
David Jones, George Stonebraker, Chesley Stonebraker, David Jones
and Jane Jones next of kin of the Testator resident of the State
of Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court. The Commission
heretofore issued herein to take the testimony of Evan Jones and
Jonathan Rees two for the subscribing witnesses to the Will of David
L. Jones deceased, also the testimony of Evan Jones and Jonathan
Rees touching the signature of Richard Jenkins one of the subscribing
witnesses to said Will who is now deceased having been returned
duly executed and the same was filed herein. Whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said David L. Jones deceased That the
same was duly executed and attested and that the said
Testator at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under
any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to probate and that the same together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings
had thereon be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
Last Will and Testament of David L. Jones
I David L. Jones of the
Township of Radnor County of Delaware and State of Ohio do
make and publish this my last Will and Testament
To my son David Jones Jr I give and devise my home farm
of about Two Hundred acres of land situate in Radnor Township
Delaware County, Ohio for and during the period of his natural
life. remainder to his children and their issue Should, however,
my son David die without issue living at the time of his death
then remainder to my right heirs, excepting however to the children
of my deceased son Daniel and their issue, who in no case are
Title
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Description
[page 303]
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243
David L. Jones Estate
to receive any of my Estate except the specific legacies hereinafter
bequeathed to them
It is my Will that my said son David pay to my two daughters
Elizabeth Stonebraker and Eleanor Kyle and their issue the sum
of Two Thousand Dollars each in annual installments of Two
Hundred and Fifty dollars each until paid. first installment
payable in one year after the probate of this my will. That he
pay to my daughter Mary Ann Shike during her life, the interest
on the sum of Two Thousand dollars at the rate of (7) Seven percent
perannum payable annually first interest due and payable in
one year after the probate of this my will. Should my daughter
Mary Ann die leaving no issue living, then the said principal of
Two Thousand dollars set apart for her benefit, as aforesaid, be
equally divided among my said two daughters Elizabeth and
Eleanor and their issue. and in default of issue by them and
their death occuring before that of said Mary Ann then to my
right heirs equally. That the farm herein devised to my said son
David shall be charged for the payments of teh legacies and interest
aforesaid. And whereas I have leased said farm to my said son
David for a period of Five (5) years from April 1st 1874 by a
written article, that the terms and stipulations thereof shall cease
and terminate from the time of my death and be regarded as
null and void, should my son David so desire otherwise the
payment of the legacies and interests as aforesaid to commence
one year after the termination of said lease
My farm of about Two Hundred and Twenty-six acres situate
in Prospect Township Marion County Ohio, I give and devise to my
two sons Evan and George in equal envities for and during the
period of their respective lives remainder to their issue respectively
remainder to my own right heirs. It is my will that my said
farm devised as aforesaid to my sons Evan and George be divided
by them as they may deem best but in such manner as that
each have a part of the wood lot on the same. That my said
sons Evan and George pay to their mother as long as she shall
live for her use and support and to do with as she may deem
best the sum of One hundred and Fifty dollars each annually
the first installment of said annuity due and payable in
one year after the probate of this Will. And that the farm so
devised to my two sons, Evan and George be charged and
holden for the payments of the annuity as aforesaid I also give to
my wife, my stock in the Delaware and Delhi Gravel roads for
the sole use during her life, and after her death to my three
daughters aforesaid equally to them and their heirs.
To my wife
also I give absolutely my one horse, Two cows, my Spring wagon
one set of single harness, and all my furniture and house-
hold effects. The legacies, annuities and bequests herein, I
give to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower
[corresponds to page 243 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
243
David L. Jones Estate
to receive any of my Estate except the specific legacies hereinafter
bequeathed to them
It is my Will that my said son David pay to my two daughters
Elizabeth Stonebraker and Eleanor Kyle and their issue the sum
of Two Thousand Dollars each in annual installments of Two
Hundred and Fifty dollars each until paid. first installment
payable in one year after the probate of this my will. That he
pay to my daughter Mary Ann Shike during her life, the interest
on the sum of Two Thousand dollars at the rate of (7) Seven percent
perannum payable annually first interest due and payable in
one year after the probate of this my will. Should my daughter
Mary Ann die leaving no issue living, then the said principal of
Two Thousand dollars set apart for her benefit, as aforesaid, be
equally divided among my said two daughters Elizabeth and
Eleanor and their issue. and in default of issue by them and
their death occuring before that of said Mary Ann then to my
right heirs equally. That the farm herein devised to my said son
David shall be charged for the payments of teh legacies and interest
aforesaid. And whereas I have leased said farm to my said son
David for a period of Five (5) years from April 1st 1874 by a
written article, that the terms and stipulations thereof shall cease
and terminate from the time of my death and be regarded as
null and void, should my son David so desire otherwise the
payment of the legacies and interests as aforesaid to commence
one year after the termination of said lease
My farm of about Two Hundred and Twenty-six acres situate
in Prospect Township Marion County Ohio, I give and devise to my
two sons Evan and George in equal envities for and during the
period of their respective lives remainder to their issue respectively
remainder to my own right heirs. It is my will that my said
farm devised as aforesaid to my sons Evan and George be divided
by them as they may deem best but in such manner as that
each have a part of the wood lot on the same. That my said
sons Evan and George pay to their mother as long as she shall
live for her use and support and to do with as she may deem
best the sum of One hundred and Fifty dollars each annually
the first installment of said annuity due and payable in
one year after the probate of this Will. And that the farm so
devised to my two sons, Evan and George be charged and
holden for the payments of the annuity as aforesaid I also give to
my wife, my stock in the Delaware and Delhi Gravel roads for
the sole use during her life, and after her death to my three
daughters aforesaid equally to them and their heirs.
To my wife
also I give absolutely my one horse, Two cows, my Spring wagon
one set of single harness, and all my furniture and house-
hold effects. The legacies, annuities and bequests herein, I
give to my beloved wife in lieu of her dower
Title
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Description
[page 304]
[corresponds to page 244 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
244
David L. Jones Will
To my grand-son Miles Jones Evan's Son: I give and devise
my blacksmith shop and lot Situate in Delhi Delaware County
Ohio, to him and his heirs forever, but said Miles is not to have possession
of the same as long as his father desires to carry on blacksmithing
thereon for himself. The father of said Miles, not being permitted
to use the same only so long as he carries on the business of blacksmithing
himself.
To my two grand-children Daniel and Jane children of
my deceased son Daniel, I bequeath the sum of One Hundred dollars
each to be paid by my said sons Evan and George, equally in one
year after the probate of this Will. And my said farm in
Marion County shall be charged with the payment of the same
All the
remainder of my Estate if any there be to decend to my heirs
according to the law of the State of Ohio. Excepting to the children
of my deceased son Daniel as aforesaid and their issue
I nominate
my son, George Jones Executor of this my last Will and Testament
And I devise that no appraisement and sale of my personal estate
be made unless the same be necessary to pay my debts, and
request the Court to direct the omission of the same.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name
and placed my seal on the 8th day of July A.D. 1874.
David L. Jones {Seal}
Subscribed and acknowledged by said David L. Jones as his last
Will and Testament in our presence and by us signed in his
presence and at his request
Evan Jones
Richard Jenkins
Jonathan Rees.
[corresponds to page 244 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
244
David L. Jones Will
To my grand-son Miles Jones Evan's Son: I give and devise
my blacksmith shop and lot Situate in Delhi Delaware County
Ohio, to him and his heirs forever, but said Miles is not to have possession
of the same as long as his father desires to carry on blacksmithing
thereon for himself. The father of said Miles, not being permitted
to use the same only so long as he carries on the business of blacksmithing
himself.
To my two grand-children Daniel and Jane children of
my deceased son Daniel, I bequeath the sum of One Hundred dollars
each to be paid by my said sons Evan and George, equally in one
year after the probate of this Will. And my said farm in
Marion County shall be charged with the payment of the same
All the
remainder of my Estate if any there be to decend to my heirs
according to the law of the State of Ohio. Excepting to the children
of my deceased son Daniel as aforesaid and their issue
I nominate
my son, George Jones Executor of this my last Will and Testament
And I devise that no appraisement and sale of my personal estate
be made unless the same be necessary to pay my debts, and
request the Court to direct the omission of the same.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name
and placed my seal on the 8th day of July A.D. 1874.
David L. Jones {Seal}
Subscribed and acknowledged by said David L. Jones as his last
Will and Testament in our presence and by us signed in his
presence and at his request
Evan Jones
Richard Jenkins
Jonathan Rees.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 305)
Description
[page 305]
[corresponds to page 245 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
245
Patrick Ahern's Estate
December 19th 1885
Journal Entry
In Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
In the Matter of the Will of}
Patrick Ahern Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Patrick Ahern late
of Delaware City in this County deceased, was produced in open
Court for Probate On consideration whereof, it is ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof and of
the application to admit the same to Probate and Record, be given
to Julia Ahern his widow and Eugene Ahern, William Ahern
and Patrick Ahern next of kin of the Testator resident of the
State of Ohio that said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 21st day of December A.D. 1885 at 10 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Next of Kin
We the undersigned heirs of the within named decedent hereby
waive further notice, and consent to the Probate of said Will
Dated this 19th day of December A.D. 1885
her
Julia X Ahern
mark
Eugene Ahern
Willie Ahern
Patsy Ahern
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court J.P. Maloney
and David Fitzgerald the subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of Patrick Ahern late of Delaware Township
in said Delaware County deceased who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
depose and say: That the paper before them bearing date the
4th day of September A.D. 1885 purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Patrick Ahern now deceased, is the Will of
said deceased that they were present at the execution and
attestation of said Will, and at the request of the Testator
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in
[corresponds to page 245 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
245
Patrick Ahern's Estate
December 19th 1885
Journal Entry
In Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
In the Matter of the Will of}
Patrick Ahern Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Patrick Ahern late
of Delaware City in this County deceased, was produced in open
Court for Probate On consideration whereof, it is ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof and of
the application to admit the same to Probate and Record, be given
to Julia Ahern his widow and Eugene Ahern, William Ahern
and Patrick Ahern next of kin of the Testator resident of the
State of Ohio that said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 21st day of December A.D. 1885 at 10 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Next of Kin
We the undersigned heirs of the within named decedent hereby
waive further notice, and consent to the Probate of said Will
Dated this 19th day of December A.D. 1885
her
Julia X Ahern
mark
Eugene Ahern
Willie Ahern
Patsy Ahern
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court J.P. Maloney
and David Fitzgerald the subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of Patrick Ahern late of Delaware Township
in said Delaware County deceased who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
depose and say: That the paper before them bearing date the
4th day of September A.D. 1885 purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Patrick Ahern now deceased, is the Will of
said deceased that they were present at the execution and
attestation of said Will, and at the request of the Testator
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 306)
Description
[page 306]
[corresponds to page 246 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
246
Patrick Ahern's Will
his presence: that they saw the said Patrick Ahern deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and Testament and that the said
Patrick Ahern at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory and
not under any restraint
J.P. Maloney
David Fitzgerald
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court, this
21st day of December A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
December 21st 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of Patrick Ahern Deceased}
Be it remembered, that heretofore to wit:
on the 19th day of December A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Patrick Ahern
late of Delaware Township, in this County deceased, was produced
in open Court for Probate, and was then filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the
of the filing of said Will,and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record in this Court has been given to
Julia Ahern his widow and Eugene Ahern, William Ahern
and Patsy Ahern next of kin of the Testator resident of the
State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court therefore
on this day came J.P. Maloney and David Fitzgerald the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will who being
duly sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of
said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed and filed with said Will, whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument is the last Will and
Testament of said Patrick Ahern deceased. That the same
was duly executed and attested: and that the said Testator
at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of
full age, of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same, together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named, as well as the proceedings had thereon be entered of record
in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 246 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
246
Patrick Ahern's Will
his presence: that they saw the said Patrick Ahern deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and Testament and that the said
Patrick Ahern at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory and
not under any restraint
J.P. Maloney
David Fitzgerald
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court, this
21st day of December A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
December 21st 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of Patrick Ahern Deceased}
Be it remembered, that heretofore to wit:
on the 19th day of December A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Patrick Ahern
late of Delaware Township, in this County deceased, was produced
in open Court for Probate, and was then filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the
of the filing of said Will,and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record in this Court has been given to
Julia Ahern his widow and Eugene Ahern, William Ahern
and Patsy Ahern next of kin of the Testator resident of the
State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court therefore
on this day came J.P. Maloney and David Fitzgerald the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will who being
duly sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of
said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed and filed with said Will, whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument is the last Will and
Testament of said Patrick Ahern deceased. That the same
was duly executed and attested: and that the said Testator
at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of
full age, of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same, together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named, as well as the proceedings had thereon be entered of record
in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 307)
Description
[page 307]
[corresponds to page 247 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
247
Patrick Ahern's Will
Copy of Will
Last Will and Testament of Patrick Ahern.
In the name of the Benevolent
Father of All, I Patrick Ahern, of the City of Delaware, County of
Delaware, and State of Ohio, being of sound mind and disposing
memory, but realizing the uncertainty of life, do hereby publish and
declare this to be my last Will and Testament
I hereby direct that all my lawful debts shall be duly paid out
of my present estate. I also direct that a suitable monument, the cost
of which shall not exceed Four Hundred dollars shall be erected over
my family lot in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, of this City
I hereby bequeath the sum of Forty dollars to Rev. P H Steyle
pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, of this City, for religious purposes
I also hereby bequeath the sum of Twenty dollars for the benefit of
St. Mary's Catholic Church of this City.
I hereby bequeath to my beloved wife Julia Ahern, all my
Estate. personal and real, to be held by her during the remainder of
her natural life. After the death of my said wife, Julia Ahern
all my Estate, personal and real, shall be divided equally among
the following persons. Eugene Ahern, William Ahern and Patrick Ahern
all of whom are children of my deceased brother Eugene Ahern.
I hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Julia Ahern
as Executrix of this my last Will and Testament. I authorize and
empower her to compromise, adjust, release discharge in such
manner as she may deem proper, the debts which I owe and the
claims which are due me.
made. I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal, this fourth day of September in the year of our Lord 1885
his
Patrick X Ahern {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by the said Patrick Ahern as his
last Will and Testament, and signed by us in his presence
J.P. Maloney
David Fitzgerald
[corresponds to page 247 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
247
Patrick Ahern's Will
Copy of Will
Last Will and Testament of Patrick Ahern.
In the name of the Benevolent
Father of All, I Patrick Ahern, of the City of Delaware, County of
Delaware, and State of Ohio, being of sound mind and disposing
memory, but realizing the uncertainty of life, do hereby publish and
declare this to be my last Will and Testament
I hereby direct that all my lawful debts shall be duly paid out
of my present estate. I also direct that a suitable monument, the cost
of which shall not exceed Four Hundred dollars shall be erected over
my family lot in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, of this City
I hereby bequeath the sum of Forty dollars to Rev. P H Steyle
pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, of this City, for religious purposes
I also hereby bequeath the sum of Twenty dollars for the benefit of
St. Mary's Catholic Church of this City.
I hereby bequeath to my beloved wife Julia Ahern, all my
Estate. personal and real, to be held by her during the remainder of
her natural life. After the death of my said wife, Julia Ahern
all my Estate, personal and real, shall be divided equally among
the following persons. Eugene Ahern, William Ahern and Patrick Ahern
all of whom are children of my deceased brother Eugene Ahern.
I hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Julia Ahern
as Executrix of this my last Will and Testament. I authorize and
empower her to compromise, adjust, release discharge in such
manner as she may deem proper, the debts which I owe and the
claims which are due me.
made. I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal, this fourth day of September in the year of our Lord 1885
his
Patrick X Ahern {Seal}
mark
Signed and acknowledged by the said Patrick Ahern as his
last Will and Testament, and signed by us in his presence
J.P. Maloney
David Fitzgerald
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 308)
Description
[page 308]
[corresponds to page 248 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
248
James Bale's Will
December 16th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of} In the Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
James Bale Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing,
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of James Bale late
of Orange Township in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for Probate: in consideration whereof, it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate and record
be given to John H. Bale, David Bale, Abigail Roof next of kin
of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio, that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 4th day of January A.D.
1886 at 11 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of last Will and Testament of
James Bale deceased:
To John H. Bale, David Bale, Abigail Roof
and Mary A Baldwin,
You are hereby notified that on the 16th day
of December A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing, purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of James Bale late of Orange
Township in said County deceased was produced in open Court and
an application to admit the same to probate was on the same day
made in said court. Said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 4th day of January A.D. 1886 at 11 oclock
A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 16th day of December A.D. 1885
[corresponds to page 248 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
248
James Bale's Will
December 16th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of} In the Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
James Bale Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing,
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of James Bale late
of Orange Township in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for Probate: in consideration whereof, it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate and record
be given to John H. Bale, David Bale, Abigail Roof next of kin
of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio, that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 4th day of January A.D.
1886 at 11 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of last Will and Testament of
James Bale deceased:
To John H. Bale, David Bale, Abigail Roof
and Mary A Baldwin,
You are hereby notified that on the 16th day
of December A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing, purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of James Bale late of Orange
Township in said County deceased was produced in open Court and
an application to admit the same to probate was on the same day
made in said court. Said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 4th day of January A.D. 1886 at 11 oclock
A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 16th day of December A.D. 1885
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 309)
Description
{Seal} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 16th day of December A.D. 1885
[page 309]
[corresponds to page 249 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
249
James Bale's Will
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
John H. Bale being duly sworn, says that on
the 16th and 19th days of December A.D. 1885 he served the within
notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named A.Roof
M.A. Baldwin and David Bale
John H. Bale
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 4th day of
January A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Commission
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } Ss
To W.C. Smyser. Greeting:
Know Ye, That we,
in confidence of your prudence and fidelity, have appointed
you, and by these presents do give you full power and
authority to examine and take the deposition of O.C. Cowgill
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of James Bale
hereto annexed, late of the County of Delaware, in the State of
Ohio, deceased: and therefore we command you, that at certain
days and places appointed by you, you cause the said O.C.
Cowgill to be brought before you and then and there to examine
him on oath or affirmation first taken before you touching
the due execution of said Will of the said James Bale and
that you reduce such examination to writing, and return the
same, together with this Commission and the Will of the said
James Bale thereto annexed, closed up under your seal into
our said Probate Court, with all convenient speed.
In Testimony thereof, I, Rufus Carpenter, Judge
of the said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
seal of said Court, at Delaware this 2nd day of December A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 16th day of December A.D. 1885
[page 309]
[corresponds to page 249 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
249
James Bale's Will
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
John H. Bale being duly sworn, says that on
the 16th and 19th days of December A.D. 1885 he served the within
notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named A.Roof
M.A. Baldwin and David Bale
John H. Bale
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 4th day of
January A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Commission
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } Ss
To W.C. Smyser. Greeting:
Know Ye, That we,
in confidence of your prudence and fidelity, have appointed
you, and by these presents do give you full power and
authority to examine and take the deposition of O.C. Cowgill
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of James Bale
hereto annexed, late of the County of Delaware, in the State of
Ohio, deceased: and therefore we command you, that at certain
days and places appointed by you, you cause the said O.C.
Cowgill to be brought before you and then and there to examine
him on oath or affirmation first taken before you touching
the due execution of said Will of the said James Bale and
that you reduce such examination to writing, and return the
same, together with this Commission and the Will of the said
James Bale thereto annexed, closed up under your seal into
our said Probate Court, with all convenient speed.
In Testimony thereof, I, Rufus Carpenter, Judge
of the said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
seal of said Court, at Delaware this 2nd day of December A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 310)
Description
[page 310]
[corresponds to page 250 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
250
James Bale's Will
Deposition of witness to Will
The State of Kansas}
Rice County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of James Bale.
Personally appeared before me W.C. Smyser
Commissioner O.C. Cowgill subscribing witness to the last Will and
Testament of James Bale late of Orange Township in Delaware
County Ohio deceased, who being by me first duly sworn according
to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth, in relation to the executinon of said Will deposes and says:
That he was present at the execution of the paper before him
bearing date the 4th day of December A.D. 1874 purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of James Bale now deceased, whose
name is signed at the end thereof, and at the request of said
deceased he subscribed his name to the same as a witness in
his presence: that he saw the said James Bale sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will
and Testament, and that the said James Bale at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint: that he saw Andrew
Havens the other subscribing witness sign his name to the same
as a witness and as he now remembers this Will was drawn
up by F.M. Merritt and executed in his office, but further he
has no recolection in the premises except as above stated
O.C. Cowgill
The State of Kansas}
Rice County } SS
I, W.C. Smyser, duly appointed and
commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the County of
Delaware and the State of Ohio to take the testimony of O.C. Cowgill
subscribing witness to the last Will and Testament of James Bale
deceased late a resident of said County and State, which
Commission, and the said Will are hereto annexed, do hereby
certify that in pursuance of said Commission I caused the above
named O.C. Cowgill subscribing witness as aforesaid to appear
before me at Sterling on the 24th day of December 1885 that he was
first duly sworn by me, according to law to speak the truth, the
whole truth and nothing but the truth: that I examined him
in relation to the execution of said Will, and reduced his testimony
to writing as above set forth in his presence and that he signed
the same in my presence, and I further certify that I am not
Counsel, Attorney, or Relative of any of the parties named in said
Will or otherwise interested in the Probate thereof
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, this 24th day of December 1885
W.C. Smyser Commissioner
[corresponds to page 250 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
250
James Bale's Will
Deposition of witness to Will
The State of Kansas}
Rice County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of James Bale.
Personally appeared before me W.C. Smyser
Commissioner O.C. Cowgill subscribing witness to the last Will and
Testament of James Bale late of Orange Township in Delaware
County Ohio deceased, who being by me first duly sworn according
to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth, in relation to the executinon of said Will deposes and says:
That he was present at the execution of the paper before him
bearing date the 4th day of December A.D. 1874 purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of James Bale now deceased, whose
name is signed at the end thereof, and at the request of said
deceased he subscribed his name to the same as a witness in
his presence: that he saw the said James Bale sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will
and Testament, and that the said James Bale at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint: that he saw Andrew
Havens the other subscribing witness sign his name to the same
as a witness and as he now remembers this Will was drawn
up by F.M. Merritt and executed in his office, but further he
has no recolection in the premises except as above stated
O.C. Cowgill
The State of Kansas}
Rice County } SS
I, W.C. Smyser, duly appointed and
commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the County of
Delaware and the State of Ohio to take the testimony of O.C. Cowgill
subscribing witness to the last Will and Testament of James Bale
deceased late a resident of said County and State, which
Commission, and the said Will are hereto annexed, do hereby
certify that in pursuance of said Commission I caused the above
named O.C. Cowgill subscribing witness as aforesaid to appear
before me at Sterling on the 24th day of December 1885 that he was
first duly sworn by me, according to law to speak the truth, the
whole truth and nothing but the truth: that I examined him
in relation to the execution of said Will, and reduced his testimony
to writing as above set forth in his presence and that he signed
the same in my presence, and I further certify that I am not
Counsel, Attorney, or Relative of any of the parties named in said
Will or otherwise interested in the Probate thereof
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, this 24th day of December 1885
W.C. Smyser Commissioner
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 311)
Description
[page 311]
[corresponds to page 251 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
251
James Bale's Will
Proof of Signature to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
James B. Havins and Nancy Havens being
sworn, says they were well acquainted with Andrew Havens who
is now deceased, that they were well acquainted with the hand
writing of the said Andrew Havens, having often seen him write
that the signature Andrew havens as subscribing witness to the
last Will and Testament of James Bale deceased, is in the own
proper hand writing and signature of the said, Andrew Havens
who at the date of said Will was in full life, and resided in
Lewis Center in said County
James B. Havens
Nancy J Havens
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presnece this 4th day
of January A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
January 4th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of James Bale deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 16th day of December A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of James Bale
late of Orange Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for Probate and was then filed. And it now
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court has been given to John
H. Bale, David Bale, Abigail Roof and Mary A. Baldwin next
of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former order of this Court
And it appearing to the Court that the Commission heretofore
issued herein to take the testimony of O.C. Cowgill one of the
subscribing witnesses to the Will of said James Bale deceased has been
duly executed and returned to this Court: And it appearing to the
Court that Andrew Havens one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will
is now deceased, therefore James B. Havens and Nancy Havens
appearing in open Court and were duly sworn and examined
said Andrew Havens attached to said Will and their testimony
thereon reduced to writing and filed Whereupon the Court finds
that that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said James Bale deceased, that the same
was duly executed and attested, and that the said Testator
[corresponds to page 251 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
251
James Bale's Will
Proof of Signature to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
James B. Havins and Nancy Havens being
sworn, says they were well acquainted with Andrew Havens who
is now deceased, that they were well acquainted with the hand
writing of the said Andrew Havens, having often seen him write
that the signature Andrew havens as subscribing witness to the
last Will and Testament of James Bale deceased, is in the own
proper hand writing and signature of the said, Andrew Havens
who at the date of said Will was in full life, and resided in
Lewis Center in said County
James B. Havens
Nancy J Havens
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presnece this 4th day
of January A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
January 4th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of James Bale deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 16th day of December A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of James Bale
late of Orange Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for Probate and was then filed. And it now
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court has been given to John
H. Bale, David Bale, Abigail Roof and Mary A. Baldwin next
of kin of the Testator pursuant to a former order of this Court
And it appearing to the Court that the Commission heretofore
issued herein to take the testimony of O.C. Cowgill one of the
subscribing witnesses to the Will of said James Bale deceased has been
duly executed and returned to this Court: And it appearing to the
Court that Andrew Havens one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will
is now deceased, therefore James B. Havens and Nancy Havens
appearing in open Court and were duly sworn and examined
said Andrew Havens attached to said Will and their testimony
thereon reduced to writing and filed Whereupon the Court finds
that that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said James Bale deceased, that the same
was duly executed and attested, and that the said Testator
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 312)
Description
[page 312]
[corresponds to page 252 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
252
James Bale's Will
Testator at the time of making, signing and sealing Will was of
full age of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint, It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will
be admitted to probate and that the same together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings
had thereon be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All
I James Bale
of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of lawful
age and of sound mind and memory, do make and publish
this my last Will and Testament in the manner following
to wit: First- It is my Will that my funeral expenses
and all debts be paid, and
Second- That all my estate both Real and Personal
be sold and disposed of by my Executor whom I shall
hereinafter nominate and appoint, and the proceeds thereof
after paying my funeral expenses and just debts as
above, be divided into three equal shares or parts.
One to my daughter Abigail Roof. One to my daughter Mary
Ann Baldwin and One to my son David Bale
Third- I give and bequeath to my son John Bale his promissory
note of Three Hundred Dollars which I hold against him and
I hereby authorize my Executor hereinafter named to deliver said
note over to him
Lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my esteemed friend
James Kenyon Executor of this my last Will and Testament
hereby authorize and empowering him to comprise release and
discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the
debts and claims due me
I do hereby revoke all fomer
Wills by me made.
in Testimony whereof I hereinorder set my hand
and seal the 4th day of December A.D. 1874
James Bale {Seal}
Signed, Published, Acknowledge and Declared by the above named
James Bale to be his last Will and Testament in our presence
and at his request and in the presence of each other this 4th
day of December A.D. 1874
Andrew Havens
O.C. Cowgill
[corresponds to page 252 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
252
James Bale's Will
Testator at the time of making, signing and sealing Will was of
full age of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint, It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will
be admitted to probate and that the same together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings
had thereon be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All
I James Bale
of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio being of lawful
age and of sound mind and memory, do make and publish
this my last Will and Testament in the manner following
to wit: First- It is my Will that my funeral expenses
and all debts be paid, and
Second- That all my estate both Real and Personal
be sold and disposed of by my Executor whom I shall
hereinafter nominate and appoint, and the proceeds thereof
after paying my funeral expenses and just debts as
above, be divided into three equal shares or parts.
One to my daughter Abigail Roof. One to my daughter Mary
Ann Baldwin and One to my son David Bale
Third- I give and bequeath to my son John Bale his promissory
note of Three Hundred Dollars which I hold against him and
I hereby authorize my Executor hereinafter named to deliver said
note over to him
Lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my esteemed friend
James Kenyon Executor of this my last Will and Testament
hereby authorize and empowering him to comprise release and
discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the
debts and claims due me
I do hereby revoke all fomer
Wills by me made.
in Testimony whereof I hereinorder set my hand
and seal the 4th day of December A.D. 1874
James Bale {Seal}
Signed, Published, Acknowledge and Declared by the above named
James Bale to be his last Will and Testament in our presence
and at his request and in the presence of each other this 4th
day of December A.D. 1874
Andrew Havens
O.C. Cowgill
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 313)
Description
[page 313]
[corresponds to page 253 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
253
Margaret Roloson's Will
December 21st 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Margaret Roloson Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Margaret Roloson
late of Berlin Township in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for Probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and
of the application to admit the same to probate and record be given
to Lydia Gardner, Elizabeth Richardson, Henrietta Smith, Louisa R. Smith
and Fidelia Roloson next of kin of the Testatrix resident of the
State of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 29th day of December A.D. 1885 at 1 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} in the Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and testament
of Margaret Roloson Deceased.
To Lydia Gardner, Elizabeth Richardson
Henrietta Smith, Louisa R. Smith and Fidelia Roloson.
You are hereby
notified that on the 21st day of December A.D. 1885 an instrument
of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Margaret Roloson late of Berlin Township in said County deceased
was produced in open Court, and an application to admit the
same to probate was on the same day made in said Court.
Said application will be for hearing before this Court on the 29th
day of December A.D. 1885 at 1 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 21st day of December A.D. 1885
I the undersigned heir of the within named decedent
hereby waive further notice and consent to the probate of
said Will
Dated this 29th day of December A.D. 1885
Henrietta p. Smith
[corresponds to page 253 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
253
Margaret Roloson's Will
December 21st 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Margaret Roloson Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Margaret Roloson
late of Berlin Township in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for Probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and
of the application to admit the same to probate and record be given
to Lydia Gardner, Elizabeth Richardson, Henrietta Smith, Louisa R. Smith
and Fidelia Roloson next of kin of the Testatrix resident of the
State of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 29th day of December A.D. 1885 at 1 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} in the Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and testament
of Margaret Roloson Deceased.
To Lydia Gardner, Elizabeth Richardson
Henrietta Smith, Louisa R. Smith and Fidelia Roloson.
You are hereby
notified that on the 21st day of December A.D. 1885 an instrument
of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Margaret Roloson late of Berlin Township in said County deceased
was produced in open Court, and an application to admit the
same to probate was on the same day made in said Court.
Said application will be for hearing before this Court on the 29th
day of December A.D. 1885 at 1 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 21st day of December A.D. 1885
I the undersigned heir of the within named decedent
hereby waive further notice and consent to the probate of
said Will
Dated this 29th day of December A.D. 1885
Henrietta p. Smith
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 314)
Description
[page 314]
[corresponds to page 254 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
254
Margaret Roloson's Will
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
Fidelia Roloson being duly sworn, says that
on the 21st, 22nd, and 24th day of December A.D. 1885 she served
the within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named Lydia Gardner, Elizabeth Richardson and Louisa R.
Smith.
Fidelia Roloson
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 29th
day of December A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
Probate of the last Will and Testament of Margaret
Roloson deceased, presented on the 21st day of December A.D. 1885
Personally appeared in open Court Eli Ferguson and
William Dumm two of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will
and Testament of Margaret Roloson deceased, who being duly sworn
according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will deposes
and says that they were present at the making of said Will
and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said Will as
witnesses thereto in the presence of the deceased, and of George C.
Eaton the other subscribing witness, that they saw the said
Margaret Roloson deceased, sign and seal said Will and
heard her acknowledge the same to be the last Will and
Testament that the said Margaret Roloson was, at the time
of making signing and sealing said Will, of legal age, and
of sound and disposing mind and memory, and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatever: and that said
Testatrix is now dead.
E. Ferguson
William T. Dumm
[corresponds to page 254 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
254
Margaret Roloson's Will
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
Fidelia Roloson being duly sworn, says that
on the 21st, 22nd, and 24th day of December A.D. 1885 she served
the within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named Lydia Gardner, Elizabeth Richardson and Louisa R.
Smith.
Fidelia Roloson
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 29th
day of December A.D. 1885
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County }SS
Probate of the last Will and Testament of Margaret
Roloson deceased, presented on the 21st day of December A.D. 1885
Personally appeared in open Court Eli Ferguson and
William Dumm two of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will
and Testament of Margaret Roloson deceased, who being duly sworn
according to law to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will deposes
and says that they were present at the making of said Will
and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said Will as
witnesses thereto in the presence of the deceased, and of George C.
Eaton the other subscribing witness, that they saw the said
Margaret Roloson deceased, sign and seal said Will and
heard her acknowledge the same to be the last Will and
Testament that the said Margaret Roloson was, at the time
of making signing and sealing said Will, of legal age, and
of sound and disposing mind and memory, and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatever: and that said
Testatrix is now dead.
E. Ferguson
William T. Dumm
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 315)
Description
[page 315]
[corresponds to page 255 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
255
Margaret Roloson's Will
And on said day also appeared George C. Eaton another
of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of
Margaret Roloson deceased, who being duly sworn according to
law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will deposes and says that
he was present at the making of said Will, and at the request
of the deceased, subscribed to said Will as a witness thereto in the
presence of the deceased, and of Eli Ferguson and William Dumm
the other subscribing witnesses: that he saw the said Margaret Roloson
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge the
same to be her last Will and Testament that the said Margaret
Roloson was at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
of legal age, of sound and disposing mind and memory and
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever: and that said
Testatrix is now dead
George C. Eaton
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 29th day of December 1885
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
December 29th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Margaret Roloson Deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 21st day of December A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Margaret Roloson
late of Berlin Township in this County deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice
of the filing of said Will and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record in this Court, has been given to
Lydia Gardner, Elizabeth Richardson, Henrietta Smith, Louisa R.
Smith and Fidelia Roloson next of kin of the Testatrix residing
in the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court
therefore on this day came E. Ferguson, William T Dumm and
George C. Eaton the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being
duly sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of
said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will, Thereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said Margaret Roloson deceased
That the same was duly executed and attested: and that
the said Testatrix at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will was of full age of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint. It is therefore by the Court
[corresponds to page 255 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
255
Margaret Roloson's Will
And on said day also appeared George C. Eaton another
of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of
Margaret Roloson deceased, who being duly sworn according to
law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will deposes and says that
he was present at the making of said Will, and at the request
of the deceased, subscribed to said Will as a witness thereto in the
presence of the deceased, and of Eli Ferguson and William Dumm
the other subscribing witnesses: that he saw the said Margaret Roloson
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge the
same to be her last Will and Testament that the said Margaret
Roloson was at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
of legal age, of sound and disposing mind and memory and
under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever: and that said
Testatrix is now dead
George C. Eaton
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 29th day of December 1885
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
December 29th 1885
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Margaret Roloson Deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 21st day of December A.D. 1885 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Margaret Roloson
late of Berlin Township in this County deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice
of the filing of said Will and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record in this Court, has been given to
Lydia Gardner, Elizabeth Richardson, Henrietta Smith, Louisa R.
Smith and Fidelia Roloson next of kin of the Testatrix residing
in the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court
therefore on this day came E. Ferguson, William T Dumm and
George C. Eaton the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being
duly sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of
said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will, Thereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said Margaret Roloson deceased
That the same was duly executed and attested: and that
the said Testatrix at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will was of full age of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint. It is therefore by the Court
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 316)
Description
[page 316]
[corresponds to page 256 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
256
Margaret Roloson's Will
ordered, that the said Will be admitted to probate and that
the same together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named as well as the proceedings had thereon be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
The last Will and Testament of Mrs Margaret Roloson
I, Margaret Roloson (widow) of Berlin Township County of
Delaware and State of Ohio, considering the uncertainty of life
and being of sound mind and disposing memory do make and
publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form
following
Firstly
I direct my said Executor hereinafter named to pay
all my just debts and funeral expenses
Secondly
I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Fidelia Roloson
the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800-) and my horse, harness,
and carriage for her own use and benefit, in consideration of
the fact that she has devoted much time and labor during
the latter years of my life in caring for my wants and
comforts in sickness and in health and in attending to
my business matters in general. I also give and bequeath to
my said daughter Fidelia Roloson all my household goods
furniture clothing and family stores. hereby directing her
to keep the same for her own use or to divide and give
to my beloved daughter Henrietta R. Smith (formerly Roloson)
and Louisa Smith (formerly Roloson) such articles as she may
think best to so divide with them or either of them
Thirdly
I give and bequeath to Mrs. Lydia Gardner (formerly Roloson)
daughter of my deceased husband Joseph Roloson by his first
marriage the sum of Twenty-five dollars ($25-) to be paid to
her by my Executor herein named within six months after
my decease
Fourthly
I give and bequeath to Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson (formerly
Roloson) also daughter of my deceased husband Joseph Roloson by
his first marriage the sum of Twenty-five dollars ($25-) to be paid
to her by my Executor herein named within six months after
my decease
Fifthly
I give bequeath and devise all the remainder of my
Estate and Property, Real Estate or monies, credits or Personal
Property of any and every kind whatsoever of which I may
die seized_ or be the owner at the time of my decease
whether the same shall be now in my possession or be hereafter
acquired by me to my three beloved daughters said henrietta
R. Smith said Louisa Smith and Fidelia Roloson, share
[corresponds to page 256 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
256
Margaret Roloson's Will
ordered, that the said Will be admitted to probate and that
the same together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named as well as the proceedings had thereon be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
The last Will and Testament of Mrs Margaret Roloson
I, Margaret Roloson (widow) of Berlin Township County of
Delaware and State of Ohio, considering the uncertainty of life
and being of sound mind and disposing memory do make and
publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form
following
Firstly
I direct my said Executor hereinafter named to pay
all my just debts and funeral expenses
Secondly
I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Fidelia Roloson
the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800-) and my horse, harness,
and carriage for her own use and benefit, in consideration of
the fact that she has devoted much time and labor during
the latter years of my life in caring for my wants and
comforts in sickness and in health and in attending to
my business matters in general. I also give and bequeath to
my said daughter Fidelia Roloson all my household goods
furniture clothing and family stores. hereby directing her
to keep the same for her own use or to divide and give
to my beloved daughter Henrietta R. Smith (formerly Roloson)
and Louisa Smith (formerly Roloson) such articles as she may
think best to so divide with them or either of them
Thirdly
I give and bequeath to Mrs. Lydia Gardner (formerly Roloson)
daughter of my deceased husband Joseph Roloson by his first
marriage the sum of Twenty-five dollars ($25-) to be paid to
her by my Executor herein named within six months after
my decease
Fourthly
I give and bequeath to Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson (formerly
Roloson) also daughter of my deceased husband Joseph Roloson by
his first marriage the sum of Twenty-five dollars ($25-) to be paid
to her by my Executor herein named within six months after
my decease
Fifthly
I give bequeath and devise all the remainder of my
Estate and Property, Real Estate or monies, credits or Personal
Property of any and every kind whatsoever of which I may
die seized_ or be the owner at the time of my decease
whether the same shall be now in my possession or be hereafter
acquired by me to my three beloved daughters said henrietta
R. Smith said Louisa Smith and Fidelia Roloson, share
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 317)
Description
[page 317]
[corresponds to page 257 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
257
Margaret Roloson's Will
and share alike to be by my said Executor equally divided
among my said daughters
Sixthly
I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved daughter
Fidelia Roloson to be the Executor of this my last Will and
Testament
In Testimony whereof I the said Margaret Roloson have
hereunto set my hand and seal this thirtieth day of April A.D. 1885
her
Margaret X Roloson {Seal}
mark
Signed sealed and declared by the said Mrs. Margaret Roloson
to be her last Will and Testament in presence of us who at her
request and in her presnece and in the presence of each other
have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses
Eli Ferguson
William T. Dumm
George C. Eaton
[corresponds to page 257 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
257
Margaret Roloson's Will
and share alike to be by my said Executor equally divided
among my said daughters
Sixthly
I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved daughter
Fidelia Roloson to be the Executor of this my last Will and
Testament
In Testimony whereof I the said Margaret Roloson have
hereunto set my hand and seal this thirtieth day of April A.D. 1885
her
Margaret X Roloson {Seal}
mark
Signed sealed and declared by the said Mrs. Margaret Roloson
to be her last Will and Testament in presence of us who at her
request and in her presnece and in the presence of each other
have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses
Eli Ferguson
William T. Dumm
George C. Eaton
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 318)
Description
[page 318]
[corresponds to page 258 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
258
Thomas Gorsuch's Will
January 18th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of } In Probate Court
Thomas Gorsuch deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Thomas Gorsuch
late of Harlem Township Delaware County deceased was produced
in open Court for Probate:on consideration whereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record be given to Noah Gorsuch, John Edward Gorsuch
David R. Gorsuch, Sophia Gorsuch and Dora Gorsuch next
of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio. That said
application will be for hearing before this Court on the 20th day
of January A.D. 1886 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to next of kin
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and testament
of Thomas Gorsuch deceased.
To Noah Gorsuch, John Edward
Gorsuch, David R. Gorsuch, Sophia Gorsuch and Dora Gorsuch
You are hereby notified that on the 18th day of January A.D.
1886 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Thomas Gorsuch late of Harlem Township
in said County deceased was produced in open Court and
an application to admit the same to probate was on the
same day made in said Court. Said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 20th day of January A.D
1886 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 18th day of January A.D. 1886
[corresponds to page 258 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
258
Thomas Gorsuch's Will
January 18th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of } In Probate Court
Thomas Gorsuch deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Thomas Gorsuch
late of Harlem Township Delaware County deceased was produced
in open Court for Probate:on consideration whereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record be given to Noah Gorsuch, John Edward Gorsuch
David R. Gorsuch, Sophia Gorsuch and Dora Gorsuch next
of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio. That said
application will be for hearing before this Court on the 20th day
of January A.D. 1886 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to next of kin
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and testament
of Thomas Gorsuch deceased.
To Noah Gorsuch, John Edward
Gorsuch, David R. Gorsuch, Sophia Gorsuch and Dora Gorsuch
You are hereby notified that on the 18th day of January A.D.
1886 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Thomas Gorsuch late of Harlem Township
in said County deceased was produced in open Court and
an application to admit the same to probate was on the
same day made in said Court. Said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 20th day of January A.D
1886 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 18th day of January A.D. 1886
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 319)
Description
[page 319]
[corresponds to page 259 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
259
Thomas Gorsuch's Will
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County }
Samuel Gorsuch being duly sworn says
that on the 19th day of January A.D. 1886, he served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named Noah Gorsuch, John Edward Gorsuch, David R.
Gorsuch, Sophia Gorsuch and I also delivered a copy to
Dora Gorsuch who is a minor under fourteen years of age
and delivered a copy to her mother with whom she resides
Samuel Gorsuch
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 20th
day of January A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
We the undersigned persons within named hereby acknowl-
ledge service of the within notice, this 19th day of January
A.D. 1886.
Noah Gorsuch
John Edward Gorsuch
David R. Gorsuch
Sophia Gorsuch
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }
I personally appeared in open Court N.D
Cockerell and N.C. Cockerell the subscribed witnesses to the
last Will and testament of Thomas Gorsuch late of
Harlem Township in said Delaware County deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth
the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to
the execution of said Will depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 13th day of September A.D.
1884 purporting to be the last Will and testament of Thomas
Gorsuch now deceased, is the Will of said deceased Thomas
Gorsuch that they were present at the execution of said
Will and at the request of the Testator respectevely subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses in his presence that
they saw the said Thomas Gorsuch deceased sign and
seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament and that the said
Thomas Gorsuch at the time of making, signing and
[corresponds to page 259 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
259
Thomas Gorsuch's Will
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County }
Samuel Gorsuch being duly sworn says
that on the 19th day of January A.D. 1886, he served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named Noah Gorsuch, John Edward Gorsuch, David R.
Gorsuch, Sophia Gorsuch and I also delivered a copy to
Dora Gorsuch who is a minor under fourteen years of age
and delivered a copy to her mother with whom she resides
Samuel Gorsuch
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 20th
day of January A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
We the undersigned persons within named hereby acknowl-
ledge service of the within notice, this 19th day of January
A.D. 1886.
Noah Gorsuch
John Edward Gorsuch
David R. Gorsuch
Sophia Gorsuch
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }
I personally appeared in open Court N.D
Cockerell and N.C. Cockerell the subscribed witnesses to the
last Will and testament of Thomas Gorsuch late of
Harlem Township in said Delaware County deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth
the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to
the execution of said Will depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 13th day of September A.D.
1884 purporting to be the last Will and testament of Thomas
Gorsuch now deceased, is the Will of said deceased Thomas
Gorsuch that they were present at the execution of said
Will and at the request of the Testator respectevely subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses in his presence that
they saw the said Thomas Gorsuch deceased sign and
seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament and that the said
Thomas Gorsuch at the time of making, signing and
Title
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Description
[page 320]
[corresponds to page 260 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
260
sealing said Will was of full age of sound mind and
memory and not under any restraint.
N.D. Cockrell
N.C. Cockrell
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court
this 20th day of January A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
January 20th 1886
Journal Entry
In the maatter of the Will}
of Thomas Gorsuch dec. }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 18th day of January A.D. 1886 an insturment of writing
purporting to be the last Will and testament of Thomas Gorsuch
late of Harlem Township, Delaware County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate, and was then filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing
of said Will and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Noah Gorsuch
John Edward Gorsuch, David R. Gorsuch, Sophia Gorsuch
and Dora Gorsuch.
next of kin of the kin of the Testator resident of the State of
Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court: therefore on this
day came N.D. Cockrell and N.C. Cockerell the subscribing witnesses to
said Will who being sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of
said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by them respectfully sub-
scribed and filed with said Will, whereupon the Court finds that the
aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and Statement of said
Thomas Gorsuch deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested: and That the said Testator at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will was of full age of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore by
the Court ordered that the said be admitted to probate
and that the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named as well as the proceedings had thereon be entered
or record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 260 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
260
sealing said Will was of full age of sound mind and
memory and not under any restraint.
N.D. Cockrell
N.C. Cockrell
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court
this 20th day of January A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
January 20th 1886
Journal Entry
In the maatter of the Will}
of Thomas Gorsuch dec. }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 18th day of January A.D. 1886 an insturment of writing
purporting to be the last Will and testament of Thomas Gorsuch
late of Harlem Township, Delaware County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate, and was then filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the filing
of said Will and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Noah Gorsuch
John Edward Gorsuch, David R. Gorsuch, Sophia Gorsuch
and Dora Gorsuch.
next of kin of the kin of the Testator resident of the State of
Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court: therefore on this
day came N.D. Cockrell and N.C. Cockerell the subscribing witnesses to
said Will who being sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of
said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by them respectfully sub-
scribed and filed with said Will, whereupon the Court finds that the
aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and Statement of said
Thomas Gorsuch deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested: and That the said Testator at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will was of full age of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore by
the Court ordered that the said be admitted to probate
and that the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named as well as the proceedings had thereon be entered
or record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 321)
Description
[page 321]
[corresponds to page 261 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
261
Thomas Gorsuch's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I Thomas
Gorsuch of Harlem T.C. of Delaware County Ohio, do make and
publish this my last Will and testament.
Item 1st. I devise and bequeath to my son David K. Gorsuch and
his heirs the farm on which I now live, known as the home
farm of One Hundred and fifty acres more or less.
Lot 1. and described as follows: Being Lot No. 29 in Range 16 Township
3 and Section 4 in the United States Military Land and one
fourth part of Lot No 28 lying and being in the County and
State aforesaid in Range 16 Township 3 and Section 4 United
state Military. Beginning at the North West corner of Lot No. 28
and running thence North in the center of said Lot , thence East
to the center of said Lot thence South to the line between Lot
28 and 29 thence West to the place of beginning the same to
contain one fourth part of said Lot No 28.
Lot 2. Bounded and described as follows: Being in Range 16
Township 3, Section 4 Unites States Military Lands and being
the North East quarter of original lot No. 36 and being No.3
on the recorded plat of the subdivision of the Real Estate of
Wilda Fairchild deceased in the case of Lyman Nanard
Esq. vs Roger E. Wills and others in the Probate Court of
Delaware County Ohio to which plat which reference is had
containing 26 acres more or less. Now if the said David K.
Gorsuch should be deceased before he has any heirs, the said
lands to be divided equally between William Gorsuch, Noah
Gorsuch and John Edward Gorsuch or their heirs.
Item 2nd. I devise and bequeath all of my personal property
equal between Willaim Gorsuch, Noah Gorsuch, David K.
Gorsuch and John Edward Gorsuch.
Item 3rd. I devise to Sophia Gorsuch widow of Jacob Gorsuch deceased
Five (5) dollars.
Item 4th. I do nominaate and appoint Samuel Gorsuch Executor of
this my last Will and Testament, authorizing and empowering
him to adjust, release and discharge all debts and claims
due me in a proper and lawful manner.
I do hereby revoke all former Wills.
In Testimony hereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal this 13th day of September A.D. 1884
Thomas Gorsuch (seal)
Signed and acknowledged by said Thomas Gorsuch as his last Will and
Testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
N.D. Cockrell (seal)
N.C. Cockrell (seal)
Before one James Cockrell Jr. a Justice of the Peace of Harlem Tp Delaware
County Ohio.
[corresponds to page 261 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
261
Thomas Gorsuch's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I Thomas
Gorsuch of Harlem T.C. of Delaware County Ohio, do make and
publish this my last Will and testament.
Item 1st. I devise and bequeath to my son David K. Gorsuch and
his heirs the farm on which I now live, known as the home
farm of One Hundred and fifty acres more or less.
Lot 1. and described as follows: Being Lot No. 29 in Range 16 Township
3 and Section 4 in the United States Military Land and one
fourth part of Lot No 28 lying and being in the County and
State aforesaid in Range 16 Township 3 and Section 4 United
state Military. Beginning at the North West corner of Lot No. 28
and running thence North in the center of said Lot , thence East
to the center of said Lot thence South to the line between Lot
28 and 29 thence West to the place of beginning the same to
contain one fourth part of said Lot No 28.
Lot 2. Bounded and described as follows: Being in Range 16
Township 3, Section 4 Unites States Military Lands and being
the North East quarter of original lot No. 36 and being No.3
on the recorded plat of the subdivision of the Real Estate of
Wilda Fairchild deceased in the case of Lyman Nanard
Esq. vs Roger E. Wills and others in the Probate Court of
Delaware County Ohio to which plat which reference is had
containing 26 acres more or less. Now if the said David K.
Gorsuch should be deceased before he has any heirs, the said
lands to be divided equally between William Gorsuch, Noah
Gorsuch and John Edward Gorsuch or their heirs.
Item 2nd. I devise and bequeath all of my personal property
equal between Willaim Gorsuch, Noah Gorsuch, David K.
Gorsuch and John Edward Gorsuch.
Item 3rd. I devise to Sophia Gorsuch widow of Jacob Gorsuch deceased
Five (5) dollars.
Item 4th. I do nominaate and appoint Samuel Gorsuch Executor of
this my last Will and Testament, authorizing and empowering
him to adjust, release and discharge all debts and claims
due me in a proper and lawful manner.
I do hereby revoke all former Wills.
In Testimony hereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal this 13th day of September A.D. 1884
Thomas Gorsuch (seal)
Signed and acknowledged by said Thomas Gorsuch as his last Will and
Testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
N.D. Cockrell (seal)
N.C. Cockrell (seal)
Before one James Cockrell Jr. a Justice of the Peace of Harlem Tp Delaware
County Ohio.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 322)
Description
[page 322]
[corresponds to page 262 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
262
William Ford's Will
January 27th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of} In Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
William Ford deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William Ford
late of Liberty Township in this County, deceased was produced
in open Court for Probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to Probate
and Record be given to Thomas Ford, Timothy Ford, John Ford,
William Ford, John Ferris, Katie Ferris, William Ferris, Nora
Ferris, Thomas Ferris and Edward Ferris next of kin of the
Testator, resident of the State of Ohio, that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 2nd day of February
A.D. 1886 at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Next of Kin
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of William Ford, deceased.
To Thomas Ford, Timothy Ford, John
Ford, William Ford, John Ferris, Katie Ferris, William Ferris
Nora Ferris, Thomas Ferris and Edward Ferris.
You are hereby
notified that on the 27th day of January A.D. 1886 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
William Ford late of Liberty Township in said County, deceased
was produced in open Court, and an application to admit
the same to Probate, was on the same day made in said Court
Said Application will be for hearing before this Court on the 2nd
day of February A.D. 1886 at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 27th day of January A.D. 1886
[corresponds to page 262 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
262
William Ford's Will
January 27th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of} In Probate Court of Delaware County Ohio
William Ford deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William Ford
late of Liberty Township in this County, deceased was produced
in open Court for Probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to Probate
and Record be given to Thomas Ford, Timothy Ford, John Ford,
William Ford, John Ferris, Katie Ferris, William Ferris, Nora
Ferris, Thomas Ferris and Edward Ferris next of kin of the
Testator, resident of the State of Ohio, that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 2nd day of February
A.D. 1886 at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Next of Kin
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of William Ford, deceased.
To Thomas Ford, Timothy Ford, John
Ford, William Ford, John Ferris, Katie Ferris, William Ferris
Nora Ferris, Thomas Ferris and Edward Ferris.
You are hereby
notified that on the 27th day of January A.D. 1886 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
William Ford late of Liberty Township in said County, deceased
was produced in open Court, and an application to admit
the same to Probate, was on the same day made in said Court
Said Application will be for hearing before this Court on the 2nd
day of February A.D. 1886 at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 27th day of January A.D. 1886
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 323)
Description
[page 323]
[corresponds to page 263 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
263
William Ford's Estate
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
Thomas Ford being duly sworn, says that
on the 27th day and 30th day of January A.D. 1886, he served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named Thomas Ford, Timothy Ford, William Ford, John Ford,
Patrick Ferris, Katie Ferris, Thomas Ferris, Nora Ferris Willie Ferris
Eddie Ferris and John Ferris
Thomas W. Ford
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 2nd
day of February A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court, J.P.
Maloney and John Toot the subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of William Ford late of Liberty Township in
said County deceased: who being duly sworn according to
law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the
truth in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and
say: That the paper before them baring date the 21st day
of October A.D. 1885, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of William Ford now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased William Ford that they were present at the execution
of said Will, and at the request of the Testator respectively
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his
presence: that they saw the said William Ford deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament and that the
said William Ford at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint
J.P. Maloney
John Toot
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court
this 2nd day of February A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 263 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
263
William Ford's Estate
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
Thomas Ford being duly sworn, says that
on the 27th day and 30th day of January A.D. 1886, he served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named Thomas Ford, Timothy Ford, William Ford, John Ford,
Patrick Ferris, Katie Ferris, Thomas Ferris, Nora Ferris Willie Ferris
Eddie Ferris and John Ferris
Thomas W. Ford
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 2nd
day of February A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court, J.P.
Maloney and John Toot the subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of William Ford late of Liberty Township in
said County deceased: who being duly sworn according to
law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the
truth in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and
say: That the paper before them baring date the 21st day
of October A.D. 1885, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of William Ford now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased William Ford that they were present at the execution
of said Will, and at the request of the Testator respectively
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his
presence: that they saw the said William Ford deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament and that the
said William Ford at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint
J.P. Maloney
John Toot
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court
this 2nd day of February A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 324)
Description
[page 324]
[corresponds to page 264 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
264
William Ford's Estate
February 2nd 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of William Ford deceased } SS
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit
on the 27th day of January A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William Ford
late of Liberty Township in this County deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of
the filing and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Thomas Ford
Timothy Ford, John Ford, William Ford, John Ferris Katie
Ferris, William Ferris, Nora Ferris, Thomas Ferris and Edward
Ferris, next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State of Ohio
pursuant to a former order of this Court: therefore on this
day came J. P. Maloney and John Toot the subscribing
witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will. Which testimony was
reduced to writing, by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will, whereupon the Court finds that the said instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said William Ford
deceased. That the same was duly executed and attested, and
that the said Testator at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore by the
Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to Probate and
that the same, together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered
of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 264 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
264
William Ford's Estate
February 2nd 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of William Ford deceased } SS
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit
on the 27th day of January A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William Ford
late of Liberty Township in this County deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of
the filing and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Thomas Ford
Timothy Ford, John Ford, William Ford, John Ferris Katie
Ferris, William Ferris, Nora Ferris, Thomas Ferris and Edward
Ferris, next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State of Ohio
pursuant to a former order of this Court: therefore on this
day came J. P. Maloney and John Toot the subscribing
witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will. Which testimony was
reduced to writing, by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will, whereupon the Court finds that the said instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said William Ford
deceased. That the same was duly executed and attested, and
that the said Testator at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore by the
Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to Probate and
that the same, together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered
of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 325)
Description
[page 325]
[corresponds to page 265 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
265
William Ford's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All: I William Ford
of the Township of Liberty County of Delaware, and State of Ohio
being of sound mind and disposing memory, but realizing the
uncertainties of life do hereby publish and declare this as my
last Will and Testament
I hereby bequeath to my beloved brother Thomas Ford, one hundred
acres of land in Concord Township Delaware County Ohio: but
I hereby direct that Twenty-five acres of the said One Hundred
acres shall become the property of my nephew William Ford
son of my brother Timothy and that the said Twenty-five
acres shall be taken from the west side of the said One Hundred
acres in Concord Township. I also direct that the said Twenty-
five acres shall not become the property of my said nephew
William Ford until he shall have arrived at the age of
Twenty-one years. I also direct that my said nephew William
Ford shall have the right of roadway to the Twenty-five
acres herein mentioned. If the said William Ford shall
not live to the age of Twenty-one years, the said Twenty-five
acres shall vert absolutely in my said brother. Thomas Ford
I also direct that the timber which is at present standing
upon the Twenty-five acres herein mentioned, shall remain
thereon until my said nephew, William Ford shall have
arrived at legal age. I except from this provision the timber
which may become necessary for actual farm use.
I hereby bequeath to my beloved brother Timothy Ford
One Hundred Acres of land in Liberty Township, Delaware
County Ohio, but I direct that Twenty-five of the One Hundred
shall become the property of my said nephew, William Ford
when he shall have arrived at the age of Twenty-one years
I direct that the said Twenty-five acres shall be taken from
the East end of the said One Hundred acres in Liberty Town-
ship. If my said nephew William Ford, shall not live
to the age of Twenty-one years, the Twenty-five acres
mentioned in this item shall vert absolutely in my said
brother Timothy Ford.
I hereby direct that my said brother Timothy
Ford, shall aid my said brother Thomas Ford, to the extent
of Nine Hundred dollars in the erection of a house and
barn upon the premises herein bequeathed to my said brother
Thomas Ford.
I direct that all my personal property shall be
divided equally between my said brother Thomas Ford and
Timothy Ford.
I desire that no appraisement or sale of my personal
property be made, and that the Court of Probate direct the
omission of the same in pursuance of the Statute
[corresponds to page 265 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
265
William Ford's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All: I William Ford
of the Township of Liberty County of Delaware, and State of Ohio
being of sound mind and disposing memory, but realizing the
uncertainties of life do hereby publish and declare this as my
last Will and Testament
I hereby bequeath to my beloved brother Thomas Ford, one hundred
acres of land in Concord Township Delaware County Ohio: but
I hereby direct that Twenty-five acres of the said One Hundred
acres shall become the property of my nephew William Ford
son of my brother Timothy and that the said Twenty-five
acres shall be taken from the west side of the said One Hundred
acres in Concord Township. I also direct that the said Twenty-
five acres shall not become the property of my said nephew
William Ford until he shall have arrived at the age of
Twenty-one years. I also direct that my said nephew William
Ford shall have the right of roadway to the Twenty-five
acres herein mentioned. If the said William Ford shall
not live to the age of Twenty-one years, the said Twenty-five
acres shall vert absolutely in my said brother. Thomas Ford
I also direct that the timber which is at present standing
upon the Twenty-five acres herein mentioned, shall remain
thereon until my said nephew, William Ford shall have
arrived at legal age. I except from this provision the timber
which may become necessary for actual farm use.
I hereby bequeath to my beloved brother Timothy Ford
One Hundred Acres of land in Liberty Township, Delaware
County Ohio, but I direct that Twenty-five of the One Hundred
shall become the property of my said nephew, William Ford
when he shall have arrived at the age of Twenty-one years
I direct that the said Twenty-five acres shall be taken from
the East end of the said One Hundred acres in Liberty Town-
ship. If my said nephew William Ford, shall not live
to the age of Twenty-one years, the Twenty-five acres
mentioned in this item shall vert absolutely in my said
brother Timothy Ford.
I hereby direct that my said brother Timothy
Ford, shall aid my said brother Thomas Ford, to the extent
of Nine Hundred dollars in the erection of a house and
barn upon the premises herein bequeathed to my said brother
Thomas Ford.
I direct that all my personal property shall be
divided equally between my said brother Thomas Ford and
Timothy Ford.
I desire that no appraisement or sale of my personal
property be made, and that the Court of Probate direct the
omission of the same in pursuance of the Statute
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 326)
Description
[page 326]
[corresponds to page 266 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
266
William Ford's Will
I do hereby nominate and appoint my said brother Thomas
Ford and Timothy Ford, Executors of this my last Will and
Testament and hereby authorize them to collect the claims
which are due me, and to pay the debts which I owe.
In testimony hereof I hereunto
set my hand and seal, this Twenty-first day of October, in
the year of our Lord 1885
William Ford {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by the said William Ford as his
last Will and Testament, in our presence, and signed by us
in his presence.
J.P. Maloney
John Toot
[corresponds to page 266 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
266
William Ford's Will
I do hereby nominate and appoint my said brother Thomas
Ford and Timothy Ford, Executors of this my last Will and
Testament and hereby authorize them to collect the claims
which are due me, and to pay the debts which I owe.
In testimony hereof I hereunto
set my hand and seal, this Twenty-first day of October, in
the year of our Lord 1885
William Ford {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by the said William Ford as his
last Will and Testament, in our presence, and signed by us
in his presence.
J.P. Maloney
John Toot
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 327)
Description
[page 327]
[corresponds to page 267 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
267
Jonas Joslin's Will
February 15th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of } In the Probate Court
Jonas Joslin Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Jonas Joslin late
of Liberty Township in this County, deceased, was produced in open
Court for Probate: On consideration whereof, it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record, be given to
John H. Joslin, William Y. Joslin, Charles C. Joslin, Lucretia McGuerr
Nancy Hall, Mary McCutcheon, Elizabeth Goodrich, Jessie Joslin,
Thomas Canfield, Lewis Canfield next of kin of the Testator, resident
of the State of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 23rd day of February A.D. 1886 at 1 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to next of Kin
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Jonas Joslin deceased.
To John H. Joslin, William Y. Joslin
Charles C. Joslin, Lucretia McGueer, Nancy Hall, Mary McCutcheon
Elizateth Goodrich, Jessie Joslin, Thomas Camfield Lewis Canfield
You are hereby
notified that on the 15th day of February A.D. 1886 an
instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Jonas Joslin late of Liberty Township, in said
County, deceased, was produced in open Court and an application
to admit the same to Probate, was on the same day made in
said Court. Said application will be for hearing before this
Court, on the 22nd day of February A.D. 1886 at 1 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 15th day of February A.D. 1886.
[corresponds to page 267 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
267
Jonas Joslin's Will
February 15th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of } In the Probate Court
Jonas Joslin Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Jonas Joslin late
of Liberty Township in this County, deceased, was produced in open
Court for Probate: On consideration whereof, it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record, be given to
John H. Joslin, William Y. Joslin, Charles C. Joslin, Lucretia McGuerr
Nancy Hall, Mary McCutcheon, Elizabeth Goodrich, Jessie Joslin,
Thomas Canfield, Lewis Canfield next of kin of the Testator, resident
of the State of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 23rd day of February A.D. 1886 at 1 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to next of Kin
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Jonas Joslin deceased.
To John H. Joslin, William Y. Joslin
Charles C. Joslin, Lucretia McGueer, Nancy Hall, Mary McCutcheon
Elizateth Goodrich, Jessie Joslin, Thomas Camfield Lewis Canfield
You are hereby
notified that on the 15th day of February A.D. 1886 an
instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Jonas Joslin late of Liberty Township, in said
County, deceased, was produced in open Court and an application
to admit the same to Probate, was on the same day made in
said Court. Said application will be for hearing before this
Court, on the 22nd day of February A.D. 1886 at 1 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 15th day of February A.D. 1886.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 328)
Description
[page 328]
[corresponds to page 268 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
268
Jonas Joslin's Estate
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
E. Jason Hall, being duly sworn, says that
on the 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th and 22nd days of February A.D. 1886 he served
the within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named John H. Joslin, William Y. Joslin, Charles C. Joslin Lucretia
McGarer, Nancy Hall, Mary McCutcheon, Elizabeth Goodrich, Jessie
Joslin, Thomas Camfield and Lewis Camfield
E. Jason Hall
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 2nd day
of March A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Commission to take testimony of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
To Hon Charles G. Saffin Greeting:
Know Ye
that we in confidence of your prudence and fidelity have appointed
you, and by these present do give you full power and authority
to examine and take the deposition of Joseph H. Outhwait; T. P.
Linn and Henry Gumble subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of Jonas Joslin deceased hereto annexed, late of
the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio deceased: and
therefore we command you, that at certain days and places
appointed by you, you cause the said Joseph H. Outhwait, T. P. Linn
and Henry Gumble to be brought before you and then and there to
examine them on oath or affirmation first taken before you touching
the due execution of said Will of the said Jonas Joslin deceased
and that you reduce such examination to writing and return
the same, together with this commission and the Will of the said
Jonas Joslin deceased hereto annexec, closed up under your seal
into our said Probate Court, with all convenient speed
In testimony whereof, I Rufus Carpenter
Judge of the said Court, have hereunto set my hand and affixed
the seal of said Court at Delaware this 22nd day of February
A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 268 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
268
Jonas Joslin's Estate
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
E. Jason Hall, being duly sworn, says that
on the 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th and 22nd days of February A.D. 1886 he served
the within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named John H. Joslin, William Y. Joslin, Charles C. Joslin Lucretia
McGarer, Nancy Hall, Mary McCutcheon, Elizabeth Goodrich, Jessie
Joslin, Thomas Camfield and Lewis Camfield
E. Jason Hall
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 2nd day
of March A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Commission to take testimony of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
To Hon Charles G. Saffin Greeting:
Know Ye
that we in confidence of your prudence and fidelity have appointed
you, and by these present do give you full power and authority
to examine and take the deposition of Joseph H. Outhwait; T. P.
Linn and Henry Gumble subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of Jonas Joslin deceased hereto annexed, late of
the County of Delaware in the State of Ohio deceased: and
therefore we command you, that at certain days and places
appointed by you, you cause the said Joseph H. Outhwait, T. P. Linn
and Henry Gumble to be brought before you and then and there to
examine them on oath or affirmation first taken before you touching
the due execution of said Will of the said Jonas Joslin deceased
and that you reduce such examination to writing and return
the same, together with this commission and the Will of the said
Jonas Joslin deceased hereto annexec, closed up under your seal
into our said Probate Court, with all convenient speed
In testimony whereof, I Rufus Carpenter
Judge of the said Court, have hereunto set my hand and affixed
the seal of said Court at Delaware this 22nd day of February
A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 329)
Description
[page 329]
[corresponds to page 269 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
269
Jonas Joslin's Estate
Deposition of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio}
Franklin County }
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Jonas Joslin deceased.
Personally appeared before me Charles G. Saffin
Commissioner, Joseph H. Outhwait, T.P. Linn and Henry Gumble
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Jonas Joslin
late of Liberty Township in said Delaware County, deceased, who being
by me first duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will depose and say: That they were present at the execution of
the paper before them bearing date the 2nd day of July A.D. 1883
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Jonas Joslin now
deceased, whose name is signed at the end thereof and at the
request of said deceased, subscribed their names to the same as
witenesses in his presence: that they saw the said Jonas Joslin sign
and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament, and that the said Jonas Joslin at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of
sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint
T. P. Linn
Henry Gumble
And on the 9th day of March A.D. 1886, also appeared Joseph H.
Outhwait another of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and
Testament of Jonas Joslin deceased, who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will deposes and says that
he was present at the making of said Will and at the request of
the deceased, subscribed to said Will, as a witness thereto in the
presence of the deceased, and of T. P. Lynn and Henry Gumble the
other subscribing witnesses that he saw the said Jonas Joslin deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his last Will and Testament that the said Jonas Joslin was, at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, of legal age
and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatever, and that said Testator
is now dead
Jos. H. Outhwaite
signed in open Court, and sworn to this 9th day of March 1886.
George G. Saffin
Commissioner
[corresponds to page 269 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
269
Jonas Joslin's Estate
Deposition of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio}
Franklin County }
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Jonas Joslin deceased.
Personally appeared before me Charles G. Saffin
Commissioner, Joseph H. Outhwait, T.P. Linn and Henry Gumble
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Jonas Joslin
late of Liberty Township in said Delaware County, deceased, who being
by me first duly sworn according to law to speak the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will depose and say: That they were present at the execution of
the paper before them bearing date the 2nd day of July A.D. 1883
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Jonas Joslin now
deceased, whose name is signed at the end thereof and at the
request of said deceased, subscribed their names to the same as
witenesses in his presence: that they saw the said Jonas Joslin sign
and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament, and that the said Jonas Joslin at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of
sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint
T. P. Linn
Henry Gumble
And on the 9th day of March A.D. 1886, also appeared Joseph H.
Outhwait another of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and
Testament of Jonas Joslin deceased, who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will deposes and says that
he was present at the making of said Will and at the request of
the deceased, subscribed to said Will, as a witness thereto in the
presence of the deceased, and of T. P. Lynn and Henry Gumble the
other subscribing witnesses that he saw the said Jonas Joslin deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his last Will and Testament that the said Jonas Joslin was, at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, of legal age
and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatever, and that said Testator
is now dead
Jos. H. Outhwaite
signed in open Court, and sworn to this 9th day of March 1886.
George G. Saffin
Commissioner
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 330)
Description
[page 330]
[corresponds to page 270 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
270
Jonas Joslin's Will
The State of Ohio}
Franklin County } SS
I Charles G. Saffin duly appointed and commissioned
by the Judge of Probate Court of the County of Delaware and the
State of Ohio to take the testimony of Joseph H. Outhwaite, T. P. Linn
and Henry Gumble subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Jonas Joslin deceased, late a resident of said County
and State, which Commission, and the said Will are hereto annexed
do hereby certify that in pursuance of said Commission I caused
the above named Joseph Outhwait, T. P. Linn and Henry
Gumble subscribing witnesses as aforesaid to appear before me at
Columbus on the 2nd and 9th days of March 1886 that they
were first duly sworn by me, according to law, to speak the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth: that I examined them in
relation to the execution of said Will, and reduced their testimony to
writing as above set forth in their presence and that they signed the
same in my presence, and I further certify that I am not counsel
Attorney or Relative of any of the parties named in said Will, or
otherwise interested in the Probate thereof
In witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand, this 9th day of March A.D. 1886.
Charles G. Saffin
Commissioner
March 11th 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of Jonas Joslin deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 15th day of February A.D. 1886. an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Jonas Joslin late of
Liberty Township in this County, deceased, was produced in open
Court for Probate, and was then filed. And it now being shown to
the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court, has been given to John H. Joslin, William Y. Joslin
Charles C. Joslin, Lucretia McGarer, Nancy Hall, Mary McCutcheon
Elizabeth Goodrich, Jessie Joslin, Thomas Canfield, Louis Canfield
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio pursuant
to a former order of this Court. The commission heretofore issued
herein to take the Testimony of Joseph H. Outhwaite, T. P. Linn and
Harvey Gumble the subscribing witnesses to the Will of Jonas Joslin
deceased was this day returned duly executed. Whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said Jonas Joslin deceased. That the same was
duly executed and attested and that the said Testator at the time
of making, signing and sealing said Will was of full age of
sound and disposing mind and memory and not under any
[corresponds to page 270 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
270
Jonas Joslin's Will
The State of Ohio}
Franklin County } SS
I Charles G. Saffin duly appointed and commissioned
by the Judge of Probate Court of the County of Delaware and the
State of Ohio to take the testimony of Joseph H. Outhwaite, T. P. Linn
and Henry Gumble subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Jonas Joslin deceased, late a resident of said County
and State, which Commission, and the said Will are hereto annexed
do hereby certify that in pursuance of said Commission I caused
the above named Joseph Outhwait, T. P. Linn and Henry
Gumble subscribing witnesses as aforesaid to appear before me at
Columbus on the 2nd and 9th days of March 1886 that they
were first duly sworn by me, according to law, to speak the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth: that I examined them in
relation to the execution of said Will, and reduced their testimony to
writing as above set forth in their presence and that they signed the
same in my presence, and I further certify that I am not counsel
Attorney or Relative of any of the parties named in said Will, or
otherwise interested in the Probate thereof
In witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand, this 9th day of March A.D. 1886.
Charles G. Saffin
Commissioner
March 11th 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of Jonas Joslin deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 15th day of February A.D. 1886. an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Jonas Joslin late of
Liberty Township in this County, deceased, was produced in open
Court for Probate, and was then filed. And it now being shown to
the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court, has been given to John H. Joslin, William Y. Joslin
Charles C. Joslin, Lucretia McGarer, Nancy Hall, Mary McCutcheon
Elizabeth Goodrich, Jessie Joslin, Thomas Canfield, Louis Canfield
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio pursuant
to a former order of this Court. The commission heretofore issued
herein to take the Testimony of Joseph H. Outhwaite, T. P. Linn and
Harvey Gumble the subscribing witnesses to the Will of Jonas Joslin
deceased was this day returned duly executed. Whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said Jonas Joslin deceased. That the same was
duly executed and attested and that the said Testator at the time
of making, signing and sealing said Will was of full age of
sound and disposing mind and memory and not under any
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 331)
Description
[page 331]
[corresponds to page 271 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
271
Jonas Joslin's Will
restraint, It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to probate and that the same together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had thereon
be entered of record in ths Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
The Will of Jonas Joslin of Liberty Township Delaware County Ohio
Item First
I give, devise and bequeath all my property, both real and
personal of which I may die possessed, to my wife Lucy Joslin, if
she should survive me to use and enjoy the same during her life
and to be by her in the manner accepted in lieu of dower and
of any and all allowances provided by law.
Second
After the death of my wife, or upon my death, if she shall not
survive me, I desire all my property Real and Personal to be
sold and divided as follows: The sum of One Thousand dollars
to be paid to my daughter Elizabeth Goodrich or her heirs if she
shall not be living at my death.
The sum of One Thousand dollars to be paid to my daughter Mary
McCutchan or her heirs, if she shall not be living at my death
The sum of Five Hundred dollars to be paid to my daughter Nancy
Hall or her heirs, if she shall not be living at my death
The sum of One Thousand dollars to be paid to my daughter-in-
law Jessie Joslin, or her heirs, if she shall not be living at my death
The sum of Three Hundred dollars to be divided equally among
the children of my daughter Jan Canfield, deceased, formerly Jane
Herron
Third
After paying the above named legacies, I desire the rest and
remainder of my estate to be divided into eight equal parts, and one
of those equal parts to be paid to each of my own children, John H.
Joslin, William Y. Joslin, Charles C. Joslin, Lucretia McGurer, Nancy
Hall, Mary McCutchan and Elizabeth Goodrich, or their heirs
Fourth
The remaining eighth equal part of the remainder of said Estate
I give and bequeath to my daughter-in-law Jessie Joslin, if she
shall be living at the time of my death. It is my intention that
the several legacies and interests in my estate herein bequeathed
shall vest in the several devises and legatees herein named at
the time of my death subject to the life estate of my wife as
given in the first item hereof.
Fifth
I hereby nominate and appoint Horace l. Goodrich of Liberty
Township, Delaware County Ohio and Charles C. Joslin of Williams
County Ohio, Executors of this my last Will and Testament and
direct that they be exempt from giving bond to the Probate Court
for the faithful performance of their duties as such, and that the
Probate Court so order and direct
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this second day of July Eighteen
[corresponds to page 271 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
271
Jonas Joslin's Will
restraint, It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to probate and that the same together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had thereon
be entered of record in ths Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
The Will of Jonas Joslin of Liberty Township Delaware County Ohio
Item First
I give, devise and bequeath all my property, both real and
personal of which I may die possessed, to my wife Lucy Joslin, if
she should survive me to use and enjoy the same during her life
and to be by her in the manner accepted in lieu of dower and
of any and all allowances provided by law.
Second
After the death of my wife, or upon my death, if she shall not
survive me, I desire all my property Real and Personal to be
sold and divided as follows: The sum of One Thousand dollars
to be paid to my daughter Elizabeth Goodrich or her heirs if she
shall not be living at my death.
The sum of One Thousand dollars to be paid to my daughter Mary
McCutchan or her heirs, if she shall not be living at my death
The sum of Five Hundred dollars to be paid to my daughter Nancy
Hall or her heirs, if she shall not be living at my death
The sum of One Thousand dollars to be paid to my daughter-in-
law Jessie Joslin, or her heirs, if she shall not be living at my death
The sum of Three Hundred dollars to be divided equally among
the children of my daughter Jan Canfield, deceased, formerly Jane
Herron
Third
After paying the above named legacies, I desire the rest and
remainder of my estate to be divided into eight equal parts, and one
of those equal parts to be paid to each of my own children, John H.
Joslin, William Y. Joslin, Charles C. Joslin, Lucretia McGurer, Nancy
Hall, Mary McCutchan and Elizabeth Goodrich, or their heirs
Fourth
The remaining eighth equal part of the remainder of said Estate
I give and bequeath to my daughter-in-law Jessie Joslin, if she
shall be living at the time of my death. It is my intention that
the several legacies and interests in my estate herein bequeathed
shall vest in the several devises and legatees herein named at
the time of my death subject to the life estate of my wife as
given in the first item hereof.
Fifth
I hereby nominate and appoint Horace l. Goodrich of Liberty
Township, Delaware County Ohio and Charles C. Joslin of Williams
County Ohio, Executors of this my last Will and Testament and
direct that they be exempt from giving bond to the Probate Court
for the faithful performance of their duties as such, and that the
Probate Court so order and direct
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this second day of July Eighteen
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 332)
Description
[page 332]
[corresponds to page 272 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
272
Jonas Joslin's Will
Hundred and Eighty-three
Jonas Joslin {Seal}
Signed, sealed and declared by the said Jonas Joslin to be his
last Will and Testament in the presence of us who at his request
and in his presence and in the presence of each other, have hereunto
subscribed our names as witnesses
Joseph H. Outhwait
T. P. Linn
Henry Gumble
[corresponds to page 272 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
272
Jonas Joslin's Will
Hundred and Eighty-three
Jonas Joslin {Seal}
Signed, sealed and declared by the said Jonas Joslin to be his
last Will and Testament in the presence of us who at his request
and in his presence and in the presence of each other, have hereunto
subscribed our names as witnesses
Joseph H. Outhwait
T. P. Linn
Henry Gumble
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 333)
Description
[page 333]
[corresponds to page 273 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
273
Archibald C. Needles Will
February 22nd 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of} In Probate Court
Archibald C. Needles deceased
This day an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Archibald C. Needles late
of Harlem Township in this County, deceased, was produced in open
Court for probate: On consideration whereof, it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record be given to
Julia A. Needles his widow and Jane Cramer, Samuel Needles, A. C.
Needles Jr, John Needles, Goerge Needles, Etta B. Needles, Benton W. Needles,
Ranny Needles, Sarah A. Horn, Elijah Needles, Archibald C. Needles, Joseph
Needles, Anna Sines and Mary Searfos next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 5th day of March A.D. 1886 at 11 oc lock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to next of Kin
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Archibald C. Needles deceased
To Julia A. Needles, Jane Cramer
Samuel Needles, A.C. Needles Jr. John Needles, George Needles, Etta B.
Needles, Benton W. Needles, Ranny Needles, Sarah A. Horn, Elija
Needles, Archibald C. Needles, Joseph Needles, Anna Sines and Mary
Searfos.
You are hereby notified that on the 22nd day of February
A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Archibald C. Needles late of Harlem
Township in said County, deceased, was produced in open Court
and an application to admit the same to probate was on the
same day made in said Court. Said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 5th day of March A.D. 1886 at
11 oclock A. M.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 22nd day of February A.D. 1886.
[corresponds to page 273 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
273
Archibald C. Needles Will
February 22nd 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of} In Probate Court
Archibald C. Needles deceased
This day an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Archibald C. Needles late
of Harlem Township in this County, deceased, was produced in open
Court for probate: On consideration whereof, it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record be given to
Julia A. Needles his widow and Jane Cramer, Samuel Needles, A. C.
Needles Jr, John Needles, Goerge Needles, Etta B. Needles, Benton W. Needles,
Ranny Needles, Sarah A. Horn, Elijah Needles, Archibald C. Needles, Joseph
Needles, Anna Sines and Mary Searfos next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 5th day of March A.D. 1886 at 11 oc lock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to next of Kin
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Archibald C. Needles deceased
To Julia A. Needles, Jane Cramer
Samuel Needles, A.C. Needles Jr. John Needles, George Needles, Etta B.
Needles, Benton W. Needles, Ranny Needles, Sarah A. Horn, Elija
Needles, Archibald C. Needles, Joseph Needles, Anna Sines and Mary
Searfos.
You are hereby notified that on the 22nd day of February
A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Archibald C. Needles late of Harlem
Township in said County, deceased, was produced in open Court
and an application to admit the same to probate was on the
same day made in said Court. Said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 5th day of March A.D. 1886 at
11 oclock A. M.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 22nd day of February A.D. 1886.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 334)
Description
[page 334]
[corresponds to page 274 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
274
Archibald C. Needles Will
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware Ohio } SS
S. W. Ranney being duly sworn, says that on the
24th day of Feb. March A.D. 1886 he served the within notice by delivering
a true copy thereof to the within named Julia A. Needles, Jane Cramer
Samuel Needles, A.C. Needles Jr. John Needles, George Needles, Etta B.
Needles, Benton W. Needles, Ranny Needles, Sarah A. Horn Elijah
Needles, Archibald C. Needles, Joseph Needles, Anna E. Sines and
Mary Searfos
S. W. Ranney
{Seal}
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 5th day
of March A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court S.W.
Ranney and Lyman B. Hanover the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Archabald C. Needles, late of
Harlem Township in said Delaware County, deceased, who being
duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth
and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said
Will, depose and say: That the paper before them bearing date
the 12th day of February A.D. 1885 purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Archibald C. Needles now deceased, is the Will
of said deceased Archibald C. Needles, that they were present at
the execution of said Will and at the request of the Testator
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in
his presence: that they saw the said Archibald C. Needles, deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and testament, and that the said
Archibald C. Needles at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint
S. W. Ranney
{Seal} L. B. Hanover
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court, this
5th day of March A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 274 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
274
Archibald C. Needles Will
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware Ohio } SS
S. W. Ranney being duly sworn, says that on the
24th day of Feb. March A.D. 1886 he served the within notice by delivering
a true copy thereof to the within named Julia A. Needles, Jane Cramer
Samuel Needles, A.C. Needles Jr. John Needles, George Needles, Etta B.
Needles, Benton W. Needles, Ranny Needles, Sarah A. Horn Elijah
Needles, Archibald C. Needles, Joseph Needles, Anna E. Sines and
Mary Searfos
S. W. Ranney
{Seal}
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 5th day
of March A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court S.W.
Ranney and Lyman B. Hanover the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Archabald C. Needles, late of
Harlem Township in said Delaware County, deceased, who being
duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth
and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said
Will, depose and say: That the paper before them bearing date
the 12th day of February A.D. 1885 purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Archibald C. Needles now deceased, is the Will
of said deceased Archibald C. Needles, that they were present at
the execution of said Will and at the request of the Testator
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in
his presence: that they saw the said Archibald C. Needles, deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and testament, and that the said
Archibald C. Needles at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint
S. W. Ranney
{Seal} L. B. Hanover
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court, this
5th day of March A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 335)
Description
[page 335]
[corresponds to page 275 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
275
Archibald C. Needles' Will
March 5th 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Archibald C. Needles, deceased}
Be it remembered, that heretofore to wit:
on the 22nd day of February A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Archibald C.
Needles late of Harlem Township in this County deceased was
produced in open Court for probate, and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court,that due notice of
the filing of said Will and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record in this Court has been given to Julia A. Needles
his widow, and Jane Cramer Samuel Needles, A.C. Needles Jr, John
Needles, George Needles, Etta B. Needles, Benton W. Needles, Ranney
Needles, Sarah A. Horn, Elijah Needles, Archibald C. Needles, Joseph
Needles, Anna E. Sines and Mary Searfor next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this
Court therefore on this day came S.W. Ranney and L. B.
Hanover the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly
sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will, which testimony was reduced to writing, by them
respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will, whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said Archibald C. Needles deceased
That the same was duly executed and attested: and that
the said Testator at the time of making signing and
sealing said Will was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint. It is therefore by
the Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same, together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon, be
entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Archibald C.
Needles of Harlem Township, Delaware County Ohio, of sound
disposing mind and memory, knowing the uncertainty of
life and the certainty of death do hereby make and publish
this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st
I desire that all my just debts, funeral and all
necessary expences be paid out of my personal estate and
that there shall be a suitable marble monument erected at
the head of my grave
[corresponds to page 275 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
275
Archibald C. Needles' Will
March 5th 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Archibald C. Needles, deceased}
Be it remembered, that heretofore to wit:
on the 22nd day of February A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Archibald C.
Needles late of Harlem Township in this County deceased was
produced in open Court for probate, and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court,that due notice of
the filing of said Will and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record in this Court has been given to Julia A. Needles
his widow, and Jane Cramer Samuel Needles, A.C. Needles Jr, John
Needles, George Needles, Etta B. Needles, Benton W. Needles, Ranney
Needles, Sarah A. Horn, Elijah Needles, Archibald C. Needles, Joseph
Needles, Anna E. Sines and Mary Searfor next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this
Court therefore on this day came S.W. Ranney and L. B.
Hanover the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly
sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will, which testimony was reduced to writing, by them
respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will, whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said Archibald C. Needles deceased
That the same was duly executed and attested: and that
the said Testator at the time of making signing and
sealing said Will was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint. It is therefore by
the Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same, together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon, be
entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Archibald C.
Needles of Harlem Township, Delaware County Ohio, of sound
disposing mind and memory, knowing the uncertainty of
life and the certainty of death do hereby make and publish
this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st
I desire that all my just debts, funeral and all
necessary expences be paid out of my personal estate and
that there shall be a suitable marble monument erected at
the head of my grave
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 336)
Description
[page 336]
[corresponds to page 276 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
276
Archibald C. Needles Will
Item 2nd
I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife in lieu of
her dower The North half of Lot four Range Sixteen Township 3
Section 4, and Seventy Acres off of Lot five, Range 16 Township 3
Section 4. also two horses, four cows, eight head of hogs, one two
horse wagon and harness all to be selected by her and Three hundred
dollars in money during her natural life and at her death
Item 3rd
I give and bequeath the above described land to my two sons
Ranney Needles and Benton W. Needles to be equally divided between
them dividing North and South giving my son Ranney the
east half and Benton W. the west half
Item 4th
I give and bequeath to my daughter Etta B. Needles the
balance of Lot five range Sixteen, Township Three Section four
being thirty acres more or less.
Item 5th
I give and bequeath to my son John Needles the South half
of Lot 6. Range 16. Township 3 Section 4
Item 6th
I give and bequeath unto my son George Needles Thirty seven Acres
more or less in Range 15 Township 3 Section 25 Monroe Township Licking
County Ohio
Item 7th
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Nancy Jane Cramer Twenty-
two acres in Range 15, Township 3 Section 16 P.S.W. the East part of
Forty-four acres that I own in Licking County
Item 8th
I give and bequeath to my daughter Anna E. Sines the west half
of the last described Forty-four being Twenty-two dividing the same North
and South
Item 9th
I give bequeath to my daughter Mary E. Searfos the North half of
Item 10th
The Forty-six Acres that I own off of the East end of Lot 13 Range
16 Township 3 Section 4 Delaware County Ohio during her life
and at her death to her children
Item 11th
The South half of the last mentioned Land being Twenty-three
acres more or less, I hereby empower and authorize my Executor to
sell at private sale
Item 12th
I give and bequeath to my two sons Samuel Needles and
Archibald Needles, Three Hundred each.
Item 13th
I give and bequeath to my son Elijah Needles the amount
that he owes me including the debt for which I hold a mortgage
Item 14th
I give and bequeath to my son Benton W. Needles One
Hundred
Item 15th
I give and bequeath to my son Ranney Needles Two
Hundred dollars
Item 16th
I give and bequeath to my beloved wife my entire house
hold goods of every kind and upon final settlement, whatever
may remain after pay all expences and the foregoing Items
I give and bequeath to my beloved wife
Item 17th
The Real Estate willed to my two daughters Nancy Jane
Cramer and Anne E. Sines I desire at their death shall go direct
to their children
Item 18
I hereby constitute and appoint my friend Dr. Sylvester W.
Ranney Executor of this my last Will and Testament
Item 19th
I hereby revoke all former Wills made my me
Archibald C. Needles
[corresponds to page 276 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
276
Archibald C. Needles Will
Item 2nd
I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife in lieu of
her dower The North half of Lot four Range Sixteen Township 3
Section 4, and Seventy Acres off of Lot five, Range 16 Township 3
Section 4. also two horses, four cows, eight head of hogs, one two
horse wagon and harness all to be selected by her and Three hundred
dollars in money during her natural life and at her death
Item 3rd
I give and bequeath the above described land to my two sons
Ranney Needles and Benton W. Needles to be equally divided between
them dividing North and South giving my son Ranney the
east half and Benton W. the west half
Item 4th
I give and bequeath to my daughter Etta B. Needles the
balance of Lot five range Sixteen, Township Three Section four
being thirty acres more or less.
Item 5th
I give and bequeath to my son John Needles the South half
of Lot 6. Range 16. Township 3 Section 4
Item 6th
I give and bequeath unto my son George Needles Thirty seven Acres
more or less in Range 15 Township 3 Section 25 Monroe Township Licking
County Ohio
Item 7th
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Nancy Jane Cramer Twenty-
two acres in Range 15, Township 3 Section 16 P.S.W. the East part of
Forty-four acres that I own in Licking County
Item 8th
I give and bequeath to my daughter Anna E. Sines the west half
of the last described Forty-four being Twenty-two dividing the same North
and South
Item 9th
I give bequeath to my daughter Mary E. Searfos the North half of
Item 10th
The Forty-six Acres that I own off of the East end of Lot 13 Range
16 Township 3 Section 4 Delaware County Ohio during her life
and at her death to her children
Item 11th
The South half of the last mentioned Land being Twenty-three
acres more or less, I hereby empower and authorize my Executor to
sell at private sale
Item 12th
I give and bequeath to my two sons Samuel Needles and
Archibald Needles, Three Hundred each.
Item 13th
I give and bequeath to my son Elijah Needles the amount
that he owes me including the debt for which I hold a mortgage
Item 14th
I give and bequeath to my son Benton W. Needles One
Hundred
Item 15th
I give and bequeath to my son Ranney Needles Two
Hundred dollars
Item 16th
I give and bequeath to my beloved wife my entire house
hold goods of every kind and upon final settlement, whatever
may remain after pay all expences and the foregoing Items
I give and bequeath to my beloved wife
Item 17th
The Real Estate willed to my two daughters Nancy Jane
Cramer and Anne E. Sines I desire at their death shall go direct
to their children
Item 18
I hereby constitute and appoint my friend Dr. Sylvester W.
Ranney Executor of this my last Will and Testament
Item 19th
I hereby revoke all former Wills made my me
Archibald C. Needles
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 337)
Description
[page 337]
[corresponds to page 277 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
277
Archibald C. Needles' Estate
Signed by said Archibald C. Needles as his last will and
testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
and at his request
S. W. Ranney
February 12th 1883. L. B. Hanover
[corresponds to page 277 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
277
Archibald C. Needles' Estate
Signed by said Archibald C. Needles as his last will and
testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence
and at his request
S. W. Ranney
February 12th 1883. L. B. Hanover
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 338)
Description
[page 338]
[corresponds to page 278 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
278
Lyman Hendricks Estate
February 23rd 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of } In Probate Court
Lyman Hendricks Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Lyman Hendricks
late of Trenton Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate: On consdieration whereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to probate and
recrod be given to Nancy R. Van Houten, Charles W. Van Houten
Clinton D. Van Houten, Cora Dell Van Houten and Mary I.
Van Houten legatee of the Testate resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing before this Court on
the 2nd day of March A.D. 1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Lyman Hendricks Deceased.
To Nancy R. Van Houten, Charles W,
Van Houten, Clinton D. Van Houten, Cora Dell Van Houten and
Mary I. Van Houten.
You are hereby notified that on the 23rd day
of February A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to be
the last Will and testament of Lyman Hendricks late of Trenton
Township in said County, deceased, was produced in open Court
and an application to admit the same to probate was on the
same day made in said Court. Said application will be
for hearing before this Court on the 2nd day of March A.D
1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
(seal)
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 23rd day of February A.D. 1886
[corresponds to page 278 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
278
Lyman Hendricks Estate
February 23rd 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of } In Probate Court
Lyman Hendricks Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Lyman Hendricks
late of Trenton Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate: On consdieration whereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to probate and
recrod be given to Nancy R. Van Houten, Charles W. Van Houten
Clinton D. Van Houten, Cora Dell Van Houten and Mary I.
Van Houten legatee of the Testate resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing before this Court on
the 2nd day of March A.D. 1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Lyman Hendricks Deceased.
To Nancy R. Van Houten, Charles W,
Van Houten, Clinton D. Van Houten, Cora Dell Van Houten and
Mary I. Van Houten.
You are hereby notified that on the 23rd day
of February A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to be
the last Will and testament of Lyman Hendricks late of Trenton
Township in said County, deceased, was produced in open Court
and an application to admit the same to probate was on the
same day made in said Court. Said application will be
for hearing before this Court on the 2nd day of March A.D
1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
(seal)
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 23rd day of February A.D. 1886
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 339)
Description
[page 339]
[corresponds to page 279 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
279
Lyman Hendricks Estate
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } (seal)
John Armstrong being duly sworn says
that on the 24th day of February A.D. 1886, he served the within notice
by believing a true copy thereof to the within named Nancy R.
Van Houten, Charles W. Van Houten, Mary I.Van Houten, Clinton D.
Van Houten, and Cora Dell Van Houten
John Armstrong
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 2nd day
of March A.D. 1886.
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
We the undersigned persons within named hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 24th day of February A.D. 1886
C.W. Van Houten
Nancy R. Van Houten
Clinton D. Van Houten
Cora Dell Van Houten
Mary I. Van Houten
Commission to take Testimony of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County }
To George W. Lewis, Notary Public greeting:
Know ye that we in confidence of your prudence and fidelity
have appointed you, and by these present do give you full power
and authority to examine and take the deposition of Charles V.
Armstrong, subscribing witness to the last Will and Testament of
Lyman Hendricks hereto annexed late of the County of Delaware
in the State of Ohio, deceased: and therefore we command
you that at certain days and places appointed by you, you
cause the said Charles V. Armstrong to be brought before you
and then and there, to examine being on oath or affirm-
ation first taken before you touching the due execution of
said Will of the said Lyman Hendricks and that you reduce
such examination to writing and return the same together
with this Commission and the Will of the said Lyman
Hendricks thereto annexed, closed up under your seal, into
our said Probate Court with all convenient speed.
In testimony whereof I, Rufus carpenter Judge of the said
Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said
Court at Delaware Ohio this 26th day of February A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
(seal)
[corresponds to page 279 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
279
Lyman Hendricks Estate
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } (seal)
John Armstrong being duly sworn says
that on the 24th day of February A.D. 1886, he served the within notice
by believing a true copy thereof to the within named Nancy R.
Van Houten, Charles W. Van Houten, Mary I.Van Houten, Clinton D.
Van Houten, and Cora Dell Van Houten
John Armstrong
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 2nd day
of March A.D. 1886.
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
We the undersigned persons within named hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 24th day of February A.D. 1886
C.W. Van Houten
Nancy R. Van Houten
Clinton D. Van Houten
Cora Dell Van Houten
Mary I. Van Houten
Commission to take Testimony of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County }
To George W. Lewis, Notary Public greeting:
Know ye that we in confidence of your prudence and fidelity
have appointed you, and by these present do give you full power
and authority to examine and take the deposition of Charles V.
Armstrong, subscribing witness to the last Will and Testament of
Lyman Hendricks hereto annexed late of the County of Delaware
in the State of Ohio, deceased: and therefore we command
you that at certain days and places appointed by you, you
cause the said Charles V. Armstrong to be brought before you
and then and there, to examine being on oath or affirm-
ation first taken before you touching the due execution of
said Will of the said Lyman Hendricks and that you reduce
such examination to writing and return the same together
with this Commission and the Will of the said Lyman
Hendricks thereto annexed, closed up under your seal, into
our said Probate Court with all convenient speed.
In testimony whereof I, Rufus carpenter Judge of the said
Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said
Court at Delaware Ohio this 26th day of February A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
(seal)
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 340)
Description
[page 340]
[corresponds to page 280 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
280
Lyman Hendricks Will
Deposition of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio } In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Delaware County } Lyman Hendricks
Personally appeared before me, George W. Lewis, Commissioner
Charles v. Armstrong subscribing witness to the last Will and
Testament to Lyman Hendricks late, of Trenton Township in
said Delaware County deceased, who being by one first duly
sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth
and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
depose and say: That he was present at the execution of the
paper before him bearing date the 20th day of April A.D. 1883 pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Lyman Hendrick
now deceased, whose name is signed at the end thereof and at
the request of said deceased he subscribed his name to the same
as a witness in his presence: That he said the said Lyman Hendrick
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament: and that the said Lyman
Hendrick at the time of making, signing, and sealing said Will
was of full age of sound mind and memory and not under
any restraint.
Charles V. Armstrong
The State of Ohio }
Licking county } (seal)
I George W. Lewis Notary Public duly appointed
and commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the County
of Delaware and the State of Ohio to take the testimony of
Charles V. Armstrong subscribing witness to the last Will and
Testament of Lyman Hendricks deceased late a resident of said
County and State, which commission and the said Will are
hereto annexed as hereby certify that in pursuance of said
Commission I caused the said Charles V. Armstroing subscribing
witness as aforesaid, to appear before me at Johnstown on the
1st day of March A.D. 1886. That he was first duly sworn by
me according to law, to speak the truth the whole truth and
nothing but the truth, that I examined him in relation to the
execution of said Will and reduced his testimony to writing
as above set forth in his presence and that he signed the
same in my presence and I further certify that I am not
Counsel, Attorney or Relative of any of the parties named in
said Will or otherwise interested in the Probate thereof.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand this 1st day of March A.D. 1886.
George W. Lewis
Commissioner
[corresponds to page 280 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
280
Lyman Hendricks Will
Deposition of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio } In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Delaware County } Lyman Hendricks
Personally appeared before me, George W. Lewis, Commissioner
Charles v. Armstrong subscribing witness to the last Will and
Testament to Lyman Hendricks late, of Trenton Township in
said Delaware County deceased, who being by one first duly
sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth
and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
depose and say: That he was present at the execution of the
paper before him bearing date the 20th day of April A.D. 1883 pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Lyman Hendrick
now deceased, whose name is signed at the end thereof and at
the request of said deceased he subscribed his name to the same
as a witness in his presence: That he said the said Lyman Hendrick
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament: and that the said Lyman
Hendrick at the time of making, signing, and sealing said Will
was of full age of sound mind and memory and not under
any restraint.
Charles V. Armstrong
The State of Ohio }
Licking county } (seal)
I George W. Lewis Notary Public duly appointed
and commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court of the County
of Delaware and the State of Ohio to take the testimony of
Charles V. Armstrong subscribing witness to the last Will and
Testament of Lyman Hendricks deceased late a resident of said
County and State, which commission and the said Will are
hereto annexed as hereby certify that in pursuance of said
Commission I caused the said Charles V. Armstroing subscribing
witness as aforesaid, to appear before me at Johnstown on the
1st day of March A.D. 1886. That he was first duly sworn by
me according to law, to speak the truth the whole truth and
nothing but the truth, that I examined him in relation to the
execution of said Will and reduced his testimony to writing
as above set forth in his presence and that he signed the
same in my presence and I further certify that I am not
Counsel, Attorney or Relative of any of the parties named in
said Will or otherwise interested in the Probate thereof.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand this 1st day of March A.D. 1886.
George W. Lewis
Commissioner
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 341)
Description
[page 341]
[corresponds to page 281 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
281
Lyman Hendricks Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open court William
D. Miller and John Armstrong two of the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Lyman Hendrick late of
Trenton Township in said Delaware County Ohio deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the
whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution
of said Will dispose and say: That they appear before them hearing
date the 20th day of April A.D. 1883 purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Lyman Hendrick now deceased is the Will of
said deceased Lyman Hendrick that they were present at the execu-
tion of said Will and at the request of the Testator respectively
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence
that they saw the said Lyman Hendrick deceased sign and
seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last Will and testament and that the said Lyman Hendrick
at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will was
of full age of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint.
William D. Miller
John Armstrong
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court this
2nd day of March A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
(seal) Probate Judge
March 3rd 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
Lyman Hendrick Deceased}
Be it remembered that heartofore towit:
on the 23rd day of February A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Lyman Hendrick
late of Trenton Township Delaware County Ohio deceased was
produced in open Court for probate and was then filed and
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this Court has
been given to Nancy R. Van Houten, Charles W. Van Houten
Clinton D. Van Houten, Cora Dell Van Houten and Mary I.
Van Houten next of kin of the Testator resident of the State
of Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court, therefore on
this day came John Armstrong and William D. Miller two
of the subscribing witnesses to said Will who bring duly
[corresponds to page 281 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
281
Lyman Hendricks Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open court William
D. Miller and John Armstrong two of the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Lyman Hendrick late of
Trenton Township in said Delaware County Ohio deceased
who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the
whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution
of said Will dispose and say: That they appear before them hearing
date the 20th day of April A.D. 1883 purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Lyman Hendrick now deceased is the Will of
said deceased Lyman Hendrick that they were present at the execu-
tion of said Will and at the request of the Testator respectively
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence
that they saw the said Lyman Hendrick deceased sign and
seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last Will and testament and that the said Lyman Hendrick
at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will was
of full age of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint.
William D. Miller
John Armstrong
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court this
2nd day of March A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
(seal) Probate Judge
March 3rd 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
Lyman Hendrick Deceased}
Be it remembered that heartofore towit:
on the 23rd day of February A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Lyman Hendrick
late of Trenton Township Delaware County Ohio deceased was
produced in open Court for probate and was then filed and
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this Court has
been given to Nancy R. Van Houten, Charles W. Van Houten
Clinton D. Van Houten, Cora Dell Van Houten and Mary I.
Van Houten next of kin of the Testator resident of the State
of Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court, therefore on
this day came John Armstrong and William D. Miller two
of the subscribing witnesses to said Will who bring duly
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 342)
Description
[page 342]
[corresponds to page 282 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
282
Lyman Hendricks Will
sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will which testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will. The commission heartofor
issued herein to take the testimony of Charles V. Armstrong one
of the subscribing witnesses to the Will of said Lyman Hendrick
deceased was this day returned duly executed and the same
was filed herein. Thereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
Lyman Hendrick deceased. That the same was duly executed
and attested and that the said Testator at the time of
making signing and sealing said Will was of full age of
sound mind and memory and not under any restraint.
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to probate and that the same together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named as well as the proceed-
ings had thereon be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God:Amen- I Lyman Hendrick of the Township Trenton
County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last Will and
Testament in manner as follows:
Item 1st. I direct my executor to pay all my just debts and funeral expenses
Also to have a good substantial monument to my deceased wife to have and my own.
Item 2nd. I give and bequeath to my niece Mrs Nancy Van Houten all my Personal
property and Real Estate to have and hold the same as long as they may live-
and after they are both deceased, I will and bequeath the same to their three
children-namely to Christin D. VanHouten, Cary Dell and Mary I VanHouton
children of the above Nancy and Charles Vanhouton
to be divided equally between the above named children.
Lastly I appoint J. Armstrong as my Executor
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal and published and declared this instrument to be my
last Will and Testament this 20th day of April 1883 in presence of the persons
whose names are subscribed as attesting witnesses.
his
Lyman Hendricks (seal)
mark
On this 20th day of April 1883, the above named Lyman Hendrick in our presence
signed the forgoing instrument and published and declared to us that the
same was his last Will and testament and requested us to subscribe
our names hereto as witnesses and we in hes presence and the presence
of each other in compliance with such request have hereunto have
hereunto subscribed our names.
Witnesses {William D. Miller }
{ Charles V. Armstrong }all residing at Delaware
{John Armstrong } County, State of Ohio
[corresponds to page 282 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
282
Lyman Hendricks Will
sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will which testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will. The commission heartofor
issued herein to take the testimony of Charles V. Armstrong one
of the subscribing witnesses to the Will of said Lyman Hendrick
deceased was this day returned duly executed and the same
was filed herein. Thereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
Lyman Hendrick deceased. That the same was duly executed
and attested and that the said Testator at the time of
making signing and sealing said Will was of full age of
sound mind and memory and not under any restraint.
It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to probate and that the same together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named as well as the proceed-
ings had thereon be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of God:Amen- I Lyman Hendrick of the Township Trenton
County of Delaware and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last Will and
Testament in manner as follows:
Item 1st. I direct my executor to pay all my just debts and funeral expenses
Also to have a good substantial monument to my deceased wife to have and my own.
Item 2nd. I give and bequeath to my niece Mrs Nancy Van Houten all my Personal
property and Real Estate to have and hold the same as long as they may live-
and after they are both deceased, I will and bequeath the same to their three
children-namely to Christin D. VanHouten, Cary Dell and Mary I VanHouton
children of the above Nancy and Charles Vanhouton
to be divided equally between the above named children.
Lastly I appoint J. Armstrong as my Executor
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal and published and declared this instrument to be my
last Will and Testament this 20th day of April 1883 in presence of the persons
whose names are subscribed as attesting witnesses.
his
Lyman Hendricks (seal)
mark
On this 20th day of April 1883, the above named Lyman Hendrick in our presence
signed the forgoing instrument and published and declared to us that the
same was his last Will and testament and requested us to subscribe
our names hereto as witnesses and we in hes presence and the presence
of each other in compliance with such request have hereunto have
hereunto subscribed our names.
Witnesses {William D. Miller }
{ Charles V. Armstrong }all residing at Delaware
{John Armstrong } County, State of Ohio
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 343)
Description
[page 343]
[corresponds to page 283 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
283 Stephen Post's Will
February 23rd 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will} In Probate Court
of Stephen Post deceased }
This day in instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Stephen Post
late of Trenton Township Delaware County Ohio deceased was
produced in open Court for probate. On consideration whereof
it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this court and
that due notice thereof and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record be given to Mary E. Post
his widow and Estelle Post and Helen Post next of kin of the
Testator resident of the State of Ohio. That said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 2nd Day of March A.D. 1886
at 10 O'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio } In the Probate court
Delaware County } (seal)
In the matter of the lat Will and
Testament of Stephen Post deceased.
To Helen Post and Estelle
Post.
You are hereby notified that on the 23rd day of February
A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and testament of Stephen Post late of Trenton Township
in said County, deceased was produced in open Court and
an application to admit the same to probate was on the
same day made in said Court. Said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 2nd day of March A.D.
1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter (Seal)
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 23rd day of February A.D.1886
[corresponds to page 283 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
283 Stephen Post's Will
February 23rd 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will} In Probate Court
of Stephen Post deceased }
This day in instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Stephen Post
late of Trenton Township Delaware County Ohio deceased was
produced in open Court for probate. On consideration whereof
it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this court and
that due notice thereof and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record be given to Mary E. Post
his widow and Estelle Post and Helen Post next of kin of the
Testator resident of the State of Ohio. That said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 2nd Day of March A.D. 1886
at 10 O'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio } In the Probate court
Delaware County } (seal)
In the matter of the lat Will and
Testament of Stephen Post deceased.
To Helen Post and Estelle
Post.
You are hereby notified that on the 23rd day of February
A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and testament of Stephen Post late of Trenton Township
in said County, deceased was produced in open Court and
an application to admit the same to probate was on the
same day made in said Court. Said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 2nd day of March A.D.
1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter (Seal)
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 23rd day of February A.D.1886
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 344)
Description
[page 344]
[corresponds to page 284 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
284
Stephen Post's Will
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } (seal)
Mary E. Post being duly sworn says that
on the 24th day of February A.D. 1886, she served the written notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Helen
Post and Estelle Post
Mary E. Post
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 2nd
day of March A.D. 1886
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }(seal)
Personally appeared in open court, A.J Wright
and C. L. Wright the subscribed witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Stephen Post, late of Trenton Township in said
Delaware County, deceased: who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the
truth in relation to the execution of said Will dispose and
say: That the appearance before them bearing date the 30th day of
January A.D. 1886 purporting to be the last Will and testament
of Stephen Post, That they were present at the execution of said
Will and at the request of the Testator respectively subscribing
their names to the same as witnesses in his presence. That they
saw the said Stephen Post deceased sign and seal said Will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament and that the said Stephen Post at the time of making
signing, signing and sealing said Will was of full age of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint.
A.J. Wright
C.L. Wright
sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court, this
2nd day of March A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
(seal) Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 284 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
284
Stephen Post's Will
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County } (seal)
Mary E. Post being duly sworn says that
on the 24th day of February A.D. 1886, she served the written notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Helen
Post and Estelle Post
Mary E. Post
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 2nd
day of March A.D. 1886
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }(seal)
Personally appeared in open court, A.J Wright
and C. L. Wright the subscribed witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Stephen Post, late of Trenton Township in said
Delaware County, deceased: who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the
truth in relation to the execution of said Will dispose and
say: That the appearance before them bearing date the 30th day of
January A.D. 1886 purporting to be the last Will and testament
of Stephen Post, That they were present at the execution of said
Will and at the request of the Testator respectively subscribing
their names to the same as witnesses in his presence. That they
saw the said Stephen Post deceased sign and seal said Will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament and that the said Stephen Post at the time of making
signing, signing and sealing said Will was of full age of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint.
A.J. Wright
C.L. Wright
sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court, this
2nd day of March A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
(seal) Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 345)
Description
[page 345]
[corresponds to page 285 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
285
Stephen Post's Estate
March 2nd 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Stephen Post deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore, to wit:
on the 23rd day of February A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and testament of Stephen Post, late
of Trenton township in this County deceased was produced in open
Court for probate, and was then filed and it now being shown to
the satisfaction of the court; that due notice of the filing of said
Will, and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Mary E. Post his widow
and Estelle Post and Helen Post next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this
court: Therefore on this day came John Armstrong and William
D. Miller the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly
sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will
Which testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will, whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said Stephen Post deceased. That the same
was duly executed and attested: and that the said Testator at
the time of making signing and sealing said Will was of
full age, of sound mind and memory and not under
any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to probate and that the same, together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named as well as the
proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I Stephen Post
of the township of Trenton County of Delaware and State of
Ohio do make and publish this my last Will and testament
Item 1st- I direct that all my just debts and charges be paid
and that there be erected ay my grave a Tombstone the cost
of which shall not exceed One Hundred dollars.
Item 2nd. I give and bequeath to my daughter Estelle Post my house
and land consisting of 2 acres at Condit Station, Township of
Trenton, County of Delaware and State of Ohio.
Item 3rd. The farm on which I now reside I desire shall be sold as
soon as it can be wthout sacrifice and the Mortgage Notes
that are now upon it to be paid and the first $650 of the
balance of the purchase money to be paid to my wife Mary
E. Post in lieu of the amount she has invested in the farm.
[corresponds to page 285 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
285
Stephen Post's Estate
March 2nd 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Stephen Post deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore, to wit:
on the 23rd day of February A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and testament of Stephen Post, late
of Trenton township in this County deceased was produced in open
Court for probate, and was then filed and it now being shown to
the satisfaction of the court; that due notice of the filing of said
Will, and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Mary E. Post his widow
and Estelle Post and Helen Post next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this
court: Therefore on this day came John Armstrong and William
D. Miller the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly
sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will
Which testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed and filed with said Will, whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said Stephen Post deceased. That the same
was duly executed and attested: and that the said Testator at
the time of making signing and sealing said Will was of
full age, of sound mind and memory and not under
any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to probate and that the same, together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named as well as the
proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. I Stephen Post
of the township of Trenton County of Delaware and State of
Ohio do make and publish this my last Will and testament
Item 1st- I direct that all my just debts and charges be paid
and that there be erected ay my grave a Tombstone the cost
of which shall not exceed One Hundred dollars.
Item 2nd. I give and bequeath to my daughter Estelle Post my house
and land consisting of 2 acres at Condit Station, Township of
Trenton, County of Delaware and State of Ohio.
Item 3rd. The farm on which I now reside I desire shall be sold as
soon as it can be wthout sacrifice and the Mortgage Notes
that are now upon it to be paid and the first $650 of the
balance of the purchase money to be paid to my wife Mary
E. Post in lieu of the amount she has invested in the farm.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 346)
Description
[page 346]
[corresponds to page 286 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
286
Stephen Post's Estate
the balance of said purchase money to be equally divided between
my said wife and my daughter Helen Post.
I do nominate and appoint Mary E. Post Executor of this my
last Will and testament.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this 30th day of January A.D. 1886
S. Post (seal)
Signed and acknowledged by said Stephen Post as his last Will
and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence.
Witnesses {A.J. Wright
{ C.L. Wright
[corresponds to page 286 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
286
Stephen Post's Estate
the balance of said purchase money to be equally divided between
my said wife and my daughter Helen Post.
I do nominate and appoint Mary E. Post Executor of this my
last Will and testament.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this 30th day of January A.D. 1886
S. Post (seal)
Signed and acknowledged by said Stephen Post as his last Will
and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence.
Witnesses {A.J. Wright
{ C.L. Wright
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 347)
Description
[page 347]
[corresponds to page 287 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
287
Archibald Lybrand Sr. Will
February 27th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of} In Probate Court
Archibald Lybrand Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Archibald Lybrand
Sen. late of Delaware Township in this County deceased, was produced
in open court for Probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof and
of the application to admit the same to probate and record be given
to Isabella M. Lybrand his widow and Samuel Lybrand, Archibald
Lybrand Jr. Robert H. Lybrand , Lucius Lybrand and James C. Lybrand
next of kin of the testator resident of the State of Ohio that said
application will be for hearing before this court on the 5th day
of March A.D. 1886 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Archibald Lybrand Sen. deceased.
To Samuel Lybrand, Archibald
Lybrand Jr. Robert H. Lybrand , Lucius Lybrand and James C.
Lybrand and Isabelle M. Lybrand.
Your are hereby notified
that on the 27th day of February A.D. 1886 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and testament of
Archibald Lybrand Sen, late of Delaware Township in said
County deceased was produced in open Court and an applica-
tion to admit the same to probate was on the same day
made in said Court: Said application will be for hearing
before this court on the 5th day of March A.D. 1886 at
2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
(seal) Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 27th day of February A.D. 1886
[corresponds to page 287 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
287
Archibald Lybrand Sr. Will
February 27th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of} In Probate Court
Archibald Lybrand Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Archibald Lybrand
Sen. late of Delaware Township in this County deceased, was produced
in open court for Probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof and
of the application to admit the same to probate and record be given
to Isabella M. Lybrand his widow and Samuel Lybrand, Archibald
Lybrand Jr. Robert H. Lybrand , Lucius Lybrand and James C. Lybrand
next of kin of the testator resident of the State of Ohio that said
application will be for hearing before this court on the 5th day
of March A.D. 1886 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Archibald Lybrand Sen. deceased.
To Samuel Lybrand, Archibald
Lybrand Jr. Robert H. Lybrand , Lucius Lybrand and James C.
Lybrand and Isabelle M. Lybrand.
Your are hereby notified
that on the 27th day of February A.D. 1886 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and testament of
Archibald Lybrand Sen, late of Delaware Township in said
County deceased was produced in open Court and an applica-
tion to admit the same to probate was on the same day
made in said Court: Said application will be for hearing
before this court on the 5th day of March A.D. 1886 at
2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
(seal) Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 27th day of February A.D. 1886
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 348)
Description
[page 348]
[corresponds to page 288 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
288
Archibald Lybrand Sen. Estate
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County }
I Samuel Lybrand being duly sworn say
that on the 28th day of February 4th and 5th days of March A.D. 1886
he served the within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the
within named Isabella D. Lybrand, Robert H. Lybrand A.Lybrand
and James Carson Lybrand.
Samuel Lybrand
Executor
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 5th day
of March A.D. 1886.
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
We the undersigned persons within named , hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 28th day of February and 4th and 5th
days of March A.D. 1886.
Isabella D. Lybrand
Robert G. Lybrand
A. Lybrand jr.
James Carson Lybrand
Probate Court
State of Ohio }
Delaware County}
Probate of the last Will of Archibald Lybrand Sen.
deceased presented on the 27th day of February A.D. 1886
Personally appeared in
open Court, Henry A. Welch one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Archibald Lybrand Sen. deceased who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole
truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of
said Will deposes and saith that he was present at the making
of said Will and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to
said Will as a witness thereto in the presence of the deceased
and of Ralph R. Welch the other subscribing witness: that
he saw the said Archibald Lybrand Sen deceased sign and
seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and testament and that the said Archibald
Lybrand Sen was at the time of making signing and
sealing said Will of legal age and of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever:and that said Testator is now dead.
Henry A. Welch
[corresponds to page 288 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
288
Archibald Lybrand Sen. Estate
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County }
I Samuel Lybrand being duly sworn say
that on the 28th day of February 4th and 5th days of March A.D. 1886
he served the within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the
within named Isabella D. Lybrand, Robert H. Lybrand A.Lybrand
and James Carson Lybrand.
Samuel Lybrand
Executor
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 5th day
of March A.D. 1886.
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
We the undersigned persons within named , hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 28th day of February and 4th and 5th
days of March A.D. 1886.
Isabella D. Lybrand
Robert G. Lybrand
A. Lybrand jr.
James Carson Lybrand
Probate Court
State of Ohio }
Delaware County}
Probate of the last Will of Archibald Lybrand Sen.
deceased presented on the 27th day of February A.D. 1886
Personally appeared in
open Court, Henry A. Welch one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Archibald Lybrand Sen. deceased who
being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole
truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of
said Will deposes and saith that he was present at the making
of said Will and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to
said Will as a witness thereto in the presence of the deceased
and of Ralph R. Welch the other subscribing witness: that
he saw the said Archibald Lybrand Sen deceased sign and
seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and testament and that the said Archibald
Lybrand Sen was at the time of making signing and
sealing said Will of legal age and of sound and disposing
mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever:and that said Testator is now dead.
Henry A. Welch
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 349)
Description
[page 349]
[corresponds to page 289 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
289
Archibald Lybrand Sen Will
And on said day also appeared Ralph R. Welch
another of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and
Testament of Archibald Lybrand deceased, who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth
and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will deposes and says that he was present at the making of
said Will, and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to
said Will, as a witness thereto, in the presnece of the deceased
and of Henry A. Welch the other subscribing witness: that he saw
the said Archibald Lybrand deceased, sign and seal said Will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament that the said Archibald Lybrand Sen was, at the time
of making, signing and sealing said Will, of legal age, and of
sound and disposing mind and memory, and not under any
undue or unlawful restraint whatever: and that said Testator
is now dead.
Ralph R. Welch
Signed in open Court and sworn to this 5th day of March
A.D. 1886
{Seal} Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
March 5th 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Archibald Lybrand deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit: on the 27th day of February A.D. 1886 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Archibald
Lybrand Sen late of Delaware City in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that
due notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court has been
given to Isabelle M. Lybrand his widow, and Samuel Lybrand,
Archibald Lybrand Jr Robert G. Lybrand, Lucius Lybrand and
James C. Lybrand, next of kin of the Testator resident of the
State of Ohio. pursuant to a former order of this Court therefore
on this day came Henry A. Welch and Ralph R. Welch the
subscribing witnesses, to said Will, who being duly sworn testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will. Which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will, whereupon the Court finds that the
aforesaid, instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Archibald Lybrand Sen deceased that the same was
duly executed and attested: And that the said Testator at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will was
of full age of sound mind and memory and not under
[corresponds to page 289 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
289
Archibald Lybrand Sen Will
And on said day also appeared Ralph R. Welch
another of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and
Testament of Archibald Lybrand deceased, who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth
and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will deposes and says that he was present at the making of
said Will, and at the request of the deceased, subscribed to
said Will, as a witness thereto, in the presnece of the deceased
and of Henry A. Welch the other subscribing witness: that he saw
the said Archibald Lybrand deceased, sign and seal said Will
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament that the said Archibald Lybrand Sen was, at the time
of making, signing and sealing said Will, of legal age, and of
sound and disposing mind and memory, and not under any
undue or unlawful restraint whatever: and that said Testator
is now dead.
Ralph R. Welch
Signed in open Court and sworn to this 5th day of March
A.D. 1886
{Seal} Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
March 5th 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Archibald Lybrand deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit: on the 27th day of February A.D. 1886 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Archibald
Lybrand Sen late of Delaware City in this County deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that
due notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court has been
given to Isabelle M. Lybrand his widow, and Samuel Lybrand,
Archibald Lybrand Jr Robert G. Lybrand, Lucius Lybrand and
James C. Lybrand, next of kin of the Testator resident of the
State of Ohio. pursuant to a former order of this Court therefore
on this day came Henry A. Welch and Ralph R. Welch the
subscribing witnesses, to said Will, who being duly sworn testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will. Which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will, whereupon the Court finds that the
aforesaid, instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Archibald Lybrand Sen deceased that the same was
duly executed and attested: And that the said Testator at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will was
of full age of sound mind and memory and not under
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 350)
Description
[page 350]
[corresponds to page 290 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
290
Archibald Lybrand Sen Will
any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will
be admitted to probate and that the same together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had thereon
be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
Know all men by these presents that I Archibald Lybrand Sen
of the City and County of Delaware and State of Ohio, being of
a sound mind and reasonable health in the name of God in whom
I trust make this my last Will and Testament
First
It is my request that my funeral expenses be paid with all my
debts
Second
It is my Will that Isabella M. Lybrand my lawful wife shall
receive as her portion of my Estate the amount allowed according to
the Laws of the State the same as if there was no will.
Third
It is my will that my five sons Samuel Charles Archibald
Robert G. and Lucius have each and severally received the amount
in advance that I intend to give them
Fourth
It is my will that the balance of my Estate shall be used
for the benefit and support of my son James C. Lybrand (who is
now in the Insane Asylum, and it is likely will never be in his
right mind.) The amount to be held intrust by my Executors
and invested as they may think best and paid out for his
benefit at their discretion of my Executors and if any thing be
left at his death the amount to be equally with the heirs
Fifth
It is my will that the Real Estate be disposed of to the best
advantage either at public or private sale the Executors serving
the same by deed. In regard to my Bank Stock it is my wish
that Samuel Archibald and Robert G. Lybrand (if they desire it)
take the stock paying the Estate what S.P. Shur Henry Welch
and Otho Williams say it is worth
I hold in trust Three Thousand Dollars ($3000-) for Catharine Lybrand
of Tarlton Pickaway County Ohio (willed to her by her father) the
interest of which I pay her semiannually first of January and
July at six percent and request this to be done while she lives
If the Three Thousand Dollars should not that is the interest) the
balance to be paid out from the amount left for James support. My
Executors taking my place and carry out the bequest. The principal
not to be used but to be disposed of according to the directions in
Samuel Lybrand deceased Will.
Sixth
It is my Will that my sons Samuel and Archibald Lybrand
shall be appointed and act as my Executors And I do hereby
Constitute and appoint them Executors.
I do hereby revoke all former wills
by me made. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 5th day of June in the year of our Lord 1885
Archibald Lybrand Sen {Seal}
[corresponds to page 290 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
290
Archibald Lybrand Sen Will
any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will
be admitted to probate and that the same together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had thereon
be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
Know all men by these presents that I Archibald Lybrand Sen
of the City and County of Delaware and State of Ohio, being of
a sound mind and reasonable health in the name of God in whom
I trust make this my last Will and Testament
First
It is my request that my funeral expenses be paid with all my
debts
Second
It is my Will that Isabella M. Lybrand my lawful wife shall
receive as her portion of my Estate the amount allowed according to
the Laws of the State the same as if there was no will.
Third
It is my will that my five sons Samuel Charles Archibald
Robert G. and Lucius have each and severally received the amount
in advance that I intend to give them
Fourth
It is my will that the balance of my Estate shall be used
for the benefit and support of my son James C. Lybrand (who is
now in the Insane Asylum, and it is likely will never be in his
right mind.) The amount to be held intrust by my Executors
and invested as they may think best and paid out for his
benefit at their discretion of my Executors and if any thing be
left at his death the amount to be equally with the heirs
Fifth
It is my will that the Real Estate be disposed of to the best
advantage either at public or private sale the Executors serving
the same by deed. In regard to my Bank Stock it is my wish
that Samuel Archibald and Robert G. Lybrand (if they desire it)
take the stock paying the Estate what S.P. Shur Henry Welch
and Otho Williams say it is worth
I hold in trust Three Thousand Dollars ($3000-) for Catharine Lybrand
of Tarlton Pickaway County Ohio (willed to her by her father) the
interest of which I pay her semiannually first of January and
July at six percent and request this to be done while she lives
If the Three Thousand Dollars should not that is the interest) the
balance to be paid out from the amount left for James support. My
Executors taking my place and carry out the bequest. The principal
not to be used but to be disposed of according to the directions in
Samuel Lybrand deceased Will.
Sixth
It is my Will that my sons Samuel and Archibald Lybrand
shall be appointed and act as my Executors And I do hereby
Constitute and appoint them Executors.
I do hereby revoke all former wills
by me made. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 5th day of June in the year of our Lord 1885
Archibald Lybrand Sen {Seal}
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 351)
Description
[page 351]
[corresponds to page 291 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
291
Archibald Lybrand Sen Estate
Signed and acknowledged by said Archibald Lybrand Sen
as his Will and Testament in our presence and signed by
us his presence
Henry A. Welch
Ralph R. Welch
[corresponds to page 291 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
291
Archibald Lybrand Sen Estate
Signed and acknowledged by said Archibald Lybrand Sen
as his Will and Testament in our presence and signed by
us his presence
Henry A. Welch
Ralph R. Welch
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 352)
Description
[page 352]
[corresponds to page 292 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
292
Jacob Knackel's Will
March 6th 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Jacob Knackel deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Jacob Knackel
late of Thompson Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate, on consideration whereof it is ordered
that said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice theirof
and of the application to admit the same to probate and record
be given to Margaret Knackel his widow and Samuel Knackel, Levi
Knackel, Mary M. Money and Nettie A. Hartman next of kin of the
Testator resident of the State of Ohio that said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 8th day of March A.D. 1886.
at 11 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Jacob Knackel deceased
To Margaret Knackel, Samuel Knackel
Levi Knackel, Mary M. Money, Nettie A. Hartman.
You are hereby
notified that on the 6th day of March A.D. 1886 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Jacob
Knackel late of Thompson Township in said County deceased, was
produced in open Court, and an application to admit the same
to probate was on the same day made in said Court. Said ap-
plication will be for hearing before this Court on the 8th day of
March A.D. 1886, at 1 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 6th day of March A.D. 1886
[corresponds to page 292 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
292
Jacob Knackel's Will
March 6th 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Jacob Knackel deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Jacob Knackel
late of Thompson Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate, on consideration whereof it is ordered
that said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice theirof
and of the application to admit the same to probate and record
be given to Margaret Knackel his widow and Samuel Knackel, Levi
Knackel, Mary M. Money and Nettie A. Hartman next of kin of the
Testator resident of the State of Ohio that said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 8th day of March A.D. 1886.
at 11 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Jacob Knackel deceased
To Margaret Knackel, Samuel Knackel
Levi Knackel, Mary M. Money, Nettie A. Hartman.
You are hereby
notified that on the 6th day of March A.D. 1886 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Jacob
Knackel late of Thompson Township in said County deceased, was
produced in open Court, and an application to admit the same
to probate was on the same day made in said Court. Said ap-
plication will be for hearing before this Court on the 8th day of
March A.D. 1886, at 1 oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 6th day of March A.D. 1886
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 353)
Description
[page 353]
[corresponds to page 293 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
293
Jacob Knackels Will
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
Samuel Knackel being duly sworn, says
that on the 6th day of March A.D. 1886, he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named heirs
Samuel Knackel
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 8th day
of March A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
We the undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 6th day of March A.D. 1886,
Margaret Knackel
Mary Linda Money
Nettie Hartman
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Neal
Howison and J. H. Howison the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Jacob Knackel late of Thommpson Town-
ship in said Delaware County, deceased, who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
depose and say: That the paper before them bearing date
the 29th day of August A.D. 1885 purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Jacob Knackel now deceased is the Will
of said deceased Jacob Knackel, that they were present at
the execution of said Will, and at the request of the Testator
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in
his presence: that they saw the said Jacob Knackel deceased
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and Testament, and that the said
Jacob Knackel deceased signed and seal said Will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
and that the said Jacob Knackel at the time of making signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint
J. H. Howison
Neil Howison
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, open Court, this 8th day
of March A.D. 1886.
{Seal} Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 293 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
293
Jacob Knackels Will
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
Samuel Knackel being duly sworn, says
that on the 6th day of March A.D. 1886, he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named heirs
Samuel Knackel
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 8th day
of March A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
We the undersigned persons within named, hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 6th day of March A.D. 1886,
Margaret Knackel
Mary Linda Money
Nettie Hartman
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Neal
Howison and J. H. Howison the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Jacob Knackel late of Thommpson Town-
ship in said Delaware County, deceased, who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
depose and say: That the paper before them bearing date
the 29th day of August A.D. 1885 purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Jacob Knackel now deceased is the Will
of said deceased Jacob Knackel, that they were present at
the execution of said Will, and at the request of the Testator
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in
his presence: that they saw the said Jacob Knackel deceased
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the
same to be his last Will and Testament, and that the said
Jacob Knackel deceased signed and seal said Will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament
and that the said Jacob Knackel at the time of making signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint
J. H. Howison
Neil Howison
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, open Court, this 8th day
of March A.D. 1886.
{Seal} Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 354)
Description
[page 354]
[corresponds to page 294 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
294
Jacob Knackel's Will
March 8th 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of Jacob Knackel deceased}
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 6th day of March A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Jacob Knackel
late of Thompson Township Delaware County Ohio deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and was then filed and
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice
of the filing and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Margaret Knackel his
widow and Samuel Knackel, Levi Knackel, Mary M. Money and
Nettie Hartman next of kin of the Testator residing in the State
of Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court. Therefore on
this day came J. H. Howison and Neal Howison, the subscribing
witnesses to said Will who being duly sworn testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will, which testimony was
with said Will, Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
David Knackel deceased, that the same was duly executed
and attested and that the said Testator at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will was of full age of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore by
the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate and
that the said together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of
record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I Jacob Knackel
of Delaware County State of Ohio do make and publish
this my last Will and Testament
I give to my wife one third of all my Real Estate and
Personal Property after any just debts are paid to have and
to hold during her natural life then to be divided equally
between my four children
I give to my son Levi Eleven Acres of Land including the
house he now lives in being the South East corner of the farm
I now live on and the other part of the said farm to be
divided equally among my other three children, and my
goods and chattel property consisting of my horses and cattle
[corresponds to page 294 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
294
Jacob Knackel's Will
March 8th 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of Jacob Knackel deceased}
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the 6th day of March A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Jacob Knackel
late of Thompson Township Delaware County Ohio deceased
was produced in open Court for probate and was then filed and
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice
of the filing and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Margaret Knackel his
widow and Samuel Knackel, Levi Knackel, Mary M. Money and
Nettie Hartman next of kin of the Testator residing in the State
of Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court. Therefore on
this day came J. H. Howison and Neal Howison, the subscribing
witnesses to said Will who being duly sworn testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will, which testimony was
with said Will, Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
David Knackel deceased, that the same was duly executed
and attested and that the said Testator at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will was of full age of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore by
the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate and
that the said together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of
record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All, I Jacob Knackel
of Delaware County State of Ohio do make and publish
this my last Will and Testament
I give to my wife one third of all my Real Estate and
Personal Property after any just debts are paid to have and
to hold during her natural life then to be divided equally
between my four children
I give to my son Levi Eleven Acres of Land including the
house he now lives in being the South East corner of the farm
I now live on and the other part of the said farm to be
divided equally among my other three children, and my
goods and chattel property consisting of my horses and cattle
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 355)
Description
[page 355]
[corresponds to page 295 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
295
Jacob Knackel's Will
and hogs to be sold and the proceeds of the sale to be divided
equally between my four children
I do hereby nominate and appoint Samuel and Levi my two sons
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 hereby desire that no appraisement of my property be
made
In testimony I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 29th day of August 1885
Jacob Knackel
Neil Howison
J H. Howison
Signed and acknowledged by the said Jacob Knackel as
his last Will and Testament in our presence.
[corresponds to page 295 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
295
Jacob Knackel's Will
and hogs to be sold and the proceeds of the sale to be divided
equally between my four children
I do hereby nominate and appoint Samuel and Levi my two sons
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 hereby desire that no appraisement of my property be
made
In testimony I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 29th day of August 1885
Jacob Knackel
Neil Howison
J H. Howison
Signed and acknowledged by the said Jacob Knackel as
his last Will and Testament in our presence.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 356)
Description
[page 356]
[corresponds to page 296 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
296
Stephen Rosecrans Will
March 4th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Stephen Rosecrans deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Stephen Rosecrans
late of Kingston Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for Probate: On consideration thereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record be given and the same will be for hearing before this Court
on the 12th day of March A.D. 1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Stephen Rosecrans deceased.
To Luzern Kirkpatrick
You are hereby
notified that on the 4th day of March A.D. 1886 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Stephen
Rosecrans late of Kingston Township in said County deceased
was produced in open Court and an application to admit the
same to probate was on the same day made in said Court
Said application will be for hearing before this Court on the 12th
day of March A.D. 1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 4th day of March A.D. 1886
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
William H. Maxwell being duly sworn, says
that on the 5th day of March A.D. 1886 he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Luzern Kirkpatrick
William H. Maxwell
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 12th day
of March A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
{Seal}
[corresponds to page 296 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
296
Stephen Rosecrans Will
March 4th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Stephen Rosecrans deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Stephen Rosecrans
late of Kingston Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for Probate: On consideration thereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record be given and the same will be for hearing before this Court
on the 12th day of March A.D. 1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Stephen Rosecrans deceased.
To Luzern Kirkpatrick
You are hereby
notified that on the 4th day of March A.D. 1886 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Stephen
Rosecrans late of Kingston Township in said County deceased
was produced in open Court and an application to admit the
same to probate was on the same day made in said Court
Said application will be for hearing before this Court on the 12th
day of March A.D. 1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 4th day of March A.D. 1886
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
William H. Maxwell being duly sworn, says
that on the 5th day of March A.D. 1886 he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Luzern Kirkpatrick
William H. Maxwell
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 12th day
of March A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter Probate Judge
{Seal}
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 357)
Description
[page 357]
[corresponds to page 297 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
297
Stephen Rosecran's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court W. H.
Maxwell and C. H. Maxwell the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Stephen Rosecrans late of Kingston
Township said Delaware County deceased who being duly
sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will,
depose and say: That the paper before them bearing date
the 29th day of September A.D. 1884, purporting to be the last
Will and testament of Stephen Rosecrans now deceased, is
the Will of said deceased, Stephen Rosecrans that they were present
at the execution of said Will, and at the request of the Testator
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in
his presence: that they saw the said Stephen Rosecrans deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament, and that the said Stephen
Rosecrans at the time of making signing and sealing said
Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not
under any restraint
W. H. Maxwell
C. H. Maxwell
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court, this
12th day of March A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
March 12th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of Stephen Rosecrans dec-}
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit- on the 4th day of March A.D. 1886, an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Stephen
Rosecrans late of Kingston Township in this County deceased was
produced in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it
being shown to the satisfaction of this Court has been given pursu-
ant to a former order of this Court, therefore on this day same
W.H. Maxwell and C. H. Maxwell the subscribing witnesses to
said Will, who being duly sworn testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will, which testimony was reduced to
writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with said
Will. Whereupon the Court find that the aforesaid instrument
[corresponds to page 297 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
297
Stephen Rosecran's Will
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court W. H.
Maxwell and C. H. Maxwell the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Stephen Rosecrans late of Kingston
Township said Delaware County deceased who being duly
sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will,
depose and say: That the paper before them bearing date
the 29th day of September A.D. 1884, purporting to be the last
Will and testament of Stephen Rosecrans now deceased, is
the Will of said deceased, Stephen Rosecrans that they were present
at the execution of said Will, and at the request of the Testator
respectively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in
his presence: that they saw the said Stephen Rosecrans deceased
sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament, and that the said Stephen
Rosecrans at the time of making signing and sealing said
Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not
under any restraint
W. H. Maxwell
C. H. Maxwell
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court, this
12th day of March A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
March 12th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of Stephen Rosecrans dec-}
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit- on the 4th day of March A.D. 1886, an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Stephen
Rosecrans late of Kingston Township in this County deceased was
produced in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it
being shown to the satisfaction of this Court has been given pursu-
ant to a former order of this Court, therefore on this day same
W.H. Maxwell and C. H. Maxwell the subscribing witnesses to
said Will, who being duly sworn testified to the due execution
and attestation of said Will, which testimony was reduced to
writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with said
Will. Whereupon the Court find that the aforesaid instrument
Title
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Description
[page 358]
[corresponds to page 298 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
298
Stephen Rosecran's Will
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said Stephen
Rosecrans deceased that the same was duly executed and
attested, and that the said testator at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore by
the Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to probate and
that the same together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named as well as the proceedings had thereon be entered of
record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All
I Stephen Rosecrans
of Kingston Township Delaware County Ohio do make and publish
this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st
I will that the expense of my sickness and my funeral
expenses shall be paid out of my moneys or effect that I may
have at the time of my decease.
Item 2nd
I will that a decent and suitable monument be placed at
my grave at the expense of my Estate and also a monu-
ment to be erected at the grave of my sister Lucinda Rosecrans
now deceased if the same shall not be done before my decease
Item 3rd
I will that after the fulfillment of the above bequests all
the residue of my property both Real and Personal of all kinds
shall belong to Luzern Kirkpatrick
Item 4th
I do hereby nominate and appoint W. H. Maxwell Executor
of this my last Will and Testament
In testimony found I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 29th day of September 1884
Stephen Rosecrans {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Stephen Rosecrans as
his last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by
us in his presence.
W. H. Maxwell
C. H. Maxwell
[corresponds to page 298 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
298
Stephen Rosecran's Will
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said Stephen
Rosecrans deceased that the same was duly executed and
attested, and that the said testator at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore by
the Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to probate and
that the same together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named as well as the proceedings had thereon be entered of
record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All
I Stephen Rosecrans
of Kingston Township Delaware County Ohio do make and publish
this my last Will and Testament
Item 1st
I will that the expense of my sickness and my funeral
expenses shall be paid out of my moneys or effect that I may
have at the time of my decease.
Item 2nd
I will that a decent and suitable monument be placed at
my grave at the expense of my Estate and also a monu-
ment to be erected at the grave of my sister Lucinda Rosecrans
now deceased if the same shall not be done before my decease
Item 3rd
I will that after the fulfillment of the above bequests all
the residue of my property both Real and Personal of all kinds
shall belong to Luzern Kirkpatrick
Item 4th
I do hereby nominate and appoint W. H. Maxwell Executor
of this my last Will and Testament
In testimony found I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 29th day of September 1884
Stephen Rosecrans {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Stephen Rosecrans as
his last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by
us in his presence.
W. H. Maxwell
C. H. Maxwell
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 359)
Description
[page 359]
[corresponds to page 299 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
299
Harriet Turner's Will
March 15th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of} In the Probate Court
Harriet Turner Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Harriet Turner
late of Delaware Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record be given to Newman E. Turner, Hemingway W.
Turner, Harriet V Guthrie, Josie Hughes Ralph Hughes, and
Marion Hughes next of kin of the testator resident of the State
of Ohio that said application be for hearing before this Court
on the 17th day of March A.D. 1886 at 9 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Harriet Turner deceased
To Ralph Hughes, Marion Hughes.
You are hereby notified that on the 15th day of March A.D.
1886 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Harriet Turner late of Delaware Township
in said County deceased, was produced in open Court and
and an application to admit the same to probate was on
the same day made in said Court. Said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 17th day of march
A.D. 1886 at 9 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Date at Delaware Ohio, this 16th day of March A.D. 1886
[corresponds to page 299 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
299
Harriet Turner's Will
March 15th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of} In the Probate Court
Harriet Turner Deceased }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Harriet Turner
late of Delaware Township in this County deceased was produced
in open Court for probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice
thereof and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record be given to Newman E. Turner, Hemingway W.
Turner, Harriet V Guthrie, Josie Hughes Ralph Hughes, and
Marion Hughes next of kin of the testator resident of the State
of Ohio that said application be for hearing before this Court
on the 17th day of March A.D. 1886 at 9 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Harriet Turner deceased
To Ralph Hughes, Marion Hughes.
You are hereby notified that on the 15th day of March A.D.
1886 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Harriet Turner late of Delaware Township
in said County deceased, was produced in open Court and
and an application to admit the same to probate was on
the same day made in said Court. Said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 17th day of march
A.D. 1886 at 9 oclock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Date at Delaware Ohio, this 16th day of March A.D. 1886
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 360)
Description
[page 360]
[corresponds to page 300 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
300
Harriet Turner's Estate
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
Albert Turner being duly sworn says that
on the 16th day of March A.D. 1886 he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Ralph
Hughes and Marion Hughes and by leaving a copy with the
father for each of the within named.
Albert Turner
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 17th day
of March A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
We, the undersigned heirs of the within named decedent,
hereby waive further notice and consent to the probate of said
Will
Dated this 16th day of March A.D. 1886.
Mrs. Victoria Guthrie
Josephine Hughes
Hemingway W. Turner
Newman E. Turner
Albert Turner
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Henry J.
Eaton and Wilbur T. Hall the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Harriet Turner late of Delaware City
in said Delaware County deceased: who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth in relation to the execution of said Will depose and say:
That the paper before them bearing date the 30th day of January
A.D. 1886 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Harriet Turner now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
Harriet Turner that they were present at the execution of
said Will, and at the request of the Testatrix respectively sub-
scribed their names to the same as witnesses in her presence:
that they saw the said Harriet Turner deceased sign and
seal said Will and heard her acknowledge the same to be
[corresponds to page 300 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
300
Harriet Turner's Estate
Return
The State of Ohio}
Delaware County } SS
Albert Turner being duly sworn says that
on the 16th day of March A.D. 1886 he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named Ralph
Hughes and Marion Hughes and by leaving a copy with the
father for each of the within named.
Albert Turner
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this 17th day
of March A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
We, the undersigned heirs of the within named decedent,
hereby waive further notice and consent to the probate of said
Will
Dated this 16th day of March A.D. 1886.
Mrs. Victoria Guthrie
Josephine Hughes
Hemingway W. Turner
Newman E. Turner
Albert Turner
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } SS
Personally appeared in open Court Henry J.
Eaton and Wilbur T. Hall the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Harriet Turner late of Delaware City
in said Delaware County deceased: who being duly sworn according
to law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth in relation to the execution of said Will depose and say:
That the paper before them bearing date the 30th day of January
A.D. 1886 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Harriet Turner now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
Harriet Turner that they were present at the execution of
said Will, and at the request of the Testatrix respectively sub-
scribed their names to the same as witnesses in her presence:
that they saw the said Harriet Turner deceased sign and
seal said Will and heard her acknowledge the same to be
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 361)
Description
[page 361]
[corresponds to page 301 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
301
Harriet Turner's Estate
her last Will and Testament and that the said Harriet
Turner at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint
Wilbur T. Hall
Henry J. Eaton
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court this
17th day of March A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
March 17th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Harriet Turner Deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit: on the 15th day of March A.D. 1886, an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Harriet
Turner late of Delaware City Delaware County Ohio deceased
was produced in open Court for probate, and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that
due notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court has
been given to Albert Turner, Newman E. Turner, Hemingway
W. Turner, Harriet V. Guthrie, Josephine Hughes, Ralph Hughes
and Marion Hughes next of kin of the Testatrix resident of
the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court
therefore on this day came Henry J. Eaton and Wilbur T.
Hall the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly
sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed and filed with said Will, Whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing
is the last Will and Testament of said Harriet Turner
deceased. That the same was duly executed and attested
and that the said Testatrix at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will was of full age, of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore by
the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had thereon
be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 301 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
301
Harriet Turner's Estate
her last Will and Testament and that the said Harriet
Turner at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint
Wilbur T. Hall
Henry J. Eaton
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court this
17th day of March A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
March 17th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of}
Harriet Turner Deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore
to wit: on the 15th day of March A.D. 1886, an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Harriet
Turner late of Delaware City Delaware County Ohio deceased
was produced in open Court for probate, and was then filed
And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that
due notice of the filing of said Will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court has
been given to Albert Turner, Newman E. Turner, Hemingway
W. Turner, Harriet V. Guthrie, Josephine Hughes, Ralph Hughes
and Marion Hughes next of kin of the Testatrix resident of
the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court
therefore on this day came Henry J. Eaton and Wilbur T.
Hall the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly
sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing by them
respectively subscribed and filed with said Will, Whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing
is the last Will and Testament of said Harriet Turner
deceased. That the same was duly executed and attested
and that the said Testatrix at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will was of full age, of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore by
the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to probate
and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named as well as the proceedings had thereon
be entered of record in this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 362)
Description
[page 362]
[corresponds to page 302 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
302
Harriet Turner's Will
Copy of Will
I Mrs Harriet Turner of the City of Delaware County of
Delaware and State of Ohio, being about Seventy-Two years
of age and being of sound and disposing mind and memory
do make publish and declare this my last Will and testament
hereby revoking and making null and void all other last Wills
and Testaments by me theretofore made.
Item 1st. My will is that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall
be paid out of my Estate as soon after my decease as shall be
seemed convenient by me Executors and out of the proceeds of my
Real Estate.
Item 2nd. I give divise and bequeath to my three sons, Albert Turner
Dewean E. Turner, Heminway W.Turner all of City of
Delaware Ohio and to my grand-son Emery A. Said of the
City of St. Louis Missouri and to my three daughters Celestia
C. Held of Edward Dolbear of the City of Indianopolis In.
Eluretta A. Lamb, wife of Howard L. Lamb of Linn county
Missouri and Harriet V. Guthrie wife of George Guthrie of the
town of Urbanna Ohio to be equally divided among them
Share and share alike all my household furniture , beds
bedding and personal estate of which I may be the owner at
my decease. Whether in property , money or in any other form
whatsoever and I request that my Executor be not required to
return to the Probate court any Inventory or Apraisement of
my Personal Estate but that my above named legatee divide
the Personal Estate among themselves without any public sale
thereof.
Item 3rd. I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint the said
Albert Turner, Executor of this my last Will and testament
and hereby authorize and empower him to sell at public or
private sale and for such price and upon such terms as
in his judgement may be for the best interest of all concerned
The premises where I now reside and all Real Estate of which
I may be the owner at my decease. Said premises are
situated on the South side of Berkshire Street in the city of
Delaware. Delaware County, State of Ohio, being in Lot No.
1160 deeded to me by I.J. Richardson and wife March 6th 1868
by deed recorded in the Record of Deeds for said County Vol.
58 page 139 excepting therefrom the wedge of land 10 feet
wide at the South end of the lot and running to a point
at the North end of the wedge sold off of the East end of
Lot to S. Paddock and I here Will and direct that any said
Execlator dispose of the proceeds of said Real Estate as follows:
1st. that he pay all of my just debts and expenses. 2nd that he
divide the net proceeds then left equally among my three sons
grand-son and three daughters above named "share and share
alike.
[corresponds to page 302 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
302
Harriet Turner's Will
Copy of Will
I Mrs Harriet Turner of the City of Delaware County of
Delaware and State of Ohio, being about Seventy-Two years
of age and being of sound and disposing mind and memory
do make publish and declare this my last Will and testament
hereby revoking and making null and void all other last Wills
and Testaments by me theretofore made.
Item 1st. My will is that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall
be paid out of my Estate as soon after my decease as shall be
seemed convenient by me Executors and out of the proceeds of my
Real Estate.
Item 2nd. I give divise and bequeath to my three sons, Albert Turner
Dewean E. Turner, Heminway W.Turner all of City of
Delaware Ohio and to my grand-son Emery A. Said of the
City of St. Louis Missouri and to my three daughters Celestia
C. Held of Edward Dolbear of the City of Indianopolis In.
Eluretta A. Lamb, wife of Howard L. Lamb of Linn county
Missouri and Harriet V. Guthrie wife of George Guthrie of the
town of Urbanna Ohio to be equally divided among them
Share and share alike all my household furniture , beds
bedding and personal estate of which I may be the owner at
my decease. Whether in property , money or in any other form
whatsoever and I request that my Executor be not required to
return to the Probate court any Inventory or Apraisement of
my Personal Estate but that my above named legatee divide
the Personal Estate among themselves without any public sale
thereof.
Item 3rd. I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint the said
Albert Turner, Executor of this my last Will and testament
and hereby authorize and empower him to sell at public or
private sale and for such price and upon such terms as
in his judgement may be for the best interest of all concerned
The premises where I now reside and all Real Estate of which
I may be the owner at my decease. Said premises are
situated on the South side of Berkshire Street in the city of
Delaware. Delaware County, State of Ohio, being in Lot No.
1160 deeded to me by I.J. Richardson and wife March 6th 1868
by deed recorded in the Record of Deeds for said County Vol.
58 page 139 excepting therefrom the wedge of land 10 feet
wide at the South end of the lot and running to a point
at the North end of the wedge sold off of the East end of
Lot to S. Paddock and I here Will and direct that any said
Execlator dispose of the proceeds of said Real Estate as follows:
1st. that he pay all of my just debts and expenses. 2nd that he
divide the net proceeds then left equally among my three sons
grand-son and three daughters above named "share and share
alike.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 363)
Description
[page 363]
[corresponds to page 303 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
303
Harriet Turner's Estate
In testimony whereof I have set my hand to this, my last
Will and testament at my residence in Delaware Ohio this
30th day of January in the year of our Lord 1886.
Harriet Turner
The foregoing instrument was signed by the said Harriet Turner
in our presence and by her published and declared as and
for her last Will and Testament; and at her request and in
her presence, and in the presence of each other, we hereunto
subscribe our names as attesting witnesses at the City of Delaware
Ohio this 30th day of January A.D. 1886.
Henry J. Eaton resides at Delaware Ohio
Wilbur G Hall " " " "
[corresponds to page 303 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
303
Harriet Turner's Estate
In testimony whereof I have set my hand to this, my last
Will and testament at my residence in Delaware Ohio this
30th day of January in the year of our Lord 1886.
Harriet Turner
The foregoing instrument was signed by the said Harriet Turner
in our presence and by her published and declared as and
for her last Will and Testament; and at her request and in
her presence, and in the presence of each other, we hereunto
subscribe our names as attesting witnesses at the City of Delaware
Ohio this 30th day of January A.D. 1886.
Henry J. Eaton resides at Delaware Ohio
Wilbur G Hall " " " "
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 364)
Description
[page 364]
[corresponds to page 304 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
304
George Clark's Will
March 16th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
In Probate court Delaware County Ohio
of George Clark deceased }
This day an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of George Clark late of
Trenton Township in this County deceased, was produced in open
Court for Probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof and
of the application to admit the same to Probate and Record be
given to James Clark, Mary J. Longshore, Rebecca Cook, Elisa Boyd
Albert Clark, A.W.Clark and Ollie B. Clark next of kin of the testator
resident of the State of Ohio that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 23rd day of March A.D. 1886 at 11 o'clock
A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court:
Delaware County } (seal)
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of George Clark deceased:
To James Clark, Mary J. Longshore, Rebecca
Cook, Elisa Boyd, Albert Clark. G.W. Clark, Ollie B. Clark.
You are
hereby notified that on the 16"day of March A.D. 1886 an
instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of George Clark late of Trenton Township, in said County
deceased was produced in open Court and an application
to admit the same to probate was on the same day made in
said Court. Said application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 23rd day of March A.D. 1886 at 11 o'clock A.M.
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 16th day of March A.D. 1886
[corresponds to page 304 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
304
George Clark's Will
March 16th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
In Probate court Delaware County Ohio
of George Clark deceased }
This day an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of George Clark late of
Trenton Township in this County deceased, was produced in open
Court for Probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof and
of the application to admit the same to Probate and Record be
given to James Clark, Mary J. Longshore, Rebecca Cook, Elisa Boyd
Albert Clark, A.W.Clark and Ollie B. Clark next of kin of the testator
resident of the State of Ohio that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 23rd day of March A.D. 1886 at 11 o'clock
A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to heirs
The State of Ohio} In the Probate Court:
Delaware County } (seal)
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of George Clark deceased:
To James Clark, Mary J. Longshore, Rebecca
Cook, Elisa Boyd, Albert Clark. G.W. Clark, Ollie B. Clark.
You are
hereby notified that on the 16"day of March A.D. 1886 an
instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of George Clark late of Trenton Township, in said County
deceased was produced in open Court and an application
to admit the same to probate was on the same day made in
said Court. Said application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 23rd day of March A.D. 1886 at 11 o'clock A.M.
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 16th day of March A.D. 1886
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 365)
Description
[page 365]
[corresponds to page 305 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
305
George Clark's Estate
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County }(seal)
George Clark being duly sworn says that
on the 17th day of March A.D. 1886 he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named James
Clark, Mary J. Longshore, Rebecca Cook, Elisa Boyd, Albert Clark,
G. W. Clark, Ollie B. Clark.
G. W. Clark
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 23rd day
of March A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } (seal)
Personally appeared in open Court Lyman
B. Hanove and Lorenzo S. Condit the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of George Clark late of Trenton Town-
ship in said Delaware County deceased who being duly sworn
according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing
but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will depose
and say: That the paper before them bearing a date the 22nd day
of December A.D. 1885 praporting to be the last Will and
Testament of George Clark now deceased is the Will of said
deceased George Clark, that they were present at the execution
of said Will and at the request of the testator respectively
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence
that they saw the said George Clark deceased sign and seal
said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament and that the said George Clark at the
time of making signing and sealing said Will was of full
age of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint.
Lyman B. Hanover
Lorenzo S. Condit
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court this
28rd day of March A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
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305
George Clark's Estate
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County }(seal)
George Clark being duly sworn says that
on the 17th day of March A.D. 1886 he served the within notice
by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named James
Clark, Mary J. Longshore, Rebecca Cook, Elisa Boyd, Albert Clark,
G. W. Clark, Ollie B. Clark.
G. W. Clark
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 23rd day
of March A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} In Probate Court
Delaware County } (seal)
Personally appeared in open Court Lyman
B. Hanove and Lorenzo S. Condit the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of George Clark late of Trenton Town-
ship in said Delaware County deceased who being duly sworn
according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing
but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will depose
and say: That the paper before them bearing a date the 22nd day
of December A.D. 1885 praporting to be the last Will and
Testament of George Clark now deceased is the Will of said
deceased George Clark, that they were present at the execution
of said Will and at the request of the testator respectively
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his presence
that they saw the said George Clark deceased sign and seal
said Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last
Will and Testament and that the said George Clark at the
time of making signing and sealing said Will was of full
age of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint.
Lyman B. Hanover
Lorenzo S. Condit
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court this
28rd day of March A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 366)
Description
[page 366]
[corresponds to page 306 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
306
George Clark's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I George
Clark of Trenton Township, Delaware County State of Ohio
of lawful age of sound disposing mind and memory knowing
the uncertainty of life and the certainy 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 necessary
expenses be paid out of my personal estate.
Item 2nd. I give and bequeath unto my son George W. Clark all
my farming implements and tools of every description.
Item 3rd. All my house-hold goods of every description I give and
bequeath to my daughter Rebecca Cook and my son George
W. Clark to be equally divided between them except the large
Looking_glass I give to my said daughter Rebecca Cook and
the best Bureau to my grand-daughter Ollie Bell Clark
Item 4th. After paying the above items whatever property may remain
either in (?) or money or any other property I give and bequeath #
to my six following named children, James Clark, John Clark
George Clark, Albert Clark, Mary Jane Longshore and Eliza Boyd
to be equally divided between them.
Item 5th. I hereby constitute and appoint L. B. Hanover and my
son George W. Clark Executors of this my last Will and testament
Item 6th. I hereby revoke all former wills made by me.
George Clark
Signed by said George Clark as his last Will and Testament
in our presence and by us in his presence and at his request
December 22nd 1885.
Lyman B. Hanover
Lorenzo S. Condit
[corresponds to page 306 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
306
George Clark's Will
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All I George
Clark of Trenton Township, Delaware County State of Ohio
of lawful age of sound disposing mind and memory knowing
the uncertainty of life and the certainy 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 necessary
expenses be paid out of my personal estate.
Item 2nd. I give and bequeath unto my son George W. Clark all
my farming implements and tools of every description.
Item 3rd. All my house-hold goods of every description I give and
bequeath to my daughter Rebecca Cook and my son George
W. Clark to be equally divided between them except the large
Looking_glass I give to my said daughter Rebecca Cook and
the best Bureau to my grand-daughter Ollie Bell Clark
Item 4th. After paying the above items whatever property may remain
either in (?) or money or any other property I give and bequeath #
to my six following named children, James Clark, John Clark
George Clark, Albert Clark, Mary Jane Longshore and Eliza Boyd
to be equally divided between them.
Item 5th. I hereby constitute and appoint L. B. Hanover and my
son George W. Clark Executors of this my last Will and testament
Item 6th. I hereby revoke all former wills made by me.
George Clark
Signed by said George Clark as his last Will and Testament
in our presence and by us in his presence and at his request
December 22nd 1885.
Lyman B. Hanover
Lorenzo S. Condit
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 367)
Description
[page 367]
[corresponds to page 307 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
307
James White's Will
April 3rd 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the will of }
James White, deceased. }
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last will and Testament of
James White late of Brown Township, Delaware County
Ohio deceased, was produced in open court for probate
on consideration whereof it is ordered that the said
will be filed in this court, and that due notice of
the filing thereof and of the application to admit the
same to probate and recorded be given to Johnson White
James F. White, George W. White, Thornton F. White, Hettie
White, Hattie Davis, Frederick Davis and Francis Davis.
next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 17th day of April A.D. 1886 at 3 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }(seal)
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
James White deceased: to Johnson White, James F. White,
George W. White, Thornton F. White, Hettie White, Hattie
Davis, Frederick Davis, & Francis Davis, you are hereby
notified that on the 3RD day of April A.D. 1886 an in-
strument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of James White late of Brown Township, in
said county, deceased, was produced in open court
and an application to admit the same to probate was
on the same day made in said court. Said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 17th day of
April A.D. 1886 at 3 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
(seal) Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 3rd day of April A.D. 1886
[corresponds to page 307 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
307
James White's Will
April 3rd 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the will of }
James White, deceased. }
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last will and Testament of
James White late of Brown Township, Delaware County
Ohio deceased, was produced in open court for probate
on consideration whereof it is ordered that the said
will be filed in this court, and that due notice of
the filing thereof and of the application to admit the
same to probate and recorded be given to Johnson White
James F. White, George W. White, Thornton F. White, Hettie
White, Hattie Davis, Frederick Davis and Francis Davis.
next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 17th day of April A.D. 1886 at 3 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County }(seal)
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
James White deceased: to Johnson White, James F. White,
George W. White, Thornton F. White, Hettie White, Hattie
Davis, Frederick Davis, & Francis Davis, you are hereby
notified that on the 3RD day of April A.D. 1886 an in-
strument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of James White late of Brown Township, in
said county, deceased, was produced in open court
and an application to admit the same to probate was
on the same day made in said court. Said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 17th day of
April A.D. 1886 at 3 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
(seal) Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 3rd day of April A.D. 1886
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 368)
Description
[page 368]
[corresponds to page 308 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
308
James White's Estate
Return
The State of Ohio } (seal)
Delaware County }
Horace M White being duly sworn says
that on the 3rd & 5th days of April A.D. 1886, he served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the with-
in named Johnson White, James F. White, George W. White,
Thornton F. White, Hettie White, Hattie Davis, Frederick Davis
& Francis Davis.
Horace M White
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this
17th day of April A.D. 1886
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
State of Ohio } (seal)
Delaware County }
Probate of the last Will of James White
deceased, presented on the 8th day of April A.D. 1886.
Personally appeared in open court S.T. Fuller one of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament
of James White deceased, who being duly sworn according
too law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will disposed and saith that he was present at the
making of said Will, and at the request of the
deceased, subscribed to said Will, as a witness thereto, in
the presence of the deceased, and of the W.W. Woodfill the
other subscribing witness: that he saw the said James White
deceased, sign and seal said Will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and testament
that the said James White was, at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, of legal age and of
sound and disposing mind and memory, and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatever: and that
said testator is now dead.
S. T. Fuller
Signed in open Court and Sworn to this 17th day of April 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 308 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
308
James White's Estate
Return
The State of Ohio } (seal)
Delaware County }
Horace M White being duly sworn says
that on the 3rd & 5th days of April A.D. 1886, he served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the with-
in named Johnson White, James F. White, George W. White,
Thornton F. White, Hettie White, Hattie Davis, Frederick Davis
& Francis Davis.
Horace M White
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this
17th day of April A.D. 1886
(seal) Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
State of Ohio } (seal)
Delaware County }
Probate of the last Will of James White
deceased, presented on the 8th day of April A.D. 1886.
Personally appeared in open court S.T. Fuller one of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament
of James White deceased, who being duly sworn according
too law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will disposed and saith that he was present at the
making of said Will, and at the request of the
deceased, subscribed to said Will, as a witness thereto, in
the presence of the deceased, and of the W.W. Woodfill the
other subscribing witness: that he saw the said James White
deceased, sign and seal said Will and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and testament
that the said James White was, at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, of legal age and of
sound and disposing mind and memory, and under
no undue or unlawful restraint whatever: and that
said testator is now dead.
S. T. Fuller
Signed in open Court and Sworn to this 17th day of April 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 369)
Description
[page 369]
[corresponds to page 309 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
309
James White's Estate
And afterward to wit: on the 6th day of May 1886 also
appeared W.W. Woodfill another of the subscribing wit-
nesses of the last Will and Testament of James White
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will, disposes and
says that he was present at the making of said Will,
and at the request of the deceased subscribed
to said Will, as a witness thereto, in the presence of
the deceased, and of S. T. Fuller the other subscribing
witness: that he saw the said James White deceased,
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowle-
dge the same to be his last Will and Testament
that the said James White was at the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will, of legal
age, and of sound and disposing mind and
memory, and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever: and that said testator is now
dead.
W.W. Woodfill.
Signed in open court, and sworn to this 6th day of
May 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
(seal) Probate Judge
May 6th 1886
Journal Entry
In the Matter of the Will}
of James White deceased }
Be it remembered that
heretofore to Wit: on the 3rd day of April A.D. 1886 an
insturment of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of James White late of Brown
Township in this County deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed
and it now being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the publication to admit the same to
probate and record in this Court, has been given
to Johnson White, James F. White, George W. White
Thornton F. White, Hettie White, Hattie Davis,
Frederick Davis & Francis Davis next of kin of
the Testator resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant
to a former order of this Court. Therefore on the
[corresponds to page 309 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
309
James White's Estate
And afterward to wit: on the 6th day of May 1886 also
appeared W.W. Woodfill another of the subscribing wit-
nesses of the last Will and Testament of James White
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will, disposes and
says that he was present at the making of said Will,
and at the request of the deceased subscribed
to said Will, as a witness thereto, in the presence of
the deceased, and of S. T. Fuller the other subscribing
witness: that he saw the said James White deceased,
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowle-
dge the same to be his last Will and Testament
that the said James White was at the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will, of legal
age, and of sound and disposing mind and
memory, and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever: and that said testator is now
dead.
W.W. Woodfill.
Signed in open court, and sworn to this 6th day of
May 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
(seal) Probate Judge
May 6th 1886
Journal Entry
In the Matter of the Will}
of James White deceased }
Be it remembered that
heretofore to Wit: on the 3rd day of April A.D. 1886 an
insturment of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of James White late of Brown
Township in this County deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed
and it now being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the publication to admit the same to
probate and record in this Court, has been given
to Johnson White, James F. White, George W. White
Thornton F. White, Hettie White, Hattie Davis,
Frederick Davis & Francis Davis next of kin of
the Testator resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant
to a former order of this Court. Therefore on the
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 370)
Description
[page 370]
[corresponds to page 310 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
310
James White's Estate
17th day of April A.D. 1886 came S. L. Fuller one of the
subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly sworn
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will
and afterwards to wit: On the 6th day of May A.D. 1886 came
W.W. Woodfill the other subscribing witness to said Will who
being duly sworn testified to the due execution and attes-
tation of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will,
whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and testament of said James
White deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested: and that the said testator, at the the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age
of sound mind and memory , and not under any rest-
raint. It is therefore By the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to probate, and that the same, together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named as
well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record
in this Court.
Attest. Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all:
I James White of Brown Township Delaware County, Ohio
do make and publish this my last will and testament
Item first. I give and devise and bequeath to my son
Johnson White, Twenty acres and 103 95/100 percent of land
conveyed to me by Moses Devore and wife, by deed
dated September 11th 1848 and recorded in Vol 32 Page 161
and 162 Delaware County Records. Said Twenty acres
to be computed at the same price per acre as that
received from the remainder of my farm when sold
and the amount to be deduced from said Johnson
White's share in my estate.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my grand children, Frederick
Davis. One hundred and fifty dollars and to Francis Davis
two Hundred Dollars and Hattie Davis $150.
Item 3. I do hereby nominate and appoint my son and
daughter, Johnson White and Hettie White guardians of
my three Grandchildren aforesaid and direct them to
pay my said grandchildren the sums of money I have
bequeathed them when they arrive at the age of eight-
teen years.
Item 4. I give and devise to my daughter, Hettie
White all the household goods, furniture etc, which
[corresponds to page 310 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
310
James White's Estate
17th day of April A.D. 1886 came S. L. Fuller one of the
subscribing witnesses to said Will who being duly sworn
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will
and afterwards to wit: On the 6th day of May A.D. 1886 came
W.W. Woodfill the other subscribing witness to said Will who
being duly sworn testified to the due execution and attes-
tation of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will,
whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and testament of said James
White deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested: and that the said testator, at the the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age
of sound mind and memory , and not under any rest-
raint. It is therefore By the Court ordered that the said
Will be admitted to probate, and that the same, together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named as
well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record
in this Court.
Attest. Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all:
I James White of Brown Township Delaware County, Ohio
do make and publish this my last will and testament
Item first. I give and devise and bequeath to my son
Johnson White, Twenty acres and 103 95/100 percent of land
conveyed to me by Moses Devore and wife, by deed
dated September 11th 1848 and recorded in Vol 32 Page 161
and 162 Delaware County Records. Said Twenty acres
to be computed at the same price per acre as that
received from the remainder of my farm when sold
and the amount to be deduced from said Johnson
White's share in my estate.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my grand children, Frederick
Davis. One hundred and fifty dollars and to Francis Davis
two Hundred Dollars and Hattie Davis $150.
Item 3. I do hereby nominate and appoint my son and
daughter, Johnson White and Hettie White guardians of
my three Grandchildren aforesaid and direct them to
pay my said grandchildren the sums of money I have
bequeathed them when they arrive at the age of eight-
teen years.
Item 4. I give and devise to my daughter, Hettie
White all the household goods, furniture etc, which
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 371)
Description
[page 371]
[corresponds to page 311 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-
1887]
311
James White's Estate
are in the house at the time of my death.
Item 5th After my death, I desire that the farm
on which I now live together with all the stock,
farming utensils, bay, grain re. shall be sold and
the net proceeds, after paying my just debts if any
and the amounts be bequeathed to my three
grandchildren, I give and bequeath to my five
children, Johnson White, James F. White, George W.
White Thornton F. White and Hattie White to be divided
equally between them.
I desire that my daughter Hattie White shall retain
possession of the house and all the land not
rented by Johnson White till the expiration of the
year for which said Johnson White has the remain-
der of said farm rented.
In Testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand seal this 15th day of March
A.D. 1886.
x James White {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said James White,
as his last will and testament, in our presence,
and signed by us in his presence.
x W. W. Woodfill.
x S. T. Fuller.
[corresponds to page 311 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-
1887]
311
James White's Estate
are in the house at the time of my death.
Item 5th After my death, I desire that the farm
on which I now live together with all the stock,
farming utensils, bay, grain re. shall be sold and
the net proceeds, after paying my just debts if any
and the amounts be bequeathed to my three
grandchildren, I give and bequeath to my five
children, Johnson White, James F. White, George W.
White Thornton F. White and Hattie White to be divided
equally between them.
I desire that my daughter Hattie White shall retain
possession of the house and all the land not
rented by Johnson White till the expiration of the
year for which said Johnson White has the remain-
der of said farm rented.
In Testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand seal this 15th day of March
A.D. 1886.
x James White {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said James White,
as his last will and testament, in our presence,
and signed by us in his presence.
x W. W. Woodfill.
x S. T. Fuller.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 372)
Description
[page 372]
[corresponds to page 312 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
312
Henry Hallenbaugh's Estate.
April 5th 1886.
Henry Hallenbaugh's Will.
In the matter of the Will of }
Henry Hallenbaugh deceased }
This day an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last will and Testament
of Henry Hallenbaugh late of Troy Township, Delaware
County, Ohio, deceased, was produced in open Court for
Probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered that the
said Will be filed in this court and that due notice
thereof, and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record, be given to Mary M. Hollenbaugh
his widow and William Hollenbaugh, Caroline Oller,
Hettie Slough, Anna Dennis, Charles Hollenbaugh
Mollie Fagley, Nettie Walbert and Nettie Hallenbaugh,
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of
Ohio that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 18th day of April A.D. 1886, at 2
o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio } SS. in the Probate Court:
Delaware County. }
In the Matter of the last Will and
Testament of Henry Hollenbaugh Deceased:
To William Hollenbaugh, Caroline Oller, Hettie Slough,
Anna Dennis, Charles Hollenbaugh, Mollie Fagley,
Nettie Walbert, Nettie Hollenbaugh & Mary M. Hollenbaugh
You are hereby notified that on the 5th day of April
A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Henry Hollenbaugh
late of Troy Township, in said County deceased, was
produced in open Court, and an application to
admit the same to probate was on the same day
made in said Court. Said application will be
for hearing before this Court on the 15th day of
April A.D. 1886 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 5th day of April.
A.D. 1886.
[corresponds to page 312 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
312
Henry Hallenbaugh's Estate.
April 5th 1886.
Henry Hallenbaugh's Will.
In the matter of the Will of }
Henry Hallenbaugh deceased }
This day an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last will and Testament
of Henry Hallenbaugh late of Troy Township, Delaware
County, Ohio, deceased, was produced in open Court for
Probate: On consideration whereof it is ordered that the
said Will be filed in this court and that due notice
thereof, and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record, be given to Mary M. Hollenbaugh
his widow and William Hollenbaugh, Caroline Oller,
Hettie Slough, Anna Dennis, Charles Hollenbaugh
Mollie Fagley, Nettie Walbert and Nettie Hallenbaugh,
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of
Ohio that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 18th day of April A.D. 1886, at 2
o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio } SS. in the Probate Court:
Delaware County. }
In the Matter of the last Will and
Testament of Henry Hollenbaugh Deceased:
To William Hollenbaugh, Caroline Oller, Hettie Slough,
Anna Dennis, Charles Hollenbaugh, Mollie Fagley,
Nettie Walbert, Nettie Hollenbaugh & Mary M. Hollenbaugh
You are hereby notified that on the 5th day of April
A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Henry Hollenbaugh
late of Troy Township, in said County deceased, was
produced in open Court, and an application to
admit the same to probate was on the same day
made in said Court. Said application will be
for hearing before this Court on the 15th day of
April A.D. 1886 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 5th day of April.
A.D. 1886.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 373)
Description
[page 373]
[corresponds to page 313 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
313
Henry Hollenbaugh's Estate
Return.
The State of Ohio. }
Delaware County SS }
George Dennis being duly
sworn, says that on the 8th & 10th days of April
A.D. 1886 he served the within notice by delivering
a true copy thereof to the within named William
Hollenbaugh, Caroline Oller, Hettie Slough, Anna
Dennis, Charles Hollenbaugh, Mollie Fagley, Nettie
Walbert, Nettie Hollenbaugh and Mary M. Hollenbaugh
George Dennis
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before
me, this 12th day of April A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
Probate of Will.
State of Ohio. Delaware County SS.
Probate of the last Will of Henry Hollenbaugh
deceased, presented on the 5th day of April A.D. 1886.
Personally appeared in open Court, John Cunningham
one of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will
and Testament of Henry Hollenbaugh deceased.
who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth, in relation to the execution of said Will.
deposed and saith that he was present at the
making of said Will, and at the request of the de-
ceased, subscribed to said Will, as a witness thereto,
in the presence of the deceased, and of John Vogle
the other subscribing witness: that he saw the said
Henry Hollenbaugh deceased, sign and seal said Will,
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last will and Testament that the said Henry
Hollengaugh was, at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, of legal age, and of sound
and disposing mind and memory, and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatever, and
that said testator is now dead.
John Cunningham.
And on said day also appeared John Vogt another
of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and
Testament of Henry Hollenbaugh deceased, who
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Henry Hollenbaugh's Estate
Return.
The State of Ohio. }
Delaware County SS }
George Dennis being duly
sworn, says that on the 8th & 10th days of April
A.D. 1886 he served the within notice by delivering
a true copy thereof to the within named William
Hollenbaugh, Caroline Oller, Hettie Slough, Anna
Dennis, Charles Hollenbaugh, Mollie Fagley, Nettie
Walbert, Nettie Hollenbaugh and Mary M. Hollenbaugh
George Dennis
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before
me, this 12th day of April A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
Probate of Will.
State of Ohio. Delaware County SS.
Probate of the last Will of Henry Hollenbaugh
deceased, presented on the 5th day of April A.D. 1886.
Personally appeared in open Court, John Cunningham
one of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will
and Testament of Henry Hollenbaugh deceased.
who being duly sworn according to law to speak
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth, in relation to the execution of said Will.
deposed and saith that he was present at the
making of said Will, and at the request of the de-
ceased, subscribed to said Will, as a witness thereto,
in the presence of the deceased, and of John Vogle
the other subscribing witness: that he saw the said
Henry Hollenbaugh deceased, sign and seal said Will,
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last will and Testament that the said Henry
Hollengaugh was, at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, of legal age, and of sound
and disposing mind and memory, and under no
undue or unlawful restraint whatever, and
that said testator is now dead.
John Cunningham.
And on said day also appeared John Vogt another
of the subscribing witnesses of the last Will and
Testament of Henry Hollenbaugh deceased, who
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Henry Hollenbaugh's Estate
being duly sworn according to law to speak the
truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth,
in relation to the execution of said Will, deposes
and says that he was present at the making of
said Will, and at the request of the deceased,
subscribed to said Will as a witness thereto, in the
presence of the deceased, and of John Cunningham
the other subscribing witness: that he saw the said
Henry Hollenbaugh deceased, sign and seal, said Will,
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last Will and Testament that the said Henry Hollenbaugh
was, at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will, of legal age, and of sound and disposing mind
and memory, and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever: and that said testator is now
dead.
J Vogt.
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 15th day
of April 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
April 5th 1886
Journal Entry.
In the Matter of the Will of }
Henry Hollenbaugh deceased. }
Be it remembered that
heretofore to wit on the 5th day of April A.D. 1886.
an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
will and Testament of Henry Hollenbaugh late of
Delaware County, Troy Township deceased, was produced
in open Court for Probate and was then filed. And it
now being sown to the satisfaction of the Court, that
due notice of the filing of said Will, and of the appli-
cation to admit the same to probate and record in this
Court, has been given to William Hollenbaugh, Caroline
Oller, Hettie Slough, Anna Dennis, Charles Hollenbaugh,
Mollie Fagley, Nettie Walbert & Nettie Hollenbaugh & Mary M.
Hollenbaugh, next of kin of the testator, resident of the
State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court
therefore, on this day came the subscribing witnesses to
said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will.
Which testimony was reduced to writing, by them
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Henry Hollenbaugh's Estate
being duly sworn according to law to speak the
truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth,
in relation to the execution of said Will, deposes
and says that he was present at the making of
said Will, and at the request of the deceased,
subscribed to said Will as a witness thereto, in the
presence of the deceased, and of John Cunningham
the other subscribing witness: that he saw the said
Henry Hollenbaugh deceased, sign and seal, said Will,
and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last Will and Testament that the said Henry Hollenbaugh
was, at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will, of legal age, and of sound and disposing mind
and memory, and under no undue or unlawful
restraint whatever: and that said testator is now
dead.
J Vogt.
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 15th day
of April 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
April 5th 1886
Journal Entry.
In the Matter of the Will of }
Henry Hollenbaugh deceased. }
Be it remembered that
heretofore to wit on the 5th day of April A.D. 1886.
an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
will and Testament of Henry Hollenbaugh late of
Delaware County, Troy Township deceased, was produced
in open Court for Probate and was then filed. And it
now being sown to the satisfaction of the Court, that
due notice of the filing of said Will, and of the appli-
cation to admit the same to probate and record in this
Court, has been given to William Hollenbaugh, Caroline
Oller, Hettie Slough, Anna Dennis, Charles Hollenbaugh,
Mollie Fagley, Nettie Walbert & Nettie Hollenbaugh & Mary M.
Hollenbaugh, next of kin of the testator, resident of the
State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court
therefore, on this day came the subscribing witnesses to
said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will.
Which testimony was reduced to writing, by them
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Henry Hollenbaugh's Estate.
respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will,
whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid in-
strument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Henry Hollenbaugh deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested:
and that the said Testator, at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of
sound mind and memory, and under any restraint.
It is, therefore, by the Court ordered, that the said Will
be admitted to probate, and that the said, together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named,
as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of
record in this Court.
Attest
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Copy of the Will.
In the Name of the Benevolent Father of all, I, Henry
Hollenbaugh of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio
Being sound mind and memory do make and
publish this my last will and testament in manner
and form following.
1st
It is my will that my beloved wife Mary M. Hollenbaugh
have all my personal property and effects in and
about my house consisting beds beding & furniture and
cooking utencils tc. and that the balance of my personal
property be sold and all my debts and expenses paid
and any balance if any may be left my wife shall
have the same to use as she may think best.
2nd
That after and from my death my said wife shall have the
use of my farm consisting of about twenty four acres
more or less on the rents of the same during her natural
life and after her death it is my will that my said farm
be sold by my executors at public or private sale on such
terms as they may be able to obtain and they are au-
thorized to convey the same by deed as I could do myself
3rd
It is my will that the proceeds from the sale of said
farm after paying debts and expenses the balance of said
proceeds be divided equally between my two sons and
three daughters William Hollenbaugh and my daughter
Caroline Wise and my daughter Prehitty Slough and
my daughter Anna Dennis and my son Charles
Hollenbaugh, I further direct that at each payment
that may be made on said bonds when sold a division
be made equally between set of said heirs.
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Henry Hollenbaugh's Estate.
respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will,
whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid in-
strument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Henry Hollenbaugh deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested:
and that the said Testator, at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of
sound mind and memory, and under any restraint.
It is, therefore, by the Court ordered, that the said Will
be admitted to probate, and that the said, together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named,
as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of
record in this Court.
Attest
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Copy of the Will.
In the Name of the Benevolent Father of all, I, Henry
Hollenbaugh of the County of Delaware and State of Ohio
Being sound mind and memory do make and
publish this my last will and testament in manner
and form following.
1st
It is my will that my beloved wife Mary M. Hollenbaugh
have all my personal property and effects in and
about my house consisting beds beding & furniture and
cooking utencils tc. and that the balance of my personal
property be sold and all my debts and expenses paid
and any balance if any may be left my wife shall
have the same to use as she may think best.
2nd
That after and from my death my said wife shall have the
use of my farm consisting of about twenty four acres
more or less on the rents of the same during her natural
life and after her death it is my will that my said farm
be sold by my executors at public or private sale on such
terms as they may be able to obtain and they are au-
thorized to convey the same by deed as I could do myself
3rd
It is my will that the proceeds from the sale of said
farm after paying debts and expenses the balance of said
proceeds be divided equally between my two sons and
three daughters William Hollenbaugh and my daughter
Caroline Wise and my daughter Prehitty Slough and
my daughter Anna Dennis and my son Charles
Hollenbaugh, I further direct that at each payment
that may be made on said bonds when sold a division
be made equally between set of said heirs.
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316
Henry Hollenbaugh's Estate.
4th
It is my will and intention that the foregoing
bequests to my said wife be in lieu of her years support
at allowed law.
5th
I hereby constitute and appoint my son William Hollenbaugh
and my son-in-law George Dennis my executors to
carry out the provisions of this my said will,
In testimony whereof I hereby set my hand and seal
this 28th day of May A.D. 1882. Henry Hollenbaugh {seal}
Signed by Henry Hollenbaugh and acknowledged by
him in our presence and signed by us in his presence
and in the presence of each other and at his request.
John Cunningham.
John Vogt.
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316
Henry Hollenbaugh's Estate.
4th
It is my will and intention that the foregoing
bequests to my said wife be in lieu of her years support
at allowed law.
5th
I hereby constitute and appoint my son William Hollenbaugh
and my son-in-law George Dennis my executors to
carry out the provisions of this my said will,
In testimony whereof I hereby set my hand and seal
this 28th day of May A.D. 1882. Henry Hollenbaugh {seal}
Signed by Henry Hollenbaugh and acknowledged by
him in our presence and signed by us in his presence
and in the presence of each other and at his request.
John Cunningham.
John Vogt.
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Description
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317
John Fichtelman's Will.
May 1st 1886.
Journal Entry
In the Matter of the Will of}
John Fichtelman Deceased }
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of John Fichtelman of Berkshire Township, Delaware
County, Ohio. deceased, was produced in open Court,
for Probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in the Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record be given to Hernrietta Fichtelman
his widow and Christian Fichtelman, Charles Fichtelman
Frederick Fichtelman, Martin Frichtelman, Adam Wagner,
Henrietta Wagner, John Frichtelman and Emma Frichtelman
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio,
That said application will be for hearing before this
court on the 8th day of May A.D. 1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio. } In the Probate Court:
Delaware County SS }
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of John Fichtelman Deceased,
To Henrietta Fichtelman, Charles Dichtelman, Christian
Fichtelman, Frederick Fichtelman, Martin Fichtelman
Adam Wagner, Henrietta Wagner, John Fichtelman,
and Emma Fichtelman. Your are hereby notified
that on the 1st day of May A.D. 1886 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of John Fichtelman late of Genoa Township, in said
County, deceased, was produced in open Court, and
on application to admit the same to probate was on
the same day made in said Court. Said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 8th day of
May A.D. 1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter,
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 1st day of May A.D. 1886
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John Fichtelman's Will.
May 1st 1886.
Journal Entry
In the Matter of the Will of}
John Fichtelman Deceased }
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of John Fichtelman of Berkshire Township, Delaware
County, Ohio. deceased, was produced in open Court,
for Probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in the Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record be given to Hernrietta Fichtelman
his widow and Christian Fichtelman, Charles Fichtelman
Frederick Fichtelman, Martin Frichtelman, Adam Wagner,
Henrietta Wagner, John Frichtelman and Emma Frichtelman
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio,
That said application will be for hearing before this
court on the 8th day of May A.D. 1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio. } In the Probate Court:
Delaware County SS }
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of John Fichtelman Deceased,
To Henrietta Fichtelman, Charles Dichtelman, Christian
Fichtelman, Frederick Fichtelman, Martin Fichtelman
Adam Wagner, Henrietta Wagner, John Fichtelman,
and Emma Fichtelman. Your are hereby notified
that on the 1st day of May A.D. 1886 an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of John Fichtelman late of Genoa Township, in said
County, deceased, was produced in open Court, and
on application to admit the same to probate was on
the same day made in said Court. Said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 8th day of
May A.D. 1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter,
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 1st day of May A.D. 1886
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John Fichtelman's Estate
Return.
The State of Ohio. }
Delaware County. SS }
Charles Fichtelman being duly sworn
says that on the 4th & 5th day of May A.D. 1886 he served
the within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the
within named Henrietta Fichtelman, Christian Fichtelman
Fredrick Fichtelman, Martin Fichtelman, Adam Wagner,
Henrietta Wataner, John Fichtelman and Emma
Fichtelman.
Charles Fichtelman.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this
8th day of May A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio. } In Probate Court.
Delaware County SS }
Personally appeared in open Court
Allen Whitney, M. C. McLeod and George W. Wise the
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
John Fichtelman late of Genoa Township in said
Delaware County, deceased: who being duly sworn according
to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will,
depose and say: That the paper before them bearing date
the 25th day of April A.D. 1886 purporting to be the last
will and Testament of John Fichtelman now deceased,
is the will of said deceased John Fichtelman that they
were present at the execution of said Will and at the
request of the Testator, respectively subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses, in his presence, that they
saw the said John Fichtelman deceased sign and seal
said Will. and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his last Will and Testament, and that the said
John Fichtelman at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint
Allen Whitney
M. C. McLeod
George W Wise.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court,
this 8th day of May A.D. 1886 Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
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318
John Fichtelman's Estate
Return.
The State of Ohio. }
Delaware County. SS }
Charles Fichtelman being duly sworn
says that on the 4th & 5th day of May A.D. 1886 he served
the within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the
within named Henrietta Fichtelman, Christian Fichtelman
Fredrick Fichtelman, Martin Fichtelman, Adam Wagner,
Henrietta Wataner, John Fichtelman and Emma
Fichtelman.
Charles Fichtelman.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this
8th day of May A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio. } In Probate Court.
Delaware County SS }
Personally appeared in open Court
Allen Whitney, M. C. McLeod and George W. Wise the
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
John Fichtelman late of Genoa Township in said
Delaware County, deceased: who being duly sworn according
to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will,
depose and say: That the paper before them bearing date
the 25th day of April A.D. 1886 purporting to be the last
will and Testament of John Fichtelman now deceased,
is the will of said deceased John Fichtelman that they
were present at the execution of said Will and at the
request of the Testator, respectively subscribed their names
to the same as witnesses, in his presence, that they
saw the said John Fichtelman deceased sign and seal
said Will. and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his last Will and Testament, and that the said
John Fichtelman at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint
Allen Whitney
M. C. McLeod
George W Wise.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court,
this 8th day of May A.D. 1886 Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
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Description
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319
John Fichtelman's Estate.
May 8th 1886
Journal Entry.
In the Matter of the Will of }
John Fichtelman, Deceased }
Be it Remembered, that
heretofore, to wit: on the 1st day of May A.D. 1886, an
instrument of writing, pruporting to be the last Will
and Testament of John Fichtelman late of Genoa
Township in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate, and was then filed. And,
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will, and of
the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court, has been given to Henrietta
Fichtelman, Charles Fichtelman, Christian Fichtelman
Frederick Fichtelman, Martin Fichtelman, Adam
Wagoner, Henrietta Wagoner, John Frichtelman and
Emma Frichtelman, next of kin of the testator
resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former
order of this Court, therefore, on this day came
Allen Whitney, M.C. McLeod and George W. Wise the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly
sworn, testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed, and filed with said
Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said John Fichtelman Deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested
and that the said Testator at the time of making
signing and sealing said will was of full age, of
sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered, that
the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceedings had
thereon, be entered of record in this Court
Attest: Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
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319
John Fichtelman's Estate.
May 8th 1886
Journal Entry.
In the Matter of the Will of }
John Fichtelman, Deceased }
Be it Remembered, that
heretofore, to wit: on the 1st day of May A.D. 1886, an
instrument of writing, pruporting to be the last Will
and Testament of John Fichtelman late of Genoa
Township in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate, and was then filed. And,
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will, and of
the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court, has been given to Henrietta
Fichtelman, Charles Fichtelman, Christian Fichtelman
Frederick Fichtelman, Martin Fichtelman, Adam
Wagoner, Henrietta Wagoner, John Frichtelman and
Emma Frichtelman, next of kin of the testator
resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former
order of this Court, therefore, on this day came
Allen Whitney, M.C. McLeod and George W. Wise the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly
sworn, testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed, and filed with said
Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said John Fichtelman Deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested
and that the said Testator at the time of making
signing and sealing said will was of full age, of
sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered, that
the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceedings had
thereon, be entered of record in this Court
Attest: Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
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320
John Fichtelman's Estate
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all:
I, John fichtelman 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 wife all my House
hold furniture and personal property except four
Horses and two cows after selling enough of the same
to pay all of my just debts except the debt I owe my
wife of Three Hundred and Sixty dollars which debt I
will shall be paid out of the proceeds of my farm
when sold and that my wife to have the use and
proceeds of said farm during the minority of my
two minor children Emma and John for her
support and the support of the two minor children
above named, until they shall both become of age
said farm is situated in Geonoa Township Delaware
County, Ohio, and contains 44 acres of land being the
farm on which I now reside.
Item Second.
I give and devise to my two sons Christian and
Martin Fichtelman one Hundred dollars each and
to my Three sons Fred, Charlie and John each one
horse also to my stepson Adam Wagner and colt
2 years old now on my farm.
My son Fred to have the horse called Jim, Charlie
to have the horse called Frank. John to have the
horse called Bill. also my daughter Emma I give
one cow and fifty dollars in money the cow to remain
on the farm until Emma becomes of age or till she
may need her also I give to my stepdaughter Henrietta
Wagner, one cow, her to have said cow at any time
after my death she may want her or need the
cow and to have her choice of cows.
Item Third.
When my two minor children Emma and John
shall become of age, then my farm I will shall
be sold by my executors and the proceeds divided
as follows after paying my two sons the aforenamed
sum of One Hundred Dollars each that is Christian
and Martin and my daughter Emma, Fifty
Dollars and the debt above named to my wife of
Three Hundred and Sixty Dollars this debt to draw
interest after my death until my farm is sold and
until the same is paid. Then my wife to have one
third of the balance that is left during her natural
life, and the remainder of my property to be equally
divided between my four children Charles, Fred, John
and Emma.
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320
John Fichtelman's Estate
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all:
I, John fichtelman 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 wife all my House
hold furniture and personal property except four
Horses and two cows after selling enough of the same
to pay all of my just debts except the debt I owe my
wife of Three Hundred and Sixty dollars which debt I
will shall be paid out of the proceeds of my farm
when sold and that my wife to have the use and
proceeds of said farm during the minority of my
two minor children Emma and John for her
support and the support of the two minor children
above named, until they shall both become of age
said farm is situated in Geonoa Township Delaware
County, Ohio, and contains 44 acres of land being the
farm on which I now reside.
Item Second.
I give and devise to my two sons Christian and
Martin Fichtelman one Hundred dollars each and
to my Three sons Fred, Charlie and John each one
horse also to my stepson Adam Wagner and colt
2 years old now on my farm.
My son Fred to have the horse called Jim, Charlie
to have the horse called Frank. John to have the
horse called Bill. also my daughter Emma I give
one cow and fifty dollars in money the cow to remain
on the farm until Emma becomes of age or till she
may need her also I give to my stepdaughter Henrietta
Wagner, one cow, her to have said cow at any time
after my death she may want her or need the
cow and to have her choice of cows.
Item Third.
When my two minor children Emma and John
shall become of age, then my farm I will shall
be sold by my executors and the proceeds divided
as follows after paying my two sons the aforenamed
sum of One Hundred Dollars each that is Christian
and Martin and my daughter Emma, Fifty
Dollars and the debt above named to my wife of
Three Hundred and Sixty Dollars this debt to draw
interest after my death until my farm is sold and
until the same is paid. Then my wife to have one
third of the balance that is left during her natural
life, and the remainder of my property to be equally
divided between my four children Charles, Fred, John
and Emma.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 381)
Description
[page 381]
[corresponds to page 321 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
321
John Fichtelman's Estate
Item Fourth.
After the death of my wife whatever remains of
the one third of said property is to be equally
divided between all of my children.
Item Fifth
I do hereby nominate and appoint my two sons
Martin Fichtelman and Charles Fichtelman executors
of this my last Will and Testament and request
they are not required to give bonds.
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 April in the year A.D. 1886.
John Fichtelman {seal}
Signed and Acknowledged by said John Fichtelman
as his last Will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us in his presence.
Allen Whitney.
M. C. McLeod.
George w. Wise.
[corresponds to page 321 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
321
John Fichtelman's Estate
Item Fourth.
After the death of my wife whatever remains of
the one third of said property is to be equally
divided between all of my children.
Item Fifth
I do hereby nominate and appoint my two sons
Martin Fichtelman and Charles Fichtelman executors
of this my last Will and Testament and request
they are not required to give bonds.
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 April in the year A.D. 1886.
John Fichtelman {seal}
Signed and Acknowledged by said John Fichtelman
as his last Will and Testament in our presence and
signed by us in his presence.
Allen Whitney.
M. C. McLeod.
George w. Wise.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 382)
Description
[page 382]
[corresponds to page 322 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
322
Jane R. Perfect's Estate
Mar 29th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of} In the Probate Court
Jane R. Perfect Deceased }
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and testament of
Jane R. Perfect late of Berkshire Township, Delaware County
Ohio deceased was produced in open Court for Probate on
consideration whereof it is ordered that the said Will be
filed in this court and that due notice thereof and
of the application to admit the same to probate and
record be given to Middleton Perfect, her husband and
Hannah Gregg, Harry Gregg, Helen Moses, Otho Rider, John
Roloson, O.H. Roloson, Eliza Butts, Artemethia England and
Rachel England, legatee and next of kin of the testatrix
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application will be
for hearing before this Court on the 9th day of April A.D.
1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will
and testament of Jane R. Perfect Deceased:
To Hannah, George & Harry Gregg, Helen Moses, Otho Rider,
John Roloson, O.H.Roloson, Eliza Butts, Artemetia
England, Rachel England and Middleton Perfect,
you are hereby notified that on the 29th day of March
A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Jane R. Perfect late
of Berkshire Township in said County deceased, was
produced in open Court, and an application to admit
the same to probate was on the same day made in
said court. Said application will be for hearing before
the Court on the 9th day of April A.D. 1886 at 10 o'clock
A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
(seal) Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware , Ohio this 29th day of March A.D. 1886
[corresponds to page 322 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
322
Jane R. Perfect's Estate
Mar 29th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of} In the Probate Court
Jane R. Perfect Deceased }
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and testament of
Jane R. Perfect late of Berkshire Township, Delaware County
Ohio deceased was produced in open Court for Probate on
consideration whereof it is ordered that the said Will be
filed in this court and that due notice thereof and
of the application to admit the same to probate and
record be given to Middleton Perfect, her husband and
Hannah Gregg, Harry Gregg, Helen Moses, Otho Rider, John
Roloson, O.H. Roloson, Eliza Butts, Artemethia England and
Rachel England, legatee and next of kin of the testatrix
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application will be
for hearing before this Court on the 9th day of April A.D.
1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will
and testament of Jane R. Perfect Deceased:
To Hannah, George & Harry Gregg, Helen Moses, Otho Rider,
John Roloson, O.H.Roloson, Eliza Butts, Artemetia
England, Rachel England and Middleton Perfect,
you are hereby notified that on the 29th day of March
A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Jane R. Perfect late
of Berkshire Township in said County deceased, was
produced in open Court, and an application to admit
the same to probate was on the same day made in
said court. Said application will be for hearing before
the Court on the 9th day of April A.D. 1886 at 10 o'clock
A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
(seal) Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware , Ohio this 29th day of March A.D. 1886
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 383)
Description
[page 383]
[corresponds to page 323 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
323
Jane R. Perfect's Estate
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County ss }
Harmon A. Finch being duly
sworn, says that on the 1st 3rd and 8th days of April A.D.
1886 he served the within notice by delivering a
true copy thereof to the within named Hannah Gregg
Helen Moses, John Roloson, Eliza J. Butts, Armetia
England, Rachel A. England, Harry Gregg & O.H. Roloson
Othio Rider is a non resident of this State and Middleton
Perfect is deceased.
Harmon A. Finch
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me,
this 9th day of April A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County ss }
Personally appeared in open court
Emery J. Smith and Truemen Perfect, the subscribing
witness to the last Will and testament of Jane R.
Perfect late of Berkshire Township in said Delaware
County, deceased, who being duly sworn according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution
of said Will, depose and say: That the paper before
them bearing date the 22nd day of March A.D. 1886
purporting to be the last Will and testament of
Jane R. Perfect now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Jane R. Perfect that they were present at
the execution of said Will, and at the request of
the Testatrix respectively subscribed their names to the
same as witnesses in her presence, that they saw
the said Jane R. Perfect deceased, sign and seal
said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same
to be her last Will and Testament and that the
said Jane R. Perfect at the time of making, sign-
ing and sealing said Will, was of full age of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint.
Emery J. Smith
Truman Perfect
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court
this 16th day of April A.D. 1886. Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 323 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
323
Jane R. Perfect's Estate
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County ss }
Harmon A. Finch being duly
sworn, says that on the 1st 3rd and 8th days of April A.D.
1886 he served the within notice by delivering a
true copy thereof to the within named Hannah Gregg
Helen Moses, John Roloson, Eliza J. Butts, Armetia
England, Rachel A. England, Harry Gregg & O.H. Roloson
Othio Rider is a non resident of this State and Middleton
Perfect is deceased.
Harmon A. Finch
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me,
this 9th day of April A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County ss }
Personally appeared in open court
Emery J. Smith and Truemen Perfect, the subscribing
witness to the last Will and testament of Jane R.
Perfect late of Berkshire Township in said Delaware
County, deceased, who being duly sworn according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution
of said Will, depose and say: That the paper before
them bearing date the 22nd day of March A.D. 1886
purporting to be the last Will and testament of
Jane R. Perfect now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Jane R. Perfect that they were present at
the execution of said Will, and at the request of
the Testatrix respectively subscribed their names to the
same as witnesses in her presence, that they saw
the said Jane R. Perfect deceased, sign and seal
said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same
to be her last Will and Testament and that the
said Jane R. Perfect at the time of making, sign-
ing and sealing said Will, was of full age of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint.
Emery J. Smith
Truman Perfect
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open Court
this 16th day of April A.D. 1886. Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 384)
Description
[page 384]
[corresponds to page 324 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
324
Jane R. Perfect's Estate
April 16th 1886
Journal Entry
In the Matter of the Will of }
Jane R. Perfect, Deceased }
Be it remembered, that
heretofore to wit: on the 29th day of March A.D. 1886, an
instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Jane R. Perfect, late of Berkshire Town-
ship in Delaware County, Ohio deceased, was produced in
open court for probate, and was then filed, and it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due
notice of the filing of said Will, and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court
has been given to Hannah Gregg, Helen Moses, John
Boloson, Eliza J. Butts, Armetia England, Rachal A.
England and Harry Gregg next of kin of the testatrix.
resident of the State of Ohio pursuant to a former
order of this Court, therefore on this day came
Emery Smith and Truemen Perfect the subscribing
witnesses to said Will who being duly sworn testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will.
Which testimony was reduced to writing, by them re-
spectively subscribed, and filed with said Will, Where-
upon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
Jane R. Perfect deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested: and
that the said Testatrix at the time of making, sign-
ing and sealing said Will was of full age, of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint
it is therefore by the Court ordered, that the said
Will be admitted to probate, and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named, as well as the proceedings had thereon by
entered of record in this Court.
Attest: Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 324 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
324
Jane R. Perfect's Estate
April 16th 1886
Journal Entry
In the Matter of the Will of }
Jane R. Perfect, Deceased }
Be it remembered, that
heretofore to wit: on the 29th day of March A.D. 1886, an
instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Jane R. Perfect, late of Berkshire Town-
ship in Delaware County, Ohio deceased, was produced in
open court for probate, and was then filed, and it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due
notice of the filing of said Will, and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court
has been given to Hannah Gregg, Helen Moses, John
Boloson, Eliza J. Butts, Armetia England, Rachal A.
England and Harry Gregg next of kin of the testatrix.
resident of the State of Ohio pursuant to a former
order of this Court, therefore on this day came
Emery Smith and Truemen Perfect the subscribing
witnesses to said Will who being duly sworn testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will.
Which testimony was reduced to writing, by them re-
spectively subscribed, and filed with said Will, Where-
upon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
Jane R. Perfect deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested: and
that the said Testatrix at the time of making, sign-
ing and sealing said Will was of full age, of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint
it is therefore by the Court ordered, that the said
Will be admitted to probate, and that the same
together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named, as well as the proceedings had thereon by
entered of record in this Court.
Attest: Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 385)
Description
[page 385]
[corresponds to page 325 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
325
Jane R. Perfect's Estate
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All Amen:
I Jane R. Perfect of the Village of Sunbury,
County of Delaware, and State of Ohio, being
about sixty eight years of age and being of sound
and disposing mind and memory, Do make
Publish & Declare this my last Will and
Testament, hereby revoking and making null
and void all other last Wills and Testaments by
me made heretofore.
First: My Will is that all my just debts and
funeral expenses shall be paid out of my estate
as soon after my decease as shall be found convenient.
Second: I Give, Devise and Bequeath to Hannah
Gregg, Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00)
Third: I give devise and bequeath to the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Epis
copial Church One Hundred Dollars ($100.00)
Fourth:and the remainder of my property I give
devise and bequeath and to be equally divided
among the following named persons. Harry
Gregg Israel Gregg, William H. Gregg, Helen Moses,
Otho Rider, John Roloson, O.H. Roloson, Mary E.
Courter, Benjamin Roloson, Eliza Butts and to
the children of Amy England,Aretmetia England
and Rechael M. England but said children are to
receive only one half as much each as are
named in my Fourth bequest: or in other-
words they are to receive what their mother wold
have received.
Fifth: I empower my sister "Hannah" to dispose
of any household goods and wearing apparel as
she thinks best.
Sixth: I also empower my executor to dispose of my
property real and personal at private or public sale
as he thinks best.
Seventh: I appoint Harmon C. Finch my executor
In Testimony Whereof, I have set my hand to this
my Last Will and testament, at Sunbury O. this
twenty Second day of March, in the year of our Lord
One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty Six.
Jane R. Perfect (seal)
The foregoing Instrument was signed by the said Jane R.
Perfect in our presence and by her published and declared as &
for her Last Will and Testament and at her request And in our presence and
in the presence of each other we hereunto subscribe our names as Attest-
ing Witnesses at Sunbury Ohio this 22nd day of March A.D. 1886.
Emory Smith resided at Sunbury Ohio
Truman Perfect " " " "
[corresponds to page 325 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
325
Jane R. Perfect's Estate
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All Amen:
I Jane R. Perfect of the Village of Sunbury,
County of Delaware, and State of Ohio, being
about sixty eight years of age and being of sound
and disposing mind and memory, Do make
Publish & Declare this my last Will and
Testament, hereby revoking and making null
and void all other last Wills and Testaments by
me made heretofore.
First: My Will is that all my just debts and
funeral expenses shall be paid out of my estate
as soon after my decease as shall be found convenient.
Second: I Give, Devise and Bequeath to Hannah
Gregg, Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00)
Third: I give devise and bequeath to the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Epis
copial Church One Hundred Dollars ($100.00)
Fourth:and the remainder of my property I give
devise and bequeath and to be equally divided
among the following named persons. Harry
Gregg Israel Gregg, William H. Gregg, Helen Moses,
Otho Rider, John Roloson, O.H. Roloson, Mary E.
Courter, Benjamin Roloson, Eliza Butts and to
the children of Amy England,Aretmetia England
and Rechael M. England but said children are to
receive only one half as much each as are
named in my Fourth bequest: or in other-
words they are to receive what their mother wold
have received.
Fifth: I empower my sister "Hannah" to dispose
of any household goods and wearing apparel as
she thinks best.
Sixth: I also empower my executor to dispose of my
property real and personal at private or public sale
as he thinks best.
Seventh: I appoint Harmon C. Finch my executor
In Testimony Whereof, I have set my hand to this
my Last Will and testament, at Sunbury O. this
twenty Second day of March, in the year of our Lord
One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty Six.
Jane R. Perfect (seal)
The foregoing Instrument was signed by the said Jane R.
Perfect in our presence and by her published and declared as &
for her Last Will and Testament and at her request And in our presence and
in the presence of each other we hereunto subscribe our names as Attest-
ing Witnesses at Sunbury Ohio this 22nd day of March A.D. 1886.
Emory Smith resided at Sunbury Ohio
Truman Perfect " " " "
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 386)
Description
[page 386]
[corresponds to page 326 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
326
James Maize's Estate
April 7th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
James Maize Deceased }
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of James Maize late of Thompson Township, Delaware
County, Ohio was produced in open Court for Probate
on consideration whereof it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record, be given to Margaret Maize his widow
and Wilson S. Maize, Aaron A. Maize, William F. Maize
Anna Maize, Isabella Lawrence, Stella maize, Clara
maize, and Belle maize, next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application
will be for hearing before this court on Saturday the
17th day of April A.D. 1886 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County ss }
In the matter of the last
Will and Testament of James Maize Deceased:
To Wilson S. Maize, Aaron A. Maize, William F. Maize
Anna Maize Isabelle Lawrence, Stella Maize, Clara
Maize, Bell Maize and Margaret Maize.
You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of April
A.D. 1886 an instrument of writng, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of James Maize late
of Thompson Township, in said County ,deceased
was produced in open Court and on application to
admit the same to probate was on the same
day made in said Court, Said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 17th day of
April A.D. 1886. at 11 o'clock A.M.
(seal) Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 7th day of April A.D. 1886
[corresponds to page 326 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
326
James Maize's Estate
April 7th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
James Maize Deceased }
This day an instrument of
writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of James Maize late of Thompson Township, Delaware
County, Ohio was produced in open Court for Probate
on consideration whereof it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record, be given to Margaret Maize his widow
and Wilson S. Maize, Aaron A. Maize, William F. Maize
Anna Maize, Isabella Lawrence, Stella maize, Clara
maize, and Belle maize, next of kin of the Testator
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application
will be for hearing before this court on Saturday the
17th day of April A.D. 1886 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court
Delaware County ss }
In the matter of the last
Will and Testament of James Maize Deceased:
To Wilson S. Maize, Aaron A. Maize, William F. Maize
Anna Maize Isabelle Lawrence, Stella Maize, Clara
Maize, Bell Maize and Margaret Maize.
You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of April
A.D. 1886 an instrument of writng, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of James Maize late
of Thompson Township, in said County ,deceased
was produced in open Court and on application to
admit the same to probate was on the same
day made in said Court, Said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 17th day of
April A.D. 1886. at 11 o'clock A.M.
(seal) Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 7th day of April A.D. 1886
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 387)
Description
[page 387]
[corresponds to page 327 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
327
James Maize Estate
Return
State of Ohio }
Delaware County ss}
Margaret Maize being duly
sworn, says that on the 12th day of April A.D. 1886
he served the within notice by delivering a true
copy thereof to the within named heirs and legatees
as required by law.
Margaret Maize
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me
this 24th day of April A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
April 24th 1886
Journal Entry
The last Will and testament of James Maize, late
of Delaware County , Deceased, having been presented
to the Court for probate and record and it
appearing that James J. Cove one of the subscribing
witnesses to said will is a resident of Miami
County Kansas and is without the jurisdiction of this
Court, it is therefore ordered that a commission with the
Will annexed issue herein to the Probate Judge of Miami
County Kansas, directing him to take the deposition of
said subscribing witness and return the same duly
certified with all convenient speed to this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio. } In Probate Court
Delaware County SS.}
Personally appeared in open Court
Siff Cox one of the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of James Maize late of Thompson
Township in said Delaware County deceased, who
being duly sworn according to law, to speak the
truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth,
in relation to the execution of said Will, depose
and say: That the paper before him having
date the 13th day of April A.D. 1881 purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of James Maize
[corresponds to page 327 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
327
James Maize Estate
Return
State of Ohio }
Delaware County ss}
Margaret Maize being duly
sworn, says that on the 12th day of April A.D. 1886
he served the within notice by delivering a true
copy thereof to the within named heirs and legatees
as required by law.
Margaret Maize
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me
this 24th day of April A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
April 24th 1886
Journal Entry
The last Will and testament of James Maize, late
of Delaware County , Deceased, having been presented
to the Court for probate and record and it
appearing that James J. Cove one of the subscribing
witnesses to said will is a resident of Miami
County Kansas and is without the jurisdiction of this
Court, it is therefore ordered that a commission with the
Will annexed issue herein to the Probate Judge of Miami
County Kansas, directing him to take the deposition of
said subscribing witness and return the same duly
certified with all convenient speed to this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio. } In Probate Court
Delaware County SS.}
Personally appeared in open Court
Siff Cox one of the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of James Maize late of Thompson
Township in said Delaware County deceased, who
being duly sworn according to law, to speak the
truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth,
in relation to the execution of said Will, depose
and say: That the paper before him having
date the 13th day of April A.D. 1881 purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of James Maize
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 388)
Description
[page 388]
[corresponds to page 328 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
328
James Maize's Estate
now deceased is the Will of said deceased James Maize,
that he was present at the execution of said Will,
and at the request of the Testator subscribed his
name to the same as witness in his presence, that
he saw the said James Maize deceased sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his last Will and Testament, and that the said
James Maize at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will was of full age, of sound mind
and memory, and not under any restraint
Siff Cox.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witness, in open
Court, this 24th day of April A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
Deposition of Witness to Will.
The State of Kansas}
Miami County SS. }
In the matter of the last Will
and Testament of James Maize personally appeared before
me John C. Collins Probate Judge James J. Cone subscribing
witness to the last Will and Testament of James Maize
late of Thompson Township in Delaware County, Ohio,
deceased who being by me first duly sworn according
to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
deposes and says: That he was present at the execution
of the paper before him bearing date the 12th day of April
A.D. 1881, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of James Maize now deceased, whose name is signed
at the end thereof and at the request of said de-
ceased subscribed his name to the same as a witness in
his presence, that he saw the said James Maize sign
and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament, and that
the said James Maize at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will was of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint
James J. Cone
[corresponds to page 328 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
328
James Maize's Estate
now deceased is the Will of said deceased James Maize,
that he was present at the execution of said Will,
and at the request of the Testator subscribed his
name to the same as witness in his presence, that
he saw the said James Maize deceased sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his last Will and Testament, and that the said
James Maize at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will was of full age, of sound mind
and memory, and not under any restraint
Siff Cox.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witness, in open
Court, this 24th day of April A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
Deposition of Witness to Will.
The State of Kansas}
Miami County SS. }
In the matter of the last Will
and Testament of James Maize personally appeared before
me John C. Collins Probate Judge James J. Cone subscribing
witness to the last Will and Testament of James Maize
late of Thompson Township in Delaware County, Ohio,
deceased who being by me first duly sworn according
to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will
deposes and says: That he was present at the execution
of the paper before him bearing date the 12th day of April
A.D. 1881, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of James Maize now deceased, whose name is signed
at the end thereof and at the request of said de-
ceased subscribed his name to the same as a witness in
his presence, that he saw the said James Maize sign
and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament, and that
the said James Maize at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will was of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint
James J. Cone
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329
James Maize's Estate.
The State of Kansas }
Miami County SS }
I, John C. Collins Probate Judge
duly appointed and commissioned by the Judge of the
Probate Court of the County of Delaware and the State
of Ohio to take the testimony of James J Cole subscribing
witness to the last Will and Testament of James
Maize deceased, late a resident of said County and
State, which Commission, and the said Will are
here to annexed, do hereby certify that the pursuance
of said Commission I caused the above named James
J. Cone subscribing witness as aforesaid to appear
before me at Paola on the 8" day of May 1886 that
he was first duly sworn by me, according to law
to speak the truth: that I examined him in relation
to the execution of said Will, and reduced his
testimony to writing as above set forth in his
presence and that he signed the same in my
presence, and I further certify that I am not Coun-
sel, Attorney or Relative of any the parties
named in said Will, or otherwise interested in the
Probate thereof.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set
my hand, this 8" day of May A.D. 1886.
John C Collins
{seal} Probate Judge
May 10" 1886.
Journal Entry
in the matter of the Will of}
James Maize Deceased }
The commission heretofore
issued herein to take the testimony of James J Cone,
and of the subscribing wintess to the said will
of James Maize Deceased, was this day returned, duly
executed and the same day filed herein, and it
appearing to the Court that the widow of said
Decedent and all of the next of kin resident
of the State of Ohio have been duly notified of the
presentation of said will for probate, pursue and to
a former order of the Ciourt and it further appear-
ing from the testimony of Siff Cox, one of the
witnesses to said Will heretofore taken in the Court
and from the deposition of James J Cone the other
witness to said Will that the said Will was duly
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329
James Maize's Estate.
The State of Kansas }
Miami County SS }
I, John C. Collins Probate Judge
duly appointed and commissioned by the Judge of the
Probate Court of the County of Delaware and the State
of Ohio to take the testimony of James J Cole subscribing
witness to the last Will and Testament of James
Maize deceased, late a resident of said County and
State, which Commission, and the said Will are
here to annexed, do hereby certify that the pursuance
of said Commission I caused the above named James
J. Cone subscribing witness as aforesaid to appear
before me at Paola on the 8" day of May 1886 that
he was first duly sworn by me, according to law
to speak the truth: that I examined him in relation
to the execution of said Will, and reduced his
testimony to writing as above set forth in his
presence and that he signed the same in my
presence, and I further certify that I am not Coun-
sel, Attorney or Relative of any the parties
named in said Will, or otherwise interested in the
Probate thereof.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set
my hand, this 8" day of May A.D. 1886.
John C Collins
{seal} Probate Judge
May 10" 1886.
Journal Entry
in the matter of the Will of}
James Maize Deceased }
The commission heretofore
issued herein to take the testimony of James J Cone,
and of the subscribing wintess to the said will
of James Maize Deceased, was this day returned, duly
executed and the same day filed herein, and it
appearing to the Court that the widow of said
Decedent and all of the next of kin resident
of the State of Ohio have been duly notified of the
presentation of said will for probate, pursue and to
a former order of the Ciourt and it further appear-
ing from the testimony of Siff Cox, one of the
witnesses to said Will heretofore taken in the Court
and from the deposition of James J Cone the other
witness to said Will that the said Will was duly
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Description
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James Maize's Estate
executed and attested and that at the time of
executing the same the testator was of full age and of
sound and disposing mind and memory and not
under any restraint,the Court now admit the same
to probate and order the same together with the
testimony as taken, he recorded according to the statute
in such cases made and provided.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all. Amen.
I, James Maize, of Thompson Township, Delaware
County, Ohio, being of sound and disposing mind
and memory do make and publish the following
as my last Will and Testament.
Item First
I will and direct that all my just debts and
funeral expenses be paid out of my estate.
Item 2nd
I give and devise and bequeath to my beloved
wife Margaret Maize in case she be living at the
time of my decease all my Estate personal and
real, consisting of lands and tenements, house
hold goods, farming implements stock and
produce of the farm and all moneys, bonds,
notes and credits of which I may be possessed at
the time of my decease to be used and controled
by her as her own with the priviledge of selling
and disposing of and converting into money any
or all of the personal property which I may
have or own at the time of my decease at what-
ever time or times and in whatever manner she
may chose.
Item 3rd
I will and direct that in case of the death of my
said wife Margaret before my decease, all of
my property of which I may die possessed both
personal and real of whatever kind or character
shall be equally divided among my three children
by my said wife Margaret. viz, William F. Maize,
Margaret Ann Maize and Mary Isabell Maize that is
to say to each of said children one equal one third
part of my said Estate, to himself or herself or in
case either said William F. Margaret Ann or Mary
Isabell shall have deceased before the above named
a child or children living, there such share of said
deceased one of my said children shall decend to
and be vested in such child or children living,
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330
James Maize's Estate
executed and attested and that at the time of
executing the same the testator was of full age and of
sound and disposing mind and memory and not
under any restraint,the Court now admit the same
to probate and order the same together with the
testimony as taken, he recorded according to the statute
in such cases made and provided.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all. Amen.
I, James Maize, of Thompson Township, Delaware
County, Ohio, being of sound and disposing mind
and memory do make and publish the following
as my last Will and Testament.
Item First
I will and direct that all my just debts and
funeral expenses be paid out of my estate.
Item 2nd
I give and devise and bequeath to my beloved
wife Margaret Maize in case she be living at the
time of my decease all my Estate personal and
real, consisting of lands and tenements, house
hold goods, farming implements stock and
produce of the farm and all moneys, bonds,
notes and credits of which I may be possessed at
the time of my decease to be used and controled
by her as her own with the priviledge of selling
and disposing of and converting into money any
or all of the personal property which I may
have or own at the time of my decease at what-
ever time or times and in whatever manner she
may chose.
Item 3rd
I will and direct that in case of the death of my
said wife Margaret before my decease, all of
my property of which I may die possessed both
personal and real of whatever kind or character
shall be equally divided among my three children
by my said wife Margaret. viz, William F. Maize,
Margaret Ann Maize and Mary Isabell Maize that is
to say to each of said children one equal one third
part of my said Estate, to himself or herself or in
case either said William F. Margaret Ann or Mary
Isabell shall have deceased before the above named
a child or children living, there such share of said
deceased one of my said children shall decend to
and be vested in such child or children living,
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James Maize's Estate.
then such share of said deceased one of my
said children shall decend to and be vested in
such child or children provided also that in case
my said wife Margaret shall be living at the
time of my decease so that the property personal
and real, devised and bequeathed by this will
shall come into the possession of my said wife
Margaret under this will then the same or
whatever portion or portions of the same shall
remain, and not have been disposed of by my
said wife Margaret shall at the death my
said wife pass to and be vested in my said three
children, William F. Margaret Ann, and Mary
Isabell or their children in the manner as above
set forth in this 3rd Item of this will. Provided
further that there shall be paid out of my said
Estate to my Grand-daughter Anna Bell Maize
daughter of my deceased son John T. Maize, Three
hundred dollars in the manner following to wit:
in case of the death of myself and my said wife
Margaret before my said Grand daughter Anna Bell,
shall have arrived at the age of eighteen years, then
said payment of said Three Hundred Dollars, shall
be paid to said Anna Bell on her arriving at
said age of eighteen years and in case my said
wife or myself shall be living until said Anna
Bell shall arrive at said eighteen years of age
so that my said three children shall not come
into provision of my said estate under this will
before said Anna Bell shall be eighteen years of
age, then said payment of Three Hundred
dollars to said Anna Bell is not to be made
until six months after my said three children
shall come in to provision of said Estate under
this Will and provided further that in case
of the death of said Anna Bell before she
shall be eighteen years of age said payment is not
to be made and provided also that in case of her
decease before said sum becomes payable according
the provisions of this will, the same is not to be paid
unless she die after eighteen years of age in which case
the same shall be paid to her children if she leave
any. And provided further that in case of the death
of either the said William F. Margaret Ann, or Mary
Isabelle or of one or more of them leaving no child
or children then the share or portion of said one or more
of said three children shall pass to and vest in the
survivor or survivors of them.
Item 4th
I desire to state as a reason for not leaving to
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331
James Maize's Estate.
then such share of said deceased one of my
said children shall decend to and be vested in
such child or children provided also that in case
my said wife Margaret shall be living at the
time of my decease so that the property personal
and real, devised and bequeathed by this will
shall come into the possession of my said wife
Margaret under this will then the same or
whatever portion or portions of the same shall
remain, and not have been disposed of by my
said wife Margaret shall at the death my
said wife pass to and be vested in my said three
children, William F. Margaret Ann, and Mary
Isabell or their children in the manner as above
set forth in this 3rd Item of this will. Provided
further that there shall be paid out of my said
Estate to my Grand-daughter Anna Bell Maize
daughter of my deceased son John T. Maize, Three
hundred dollars in the manner following to wit:
in case of the death of myself and my said wife
Margaret before my said Grand daughter Anna Bell,
shall have arrived at the age of eighteen years, then
said payment of said Three Hundred Dollars, shall
be paid to said Anna Bell on her arriving at
said age of eighteen years and in case my said
wife or myself shall be living until said Anna
Bell shall arrive at said eighteen years of age
so that my said three children shall not come
into provision of my said estate under this will
before said Anna Bell shall be eighteen years of
age, then said payment of Three Hundred
dollars to said Anna Bell is not to be made
until six months after my said three children
shall come in to provision of said Estate under
this Will and provided further that in case
of the death of said Anna Bell before she
shall be eighteen years of age said payment is not
to be made and provided also that in case of her
decease before said sum becomes payable according
the provisions of this will, the same is not to be paid
unless she die after eighteen years of age in which case
the same shall be paid to her children if she leave
any. And provided further that in case of the death
of either the said William F. Margaret Ann, or Mary
Isabelle or of one or more of them leaving no child
or children then the share or portion of said one or more
of said three children shall pass to and vest in the
survivor or survivors of them.
Item 4th
I desire to state as a reason for not leaving to
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James Maize's Estate.
either of my three sons Wilson S. Aaron A, and,
James A Maize sons of my former marriage any
portion of my estate under will that I did on the
26th day of March A.D. 1881, convey by warrenty deed of that
date to my said sons Wilson S. and James A. One
Hundred Acres of land in Thompson Township, Delaware
County Ohio, and my said sons Wilson S and James
A. Maize have paid to or secured to be paid to my
said son Aaron A. Maize sixteen Hundred dollars and
my last named three sons have secured to be paid
to my said Grand-daughter Anna Bell three hun-
dred dollars and said arraingment and convey over
was made under an arrangement with my said three
sons, to the effect that said advancement to my said
sons was to be their full share of my property, as my
heirs.
Item 5"
I will and direct that in case my said wife Margaret
survives me then be no appraisment nor sale of any
part of my said Estate and I desire the Probate Court
having jurisdiction make an order dispensing with
such appraisment and sale so that my said wife
need not be annoyed by such proceedings, nor
her control of and ownership in such Estate be
interferred with in any manner and I hereby ap
point my said wife Margaret Maize Executrix of
this my Will.
And I hereby revoke all former Wills or parts of
Wills or codicils heretofore by me made.
In Testimony whereof I do hereto subscribe my name
and affix my seal, this 12th day of April 1881.
James Maize {seal}
The foregoing was signed by James Maize in our
presence and by him declared to be his last Will
and Testament in our hearing and signed by us
as witnesses thereto in his presence and at his request
and in the presence of each other on the date above
named.
James J. Cone.
Siff Cox
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James Maize's Estate.
either of my three sons Wilson S. Aaron A, and,
James A Maize sons of my former marriage any
portion of my estate under will that I did on the
26th day of March A.D. 1881, convey by warrenty deed of that
date to my said sons Wilson S. and James A. One
Hundred Acres of land in Thompson Township, Delaware
County Ohio, and my said sons Wilson S and James
A. Maize have paid to or secured to be paid to my
said son Aaron A. Maize sixteen Hundred dollars and
my last named three sons have secured to be paid
to my said Grand-daughter Anna Bell three hun-
dred dollars and said arraingment and convey over
was made under an arrangement with my said three
sons, to the effect that said advancement to my said
sons was to be their full share of my property, as my
heirs.
Item 5"
I will and direct that in case my said wife Margaret
survives me then be no appraisment nor sale of any
part of my said Estate and I desire the Probate Court
having jurisdiction make an order dispensing with
such appraisment and sale so that my said wife
need not be annoyed by such proceedings, nor
her control of and ownership in such Estate be
interferred with in any manner and I hereby ap
point my said wife Margaret Maize Executrix of
this my Will.
And I hereby revoke all former Wills or parts of
Wills or codicils heretofore by me made.
In Testimony whereof I do hereto subscribe my name
and affix my seal, this 12th day of April 1881.
James Maize {seal}
The foregoing was signed by James Maize in our
presence and by him declared to be his last Will
and Testament in our hearing and signed by us
as witnesses thereto in his presence and at his request
and in the presence of each other on the date above
named.
James J. Cone.
Siff Cox
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Description
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Nancy A. Stark's Estate.
Application for Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio, } In Probate Court
Delaware County SS. }
In the matter of the last Will and } Application to Admit
Testament of Nancy A Stark Decd } to Probate
To the Hon. Rufus Carpenter Judge of the Probate Court
in and for said County:
Your petitioner respectfully represents that Nancy A.
Stark late a resident of the Township of Delaware in
said County, died on or about the 21st day of April
A.D. 1886. leaving an instrument in writing, hereto
attached, purporting to be her last Will and Testament.
That the said Nancy A. Stark died leaving the follow-
ing named persons her only next of kin resident of
the State of Ohio: David A. Stark, son, or Del-
aware Ohio, and George S. Cadwalader, Grandson of
Delaware, Ohio.
Your petitioner prays that a time may be fixed
for the proving of said Will, and that said above
named persons may be notified according to law
of the pending of said proceedings.
C. V. Armstrong.
The foregoing application was signed in my presence
and sworn to before me this 4th day of May A.D.
1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal} Probate Judge.
Return
We, the undersigned heirs of the within named
decedent, hereby waive further notice, and consent
to the probate of said Will.
Dated this 4th day of May A.D. 1886.
D.A. Stark.
Geo. S. Cadwallader.
May 4th 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the Matter of the Will of }
Nancy A Stark Deceased }
This day an instru-
ment of writing, purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Nancy A. Stark, late of Delaware
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Nancy A. Stark's Estate.
Application for Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio, } In Probate Court
Delaware County SS. }
In the matter of the last Will and } Application to Admit
Testament of Nancy A Stark Decd } to Probate
To the Hon. Rufus Carpenter Judge of the Probate Court
in and for said County:
Your petitioner respectfully represents that Nancy A.
Stark late a resident of the Township of Delaware in
said County, died on or about the 21st day of April
A.D. 1886. leaving an instrument in writing, hereto
attached, purporting to be her last Will and Testament.
That the said Nancy A. Stark died leaving the follow-
ing named persons her only next of kin resident of
the State of Ohio: David A. Stark, son, or Del-
aware Ohio, and George S. Cadwalader, Grandson of
Delaware, Ohio.
Your petitioner prays that a time may be fixed
for the proving of said Will, and that said above
named persons may be notified according to law
of the pending of said proceedings.
C. V. Armstrong.
The foregoing application was signed in my presence
and sworn to before me this 4th day of May A.D.
1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal} Probate Judge.
Return
We, the undersigned heirs of the within named
decedent, hereby waive further notice, and consent
to the probate of said Will.
Dated this 4th day of May A.D. 1886.
D.A. Stark.
Geo. S. Cadwallader.
May 4th 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the Matter of the Will of }
Nancy A Stark Deceased }
This day an instru-
ment of writing, purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Nancy A. Stark, late of Delaware
Title
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Nancy A. Stark's Estate.
City, Delaware County, Ohio Deceased. was produced in
open Court for probate, on consideration whereof it is ordered
that the said will be filed in this Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record, be given to David A. Stark and
George S Cadwallader next of kin of the Testatrix
resident of the State of Ohio that said application will be
for hearing before the Court at 3' oclock P.M. on this 4th day
of May A.D. 1886. And afterwards on this same day it
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court
has been given to David A. Stark and George S. Cadwallader
only next of kin of the Testatrix, residing in the
State of Ohio they being present in Court and consenting
to the same, therefore on this day came Zilla Woodward
and Thomas Hill the subscribing witnesses to said Will
who being duly sworn testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will, which testimony was reduced to
writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will, whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Nancy A. Stark deceased. That the same was
duly executed and attested: and that the said Testatrix
at the time of making, signing, and sealing said
Will was of full age, of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint. It is therefore by
the Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted
to probate, and that the same together with the
testimony of the Witnesses above named as well as
the proceedings had thereon be entered of record in
this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Testimony of Witnesses
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court.
Delaware County SS.}
Personally appeared in open
Court Zilla Woodward one of the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Nancy A. Stark
late of Delaware Township in said Delaware
County deceased, who being duly sworn according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution
of said Will, depose and say: That the paper before
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Nancy A. Stark's Estate.
City, Delaware County, Ohio Deceased. was produced in
open Court for probate, on consideration whereof it is ordered
that the said will be filed in this Court and that due
notice thereof and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record, be given to David A. Stark and
George S Cadwallader next of kin of the Testatrix
resident of the State of Ohio that said application will be
for hearing before the Court at 3' oclock P.M. on this 4th day
of May A.D. 1886. And afterwards on this same day it
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said will and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court
has been given to David A. Stark and George S. Cadwallader
only next of kin of the Testatrix, residing in the
State of Ohio they being present in Court and consenting
to the same, therefore on this day came Zilla Woodward
and Thomas Hill the subscribing witnesses to said Will
who being duly sworn testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will, which testimony was reduced to
writing by them respectively subscribed and filed with
said Will, whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Nancy A. Stark deceased. That the same was
duly executed and attested: and that the said Testatrix
at the time of making, signing, and sealing said
Will was of full age, of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint. It is therefore by
the Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted
to probate, and that the same together with the
testimony of the Witnesses above named as well as
the proceedings had thereon be entered of record in
this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Testimony of Witnesses
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court.
Delaware County SS.}
Personally appeared in open
Court Zilla Woodward one of the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Nancy A. Stark
late of Delaware Township in said Delaware
County deceased, who being duly sworn according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth in relation to the execution
of said Will, depose and say: That the paper before
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them bearing date the 20th day of December A.D. 1881.
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Nancy A. Stark now deceased, is the Will of said de-
ceased Nancy A. Stark, that they were present at the
execution of said Will, and at the request of the
Testatrix subscribed her her name to the same as
witness in her presence, in the presence of Thomas Hill
the other witness that they saw the said Nancy A.
Stark deceased sign and seal said Will and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament, and that the said Nancy A. Stark
at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will, was of full age, of sound mind and mem-
ory, and not under any restraint
Zilla Woodward.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in
open Court, this 4th day of May A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County SS.}
Personally appeared in open Court
Thomas Hill one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Nancy A. Stark late of
Delaware Township in said Delaware County,
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law,
to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will, depose and say: That the paper before him bearing
date the 20th day of December A.D. 1881, purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Nancy A Stark,
now deceased, is the Will of said deceased Nancy
A. Stark that he was present at the execution of said
Will, and at the request of the Testatrix subscribed
his name to the same as a witness in her presence
and in the presence of Zilla Woodward the other
subscribing witness, that they was the said Nancy A.
Stark deceased sign and seal said Will, and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament, and that the said Nancy A. Stark at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will,
was of full age, of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint
Thomas Hill.
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them bearing date the 20th day of December A.D. 1881.
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Nancy A. Stark now deceased, is the Will of said de-
ceased Nancy A. Stark, that they were present at the
execution of said Will, and at the request of the
Testatrix subscribed her her name to the same as
witness in her presence, in the presence of Thomas Hill
the other witness that they saw the said Nancy A.
Stark deceased sign and seal said Will and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament, and that the said Nancy A. Stark
at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will, was of full age, of sound mind and mem-
ory, and not under any restraint
Zilla Woodward.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in
open Court, this 4th day of May A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
The State of Ohio } In Probate Court
Delaware County SS.}
Personally appeared in open Court
Thomas Hill one of the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Nancy A. Stark late of
Delaware Township in said Delaware County,
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law,
to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will, depose and say: That the paper before him bearing
date the 20th day of December A.D. 1881, purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Nancy A Stark,
now deceased, is the Will of said deceased Nancy
A. Stark that he was present at the execution of said
Will, and at the request of the Testatrix subscribed
his name to the same as a witness in her presence
and in the presence of Zilla Woodward the other
subscribing witness, that they was the said Nancy A.
Stark deceased sign and seal said Will, and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament, and that the said Nancy A. Stark at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will,
was of full age, of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint
Thomas Hill.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 396)
Description
[page 396]
[corresponds to page 336 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
336
Nancy A. Stark's Estate
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in
open Court this 4th day of May A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the benevolent Father of all
I, Nancy A. Stark of the City of Delaware and
Delaware County and State of Ohio being of sound
mind and retentive memory do make and publish
this my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st
I devise that all funeral expenses and all just
debts be paid.
Item 2nd
In order to make the division of my property as
near equal as possible, I give to my Grand-son
George S Cadwallader One Thousand dollars to off set
what my son D.H. Stark has already had,
And the balance of my property I want divided equally
between my son David A. Stark and my Grandson
George S. Cadwallader. And further my will is
that all I have left to my Grandson as above
named shall be left in the hands of my executor to
be put at Interest until he my Grandson is Twenty
five years old. And I want the Interest to be paid
to him My Grandson every year for his support or
in case he may need it.
Item 3rd
I give and bequeath to my Grandson One bed and
bedding also the Silverware that belonged to his
deceased mother, And the balance of my house-
hold goods I want divided between my son
David A. Stark and my Grandson George S. Cad-
wallader and if they cannot agree in dividing
then they will chose some disinterested person
to make the division.
I hereby revoke all former wills by me made
and appoint Charles V. Armstrong as my executor
In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and
seal this 20th day of December 1881.
Nancy A. Stark {seal}
Signed and Sealed by the said Nancy Stark in our
presence who in her presence and at her request
have hereunto set our hands this 20th day of
December 1881.
Thomas Hill } Witness.
Zilla Woodware}
[corresponds to page 336 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
336
Nancy A. Stark's Estate
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in
open Court this 4th day of May A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of the Will.
In the name of the benevolent Father of all
I, Nancy A. Stark of the City of Delaware and
Delaware County and State of Ohio being of sound
mind and retentive memory do make and publish
this my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st
I devise that all funeral expenses and all just
debts be paid.
Item 2nd
In order to make the division of my property as
near equal as possible, I give to my Grand-son
George S Cadwallader One Thousand dollars to off set
what my son D.H. Stark has already had,
And the balance of my property I want divided equally
between my son David A. Stark and my Grandson
George S. Cadwallader. And further my will is
that all I have left to my Grandson as above
named shall be left in the hands of my executor to
be put at Interest until he my Grandson is Twenty
five years old. And I want the Interest to be paid
to him My Grandson every year for his support or
in case he may need it.
Item 3rd
I give and bequeath to my Grandson One bed and
bedding also the Silverware that belonged to his
deceased mother, And the balance of my house-
hold goods I want divided between my son
David A. Stark and my Grandson George S. Cad-
wallader and if they cannot agree in dividing
then they will chose some disinterested person
to make the division.
I hereby revoke all former wills by me made
and appoint Charles V. Armstrong as my executor
In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and
seal this 20th day of December 1881.
Nancy A. Stark {seal}
Signed and Sealed by the said Nancy Stark in our
presence who in her presence and at her request
have hereunto set our hands this 20th day of
December 1881.
Thomas Hill } Witness.
Zilla Woodware}
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 397)
Description
[page 397]
[corresponds to page 337 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
337
John Ryan's Estate
April 21st 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
John Ryan Deceased }
This day an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last will and
Testament of John Ryan late of Delaware Township
Delaware County Ohio, deceased, was produced in
open court for probate On consideration whereof it
is ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court
and that due notice thereof, and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record be given
to Michael Ryan, John Ryan and Mary Ryan next
of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio,
that said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 28th day of April A.D. 1886 at 10 oclock A.M.
to which time this matter is continued.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court.
Delaware County SS }
In the matter of the last
Will and Testament of John Ryan Deceased.
To Michael Ryan, John Ryan, Mary Ryan (now
Mary Flavin) You are hereby notified that on the
21st day of April A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
John Ryan late of Delaware Township, in said
County, deceased, was produced in open Court,
and an application to admit the same to probate
was on the same day made in said Court.
Said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 28th day of April A.D. 1886. at
10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 21st day of April
A.D. 1886.
[corresponds to page 337 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
337
John Ryan's Estate
April 21st 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
John Ryan Deceased }
This day an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last will and
Testament of John Ryan late of Delaware Township
Delaware County Ohio, deceased, was produced in
open court for probate On consideration whereof it
is ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court
and that due notice thereof, and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record be given
to Michael Ryan, John Ryan and Mary Ryan next
of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio,
that said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 28th day of April A.D. 1886 at 10 oclock A.M.
to which time this matter is continued.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio } In the Probate Court.
Delaware County SS }
In the matter of the last
Will and Testament of John Ryan Deceased.
To Michael Ryan, John Ryan, Mary Ryan (now
Mary Flavin) You are hereby notified that on the
21st day of April A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
John Ryan late of Delaware Township, in said
County, deceased, was produced in open Court,
and an application to admit the same to probate
was on the same day made in said Court.
Said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 28th day of April A.D. 1886. at
10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 21st day of April
A.D. 1886.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 398)
Description
[page 398]
[corresponds to page 338 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
338
John Ryan's Estate
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County SS }
F. P. Maloney being duly sworn, says
that on the 27th day of April A.D. 1886, he served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the with-
in named Michael Ryan, John Ryan and Mary Flavin
F. P. Maloney.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me,
this 28th day of April A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio, } In Probate Court:
Delaware County SS }
Personally appeared in open Court
Daniel Maloney one of the subscribing witnesses to this
last Will and Testament of John Ryan late of
Delaware Township in said Delaware County, deceased
who being duly sworn according to law, to speak the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth,
in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and
say: That the paper before him bearing date the 23rd
day of January A.D. 1876 purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of John Ryan now deceased, is
the will of said deceased John Ryan that he was pres-
ent at the execution of said Will, and at the request
of the Testator subscribed his name to the same as a
witness in his presence and in the presence of Denis
J. Lynch the other subscribing witness who is now deceased
that he saw the said John Ryan deceased sign and
seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament, and that the said
John Ryan at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint
Daniel Maloney.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in
open Court this 29th day of April A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 338 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
338
John Ryan's Estate
Return
The State of Ohio }
Delaware County SS }
F. P. Maloney being duly sworn, says
that on the 27th day of April A.D. 1886, he served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the with-
in named Michael Ryan, John Ryan and Mary Flavin
F. P. Maloney.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me,
this 28th day of April A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio, } In Probate Court:
Delaware County SS }
Personally appeared in open Court
Daniel Maloney one of the subscribing witnesses to this
last Will and Testament of John Ryan late of
Delaware Township in said Delaware County, deceased
who being duly sworn according to law, to speak the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth,
in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and
say: That the paper before him bearing date the 23rd
day of January A.D. 1876 purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of John Ryan now deceased, is
the will of said deceased John Ryan that he was pres-
ent at the execution of said Will, and at the request
of the Testator subscribed his name to the same as a
witness in his presence and in the presence of Denis
J. Lynch the other subscribing witness who is now deceased
that he saw the said John Ryan deceased sign and
seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament, and that the said
John Ryan at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint
Daniel Maloney.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in
open Court this 29th day of April A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 399)
Description
[page 399]
[corresponds to page 339 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
339
John Ryan's Estate
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will.
The State of Ohio, }
Delaware County SS. }
T. F Maloney being duly sworn
says that he was well acquainted with Dennis Lynch
who is now deceased that he was well acquainted
with the hand writing of the said Dennis Lynch
having often seen him write, that the signature
Dennis J. Lynch as subscribing witness to the last
Will and Testament of John Ryan deceased, is to the
best of the knowledge and belief of said deponent in
the own proper hand writing and signature of
the said Dennis J. Lynch who at the date of said
Will was in full life, and resided in Delaware City
in said County.
T. F. Maloney
Sworn to before me, and subscribed in my presence
this 29th day of April A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Proof of Signature of Witness of Will.
The State of Ohio. }
Delaware County SS }
J. P. Maloney being duly sworn
says that he was well acquainted with Dennis J.
Lynch who is now deceased, that he was well ac-
quainted with the hand writing of the said Dennis
J. Lynch, having often seen him write, that the
signature Dennis J Lynch as subscribing witness to
the last Will and Testament of John Ryan deceased
is to the best of the knowledge and belief of
said deponent, in the own proper hand writing
and signature of the said Dennis J. Lynch who
at the date of said Will was in full life, and
resided in Delaware City in said County.
J. P. Maloney
Sworn to before me, and subscribed in my
presence, this 29th day of April A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 339 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
339
John Ryan's Estate
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will.
The State of Ohio, }
Delaware County SS. }
T. F Maloney being duly sworn
says that he was well acquainted with Dennis Lynch
who is now deceased that he was well acquainted
with the hand writing of the said Dennis Lynch
having often seen him write, that the signature
Dennis J. Lynch as subscribing witness to the last
Will and Testament of John Ryan deceased, is to the
best of the knowledge and belief of said deponent in
the own proper hand writing and signature of
the said Dennis J. Lynch who at the date of said
Will was in full life, and resided in Delaware City
in said County.
T. F. Maloney
Sworn to before me, and subscribed in my presence
this 29th day of April A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Proof of Signature of Witness of Will.
The State of Ohio. }
Delaware County SS }
J. P. Maloney being duly sworn
says that he was well acquainted with Dennis J.
Lynch who is now deceased, that he was well ac-
quainted with the hand writing of the said Dennis
J. Lynch, having often seen him write, that the
signature Dennis J Lynch as subscribing witness to
the last Will and Testament of John Ryan deceased
is to the best of the knowledge and belief of
said deponent, in the own proper hand writing
and signature of the said Dennis J. Lynch who
at the date of said Will was in full life, and
resided in Delaware City in said County.
J. P. Maloney
Sworn to before me, and subscribed in my
presence, this 29th day of April A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 400)
Description
[page 400]
[corresponds to page 340 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
340
John Ryans Estate
April 29 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of John Ryan Deceased. }
Be it remembered that hereto
fore to wit: on the 31st day of April A.D. 1886 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last will and Testament
of John Ryan late of Delaware City Delaware County Ohio
deceased was produced in open Court for probate and
was then filed and it now being shown to the satis-
faction of the Court that due notice of the filing
of the said Will and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record in this Court has been
given to Michael Ryan, John Ryan and Mary Flavin
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio
pursuant to a former order of this Court therefore on
this day came David Maloney one of the subscribing
witnesses to said Will, Dennis J. Lynch the other subscribing
witness being dead who being duly sworn testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will that he
signed his name to the same at the request of the
Testator and in his presence and in the presence of
Dennie J. Lynch the other subscribing witness who is now
declared, and it appearing to the Court that Dennis J.
Lynch one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will is
now declared thereupon same T. F. Maloney and J. P. Maloney
appeared in open Court and were duly sworn and
examined according to law touching the genuineness
of the signature of said Denis Ryan attached to said
Will and their testimony thereon was reduced to writing
and filed with said Will Whereupon the Court finds
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said John Ryan deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested and
that the said Testator at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will was of full age, of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint, It is
therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to probate and that the same together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named as well
as the proceedings had thereon be entered of record in
this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 340 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
340
John Ryans Estate
April 29 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of John Ryan Deceased. }
Be it remembered that hereto
fore to wit: on the 31st day of April A.D. 1886 an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last will and Testament
of John Ryan late of Delaware City Delaware County Ohio
deceased was produced in open Court for probate and
was then filed and it now being shown to the satis-
faction of the Court that due notice of the filing
of the said Will and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record in this Court has been
given to Michael Ryan, John Ryan and Mary Flavin
next of kin of the Testator resident of the State of Ohio
pursuant to a former order of this Court therefore on
this day came David Maloney one of the subscribing
witnesses to said Will, Dennis J. Lynch the other subscribing
witness being dead who being duly sworn testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will that he
signed his name to the same at the request of the
Testator and in his presence and in the presence of
Dennie J. Lynch the other subscribing witness who is now
declared, and it appearing to the Court that Dennis J.
Lynch one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will is
now declared thereupon same T. F. Maloney and J. P. Maloney
appeared in open Court and were duly sworn and
examined according to law touching the genuineness
of the signature of said Denis Ryan attached to said
Will and their testimony thereon was reduced to writing
and filed with said Will Whereupon the Court finds
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said John Ryan deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested and
that the said Testator at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will was of full age, of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint, It is
therefore by the Court ordered that the said Will be
admitted to probate and that the same together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named as well
as the proceedings had thereon be entered of record in
this Court
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 401)
Description
[page 401]
[corresponds to page 341 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
341
John Ryans Estate
Copy of Will
John Ryan of Delaware, Delaware County, State
of Ohio being aware of the uncertainty of life and
in failing health but of sound mind and memory
do make and declare this to be my last will and
testament in manner following to wit:
I do here bequeath my wife Mary Ryan my
whole property during her life and after her death
all the expenses of said property to paid and this
said property to divided as follows:
No. 1.
I do here bequeath my son Patrick Ryan three
eights of my said property, my son Michael Ryan
five eights, my son John one eight my son
Martin Ryan one eight and my daughter Mary
Ryan one eight.
In Witness whereof I, John Ryan
to this my last Will and Testament have hereunto
set my hand and seal this 23rd day of January
1876.
Signed, Sealed and declared by John Ryan
as and for his last Will and Testament in
presence of us who at his request in his
presence and in the presence of each other have
subscribed our names hereunto as witnesses thereto.
his
John X Ryan
mark
Dennis J. Lynch.
Daniel Maloney.
[corresponds to page 341 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
341
John Ryans Estate
Copy of Will
John Ryan of Delaware, Delaware County, State
of Ohio being aware of the uncertainty of life and
in failing health but of sound mind and memory
do make and declare this to be my last will and
testament in manner following to wit:
I do here bequeath my wife Mary Ryan my
whole property during her life and after her death
all the expenses of said property to paid and this
said property to divided as follows:
No. 1.
I do here bequeath my son Patrick Ryan three
eights of my said property, my son Michael Ryan
five eights, my son John one eight my son
Martin Ryan one eight and my daughter Mary
Ryan one eight.
In Witness whereof I, John Ryan
to this my last Will and Testament have hereunto
set my hand and seal this 23rd day of January
1876.
Signed, Sealed and declared by John Ryan
as and for his last Will and Testament in
presence of us who at his request in his
presence and in the presence of each other have
subscribed our names hereunto as witnesses thereto.
his
John X Ryan
mark
Dennis J. Lynch.
Daniel Maloney.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 402)
Description
[402]
[corresponds to page 342 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
342
Susan Morgan's Estate.
May 1st 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will of }
Susan Morgan, Deceased. }
This day an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Susan Morgan, late
of Delaware City, Delaware County, Ohio, deceased, was
produced in open court for Probate: On consideration where
of it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and
that due notice thereof and of the application to admit the same
to Probate and Record be given to Elziabeth Shively, Louise Brey-
fogle, Anna Grubb, Susan Echner, Alfred Shively, Charles
Shively, Frnak Shively, John Shively, Louis Shively, William
Shively, Mary Berry and Anna R. Lasher, next of kin of the
Testator, resident of the State of Ohio, that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 5th day of May A.
D. 1886 at 9 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio In Probate Court.
Delaware County, SS.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Susan Morgan, Deceased.
To Elizabeth Shively, Louisa Breyfogle, Anna R.
Lasher, Anna Grubb, Susan Echner, Alfred Shiveley, Charles Shive-
ly, Frank Shively, John Shively, Louis Shively, William
Shively, and Mary Berry, you are hereby notified that on the 1st
day of May, A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Susan Morgan late of
Delaware Township, in said County, deceased, was produced
in open Court, and on application to admit the same to
probate was on the same day made in said Court.
Said application will be for hearing before this Court on the
5rd day of May, A.D. 1886 at 9 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 1st day of May A.D. 1886.
[corresponds to page 342 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
342
Susan Morgan's Estate.
May 1st 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will of }
Susan Morgan, Deceased. }
This day an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Susan Morgan, late
of Delaware City, Delaware County, Ohio, deceased, was
produced in open court for Probate: On consideration where
of it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court and
that due notice thereof and of the application to admit the same
to Probate and Record be given to Elziabeth Shively, Louise Brey-
fogle, Anna Grubb, Susan Echner, Alfred Shively, Charles
Shively, Frnak Shively, John Shively, Louis Shively, William
Shively, Mary Berry and Anna R. Lasher, next of kin of the
Testator, resident of the State of Ohio, that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 5th day of May A.
D. 1886 at 9 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio In Probate Court.
Delaware County, SS.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Susan Morgan, Deceased.
To Elizabeth Shively, Louisa Breyfogle, Anna R.
Lasher, Anna Grubb, Susan Echner, Alfred Shiveley, Charles Shive-
ly, Frank Shively, John Shively, Louis Shively, William
Shively, and Mary Berry, you are hereby notified that on the 1st
day of May, A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Susan Morgan late of
Delaware Township, in said County, deceased, was produced
in open Court, and on application to admit the same to
probate was on the same day made in said Court.
Said application will be for hearing before this Court on the
5rd day of May, A.D. 1886 at 9 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 1st day of May A.D. 1886.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 403)
Description
[page 403]
[corresponds to page 343 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
343
Susan Morgan Will.
Return.
The State of Ohio
Delaware County SS.
I, John Lasher, being duly sworn, says that on the 4, 7,
10 and 11 days of May A.D. 1886, he served the within notice by deliv-
ering a true copy thereof to the within named Elizabeth Shively,
Louisa Breyfogle Anna R. Lasher, Anna Grubb, Susan Echner,
Alfred Shively, Charles Shively, Frank Sively, John Shively,
Louis Shively, William Shively and Mary Berry
John J. Lasher.
Subscribed in my presence, and sworn to before me, this
11th day of May. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio In Probate Court.
Delaware County, SS.
Personally appeared in open Court Harrison E. Knoske,
and Homer M. Carper, the subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of Susan Morgan late of Delaware City in
said Delaware County, deceased; who being duly sworn accord-
ing to law, to speak the truth the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and
say: That the paper before them bearing date the 5th day of
April, A.D. 1886, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Susan Morgan, now deceased, is the Will of said deceased,
Susan Morgan, that they were present at the execution of said
Will and at the request of the Testator, respectively subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses in her presence;
that they saw the said Susan Morgan, deceased, sign and
seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same to be her
last Will and Testament, and that the said Susan Morgan at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of
full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint.
Harrison E. Knoske.
Homer M. Carper
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in
open Court, this 12th day of May. A.D. 1886.
{Seal} Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 343 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
343
Susan Morgan Will.
Return.
The State of Ohio
Delaware County SS.
I, John Lasher, being duly sworn, says that on the 4, 7,
10 and 11 days of May A.D. 1886, he served the within notice by deliv-
ering a true copy thereof to the within named Elizabeth Shively,
Louisa Breyfogle Anna R. Lasher, Anna Grubb, Susan Echner,
Alfred Shively, Charles Shively, Frank Sively, John Shively,
Louis Shively, William Shively and Mary Berry
John J. Lasher.
Subscribed in my presence, and sworn to before me, this
11th day of May. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio In Probate Court.
Delaware County, SS.
Personally appeared in open Court Harrison E. Knoske,
and Homer M. Carper, the subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of Susan Morgan late of Delaware City in
said Delaware County, deceased; who being duly sworn accord-
ing to law, to speak the truth the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and
say: That the paper before them bearing date the 5th day of
April, A.D. 1886, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Susan Morgan, now deceased, is the Will of said deceased,
Susan Morgan, that they were present at the execution of said
Will and at the request of the Testator, respectively subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses in her presence;
that they saw the said Susan Morgan, deceased, sign and
seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same to be her
last Will and Testament, and that the said Susan Morgan at
the time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of
full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint.
Harrison E. Knoske.
Homer M. Carper
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in
open Court, this 12th day of May. A.D. 1886.
{Seal} Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
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Description
[page 404]
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344
Susan Morgan's Will.
Journal Entry
May 12" 1886.
In the matter of the Will
of Susan Morgan, Deceased.
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to wit: on
the 1" day of May. A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing, pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Susan Morgan, late
of Delaware City in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court, for probate, and was then filed, and it now being shown
to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the filing
of said Will, and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Elizabeth Shively,
Louisa Breyfogle, and Anna R. Lasher, Anna Grubb, Susan
Echner, Alfred Shively, Charles Shively, Frank Shively, John
Shively, Lewis Shively, William Shively and Mary Berry, next
of kin of the Testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to
a former order of this Court, therefore, on this day came Harrison
E. Knoske and Homer M. Carper the subscribign witnesses to said
Will, who being duly sworn testified to the due execution and attes-
tation of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will. where-
upon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writ-
ing is the last Will and Testament of said Susan Morgan,
deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested; and that the said Tes-
tatrix at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will,
was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered, that the
said Will be admitted to probate, and that the same, together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named, as well as
the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this Court
attest.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
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344
Susan Morgan's Will.
Journal Entry
May 12" 1886.
In the matter of the Will
of Susan Morgan, Deceased.
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to wit: on
the 1" day of May. A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing, pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Susan Morgan, late
of Delaware City in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court, for probate, and was then filed, and it now being shown
to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the filing
of said Will, and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court has been given to Elizabeth Shively,
Louisa Breyfogle, and Anna R. Lasher, Anna Grubb, Susan
Echner, Alfred Shively, Charles Shively, Frank Shively, John
Shively, Lewis Shively, William Shively and Mary Berry, next
of kin of the Testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to
a former order of this Court, therefore, on this day came Harrison
E. Knoske and Homer M. Carper the subscribign witnesses to said
Will, who being duly sworn testified to the due execution and attes-
tation of said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will. where-
upon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writ-
ing is the last Will and Testament of said Susan Morgan,
deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested; and that the said Tes-
tatrix at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will,
was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered, that the
said Will be admitted to probate, and that the same, together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named, as well as
the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this Court
attest.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 405)
Description
[page 405]
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345
Susan Morgan's Will.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All.
I, Susan Morgan, widow, of the City of Delaware, in the
County of Delaware, in the State of Ohio, being of sound and
deposing mind and memory, do make and publish this my
last Will and Testament; hereby revoking and annulling all form-
er wills at my time heretofore made by me: and declaring this to
be my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st
It is my will that all my just debts and funeral expences be
fully paid.
Item 2nd
It is my will that after my death a suitable tombstone be, by
my executor, placed at my grave: and that it be such a one as my
said executor shall judge to be suitable and appropriate; only I de-
sire that it shall be plain.
Item 3rd
I give and bequeath to my beloved sister Anna R. Lasher, the sum
of Six hundred dollars ($600.00), to be next paid out of my
estate.
Item 4th
I give and bequeath to my nephew Lewis Shively, the sum of One
Hundred Dollars to be next paid out of my estate.
Item 5th
I give and bequeath to my niece, Mary Catharine Berry, the sum
of One Hundred Dollars to be next paid out of my estate.
Item 6th
If there shall be anything left after paying my debts and funeral
expenses and the erection of a tombstone as aforesaid: and after paying the
before mentioned legacies, then I give and bequeath to my sister
Elizabeth Shively, wife of John Shively, the sum of One
Hundred Dollars.
Item 7th
I give and bequeath to my sister Mina Morison the sum of One
Hundred Dollars.
Item 8th
I give and bequeath to my Nephew Alfred Shively, One Hundred
Dollars.
It is my will that if there shall not be left enough, after
paying items one, two, three, four and five of this my will, to pay
the legacies mentioned in the three last preceding items in
full, that thus each of said three last legacies to Elizabeth
Shively, Mina Morison and Alfred Shively, shall be equal in amount
and shall equally suffer deminution by reason of such insufficency
of assets to pay them in full.
Item 9th
If there shall be anything left after paying the foregoing items,
and debts, funeral expenses, tombstone and legacies in full, then I
give and bequeath fifty dollars each to my nieces Susan Eich-
ner and Elizabeth Morrison.
Item 10th
If there shall be anything left after paying in full each and
all the foregoing items, then I give and bequeath to my beloved
sister Catherine Schrier and Louisa Breyfogle, the sum of
Twenty-five Dollars each.
Item 11th
If there shall be anything still left after paying in full the
foregoing items, then I give and bequeath to my nephews and nie-
ces to wit: to Silas Shively, John Shively, William Shively
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345
Susan Morgan's Will.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All.
I, Susan Morgan, widow, of the City of Delaware, in the
County of Delaware, in the State of Ohio, being of sound and
deposing mind and memory, do make and publish this my
last Will and Testament; hereby revoking and annulling all form-
er wills at my time heretofore made by me: and declaring this to
be my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st
It is my will that all my just debts and funeral expences be
fully paid.
Item 2nd
It is my will that after my death a suitable tombstone be, by
my executor, placed at my grave: and that it be such a one as my
said executor shall judge to be suitable and appropriate; only I de-
sire that it shall be plain.
Item 3rd
I give and bequeath to my beloved sister Anna R. Lasher, the sum
of Six hundred dollars ($600.00), to be next paid out of my
estate.
Item 4th
I give and bequeath to my nephew Lewis Shively, the sum of One
Hundred Dollars to be next paid out of my estate.
Item 5th
I give and bequeath to my niece, Mary Catharine Berry, the sum
of One Hundred Dollars to be next paid out of my estate.
Item 6th
If there shall be anything left after paying my debts and funeral
expenses and the erection of a tombstone as aforesaid: and after paying the
before mentioned legacies, then I give and bequeath to my sister
Elizabeth Shively, wife of John Shively, the sum of One
Hundred Dollars.
Item 7th
I give and bequeath to my sister Mina Morison the sum of One
Hundred Dollars.
Item 8th
I give and bequeath to my Nephew Alfred Shively, One Hundred
Dollars.
It is my will that if there shall not be left enough, after
paying items one, two, three, four and five of this my will, to pay
the legacies mentioned in the three last preceding items in
full, that thus each of said three last legacies to Elizabeth
Shively, Mina Morison and Alfred Shively, shall be equal in amount
and shall equally suffer deminution by reason of such insufficency
of assets to pay them in full.
Item 9th
If there shall be anything left after paying the foregoing items,
and debts, funeral expenses, tombstone and legacies in full, then I
give and bequeath fifty dollars each to my nieces Susan Eich-
ner and Elizabeth Morrison.
Item 10th
If there shall be anything left after paying in full each and
all the foregoing items, then I give and bequeath to my beloved
sister Catherine Schrier and Louisa Breyfogle, the sum of
Twenty-five Dollars each.
Item 11th
If there shall be anything still left after paying in full the
foregoing items, then I give and bequeath to my nephews and nie-
ces to wit: to Silas Shively, John Shively, William Shively
Title
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Description
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346
Susan Morgan's Will.
Charles Shively, Frank Shively, Anna Grugg, Edward Morrison,
David Morrison, and Mary Morrison. the sum of Twenty five
dollars each.
Item 12th
At all events I further give and bequeath to my sister Anna R.
Lasher, all my bedding, pillows, sheets, quilts, comforts and
beds and bed furniture, excepting one feather bed hereinafter
mentioned.
Item 13th
I give and bequeath to my niece, Mary Catherine Berry, my best
feather bed.
Item 14th
I give and bequeath to my beloved sister Elizabeth Shively, my
best Paisley Shawl and my new mink furs. And in no event
shall said articles, mentioned in items 12, 13 and 14 be sold to raise
money to pay any legacies of money nor any legacies men-
tioned, or any other items of the will.
Item 15th
All the rest and residue of my property I give and bequeath to my
sister Anna R. Lasher.
Item 16th
I hereby nominate and appoint my brother in law John J. Lasher,
to be the executor of this my last will and Testament
In testamony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name
and affix my seal, this Fifth (5th) day of April in the year of
our Lord, One Thousand, Eight Hundred and Eighty six
Susan Morgan {seal}
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by Susan Morgan above
named to be and for her last Will and Testament and so publish and
declare by her in our presence and signed by us in her presence
and in the presence of each other; the 5th day of April A.D. 1886.
Harrison E. Knoske.
Homer M. Carper.
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346
Susan Morgan's Will.
Charles Shively, Frank Shively, Anna Grugg, Edward Morrison,
David Morrison, and Mary Morrison. the sum of Twenty five
dollars each.
Item 12th
At all events I further give and bequeath to my sister Anna R.
Lasher, all my bedding, pillows, sheets, quilts, comforts and
beds and bed furniture, excepting one feather bed hereinafter
mentioned.
Item 13th
I give and bequeath to my niece, Mary Catherine Berry, my best
feather bed.
Item 14th
I give and bequeath to my beloved sister Elizabeth Shively, my
best Paisley Shawl and my new mink furs. And in no event
shall said articles, mentioned in items 12, 13 and 14 be sold to raise
money to pay any legacies of money nor any legacies men-
tioned, or any other items of the will.
Item 15th
All the rest and residue of my property I give and bequeath to my
sister Anna R. Lasher.
Item 16th
I hereby nominate and appoint my brother in law John J. Lasher,
to be the executor of this my last will and Testament
In testamony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name
and affix my seal, this Fifth (5th) day of April in the year of
our Lord, One Thousand, Eight Hundred and Eighty six
Susan Morgan {seal}
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by Susan Morgan above
named to be and for her last Will and Testament and so publish and
declare by her in our presence and signed by us in her presence
and in the presence of each other; the 5th day of April A.D. 1886.
Harrison E. Knoske.
Homer M. Carper.
Title
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Description
[page 407]
[corresponds to page 347 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
347
John W. White's Will.
May 10th 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will of } In Probate Court of
John W. White, Deceased } Delaware County, Ohio
May 10th A.D. 1886.
This day an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of John W White, late of Delaware City, in
this County, deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate.
On consideration whereof it is ordered that the said Will be
filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and of the appli-
cation to admit the same to probate and record be given to Anna
C. White, widow, Anna Kirby, Mary Peters, and John William
White, next of kin of the testator, resident of the State of
Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before this
court on the 13th day of May A.D. 1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio In Probate Court
Delaware County, SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of John
W. White, Deceased.
To Anna C. White, Mary Peters, Anna Kirby and John
William White. You are hereby notified that on the 10th day of May
A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of John W. White late of Delaware City, in
said County, deceased, was produced in open Court, and an ap-
plication to admit the same to probate was on the same day made
in said Court. Said application will be for hearing before this
Court, on the 13th day of May A.D. 1886, at 10 o'clock, A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware, Ohio, this 10th day of May, A.D. 1886
We, the undersigned persons within named hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 10" day of May. A.D. 1886.
Anna C. White
John William White
Mary M. Peters
Anna C. Kirby
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347
John W. White's Will.
May 10th 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will of } In Probate Court of
John W. White, Deceased } Delaware County, Ohio
May 10th A.D. 1886.
This day an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of John W White, late of Delaware City, in
this County, deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate.
On consideration whereof it is ordered that the said Will be
filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and of the appli-
cation to admit the same to probate and record be given to Anna
C. White, widow, Anna Kirby, Mary Peters, and John William
White, next of kin of the testator, resident of the State of
Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before this
court on the 13th day of May A.D. 1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio In Probate Court
Delaware County, SS
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of John
W. White, Deceased.
To Anna C. White, Mary Peters, Anna Kirby and John
William White. You are hereby notified that on the 10th day of May
A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of John W. White late of Delaware City, in
said County, deceased, was produced in open Court, and an ap-
plication to admit the same to probate was on the same day made
in said Court. Said application will be for hearing before this
Court, on the 13th day of May A.D. 1886, at 10 o'clock, A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware, Ohio, this 10th day of May, A.D. 1886
We, the undersigned persons within named hereby acknowledge
service of the within notice this 10" day of May. A.D. 1886.
Anna C. White
John William White
Mary M. Peters
Anna C. Kirby
Title
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Description
[page 408]
[corresponds to page 348 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
348
John W. White's Estate
The State of Ohio. Probate of Will
Delaware County, SS
Personally appeared in open Court, Homer M Carper,
S. Moore and R. E. Hills, the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of John W. White late of Delaware City, in
said Delaware County, deceased, who being duly sworn ac-
cording to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but
the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and
say: That the paper before them bearing date the 17th day of
September. A.D. 1883 purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of John W. White, now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased, John W. White that they were present at the execution
of said Will, and at the request of the Testator, respectively sub-
scribed their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence,
that they saw the said John W. White, deceased, sign and seal
said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will,
and Testament, and that the said John W. White at the time of mak-
ing, signing and sealing, said Will, was of of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
Homer M Carper.
R. E. Hills.
S. Moore.
Sworn to and sub scribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 13" day of May. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
May 5 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will of
John W. White. Deceased
Be it remembered, that heretofore to wit: on the 10th
day of May, A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of John W. White, late of Delaw-
are City, in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court
for Probate, and was then filed. And it is now being shown to
the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the filing of
said Will and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court, has been given to Anna C. White, John
William White, Mary M. Peters, Anna C. Kirby, next of kin of the
Testator, resident of the state of Ohio, pursuant to a former or-
der of this Court: therefore on this day came Homer M. Carper,
S. Moore, R. E. Hills the subscribing witness to said Will, who
being duly sworn, testified to the due execution and attestation of
said Will; which testimony was reduced to writing, by them re-
spectively, subscribed and filed with said Will: whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
[corresponds to page 348 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
348
John W. White's Estate
The State of Ohio. Probate of Will
Delaware County, SS
Personally appeared in open Court, Homer M Carper,
S. Moore and R. E. Hills, the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of John W. White late of Delaware City, in
said Delaware County, deceased, who being duly sworn ac-
cording to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but
the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and
say: That the paper before them bearing date the 17th day of
September. A.D. 1883 purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of John W. White, now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased, John W. White that they were present at the execution
of said Will, and at the request of the Testator, respectively sub-
scribed their names to the same as witnesses, in his presence,
that they saw the said John W. White, deceased, sign and seal
said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will,
and Testament, and that the said John W. White at the time of mak-
ing, signing and sealing, said Will, was of of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
Homer M Carper.
R. E. Hills.
S. Moore.
Sworn to and sub scribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 13" day of May. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
May 5 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will of
John W. White. Deceased
Be it remembered, that heretofore to wit: on the 10th
day of May, A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of John W. White, late of Delaw-
are City, in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court
for Probate, and was then filed. And it is now being shown to
the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the filing of
said Will and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court, has been given to Anna C. White, John
William White, Mary M. Peters, Anna C. Kirby, next of kin of the
Testator, resident of the state of Ohio, pursuant to a former or-
der of this Court: therefore on this day came Homer M. Carper,
S. Moore, R. E. Hills the subscribing witness to said Will, who
being duly sworn, testified to the due execution and attestation of
said Will; which testimony was reduced to writing, by them re-
spectively, subscribed and filed with said Will: whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
Title
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Description
[page 409]
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349
John W. White's Will.
last Will and Testament of said John W. White and that the
said testator at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not
under any restraint; It is therefore by the Court ordered,
that the said Will be admitted to Probate, and that the same, to-
gether with the testimony of the witnesses above named, as
well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in
this court.
Rufus Carpenter
Attest. Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
I John W. White, of the City of Delaware, and the State of Ohio, be-
ing desirous to so arrange my worldly business that it shall
not disturb my last hours: and having perfect confidence in
the capasity and equal and undying love of my wife for our dear
Children, do with my own hand make and publish this my
last Will and Testament, As follows:
Item 1st
I command my funeral services and expences to the care of my
beloved Wife and Children requesting that it be at my own home,
perfectly plain, to correspond with my life. The service short,
and if Eulogy there be let it be upon the Character of Him who
hath loved me, and given his most precious blood to redeem me.
Item 2nd
I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Anna C. White, all the
property of which I may die possessed, both Personal and Real, of
every kind whatsoever, to pocsses, control and as she may elect
depose of.
Item 3rd
I hereby appoint and constitute my said beloved wife, Anna
C. White, my sole Executrix of this my Will without bonds
Item 4th
I direct that there be no appraisement, or sale, of personal
property and that the Court of Probate so direct.
J. W. White.
September 17th 1883.
Signed by John W. White the above named, and declared
to be his last Will and Testament by him, in our presence and
signed by us in witnesses at his request in his presence and in
presence of each other.
Homer M. Carper }
S. Moore } Witnesses.
R. E. Hills. }
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349
John W. White's Will.
last Will and Testament of said John W. White and that the
said testator at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not
under any restraint; It is therefore by the Court ordered,
that the said Will be admitted to Probate, and that the same, to-
gether with the testimony of the witnesses above named, as
well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in
this court.
Rufus Carpenter
Attest. Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
I John W. White, of the City of Delaware, and the State of Ohio, be-
ing desirous to so arrange my worldly business that it shall
not disturb my last hours: and having perfect confidence in
the capasity and equal and undying love of my wife for our dear
Children, do with my own hand make and publish this my
last Will and Testament, As follows:
Item 1st
I command my funeral services and expences to the care of my
beloved Wife and Children requesting that it be at my own home,
perfectly plain, to correspond with my life. The service short,
and if Eulogy there be let it be upon the Character of Him who
hath loved me, and given his most precious blood to redeem me.
Item 2nd
I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Anna C. White, all the
property of which I may die possessed, both Personal and Real, of
every kind whatsoever, to pocsses, control and as she may elect
depose of.
Item 3rd
I hereby appoint and constitute my said beloved wife, Anna
C. White, my sole Executrix of this my Will without bonds
Item 4th
I direct that there be no appraisement, or sale, of personal
property and that the Court of Probate so direct.
J. W. White.
September 17th 1883.
Signed by John W. White the above named, and declared
to be his last Will and Testament by him, in our presence and
signed by us in witnesses at his request in his presence and in
presence of each other.
Homer M. Carper }
S. Moore } Witnesses.
R. E. Hills. }
Title
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Description
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350
A. J. Olmsteds Will.
.
May 27th 1886.
Journal Entry.
The last Will and Testament of A.J. Olmsted, deceased, late of this
County, was this day presented to the Court for Probate and Record
and it appearing to the court that all of the next of kin of said dece-
dent, residence of Ohio, have been duly notified of the presentation
of said Will, for Probate. Thereupon J. C. Hanover and Lyman B.
Hanover, subscribing witnesses to said will, appeared in open
court and were duly sworn, and examined according to law, and their
testimony thereon was reduced to writing and filed.
And it appearing to the court from the testimony so taken
that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that all the
time of executing the same the Testator was of full age and of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint, the Court now
admit the said will to Probate and order the same, together with
the testimony taken, to be recorded, according to the statute in
such cases made and provided.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Waiver of Notice.
We, the undersigned heirs of the within named dece-
dent, hereby waive further notice, and consent to the probate of said
Will.
Dated this 27th day of May. A.D. 1886.
S. A. Olmsted
Chas F. Olmsted.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio. In Probate Court.
Delaware County. SS
Personally appeared in open Court, J. C. Hanover, and
Lyman B. Hanover the subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of A.J. Olmsted, late of Oxford Township, in said
Delaware County, deceased, who being duly sworn, according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth,
in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and say: That
the paper before them bearing date the 24th day of June, A.D. 1875,
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of A.J. Olmsted now
deceased, is the Will of said deceased A.J. Olmsted, that they
were present at the execution of said Will, and at the request of
the Testator, respectively subscribed their names to the same
as witnesses, in his presence, that they saw the said A.J. Olm-
sted deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowl-
edge the same to be his last Will and Testament, and that the
said A.J. Olmsted at the time of making, signing and seal-
ing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory,
[corresponds to page 350 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
350
A. J. Olmsteds Will.
.
May 27th 1886.
Journal Entry.
The last Will and Testament of A.J. Olmsted, deceased, late of this
County, was this day presented to the Court for Probate and Record
and it appearing to the court that all of the next of kin of said dece-
dent, residence of Ohio, have been duly notified of the presentation
of said Will, for Probate. Thereupon J. C. Hanover and Lyman B.
Hanover, subscribing witnesses to said will, appeared in open
court and were duly sworn, and examined according to law, and their
testimony thereon was reduced to writing and filed.
And it appearing to the court from the testimony so taken
that the said will was duly executed and attested, and that all the
time of executing the same the Testator was of full age and of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint, the Court now
admit the said will to Probate and order the same, together with
the testimony taken, to be recorded, according to the statute in
such cases made and provided.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Waiver of Notice.
We, the undersigned heirs of the within named dece-
dent, hereby waive further notice, and consent to the probate of said
Will.
Dated this 27th day of May. A.D. 1886.
S. A. Olmsted
Chas F. Olmsted.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio. In Probate Court.
Delaware County. SS
Personally appeared in open Court, J. C. Hanover, and
Lyman B. Hanover the subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of A.J. Olmsted, late of Oxford Township, in said
Delaware County, deceased, who being duly sworn, according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth,
in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and say: That
the paper before them bearing date the 24th day of June, A.D. 1875,
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of A.J. Olmsted now
deceased, is the Will of said deceased A.J. Olmsted, that they
were present at the execution of said Will, and at the request of
the Testator, respectively subscribed their names to the same
as witnesses, in his presence, that they saw the said A.J. Olm-
sted deceased sign and seal said Will and heard him acknowl-
edge the same to be his last Will and Testament, and that the
said A.J. Olmsted at the time of making, signing and seal-
ing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory,
Title
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Description
[page 411]
[corresponds to page 351 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
351
A.J. Olmsted's Will.
and not under any restraint.
J. C. Hanover.
Lyman B. Hanover.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
{Seal} Court, this 27th day of May A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I A.J. Olmsted of
Harlem Township, Delaware County, Ohio, of sound mind and
memory knowing the uncertainty of life and the certainty of
death do hereby make and publish this my last Will and Testa-
ment.
Item 1st
I desire that all my just debts funeral and all other necessary ex-
pences shall be paid out of my estate.
Item 2nd
I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife, in lieu of her
dower all of my Real and Personal property of every description, dur-
ing her natural life for her use and supporting, giving her the im-
mediate and sole control of the same and I desire that the Court
shall not require of her any bond nor appraisement of said
property.
Item 3rd
I desire at the death of my said Wife that whatever may re-
main either Real or Personal after paying her funeral and all other
necessary expenses and erecting suitable Marble Tombstones at her
and my graves, shall be equally divided Between three of my
children, James W. Olmsted, Charles F. Olmsted, and Sarah L
Bishop, I have given my son Sanford A. Olmsted what I
design him to have.
Item 4th
I do hereby revoke all former wills made by me.
A.J. Olmsted.
Signed by said A.J. Olmsted as his last will and Testament
in our presents and signed by us at his Request in his presents.
This 24th Day of June A.D. 1875.
J. C. Hanover
Lyman B. Hanover.
[corresponds to page 351 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
351
A.J. Olmsted's Will.
and not under any restraint.
J. C. Hanover.
Lyman B. Hanover.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
{Seal} Court, this 27th day of May A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I A.J. Olmsted of
Harlem Township, Delaware County, Ohio, of sound mind and
memory knowing the uncertainty of life and the certainty of
death do hereby make and publish this my last Will and Testa-
ment.
Item 1st
I desire that all my just debts funeral and all other necessary ex-
pences shall be paid out of my estate.
Item 2nd
I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife, in lieu of her
dower all of my Real and Personal property of every description, dur-
ing her natural life for her use and supporting, giving her the im-
mediate and sole control of the same and I desire that the Court
shall not require of her any bond nor appraisement of said
property.
Item 3rd
I desire at the death of my said Wife that whatever may re-
main either Real or Personal after paying her funeral and all other
necessary expenses and erecting suitable Marble Tombstones at her
and my graves, shall be equally divided Between three of my
children, James W. Olmsted, Charles F. Olmsted, and Sarah L
Bishop, I have given my son Sanford A. Olmsted what I
design him to have.
Item 4th
I do hereby revoke all former wills made by me.
A.J. Olmsted.
Signed by said A.J. Olmsted as his last will and Testament
in our presents and signed by us at his Request in his presents.
This 24th Day of June A.D. 1875.
J. C. Hanover
Lyman B. Hanover.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 412)
Description
[page 412]
[corresponds to page 352 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
352
Joseph Slough's Will
May 6th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of
Joseph Slough Deceased:
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Joseph Slough late of Delaware Town-
ship in this County, deceased was produced in open Court
for Probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof and
of the application to admit the same to probate and record be given to
Sarah A. Baker, Harriet E. Webster, Charles J. Slough, John W. Slough
and Flora A. Slough, next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State
of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 22nd day of May A.D. 1886 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio In Probate Court
Delaware County ss
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of Joseph
Slough, Deceased.
To Mary C. Slough, Sarah A. Baker, Harriet E.
Webster, Charles J. Slough, John W. Slough, and Flora A. Slough
You are hereby notified that on the 6th day of May
A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Joseph Slough late of Delaw-
are Township in said County, deceased was produced in
open Court, and an application to admit the same to probate
was on the same day made in said Court.Said appli-
cation will be for hearing before this Court, on the 22nd
day of May A.D. 1886, at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
(seal)
Dated at Delaware Ohio, This 6th day of May,A.D. 1886
[corresponds to page 352 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
352
Joseph Slough's Will
May 6th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of
Joseph Slough Deceased:
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Joseph Slough late of Delaware Town-
ship in this County, deceased was produced in open Court
for Probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof and
of the application to admit the same to probate and record be given to
Sarah A. Baker, Harriet E. Webster, Charles J. Slough, John W. Slough
and Flora A. Slough, next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State
of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 22nd day of May A.D. 1886 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio In Probate Court
Delaware County ss
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of Joseph
Slough, Deceased.
To Mary C. Slough, Sarah A. Baker, Harriet E.
Webster, Charles J. Slough, John W. Slough, and Flora A. Slough
You are hereby notified that on the 6th day of May
A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Joseph Slough late of Delaw-
are Township in said County, deceased was produced in
open Court, and an application to admit the same to probate
was on the same day made in said Court.Said appli-
cation will be for hearing before this Court, on the 22nd
day of May A.D. 1886, at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
(seal)
Dated at Delaware Ohio, This 6th day of May,A.D. 1886
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 413)
Description
[page 413]
[corresponds to page 353 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
353
` Joseph Slough's Will
Return
The State of Ohio
Delaware County ss
C.J. Slough being duly sworn says that on the 8th day of
May A.D. 1886 he served the within notice by delivering a true
copy thereof to the within named Mary C. Slough, Sarah A.
Baker, Harriet E. Webster, Charles J. Slough John W. Slough,
and Flora A. Slough.
C.J. Slough
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me
this 22st day of May A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio In Probate Court
Delaware County ss
Personally appeared in open court, A.W. Dumm and James
R. Lytle, the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Joseph Slough late of Delaware City, in said Delaware
County, deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, to
speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in re-
lation to the execution of said Will, depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 9th day of July A.D. 1883, pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Joseph Slough,
that they were present at the execution of said Will, and at the
request of the Testator, respectively subscribed their names to
the same as witnesses in his presence, that they saw the
said Joseph Slough deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and testament and
that the said Joseph Slough at the time of making, sign-
ing and sealing said Will was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint.
A. W. Dumm
James R. Lytle
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 22nd day of May A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 353 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
353
` Joseph Slough's Will
Return
The State of Ohio
Delaware County ss
C.J. Slough being duly sworn says that on the 8th day of
May A.D. 1886 he served the within notice by delivering a true
copy thereof to the within named Mary C. Slough, Sarah A.
Baker, Harriet E. Webster, Charles J. Slough John W. Slough,
and Flora A. Slough.
C.J. Slough
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me
this 22st day of May A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio In Probate Court
Delaware County ss
Personally appeared in open court, A.W. Dumm and James
R. Lytle, the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Joseph Slough late of Delaware City, in said Delaware
County, deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, to
speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in re-
lation to the execution of said Will, depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 9th day of July A.D. 1883, pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Joseph Slough,
that they were present at the execution of said Will, and at the
request of the Testator, respectively subscribed their names to
the same as witnesses in his presence, that they saw the
said Joseph Slough deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and testament and
that the said Joseph Slough at the time of making, sign-
ing and sealing said Will was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint.
A. W. Dumm
James R. Lytle
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 22nd day of May A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 414)
Description
[page 414]
[corresponds to page 354 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
354
Joseph Slough's Will
May 22nd 1886
Journal Entry
Be it remembered that heretofore, to wit: on the 6th day of May A.D.
1886 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Joseph Slough, late of Delaware Township, in this
County, deceased was produced in open court for probate and was
then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the court
that due notice of the filing of said Will, and of the application to ad-
mit the same to Probate and Record in this court, has been given to
Mary C. Slough, Sarah A. Baker, E. Webster, Charles J. Slough
John W. Slough and Flora A. Slough, next of kin of the Testator,
resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this
Court. Therefore on this day came A. W. Dumm, and James R. Lytle
the subscribing witnesses to said will, who being duly sworn,
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will: Which
Testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively sub-
scribed and filed with said Will..Thereupon the Court finds
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and
Testament of said Joseph Slough deceased. That the same was
duly executed and attested, and That the said Testator , at the time of
making, signing, and sealing said Will, was of full age of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint, It is therefore by
the Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to probate and that
the same, together with the Testimony of the witnesses above named,
as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this
Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All.
I Joseph Slough, do make and publish this, my last Will and Tes-
ament.
Item 1st I desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be first
paid out of my estate.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my beloved Wife, Mary C. Slough, the house
and lot, on which we now reside. Being in lot eight hundred
and ninety (890) in the City of Delaware, and State of Ohio,
And all of my household goods and furniture, during her natu-
ral life or so long as she remains my widow. At her death
or marriage said household goods and house and lot to be divided
between my five children as hereinafter mentioned.
Item 3rd Having heretofore given to my children Sarah A. Baker, Harriet
E. Webster, Charles J. Slough and John W. Slough, the sum of
Five Hundred Dollars each ($500.00) I give and devise to my daugh-
ter Flora A. Slough, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars (#500.00)
to be first paid by my executors out of my estate and before
the bequests hereinafter mentioned shall take effect.
[corresponds to page 354 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
354
Joseph Slough's Will
May 22nd 1886
Journal Entry
Be it remembered that heretofore, to wit: on the 6th day of May A.D.
1886 an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Joseph Slough, late of Delaware Township, in this
County, deceased was produced in open court for probate and was
then filed. And it now being shown to the satisfaction of the court
that due notice of the filing of said Will, and of the application to ad-
mit the same to Probate and Record in this court, has been given to
Mary C. Slough, Sarah A. Baker, E. Webster, Charles J. Slough
John W. Slough and Flora A. Slough, next of kin of the Testator,
resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this
Court. Therefore on this day came A. W. Dumm, and James R. Lytle
the subscribing witnesses to said will, who being duly sworn,
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will: Which
Testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively sub-
scribed and filed with said Will..Thereupon the Court finds
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and
Testament of said Joseph Slough deceased. That the same was
duly executed and attested, and That the said Testator , at the time of
making, signing, and sealing said Will, was of full age of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint, It is therefore by
the Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to probate and that
the same, together with the Testimony of the witnesses above named,
as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this
Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All.
I Joseph Slough, do make and publish this, my last Will and Tes-
ament.
Item 1st I desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be first
paid out of my estate.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my beloved Wife, Mary C. Slough, the house
and lot, on which we now reside. Being in lot eight hundred
and ninety (890) in the City of Delaware, and State of Ohio,
And all of my household goods and furniture, during her natu-
ral life or so long as she remains my widow. At her death
or marriage said household goods and house and lot to be divided
between my five children as hereinafter mentioned.
Item 3rd Having heretofore given to my children Sarah A. Baker, Harriet
E. Webster, Charles J. Slough and John W. Slough, the sum of
Five Hundred Dollars each ($500.00) I give and devise to my daugh-
ter Flora A. Slough, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars (#500.00)
to be first paid by my executors out of my estate and before
the bequests hereinafter mentioned shall take effect.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 415)
Description
[page 415]
[corresponds to page 355 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
355
Joseph Slough's Will
Item 4th After the above bequests shall have been paid, I give and devise to my
said wife, Mary C. Slough the one sixth part of the remainder
thereof. To my daughter Sarah A. Baker, the one sixth part of
the remainder thereof. To my daughter Harriet E. Webster, The
one sixth 1/6 part of the remainder thereof. To my son Charles J.
Slough, the one sixth part of the remainder thereof. To my
son John W. Slough the one sixth part of the remainder there of
and to my daughter Flora A. Slough the remaining one sixth
1/6 part thereof. That is to say my said wife and my said children
shall each take one sixth part of the remainder of my estate
after the payment of the debts and legacies hereinafter men-
tioned.
Item 5th The foregoing bequests to my said wife are to be in lieu of
dower in my said estate and at her marriage or death the house-
hold goods and house and lot is to be equally divided between my
five children herein before mentioned.
Item 6th I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Mary C.
Slough, guardian of my daughter Flora A.Slough.
Item 7th I do hereby nominate and appoint my sons Charles J. Slough and
John W. Slough, executors of this my last will and Testament.
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 9th day of July A.D. 1883.
Joseph Slough (seal)
Signed and acknowledged by said Joseph Slough as his
last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by us in
his presence and at his special instance and request.
A.W. Dumm
James R. Lytle
[corresponds to page 355 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
355
Joseph Slough's Will
Item 4th After the above bequests shall have been paid, I give and devise to my
said wife, Mary C. Slough the one sixth part of the remainder
thereof. To my daughter Sarah A. Baker, the one sixth part of
the remainder thereof. To my daughter Harriet E. Webster, The
one sixth 1/6 part of the remainder thereof. To my son Charles J.
Slough, the one sixth part of the remainder thereof. To my
son John W. Slough the one sixth part of the remainder there of
and to my daughter Flora A. Slough the remaining one sixth
1/6 part thereof. That is to say my said wife and my said children
shall each take one sixth part of the remainder of my estate
after the payment of the debts and legacies hereinafter men-
tioned.
Item 5th The foregoing bequests to my said wife are to be in lieu of
dower in my said estate and at her marriage or death the house-
hold goods and house and lot is to be equally divided between my
five children herein before mentioned.
Item 6th I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Mary C.
Slough, guardian of my daughter Flora A.Slough.
Item 7th I do hereby nominate and appoint my sons Charles J. Slough and
John W. Slough, executors of this my last will and Testament.
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 9th day of July A.D. 1883.
Joseph Slough (seal)
Signed and acknowledged by said Joseph Slough as his
last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by us in
his presence and at his special instance and request.
A.W. Dumm
James R. Lytle
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 416)
Description
[page 416]
[corresponds to page 356 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
356
Stephen Sharp's Will
May 17th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of In the Probate Court of
Stephen Sharp Deceased. Delaware County Ohio
May 17th A.D. 1886
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and testament of Stephen Sharp, late of Genoa Township, in
this County, deceased , was produced in open Court for Probate
On consideration , whereof, it is ordered that the said will be filed
in this Court, and that due notice thereof and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record be given to Hester Ann Sharp.
Clinton E. Sharp, William I Sharp, Anna C. Hall, Stephen A.
Sharp, and Franklin L. Sharp, next of kin of the Testator, resident
of the State of Ohio , that said application will be for hearing be-
fore this Court, on the 22nd day of May A.D. 1886 at 9 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio In Probate Court
Delaware County ss
In the matter of the last Will and testament of
Stephen Sharp, Deceased.
To Clinton E. Sharp, William I. Sharp, Anna C. Hall
Stephen A. Sharp, Franklin L. Sharp and Hester Ann Sharp,
You are hereby notified on the 18th day of May A.D.
1886, an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and testament of Stephen Sharp, late of Genoa Township, in
said County, deceased was produced in open Court, and an ap-
plication to admit the same to probate was on the same day
made in said Court. Said application will be for hear-
ing before this Court, on the 22nd day of may A.D. 1886 at
1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
(seal)
Dated at Delaware, Ohio this 17th day of May A.D. 1886
Return
The State of Ohio
Delaware County ss
Clinton E. Sharp, being duly sworn, says that on the
18th 19th 20th 21st days of May A.D. 1886 he served the within notice by deliv-
ering a true copy thereof to the within named William I.
Sharp, Anna C. hall, Stephen A. Sharp, Franklin
L. Sharp and Hester Ann Sharp.
Clinton E. Sharp.
[corresponds to page 356 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
356
Stephen Sharp's Will
May 17th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of In the Probate Court of
Stephen Sharp Deceased. Delaware County Ohio
May 17th A.D. 1886
This day an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and testament of Stephen Sharp, late of Genoa Township, in
this County, deceased , was produced in open Court for Probate
On consideration , whereof, it is ordered that the said will be filed
in this Court, and that due notice thereof and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record be given to Hester Ann Sharp.
Clinton E. Sharp, William I Sharp, Anna C. Hall, Stephen A.
Sharp, and Franklin L. Sharp, next of kin of the Testator, resident
of the State of Ohio , that said application will be for hearing be-
fore this Court, on the 22nd day of May A.D. 1886 at 9 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio In Probate Court
Delaware County ss
In the matter of the last Will and testament of
Stephen Sharp, Deceased.
To Clinton E. Sharp, William I. Sharp, Anna C. Hall
Stephen A. Sharp, Franklin L. Sharp and Hester Ann Sharp,
You are hereby notified on the 18th day of May A.D.
1886, an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and testament of Stephen Sharp, late of Genoa Township, in
said County, deceased was produced in open Court, and an ap-
plication to admit the same to probate was on the same day
made in said Court. Said application will be for hear-
ing before this Court, on the 22nd day of may A.D. 1886 at
1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
(seal)
Dated at Delaware, Ohio this 17th day of May A.D. 1886
Return
The State of Ohio
Delaware County ss
Clinton E. Sharp, being duly sworn, says that on the
18th 19th 20th 21st days of May A.D. 1886 he served the within notice by deliv-
ering a true copy thereof to the within named William I.
Sharp, Anna C. hall, Stephen A. Sharp, Franklin
L. Sharp and Hester Ann Sharp.
Clinton E. Sharp.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 417)
Description
[page 417]
[corresponds to page 357 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
357
Stephen Sharp's Will
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 22nd day
of May, A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Commission to take Testimony of Witnesses to Will.
The State of Ohio
Delaware County ss To R. F. Scruggs Greeting:
Know ye, that we in confidence of your prudence and
fidelity, have appointed you, and by these presents do give you full, power
and authority to examine and take the deposition of J. M. Taylor, one of
the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and testament of Stephen
Sharp, hereto annexed, late of the County of Delaware, in the
State of Ohio, deceased, and therefore we command you, that at cer-
tain days and places appointed by you, you cause the said J.M. Tay-
lor to be brought before , and then and there to examine him on
oath or affirmation first taken before you, touching the due ex-
ecution of said Will of the said Stephen Sharp, and that you reduce
such examination to writing and return the same, together with this
Commission and the Will of the said Stephen Sharp, thereto an-
nexed, closed up under your seal, into our said probate Court
with all convenient speed.
In testimony whereof I Rufus Carpenter, Judge of
the said Court, have hereunto set my hand and af-
(seal)
fixed the seal of said court, at Delaware, this 24th day
of May A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Deposition of Witness to Will
The State of Tennessee
Monroe County ss
In the matter of the last Will and testament of
Stephen Sharp.
Personally appeared before me R. F. Scruggs Commissioner
J. N. Taylor, one of the subscribed witnesses of the last Will and
Testament of Stephen Sharp late of Genoa Township in Del-
aware County, Ohio deceased, who being by me first duly
sworn according to law, to speak the truth the whole truth and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will, deposes and says: That he was present at the execution of
the paper before him bearing date the 23rd day of April, A.D.
1879, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Stephen Sharp
now deceased, whose name is signed at the end thereof and at the
request of said deceased, subscribed his name to the same
as a witness in his presence; that he did not see the said Stephen
Sharp sign and seal said Will, but heard him acknowledge
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Stephen Sharp's Will
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 22nd day
of May, A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Commission to take Testimony of Witnesses to Will.
The State of Ohio
Delaware County ss To R. F. Scruggs Greeting:
Know ye, that we in confidence of your prudence and
fidelity, have appointed you, and by these presents do give you full, power
and authority to examine and take the deposition of J. M. Taylor, one of
the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and testament of Stephen
Sharp, hereto annexed, late of the County of Delaware, in the
State of Ohio, deceased, and therefore we command you, that at cer-
tain days and places appointed by you, you cause the said J.M. Tay-
lor to be brought before , and then and there to examine him on
oath or affirmation first taken before you, touching the due ex-
ecution of said Will of the said Stephen Sharp, and that you reduce
such examination to writing and return the same, together with this
Commission and the Will of the said Stephen Sharp, thereto an-
nexed, closed up under your seal, into our said probate Court
with all convenient speed.
In testimony whereof I Rufus Carpenter, Judge of
the said Court, have hereunto set my hand and af-
(seal)
fixed the seal of said court, at Delaware, this 24th day
of May A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Deposition of Witness to Will
The State of Tennessee
Monroe County ss
In the matter of the last Will and testament of
Stephen Sharp.
Personally appeared before me R. F. Scruggs Commissioner
J. N. Taylor, one of the subscribed witnesses of the last Will and
Testament of Stephen Sharp late of Genoa Township in Del-
aware County, Ohio deceased, who being by me first duly
sworn according to law, to speak the truth the whole truth and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will, deposes and says: That he was present at the execution of
the paper before him bearing date the 23rd day of April, A.D.
1879, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Stephen Sharp
now deceased, whose name is signed at the end thereof and at the
request of said deceased, subscribed his name to the same
as a witness in his presence; that he did not see the said Stephen
Sharp sign and seal said Will, but heard him acknowledge
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Stephen Sharp's Will
The same to be his last Will and testament, and that the said
Stephen Sharp at the time of making, acknowledging and sealing
said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not un=
der any restraint.
James M Taylor
The State of Tennessee
Monroe County ss
I, R. F. Scruggs , duly appointed and commissioned by the
Judge of the Probate Court, of the County of Delaware and the State of
Ohio, to take the Testimony of J. N. Taylor one of the subscribing
witness to the lat Will and testament of Stephen Sharp, deceased
late a resident of Delaware County and State of Ohio, which Com-
mission and the said Will are hereto annexed, do hereby certify
that in pursuance of said Commission I caused the above named
J. N. Taylor one of the subscribing witnesses as aforesaid to ap-
pear before me at Sweetwater on the 29th day of May 1886, that
he was first duly sworn by me, according to law, to speak
the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth; that I ex-
amined him in relation to the execution of said Will, and
reduced his testimony to writing as above set forth in his
presence and that he signed the same in my presence and I further
certify that I am not Counsel, Attorney, or relative of any of
the parties named in said Will, or otherwise interested in the
Probate thereof.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand,
this 29th day of May A.D. 1886
R.F. Scruggs.
Commissioner
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio. In Probate Court
Delaware County ss
Personally appeared in open Court P.P. Ingalls one of
the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and testament of Stephen
Schar, and Samuel Moss and Martha Moss the subscribing witnesses
to the codicil to the last Will and testament of Stephen Sharp,
late of Genoa Township in said Delaware County, dec-
eased who being duly sworn according to law, to speak the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation to
the execution of said Will, depose and say: That the paper before
them bearing date the 23rd day of April, A.D. 1879 purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Stephen Charp now deceased,
is the Will of said deceased and the paper bearing date the 29th day
of October A.D. 1885 is the codicil to said last Will and testa-
ment of the said Stephen Sharp deceased. That they
were present at the execution of said Will and codicil and at
the request of the testator, respectively subscribed their
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Stephen Sharp's Will
The same to be his last Will and testament, and that the said
Stephen Sharp at the time of making, acknowledging and sealing
said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not un=
der any restraint.
James M Taylor
The State of Tennessee
Monroe County ss
I, R. F. Scruggs , duly appointed and commissioned by the
Judge of the Probate Court, of the County of Delaware and the State of
Ohio, to take the Testimony of J. N. Taylor one of the subscribing
witness to the lat Will and testament of Stephen Sharp, deceased
late a resident of Delaware County and State of Ohio, which Com-
mission and the said Will are hereto annexed, do hereby certify
that in pursuance of said Commission I caused the above named
J. N. Taylor one of the subscribing witnesses as aforesaid to ap-
pear before me at Sweetwater on the 29th day of May 1886, that
he was first duly sworn by me, according to law, to speak
the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth; that I ex-
amined him in relation to the execution of said Will, and
reduced his testimony to writing as above set forth in his
presence and that he signed the same in my presence and I further
certify that I am not Counsel, Attorney, or relative of any of
the parties named in said Will, or otherwise interested in the
Probate thereof.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand,
this 29th day of May A.D. 1886
R.F. Scruggs.
Commissioner
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio. In Probate Court
Delaware County ss
Personally appeared in open Court P.P. Ingalls one of
the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and testament of Stephen
Schar, and Samuel Moss and Martha Moss the subscribing witnesses
to the codicil to the last Will and testament of Stephen Sharp,
late of Genoa Township in said Delaware County, dec-
eased who being duly sworn according to law, to speak the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation to
the execution of said Will, depose and say: That the paper before
them bearing date the 23rd day of April, A.D. 1879 purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Stephen Charp now deceased,
is the Will of said deceased and the paper bearing date the 29th day
of October A.D. 1885 is the codicil to said last Will and testa-
ment of the said Stephen Sharp deceased. That they
were present at the execution of said Will and codicil and at
the request of the testator, respectively subscribed their
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Stephen Sharp's Will
Names to the same as witnesses, in his presence: That they saw
the said Stephen Sharp deceased sign and seal said Will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and testament,
and that the said Stephen Sharp at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will and codicil was of full age, of sound mind
and memory, and not under any restraint.
P.P. Ingalls
Samuel Moss
Martha Moss
(seal) Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses , in open
Court, this 22nd day of May A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
May 22nd 1886
Journal Entry
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to wit: on the 17th day
of May A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing, purporting to be the
last Will and testament of Stephen Sharp, late of Genoa Town-
ship, in this County deceased was produced in open Court
for Probate, and was then filed. And it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the filing of said Will, and
of the application to admit the same to Probate and Record in this
Court, has been given to Clinton E. Sharp William I. Sharp
Anna C. Hall, Stephen A. Sharp, Franklin L. Sharp, and Hester
Ann Sharp, next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State of
Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court; Therefore on
this day came P.P. Ingalls, Samuel Moss and Martha Moss the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will. Which Testimony
was reduced to writing by them, respectively subscribed, and filed
with said Will and it appearing to the Court, that Jas. N. Taylor
the other subscribing witness to said Will resident of Sweet-
water, Tennessee, and it is without the jurisdiction of this Court;
it is thereupon ordered that a commission, with the will an-
nexed issue herein to R. R.Scruggs, Notary Public, directing him
to take the Testimony of said subscribing witness, and return
the same, according to law, with all convenient speed, to this
Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 2nd 1886
Journal Entry
The commission heretofore issued herein to take the
Testimony of James N. Taylor one of the subscribing witnesses
of the Will of Stephen Sharp, deceased was this day returned
duly executed. And it appearing to the Court that the widow of
said decedent and all the next of kin resident of Ohio, have
been duly notified by the presentation of said Will for Pro-
bate, and it appearing to the Court from the testimony so
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Stephen Sharp's Will
Names to the same as witnesses, in his presence: That they saw
the said Stephen Sharp deceased sign and seal said Will and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and testament,
and that the said Stephen Sharp at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will and codicil was of full age, of sound mind
and memory, and not under any restraint.
P.P. Ingalls
Samuel Moss
Martha Moss
(seal) Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses , in open
Court, this 22nd day of May A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
May 22nd 1886
Journal Entry
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to wit: on the 17th day
of May A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing, purporting to be the
last Will and testament of Stephen Sharp, late of Genoa Town-
ship, in this County deceased was produced in open Court
for Probate, and was then filed. And it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the filing of said Will, and
of the application to admit the same to Probate and Record in this
Court, has been given to Clinton E. Sharp William I. Sharp
Anna C. Hall, Stephen A. Sharp, Franklin L. Sharp, and Hester
Ann Sharp, next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State of
Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court; Therefore on
this day came P.P. Ingalls, Samuel Moss and Martha Moss the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will. Which Testimony
was reduced to writing by them, respectively subscribed, and filed
with said Will and it appearing to the Court, that Jas. N. Taylor
the other subscribing witness to said Will resident of Sweet-
water, Tennessee, and it is without the jurisdiction of this Court;
it is thereupon ordered that a commission, with the will an-
nexed issue herein to R. R.Scruggs, Notary Public, directing him
to take the Testimony of said subscribing witness, and return
the same, according to law, with all convenient speed, to this
Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 2nd 1886
Journal Entry
The commission heretofore issued herein to take the
Testimony of James N. Taylor one of the subscribing witnesses
of the Will of Stephen Sharp, deceased was this day returned
duly executed. And it appearing to the Court that the widow of
said decedent and all the next of kin resident of Ohio, have
been duly notified by the presentation of said Will for Pro-
bate, and it appearing to the Court from the testimony so
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Stephen Sharp's Will
Taken and from the testimony of the former witnesses that the
said will was duly executed and attested, and that at the time of
executing the same the testator was of full age and of sound mind
and memory, and not under any restrains; the Court now admit
the said Will to Probate, and order the same together with the
testimony so taken, to be recorded according to the statute in
such cases made and provided.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Part First
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all.
I, Stephen Sharp, of Genoa Township, Delaware County,
State of Ohio; do make and publish this my last will and tes-
tament.
Item first. That all my just debts be paid.
Item Second. I give and devise to my wife, Hester Ann, all my personal property
of every kind, owned by me at the time of my decease, except
my real estate, and certain notes of hand hereafter mentioned and
decided (She however, selling so much of the personal property or
permitting it to be sold as will pay all my just debts and funeral
expenses).
Item Third. I also give and devise to my wife in lieu of her dower a part of
the farm on which we now live; commencing on the north line
of said farm, about 60 rods west of the County road (running north
and south) through the center of said farm) in the center of a ditch
made south to take the water from a brook running from
east to west through Wm Fraziers land. Thence south in
said ditch about 40 rods, thence due east so as to run 4 feet
south of the south door yard fence, and continue due east 2 rods
beyond the orchard. Thence due north to the north line
of said farm, thence west on said north line to place of be-
gining. To have hold and control the same with appurtenances
thereunto belonging during her life time: also if she wishes,
one third use of the barn,stable, grainery, and corn-crib, (if it should
become necessary to include by fence any part, or the whole of
the aforesaid bounded premises, my wife to pay one third the
cost (she having no fence to make or keep up on the north
line) she also to pay one fourth of the taxes of the whole farm
as her share of tax on the real estate.
She is also to have one fourth of the rents and profits of the farm
not included in the before mentioned and bounded premises, also
the right to get firewood for the use of her dwelling-house.
Item Forth And I hereby bequeath to my daughter Emily, wife of Lewis
Dixon, one hundred dollars, in full of her share of my es-
tate, to be paid within two years after my decease. (Provided she is then living).
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Taken and from the testimony of the former witnesses that the
said will was duly executed and attested, and that at the time of
executing the same the testator was of full age and of sound mind
and memory, and not under any restrains; the Court now admit
the said Will to Probate, and order the same together with the
testimony so taken, to be recorded according to the statute in
such cases made and provided.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Part First
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all.
I, Stephen Sharp, of Genoa Township, Delaware County,
State of Ohio; do make and publish this my last will and tes-
tament.
Item first. That all my just debts be paid.
Item Second. I give and devise to my wife, Hester Ann, all my personal property
of every kind, owned by me at the time of my decease, except
my real estate, and certain notes of hand hereafter mentioned and
decided (She however, selling so much of the personal property or
permitting it to be sold as will pay all my just debts and funeral
expenses).
Item Third. I also give and devise to my wife in lieu of her dower a part of
the farm on which we now live; commencing on the north line
of said farm, about 60 rods west of the County road (running north
and south) through the center of said farm) in the center of a ditch
made south to take the water from a brook running from
east to west through Wm Fraziers land. Thence south in
said ditch about 40 rods, thence due east so as to run 4 feet
south of the south door yard fence, and continue due east 2 rods
beyond the orchard. Thence due north to the north line
of said farm, thence west on said north line to place of be-
gining. To have hold and control the same with appurtenances
thereunto belonging during her life time: also if she wishes,
one third use of the barn,stable, grainery, and corn-crib, (if it should
become necessary to include by fence any part, or the whole of
the aforesaid bounded premises, my wife to pay one third the
cost (she having no fence to make or keep up on the north
line) she also to pay one fourth of the taxes of the whole farm
as her share of tax on the real estate.
She is also to have one fourth of the rents and profits of the farm
not included in the before mentioned and bounded premises, also
the right to get firewood for the use of her dwelling-house.
Item Forth And I hereby bequeath to my daughter Emily, wife of Lewis
Dixon, one hundred dollars, in full of her share of my es-
tate, to be paid within two years after my decease. (Provided she is then living).
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Item 5th At the death of my wife, my real estate and so much of the per-
sonal as my wife has not disposed of (must be sold in such a man-
ner as a majority of the heirs decide,) I give and devise to my several
sons, and daughter, viz Andrew J Sharp, Clinton E Sharp, William
I. Sharp, Stephen A. Sharp, Lewis F. Sharp, and Anna C Sharp,
and their heirs and equal share to each as near as I can now make
it.
Item 6th My daughter Anna C. is to have the singer sewing machine,
her bedside and bedding and when she marries, fifty dollars worth of
dishes etc:, and two of the cows - she taking her choice (the cows
she may make whenever she chooses.
Item 7th My son Lewis F. is to have a horse when he is of age worth eighty
dollars (if the one I have given him, dies before he is 21 years old)
and a cow when he marries; if he marries before the estate is settled,
or does not leave and go to a distant part of the country.
Item 8th There is to be deducted from Andrew Joshin share the sum of six
hundred dollars ($600) according to a written agreement dated
April 20th A.D. 1870 (it being money advanced to him)
Also three hundred dollars ($300) and interest for which I hold
his note of hand, dated Clinton Nov 10th 1869.
Item 9th Also to be deducted from Clinton B's share the sum of six hundred
and fifty-five dollars and fourty five cents ($655,45) it being money
lended to him to pay on his place for which I hold two
note of even date, viz April 14th A.D. 1869 (interest not to be
compounded.)
Item 10th There shall no timber or wood be taken off the farm,
to sell, except beech saw logs which may be sold to get pine
lumber to be used on the place.
Item 11th If either of my said children named in this will, should
die, before receiving their share, leaving no legitimate child
or children living and for nine month thereafter, then such
deceased heirs share, shale be equally divided among my said wife
and children.
Item 12th I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Clinton E Sharp,
Executor of this my last Will and Testament, hereby auth-
orizing, and empowering him to collect debts due me. And to
sell personal property belonging to my estate, at private sale, to
pay all my just debts; If the above Executor, dies
or fails to act from any cause, then my wife, (if living) then
any of my heirs here may apply.
Item 13th I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my personal
property be made by Court. and that the Court of Probate,
direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the Statute.
Part Second.
It is my wish and desire that the farm be sold to the best ad-
vantange for all concerned within two or three years or
sooner if thought best after my death: and my personal prop-
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Item 5th At the death of my wife, my real estate and so much of the per-
sonal as my wife has not disposed of (must be sold in such a man-
ner as a majority of the heirs decide,) I give and devise to my several
sons, and daughter, viz Andrew J Sharp, Clinton E Sharp, William
I. Sharp, Stephen A. Sharp, Lewis F. Sharp, and Anna C Sharp,
and their heirs and equal share to each as near as I can now make
it.
Item 6th My daughter Anna C. is to have the singer sewing machine,
her bedside and bedding and when she marries, fifty dollars worth of
dishes etc:, and two of the cows - she taking her choice (the cows
she may make whenever she chooses.
Item 7th My son Lewis F. is to have a horse when he is of age worth eighty
dollars (if the one I have given him, dies before he is 21 years old)
and a cow when he marries; if he marries before the estate is settled,
or does not leave and go to a distant part of the country.
Item 8th There is to be deducted from Andrew Joshin share the sum of six
hundred dollars ($600) according to a written agreement dated
April 20th A.D. 1870 (it being money advanced to him)
Also three hundred dollars ($300) and interest for which I hold
his note of hand, dated Clinton Nov 10th 1869.
Item 9th Also to be deducted from Clinton B's share the sum of six hundred
and fifty-five dollars and fourty five cents ($655,45) it being money
lended to him to pay on his place for which I hold two
note of even date, viz April 14th A.D. 1869 (interest not to be
compounded.)
Item 10th There shall no timber or wood be taken off the farm,
to sell, except beech saw logs which may be sold to get pine
lumber to be used on the place.
Item 11th If either of my said children named in this will, should
die, before receiving their share, leaving no legitimate child
or children living and for nine month thereafter, then such
deceased heirs share, shale be equally divided among my said wife
and children.
Item 12th I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Clinton E Sharp,
Executor of this my last Will and Testament, hereby auth-
orizing, and empowering him to collect debts due me. And to
sell personal property belonging to my estate, at private sale, to
pay all my just debts; If the above Executor, dies
or fails to act from any cause, then my wife, (if living) then
any of my heirs here may apply.
Item 13th I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my personal
property be made by Court. and that the Court of Probate,
direct the omission of the same in pursuance of the Statute.
Part Second.
It is my wish and desire that the farm be sold to the best ad-
vantange for all concerned within two or three years or
sooner if thought best after my death: and my personal prop-
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erty to be sold also; except the house-hold property, that shall
be my wife's to with as she pleases.
My wife to have one third of the whole amount the real
estate brings; and the whole amount the personal property brings
(after deducting the bountified debts from the same: and bequests
of certain personal property herein before stated, in first part, item
third she gets by the sale of the real estate and whole of that arris-
ing from the sale of the personal property but not to sell the
personal that has been bequeathed as above stated, (after paying
the just debts) shall be hers to all interests and purposes to con-
trol, and do with as she pleases. If she chooses to have the
farm and personal property sold as stated above she must so
elect, and make it known to the Probate Judge, within one year
after my death; if she does so choose, then in that case the heirs
before mentioned will be bound to acquire and will get their
several shares much sooner; if my wife chooses not to have
the personal and real estate sold as stated above, then his second
part to be null and void; other wise to be in full force and virtue
in law.
If any one or more of my heirs, herein named, shall bring
suit to lilidate this my last Will and Testament, to make
null and void the whole or any part thereof, he, she, or they shall
forfeit all right, title or interest in my estate whatsoever.
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made.
And I do hereby certify that this Will was wholly written
by me the testator; and that no person or persons have attempted
to dictate or influence my mind in any way whatever.
And I hope my wife and children will be satisfied therewith.
In testimony hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this twenty third day of April, in the year of our Lord 1879.
Stephen Sharp {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Stephen Sharp as his
last Will and Testament and in our presence stated that
he signed the above as his will and we witness the
same in his presence.
Jas. N. Taylor
P. P. Ingalss.
Explanatory remarks and reasons why I have made the fore-
going will, and bequest etc., as they are. The reason whil I do
not will more to my daughter Emily Dixon is. first.
that she is now in her forty-sixth year, has no child, or
children of her own. Second. - That from letters received
from her, she and her husband are as well or better off than
I am. ----------------------------------------------------
And my reasons for wishing my wife to comply and take un-
der the second part of the foregoing will as therein proposed
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erty to be sold also; except the house-hold property, that shall
be my wife's to with as she pleases.
My wife to have one third of the whole amount the real
estate brings; and the whole amount the personal property brings
(after deducting the bountified debts from the same: and bequests
of certain personal property herein before stated, in first part, item
third she gets by the sale of the real estate and whole of that arris-
ing from the sale of the personal property but not to sell the
personal that has been bequeathed as above stated, (after paying
the just debts) shall be hers to all interests and purposes to con-
trol, and do with as she pleases. If she chooses to have the
farm and personal property sold as stated above she must so
elect, and make it known to the Probate Judge, within one year
after my death; if she does so choose, then in that case the heirs
before mentioned will be bound to acquire and will get their
several shares much sooner; if my wife chooses not to have
the personal and real estate sold as stated above, then his second
part to be null and void; other wise to be in full force and virtue
in law.
If any one or more of my heirs, herein named, shall bring
suit to lilidate this my last Will and Testament, to make
null and void the whole or any part thereof, he, she, or they shall
forfeit all right, title or interest in my estate whatsoever.
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made.
And I do hereby certify that this Will was wholly written
by me the testator; and that no person or persons have attempted
to dictate or influence my mind in any way whatever.
And I hope my wife and children will be satisfied therewith.
In testimony hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this twenty third day of April, in the year of our Lord 1879.
Stephen Sharp {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Stephen Sharp as his
last Will and Testament and in our presence stated that
he signed the above as his will and we witness the
same in his presence.
Jas. N. Taylor
P. P. Ingalss.
Explanatory remarks and reasons why I have made the fore-
going will, and bequest etc., as they are. The reason whil I do
not will more to my daughter Emily Dixon is. first.
that she is now in her forty-sixth year, has no child, or
children of her own. Second. - That from letters received
from her, she and her husband are as well or better off than
I am. ----------------------------------------------------
And my reasons for wishing my wife to comply and take un-
der the second part of the foregoing will as therein proposed
Title
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Description
[page 423]
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363
Stephen Sharp's Will
to her - is that she would be as well off as to take under the
first part of the foregoing will; as she would be more-inde-
pendent, having, it is her own right, and under own control,
She can then choose who to live with, or who to live with her,
and if she chooses own real-estate in her own right.
and If she takes under the second part of the will, it would most
probably greatly benefit her children by giving then a start in
the world sooner, and before they are old.--------------------
It is my request that at my death, there shall be no useless
pomp or parade at my funeral; that no crape, or mourning
be worn, there or after; and that my body not to be taken in to
church (for the heath of living the practice should be stopped) I
wish no costly coffin. Tombstone not to cost over forty dollars;
In testimony where of I hereunto set my name this 23rd
day of April A.D. 1879.
Stephen Sharp.
This will was executed April 23rd 1879. It being my seventy-
third birth-day. And this day I am seventy-two years old.
S. Sharp.
Whereas I, Stephen Sharp of the 23rd day of April A. D. 1879 made my
last will and testament of that day, do hereby declare the following
to be a codicil to the same. And I do hereby will, that my wife
Hester Ann Sharp, shall have the use and profits of our farm, and
the personal property during her lifetime; she paying the taxes;
and keeping the farm in repair and to allow no timber waisted
or sold off the place, and to keep the fences in good repair, and after
the just debts are paid my said wife to have all the personal
property as her own.
In the testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 29th day of October, in the year of our Lord 1885.
Stephen Sharp {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Stephen Sharp as his
Codicil to his last Will and Testament in our presence, and
signed by us in his presence.
Samuel Moss.
[corresponds to page 363 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
363
Stephen Sharp's Will
to her - is that she would be as well off as to take under the
first part of the foregoing will; as she would be more-inde-
pendent, having, it is her own right, and under own control,
She can then choose who to live with, or who to live with her,
and if she chooses own real-estate in her own right.
and If she takes under the second part of the will, it would most
probably greatly benefit her children by giving then a start in
the world sooner, and before they are old.--------------------
It is my request that at my death, there shall be no useless
pomp or parade at my funeral; that no crape, or mourning
be worn, there or after; and that my body not to be taken in to
church (for the heath of living the practice should be stopped) I
wish no costly coffin. Tombstone not to cost over forty dollars;
In testimony where of I hereunto set my name this 23rd
day of April A.D. 1879.
Stephen Sharp.
This will was executed April 23rd 1879. It being my seventy-
third birth-day. And this day I am seventy-two years old.
S. Sharp.
Whereas I, Stephen Sharp of the 23rd day of April A. D. 1879 made my
last will and testament of that day, do hereby declare the following
to be a codicil to the same. And I do hereby will, that my wife
Hester Ann Sharp, shall have the use and profits of our farm, and
the personal property during her lifetime; she paying the taxes;
and keeping the farm in repair and to allow no timber waisted
or sold off the place, and to keep the fences in good repair, and after
the just debts are paid my said wife to have all the personal
property as her own.
In the testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 29th day of October, in the year of our Lord 1885.
Stephen Sharp {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Stephen Sharp as his
Codicil to his last Will and Testament in our presence, and
signed by us in his presence.
Samuel Moss.
Title
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Description
[page 424]
[corresponds to page 364 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
364
Cornelia A. Taylor's Will.
May 14th 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the will of In Probate Court of
Cornelia . Taylor, Deceased. Delaware County, Ohio.
May 14th A.D. 1886.
This day, an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Cornelia A. Taylor, late of Sioto Township
in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court, for
Probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and of
the application to admit the same to Probate and record, be
given to Colvin Warford and George R. Warford next of kin of
the Testator, resident of the State of Ohio, That said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the Twenty-second day
of May A.D. 1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it appearing to the Court that George M. Gill, John G.
Reaney, Isabella Baker, L. G. Fischer, Samuel Bauby, the sub
scibing witnesses to said will, are residence of Baltimore,
Maryland, and are without the jurisdiction of this court. It
is thereupon ordered that a commission with the Will annexed,
issue herein to John M. Lillig of Baltimore, Maryland, directing
him to take the testimony of said subscribing witnesses and
return the same according to law, with all convenient
speed to this court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio.
Delaware County ss In Probate Court.
To the Sheriff of said County Greeting.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of Cornelia
A. Taylor, deceased.
We command you notify George R. Warford that on
the 14th day of May, A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing,
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Cornelia A.
Taylor, late of Scioto Township, in said County, deceased,
was produced in open Court and an application to admit
the same to probate was on the same day made in said
Court. Said application will be for hearing before This
Court, on the 22nd day of May, A.D. 1886, at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, This 14th day of May, 1886.
[corresponds to page 364 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
364
Cornelia A. Taylor's Will.
May 14th 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the will of In Probate Court of
Cornelia . Taylor, Deceased. Delaware County, Ohio.
May 14th A.D. 1886.
This day, an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Cornelia A. Taylor, late of Sioto Township
in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court, for
Probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and of
the application to admit the same to Probate and record, be
given to Colvin Warford and George R. Warford next of kin of
the Testator, resident of the State of Ohio, That said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the Twenty-second day
of May A.D. 1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it appearing to the Court that George M. Gill, John G.
Reaney, Isabella Baker, L. G. Fischer, Samuel Bauby, the sub
scibing witnesses to said will, are residence of Baltimore,
Maryland, and are without the jurisdiction of this court. It
is thereupon ordered that a commission with the Will annexed,
issue herein to John M. Lillig of Baltimore, Maryland, directing
him to take the testimony of said subscribing witnesses and
return the same according to law, with all convenient
speed to this court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio.
Delaware County ss In Probate Court.
To the Sheriff of said County Greeting.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of Cornelia
A. Taylor, deceased.
We command you notify George R. Warford that on
the 14th day of May, A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing,
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Cornelia A.
Taylor, late of Scioto Township, in said County, deceased,
was produced in open Court and an application to admit
the same to probate was on the same day made in said
Court. Said application will be for hearing before This
Court, on the 22nd day of May, A.D. 1886, at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, This 14th day of May, 1886.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 425)
Description
[page 425]
[corresponds to page 365 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
365
Cornelia A. Taylor's Will
Return.
The State of Ohio.
Delaware County, ss.
James E. White says that on the 18th day of May, A.D.
1886 he served the within notice by leaving a time thereof at
the usual place of residence of George R. Warford, with the en-
dorsements thereon.
James E. White
Sheriff
Sheriff's fees.
Service. .30
Copy. .20
Mileage 1.50
Return. .25
$2.30
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio In Probate Court.
Delaware County ss.
To the Sheriff of Franklin County, Greeting.
In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of Cornelia
A. Taylor, Deceased.
We command you to notify Colvin Warford, that on the
14th day of May, A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Cornelia A. Taylor, late of
Scioto Township, in said County, deceased, was produced in open
Court, and an application to admit the same to probate was on the
same day made in said Court. Said application will be for
hearing before this Court, on the 22 day of May, A.D. 1886, at
10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware, Ohio, This 14th day of May, A.D. 1886.
Return
The State of Ohio
Franklin County, ss.
Received this next May 15th 1885. And on the 20th day
of May 1886 I returned the same the within named Colvin
Warford. Not Found.
William H. Burbee, Sheriff
of Franklin County, Ohio. by
M. L. Hurst, Deputy
Sheriff's Fees. $1.00
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365
Cornelia A. Taylor's Will
Return.
The State of Ohio.
Delaware County, ss.
James E. White says that on the 18th day of May, A.D.
1886 he served the within notice by leaving a time thereof at
the usual place of residence of George R. Warford, with the en-
dorsements thereon.
James E. White
Sheriff
Sheriff's fees.
Service. .30
Copy. .20
Mileage 1.50
Return. .25
$2.30
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio In Probate Court.
Delaware County ss.
To the Sheriff of Franklin County, Greeting.
In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of Cornelia
A. Taylor, Deceased.
We command you to notify Colvin Warford, that on the
14th day of May, A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Cornelia A. Taylor, late of
Scioto Township, in said County, deceased, was produced in open
Court, and an application to admit the same to probate was on the
same day made in said Court. Said application will be for
hearing before this Court, on the 22 day of May, A.D. 1886, at
10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware, Ohio, This 14th day of May, A.D. 1886.
Return
The State of Ohio
Franklin County, ss.
Received this next May 15th 1885. And on the 20th day
of May 1886 I returned the same the within named Colvin
Warford. Not Found.
William H. Burbee, Sheriff
of Franklin County, Ohio. by
M. L. Hurst, Deputy
Sheriff's Fees. $1.00
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 426)
Description
[page 426]
[corresponds to page 366 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
366
Cornelia A. Taylor's Will.
Waiver
We, the undersigned heirs of the within named decedent,
hereby waive further notice and consent to the probate of said
Will.
Dated this 14th day of May, A.D. 1886.
Rachel J. Reaney.
Mary J. Loveless.
Commission To Take Testimony of witness to Will
The State of Ohio.
Delaware County, ss.
To John M. Littig, Greeting:
Know Ye, That we, in con-
fidence of your prudence and fidelity, have appointed you, and by
these presents do give you full power and authority to examine
and take the deposition of Geo. M. Gill, John G. Banney, Isabella
Barber, L.C. Fischer and Samuel Bowly subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Cornelia A. Taylor hereto annexed,
late of the County of Delaware, in the State of Ohio, deceased;
and therefore we commend you, that at certain days and places
appointed by you, you cause the said Geo M. Gill, John G. Ranney,
Isabella Barber, L.G. Fischer, and Samuel Bowby to be brought
before you, and then and there to examine them on oath or affir-
mation first taken before you, Touching the due execution of
said Will of the said Cornelia A. Taylor, and That you reduce
such examination to writing, and return the same, Together
with this Commission and the Will of the said Cornelia A.
Taylor thereto annexed, closed up under your seal, into our
said Probate Court, with all convenient speed.
In testimony whereof, I, Rufus Carpenter,
Judge of said Court, have hereunto set my hand
and affixed the seal of said Court, at Delaware this
14th day of May, A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Deposition of Witness To Will.
The State of Maryland.
City of Baltimore ss.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Cornelia A. Taylor.
Personally appeared before me John M. Lillig Commissioner, Geo. M
Gill, John G. Ranney, Isabella Barber, L.C. Fischer, and Saml
Bowby, subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Cornelia A. Taylor, late of Scioto Township in said
Delaware County, deceased, who being by me first duly
[corresponds to page 366 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
366
Cornelia A. Taylor's Will.
Waiver
We, the undersigned heirs of the within named decedent,
hereby waive further notice and consent to the probate of said
Will.
Dated this 14th day of May, A.D. 1886.
Rachel J. Reaney.
Mary J. Loveless.
Commission To Take Testimony of witness to Will
The State of Ohio.
Delaware County, ss.
To John M. Littig, Greeting:
Know Ye, That we, in con-
fidence of your prudence and fidelity, have appointed you, and by
these presents do give you full power and authority to examine
and take the deposition of Geo. M. Gill, John G. Banney, Isabella
Barber, L.C. Fischer and Samuel Bowly subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Cornelia A. Taylor hereto annexed,
late of the County of Delaware, in the State of Ohio, deceased;
and therefore we commend you, that at certain days and places
appointed by you, you cause the said Geo M. Gill, John G. Ranney,
Isabella Barber, L.G. Fischer, and Samuel Bowby to be brought
before you, and then and there to examine them on oath or affir-
mation first taken before you, Touching the due execution of
said Will of the said Cornelia A. Taylor, and That you reduce
such examination to writing, and return the same, Together
with this Commission and the Will of the said Cornelia A.
Taylor thereto annexed, closed up under your seal, into our
said Probate Court, with all convenient speed.
In testimony whereof, I, Rufus Carpenter,
Judge of said Court, have hereunto set my hand
and affixed the seal of said Court, at Delaware this
14th day of May, A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Deposition of Witness To Will.
The State of Maryland.
City of Baltimore ss.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Cornelia A. Taylor.
Personally appeared before me John M. Lillig Commissioner, Geo. M
Gill, John G. Ranney, Isabella Barber, L.C. Fischer, and Saml
Bowby, subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Cornelia A. Taylor, late of Scioto Township in said
Delaware County, deceased, who being by me first duly
Title
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Description
[page 427]
[corresponds to page 367 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
367
Cornleia a. Taylor's Will.
sworn acording to law, to speak the truth, the whole Truth, and
nothing but the Truth, in relation to the execution of said Will,
depose and say: That they were present at the execution of the
paper before them bearing date the 22nd day of March, A.D. 1882
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Cornelia A.
Taylor now deceased, whose name is signed at the end there-
of, and at the request of said deceased, subscribed their names to
the same as witnesses in her presence; that they saw the said
Cornelia A. Taylor sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge
the same to be her last Will and Testament, and that the said
Cornelia A. Taylor at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not
under any restraint.
Geo. M. Gill.
John G. Reaney
Isabella Barber.
L.G. Fischer.
Samuel Bowby.
The State of Maryland
City of Baltimore ss.
I, John M. Littig, duly appointed and commissioned by
the Judge of the Probate Court, of the County of Delaware, and the
State of Ohio, to take the testimony of Geo. M. Gill, John G. Ran-
ney, Isabella Barber, L.C. Fischer and Samuel Bawby subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Cornelia A. Taylor,
deceased, late a resident of said County and State, which Com-
mission, and the said Will are hereto, annexed, do hereby certify
that in pursuance of said Commission I caused the above named
George M. Gill, John G. Ranney, Isabella Barber, L.C. Fischer, and
Samuel Bowby, subscribing witnesses as aforesaid To appear be-
foresaid to appear before me, at City of Baltimore on the 19th day
of May, 1886. That they were first duly sworn by me, accord-
ing to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth; that I examined them in relation to the execution of
said Will, and reduced their testimony to writing as above set
forth in their presence and that they signed the same in my
presence, and I further certify that I am not Counsel, Attorney,
or Relative of any of the parties named in said Will, or other-
derwise interested in the Probate thereof.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand,
This nineteenth day of May, A.d. 1886
John M. Littig
Commissioner.
[corresponds to page 367 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
367
Cornleia a. Taylor's Will.
sworn acording to law, to speak the truth, the whole Truth, and
nothing but the Truth, in relation to the execution of said Will,
depose and say: That they were present at the execution of the
paper before them bearing date the 22nd day of March, A.D. 1882
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Cornelia A.
Taylor now deceased, whose name is signed at the end there-
of, and at the request of said deceased, subscribed their names to
the same as witnesses in her presence; that they saw the said
Cornelia A. Taylor sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge
the same to be her last Will and Testament, and that the said
Cornelia A. Taylor at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not
under any restraint.
Geo. M. Gill.
John G. Reaney
Isabella Barber.
L.G. Fischer.
Samuel Bowby.
The State of Maryland
City of Baltimore ss.
I, John M. Littig, duly appointed and commissioned by
the Judge of the Probate Court, of the County of Delaware, and the
State of Ohio, to take the testimony of Geo. M. Gill, John G. Ran-
ney, Isabella Barber, L.C. Fischer and Samuel Bawby subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Cornelia A. Taylor,
deceased, late a resident of said County and State, which Com-
mission, and the said Will are hereto, annexed, do hereby certify
that in pursuance of said Commission I caused the above named
George M. Gill, John G. Ranney, Isabella Barber, L.C. Fischer, and
Samuel Bowby, subscribing witnesses as aforesaid To appear be-
foresaid to appear before me, at City of Baltimore on the 19th day
of May, 1886. That they were first duly sworn by me, accord-
ing to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth; that I examined them in relation to the execution of
said Will, and reduced their testimony to writing as above set
forth in their presence and that they signed the same in my
presence, and I further certify that I am not Counsel, Attorney,
or Relative of any of the parties named in said Will, or other-
derwise interested in the Probate thereof.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand,
This nineteenth day of May, A.d. 1886
John M. Littig
Commissioner.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 428)
Description
[page 428]
[corresponds to page 368 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
368
Cornelia A. Taylor's Will.
May 22nd 1886.
Journal Entry.
The commission heretofore issued herein, to take the testi-
mony of Geo W. Gill, John G. Reaney, Isabella Barber, L.C. Fisch-
er, Samuel Bowby, the subscribing witnesses to the will of said
Cornelia A. Taylor, deceased, was this day returned, duly executed.
And it appearing to the court that the decedent died leaving no
husband surviving, and that all the next of kin, residence of Ohio,
having been duly notified of the presentation of said Will for probate.
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing
is the last Will and Testament of said Cornelia A. Taylor, deceased,
That the same was duly executed and attested and that the said Tes-
tator at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will,
was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under any re-
straint. It is, therefore, by the Court ordered, that the said
Will be admitted to probate, and that the same, together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named, as well as the pro-
ceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, Cornelia Ann Taylor, being at this time in the City
of Baltimore and State of Maryland and being of sound and depos-
ing mind and considering how uncertain life is, have deter-
mined to make this my last will and Testament in the City
of Baltimore before leaving for my home in Delaware Coun-
ty, State of Ohio.
I hereby constitute and appoint my sister Rache Jane Rea-
ney of the City of Baltimore, State of Maryland, the executrix
of this my last Will and Testament and in case she should die be-
fore me or from any cause should fail to qualify or be in-
competent to act I hereby constitute and appoint the husband
of the said Rachel Jane Reaney, James Reaney, of the City of
Baltimore my executor, and if from any cause neither of them
should act, then I constitute and appoint my nephew James
Reaney Jr of the City of Baltimore executor of this my last
Will and Testament.
I hereby direct and my will is that my executor or legal
representative shall after paying my debts and funeral expenses
pay the following specific legacies, and deliver the following articles.
Item 1st Ten Dollars and an old family clock to Harry W. Colvin of
Baltimore, son of Richard Colvin.
Item 2nd Ten dollars to George Colvin of Baltimore, son of Richard Col-
vin.
Item 3rd Ten Dollars and a bureau that once belonged to his father,
to Colvin Warford, of Ohio, son of Reading Warford.
Item 4th Ten Dollars to George R. Warford of Ohio son of Hamilton
Warford.
[corresponds to page 368 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
368
Cornelia A. Taylor's Will.
May 22nd 1886.
Journal Entry.
The commission heretofore issued herein, to take the testi-
mony of Geo W. Gill, John G. Reaney, Isabella Barber, L.C. Fisch-
er, Samuel Bowby, the subscribing witnesses to the will of said
Cornelia A. Taylor, deceased, was this day returned, duly executed.
And it appearing to the court that the decedent died leaving no
husband surviving, and that all the next of kin, residence of Ohio,
having been duly notified of the presentation of said Will for probate.
Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing
is the last Will and Testament of said Cornelia A. Taylor, deceased,
That the same was duly executed and attested and that the said Tes-
tator at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will,
was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under any re-
straint. It is, therefore, by the Court ordered, that the said
Will be admitted to probate, and that the same, together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named, as well as the pro-
ceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
I, Cornelia Ann Taylor, being at this time in the City
of Baltimore and State of Maryland and being of sound and depos-
ing mind and considering how uncertain life is, have deter-
mined to make this my last will and Testament in the City
of Baltimore before leaving for my home in Delaware Coun-
ty, State of Ohio.
I hereby constitute and appoint my sister Rache Jane Rea-
ney of the City of Baltimore, State of Maryland, the executrix
of this my last Will and Testament and in case she should die be-
fore me or from any cause should fail to qualify or be in-
competent to act I hereby constitute and appoint the husband
of the said Rachel Jane Reaney, James Reaney, of the City of
Baltimore my executor, and if from any cause neither of them
should act, then I constitute and appoint my nephew James
Reaney Jr of the City of Baltimore executor of this my last
Will and Testament.
I hereby direct and my will is that my executor or legal
representative shall after paying my debts and funeral expenses
pay the following specific legacies, and deliver the following articles.
Item 1st Ten Dollars and an old family clock to Harry W. Colvin of
Baltimore, son of Richard Colvin.
Item 2nd Ten dollars to George Colvin of Baltimore, son of Richard Col-
vin.
Item 3rd Ten Dollars and a bureau that once belonged to his father,
to Colvin Warford, of Ohio, son of Reading Warford.
Item 4th Ten Dollars to George R. Warford of Ohio son of Hamilton
Warford.
Title
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Description
[page 429]
[corresponds to page 369 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
369
Cornelia A. Taylor's Will
Item 5th Ten Dollars to William H. Warford of Illinois, son of Hamilton
Warford.
Item 6th One Thousand Dollars To my niece Mary Jane Loveless
of Illinois.
I also order and direct that the interest of two hundred
dollars of Baltimore City Stock now held by me or the interest
of same stock, or investment equivelent in value say $200.00
shall be applied as long as the same can legally be done inpre-
serving and keeping in order the grave, lot, and monument thereon
in Delaware County, State of Ohio, where repose the remains
of my father and husband and where I expect to be buried.
I give devise and bequeath all rest and residue of my estate,
real, personal and mixed to which I have any right or title or
interest or in which I may have any interest, right or title at
law or in equality at the time of my death wheresoever situated in
the State of Maryland, State of Ohio or elsewhere, to my sister
the said Rachel Jane Reaney for and during the term of her natural
life, she to collect all there income, and to pay all the cost thereof,
and not to be responsible for waste or loss if any therein and from
and after the death of the said Rachel Jane Reaney to my nephew
James Reaney Jr. and niece Isabella Reaney as tenants in common
share and share alike forever - they being the children of the said
Rachel Jane Reaney.
As my debts will, as I believe, be small if any at the
time of my death I hereby declare that my executor shall
not be required to give security as such or if some security
must be given that the same shall be as small as under
existing law the same can be made.
In witness where of I have hereunto put my hand
and affixed my seal and declared this to be my last will and tes-
tament in the presence of the competent witnesses hereto who
at my request have signed, as attesting witnesses on this
twenty second day of March A.D. 1882.
Cornelia A. Taylor {seal}
Signed, sealed, published and declared by Cornelia Ann Taylor
as her last Will and Testament in the presence of the un-
dersigned who saw her sign the same and who in her
presence and in the presence of each other and at her request
have hereunto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses.
Geo M. Gill.
Isabella Barber.
John G. Reaney.
L. C. Fischer.
Samuel Bowly.
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Cornelia A. Taylor's Will
Item 5th Ten Dollars to William H. Warford of Illinois, son of Hamilton
Warford.
Item 6th One Thousand Dollars To my niece Mary Jane Loveless
of Illinois.
I also order and direct that the interest of two hundred
dollars of Baltimore City Stock now held by me or the interest
of same stock, or investment equivelent in value say $200.00
shall be applied as long as the same can legally be done inpre-
serving and keeping in order the grave, lot, and monument thereon
in Delaware County, State of Ohio, where repose the remains
of my father and husband and where I expect to be buried.
I give devise and bequeath all rest and residue of my estate,
real, personal and mixed to which I have any right or title or
interest or in which I may have any interest, right or title at
law or in equality at the time of my death wheresoever situated in
the State of Maryland, State of Ohio or elsewhere, to my sister
the said Rachel Jane Reaney for and during the term of her natural
life, she to collect all there income, and to pay all the cost thereof,
and not to be responsible for waste or loss if any therein and from
and after the death of the said Rachel Jane Reaney to my nephew
James Reaney Jr. and niece Isabella Reaney as tenants in common
share and share alike forever - they being the children of the said
Rachel Jane Reaney.
As my debts will, as I believe, be small if any at the
time of my death I hereby declare that my executor shall
not be required to give security as such or if some security
must be given that the same shall be as small as under
existing law the same can be made.
In witness where of I have hereunto put my hand
and affixed my seal and declared this to be my last will and tes-
tament in the presence of the competent witnesses hereto who
at my request have signed, as attesting witnesses on this
twenty second day of March A.D. 1882.
Cornelia A. Taylor {seal}
Signed, sealed, published and declared by Cornelia Ann Taylor
as her last Will and Testament in the presence of the un-
dersigned who saw her sign the same and who in her
presence and in the presence of each other and at her request
have hereunto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses.
Geo M. Gill.
Isabella Barber.
John G. Reaney.
L. C. Fischer.
Samuel Bowly.
Title
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Description
[page 430]
[corresponds to page 370 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
370
John Miller's Will
June 15, 1886
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the will}
John Miller, deceased }
In Probate Court Delaware County, Ohio
This day an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last will and testament of John Miller, late of
Delaware County, Delaware Township, Ohio, deceased, was pro-
duced in open court, for Probate on consideration whereof it
is ordered that the said Will be filed in this court and that due
notice there of and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record be given to Catherine Miller his widow and Henry Miller,
Forest Miller, George Miller, Frances White, Amanda Miller, and
Minnie Miller next of kin of the testator resident of the State
of Ohio; that said application will be for hearing before this
court on the 21st day of June. A. D. 1886 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge
Notice of Heirs.
The State of Ohio In Probate Court.
Delaware County.ss.
In the matter of the last will and testament of
John Mlller, deceased.
To Catharine Miller, Henry Miller, Forest Miller,
George Miller, Frances White, Amanda Miller, and Minnie Miller.
You are hereby notified that on this 15th day of June.
A.D, 1896. an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
will and testament of John Miller late of Delaware Township, in
said county, deceased, was produced in open court, and an application
to admit the same to probate was on the same day made in said
court. Said application will be hearing before this court, on
the 21st day of June A.D. 1886 at 2 O'clock.P.M.
{seal} Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 15th day of June A.D. 1886.
Return
The State of Ohio
Delaware County.ss.
Levan Miller, being duly sworn, says that on the 18th & 19th
days of June A.D. 1886 he served the written notice by delivering
a "true" copy thereof to the within named Catharine Miller,
Henry Miller, Forest Miller, George Miller, Frances White, Amanda
Miller, and Minnie Miller;
Levan Miller.
[corresponds to page 370 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
370
John Miller's Will
June 15, 1886
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the will}
John Miller, deceased }
In Probate Court Delaware County, Ohio
This day an instrument of writing pur-
porting to be the last will and testament of John Miller, late of
Delaware County, Delaware Township, Ohio, deceased, was pro-
duced in open court, for Probate on consideration whereof it
is ordered that the said Will be filed in this court and that due
notice there of and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record be given to Catherine Miller his widow and Henry Miller,
Forest Miller, George Miller, Frances White, Amanda Miller, and
Minnie Miller next of kin of the testator resident of the State
of Ohio; that said application will be for hearing before this
court on the 21st day of June. A. D. 1886 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge
Notice of Heirs.
The State of Ohio In Probate Court.
Delaware County.ss.
In the matter of the last will and testament of
John Mlller, deceased.
To Catharine Miller, Henry Miller, Forest Miller,
George Miller, Frances White, Amanda Miller, and Minnie Miller.
You are hereby notified that on this 15th day of June.
A.D, 1896. an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
will and testament of John Miller late of Delaware Township, in
said county, deceased, was produced in open court, and an application
to admit the same to probate was on the same day made in said
court. Said application will be hearing before this court, on
the 21st day of June A.D. 1886 at 2 O'clock.P.M.
{seal} Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 15th day of June A.D. 1886.
Return
The State of Ohio
Delaware County.ss.
Levan Miller, being duly sworn, says that on the 18th & 19th
days of June A.D. 1886 he served the written notice by delivering
a "true" copy thereof to the within named Catharine Miller,
Henry Miller, Forest Miller, George Miller, Frances White, Amanda
Miller, and Minnie Miller;
Levan Miller.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 431)
Description
[page 431]
[corresponds to page 371 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
371
John Miller's Will.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 21st
day of June.A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio. In Probate Court
Delaware County.ss.
Personally appeared in open Court John S Gill and John
L. Thurston the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and testa-
ment of John Miller late of Delaware Township in said Delaware
County, deceased, who being duly sworn according to the law, to speak
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation to
the execution of said will, deposed and say: That the paper before
them bearing date the 23st day of March. A.D. 1886, purporting to be
the last will and testament of John Miller, now deceased, is the
Will of said deceased John Miller, that they were present at the
execution of said will, and at the request of the testator, respec-
tively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses, sign and seal
said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will
and testament and that the said John Miller, at the time of making,
signing, and sealing said will, was of full age, or sound mind and
memory, and not under any restrain, and that the erasure on next
to the last were made before signing and that the writing on
the margin was written on the same before signing.
John S. Gill.
John L. Thurston.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
court, this 21st day of June A.D.1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 21st 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the will }
}
of John Miller, deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the last Will and Testament of John Miller, late of Delaware
Township, Delaware County, Ohio, deceased, was produced in
open court for Probate, and was then filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the
filing of said Will and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record in this Court has been given to Catharine Mil-
ler, his widow and Henry Miller, Forest Miller, George Miller, Frances
White, Amanda Miller, and Minnie Miller next of kin of the
testator, resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order
[corresponds to page 371 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
371
John Miller's Will.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 21st
day of June.A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio. In Probate Court
Delaware County.ss.
Personally appeared in open Court John S Gill and John
L. Thurston the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and testa-
ment of John Miller late of Delaware Township in said Delaware
County, deceased, who being duly sworn according to the law, to speak
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation to
the execution of said will, deposed and say: That the paper before
them bearing date the 23st day of March. A.D. 1886, purporting to be
the last will and testament of John Miller, now deceased, is the
Will of said deceased John Miller, that they were present at the
execution of said will, and at the request of the testator, respec-
tively subscribed their names to the same as witnesses, sign and seal
said will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last will
and testament and that the said John Miller, at the time of making,
signing, and sealing said will, was of full age, or sound mind and
memory, and not under any restrain, and that the erasure on next
to the last were made before signing and that the writing on
the margin was written on the same before signing.
John S. Gill.
John L. Thurston.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
court, this 21st day of June A.D.1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
June 21st 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the will }
}
of John Miller, deceased }
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit:
on the last Will and Testament of John Miller, late of Delaware
Township, Delaware County, Ohio, deceased, was produced in
open court for Probate, and was then filed. And it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice of the
filing of said Will and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record in this Court has been given to Catharine Mil-
ler, his widow and Henry Miller, Forest Miller, George Miller, Frances
White, Amanda Miller, and Minnie Miller next of kin of the
testator, resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order
Title
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Description
[page 432]
[corresponds to page 372 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
372
John Miller's Will.
of this court, therefore on this day came John L. Thurston and
John S Gill the subscribing witnessees to said will who being
duly sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said
will which testimony was reduced to writing by them respec-
tively subscribed and filed with said will. whereupon the court finds
that the afore said instrument of writing is the last will and
testament of said John Miller, deceased. That the same was
duly executed and attested. And that the said testator at the time
of making, signing and sealing said will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore by
the court ordered that the said Will be admitted to Probate and
that the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above name, as well as the proceedings had thereon be en-
tered of record in this court.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All.
I John Miller, of Delaware Township, Delaware County, Ohio, do
make and publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1st It is my will that all my just debt be paid, and
that a suitable monument be erected over my grave.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my beloved wife Catharine Miller, in
lieu of her dower. All my household furniture and all as articles
used by is in the swelling house, all my books, papers,
monies, notes, drafts, checks, stocks, bonds, accounts and cred-
its at my deceased.
Item 3rd I give and devise to my said wife Catharine Miller, the
full one third part of all my other personal property including
my interest in all growing grain on all my premises at my
decease.
Item 4th I give and devise to my said wife, Catharine Miller the
use and control of all the swelling house on my Homestead
farm of about 168 acres situated in Delaware Township Dela-
ware County,Ohio and on the Radnor Pike west of the city of
Delaware = for the period of six years after my decease = except
the part there of reserved for my beloved mother Elizabeth
Miller by the procisions of the Will of Henry Miller, my father,
during her natural life, with privileges of use of well, cistern and
wood - house, for her use. The house yard and garden and fruits there-
in. And the use of one third of all barns and out building, and
the use of barn yard and the rests, issues, and profits hereinafter
named.
Item 5th I give and devise to my son George Miller the two thirds
part of all my personal property mentioned in Item 3 at my
decease.
[corresponds to page 372 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
372
John Miller's Will.
of this court, therefore on this day came John L. Thurston and
John S Gill the subscribing witnessees to said will who being
duly sworn testified to the due execution and attestation of said
will which testimony was reduced to writing by them respec-
tively subscribed and filed with said will. whereupon the court finds
that the afore said instrument of writing is the last will and
testament of said John Miller, deceased. That the same was
duly executed and attested. And that the said testator at the time
of making, signing and sealing said will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is therefore by
the court ordered that the said Will be admitted to Probate and
that the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above name, as well as the proceedings had thereon be en-
tered of record in this court.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All.
I John Miller, of Delaware Township, Delaware County, Ohio, do
make and publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1st It is my will that all my just debt be paid, and
that a suitable monument be erected over my grave.
Item 2nd I give and devise to my beloved wife Catharine Miller, in
lieu of her dower. All my household furniture and all as articles
used by is in the swelling house, all my books, papers,
monies, notes, drafts, checks, stocks, bonds, accounts and cred-
its at my deceased.
Item 3rd I give and devise to my said wife Catharine Miller, the
full one third part of all my other personal property including
my interest in all growing grain on all my premises at my
decease.
Item 4th I give and devise to my said wife, Catharine Miller the
use and control of all the swelling house on my Homestead
farm of about 168 acres situated in Delaware Township Dela-
ware County,Ohio and on the Radnor Pike west of the city of
Delaware = for the period of six years after my decease = except
the part there of reserved for my beloved mother Elizabeth
Miller by the procisions of the Will of Henry Miller, my father,
during her natural life, with privileges of use of well, cistern and
wood - house, for her use. The house yard and garden and fruits there-
in. And the use of one third of all barns and out building, and
the use of barn yard and the rests, issues, and profits hereinafter
named.
Item 5th I give and devise to my son George Miller the two thirds
part of all my personal property mentioned in Item 3 at my
decease.
Title
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Description
[page 433]
[corresponds to page 373 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
373
John Miller's Will.
Item 6th I give and devise to my said son George Miller the use and
control of my said Homestead farm of about 468 acres and the
middle field on south side of my 100 tract of land in Troy Town-
ship as now fenced next adjoining my said Homestead farm,
said field containing about sixteen acres for the period of six
years after my decease - on the following terms and conditions =
That he is to have a home with his mother my said wife on
said Homestead farm without charge to him for room and shelter =
that he is to carry out and comply with the provisions of the will
of my said father Henry Miller providing for my said mother
Elizabeth Miller according to the terms thereof, for said six years,
if she shall live during all or any part thereof. And to furnish
my said wife sufficient fuel prepared for her use, in the wood
house and the same for my said mother. to have the grain of my
said wife and said mother to the mill and the flour there of to them
and to furnish suitable and comfortable means of conveyance for my
said wife and said mother to attend the church of their choice =
at all resonable times when they or either of them desire. And
to keep the improvements on said lands in good repair and to farm
the same in a husband like manner to pay two thirds of all
the taxes on said homestead farm. And the two thirds of the
taxes on said One Hundred Acre tract in Troy Township =
To receive two thirds of all rents, issues, and profits on said Home-
stead farm and said part of said One Hundred Acre Tract = after com-
plying with all the provisions of the said will of my father in
favor of my said mother ; and allowing to my said mother all the
previleges mentioned in Item 4 = And to receive the two nin-
ths part of all grain grown on the balance of said One Hundred
Acre tract delivered to him in the bushel in the barns and grain-
aries on said Homestead farm. And to pay my said wife
Catharine Miller the remaining one third part of said rents,
issues, and profits on said Homestead farm and said part of said
One Hundred Acre Tract = after deducting the items stated for my
said mother, each year for six years.
Item third
I give and devise to my said wife Catharine Miller: the one
third part of all the rents, issues and profits of the Homestead farm
and the middle part of my one Hundred Acre Tract on the south
side as now fenced and adjoining my said Homestead farm for
the period of six years after my decease, after deducting from
the whole of said rents and profits the provisions of the Will of my
father Henry Miller in favor of my said mother and allowing to
my said wife all the privileges mentioned in Item 4th and
the one ninth part of all grain grown on the balance of said
One Hundred Acre Tract delivered to her in the bushel in the
barns and grainaries on said Homestead farm.
My said wife to pay one third of the taxes on said Homestead farm
and to pay one third of the taxes on said One Hundred Acre Tract. -
for said six years and to receive said rents and profits each year
of said period.
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373
John Miller's Will.
Item 6th I give and devise to my said son George Miller the use and
control of my said Homestead farm of about 468 acres and the
middle field on south side of my 100 tract of land in Troy Town-
ship as now fenced next adjoining my said Homestead farm,
said field containing about sixteen acres for the period of six
years after my decease - on the following terms and conditions =
That he is to have a home with his mother my said wife on
said Homestead farm without charge to him for room and shelter =
that he is to carry out and comply with the provisions of the will
of my said father Henry Miller providing for my said mother
Elizabeth Miller according to the terms thereof, for said six years,
if she shall live during all or any part thereof. And to furnish
my said wife sufficient fuel prepared for her use, in the wood
house and the same for my said mother. to have the grain of my
said wife and said mother to the mill and the flour there of to them
and to furnish suitable and comfortable means of conveyance for my
said wife and said mother to attend the church of their choice =
at all resonable times when they or either of them desire. And
to keep the improvements on said lands in good repair and to farm
the same in a husband like manner to pay two thirds of all
the taxes on said homestead farm. And the two thirds of the
taxes on said One Hundred Acre tract in Troy Township =
To receive two thirds of all rents, issues, and profits on said Home-
stead farm and said part of said One Hundred Acre Tract = after com-
plying with all the provisions of the said will of my father in
favor of my said mother ; and allowing to my said mother all the
previleges mentioned in Item 4 = And to receive the two nin-
ths part of all grain grown on the balance of said One Hundred
Acre tract delivered to him in the bushel in the barns and grain-
aries on said Homestead farm. And to pay my said wife
Catharine Miller the remaining one third part of said rents,
issues, and profits on said Homestead farm and said part of said
One Hundred Acre Tract = after deducting the items stated for my
said mother, each year for six years.
Item third
I give and devise to my said wife Catharine Miller: the one
third part of all the rents, issues and profits of the Homestead farm
and the middle part of my one Hundred Acre Tract on the south
side as now fenced and adjoining my said Homestead farm for
the period of six years after my decease, after deducting from
the whole of said rents and profits the provisions of the Will of my
father Henry Miller in favor of my said mother and allowing to
my said wife all the privileges mentioned in Item 4th and
the one ninth part of all grain grown on the balance of said
One Hundred Acre Tract delivered to her in the bushel in the
barns and grainaries on said Homestead farm.
My said wife to pay one third of the taxes on said Homestead farm
and to pay one third of the taxes on said One Hundred Acre Tract. -
for said six years and to receive said rents and profits each year
of said period.
Title
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Description
[page 434]
[corresponds to page 374 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
374
John Miller's Will.
Item 8th
It is my will that if my said son George Miller be
deceased or fail or refuse to accept the use of said Homestead
farm and premises as stated in item 6th. That my executor
shall sell all my personal property stated in item 3 at
public sale on time not less than nine months or more
than twelve months, on purchaser giving an approved note
payable to said executor without interest for said time- And
when the same become due to collect the same. And pay to
my said wife the one third part thereof; And to my son
George Miller if he be living the two thirds part thereof.
if he be deceased then to distribute his said part to his heirs
according to law =
Before said distribution of the proceeds of said property I direct
that said executor shall deduct therefrom the costs of Ad-
ministration of the same =
That on said decease, failure, or refusal, of my said son George
Miller to accept the use of said premises; my said son Henry
Miller shall have the privilege of accepting the same in lieu
of my son George Miller and upon the same terms and conditions
for all or the balance of said six years except that my son
Henry Miller shall have the privilege of occupying for his and
his family use, the rooms in said dwelling house on said
Homestead farm as my said wife shall designate.
Item 9th
I give and devise to my grandson John Sternes the sum
of One Hundred Dollars to be paid six years after my decease -
Item 10th
I give and devise to my son Henry Miller, my Homestead
farm of about 168 acres = to have the possession of the same, six
years after my decease, subject to the provisions provided for my
said mother by the Will of my said father Henry miller -
during her natural life, and reserving in said premises to
my said wife Catharine Miller the use of the front room on
the east side of the dwelling house on said premises and the
room on the second floor immediately above the same:
And use of the cellar, well, cistern and wood house for her own
use = and the use of the house yard and one half of the garden and
the fruits thereon and the one half of the fruits in the house-
yard, during her natural life; said Henry Miller to furnish
my said wife and my said mother sufficient fuel prepared
for use in the woodhouse for my said wife and mother dur-
ing their natural lives and to furnish them comfortable and suit-
able conveyance at all reasonable times to attend the church of
their choice when they or either of them desire during their
natural lives = and to haul their grain to mill and their flour to
them and to pay all taxes on said premises = after six years after
my decease. And he or his heirs to pay the sum of Five Thousand
Dollars = as follows: To my beloved daughter Frances White
wife of Jonathan White the one third part thereof.
To my beloved daughter Amanda Miller the one
third part thereof.
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John Miller's Will.
Item 8th
It is my will that if my said son George Miller be
deceased or fail or refuse to accept the use of said Homestead
farm and premises as stated in item 6th. That my executor
shall sell all my personal property stated in item 3 at
public sale on time not less than nine months or more
than twelve months, on purchaser giving an approved note
payable to said executor without interest for said time- And
when the same become due to collect the same. And pay to
my said wife the one third part thereof; And to my son
George Miller if he be living the two thirds part thereof.
if he be deceased then to distribute his said part to his heirs
according to law =
Before said distribution of the proceeds of said property I direct
that said executor shall deduct therefrom the costs of Ad-
ministration of the same =
That on said decease, failure, or refusal, of my said son George
Miller to accept the use of said premises; my said son Henry
Miller shall have the privilege of accepting the same in lieu
of my son George Miller and upon the same terms and conditions
for all or the balance of said six years except that my son
Henry Miller shall have the privilege of occupying for his and
his family use, the rooms in said dwelling house on said
Homestead farm as my said wife shall designate.
Item 9th
I give and devise to my grandson John Sternes the sum
of One Hundred Dollars to be paid six years after my decease -
Item 10th
I give and devise to my son Henry Miller, my Homestead
farm of about 168 acres = to have the possession of the same, six
years after my decease, subject to the provisions provided for my
said mother by the Will of my said father Henry miller -
during her natural life, and reserving in said premises to
my said wife Catharine Miller the use of the front room on
the east side of the dwelling house on said premises and the
room on the second floor immediately above the same:
And use of the cellar, well, cistern and wood house for her own
use = and the use of the house yard and one half of the garden and
the fruits thereon and the one half of the fruits in the house-
yard, during her natural life; said Henry Miller to furnish
my said wife and my said mother sufficient fuel prepared
for use in the woodhouse for my said wife and mother dur-
ing their natural lives and to furnish them comfortable and suit-
able conveyance at all reasonable times to attend the church of
their choice when they or either of them desire during their
natural lives = and to haul their grain to mill and their flour to
them and to pay all taxes on said premises = after six years after
my decease. And he or his heirs to pay the sum of Five Thousand
Dollars = as follows: To my beloved daughter Frances White
wife of Jonathan White the one third part thereof.
To my beloved daughter Amanda Miller the one
third part thereof.
Title
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Description
[page 435]
[corresponds to page 375 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
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John Miller's Will
To my beloved daughter, Minnie Miller, the one third
part thereof. as follows: in ten equal payments to each of
my said daughters without interest- the first payment of
$66 2/3 to each of said daughters to be due and payable in six years after
my decease and like payments to each - each succeeding year un-
til the whole amount thereof shall have been paid.
Item 11th
I give and devise to my son Forest Miller, the use of
my One Hundred Acre Tract of land in Troy Township six
acres, as now fenced - for the period of six years after my de-
cease. He is to keep the same in good repairs and farm said
premises in a husband like manner and to deliver as rent there-
of the one ninth part of all grain grown on said premises in
the barns and grainaries on the Homestead farm to my said
wife Catharine Miller And in like manner deliver the two
ninths part of all grain grown thereon in the barns and grain-
aries on said Homestead farm to my son George Miller each and
every year for said six years -
Item 12th
I give and devise to my said son Forest Miller the said One
Hundred Tract of land in Troy Township - to have possession of
the same in six years after my decease. And he or his heirs
shall pay the sum of Three Thousand Dollars as follows =
To my son George Miller the sum of Five Hundred Dollars six
years after my decease, and to pay to him a like sum each suc-
ceeding year without interest until the whole is paid.
Item 13th
It is my will that all legacies and devises in this my
said will shall vest at my decease - and that if my devise or
legatee shall be deceased that his or her said legacy or de-
vise shall be paid to or pass to said legatees or devisees heirs
according to law.
Item 14th
It is my will that if my said mother Elizabeth
Miller shall be deceased before the expiration of six years
after my decease = that my said wife Catharine Miller and
my said son George Miller if he shall have accepted the
use of said Homestead farm if not, then my said son
Henry Miller shall have had the benefit of the provis-
ions for my said mother by the will of my father Henry
Miller until the expiration of said six years after my de-
cease =
Item 15th
It is my will that if my said wife Catharine Mil-
ler shall be deceased before the expiration of six years
after my decease, that the share of rents, issues, and profits,
of said Homestead farm and part of said One Hundred Acre
Tract heretofore devised to her shall go to my estate until
said six years shall have expired, and to be by my said executor
distributed according to law.
Item 16th
It is my will that if my said son George Miller and
my said son Henry Miller shall be deceased before the expir-
ation of six years after my decease, or fail or refuse to
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To my beloved daughter, Minnie Miller, the one third
part thereof. as follows: in ten equal payments to each of
my said daughters without interest- the first payment of
$66 2/3 to each of said daughters to be due and payable in six years after
my decease and like payments to each - each succeeding year un-
til the whole amount thereof shall have been paid.
Item 11th
I give and devise to my son Forest Miller, the use of
my One Hundred Acre Tract of land in Troy Township six
acres, as now fenced - for the period of six years after my de-
cease. He is to keep the same in good repairs and farm said
premises in a husband like manner and to deliver as rent there-
of the one ninth part of all grain grown on said premises in
the barns and grainaries on the Homestead farm to my said
wife Catharine Miller And in like manner deliver the two
ninths part of all grain grown thereon in the barns and grain-
aries on said Homestead farm to my son George Miller each and
every year for said six years -
Item 12th
I give and devise to my said son Forest Miller the said One
Hundred Tract of land in Troy Township - to have possession of
the same in six years after my decease. And he or his heirs
shall pay the sum of Three Thousand Dollars as follows =
To my son George Miller the sum of Five Hundred Dollars six
years after my decease, and to pay to him a like sum each suc-
ceeding year without interest until the whole is paid.
Item 13th
It is my will that all legacies and devises in this my
said will shall vest at my decease - and that if my devise or
legatee shall be deceased that his or her said legacy or de-
vise shall be paid to or pass to said legatees or devisees heirs
according to law.
Item 14th
It is my will that if my said mother Elizabeth
Miller shall be deceased before the expiration of six years
after my decease = that my said wife Catharine Miller and
my said son George Miller if he shall have accepted the
use of said Homestead farm if not, then my said son
Henry Miller shall have had the benefit of the provis-
ions for my said mother by the will of my father Henry
Miller until the expiration of said six years after my de-
cease =
Item 15th
It is my will that if my said wife Catharine Mil-
ler shall be deceased before the expiration of six years
after my decease, that the share of rents, issues, and profits,
of said Homestead farm and part of said One Hundred Acre
Tract heretofore devised to her shall go to my estate until
said six years shall have expired, and to be by my said executor
distributed according to law.
Item 16th
It is my will that if my said son George Miller and
my said son Henry Miller shall be deceased before the expir-
ation of six years after my decease, or fail or refuse to
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accept the use of my said Homestead farm and said part
of said One Hundred Tract, mentioned in item 6th or fail
or refuse to carry out the conditions mentioned in said
item 6th then it is my will that my said wife Catharine Miller
shall have the use of all of said Homestead farm and said part of
said One Hundred Acre Tract, Subject to the conditions and re-
servation therein for my said mother = for the said six years af-
ter my decease or the part thereof after said failure or refusal of
my said sons to receive the same = It is my will that the
said sum of Five thousand Dollars shall be a first lien up-
on said Homestead farm until the whole thereof is paid.
And said sum of Three Thousand Dollars shall be a first lien
upon said One Hundred Tract until the whole thereof is
paid =
Item 17th
I do hereby nominate and appoint Levan Miller 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 devise that no appraisement and no sale of my per-
sonal property be made except as stated herein. = and that the
Court of Probate direct the omission of the same in pursu-
ance 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 23rd day of March A.D. 1886.
John Miller {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said John Miller as his
last Will and Testament in our presence; and signed by us
in his presence and by his request.
John L. Thurston.
John S. Gill.
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accept the use of my said Homestead farm and said part
of said One Hundred Tract, mentioned in item 6th or fail
or refuse to carry out the conditions mentioned in said
item 6th then it is my will that my said wife Catharine Miller
shall have the use of all of said Homestead farm and said part of
said One Hundred Acre Tract, Subject to the conditions and re-
servation therein for my said mother = for the said six years af-
ter my decease or the part thereof after said failure or refusal of
my said sons to receive the same = It is my will that the
said sum of Five thousand Dollars shall be a first lien up-
on said Homestead farm until the whole thereof is paid.
And said sum of Three Thousand Dollars shall be a first lien
upon said One Hundred Tract until the whole thereof is
paid =
Item 17th
I do hereby nominate and appoint Levan Miller 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 devise that no appraisement and no sale of my per-
sonal property be made except as stated herein. = and that the
Court of Probate direct the omission of the same in pursu-
ance 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 23rd day of March A.D. 1886.
John Miller {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said John Miller as his
last Will and Testament in our presence; and signed by us
in his presence and by his request.
John L. Thurston.
John S. Gill.
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377
Lewis Price's Will.
June 22nd 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of Lewis Price. Deceased. }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Lewis Price
late of Radnor Township, Delaware County, Ohio, deceased
was produced in open Court for Probate: On consideration
whereof it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this
Court, and that due notice thereof, and of the application to ad-
mit the same to probate and record be given to Rowland Price
and Elizabeth Davis next of kin of the Testator, resident of
the State of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 16th day of June A.D. 1886 at 2 o'
clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio. In Probate Court.
Delaware County. SS.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Lewis Price, Deceased
To Rowland Price and Elizabeth Davis.
you are hereby notified that on the 22nd day
of June A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing proporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Lewis Price late of
Radnor Township, in said County, deceased, was produced
in open Court, and an application to admit the same to Pro-
bate was on the same day made in said Court. Said
application will be for hearing before this Court, on the 26th
day of June. A.D. 1886, at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 22nd day of June
A.D. 1886.
Return
The State of Ohio
Delaware County. SS.
Robert Rowland, being duly sworn, says that
on the 22nd day of June. A.D. 1886, he served the within no-
tice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named
Rowland Price and Elizabeth Davis
Robert Rowland
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me
this 26th day of June 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
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Lewis Price's Will.
June 22nd 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of Lewis Price. Deceased. }
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Lewis Price
late of Radnor Township, Delaware County, Ohio, deceased
was produced in open Court for Probate: On consideration
whereof it is ordered that the said Will be filed in this
Court, and that due notice thereof, and of the application to ad-
mit the same to probate and record be given to Rowland Price
and Elizabeth Davis next of kin of the Testator, resident of
the State of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 16th day of June A.D. 1886 at 2 o'
clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio. In Probate Court.
Delaware County. SS.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament
of Lewis Price, Deceased
To Rowland Price and Elizabeth Davis.
you are hereby notified that on the 22nd day
of June A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing proporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Lewis Price late of
Radnor Township, in said County, deceased, was produced
in open Court, and an application to admit the same to Pro-
bate was on the same day made in said Court. Said
application will be for hearing before this Court, on the 26th
day of June. A.D. 1886, at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 22nd day of June
A.D. 1886.
Return
The State of Ohio
Delaware County. SS.
Robert Rowland, being duly sworn, says that
on the 22nd day of June. A.D. 1886, he served the within no-
tice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within named
Rowland Price and Elizabeth Davis
Robert Rowland
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me
this 26th day of June 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
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Lewis Price's Will.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio In Probate Court.
Delaware County. SS.
Personally appeared in open court Robert A
Watson and John A. Cone the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Lewis Price late of Radnor
Township in said Delaware County, deceased; who being
duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execu-
tion of said Will, depose and say: That the paper before them
bearing date the 19th day of April. A.D. 1886, purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Lewis Price now de-
ceased, is the Will of said deceased, Lewis Price, that they
were present at the execution of said Will, and at the request
of the Testator, respectively subscribed their names to the
same as witnesses, in his presence, that they saw the
said Lewis price deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testa-
ment, and that the said Lewis Price at the time of making,
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
Robert A. Watson
Jno. A. Cone
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in
open Court, this 26th day of June. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
June 16th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of Lewis Price, Deceased }
Be it remembered that hereto-
for to wit: on the 13th day of June A.D. 1886 an instrument
of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Lewis Price, late of Radnor Township, Delaware County
Ohio, deceased, was Produced in open Court for Probate and
was then filed and it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the Court, that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the application to admit the same to Probate and Record
in this Court, has been given to Rowland Price and Elizabeth
Davis, next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State of
Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court: Therefore
on this day came Robert A. Watson and John A. Cone the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn,
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
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Lewis Price's Will.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio In Probate Court.
Delaware County. SS.
Personally appeared in open court Robert A
Watson and John A. Cone the subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Lewis Price late of Radnor
Township in said Delaware County, deceased; who being
duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execu-
tion of said Will, depose and say: That the paper before them
bearing date the 19th day of April. A.D. 1886, purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Lewis Price now de-
ceased, is the Will of said deceased, Lewis Price, that they
were present at the execution of said Will, and at the request
of the Testator, respectively subscribed their names to the
same as witnesses, in his presence, that they saw the
said Lewis price deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testa-
ment, and that the said Lewis Price at the time of making,
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
Robert A. Watson
Jno. A. Cone
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in
open Court, this 26th day of June. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
June 16th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of Lewis Price, Deceased }
Be it remembered that hereto-
for to wit: on the 13th day of June A.D. 1886 an instrument
of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Lewis Price, late of Radnor Township, Delaware County
Ohio, deceased, was Produced in open Court for Probate and
was then filed and it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the Court, that due notice of the filing of said Will
and of the application to admit the same to Probate and Record
in this Court, has been given to Rowland Price and Elizabeth
Davis, next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State of
Ohio pursuant to a former order of this Court: Therefore
on this day came Robert A. Watson and John A. Cone the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn,
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
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subscribed and filed with said Will, whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said Lewis Price, deceased. That
the same was duly executed and attested, and that the said Tes-
tator at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under any
restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered, that the
said Will be admitted to Probate and that the same together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named, as well
as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this
Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. Amen.
I, Lewis Price of
Radnor Township, Delaware County, Ohio, being of sound
mind and memory, do make and publish the following, as my
last Will and Testament.
Item 1st
I direct that all my just debts be paid out of my
personal estate.
Item 2nd
I will and direct that after my decease, in case my
Father, Rowland Price, survive me, the trustee hereinafter
named, and in case he refuses to accept such trust, then
some suitable and judicious person to be appointed by the Court
having jurisdiction in place of said Trustee, shall take charge
of my personal estate and out of the income thereof the same
being by him kept jurisdiciously invested in case such in
come be sufficient, and in case said income is not sufficient,
then out of such income and the gross amount of my estate,
pay to Mrs. Mary Johns, or Springer, the sum of Fifty-two dol-
lars per year to be paid in installments of four dollars each,
at the end of every fourth week, while she shall remain with
and care for my said Father, as housekeeper; and also, said Trustee
shall pay to and for the benefit of said Mary Johns, or Springer,
and my said father, for their said joint support, the sum of
eight dollars per week, to be paid in installments of thirty-
two dollars, at the end of every fourth week, so long as the
said Mary Springer, or Johns remains with my said fath-
er, as housekeeper, as foresaid, and also they to remain in the
premises and dwelling house, at Radnor, O., where I now reside.
Item 2nd
I case of the decease of the said Mary Springer, or
Johns, before the death of my said father, or in case the said
Mary Springer or Johns shall refuse to remain and care for
my said father, or neglect to do so, then, and in that case, I
wish said Trustee to provide well and liberally for the wants and
comfort of my said father, by procuring for him a good
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subscribed and filed with said Will, whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said Lewis Price, deceased. That
the same was duly executed and attested, and that the said Tes-
tator at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of full age, of sound mind and memory and not under any
restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered, that the
said Will be admitted to Probate and that the same together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named, as well
as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this
Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All. Amen.
I, Lewis Price of
Radnor Township, Delaware County, Ohio, being of sound
mind and memory, do make and publish the following, as my
last Will and Testament.
Item 1st
I direct that all my just debts be paid out of my
personal estate.
Item 2nd
I will and direct that after my decease, in case my
Father, Rowland Price, survive me, the trustee hereinafter
named, and in case he refuses to accept such trust, then
some suitable and judicious person to be appointed by the Court
having jurisdiction in place of said Trustee, shall take charge
of my personal estate and out of the income thereof the same
being by him kept jurisdiciously invested in case such in
come be sufficient, and in case said income is not sufficient,
then out of such income and the gross amount of my estate,
pay to Mrs. Mary Johns, or Springer, the sum of Fifty-two dol-
lars per year to be paid in installments of four dollars each,
at the end of every fourth week, while she shall remain with
and care for my said Father, as housekeeper; and also, said Trustee
shall pay to and for the benefit of said Mary Johns, or Springer,
and my said father, for their said joint support, the sum of
eight dollars per week, to be paid in installments of thirty-
two dollars, at the end of every fourth week, so long as the
said Mary Springer, or Johns remains with my said fath-
er, as housekeeper, as foresaid, and also they to remain in the
premises and dwelling house, at Radnor, O., where I now reside.
Item 2nd
I case of the decease of the said Mary Springer, or
Johns, before the death of my said father, or in case the said
Mary Springer or Johns shall refuse to remain and care for
my said father, or neglect to do so, then, and in that case, I
wish said Trustee to provide well and liberally for the wants and
comfort of my said father, by procuring for him a good
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home, with a good and kind person or family, who may
occupy my said house, or said Trustee may rent said house
during my father's lifetime, and apply the rent therefrom as
other portions of my estate.
Item 3rd
I further will and direct that in case said Mary Spring=
er or Johns shall survive my said father, if she shall have
remained with and cared for him until his death, shall have
the use of my said house and lot, at Radnor, to occupy and
live in the same if she so desire, during her natural life.
she to keep the same in repair and pay the taxes thereon, But
the said premises are not to be leased by her to any other
person or persons. nor to be used by her nor by any other
person for any business other than simply as a dwelling
house; and any violation of such condition, or on her ceasing
to occupy the same as a home, her right to the same under
this will shall terminate: and in addition to the use of
said dwelling house, said Mary Springer or Johns, shall
have the use of the Household goods and furniture which I may
have in said house, if she survives my said father, dur-
ing the same time and on the same conditions which are above
prescribed for the use of said house: and also I give and be-
queath to the said Mary Springer or Johns One Thousand
Dollars in money to be paid her after the death of my said
father in case she survives him and shall have kept house
for and cared for him until his decease.
Item 4th
I give, devise and bequeath to my niece, Elizabeth
Davis, of Columbus, Ohio, my dwelling house and lot, at
Radnor, Ohio, when the same shall have been vacated or
forfeited by the said Mary Johns or Springer, or at her de-
cease if she occupy it until that time under the pro-
visions of the 3rd item of this Will; or at the death of my
said father, if he survives the said Mary Springer or Johns,
or in case she shall not come with the possession of the same
under the 3rd item of this will together with all the house-
hold goods and furniture then remaining.
Item 5th
I will and direct, that at the decease of my said
father, all the remainder of my estate not disposed of
in the foregoing items of this will, including the One
Thousand Dollars devised to said Mary Springer or Johns
in case my said father survives her, or in case she do
not remain with and care for him until his death.
And after paying expenses of Administration and trust, shall
be divided into Seventeen equal portions or parts: and four
of said parts shall be paid to my nephew Thomas R. Breese
sometimes called Thomas R. Price of Lawrence, Kansas;
four of said parts to my niece Anna Cummings, of
Wood County, Ohio, sister of said Thomas R. Breese, and
four of said parts to my uncle Thomas Price of Baltimore
Maryland, if he be then living, and in case he be not
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home, with a good and kind person or family, who may
occupy my said house, or said Trustee may rent said house
during my father's lifetime, and apply the rent therefrom as
other portions of my estate.
Item 3rd
I further will and direct that in case said Mary Spring=
er or Johns shall survive my said father, if she shall have
remained with and cared for him until his death, shall have
the use of my said house and lot, at Radnor, to occupy and
live in the same if she so desire, during her natural life.
she to keep the same in repair and pay the taxes thereon, But
the said premises are not to be leased by her to any other
person or persons. nor to be used by her nor by any other
person for any business other than simply as a dwelling
house; and any violation of such condition, or on her ceasing
to occupy the same as a home, her right to the same under
this will shall terminate: and in addition to the use of
said dwelling house, said Mary Springer or Johns, shall
have the use of the Household goods and furniture which I may
have in said house, if she survives my said father, dur-
ing the same time and on the same conditions which are above
prescribed for the use of said house: and also I give and be-
queath to the said Mary Springer or Johns One Thousand
Dollars in money to be paid her after the death of my said
father in case she survives him and shall have kept house
for and cared for him until his decease.
Item 4th
I give, devise and bequeath to my niece, Elizabeth
Davis, of Columbus, Ohio, my dwelling house and lot, at
Radnor, Ohio, when the same shall have been vacated or
forfeited by the said Mary Johns or Springer, or at her de-
cease if she occupy it until that time under the pro-
visions of the 3rd item of this Will; or at the death of my
said father, if he survives the said Mary Springer or Johns,
or in case she shall not come with the possession of the same
under the 3rd item of this will together with all the house-
hold goods and furniture then remaining.
Item 5th
I will and direct, that at the decease of my said
father, all the remainder of my estate not disposed of
in the foregoing items of this will, including the One
Thousand Dollars devised to said Mary Springer or Johns
in case my said father survives her, or in case she do
not remain with and care for him until his death.
And after paying expenses of Administration and trust, shall
be divided into Seventeen equal portions or parts: and four
of said parts shall be paid to my nephew Thomas R. Breese
sometimes called Thomas R. Price of Lawrence, Kansas;
four of said parts to my niece Anna Cummings, of
Wood County, Ohio, sister of said Thomas R. Breese, and
four of said parts to my uncle Thomas Price of Baltimore
Maryland, if he be then living, and in case he be not
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then living, then to his son: if he be living and can be found
otherwise to be equally divided. (that is to say said last named
four parts) equally between said Thomas R. Breese, Annie Cum-
mings and Elizabeth Davis: and the remaining five of said seven-
teen parts to my said niece Elizabeth Davis: and in case of the
death of my said niece Elizabeth Davis before the taking effect
of the forgoing provisions of this will, the portion of my
said estate real and personal herein willed to her shall be equally
divided between said Thomas R. Price or Beese and Annie Cum-
mings.
Item 6"
I hereby appoint my friend Robert Rowlands, Trustee
to execute the foregoing trusts and earnestly request him to
accept the same.
I hereby revoke all former Wills or parts of Wills by
me made. and declare the foregoing to be my last Will and Test-
ment.
Witness my signature and seal this 19th day of April in the
year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty
Six.
Lewis Price. {Seal}
Signed by the said Lewis Price in our presence,
and by him declared to be his last will and testament in our
hearing, and signed by us as witnesses at his request and
in his presence, and in the presence of each other, on said 19th
day of April. A.D. 1886.
Robert A. Watson
Jno. A. Cone.
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381
Lewis Price's Will
then living, then to his son: if he be living and can be found
otherwise to be equally divided. (that is to say said last named
four parts) equally between said Thomas R. Breese, Annie Cum-
mings and Elizabeth Davis: and the remaining five of said seven-
teen parts to my said niece Elizabeth Davis: and in case of the
death of my said niece Elizabeth Davis before the taking effect
of the forgoing provisions of this will, the portion of my
said estate real and personal herein willed to her shall be equally
divided between said Thomas R. Price or Beese and Annie Cum-
mings.
Item 6"
I hereby appoint my friend Robert Rowlands, Trustee
to execute the foregoing trusts and earnestly request him to
accept the same.
I hereby revoke all former Wills or parts of Wills by
me made. and declare the foregoing to be my last Will and Test-
ment.
Witness my signature and seal this 19th day of April in the
year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty
Six.
Lewis Price. {Seal}
Signed by the said Lewis Price in our presence,
and by him declared to be his last will and testament in our
hearing, and signed by us as witnesses at his request and
in his presence, and in the presence of each other, on said 19th
day of April. A.D. 1886.
Robert A. Watson
Jno. A. Cone.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 442)
Description
[page 442]
[corresponds to page 382 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
382
Mathew Conklin's Will.
June. 16th 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will of }
Mathew Conklin. Deceased. }
This day an instrument of writ-
ing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Mathew
Conklin late of Orange Township, Delaware County, Ohio
deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate: On con-
sideration whereof, it is ordered that the said Will be filed
in this Court, and that due notice thereof and of the application to
admit the same to Probate, be given to Peter A. Conklin, Parme-
lia Foster, Sophia Haire, David Conklin, Elizabaeth Welch,
Marttin Conklin, John Conklin, Rose Conklin and Grace
Conklin and Annie Mand Conklin next of kin of the Tes-
tator, resident of the State of Ohio: that said application
will be for hearing before the Court on the 26th day of June
A.D. 1886 at 1 o'clock. P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio. In Probate Court.
Delaware County.ss.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Mathew Conklin. Deceased.
To Peter A. Conklin, Parmelia Foster, Sophie Haire,
David Conklin, Elizabeth Welch, Martin Conklin, John Conk-
lin, Annie Maud Conklin, Rose Conklin, and Grace Conklin.
You are hereby notified that on the 16th day of June
A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Mathew Conklin late of Orange
Township, in said County, deceased, was produced in op-
en Court, and an application to admit the same to Probate
was on the same day made in said Court. Said ap-
plication will be for hearing before this Court, on the 26th
day of June. A.D. 1886. at 1 o'clock. P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
{Seal.} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware, Ohio, this 16th day of June. A.D.
1886.
[corresponds to page 382 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
382
Mathew Conklin's Will.
June. 16th 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will of }
Mathew Conklin. Deceased. }
This day an instrument of writ-
ing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Mathew
Conklin late of Orange Township, Delaware County, Ohio
deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate: On con-
sideration whereof, it is ordered that the said Will be filed
in this Court, and that due notice thereof and of the application to
admit the same to Probate, be given to Peter A. Conklin, Parme-
lia Foster, Sophia Haire, David Conklin, Elizabaeth Welch,
Marttin Conklin, John Conklin, Rose Conklin and Grace
Conklin and Annie Mand Conklin next of kin of the Tes-
tator, resident of the State of Ohio: that said application
will be for hearing before the Court on the 26th day of June
A.D. 1886 at 1 o'clock. P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio. In Probate Court.
Delaware County.ss.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of
Mathew Conklin. Deceased.
To Peter A. Conklin, Parmelia Foster, Sophie Haire,
David Conklin, Elizabeth Welch, Martin Conklin, John Conk-
lin, Annie Maud Conklin, Rose Conklin, and Grace Conklin.
You are hereby notified that on the 16th day of June
A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Mathew Conklin late of Orange
Township, in said County, deceased, was produced in op-
en Court, and an application to admit the same to Probate
was on the same day made in said Court. Said ap-
plication will be for hearing before this Court, on the 26th
day of June. A.D. 1886. at 1 o'clock. P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
{Seal.} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware, Ohio, this 16th day of June. A.D.
1886.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 443)
Description
[page 443]
[corresponds to page 383 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
383
Mathew Conklin's Will.
Return.
The State of Ohio
Delaware County.ss.
Martin Conklin, being duly sworn, says that on
the 16th day of June A.D. 1886 he served the within notice by de-
livering a true copy thereof to the within named Peter a
Conklin, Parmelia Foster, Sophia Hare, David Conklin,
Elizabeth Welch, John Conklin, Annie Maud Conklin, Rose
Conklin and Grace Conklin a minor under 14 years of age, and
I also served a copy on Rose Conklin the mother of Grace
Conklin with whom she resides.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this
26th day of June A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Proof of Signature of Witnesses to Will.
The State of Ohio.
Delaware County.ss.
R.C. Hall and A.S. Scott, being duly sworn, say that they
were well acquainted with the hand writing of the said
Mark Landon, having often seen him write, that the signature
Mark Landon a subscribing witness to the last Will and Testa-
ment of Mathew Conklin, deceased, is in the own proper hand-
writing and signature of the said Mark Landon who at the date
of said Will was in full life and resided in Lewis Center in
said County.
A.C. Hall
A.S. Scott.
Sworn to be me, and subscribed in my pres-
ence, this 26th day of June. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio In Probate Court.
Delaware County.ss
Personally appeared in open court A.S. Hempstead,
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testa-
ment of Mathew Conklin late of Orange Township in said
Delaware County, Ohio, deceased, who being duly sworn accord-
in to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and
say: that the paper before him bearing date the 12th day of
[corresponds to page 383 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
383
Mathew Conklin's Will.
Return.
The State of Ohio
Delaware County.ss.
Martin Conklin, being duly sworn, says that on
the 16th day of June A.D. 1886 he served the within notice by de-
livering a true copy thereof to the within named Peter a
Conklin, Parmelia Foster, Sophia Hare, David Conklin,
Elizabeth Welch, John Conklin, Annie Maud Conklin, Rose
Conklin and Grace Conklin a minor under 14 years of age, and
I also served a copy on Rose Conklin the mother of Grace
Conklin with whom she resides.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this
26th day of June A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Proof of Signature of Witnesses to Will.
The State of Ohio.
Delaware County.ss.
R.C. Hall and A.S. Scott, being duly sworn, say that they
were well acquainted with the hand writing of the said
Mark Landon, having often seen him write, that the signature
Mark Landon a subscribing witness to the last Will and Testa-
ment of Mathew Conklin, deceased, is in the own proper hand-
writing and signature of the said Mark Landon who at the date
of said Will was in full life and resided in Lewis Center in
said County.
A.C. Hall
A.S. Scott.
Sworn to be me, and subscribed in my pres-
ence, this 26th day of June. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio In Probate Court.
Delaware County.ss
Personally appeared in open court A.S. Hempstead,
one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testa-
ment of Mathew Conklin late of Orange Township in said
Delaware County, Ohio, deceased, who being duly sworn accord-
in to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and
say: that the paper before him bearing date the 12th day of
Title
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Description
[page 444]
[corresponds to page 384 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
384
Mathew Conklin's Will.
August A.D. 1882, purporting to be the last Will and Testa-
ment of Mathew Conklin now deceased, is the Will of said de-
cedent Mathew Conklin that he was present at the execution
of said Will, and at the request of the Testator, subscribed his name
to the same as witnesses, in his presence; that they saw the
said Mathew Conklin deceased sign and seal said Will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament, and that
the said Mathew Conklin at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and mem-
ory, and not under any restraint, That he saw Mark Landon
the other witness to said Will sign his name to the same at
the same time. who at the date of said Will was in full life
and resided in Lewis Center.
A.S. Hempstead.
{Seal.} Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court this 26th day of June. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will }
of Mathew Conklin. Deceased. }
Be it remembered that heretofore to-wit: on the 16th
day of June A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing, purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Mathew Conklin late of
Orange Township, Delaware County, Ohio, deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice
of the filing of said Will and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record in this Court has been given to Peter A.
Conklin, Parmelia Foster, Sophia Haire, David Conklin, Eliza-
beth Welch, Martin Conklin, John Conklin, Annie Maud Conk-
lin, Rose Conklin and Grace Conklin, next of kin of the Tes-
tator, resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former or-
der of this Court. Therefore on this day came A.S. Hempstead.
one of the subscribing witness to said will, who being duly
sworn, testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will.
which testimony was reduced to writing . by him subscribed
and filed with said Will and it appearing to the Court that Mark
Landon, the other subscribing witness, to said Will is now
deceased, thereupon R.C. Hall and A.S. Scott appeared in open
Court and were duly sworn and examined according to law touch-
ing the genuineness of the signature of said Mark Landers,
attached to said Will, and their testimony thereon was reduced
to writing and filed thereupon the Court finds that the afore-
said instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
[corresponds to page 384 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
384
Mathew Conklin's Will.
August A.D. 1882, purporting to be the last Will and Testa-
ment of Mathew Conklin now deceased, is the Will of said de-
cedent Mathew Conklin that he was present at the execution
of said Will, and at the request of the Testator, subscribed his name
to the same as witnesses, in his presence; that they saw the
said Mathew Conklin deceased sign and seal said Will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament, and that
the said Mathew Conklin at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and mem-
ory, and not under any restraint, That he saw Mark Landon
the other witness to said Will sign his name to the same at
the same time. who at the date of said Will was in full life
and resided in Lewis Center.
A.S. Hempstead.
{Seal.} Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court this 26th day of June. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will }
of Mathew Conklin. Deceased. }
Be it remembered that heretofore to-wit: on the 16th
day of June A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing, purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Mathew Conklin late of
Orange Township, Delaware County, Ohio, deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice
of the filing of said Will and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record in this Court has been given to Peter A.
Conklin, Parmelia Foster, Sophia Haire, David Conklin, Eliza-
beth Welch, Martin Conklin, John Conklin, Annie Maud Conk-
lin, Rose Conklin and Grace Conklin, next of kin of the Tes-
tator, resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former or-
der of this Court. Therefore on this day came A.S. Hempstead.
one of the subscribing witness to said will, who being duly
sworn, testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will.
which testimony was reduced to writing . by him subscribed
and filed with said Will and it appearing to the Court that Mark
Landon, the other subscribing witness, to said Will is now
deceased, thereupon R.C. Hall and A.S. Scott appeared in open
Court and were duly sworn and examined according to law touch-
ing the genuineness of the signature of said Mark Landers,
attached to said Will, and their testimony thereon was reduced
to writing and filed thereupon the Court finds that the afore-
said instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
Title
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Description
[page 445]
[corresponds to page 385 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
385
Mathew Conklin's Will
of Mathew Conklin, deceased. That the same was duly ex-
ecuted and attested and that the said Testator, at the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is there-
fore, by the Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to
probate, and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named, as well as the proceedings had there-
on, be. entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All.
I, Mathew Conklin, do make and publish this my last
Will and Testament.
Item 1st I give and devise to my daughter Sarah E. Hughs, and
my son Peter A. Conklin and my daughter Parmelia Foster,
each One (100) Hundred Dollars, and my son David Conklin
and my daughter Elizabeth Welch, and my son Martin Conklin and
my son John Conklin and my son Burke A Conklin and my daugh-
ter Annie Maud Conklin and my daughter Sophia Hare each
Three (300) Hundred Dollars.
Item 2nd After the payment of all my lawful debts if the
property herein devised does not pay in full the legacies here-
in mentioned, I direct my executors to pay a percentage
on each legacy pro ratio as herein devised. And should there
be more effects than is herein devised I direct my executors
to equally divide such over-plus among my heirs herein men-
tioned.
I hereby appoint John Conklin and Martin Conklin,
my sons, my executors; and direct that they take charge of
all my property at my decease, both personal and real and sell the
property and collect the credits and devide as herein provided.
The real estate may be sold either at public or private sale as
shall be thought best by the executors.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 12th day of August 1882.
Matthew Conklin.
Signed and acknowledged by said Mathew Conklin
as his last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by
us in his presence.
Mark Landon.
A.S. Hempstead.
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385
Mathew Conklin's Will
of Mathew Conklin, deceased. That the same was duly ex-
ecuted and attested and that the said Testator, at the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is there-
fore, by the Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to
probate, and that the same together with the testimony of the
witnesses above named, as well as the proceedings had there-
on, be. entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All.
I, Mathew Conklin, do make and publish this my last
Will and Testament.
Item 1st I give and devise to my daughter Sarah E. Hughs, and
my son Peter A. Conklin and my daughter Parmelia Foster,
each One (100) Hundred Dollars, and my son David Conklin
and my daughter Elizabeth Welch, and my son Martin Conklin and
my son John Conklin and my son Burke A Conklin and my daugh-
ter Annie Maud Conklin and my daughter Sophia Hare each
Three (300) Hundred Dollars.
Item 2nd After the payment of all my lawful debts if the
property herein devised does not pay in full the legacies here-
in mentioned, I direct my executors to pay a percentage
on each legacy pro ratio as herein devised. And should there
be more effects than is herein devised I direct my executors
to equally divide such over-plus among my heirs herein men-
tioned.
I hereby appoint John Conklin and Martin Conklin,
my sons, my executors; and direct that they take charge of
all my property at my decease, both personal and real and sell the
property and collect the credits and devide as herein provided.
The real estate may be sold either at public or private sale as
shall be thought best by the executors.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 12th day of August 1882.
Matthew Conklin.
Signed and acknowledged by said Mathew Conklin
as his last Will and Testament in our presence and signed by
us in his presence.
Mark Landon.
A.S. Hempstead.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 446)
Description
[page 446]
[corresponds to page 386 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
386
William B. William's Will.
In the matter of the Will of |
William B. Williams, Dec'd |
This day an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of William B. Williams, deceased, late of Troy Township
in this County, was produced in open Court for Probate,
on consideration whereof it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof,
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record, be given to. Margaret Williams his widow,
and to William W. Williams, Elizabeth Gallant, Margaret
Lewis, Hannah Lewis, and David D. Williams, next of kin
of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio, that said ap-
plication will be for hearing before this Court on the 16th
day of July, A.D. 1886. at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter,
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio, Delaware County, ss.
In Probate Court.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of William
B. Williams deceased,
To Margaret Williams, William W. Williams
Elizabeth Gallant, Margaret Lewis, Hannah Lewis, & David
D. Williams. You are hereby notified that on the 9th day
of August A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of William B. Williams
late of Troy Township, in said County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court, and an application to admit the
same to Probate was on the same day made in said Court,
Said application will be for hearing before this Court on
the 16th day of August A.D. 1886, at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 9th day of August, A.D. 1886.
Return.
The State of Ohio, Delaware County, ss.
William W. Williams
being duly sworn, says that on the 11, 13th & 14th days of
August A.D. 1886, he served the within notice by delivering
a true copy thereof to the within named, Margaret Williams
Hannah Lewis, Margaret Lewis, David D. Williams, and
Elizabeth Gallant.
{seal.} William W. Williams.
Subscribed in my presence, and sworn to before me this
16th day of August A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 386 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
386
William B. William's Will.
In the matter of the Will of |
William B. Williams, Dec'd |
This day an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of William B. Williams, deceased, late of Troy Township
in this County, was produced in open Court for Probate,
on consideration whereof it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof,
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record, be given to. Margaret Williams his widow,
and to William W. Williams, Elizabeth Gallant, Margaret
Lewis, Hannah Lewis, and David D. Williams, next of kin
of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio, that said ap-
plication will be for hearing before this Court on the 16th
day of July, A.D. 1886. at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter,
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio, Delaware County, ss.
In Probate Court.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of William
B. Williams deceased,
To Margaret Williams, William W. Williams
Elizabeth Gallant, Margaret Lewis, Hannah Lewis, & David
D. Williams. You are hereby notified that on the 9th day
of August A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of William B. Williams
late of Troy Township, in said County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court, and an application to admit the
same to Probate was on the same day made in said Court,
Said application will be for hearing before this Court on
the 16th day of August A.D. 1886, at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 9th day of August, A.D. 1886.
Return.
The State of Ohio, Delaware County, ss.
William W. Williams
being duly sworn, says that on the 11, 13th & 14th days of
August A.D. 1886, he served the within notice by delivering
a true copy thereof to the within named, Margaret Williams
Hannah Lewis, Margaret Lewis, David D. Williams, and
Elizabeth Gallant.
{seal.} William W. Williams.
Subscribed in my presence, and sworn to before me this
16th day of August A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Title
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Description
[page 447]
[corresponds to page 387 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
387
William B. William's Will:
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio, |
Delaware County,ss | In Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court
Abraham Lloyd. & William Prichard. the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of William B.
Williams late of Troy Township in said Delaware County,
deceased; who being duly sworn accordingly to law, to speak
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth,
in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and say:
That the paper before them bearing date the 23rd day of
November, A.D. 1883, purporting to be the last Will and Tes-
tament of William B. Williams, that they were present
at the execution of said Will, and at the request of the
Testator, respectively subscribed their names to the same as
witnesses, in his presence; that they saw the said William
B. Williams, deceased sign and seal said Will, and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testa-
ment, and that the said William B. Williams, at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint.
Abraham Lloyd.
Wm Prichard.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court,
this 16th day of August A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
Aug. 16th, A.D. 1886.
William B. William's Estate.
In the matter of the will of |
William B. Williams, Deceased. | Be it remembered that
heretofore, to wit: on the 16th day of August A.D. 1886, an
instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of William B. Williams late of Troy Township
in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court for
probate, and was then filed. And it now being shown to
the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the filing
of said Will, and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record in this Court has been given to
Margaret Williams, his widow, and William W. Williams,
Elizabeth Gallant, Margaret Lewis, Hannah Lewis, and David
D. Williams, next of the kin of the testator, resident of the
State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court, there-
fore on this day came Abraham Lloyd. and Wm. Prichard
the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly
sworn, testified to the due execution and attestation of
said Will. which testimony was reduced to writing, by them
[corresponds to page 387 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
387
William B. William's Will:
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio, |
Delaware County,ss | In Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court
Abraham Lloyd. & William Prichard. the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of William B.
Williams late of Troy Township in said Delaware County,
deceased; who being duly sworn accordingly to law, to speak
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth,
in relation to the execution of said Will, depose and say:
That the paper before them bearing date the 23rd day of
November, A.D. 1883, purporting to be the last Will and Tes-
tament of William B. Williams, that they were present
at the execution of said Will, and at the request of the
Testator, respectively subscribed their names to the same as
witnesses, in his presence; that they saw the said William
B. Williams, deceased sign and seal said Will, and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testa-
ment, and that the said William B. Williams, at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint.
Abraham Lloyd.
Wm Prichard.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court,
this 16th day of August A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
Aug. 16th, A.D. 1886.
William B. William's Estate.
In the matter of the will of |
William B. Williams, Deceased. | Be it remembered that
heretofore, to wit: on the 16th day of August A.D. 1886, an
instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of William B. Williams late of Troy Township
in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court for
probate, and was then filed. And it now being shown to
the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the filing
of said Will, and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record in this Court has been given to
Margaret Williams, his widow, and William W. Williams,
Elizabeth Gallant, Margaret Lewis, Hannah Lewis, and David
D. Williams, next of the kin of the testator, resident of the
State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court, there-
fore on this day came Abraham Lloyd. and Wm. Prichard
the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly
sworn, testified to the due execution and attestation of
said Will. which testimony was reduced to writing, by them
Title
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Description
[page 448]
[corresponds to page 388 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
388
William B. Williams' Will.
respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will, whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of wri-
ting is the last Will and Testament of said William B.
Williams, deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested; and that the said Testator at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is
therefore, by the Court ordered, that the said Will be ad-
mitted to Probate, and that the same, together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named, as well as the pro-
ceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Will.
I, William B. Williams of Troy Township, Delaware Coun-
ty State of Ohio, being of sound and disposing mind, mem-
ory, 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 by me
heretofore made.
My will is that my funeral expenses and just debts be
paid by my executor, hereinafter named; The residue of
my estate and property which shall not be required for
the payment of my just debts, funeral charges and the
expenses attending the execution of this my last will and
testament, and the administration of my estate I give
devise and dispose of as follows, to-wit:
I give and devise to my beloved wife, Margaret Williams
the use and control, and to receive all the benefits of my
real estate, consisting of one hundred and twenty five acres
of land, more or less, situated in the south west quarter of
section twenty five in Township six, range nineteen, being
the farm on which my son David D Williams now resides,
in Troy township, Delaware County Ohio, during her nat-
ural life-, to use and dispose of for her support and comfort,
so much thereof as shall be necessary for her comfortable
support, during her said natural life to have the control
and disposition of all my said personal property, consisting
of money notes, bonds or stocks, and all other personal prop-
erty which I may own at the time of my deceased, after my
just debts, funeral expenses, and the settlement of this my
estate as aforesaid, and so much thereof as may be necessary
to pay all doctor bills, and the funeral expenses of my
said beloved wife.
[corresponds to page 388 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
388
William B. Williams' Will.
respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will, whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of wri-
ting is the last Will and Testament of said William B.
Williams, deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested; and that the said Testator at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint. It is
therefore, by the Court ordered, that the said Will be ad-
mitted to Probate, and that the same, together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named, as well as the pro-
ceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Will.
I, William B. Williams of Troy Township, Delaware Coun-
ty State of Ohio, being of sound and disposing mind, mem-
ory, 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 by me
heretofore made.
My will is that my funeral expenses and just debts be
paid by my executor, hereinafter named; The residue of
my estate and property which shall not be required for
the payment of my just debts, funeral charges and the
expenses attending the execution of this my last will and
testament, and the administration of my estate I give
devise and dispose of as follows, to-wit:
I give and devise to my beloved wife, Margaret Williams
the use and control, and to receive all the benefits of my
real estate, consisting of one hundred and twenty five acres
of land, more or less, situated in the south west quarter of
section twenty five in Township six, range nineteen, being
the farm on which my son David D Williams now resides,
in Troy township, Delaware County Ohio, during her nat-
ural life-, to use and dispose of for her support and comfort,
so much thereof as shall be necessary for her comfortable
support, during her said natural life to have the control
and disposition of all my said personal property, consisting
of money notes, bonds or stocks, and all other personal prop-
erty which I may own at the time of my deceased, after my
just debts, funeral expenses, and the settlement of this my
estate as aforesaid, and so much thereof as may be necessary
to pay all doctor bills, and the funeral expenses of my
said beloved wife.
Title
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Description
[page 449]
[corresponds to page 389 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
389
William B. Williams' Will.
2nd. I give devise and bequeath to my son David D. Williams,
my said farm above described, being one hundred and
twenty five acres, more or less in the southwest quarter
of section twenty five, township six, range 19, in Troy
township aforesaid, after the death of my said beloved wife.
to be occupied by my son David D. Williams and his wife
Mary A. Williams, they taking care of the same under the
direction of my said beloved wife, and to take care of my
said wife, using her property as aforesaid for her necessary
support, and after the deceased of my said beloved wife, said
farm to belong to my said son David D. Williams, and his
said wife Mary A. Williams during their natural lives, or
the life of the survivor of them, and at the decease of my
said son David D. Williams and his said wife Mary A.
Williams, said farm to go to and vest in the heirs at law
of my said son David D. Williams.
3rd. I give and bequeath to the American Baptist Missionary
Union of the City of Boston Mass. for the purpose expressed
in its Act of Incorporation the sum of One Hundred
Dollars, to be paid by my executor after the deceased of my
said wife.
4th. I give and bequeath all my personal property that shall be-
long to my estate after the decease of my beloved wife afore-
said, and paying the above legacy of our hundred dollars
to the American Baptist Missionary Union, including all money
or notes or bonds on hand, due or to become due, and
also the real estate above named as being situated in the
said Village of Radnor aforesaid to my four daughters,
Elizabeth Gallant, Margaret Lewis, Mary J. Wright, and
Hannah Lewis, to be equally divided between them, taking
into account any and all sums which they or any of these
have received or shall receive from time to time, as ad-
vances of my property for which receipts are taken or entered
in a book by me provided for that purpose.
5th. I hereby nominate and appoint my son William W. Williams
the sole executor of this my last Will and Testament, having
heretofore deeded to him a certain tract of land in said Troy
township, in lieu of his proportion of my said estate it is
not intended to deprive him of his legal fee or compensa-
tion of administering and settling my estate aforesaid.
In testimony whereof, I the said William B. Williams
hereto subscribe my name and affix my seal. this twenty-
third day of November in the year of our Lord, one thousand
Eight Hundred and Eighty three.
Signed by the said William William B. Williams.
B. Williams, in our presence and by him declared to be his
last Will & Testament in our hearing, & signed by us as wit-
nesses, at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence
of each other_ the day and year above written.
Abraham Lloyd.
Wm Prichard -
[corresponds to page 389 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
389
William B. Williams' Will.
2nd. I give devise and bequeath to my son David D. Williams,
my said farm above described, being one hundred and
twenty five acres, more or less in the southwest quarter
of section twenty five, township six, range 19, in Troy
township aforesaid, after the death of my said beloved wife.
to be occupied by my son David D. Williams and his wife
Mary A. Williams, they taking care of the same under the
direction of my said beloved wife, and to take care of my
said wife, using her property as aforesaid for her necessary
support, and after the deceased of my said beloved wife, said
farm to belong to my said son David D. Williams, and his
said wife Mary A. Williams during their natural lives, or
the life of the survivor of them, and at the decease of my
said son David D. Williams and his said wife Mary A.
Williams, said farm to go to and vest in the heirs at law
of my said son David D. Williams.
3rd. I give and bequeath to the American Baptist Missionary
Union of the City of Boston Mass. for the purpose expressed
in its Act of Incorporation the sum of One Hundred
Dollars, to be paid by my executor after the deceased of my
said wife.
4th. I give and bequeath all my personal property that shall be-
long to my estate after the decease of my beloved wife afore-
said, and paying the above legacy of our hundred dollars
to the American Baptist Missionary Union, including all money
or notes or bonds on hand, due or to become due, and
also the real estate above named as being situated in the
said Village of Radnor aforesaid to my four daughters,
Elizabeth Gallant, Margaret Lewis, Mary J. Wright, and
Hannah Lewis, to be equally divided between them, taking
into account any and all sums which they or any of these
have received or shall receive from time to time, as ad-
vances of my property for which receipts are taken or entered
in a book by me provided for that purpose.
5th. I hereby nominate and appoint my son William W. Williams
the sole executor of this my last Will and Testament, having
heretofore deeded to him a certain tract of land in said Troy
township, in lieu of his proportion of my said estate it is
not intended to deprive him of his legal fee or compensa-
tion of administering and settling my estate aforesaid.
In testimony whereof, I the said William B. Williams
hereto subscribe my name and affix my seal. this twenty-
third day of November in the year of our Lord, one thousand
Eight Hundred and Eighty three.
Signed by the said William William B. Williams.
B. Williams, in our presence and by him declared to be his
last Will & Testament in our hearing, & signed by us as wit-
nesses, at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence
of each other_ the day and year above written.
Abraham Lloyd.
Wm Prichard -
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 450)
Description
[page 450]
[corresponds to page 390 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
390
Timothy Reardon's Will.
July 26th A.D. 1886.
Timothy Reardon's Will.
This day an in-
strument of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Timothy Reardon, late of Scioto Township
this county, deceased, was produced in open Court for
probate On consideration whereof it is ordered that the said
will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof &
of the application to admit the same to probate and rec-
ord be given to Bridgett C. Reardon his widow, and Jane
Hubbard, Bridgett Sullivan, Timothy Reardon, Catherine
Reardon, and Daniel Reardon, next of kin of the testator,
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application will be
for hearing before this Court, on the 31st day of July A.D,
1886. at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio, |
Delaware County,ss. | In Probate Court.
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of Timothy Reardon, deceased.
To Jane Hubbard, Bridgett Sullivan, Timothy Reardon
Catherine Reardon Daniel Reardon and Bridgett Reardon.
You are hereby notified that on the 26th day of July A.D.
1886. an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Timothy Reardon, late of Scioto
Township in said County, deceased was produced in
open Court, and an application to admit the same to pro-
bate was on the same day made in said Court. Said
application will be for hearing before this Court, on the
31st day of July A.D. 1886 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal.} Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 26th day of July A.D. 1886.
Return.
The State of Ohio, Delaware County, ss.
D.G. Cratty, being
duly sworn says that on the 28th day of July A.D. 1886 he
served the within notice by delivering a true copy there-
of to the within named Jane Hubbard, Bridget Sullivan,
Timothy Reardon, Catherine Reardon, Daniel Reardon, &
Bridget Reardon
D.G. Cratty.
Subscribed in my presence, and sworn to before me this
31st day of July A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 390 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
390
Timothy Reardon's Will.
July 26th A.D. 1886.
Timothy Reardon's Will.
This day an in-
strument of writing purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Timothy Reardon, late of Scioto Township
this county, deceased, was produced in open Court for
probate On consideration whereof it is ordered that the said
will be filed in this Court and that due notice thereof &
of the application to admit the same to probate and rec-
ord be given to Bridgett C. Reardon his widow, and Jane
Hubbard, Bridgett Sullivan, Timothy Reardon, Catherine
Reardon, and Daniel Reardon, next of kin of the testator,
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application will be
for hearing before this Court, on the 31st day of July A.D,
1886. at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio, |
Delaware County,ss. | In Probate Court.
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of Timothy Reardon, deceased.
To Jane Hubbard, Bridgett Sullivan, Timothy Reardon
Catherine Reardon Daniel Reardon and Bridgett Reardon.
You are hereby notified that on the 26th day of July A.D.
1886. an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Timothy Reardon, late of Scioto
Township in said County, deceased was produced in
open Court, and an application to admit the same to pro-
bate was on the same day made in said Court. Said
application will be for hearing before this Court, on the
31st day of July A.D. 1886 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal.} Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 26th day of July A.D. 1886.
Return.
The State of Ohio, Delaware County, ss.
D.G. Cratty, being
duly sworn says that on the 28th day of July A.D. 1886 he
served the within notice by delivering a true copy there-
of to the within named Jane Hubbard, Bridget Sullivan,
Timothy Reardon, Catherine Reardon, Daniel Reardon, &
Bridget Reardon
D.G. Cratty.
Subscribed in my presence, and sworn to before me this
31st day of July A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 451)
Description
[page 451]
[corresponds to page 391 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
391
Timothy Reardon's Will.
July 31st. A.D. 1886. Timothy Reardon's Will.
In the matter of the will of Timothy Reardon, Deceased,
Be it remembered that heretofore, towit on the 26th
day of June A.D. 1886. an instrument of writing, pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Timothy
Reardon, late of Scioto Township, in this county
deceased, was produced in open Court for probate, and
was then filed. And it now being shown to the satis-
faction of the Court, that due notice of the filing of said
Will, and of the application to admit the same to pro-
bate and record in this Court has been given to
Bridget Reardon his widow, Jane Hubbard, Bridget Sul-
livan, Timothy Reardon, Catherine Reardon and Daniel
Reardon, next kin of the testator, resident of the State of
Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court; there-
fore on this day came Jas. Liggett, land Jasias D. Male,
the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly
sworn, testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will, which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed, and filed with said
Will. whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Timothy Reardon, deceased., That the same was
duly executed and attested; and that the said testator
at the time of making, signing and sealing said will
was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not
under any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered
that the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the
same, together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named, as well as the proceedings had thereon, be en-
tered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio,
Delaware Count ss. In Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court
Jas. Liggett & Jonas D. Male the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Timothy Reardon, late of
Scioto Township in said Delaware County, deceased; who
being duly sworn, according to law, to speak the truth,
the whole truth and nothing but the truth, in relation
to the execution of said Will, depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 18th day of January
A.D. 1884 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Timothy Reardon, now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
Timothy Reardon, that they were present at the execu-
tion of said Will, and at the request of the Testator, respectively
[corresponds to page 391 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
391
Timothy Reardon's Will.
July 31st. A.D. 1886. Timothy Reardon's Will.
In the matter of the will of Timothy Reardon, Deceased,
Be it remembered that heretofore, towit on the 26th
day of June A.D. 1886. an instrument of writing, pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Timothy
Reardon, late of Scioto Township, in this county
deceased, was produced in open Court for probate, and
was then filed. And it now being shown to the satis-
faction of the Court, that due notice of the filing of said
Will, and of the application to admit the same to pro-
bate and record in this Court has been given to
Bridget Reardon his widow, Jane Hubbard, Bridget Sul-
livan, Timothy Reardon, Catherine Reardon and Daniel
Reardon, next kin of the testator, resident of the State of
Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court; there-
fore on this day came Jas. Liggett, land Jasias D. Male,
the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly
sworn, testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will, which testimony was reduced to writing
by them respectively subscribed, and filed with said
Will. whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Timothy Reardon, deceased., That the same was
duly executed and attested; and that the said testator
at the time of making, signing and sealing said will
was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not
under any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered
that the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the
same, together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named, as well as the proceedings had thereon, be en-
tered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio,
Delaware Count ss. In Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court
Jas. Liggett & Jonas D. Male the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Timothy Reardon, late of
Scioto Township in said Delaware County, deceased; who
being duly sworn, according to law, to speak the truth,
the whole truth and nothing but the truth, in relation
to the execution of said Will, depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 18th day of January
A.D. 1884 purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Timothy Reardon, now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
Timothy Reardon, that they were present at the execu-
tion of said Will, and at the request of the Testator, respectively
Title
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Description
[page 452]
[corresponds to page 392 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
392
Timothy Reardon's Will.
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his
presence; that they saw the said Timothy Reardon, deceased,
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament, and that
the said Timothy Reardon, at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint.
Jas. Liggett.
{seal.} Jonas D. Male.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 31st day of July A.D. 1886_
Rufus Carpenter_ Probate Judge.
Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Tim-
othy Reardon, of Scioto Township, Delaware County, Ohio
do make and publish this my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st. I give bequeath and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of
her dower the farm on which I now reside, situate in
Scioto Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and containing
about thirty acres of land. It is my desire that she shall
have the entire right and control to sell and make
whatever other disposition of said farm or the proceeds
of the same as may seem best to her.
Item 2nd. I desire that she pay all my debts and expenses of every
kind that may be just and right, after my decease.
Item 3rd. I do hereby nominate and appoint D.G. Cratty, executor
of this my last will and testament. I desire that no
appraisement and no sale of my personal property be
made and the Court of Probate direct the omission of
the same.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal, this 18th day of January 1886.
Timothy Reardon _ {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Timothy Reardon,
as his last Will and Testament in our presence, and
signed by us in his presence.
Jas. Liggett.
Jonas D. Male.
[corresponds to page 392 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
392
Timothy Reardon's Will.
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses in his
presence; that they saw the said Timothy Reardon, deceased,
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament, and that
the said Timothy Reardon, at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint.
Jas. Liggett.
{seal.} Jonas D. Male.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 31st day of July A.D. 1886_
Rufus Carpenter_ Probate Judge.
Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Tim-
othy Reardon, of Scioto Township, Delaware County, Ohio
do make and publish this my last Will and Testament.
Item 1st. I give bequeath and devise to my beloved wife in lieu of
her dower the farm on which I now reside, situate in
Scioto Township, Delaware County, Ohio, and containing
about thirty acres of land. It is my desire that she shall
have the entire right and control to sell and make
whatever other disposition of said farm or the proceeds
of the same as may seem best to her.
Item 2nd. I desire that she pay all my debts and expenses of every
kind that may be just and right, after my decease.
Item 3rd. I do hereby nominate and appoint D.G. Cratty, executor
of this my last will and testament. I desire that no
appraisement and no sale of my personal property be
made and the Court of Probate direct the omission of
the same.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal, this 18th day of January 1886.
Timothy Reardon _ {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Timothy Reardon,
as his last Will and Testament in our presence, and
signed by us in his presence.
Jas. Liggett.
Jonas D. Male.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 453)
Description
[page 453]
[corresponds to page 393 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
393
Mary M. Lynch's Will
June 29th 1886.
Mary M. Lynch's Will
In the matter of the Will of |
Mary M. Lynch, Deceased. |
This day an instrument
of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Mary M. Lynch, late of Delaware City, Delaware County
State of Ohio, deceased, was produced in open Court for
probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court, and that due
notice thereof, and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record, be given to Maurice Lynch
her husband, and Maurice P. Lynch, Daniel William
Lynch and John Joseph Lynch next of kin of the
testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio, and it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice
of the filing of said Will and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this
Court has been given to Maurice Lynch her husband
and Maurice Patrick Lynch, Daniel William Lynch
and John Joseph Lynch next of kin of the testatrix.
resident of the State of Ohio,, they being present, in
open Court, and signed a waiver of further notice and
consent to the probate of said Will, therefore on this
day came J. Phil Maloney and Daniel Maloney the subscri-
bing witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will, which
testimony was reduced to writing, by them respectively
subscribed, and filed with said will, whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said Mary M. Lynch, deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested, and that
the said Testatrix at the time of making signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint. It is therefore
by the Court ordered that the Will be admitted to
probate, and that the same together with the testimony
of the witnesses, above named as well as its proceedings
had thereon, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
We, the undersigned Heirs, of the within named decedent,
hereby waive further notice, and consent to the probate
of said Will.
Dated this 29th day of June A.D. 1886.
Maurice Lynch.
Maurice P. Lynch.
Dan U. Lynch
John J. Lynch.
[corresponds to page 393 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
393
Mary M. Lynch's Will
June 29th 1886.
Mary M. Lynch's Will
In the matter of the Will of |
Mary M. Lynch, Deceased. |
This day an instrument
of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Mary M. Lynch, late of Delaware City, Delaware County
State of Ohio, deceased, was produced in open Court for
probate. On consideration whereof it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court, and that due
notice thereof, and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record, be given to Maurice Lynch
her husband, and Maurice P. Lynch, Daniel William
Lynch and John Joseph Lynch next of kin of the
testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio, and it now being
shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due notice
of the filing of said Will and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this
Court has been given to Maurice Lynch her husband
and Maurice Patrick Lynch, Daniel William Lynch
and John Joseph Lynch next of kin of the testatrix.
resident of the State of Ohio,, they being present, in
open Court, and signed a waiver of further notice and
consent to the probate of said Will, therefore on this
day came J. Phil Maloney and Daniel Maloney the subscri-
bing witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will, which
testimony was reduced to writing, by them respectively
subscribed, and filed with said will, whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said Mary M. Lynch, deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested, and that
the said Testatrix at the time of making signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint. It is therefore
by the Court ordered that the Will be admitted to
probate, and that the same together with the testimony
of the witnesses, above named as well as its proceedings
had thereon, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
We, the undersigned Heirs, of the within named decedent,
hereby waive further notice, and consent to the probate
of said Will.
Dated this 29th day of June A.D. 1886.
Maurice Lynch.
Maurice P. Lynch.
Dan U. Lynch
John J. Lynch.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 454)
Description
[page 454]
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394
Mary M. Lynch's Will.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio. |
Delaware County, ss. |
Personally appeared in open Court
Daniel Maloney and J. Phil Maloney. the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Mary M.
Lynch, late of Delaware City in said Delaware County,
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, to
speak the truth the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will.
depose and say; that the paper before them bearing
date the 10th day of March, A.D. 1885, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Mary M. Lynch, now
deceased, is the Will of said deceased Mary M. Lynch.
that they were present at the execution of said Will, and
at the request of the Testatrix, respectively subscribed their
names to the same as witnesses in her presence; that
they saw the said Mary M. Lynch deceased sign and
seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same
to be her last Will and Testament, and that the said
Mary M. Lynch at the time of making, signing and seal-
ing said Will was of full of age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint.
J.P. Maloney.
Daniel Maloney.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court,
this 29th day of June A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
Last Will and Testament of Mary M. Lynch.
I, Mary M. Lynch of the county of Delaware, and state
of Ohio, and residing within the city of Delaware in said
county and state, and being of full legal age. and of
sound mind, and disposing memory, and under no
restraint whatever, do hereby make publish and declare
this my Last Will and Testament, and hereby revoke all
former wills and testaments by me made.
I devise and bequeath to my three grand children,
Maurice Patrick Lynch, Daniel Williams Lynch, and John
Joseph Lynch the children of my son Dennis J. Lynch, de-
ceased, all my real and personal estate. I hereby bequeath
unto them my house and lot situate on Winter street
in the said City of Delaware, and at present occupied by me
as a residence. I also hereby bequeath unto them all the
real and personal estate which may be hereafter acquired
by me. It is my will that the said house and lot shall
be kept as a home for my said grandchildren until the
youngest thereof shall arrive at legal age, and that
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Mary M. Lynch's Will.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio. |
Delaware County, ss. |
Personally appeared in open Court
Daniel Maloney and J. Phil Maloney. the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Mary M.
Lynch, late of Delaware City in said Delaware County,
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, to
speak the truth the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth, in relation to the execution of said Will.
depose and say; that the paper before them bearing
date the 10th day of March, A.D. 1885, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Mary M. Lynch, now
deceased, is the Will of said deceased Mary M. Lynch.
that they were present at the execution of said Will, and
at the request of the Testatrix, respectively subscribed their
names to the same as witnesses in her presence; that
they saw the said Mary M. Lynch deceased sign and
seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same
to be her last Will and Testament, and that the said
Mary M. Lynch at the time of making, signing and seal-
ing said Will was of full of age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint.
J.P. Maloney.
Daniel Maloney.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court,
this 29th day of June A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
Last Will and Testament of Mary M. Lynch.
I, Mary M. Lynch of the county of Delaware, and state
of Ohio, and residing within the city of Delaware in said
county and state, and being of full legal age. and of
sound mind, and disposing memory, and under no
restraint whatever, do hereby make publish and declare
this my Last Will and Testament, and hereby revoke all
former wills and testaments by me made.
I devise and bequeath to my three grand children,
Maurice Patrick Lynch, Daniel Williams Lynch, and John
Joseph Lynch the children of my son Dennis J. Lynch, de-
ceased, all my real and personal estate. I hereby bequeath
unto them my house and lot situate on Winter street
in the said City of Delaware, and at present occupied by me
as a residence. I also hereby bequeath unto them all the
real and personal estate which may be hereafter acquired
by me. It is my will that the said house and lot shall
be kept as a home for my said grandchildren until the
youngest thereof shall arrive at legal age, and that
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Mary M. Lynch's Will.
neither of my grand children shall sell his interest
in the said property unless he shall sell to the other
grandchildren. and that neither of my grand children
shall place any incumbrance upon the said property.
I also here by bequeath unto my said grand children
the different shares of stock which I have invested in
the Delaware Citizen's Building Association and Loan
Company. and all the profits which may come there-
from. and I also hereby direct that all my dues to the
said Building Association and Loan Company shall be
regularly paid.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 10th day of March A.D. 1883;
Mary M. Lynch _ {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by the said Mary M. Lynch
as her last will and testament in our presence, and
signed by us in her presence and at her request.
Daniel Maloney.
J. Phil Maloney .
July 7th A.D. 1886. Jane Moses' Will.
In the matter of the Will }
of Jane Moses, Deceased. }
This day an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
and Codicil thereto of Jane Moses, late of Delaware City,
Delaware County, deceased, was produced in open court
for probate. On consideration whereof, it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court. and it being shown
to the satisfaction of the Court that there are no next of
kin of the testatrix resident of the State of Ohio. therefore
on this day came Chloe Robinson and Henry J. Eaton
subscribing witnesses to the said will, and Isabella Evans
and Henry J. Eaton, subscribing witnesses to the codicil
thereto, who being duly sworn, testified to the due execu-
tion of said Will and of the Codicil thereto, which testimony
was reduced to writing, by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will., whereupon the Court finds
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament, and Codicil of said Jane Moses, de-
ceased, that the same was duly executed and attested, and
that the said Testatrix at the time of making signing
and sealing said Will was of full age, of sound and
disposing mind and memory, and not under any
restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will and Codicil be admitted to probate, and
that the same together with the testimony of the wit-
nesses above-named as well as the proceedings had
thereon, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter, Probate Judge.
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Mary M. Lynch's Will.
neither of my grand children shall sell his interest
in the said property unless he shall sell to the other
grandchildren. and that neither of my grand children
shall place any incumbrance upon the said property.
I also here by bequeath unto my said grand children
the different shares of stock which I have invested in
the Delaware Citizen's Building Association and Loan
Company. and all the profits which may come there-
from. and I also hereby direct that all my dues to the
said Building Association and Loan Company shall be
regularly paid.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 10th day of March A.D. 1883;
Mary M. Lynch _ {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by the said Mary M. Lynch
as her last will and testament in our presence, and
signed by us in her presence and at her request.
Daniel Maloney.
J. Phil Maloney .
July 7th A.D. 1886. Jane Moses' Will.
In the matter of the Will }
of Jane Moses, Deceased. }
This day an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
and Codicil thereto of Jane Moses, late of Delaware City,
Delaware County, deceased, was produced in open court
for probate. On consideration whereof, it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court. and it being shown
to the satisfaction of the Court that there are no next of
kin of the testatrix resident of the State of Ohio. therefore
on this day came Chloe Robinson and Henry J. Eaton
subscribing witnesses to the said will, and Isabella Evans
and Henry J. Eaton, subscribing witnesses to the codicil
thereto, who being duly sworn, testified to the due execu-
tion of said Will and of the Codicil thereto, which testimony
was reduced to writing, by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will., whereupon the Court finds
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament, and Codicil of said Jane Moses, de-
ceased, that the same was duly executed and attested, and
that the said Testatrix at the time of making signing
and sealing said Will was of full age, of sound and
disposing mind and memory, and not under any
restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered that the
said Will and Codicil be admitted to probate, and
that the same together with the testimony of the wit-
nesses above-named as well as the proceedings had
thereon, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter, Probate Judge.
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396
Jane Moses' Will.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio Delaware County, ss.
Personally appeared
in open Court, Isabella Evans, wife of Thomas Evans, and
Henry J. Eaton, the subscribing witnesses to the Codicil to
the last Will and Testament of Jane Moses, late of Delaware
Township in said Delaware County, deceased; who being
duly sworn, according to law to speak the whole truth
and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution
of said Codicil to the Will, depose and say. that the paper
before them bearing date the 20th day of May A.D. 1886.
purporting to be a Codicil to the last Will and Testament
of Jane Moses now deceased, is a Codicil to the Will of said
deceased Jane Moses, that they were present at the exe-
cution of said Codicil to said Will, and at the request of
the Testatrix, respectively subscribed their names to the
same in her presence. that they saw the said Jane
Moses, deceased, sign and seal said Codicil to said Will,
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last
Will and Testament, and that the said Jane Moses at
the time of making, signing, and sealing said Codicil to
said will, was of full age of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint.
Isabella Evans
Henry J. Eaton.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in
open Court this 7th day of July A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal} Probate Judge.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio
Delaware County, ss. In Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court, Chloe.
Robinsons, and Henry J. Eaton, the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Jane Moses late of Delaware
Township in said Delaware County, deceased; who being duly
sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth,
and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of
said Will, depose and say: that the paper before them bear-
ing date the 28th day of March A.D. 1884, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Jane Moses, that they were present
at the execution of said Will, and at the request of the
Testatrix, respectively subscribed their names to the same
as witnesses in her presence: that they saw the said
Jane Moses, deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Tes-
tament, and that the said Jane Moses at the time
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Jane Moses' Will.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio Delaware County, ss.
Personally appeared
in open Court, Isabella Evans, wife of Thomas Evans, and
Henry J. Eaton, the subscribing witnesses to the Codicil to
the last Will and Testament of Jane Moses, late of Delaware
Township in said Delaware County, deceased; who being
duly sworn, according to law to speak the whole truth
and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution
of said Codicil to the Will, depose and say. that the paper
before them bearing date the 20th day of May A.D. 1886.
purporting to be a Codicil to the last Will and Testament
of Jane Moses now deceased, is a Codicil to the Will of said
deceased Jane Moses, that they were present at the exe-
cution of said Codicil to said Will, and at the request of
the Testatrix, respectively subscribed their names to the
same in her presence. that they saw the said Jane
Moses, deceased, sign and seal said Codicil to said Will,
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last
Will and Testament, and that the said Jane Moses at
the time of making, signing, and sealing said Codicil to
said will, was of full age of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint.
Isabella Evans
Henry J. Eaton.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in
open Court this 7th day of July A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal} Probate Judge.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio
Delaware County, ss. In Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court, Chloe.
Robinsons, and Henry J. Eaton, the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Jane Moses late of Delaware
Township in said Delaware County, deceased; who being duly
sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth,
and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution of
said Will, depose and say: that the paper before them bear-
ing date the 28th day of March A.D. 1884, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Jane Moses, that they were present
at the execution of said Will, and at the request of the
Testatrix, respectively subscribed their names to the same
as witnesses in her presence: that they saw the said
Jane Moses, deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Tes-
tament, and that the said Jane Moses at the time
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Jane Moses' Will.
of making signing and sealing said Will was of full age
of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint.
Chloe Robinson
Henry J. Eaton.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court this 7th day of July A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
Will.
I, Jane Moses, of the City of Delaware, County of Delaware
and State of Ohio, being about sixty eight years of age, and be-
ing of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make
publish and declare this my last Will and Testament, here-
by revoking and making null and void all other last Wills
and Testaments, hereby revoking and making null and void
all other last Wills and Testaments by me made heretofore:
Item 1st. My Will is that all my just debts and personal expenses
shall be paid out of my estate as soon after my decease as
shall be found convenient, including the expenses of settling
my estate and in the manner following. by the proceeds if
the sale by my Executor, by private or public sale, as he may
think best of my two bedsteads, coal cook stove, wardrobe
sewing machine, lounge, and any other property of which I
may be the owner at my decease, and which is not by this
will otherwise disposed of, and whatsoever said proceeds
may lack of paying said expenses and debts, I will shall
be paid off out of any money left by me at my decease.
either in my possession, in bank or loaned out,
Item 2nd. I give devise and bequeath to the Foreign and Home
Missionary Societies of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
to be equally divided between said societies, the money that
may be left to my estate after paying off all said indebt-
edness and expenses, & erecting at my grave in Oak
Grove Cemetery a monument to correspond with the
monument there of my deceased husband John Moses,
Item 3rd, To my stepson Marshal W. Moses, of the City of Delaware Ohio,
I bequeath the big rocking chair, the leaf breakfast table, and
the book case, all which formerly belonged to his father,
that said John Moses.
Item 4th. To my beloved step-son Albert Moses of Troy Township in said
County, I bequeath the dining-table the looking-glass, and
the small sized rocking chair, all which formerly belonged
to his father.
Item 5th. To Mary, daughter of said Marshal W. Moses and wife of
the Rev. Wm Thurston of Palestine, Pickaway County, Ohio, I
bequeath our feather bed, and a pair of pillows, my dining
room stove, stand, small rocking chair, and her grandfather,
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Jane Moses' Will.
of making signing and sealing said Will was of full age
of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint.
Chloe Robinson
Henry J. Eaton.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court this 7th day of July A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
Will.
I, Jane Moses, of the City of Delaware, County of Delaware
and State of Ohio, being about sixty eight years of age, and be-
ing of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make
publish and declare this my last Will and Testament, here-
by revoking and making null and void all other last Wills
and Testaments, hereby revoking and making null and void
all other last Wills and Testaments by me made heretofore:
Item 1st. My Will is that all my just debts and personal expenses
shall be paid out of my estate as soon after my decease as
shall be found convenient, including the expenses of settling
my estate and in the manner following. by the proceeds if
the sale by my Executor, by private or public sale, as he may
think best of my two bedsteads, coal cook stove, wardrobe
sewing machine, lounge, and any other property of which I
may be the owner at my decease, and which is not by this
will otherwise disposed of, and whatsoever said proceeds
may lack of paying said expenses and debts, I will shall
be paid off out of any money left by me at my decease.
either in my possession, in bank or loaned out,
Item 2nd. I give devise and bequeath to the Foreign and Home
Missionary Societies of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
to be equally divided between said societies, the money that
may be left to my estate after paying off all said indebt-
edness and expenses, & erecting at my grave in Oak
Grove Cemetery a monument to correspond with the
monument there of my deceased husband John Moses,
Item 3rd, To my stepson Marshal W. Moses, of the City of Delaware Ohio,
I bequeath the big rocking chair, the leaf breakfast table, and
the book case, all which formerly belonged to his father,
that said John Moses.
Item 4th. To my beloved step-son Albert Moses of Troy Township in said
County, I bequeath the dining-table the looking-glass, and
the small sized rocking chair, all which formerly belonged
to his father.
Item 5th. To Mary, daughter of said Marshal W. Moses and wife of
the Rev. Wm Thurston of Palestine, Pickaway County, Ohio, I
bequeath our feather bed, and a pair of pillows, my dining
room stove, stand, small rocking chair, and her grandfather,
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Jane Moses' Will.
John Moses' enlarged likeness or portrait.
Item 6th To Eddie. son of said Marshal W. Moses, I bequeath my safe
our feather bed and pair of pillows.
Item 7th. To Albert, son of said Marshal W. Moses, I bequeath my clock
that was formerly his grandfather's.
Item 8th. To the children of said Marshal W. Moses, and Albert Moses
I bequeath all my kitchen furniture (excepting said cook-stove)
and all my dishes to be divided, among them, share and
share alike.
Item 9th. To my stepson John F. Moses, of Rushville Indiana, I bequeath
my old fashioned looking glass formerly his father's.
Item 10th To my stepson, Wm Eagles of Thompson town, Juniata County
Penn. I bequeath Pilgrim's Progress, and a volume of Ladies
Repository and my own enlarged likeness, and request my
executor to send them to him.
Item 11th. To Laura Lafferty of Marion, Marion County Ohio, I bequeath
my bureau and washstand,
Item 12th To the Woman's C. U. of City of Delaware for the poor, I give my
clothes and all bedding not herein before disposed of.
Item 13. I appoint Thomas Evans, Jr. my executor and ask that his
appointment be made.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand to this, my
last Will and Testament, at the City of Delaware, Ohio, this
twenty eighth day of March in the year of our Lord One
Thousand, Eight Hundred and Eighty-four.
Jane Moses.
The foregoing instrument was signed by the said Jane
Moses, in our presence and by her published and declared
as and for her last Will and Testament and at her request
and in our presence, and in the presence of each other
we hereunto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses, at
the City of Delaware Ohio, this twenty-eighth day of March, A.D.
1884
Chloe Robinson, resides at Delaware Ohio
Henry J. Eaton, resides at Delaware Ohio.
Codicil to One, to the foregoing last Will &
Testament.
On this May 20th 1886, I, the within named Jane Moses
do make and declare this which in herein written, to be
Codicil No. 1. to my foregoing last Will and Testament, so
much of said Will as is designated "Item end" I do hereby
revoke, and instead thereof I do substitute as follows.
Item 2nd I do give and devise to my stepson, Marshal W. Moses,
in grateful appreciation of his kindness to me all the
money that may be left to my estate after paying off all
said indebtedness, and expenses, and erecting at my
grave in Oak Grove Cemetery a monument, to correspond
with the monument there of my deceased husband
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Jane Moses' Will.
John Moses' enlarged likeness or portrait.
Item 6th To Eddie. son of said Marshal W. Moses, I bequeath my safe
our feather bed and pair of pillows.
Item 7th. To Albert, son of said Marshal W. Moses, I bequeath my clock
that was formerly his grandfather's.
Item 8th. To the children of said Marshal W. Moses, and Albert Moses
I bequeath all my kitchen furniture (excepting said cook-stove)
and all my dishes to be divided, among them, share and
share alike.
Item 9th. To my stepson John F. Moses, of Rushville Indiana, I bequeath
my old fashioned looking glass formerly his father's.
Item 10th To my stepson, Wm Eagles of Thompson town, Juniata County
Penn. I bequeath Pilgrim's Progress, and a volume of Ladies
Repository and my own enlarged likeness, and request my
executor to send them to him.
Item 11th. To Laura Lafferty of Marion, Marion County Ohio, I bequeath
my bureau and washstand,
Item 12th To the Woman's C. U. of City of Delaware for the poor, I give my
clothes and all bedding not herein before disposed of.
Item 13. I appoint Thomas Evans, Jr. my executor and ask that his
appointment be made.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand to this, my
last Will and Testament, at the City of Delaware, Ohio, this
twenty eighth day of March in the year of our Lord One
Thousand, Eight Hundred and Eighty-four.
Jane Moses.
The foregoing instrument was signed by the said Jane
Moses, in our presence and by her published and declared
as and for her last Will and Testament and at her request
and in our presence, and in the presence of each other
we hereunto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses, at
the City of Delaware Ohio, this twenty-eighth day of March, A.D.
1884
Chloe Robinson, resides at Delaware Ohio
Henry J. Eaton, resides at Delaware Ohio.
Codicil to One, to the foregoing last Will &
Testament.
On this May 20th 1886, I, the within named Jane Moses
do make and declare this which in herein written, to be
Codicil No. 1. to my foregoing last Will and Testament, so
much of said Will as is designated "Item end" I do hereby
revoke, and instead thereof I do substitute as follows.
Item 2nd I do give and devise to my stepson, Marshal W. Moses,
in grateful appreciation of his kindness to me all the
money that may be left to my estate after paying off all
said indebtedness, and expenses, and erecting at my
grave in Oak Grove Cemetery a monument, to correspond
with the monument there of my deceased husband
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Jane Moses' Will.
John Moses. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set
my signature, hereby satisfying and confirming said
Will, excepting only as changed by this Codicil.
Jane Moses.
Signed by said Jane Moses in our presence, and to us
by her acknowledged to be Codicil No. one to her last Will
and Testament. and by us at her request and in her
presence, and in the presence of each other signed
as witnesses thereto.
Henry J. Eaton.
Isabella Evans, wife of Thos. Evans.
Timothy Liddane's Will.
June 30th, A.D. 1886.
In the matter of the Will of Timothy
Laddan, Deceased.
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Timothy
Laddan late of Delaware City, in Delaware County, Ohio.
deceased, was produced in open court for probate, on con-
sideration, whereof, it is ordered that the said Will be
filed in this court, and that due notice thereof, and of
the application to admit the same to probate, and record
be given to Mary Liddam his widow, and Norah Bruce,
Mary McKeman, Kate Liddane, Ellen Breen, Michael
Liddam, and John Liddam, next of kin of the Testator,
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application will
be for hearing before this Court, on the 6th day of July
A.D.1886, at 2 o'clock. P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio, Delaware County, ss,
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of Timo-
thy Liddam, deceased, to Mary Liddam, Norah Breen,
Mary McKeenan, Kate Liddam, Ellen Breen, Michael Lid-
dam, John Liddam. You are hereby notified that on
the 30th day of June, A.D.1886. an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Timothy
Liddam late of Delaware Township, in said County, de-
ceased, was produced in open Court, and an application
to admit the same to probate was on the same day made
in said Court, Said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 6th day of July, A.D. 1886, at 2 o'clock
P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 30th day of June A.D. 1886.
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Jane Moses' Will.
John Moses. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set
my signature, hereby satisfying and confirming said
Will, excepting only as changed by this Codicil.
Jane Moses.
Signed by said Jane Moses in our presence, and to us
by her acknowledged to be Codicil No. one to her last Will
and Testament. and by us at her request and in her
presence, and in the presence of each other signed
as witnesses thereto.
Henry J. Eaton.
Isabella Evans, wife of Thos. Evans.
Timothy Liddane's Will.
June 30th, A.D. 1886.
In the matter of the Will of Timothy
Laddan, Deceased.
This day an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Timothy
Laddan late of Delaware City, in Delaware County, Ohio.
deceased, was produced in open court for probate, on con-
sideration, whereof, it is ordered that the said Will be
filed in this court, and that due notice thereof, and of
the application to admit the same to probate, and record
be given to Mary Liddam his widow, and Norah Bruce,
Mary McKeman, Kate Liddane, Ellen Breen, Michael
Liddam, and John Liddam, next of kin of the Testator,
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application will
be for hearing before this Court, on the 6th day of July
A.D.1886, at 2 o'clock. P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio, Delaware County, ss,
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of Timo-
thy Liddam, deceased, to Mary Liddam, Norah Breen,
Mary McKeenan, Kate Liddam, Ellen Breen, Michael Lid-
dam, John Liddam. You are hereby notified that on
the 30th day of June, A.D.1886. an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Timothy
Liddam late of Delaware Township, in said County, de-
ceased, was produced in open Court, and an application
to admit the same to probate was on the same day made
in said Court, Said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 6th day of July, A.D. 1886, at 2 o'clock
P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 30th day of June A.D. 1886.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 460)
Description
[page 460]
[corresponds to page 400 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
400
Timothy Liddane's Will.
Return.
The State of Ohio, Delaware County, ss.
John Liddam, being duly sworn, says that on the 6th
day of July, A.D. 1886. he served the within notice by de-
livering a true copy thereof to the within named Mary
Liddam, Nora Breen, Mary McKeenan, Kate Liddam,
Ellen Breen, & Michael Liddam.
John Laddim.
Subscribed in my presence, and sworn to before me
this 6th day of July A D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
July 6th 1886.
Timothy Liddane's Will.
In the matter of the Will |
of Timothy Liddane, deceased. |
Be it remembered that
heretofore, to-wit: on the 30th day of June A.D. 1886. an
instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will &
Testament of Timothy Liddane, late of Delaware City, Del.
aware County, Ohio, deceased, was produced in open
Court, for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due
notice of the filing of said Will, and of the application
to admit the same to Probate, and record in this Court
has been given to Mary Laddam his widow, Norah Breen, Mary
McKeenan, Kate Laddan, Ellen Breen, and Michael
Laddan, and John Laddin next of kin of the testator.
resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of
this court, Therefore on this day came John Donnohue
and John Collins, the subscribing witnesses to said Will,
who being duly sworn, testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will, which testimony was reduced to
writing, by them respectively subscribed, and filed with
said Will. whereupon the Court finds, that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Timothy Liddam, deceased. that the same was
duly executed and attested; and that the said Testator at
the time of making signing and sealing said will was
of full age of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered, that
the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the same
together with the testimony of the above witnesses, as
well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record
in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 400 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
400
Timothy Liddane's Will.
Return.
The State of Ohio, Delaware County, ss.
John Liddam, being duly sworn, says that on the 6th
day of July, A.D. 1886. he served the within notice by de-
livering a true copy thereof to the within named Mary
Liddam, Nora Breen, Mary McKeenan, Kate Liddam,
Ellen Breen, & Michael Liddam.
John Laddim.
Subscribed in my presence, and sworn to before me
this 6th day of July A D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
July 6th 1886.
Timothy Liddane's Will.
In the matter of the Will |
of Timothy Liddane, deceased. |
Be it remembered that
heretofore, to-wit: on the 30th day of June A.D. 1886. an
instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will &
Testament of Timothy Liddane, late of Delaware City, Del.
aware County, Ohio, deceased, was produced in open
Court, for probate and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due
notice of the filing of said Will, and of the application
to admit the same to Probate, and record in this Court
has been given to Mary Laddam his widow, Norah Breen, Mary
McKeenan, Kate Laddan, Ellen Breen, and Michael
Laddan, and John Laddin next of kin of the testator.
resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of
this court, Therefore on this day came John Donnohue
and John Collins, the subscribing witnesses to said Will,
who being duly sworn, testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will, which testimony was reduced to
writing, by them respectively subscribed, and filed with
said Will. whereupon the Court finds, that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Timothy Liddam, deceased. that the same was
duly executed and attested; and that the said Testator at
the time of making signing and sealing said will was
of full age of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered, that
the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the same
together with the testimony of the above witnesses, as
well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record
in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 461)
Description
[page 461]
[corresponds to page 401 of Delaware County Will Records
Vol. 7 1883-1887]
401
Timothy Liddane's Will.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio. |
Delaware County, ss. | In Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court J'no
Donnohue, & John Collins, the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Timothy Liddam late of
Delaware Township in said Delaware County, deceased.
who being duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth
the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in rela-
tion to the execution of said Will, depose and say; that
the paper before them bearing date the 18th day of May
A.D. 1886, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Timothy Liddam now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Timothy Liddam. that they were present at
the execution of said Will, and at the request of the Tes-
tator, respectively subscribed their names to the same
as witnesses in his presence. that they saw the said
Timothy Liddam deceased, sign and seal said Will, and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament, and that the said Timothy Liddam, at the
time of making signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint.
J'no Donnohue.
John Collins.
Sworn to and subscribed by witnesses in open Court
this 6th day of July. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Timothy
Laddin, of the City of Delaware, and State of Ohio, being of
sound mind and disposing memory. but realizing the uncertainty
of life, do hereby publish and declare this to be my last
Will and Testament. I hereby direct that all my law-ful
debts shall be paid out of my present Estate.
I hereby bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Laddin, all
of my Estate, personal and real to be held by her during
the remainder of her natural life
After the death of my said wife Mary Laddin, all my
estate shall be divided as follows.
After her death, my son John Laddin, the vacant lot
known as number 1244, to have the same forever.
I hereby bequeath to my son Michael Laddin (after my
wife's death) my residence and all buildings thereon,
situated on East William Street, known as lot 1243.
I hereby bequeath the sum of one dollar ($1.00) each to my
daughters, Ellen, Catherine Mary and Hanorah.
[corresponds to page 401 of Delaware County Will Records
Vol. 7 1883-1887]
401
Timothy Liddane's Will.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio. |
Delaware County, ss. | In Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court J'no
Donnohue, & John Collins, the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Timothy Liddam late of
Delaware Township in said Delaware County, deceased.
who being duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth
the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in rela-
tion to the execution of said Will, depose and say; that
the paper before them bearing date the 18th day of May
A.D. 1886, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Timothy Liddam now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Timothy Liddam. that they were present at
the execution of said Will, and at the request of the Tes-
tator, respectively subscribed their names to the same
as witnesses in his presence. that they saw the said
Timothy Liddam deceased, sign and seal said Will, and
heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament, and that the said Timothy Liddam, at the
time of making signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint.
J'no Donnohue.
John Collins.
Sworn to and subscribed by witnesses in open Court
this 6th day of July. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I Timothy
Laddin, of the City of Delaware, and State of Ohio, being of
sound mind and disposing memory. but realizing the uncertainty
of life, do hereby publish and declare this to be my last
Will and Testament. I hereby direct that all my law-ful
debts shall be paid out of my present Estate.
I hereby bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Laddin, all
of my Estate, personal and real to be held by her during
the remainder of her natural life
After the death of my said wife Mary Laddin, all my
estate shall be divided as follows.
After her death, my son John Laddin, the vacant lot
known as number 1244, to have the same forever.
I hereby bequeath to my son Michael Laddin (after my
wife's death) my residence and all buildings thereon,
situated on East William Street, known as lot 1243.
I hereby bequeath the sum of one dollar ($1.00) each to my
daughters, Ellen, Catherine Mary and Hanorah.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 462)
Description
[page 462]
[corresponds to page 402 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
402
Timothy Liddane's Will.
I hereby direct that my son Michael will not dispose
of in any manner, of property bequeathed to him with-
out the consent of John Laddin.
I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made, in
testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 18th day of May, in the year of our Lord 1886.
Timothy Liddaire. {seal.}
Signed and acknowledged by the said Timothy Laddin
as his last Will and Testament. and signed by us in
his presence.
Jno. Donnohue_
John Collins.
================================================================
James James' Will.
June 17th 1886.
In the matter of the Will |
of.James James, Deceased. | This day an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of James James, late of Radnor Township, Delaware County,
Ohio, deceased, was produced in open Court: and that
due notice of the application to admit the same to
probate and record be given to Elizabeth Thomas,
Hannah James (now Perry) Caroline James (now Stephens
Joseph Davis, Edward Davis, Anna Riese, Harry Reese, Nettie
Gilmore and Catherine James, next of kin and widow
of testator. resident of the State of Ohio, that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 24th day of
June A.D. 1886. at 2 o'clock. P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio. |
Delaware County ss. | In Probate Court.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of James
James, deceased, to Edward Davis.
You are hereby notified that on the 17th day of June
A.D. 188 , an instrument of writing, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of James James, late of Rad-
nor Township, in said County, deceased, was produced in
open Court, and an application made to admit the
same to probate was on the same day made in said
Court. Said application will be for hearing before
this Court, on the 24th day of June A.D. 1886. at 2 o'clock
P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 17th day of June A.D. 1886.
{seal.}
[corresponds to page 402 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
402
Timothy Liddane's Will.
I hereby direct that my son Michael will not dispose
of in any manner, of property bequeathed to him with-
out the consent of John Laddin.
I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made, in
testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal this 18th day of May, in the year of our Lord 1886.
Timothy Liddaire. {seal.}
Signed and acknowledged by the said Timothy Laddin
as his last Will and Testament. and signed by us in
his presence.
Jno. Donnohue_
John Collins.
================================================================
James James' Will.
June 17th 1886.
In the matter of the Will |
of.James James, Deceased. | This day an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of James James, late of Radnor Township, Delaware County,
Ohio, deceased, was produced in open Court: and that
due notice of the application to admit the same to
probate and record be given to Elizabeth Thomas,
Hannah James (now Perry) Caroline James (now Stephens
Joseph Davis, Edward Davis, Anna Riese, Harry Reese, Nettie
Gilmore and Catherine James, next of kin and widow
of testator. resident of the State of Ohio, that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 24th day of
June A.D. 1886. at 2 o'clock. P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio. |
Delaware County ss. | In Probate Court.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of James
James, deceased, to Edward Davis.
You are hereby notified that on the 17th day of June
A.D. 188 , an instrument of writing, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of James James, late of Rad-
nor Township, in said County, deceased, was produced in
open Court, and an application made to admit the
same to probate was on the same day made in said
Court. Said application will be for hearing before
this Court, on the 24th day of June A.D. 1886. at 2 o'clock
P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 17th day of June A.D. 1886.
{seal.}
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 463)
Description
[page 463]
[corresponds to page 403 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
403
James James' Will.
I, the undersigned person within named hereby
acknowledge service of the within notice this 19th
day of June A.D. 1886.
Edward Davis.
Notice.
The State of Ohio. |
Delaware County ss. | In Probate Court.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of James
James, deceased. To Joseph Davis, Edward Davis, Anna
Reese, Nettie Gilmore, Hervey Reese.
You are hereby notified that on the 17th day of June
A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of James James late of
Radnor Township, in said County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court, and an application to admit
the same to probate was on the same day made in
said Court. Said application will be for hearing
before this Court, on the 24th day of June A.D. 1886,
at 2 o'clock, P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 17th day of June A.D. 1886.
Return.
The State of Ohio, Delaware County, ss.
W.C. Stephens
being duly sworn says that on the 17th day of June
A.D. 1886. he served the within notice by delivering
a true copy thereof to the within named, Joseph Davis
Edward Davis, Anna.Reese, Harry Reese, & Nettie Gilmore,
{seal.} Wm C. Stephen.
Subscribed in my presence, and sworn to before me
this 24th day of June A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
June 24th A.D. 1886.
James James' Will.
Be it remembered that, heretofore, to-wit, on the 17th
day of June A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing purport-
ing to be the last Will and Testament of James James
late of Radnor Township this County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court for probate and then filed. And
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will, and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record has
been given to Catherine James his widow, Elizabeth Thomas,
Hannah James (now Perry) Caroline James (now Stephens)
[corresponds to page 403 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
403
James James' Will.
I, the undersigned person within named hereby
acknowledge service of the within notice this 19th
day of June A.D. 1886.
Edward Davis.
Notice.
The State of Ohio. |
Delaware County ss. | In Probate Court.
In the matter of the last Will and Testament of James
James, deceased. To Joseph Davis, Edward Davis, Anna
Reese, Nettie Gilmore, Hervey Reese.
You are hereby notified that on the 17th day of June
A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of James James late of
Radnor Township, in said County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court, and an application to admit
the same to probate was on the same day made in
said Court. Said application will be for hearing
before this Court, on the 24th day of June A.D. 1886,
at 2 o'clock, P.M.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 17th day of June A.D. 1886.
Return.
The State of Ohio, Delaware County, ss.
W.C. Stephens
being duly sworn says that on the 17th day of June
A.D. 1886. he served the within notice by delivering
a true copy thereof to the within named, Joseph Davis
Edward Davis, Anna.Reese, Harry Reese, & Nettie Gilmore,
{seal.} Wm C. Stephen.
Subscribed in my presence, and sworn to before me
this 24th day of June A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
June 24th A.D. 1886.
James James' Will.
Be it remembered that, heretofore, to-wit, on the 17th
day of June A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing purport-
ing to be the last Will and Testament of James James
late of Radnor Township this County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court for probate and then filed. And
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will, and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record has
been given to Catherine James his widow, Elizabeth Thomas,
Hannah James (now Perry) Caroline James (now Stephens)
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 464)
Description
[page 464]
[corresponds to page 404 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
404
James James' Will.
Joseph Davis, Edward Davis, Anna Reese Nettie Gilmore
and Harry Reese, next of kin and legatees of the testator,
resident of the State of Ohio. pursuant to a former order
of this Court, Wherefore on this day came James Evans
one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being
duly sworn, testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will, which testimony was reduced to writing and
by him subscribed, and filed with said Will.
And it appearing to the Court that E. Abbott, one of the
subscribing witnesses to said Will is a resident of Oatville
Kansas and is without the jurisdiction of this Court,
it is ordered that a commission with the
Will annexed be issued herein to E.B. Jewett of Wichita
Sedgwick County Kansas. directing him to take the disp-
osition of said subscribing witness and return the same
duly certified, with all convenient speed to this Court.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Commission.
The State of Ohio. }
Delaware County ss }
To E.B. Jewett, Greeting.
Know ye, that we, in confidence of you prudence and
fidelity, have appointed you, and by these presence do
give you full power and authority to examine and
take the deposition of E. Abbott one of the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of James James
deceased hereto annexed, late of the County Delaware, in
the State of Ohio, deceased; and therefore we command
you that at certain days and places appointed by you,
you cause the said E. Abbott to be brought before you and
then and there to examine him on oath or affirmation
first taken before you, touching the due execution of said
Will of the said James James, deceased, and that you
reduced such examination to writing, and return the
same, together with this Commission and the Will of the
said James James, deceased, thereto annexed, closed up
under your seal, into our said Probate Court, with all
convenient speed.
In testimony whereof, I Rufus Carpenter,
Judge of the said Court, have hereunto set my hand
and affixed the seal of said Court, at Delaware, this
24th day of June A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 404 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
404
James James' Will.
Joseph Davis, Edward Davis, Anna Reese Nettie Gilmore
and Harry Reese, next of kin and legatees of the testator,
resident of the State of Ohio. pursuant to a former order
of this Court, Wherefore on this day came James Evans
one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being
duly sworn, testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will, which testimony was reduced to writing and
by him subscribed, and filed with said Will.
And it appearing to the Court that E. Abbott, one of the
subscribing witnesses to said Will is a resident of Oatville
Kansas and is without the jurisdiction of this Court,
it is ordered that a commission with the
Will annexed be issued herein to E.B. Jewett of Wichita
Sedgwick County Kansas. directing him to take the disp-
osition of said subscribing witness and return the same
duly certified, with all convenient speed to this Court.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Commission.
The State of Ohio. }
Delaware County ss }
To E.B. Jewett, Greeting.
Know ye, that we, in confidence of you prudence and
fidelity, have appointed you, and by these presence do
give you full power and authority to examine and
take the deposition of E. Abbott one of the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of James James
deceased hereto annexed, late of the County Delaware, in
the State of Ohio, deceased; and therefore we command
you that at certain days and places appointed by you,
you cause the said E. Abbott to be brought before you and
then and there to examine him on oath or affirmation
first taken before you, touching the due execution of said
Will of the said James James, deceased, and that you
reduced such examination to writing, and return the
same, together with this Commission and the Will of the
said James James, deceased, thereto annexed, closed up
under your seal, into our said Probate Court, with all
convenient speed.
In testimony whereof, I Rufus Carpenter,
Judge of the said Court, have hereunto set my hand
and affixed the seal of said Court, at Delaware, this
24th day of June A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 465)
Description
[page 465]
[corresponds to page 405 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
405
James James' Will.
Deposition of Witness to Will.
The State of Kanses,
Sedgwick County ss. In the matter of the last Will
and Testament of James James, deceased.
Personally appeared before me, E.B. Jewett, Commissioner,
E. Abbott, one of the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of James James late of Radnor
Township, in said Delaware County, deceased, who
being by me duly sworn according to law to speak the
truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will, deposes and
says that he was present at the execution of the
paper before him, bearing date the 16th day of August
A.D. 1873, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of James James now deceased, whose name is signed at
the end thereof and at the request of said deceased,
subscribed his name to the same as a witness in his
presence; that he saw the said James James, deceased,
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament, and that
the said James James, at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint.
E. Abbott.
The State of Kansas. |
Sedgwick County, ss. | I, E.B. Jewett, duly appointed
and commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court, of
the County of Delaware and the State of Ohio, to take the
testimony of E. Abbott one of the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of James James, deceased late
a resident of said County and state which Commission and
the Will hereto annexed do hereby certify that in pursuance
of said Commission I caused the above named E. Abbott
one of the subscribing witnesses as aforesaid to appear before
me at Wichita on the 10th day of July 1886, that he was
first duly sworn by me, according to law, to speak the
truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, that
I examined him in relation to the execution of said Will
and reduced his testimony to writing as above set forth
in his presence, and that he signed the same in my
presence, and I further certify that I am not Counsel
Attorney or relative of any of the parties named in said
Will, or otherwise interested in the Probate thereof.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
this 10th day of July. A.D. 1886.
E.B. Jewett.
{seal.} Commissioner
[corresponds to page 405 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
405
James James' Will.
Deposition of Witness to Will.
The State of Kanses,
Sedgwick County ss. In the matter of the last Will
and Testament of James James, deceased.
Personally appeared before me, E.B. Jewett, Commissioner,
E. Abbott, one of the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of James James late of Radnor
Township, in said Delaware County, deceased, who
being by me duly sworn according to law to speak the
truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth
in relation to the execution of said Will, deposes and
says that he was present at the execution of the
paper before him, bearing date the 16th day of August
A.D. 1873, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of James James now deceased, whose name is signed at
the end thereof and at the request of said deceased,
subscribed his name to the same as a witness in his
presence; that he saw the said James James, deceased,
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament, and that
the said James James, at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age of sound mind
and memory and not under any restraint.
E. Abbott.
The State of Kansas. |
Sedgwick County, ss. | I, E.B. Jewett, duly appointed
and commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court, of
the County of Delaware and the State of Ohio, to take the
testimony of E. Abbott one of the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of James James, deceased late
a resident of said County and state which Commission and
the Will hereto annexed do hereby certify that in pursuance
of said Commission I caused the above named E. Abbott
one of the subscribing witnesses as aforesaid to appear before
me at Wichita on the 10th day of July 1886, that he was
first duly sworn by me, according to law, to speak the
truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, that
I examined him in relation to the execution of said Will
and reduced his testimony to writing as above set forth
in his presence, and that he signed the same in my
presence, and I further certify that I am not Counsel
Attorney or relative of any of the parties named in said
Will, or otherwise interested in the Probate thereof.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
this 10th day of July. A.D. 1886.
E.B. Jewett.
{seal.} Commissioner
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 466)
Description
[page 466]
[corresponds to page 406 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
406
James James' Will.
Probate.
Probate of the last Will of James James deceased, presented
on the 27th day of June A.D. 1886.
Personally appeared in open Court James Evans, one of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of James
James, deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to
speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, deposes
and saith that he was present at the making of said
Will, as a witness thereto, in the presence of the deceased,
and of E. Abbott, the other subscribing witness; that he saw
the same James James, deceased, sign and seal said Will
of legal age, and of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever,
and that said testator is now dead.
James Evans.
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 24 day of
June 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I, James
James, 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, Catherine James,
the farm on which we now reside, situate in Radnor
Township, Delaware County Ohio, containing 72 & 1/2 acres, du-
ring her natural life, if she remains unmarried after
my death, 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 with the exception aforesaid, she however selling
so much as may be sufficient to pay my just
debts.
After the death of my said wife, the real estate aforesaid
with all personal property, I desire to be sold and divided
equally among my several sons and daughters, herein
named, Julia A. Reese, Elizabeth Thomas, Sarah James,
Hannah James, Caroline James, & Walter R. James' I desire
however that my grand children Joseph Davis, and Edward
Davis, receive out of the above named property the sum
of one hundred dollars each.
I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my
personal property be made (except as before mentioned)
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 16th day of August A.D. 1873.
James James.
[corresponds to page 406 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
406
James James' Will.
Probate.
Probate of the last Will of James James deceased, presented
on the 27th day of June A.D. 1886.
Personally appeared in open Court James Evans, one of the
subscribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of James
James, deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to
speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, deposes
and saith that he was present at the making of said
Will, as a witness thereto, in the presence of the deceased,
and of E. Abbott, the other subscribing witness; that he saw
the same James James, deceased, sign and seal said Will
of legal age, and of sound and disposing mind and memory
and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatever,
and that said testator is now dead.
James Evans.
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 24 day of
June 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
{seal.} Probate Judge.
Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all, I, James
James, 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, Catherine James,
the farm on which we now reside, situate in Radnor
Township, Delaware County Ohio, containing 72 & 1/2 acres, du-
ring her natural life, if she remains unmarried after
my death, 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 with the exception aforesaid, she however selling
so much as may be sufficient to pay my just
debts.
After the death of my said wife, the real estate aforesaid
with all personal property, I desire to be sold and divided
equally among my several sons and daughters, herein
named, Julia A. Reese, Elizabeth Thomas, Sarah James,
Hannah James, Caroline James, & Walter R. James' I desire
however that my grand children Joseph Davis, and Edward
Davis, receive out of the above named property the sum
of one hundred dollars each.
I desire that no appraisement and no sale of my
personal property be made (except as before mentioned)
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 16th day of August A.D. 1873.
James James.
Title
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Description
[page 467]
[corresponds to page 407 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
407
James James' Will.
Signed and acknowledged by said James James as
his last Will and Testament in our presence, and
signed by us in his presence.
E. Abbott.
James Evans.
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Marshall Jaynes Will
August 25, A.D. 1886
In the matter of the Will }
}
of Marshall Jaynes, Deceased In Probate Court.
This day an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last will and testament
of Marshall Jaynes, late of Berlin Township in the county
deceased, was produced in open court for probate, on
consideration whereof, it is ordered that the said will be
filed in this court, and that due notice thereof, and
of the application to admit the same to probate and
record, be given to Loanda Hall, Josephine Griffith, Laura E
Cruikshank, and Omir A. Jaynes, next of kin of the
testator, resident of the state of Ohio and to Lucinda
Jaynes his widow, that said application will be for
hearing before this court of the 26th day of August A.
D. 1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter,
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio }
}
Delaware County ss.} In Probate Court.
In the matter of the last will and
testament of Marshal Jaynes deceased.
To Josephine Griffith, Laura E. Cruikshank.
You are
hereby notified that on the 25th day of August A.D. 1886
an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
will and testament of Marshall Jaynes, late of Berlin
Township, in said County, deceased. was produced
in open court, and application to admit the
same to probate was on the same day made in said
court. Said application will be for hearing before this
court on the 26th day of August A.D. 1886 at 10 o'clock
A.M.
{seal} Rufus Carpenter. Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 25th Day of August A.D. 1886
Return.
The State of Ohio Delaware County,ss.
Lucinda Jaynes
being duly sworn says that on the 25th day of August
[corresponds to page 407 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
407
James James' Will.
Signed and acknowledged by said James James as
his last Will and Testament in our presence, and
signed by us in his presence.
E. Abbott.
James Evans.
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Marshall Jaynes Will
August 25, A.D. 1886
In the matter of the Will }
}
of Marshall Jaynes, Deceased In Probate Court.
This day an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last will and testament
of Marshall Jaynes, late of Berlin Township in the county
deceased, was produced in open court for probate, on
consideration whereof, it is ordered that the said will be
filed in this court, and that due notice thereof, and
of the application to admit the same to probate and
record, be given to Loanda Hall, Josephine Griffith, Laura E
Cruikshank, and Omir A. Jaynes, next of kin of the
testator, resident of the state of Ohio and to Lucinda
Jaynes his widow, that said application will be for
hearing before this court of the 26th day of August A.
D. 1886 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter,
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio }
}
Delaware County ss.} In Probate Court.
In the matter of the last will and
testament of Marshal Jaynes deceased.
To Josephine Griffith, Laura E. Cruikshank.
You are
hereby notified that on the 25th day of August A.D. 1886
an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
will and testament of Marshall Jaynes, late of Berlin
Township, in said County, deceased. was produced
in open court, and application to admit the
same to probate was on the same day made in said
court. Said application will be for hearing before this
court on the 26th day of August A.D. 1886 at 10 o'clock
A.M.
{seal} Rufus Carpenter. Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 25th Day of August A.D. 1886
Return.
The State of Ohio Delaware County,ss.
Lucinda Jaynes
being duly sworn says that on the 25th day of August
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 468)
Description
[page 468]
[corresponds to page 408 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
408
Marshall Jaynes Will.
A.D. 1886 he served the witness notice, be delivering
a true copy thereof to the witness named, Josephine
Griffith and Lura E. Cruikshank.
{seal} Lucinda Jaynes.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me
this 26th day of August A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
August 26th A.D. 1886
Marshall Jaynes Will.
The State of Ohio }
}
Delaware County.ss} In Probate Court.
In the matter of the last will
and testament of Marshall Jaynes, deceased. Be it remem.
bered that heretofore, to wit: on the 25th of August A.D.
1886. and instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
will and testament of Marshall Jaynes, late of Berlin
Township, in this County, deceased, was produced in
open court for probate and was then filed. And it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that
due notice of the filing of said will, and of the appli-
cation to admit the same to probate and record in this
court has been given to Lucidna Jaynes, his widow,
and Loanda Hall, Josephine Griffiths, Laura E. Cruik-
shank, and Omir Jaynes, next of kin of the testator, resi-
dent of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of
this court. Therefore on this day came H. H. Bucher and
James R. Lytle, the subscribing witnesses to said will
who being duly sworn, testified to the due execution and
attestation of said will, which testimony was reduced
to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed
with said will. Whereupon the court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last will
and testament of Marshall Jaynes deceased. That the
same was duly executed and attested; and that the
said testator, at the time of making and signing and
sealing said will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory. and not under any restraint. It is therefore
by the court ordered that the said will be admitted to pro-
bate, and that the same, together with the testimony of
the witnesses above named. as well as the proceed-
ings had there on be entered of record in this court.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio.}
}
Delaware County.} In probate Court.
Personally appeared in open court
[corresponds to page 408 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
408
Marshall Jaynes Will.
A.D. 1886 he served the witness notice, be delivering
a true copy thereof to the witness named, Josephine
Griffith and Lura E. Cruikshank.
{seal} Lucinda Jaynes.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me
this 26th day of August A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
August 26th A.D. 1886
Marshall Jaynes Will.
The State of Ohio }
}
Delaware County.ss} In Probate Court.
In the matter of the last will
and testament of Marshall Jaynes, deceased. Be it remem.
bered that heretofore, to wit: on the 25th of August A.D.
1886. and instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
will and testament of Marshall Jaynes, late of Berlin
Township, in this County, deceased, was produced in
open court for probate and was then filed. And it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that
due notice of the filing of said will, and of the appli-
cation to admit the same to probate and record in this
court has been given to Lucidna Jaynes, his widow,
and Loanda Hall, Josephine Griffiths, Laura E. Cruik-
shank, and Omir Jaynes, next of kin of the testator, resi-
dent of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of
this court. Therefore on this day came H. H. Bucher and
James R. Lytle, the subscribing witnesses to said will
who being duly sworn, testified to the due execution and
attestation of said will, which testimony was reduced
to writing by them respectively subscribed and filed
with said will. Whereupon the court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last will
and testament of Marshall Jaynes deceased. That the
same was duly executed and attested; and that the
said testator, at the time of making and signing and
sealing said will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory. and not under any restraint. It is therefore
by the court ordered that the said will be admitted to pro-
bate, and that the same, together with the testimony of
the witnesses above named. as well as the proceed-
ings had there on be entered of record in this court.
Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio.}
}
Delaware County.} In probate Court.
Personally appeared in open court
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 469)
Description
[page 469]
[corresponds to page 409 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
409
Marshall Jaynes Will.
H. H. Bucher and James R Lytle, the subscribing
witnesses to the last will and testament of Marshall
Jaynes, late of Berlin Township in said Delaware
County, deceased; who being duly sworn. according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution
of said will, depose and say: that the paper before
them bearing date the 18th day of August A.D. 1886
purporting to be the last will and testament of
Marshall Jaynes now deceased, is the will of said
deceased. that they were present at the execution of said
will, and at the request of the testator, respectively
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses, in
his presence. that they say he said Marshall Jaynes
deceased sign and seal said will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last will and
testament and that the said Marshall Jaynes at the
time of making signing and sealing said will was
of full age of sound mind and memory and not
under any restraint.
James R. Lytle.
Henry H. Bucher.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in
open court this 26th day of August A. D. 1886
{seal} Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all.
I, Marshall Jaynes, of Berlin Township, Delaware Coun.
ty, Ohio do make and publish this my last will and
testament.
Item 1st. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife during her
natural life, in so long as she remains my widow all
my personal estate, including all monies, notes, and
mortgages, and all claims due me at the time of my
decease, provided she shall first pay out of any
personal estate all my just debts charges and funeral
expenses.
Item 2nd. I give and devise to my beloved wife, Lucinda Jaynes
during her natural life or so long as she remains
my widow, the home on which we now reside, con-
sisiting of about 31 1/4 acres of land situated in Berlin Town-
ship, Delaware County, Ohio and being in range 18
section 3, township 4, and front of lots 204 21. and
being a portion of the premises deeded to me by
William Cockran and wife on the 20th day of March
A.D. 1857. which deed is record in Delaware County
Ohio, in vol. 73 P. 621.
[corresponds to page 409 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
409
Marshall Jaynes Will.
H. H. Bucher and James R Lytle, the subscribing
witnesses to the last will and testament of Marshall
Jaynes, late of Berlin Township in said Delaware
County, deceased; who being duly sworn. according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution
of said will, depose and say: that the paper before
them bearing date the 18th day of August A.D. 1886
purporting to be the last will and testament of
Marshall Jaynes now deceased, is the will of said
deceased. that they were present at the execution of said
will, and at the request of the testator, respectively
subscribed their names to the same as witnesses, in
his presence. that they say he said Marshall Jaynes
deceased sign and seal said will, and heard him
acknowledge the same to be his last will and
testament and that the said Marshall Jaynes at the
time of making signing and sealing said will was
of full age of sound mind and memory and not
under any restraint.
James R. Lytle.
Henry H. Bucher.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in
open court this 26th day of August A. D. 1886
{seal} Rufus Carpenter.
Probate Judge.
Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all.
I, Marshall Jaynes, of Berlin Township, Delaware Coun.
ty, Ohio do make and publish this my last will and
testament.
Item 1st. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife during her
natural life, in so long as she remains my widow all
my personal estate, including all monies, notes, and
mortgages, and all claims due me at the time of my
decease, provided she shall first pay out of any
personal estate all my just debts charges and funeral
expenses.
Item 2nd. I give and devise to my beloved wife, Lucinda Jaynes
during her natural life or so long as she remains
my widow, the home on which we now reside, con-
sisiting of about 31 1/4 acres of land situated in Berlin Town-
ship, Delaware County, Ohio and being in range 18
section 3, township 4, and front of lots 204 21. and
being a portion of the premises deeded to me by
William Cockran and wife on the 20th day of March
A.D. 1857. which deed is record in Delaware County
Ohio, in vol. 73 P. 621.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 470)
Description
[page 470]
[corresponds to page 410 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
410
Marshall Jaynes Will.
Item 3rd. After the death of my said wife, or if she shall
marry after my decease, after said marriage of my
said wife or if my said wife should die previous
to my decease, then at my decease, I give and
devise to my son Omir A. Jaynes. all of said person-
al estate. including all note, mortgages, and moneys
and all claims due me, including said real estate
and the rents and issues there of to be his absalutely,
and in fee simple.
Item 4th. I do hereby appoint and nominate my beloved wife
Lucinda Jaynes my executrix of this my last will and
testament and I request that she be not required
to give bonds.
I also desire that no appraisement and no sale of my
personal estate be made and that the Court of Probate
direct the commission of the same in pursuance of
the statues
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made.
In testimony here of I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 18th day of October 1886.
James R. Lytle his
Marshall X Jaynes {seal}
mark
H.H. Bucher.
Signed and acknowledged by said Marshall
Jaynes as his last will and testament in our
presence and by us in his presence at this request.
H. H. Bucher.
James R. Lytle.
[corresponds to page 410 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
410
Marshall Jaynes Will.
Item 3rd. After the death of my said wife, or if she shall
marry after my decease, after said marriage of my
said wife or if my said wife should die previous
to my decease, then at my decease, I give and
devise to my son Omir A. Jaynes. all of said person-
al estate. including all note, mortgages, and moneys
and all claims due me, including said real estate
and the rents and issues there of to be his absalutely,
and in fee simple.
Item 4th. I do hereby appoint and nominate my beloved wife
Lucinda Jaynes my executrix of this my last will and
testament and I request that she be not required
to give bonds.
I also desire that no appraisement and no sale of my
personal estate be made and that the Court of Probate
direct the commission of the same in pursuance of
the statues
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made.
In testimony here of I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 18th day of October 1886.
James R. Lytle his
Marshall X Jaynes {seal}
mark
H.H. Bucher.
Signed and acknowledged by said Marshall
Jaynes as his last will and testament in our
presence and by us in his presence at this request.
H. H. Bucher.
James R. Lytle.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 471)
Description
[page 471]
[corresponds to page 411 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
411
Sylvester H. Rosencrans
September 9, 1886
Sylvester H. Rosencrans Will.
An authenticated copy of the last will and testament
of Sylvester H Rosencrans late of Franklin County, Ohio
deceased, and of the order of probate of the same, in said
county, were this day presented to this court for record.
Whereupon the court, finding that certain real estate
devised by said will is situated in this county, hereby
admits said copy to record, as provided by law in such cases.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Sylvester H. Rosencrans Will.
In the matter of the will of }
}
Sylvester H Rosencrans Deceased } In probate Court of Franklin County, Ohio
April 12 A.D. 1879
This day an instrument of writing, purported to be the last
will and testament of Sylvester H. Rosencrans, late of Montgomery
Township in this County deceased, was produced in open
court for probate and if appearing to the court that the
said will had not been deposited in this court before
the death of the testator, it is now ordered that the said
will be filed in this court, and that due notice hereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record be given by W. A. Gallagher to Mary Rosencrans
next of kin of the testator resident of the state of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing before this court,
on the 15th day of May A.D. 1879 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Jno T. Gale Probate Judge.
And afterwards, to wit: 15th day of May A.D. 1879
the finding and orders of this court, relative to the
last will and testament of Sylvester H Rosencrans,
deceased, were entered on the journal in words and
figures following to wit:
In the matter of the will }
}
Sylvester H. Rosencrans Deceased} May 15th A.D. 1879
Be it remembered, that hertofore, to wit: on the 12th day of
April A.D. 1879 and instrument of writing, purporting to be
the last will and testament of Sylvester H. Rosencrans,
late of Montgomery Township in this county deceased,
was produced in open court for probate and was then
filed, and it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the court, that due notice of the filing of said will
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this court, has been given to the next
of kin of the testator, pursuant to a former order of
this court; thereupon, on this day came Nicholas A.
Gallaher one of the subscribing witnesses to said
[corresponds to page 411 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
411
Sylvester H. Rosencrans
September 9, 1886
Sylvester H. Rosencrans Will.
An authenticated copy of the last will and testament
of Sylvester H Rosencrans late of Franklin County, Ohio
deceased, and of the order of probate of the same, in said
county, were this day presented to this court for record.
Whereupon the court, finding that certain real estate
devised by said will is situated in this county, hereby
admits said copy to record, as provided by law in such cases.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Sylvester H. Rosencrans Will.
In the matter of the will of }
}
Sylvester H Rosencrans Deceased } In probate Court of Franklin County, Ohio
April 12 A.D. 1879
This day an instrument of writing, purported to be the last
will and testament of Sylvester H. Rosencrans, late of Montgomery
Township in this County deceased, was produced in open
court for probate and if appearing to the court that the
said will had not been deposited in this court before
the death of the testator, it is now ordered that the said
will be filed in this court, and that due notice hereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate and
record be given by W. A. Gallagher to Mary Rosencrans
next of kin of the testator resident of the state of Ohio
that said application will be for hearing before this court,
on the 15th day of May A.D. 1879 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Jno T. Gale Probate Judge.
And afterwards, to wit: 15th day of May A.D. 1879
the finding and orders of this court, relative to the
last will and testament of Sylvester H Rosencrans,
deceased, were entered on the journal in words and
figures following to wit:
In the matter of the will }
}
Sylvester H. Rosencrans Deceased} May 15th A.D. 1879
Be it remembered, that hertofore, to wit: on the 12th day of
April A.D. 1879 and instrument of writing, purporting to be
the last will and testament of Sylvester H. Rosencrans,
late of Montgomery Township in this county deceased,
was produced in open court for probate and was then
filed, and it now being shown to the satisfaction
of the court, that due notice of the filing of said will
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this court, has been given to the next
of kin of the testator, pursuant to a former order of
this court; thereupon, on this day came Nicholas A.
Gallaher one of the subscribing witnesses to said
Title
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Description
[page 472]
[corresponds to page 412 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
412
Sylvester H Rosencrans Will
Will. who being duly qualified testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will and further
testified that T. Meagher the other subscribing witness to
said Will has gone to parts unknown and at the same
time came William J. Clark who being duly qualified
testified to the genuineness of the hand writing of said
Testator Sylvester H. Rosencrans deceased: all of the
subscribing witesses to said Will, who being duly
qualified, testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will; which testimony was reduced to writing,
by them respectively subscribed and filed with said
Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Sylvester H. Rosencrans, deceased; that the
same was duly executed and attested; that the said
Testator, at the time of signing his name, was of lawful
age, of sound and disposing mind and memory, and
under no undue or unlawful restraint, whatsoever.
It is therefore, by the Court ordered, that the said Will be
admitted to probate, and that the same, together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named, be entered
of record in this Court.
Attest
Jno T. Gale. Probate Judge.
In the name of Father and of the Son, and of the Holy
Ghost. Amen.
I Sylvester H Rosencrans Bishop of Columbus do
make and publish this my last Will and Testament.
In accordance with the requirements of the law or rule
agreed on among the Bishops of the United States I do hereby
give, devise and bequeath all my property and estate
real, personal and mixed of whatever kind or nature and
wherever situate to most Reverend John B Purcell, Archibishop
of Cincinnati. Right Reverend A.M. Toebbe Bishop of Covington
Kentucky. Rev George H Ahrens Chancellor of Columbus,
John Joyce of Columbus. Jacob Reinhard of Columbus and
Michael A Daugherty of Lancaster or the survivors of them
or any one of them. that for that purpose may be desig-
nated by said most Reverend John B. Purcell Archbishop
of Cincinnati, or his successor, as such Archbishop in trust
that they or the survivors of them or the one so designated
shall and will immediately on the installation of
my successor in the all of Columbus by Authority of
the Holy Apostolic see into the Episcopal Office convey and
assure to my said successor all of said property real
personal and mixed by the same title by which at
my death I may hold the same the object and
purpose of this Will being to secure the said property
[corresponds to page 412 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
412
Sylvester H Rosencrans Will
Will. who being duly qualified testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will and further
testified that T. Meagher the other subscribing witness to
said Will has gone to parts unknown and at the same
time came William J. Clark who being duly qualified
testified to the genuineness of the hand writing of said
Testator Sylvester H. Rosencrans deceased: all of the
subscribing witesses to said Will, who being duly
qualified, testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will; which testimony was reduced to writing,
by them respectively subscribed and filed with said
Will. Whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testament
of said Sylvester H. Rosencrans, deceased; that the
same was duly executed and attested; that the said
Testator, at the time of signing his name, was of lawful
age, of sound and disposing mind and memory, and
under no undue or unlawful restraint, whatsoever.
It is therefore, by the Court ordered, that the said Will be
admitted to probate, and that the same, together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named, be entered
of record in this Court.
Attest
Jno T. Gale. Probate Judge.
In the name of Father and of the Son, and of the Holy
Ghost. Amen.
I Sylvester H Rosencrans Bishop of Columbus do
make and publish this my last Will and Testament.
In accordance with the requirements of the law or rule
agreed on among the Bishops of the United States I do hereby
give, devise and bequeath all my property and estate
real, personal and mixed of whatever kind or nature and
wherever situate to most Reverend John B Purcell, Archibishop
of Cincinnati. Right Reverend A.M. Toebbe Bishop of Covington
Kentucky. Rev George H Ahrens Chancellor of Columbus,
John Joyce of Columbus. Jacob Reinhard of Columbus and
Michael A Daugherty of Lancaster or the survivors of them
or any one of them. that for that purpose may be desig-
nated by said most Reverend John B. Purcell Archbishop
of Cincinnati, or his successor, as such Archbishop in trust
that they or the survivors of them or the one so designated
shall and will immediately on the installation of
my successor in the all of Columbus by Authority of
the Holy Apostolic see into the Episcopal Office convey and
assure to my said successor all of said property real
personal and mixed by the same title by which at
my death I may hold the same the object and
purpose of this Will being to secure the said property
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 473)
Description
[page 473]
[corresponds to page 413 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
413
Sylvester H Rosencrans' Will
to the Catholic Church for whose use I receive the same.
In testimony
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th
day of December A.D. 1870.
Sylvester H Rosencrans {Seal}
Signed, sealed and declared to be this last Will and
Testament by Right reverend Sylvester H Rosencrans in
our presence and signed by us in his presence as
witnesses at his request and in presence of each other.
T. Meagher
N. A. Gallaher.
Testimony.
The subscribing witnesses of said Will, after being duly
sworn to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will,
testified thereto in open Court, which testimony was
reduced to writing, and by them respectively subscribed,
and is in words and figures following, to wit.
State of Ohio, }
Franklin County,} SS Probate Court
I Nicholas A Gallagher being duly sworn in open
Court, this First day of May, A.D. 1879 depose and say,
that I was present at the execution of The last Will
and Testament of Sylvester H Rosencrans, deceased,
here unto annexed: that I saw Sylvester H Rosencrans
said testator, subscribe said will, and heard him publish
and declare the same to be his Last Will and
Testament; and that the said Sylvester H. Rosencrans
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 an in his presence and in
the presence of T. Meager the other subscribing witnesses
to said Will who has gone to parts unknown.
N. A. Gallagher
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court, and the day
and year first above written.
Jno T. Gale
Probate Judge.
The State of Ohio
Franklin County - S.S.
I William J. Clarke being duly sworn in open court
this 1st day of July 1879 depose and say that I am
well acquainted with the hand writing of Sylvester H
Rosencrans deceased having often seen him
write that I have examined the signature to the in-
strument hereto attached purporting to be the Will of
Sylvester H Rosencrans deceased and know the same
to be the genuine signature of said Sylvester H Rosencrans
[corresponds to page 413 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
413
Sylvester H Rosencrans' Will
to the Catholic Church for whose use I receive the same.
In testimony
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th
day of December A.D. 1870.
Sylvester H Rosencrans {Seal}
Signed, sealed and declared to be this last Will and
Testament by Right reverend Sylvester H Rosencrans in
our presence and signed by us in his presence as
witnesses at his request and in presence of each other.
T. Meagher
N. A. Gallaher.
Testimony.
The subscribing witnesses of said Will, after being duly
sworn to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will,
testified thereto in open Court, which testimony was
reduced to writing, and by them respectively subscribed,
and is in words and figures following, to wit.
State of Ohio, }
Franklin County,} SS Probate Court
I Nicholas A Gallagher being duly sworn in open
Court, this First day of May, A.D. 1879 depose and say,
that I was present at the execution of The last Will
and Testament of Sylvester H Rosencrans, deceased,
here unto annexed: that I saw Sylvester H Rosencrans
said testator, subscribe said will, and heard him publish
and declare the same to be his Last Will and
Testament; and that the said Sylvester H. Rosencrans
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 an in his presence and in
the presence of T. Meager the other subscribing witnesses
to said Will who has gone to parts unknown.
N. A. Gallagher
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court, and the day
and year first above written.
Jno T. Gale
Probate Judge.
The State of Ohio
Franklin County - S.S.
I William J. Clarke being duly sworn in open court
this 1st day of July 1879 depose and say that I am
well acquainted with the hand writing of Sylvester H
Rosencrans deceased having often seen him
write that I have examined the signature to the in-
strument hereto attached purporting to be the Will of
Sylvester H Rosencrans deceased and know the same
to be the genuine signature of said Sylvester H Rosencrans
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 474)
Description
[page 474]
[corresponds to page 414 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
414
Sylvester H Rosencrans' Will
deceased.
William J. Clark
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court
the day and year above written
Jno T. Gale.
Probate Judge.
The State of Ohio, Franklin County, S.S.
I Jno. T. Gale, Judge of the Probate Court, within and for
said County, hereby certify the foregoing to be a complete and
true copy of the Last Will and Testament of Sylvester H
Rosencrans deceased, as the same remains on file and
record in said Court, together with the entry of probate
thereof, and the testimony of witnesses to prove the same,
as recorded in Record of Wills vol-"G"-, page 562
Witness my official signature, and the seal of
said Court, at
Columbus, this 22nd day of October
A.D. 1879.
Jno T Gale
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 414 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
414
Sylvester H Rosencrans' Will
deceased.
William J. Clark
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court
the day and year above written
Jno T. Gale.
Probate Judge.
The State of Ohio, Franklin County, S.S.
I Jno. T. Gale, Judge of the Probate Court, within and for
said County, hereby certify the foregoing to be a complete and
true copy of the Last Will and Testament of Sylvester H
Rosencrans deceased, as the same remains on file and
record in said Court, together with the entry of probate
thereof, and the testimony of witnesses to prove the same,
as recorded in Record of Wills vol-"G"-, page 562
Witness my official signature, and the seal of
said Court, at
Columbus, this 22nd day of October
A.D. 1879.
Jno T Gale
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 475)
Description
[page 475]
[corresponds to page 415 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
415
Gilbert Ganong's Will.
July 20th 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Gilbert Ganong, Deceased }
This day an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Gilbert Ganong, late of Orange Township, in this County,
deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate; on con-
sideration whereof, it is ordered that the said Will be filed
in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record, be given
to Maria Ganong his widow and F. M. Ganong and Stella
A. Ganong next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State
of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 27th day of July A.D. 1886, at 2 o'clock. P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio }SS in Probate Court.
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of Gilbert Ganong, deceased.
To Maria Ganong, F. M.
Ganong and Stella A. Ganong.
You are hereby notified that
on the 20th day of July A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing,
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Gilbert Ganong
late of Orange Township, in said County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court and an application to admit the same
to probate was on the same day made in said Court. Said
application will be for hearing before this Court, on the 27th
day of July A.D. 1886, at 1' oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 20th day of July A.D. 1886.
Return
The State of Ohio} SS
Delaware County }
Stella Ganong being duly sworn, say
that on the 21st 22nd day of July. A.D. 1886, she served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named Maria Ganong and F.M. Ganong.
Stella A. Ganong
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 27th day of
July A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 415 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
415
Gilbert Ganong's Will.
July 20th 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Gilbert Ganong, Deceased }
This day an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Gilbert Ganong, late of Orange Township, in this County,
deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate; on con-
sideration whereof, it is ordered that the said Will be filed
in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record, be given
to Maria Ganong his widow and F. M. Ganong and Stella
A. Ganong next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State
of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 27th day of July A.D. 1886, at 2 o'clock. P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio }SS in Probate Court.
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of Gilbert Ganong, deceased.
To Maria Ganong, F. M.
Ganong and Stella A. Ganong.
You are hereby notified that
on the 20th day of July A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing,
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Gilbert Ganong
late of Orange Township, in said County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court and an application to admit the same
to probate was on the same day made in said Court. Said
application will be for hearing before this Court, on the 27th
day of July A.D. 1886, at 1' oclock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 20th day of July A.D. 1886.
Return
The State of Ohio} SS
Delaware County }
Stella Ganong being duly sworn, say
that on the 21st 22nd day of July. A.D. 1886, she served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named Maria Ganong and F.M. Ganong.
Stella A. Ganong
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 27th day of
July A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 476)
Description
[page 476]
[corresponds to page 416 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
416
Gilbert Ganong's Will.
July 27th 1886.
Journal Entry
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to wit: on the 20th day of
July A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Gilbert Ganong, late of
Orange Township, in this County, deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate, and was then filed. And, it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due
notice of the filing of said Will, and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this Court, has
been given to Maria Ganong, his widow, and F. M. Ganong,
and Stella A. Ganong, next of kin of the testator, resident
of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this
Court; And it appearing to the Court that J. William
Baldwin and Herbert E. Bradley the subscribing witnesses
to said Will, are residents of Columbus Ohio. and are
without the jurisdiction of this Court, it is thereupon ordered
that a commission with the will annexed issue herein
to Charles G. Saffin Probate Judge of Franklin County,
Ohio, directing him to take the testimony of said subscribing
witnesses, and return the same to this Court with all
convenient speed.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Commission.
the State of Ohio }SS
Delaware County }
To Charles G. Saffin, Greeting:
Know ye, that
we, in confidence of your prudence and fidelity, have appoint-
ed you, and by these presents do give you full power and
authority to examine and take the deposition of J. William
Baldwin and Herbert E. Bradley subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Gilbert Ganong hereto annex-
ed, late of the County of Delaware, in the State of Ohio, de-
ceased; and therefore we command you, that at certain days
and places appointed by you, you cause the said J. William
Baldwin and Herbert E. Bradley to be brought before you, and
then and there to examine them on oath or affirmation first
taken before you, touching the due execution of said Will
of the said Gilbert Ganong and that you reduce such ex-
amination to writing, and return the same together with
this commission and the Will of the said Gilbert Ganong
thereto annexed, closed up under your seal, into our said
Probate Court, with all convenient speed.
In testimony
whereof, I, Rufus Carpenter, Judge of the said Court,
[corresponds to page 416 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
416
Gilbert Ganong's Will.
July 27th 1886.
Journal Entry
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to wit: on the 20th day of
July A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Gilbert Ganong, late of
Orange Township, in this County, deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate, and was then filed. And, it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due
notice of the filing of said Will, and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this Court, has
been given to Maria Ganong, his widow, and F. M. Ganong,
and Stella A. Ganong, next of kin of the testator, resident
of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this
Court; And it appearing to the Court that J. William
Baldwin and Herbert E. Bradley the subscribing witnesses
to said Will, are residents of Columbus Ohio. and are
without the jurisdiction of this Court, it is thereupon ordered
that a commission with the will annexed issue herein
to Charles G. Saffin Probate Judge of Franklin County,
Ohio, directing him to take the testimony of said subscribing
witnesses, and return the same to this Court with all
convenient speed.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Commission.
the State of Ohio }SS
Delaware County }
To Charles G. Saffin, Greeting:
Know ye, that
we, in confidence of your prudence and fidelity, have appoint-
ed you, and by these presents do give you full power and
authority to examine and take the deposition of J. William
Baldwin and Herbert E. Bradley subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Gilbert Ganong hereto annex-
ed, late of the County of Delaware, in the State of Ohio, de-
ceased; and therefore we command you, that at certain days
and places appointed by you, you cause the said J. William
Baldwin and Herbert E. Bradley to be brought before you, and
then and there to examine them on oath or affirmation first
taken before you, touching the due execution of said Will
of the said Gilbert Ganong and that you reduce such ex-
amination to writing, and return the same together with
this commission and the Will of the said Gilbert Ganong
thereto annexed, closed up under your seal, into our said
Probate Court, with all convenient speed.
In testimony
whereof, I, Rufus Carpenter, Judge of the said Court,
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 477)
Description
[page 477]
[corresponds to page 417 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
417
Gilbert Ganong's Will.
have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said
Court, at Delaware, this 29th day of July. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Deposition
The State of Ohio}SS
Franklin County }
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of Gilbert Ganong.
Personally appeared before
me Charles G. Saffin Commissioner, J. William Bald-
win and Herbert E. Bradley subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Gilbert Ganong late of Orange
Township in said Delaware County, deceased, who being
by me first duly sworn according to law, to speak the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in
relation to the execution of said Will, depose and say:
That they were present at the execution of the paper before
them bearing date the 9th day of November A.D. 1882, purport-
ing to be the last Will and Testament of Gilbert Ganong
now deceased, whose name is signed at the end thereof,
and at the request of said deceased, they subscribed their
names to the same as his witnesses in their presence;
that they saw the said Gilbert Ganong sign and seal said
Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last Will and Testament, and that the said Gilbert Ga-
nong at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and
not under any restraint.
J. William Baldwin
Herbert E. Bradley.
The State of Ohio}ss
Franklin County }
I, Charles G. Saffin, duly appointed
and commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court, of the
County of Delaware, and the State of Ohio, to take the tes-
timony of J. William Baldwin and Herbert E. Bradley sub-
scribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Gil-
bert Ganong, deceased, late a resident of said County and
State, which Commissioner, and the said Will are hereto
annexed, do hereby certify that in pursuance of said Com-
missioner I caused the above named J. William Baldwin
and Herbert E. Bradley subscribing witnesses as aforesaid
to appear before me at Columbus on the Third day of
August 1886, that they were first duly sworn by me, ac-
cording to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
[corresponds to page 417 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
417
Gilbert Ganong's Will.
have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said
Court, at Delaware, this 29th day of July. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Deposition
The State of Ohio}SS
Franklin County }
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of Gilbert Ganong.
Personally appeared before
me Charles G. Saffin Commissioner, J. William Bald-
win and Herbert E. Bradley subscribing witnesses to the
last Will and Testament of Gilbert Ganong late of Orange
Township in said Delaware County, deceased, who being
by me first duly sworn according to law, to speak the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in
relation to the execution of said Will, depose and say:
That they were present at the execution of the paper before
them bearing date the 9th day of November A.D. 1882, purport-
ing to be the last Will and Testament of Gilbert Ganong
now deceased, whose name is signed at the end thereof,
and at the request of said deceased, they subscribed their
names to the same as his witnesses in their presence;
that they saw the said Gilbert Ganong sign and seal said
Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be his
last Will and Testament, and that the said Gilbert Ga-
nong at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and
not under any restraint.
J. William Baldwin
Herbert E. Bradley.
The State of Ohio}ss
Franklin County }
I, Charles G. Saffin, duly appointed
and commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court, of the
County of Delaware, and the State of Ohio, to take the tes-
timony of J. William Baldwin and Herbert E. Bradley sub-
scribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Gil-
bert Ganong, deceased, late a resident of said County and
State, which Commissioner, and the said Will are hereto
annexed, do hereby certify that in pursuance of said Com-
missioner I caused the above named J. William Baldwin
and Herbert E. Bradley subscribing witnesses as aforesaid
to appear before me at Columbus on the Third day of
August 1886, that they were first duly sworn by me, ac-
cording to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 478)
Description
[page 478]
[corresponds to page 418 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
418
Gilbert Ganong's Will.
nothing but the truth; that I examined them in rela-
tion to the execution of said Will, and reduced their
testimony to writing as above set forth in their presence
and that they signed the same in my presence, and
I further certify that I am not Counsel, Attorney, or
Relative of any of the parties named in said Will, or
otherwise interested in the Probate thereof.
In witness
whereof I have hereunto set my hand, this third day of Aug-
ust. A.D. 1886
Charles G. Saffin
Commissioner
Witness Fees $2.00
Constafe .96
Court costs 2.45
$5.41
Sept 15th 1886.
Journal Entry
The commissioner heretofore issued herein to take the
testimony of J. William Baldwin and Herbert E. Bradley
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
Gilbert Ganong, deceased, was this day returned, duly
executed and it appearing to the Court from the testi-
mony as taken that said Will was duly executed and
attested and that at the time of executing the same the
testator was of full age of sound mind and memory and not
under any restraint. It is ordered by the Court that the
said Will be admitted to probate, and that the same to-
gether with the testimony of the witnesses above named,
as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record
in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
In the Name of the Benevolent Father of all,
Amen:
I, Gilbert Ganong of Orange Township, Del-
aware County, Ohio, being in good bodily health and
of sound and disposing mind and memory do make and
publish this my last Will and Testament hereby revok-
ing and making null and void all other and former
last Wills and Testaments by me heretofore made.
[corresponds to page 418 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
418
Gilbert Ganong's Will.
nothing but the truth; that I examined them in rela-
tion to the execution of said Will, and reduced their
testimony to writing as above set forth in their presence
and that they signed the same in my presence, and
I further certify that I am not Counsel, Attorney, or
Relative of any of the parties named in said Will, or
otherwise interested in the Probate thereof.
In witness
whereof I have hereunto set my hand, this third day of Aug-
ust. A.D. 1886
Charles G. Saffin
Commissioner
Witness Fees $2.00
Constafe .96
Court costs 2.45
$5.41
Sept 15th 1886.
Journal Entry
The commissioner heretofore issued herein to take the
testimony of J. William Baldwin and Herbert E. Bradley
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
Gilbert Ganong, deceased, was this day returned, duly
executed and it appearing to the Court from the testi-
mony as taken that said Will was duly executed and
attested and that at the time of executing the same the
testator was of full age of sound mind and memory and not
under any restraint. It is ordered by the Court that the
said Will be admitted to probate, and that the same to-
gether with the testimony of the witnesses above named,
as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record
in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
In the Name of the Benevolent Father of all,
Amen:
I, Gilbert Ganong of Orange Township, Del-
aware County, Ohio, being in good bodily health and
of sound and disposing mind and memory do make and
publish this my last Will and Testament hereby revok-
ing and making null and void all other and former
last Wills and Testaments by me heretofore made.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 479)
Description
[page 479]
[corresponds to page 419 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
419
Gilbert Ganong's Will
I.
First. My Will is that all my just debts and funeral
expenses including the erection of a suitable grave
stone over my grave shall be paid out of my estate by
my Executor hereinafter named, as soon after my decease
as he shall find it practicable.
II.
Item. I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife
Maria Ganong in lieu of her dower and thirds in
my estate and any years allowance thereout all the
rest and residue of my estate real personal or mixed
of which I may die seized, possessed or entitled to in
possession remainder or reversion legal and equitable,
wheresoever the same may be living or situate, remain-
ing after the payment of my debts and funeral expen-
ses as directed in the first item of this my will to
have and to hold the same unto her my said wife for
her sole use benefit and behoof for and during the
term of her natural life.
III
Item- Subject to the life estate therein given devised
and bequeathed to my wife in Item II of this my Will,
I give devise and bequeath unto my daughter Stella A.
Ganong all of the said rest and residue of my estate
real, personal and mixed of which I may die seized or
entitled unto in possession remainder or reversion
legal and equitable, wheresoever the same may be lying,
or situate remaining after the payment of my debts,
and funeral expenses as directed in the First Item of
this my Will - To have and to hold the same unto her
my said daughter Stella A. Ganong her heirs and assigns
forever: but neither she nor they shall take or have pos-
session thereof until the decease of my said wife.
IV
Item- I nominate constitute and appoint my son-in-
law Servis H. Smith of New York City to be the Ex-
ecutor of this my last Will and Testament and I do
hereby clothe him with full power as such to settle
adjust and close up all the business of my estate and
if necessary for the payment of my debts, to sell and
convey at such times in such manner for such prices
any portion of my estate real or personal, and to make
execute and deliver all such writings deeds and other
instruments under seal or otherwise as may be
necessary therefore: to release, collect, compromise or
discharge in such manner and on such terms as
he deems best all debts and claims due unto or
from me: to complete and fulfill all contracts
made by me relative to real estate or otherwise, and
[corresponds to page 419 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
419
Gilbert Ganong's Will
I.
First. My Will is that all my just debts and funeral
expenses including the erection of a suitable grave
stone over my grave shall be paid out of my estate by
my Executor hereinafter named, as soon after my decease
as he shall find it practicable.
II.
Item. I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife
Maria Ganong in lieu of her dower and thirds in
my estate and any years allowance thereout all the
rest and residue of my estate real personal or mixed
of which I may die seized, possessed or entitled to in
possession remainder or reversion legal and equitable,
wheresoever the same may be living or situate, remain-
ing after the payment of my debts and funeral expen-
ses as directed in the first item of this my will to
have and to hold the same unto her my said wife for
her sole use benefit and behoof for and during the
term of her natural life.
III
Item- Subject to the life estate therein given devised
and bequeathed to my wife in Item II of this my Will,
I give devise and bequeath unto my daughter Stella A.
Ganong all of the said rest and residue of my estate
real, personal and mixed of which I may die seized or
entitled unto in possession remainder or reversion
legal and equitable, wheresoever the same may be lying,
or situate remaining after the payment of my debts,
and funeral expenses as directed in the First Item of
this my Will - To have and to hold the same unto her
my said daughter Stella A. Ganong her heirs and assigns
forever: but neither she nor they shall take or have pos-
session thereof until the decease of my said wife.
IV
Item- I nominate constitute and appoint my son-in-
law Servis H. Smith of New York City to be the Ex-
ecutor of this my last Will and Testament and I do
hereby clothe him with full power as such to settle
adjust and close up all the business of my estate and
if necessary for the payment of my debts, to sell and
convey at such times in such manner for such prices
any portion of my estate real or personal, and to make
execute and deliver all such writings deeds and other
instruments under seal or otherwise as may be
necessary therefore: to release, collect, compromise or
discharge in such manner and on such terms as
he deems best all debts and claims due unto or
from me: to complete and fulfill all contracts
made by me relative to real estate or otherwise, and
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 480)
Description
[page 480]
[corresponds to page 420 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
420
Gilbert Ganong's Will
to execute and deliver any deeds or other instruments
of writing under seal or not, which at the time of
my decease I may be bound in law or equity to
execute and deliver. I desire that my said Executor,
shall not be required to enter into a bond or give any
security for the discharge of his duties as such and
that no other or further sale of my personal property
shall be required to be made by him than such as
he shall find necessary or deem best to be made under
the power and authority herein given unto him.
As witness
my hand this November 9th 1882.
Gilbert Ganong.
Signed, acknowledged and declared by the said Gilbert
Ganong as and for his last Will and Testament in pres-
ence of us who at his request, and his presence and in
the presence of each other have subscribed our names as
witnesses thereto, this the 9th day of November A.D. 1882.
J. William Baldwin Columbus O.
Herbert E. Bradley. Columbus O.
[corresponds to page 420 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
420
Gilbert Ganong's Will
to execute and deliver any deeds or other instruments
of writing under seal or not, which at the time of
my decease I may be bound in law or equity to
execute and deliver. I desire that my said Executor,
shall not be required to enter into a bond or give any
security for the discharge of his duties as such and
that no other or further sale of my personal property
shall be required to be made by him than such as
he shall find necessary or deem best to be made under
the power and authority herein given unto him.
As witness
my hand this November 9th 1882.
Gilbert Ganong.
Signed, acknowledged and declared by the said Gilbert
Ganong as and for his last Will and Testament in pres-
ence of us who at his request, and his presence and in
the presence of each other have subscribed our names as
witnesses thereto, this the 9th day of November A.D. 1882.
J. William Baldwin Columbus O.
Herbert E. Bradley. Columbus O.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 481)
Description
[page 481]
[corresponds to page 421 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
421
John Jacob Bolingers' Will
April 30th 1886
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the will of }
}
John Jacob Bolinger. Deceased }
This day, an instrument
of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
John Jacob Bolinger, late of Delaware Township, in
this County, deceased, was produced in open Court
for Probate; On consideration whereof, it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court, and that due
notice thereof, and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record, be given to Catharine Bolinger
his widow and Sibilly Burkhart. Maggie A. Godwin,
Omma Rinemiller, William Bolinger, Harry Bolinger,
Nellie Bolinger, Mamie Bolinger, Eddie Bolinger and
Bertie Bolinger next of kin of the testator, resident of
the State of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 26th day of May A.D.1886 at 3
o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio }
}
Delaware County } In the Probate Court
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of John Jacob Bolinger Deceased:
To Catharine
Bolinger, Sebilla Burkhart, Maggie A. Godwin, Emma
Rinemiller, William Bolinger, Harry Bolinger, Nellie
Bolinger, Mamie Bolinger, Eddie Bolinger and Bertie
Bolinger, you are hereby notified that on the 30th day of
April A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing, purported to
be the last Will and Testament of John Jacob Bolinger
Late of Delaware Township, in said County, deceased, was
produced in open Court, an application to admit the
same to probate was on the same day made in said
Court. Said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 26th day of May A.D. 1886 at 8 o'clock
P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 30th day of April A.D. 1886
[corresponds to page 421 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
421
John Jacob Bolingers' Will
April 30th 1886
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the will of }
}
John Jacob Bolinger. Deceased }
This day, an instrument
of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
John Jacob Bolinger, late of Delaware Township, in
this County, deceased, was produced in open Court
for Probate; On consideration whereof, it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court, and that due
notice thereof, and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record, be given to Catharine Bolinger
his widow and Sibilly Burkhart. Maggie A. Godwin,
Omma Rinemiller, William Bolinger, Harry Bolinger,
Nellie Bolinger, Mamie Bolinger, Eddie Bolinger and
Bertie Bolinger next of kin of the testator, resident of
the State of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 26th day of May A.D.1886 at 3
o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio }
}
Delaware County } In the Probate Court
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of John Jacob Bolinger Deceased:
To Catharine
Bolinger, Sebilla Burkhart, Maggie A. Godwin, Emma
Rinemiller, William Bolinger, Harry Bolinger, Nellie
Bolinger, Mamie Bolinger, Eddie Bolinger and Bertie
Bolinger, you are hereby notified that on the 30th day of
April A.D. 1886 an instrument of writing, purported to
be the last Will and Testament of John Jacob Bolinger
Late of Delaware Township, in said County, deceased, was
produced in open Court, an application to admit the
same to probate was on the same day made in said
Court. Said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 26th day of May A.D. 1886 at 8 o'clock
P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 30th day of April A.D. 1886
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 482)
Description
[page 482]
[corresponds to page 422 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
422
John Jacob Bolingers Will.
The State of Ohio }
}
Delaware County } Return
James C. Godwin being duly sworn,
says that on the 30th day of April and 10th day of May A.D.
1886 he served the within notice by delivering a true
copy thereof to the within named Catharine Bolinger
Sebilla Burkhart, Maggie A Goodwon, Emma Reinmil-
ler, William Bolinger, Harry Bolinger, Nellie Bolinger
Mamie Bolinger, Eddie Bolinger. Bertie Bolinger.
James C. Godwin.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this
26th day of May A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
}
Delaware County } In Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court
S. W. Morehouse and P. W. Keefe two of the subscribing
witnesses to the last will and Testament of Jacob Boling-
er late of Delaware Township in said Delaware County,
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, to speak
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in
relation to the execution of said will, depose and say:
That the paper before them bearing date the 6" day of
March A.D. 1884, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Jacob Bolinger now deceased, is the Will
of said deceased Jacob Bolinger, that they were present at
the execution of said Will, and at the request of the Tes-
tator, respectively subscribed their names to the same as
witnesses, in his presence: that they saw the said Jacob
Bolinger deceased sign and seal said Will, and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testa-
ment and that the said Jacob Bolinger at the time
of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint.
D. W. Morehouse
P. W. Keefe.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
court, this 23rd day of June A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 422 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
422
John Jacob Bolingers Will.
The State of Ohio }
}
Delaware County } Return
James C. Godwin being duly sworn,
says that on the 30th day of April and 10th day of May A.D.
1886 he served the within notice by delivering a true
copy thereof to the within named Catharine Bolinger
Sebilla Burkhart, Maggie A Goodwon, Emma Reinmil-
ler, William Bolinger, Harry Bolinger, Nellie Bolinger
Mamie Bolinger, Eddie Bolinger. Bertie Bolinger.
James C. Godwin.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this
26th day of May A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
}
Delaware County } In Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court
S. W. Morehouse and P. W. Keefe two of the subscribing
witnesses to the last will and Testament of Jacob Boling-
er late of Delaware Township in said Delaware County,
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, to speak
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in
relation to the execution of said will, depose and say:
That the paper before them bearing date the 6" day of
March A.D. 1884, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Jacob Bolinger now deceased, is the Will
of said deceased Jacob Bolinger, that they were present at
the execution of said Will, and at the request of the Tes-
tator, respectively subscribed their names to the same as
witnesses, in his presence: that they saw the said Jacob
Bolinger deceased sign and seal said Will, and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testa-
ment and that the said Jacob Bolinger at the time
of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint.
D. W. Morehouse
P. W. Keefe.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
court, this 23rd day of June A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 483)
Description
[page 483]
[corresponds to page 423 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
423
John Jacob Bolinger's Will.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
}
Delaware County } In Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court
John M. Sycks the subscribing witness to the last
Will and Testament of Jacob Bolinger late of Delaware
City in said Delaware County, deceased; who being
duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth, in relation
to the execution of said Will, depose and say: That the
paper before him bearing date the 5th day of March
A.D. 1884, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Jacob Bolinger now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Jacob Bolinger that they were present at
the execution of said Will, and at the request of the
Testator subscribed his name to the same as a witness,
in his presence, that he saw the said Jacob Bolinger
deceased sign and seal said Will, and Testament,
and that the said Jacob Bolinger at the time of mak-
ing signing and sealing said Will, was of full age of
sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
John M. Sycks
Sworn to and subscribed by said witness in open Court
this 8th day of October A.D.1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Oct 8th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the will }
}
of John Jacob Bolinger Dec. }
Be it remembered that here-
tofore, to wit: on the 30th day of April A.D. 1886, an in-
strument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of writing, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of John Jacob Bolinger late of Delaware Town-
ship, in this County, deceased, was produced in open
Court for probate, and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will, and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court,
has been given to Catharine Bolinger, Sibilla Burkhart,
Maggie A. Godwin, Emma Rinemiller, William Bol-
inger, Harry Bolinger, Nellie Bolinger, Mamie Bolinger
Eddie Bolinger and Bertie Bolinger next of kin of the
testator, resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former
[corresponds to page 423 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
423
John Jacob Bolinger's Will.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
}
Delaware County } In Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court
John M. Sycks the subscribing witness to the last
Will and Testament of Jacob Bolinger late of Delaware
City in said Delaware County, deceased; who being
duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth, in relation
to the execution of said Will, depose and say: That the
paper before him bearing date the 5th day of March
A.D. 1884, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Jacob Bolinger now deceased, is the Will of said
deceased Jacob Bolinger that they were present at
the execution of said Will, and at the request of the
Testator subscribed his name to the same as a witness,
in his presence, that he saw the said Jacob Bolinger
deceased sign and seal said Will, and Testament,
and that the said Jacob Bolinger at the time of mak-
ing signing and sealing said Will, was of full age of
sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
John M. Sycks
Sworn to and subscribed by said witness in open Court
this 8th day of October A.D.1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Oct 8th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the will }
}
of John Jacob Bolinger Dec. }
Be it remembered that here-
tofore, to wit: on the 30th day of April A.D. 1886, an in-
strument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of writing, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of John Jacob Bolinger late of Delaware Town-
ship, in this County, deceased, was produced in open
Court for probate, and was then filed. And it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court that due
notice of the filing of said Will, and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record in this Court,
has been given to Catharine Bolinger, Sibilla Burkhart,
Maggie A. Godwin, Emma Rinemiller, William Bol-
inger, Harry Bolinger, Nellie Bolinger, Mamie Bolinger
Eddie Bolinger and Bertie Bolinger next of kin of the
testator, resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 484)
Description
[page 484]
[corresponds to page 424 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
424
John Jacob Bolinger's Will
order of this Court, therefore on the 23rd day of June A.D.
1886, came D. W. Morehouse and P.W. Keefe, two of the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly
sworn, testified to the due execution and attestation of
said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing, by
them respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will,
and afterward to wit: on the 8th day of October A.D. 1886.
came John M. Sycks one of the subscribing witnesses
to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will. Which testimony
was reduced to writing, by him subscribed, and filed
with said will. C.F. Welty the other subscribing wit-
ness to said will having moved and his where abouts
are unknown, whereupon the Court is unable to take his
testimony, whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last will and testament
of said deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested, and that the said Testator, at the time of mak-
ing, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age of
sound mind and memory, and not under any restrain,
It is, therefore, by the Court ordered that the said Will
be admitted to probate, and that the same, together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named, as well
as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in
this court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
I John Jacob Bolinger, of the city of Delaware, County
of Delaware and State of Ohio, being of full age and
sound mind and memory do make public and proclaim
this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all
Wills and Testaments heretofore made or attempted to be
made by me.
Item 1st It is my will that all my just debts, funeral expen-
ses and the expenses of the administration of my last
Will be paid.
Item 2nd I give, devise and bequeath all my estate both real and
personal to my beloved wife during her natural life
and so long as she remains my widow and it is my
Will that my said wife shall have the absolute dis-
posal of all my personal property as may be necessary
for the support of herself and my children.
[corresponds to page 424 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
424
John Jacob Bolinger's Will
order of this Court, therefore on the 23rd day of June A.D.
1886, came D. W. Morehouse and P.W. Keefe, two of the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly
sworn, testified to the due execution and attestation of
said Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing, by
them respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will,
and afterward to wit: on the 8th day of October A.D. 1886.
came John M. Sycks one of the subscribing witnesses
to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will. Which testimony
was reduced to writing, by him subscribed, and filed
with said will. C.F. Welty the other subscribing wit-
ness to said will having moved and his where abouts
are unknown, whereupon the Court is unable to take his
testimony, whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last will and testament
of said deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested, and that the said Testator, at the time of mak-
ing, signing and sealing said Will, was of full age of
sound mind and memory, and not under any restrain,
It is, therefore, by the Court ordered that the said Will
be admitted to probate, and that the same, together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named, as well
as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in
this court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
I John Jacob Bolinger, of the city of Delaware, County
of Delaware and State of Ohio, being of full age and
sound mind and memory do make public and proclaim
this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all
Wills and Testaments heretofore made or attempted to be
made by me.
Item 1st It is my will that all my just debts, funeral expen-
ses and the expenses of the administration of my last
Will be paid.
Item 2nd I give, devise and bequeath all my estate both real and
personal to my beloved wife during her natural life
and so long as she remains my widow and it is my
Will that my said wife shall have the absolute dis-
posal of all my personal property as may be necessary
for the support of herself and my children.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 485)
Description
[page 485]
[corresponds to page 425 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
425
John Jacob Bolinger's Will
Item 3rd It is my will that at the decease of my said wife
or when she shall cease to my widow, all of
the rest and residue of estate both real and personal
shall be divided among my heirs, as follows to
Jacob L. Bolinger, Frank T. Bolinger, Mary C. Ryan
and William Bolinger each one dollar after which the
balance of my estate both real and personal shall be
divided equally among, Sibilla E. Burkhart, Maggie
E. Godwin and Emma R. Bolinger as they or their
heirs may be living at the time.
In witness whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 6th day
of March A.D. 1884.
Jacob Bolinger
Signed, sealed and acknowledged and declared by
John Jacob Bolinger as his last Will and Testament
in our presence and witnessed by us in his presence
and at his request this 6th day of March A.D.1884.
Witnesses
}P.W. Keefe
}D.W. Morehouse
}B. F. Welty
}John M. Sycks
[corresponds to page 425 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
425
John Jacob Bolinger's Will
Item 3rd It is my will that at the decease of my said wife
or when she shall cease to my widow, all of
the rest and residue of estate both real and personal
shall be divided among my heirs, as follows to
Jacob L. Bolinger, Frank T. Bolinger, Mary C. Ryan
and William Bolinger each one dollar after which the
balance of my estate both real and personal shall be
divided equally among, Sibilla E. Burkhart, Maggie
E. Godwin and Emma R. Bolinger as they or their
heirs may be living at the time.
In witness whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 6th day
of March A.D. 1884.
Jacob Bolinger
Signed, sealed and acknowledged and declared by
John Jacob Bolinger as his last Will and Testament
in our presence and witnessed by us in his presence
and at his request this 6th day of March A.D.1884.
Witnesses
}P.W. Keefe
}D.W. Morehouse
}B. F. Welty
}John M. Sycks
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 486)
Description
[page 486]
[corresponds to page 426 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
426
Mary Ette Water's Will.
Oct. 9th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
}
of Mary Ette Waters Dec.. }
This day an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Mary Ette Waters, late of Brown Township, in this Coun-
ty, deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate; On
consideration whereof, it is ordered that the said Will
be filed in this court, and that due notice hereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate,
and record, be given to Warren Owens and C.H. Owens
next of kin of the testator, resident of the State of
Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 15th day of October A.D.1886 at 2
o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The Sate of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County } In Probate Court.
In the matter of the last Will and Testa-
ment of Mary Ette Waters, Deceased.
To Warren Owens and
C.H. Owens:
You are hereby notified that on the 9th day of
October A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Mary Ette Waters late of
Brown Township, in said County, deceased, was produced
in open Court, and an application to admit the same to
probate was on the same day made in said Court. Said
application will be hearing before this Court, on the 15th
day of October A.D.1886 at 2 o'clock, P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 9th day of October A.D. 1886.
[corresponds to page 426 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
426
Mary Ette Water's Will.
Oct. 9th 1886
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
}
of Mary Ette Waters Dec.. }
This day an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Mary Ette Waters, late of Brown Township, in this Coun-
ty, deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate; On
consideration whereof, it is ordered that the said Will
be filed in this court, and that due notice hereof
and of the application to admit the same to probate,
and record, be given to Warren Owens and C.H. Owens
next of kin of the testator, resident of the State of
Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 15th day of October A.D.1886 at 2
o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The Sate of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County } In Probate Court.
In the matter of the last Will and Testa-
ment of Mary Ette Waters, Deceased.
To Warren Owens and
C.H. Owens:
You are hereby notified that on the 9th day of
October A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Mary Ette Waters late of
Brown Township, in said County, deceased, was produced
in open Court, and an application to admit the same to
probate was on the same day made in said Court. Said
application will be hearing before this Court, on the 15th
day of October A.D.1886 at 2 o'clock, P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 9th day of October A.D. 1886.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 487)
Description
[page 487]
[corresponds to page 427 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
427
Mary Ette Water's Will
Return
the State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
John Waters being duly sworn,
says that on the 11th day of October A.D. 1886 he served
the within notice by delivering a true copy thereof
to the within named Warren Owens and C.H. Owens.
John Waters.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me,
this 11th day of Oct A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County } In Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court
Addie Reed and F.A. Stickney the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Mary Ette Waters
late of Brown Township in said Delaware County.
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, to
speak the truth the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth, in relation to the execution of said Will depose
and say: That the paper before them bearing date the
4th day of September A.D. 1886, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Mary Ette Waters now deceased,
is the Will of said deceased as stated to them prior to
her death and was reduced to writing and by them
subscribed within ten days after the death of Mary
Ette Waters, That the said Mary Ette Waters declar
ed the same to be her last Will and Testament in
their presence and that the said Mary Ette Waters
at the time of declaring said Will, was of full age of
sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint,
and called upon them at the time the testamentary
words were spoken to bear testimony to said disposition
as her will.
F.A. Stickney M.D.
Addie Reed
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open
Court, this 15th day of October A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 427 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
427
Mary Ette Water's Will
Return
the State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
John Waters being duly sworn,
says that on the 11th day of October A.D. 1886 he served
the within notice by delivering a true copy thereof
to the within named Warren Owens and C.H. Owens.
John Waters.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me,
this 11th day of Oct A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County } In Probate Court.
Personally appeared in open Court
Addie Reed and F.A. Stickney the subscribing witnesses
to the last Will and Testament of Mary Ette Waters
late of Brown Township in said Delaware County.
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, to
speak the truth the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth, in relation to the execution of said Will depose
and say: That the paper before them bearing date the
4th day of September A.D. 1886, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Mary Ette Waters now deceased,
is the Will of said deceased as stated to them prior to
her death and was reduced to writing and by them
subscribed within ten days after the death of Mary
Ette Waters, That the said Mary Ette Waters declar
ed the same to be her last Will and Testament in
their presence and that the said Mary Ette Waters
at the time of declaring said Will, was of full age of
sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint,
and called upon them at the time the testamentary
words were spoken to bear testimony to said disposition
as her will.
F.A. Stickney M.D.
Addie Reed
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open
Court, this 15th day of October A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 488)
Description
[page 488]
[corresponds to page 428 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
428
Mary Ette Water's Will.
October 15th 1886
Journal Entry.
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to wit: on the 9th day
of October A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Mary Ette Waters,
late of Brown Township, in this County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court for probate, and was then filed.
And, it now being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court, that due notice of the filing of said Will, and of
the application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court, has been given to Warren Owens and
C.H. Owens next of kin of the testator, resident of the
State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court,
therefore on this day came Addie Reed and F.A. Stickney, the
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Mary
Ette Waters, deceased, who being duly sworn, testified to
the declaration and attestation of said Will, which testimony
was reduced to writing, by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will, whereupon the court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and
Testament of said Mary Ette Waters, deceased. That the same
was duly reduced to writing and attested, and that Testator,
at the time of making said Will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint and called
upon them at the time the testamentary words were spok-
en to bear testimony to said disposition as her Will. It
is, therefore, by the Court ordered, that the said Will be
admitted to probate, and that the same, together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named, as well as the
proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Verbal Will of Mary Ette Waters.
On the twentieth day of September in the year of our Lord
One Thousand Eight Hundred & Eighty Six in our presence
and We as witnesses hereby as testify that Mary Ette Wat-
ers. Said in view of her last illness, that in the event of her
death, She desired and so ordered, that after all her legal
debts were removed the residue of her personal property
should belong to John Waters and Ellen Waters his wife
and that should constitute the manner in which she
desired to dispose of her last earthly business. And we
as Witnesses, believing her to be of sound mind and mem-
ory do hereunto subscribe our names and seals this
twenty fourth day of September 1886 in accordance with
her request. This being the date of committing her
request to writing
Addie Reed {seal}
Dr. F. A. Stickney {seal}
Attending Physician
[corresponds to page 428 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
428
Mary Ette Water's Will.
October 15th 1886
Journal Entry.
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to wit: on the 9th day
of October A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Mary Ette Waters,
late of Brown Township, in this County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court for probate, and was then filed.
And, it now being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court, that due notice of the filing of said Will, and of
the application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court, has been given to Warren Owens and
C.H. Owens next of kin of the testator, resident of the
State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court,
therefore on this day came Addie Reed and F.A. Stickney, the
subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Mary
Ette Waters, deceased, who being duly sworn, testified to
the declaration and attestation of said Will, which testimony
was reduced to writing, by them respectively subscribed
and filed with said Will, whereupon the court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will and
Testament of said Mary Ette Waters, deceased. That the same
was duly reduced to writing and attested, and that Testator,
at the time of making said Will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint and called
upon them at the time the testamentary words were spok-
en to bear testimony to said disposition as her Will. It
is, therefore, by the Court ordered, that the said Will be
admitted to probate, and that the same, together with
the testimony of the witnesses above named, as well as the
proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Verbal Will of Mary Ette Waters.
On the twentieth day of September in the year of our Lord
One Thousand Eight Hundred & Eighty Six in our presence
and We as witnesses hereby as testify that Mary Ette Wat-
ers. Said in view of her last illness, that in the event of her
death, She desired and so ordered, that after all her legal
debts were removed the residue of her personal property
should belong to John Waters and Ellen Waters his wife
and that should constitute the manner in which she
desired to dispose of her last earthly business. And we
as Witnesses, believing her to be of sound mind and mem-
ory do hereunto subscribe our names and seals this
twenty fourth day of September 1886 in accordance with
her request. This being the date of committing her
request to writing
Addie Reed {seal}
Dr. F. A. Stickney {seal}
Attending Physician
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 489)
Description
{page 489]
[corresponds to page 429 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
429
Mariah Hattery's Will
October 12th 1886
Journal Entry.
In the Matter of the Will }
of Mariah Hattery, deceased}
This day, an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Mariah Hattery, late of Delaware Township, in this
County, deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate,
In consideration whereof, it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice there-
of, and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record, be given to L.H. Binkley, S.H. Binkley,
Clara E. Custus, James H. Smith and William Zehrung
next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State of Ohio,
that said application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 20th day of October. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio}SS In Probate court.
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and Testa-
ment of Mariah Hattery, deceased.
To L.H. Binkley, S.H.
Binkley, Clara E. Custus, James H. Smith and William
Zehrung.
You are hereby notified that on the 12th day of Octo-
ber. A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Mariah Hattery late of
Delaware Township in said County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court, and an application to admit the
same to probate was on the same day made in said
Court. Said application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 10th day of October. A.D. 1886, at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 12th day of October. A.D.
1886.
[corresponds to page 429 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
429
Mariah Hattery's Will
October 12th 1886
Journal Entry.
In the Matter of the Will }
of Mariah Hattery, deceased}
This day, an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Mariah Hattery, late of Delaware Township, in this
County, deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate,
In consideration whereof, it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice there-
of, and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record, be given to L.H. Binkley, S.H. Binkley,
Clara E. Custus, James H. Smith and William Zehrung
next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State of Ohio,
that said application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 20th day of October. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio}SS In Probate court.
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and Testa-
ment of Mariah Hattery, deceased.
To L.H. Binkley, S.H.
Binkley, Clara E. Custus, James H. Smith and William
Zehrung.
You are hereby notified that on the 12th day of Octo-
ber. A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Mariah Hattery late of
Delaware Township in said County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court, and an application to admit the
same to probate was on the same day made in said
Court. Said application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 10th day of October. A.D. 1886, at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 12th day of October. A.D.
1886.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 490)
Description
[page 490]
[corresponds to page 430 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
430
Mariah Hattery's Estate
Return.
The State of Ohio}SS
Delaware County }
F. M. Marriott being duly sworn, says
that on the 12th day of October. A.D. 1886. he served
the within notice by depositing in the Post Office of Del-
aware Ohio a true copy thereof to the within named,
addressed to each of the within named, and that he has
since by due course of mail received said notices duly signed
by each of said parties and which said notices duly signed
be filed herewith.
F.M. Marriott
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this
10th day of October. A.D. 1886.
Charles W. Knight
Justice of the Peace.
Probate of Will.
In Probate Court } In the Matter of proving the last
Delaware County, Ohio} Will and Testament of Mariah Hattery
The State of Ohio}SS
Delaware County }
F. M. Marriott, being duly sworn and
examined as a witness in the above entitled matter, says,
I was present at the execution of the instrument now shown
to me, bearing date the 19th day of February. A.D. 1886, and
offered for probate as the last Will and Testament of Mariah
Hattery, late of Delaware Township, in said County of
Delaware, deceased, and saw the said Mariah Hattery now
deceased sign and seal said instrument and heard her
acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament;
and I thereupon, at her request, and in her presence, sub-
scribed my name to the same as witness. The said dec-
edent, at the time of making, signing and sealing, said
instrument, was of full age, of sound mind and memory,
and not under any restraint.
F.M. Marriott
Sworn to and subscribed by said witness in open Court
this 20th day of October. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 430 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
430
Mariah Hattery's Estate
Return.
The State of Ohio}SS
Delaware County }
F. M. Marriott being duly sworn, says
that on the 12th day of October. A.D. 1886. he served
the within notice by depositing in the Post Office of Del-
aware Ohio a true copy thereof to the within named,
addressed to each of the within named, and that he has
since by due course of mail received said notices duly signed
by each of said parties and which said notices duly signed
be filed herewith.
F.M. Marriott
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this
10th day of October. A.D. 1886.
Charles W. Knight
Justice of the Peace.
Probate of Will.
In Probate Court } In the Matter of proving the last
Delaware County, Ohio} Will and Testament of Mariah Hattery
The State of Ohio}SS
Delaware County }
F. M. Marriott, being duly sworn and
examined as a witness in the above entitled matter, says,
I was present at the execution of the instrument now shown
to me, bearing date the 19th day of February. A.D. 1886, and
offered for probate as the last Will and Testament of Mariah
Hattery, late of Delaware Township, in said County of
Delaware, deceased, and saw the said Mariah Hattery now
deceased sign and seal said instrument and heard her
acknowledge the same to be her last Will and Testament;
and I thereupon, at her request, and in her presence, sub-
scribed my name to the same as witness. The said dec-
edent, at the time of making, signing and sealing, said
instrument, was of full age, of sound mind and memory,
and not under any restraint.
F.M. Marriott
Sworn to and subscribed by said witness in open Court
this 20th day of October. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 491)
Description
[page 491]
[corresponds to page 431 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
431
Mariah Hattery's Will.
The State of Ohio }SS
Delaware County }
Charles W Knight, being duly sworn
and examined as a witness in the above entitled matter,
says: I was present at the execution of the instrument
now shown to me, bearing date the 19th day of February.
A.D. 1886, and offered for probate as the last Will and Tes-
tament of Mariah Hattery, late of Delaware Towbnship,
in said County of Delaware, deceased, and saw the said
Mariah Hattery, now deceased, sign and seal said in-
strument, and heard her acknowledge the same to be her
last Will and Testament; and I, thereupon, at her request.
and in her presence, subscribed my name to the same
as a witness, was of full age, of sound mind and memory,
and not under any restraint.
Charles W. Knight.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witness in open Court,
this 20th day of october. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
October 20th 1886
Journal Entry
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to wit: on the 12th day of
October A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Mariah Hattery late of
Delaware Township, in this County, deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate, and was then filed. And, it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due
notice of the filing of said Will, and of the application to ad-
mit the same to probate and record in this Court, has been
given to L.H. Binkley, S.H. Binkley, Clara E. Custus,
James H. Smith and William Zehrung next of kin of the
testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former
order of this Court; therefore, on this day came F.M. Mar-
riott and Charles W. Knight the subscribing witnesses to said
Will, who being duly sworn, testified to the due exe-
cution and attestation of said Will. Which testimony was
reduced to writing, by them respectively subscribed, and filed
with said Will, whereupon the Court finds that the afore-
said instrument of writing, is the last Will and Testament of
said Mariah Hattery, deceased. That the same was duly executed
and attested, and that the said Testatrix, at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint. It is, therefore, by the Court
ordered, that the said Will be admitted to probate, and that
the same, together with the testimony of the witnesses
[corresponds to page 431 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
431
Mariah Hattery's Will.
The State of Ohio }SS
Delaware County }
Charles W Knight, being duly sworn
and examined as a witness in the above entitled matter,
says: I was present at the execution of the instrument
now shown to me, bearing date the 19th day of February.
A.D. 1886, and offered for probate as the last Will and Tes-
tament of Mariah Hattery, late of Delaware Towbnship,
in said County of Delaware, deceased, and saw the said
Mariah Hattery, now deceased, sign and seal said in-
strument, and heard her acknowledge the same to be her
last Will and Testament; and I, thereupon, at her request.
and in her presence, subscribed my name to the same
as a witness, was of full age, of sound mind and memory,
and not under any restraint.
Charles W. Knight.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witness in open Court,
this 20th day of october. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
October 20th 1886
Journal Entry
Be it remembered, that heretofore, to wit: on the 12th day of
October A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Mariah Hattery late of
Delaware Township, in this County, deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate, and was then filed. And, it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that due
notice of the filing of said Will, and of the application to ad-
mit the same to probate and record in this Court, has been
given to L.H. Binkley, S.H. Binkley, Clara E. Custus,
James H. Smith and William Zehrung next of kin of the
testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former
order of this Court; therefore, on this day came F.M. Mar-
riott and Charles W. Knight the subscribing witnesses to said
Will, who being duly sworn, testified to the due exe-
cution and attestation of said Will. Which testimony was
reduced to writing, by them respectively subscribed, and filed
with said Will, whereupon the Court finds that the afore-
said instrument of writing, is the last Will and Testament of
said Mariah Hattery, deceased. That the same was duly executed
and attested, and that the said Testatrix, at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint. It is, therefore, by the Court
ordered, that the said Will be admitted to probate, and that
the same, together with the testimony of the witnesses
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 492)
Description
[page 492]
[corresponds to page 432 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
432
Mariah Hattery's Will
above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in
this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Last Will and Testament of Maria Hatry.
I Maria Hatry of Delaware Ohio being of sound and
disposing mind but in feeble health do on this 19th day of
February. In the Year of our Lord One Thousand Eight
Hundred and Eighty Six make and publish this my last
Will and Testament~ That is to say.
I desire that all my just debts if any there be at the time
of my decease and the costs of administering my estate shall
be fully paid by my Executor hereinafter named.
I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved sister Rebecca Cox
my seal skin cloak, my lace shawl, my watch and chain,
one half of my knives and forks, and small tea-spoons,
all my dishes, and large napkins, and my bed-room set down
stairs in the house in Delaware where I now live and all my
Carpets, Furniture and pictures not hereinafter mentioned and
disposed, all to be here absolutely The other half of said
knives & forks & spoons I leave my said sister to do as she pleases
with.
2nd I give devise and bequeath unto my sister-in-law Ra-
chael F. Binkley wife of my brother L.H. Binkley my bro-
cade shawl.
3rd I give devise and bequeath unto my much esteemed
niece Eva Dell Malcom of Fort Wayne, Indiana, my
bed-room-set now in the up stairs room of the house where
I live.
4th I desire and direct that all and singular the residue of
my estate both Real and Personal and of whatsoever kind I may
die seized shall be by my Executor sold and reduced to money
and the proceeds thereof after the payment of my debts and
funeral expenses and costs of administration shall be divided into
Seven equal parts and one part thereof given to each of my
brothers and sisters then living and one equal seventh part there-
of equally divided between the children of any of my said
brothers or sisters who may be deceased~ That is to say, I give
devise and bequeath unto my brother Henry S. Binkley of
Canal Winchester, Ohio, the one full one seventh of what remains
of my estate after the payment of the expenses above mentioned
and to each of my other sisters and Brothers to-wit: Rebecca
Cox of Delaware Ohio, and Leonidas H. Binkley of Blooming-
burg Ohio, each one full equal one seventh to be theirs absolutely.
[corresponds to page 432 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
432
Mariah Hattery's Will
above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in
this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Last Will and Testament of Maria Hatry.
I Maria Hatry of Delaware Ohio being of sound and
disposing mind but in feeble health do on this 19th day of
February. In the Year of our Lord One Thousand Eight
Hundred and Eighty Six make and publish this my last
Will and Testament~ That is to say.
I desire that all my just debts if any there be at the time
of my decease and the costs of administering my estate shall
be fully paid by my Executor hereinafter named.
I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved sister Rebecca Cox
my seal skin cloak, my lace shawl, my watch and chain,
one half of my knives and forks, and small tea-spoons,
all my dishes, and large napkins, and my bed-room set down
stairs in the house in Delaware where I now live and all my
Carpets, Furniture and pictures not hereinafter mentioned and
disposed, all to be here absolutely The other half of said
knives & forks & spoons I leave my said sister to do as she pleases
with.
2nd I give devise and bequeath unto my sister-in-law Ra-
chael F. Binkley wife of my brother L.H. Binkley my bro-
cade shawl.
3rd I give devise and bequeath unto my much esteemed
niece Eva Dell Malcom of Fort Wayne, Indiana, my
bed-room-set now in the up stairs room of the house where
I live.
4th I desire and direct that all and singular the residue of
my estate both Real and Personal and of whatsoever kind I may
die seized shall be by my Executor sold and reduced to money
and the proceeds thereof after the payment of my debts and
funeral expenses and costs of administration shall be divided into
Seven equal parts and one part thereof given to each of my
brothers and sisters then living and one equal seventh part there-
of equally divided between the children of any of my said
brothers or sisters who may be deceased~ That is to say, I give
devise and bequeath unto my brother Henry S. Binkley of
Canal Winchester, Ohio, the one full one seventh of what remains
of my estate after the payment of the expenses above mentioned
and to each of my other sisters and Brothers to-wit: Rebecca
Cox of Delaware Ohio, and Leonidas H. Binkley of Blooming-
burg Ohio, each one full equal one seventh to be theirs absolutely.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 493)
Description
[page 493]
[corresponds to page 433 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
433
Mariah Hattery's Will.
And to James H. Smith the only child of my deceased
sister Elizabeth Smith of Fairfield County, Ohio the
one full equall one seventh.
And to the children of my deceased sister Hannah V.
Markle to-wit: Arispia T. Henderson, Clifton Markle
and Charles Markle the full equal one seventy to be divid-
ed equally between them
And the children of my deceased sister Margaret Zeh-
rung to-wit Clara E. Custus of Greenfield Ohio, Effa
May Debor of the state of Kentucky and William
Zehrung of Greenfield Ohio the full equal one seventh
to be divided equally between them.
I hold a Note of three Hundred Dollars against Eva
Dell Malcom I desire the same be not collected from
her or she be required to pay the same if her share as one
of the heirs of Homer Binkley deceased, shall equall the
Note, it being my intention that the said Note shall ap-
ply on her share of my estate.
I also hold a Note of One Hundred Dollars against the
said Effa M. Debor. And I desire that she be not
required to pay the same if her share under the provisions
of this Will shall equal the same, it being my intention
however that the same shall be applied on her share
as herein above devised.
I own in fee the undivided one half of the House on
north side of Central Avenue in the City of Delaware
Ohio, where I now live with my sister Mrs. Rebecca Cox
my said sister owning the other half of the said house
and the whole of the Lot on which said House is sit-
uated. And this is the only Real Estate I now own.
It is my desire and I direct that my said interest in the
said House shall not be sold at forced sale but shall be
sold at private sale by my Executor, upon such terms and
for such price as he shall think best, giving however to
my said sister Rebecca Cox the privilege before all others
of buying the same. And I authorize and empower my
said Executor to execute the deed therefore in fee simple
to the purchases and convey the title as fully as I
could do if living.
I nominate and appoint my much
beloved brother Leonidas H. Binkley Executor of this
[corresponds to page 433 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
433
Mariah Hattery's Will.
And to James H. Smith the only child of my deceased
sister Elizabeth Smith of Fairfield County, Ohio the
one full equall one seventh.
And to the children of my deceased sister Hannah V.
Markle to-wit: Arispia T. Henderson, Clifton Markle
and Charles Markle the full equal one seventy to be divid-
ed equally between them
And the children of my deceased sister Margaret Zeh-
rung to-wit Clara E. Custus of Greenfield Ohio, Effa
May Debor of the state of Kentucky and William
Zehrung of Greenfield Ohio the full equal one seventh
to be divided equally between them.
I hold a Note of three Hundred Dollars against Eva
Dell Malcom I desire the same be not collected from
her or she be required to pay the same if her share as one
of the heirs of Homer Binkley deceased, shall equall the
Note, it being my intention that the said Note shall ap-
ply on her share of my estate.
I also hold a Note of One Hundred Dollars against the
said Effa M. Debor. And I desire that she be not
required to pay the same if her share under the provisions
of this Will shall equal the same, it being my intention
however that the same shall be applied on her share
as herein above devised.
I own in fee the undivided one half of the House on
north side of Central Avenue in the City of Delaware
Ohio, where I now live with my sister Mrs. Rebecca Cox
my said sister owning the other half of the said house
and the whole of the Lot on which said House is sit-
uated. And this is the only Real Estate I now own.
It is my desire and I direct that my said interest in the
said House shall not be sold at forced sale but shall be
sold at private sale by my Executor, upon such terms and
for such price as he shall think best, giving however to
my said sister Rebecca Cox the privilege before all others
of buying the same. And I authorize and empower my
said Executor to execute the deed therefore in fee simple
to the purchases and convey the title as fully as I
could do if living.
I nominate and appoint my much
beloved brother Leonidas H. Binkley Executor of this
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 494)
Description
[page 494]
[corresponds to page 434 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
434
Mariah Hattery's Will
my last Will and Testament, and I hereby revoke all
Wills by me heretofore made.
In witness whereof I have
hereunto on the day last above written set my hand
seal delcaring the foregoing to be my last Will and
Testament.
Mariah Hattery.
Signed by the said Maria Hatry this 19th day of Feb-
ruary 1886. in our presence and by us signed as wit-
nesses in her presence and at her request and in the
presence of each other.
F.M. Marriott
Charles W. Knight
[corresponds to page 434 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
434
Mariah Hattery's Will
my last Will and Testament, and I hereby revoke all
Wills by me heretofore made.
In witness whereof I have
hereunto on the day last above written set my hand
seal delcaring the foregoing to be my last Will and
Testament.
Mariah Hattery.
Signed by the said Maria Hatry this 19th day of Feb-
ruary 1886. in our presence and by us signed as wit-
nesses in her presence and at her request and in the
presence of each other.
F.M. Marriott
Charles W. Knight
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 495)
Description
[page 495]
[corresponds to page 435 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
435
Henson Merryman's Will.
October 18th 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of Henson Merryman. Decd }
This day an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Henson Merryman, late of Concord township, in this
County, deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate;
On consideration Whereof, it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice there-
of, and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record, be given to James M. Merryman, Robert M.
Merryman, Mary E. Willis, Annie E. Evans, Angie
Trimby, next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State
of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 22nd day of October. A.D. 1886. at 10 o'clock
A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio }SS In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and Testa-
ment of Henson Merryman, deceased.
To James M. Mer-
ryman, Robert M. Merryman, Mary E. Willis, Annie E.
Evans, Angie Trimby and Flora Wally.
You are hereby
notified that on the 13th day of October. A.D. 1886, an
instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Henson Merryman late of Concord Township
in said County, deceased, was produced in open Court
and an application to admit the same to probate was on
the same day made in said court. Said application will
be for hearing before this Court, on the 22d day of October
A.D. 1886, at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 13th day of October. A.D. 1886
[corresponds to page 435 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
435
Henson Merryman's Will.
October 18th 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will}
of Henson Merryman. Decd }
This day an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Henson Merryman, late of Concord township, in this
County, deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate;
On consideration Whereof, it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court, and that due notice there-
of, and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record, be given to James M. Merryman, Robert M.
Merryman, Mary E. Willis, Annie E. Evans, Angie
Trimby, next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State
of Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 22nd day of October. A.D. 1886. at 10 o'clock
A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio }SS In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and Testa-
ment of Henson Merryman, deceased.
To James M. Mer-
ryman, Robert M. Merryman, Mary E. Willis, Annie E.
Evans, Angie Trimby and Flora Wally.
You are hereby
notified that on the 13th day of October. A.D. 1886, an
instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Henson Merryman late of Concord Township
in said County, deceased, was produced in open Court
and an application to admit the same to probate was on
the same day made in said court. Said application will
be for hearing before this Court, on the 22d day of October
A.D. 1886, at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 13th day of October. A.D. 1886
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 496)
Description
[page 496]
[corresponds to page 436 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
436
Henson Merryman's Will.
Return
The State of Ohio} SS
Delaware County }
R. M. Merryman being duly sworn
says that on the 14th day of October A.D. 1886. he served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named James M. Merryman, Robert M. Merryman, Mary E.
Willis, Annie E. Evans, Angie Trimby & Flora Wally.
R.M. Merryman
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 22d
day of October A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }SS In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court H.B.
Seely and E. Harriott the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Henson Merryman late of Concord
Township in said Delaware County, deceased; who being
duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution
of said Will, depose: That the paper before them bearing
date the 9th day of April. A.D. 1879, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Henson Merryman now deceas-
ed, is the Will of said deceased, Henson Merryman that
they were present at the execution of said Will, and at
the request of the testator, respectively subscribed their
names to the same as witnesses, in his presence; that
they saw the said Henson Merryman deceased sign and
seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament, and that the said Hen-
son Merryman at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory,
and not under any restraint.
H.B. Seely
J.E. Harriott.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court
this 22d day of October A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 436 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
436
Henson Merryman's Will.
Return
The State of Ohio} SS
Delaware County }
R. M. Merryman being duly sworn
says that on the 14th day of October A.D. 1886. he served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the within
named James M. Merryman, Robert M. Merryman, Mary E.
Willis, Annie E. Evans, Angie Trimby & Flora Wally.
R.M. Merryman
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 22d
day of October A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio }SS In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court H.B.
Seely and E. Harriott the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of Henson Merryman late of Concord
Township in said Delaware County, deceased; who being
duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution
of said Will, depose: That the paper before them bearing
date the 9th day of April. A.D. 1879, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Henson Merryman now deceas-
ed, is the Will of said deceased, Henson Merryman that
they were present at the execution of said Will, and at
the request of the testator, respectively subscribed their
names to the same as witnesses, in his presence; that
they saw the said Henson Merryman deceased sign and
seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same
to be his last Will and Testament, and that the said Hen-
son Merryman at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory,
and not under any restraint.
H.B. Seely
J.E. Harriott.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court
this 22d day of October A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 497)
Description
[page 497]
[corresponds to page 437 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
437
Henson Merryman's Will
October 22nd 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Henson Merryman. Deceased }
Be it remembered, that,
heretofore, to wit: on the 13th day of October A.D. 1886
an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Henson Merryman late of
Concord Township, in this County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court for probate, and was then filed
And, it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will, and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record in
this Court, has been given to James M. Merryman, Rob-
ert M. Merryman, Mary E. Willis, Annie E. Evans,
Angie Trimby and Flora Wally, next of kin of the
Testator, resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a
former order of this Court; therefore, on this day came
H.B. Seely and J.E. Harriott the subscribing witness-
es to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will. Which
testimony was reduced to writing, by them respectively sub-
scribed, and filed with said Will, whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of Henson Merryman deceased
That the same was duly executed and attested, and that
the said Testator, at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint. It is, therefore, by
the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to
probate, and that the same, together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named, as well as the proceed-
ings had thereon, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Last Statement and Will of H. Merryman.
April 9th 1879
Article 1st
I hereby bequeath all my property both personal, and real
estate to my wife during her natural life time.
Article 2nd
If she should marry then she is to hold only what the
[corresponds to page 437 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
437
Henson Merryman's Will
October 22nd 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will of }
Henson Merryman. Deceased }
Be it remembered, that,
heretofore, to wit: on the 13th day of October A.D. 1886
an instrument of writing purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Henson Merryman late of
Concord Township, in this County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court for probate, and was then filed
And, it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court
that due notice of the filing of said Will, and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record in
this Court, has been given to James M. Merryman, Rob-
ert M. Merryman, Mary E. Willis, Annie E. Evans,
Angie Trimby and Flora Wally, next of kin of the
Testator, resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a
former order of this Court; therefore, on this day came
H.B. Seely and J.E. Harriott the subscribing witness-
es to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will. Which
testimony was reduced to writing, by them respectively sub-
scribed, and filed with said Will, whereupon the Court
finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of Henson Merryman deceased
That the same was duly executed and attested, and that
the said Testator, at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint. It is, therefore, by
the Court ordered that the said Will be admitted to
probate, and that the same, together with the testimony
of the witnesses above named, as well as the proceed-
ings had thereon, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will
Last Statement and Will of H. Merryman.
April 9th 1879
Article 1st
I hereby bequeath all my property both personal, and real
estate to my wife during her natural life time.
Article 2nd
If she should marry then she is to hold only what the
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 498)
Description
[page 498]
[corresponds to page 438 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
438
Henson Merryman's Will.
law will allow her (being one third).
Article 3rd
If the property fails to support her then she can sell any
of the personal property she sees fit.
Article 4th
After her natural life time or if she should cease to be
my widow then the property to be sold and equally divided
between James, Robert, Anna Eliza, Mary, Flora and
Angie or their heirs.
Article 5th
Property in Article 4 means both Personal and Real
Estate.
Article 6th
My wife is to pay my burial expenses and if there should
be medical bill that also.
Henson Merryman
H.B. Seely } Witnesses.
J.E. Harriott}
[corresponds to page 438 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
438
Henson Merryman's Will.
law will allow her (being one third).
Article 3rd
If the property fails to support her then she can sell any
of the personal property she sees fit.
Article 4th
After her natural life time or if she should cease to be
my widow then the property to be sold and equally divided
between James, Robert, Anna Eliza, Mary, Flora and
Angie or their heirs.
Article 5th
Property in Article 4 means both Personal and Real
Estate.
Article 6th
My wife is to pay my burial expenses and if there should
be medical bill that also.
Henson Merryman
H.B. Seely } Witnesses.
J.E. Harriott}
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 499)
Description
[page 499]
[corresponds to page 439 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
439
Ira Davis' Will.
November 6th 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the will }
}
of Ira Davis, Deceased }
This day an instrument of writ-
ting, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Ira Davis, late of Delaware Township, in this County,
deceased, was produced in open Court of Probate; On
consideration Whereof, it is ordered that the said Will
be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and
of the application to admit the same to Probate and record,
be given to Laura Davis his widow and George Davis,
Williamm Davis, Clarisa Kelley, Ann Roberts, and
Mary Ellen Levings next of kin of the testator, resi
dent of the State Of Ohio, that said application will
be fore hearing before this Court on the 13th day of No-
vember, A.D. 1886 at 2 O'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio }
}ss In Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of Ira Davis, deceased.
To Laura Davis, George
Davis. William, Davis, Clarisa Kelley, Laura Ann
Roberts and Mary Ellen Levings,
You are hereby notified
that on the 4th day of November A.D. 1886 an instrument
or writing, purported to be the last Will and Testament
of Ira Davis, Late of Delaware Township, in said County,
deceased, was produced in open Court, and application
to admit the same to probate was on the same day
made in said Court. Said application will be for hear-
ing before this Court on the 13th day of Nov. A.D. 1886, at
2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
dates at Delaware Ohio, this 6th day of November
A.D. 1886.
[corresponds to page 439 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
439
Ira Davis' Will.
November 6th 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the will }
}
of Ira Davis, Deceased }
This day an instrument of writ-
ting, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Ira Davis, late of Delaware Township, in this County,
deceased, was produced in open Court of Probate; On
consideration Whereof, it is ordered that the said Will
be filed in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and
of the application to admit the same to Probate and record,
be given to Laura Davis his widow and George Davis,
Williamm Davis, Clarisa Kelley, Ann Roberts, and
Mary Ellen Levings next of kin of the testator, resi
dent of the State Of Ohio, that said application will
be fore hearing before this Court on the 13th day of No-
vember, A.D. 1886 at 2 O'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio }
}ss In Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of Ira Davis, deceased.
To Laura Davis, George
Davis. William, Davis, Clarisa Kelley, Laura Ann
Roberts and Mary Ellen Levings,
You are hereby notified
that on the 4th day of November A.D. 1886 an instrument
or writing, purported to be the last Will and Testament
of Ira Davis, Late of Delaware Township, in said County,
deceased, was produced in open Court, and application
to admit the same to probate was on the same day
made in said Court. Said application will be for hear-
ing before this Court on the 13th day of Nov. A.D. 1886, at
2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
dates at Delaware Ohio, this 6th day of November
A.D. 1886.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 500)
Description
[page 500]
[corresponds to page 440 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
440
Ira Davis' Will.
Return
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
Albert P. Meeker being duly sworn,
says that on the 10th day of November A.D. 1886, he served
the within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the
within named Laura Davis, George Davis, William Davis
Clarisa Kelly, Laura Ann Roberts and Mary Ellen
Levings.
Albert P. Meeker.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 13th
day of Nov. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of will.
The State of Ohio }
}ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
Werter B. Albright, Albert P. Meeker and James Slane
the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Ira Davis late of Delaware Township in said Delaware
County, deceased, who being duly sworn according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will, depose and say: That the paper before them bearing
date the 29th day of October. A.D. 1886, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Ira Davis now deceased,
is the Will of said deceased Ira Davis that they
were present at the execution of said Will, and at the
request of the Testator, respectively subscribed their
names to the same as witnesses, in his presence, that
they saw the said Ira Davis deceased sign and seal
said Will, and heard him, acknowledge the same to be
his last will and Testament, and that the said Ira
Davis at the time of making, signing and dealing said
Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and
not under any restraint.
Werter N. Albright
Albert P. Meeker
James Slane
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open court,
this 13th day of November A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 440 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
440
Ira Davis' Will.
Return
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
Albert P. Meeker being duly sworn,
says that on the 10th day of November A.D. 1886, he served
the within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to the
within named Laura Davis, George Davis, William Davis
Clarisa Kelly, Laura Ann Roberts and Mary Ellen
Levings.
Albert P. Meeker.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 13th
day of Nov. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of will.
The State of Ohio }
}ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
Werter B. Albright, Albert P. Meeker and James Slane
the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament
of Ira Davis late of Delaware Township in said Delaware
County, deceased, who being duly sworn according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will, depose and say: That the paper before them bearing
date the 29th day of October. A.D. 1886, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of Ira Davis now deceased,
is the Will of said deceased Ira Davis that they
were present at the execution of said Will, and at the
request of the Testator, respectively subscribed their
names to the same as witnesses, in his presence, that
they saw the said Ira Davis deceased sign and seal
said Will, and heard him, acknowledge the same to be
his last will and Testament, and that the said Ira
Davis at the time of making, signing and dealing said
Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and
not under any restraint.
Werter N. Albright
Albert P. Meeker
James Slane
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open court,
this 13th day of November A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 501)
Description
[page 501]
[corresponds to page 441 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
441
Ira Davis' Will.
November 13th 1886
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will }
}
of Ira Davis, Deceased }
Be it remebered, that here-
tofore, to wit: on the 6th day of November A.D. 1886
an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Ira David, late of Delaware
Township, in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate, and was then filed, And it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that
due notice of the filing of said Will, and of the ap-
plication to admit the same to probate and record in
this Court, has been given to Laura Davis his
widow, George Davis, William Davis, Clarisa Kel-
ley, Laura Ann Roberts and Mary Ellen Levings next
of kin of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio,
pursuant to a former order of this Court; therefore on
this day came Werter B. Albright, Albert P.
Meeker and James Slane, the subscribing witnesses
to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will. Which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respective-
ly subscribed and filed with said Will, whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of
writing is the last Will and Testament of said
Ira Davis. That the same was duly executed and attest-
ed; and that the said Testator, at the time of mak-
ing, signing and sealing said Will was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint. It is, therefore, by the Court ordered that
the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named as well as the proceedings had thereon,
be entered of Record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 441 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
441
Ira Davis' Will.
November 13th 1886
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will }
}
of Ira Davis, Deceased }
Be it remebered, that here-
tofore, to wit: on the 6th day of November A.D. 1886
an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Ira David, late of Delaware
Township, in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate, and was then filed, And it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that
due notice of the filing of said Will, and of the ap-
plication to admit the same to probate and record in
this Court, has been given to Laura Davis his
widow, George Davis, William Davis, Clarisa Kel-
ley, Laura Ann Roberts and Mary Ellen Levings next
of kin of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio,
pursuant to a former order of this Court; therefore on
this day came Werter B. Albright, Albert P.
Meeker and James Slane, the subscribing witnesses
to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will. Which
testimony was reduced to writing by them respective-
ly subscribed and filed with said Will, whereupon
the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of
writing is the last Will and Testament of said
Ira Davis. That the same was duly executed and attest-
ed; and that the said Testator, at the time of mak-
ing, signing and sealing said Will was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint. It is, therefore, by the Court ordered that
the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named as well as the proceedings had thereon,
be entered of Record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 502)
Description
[page 502]
[corresponds to page 442 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
442
Ira Davis' Will.
Copy of Will.
I, Ira Davis a resident of Delaware, Delaware County,
Ohio, of lawful age and sound and disphosing mind and
memory do make and publish this my Last Will and
Testament, hereby revoking all other testmwntary writ-
ings by me heretofore made.
First-After my just debts are paid I give and devise
to my beloved wife Laura Davis the homestead,, in
which I now reside, to have and to hold the same for
the period of her natural life.
2d-After the death of my said wife I give and devise
the said premises to my five children, George Davis,
William Davis, Clarissa Kelly, Laura Ann Roberts,
and Mary Ellen Levings, to be by them held as tenents
in common each of the undivided one fifth (1/5) part there-
of fee simple.
In testimony where of I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this 29" day of Ocotber A.D.
1886.
Ira Davis {seal}
The above instrument in writing acknowledge by the
said Ira David to be his last Will and Testament and
by him subscribed in our presence who at his request,
and in his presence and in the presence of each other
have hereunto set our hands this 29th day of October
1886.
Witnesses Residence
Wester B. Albright Delaware, Ohio
Albert P. Meeker Delaware, Ohio
James Slane Delaware, Ohio
[corresponds to page 442 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
442
Ira Davis' Will.
Copy of Will.
I, Ira Davis a resident of Delaware, Delaware County,
Ohio, of lawful age and sound and disphosing mind and
memory do make and publish this my Last Will and
Testament, hereby revoking all other testmwntary writ-
ings by me heretofore made.
First-After my just debts are paid I give and devise
to my beloved wife Laura Davis the homestead,, in
which I now reside, to have and to hold the same for
the period of her natural life.
2d-After the death of my said wife I give and devise
the said premises to my five children, George Davis,
William Davis, Clarissa Kelly, Laura Ann Roberts,
and Mary Ellen Levings, to be by them held as tenents
in common each of the undivided one fifth (1/5) part there-
of fee simple.
In testimony where of I have hereunto
set my hand and seal this 29" day of Ocotber A.D.
1886.
Ira Davis {seal}
The above instrument in writing acknowledge by the
said Ira David to be his last Will and Testament and
by him subscribed in our presence who at his request,
and in his presence and in the presence of each other
have hereunto set our hands this 29th day of October
1886.
Witnesses Residence
Wester B. Albright Delaware, Ohio
Albert P. Meeker Delaware, Ohio
James Slane Delaware, Ohio
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 503)
Description
[page 503]
[corresponds to page 443 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
443
James F. Hubbards' Will
November 12th 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will of }
}
James F. Hubbard, deceased }
This day, an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of James F. Hubbard, late of Berkshire Township, in this
County, deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate
On Considderation whereof, it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Cort, and that due notice there-
of, and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record, be given to Fredrick E. Hubbard, John D.
Hubbard, and Eliza Sackett, next of kin of testator,
resident of the State of Ohio: that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 24th day
of November A.D. 1886, at 11 o'clock AM. And it appear-
ing that B.A. Roloson, one of the subscribing witnesses
to said Will is a resident of Aspen, Colorado, and
it is therefore ordered that a commission, with the
Will annexed, issue herein to A. L. Roloson, of Aspen
Colorado, directing him to take the deposition of said
subscribing witness, and return the same, duly certified,
with all convenient speed to this court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio }
}ss In Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of James F. Hubbard, deceased.
To Frederick E.
Hubbard, John D. Hubbard and Eliza Sackett:
You are
hereby notified that on the 12th day of November A.D.
1886 and instrument of writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of James F. Hubbard, late of
Berkshire Township, in said County, deceased, was
produced in open Court, and an application to admit
the same to probate was on the same day made in
said court. Said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 25th day of November A.D.
1886 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware, Ohio, this 12th day of November A.D. 1886
[corresponds to page 443 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
443
James F. Hubbards' Will
November 12th 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will of }
}
James F. Hubbard, deceased }
This day, an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of James F. Hubbard, late of Berkshire Township, in this
County, deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate
On Considderation whereof, it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Cort, and that due notice there-
of, and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record, be given to Fredrick E. Hubbard, John D.
Hubbard, and Eliza Sackett, next of kin of testator,
resident of the State of Ohio: that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 24th day
of November A.D. 1886, at 11 o'clock AM. And it appear-
ing that B.A. Roloson, one of the subscribing witnesses
to said Will is a resident of Aspen, Colorado, and
it is therefore ordered that a commission, with the
Will annexed, issue herein to A. L. Roloson, of Aspen
Colorado, directing him to take the deposition of said
subscribing witness, and return the same, duly certified,
with all convenient speed to this court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio }
}ss In Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of James F. Hubbard, deceased.
To Frederick E.
Hubbard, John D. Hubbard and Eliza Sackett:
You are
hereby notified that on the 12th day of November A.D.
1886 and instrument of writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of James F. Hubbard, late of
Berkshire Township, in said County, deceased, was
produced in open Court, and an application to admit
the same to probate was on the same day made in
said court. Said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 25th day of November A.D.
1886 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware, Ohio, this 12th day of November A.D. 1886
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 504)
Description
[page 504]
[corresponds to page 444 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
444
James F. Hubbard's Will.
Return
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
Lydia V. Hubbard being duly
sworn, says that on the 12th 18th and 19th days of November
A.D. 1886, she served the within notice by delivering
a true copy thereof to the within named Fredrick E.
Hubbard, John D. Hubbard and Eliza Sackett.
Lydia V. Hubbard.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this
24th day of Nov. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Commission
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
To A. L. Roloson, Greeeting:
Know ye
That we, in confidence of your prudence and fidelity, have
appointed you, and by these presents do give you full power
and authority to examine and take the deposition of B.A.
Roloson, one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of James F. Hubbard here to annexed, late
of the County of Delaware, in the State of Ohio, deceased
and therefore we command you, that at certain days and
places appointed by you, you cause the said B. A. Rol-
oson to be brought before you, and then and there to
examine him on oath or affirmation first taken before
you, touching the due execution of said Will of the said
James F. Hubbard, and that you reduce such ex-
amination to writing, and return the same together
with this Commission and the Will of the said
James F. Hubbard thereto annexed, closed up under
your seal, into our said Probate Court, with all
convenient speed.
In Testimony Whereof, I, Rufus
Carpenter, Judge, of the said Court, have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at
Delaware, this 12th day of November A.D. 1886.
{seal} Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 444 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
444
James F. Hubbard's Will.
Return
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
Lydia V. Hubbard being duly
sworn, says that on the 12th 18th and 19th days of November
A.D. 1886, she served the within notice by delivering
a true copy thereof to the within named Fredrick E.
Hubbard, John D. Hubbard and Eliza Sackett.
Lydia V. Hubbard.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this
24th day of Nov. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Commission
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
To A. L. Roloson, Greeeting:
Know ye
That we, in confidence of your prudence and fidelity, have
appointed you, and by these presents do give you full power
and authority to examine and take the deposition of B.A.
Roloson, one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will
and Testament of James F. Hubbard here to annexed, late
of the County of Delaware, in the State of Ohio, deceased
and therefore we command you, that at certain days and
places appointed by you, you cause the said B. A. Rol-
oson to be brought before you, and then and there to
examine him on oath or affirmation first taken before
you, touching the due execution of said Will of the said
James F. Hubbard, and that you reduce such ex-
amination to writing, and return the same together
with this Commission and the Will of the said
James F. Hubbard thereto annexed, closed up under
your seal, into our said Probate Court, with all
convenient speed.
In Testimony Whereof, I, Rufus
Carpenter, Judge, of the said Court, have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at
Delaware, this 12th day of November A.D. 1886.
{seal} Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 505)
Description
[page 505]
[corresponds to page 445 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
445
James F. Hubbard's Will
Deposition of Witness to Will.
The State of Colorado}SS In the matter of the last Will and
Pitkin County } Testament of James F. Hubbard.
Personally appeared before me A.L. Roloson, Commissioner,
B.A. Roloson, one of the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of James F. Hubbard, late of Berk-
shire Township, in Delaware County, Ohio, deceased, who
being by me first duly sworn according to law, to speak
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth,
in relation to the execution of said Will, deposes and
says: That he was present at the execution of the pa-
per before him bearing date the 11th day of May A.D. 1881
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of James
F. Hubbard now deceased, whose name is signed at the
end thereof, and at the request of said deceased, he
subscribed his name to the same as a witness, in
his presence, that he saw the said James F. Hubbard
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament, and that the
said James F. Hubbard at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind,
and memory, and not under any restraint.
B. A. Roloson.
The State of Colorado}SS
Pitkin County }
I, A.L. Roloson, duly appointed
and commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court, of the
County of Delaware and State of Ohio, to take the
testimony of B.A. Roloson subscribing witness to the last
Will and Testament of James F. Hubbard deceased, late
a resident of said County and State, which Commis-
sion, and the said Will are hereto annexed, do hereby
certify that in pursuance of said Commission, I caused
the above named B.A. Roloson subscribing witness
as aforesaid to appear before me, at Aspen on the 17th
day of November, 1886, that he was first duly sworn
by me, according to law, to speak the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth; that I examined
him in relation to the execution of said Will, and re-
duced his testimony to writing as above set forth in
his presence and that he signed the same in my pres-
ence, and I further certify that I am not Counsel,
Attorney, or Relative of any of the parties named in
said Will, or otherwise interested in the Probate thereof.
In witness whereof
[corresponds to page 445 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
445
James F. Hubbard's Will
Deposition of Witness to Will.
The State of Colorado}SS In the matter of the last Will and
Pitkin County } Testament of James F. Hubbard.
Personally appeared before me A.L. Roloson, Commissioner,
B.A. Roloson, one of the subscribing witnesses to the last
Will and Testament of James F. Hubbard, late of Berk-
shire Township, in Delaware County, Ohio, deceased, who
being by me first duly sworn according to law, to speak
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth,
in relation to the execution of said Will, deposes and
says: That he was present at the execution of the pa-
per before him bearing date the 11th day of May A.D. 1881
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of James
F. Hubbard now deceased, whose name is signed at the
end thereof, and at the request of said deceased, he
subscribed his name to the same as a witness, in
his presence, that he saw the said James F. Hubbard
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament, and that the
said James F. Hubbard at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind,
and memory, and not under any restraint.
B. A. Roloson.
The State of Colorado}SS
Pitkin County }
I, A.L. Roloson, duly appointed
and commissioned by the Judge of the Probate Court, of the
County of Delaware and State of Ohio, to take the
testimony of B.A. Roloson subscribing witness to the last
Will and Testament of James F. Hubbard deceased, late
a resident of said County and State, which Commis-
sion, and the said Will are hereto annexed, do hereby
certify that in pursuance of said Commission, I caused
the above named B.A. Roloson subscribing witness
as aforesaid to appear before me, at Aspen on the 17th
day of November, 1886, that he was first duly sworn
by me, according to law, to speak the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth; that I examined
him in relation to the execution of said Will, and re-
duced his testimony to writing as above set forth in
his presence and that he signed the same in my pres-
ence, and I further certify that I am not Counsel,
Attorney, or Relative of any of the parties named in
said Will, or otherwise interested in the Probate thereof.
In witness whereof
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 506)
Description
[page 506]
[corresponds to page 446 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
446
James F. Hubbard's Will.
I have hereunto set my hand, this 17th day of November
A.D. 1886.
A.S. Roloson
Commissioner
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio}SS In Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
Henry S. Culver the other of the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of James F.
Hubbard, late of Berkshire Township in said Dela-
ware County, deceased; who being duly sworn accord-
ing to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth,
and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execu-
tion of said Will, depose and say: That the paper
before him bearing date the 11th day of May A.D. 1881,
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of James
F. Hubbard now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
James F. Hubbard, that he was present at the
execution of said Will, and at the request of the
Testator, subscribed his name to the same as
witness, in his presence; that he saw the said
James F. Hubbard deceased, sign and seal said
Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament, and that the said
James F. Hubbard at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
Henry S. Culver
Sworn to and subscribed by said witness, in
open Court, this 1st day of December. A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 446 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
446
James F. Hubbard's Will.
I have hereunto set my hand, this 17th day of November
A.D. 1886.
A.S. Roloson
Commissioner
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio}SS In Probate Court
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
Henry S. Culver the other of the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of James F.
Hubbard, late of Berkshire Township in said Dela-
ware County, deceased; who being duly sworn accord-
ing to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth,
and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execu-
tion of said Will, depose and say: That the paper
before him bearing date the 11th day of May A.D. 1881,
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of James
F. Hubbard now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
James F. Hubbard, that he was present at the
execution of said Will, and at the request of the
Testator, subscribed his name to the same as
witness, in his presence; that he saw the said
James F. Hubbard deceased, sign and seal said
Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to be
his last Will and Testament, and that the said
James F. Hubbard at the time of making, signing
and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
Henry S. Culver
Sworn to and subscribed by said witness, in
open Court, this 1st day of December. A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 507)
Description
[page 507]
[corresponds to page 447 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
447
James F. Hubbard's Will.
December 1st 1886
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will}
of James F. Hubbard, decd}
Be it remembered, that
heretofore, to-wit: on the 12th day of November. A.D.
1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of James F. Hubbard;
late of Berkshire Township, in this County, de-
ceased, was produced in open Court for probate, and
was then filed. And, it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the fil-
ing of said Will, and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court,
has been given to Fredrick E. Hubbard, John D.
Hubbard and Eliza Sacket, next of kin of the testa-
tor, resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a
former order of this Court, and that the Commission
heretofore issued herein to take the testimony of B.A.
Roloson, one of the subscribing witnesses to the Will
of said James F. Hubbard, deceased, was on the 22d
day of November. A.D. 1886, returned duly executed,
and the same was filed herein, and afterwards to-wit:
on this day came Henry S. Culver the other sub-
scribing witness to said Will, who being duly sworn,
testified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing, by
him subscribed, and filed with said Will, where-
upon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
James F. Hubbard, deceased. That the same was duly
executed and attested; and that the said Testator,
at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and
not under any restraint, It is, therefore, by the
Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to
probate, and that the same, together with the tes-
timony of the witnesses above named, as well as
the proceedings had thereon, be entered on record
in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 447 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
447
James F. Hubbard's Will.
December 1st 1886
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will}
of James F. Hubbard, decd}
Be it remembered, that
heretofore, to-wit: on the 12th day of November. A.D.
1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to be
the last Will and Testament of James F. Hubbard;
late of Berkshire Township, in this County, de-
ceased, was produced in open Court for probate, and
was then filed. And, it now being shown to the
satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the fil-
ing of said Will, and of the application to admit
the same to probate and record in this Court,
has been given to Fredrick E. Hubbard, John D.
Hubbard and Eliza Sacket, next of kin of the testa-
tor, resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant to a
former order of this Court, and that the Commission
heretofore issued herein to take the testimony of B.A.
Roloson, one of the subscribing witnesses to the Will
of said James F. Hubbard, deceased, was on the 22d
day of November. A.D. 1886, returned duly executed,
and the same was filed herein, and afterwards to-wit:
on this day came Henry S. Culver the other sub-
scribing witness to said Will, who being duly sworn,
testified to the due execution and attestation of said
Will. Which testimony was reduced to writing, by
him subscribed, and filed with said Will, where-
upon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
James F. Hubbard, deceased. That the same was duly
executed and attested; and that the said Testator,
at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will
was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and
not under any restraint, It is, therefore, by the
Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to
probate, and that the same, together with the tes-
timony of the witnesses above named, as well as
the proceedings had thereon, be entered on record
in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 508)
Description
[page 508]
[corresponds to page 448 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
448
James F. Hubbard's Will.
Copy of Will.
I, James F. Hubbard of Berkshire Township, Dela-
ware County, Ohio, do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament.
First. it is my will that my just debts and all
charges be paid out of my estate.
Second. I devise and bequeath all the residue of my
estate both real and personal to my beloved wife
Lydia Hubbard to be to her and her heirs forever.
Third. I appoint and make the said Lydia Hubbard
Executrix of this my last Will and Testament.
It is my will that no bond shall be required to
be given by my said Executrix.
In testimony here-
of I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 11th
day of May in the year 1881.
James F. Hubbard {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by James F. Hubbard as
his last Will and Testament in our presence; and
signed by us in his presence, and by his request.
B.A. Roloson
Henry S. Culver
Witnesses.
[corresponds to page 448 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
448
James F. Hubbard's Will.
Copy of Will.
I, James F. Hubbard of Berkshire Township, Dela-
ware County, Ohio, do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament.
First. it is my will that my just debts and all
charges be paid out of my estate.
Second. I devise and bequeath all the residue of my
estate both real and personal to my beloved wife
Lydia Hubbard to be to her and her heirs forever.
Third. I appoint and make the said Lydia Hubbard
Executrix of this my last Will and Testament.
It is my will that no bond shall be required to
be given by my said Executrix.
In testimony here-
of I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 11th
day of May in the year 1881.
James F. Hubbard {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by James F. Hubbard as
his last Will and Testament in our presence; and
signed by us in his presence, and by his request.
B.A. Roloson
Henry S. Culver
Witnesses.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 509)
Description
[page 509]
[corresponds to page 449 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
449
Benjamin Bean's Will.
December 9th 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of Benjamin Bean, deceased}
this day, an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Benjamin Bean, late of Scioto Township, in this Coun-
ty, deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate;
On consideration whereof, it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court. And on this day came
all of the heirs and next of kin of the testator, and
waived further notice, and consented to the probate of
said Will; also came William H. Loveless and George
Honeter the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who
being duly sworn, testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will, Which testimony was reduced
to writing, by the respectively subscribed, and filed
with said Will, whereupon the Court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said Benjamin Bean, deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested: and
that the said Testator, at the time of making,
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of
sound mind and memory, and not under any re-
straint. It is therefore, by the Court ordered, that
the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the
same, together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceedings had there-
on, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio}SS In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
Wm H. Loveless and George Honeter the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Benjamin
Bean, late of Scioto Township, in said Delaware County,
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, to
speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, depose
and say: That the paper before them bearing date the
24th day of May A.D. 1886, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Benjamin Bean now deceased,
is the Will of said deceased, Benjamin Bean, that
[corresponds to page 449 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
449
Benjamin Bean's Will.
December 9th 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of Benjamin Bean, deceased}
this day, an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Benjamin Bean, late of Scioto Township, in this Coun-
ty, deceased, was produced in open Court for Probate;
On consideration whereof, it is ordered that the said
Will be filed in this Court. And on this day came
all of the heirs and next of kin of the testator, and
waived further notice, and consented to the probate of
said Will; also came William H. Loveless and George
Honeter the subscribing witnesses to said Will, who
being duly sworn, testified to the due execution and
attestation of said Will, Which testimony was reduced
to writing, by the respectively subscribed, and filed
with said Will, whereupon the Court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said Benjamin Bean, deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested: and
that the said Testator, at the time of making,
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of
sound mind and memory, and not under any re-
straint. It is therefore, by the Court ordered, that
the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the
same, together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceedings had there-
on, be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio}SS In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
Wm H. Loveless and George Honeter the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Benjamin
Bean, late of Scioto Township, in said Delaware County,
deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, to
speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth, in relation to the execution of said Will, depose
and say: That the paper before them bearing date the
24th day of May A.D. 1886, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Benjamin Bean now deceased,
is the Will of said deceased, Benjamin Bean, that
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 510)
Description
[page 510]
[corresponds to page 450 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
450
Benjamin Bean's Will.
they were present at the execution of said Will, and
at the request of the Testator, respectively subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses, in his pres-
ence; that they saw the said Benjamin Bean, deceased
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament, and that
the said Benjamin Bean at the time of making, sign-
ing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
Wm H. Loveless
George Honeter
Sworn to and subscribed by said wintesses, in open
Court, this 9th day of December A.D. 1886.
` Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
I, Benjamin Bean of the County of Delaware, and
State of Ohio, Revoking all former Wills do make
this my last Will and Testament.
I give to my wife the use of the home farm also the
29 acre pasture on the south side of the Creek so
long as she remains my widow.
I also give her the mare bought of Shobe, the buggy
and harness and household goods, the balance of the
Chattels to be administered on and divided according
to law, the other 25 acres of land to be sold and di-
vided equally among the six children, after paying
the three youngest, one hundred dollars each, to
make them equal with what the three oldest have
had.
I leave my son M.S. Bean my Executor
Written &
signed this 24th May. A.D. 1886.
Benjamin Bean.
Witnessed by
Wm H. Loveless
George Honeter.
[corresponds to page 450 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
450
Benjamin Bean's Will.
they were present at the execution of said Will, and
at the request of the Testator, respectively subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses, in his pres-
ence; that they saw the said Benjamin Bean, deceased
sign and seal said Will, and heard him acknowledge
the same to be his last Will and Testament, and that
the said Benjamin Bean at the time of making, sign-
ing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
Wm H. Loveless
George Honeter
Sworn to and subscribed by said wintesses, in open
Court, this 9th day of December A.D. 1886.
` Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
I, Benjamin Bean of the County of Delaware, and
State of Ohio, Revoking all former Wills do make
this my last Will and Testament.
I give to my wife the use of the home farm also the
29 acre pasture on the south side of the Creek so
long as she remains my widow.
I also give her the mare bought of Shobe, the buggy
and harness and household goods, the balance of the
Chattels to be administered on and divided according
to law, the other 25 acres of land to be sold and di-
vided equally among the six children, after paying
the three youngest, one hundred dollars each, to
make them equal with what the three oldest have
had.
I leave my son M.S. Bean my Executor
Written &
signed this 24th May. A.D. 1886.
Benjamin Bean.
Witnessed by
Wm H. Loveless
George Honeter.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 511)
Description
[page 511]
[corresponds to page 451 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
451
Andrew Finley's Will.
December 16th 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will }
of Andrew Finley, deceased}
This day an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Andrew Finley, late of Brown Township, in this
County, deceased, was produced in open Court for pro-
bate; On consideration whereof, it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court, and that due
notice thereof, and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record, be given to Susie K. Clark
next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State of
Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 18th day of December, A.D. 1886., at
1 o'clock a.m.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio, }SS In Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of Andrew Finley, deceased.
To Susie K.
Clark.
You are hereby notified that on the 16th day of
December A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purport-
ing to be the last Will and Testament of Andrew Fin-
ley, late of Brown Township, in said County, deceased.
was produced in open Court, and an application to
admit the same to probate was on the same day
made in said Court. Said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 18th day of December
A.D. 1886, at 1 o'clock. P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 16th day of December.
A.D. 1886.
[corresponds to page 451 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
451
Andrew Finley's Will.
December 16th 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will }
of Andrew Finley, deceased}
This day an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Andrew Finley, late of Brown Township, in this
County, deceased, was produced in open Court for pro-
bate; On consideration whereof, it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court, and that due
notice thereof, and of the application to admit the
same to probate and record, be given to Susie K. Clark
next of kin of the Testator, resident of the State of
Ohio, that said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 18th day of December, A.D. 1886., at
1 o'clock a.m.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio, }SS In Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of Andrew Finley, deceased.
To Susie K.
Clark.
You are hereby notified that on the 16th day of
December A.D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purport-
ing to be the last Will and Testament of Andrew Fin-
ley, late of Brown Township, in said County, deceased.
was produced in open Court, and an application to
admit the same to probate was on the same day
made in said Court. Said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 18th day of December
A.D. 1886, at 1 o'clock. P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 16th day of December.
A.D. 1886.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 512)
Description
[page 512]
[corresponds to page 452 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
452
Andrew Finley's Will.
Return.
The State of Ohio }SS
Delaware County }
David A. Finley being duly sworn,
says that on the 17th day of Dec. A.D. 1886. he served
the within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to
the within named Susie K. Clark.
D.A. Finley.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me
this 18th day of Dec. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
I the undersigned person within named hereby ac-
knowledge service of the within notice this 17th day of
December A.D. 1886.
Susie K. Clark.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio}SS In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
O.B. Crist, W. Perfect & Hugh B. McKay the sub-
scribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament and
Codicil to the same, of Andrew Finley late of Brown
Township in said Delaware County, deceased; who
being duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth,
the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation
to the execution of said Will & Codicil depose and
say: That the paper before them bearing date the 6th
day of January. A.D. 1886, and the 24th day of September
A.D. 1886. purporting to be the last Will and Testament and
codicil to the same of Andrew Finley now deceased,
is the Will & Codicil of said deceased Andrew Finley
that they were present at the execution of said Will
and Codicil, and at the request of the Testator, respect-
ively subscribed their names to the same as witness-
es in his presence; that they saw the said Andrew
Finley deceased sign and seal said Will; and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament & codicil to the same and that the said
Andrew Finley at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will & Codicil, was of full age, of
sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
[corresponds to page 452 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
452
Andrew Finley's Will.
Return.
The State of Ohio }SS
Delaware County }
David A. Finley being duly sworn,
says that on the 17th day of Dec. A.D. 1886. he served
the within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to
the within named Susie K. Clark.
D.A. Finley.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me
this 18th day of Dec. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
I the undersigned person within named hereby ac-
knowledge service of the within notice this 17th day of
December A.D. 1886.
Susie K. Clark.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio}SS In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
O.B. Crist, W. Perfect & Hugh B. McKay the sub-
scribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament and
Codicil to the same, of Andrew Finley late of Brown
Township in said Delaware County, deceased; who
being duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth,
the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation
to the execution of said Will & Codicil depose and
say: That the paper before them bearing date the 6th
day of January. A.D. 1886, and the 24th day of September
A.D. 1886. purporting to be the last Will and Testament and
codicil to the same of Andrew Finley now deceased,
is the Will & Codicil of said deceased Andrew Finley
that they were present at the execution of said Will
and Codicil, and at the request of the Testator, respect-
ively subscribed their names to the same as witness-
es in his presence; that they saw the said Andrew
Finley deceased sign and seal said Will; and heard
him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and
Testament & codicil to the same and that the said
Andrew Finley at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will & Codicil, was of full age, of
sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 513)
Description
[page 513]
[corresponds to page 453 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
453
Andrew Finley's Will.
O. B. Crist
W. Perfect.
Hugh B. McKay.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 18th day of December. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
December 18th 1886
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will }
of Andrew Finley, deceased}
Be it remembered, that
heretofore, to wit: on the 16th day of December. A.D. 1886.
an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Andrew Finley, late of Brown
Township, in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate, and was then filed. And, it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that
due notice of the filing of said Will, and of the appli-
catiion to admit the same to probate and record in this
Court, has been given to Susie K. Clark, next of kin
of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant
to a former order of this Court; therefore, on this day
came O. B. Crist, W. Perfect and Hugh B. McKay
the subscribing witnesses to said Will and Codicil, who
being duly sworn, testified to the due execution and at-
testation of said Will. and Codicil. Which testimony
was reduced to writing, by them respectively subscribed,
and filed with said Will, whereupon the Court finds
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament and Codicil to the same, of An-
drew Finley, deceased. That the same was duly execut-
ed and attested; and that the said Testator, at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of
full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint It is, therefore, by the Court ordered, that
the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the
same, together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon, be
entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 453 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
453
Andrew Finley's Will.
O. B. Crist
W. Perfect.
Hugh B. McKay.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 18th day of December. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
December 18th 1886
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will }
of Andrew Finley, deceased}
Be it remembered, that
heretofore, to wit: on the 16th day of December. A.D. 1886.
an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Andrew Finley, late of Brown
Township, in this County, deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate, and was then filed. And, it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that
due notice of the filing of said Will, and of the appli-
catiion to admit the same to probate and record in this
Court, has been given to Susie K. Clark, next of kin
of the testator, resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant
to a former order of this Court; therefore, on this day
came O. B. Crist, W. Perfect and Hugh B. McKay
the subscribing witnesses to said Will and Codicil, who
being duly sworn, testified to the due execution and at-
testation of said Will. and Codicil. Which testimony
was reduced to writing, by them respectively subscribed,
and filed with said Will, whereupon the Court finds
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament and Codicil to the same, of An-
drew Finley, deceased. That the same was duly execut-
ed and attested; and that the said Testator, at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of
full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint It is, therefore, by the Court ordered, that
the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the
same, together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon, be
entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 514)
Description
[page 514]
[corresponds to page 454 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
454
Andrew Finley's Estate.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All.
I Andrew
Finley of Kilbourn, Delaware County, Ohio, do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament:
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife the lot
and house thereon in which we now live, being Lots
No 1. and 33 in the village of Eden, Delaware County,
Ohio, during her natural life; and one cow, and all
the household goods, furniture, provisions, and other
goods contained in said house, except two feather
beds; and also Three Hundred Dollars in money,
during her natural life as aforesaid. At the death
of my said wife, the real estate aforesaid, household
furniture, goods and money remaining in her possession
at the time of her death. I give and devise to my
three children, Elizabeth Strain, David A. Finley
and Susan Clark and their heirs, to be divided equal-
ly between them.
Item 2d I give and devise to my daughter, Susan
Clark, one feather bed.
Item 3rd I devise and bequeath to my son David A.
Finley, one feather bed, and the undivided one half
of three acres of land, bounded and described as follows:
Commencing at the south east corner of a tract of
land formerly owned by David A. Finley and running
east to the west line of the town plat of Eden, twen-
ty two rods, thence running east of north on the
west line of the town plat of Eden to the center of
the County road running from Eden to Delaware,
Ohio, by John W. Mathews Stable, twenty two
rods and fourteen feet, thence by the center of the
road west to David A. Finley's north east corner,
(now owned by George Wolfe), twenty three rods and
twelve feet, thence south with Finley's (now George
Wolfe's) east line, to the place of beginning, twenty
two rods and fourteen feet containing Three Acres of
Land, in Brown township, Delaware County, Ohio,
in Range 18. Town 5. Section 1.
I hereby revoke all
former Wills by me made.
In testimony hereof, I have
hereunto set my hand and seal, this sixth day of Jan-
uary in the year 1886.
A. Finley. [Seal]
[corresponds to page 454 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
454
Andrew Finley's Estate.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All.
I Andrew
Finley of Kilbourn, Delaware County, Ohio, do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament:
Item 1st I give and devise to my beloved wife the lot
and house thereon in which we now live, being Lots
No 1. and 33 in the village of Eden, Delaware County,
Ohio, during her natural life; and one cow, and all
the household goods, furniture, provisions, and other
goods contained in said house, except two feather
beds; and also Three Hundred Dollars in money,
during her natural life as aforesaid. At the death
of my said wife, the real estate aforesaid, household
furniture, goods and money remaining in her possession
at the time of her death. I give and devise to my
three children, Elizabeth Strain, David A. Finley
and Susan Clark and their heirs, to be divided equal-
ly between them.
Item 2d I give and devise to my daughter, Susan
Clark, one feather bed.
Item 3rd I devise and bequeath to my son David A.
Finley, one feather bed, and the undivided one half
of three acres of land, bounded and described as follows:
Commencing at the south east corner of a tract of
land formerly owned by David A. Finley and running
east to the west line of the town plat of Eden, twen-
ty two rods, thence running east of north on the
west line of the town plat of Eden to the center of
the County road running from Eden to Delaware,
Ohio, by John W. Mathews Stable, twenty two
rods and fourteen feet, thence by the center of the
road west to David A. Finley's north east corner,
(now owned by George Wolfe), twenty three rods and
twelve feet, thence south with Finley's (now George
Wolfe's) east line, to the place of beginning, twenty
two rods and fourteen feet containing Three Acres of
Land, in Brown township, Delaware County, Ohio,
in Range 18. Town 5. Section 1.
I hereby revoke all
former Wills by me made.
In testimony hereof, I have
hereunto set my hand and seal, this sixth day of Jan-
uary in the year 1886.
A. Finley. [Seal]
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 515)
Description
[page 515]
[corresponds to page 455 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
455
Andrew Finley's Estate.
Signed and acknowledged by said Andrew Finley, as
his last Will and Testament in our presence, and
sighed by us in his presence.
O. B. Crist
W. Perfect
Whereas, I, Andrew Finley, on the sixth day of
January. A.D. 1886. made my last Will and Testa-
ment of that day, do hereby declare the following to
be a codicil to the same
I desire that the six cane seated chair be divided
equally among my wife and son D.A. Finley, and
daughter, Susan Clark, and that my wife shall
keep the red backed bible.
` In testimony whereof I
have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of
September. 1886.
Andrew Finley
Signed and acknowledged by said Andrew Finley, as his
last Will and Testament, and in our presence, and
signed by us in his presence.
Hugh B. McKay
W. Perfect.
[corresponds to page 455 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
455
Andrew Finley's Estate.
Signed and acknowledged by said Andrew Finley, as
his last Will and Testament in our presence, and
sighed by us in his presence.
O. B. Crist
W. Perfect
Whereas, I, Andrew Finley, on the sixth day of
January. A.D. 1886. made my last Will and Testa-
ment of that day, do hereby declare the following to
be a codicil to the same
I desire that the six cane seated chair be divided
equally among my wife and son D.A. Finley, and
daughter, Susan Clark, and that my wife shall
keep the red backed bible.
` In testimony whereof I
have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of
September. 1886.
Andrew Finley
Signed and acknowledged by said Andrew Finley, as his
last Will and Testament, and in our presence, and
signed by us in his presence.
Hugh B. McKay
W. Perfect.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 516)
Description
[page 516]
[corresponds to page 456 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
456
Harvey Cornell's Will.
December 18th 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of Harvey Cornell, deceased.}
This day, an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Harvey Cornell, late of Delaware Township, in this
County, deceased, was produced in open Court for Pro-
bate; On consideration whereof, it is ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court, Whereupon came
Elizabeth Cornell widow, and Lydia Pumphrey, next
of kin of said Testator, and residing in the State of
Ohio, and waived further notice, and consented to the
probate of said Will, Also on this day came W.T.
Joyner and W.W. Fant two of the subscribing witness-
es to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will.
Which testimony was reduced to writing, by them
respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will, And
it appearing that James Eaton, one of the subscrib-
ing witnesses to said Will, is now deceased, there-
upon W.T. Joyner and Henry J. Eaton appeared in
open Court, and were duly sworn and examined ac-
cording to law touching the genuineness of the sig-
nature of said James Eaton, attached to said
Will, and their testimony thereon was reduced to
writing and filed. Whereupon the court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said Harvey Cornell, deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested; and
that the said Testator, at the time of making, sign-
ing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
It is, therefore, by the court ordered, that the said
Will be admitted to probate, and that the same,
together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named, as well as the proceedings had thereon, be
entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 456 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
456
Harvey Cornell's Will.
December 18th 1886.
Journal Entry
In the matter of the Will }
of Harvey Cornell, deceased.}
This day, an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Harvey Cornell, late of Delaware Township, in this
County, deceased, was produced in open Court for Pro-
bate; On consideration whereof, it is ordered that the
said Will be filed in this Court, Whereupon came
Elizabeth Cornell widow, and Lydia Pumphrey, next
of kin of said Testator, and residing in the State of
Ohio, and waived further notice, and consented to the
probate of said Will, Also on this day came W.T.
Joyner and W.W. Fant two of the subscribing witness-
es to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified
to the due execution and attestation of said Will.
Which testimony was reduced to writing, by them
respectively subscribed, and filed with said Will, And
it appearing that James Eaton, one of the subscrib-
ing witnesses to said Will, is now deceased, there-
upon W.T. Joyner and Henry J. Eaton appeared in
open Court, and were duly sworn and examined ac-
cording to law touching the genuineness of the sig-
nature of said James Eaton, attached to said
Will, and their testimony thereon was reduced to
writing and filed. Whereupon the court finds that
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last Will
and Testament of said Harvey Cornell, deceased.
That the same was duly executed and attested; and
that the said Testator, at the time of making, sign-
ing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
It is, therefore, by the court ordered, that the said
Will be admitted to probate, and that the same,
together with the testimony of the witnesses above
named, as well as the proceedings had thereon, be
entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 517)
Description
[page 517]
[corresponds to page 457 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
457
Harvey Cornell's Will
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio}SS In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
W.T. Joyner and W.W. Fant (James Eaton the other
witness having deceased) the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Harvey Cornell, late
of Delaware, in said Delaware County, deceased;
who being duly sworn according to law, to speak
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth, in relation to the execution of said Will,
depose and say: That the paper before them bear-
ing date the 16th day of December, A.D. 1865, pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Harvey
Cornell, now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
Harvey Cornell, that they were present at the
execution of said Will, and at the request of the
Testator, respectively subscribed their names to the
same as witnesses in his presence; that they saw
the said Harvey Cornell deceased sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his last Will and Testament, and that the said
Harvey Cornell at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind
and memory, and not under any restraint.
W.T. Joyner
W.W. Fant
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 18th day of December. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will.
The State of Ohio}ss
Delaware County }
W. T. Joyner and Henry J. Eaton
being duly sworn, say that they were well ac-
quainted with James Eaton who is now deceased,
that they were well acquainted with the hand
writing of the said James Eaton, having often
seen him write, that the signature James Eaton
as subscribing witness to the last Will and Testament
of Harvey Cornell, deceased, is in the own proper
[corresponds to page 457 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
457
Harvey Cornell's Will
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio}SS In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
W.T. Joyner and W.W. Fant (James Eaton the other
witness having deceased) the subscribing witnesses to
the last Will and Testament of Harvey Cornell, late
of Delaware, in said Delaware County, deceased;
who being duly sworn according to law, to speak
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth, in relation to the execution of said Will,
depose and say: That the paper before them bear-
ing date the 16th day of December, A.D. 1865, pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Harvey
Cornell, now deceased, is the Will of said deceased
Harvey Cornell, that they were present at the
execution of said Will, and at the request of the
Testator, respectively subscribed their names to the
same as witnesses in his presence; that they saw
the said Harvey Cornell deceased sign and seal
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his last Will and Testament, and that the said
Harvey Cornell at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind
and memory, and not under any restraint.
W.T. Joyner
W.W. Fant
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 18th day of December. A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will.
The State of Ohio}ss
Delaware County }
W. T. Joyner and Henry J. Eaton
being duly sworn, say that they were well ac-
quainted with James Eaton who is now deceased,
that they were well acquainted with the hand
writing of the said James Eaton, having often
seen him write, that the signature James Eaton
as subscribing witness to the last Will and Testament
of Harvey Cornell, deceased, is in the own proper
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 518)
Description
[page 518]
[corresponds to page 458 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
458
Harvey Cornell's Will.
hand writing and signature of the said James Eaton
who at the date of said Will was in full life, and
resided in Delaware City, in said County.
W.T. Joyner
Henry J. Eaton.
Sworn to before me, and subscribed in my presence,
this 18th day of December, A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will.
Will.
I, Harvey Cornell 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 and Testament, here-
by revoking and making null and void all former
last Wills & Testaments by me heretofore made.
My Will is first that my just debts & funeral ex-
penses by paid by my Executor hereinafter named
The residue of my estate and property which shall
not be required to pay my funeral expenses, just
debts and the expense of attending to the execution
of this my last Will & Testament & the adminis-
tration of my Estate. I do hereby bequeath, give
and will to my beloved wife Elizabeth A. Cornell, to
hold and dispose of my said estate as she may think
best and to her benefit & advantage for ever. consis-
ing of all my Real Estate, personal property or mixed
Estate that I may be in possession of or own at
the time of my decease or that I may at any other
time be entitled to by descent, devise or otherwise,
hereby granting to my said beloved wife the full
control & disposition of my said Estate.
And I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife
Elizabeth A. cornell my sole Executrix on this my
last Will and Testament, hereby fully authorizing
my said Executrix to administer on this my last
Will and Testament and settle my said Estate
without being required to give bond, appraise the
property of my said Estate or be required to make
[corresponds to page 458 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
458
Harvey Cornell's Will.
hand writing and signature of the said James Eaton
who at the date of said Will was in full life, and
resided in Delaware City, in said County.
W.T. Joyner
Henry J. Eaton.
Sworn to before me, and subscribed in my presence,
this 18th day of December, A.D. 1886.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will.
Will.
I, Harvey Cornell 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 and Testament, here-
by revoking and making null and void all former
last Wills & Testaments by me heretofore made.
My Will is first that my just debts & funeral ex-
penses by paid by my Executor hereinafter named
The residue of my estate and property which shall
not be required to pay my funeral expenses, just
debts and the expense of attending to the execution
of this my last Will & Testament & the adminis-
tration of my Estate. I do hereby bequeath, give
and will to my beloved wife Elizabeth A. Cornell, to
hold and dispose of my said estate as she may think
best and to her benefit & advantage for ever. consis-
ing of all my Real Estate, personal property or mixed
Estate that I may be in possession of or own at
the time of my decease or that I may at any other
time be entitled to by descent, devise or otherwise,
hereby granting to my said beloved wife the full
control & disposition of my said Estate.
And I do hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife
Elizabeth A. cornell my sole Executrix on this my
last Will and Testament, hereby fully authorizing
my said Executrix to administer on this my last
Will and Testament and settle my said Estate
without being required to give bond, appraise the
property of my said Estate or be required to make
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 519)
Description
[page 519]
[corresponds to page 459 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
459
Harvey Cornell's Will
and file any Inventory, schedule or appraisement
of my said Estate, having full confidence in
the Integrity, ability & disposition of my said
Executrix.
In Testimony Whereof, I the said
Harvey cornell have hereto subscribed my name
and affixed my seal this twenty sixth day of
December in the year of our Lord Eighteen hun-
dred & sixty five.
Harvey Cornell {Seal}
Signed, sealed and declared }
by the said Harvey Cornell }
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 here- }
to in the presence of each }
other. }
James Eaton }
W.T. Joyner }
W.W. Fant
[corresponds to page 459 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
459
Harvey Cornell's Will
and file any Inventory, schedule or appraisement
of my said Estate, having full confidence in
the Integrity, ability & disposition of my said
Executrix.
In Testimony Whereof, I the said
Harvey cornell have hereto subscribed my name
and affixed my seal this twenty sixth day of
December in the year of our Lord Eighteen hun-
dred & sixty five.
Harvey Cornell {Seal}
Signed, sealed and declared }
by the said Harvey Cornell }
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 here- }
to in the presence of each }
other. }
James Eaton }
W.T. Joyner }
W.W. Fant
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 520)
Description
[page 520]
[corresponds to page 460 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
460
Catherine White's Will
December 23rd 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will } In the Probate Court of
} Delaware County, Ohio.
of Catharine White, deceased. }
This day, an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Catharine White, late of Delaware township, in
this County, deceased, was produced in open Court
for Probate; On consideration whereof, it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court, and
that due notice thereof, and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record, be given to
Milo White, next of kin of the Testatrix, resident
of the State of Ohio, that said application will be
for hearing before this Court on the 24th day of Decem-
ber. A.D.1886 at 3 O"clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
}ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
Henry J. Eaton and Elizabeth M. Price the sub-
scribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
Catharine White late of Delaware Township in said
Delaware County, deceased; who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth
and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution
of said Will, depose and say: That the paper before
them bearing date the 14th day of December.A.D.1886
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Cath-
arine White now deceased, is the Will of said de-
ceased, Catharine White, that they were present at
the execution of said Will and at the request of the
Testatrix, respectively subscribed their names to the
same as witnesses, in her presence; that they saw
the said Catharine White, deceased sign and seal
said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same to
be her last Will and Testament, and that the said
Catharine White at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory and not under any restraint.
Henry J. Easton
Elizabeth M. Price
[corresponds to page 460 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
460
Catherine White's Will
December 23rd 1886.
Journal Entry.
In the matter of the Will } In the Probate Court of
} Delaware County, Ohio.
of Catharine White, deceased. }
This day, an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Catharine White, late of Delaware township, in
this County, deceased, was produced in open Court
for Probate; On consideration whereof, it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court, and
that due notice thereof, and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record, be given to
Milo White, next of kin of the Testatrix, resident
of the State of Ohio, that said application will be
for hearing before this Court on the 24th day of Decem-
ber. A.D.1886 at 3 O"clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio }
}ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
Henry J. Eaton and Elizabeth M. Price the sub-
scribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
Catharine White late of Delaware Township in said
Delaware County, deceased; who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth
and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution
of said Will, depose and say: That the paper before
them bearing date the 14th day of December.A.D.1886
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Cath-
arine White now deceased, is the Will of said de-
ceased, Catharine White, that they were present at
the execution of said Will and at the request of the
Testatrix, respectively subscribed their names to the
same as witnesses, in her presence; that they saw
the said Catharine White, deceased sign and seal
said Will, and heard her acknowledge the same to
be her last Will and Testament, and that the said
Catharine White at the time of making, signing and
sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory and not under any restraint.
Henry J. Easton
Elizabeth M. Price
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 521)
Description
[page 521]
[corresponds to page 461 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
461
Cathrine White's Will.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 24th day of December A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
December 24th 1886.
Journal Entry.
The matter of the Will }
}
of Catharine White, deceased }
Be it remembered, that
heretofore, towit: on the 23rd day of December, A.D.1886.
an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Catharine White, late of Delaware Town-
ship in this County deceased, was produced in open Court
for probate, and was then filed. And, it now being shown
to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the
filing of said Will, and of application to admit the
same to probate and record in this Court, has been
given to John White and Milo White heirs and next of
kin of the Testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio, pursue-
ant to a former order of this Court; therefore, on this
day came Henry J. Eaton and Elizabeth M. Price, the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will,
Which testimony was reduced to writing, by them re-
spectively subscribed, and filed with said Will, where-
upon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said Catha-
rine White, deceased. That the same was duly executed
and attested; and that the said Testarix at the time
of making, signing and dealing said will was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered, that
the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon
be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 461 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
461
Cathrine White's Will.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 24th day of December A.D. 1886
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
December 24th 1886.
Journal Entry.
The matter of the Will }
}
of Catharine White, deceased }
Be it remembered, that
heretofore, towit: on the 23rd day of December, A.D.1886.
an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Catharine White, late of Delaware Town-
ship in this County deceased, was produced in open Court
for probate, and was then filed. And, it now being shown
to the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the
filing of said Will, and of application to admit the
same to probate and record in this Court, has been
given to John White and Milo White heirs and next of
kin of the Testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio, pursue-
ant to a former order of this Court; therefore, on this
day came Henry J. Eaton and Elizabeth M. Price, the
subscribing witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will,
Which testimony was reduced to writing, by them re-
spectively subscribed, and filed with said Will, where-
upon the Court finds that the aforesaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said Catha-
rine White, deceased. That the same was duly executed
and attested; and that the said Testarix at the time
of making, signing and dealing said will was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint. It is therefore by the Court ordered, that
the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the
same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon
be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 522)
Description
[page 522]
[corresponds to page 462 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
462
Catharine White's Will
Copy of Will.
On this 14th day of December A.D. 1886 at the City of
Delaware Ohio I, Catharine White aged 65 years and
being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament:
Item 1st To my beloved son John White I do give and devise all
my household goods and furniture and my house and the lot
where I now reside in the City of Delaware, Dela-
ware County Ohio, on the East side of Campbell
Street between Central Avenue and Griswold Street
deeded to me by Henrie E. Buck, the house and lot
to be his so long as he lives and upon the condition
that he pay all my just debts and gives me a good
Christian burial, he must also keep the property in
good repair and keep the taxes and insurance thereon paid
up and he must not convey it away in any way incum-
ber it and must furnish for his brother Milo any
room not a front room in the house that Milo
may select and furnish him a good bed and such suit-
able furniture for the room as Milo may select
to be used and occupied by him at all times so long
as he lives and when he conducts himself in an
orderly, well behaved manner, he must also look
after Milo and see that he does not suffer for good
comfortable clothing.
Item 2nd To my beloved sister Ann Robinson, wife of James
Robinson of Mt.Vernon, Ohio, I do give and de-
vise my said house and lot at and after decease of
my son John to be hers absolutely in fee simple;
if Milo survives John then he is to have the same
right therein after John's death that he had before
and to have the same so long as he lives.
Item 3rd If my pension should be allowed I do give and devise
the same to be put at interest by some suitable
Trustee to be selected by the Probate Court of Delaware
County, Ohio and the net income to be paid to my
son John so long as he lives and at his decease,
the money to be paid over to my said sister to be
hers absolutely.
Item 4 I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my son
John White to be Executor of this my last Will
and Testament,
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
[corresponds to page 462 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
462
Catharine White's Will
Copy of Will.
On this 14th day of December A.D. 1886 at the City of
Delaware Ohio I, Catharine White aged 65 years and
being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make
and publish this my last Will and Testament:
Item 1st To my beloved son John White I do give and devise all
my household goods and furniture and my house and the lot
where I now reside in the City of Delaware, Dela-
ware County Ohio, on the East side of Campbell
Street between Central Avenue and Griswold Street
deeded to me by Henrie E. Buck, the house and lot
to be his so long as he lives and upon the condition
that he pay all my just debts and gives me a good
Christian burial, he must also keep the property in
good repair and keep the taxes and insurance thereon paid
up and he must not convey it away in any way incum-
ber it and must furnish for his brother Milo any
room not a front room in the house that Milo
may select and furnish him a good bed and such suit-
able furniture for the room as Milo may select
to be used and occupied by him at all times so long
as he lives and when he conducts himself in an
orderly, well behaved manner, he must also look
after Milo and see that he does not suffer for good
comfortable clothing.
Item 2nd To my beloved sister Ann Robinson, wife of James
Robinson of Mt.Vernon, Ohio, I do give and de-
vise my said house and lot at and after decease of
my son John to be hers absolutely in fee simple;
if Milo survives John then he is to have the same
right therein after John's death that he had before
and to have the same so long as he lives.
Item 3rd If my pension should be allowed I do give and devise
the same to be put at interest by some suitable
Trustee to be selected by the Probate Court of Delaware
County, Ohio and the net income to be paid to my
son John so long as he lives and at his decease,
the money to be paid over to my said sister to be
hers absolutely.
Item 4 I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my son
John White to be Executor of this my last Will
and Testament,
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 523)
Description
[page 523]
[corresponds to page 463 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
463
Catharine White's Will.
set my signature this Decm. 14th A.D. 1886.
her
Catharine X White
mark
Signed by said Catharine White }
}
in our presence and by her acknowl- }
}
edged to us to be her last Will }
}
and Testament - and signed by us in }
}
her presence and at her request and }
}
in the presence of each other as }
}
witnesses thereto. }
}
Henry J. Easton }
}
Elizabeth M. Price}
[corresponds to page 463 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
463
Catharine White's Will.
set my signature this Decm. 14th A.D. 1886.
her
Catharine X White
mark
Signed by said Catharine White }
}
in our presence and by her acknowl- }
}
edged to us to be her last Will }
}
and Testament - and signed by us in }
}
her presence and at her request and }
}
in the presence of each other as }
}
witnesses thereto. }
}
Henry J. Easton }
}
Elizabeth M. Price}
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 524)
Description
[page 524]
[corresponds to page 464 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
464
Willaim Wells' Will.
December 29th 1886.
Journal Entry.
An authenticated copy of the last Will and Testament of
William Wells, late of Muskingum County, Ohio,
deceased, and of the order of probate of the same, in said
County, where this day presented to this Court for record.
Whereupon the Court, finding that certain real estate devised
by said Will is situated in this County, hereby
admits said copies to record, as provided by law in
such cases.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Will of William Wells decd.
Feb 11th 1814.
At a Special Court of Com. Pleas MC.
at Springfield in So. County called for administrature
and testmentery business - on the 11th day of Feb-
ruary A.D. 1814.
Present Jesse Fulton, David Findley and Ebenezer
Buckingham Jun. associate Judges of So. County.
The Last Will and Testament of William Wells, de-
ceased was produced in Court and proven on the oaths
of Robert Moore and Arvis Nye tow of the Sub-
scribing witnesses.
Ordered by the Court that the same be
recorded, and Letters Testament with the copy of the
Will annexed be issued to Levi Whipple the Ex-\
ecutor therein named, who was duly sworn as such
in open Court.
Will
In the name of God Amen:
I William Wells of Springfield,
considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being
of sound mind (blessed be Almighty God for the same) do
make and publish this my last will and testament in
manner and form following. That is to say.
First. I give and bequeath unto Carman Wells, Laura
Wells, William Wells and Henry Wells my nephews
and nieces an equal and undivided share in and unto
a Thousand acres of land on which my brother Elisha
Wells now lives I do also give and bequeath unto
[corresponds to page 464 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
464
Willaim Wells' Will.
December 29th 1886.
Journal Entry.
An authenticated copy of the last Will and Testament of
William Wells, late of Muskingum County, Ohio,
deceased, and of the order of probate of the same, in said
County, where this day presented to this Court for record.
Whereupon the Court, finding that certain real estate devised
by said Will is situated in this County, hereby
admits said copies to record, as provided by law in
such cases.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Will of William Wells decd.
Feb 11th 1814.
At a Special Court of Com. Pleas MC.
at Springfield in So. County called for administrature
and testmentery business - on the 11th day of Feb-
ruary A.D. 1814.
Present Jesse Fulton, David Findley and Ebenezer
Buckingham Jun. associate Judges of So. County.
The Last Will and Testament of William Wells, de-
ceased was produced in Court and proven on the oaths
of Robert Moore and Arvis Nye tow of the Sub-
scribing witnesses.
Ordered by the Court that the same be
recorded, and Letters Testament with the copy of the
Will annexed be issued to Levi Whipple the Ex-\
ecutor therein named, who was duly sworn as such
in open Court.
Will
In the name of God Amen:
I William Wells of Springfield,
considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being
of sound mind (blessed be Almighty God for the same) do
make and publish this my last will and testament in
manner and form following. That is to say.
First. I give and bequeath unto Carman Wells, Laura
Wells, William Wells and Henry Wells my nephews
and nieces an equal and undivided share in and unto
a Thousand acres of land on which my brother Elisha
Wells now lives I do also give and bequeath unto
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 525)
Description
[page 525]
[corresponds to page 465 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
465
William Wells' Estate.
Joseph Wells my nephew Three Hundred and Thirty
three acres of land lying in the first township of the
Twelfth Range and Second quarter on which McColley
now lives the remaining Three tracts in the township
and Range aforesaid it is my desire may be sold by
my Executor and applies to the benefit of the heirs
of Doctor Abner Mosley. Unto Anna Keir my
niece, I give and bequeath two hundred acres of
land lying in the fifth township of the fifteenth
Range unto Eliza Whipple daughter of Levi Whipple
I give and bequeath twenty two share which I hold
in the Muskingum Bank and is all paid for which
shall be transferred to her by my executor.
It is my desire and Will that the debts
due me by bond note or book account shall be
collected and apply to pay the shares which I have
subscribed for the building of the Bridge below
falls across the Muskingum River, and which is now
begun, but if there should not be enough arising
from bonds notes and book accounts to pay up my
shares, subscribed for said bridge it is my desire
that lands may be sold sufficient to pay up in
full.
I give and bequeath unto Levi Whipple the income
or proceeds that shall arise from the shares I own
in the Bridge across the Mushingum River for and
during the term or time of three years next after
it may be put into operation:
And Lastly, as to all the rest
residue and remainder of my personal as well as my
real estate or of what name or nature soever, I give
and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Betsy Reed.
I do hereby appoint Levi Whipple Executor of this
my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former
wills by me made in witness whereof I have here-
unto set my hand and seal this Twenty fourth day of
January in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight
Hundred and Fourteen.
William Wells (seal)
Signed Sealed published and declared by the above named
William Wells to be his last Will and Testament in
the presence of us: who have hereunto subscribed our
names as witnesses in presence of the testator.
Benjamin Tupper
Robert Moore
Arvis Nye.
[corresponds to page 465 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
465
William Wells' Estate.
Joseph Wells my nephew Three Hundred and Thirty
three acres of land lying in the first township of the
Twelfth Range and Second quarter on which McColley
now lives the remaining Three tracts in the township
and Range aforesaid it is my desire may be sold by
my Executor and applies to the benefit of the heirs
of Doctor Abner Mosley. Unto Anna Keir my
niece, I give and bequeath two hundred acres of
land lying in the fifth township of the fifteenth
Range unto Eliza Whipple daughter of Levi Whipple
I give and bequeath twenty two share which I hold
in the Muskingum Bank and is all paid for which
shall be transferred to her by my executor.
It is my desire and Will that the debts
due me by bond note or book account shall be
collected and apply to pay the shares which I have
subscribed for the building of the Bridge below
falls across the Muskingum River, and which is now
begun, but if there should not be enough arising
from bonds notes and book accounts to pay up my
shares, subscribed for said bridge it is my desire
that lands may be sold sufficient to pay up in
full.
I give and bequeath unto Levi Whipple the income
or proceeds that shall arise from the shares I own
in the Bridge across the Mushingum River for and
during the term or time of three years next after
it may be put into operation:
And Lastly, as to all the rest
residue and remainder of my personal as well as my
real estate or of what name or nature soever, I give
and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Betsy Reed.
I do hereby appoint Levi Whipple Executor of this
my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former
wills by me made in witness whereof I have here-
unto set my hand and seal this Twenty fourth day of
January in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight
Hundred and Fourteen.
William Wells (seal)
Signed Sealed published and declared by the above named
William Wells to be his last Will and Testament in
the presence of us: who have hereunto subscribed our
names as witnesses in presence of the testator.
Benjamin Tupper
Robert Moore
Arvis Nye.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 526)
Description
[page 526]
[corresponds to page 466 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
466
William Wells' Will
Codicil
I William Wells of Springfield do this Twenty
fifth day of January One Thousand Eight Hundred
and fourteen make and pulish this codicil to my
last will and testament in manner following (that is
to say) I do give and bequeath unto my brother Elisha
Wells the occupancy and improvement of the thousand
scres of land he now lives on during time or term of
his natural life then to be disposed of as mentioned
before in my last will and testament.
It is also my will and desire that of John Riley has
sold two hundred and twenty acres of land which I au-
throized to be applied to the building of the Bridge below
the falls of the Muskingum to the amount of one fourth
part of the whole expense of said bridge.
And it is my will and desire that Wm. C. Schmek
shall pay unto Doctor Richard Allison the sum of
Five Hundred Dollars out of any moneys he may
have in his hands.
And lastly it is my desire that this may
present codicil be annexed to an made a part of my
last Will and Testament to all intents and purposes.
In witness
whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this Twen-
ty fifth day of January One Thousand Eight Hun-
dred and Fourteen.
William Wells.
Signed sealed published and declared by the above
named William Wells as a codicil to be annexed
to his last will and testament in the presence of
Benjamin Tupper
Robert Morre
Arvis Nye
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Muskingum County } Probate Court.
I, Geo. L. Foley sole Judge and ex-
officio Clerk of the Probate Court, within and for
the County aforesaid, do certify the foregoing to be a
true copy of the last will and testament of William
Wells deceased and of the order of the Court of Com-
mon Pleas of said County, admitting the same to
probate therein as the same appears from the records
and files of said Court.
In Testimony Whereof, I
have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of
[corresponds to page 466 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
466
William Wells' Will
Codicil
I William Wells of Springfield do this Twenty
fifth day of January One Thousand Eight Hundred
and fourteen make and pulish this codicil to my
last will and testament in manner following (that is
to say) I do give and bequeath unto my brother Elisha
Wells the occupancy and improvement of the thousand
scres of land he now lives on during time or term of
his natural life then to be disposed of as mentioned
before in my last will and testament.
It is also my will and desire that of John Riley has
sold two hundred and twenty acres of land which I au-
throized to be applied to the building of the Bridge below
the falls of the Muskingum to the amount of one fourth
part of the whole expense of said bridge.
And it is my will and desire that Wm. C. Schmek
shall pay unto Doctor Richard Allison the sum of
Five Hundred Dollars out of any moneys he may
have in his hands.
And lastly it is my desire that this may
present codicil be annexed to an made a part of my
last Will and Testament to all intents and purposes.
In witness
whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this Twen-
ty fifth day of January One Thousand Eight Hun-
dred and Fourteen.
William Wells.
Signed sealed published and declared by the above
named William Wells as a codicil to be annexed
to his last will and testament in the presence of
Benjamin Tupper
Robert Morre
Arvis Nye
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Muskingum County } Probate Court.
I, Geo. L. Foley sole Judge and ex-
officio Clerk of the Probate Court, within and for
the County aforesaid, do certify the foregoing to be a
true copy of the last will and testament of William
Wells deceased and of the order of the Court of Com-
mon Pleas of said County, admitting the same to
probate therein as the same appears from the records
and files of said Court.
In Testimony Whereof, I
have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 527)
Description
[page 527]
[corresponds to page 467 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
467
William Wells' Will.
said Court at Zanesville, this 27th day of December
A.D. 1886.
Geo. L. Foley
Probate Judge and Ex.officio Clerk
By Frank M. Ford. Deputy Clerk.
Betsey Reed above named Legatee
was married to George Roe
Feb. 24th 1831. See Journal 10 page 381.-
for record of certified copy of marriage of
said Betsey Reed.
[corresponds to page 467 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
467
William Wells' Will.
said Court at Zanesville, this 27th day of December
A.D. 1886.
Geo. L. Foley
Probate Judge and Ex.officio Clerk
By Frank M. Ford. Deputy Clerk.
Betsey Reed above named Legatee
was married to George Roe
Feb. 24th 1831. See Journal 10 page 381.-
for record of certified copy of marriage of
said Betsey Reed.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 528)
Description
[page 528]
[corresponds to page 468 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
468
Eliza Dilsaver's Will.
January 3rd 1887.
Journal Entry.
In the Matter of the Will of}
Eliza Dilsaver, Deceased. }
This day, an instrument
of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Eliza Dilsaver, late of Thompson Township, in this
County, deceased, was produced in open Court for Pro-
bate; On Consideration Whereof, it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court, and that due
notice thereof, and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record, be given to Samuel Dilsaver,
Catharine Lindsley, Ann Lindsley, Charles Willaver,
Frank Willaver, Fanny Willaver, Myrtie Willaver,
Adelbert Hoover, James Hoover, Ettie Hoover, Clara
Hoover, Jacob G. Hoover, Alma Aronhalt, Nora Hoover
and Anna Benton heirs and next of kin of the Testatrix,
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 12th day of Janu-
ary A.D. 1887, at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio }ss In Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of Eliza Dilsaver, deceased.
To Samuel Dilsa-
ver, Catharine Linsley, Ann Linsley, Charles Wil-
laver, Frank Willaver, Fannie Willaver, Myrtie Wil-
laver, Adelbert Hoover, Anna Benton, James Hoov-
er, Ettie Hoover, Clara Hoover, Jacob G. Hoover,
Alma Aronhalt and Nora Hoover.
You are hereby
notified that on the 3rd day of January. A.D. 1887, an
instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Eliza Dilsaver, late of Thompson
Township in said County, deceased, was produced in
open Court, and an application to admit the same to
probate was on the same day made in said Court.
Said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 12th day of January. A.D. 1887, at 1
o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware, Ohio, this 3rd day of January. A.D. 1887.
[corresponds to page 468 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
468
Eliza Dilsaver's Will.
January 3rd 1887.
Journal Entry.
In the Matter of the Will of}
Eliza Dilsaver, Deceased. }
This day, an instrument
of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Eliza Dilsaver, late of Thompson Township, in this
County, deceased, was produced in open Court for Pro-
bate; On Consideration Whereof, it is ordered that
the said Will be filed in this Court, and that due
notice thereof, and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record, be given to Samuel Dilsaver,
Catharine Lindsley, Ann Lindsley, Charles Willaver,
Frank Willaver, Fanny Willaver, Myrtie Willaver,
Adelbert Hoover, James Hoover, Ettie Hoover, Clara
Hoover, Jacob G. Hoover, Alma Aronhalt, Nora Hoover
and Anna Benton heirs and next of kin of the Testatrix,
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 12th day of Janu-
ary A.D. 1887, at 1 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio }ss In Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of Eliza Dilsaver, deceased.
To Samuel Dilsa-
ver, Catharine Linsley, Ann Linsley, Charles Wil-
laver, Frank Willaver, Fannie Willaver, Myrtie Wil-
laver, Adelbert Hoover, Anna Benton, James Hoov-
er, Ettie Hoover, Clara Hoover, Jacob G. Hoover,
Alma Aronhalt and Nora Hoover.
You are hereby
notified that on the 3rd day of January. A.D. 1887, an
instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Eliza Dilsaver, late of Thompson
Township in said County, deceased, was produced in
open Court, and an application to admit the same to
probate was on the same day made in said Court.
Said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 12th day of January. A.D. 1887, at 1
o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware, Ohio, this 3rd day of January. A.D. 1887.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 529)
Description
[page 529]
[corresponds to page 469 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
469
Eliza Dilsaver's Will.
Return
The State of Ohio}ss
Delaware County }
T.P. Cratty, being duly sworn,
says that on the 4th day of January A.D. 18876, he
served the within notice by delivering a true copy
thereof to the within named Anna Linsley, Samuel
Dilsaver, Catharine Linsley, Charles Willaver,
Frank Willaver, Fanny Willaver, Myrtie Wil-
laver, Adelbert Hoover, James Hoomver, Ettie
Hoover, Clara Hoover, Jacob G. Hoover, Alma
Aronhalt, Nora Hoover and Annie Benton.
T.P. Cratty
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this
12th day of Jan. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio}ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
W.H. Conkright and H.C. Conkright the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Eliza
Duilsaver, late of Thompson Township in said Delaware
County, deceased; who being duly sworn according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will, depose and say: That the paper before them
bearing date the 11th day of August. A.D. 1884, pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Eliza
Dilsaver, now deceased, is the Will of said deceased,
Eliza Dilsaver, that they were present at the exe-
cution of said Will, and at the request of the Tes-
tatrix, respectively subscribed their names to the same
as witnesses, in her presence; that they saw the
said, Eliza Dilsaver deceased, sign and seal said Will,
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last
Will and Testament, and that the said Eliza Dil-
saver at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory,
and not under any restraint, (and that the words
(acre the most taken from the south east corner
of the), erased were erased before the signing of
the Will by said Eliza Dilsaver
W.H. Conkright
H.E. Conkright
[corresponds to page 469 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
469
Eliza Dilsaver's Will.
Return
The State of Ohio}ss
Delaware County }
T.P. Cratty, being duly sworn,
says that on the 4th day of January A.D. 18876, he
served the within notice by delivering a true copy
thereof to the within named Anna Linsley, Samuel
Dilsaver, Catharine Linsley, Charles Willaver,
Frank Willaver, Fanny Willaver, Myrtie Wil-
laver, Adelbert Hoover, James Hoomver, Ettie
Hoover, Clara Hoover, Jacob G. Hoover, Alma
Aronhalt, Nora Hoover and Annie Benton.
T.P. Cratty
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me, this
12th day of Jan. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio}ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
W.H. Conkright and H.C. Conkright the subscribing
witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Eliza
Duilsaver, late of Thompson Township in said Delaware
County, deceased; who being duly sworn according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will, depose and say: That the paper before them
bearing date the 11th day of August. A.D. 1884, pur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of Eliza
Dilsaver, now deceased, is the Will of said deceased,
Eliza Dilsaver, that they were present at the exe-
cution of said Will, and at the request of the Tes-
tatrix, respectively subscribed their names to the same
as witnesses, in her presence; that they saw the
said, Eliza Dilsaver deceased, sign and seal said Will,
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her last
Will and Testament, and that the said Eliza Dil-
saver at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory,
and not under any restraint, (and that the words
(acre the most taken from the south east corner
of the), erased were erased before the signing of
the Will by said Eliza Dilsaver
W.H. Conkright
H.E. Conkright
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 530)
Description
[page 530]
[corresponds to page 470 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
470
Eliza Dilsaver's Will
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 12th day of January. A.D. 1887
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
January 12th 1887
Journal Entry
In the Matter of the Will }
of Eliza Dilsaver, Deceased}
Be it Remembered, that
heretofore, to-wit: on the 3rd day of January. A.D. 1887,
an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Eliza Dilsaver, late of Thomp-
son Township, in this County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court for probate, and was then filed.
And, it now being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court, that due notice of the filing of said Will,
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court, has been given to Samuel
Dilsaver, Catharine Lindsley, Ann Lindsley,
Charles Willaver, Frank Willaver, Fanny Willaver,
Myrtie Willaver, Adelbert Hoover, James Hoover
Ettie Hoover, Clara Hoover, Jacob G. Hoover,
Alma Aronhalt, Nora Hoover and Annie Benton,
heirs and next of kin of the testator, resident of
the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of
this Court; therefore, on this day came W.H.
Conkright and H.E. Conkright the subscribing witness-
es to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will. Which
testimony was reduced to writing, by them respective-
ly subscribed, and filed with said Will, whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing
is the last Will and Testament of said Wliza Dil-
saver, deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested; and that the said Testatrix, at the time
of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of
full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint. It is, therefore, by the Court ordered,
that the said Will be admitted to probate, and that
the same, together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon,
be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 470 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
470
Eliza Dilsaver's Will
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 12th day of January. A.D. 1887
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
January 12th 1887
Journal Entry
In the Matter of the Will }
of Eliza Dilsaver, Deceased}
Be it Remembered, that
heretofore, to-wit: on the 3rd day of January. A.D. 1887,
an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Eliza Dilsaver, late of Thomp-
son Township, in this County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court for probate, and was then filed.
And, it now being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court, that due notice of the filing of said Will,
and of the application to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court, has been given to Samuel
Dilsaver, Catharine Lindsley, Ann Lindsley,
Charles Willaver, Frank Willaver, Fanny Willaver,
Myrtie Willaver, Adelbert Hoover, James Hoover
Ettie Hoover, Clara Hoover, Jacob G. Hoover,
Alma Aronhalt, Nora Hoover and Annie Benton,
heirs and next of kin of the testator, resident of
the State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of
this Court; therefore, on this day came W.H.
Conkright and H.E. Conkright the subscribing witness-
es to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will. Which
testimony was reduced to writing, by them respective-
ly subscribed, and filed with said Will, whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing
is the last Will and Testament of said Wliza Dil-
saver, deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested; and that the said Testatrix, at the time
of making, signing and sealing said Will, was of
full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint. It is, therefore, by the Court ordered,
that the said Will be admitted to probate, and that
the same, together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon,
be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 531)
Description
[page 531]
[corresponds to page 471 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
471
Eliza Dilsaver's Will.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I
Eliza Dilsaver of the County of Delaware and
State of Ohio do make and publish this my
last Will and Testament.
Item 1st
I give and bequeath to my two daughters and my
son now living and the children of my two daugh-
ters now dead my farm of about twenty acres
Situate in Union County, Ohio to be divided
equal among them at my decease except that
my son Samuel is to have one hundred dollars
more out of the said farm than any of the rest
of the heirs said farm. The names of my said
daughters now living are as follows, Catharine
Lindsley and Ann Mariah Lindsey. The names
of my two daughters dead are as follows, Eliza
beth Hoover and Malinda Jane Willaver.
Item 2d
I give and bequeath to my Children all my monies
and credits to be divided equally among them all
that is the children of my two dead daughters
is to receive the same that their mothers would
receive at my death if they were living.
Item 3rd
I hereby forbid my son Samuel and all of my
Son in laws of being appointed Executor or of be-
ing appointed Guardian of any of my minor Grand-
children.
Item 4th
At my decease or in a reasonable time thereafter
I want my monies divided and the share falling
due to my minor Grand Children placed on
interest and the interest accruing every year added
to the principal and saved and kept at interest
until said Children become of age. I mean by this
my minor Grand Children whose Mothers are
dead.
Item 5th
The farm heretofore mentioned I do not want sold
sooner than one year after my decease.
Item 6th
I do hereby nominate and appoint as Guardian of
all my minor grand children E.A. Finefrock
of Prospect Township, Ohio. That is the minor
Grand Children of my deceased daughters.
[corresponds to page 471 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
471
Eliza Dilsaver's Will.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I
Eliza Dilsaver of the County of Delaware and
State of Ohio do make and publish this my
last Will and Testament.
Item 1st
I give and bequeath to my two daughters and my
son now living and the children of my two daugh-
ters now dead my farm of about twenty acres
Situate in Union County, Ohio to be divided
equal among them at my decease except that
my son Samuel is to have one hundred dollars
more out of the said farm than any of the rest
of the heirs said farm. The names of my said
daughters now living are as follows, Catharine
Lindsley and Ann Mariah Lindsey. The names
of my two daughters dead are as follows, Eliza
beth Hoover and Malinda Jane Willaver.
Item 2d
I give and bequeath to my Children all my monies
and credits to be divided equally among them all
that is the children of my two dead daughters
is to receive the same that their mothers would
receive at my death if they were living.
Item 3rd
I hereby forbid my son Samuel and all of my
Son in laws of being appointed Executor or of be-
ing appointed Guardian of any of my minor Grand-
children.
Item 4th
At my decease or in a reasonable time thereafter
I want my monies divided and the share falling
due to my minor Grand Children placed on
interest and the interest accruing every year added
to the principal and saved and kept at interest
until said Children become of age. I mean by this
my minor Grand Children whose Mothers are
dead.
Item 5th
The farm heretofore mentioned I do not want sold
sooner than one year after my decease.
Item 6th
I do hereby nominate and appoint as Guardian of
all my minor grand children E.A. Finefrock
of Prospect Township, Ohio. That is the minor
Grand Children of my deceased daughters.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 532)
Description
[page 532]
[corresponds to page 472 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
472
Eliza Dilsaver's Will
Item 7th
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 pur-
suance of the Statute.
Item 8th
I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made.
Item 9th
I do hereby nominate and appoint T.P. Cratty of Rich-
wood, Ohio, Executor of this my last Will and Testa-
ment
Item 10th
I give and bequeath to my three children now living
to-wit: Catharine Linsley, Ann Mariah Linsley
and Samuel Dillsaver all of my household goods
and kitchen furniture of every variety whatever.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 11th day of August. in the year 1884
her
Eliza X Dilsaver.
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said Eliza Dilsaver
as her last Will and Testament in our presence
and signed by us in her presence.
W. H. Conkright
H. E. Conkright
[corresponds to page 472 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
472
Eliza Dilsaver's Will
Item 7th
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 pur-
suance of the Statute.
Item 8th
I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made.
Item 9th
I do hereby nominate and appoint T.P. Cratty of Rich-
wood, Ohio, Executor of this my last Will and Testa-
ment
Item 10th
I give and bequeath to my three children now living
to-wit: Catharine Linsley, Ann Mariah Linsley
and Samuel Dillsaver all of my household goods
and kitchen furniture of every variety whatever.
In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 11th day of August. in the year 1884
her
Eliza X Dilsaver.
mark
Signed and acknowledged by said Eliza Dilsaver
as her last Will and Testament in our presence
and signed by us in her presence.
W. H. Conkright
H. E. Conkright
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 533)
Description
[page 533]
[corresponds to page 473 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
473
Elizabeth Kyle's Will.
Journal Entry
March 20th 1886.
In the Matter of the Will }
of Elizabeth Kyle, Deceased}
This day an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testa-
ment of Elizabeth Kyle, late of Radnor Township
in this County, deceased, was produced in open
Court for Probate; On consideration whereof, it is
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court,
and that due notice thereof, and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record, be given to
David H. Kyle, John A. Kyle, William T.
Kyle, Elias Kyle, W.A. Kyle, James W.
Kyle, Jane Little, Margaret C. Williams,
William T. Griffith, Cenora B. Griffith, Flora
Decker, David Hughes, Catharine Hughes
Mary E. Patten, Nellie Hughes, Rachel Ireland,
Lee Hughes, Sallie Hughes, Elizabeth Hagerman,
David Bratton, Lillie Bratton, Ollie Worden,
heirs and next of kin of the Testatrix, resident
of the State of Ohio, that said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 5th day
of February. A.D. 1887, at 3 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio}ss In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will
and Testament of Elizabeth Kyle, Deceased.
To David H.
Kyle, John A. Kyle, Wm T. Kyle, Elias Kyle,
W.A. Kyle, James W. Kyle, Jane Little, Marga-
ret C. Williams, Wm T. Griffith, Cenora B. Grif-
fith, Flora Decker, David Hughes, Catharine Hughes,
Nellie Hughes, Lee Hughes, Sallie Hughes, Mary
E. Patton, Elizabeth Hagerman, David Bratton,
Lillie Bratton, Ollie Worden, Rachel Ireland.
You are
hereby notified that on the 20th day of March. A.
D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Kyle
[corresponds to page 473 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
473
Elizabeth Kyle's Will.
Journal Entry
March 20th 1886.
In the Matter of the Will }
of Elizabeth Kyle, Deceased}
This day an instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testa-
ment of Elizabeth Kyle, late of Radnor Township
in this County, deceased, was produced in open
Court for Probate; On consideration whereof, it is
ordered that the said Will be filed in this Court,
and that due notice thereof, and of the application
to admit the same to probate and record, be given to
David H. Kyle, John A. Kyle, William T.
Kyle, Elias Kyle, W.A. Kyle, James W.
Kyle, Jane Little, Margaret C. Williams,
William T. Griffith, Cenora B. Griffith, Flora
Decker, David Hughes, Catharine Hughes
Mary E. Patten, Nellie Hughes, Rachel Ireland,
Lee Hughes, Sallie Hughes, Elizabeth Hagerman,
David Bratton, Lillie Bratton, Ollie Worden,
heirs and next of kin of the Testatrix, resident
of the State of Ohio, that said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 5th day
of February. A.D. 1887, at 3 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio}ss In the Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will
and Testament of Elizabeth Kyle, Deceased.
To David H.
Kyle, John A. Kyle, Wm T. Kyle, Elias Kyle,
W.A. Kyle, James W. Kyle, Jane Little, Marga-
ret C. Williams, Wm T. Griffith, Cenora B. Grif-
fith, Flora Decker, David Hughes, Catharine Hughes,
Nellie Hughes, Lee Hughes, Sallie Hughes, Mary
E. Patton, Elizabeth Hagerman, David Bratton,
Lillie Bratton, Ollie Worden, Rachel Ireland.
You are
hereby notified that on the 20th day of March. A.
D. 1886, an instrument of writing, purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Kyle
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 534)
Description
[page 534]
[corresponds to page 474 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
474
Elizabeth Kyle's Will.
late of Radnor Township, in said County, deceased
was produced in open Court, and an application
to admit the same to probate was on the same
day made in said Court. Said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 1st day
of May. A. D. 1886 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 20th day of March
A.D. 1886.
Return
The State of Ohio}ss
Delaware County }
John A. Cone being duly
sworn, says that between the 20th day of March A.
D. 1886, & the 4th day of February 1887, he served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to
the within named persons.
Jno. A. Cone.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me,
this 5th day of February. A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio}ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
Morris Humphries & John A. Cone the subscrib-
ing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
Elizabeth Kyle, late of Radnor Township in said
Delaware County, deceased; who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation to
the execution of said Will, depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 29th day of June
A.D. 1883, purporting to be the last Will and Testa-
ment of Elizabeth Kyle, now deceased is the Will
of said deceased, Elizabeth Kyle, that they were
present at the execution of said Will, and at the
request of the Testatrix, respectively subscribed their
[corresponds to page 474 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
474
Elizabeth Kyle's Will.
late of Radnor Township, in said County, deceased
was produced in open Court, and an application
to admit the same to probate was on the same
day made in said Court. Said application will
be for hearing before this Court on the 1st day
of May. A. D. 1886 at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 20th day of March
A.D. 1886.
Return
The State of Ohio}ss
Delaware County }
John A. Cone being duly
sworn, says that between the 20th day of March A.
D. 1886, & the 4th day of February 1887, he served the
within notice by delivering a true copy thereof to
the within named persons.
Jno. A. Cone.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me,
this 5th day of February. A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio}ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
Morris Humphries & John A. Cone the subscrib-
ing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of
Elizabeth Kyle, late of Radnor Township in said
Delaware County, deceased; who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation to
the execution of said Will, depose and say: That the
paper before them bearing date the 29th day of June
A.D. 1883, purporting to be the last Will and Testa-
ment of Elizabeth Kyle, now deceased is the Will
of said deceased, Elizabeth Kyle, that they were
present at the execution of said Will, and at the
request of the Testatrix, respectively subscribed their
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 535)
Description
[page 535]
[corresponds to page 475 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
475
Elizabeth Kyle's Will.
names to the same as witnesses, in her presence;
that they saw the said Elizabeth Kyle, deceased,
sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowl-
edge the same to be her last Will and Testament,
and that the said Elizabeth Kyle at the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint
Jno. A. Cone
Morris Humphreys.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in
open Court, this 5th day of February. A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
` Probate Judge
Journal Entry
In the Matter of the Will}
of Elizabeth Kyle, Decd }
Be it remembered, that
heretofore, to-wit: on the 20th day of March. A.D. 1886
an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Elizabeth Kyle, late of Radnor
Township, in this County, deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate, and was then filed.
And, it now being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court, that due notice of the filing of said Will,
and of the application, to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court, has been given to
David H. Kyle, John A. Kyle, William T. Kyle,
Elias Kyle, W. A. Kyle, James W. Kyle,
Jane Little, Margaret C. Williams, William T.
Griffith Cenora B. Griffith, Flora Decker,
David Hughes, Catharine Hughes, Mary E. Pat-
ten, Nellie Hughes, Rachel Ireland, Lee Hughes,
Sallie Hughes, Elizabeth Hagerman, David Brat-
ton, Lillie Bratton, Ollie Worden heirs and next
of kin of the testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio,
pursuant to a former order of this Court; therefore,
on this day came John A. Cone and Morris Humph-
reys the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being
duly sworn, testified to the due execution and attesta-
tion of said Will. Which testimony was reduced
to writing, by them respectively subscribed, and filed
with said Will, whereupon the Court finds that
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475
Elizabeth Kyle's Will.
names to the same as witnesses, in her presence;
that they saw the said Elizabeth Kyle, deceased,
sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowl-
edge the same to be her last Will and Testament,
and that the said Elizabeth Kyle at the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint
Jno. A. Cone
Morris Humphreys.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in
open Court, this 5th day of February. A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
` Probate Judge
Journal Entry
In the Matter of the Will}
of Elizabeth Kyle, Decd }
Be it remembered, that
heretofore, to-wit: on the 20th day of March. A.D. 1886
an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Elizabeth Kyle, late of Radnor
Township, in this County, deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate, and was then filed.
And, it now being shown to the satisfaction of the
Court, that due notice of the filing of said Will,
and of the application, to admit the same to probate
and record in this Court, has been given to
David H. Kyle, John A. Kyle, William T. Kyle,
Elias Kyle, W. A. Kyle, James W. Kyle,
Jane Little, Margaret C. Williams, William T.
Griffith Cenora B. Griffith, Flora Decker,
David Hughes, Catharine Hughes, Mary E. Pat-
ten, Nellie Hughes, Rachel Ireland, Lee Hughes,
Sallie Hughes, Elizabeth Hagerman, David Brat-
ton, Lillie Bratton, Ollie Worden heirs and next
of kin of the testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio,
pursuant to a former order of this Court; therefore,
on this day came John A. Cone and Morris Humph-
reys the subscribing witnesses to said Will who being
duly sworn, testified to the due execution and attesta-
tion of said Will. Which testimony was reduced
to writing, by them respectively subscribed, and filed
with said Will, whereupon the Court finds that
Title
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Description
[page 536]
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476
Elizabeth Kyle's Will.
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said Elizabeth Kyle
deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested; and that the said Testatrix, at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will,
was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and
not under any restraint. It is, therefore, by the
Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted
to probate, and that the same, together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named, as well
as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of rec-
ord in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All,
Amen.
I Elizabeth Kyle of Radnor Township,
Delaware County, Ohio, being of sound mind
and memory, do make and publish the following,
as my last will and Testament.
Item 1st
I direct that all my just debts and funeral expen-
ses be paid out of my estate, and that a suitable
Grave stone or monument be erected at my grave
to be also paid for out of my said estate
Item 2nd
I give and bequeath to my Grand nephews, David
J. Kyle, son of David H. Kyle and James T.
Kyle, son of John A. Kyle, each a bed, to be ta-
ken charge of, at my decease, by the respective
parents of my said Grandsons and kept and
taken care of by the said parents for said
David J. and said James T. Kyle, and said delivery
of said beds to said parents for such purpose
shall be a sufficient compliance with this Item
of this Will, and no receipt for the same shall
be required for the same from said Grandchildren
nor from any Guardian or any other person for
them.
Item 3rd
I give and bequeath to my nephews John A.
Kyle and David H. Kyle, all the rest and resi-
due of my estate after complying with the first
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476
Elizabeth Kyle's Will.
the aforesaid instrument of writing is the last
Will and Testament of said Elizabeth Kyle
deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested; and that the said Testatrix, at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will,
was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and
not under any restraint. It is, therefore, by the
Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted
to probate, and that the same, together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named, as well
as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of rec-
ord in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All,
Amen.
I Elizabeth Kyle of Radnor Township,
Delaware County, Ohio, being of sound mind
and memory, do make and publish the following,
as my last will and Testament.
Item 1st
I direct that all my just debts and funeral expen-
ses be paid out of my estate, and that a suitable
Grave stone or monument be erected at my grave
to be also paid for out of my said estate
Item 2nd
I give and bequeath to my Grand nephews, David
J. Kyle, son of David H. Kyle and James T.
Kyle, son of John A. Kyle, each a bed, to be ta-
ken charge of, at my decease, by the respective
parents of my said Grandsons and kept and
taken care of by the said parents for said
David J. and said James T. Kyle, and said delivery
of said beds to said parents for such purpose
shall be a sufficient compliance with this Item
of this Will, and no receipt for the same shall
be required for the same from said Grandchildren
nor from any Guardian or any other person for
them.
Item 3rd
I give and bequeath to my nephews John A.
Kyle and David H. Kyle, all the rest and resi-
due of my estate after complying with the first
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477
Elizabeth Kyle's Will.
and secone Items of this Will to be equally
divided between them.
Item 4th
I hereby appoint and constitute the said John
A. Kyle and David H. Kyle, Executors
of this my will, and I request and direct, that
there be no appraisement or sale of the assets of
my said estate required by the Court, having
jurisdiction over the same, and that there be
nothing further required by such Court in
the premises, than the admitting of this Will
to probate and record, and that said Executors
be not required to give bonds, but that they be
permitted to carry out the provisions of this Will,
and make division of the part of my said estate
hereby willed to them in such manner as may
be agreeable to them.
I hereby revoke all former
wills or parts of wills by me made.
Witness my
hand and seal this 29th day of June. A.D. 1883.
her
Elizabeth X Kyle. seal
mark
Signed by the said Elizabeth Kyle in our pres-
ence, and by her declared to be her last will
and testament in our presence and hearing, and
signed by us as witnesses thereto in her presence
and at her request, and in the presence of each
other, on the date above written.
Morris Humphreys
Jno. A. Cone.
[corresponds to page 477 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
477
Elizabeth Kyle's Will.
and secone Items of this Will to be equally
divided between them.
Item 4th
I hereby appoint and constitute the said John
A. Kyle and David H. Kyle, Executors
of this my will, and I request and direct, that
there be no appraisement or sale of the assets of
my said estate required by the Court, having
jurisdiction over the same, and that there be
nothing further required by such Court in
the premises, than the admitting of this Will
to probate and record, and that said Executors
be not required to give bonds, but that they be
permitted to carry out the provisions of this Will,
and make division of the part of my said estate
hereby willed to them in such manner as may
be agreeable to them.
I hereby revoke all former
wills or parts of wills by me made.
Witness my
hand and seal this 29th day of June. A.D. 1883.
her
Elizabeth X Kyle. seal
mark
Signed by the said Elizabeth Kyle in our pres-
ence, and by her declared to be her last will
and testament in our presence and hearing, and
signed by us as witnesses thereto in her presence
and at her request, and in the presence of each
other, on the date above written.
Morris Humphreys
Jno. A. Cone.
Title
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Description
[page 538]
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478
Jane King's Will.
Journal Entry
February 11th 1887.
In the Matter of the Will}
of Jane King, deceased }
This day, an instrument
of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Jane King, late of Marlborough Township
in this County, deceased, was produced in open
Court for Probate, On Consideration Whereof, it
is ordered that the said Will be filed in this
Court, and that due notice thereof, and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record,
be given to Jane Harris, Mary Jane Harris,
Julia E. Brown, Lillie May Harris, William
Brown, John K. Brown, Martha Brown,
O.W. University and Jane Waldron heirs, next
of kin, and legatee of the Testatrix, resident of the
State of Ohio, the said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 23rd day of February
A.D. 1887, at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio}ss in Probate Court.
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will
and Testament of Jane King, deceased.
To Jane Har-
ris- Mary Jane Salanders- Julia E. Brown-
Lillie May Harris- William Brown- John K.
Brown, Martha Brown and O.W. University and
Jane Waldron.
You are hereby notified that on the
11th day of February. A.D. 1887, an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Jane King, late of Marlborough Township in
said County, deceased, was produced in open Court
and an application to admit the same to probate
was on the same day made in said Court. Said
application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 23d day of February. A.D. 1887, at 2 o'clock
P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 11" day of February A.D. 1887.
[corresponds to page 478 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
478
Jane King's Will.
Journal Entry
February 11th 1887.
In the Matter of the Will}
of Jane King, deceased }
This day, an instrument
of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Jane King, late of Marlborough Township
in this County, deceased, was produced in open
Court for Probate, On Consideration Whereof, it
is ordered that the said Will be filed in this
Court, and that due notice thereof, and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record,
be given to Jane Harris, Mary Jane Harris,
Julia E. Brown, Lillie May Harris, William
Brown, John K. Brown, Martha Brown,
O.W. University and Jane Waldron heirs, next
of kin, and legatee of the Testatrix, resident of the
State of Ohio, the said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 23rd day of February
A.D. 1887, at 2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio}ss in Probate Court.
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will
and Testament of Jane King, deceased.
To Jane Har-
ris- Mary Jane Salanders- Julia E. Brown-
Lillie May Harris- William Brown- John K.
Brown, Martha Brown and O.W. University and
Jane Waldron.
You are hereby notified that on the
11th day of February. A.D. 1887, an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Jane King, late of Marlborough Township in
said County, deceased, was produced in open Court
and an application to admit the same to probate
was on the same day made in said Court. Said
application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 23d day of February. A.D. 1887, at 2 o'clock
P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 11" day of February A.D. 1887.
Title
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Description
[page 539]
[corresponds to page 479 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
479
Jane King's Will.
Return
The State of Ohio}ss
Delaware County }
James F. Wintermute, being
duly sworn, says that on the 14" & 15" days of Feb-
ruary. A.D. 1887. he served the within notice by
delivering a true copy thereof to the within named
Jane Harris, Mary Jane Selanders- Julia E.
Brown- Lillie May Harris- William Brown
John K. Brown, Martha J. Brown and Charles
H. Payne, President of the O.W. University &
Jane Waldron.
Jas. F. Wintermute
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me,
this 23d day of Feb. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
In Probate Court, Delaware County. Ohio.
In the
Matter of proving the last Will and Testament of
Jane King Deceased:
The State of Ohio}ss
Delaware County }
David Rutledge, being duly
sworn and examined as a witness in the above
entitled matter, says: I was present at the execution
of the instrument now shown to me, bearing date the
23rd day of June. A.D. 1881, and offered for probate
as the last Will and Testament of Jane King, late
of Marlborough Township, in said County of Del-
aware, deceased, and saw the said Jane King, now
deceased, sign and seal said instrumnent, and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament; and I thereupon, at her request, and
in her presence, subscribed my name to the same
as a witness. The said decedent, at the time of
making, signing and sealing said instrument, was
of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not
under any restraint
David Rutledge
Sworn to and subscribed by said witness in open
[corresponds to page 479 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
479
Jane King's Will.
Return
The State of Ohio}ss
Delaware County }
James F. Wintermute, being
duly sworn, says that on the 14" & 15" days of Feb-
ruary. A.D. 1887. he served the within notice by
delivering a true copy thereof to the within named
Jane Harris, Mary Jane Selanders- Julia E.
Brown- Lillie May Harris- William Brown
John K. Brown, Martha J. Brown and Charles
H. Payne, President of the O.W. University &
Jane Waldron.
Jas. F. Wintermute
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me,
this 23d day of Feb. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
In Probate Court, Delaware County. Ohio.
In the
Matter of proving the last Will and Testament of
Jane King Deceased:
The State of Ohio}ss
Delaware County }
David Rutledge, being duly
sworn and examined as a witness in the above
entitled matter, says: I was present at the execution
of the instrument now shown to me, bearing date the
23rd day of June. A.D. 1881, and offered for probate
as the last Will and Testament of Jane King, late
of Marlborough Township, in said County of Del-
aware, deceased, and saw the said Jane King, now
deceased, sign and seal said instrumnent, and heard
her acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament; and I thereupon, at her request, and
in her presence, subscribed my name to the same
as a witness. The said decedent, at the time of
making, signing and sealing said instrument, was
of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not
under any restraint
David Rutledge
Sworn to and subscribed by said witness in open
Title
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[page 540]
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480
Jane King's Will.
Court, this 23d day of February. A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
The State of Ohio, }ss
Delaware County }
Jas. F. Wintermute being duly
sworn and examined as a witness in the above
entitled matter, says, I was present at the execu-
tion of the instrument now shown to me, bearing
date the 23rd day of June A.D. 1881, and offered
for probate as the last Will and Testament of Jane
King, late of Marlborough Township, in said
County of Delaware, deceased, and saw the said Jane
King, now deceased, sign and seal said instrument
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her
last Will and Testament; and I, thereupon, at
her request, and in her presence, subscribed my name
to the same as a witness. The said decedent, at
the time of making, signing and sealing said in-
strument, was of full age, of sound mind and, and
not under any restraint.
Jas. F. Wintermute.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witness in open
Court, this 23rd day of February A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Journal Entry.
February 23rd 1887.
In the Matter of the Will}
of Jane King, deceased }
Be it Remembered, that
heretofore, to wit: on the 11th day of February. A.D.
1887, an instrument of writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Jane King, late of
Marlborough Township in this County, deceased.
was produced in open Court for probate, and was
then filed. And, it now being shown to the satisfac-
tion of the Court, that due notice of the filing of
same to probate and record in this Court has
been given to Jane Harris, Mary Jane Salanders,
Julia E. Brown, Lillie May Harris, William
Brown, John K. Brown, Martha Brown
[corresponds to page 480 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
480
Jane King's Will.
Court, this 23d day of February. A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
The State of Ohio, }ss
Delaware County }
Jas. F. Wintermute being duly
sworn and examined as a witness in the above
entitled matter, says, I was present at the execu-
tion of the instrument now shown to me, bearing
date the 23rd day of June A.D. 1881, and offered
for probate as the last Will and Testament of Jane
King, late of Marlborough Township, in said
County of Delaware, deceased, and saw the said Jane
King, now deceased, sign and seal said instrument
and heard her acknowledge the same to be her
last Will and Testament; and I, thereupon, at
her request, and in her presence, subscribed my name
to the same as a witness. The said decedent, at
the time of making, signing and sealing said in-
strument, was of full age, of sound mind and, and
not under any restraint.
Jas. F. Wintermute.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witness in open
Court, this 23rd day of February A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Journal Entry.
February 23rd 1887.
In the Matter of the Will}
of Jane King, deceased }
Be it Remembered, that
heretofore, to wit: on the 11th day of February. A.D.
1887, an instrument of writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Jane King, late of
Marlborough Township in this County, deceased.
was produced in open Court for probate, and was
then filed. And, it now being shown to the satisfac-
tion of the Court, that due notice of the filing of
same to probate and record in this Court has
been given to Jane Harris, Mary Jane Salanders,
Julia E. Brown, Lillie May Harris, William
Brown, John K. Brown, Martha Brown
Title
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Description
[page 541]
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481
Jane King's Will.
O. W. University and Jane Waldron, heirs, next of
kin and legatee of the Testatrix, resident of the
State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this
Court; therefore, on this day came James F.
Wintermute and David Rutledge, the subscribing
witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn,
testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will, Which testimony was reduced
to writing, by them respectively subscribed, and
filed with said Will, whereupon the Court finds
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said Jane King
deceased. That the same was duly executed
and attested; and that the said Testatrix,
at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint. It is therefore by
the Court ordered, that the said Will be
admitted to probate, and that the same, together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named,
as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered
of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All,
I Jane King of Norton, Delaware County, State
of Ohio do make and publish this my last
will and Testament as follows.
I first direct that all my debts shall be paid, and
also all my funeral expenses and that a neat Ital-
ian marble Stone or Slate, like the one at my
husbands grave be placed at mine.
second I give and bequeath to my niece Jane Harris
five hundred dollars and to my niece Mary
Jane Salander five hundred dollars, and to
my niece Julia E. Brown, one hundred dollars
and to Lillie May Harris, daughter of Frank and
Jane Harris one hundred dollars. The one hun-
dred dollars to be put on interest for her benefit
and principle and interest given to her when she
is of age.
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481
Jane King's Will.
O. W. University and Jane Waldron, heirs, next of
kin and legatee of the Testatrix, resident of the
State of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this
Court; therefore, on this day came James F.
Wintermute and David Rutledge, the subscribing
witnesses to said Will, who being duly sworn,
testified to the due execution and attestation
of said Will, Which testimony was reduced
to writing, by them respectively subscribed, and
filed with said Will, whereupon the Court finds
that the aforesaid instrument of writing is the
last Will and Testament of said Jane King
deceased. That the same was duly executed
and attested; and that the said Testatrix,
at the time of making, signing and sealing said
Will, was of full age, of sound mind and memory
and not under any restraint. It is therefore by
the Court ordered, that the said Will be
admitted to probate, and that the same, together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named,
as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered
of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All,
I Jane King of Norton, Delaware County, State
of Ohio do make and publish this my last
will and Testament as follows.
I first direct that all my debts shall be paid, and
also all my funeral expenses and that a neat Ital-
ian marble Stone or Slate, like the one at my
husbands grave be placed at mine.
second I give and bequeath to my niece Jane Harris
five hundred dollars and to my niece Mary
Jane Salander five hundred dollars, and to
my niece Julia E. Brown, one hundred dollars
and to Lillie May Harris, daughter of Frank and
Jane Harris one hundred dollars. The one hun-
dred dollars to be put on interest for her benefit
and principle and interest given to her when she
is of age.
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[page 542]
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482
Jane King's Will.
Item Three I give and bequeath to the Superanuated Prech-
ers Aid Society of the Central Ohio Con-
frence of the Methodist Episcopal Church
One thousand dollars, for the benefit of all
the Superanuate preachers, their widows and
orphands who are needy, and worthy.
Item Fourth I give and bequeath to the Missionary Society of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, one thousand
dollars.
Item Fifth I give and bequeath to the American Bible Society
formed in New York in the 1886 the sum of
one thousand dollars.
Item 6th I give and bequeath to the Freedmens Aid Society
of the Methodist Episcopal Church two thous-
and dollars, Fifteen hundred dollars of the two
thousand dollars to be devoted by the Freed-
mens Aid Society to the use and benefit of the
Womans Home Missionary Society working for
and in the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Should I give any part of the fifteen hundred dol-
lars before my death, for which I have received
a receipt, I hereby direct that the amount be
deducted by my executor after my death.
Item 7th I hereby give and bequeath to the Trustees of the
Ohio Wesleyan University and their Successors
forever one thousand dollars to purchase two per-
petual scholarships in said University for the
use and benefit of poor but worthy Students who
are bonafide residents of Marlborough Township,
Delaware Co. O. and who take to the Universi-
ty recommendations of good character and also
subscribe to the rules of the University. Neverthe-
less would there at any time be no applicant
from the said Township, the President may allow
any worthy Students to go to School on said Schol-
arships.
Item Eighth I hereby give and bequeath to the Trustees of the
Ohio Wesleyan University and their Successors for-
ever one thousand [dollars] to purchase two perpetual scholar-
ships in said University, for the use and benefit
of young men who are qualifying themselves to be
Missionaries, never less the two perpetual Scholarships
purchased by the one thousand dollars may be, when
not used by a student studying for the Missionary
[corresponds to page 482 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
482
Jane King's Will.
Item Three I give and bequeath to the Superanuated Prech-
ers Aid Society of the Central Ohio Con-
frence of the Methodist Episcopal Church
One thousand dollars, for the benefit of all
the Superanuate preachers, their widows and
orphands who are needy, and worthy.
Item Fourth I give and bequeath to the Missionary Society of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, one thousand
dollars.
Item Fifth I give and bequeath to the American Bible Society
formed in New York in the 1886 the sum of
one thousand dollars.
Item 6th I give and bequeath to the Freedmens Aid Society
of the Methodist Episcopal Church two thous-
and dollars, Fifteen hundred dollars of the two
thousand dollars to be devoted by the Freed-
mens Aid Society to the use and benefit of the
Womans Home Missionary Society working for
and in the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Should I give any part of the fifteen hundred dol-
lars before my death, for which I have received
a receipt, I hereby direct that the amount be
deducted by my executor after my death.
Item 7th I hereby give and bequeath to the Trustees of the
Ohio Wesleyan University and their Successors
forever one thousand dollars to purchase two per-
petual scholarships in said University for the
use and benefit of poor but worthy Students who
are bonafide residents of Marlborough Township,
Delaware Co. O. and who take to the Universi-
ty recommendations of good character and also
subscribe to the rules of the University. Neverthe-
less would there at any time be no applicant
from the said Township, the President may allow
any worthy Students to go to School on said Schol-
arships.
Item Eighth I hereby give and bequeath to the Trustees of the
Ohio Wesleyan University and their Successors for-
ever one thousand [dollars] to purchase two perpetual scholar-
ships in said University, for the use and benefit
of young men who are qualifying themselves to be
Missionaries, never less the two perpetual Scholarships
purchased by the one thousand dollars may be, when
not used by a student studying for the Missionary
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 543)
Description
[page 543]
[corresponds to page 483 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
483
Jane Kings Will.
Work: by any worthy young man, selected by the
President of the University.
Item 9th I hereby give and bequeath to the Trustees of
Central Tennessee College and their Successors
forever one thousand dollars for the use of worthy
young men who are qualifying themselves for
the work of the ministry, but the one thousand
dollars is to be so used as to encourage self
reliance and self effort.
Item Tenth I give and bequeath to the Trustee of the Ohio
Wesleyan University and their Successors forever
One thousand dollars to purchase two perpetual
Scholarships in said University for the use of worth-
y young ladies who may be qualifying themselves
for missionary work, nevertheless when said Schol-
arships are not so used the Dean of the Univerisi-
ty or the President may select any worthy young
lady who may attend the University.
Item Eleventh I hereby give and bequeath my Book case and
my library for the use and benefit of the Sunday
School of the Methodist Episcopal Church in
Norton, Delaware County, Ohio.
Item Twelfth I hereby give and bequeath to my to my niece Jane
Harris, Mary Jane Salander, Julia Ellen
Brown and Martha Brown all my house hold goods
to be divided by my executor without any appraise-
ment as nearly equal as possible between them
I hereby direct my executor, to pay first the sever-
al amounts mentioned in this will given to my
neices and Lillie May Harris and after paying
the legacies, should there not be enough money
to pay the full amounts to the Several Societies
mentioned in this Will. I hereby direct my ex-
ecutor to deduct from each one as pro ratio amount
so as not to take from any bequest any that would
interfere with the object of the bequest any that would
be there more money than necessary to pay all
expenses, and pay all bequests, I hereby direct
my Executor to divide pro ratio the excess between
the Societies above mentioned.
I hereby nominate and appoint James F. Winter-
mute the executor of this my last will and
testament, with full authority to sell all the real
estate, I may own at the time of my death..
[corresponds to page 483 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
483
Jane Kings Will.
Work: by any worthy young man, selected by the
President of the University.
Item 9th I hereby give and bequeath to the Trustees of
Central Tennessee College and their Successors
forever one thousand dollars for the use of worthy
young men who are qualifying themselves for
the work of the ministry, but the one thousand
dollars is to be so used as to encourage self
reliance and self effort.
Item Tenth I give and bequeath to the Trustee of the Ohio
Wesleyan University and their Successors forever
One thousand dollars to purchase two perpetual
Scholarships in said University for the use of worth-
y young ladies who may be qualifying themselves
for missionary work, nevertheless when said Schol-
arships are not so used the Dean of the Univerisi-
ty or the President may select any worthy young
lady who may attend the University.
Item Eleventh I hereby give and bequeath my Book case and
my library for the use and benefit of the Sunday
School of the Methodist Episcopal Church in
Norton, Delaware County, Ohio.
Item Twelfth I hereby give and bequeath to my to my niece Jane
Harris, Mary Jane Salander, Julia Ellen
Brown and Martha Brown all my house hold goods
to be divided by my executor without any appraise-
ment as nearly equal as possible between them
I hereby direct my executor, to pay first the sever-
al amounts mentioned in this will given to my
neices and Lillie May Harris and after paying
the legacies, should there not be enough money
to pay the full amounts to the Several Societies
mentioned in this Will. I hereby direct my ex-
ecutor to deduct from each one as pro ratio amount
so as not to take from any bequest any that would
interfere with the object of the bequest any that would
be there more money than necessary to pay all
expenses, and pay all bequests, I hereby direct
my Executor to divide pro ratio the excess between
the Societies above mentioned.
I hereby nominate and appoint James F. Winter-
mute the executor of this my last will and
testament, with full authority to sell all the real
estate, I may own at the time of my death..
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 544)
Description
[page 544]
[corresponds to page 484 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
484
Jane Kings Will.
and to sell the same in the best way, to secure
its valuem and without any appraisement, and to
collect the notes and monie due me, and as
soon as practicable to pay the legacies and gequest
with as little expense as possible and to perform
all acts necessary to carry out this my last will
and testament.
In testimony whereof I hereto sub-
scribe my name and affix my deal this twenty
third day of June A.D. 1881
Jane King. {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by the above named
Jane King testatrix, as her last will and testa-
ment in our presence: and signed by us in her
presence and at her request, as subscribing wit-
nesses to the foregoing last will and testament
at the site last aforesaid.
Jas. F. Wintermute.
David Rutledge.
[corresponds to page 484 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
484
Jane Kings Will.
and to sell the same in the best way, to secure
its valuem and without any appraisement, and to
collect the notes and monie due me, and as
soon as practicable to pay the legacies and gequest
with as little expense as possible and to perform
all acts necessary to carry out this my last will
and testament.
In testimony whereof I hereto sub-
scribe my name and affix my deal this twenty
third day of June A.D. 1881
Jane King. {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by the above named
Jane King testatrix, as her last will and testa-
ment in our presence: and signed by us in her
presence and at her request, as subscribing wit-
nesses to the foregoing last will and testament
at the site last aforesaid.
Jas. F. Wintermute.
David Rutledge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 545)
Description
[page 545]
[corresponds to page 485 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
485
Elizabweth Riddle's Will.
Journal Entry.
February 18th 1887.
In the matter of the Will of {
{
Elizabeth Riddle, Deceased {
This day, an instru-
ment of writing, purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Elizabeth Riddle, late of Troy
Township in this County, deceased was produce-
ed in open Court for Probate, Upon Consideration
Whereof, it is ordered that the said Will be
filed in this Court , and that due notice there-
of, and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record be given to Frederick Riddle
William H Riddle and Mary Riddle, heirs
and next of kin of the Testatrix, resident of the
State of Ohio that said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 24th day of Feb-
ruary, A.D. 1887 at 2 O'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio {
{ss In Probate Court
Delaware county {
In the matter of the last Will
and Testament of Elizabeth Riddle deceased.
To Fred-
rick Riddle, William Riddle and Mary Rid-
dle.
You are hereby notified that on the 18th day of
February A.D.1887 and instrument of writing,
purported to be the last Will and Testament of
Elizabeth Riddle, late of Troy Township, in
said County, deceased, was produced in open Court,
and an application to admit the same to probate
was on the same day made in said Court.
Said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 24th day of February A.D. 1887, at
2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 18th day of February
A.D.1887.
[corresponds to page 485 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
485
Elizabweth Riddle's Will.
Journal Entry.
February 18th 1887.
In the matter of the Will of {
{
Elizabeth Riddle, Deceased {
This day, an instru-
ment of writing, purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Elizabeth Riddle, late of Troy
Township in this County, deceased was produce-
ed in open Court for Probate, Upon Consideration
Whereof, it is ordered that the said Will be
filed in this Court , and that due notice there-
of, and of the application to admit the same to
probate and record be given to Frederick Riddle
William H Riddle and Mary Riddle, heirs
and next of kin of the Testatrix, resident of the
State of Ohio that said application will be for
hearing before this Court on the 24th day of Feb-
ruary, A.D. 1887 at 2 O'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio {
{ss In Probate Court
Delaware county {
In the matter of the last Will
and Testament of Elizabeth Riddle deceased.
To Fred-
rick Riddle, William Riddle and Mary Rid-
dle.
You are hereby notified that on the 18th day of
February A.D.1887 and instrument of writing,
purported to be the last Will and Testament of
Elizabeth Riddle, late of Troy Township, in
said County, deceased, was produced in open Court,
and an application to admit the same to probate
was on the same day made in said Court.
Said application will be for hearing before this
Court on the 24th day of February A.D. 1887, at
2 o'clock P.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 18th day of February
A.D.1887.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 546)
Description
[page 546]
[corresponds to page 486 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
486
Elizabeth Riddle's Will
Return
The State of Ohio} ss
Delaware County }
James B. Jackson being duly
sworn, says that on the 19th day of February A.
D. 1887 he served the within notice by delivering a
true copy thereof to the within named Fredrick
Riddle, William Riddle & Mary Riddle
Jame B. Jackson.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before
me this 24th day of Feb. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio} ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open
Court James B. Jackson and Sarah B. Jack-
son the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Elizabeth Riddle, late of Troy Town-
ship in said Delaware County, deceased, who being
duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth,
the whole truth and nothing but the truth, in
relation to the execution of said Will, depose and
say: That the paper before them bearing date the
18th day of December A.D. 1886, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Riddle
now deceased is the Will of said deceased Eliza-
beth Riddle that they were present at the execu-
tion of said Will, and at the request of the Tes-
tatrix, respectively subscribed their names to the
same as witnesses, in her presence; that they saw
the said Elizabeth Riddle deceased, sign and
seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge the
same to be her last Will and Testament, and that
the said Elizabeth Riddle at the time of making,
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age,
of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint.
James B. Jackson
Sarah B. Jackson
[corresponds to page 486 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
486
Elizabeth Riddle's Will
Return
The State of Ohio} ss
Delaware County }
James B. Jackson being duly
sworn, says that on the 19th day of February A.
D. 1887 he served the within notice by delivering a
true copy thereof to the within named Fredrick
Riddle, William Riddle & Mary Riddle
Jame B. Jackson.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before
me this 24th day of Feb. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio} ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open
Court James B. Jackson and Sarah B. Jack-
son the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and
Testament of Elizabeth Riddle, late of Troy Town-
ship in said Delaware County, deceased, who being
duly sworn according to law, to speak the truth,
the whole truth and nothing but the truth, in
relation to the execution of said Will, depose and
say: That the paper before them bearing date the
18th day of December A.D. 1886, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Riddle
now deceased is the Will of said deceased Eliza-
beth Riddle that they were present at the execu-
tion of said Will, and at the request of the Tes-
tatrix, respectively subscribed their names to the
same as witnesses, in her presence; that they saw
the said Elizabeth Riddle deceased, sign and
seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge the
same to be her last Will and Testament, and that
the said Elizabeth Riddle at the time of making,
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age,
of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint.
James B. Jackson
Sarah B. Jackson
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 547)
Description
[page 547]
[corresponds to page 487 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
487
Elizabeth Riddle's Will.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in
open Court, this 24th day of February. A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Journal Entry.
February 24th 1887
In the matter of the Will of}
Elizabeth Riddle, Deceased. }
Be it Remembered,
that heretofore, to wit: on the 18th day of February
A.D. 1887. an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth
Riddle, late of Troy Township, in this Coun-
ty, deceased was reduced in open Court for probate
and was then filed. And, it now being shown to
the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of
the filing of said Will, and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this
Court, has been given to Fredrick Riddle,
William Riddle and Mary Riddle, heirs and
next of kin of the Testatrix, resident of the State
of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court,
therefore, on this day came James B. Jackson
and Sarah B. Jackson, the subscribing witnesses
to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will. Which
testimony was reduced to writing, by them respect-
ively subscribed, and filed with said Will, where-
upon the Court finds that the foresaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
Elizabeth Riddle, deceased. That the same was
duly executed and attested; and that the said
Testatrix, at the time of making, signing and seal-
ing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory and not under any restraint. It is there-
fore by the Court ordered, that the said Will be
admitted to probate, and that the same, together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named,
as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered
of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 487 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
487
Elizabeth Riddle's Will.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in
open Court, this 24th day of February. A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Journal Entry.
February 24th 1887
In the matter of the Will of}
Elizabeth Riddle, Deceased. }
Be it Remembered,
that heretofore, to wit: on the 18th day of February
A.D. 1887. an instrument of writing purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth
Riddle, late of Troy Township, in this Coun-
ty, deceased was reduced in open Court for probate
and was then filed. And, it now being shown to
the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of
the filing of said Will, and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this
Court, has been given to Fredrick Riddle,
William Riddle and Mary Riddle, heirs and
next of kin of the Testatrix, resident of the State
of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court,
therefore, on this day came James B. Jackson
and Sarah B. Jackson, the subscribing witnesses
to said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to the
due execution and attestation of said Will. Which
testimony was reduced to writing, by them respect-
ively subscribed, and filed with said Will, where-
upon the Court finds that the foresaid instrument
of writing is the last Will and Testament of said
Elizabeth Riddle, deceased. That the same was
duly executed and attested; and that the said
Testatrix, at the time of making, signing and seal-
ing said Will, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory and not under any restraint. It is there-
fore by the Court ordered, that the said Will be
admitted to probate, and that the same, together
with the testimony of the witnesses above named,
as well as the proceedings had thereon, be entered
of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 548)
Description
[page 548]
[corresponds to page 488 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
488
Elizabeth Riddle's Will.
Copy of Will.
Last Will and Testament.
I, Elizabeth Riddle, of the Township of Troy, County
of Delaware and State of Ohio, being about twenty
seven years of age, and being of sound and disposing
mind and memory, Do Make, Publish and Declare
this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking
and making null and void all other Last Wills and
Testaments by me made heretofore:
Item First.--
My Will is that all my just Debts and
Funeral Expenses shall be paid out of my Estate
as soon after my decease as shall be found convenient.
Item Second.__
I Give, Devise and Bequeath to my beloved
sister Mary Riddle all the property of which I may
be the owner or have any title to or interest in at
my decease, left after paying debts & expenses as a-
bove directed in Item First, in whatsoever form
the said property may then be in, whether in wear-
ing apparel, household goods & furniture, notes, ac-
counts, money, land, or in any other form whatsoever,
I give it all, real estate, personal estate & mixed, to
her absolutely, the real estate in full fee-simple.
Item Third. -
I nominate constitute & appoint the said Mary
Riddle, Executrix of this my last Will and testa-
ment, & request that she be not required to give any
bond as Executrix & there be no inventory & appraise-
ment of my estate required.
In Testimony Whereof
I have set my hand to this, my Last Will and
Testament, at Troy township, Delaware County, Ohio
this eighteenth day of December, in the year of our
Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and eighty six.
Elizabeth Riddle.
The foregoing Instrument was signed by the said Elizabeth
Riddle in our presence, and by her published and declared
as and for her Last Will and Testament, and at her re-
quest, and in her presence, and in the presence of each
other, we hereunto subscribe our Names as Attesting
Witnesses, at Troy township, Delaware County, Ohio
this eighteenth day of December, A.D. 1886.
James B. Jackson
Sarah B. Jackson
[corresponds to page 488 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
488
Elizabeth Riddle's Will.
Copy of Will.
Last Will and Testament.
I, Elizabeth Riddle, of the Township of Troy, County
of Delaware and State of Ohio, being about twenty
seven years of age, and being of sound and disposing
mind and memory, Do Make, Publish and Declare
this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking
and making null and void all other Last Wills and
Testaments by me made heretofore:
Item First.--
My Will is that all my just Debts and
Funeral Expenses shall be paid out of my Estate
as soon after my decease as shall be found convenient.
Item Second.__
I Give, Devise and Bequeath to my beloved
sister Mary Riddle all the property of which I may
be the owner or have any title to or interest in at
my decease, left after paying debts & expenses as a-
bove directed in Item First, in whatsoever form
the said property may then be in, whether in wear-
ing apparel, household goods & furniture, notes, ac-
counts, money, land, or in any other form whatsoever,
I give it all, real estate, personal estate & mixed, to
her absolutely, the real estate in full fee-simple.
Item Third. -
I nominate constitute & appoint the said Mary
Riddle, Executrix of this my last Will and testa-
ment, & request that she be not required to give any
bond as Executrix & there be no inventory & appraise-
ment of my estate required.
In Testimony Whereof
I have set my hand to this, my Last Will and
Testament, at Troy township, Delaware County, Ohio
this eighteenth day of December, in the year of our
Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and eighty six.
Elizabeth Riddle.
The foregoing Instrument was signed by the said Elizabeth
Riddle in our presence, and by her published and declared
as and for her Last Will and Testament, and at her re-
quest, and in her presence, and in the presence of each
other, we hereunto subscribe our Names as Attesting
Witnesses, at Troy township, Delaware County, Ohio
this eighteenth day of December, A.D. 1886.
James B. Jackson
Sarah B. Jackson
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 549)
Description
[page 549]
[corresponds to page 489 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
489
Warren Owen's Will.
Journal Entry.
February 12th 1887.
In the Matter of the Will}
of Warren Owen, Deceased.}
This day, an instrument
of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testa-
ment of Warren Owen, late of Kingston Township
in this County, deceased, was produced in open
court for Probate, On Consideration Whereof, it
is ordered that the said Will be filed in this
Court, and that due notice thereof, and of the ap-
plication to admit the same to probate and record,
be given to William W. Owen, Lamoil S. Owen,
Olive O. Williams, Horace F. Owen, Benj. Owen,
Frank V. Owen, Rosa Huddle, Bent. Herendeen
Lamoil K. Owen, Frank A. Owen, Ella L. Owen
and Eugene S. Owen heirs and next of kin of the
Testator, resident of the State of Ohio, that said appli-
cation will be for hearing before this Court on the
25th day of February. A.D. 1887, at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio} ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of Warren Owen, deceased.
To William W.
Owen, Lamoil S. Owen, Olive O. Williams, Horace
F. Owen, Benj. Owen, Frank V. Owen, Rosa
Huddle, Bent Herendeen, Lamoil K. Owen, Frank
A. Owen, Ella L. Owen and Eugene S. Owen.
You are
hereby notified that on the 12th day of February. A.D.
1887, an instrument of writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Warren Owen, late of
Kingston Township, in said County, deceased, was
produced in open Court, and an application to ad-
mit the same to probate was on the same day made
in said Court. Said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 25th day of February. A.D.
1887, at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 12th day of February A.D. 1887.
[corresponds to page 489 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
489
Warren Owen's Will.
Journal Entry.
February 12th 1887.
In the Matter of the Will}
of Warren Owen, Deceased.}
This day, an instrument
of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testa-
ment of Warren Owen, late of Kingston Township
in this County, deceased, was produced in open
court for Probate, On Consideration Whereof, it
is ordered that the said Will be filed in this
Court, and that due notice thereof, and of the ap-
plication to admit the same to probate and record,
be given to William W. Owen, Lamoil S. Owen,
Olive O. Williams, Horace F. Owen, Benj. Owen,
Frank V. Owen, Rosa Huddle, Bent. Herendeen
Lamoil K. Owen, Frank A. Owen, Ella L. Owen
and Eugene S. Owen heirs and next of kin of the
Testator, resident of the State of Ohio, that said appli-
cation will be for hearing before this Court on the
25th day of February. A.D. 1887, at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio} ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will and
Testament of Warren Owen, deceased.
To William W.
Owen, Lamoil S. Owen, Olive O. Williams, Horace
F. Owen, Benj. Owen, Frank V. Owen, Rosa
Huddle, Bent Herendeen, Lamoil K. Owen, Frank
A. Owen, Ella L. Owen and Eugene S. Owen.
You are
hereby notified that on the 12th day of February. A.D.
1887, an instrument of writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Warren Owen, late of
Kingston Township, in said County, deceased, was
produced in open Court, and an application to ad-
mit the same to probate was on the same day made
in said Court. Said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 25th day of February. A.D.
1887, at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 12th day of February A.D. 1887.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 550)
Description
[page 550]
[corresponds to page 490 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
490
Warren Owen's Will.
Return.
The State of Ohio} ss
Delaware County }
L.K. Owen, being duly sworn,
says that on the 12th, 14th, 15th, 16th & 19th days of Feby.
A.D. 1887, he served the within notice by deliver-
ing a true copy thereof to the within named Wil-
liam W. Owen, Lamoil S. Owen, Olive O. Wil-
liams, Horace F. Owen, Benj. Owen, Frank V.
Owen, Rosa Huddle, Bent Herendeen, Lamoil
K. Owen, Frank A. Owen, Ella L. Owen and
Eugene S. Owen.
L.K. Owen.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me
this 25th day of Feb. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio}ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
N. P. Ferguson, H. A. Finch Mary A Finch
(Robert Ferguson, the other witness being deceased
the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Tes-
tament & Codicil to the same, of Warren Owen
late of Kingston Township, in said Delaware,
County, deceased, who being duly sworn according
to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution
of said Will & Codicil, depose and say: That
the paper before them bearing date the 5th day of
June A.D. 1887, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament, & the 2nd day of December A.D. 1879. pur-
porting to be a codicil to the same, of Warren Owen
now deceased, is the Will of said deceased. War-
ren Owen, that they were present at the execution
of said Will & Codicil, and at the request of the
same as witnesses, in his presence, that they saw
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his last Will and Testament & Codicil to the
same, and that the said Warren Owen, at the
[corresponds to page 490 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
490
Warren Owen's Will.
Return.
The State of Ohio} ss
Delaware County }
L.K. Owen, being duly sworn,
says that on the 12th, 14th, 15th, 16th & 19th days of Feby.
A.D. 1887, he served the within notice by deliver-
ing a true copy thereof to the within named Wil-
liam W. Owen, Lamoil S. Owen, Olive O. Wil-
liams, Horace F. Owen, Benj. Owen, Frank V.
Owen, Rosa Huddle, Bent Herendeen, Lamoil
K. Owen, Frank A. Owen, Ella L. Owen and
Eugene S. Owen.
L.K. Owen.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me
this 25th day of Feb. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio}ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
N. P. Ferguson, H. A. Finch Mary A Finch
(Robert Ferguson, the other witness being deceased
the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Tes-
tament & Codicil to the same, of Warren Owen
late of Kingston Township, in said Delaware,
County, deceased, who being duly sworn according
to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution
of said Will & Codicil, depose and say: That
the paper before them bearing date the 5th day of
June A.D. 1887, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament, & the 2nd day of December A.D. 1879. pur-
porting to be a codicil to the same, of Warren Owen
now deceased, is the Will of said deceased. War-
ren Owen, that they were present at the execution
of said Will & Codicil, and at the request of the
same as witnesses, in his presence, that they saw
said Will, and heard him acknowledge the same to
be his last Will and Testament & Codicil to the
same, and that the said Warren Owen, at the
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 551)
Description
[page 551]
[corresponds to page 491 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
` 491
Warren Owen's Will
time of making, signing and sealing said Will,
& Codicil, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint.
N.P. Ferguson
H. A. Finch
Mary A. Finch
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 25th day of February. A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio}ss
Delaware Ohio }
N. P. Ferguson & Mary A. Finch
being duly sworn, say that they ware well ac-
quainted with Robert Ferguson, who is now de-
ceased, that they were well acquainted with the
hand writing of the said Robert Ferguson, having
often seen him write, that the signature Robert
Ferguson as subscribing witness to the last Will
and Testament of Warren Owen, deceased, is in
the own proper hand writing and signature of the
said Robert Ferguson, who at the date of said
Will was in full life, and resided in Kingston
Township, in said County.
N. P. Ferguson
Mary A. Finch.
Sworn to before me, and subscribed in my presence
this 25" day of February. A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Journal Entry.
February 25th 1887.
In the Matter of the Will}
of Warren Owen, Deceased }
Be it Remembered,
that heretofore, to wit: on the 12th day of February
A.D. 1887, an instrument of writing, purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Warren
Owen, late of Kingston Township, in this County
[corresponds to page 491 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
` 491
Warren Owen's Will
time of making, signing and sealing said Will,
& Codicil, was of full age, of sound mind and
memory, and not under any restraint.
N.P. Ferguson
H. A. Finch
Mary A. Finch
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 25th day of February. A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Proof of Signature of Witness to Will
The State of Ohio}ss
Delaware Ohio }
N. P. Ferguson & Mary A. Finch
being duly sworn, say that they ware well ac-
quainted with Robert Ferguson, who is now de-
ceased, that they were well acquainted with the
hand writing of the said Robert Ferguson, having
often seen him write, that the signature Robert
Ferguson as subscribing witness to the last Will
and Testament of Warren Owen, deceased, is in
the own proper hand writing and signature of the
said Robert Ferguson, who at the date of said
Will was in full life, and resided in Kingston
Township, in said County.
N. P. Ferguson
Mary A. Finch.
Sworn to before me, and subscribed in my presence
this 25" day of February. A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Journal Entry.
February 25th 1887.
In the Matter of the Will}
of Warren Owen, Deceased }
Be it Remembered,
that heretofore, to wit: on the 12th day of February
A.D. 1887, an instrument of writing, purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Warren
Owen, late of Kingston Township, in this County
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 552)
Description
[page 552]
[corresponds to page 492 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
492
Warren Owen's Will
deceased, was produced in open Court for probate,
and was then filed. And, it now being shown to
the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the
filing of said Will, and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this
Court, has been given to William W. Owen,
Lamoil S. Owen, Olive O. Williams, Horace
F. Owen, Benj. Owen, Frank V. Owen,
Rosa Huddle, Bent Herendeen, Lamoil K.
Owen, Frank A. Owen, Ella L. Owen and
Eugene S. Owen, heirs and next of kin of the
Testator, resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant
to a former order of this Court, therefore on this
day came N. P. Ferguson one of the subscribing
witnesses to said Will, and H. A. Finch and Mary
A. Finch the subscribing witnesses to the codicil
of said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will and
codicil. Which testimony was reduced to writing.
by them respectively subscribed, and filed with
said Will. And it appearing that Robert Fer-
guson, one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will,
is now deceased, thereupon N. P. Ferguson and Mary
A. Finch appeared in open court and were du-
ly sworn and examined according to law, touching
the genuineness of the signature of said Robert
Ferguson, attached to said Will, and their
testimony thereon was reduced to writing and
filed, whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testa-
ment, and codicil to the same, of said Warren
Owen, deceased. That the same was duly executed
and attested, and that the said Testator, at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will,
was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and
not under any restraint. It is therefore, by the
Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to
probate, and that the same, together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named, as well as
the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in
this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 492 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
492
Warren Owen's Will
deceased, was produced in open Court for probate,
and was then filed. And, it now being shown to
the satisfaction of the Court, that due notice of the
filing of said Will, and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record in this
Court, has been given to William W. Owen,
Lamoil S. Owen, Olive O. Williams, Horace
F. Owen, Benj. Owen, Frank V. Owen,
Rosa Huddle, Bent Herendeen, Lamoil K.
Owen, Frank A. Owen, Ella L. Owen and
Eugene S. Owen, heirs and next of kin of the
Testator, resident of the State of Ohio, pursuant
to a former order of this Court, therefore on this
day came N. P. Ferguson one of the subscribing
witnesses to said Will, and H. A. Finch and Mary
A. Finch the subscribing witnesses to the codicil
of said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will and
codicil. Which testimony was reduced to writing.
by them respectively subscribed, and filed with
said Will. And it appearing that Robert Fer-
guson, one of the subscribing witnesses to said Will,
is now deceased, thereupon N. P. Ferguson and Mary
A. Finch appeared in open court and were du-
ly sworn and examined according to law, touching
the genuineness of the signature of said Robert
Ferguson, attached to said Will, and their
testimony thereon was reduced to writing and
filed, whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid
instrument of writing is the last Will and Testa-
ment, and codicil to the same, of said Warren
Owen, deceased. That the same was duly executed
and attested, and that the said Testator, at the
time of making, signing and sealing said Will,
was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and
not under any restraint. It is therefore, by the
Court ordered, that the said Will be admitted to
probate, and that the same, together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named, as well as
the proceedings had thereon, be entered of record in
this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 553)
Description
[page 553]
[corresponds to page 493 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
493
Warren Owen's Will.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevloent Father of All
I, Warren Owen of Delaware County, Ohio,
being of sound mind do publish and ordain
this my last will and testament in form fol-
lowing too wit, that is to say:
Item 1st
It is my will at my decease that all my
funeral expenses and just debts be fully paid.
Item 2nd
I give unto my wife Rachel Owen, all my per-
sonal property money and credits to hold in her
own rights.
Item 3rd
I give and bequeath unto my wife the said Ra-
chel Owen in lieu of her dower, my farm on
which I now reside containing about eighty six
acres with all the appertenances during her
natural life.
Item 4th
It is my will that, at the decease of my wife,
should she survive me otherwise at my decease,
that all my property both personal and real should
be sold at public or private sale for cash or time
as may be deemed best by my Executor, Probate
Judge concuring, and the proceeds equally divid-
ed to and among my following named 7 children
to wit Delia Herendeen, Amos F. Owen, Olive
O. Williams, Franklin M. Owen, Gilbert
R. Owen, William W. Owen and Samuel
E. Owen, if living, but if not, then the share
which they would have possessed if living, to
be equally divided among their children.
Item 5th
I give unto my son Lamoil S. Owen eighty
nine dollars loaned and charged to him during
the late war, the portion of land given to him
at the time I bought the Carney farm is for
the maintainment of my self and wife, during
life. -- I have already given him my farming
tools and the most of my live stock besides some
money and mostly the use of my farm since 1863,
this is the reason why I think it justice to dis-
tribute at my decease as mentioned in item fourth.
Item 6th
I hereby nominate and appoint Franklin M. Owen
Executor of this my last Will and testament
I hereby
[corresponds to page 493 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
493
Warren Owen's Will.
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevloent Father of All
I, Warren Owen of Delaware County, Ohio,
being of sound mind do publish and ordain
this my last will and testament in form fol-
lowing too wit, that is to say:
Item 1st
It is my will at my decease that all my
funeral expenses and just debts be fully paid.
Item 2nd
I give unto my wife Rachel Owen, all my per-
sonal property money and credits to hold in her
own rights.
Item 3rd
I give and bequeath unto my wife the said Ra-
chel Owen in lieu of her dower, my farm on
which I now reside containing about eighty six
acres with all the appertenances during her
natural life.
Item 4th
It is my will that, at the decease of my wife,
should she survive me otherwise at my decease,
that all my property both personal and real should
be sold at public or private sale for cash or time
as may be deemed best by my Executor, Probate
Judge concuring, and the proceeds equally divid-
ed to and among my following named 7 children
to wit Delia Herendeen, Amos F. Owen, Olive
O. Williams, Franklin M. Owen, Gilbert
R. Owen, William W. Owen and Samuel
E. Owen, if living, but if not, then the share
which they would have possessed if living, to
be equally divided among their children.
Item 5th
I give unto my son Lamoil S. Owen eighty
nine dollars loaned and charged to him during
the late war, the portion of land given to him
at the time I bought the Carney farm is for
the maintainment of my self and wife, during
life. -- I have already given him my farming
tools and the most of my live stock besides some
money and mostly the use of my farm since 1863,
this is the reason why I think it justice to dis-
tribute at my decease as mentioned in item fourth.
Item 6th
I hereby nominate and appoint Franklin M. Owen
Executor of this my last Will and testament
I hereby
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 554)
Description
[page 554]
[corresponds to page 494 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
494
Warren Owen's Will
revoke all former wills by me made.
In testimony
hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this fifth day of June. A.D. 1871.
Warren Owen {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by }
said Warren Owen as his }
last will and testament in }
our presence and and signed }
by us in his presence. }
N.P. Ferguson }
Robert Ferguson}
Whereas I Warren Owen on this 2nd day of
December in the year 1879 do appoint and make
Lamoil K. Owen executor of this my last will
and testament in place of Franklin M. Owen
decd.
Warren Owen {seal}
Signed and acknowledged }
by said Warren Owen }
in our presence }
H.A. Finch }
Mary A. Finch }
[corresponds to page 494 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
494
Warren Owen's Will
revoke all former wills by me made.
In testimony
hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this fifth day of June. A.D. 1871.
Warren Owen {seal}
Signed and acknowledged by }
said Warren Owen as his }
last will and testament in }
our presence and and signed }
by us in his presence. }
N.P. Ferguson }
Robert Ferguson}
Whereas I Warren Owen on this 2nd day of
December in the year 1879 do appoint and make
Lamoil K. Owen executor of this my last will
and testament in place of Franklin M. Owen
decd.
Warren Owen {seal}
Signed and acknowledged }
by said Warren Owen }
in our presence }
H.A. Finch }
Mary A. Finch }
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 555)
Description
[page 555]
[corresponds to page 495 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
495
Mathena J. Lydy's Will's
Journal entry.
In the Matter of the Will }
of Mathena J. Lydy, deceased }
This day, an instrument
of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testa-
ment of Mathena J. Lydy, late of Delaware
Township, in this County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court for Probate, On Consider-
ation whereof, it is ordered that the said Will
be filed in this Court, and that due notice
thereof, and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record, be given Levi M. Lydy and
Manie Powers heirs and next of kin of the Testatrix,
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 9th
day of March. A.D. 1887 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio}ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will
and Testament of Mathena J. Lydy, deceased.
To Levi
M. Lydy and Manie Powers.
You are hereby notified
that on the 8th day of March. A.D. 1887, an in-
strument of writing, purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Mathena J. Lydy, late of Delaware
Township, in said County, deceased, was produced
in open Court, and an application to admit the
same to probate was on the same day made in said
Court. Said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 9th day of March. A.D. 1887.
at 10 o'clock. A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 8th day of March
A.D. 1887.
[corresponds to page 495 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
495
Mathena J. Lydy's Will's
Journal entry.
In the Matter of the Will }
of Mathena J. Lydy, deceased }
This day, an instrument
of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testa-
ment of Mathena J. Lydy, late of Delaware
Township, in this County, deceased, was pro-
duced in open Court for Probate, On Consider-
ation whereof, it is ordered that the said Will
be filed in this Court, and that due notice
thereof, and of the application to admit the same
to probate and record, be given Levi M. Lydy and
Manie Powers heirs and next of kin of the Testatrix,
resident of the State of Ohio, that said application
will be for hearing before this Court on the 9th
day of March. A.D. 1887 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio}ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will
and Testament of Mathena J. Lydy, deceased.
To Levi
M. Lydy and Manie Powers.
You are hereby notified
that on the 8th day of March. A.D. 1887, an in-
strument of writing, purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Mathena J. Lydy, late of Delaware
Township, in said County, deceased, was produced
in open Court, and an application to admit the
same to probate was on the same day made in said
Court. Said application will be for hearing before
this Court on the 9th day of March. A.D. 1887.
at 10 o'clock. A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 8th day of March
A.D. 1887.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 556)
Description
[PAGE 556]
[corresponds to page 496 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
496
Mathena J. Lydy's Will.
Return.
The State of Ohio}ss
Delaware County }
O.D. Phillips, being duly
sworn, says that on the 8th day of March. A.D. 1887,
he served the within notice by delivering a true copy
thereof to the within named Levi M. Lydy and Manie
Powers.
O.D. Phillips
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me
this 9th day of Mar. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio}ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
John S. Jones & James R. Lytle the subscribing wit-
nesses to the last Will and Testament of Mathena J.
Lydy, late of Delaware Township in said Delaware
County, deceased; who being duly sworn according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will, depose and say: That the paper before them
bearing date the 25th day of September. A.D. 1887.
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Mathena J. Lydy now deceased, is the Will of
said deceased Mathena J. Lydy, that they were
present at the execution of said Will, and at the
request of the Testatrix, respectively subscribed their
names to the same as witnesses, in her presence, that
they saw the said Mathena J. Lydy deceased sign
and seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge the
same to be her last Will and Testament, and that
the said Mathena J. Lydy at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint.
James R. Lytle
John S. Jones.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open
Court, this 9th day of March. A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
[corresponds to page 496 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
496
Mathena J. Lydy's Will.
Return.
The State of Ohio}ss
Delaware County }
O.D. Phillips, being duly
sworn, says that on the 8th day of March. A.D. 1887,
he served the within notice by delivering a true copy
thereof to the within named Levi M. Lydy and Manie
Powers.
O.D. Phillips
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me
this 9th day of Mar. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Probate of Will.
The State of Ohio}ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
John S. Jones & James R. Lytle the subscribing wit-
nesses to the last Will and Testament of Mathena J.
Lydy, late of Delaware Township in said Delaware
County, deceased; who being duly sworn according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will, depose and say: That the paper before them
bearing date the 25th day of September. A.D. 1887.
purporting to be the last Will and Testament of
Mathena J. Lydy now deceased, is the Will of
said deceased Mathena J. Lydy, that they were
present at the execution of said Will, and at the
request of the Testatrix, respectively subscribed their
names to the same as witnesses, in her presence, that
they saw the said Mathena J. Lydy deceased sign
and seal said Will, and heard her acknowledge the
same to be her last Will and Testament, and that
the said Mathena J. Lydy at the time of making
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory and not under any restraint.
James R. Lytle
John S. Jones.
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses in open
Court, this 9th day of March. A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 557)
Description
[page 557]
[corresponds to page 497 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
497
Mathena J. Lydy's Will.
Journal Entry.
March 9th 1887.
In the Matter of the Will }
of Mathena J. Lydy, deceased}
Be it remembered,
that heretofore, to wit: on the 8th day of March
A.D. 1887, an instrument of writing, purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Mathena
J. Lydy late of Delaware township, in this
County, deceased, was produced in open Court
for probate, and was then filed. And, it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court,
that due notice of the filing of said Will, and
of the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court, has been given to Levi M.
Lydy and Manie Powers heirs and next of kin
of the Testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio,
pursuant to a former order of this Court, there-
fore on this day came James R. Lytle and John
S. Jones, the subscribing witnesses to said
Will, who being duly sworn testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will. Which
testimony was reduced to writing, by them re-
spectively subscribed, and filed with said Will
whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid in-
strument of writing is the last Will and Testa-
ment of said Mathena J. Lydy deceased. That
the same was duly executed and attested: and
that the said Testatrix, at the time of making,
signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint. It is, therefore, by the Court
ordered, that the said Will be admitted to pro-
bate, and that the same, together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named, as well
as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of
record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All,
I, Mathena J. Lydy of Delaware Township, Del-
aware County Ohio, do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament
[corresponds to page 497 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
497
Mathena J. Lydy's Will.
Journal Entry.
March 9th 1887.
In the Matter of the Will }
of Mathena J. Lydy, deceased}
Be it remembered,
that heretofore, to wit: on the 8th day of March
A.D. 1887, an instrument of writing, purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Mathena
J. Lydy late of Delaware township, in this
County, deceased, was produced in open Court
for probate, and was then filed. And, it now
being shown to the satisfaction of the Court,
that due notice of the filing of said Will, and
of the application to admit the same to probate and
record in this Court, has been given to Levi M.
Lydy and Manie Powers heirs and next of kin
of the Testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio,
pursuant to a former order of this Court, there-
fore on this day came James R. Lytle and John
S. Jones, the subscribing witnesses to said
Will, who being duly sworn testified to the due
execution and attestation of said Will. Which
testimony was reduced to writing, by them re-
spectively subscribed, and filed with said Will
whereupon the Court finds that the aforesaid in-
strument of writing is the last Will and Testa-
ment of said Mathena J. Lydy deceased. That
the same was duly executed and attested: and
that the said Testatrix, at the time of making,
signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint. It is, therefore, by the Court
ordered, that the said Will be admitted to pro-
bate, and that the same, together with the
testimony of the witnesses above named, as well
as the proceedings had thereon, be entered of
record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All,
I, Mathena J. Lydy of Delaware Township, Del-
aware County Ohio, do make and publish this
my last Will and Testament
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 558)
Description
[page 558]
[corresponds to page 498 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
498
Mathena J. Lydy's Will.
Item 1st
I desire that all my just debts and charges be
first paid out of my estate.
Item 2nd
I give, devise and bequeath to my daughter,
Manie Powers, all the rest and residue of my
estate both personal and real, absolutely and
in fee simple.
Item 3rd
I hereby nominate and appoint O.D. Philipp
of Harmony Township, Morrow County, Ohio
executor of this my last will and testament.
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In Testimony hereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 25th day of September,
A.D. 1886.
Mathena J. Lydy {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Mathena J.
Lydy as her last Will and Testament in our
presence and signed by us in her presence and
at her instance and request.
John S. Jones
James R. Lytle
[corresponds to page 498 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
498
Mathena J. Lydy's Will.
Item 1st
I desire that all my just debts and charges be
first paid out of my estate.
Item 2nd
I give, devise and bequeath to my daughter,
Manie Powers, all the rest and residue of my
estate both personal and real, absolutely and
in fee simple.
Item 3rd
I hereby nominate and appoint O.D. Philipp
of Harmony Township, Morrow County, Ohio
executor of this my last will and testament.
I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made
In Testimony hereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 25th day of September,
A.D. 1886.
Mathena J. Lydy {Seal}
Signed and acknowledged by said Mathena J.
Lydy as her last Will and Testament in our
presence and signed by us in her presence and
at her instance and request.
John S. Jones
James R. Lytle
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 559)
Description
[page 559]
[corresponds to page 499 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
499
Mary Rooney Fletcher's Will.
Journal Entry.
March 14, 1887.
In the Matter of the Will }
}
of Mary Rooney Fletcher dec'd }
This day, a instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testa-
ment of Mary Rooney Fletcher, late of Delaware
City, in this County, deceased, was produced
in open Court for Probate, On Consideration
Whereof, it is ordered that the said Will be filed
in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and
of the application to admit the same to probate and
record, be given to Burr Fletcher heir and next of
kin of the Testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio, that
said application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 15th day of March A.D. 1887, at 10 O'clock A.
M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio }
}ss In Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will
and Testament of Mary Rooney Fletcher, deceased.
To
Burr Fletcher.
You are hereby notified that on the
14th day of March A.D. 1887, an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Mary Rooney Fletcher, late of Delaware Town-
ship in said County, deceased, was produced in open
Court, and an application to admit the same to pro-
bate was on the same day made in said Court.
Said application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 15th day of March, A.D. 1887, at 10 o"clock
A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 14th day of March
A.D. 1887.
[corresponds to page 499 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
499
Mary Rooney Fletcher's Will.
Journal Entry.
March 14, 1887.
In the Matter of the Will }
}
of Mary Rooney Fletcher dec'd }
This day, a instrument
of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testa-
ment of Mary Rooney Fletcher, late of Delaware
City, in this County, deceased, was produced
in open Court for Probate, On Consideration
Whereof, it is ordered that the said Will be filed
in this Court, and that due notice thereof, and
of the application to admit the same to probate and
record, be given to Burr Fletcher heir and next of
kin of the Testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio, that
said application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 15th day of March A.D. 1887, at 10 O'clock A.
M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs
The State of Ohio }
}ss In Probate Court
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will
and Testament of Mary Rooney Fletcher, deceased.
To
Burr Fletcher.
You are hereby notified that on the
14th day of March A.D. 1887, an instrument of
writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Mary Rooney Fletcher, late of Delaware Town-
ship in said County, deceased, was produced in open
Court, and an application to admit the same to pro-
bate was on the same day made in said Court.
Said application will be for hearing before this Court
on the 15th day of March, A.D. 1887, at 10 o"clock
A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio, this 14th day of March
A.D. 1887.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 560)
Description
[page 560]
[corresponds to page 500 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
500
Mary Rooney Fletcher's Will.
Return
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
Mrs. Thomas Evans being
duly sworn, says that on the 14th day of March, A.
D. 1887, she served the within notice by delivering
a true copy thereof to the within named Burr
Fletcher.
Mrs. Thos. Evans.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me
this 15th day of Mar. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
{seal}
Probate Court.
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
Probate of the last Will of
Mary Rooney Fletcher deceased, presented on the
14th day of March A.D.1887.
Personally appeared
in open Court, Sue Clippinger one of the sub-
scribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of
Mary Rooney Fletcher deceased, who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation
to the execution of said Will, deposes and saith that
she was present at the making of said will, and
at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said Will
as a witness thereto in the presence of the deceased,
and of Frank A Kauffman the other subscribing
witness that she saw the said Mary Roone
Fletcher deceased, sign and seal said Will, and
heard her achknowledge the same to be her last
Will and Testament, that the said Mary Rooney
Fletcher was, at the time of making signing and
sealing said Will, of legal age, and of sound and
disposing mind and memory, and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatever, and that said tata-
trix is now dead.
Sue Clippinger.
[corresponds to page 500 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
500
Mary Rooney Fletcher's Will.
Return
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
Mrs. Thomas Evans being
duly sworn, says that on the 14th day of March, A.
D. 1887, she served the within notice by delivering
a true copy thereof to the within named Burr
Fletcher.
Mrs. Thos. Evans.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me
this 15th day of Mar. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
{seal}
Probate Court.
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
Probate of the last Will of
Mary Rooney Fletcher deceased, presented on the
14th day of March A.D.1887.
Personally appeared
in open Court, Sue Clippinger one of the sub-
scribing witnesses of the last Will and Testament of
Mary Rooney Fletcher deceased, who being duly
sworn according to law to speak the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth, in relation
to the execution of said Will, deposes and saith that
she was present at the making of said will, and
at the request of the deceased, subscribed to said Will
as a witness thereto in the presence of the deceased,
and of Frank A Kauffman the other subscribing
witness that she saw the said Mary Roone
Fletcher deceased, sign and seal said Will, and
heard her achknowledge the same to be her last
Will and Testament, that the said Mary Rooney
Fletcher was, at the time of making signing and
sealing said Will, of legal age, and of sound and
disposing mind and memory, and under no undue
or unlawful restraint whatever, and that said tata-
trix is now dead.
Sue Clippinger.
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 561)
Description
[page 561]
[corresponds to page 501 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
501
Mary Rooney Fletcher's Will.
And on said day also appeared Frank A. Kauff-
man, another of the subscribng witnesses of the
last Will and Testament of Mary Rooney Fletch-
er, deceased, who being duly sworn according to
law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution
of said Will desposes and says that he was pres-
ent at the making of said will, and at the re-
quest of the deceased, subscribed to said Will,
as a witness thereto, in the presence of the deceased,
and of Sue Clippinger the other subscribing
witness, that he saw the said Mary Rooney Fletcher
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard her
acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament, that the said Mary Rooney Fletcher
was at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, of legal age, and of sound and dispos-
ing mind and memmory, and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatever, and that said testatrix
is now dead.
Frank A. Kauffman.
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 15th day
of March 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
Journal Entry.
March 15th 1887.
In the Matter of the Will }
}
of Mary Rooney Fletcher, decd. }
Be it remembered, that
heretofore to wit: on the 14th day of March A.D.1887,
an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Mary Rooney Fletcher, late of Dela-
ware City, in this County, deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed, And,
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court,
that due notice of the filing of said Will, and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court, has been given Burr Fletcher heir
and next of kin of the testatrix, resident of the State
of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court;
therefore, on this day came Sue Clippinger and
Frank A. Kauffman, the subscribing witnesses to
said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will, Which
[corresponds to page 501 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
501
Mary Rooney Fletcher's Will.
And on said day also appeared Frank A. Kauff-
man, another of the subscribng witnesses of the
last Will and Testament of Mary Rooney Fletch-
er, deceased, who being duly sworn according to
law to speak the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution
of said Will desposes and says that he was pres-
ent at the making of said will, and at the re-
quest of the deceased, subscribed to said Will,
as a witness thereto, in the presence of the deceased,
and of Sue Clippinger the other subscribing
witness, that he saw the said Mary Rooney Fletcher
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard her
acknowledge the same to be her last Will and
Testament, that the said Mary Rooney Fletcher
was at the time of making, signing and sealing
said Will, of legal age, and of sound and dispos-
ing mind and memmory, and under no undue or
unlawful restraint whatever, and that said testatrix
is now dead.
Frank A. Kauffman.
Signed in open Court, and sworn to this 15th day
of March 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
Journal Entry.
March 15th 1887.
In the Matter of the Will }
}
of Mary Rooney Fletcher, decd. }
Be it remembered, that
heretofore to wit: on the 14th day of March A.D.1887,
an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Mary Rooney Fletcher, late of Dela-
ware City, in this County, deceased, was produced
in open Court for probate and was then filed, And,
it now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court,
that due notice of the filing of said Will, and of the
application to admit the same to probate and record
in this Court, has been given Burr Fletcher heir
and next of kin of the testatrix, resident of the State
of Ohio, pursuant to a former order of this Court;
therefore, on this day came Sue Clippinger and
Frank A. Kauffman, the subscribing witnesses to
said Will, who being duly sworn, testified to
the due execution and attestation of said Will, Which
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 562)
Description
[page 562]
[corresponds to page 502 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
502
Mary Rooney Fletcher's Will.
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed, and filed with said Will, whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of said Mary Rooney
Fletcher, deceased. That the same was fully executed
and attested; and that the said Testatrix at the time
of making, signing, and sealing said Will, was of
full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint. It is therefore, by the Court ordered,
that the said Will be admitted to probate, and that
the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above names, as well as the proceedings had thereon,
be entered of record in the Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
I Mary Rooney Fletcher do make and publish this my
last Will and Testament.
Item 1st I give and devise, to my child Burr Fletcher the following
real estate which was deeded to me by Bridget Rooney
to wit: Situated in the city of Delaware Ohio and
known as being inlots Nine hundred and fifty six and
nine hundred and fifty seven in Andrews and Richards-
son's addition to said City, provided said child lives to
the age of eighteen years of age then in that event said
Burr Fletcher is to have said real estate in fee simple.
Item 2nd In case my child said Burr Fletcher should die before
he arrives at the age of eighteen years I will and devise
said real estate to Isabella Evans wife of Thomas Evans Jr.
in fee simple.
Item 3rd I do hereby appoint said Isabella Evans executrix of this my
last will and testament together with her husband said Thom-
as Evans Jr. as executor and request them to take charge
of said real estate, rent the same to the best advantage
and out of the rent to settle and debts that may be against
my estate and to provide for my said child Burr Fletcher
out of the rents and profits of said real estate until he arrived
at the age of eighteen years after paying the taxes and assess-
ments against said lots. And I desire that the Court shall
not require my executor and executrix to give bond nor require
any inventory or appraisement of the estate. In witness
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this tenth day
of December A.D.1886
her
Mary Rooney X Fletcher
mark
Signed by said Mary Rooney Fletcher in our presents and singed
by us in her presence and at her request this 10th day of December 1886.
Sue Clippinger
Frank A. Kauffman
[corresponds to page 502 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
502
Mary Rooney Fletcher's Will.
testimony was reduced to writing by them respectively
subscribed, and filed with said Will, whereupon the
Court finds that the aforesaid instrument of writing is
the last Will and Testament of said Mary Rooney
Fletcher, deceased. That the same was fully executed
and attested; and that the said Testatrix at the time
of making, signing, and sealing said Will, was of
full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under
any restraint. It is therefore, by the Court ordered,
that the said Will be admitted to probate, and that
the same together with the testimony of the witnesses
above names, as well as the proceedings had thereon,
be entered of record in the Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Copy of Will
I Mary Rooney Fletcher do make and publish this my
last Will and Testament.
Item 1st I give and devise, to my child Burr Fletcher the following
real estate which was deeded to me by Bridget Rooney
to wit: Situated in the city of Delaware Ohio and
known as being inlots Nine hundred and fifty six and
nine hundred and fifty seven in Andrews and Richards-
son's addition to said City, provided said child lives to
the age of eighteen years of age then in that event said
Burr Fletcher is to have said real estate in fee simple.
Item 2nd In case my child said Burr Fletcher should die before
he arrives at the age of eighteen years I will and devise
said real estate to Isabella Evans wife of Thomas Evans Jr.
in fee simple.
Item 3rd I do hereby appoint said Isabella Evans executrix of this my
last will and testament together with her husband said Thom-
as Evans Jr. as executor and request them to take charge
of said real estate, rent the same to the best advantage
and out of the rent to settle and debts that may be against
my estate and to provide for my said child Burr Fletcher
out of the rents and profits of said real estate until he arrived
at the age of eighteen years after paying the taxes and assess-
ments against said lots. And I desire that the Court shall
not require my executor and executrix to give bond nor require
any inventory or appraisement of the estate. In witness
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this tenth day
of December A.D.1886
her
Mary Rooney X Fletcher
mark
Signed by said Mary Rooney Fletcher in our presents and singed
by us in her presence and at her request this 10th day of December 1886.
Sue Clippinger
Frank A. Kauffman
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 563)
Description
[page 563]
[corresponds to page 503 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
503
Cathrine Riehey's Will.
Journal Entry.
March 1st 1887.
In the Matter of the Will of }
}
Catharine Rickey, deceased }
This day an instrument
of writing, purporting, to be the last Will and Testa-
ment of Catharine Richey, late of Scioto Township,
in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court
for Probate: On Consideration whereof, it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court, and
that due notice thereof, and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record, be given to
Joseph K. Richey, Nancy Warren, Mary Smart, Ura
Carr, James Richey, Mary K. Benton, Nancy J. Hart
J.R. Newhouse, Adam Newhouse, Mary Loveless, Louissa
Turner, Adam Richey, Hannah Thompson, O. Perry
Bird, Mary Jackson, and Watt Sharp, Mary E. Drum,
Belle J. Longbraker, Albert G. Bethard, David R.
Bethard, C.L. Richey, James H. Bethard, heirs and
next of kin of the Testatrix, resident of the State of
Ohio, that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 21st day of March A.D.
1887 at 10 O'clock,A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio }
}ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will
and Testament of Catharine Richey, deceased.
To Joseph
K. Richey, Nancy Warren, Mary Smart, Ura Carr,
James Richey, Mary K. Benton, Nancy J. Hart,
J.R. Newhouse, Adam Newhouse, Mary Loveless, Louisa
Turner, Adam Richey, Hannah Thompson, O. Perry
Bird, Mary Jackson, and Watt Sharp, Mary E. Drum,
Belle J. Longbraker, Albert G. Bethard, David R.
Bethard, C.L. Richey, James H. Bethard.
You are
hereby notified that on the 1st day of March A.D.
1887 and instrument of writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Catharine Richey, late
of Scioto Township, in said County, deceased, was
produced in open Court, and an application to admit
the same to probate was on the same day made
in said Court. Said application will be for hear
[corresponds to page 503 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
503
Cathrine Riehey's Will.
Journal Entry.
March 1st 1887.
In the Matter of the Will of }
}
Catharine Rickey, deceased }
This day an instrument
of writing, purporting, to be the last Will and Testa-
ment of Catharine Richey, late of Scioto Township,
in this County, deceased, was produced in open Court
for Probate: On Consideration whereof, it is ordered
that the said Will be filed in this Court, and
that due notice thereof, and of the application to
admit the same to probate and record, be given to
Joseph K. Richey, Nancy Warren, Mary Smart, Ura
Carr, James Richey, Mary K. Benton, Nancy J. Hart
J.R. Newhouse, Adam Newhouse, Mary Loveless, Louissa
Turner, Adam Richey, Hannah Thompson, O. Perry
Bird, Mary Jackson, and Watt Sharp, Mary E. Drum,
Belle J. Longbraker, Albert G. Bethard, David R.
Bethard, C.L. Richey, James H. Bethard, heirs and
next of kin of the Testatrix, resident of the State of
Ohio, that said application will be for hearing
before this Court on the 21st day of March A.D.
1887 at 10 O'clock,A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Notice to Heirs.
The State of Ohio }
}ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
In the matter of the last Will
and Testament of Catharine Richey, deceased.
To Joseph
K. Richey, Nancy Warren, Mary Smart, Ura Carr,
James Richey, Mary K. Benton, Nancy J. Hart,
J.R. Newhouse, Adam Newhouse, Mary Loveless, Louisa
Turner, Adam Richey, Hannah Thompson, O. Perry
Bird, Mary Jackson, and Watt Sharp, Mary E. Drum,
Belle J. Longbraker, Albert G. Bethard, David R.
Bethard, C.L. Richey, James H. Bethard.
You are
hereby notified that on the 1st day of March A.D.
1887 and instrument of writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Catharine Richey, late
of Scioto Township, in said County, deceased, was
produced in open Court, and an application to admit
the same to probate was on the same day made
in said Court. Said application will be for hear
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 564)
Description
[page 564]
[corresponds to page 504 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
504
Catharine Richey's will
before this Court on the 21st day of March A.D.
1887 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 1st day of March A.D. 1887
Return
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
J.R Newhouse being duly sworn,
says that from the 10th to the 21st day of March A.D. 1887
he served the within notice by delivering a true copy
thereof to the within named Joseph K. Richey, Nancy
Warren, Mary Smart, Ura Carr, James M. Richey
J.R. Newhouse, Mary K. Benton, Nancy H. Hart
Adam Newhouse, Mary R. Loveless, Adam Richey, Lyde
R. Turner, Hannah Thompson, O. P. Bird, Mary Jack-
son Watt R. Sharp, Mary E. Drum, Belle J. Long-
brake, Albert G. Bethard, David R. Bethard, C.S.
Richey, James H. Bethard,
J. R. Newhouse.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this
21st day of March 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
J.M. Brodrick and Adda Benton, the subscribing wit-
nesses to the last Will and Testament of Catharine
Richey, late of Scioto Township, in said Delaware
County deceased, who being duly sworn according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will, depose and say: That the paper before them bear-
ing date the 17th day of August. A.D. 1880 purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Catharine Richey
now deceased, is the Will of said deceased Catharine
Richey, that they were present at the execution of
said Will, and at the request of the Testatrix, respective-
ly subscribed their names to the same as witnesses, in
her presence; that they saw the said Catharine Richey
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowl-
edge the same to be her last Will and Testament, and
that the said Catharine Richey, at the time of making
[corresponds to page 504 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
504
Catharine Richey's will
before this Court on the 21st day of March A.D.
1887 at 10 o'clock A.M.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge.
Dated at Delaware Ohio this 1st day of March A.D. 1887
Return
The State of Ohio }
}ss
Delaware County }
J.R Newhouse being duly sworn,
says that from the 10th to the 21st day of March A.D. 1887
he served the within notice by delivering a true copy
thereof to the within named Joseph K. Richey, Nancy
Warren, Mary Smart, Ura Carr, James M. Richey
J.R. Newhouse, Mary K. Benton, Nancy H. Hart
Adam Newhouse, Mary R. Loveless, Adam Richey, Lyde
R. Turner, Hannah Thompson, O. P. Bird, Mary Jack-
son Watt R. Sharp, Mary E. Drum, Belle J. Long-
brake, Albert G. Bethard, David R. Bethard, C.S.
Richey, James H. Bethard,
J. R. Newhouse.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this
21st day of March 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{seal} Probate Judge.
Probate of Will
The State of Ohio} ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
J.M. Brodrick and Adda Benton, the subscribing wit-
nesses to the last Will and Testament of Catharine
Richey, late of Scioto Township, in said Delaware
County deceased, who being duly sworn according to
law, to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, in relation to the execution of said
Will, depose and say: That the paper before them bear-
ing date the 17th day of August. A.D. 1880 purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Catharine Richey
now deceased, is the Will of said deceased Catharine
Richey, that they were present at the execution of
said Will, and at the request of the Testatrix, respective-
ly subscribed their names to the same as witnesses, in
her presence; that they saw the said Catharine Richey
deceased, sign and seal said Will, and heard her acknowl-
edge the same to be her last Will and Testament, and
that the said Catharine Richey, at the time of making
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 565)
Description
[page 565]
[corresponds to page 505 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
505
Catharine Richey's Will
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
J.M. Brodrick
Adda Benton
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court
this 21st day of March A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
The State of Ohio} ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
John M. Brodrick and S.N. Swick the subscribing wit-
nesses to the Codicil to the last Will and Testament
of Catharine Richey, late of Scioto Township in said
Delaware County, deceased; who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth,
and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution
of the said Codicil to said Will, depose and say:
That the paper before them bearing date the 2nd day
of September A.D. 1887, purporting to be the Codicil
to the last Will and Testament of Catharine Richey
now deceased, is the Codicil to the Will of said de-
ceased Catharine Richey, that they were present at
the execution of the Codicil to said Will, and at
the request of the Testatrix, respectively subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses, in her presence;
that they saw the said Catharine Richey deceased;
sign and seal said Codicil to the Will, and heard
her acknowledge the same to be the Codicil to her
last Will and Testament, and that the said Catha-
rine Richey at the time of making, signing and seal-
ing said Codicil to said Will, was of full age, of
sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint
John M. Brodrick
S.N. Swick
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 21st day of March A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 505 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
505
Catharine Richey's Will
signing and sealing said Will, was of full age, of sound
mind and memory, and not under any restraint.
J.M. Brodrick
Adda Benton
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open Court
this 21st day of March A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge.
The State of Ohio} ss In Probate Court.
Delaware County }
Personally appeared in open Court
John M. Brodrick and S.N. Swick the subscribing wit-
nesses to the Codicil to the last Will and Testament
of Catharine Richey, late of Scioto Township in said
Delaware County, deceased; who being duly sworn
according to law, to speak the truth, the whole truth,
and nothing but the truth, in relation to the execution
of the said Codicil to said Will, depose and say:
That the paper before them bearing date the 2nd day
of September A.D. 1887, purporting to be the Codicil
to the last Will and Testament of Catharine Richey
now deceased, is the Codicil to the Will of said de-
ceased Catharine Richey, that they were present at
the execution of the Codicil to said Will, and at
the request of the Testatrix, respectively subscribed
their names to the same as witnesses, in her presence;
that they saw the said Catharine Richey deceased;
sign and seal said Codicil to the Will, and heard
her acknowledge the same to be the Codicil to her
last Will and Testament, and that the said Catha-
rine Richey at the time of making, signing and seal-
ing said Codicil to said Will, was of full age, of
sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint
John M. Brodrick
S.N. Swick
Sworn to and subscribed by said witnesses, in open
Court, this 21st day of March A.D. 1887.
Rufus Carpenter
{Seal} Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 566)
Description
[page 566]
[corresponds to page 506 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
506
Catharine Richey's Will
Journal Entry
March 21st 1887.
In the matter of the Will of}
Catharine Richey, deceased }
Be it Remembered
that heretofore, to wit: on the 1st day of March A.D.
1887 an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Catharine Richey, late of Scioto
township, in the county, deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate, and was then filed. And it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that
due notice of the filing of said Will, and of the ap-
plication to admit the same to probate and record in
this Court, has been given to Joseph K. Richey, Nan-
cy Warren, May Smart, Una Carr, James Richey,
Mary K. Benton, Nancy J. Hart, J.R. Newhouse,
Adam Newhouse, Mary Loveless, Louisa Turner, Adam
Richey, Hannah Thompson, O. Perry Bird, Mary
Jackson & Watt Sharp, Mary E. Drumn, Belle J. Long-
braker, Albert G. Bethard, David R. Bethard,
C.L. Richey and James H. Bethard heirs and next of
kin of the Testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio,
pursuant to a former order of this Court, therefore, on
this day came J.M. Brodrick and Adda Benton
the subscribing witnesses to said Will and John M.
Brodrick and S.N. Swick, the subscribing witnesses
to the Codicil of said Will, who being duly sworn,
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will
and Codicil. Which testimony was reduced to writing,
by them respectively subscribed, and filed with said
Will, whereupon the Court finds that the afore-
said instrument of writing is the last Will and Testa-
ment and Codicil to the same, of said Catharine
Richey, deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested; and that the said Testatrix, at the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound mind and memory and not under any re-
straint. It is therefore by the Court ordered, that
the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the
same, together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon,
be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
[corresponds to page 506 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
506
Catharine Richey's Will
Journal Entry
March 21st 1887.
In the matter of the Will of}
Catharine Richey, deceased }
Be it Remembered
that heretofore, to wit: on the 1st day of March A.D.
1887 an instrument of writing, purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Catharine Richey, late of Scioto
township, in the county, deceased, was produced in
open Court for probate, and was then filed. And it
now being shown to the satisfaction of the Court, that
due notice of the filing of said Will, and of the ap-
plication to admit the same to probate and record in
this Court, has been given to Joseph K. Richey, Nan-
cy Warren, May Smart, Una Carr, James Richey,
Mary K. Benton, Nancy J. Hart, J.R. Newhouse,
Adam Newhouse, Mary Loveless, Louisa Turner, Adam
Richey, Hannah Thompson, O. Perry Bird, Mary
Jackson & Watt Sharp, Mary E. Drumn, Belle J. Long-
braker, Albert G. Bethard, David R. Bethard,
C.L. Richey and James H. Bethard heirs and next of
kin of the Testatrix, resident of the State of Ohio,
pursuant to a former order of this Court, therefore, on
this day came J.M. Brodrick and Adda Benton
the subscribing witnesses to said Will and John M.
Brodrick and S.N. Swick, the subscribing witnesses
to the Codicil of said Will, who being duly sworn,
testified to the due execution and attestation of said Will
and Codicil. Which testimony was reduced to writing,
by them respectively subscribed, and filed with said
Will, whereupon the Court finds that the afore-
said instrument of writing is the last Will and Testa-
ment and Codicil to the same, of said Catharine
Richey, deceased. That the same was duly executed and
attested; and that the said Testatrix, at the time of
making, signing and sealing said Will, was of full
age, of sound mind and memory and not under any re-
straint. It is therefore by the Court ordered, that
the said Will be admitted to probate, and that the
same, together with the testimony of the witnesses
above named, as well as the proceedings had thereon,
be entered of record in this Court.
Rufus Carpenter
Probate Judge
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 567)
Description
[page 567]
[corresponds to page 507 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
507
Catharine Richey's Will
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all: I Cath-
arine Richey of the County of Delaware and State of
Ohio, do make and publish this my Last Will and
Testament:
Item 1st
It is my Will that all my property both real and
personal and mixed be sold at either public or pri-
vate sale as to the executors of this my Last
Will and Testament, shall seem best. And I hereby
authorize and empower the said Executors herein-
after named to execute deeds in fee simple to
the purchasers thereof as fully and to all intents and
purposes as I could do, if living. And to sell eith-
er with or without notice of the sale thereof as they
deem best. My Will herein is that all of my
property of whatsoever kind be converted into money.
Item 2nd
I give and bequeath to the American Bible Society
(having their principal office at the Astor House, New
York City, in the State of New York) the sum of
One Hundred Dollars.
Item 3rd
I give and bequeath to my Brothers, William Richey,
James Richey and Joseph K. Richey the sum of One
Hundred Dollars each.
Item 4th
After all my just debts, and funeral expenses are
paid and suitable monuments erected to my grave
I give and bequeath all the rest and residue of my
estate (except household furniture, beds and bedding
and clothes) to the children of my Brothers Will-
iam Richey, James Richey and Joseph K. Richey,
and of my sisters Anna Newhouse, Martha Gulic,
and Margaret Burdick to be equally divided among
said children, except that I have heretofore loaned
to my nephews William Richey and I.N. Richey
(children of my brother James Richey) each a consider-
able sum of money and for which I hold their promis-
sory notes and it is my will that the several amounts
which they would receive under this Will, be, by my
Executors endorsed and credited on said notes against
William Richey and I.N. Richey: that is the a-
mount herein bequeathed to said William Richey (my
nephew) to be credited and endorsed on my said nephew
William Richey's ) note, and the amount herein be-
queathed to my said nephew I.N. Richey to be cred-
ited on said I.N. Richey's note, or on any notes
[corresponds to page 507 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
507
Catharine Richey's Will
Copy of Will.
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all: I Cath-
arine Richey of the County of Delaware and State of
Ohio, do make and publish this my Last Will and
Testament:
Item 1st
It is my Will that all my property both real and
personal and mixed be sold at either public or pri-
vate sale as to the executors of this my Last
Will and Testament, shall seem best. And I hereby
authorize and empower the said Executors herein-
after named to execute deeds in fee simple to
the purchasers thereof as fully and to all intents and
purposes as I could do, if living. And to sell eith-
er with or without notice of the sale thereof as they
deem best. My Will herein is that all of my
property of whatsoever kind be converted into money.
Item 2nd
I give and bequeath to the American Bible Society
(having their principal office at the Astor House, New
York City, in the State of New York) the sum of
One Hundred Dollars.
Item 3rd
I give and bequeath to my Brothers, William Richey,
James Richey and Joseph K. Richey the sum of One
Hundred Dollars each.
Item 4th
After all my just debts, and funeral expenses are
paid and suitable monuments erected to my grave
I give and bequeath all the rest and residue of my
estate (except household furniture, beds and bedding
and clothes) to the children of my Brothers Will-
iam Richey, James Richey and Joseph K. Richey,
and of my sisters Anna Newhouse, Martha Gulic,
and Margaret Burdick to be equally divided among
said children, except that I have heretofore loaned
to my nephews William Richey and I.N. Richey
(children of my brother James Richey) each a consider-
able sum of money and for which I hold their promis-
sory notes and it is my will that the several amounts
which they would receive under this Will, be, by my
Executors endorsed and credited on said notes against
William Richey and I.N. Richey: that is the a-
mount herein bequeathed to said William Richey (my
nephew) to be credited and endorsed on my said nephew
William Richey's ) note, and the amount herein be-
queathed to my said nephew I.N. Richey to be cred-
ited on said I.N. Richey's note, or on any notes
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 568)
Description
[page 568]
[corresponds to page 508 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
508
Catharine Richey's Will
which I hold against them
Item 5th
I give and bequeath to the children of my said Broth-
ers James Richey and Joseph K. Richey, and of my
sister Anna Newhouse, all my household furniture,
beds and bedding and clothes, to be divided among them
by my Executors.
Item 6th
I give and bequeath to my Brother James Richey the
house in which I live (giving power however to my ex-
ecutors to enter said house at any time for the purpose
of carrying out the provisions of this Will in any
particular)
Item 7th
I hereby nominate and appoint my Brother Joseph K.
Richey and my nephew John R. Newhouse as the
executors of this my last Will and Testament. And
I direct that no appraisement and no sale of my
personal property be made under the statute, except
as provided in Item 1st hereof, and that no appraise-
ment be made of my real estate but that the same be
governed in all respects by said item 1st hereof.
I hereby
revoke all former wills by me made.
In witness where-
of I hereunto set my hand and seal this, seventeenth
day of August, in the year of our Lord One Thous-
and Eight Hundred and Eighty.
Catharine Richey {seal}
Signed and sealed in our presence by said Catharine
Richey and by us signed in her presence this 17th
day of August A.D. 1880.
J.M. Brodrick
Mrs. Adda Benton
I Catharine Richey do make and publish this
my codicil to my last Will and Testament, dated
the seventeenth day of August A.D. 1880
I hereby revoke Items 2 (two) and 3 (three) of my
said last will and testament
In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and seal this second
day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and eighty six.
her
Catharine X Richey {seal}
mark
Attest John M. Brodrick
[corresponds to page 508 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
508
Catharine Richey's Will
which I hold against them
Item 5th
I give and bequeath to the children of my said Broth-
ers James Richey and Joseph K. Richey, and of my
sister Anna Newhouse, all my household furniture,
beds and bedding and clothes, to be divided among them
by my Executors.
Item 6th
I give and bequeath to my Brother James Richey the
house in which I live (giving power however to my ex-
ecutors to enter said house at any time for the purpose
of carrying out the provisions of this Will in any
particular)
Item 7th
I hereby nominate and appoint my Brother Joseph K.
Richey and my nephew John R. Newhouse as the
executors of this my last Will and Testament. And
I direct that no appraisement and no sale of my
personal property be made under the statute, except
as provided in Item 1st hereof, and that no appraise-
ment be made of my real estate but that the same be
governed in all respects by said item 1st hereof.
I hereby
revoke all former wills by me made.
In witness where-
of I hereunto set my hand and seal this, seventeenth
day of August, in the year of our Lord One Thous-
and Eight Hundred and Eighty.
Catharine Richey {seal}
Signed and sealed in our presence by said Catharine
Richey and by us signed in her presence this 17th
day of August A.D. 1880.
J.M. Brodrick
Mrs. Adda Benton
I Catharine Richey do make and publish this
my codicil to my last Will and Testament, dated
the seventeenth day of August A.D. 1880
I hereby revoke Items 2 (two) and 3 (three) of my
said last will and testament
In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and seal this second
day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and eighty six.
her
Catharine X Richey {seal}
mark
Attest John M. Brodrick
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 569)
Description
[page 569]
[corresponds to page 509 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
509
Catharine Richey's Will.
Signed, sealed and published by said Catharine
Richey as her codicil to her last Will and Testament
in our presence and signed by us in her presence
this second day of September. A.D. 1886.
John M. Brodrick
S.N. Swick
[corresponds to page 509 of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
509
Catharine Richey's Will.
Signed, sealed and published by said Catharine
Richey as her codicil to her last Will and Testament
in our presence and signed by us in her presence
this second day of September. A.D. 1886.
John M. Brodrick
S.N. Swick
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 570)
Description
[page 570]
[corresponds to marbled page of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
[corresponds to marbled page of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 571)
Description
[page 571]
[corresponds to back of marbled page of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
[corresponds to back of marbled page of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887 (p. 572)
Description
[page 572]
[corresponds to back cover of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
[corresponds to back cover of Delaware County Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887]
Title
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Description
[page 573]
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Title
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Description
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Title
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Description
[page 575]
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Dublin Core
Title
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887
Subject
Delaware County--Will Records--Ohio--1883-1887
Description
Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887.
This book is located at the Delaware County Records Center at 2079 US 23 North PO Box 8006 Delaware Ohio, 43015
This book is located at the Delaware County Records Center at 2079 US 23 North PO Box 8006 Delaware Ohio, 43015
Creator
Decedents of Delaware County, Ohio, 1883-1887
Date
1883-1887
Contributor
Delaware County Court Probate Judge: Henry Ashbrook
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Collection
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Decedents of Delaware County, Ohio, 1883-1887, “Delaware County Ohio Will Records Vol. 7 1883-1887,” Delaware County Memory, accessed December 25, 2024, http://66.213.124.233/items/show/144.