Kent County, DE. - Will: John W. Graham - 1900
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DE  Will of John W. Graham - 1900

I, John Graham of the town of Kenton and State of Delaware, being of sound and
disposing mind meory and understanding, but considering the uncertainty of this
mortal life do make and publish and declare the following as my last and only 
will and testament.

Testament,

First - I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid and 
discharged as soon as may be after my decease.

Second, I Give and devise unto my daughter Kate her heirs and assigns forever 
the following real estate, the Dwelling house in which I now live with the lot 
of Ground upon which the Same is Erected, the stable in front of my dwelling 
with the lot of Ground upon which it is erected and the farm or track of land 
containing about sixty acres more or less formerly belonging to McLean heirs.

Third, I Give and devise unto my son John his heirs and assigns forever The 
following real estate. The farm or track of land containing about two hundred 
and forty acres more or less the one I purchased from showmaker and now 
tenanted by Charles Shorts.

Forth, I Give and devise unto my daughter Margaret her heirs and assigns 
forever the following real estate.  The farm or track of land containing About
one hundred and eighty-five acres more or less now tenanted by Joseph Dean and
the house Now tenanted by F. A. Johns the warehouse and the lot of Ground upon 
which the above buildings are erected.

Fifth, All the rest resideue and remainder of my property - real personal and 
mixed, I give devise and bequeath unto my children Kate John and Margarett 
share and share alike absolutely.

Sixth, I appoint my son John W. Graham to be the Executor of this my last will.

In Witness wherof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 2nd day of September
A.D. 1897.

John W. Graham (seal)

Witnesses:
     Thomas Attix
     David S. Clark

Submitted for probate, January 12 1900


Know all men by these presents, that I, Margaret R. G. Cutujian, of the City 
and State of New York, have made, constituted and appointed, and by these 
presents do make, constitute and appoint Francis A. Johns, of the town of 
Kenton, in the County of Ken and State of Delaware, my true and lawful attorney,
for me and in my name, executor of the Estate of John W. Graham, deceased, and 
to do any and all things that may be necessary or required of me before the 
Register of Wills of Kent County, Delaware, and to give full release and 
acquittance unto the said John W. Graham, Jr., in his capacity as executor, as
aforesaid, giving and granting unto my said attorney by these presents, 
authority to act as fully and completely in the premises as I might do, if 
personally present; hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever my said attorney
may lawfully do for me and in my name in the premises.

December 20 1900