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FRANCIS GRAFF WILL
Date: July 18,1856

I, Francis Graff of New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, do make and ordain this my last Will & Testament, hereby revoking any and all others.

First; I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Agnes Graff  for her own support and maintenance and that of our children, all my personal  and real estate, ( after the payments of my just debts) to have and to hold the same together with all the  rents and profits thereof, for and during her natural lifetime.

Second; After the death of my said wife, it is my will that all my property be divided equally among all my children according to the laws of the state of Indiana.

Third; It is my will that my Executors hereinafter named pay all my just debts and funeral expenses out of the first available means in their possession.

Fourth: I do hereby appoint John G. Smith,  and William Ersesman as the Executors of this my last Will and Testament.
Signed and sealed this 23rd day of July, 18,1856.
Francis Graff.

In the presence of  John G. Smith,  Henry Lich. Geo. H. Harrison.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
John G. Smith, one of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing last Will & Testament of Frances Graff, late of said county, deceased, makes oath and says, that he witnesses the execution of said Will in the presence and at the request of said Testator, that said Testator was of full age to devise his property, of sound mind and memory, and competent to devise his property, and not under any coercion or restraint, and that he, said John G. Smith, Henry Lich, Geo. H. Harrison, whose names appears as subscribing witnesses to said Will, did attest and subscribe the same in the presence of said Francis Graff.    John G. Smith

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day of January 1857.
In witness whereof. I have hereto set my hand  as clerk of the Floyd County Common Pleas Court, and affixed the seal  of said Court at the court house in  New Albany the day and year above written.
Salem P. Town, F.C.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

FREDERICK AUGUST ZIEFULL (Spelling could be Zufall)
Date: Apr.24,1857

 In the name of the Benevolent Father, Amen.

I Frederick August Ziefull, of Floyd County, Indiana, make and publish this my last Will & Testament.

Item 1. I give and devise all of my estate both real and personal to my beloved wife lucy Ziefull. To be to her and heirs forever.

Item 2. I make and appoint the said Lucy Ziefull, Executrix of this my last Will & Testament.

In witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of April, 1857.
Frederick August Ziefull (seal)

Signed, and acknowledged by said Frederick August Ziefull as his last Will & Testament, on our presence, and signed by us in his presence.
J.D. Kelso & Conrad Booker.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
Jonathon D. Kelso, one of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing last Will & Testament of Frederick August Ziefull, late of said county, deceased, makes oath and says that he and Conrad Booker, at the request of said Testator, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other witnessed the foregoing Will, that the Testator was of full age, to devise his property, of sound mind and memory and not under any coercion or restraint whatsoever. J.D. Kelso.

Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 20th day of January 1858.
Witness my hand and seal of the said Floyd County Court of the Common Pleas on the day and year above aforesaid.   Salem P. Town, F.C.C.

State of  Indiana, Floyd County,}SS.
I, Salem P. Town, Clerk of the Floyd County Court of Common Pleas, of said county and state, do hereby certify that the foregoing last Will and Testament of Frederick August Ziefull, late of said county, deceased, has been duly admitted to Probate, that its due execution was this day proven by J.D. Kelso, whose proof, together with such Will have been duly recorded in the 93rd page of the Record of Wills in our office.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name as Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Floyd County,  and affixed the seal of said court in New Albany, this 20th day of January, 1858.
Salem P. Town, F.C.C.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

LUCIE ZIEFULL WILL (spelling could be Zufall)
Date: Feb. 1859

I, the widow Ziefull hereby certify with my own handwriting, that I have bequeathed after my death, to my surviving children all my property, as house and lot, and measurables, and $650.00 in my possession during my lifetime. I, the said widow Ziefull, hereby request Lodge # one, as guardian to execute faithfully this my will.
In case my children should die, and there is still something remaining. I desire that it should be sent to my brother John Christian Benet.
Lucie Ziefull            Witnesses: Rudolph Borgerding
                            Christian H. Schafer.
State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
Rudolph Borgerding and Christain H. Schafer state upon oath that Lucie Ziefull departed this life at said county on the 7th of July 1859, and in the month of Feb. in said year published and declared the same to be her last Will & Testament, and they in her presence attested and subscribed the same, by her request as witnesses thereto. Said Lucie Ziefull, at the time of  signing and publishing said “Will” was of lawful age, of sound disposing mind and memory, competent to devise her property, and not under coercion. They further state upon oath, that the paper attached to said paper writing, and written in the English language, is a faithful translation of the original paper writing.
Rudolph Borgerding, Christian H, Schafer
Subscribed and sworn to before me, the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, Floyd County, this 25th of November, 1859.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court on the day and year above aforesaid.
Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.C.
State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS
I, Salem P. Town, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of county and state, hereby certify that the foregoing last Will and Testament of Lucie Ziefull, deceased, late of said county, has been duly admitted to probate, that its due execution was this day proven by Rudolph Borgerding and Christian Schafer, whose proof, together with such Will have been duly recorded in the 135th page of the Record of Wills in our office.
In witness whereof, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of  court, this 25th of November, 1859.   Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.C.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

GARRETT MALLORY WILL
Date: Apr. 2, 1859

I, Garrett Mallory, of the Floyd County, Indiana, being weak in body, but of sound and disposing mined and memory and understanding thanks be to God for the same, do make and publish this my Last Will and testament in manner and form as following:
That is to say:

First, it is my will that my funeral expenses be fully paid.

Second, I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Hannah Mallory, a certain lot or parcel of land situated in the Town of Galena, county and  state aforesaid, designated as follows: The West Side of Lot #63, on High Street, fronting High Street, forty eight feet and extending  back the same width one hundred and twenty feet, together with all the  Real Estate of which I am seized and possessed.

Third: I also give and bequeath to my beloved wife Hannah Mallory all moneys, goods, chattels, and effects, together with all the personal property of which I am in possession of, and it is further my will, that my said wife should moneys, rights in property that may hereafter be coming to me, by any pertaining estate, or otherwise legally belonging to me.

And lastly, I hereby constitute and appoint my said wife Hannah Mallory and my son Martin Van Buren Mallory, to be the Executors for this my Last Will and Testament, revoking and annulling all former Wills by me made, and satisfying and confirming  this and no other to be my last Will & Testament.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 2nd day of April, 1859.
Garrett Mallory (seal)

Singed, published, acknowledged by Garrett Mallory to be his last Will & Testament, in the presence of us, who at his request, have singed and witnessed the same.
N.M. Brown & Elenora Smith

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
Norton M. Brown, being duly sworn, in with says that the foregoing last Will & Testament of Garrett Mallory, late of said county, deceased, was duly executed by the said Testator, that at the time of executing the same he was entirely competent to devise his property, and was not under any coercion or under influence whatsoever, and that the same was subscribed by him, said affiant, and Elenora Smith, as attesting witnesses in the presence and at the request of said Testator,  and in the presence of each other, and that the same was executed by said Testator, in their presence and further says not.
Norton M. Brown

Subscribed and sworn to before me, May 11th, 1859
Witness my hand and the seal of the Court of Common Pleas, of said County and state aforesaid, the day and year above written. Salem P. Town, F.C.C.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I, Salem P. Town, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said county and state do hereby certify that the foregoing last Will & Testament of Garrett Mallory, late of said county, deceased, has been duly admitted to Probate, that its due execution was this day duly proved by Norton M. Brown, whose proof, together with such Will have been duly recorded in the 127th and 128th pages of the Record of Wills in our office.
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court, this 10th day of May, 1859.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF
                        DAVID EDWARDS , DECEASED.

Be it remembered that on the 7th day of January, 1859
In the Court of Common Pleas of Floyd County, Indiana.
The following proceedings were held in the above entitled matters.
In the Matter of the last Will & testament of David Edwards, deceased.
Comes now into open court Enos Edwards, who shows to the court that  there are 2 Wills made by said David Edwards; upon hearing the proof in relation to the execution of which the court finds that the instrument in writing purporting to be the proper last Will & Testament of the said David Edwards, attested by Lewis Hollis, Mary Hollis, and John Barby is the last in time, and Lewis Hollis, one of the subscribing witnesses to said last Will & Testament states on oath that the said instrument was executed by said David Edwards about the  ___(unable to read day) of April, 1856, in “his said Hollis’  presence”, and in the presence of the other attesting witnesses, and that at the request of the said David Edwards, he and the other subscribing witnesses attested the same in his presence, and in the presence of each other and that at the time of executing the same he, the said David Edwards was of sound and disposing mind and memory and free from all improper influence or constraint and thereupon,  it is ordered by the court that said Will & Testament be admitted to record, which is accordingly done with the words and figures following, to wit:

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF DAVID EDWARDS
I do recommend my soul to Almighty God, who gave it to me and my body to Mother dust, from which it was taken.
After my burying expenses is paid together with all my debts, and all things settled. I give and bequeath to my wife Priscilla all the profits of all my lands and tenements and all my personal property and all my debts due and demands during her natural lifetime, and after her death, all the land or farm on the West of the Creek on which I now live, I give unto my sons Enos Edwards, by his paying to my son Stephen Edwards, $200, and all said  farm on the East of said Creek, I give and bequeath to my daughter Martha Stone, by her paying to my daughter Debby Hand $100. I also give and bequeath 40 acres of woodland lying in the  Northwest quarter of Section 17, Township 2, South Range 6 East, to my grandsons William and David Wilkinson, by there paying to my 2 granddaughters Priscilla  and the daughter of my daughter Sarah Sergeant $50, and my daughter  Mary Leyden $5. And all the personal property, after the death of my wife if any to be, equally divided between all my heirs.
I also leave Enos Edwards and William Wilkinson my Executors at my death.
David Edwards  (seal)
Priscilla Edwards (seal)

Witnessess: Lewis Hollis, Mary Hollis, John Barby.

And upon motion of said Enos Edwards, he is appointed Executor of said Will upon his filing bond with Lewis Hollis as his security in the final of $1000, which is now here done and thereupon be, the said Enos Edwards takes the oath of office prescribed by law.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

CHRISTIAN SHIRLEY, WILL
Date: Dec. 29,1845

I, Christian Shirley, of Floyd County, Indiana, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make and publish this as my last Will & Testament.

First. I give and bequeath to my son Denton Shirley, the West half of the North West quarter  of Section 1, of Township 3 South of the Base line in Range 5 east of the second principal meridian of the lands directed to be sold, at Jeffersonville, Indiana, and lying, and lying and being in said Floyd County. The said quarter section to be divided by a north and South line between said Denton and his brother Anderson, said Anderson now having or being entitled to the legal title of the East half thereof.

Second. I do also hereby give and bequeath to my said son Denton Shirley, a certain tract or parcel of land, lying and being in said county of Floyd in  said sate of Indiana, and on a branch of Barton’s Creek, being a fork of  Indiana Creek, containing Eight acres more or less, and being the South East corner of the Northeast quarter of section 2, of Township 3 South of the Baseline in Range 5 East of the meridian line, and bounded as   follows, to-wit:  Beginning at its original quarter Section Post on the North and South lines which divides the first and second section in said Township when Elijah Creswill, Christian Shirley, John Bowman and Jeremiah Crook all corner, then with the said line North forty poles to a sugar tree  corner, thence West thirty two poles, to a corner Elm, thence South forty poles to a stake, sugar tree and hickory pointers, thence East thirty two poles, including the spring now used by me to the beginning corner post, with all appurtenances belonging to each tract of land.

It is also my will and desire that for and in consideration of the above bequests, he the said Denton Shirley, at my decease, shall pay to my daughter Elizabeth Holmes, or her heirs, the wife of Oliver Holmes the sum of $200.   

In witness whereof I, the said Christian Shirley, have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of  December, in the year of Our Lord, 1845.
Christian Shirley (seal)

Signed by the above Christian Shirley, as and for his last Will & Testament in the presence of us. C. Nunemacher, & H. Collins.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
Conrad Nunemacher being  duly sworn says that the foregoing last Will & Testament of Christian Shirley, deceased was duly executed by said testator, that at the time of the executing the same, he was entirely competent to devise his property, and was not under any coercion or under influence whatsoever, and that the same was subscribed by him, said affiant and Henry Collins, as attesting witnesses in the presence  and at the request of said testator, and in the presence of each other, and that the same was  executed by said testator, in their presence, and further says not.
C. Nunemacher

Subscribed, and sworn to before me, this 16th day of  August, 1858.
Witness my hand as Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Floyd County and the seal of said Court at New Albany, the day and year above aforesaid.
Salem P. Towne Clerk. F.C.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I Salem P. Towne, Clerk of the Court of Common Please, of said County and State do hereby certify that the above and foregoing last Will and Testament of Christian Shirley, late of said County, deceased, has been duly admitted to probate; that its due execution, was this day proven by Conrad Nunemacher, whose proof, together with such Will have been duly recorded in the 105th and 106th pages of the Record of Wills  in our office.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court the 16th day of  August, 1858.    Salem P. Towne, Clerk F.C.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

FRED VON ALMON’S WILL
Date: January 1,1903

In the name of the Benevolent Father, Amen.

I, Fred Von Almon of Floyd County, Indiana, being in feeble health, but of sound and disposing mind and memory do make, publish and declare this to be my last Will & Testament, hereby revoking all other Wills by me made.

1. I give devise and bequeath unto my wife, Anna B. Von Almon the real estate in Floyd County, Indiana, described as follows, the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of section ten, township 2 south of Range 6 East for and during the period of her natural life.

2. I give, devise and bequeath unto my said wife, the sum of five hundred dollars to be paid so soon after my death as the same may be conveniently done, and all my household good and furniture forever.

 3. I give, devise and bequeath the rest and residue of my estate, real and personal to my children and the children of those who are dead or may died before my death, such children of my children or their descendants to take the share of all their parents.

4. I hereby nominate and appoint my son peter Von Almon as Executor of this my last Will & Testament.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 1st day of January, 1903.  
Fred Von Almon (seal)

The above named testator, Fred Von Almon, signed the foregoing annexed instrument as his last Will & Testament in our presence, and we at his request, in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto set our hands on the last above written date attesting witnesses.  Fred Moser & John B. James.

The State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
Be it remembered that on the 4th day of April, 1908, John B. James, one of the subscribing witnesses to the within and foregoing last Will & Testament of Fred Von Almon, late of said County, deceased, personally appeared before the Floyd Circuit Court of Indiana, and being duly sworn by the Clerk of said Court, upon his oath, declared and testified as follows: That is to say that on the 1st day of January, 1903, he saw the said Fred Von Almon sign his name to said instrument in writing, as and for his last Will & Testament, and that this deponent at the same time heard the said Fred Von Almon declare the said instrument in writing at his last Will and testament, and that the said instrument in writing, was at the same time at the request of said Fred Von Almon, and with his consent, attested and subscribed by the said John B. James and one Fred Moser, in the presence of said Testator, and in the presence of each other,  as subscribing witnesses thereto, and that the said Fred Von Almon was at the time of the signing and subscribing of the said instrument in writing as aforesaid, of full age, (that is to say more than 21 years of age), and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and not under any coercion or restraint, as this deponent verily believes, and further deponent says not.   John B. James

Sworn to and subscribed by the said John B. James, before me, William F. Ruoff, Clerk of the said Floyd County Circuit Court on the 4th day of April, 1908.
In attestation whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court.  William F. Ruoff, Clerk F.C.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I, William F. Ruoff, Clerk of the Floyd County Circuit Court, in Indiana do hereby certify that the within annexed last Will & Testament of Fred Von Almon has been duly admitted to Probate, and duly proved by the testimony of John B. James, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, that a complete record of said Will and testimony of said John B. James in proof thereof has been duly made and recorded at pages 6 and 7 in the Record of Wills “G” of said County.
In attestation whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court at New Albany, this 4th day of April 1908.
William F. Ruoff, Clerk, Floyd County.

State of Indiana, Floyd county}SS.
I, William F. Ruoff, Clerk of the Floyd Circuit Court do hereby certify that I have compared the above and foregoing with the original, and that the same i9s a full, true and complete record if the last Will & testament of Fred Von Almon, deceased, together with the certificate of probate thereto attached, as the same appears on file in my office this 4th day of April, 1908.
William F. Ruoff, Clerk Floyd County Circuit Court.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

GEORGE CHEATLE WILL
Date: July 28,1847

In the name of God,Amen.

I, George Cheatle of the city of New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, being of sound mind and memory and knowing that it is appointed for all once to die, do make and publish this my last Will & Testament to wit:

Item 1. It is my will that my body be buried in a becoming manner after the form and manner of a Christian burial.

Item 2. It is my will that all my just debts be paid as early after my decease as it can conveniently be done by my Executors.

Item 3. After the payments of my debts, I will and bequeath to my beloved wife all property and rights of whatever kind, be the same real, personal and mixed, to have and to hold the same absolutely to herself, her heirs and all assigns forever.

Item 4. I hereby revoke any and all Wills by me heretofore made and appoint my beloved wife Ann Elizabeth Cheatle and my friend Peter Tellon, as Executors of this my only proper Will.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at New Albany, this 28th day of July, 1847.
George Cheatle (seal)

Signed, sealed and acknowledged by the above George Cheatle as and for his last Will & Testament in our presence and in the presence of each other and at his request, we have attested the same, this 28th day of July 1847.               James Collins & John Shellers

I, George Cheatle being of sound mind and memory do hereby revoke so much of the foregoing Will as relates to the appointment of Executor, and I do hereby appoint John C. Davis, of the city of new Albany as the Executor of this my last Will & testament.
In witness whereof, I have here to subscribe my name and seal this 9th day of March 1853.
George Cheatle.

Signed, sealed and acknowledged by said Testator as his lat Will & Testament in our presence and we in his presence, and in the presence of each other have signed the same.
A.S. Burnett & Elijah Sabin

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
James Collins, one of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing last Will & Testament of George Cheatle, late of said county, deceased, makes oath and says that he witnessed the execution of said of said Will in the presence and at the request of said Testator, that said Testator was of full age, of sound mind and memory and competent to devise his property, and not under any coercion or restraint, and that he said James Collins, and John Shellers  whose names appear as a subscribing witness, with him to said Will did attest and subscribe the same in the presence of said George Cheatle.
James Collins
And Elijah Sabin, one of the subscribing witnesses to the Codicil of the last Will of George Cheatle, deceased, on oath says that he witnessed  the execution of said Will in the presence and at the request of said Testator, that said Testator was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and competent to devise his property and not under any coercion or restraint, and that he said Sabin and  A. S. Burnett whose name appears as a subscribing witness to said Codicil of  said Will of said Cheatle, deceased, did attest and subscribe the same in the presence of said George Cheatle.
E. Sabin.

Subscribed and sworn to before me by James Collins on the 8th day of August, 1857, and by E. Sabin on the 11th day of August, 1857.
Witness my hand and seal of the said Court of Common Pleas of Floyd County, Indiana this 11th day of August, 1857. Salem P. Town, Clerk

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I, Salem P. Town, Clerk of the said county and state aforesaid, do herby certify that the within Last Will & Testament of George Cheatle, late of said county, deceased, has been duly admitted to probate, that the due execution has been proved according to law by James Collins and Elijah Sabin, whose proofs, together with such Will and Codicil has been duly recorded on the 81 and 82 pages of the Record of Wills in our office.
Wintess my hand and seal of said county this 11th day of August, 1857 Salem P. Town. Clerk F.C.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

HENRY SARLES WILL
Date: Dec. 21, 1858
Floyd County, Indiana

I, Henry Sarles, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory, do make this my last Will & Testament.

First. I desire that my wife Mary Sarles shall have and hold all my estate both real and personal, as long as she shall live.

Second. That after her death, that David McFall, my step son, shall inherit fifty acres of the land that I own, and Eliza Tary shall have sixteen and three quarters of acres of the land, and at the death of my wife David McFall shall have two thirds of the personal property, and Eliza Tary one third.  This my last Will and Testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 21st day of December 1858.
Henry Sarles (seal)

Signed in the presence of : William McCutcheon & Peter Andres

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
Peter Andres being duly sworn, says that the foregoing last Will & Testament of Henry Sarles, late of said county, deceased, was duly executed by said Testator, that at the time of executing the same he was entirely competent to devise his property, and was not under any coercion or under influence whatsoever, and that the same was subscribed by him, said affiant and William McCutcheon as attesting witnesses thereto, and that the same was executed by said Testator in their presence, and further says not.  
 Peter Andres.

Subscribed and sworn to before me, the clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Floyd County, Indiana, this 11th day of January 1859
Witness my hand and seal of  said court on the day and year last aforesaid.  
Salem P. Towne, Clerk

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I, Salem P. Town, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Floyd County, Indiana, do hereby certify that the foregoing last Will & Testament of Henry Sarles, late of said county, deceased, has been duly admitted to Probate, that its due execution was this day proven by Peter Andres, whose proof, together with such Will, have been duly recorded in the pages of 121,& 122 of the Record of Wills in our office
.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court in New Albany this 11th day of January, 1859
 Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

KENARD D. RAGER WILL
Date; Jan. 3,1859

Know all men by these presents that I Kenard D. Rager, being of sound mind and disposing memory and feeling desirous of settling my worldly affairs, while in this situation. I therefore make this my last Will & Testament, as follows:

First.I give and bequeath to my wife Mary Rager all and every part of my property both real, personal and mixed of which I shall die possessed, to have and to hold during her natural life,  and after her decease it shall be equally divided among my children. Who shall then be living.

Second. I hereby appoint the said Mary Rager, my wife, as Executrix of this my last Will & administratrix for the settlement of my worldly affairs.
In testimony whereof I have this 3rd day of January, 1859, subscribed my name and seal.   
K.D. Rager (seal)

This is to certify that we, the undersigned, witnesses were present at the signing of the above Will, and the whole was according to his mind as expressed thus, and further Kenard D. Rager  says that he has not  been influenced to execute this Will by any person whatsoever,                  Caleb C. Dayton & Wm. Trihune

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
Caleb C. Dayton, being duly sworn says that the foregoing last Will and Testament of Kenard D. Rager, late of said county, deceased was duly executed by said Testator, that at the time of executing the same he was entirely competent to devise his property and was not under any coercion or under influence  whatsoever, that the same was subscribed by him, said affiant, and William Trihune, as attesting witnesses in the presence and the request of said Testator, and in the presence of each other, and that the same was executed by said testator in their presence, and further says not.
Subscribed and sworn to before me February 10,1859.
Witness my hand and seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said county, this 10th day of February 1859.         Salem P. Town, Clerk

State of Indiana, Floyd County}Ss.
I, Salem P. Town, Clerk of the Common Please Court of the county and state aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing last Will & Testament of Kenard D. Rager, late of said county, deceased has been duly admitted to probate, that its due execution was this day duly proven by Caleb C. Dayton, whose proof, together with such Will have been duly recorded on pages 122 and 123 of the Record of Wills in our office.
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of our said court in New Albany, this 10th day of February, 1859.             
Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

HENRY B. STOY WILL
Date; Apr. 7, 1858

I, Henry B. Stoy, of Floyd Count, Indiana do make and publish this my last Will & Testament, hereby revoking all former Wills by me at any time made.

First: I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid, as soon after my death as possible out of any money that may come to the hands of my Executor hereinafter mentioned.

Second: As to my household and kitchen furniture of every kind , sort and description, I hereby give to my beloved wife Cecilia Stoy.

Third: As to my personal property, accounts and claims of every kind, other than the above stated, I wish my executor to collect and secure the same and I hereby give and bequeath the interest and issues of the same to my said beloved wife Cecilia for and during her natural life. My said Executor hereafter mentioned, to make the same as productive as possible by good and careful management.

Fourth: As to my Real Estate where ever situated, I hereby bequeath the same to my beloved wife Cecilia, for and during her natural life, she having the right should it be deemed best to sell and dispose of any part of it, by and with the written consent of my Executor hereinafter mentioned, and should  any part of said   Real Estate be sold the proceed of such sale or sales to go into the hands of my Executor, and to be by him invested, managed and controlled as hereinafter provided in relation to my notes, accounts etc., my Executor availing himself from time to time of the wishes and views of my said wife.

Fifth: As to my property both real and personal of every sort and kind wherever situated, I hereby will and bequeath the same to my (with the reservations hereinafter stated) to my dear children Henry B. Stoy, and Mary C. Stoy,  and their heirs and assigns forever, they to take the same after the death of their mother, share and share alike.

I also wish my wife and my brother Peter R. Stoy, jointly to act as Guardians of my said children.

I hereby appoint make and appoint my brother Peter R. Stoy,  Executor of this my last Will and Testament, hereby giving him full power and authority to Execute and carry Out my wishes as herein stated at the death of my beloved wife.
Henry B. Stoy (seal)

Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Henry B. Stoy, the Testator, as his last Will and Testament, in the presence of us who have hereto subscribed our names was witnesses hereto in presence of said Henry B. Stoy and  the presence of each other.
April 7th, 1858
Witnesses: Matthew J. Robinson, S.S. March,  John A. Smith

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
John A. Smith being duly sworn upon oath, says that the foregoing last Will and Testament of Henry B. Stoy, late of said county, deceased, was duly executed by said Testator, that at the time of executing the same, he was entirely competent to devise his property and was not under any coercion or under influence whatsoever, and that the same was subscribed by him said affiant, and Matthew J. Robinson, and S.S. March as attesting witnesses in the presence and at the request of said Testator,  and in the presence of each other and further says not.
John A. Smith

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5th day of May, 1858.
Witness my hand and seal of the court of Common Pleas of Floyd County, Indiana, the day and year last aforesaid.    Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I, Salem P. Town, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, of said county and state, do hereby certify that the last Will and Testament of Henry B. Stoy, late of said county, deceased,  has been duly admitted to probate, that its due execution was this day proved by John A. Smith, whose proof together with such Will have been duly recorded  on pages 99 and 100 of the Record of Wills in our office.

In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court of Common Pleas of said county in New Albany, this 5th day of May, 1858.
Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

JOHN YENAWINE WILL
Date: January 2, 1859

In the name of the Lord, Amen.

I, John Yenawine of Floyd County, Indiana, being of bad bodily ability, but of full and sound mind, but knowing the uncertainty of human life, do declare, after paying my just debts and funeral expenses, it is my Will and last Testament and desire .

First, that after my death my wife shall have lawful authority to sell twenty acres of the East side of the N.W. quarter of  S. 24, Town 2,   Range 4 East. And out of the same pay all my debts, and then I also declare that my wife, after paying all my debts as aforesaid shall have full power and authority over all the balance of my property in fee simple, and shall have full authority to use the same at her will.

Second. At my death I declare that my wife shall have lawful  authority as my Executor to carry out this my last Will  according to the same above mentioned.

Third, In testimony whereof.  I declare the above to be my last testament, and acknowledge my hand and seal in the presence of John Moser and Nimrod Moser, now present.
Dated this 2nd day of January, 1859.  John Yenawine (seal)
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of Isaac Clipp

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
Isaac Clipp being duly sworn on  oath says that the foregoing last Will and testament of John Ganawine, late of said county, deceased, was duly executed by said Testator, that at the time of the execution the same he was entirely competent to devise his property, and was not under any coercion or under influence whatsoever, that the same was subscribed by him said affiant and Nimrod Moser and John Moser as attesting witnesses in the presence in his presence and at the  request of said Testator, and  in the presence of each other, and that the same was executed by said Testator, in their presence, and further says not.       
                               Isaac Clipp

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I, Salem P. Town, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, Floyd County, Indiana, do hereby certify that the foregoing last Will and Testament of John Ganawine, late of said county, deceased, has been duly admitted to probate. That its due execution was this day proved by Isaac clip, whose proof, together with such Will have been duly recorded on page 124, of the Record of Wills in our office. In witness I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court this 28th day of February,1859.
  Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

WILLIAM BUDD WILL
Date: July 22, 1859
FLOYD COUNTY, INDIANA

First I desire and  direct that all my just debts shall be first paid as soon as practicable out  of my personal estate.

Second, I desire and direct that my beloved wife, Eliza Ann Budd,  shall have and receive out of my entire estate both real and personal, such share and portion as the law of the state of Indiana in such cases made and provided will allow to her as my widow.

Third, Whereas, my son Smith R. Budd has received from me already by way of advancement the sum of thirteen hundred dollars ($1300), and my daughter Dorothy Howe has received in like manner the sum of six hundred dollars ($600), and my daughter Elizabeth A. Tabler has received in like manner the sum of four hundred dollars ($400), I desire and direct that in the division of the residue of my estate, amongst my children, the aforesaid children shall be charged with said several advancement respectively.

Fourth, I give and devise to my 2 youngest children, William T. Budd, and Benjamin F. Budd, each the sum of Three hundred and 50 dollars ($350), which I desire shall be expended by their guardian in giving to them and education, as far as it can be most can by most careful management  be made to go.

Fifth, I give and devise all the rest and residue of my estate both real and personal, after the payments of my debts as aforesaid, and the payment of said devises to my said 2 youngest children, unto all my children, to wit: Smith R. Budd, Elizabeth A. Minerva, John, Rachel, William F. and Benjamin F. in equal shares, share and share alike, charging the first named 3 children  with said  advancements as aforesaid in making said division to have an hold the same unto them severally and their heirs and assigns forever, provided however, and it is hereby expressly provided and directed by me, that the portion or share which shall come to my said daughter Dorothy Howe, shall be taken and held by her only for and during her period of natural life, and after her death, I give and devise the same unto my other children to have and to hold the same and assigns forever, it being my will and intention that the said Dorothy shall only take a life estate in such portion as shall come to her as aforesaid.  But the devise of her said portion as aforesaid after her death to my other children, is upon the further promise that if at her death, my grandson John  Eiseman, her son, shall  be living, then and in that case, I devise to him, the said John Eiseman , the sum of Five hundred dollars, our of the said portion of his said Mothers, provided there shall remain so much at her death, to have and to hold the same with him and his heirs and assigns forever, and the residue of her estate shall be distributed to my said other children as aforesaid.

Sixth, I hereby constitute and  appoint John B. Hancock, and my son Smith R. Budd, Executors of this my last Will & Testament.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal to my last Will & Testament this 22nd of July, 1859.                        Signed, William Budd (Seal)


 Signed, sealed, declared and published by the said Wm. R. Budd as and for his last Will & Testament, in our presence, who, in his presence, at his request and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses.   July 22, 1859.
M.C. Kerr & J.B. Hancock.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
John B. Hancock, on his oath , says that, he is one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will & testament of William Budd. Late of said county, deceased, which is hereto attached, and that Michael C. Kerr, whose proper name appears hereto, is the other attesting witness to said Will, that said Will was executed by said Testator the presence of said affiant and said Kerr, as and for his last Will, and was by them, in his presence, at his request, and in the presence of each other, subscribed as such witnesses, that said Testator, at the time of the executing of said Will, was competent to devise his property, and not under any influence or coercion of any kind or degree whatsoever, and that said Will was duly executed by said Testator,  as said affiant verily believes, and he further says not.
John B. Hancock.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, July 28th, 1859

Witness my hand as Clerk of the court of Common Pleas, Floyd County Indiana, and the seal of said court on the day and year above aforesaid.  Salem P. Town, Clerk.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I, Salem P. Town, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said count and state, hereby certify that the foregoing last Will and Testament of William Budd, late of said county, deceased, has been duly admitted to probate, that its due execution was this day duly proven by the said John B. Hancock, whose proof, together with the said Will have been duly recorded in the 131st  and 132nd  pages of the record of Wills  in our office .
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court,  this 28th day of July 1859.                       Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.C.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

THEODORE ELLIOTT  WILL
Date: May, 5th, 1858
See his Obit on The Obit Page

I, Theodore Elliott, of New Albany, Indiana, do make and publish this my last Will & Testament.

First, I give and bequeath to my wife Polly Ann Elliott all the personal property of which I may died possessed, after the payment of my just debts.

Second, I give and bequeath to my wife Polly Ann Elliott, all of  the real estate, with all the rights and improvements thereunto pertaining, of  which I may died seized and possessed or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my death, to have and to hold the same to her during her natural life.

Third, I give and devise to my daughter Ruth P. Elliott the reversion or remainder of all the real estate, with its appurtenances, of which I may die entitled to, from and after the decease of her mother Polly Ann Elliott, to have and to hold the same to her and her heirs and assigns forever<>Fourth, I do nominate and appoint Alfred W. Bentley to be the Executor of this my last Will & Testament.

In testimony whereof, I have to this my last Will & Testament hereunto subscribed my name  and  affixed my seal this 5th day of May, 1858.  Theodore Elliott (seal).
Signed, and acknowledged by the said Theodore Elliott, as his last Will & Testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence.   S.M. Dorsey & Joseph B. Hart.  <>State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.

Samuel M. Dorsey being duly sworn says the foregoing last Will & Testament of Theodore Elliott, late of said county, deceased, was duly executed and competent to devise his property and was not under any coercion or under influence whatsoever, and that the same was subscribed  by him, said affiant, and Joseph B. Hart, as attesting witnesses in the presence and at his request of said Testator, and in the presence of each other, and that the same was executed by said Testator, in their presence and further says not.                S. M. Dorsey.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 25th day of May, 1858,

Witness my hand and seal of the Floyd County Common Pleas Court, Indiana, the day and year above foresaid.                   Salem P. Towne, Clerk F.C.C.
State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.

I Salem P. Town Clerk of the Common Please Court of said county and state do hereby certify that the foregoing last Will & Testament of Theodore Elliott, late of said county, deceased, has been duly admitted to probate, that its due execution was this day proven by said Samuel M. Dorsey, whose proof, together with such Will has been duly recorded on the 101st, and 102nd pages of the Record of Wills in our office .
In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of our said court this 25th day of May, 1858.   Salem P. Town, F.C.C
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

SARAH SMITH WILL
Date:Feb. 28,1853

In the name of God, Amen.

I, Sarah Smith, late Sarah Flaherty, and formerly Sarah Drysdale, being now of sound mind but feeble body, do make and publish this my last Will & Testament.

First. After my death it is my desire to be buried as provided in the last Will of my first husband William Drysdale, and by his side after the  funeral of the  Methodist Episcopal Church.

Second, As to this worlds goods, with which it has pleased God to bless me, I dispose of it as follows:  To my sister Lydia Atkinson, wife of James Atkinson, I give and bequeath my imported carpets, and rugs, my conventry (?)  chairs, bureau, looking glass, the think parlor curtains, also two feather beds in the parlor, and the pillows and bolsters and cases. The quilt called the Worlds Wonder” , the oak leaf and lady finger quilt, one pair plates candle sticks, the bed curtains, and valances, the highpoint bedstead in the parlor, and two  mosquito bars (?) spread and valance, and the glass ware, all the china and  cupboard ware, the stair carpet and __the fire (or five ?) board,  6 __sheets, all my wearing apparel. The oil cloth in the hall and kitchen table, all the table cloths and ___(smeared), and white curtains, the red can (or cow ?), all the crocks, the airtight stove, the flyknest(?) and duster, half of the small sheets, half a keg of  lard, half of the potatoes on  hand, all the preserves and pickles, table covers, one tea board, all the baskets, all the tablespoons and all the teaspoons, except one set which I  have already given to Sarah Atkinson.

Third, it is my will and I hereby bequeath to my sister in law Margaret Barr, wife of Francis Barr, the following articles, the rag carpet on the warm weather room where I now lie, the feather bed and straw bed in the same room, the parlor window curtains in my room and the red curtains in the living room, all the musician (?) chairs, one dessert spoon, one fancy bedstead, the Irish chairs and small patchwork quilt, the bed valance up stairs, the dining table in the living room, my cloth cloak, my cooking stove and the white heifer, and  one underbed.

Fourth, To my beloved husband George M. Smith, I give and bequeath one bed and bedding, the one he now uses, one mink which now sits in my bedroom, my gold spectacles, one hundred dollars that Edmund L. Taylor owes me, and the  next years rent of the Flaherty farm being $150.00

Fifth,  I give and bequeath to my brother Francis Beer, also the breeding sow, and what pigs she may have, together with all and every article, either of  real or personal property, not herein already disposed of.
Witness, my hand and seal this 28th day of February, 1853,   Signed, Sarah Smith

Sealed and acknowledged to be her last Will and Testament by testation in our presence, and at her request, we have attested to the same in her presence and in the presence of each other.   Witness:  A. M. Collins & Priscilla Hollis and Priscilla Hollis

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I, Angeline M. Collins and Priscilla Hollis make oath and say that they are the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing Will, that the same was duly executed, that the Testator at the time of executing the same was of full age to devise her property, and of sound mind and memory and not under any coercion and restraint.
A.M. Collins

Sworn and subscribed before me March 23rd, 1853
Witness my hand  as Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, Floyd County, Indiana day and year above aforesaid.
L.N. Akin, Clerk F.C.C.



1833, March 1st
I add the following codicil to my foregoing Will. The building which I have erected on the lot which  I now reside, shall be sold by Malcom McBride, and the proceeds given to his little son Washington Alexander, who is ___ with me and I wish said money so invested as a ___ as much as sensible for him, against he comes of age. All my old quilts, blankets to be equally divided between Lydia Atkinson and Margaret Beers.  
 Signed, Sarah Smith

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I, James Collins and A.M. Collins make oath and say that the witnessed the annexed codicil to the foregoing will, that said codicil was duly executed, that the Testatrix at the time of executing the same was of full age to devise her property and of sound mind and memory, and not under any coercion or restraint.                             James Collins, A.M. Collins

Sworn to and Subscribed before me Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Floyd County, Indiana this 23rd day of March 1853.

In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at New Albany, this 23rd day of March 1853.
L. N. Akin Clerk, F.C.C.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

NICHOLAS SPICKERT WILL
Date: Dec. 23, 1857
See his Obit on The Obit Page

I, Nicholas Spickert, aged 76 years and 8 months, Merchant in the city of New Albany, Indiana, U.S. of America, being of sound mind and body and desirous, before leaving this world to dispose of such goods and effects as I am possessed of, do make and execute this my last Will & testament.

To my beloved wife Maria Spickert, I bequeath all my estate, real and personal that I am now, or may at my death be, possessed of, as also my debts that may be due to me  at my death, and I enjoin the said Maria Spickert, my wife, to pay any debts that may be due of me if any, at the time of my death.

I hereby make, constitute and appoint my wife Maria Spickert the Executrix of this my last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affix the seal, this 23rd day of Dec. 1857.   Signed, Nicholas Spickert (seal)

Signed, in presence of  John Spielman & Jacob Milsy

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
John Speilman being duly sworn, says that the foregoing last Will & Testament of Nicholas Spickert, late of said county, deceased was duly executed by said Testator, that at the time of the executing the same he was entirely competent to devise his property, and was not under any coercion or under influence whatsoever, and that the same was subscribed by him, said affiant and Jacob Milsy as attesting witnesses in the presence and at the request of said Testator, and in the presence of each other, and the same was executed by said Testator in their presence, and further says not.
John Spielman

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of April, 1858.
Witness my hand and seal of the Court of Common Pleas of Floyd County, Indiana, the day and year last aforesaid.  Salem P. Town, F.C.C.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS
I Salem P. Town, clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the above name County and State hereby certify that the foregoing last Will & Testament of Nicholas Spickert, late of said county, deceased, has been duly admitted to probate, that its execution was this day proven by John Spielman, whose proof together with said Will has been duly recorded on page 94 of the Record of Wills in our office.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the  Court  of Common Pleas of said County and State this 15th day of  February, 1858.
Salem P. Town, F.C.C.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

RUNION ELLIS WILL
Date: June 1, 1857

I, Runion Ellis of Floyd County, Indiana, do make and publish this as my last Will & Testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills made by me at any time heretofore made.

First. I direct that my body be decently interred, and as to so much worldly estate as it has pleased God to entrust me with, I dispose of the same in the following manner, to wit:
I direct first that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as possible, out of the first moneys that shall come to the hands of my Executors from any portion of  my estate, real or personal.

Second. I will unto my beloved wife Margaret Willis, all my personal and Real estate, so long as she remains my widow or should live, but if she should marry again she is to take her portion that the law allows her, and the remainder to go to my son John Ellis.

In witness whereof, I, Runion Ellis, the Testator have hereunto set my hand and seal this the first day of June in the year of Our Lord  1857.    Signed, Runion Ellis (seal)

Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above testator and each other.
 Witnesses:  Samuel Williams & Lafayette Livers

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
Samuel Williams, one of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing last Will & Testament of Runion Ellis, late of said county, deceased, makes oath and says that he witnessed the execution of said Will in the presence, and at the request of said Testator, that said Testator was of full age, of sound mind and memory and competent  to devise his property, and not under any coercion or restraint, and that he and said Lafayette  Livers, whose name appears as a subscribing  witness to said Will, did attest and subscribed the same in the presence of said Runion Ellis.   Samuel Williams

Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 4th day of July 1857.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of  the court of Common Pleas of Floyd County, Indiana, the day and year above written. 
Salem P. Town, F.C.C.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I, Salem P. Towne, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said county and state do hereby certify that the last Will & testament of Runion Ellis, late of said county, deceased, has been duly admitted to probate, that its due execution was this day proven by Samuel Williams, whose proof together with said Will has been duly recorded on page 80 of the Record of Wills in our office.

In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at New Albany, this 4th day of July, 1857
Salem P. Town, F.C.C.

(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

MARY BOSTOCK WILL
Date;Nov. 1, 1858

In the name of the Benevolent father of all.

I, Mary Bostock, do make and publish this my last Will & Testament.

First. I give and bequeath all the property  both real and personal of which I may die possessed to my son Daniel Bostock, and my  daughter Ellen Bostock, to be divided equally between them, share and share alike.

Second.  My daughter Mary Ann Waters having heretofore received her share of my property, will have no interest in this my last Will & Testament.

Third. The conduct of my son James Bostock, having  been so contrary to my wishes that I give him no interest in this my Estate.

I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me made.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of November, in the year of 1858.                Signed Mary Bostock (seal)

Signed, sealed and acknowledged by said Mary Bostock  as her last Will & Testament, in our presence, and signed by us in her presence. N.B. Wilson & L. Sitason

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
Napoleon B. Wilson, on his oath says that he is one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Mary Bostock, which is hereto attached, that L. Sitason is the other attesting witnesses thereto that said Will was subscribed  and executed by said Bostock in her own proper person in the presence of said affiant and of said Sitason,  who in the presence of each other at her request subscribed our names to said Will  as attesting witnesses as aforesaid said Bostock executed said  Will as aforesaid, she was fully competent to devise her property, and was not under  any coercion or under influence whatsoever, and further says not.

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd day of November, 1858.
In witnesses of which I have hereunto subscribed my name as Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Floyd county, Indiana,  and affix the seal thereof, hereto this day and year last aforesaid. Salem P. Town, F.C.Clerk.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I, Salem P. Town, Clerk of the Common Pleas Court of said County and state do hereby certify that the foregoing last Will 7 Testament of Mary Bostock, late of said county, deceased has been duly admitted to probate, that its due execution was this day duly proven by Napoleon B. Wilson, whose proof together with such Will have been duly recorded on page 114 of the Record of Wills in our office,

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at New Albany, this 22nd day of November, 1858
Salem P. Town, F.Co. Clerk.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

NICHOLAS STIEN WILL
Date:June 19, 1854

In the name of god Amen.

I, Nicholas Stien  of Greenville,  Floyd County, Indiana, do make and publish this my last Will & Testament, revoking all others heretofore made.

First. My soul I commit to God who gave it and my body I wish interred according to rites of Christian burial by my Executor.

Second. It is my will that all my just debts be paid as soon after my decease as may be convenient.

Third. It is also my will that after my death my beloved wife shall have and possess all  my property both real and personal wheresoever the same may be situate, to have and to hold the same to her and her heirs and assigns during her life, with all the rights and  appurtenances thereto belonging or in any ways appertaining and after her death  to my children who may be living at her death, or if any of  them shall have married and had children  and died before her, then the children of such child to take a part  as their father or mother  would if living.

Fourth. I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife Catherine Stien my Executrix to perform and execute this my last Will.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th day of June 1854.
Nicholas Stien. (seal)

Signed, sealed and acknowledged in our presence and in the presence of each other and at the request we attest as witnesses.
Nicholas Spickert &  James Collins

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
Nicholas Spickert, one of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing last Will and testament of Nicholas Stien, late of said county, deceased, make oath and  says that he witnessed the executing of said Will in the presence and at the request of said Testator, that said Testator was of full age,  of sound mind and memory and  competent to devise his  property and was not under any  coercion or restraint and that he and said James Collins whose name appears as subscribing  witness to said Will did attest and subscribed the same in the presence of said Nicholas Stien.                 Nicholas Spickert.

Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 16th day of  March, 1857.
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of  said court, at the Courthouse in New Albany, the day  and year above written.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I Salem P. Town, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said county certify that the within last Will and Testament of Nicholas Stien, deceased, has been duly admitted to probate, that its due execution was this day proven by Nicholas Spickert, whose proof and together with such Will have been duly recorded on page 73 of the Record of Wills in our office.

In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court, in New Albany, the 16th day of  March, 1857
Salem P. Town, F.Co. Clerk.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

PETER ROSS SENIOR WILL.
Date: November 8, 1856

First. I bequeath to my son John Ross the piece of land that I bought of him known as the Goin’s estate,  namely his part therein, and two dollars current money.

Second. I bequeath to my son Peter Ross Jr.  two dollars in current money, also my sorrel horse Dick and my blind mare.

Third. I bequeath to my daughter Mary Jackson  one hundred dollars in current money, also the house and tenants that I now occupy together with a four acres of ground, confracing the orchard, provided that she come and live in it and occupy it, but she shall not in  anyways sell or barter or trade or traffic any part thereof.
Fourth, I bequeath to my son Thomas Ross two dollars in current money.

Fifth. I bequeath to my sons  Saul Ross and Rome Ross that tract  or parcel of  land that I purchased of  George Scott and Augustus Turner, commencing at the corner of the Goins place crossing Silver Creek, adjoining Shaw place. I wish to divide equally in two parts north and south, Rome taking the part adjoining Behanel, Saul the other part, they are not to sell or traffic, barter or trade in anyways or manner whatever, the timber on said land, but it is to be used expressly for the use of said land, moreover, the part of land in the Goins estate that fell to Henry Ross by the Will of Edmund Goins, deceased,  Henry Ross now deceased.         I, Peter Ross Senior now become heir to the said land. I do bequeath the same to my son Rome Ross, together with my clay bank mare and gearing  with one half  of the wagon.

Sixth. I bequeath to my son Eli the home place containing seventy acres more or less, providing Mary take the four acres before mentioned to reside on. But the said Eli Ross is not to sell, trade or traffic the aforesaid land in no manner whatever.  I also bequeath to my son Eli my sorrel mare with the gearing with one half  of the wagon,  my beds, bedding and house furniture and farming utensils  I give and bequeath to my son Saul Ross, Eli Ross  and Rome Ross, if  Mary Jackson should come and live on the four acres  assigned her, I give her my clock, One hundred dollars, I loaned Willis Nelson is to be collected with interest from date after Mary receives one hundred dollars. The remainder of my money shall be equally divided between my sons, Saul Ross, Eli Ross, Rome Ross,  my cows and yearling heifer with my hogs I give to my sons Saul Ross, Eli Ross, and Rome Ross. I leave my son Saul Ross my administrator.   Signed Peter Ross Sr.

Signed, sealed, pronounced and declared by the said peter Ross Sr. as his last Will and Testament in the presence of  the subscriber.
William Keller,  Ephriam Keller,  Samuel Stubblefield.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
William Keller, and Ephriam Keller of lawful age, state on oath that the above paper writing, purporting to be the last Will & Testament of peter Ross Sr. was by said Ross signed and declared to be his last Will & Testament in the presence of  these affiants and of Samuel Stubblefield, who at the request of  said Ross, attested and subscribed the same in his presence, and in the presence of each other, as subscribing witnesses thereto,  affiants further state that said paper writing was read to said peter Ross Sr. by William Keller, one of these affiants,  before said Ross signed the same, and that said Ross at the time of executing said paper writing was over the age of 21 years, of sound mind and disposing memory, fully  competent to devise his property and not under  coercion or restraint, and at the time of his death was an inhabitant of said county, and they further say not.                       William R. Keller, Ephriam Keller.

Subscribed and sworn to in open Court,  April 10,1858
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal thereof, the day and year above aforesaid.                                     Salem P. Town, . Clerk, F.C.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I, Salem P. Town, Clerk of the Common Pleas of  said county and state, do hereby certify that the foregoing last Will & Testament of Peter Ross Sr., late of said county, deceased, has been duly admitted to probate, that it s due execution was duly proven, in open court, by William R. Keller, and Ephriam Keller  whose proof, together with such Will have been duly recorded on pages 97 and 98 of the Record of Wills in our office.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and  affixed the seal of said court this 10th day of April, 1858.                             Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

HOWARD WALKER WILL
Date: Oct.20,1857

I, Howard Walker of Floyd County, Indiana do make and publish this my last Will & Testament.

As my daughter Charlotte who was married to Francis Lang, but who is now dead, and my daughter Margaret, who is married to  Andrew Schollars both received their full share of my property by way of advancement, it is my will that all my property real and personal remaining at the time of my death be divided as follows:

First, As pursuant to a contract in consideration  of the marriage entered into between myself and my present wife Jane, I did on the 13th day of November 1846, convey to her a tract of land containing about 74 acres, being the east half of the North-west quarter of section 3 in township 2 of range 6 East, in the county of Floyd , Indiana, in consideration of her  voluntary release and relinquishment of any and all claims or right of  dower in any lands or tenants whereof I might be seized at the time of my death, and whereas she has since with my consent, sold said tract of land for the sum of $200, and placed said sum in deposits in her  name at the office of the New Albany Insurance Company, in the city of new Albany. I give and devise to her said sum of five hundred dollars, or whatsoever part thereof there may remain on deposit in said office or at any other place to which the said money may have been received at the time of my death. And I also devise to her all the household  and kitchen furniture in and about the house  wherein I do or may reside, and I also devise to her Lot # 3 in Winstandley and  Newkirks, that of  lots in the city of New Albany with the house in which I now reside and all the messages, appurtenances and improvements on said lot to have and to hold during her natural life,  but at her death said Lot, house messages and appurtenances and improvements shall pass with the residue of my estate, not herein otherwise specifically disposed of to the person hereinafter mentioned as the devises of such residue.
These devises to my said wife was intended to be are to be taken by her in  full of all claims against any other part of my estate and in lieu of her right of dower or as my heir, and any other right or claim she might otherwise have to share in any other part of my estate.

Second. All the rest and residue of my property consisting of Notes, and other evidences of debt owing to me and such other personal property as may be found and my real estate when sold and converted into personal property in the manner hereinafter provided, I devise to my children , John, Gideon, William, Isaac, James and Alexander Walker, and  Delilia, who is  married to Isaac Elliott, and to my grandchildren, John,  Charles, and David Irwin, sons of my daughter Francis who was the wife of  Stephen Irwin, and is now dead. Each of my said children  to have one equal eighth part or share thereof, and my said grandchildren to have one eighth  or share thereof collectively, to be equally divided between them.

Third. I devise all my real estate, except the life estate of my  said wife Jane  in said Lot #3 hereinbefore devise to her, to my Executor in trust, to sell the same and divide the proceeds as above mentioned, and I direct that he shall within one year, after my decease, cause all my said real estate devised to him to be sold at public auction, giving reasonable and proper notice and require the purchasers to pay one fourth of the purchase money in cash upon receiving the deed or deeds and giving a credit of sixteen to eighteen months for the balance after purchase money, unless in his opinion strong reason shall exist for delay, in which case, he shall make sale of said real estate as aforesaid within 3 years after my decease.

Fourth. I further direct that my executor shall proceed to collect all debts due to my estate whether arising from the sale of said real estate or otherwise as the same becomes due and payable, and after paying all debts and necessary expenses to divide the proceeds among the several legatees, above named in the proportions above specified, and if any of said legatees should die before I do, leaving descendants issue of their body, the share of said legatee shall be paid to his or her said descendants.

Fifth, I appoint Thomas L. Smith of the City of New Albany my Executor to carry into effect my intentions herein expressed.
Witness my hand and seal this 20th day of October, 1857.
Howard Walker (seal)

The foregoing will was signed, sealed and published in our presence by Howard Walker as his last Will & Testament on this day and year last therein written as its date, we being called upon as witnesses and attesting the same by subscribing our names hereto in his presence this 20th  day of  October, 1857,    Michael C. Kerr & Peter Weinmann

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS
Michael C. Kerr on his oath say, that he is one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will & Testament of Howard Walker, which is hereto attached, that Peter Weinmann is the other attesting witness that said Will was subscribed and executed by said Howard Walker, in his own proper person, in the presence of said affiant, and said Weinmann, who in the presence of each other, at his request, subscribed our names to said Will as attesting witnesses as aforesaid, that at the time said Walker  executed this Will as aforesaid he was fully competent to devise his property and was not under any coercion or under influence whatsoever, and further says not.
Michael C. Kerr

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of  Sept, 1858
In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name as clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Floyd Count, Indiana , and affixed the seal  thereof  hereto this day and year last aforesaid.              Salem P. Town. Clerk. F.C.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I, Salem P. Town, Clerk of the Common Pleas of Floyd County, Indiana, hereby certify that the foregoing last Will & Testament of  Howard Walker, late of said county, deceased, has been duly admitted to probate, that its due execution was this day proven  by Michael c. Kerr, whose proof, together with such Will has been duly recorded on pages 109 & 110 of the Record of Wills in our office.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court this 15th day of Sept. 1858.
Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

JANE SEASE WILL
Date:  June 8, 1847

State of  Indiana, Floyd County.
Be it remembered that on this 5th day of November, 1858, there was produced before me, the Clerk of  the Floyd County Court of Common  Pleas by Charles Storey, a paper writing purporting to be the last Will & Testament  of  Jane Sease, which reads in the words and figures following: to wit:

The last Will & Testament of Jane Sease.

I, Jane Sease being of sound mind and disposing memory do make and declare this my last Will & Testament.

First. It is my wish and desire that, after my death, that I shall be decently interred, with and by the side of my late husband, George Sease by my friends. That my funeral expenses and my just debts be paid.

Second. I wish all the property belong to me at my death,  of every kind whatsoever, real, personal and mixed to be divided equally among my children, Mary Ann Decker, wife of Tristan Decker, Matilda  Jane Sease, Emily storey, wife of Charles Storey, Saul Sease, Moses Sease,  Margaret Sease, and Catherine Sease, my other children  having  been advanced by me, and having received all that they are  fairly entitled to have from me.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 8th day of  June, 1847.
Jane Sease (seal)

   Jane Sease the above and foregoing devisee in our presence, and all in the presence of each other, did declare, on the said 8th of June 1847, that the above was her last Will 7 Testament, and that she subscribed her name and affixed her seal thereto, and requested us to witness the same as such.  Henry Collins & Isaac A. Akin

And at the same time also comes before me Robert M. Wier, who being by me duly sworn says, that he was well acquainted with the attesting witness Isaac A. Akin, that said Akin, is to said Weirs own knowledge dead, and that the foregoing attestation to the original Will is in his said Akins hand writing, with which he, said Weir is and was intimately acquainted, he often seeing him write, and that he believes the foregoing attestation of  said Will, by said Akins is true and genuine.
R.M. Weir

And on the same day and at the same time comes James Collins who being also by me duly sworn says that he was well acquainted  with Henry Collins whose name also appears to the foregoing attestation, that said Henry Collins is also dead, that he, said James Collins is and was well acquainted with the hand writing of said Henry Collins by seeing him write frequently, that his name to the foregoing attestation is in said Henry Collins handwriting, and that he, said James Collins believes said attestation  and signature to be true and genuine.    James Collins


State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
Before me, Salem P. Town, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, of Floyd County, Indiana, came Robert M. Weir and James Collins subscribed and were sworn to the following affidants. Witness my hand and seal of the said Court hereto affixed this  5th day of  November, 1858.  Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I, Salem P. Town, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, Floyd County, Indiana, hereby certify that the foregoing last Will 7 Testament of Jane Sease, late of said county, deceased, has been duly  admitted to probate, that it due execution was this day duly proven by the affidants  of Robert M. Weir and James Collins to the genunineness  of the signatures of  Henry Collins, and Isaac  N. Akin, as attesting witnesses to said Will, and that said attesting witnesses are both dead, whose proof together with such Will have been duly recorded in the 112th and 113th pages of the Record of Wills in our office.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court this 5th day of  November, 1858
Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

HIRAM WILLSON WILL
Date: Feb. 21, 1859

I Hiram Willson of New Albany, Indiana do make and publish the following as his last Will and Testament .

1st, I give and devise to my brother Ausbury C. Willson  of New Albany, Indiana, lot # 64 on Upper Elm Street in Johns Corners, plat 50 feet by 160 feet together with the improvements to the same.

2nd, I give and  bequeath to my sister Nancy O. Pinkerton of Sigourney, state of Iowa, the sum of  $300 in money.

3rd, I give and devise all the rest of my property, after the of my just debts, of whatever kind, and all money and stock  in trade in  equal proportions to my 4 children, viz:  To Bryon F. Willson, Augustus E. Willson,  Mary F. Willson,  and Hiram Willson  Jr.

4th, I appoint Bryon F. Willson, my eldest son, the guardian of my other 3 children, both of their person and their property.

5th, I appoint Bryon F. Willson, my eldest son of New Albany, Indiana, Ausbury C. Willson, my brother of New Albany, Indiana, and Wm. L. Bowler of  Gennirose,  New York, the Executors of this my last Will & Testament.

6th, It is my will that my executors shall dispose of all my personal property, including my household furniture, for money, and that my son Bryon F. Willson have his portion of it, viz: one fourth part of same paid over to him, as soon as such sale can conveniently be made, without sacrifice of  property, and that the  balance shall be vested in State stocks or some other safe investment for my other  3 children on becoming of age.

7th , It is my will that said guardian of my 3 minor children see that they have a good English education in all branches of  English Literature, and all the departments of the natural sciences suitable for persons with their condition to acquire.

8th, I hereby revoke all former Wills and devises.
Witness my hand and seal this Monday, the 21st  day of February, 1859.
Signed, Hiram Willson (seal)

Signed, sealed and published in our presence who witnesses the same at his request and in his presence .  John M. Willson, & J.D. Kelso.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
We, John M. Willson and Jonathan  D  Kelso, being duly sworn on oath say that the foregoing last Will & Testament of Hiram Willson, late of said county, deceased, was duly executed by said Testator, that at the time of the executing the same he was entirely competent to devise his property, and was not under any coercion or  under influence whatever, and that the same was subscribed by them said affiants, as attesting witnesses in the presence and at the request of said Testator, and in the presence of each other,  and that the same was executed by said Hiram Willson in their presence and further says not.
John M. Willson, & Jonathan D. Kelso

Subscribed and sworn to before me the Clerk of the Floyd County Common Pleas of Floyd County, Indiana, this 28th day of February 1859.
Witness my hand and seal of the said court on the day and year above aforesaid.
Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.C.


State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I, Salem P. Town, Clerk of the Common Pleas court of said county and state, do hereby certify that the foregoing last Will and Testament of Hiram Willson, late of said county, deceased, has been duly admitted to probate, that its due execution was proven this day by John M. Willson and Jonathan D. Kelso whose proof together with such Will have been duly recorded on the 125th and 126th pages of the Record of Wills in our office.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my hand and affixed the seal of said court  this  28th day February, 1859.
Salem P. Towne
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

In the matter of probate for the
SUSAN WRIGHT WILL
Date; Feb.14,1852

 
State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
Be it remembered that on this 2nd day of September, 1857, the following instrument in writing was filed in the office of the Clerk of the Common Pleas Court, Floyd County, Indiana, to wit:

Orange Surrogate Court:
At a surrogate’s court held at the Surrogate office in Newburg, in and for the county of Orange, on the 3rd day of  February 1854.
James w. Fowler, Surroagte.

In the matter of proving the last Will & Testament of Susan Wright, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Robert Wright, one of the executors named in the last Will & Testament of Susan Wright, late of said county, deceased, propounding the said last Will & Testament for probate as a Will of Real and personal  Estate, it is ordered, that a citation issue to the proper persons, pursuant to the Statute in such cases made and provided, requiring them to appear before the Surrogate of the county of Orange, at his office in Newburgh, in said county, on the night day of March , next, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, of that day, to attend the probate of said Will . Whereupon, in pursuance of said order, a citation was issued, of which the following is a true copy, viz:

The People of the State of New York.
To William Wright, Frances Wright, Alexander Wright, Jane Wright, Susan Wright, and Margaret  wife of Robert W. Boyd,  residing in the county of Orange, and john Wright, residing in the town of Manakoting, in the county the county of Sullivan, heirs at law and next of kin of Susan Wright, late of the town of Newburgh, in the county of Orange, deceased,.

Greeting:
You are hereby cited to be and appear before the Surrogate of the county of Orange, at his office in Newburgh, in said county, on the 9th day of March next,  at 10 o’clock in the forenoon of that day. To attend probate of a certain instrument in writing purporting to be the last Will & Testament of said deceased,  Susan Wright, bearing date the 14th day of February, 1852, on the application of Robert Wright, claiming to be one of the executors thereof, which said  Will relates to, and is offered for probate, as a Will of Real and personal estate.

In testimony whereof, we have caused the seal of Office of our said Surrogate of the county of orange to be hereby affixed.
Witness: James W. Fowler, Surrogate of said county of Newburgh, in said county, the 3rd day of February 1854.  Signed, James W. Fowler, Surrogate

Orange Surrogate Court.
At a Surrogate court held at the Surrogate office in Newburgh, in and for the county of Orange, on the 9th day of  March, 1854.  Present James W. Fowler, Surrogate.
Robert Wright the petitioner in this matter, and one of the executors names in the last Will & Testament of Susan Wright, late of the town of Newburgh, in the county of Orange, deceased, appeared this day and produced proofs of the due source of the citation heretofore issued in this matter, and as no one else appearing in this matter, also produce and satisfactory proofs of the due execution and publication of said Will, which said proofs by affidant of the due service of the said citation issued therein, and the said proofs of due execution and  publication of the said Will, and the said Will, are as follows, viz:
I hereby admit due personal service of the Citation of which the within is a copy.
Alexander Wright.
I admit due personal service of the within Citation .    William Wright.

ORANGE County]SS
Robert Wright of the town of Newburgh, in said county being duly sworn, says, that he served the within Citation on Francis Wright, Jane Wright, Susan Wright, Robert  W. Boyd, and Margaret his wife, more than l8 days previous to this 9th  of march, 1854, by delivering a copy thereof to each personally, and that he saw William Wright subscribe the admission of due service of said Citation, herein issued, and that he served said Citation on John Wright, by delivering  a copy thereof to him personally, more than 15 days previous to this 9th day of March, 1854.     Signed, Robert Wright.

Sworn this 9th day of March, 1854 before me. Signed, James W. Fowler, Surrogate.

Orange Surrogate Court}
In the matter of proving the last Will & testament of Susan Wright, deceased.

State of New York, Orange County}ss.
Edmund Von Orsdall of the town of Montgomery, in the county of orange, and David Belknap, of the town of Newburgh, in the county of Orange, having on this 9th day of March 1854, personally appeared before James W. Fowler, the Surrogate of the county of Orange, and  being by the said Surrogate severally duly sworn and examined, depose and say, and each for himself says, that he was well acquainted with Susan Wright,  deceased, late of the town of Newburgh, ,  in said county of Orange, and the deponents further says  and each for himself says, that he was present as a witness and did see the said Susan Wright, now deceased, subscribe by making her mark at the end thereof the instrument now produced  and shown to the deponents, purporting to be the last Will & Testament of  the said Susan Wright, deceased, bearing date  of the 14th day of February 1852, that each subscription was made by the said Susan Wright, now deceased,  in the presence of these deponents, subscribing witnesses to said  Will, that the said Susan Wright, at the same time declared the instrument so subscribed by her to be her last Will and Testament:
Whereupon, these deponents signed their names at the end of the said Will at the request of the said Susan Wright, now deceased, and that the said Susan Wright, at the time of executing and publishing the said last Will & Testament was of full age, of sound mind and memory, and not under any restraint, and was a widow. And this deponent, Edward  Van Orsdall, for himself further  says that he drew up and wrote the said Will at the request and in accordance with the directions of the said deceased, that after he had so written said Will he read over the same to the said deceased carefully, and correctly, who thereinafter approved of and executed the same as before stated, and that the said Will is now in all respects the same as when  so executed as aforesaid with out alteration or changes.                 Signed, Edmund Von Orsdall, & David Belknap.

Sworn and examined this 9th day of  March, 1854 before me.
James W. Fowler, Surrogate
WILL:
Date: February 14,1852
In the name of God Amen.                    
    I, Susan Wright, of the town of Newburgh, and county of Orange, do this 14th day of February, 1852 make this my last Will & Testament.

First. I give and bequeath to my 2 daughters, Jane Wright & Susan Wright, all of my household furniture to be eckeley (sic) {equally } divided among them.

Second. I give and  devise and bequeath unto my daughters  Jane Wright and Susan Wright, all of my Real Estate in the state of Indiana, formerly owned by james Wright, deceased, and all my Real Estate, land and tenaments  whatsoever and wheresoever  to be divided among them, but I order and direct that my daughter Susan, shall have out of the same $100 dollars more than Jane,  to them their heirs and assigns forever.

Third. I given and bequeath unto my tow aforesaid daughters Jane Wright and Susan Wright all of my personal estate of whatsoever  nature or kind to  be by them equally divided.

And lastly I do hereby  nominate, constitute and appoint my 2 sons Robert Wrigtht and Francis  Wright, executors to this my last Will & Testament, hereby revoking  all former Wills by me made.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written.
Susan Wright (seal)

The above instrument consisting of one sheet of paper was subscribed by the Testatrix in the presence of each of us, and the same time declared by her to be her last Will & Testament, and we at her request signed our names hereto as attesting witnesses.
Edmund Von Orsdall of Montgomery, Orange County.
David Belknap, of Newburgh, Orange County.

Whereupon it is ordered, adjudged and decreed by the said Surrogate that the said Will was duly executed, and is genuine and valid, and that the said Susan Wright, at the time of executing and publishing the same was in every respect competent to devise Real  Estate and was not under any restraint. And it is hereby further ordered, adjudged and decreed that the said Will and the proof and examinations  taken in respect to the same be recorded. That the said Will be, and is hereby established as a Will of Record and personal Estate, and that ___ Testamentary  therein  be granted and  issued to the said Robert Wright, one of the Executors named therein, he first taking the oath or affirmation request by law.    Signed, James W. Fowler.  Surrogate.

Orange Count Surrogate Office}SS.
I hereby certify that the proceeding  to be a true record of the last Will & Testament of Susan Wright, late of the town of Newburgh,  in the county of Orange, deceased, and of all the proceedings  had in relation  to the proof thereof as a Will of Real and  personal Estate.            Signed, James W. Fowler, Surrogate.


State of New York, Orange County}SS.
Surrogates Office.
I, John C. McConnell, the Surrogate of the county of Orange do hereby certify that I have compared the proceeding with the original record of the last Will & Testament of Susan Wright, late of the town of Newburgh, in the county of Orange, deceased, and of all the proceedings had in relation to the proof thereof as a Will of  Real and personal Estate, now remaining in this office in Liber T. of  Wills on pages 237,238,239 & 249; that the same is a true and correct exemplification of the said original record of the said last Will & Testament of Susan Wright, and the proceeding had in relation to the proof thereof  as a Will of Real and personal Estate,  and the whole of said original record.  And I further certify that I am the keeper of the records in the said office and my own clerk.
 In testimony whereof , I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office, this 13th day of July 1857.              John C. McConnell, Surrogate.

State of New York, Orange County}SS.
We the Justices of  the Supreme Court of the State of New York, at a general  term thereof bow held for the Second  Judicial District of said State, composed  of the counties of Richmond, Suffolk, Queens, Kings, Westchester, Orange, Rockland, Putnam, and Deitches, do hereby certify that the foregoing certificate of John C. McConnell, the Surrogate of  the county of Orange is authentic, by the proper office, and in due form of law, and further that the said Supreme Court has supervision of the acts of  such officer on appeal.

In testimony whereof  we hereto subscribe our names at a general term of said court held at the courthouse in the village of Newburgh in the county of Orange, this 14th day of July, 1857.   Signed: L.B. Sudrey, Na. Harris, Lucien Birdsay,

State of New York, Orange County}SS.
Clerk’s Office
I, Charles Drake, Clerk of the county of Orange and also clerk of the Supreme Court of said State, do hereby certify that John C. McConnell, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the foregoing exemplification,  and therein written, was at the time of making such certificate, the Surrogate of said court of Orange, dwelling in said county, elected  and sworn and duly authorized to make the same, and  further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Surrogate, having frequently seen him write, and I verily believe that the signature to the said certificate is the genuine hand writing and signature of the said Surrogate.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said  Court, and County, this 14th day of July 1856.
Charles Drake, Clerk
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

MATHIAS DOWERMAN  WILL
Date: Apr.15,1857
FLOYD COUNTY, INDIANA

First. I desire and direct that all my lawful debts shall be fully paid at as early a period after my decease as conveniently may be by my executors.

Second. After the payment of my debts as aforesaid, I give and devise all my estate, both real and personal, to Susanna Dowerman, my beloved wife, to have and to hold the same, and to  have and use as she may think best for her own comfort and support, and for the maintenance of my family, the rents and profits thereof, during the period of  her natural life.

Third. After the decease of my wife, I give and devise all my real estate, and such of my personal estate as shall remain and be undisposed of by my said wife for the purposes aforesaid, to my children, Mathias Dowerman, Jacob Dowerman, Margaret Hugg, and Susanna Baldwin in equal parts, share and share alike.

Fourth, If any of my said children shall depart this life before the decease of my wife, then I desire  that if such child or children shall have issue, that such issue shall have the share to which then said parents would have been entitled, if living.

Fifth. I hereby constitute and appoint my said wife Susanna Dowerman, Executrix, and my friend and late partner Thomas Humphries, Executor, of this my last Will & Testament.

In witness whereof, I, Mathias Dowerman.  Have hereunto subscribed my name to this my last Will & Testament, this 15th day of April, 1857.
Signed, Mathias Dowerman

Subscribed, delivered and acknowledged by the said Mathias Dowerman
As and for his last Will & Testament, in our presence, and we, at his request, in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses the day and year above written.
John G. Atterbury, Thomas Humphries, Michael C. Kerr.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
Michael C. Kerr, being duly sworn, says that the  annexed last Will & testament of Mathias Dowerman, deceased was duly executed by said Testator, that at the time of executing the same he was entirely competent to devise his property, and was not under any coercion or under influence whatever, and as attesting witnesses in the presence, and at the request of said Testator, and in the presence of each other, and the same was executed by said Testator, and in the presence of each other, and the same was executed in their presence, and further says not.   Signed, Michael C. Kerr.

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of October 1857.
Witness my hand and the seal of the Court of Common Pleas, of Floyd County, Indiana, the day and year last written.
Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.C.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

LEVI  T. HAND- WILL
Date:  February, 16, 1893

I, Levi T. Hand, of Floyd County Indiana, do make and declare this to be my last Will & Testament.

First.  I direct that my just debts  and funeral expenses be paid.

Second, I will and devise to my wife Sarah A. Hand, all of my property, real, personal, and mixed, and wheresoever found, to have and to hold as her own absolutely.
In witness whereof, I hereto set my hand and seal this 16th day of February, 1893.
Levi. T. hand (seal)

Signed, sealed and acknowledged by the said Levi T. Hand, as his last Will and Testament in our presence and by us in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other.  Signed, Wm. W. Tuley &  George H. Hester.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}Ss.
Be it remembered that on the 27th day of March, 1908, George H. Hester, one of the subscribing witnesses to the within and foregoing last Will & Testament of Levi T. Hand, late of said county, deceased, personally appeared before the Floyd Circuit Court, and being duly sworn by the Clerk of said Court, upon his oath, declared and testified as follows: that is to say, that on the 16th day of February 1893, he saw the said Levi T. Hand sing his name to said instrument in writing, as and for his last Will & Testament, and that this deponent at the same time heard the said Levi T. hand, declare the same instrument in writing to be his last Will & Testament, and that said instrument in writing was at the same time at the request of  said Levi T. Hand, and with his consent, attested and subscribed by the said George H. Hester, and one Wm. Tuly, in the presence of said Testator and in the presence  of each other as subscribing witnesses thereto, and that the said Levi T. Hand, was at the time of the signing and subscribing of said instrument in writing as aforesaid  of full age, (that is to say more than twenty one years of age),  and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and not under any coercion or restraint, as the said deponent verily believes and further deponent says not.   Signed, George H. Hester.
Sworn to and subscribed by the said  George H. Hester, before me, Wm. F. Ruoff, Clerk of  said Floyd Circuit Court, Indiana on the 27th day of March 1908.
Wm. F. Ruoff, Clerk, F.C.C

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I, Wm. F. Ruoff, Clerk of the Floyd County Circuit Court, Indiana to hereby certify that the within annexed last Will & testament of Levi T. Hand, has been duly admitted to probate, and duly proved by the testimony of George H. Hester, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, that a complete record of the said will, and the testimony of said George H. Hester, in  proof  thereof has been by me duly make and recorded in the Record of Wills “G” of said County.
In attestation whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court, at New Albany, this 27th day of March, 1908.
Wm. F. Ruoff, Clerk, F.C.C.


State of Indiana, Floyd County}Ss.
I, Wm. F. Ruoff, Clerk of the Floyd County Circuit Court, Indiana, do hereby certify that I have compared  the above and foregoing with the original, and that the same is a fill, true, and complete copy of the last Will & Testament of Levi T. Hand, deceased, together with the certificate of probate thereto attached as the same appears on file in my office, this 27th day of March 1908.
William F. Ruoff, Clerk F.C.C
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

JOSEPH HAGAN  WILL
Date: March. 2, 1857

In the name of God Amen,      I, Joseph Hagan of Floyd County, Indiana being of sound mind and under due consideration and reflection, do hereby make the condition of the following as my last Will & Testament. Viz:
1st. The farm on which I now live, consisting of 40 acres more or less,  I wish divided into equal portions. The one half to be sold, the proceeds of which shall be applied to paying such debts and expenses at my decease shall be incurred or owing, the remaining sum for the use and benefit of my family, the other half or 20 acres of said land, I wish my children to have at the lawful age or when they are 21 years of age. Said land, till the  aforesaid time, I wish under the management and control and for the full use of my wife Margaret Hagan,  who I hereby appoint as my Executrix of said estate and guardians of said heirs.
2nd. All the personal property, tools, implements etc. I will to my said wife for her and said heirs to be sold or retained as the may deem most suitable.
By this Will I do hereby revoke all former Wills.
In testimony whereof, I do hereby sign my name in the presence of  George Romel, & Ferdinand Halliman                              Signed. Joseph Hagan
State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
George Romell, one of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing last Will & Testament of Joseph Hagan, late of said county, deceased, make oath and says that he witnessed the execution of said Will in the presence and at the request of said Testator, that said Testator was of full age,  of sound mind and memory and competent to devise his property, and not under any coercion or restraint, and that his and said  Ferdinand Hallison whose name appears  as a subscribing witness to said Will, attest and subscribed the same  in the presence of said Joseph Hagan.
George Romell.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24th day of  March, 1857.
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand as Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Floyd County, Indiana and affix the seal of said court at New Albany the day and year above written.            Salem P. Town, Clerk ,F.C.C.

State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I, Salem P. Town, Clerk of the Common Pleas Court of sad county and state do hereby certify that the within last Will of Joseph Hagan, deceased, has been duly admitted to probate, that its due execution was this day duly proven by George Romell,  whose proof, together with such Will have been duly recorded on the 74th page of the Record of Wills in our office.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at New Albany this 24th day of March,. 1857
Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.C
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

            JOHN P. GILLIG’S WILL
            Date: Nov. 14, 1885

In the name of God, Amen.   I, of my own free will do by these presents declare it my last Will & Testament, that after my death all Real and personal property held in my name shall be delivered to my Reverend neighbor, Father Joseph Dickman, Rector of St. Joseph’s Clark Co. Indiana.  the said Rev. Joseph Dickman shall hold or dispose of said property thus bequeathed to him without being obliged to give an account thereof to any person or body, private or public, Done this 14th of  November, 1885, the presence of the following witnesses.   John P. Gillig, Testator
Witnesses: John W. Goedeker, Herman H. Goedeker
State of Indiana, Floyd County }SS.
Be it remembered that on the 21st of May, 1908, John Goedeker, one of the subscribing witnesses to the within and foregoing last Will & Testament of John P. Gillig, late of said county, deceased, personally appeared before the Floyd County Circuit Court, Indiana, and being duly sworn by the clerk of said court, upon his oath, declared and testified as follows: that is to say, that on the 14th of Nov.  A.D. 1885, he saw the said John P. Gillig sign his name to said instrument in writing, as and for his last Will & Testament and that said instrument in writing was at the same time at the request of said John P. Gillig and with his consent attested and subscribed by the said John W. Goedeker and one Herman H. Goedeker , in the presence of each other  as subscribing witnesses thereto, and that the  said John P. Gillig, was at the time of the signing and subscribing of said instrument in writing aforesaid  of  full age, that is more than 21 years of age, and of sound mind and disposing memory and not under any coercion or restraint, as the said deponent verily believes and further deponent says not.
John W. Goedeker
Sworn to and subscribed by the said John W. Goedeker , William F. Ruoff, Clerk of said Floyd County Court, on the 21st of May, 1908
In Attestation whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court. Wm. F. Ruoff, Clerk F.C.C.
State of Indiana: Floyd County }SS.
I, William F. Ruoff, Clerk of the Floyd Circuit Court, State of Indiana, do hereby certify that the within annexed last Will & Testament of John P. Gillig, has been duly admitted to probate, and duly proved by the testimony of John H. Godeker, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, that a complete record of said Will, and the testimony of said John W. Godeker, in proof thereof has been by me duly made and recorded on pages 23,24 of the Record of Wills “G” of said County.
In Attestation, whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at New Albany,  this 21st of May, 1908. Wm. F. Ruoff, Clerk F.C.C.
State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS
I. William F. Ruoff, Clerk , for said County and State, do hereby certify that I have compared the above and foregoing with the original, and that the same is a full, true and complete copy of the last Will and Testament of John P. Gillig, deceased, together with the certificate of probate thereto attached as the same appears on file in my office this 21st of May, 1908. William F. Ruoff, Clerk F.C.C.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)
CORNELIA REILLY WILL
Date: July 4,1851

I, Cornelia Reilly, widow of the late Denis Sheridan, deceased, do ordain and make this my last Will & Testament, being feeble in body, but of sound mind, do will and desire that all my Real estate, descended by said Sheridan Dec’d , be divided between my 2 children, viz:  Edward Sheridan and Anna Mariah Sheridan when they each respectively become of age. The Elder taking his proportion when he arrives at age, reserving the other half for the younger, the proceeds of the same to be applied to their support, and education while minors. In the case of the death of either before they arrive at the age of  21, it is my Will that the amount should be equally divided between my 2 children, viz:
James Reilly and  Cornelia Reilly by my present husband, Thomas Reilly, in place of revisiting to either full brother or sister in case of  the death of either before they arrive at the age. It is my Will that the property shall not be disposed of until the eldest becomes of age or in case of his death, the youngest. Should they both die before arriving of age, then the property to be disposed of by the Executors, as in their judgments may be deemed best for the 2 younger children, viz James Reilly and Cornelia Reilly. I do appoint Cornelius Reilly, my brother –in-law, and Elizabeth Lawrie, my sister as guardians of my children, as witness my hand this 4th of July 1851.     
Cornelia (X) Reilly     Her mark
Witness: H.L. Cewins (?) & Edward Reilly.
State of Indiana, Floyd County }SS
Edward Reilly one of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing last Will and Testament of Cornelia Reilly, makes oath and says he witnesses the same at the request of the Testatrix, and that she was at the time of the executing the same of sound mind, of full age to devise her property and not under any coercion and restraints.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, clerk, of the Court of Common Pleas, Floyd County, this 15th of May 1854. Witness my hand and the seal of said court hereto affixed the seal the day and year above written. Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.C., by R. M. Weir Deputy
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)


CATHERINE FREEMAN WILL
Date: July 5,1854

I, Catherine Freeman, of New Albany, Floyd County, make and publish this as my last Will & testament,  to wit:
I direct that all my just debts and expenses be first paid, and after that I give and devise and bequeath all my property, both real and personal, to my 2 children, Mary Jane Porter and John Henry Freeman who now live with me, to have and hold the same in equal portions to them and their heirs and assigns to their own use severally forever.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and publish this as my last Will & Testament, at said city of New Albany, this 5th of July 1854.
Catherine   X     Freeman (seal)
             (her mark)

The foregoing was signed by Catherine Freeman in our presence, and published as her last Will, this 5th of July 1854, and we have at her request, and in her presence subscribed the same as witnesses.   R. Crawford & H. Crawford.
In the Court of Common Pleas, Floyd County, July term 1854
In the matter of the will of Catherine Freeman, a woman of color, Randall Crawford makes oath and says that the paper here  produced, purporting to be the last Will & Testament of Catherine Freeman, late of New Albany, Floyd County, dated July 5th,1854 was duly signed by said Catherine Freeman, making her mark thereto and in execution thereof and publishing the same as her last Will & Testament in the presence of affiant and Henry Crawford on said 5th of July,1854, at said city, that the testator, said Catherine Freeman was at the time of executing the same, as affiant verily believes competent to devise her property, and was not under any coercion, and affiant and said Henry Crawford then and there at her request and in her presence signed said paper as witnesses thereto and are disinterested and competent witnesses for that purpose.
Randall Crawford
Subscribed and sworn to by said Crawford in open court, this 17th  of July 1854.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at New Albany, this July 17th, 1854.   S.P. Town, Clerk
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

ANDREW F. ISRAEL WILL
   Date:Oct.26,1855

I, Andrew F. Israel, of the city of New Albany, Indiana, do make ordain and publish this my last Will & Testament, hereby revoking and making void all former Wills by me at any time heretofore made.
I dispose of all my worldly estate as follows:
First: I direct that my just debts and funeral expenses be paid.
Second: After the payment of said debts and expenses I do, hereby give and devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Ann Israel, all my estate, both real and personal, and I do appoint my said wife Executrix of this my last Will & Testament.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 26th of October, 1855.  A.D.
A.F. Israel
Signed, published and declared by the above named Andrew F. Israel, as his last Will & Testament, in the presence of us who have hereto subscribed our names in the presence of said Andrew F. Israel and in the presence of each other.
W.T.Otto  & Alex Dowling.
State of Indiana, Floyd County }SS
William T. Otto, one of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing last Will & Testament of Andrew F. Israel, late of said county, declared, makes oath and says that he witnessed the execution of said Will, in his presence and at the request of said Testator, that said Testator was of full age, of sound mind and memory and competent to devise his property and not under any coercion or restraint, and that he, said W. T. Otto and Alexander Dowling whose names appear as subscribing witnesses to said will, did attest and
Subscribed the same in the presence of said Andrew F. Israel. 
W.T. Otto
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th of November A.D. 1855.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand as clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County and affix the seal of said Court, at the courthouse in New Albany the day and year last above written.  Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.C.
State of Indiana, Floyd County} SS.
I, Salem P. Town, clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Floyd County, certify that the within last Will of Andrew F. Israel, late of Floyd County, deceased duly admitted to probate, that its due execution was this day proven by Wm. T. Otto, whose proof together with such Will have been duly recorded on the 48th page of the Record of Wills in our office.  In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this 19th of Nov. 1855.                Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.C.

(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

PETER KEGLER WILL
Date: May 31,1856

In the name of God, Amen.  I, Peter Kegler of Floyd County, Indiana , being sound in mind and weal in body do publish this my last Will & Testament, and wish my real and personal property to be divided in the following manner.
First: my funeral expenses and all lawful debts to be paid. I want my wife Charlotte Kegler  to have the use and control of all my real and personal property during her lifetime. My real estate consists of one cow, 1 colt, some hogs and household furniture. And at my wife’s death, I want whatever remains to be equally divided among my 9 children. Given under my hand this 31st of May 1856.   Peter Kegler.
Witnesses: John Coleman, Charles McCartin, Joseph Freece.
State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS
John Coleman and Joseph Freece, subscribing witnesses to the last Will & Testament of Peter Kegler, late of said county, deceased, makes oath and say that they witnessed the execution of said Will in the presence of  and at the request of  said Testator,  that said Testator was of full age, of sound mind and memory and competent to devise his property and not under any coercion or restraint, and that they and Charles McCartin, whose names appear as subscribing witnesses to said Will, did attest and subscribed the same, in the presence of said Peter Kegler.               John Coleman & Joseph Freece.
State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS
I, Salem P. Town, Clerk of the Court of Commons Pleas, Floyd County, certify that the within last Will of Peter Kegler, late of said county, deceased, has been duly admitted to probate; that its due execution was this day proven by John Coleman & Joseph Freece, whose proof together with such Will have been duly recorded in the Record of Wills on page 59, in our office.
In witness whereof, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this 14th of June, 1856.    Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.C
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

BENJAMIN CONNER WILL
Date: Sept.9,1852

I, Benjamin Conner of New Albany, Indiana, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and publish this my last Will & Testament.
I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Isabella A. Conner, the house and lot in the south side of Upper High Street, where I now reside, being the northwestern part of out Lot “B”, north of Upper High Street of New Albany, Floyd County, with all the improvements, and appurtenances, also all the household and kitchen furniture in said house, and belonging to me at the time of my decease.
I further give and bequeath unto my said wife, Lots 7,9,11,13 & 15 on Upper Spring Street, of the Conner plat of Lots near the city of New Albany , Floyd County, with the appurtenances, to have and to hold the same unto my said wife and to her and her heirs and assigns, to her and her their use forever.
I give and bequeath to John Thomas Conner,  my son Lots 11,13,15,&17, on sycamore Street, and 12, 14, 16, & 18 on Oak Street of the Conner plat near the said city of New Albany, Floyd County, with the appurtenances , to have and to hold the same unto my said son, John T. Conner and his heirs and assigns forever.
The residue of my estate, after the payment  of my just debts, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Isabella  A. Conner, and my 2 sons William Chambers  Conner & John Thomas Conner, in equal proportions, share and share alike. To have and to hold the same unto them, and their heirs and assigns forever in the proportion aforesaid, and request that the same be divided within one year after my decease.
I hereby revoke all other Wills by me made at any time and, I nominate and appoint my beloved wife Isabella A.Conner and my brother William C. Conner executors of this my last Will & Testament.
In testimony whereof,  I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 9th of Sep. A.D. 1852.
Benjamin Conner (seal)
Subscribed by the above name testator in our presence, and declared by him to be his last Will & Testament, before us who at his request, in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto set our names as witnesses this 9th of Sep. 1852
Witnesses: Frank Gwinn & Samuel H. Owens
State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS
Frank Gwinn and Samuel H. Owens, the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing Will of Benjamin Conner, deceased, make oath and say that they witnessed the foregoing Will at the request of the Testator, that said Testator was at the time of executing the same, was of full age to devise his property, of sound mind and memory and not under any coercion and restraint, and that said Will was duly executed. 
Witnesses: Frank Gwinn & Samuel H. Owens.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th of March A.D.  1853.    J.N. Akin, Clerk  by R. M. Weir, deputy.
To which Will was attached the following codicil:
Whereas I, Benjamin Conner, of  the city and county  St. Louis, Missouri, have made my last Will & Testament in writing, bearing date of 9th Sep. 1852, in and by which I have given and bequeathed to the members of my family my property as therein  described.
Now therefore I do, by this writing, which I hereby declare to be a codicil to my said last Will & Testament, and to be taken as a part thereof, give and bequeath to my beloved wife Isabella A. Conner, in addition to the property set forth in said last Will & Testament, my family carriage or barouche, together with one large brown horse and one bay mare, also 2 sets of harnesses, the shafts and carriage pole, and all things belonging to said carriages and horses by which they shall be in complete traveling order, and lastly it is my desire that this codicil be made a pert of my last Will & Testament, as aforesaid to all intents and purposes.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this 24th of  Feb.1853.                   Benjamin Conner (seal)
The above written instrument was subscribed by the said Benjamin Conner in our presence and acknowledged by him to each of us, and he at the same time published and declared the above instrument so subscribed to be his codicil to his last Will & Testament, and we at the Testators request and in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto, and written opposite our names our respective places of residence.
W.C.Conner, Saint Louis MO.
Emeline Thompson, Saint Louis, Mo   &   Edward E. Allen, Saint Louis, Mo
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

JOHN BROWN WILL
Date:June 4, 1858

I, John Brown, of Floyd County, Indiana, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, but weak in body, do hereby make this my last Will, revoking all former Wills by me made, as follows:
1st. I will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be fully paid, and satisfied.
2nd. I will that my wife Katherine Brown shall have the management of my  real estate until my son William Brown arrives to 21 years of age, and that she use the proceeds of  the farm whereon we now reside, or so much thereof that may be necessary for the support of the family, and to keep the property in order, the ___plies, if any, may be put out at interest for the benefit of my wife and children.
3rd. I will that my wife Katherine shall have one third of my real estate, and to have one equal share of the personal estate with each heir, share and share alike, and that she shall have all the household furniture, and that my wife Katherine shall have portion of the personal estate set off to her whenever she may requite the same to be done.
4th. I authorize and empower my wife Katherine Brown and  Seth M. Brown, executors of this my last Will and to sell my house and Lot in Sease’s addition to the town of Greenville, known as Lot #21, and to apply the proceeds thereof towards finishing the stable that is now commissioned, and if they cannot sell said  Lot, they may use  as much money as may be necessary to finish said stable.
5th I have deeded to my son Seth M. Brown his full share of my real estate, and I will that he shall have and equal share of my personal property, (except the household furniture) with the rest of my heirs, and to have the same set apart to him as soon as the amount can be ascertained.
6th, I will that all the money belonging to other heirs shall be put out at interest for their benefit.
7th. When my son William Brown shall arrive at 21 years of age, that she shall be entitled to have his share of my personal estate set apart to him together with his part of the real estate, also that the other heirs as they arrive at 21 years of age to have theirs respectively set apart to them.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 4th of June A.D. 1858.
John Brown (seal)
Signed, and sealed in the presence of us.
James A. Davis
J. R. Porter
R.C.Smith
State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS
Reuben C. Smith being duly sworn, says that the foregoing last Will & Testament of John Brown, late of said county,deceased, was duly executed by said Testator, that at the time of the executing the same he was entirely competent to devise his property, and was not under any coercion or under influence whatsoever, that the same was subscribed  by him, said affiant and James A. Davis and J.R. Porter, as attesting witnesses in the presence and at the request of said Testator, and in the presence of each other, and that the same was executed by said Testator in their presence, and further says not.
Reuben C. Smith
Subscribed and sworn to before me, June 15th 1859
Witness my hand as clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Floyd County, Indiana, as and the seal thereof hereto affixed  on the day and year above aforesaid.   
Salem P. Town, Clerk F.C.C.
State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
I, Salem P. Town, Clerk of the Floyd County, Indiana  Common Pleas, do hereby certify that the foregoing last Will and Testament of John Brown, late of said county, deceased,
Has been duly admitted to probate, that its due execution was this day duly proven by Reuben C. Smith, whose proof, together with such Will have been duly recorded in the 129th & 130th pages of the Record of Wills in our office.
In witnesses whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court this 15th of June,1859.    Salem P. Town, Clerk, F..C.C.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

CHARLES A. BRIGGS, WILL
Date:Feb.20,1865

In the name of the Benevolent Father of all.
I, Charles A. Briggs of New Albany, Indiana, do make and publish this my last Will & Testament.
1st. I do give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Adela C. Briggs, for the term of her natural life, all the real estate, lands, houses, and lots, now owned or held by me or in which I have any interest, and at her death, I hereby give, devise and bequeath of said Real estate so owned or held by me to my 2 children, Jane and John Alexander and their heirs and assigns respectively forever. The same to be divided equally between them, the said Jane and John A.
2nd. I do further give, devise and bequeath unto my said wife Adela C., all my moneys in hand in deposits, all notes, bonds, mortgages and other evidences of indebtedness, all accounts and demands had or held by me against any person or corportation, and all other personal property of every sort, kind and description unto me belonging.
3rd. I do further nominate and appoint my said wife Adela C. guardian of my said infant children, Jane and John A..
4th. I further nominate and appoint my said wife Adela C. sole Executor of this my last Will & Testament, and confiding fully in the said Adela for the due and proper execution of the trusts herein and hereby created. I hereby expressly direct that no bond of any kind be given by or required of her at such execution or guardian in any event, or for any purpose whatever.
In testimony whereof,  I have hereto set my hand and seal this 20th of  Feb.1865.Charles A. Briggs (seal)
Signed and acknowledged by Charles A. Briggs in our presence and signed by us in his presence, and in presence of each other, this 20th Feb. 1865. 
Witnesses:John Albert, Alexander Dowling
 State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS.
John Albert & Alexander Dowling being duly sworn on oath say that the foregoing last Will & Testament of Charles A. Briggs, deceased, was executed by said Testator, that at the time of executing the same he was entirely competent to divide his property and was not under any coercion or influence whatever,  and that the same was subscribed by them as  attesting witnesses, at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other.                       John Albert, Alexander Dowling
Subscribed and sworn to before me the 3rd of  April, 1865.
Witness my hand and official seal.       W.W.Tuley, Clerk C.C.P. Floyd County
State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS
I, William W. Tuley, Clerk of the Common Pleas Court, Floyd County, do hereby certify that the foregoing last Will and Testament of Charles A. Briggs, late of said county, deceased, has been duly admitted to probate, that its execution was this day proven by John Albert & Alexander Dowling, the attesting witnesses thereto, whose proof together with such Will have been duly recorded on pages 22, 23 of the Record of Wills in our office.
Witness my hand and seal of said court affixed at  New Albany, this 3rd of  April, 1865.
W.W.Tuley, Clerk F.C.C.
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)

EDWARD BROWN SR.   WILL
Date: Jan.4,1852

In the name of  God, the Benevolent Father of all.
I,  Edward Brown Sr. of New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, do hereby make and publish this my last Will & Testament.  Viz:
1stI direct that my body shall be decently buried with such expenses as may comport with my circumstances in life.
2nd. I desire that all my just debts be paid out of the first moneys that may come to hands of the Executors of  this testament.
And as it regards such worldly goods as it has pleased God to suffer me to possess. I make of them the disposition following: Viz.
Item 1, I give and devise to Ann Maria Beeler, daughter of William and Elizabeth Beeler, 20 feet of Lot # 3, on Lower Spring Street and running back along the line of Lower First Street 90 feet, in city of  New Albany, with appurtenances, the said Anna Maria Beeler paying my other heirs the sum of $200.
I give and devise to Edward Brown Jr. my son, 20 feet of Lot # 3, on Lower Spring Street in city of  New Albany, commencing 20 feet from the north west  corner of said Lot and running back 90 feet, with appurtenances.
I give and devise to Annabella Hooper, wife of  D. M. Hooper, 20 feet of Lot # 3 on Lower Spring Street, commencing 40 feet from the north-west corner of said lot and running back 90 feet, with appurtenances.
I give and devise to MARY ANN PENNINGTON, SUSANNA PENNINGTON, & FRANKLIN H. PENNINGTON,  my grandchildren , the west 20 feet of Lot # 1, on Lower Spring Street, in city of  New Albany, and running back the same width 90 feet, with appurtenances, but while the present buildings are standing they shall claim but 16 feet of said Lot nor shall they sell or dispose of said property to any person , unless to an heir.
I give and devise to Elizabeth Beeler, wife of  William Beeler, the East 40 feet of  Lot # 1, on Lower Spring Street, in city of New Albany, running back along the line of Alley 90 feet, with the appurtenances, the said Elizabeth Beeler, paying my other heirs the sum of $400, but while the present buildings are standing she may claim and use 44 feet of said Lot.
I desire the rear ten feet of Lots # 1 and 3 on Lower Spring street in  city of New Albany to be kept open as an alley for the accommodation of those living on said Lots.
I give and devise to Annabella Hooper, wife of D.M. Hooper, lot # 19, on Lower 4th Street in city of  New Albany, with appurtenances, but D.M. Hooper, the husband of Annabella Hooper, may claim and obtain a title to the aforementioned by paying to my other heirs the sum of $600.
Item 2. I do hereby nominate and appoint Abraham Case and William M. Weir, executors of this my last Will & Testament.
 Signed and acknowledged by said Edward Brown Sr. as his last Will & Testament, in our presence, and signed by us in presence.   Edward Brown Sr. (seal)
January 4.1852.                         Witnesses: Abraham Case & W. M. Weir
State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS
William W. Weir, one of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing last Will & Testament of Edward Brown Sr., makes oath that says that  he witnesses the same at the request of the Testator, and that he was at the time of executing the same of sound mind , of full age to devise his property, and not under any coercion or restraint.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Floyd county, this 19th of July 1856.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court hereto affixed the day and year above written.   Salem P. Town,  C.C. P.F.C.
State of Indiana, Floyd County}SS
I, Salem P. Town clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, Floyd County, Indiana certify that the within last Will & Testament of Edward Brown Sr. ,late of said county, deceased, has been duly admitted to probate, that its due execution was this day proven by William M. Weir, whose proof, together with such Will has been duly recorded on the 61st and 62nd pages of Record of Wills in our office.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court, this 19th day of July, 1856.           Salem P. Town, Clerk
(Transcribed and Contributed by Bonnie Clark)









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