WILL: Lovell R. Gilbert; Clayton co., Iowa
surname: Gilbert

submitted by Karin Lange (klange @ nebi.com)
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Transcribed from SAMPUBCO photocopy by Karin Lange
Clayton Co., Iowa Will Book Vol. A page 443

I Lovell R Gilbert, being of full age, and of sound mind and memory, and
considering the uncertainty of life, do make and declare this my last will and
testament.

First, I give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Harriet L Gilbert, all
that portion of the north half of the north west quarter of section eight (8)
and all that portion of the south half of the south west quarter of section
five all in township no ninety five (95) in range no four (4) west of the 5th
p.m. in Clayton county Iowa, that lies on the West and North West side of the
main road running through the same, as it is now used and traveled, and
leading from north McGregor to Monona and known as road no.10, old series,
which shall be in lieu of all her dower right or interest in all of my lands-

Second, To my son Egbert V Gilbert, I give and devise and bequeath the
southwest quarter of the north west quarter of Section eight (8) in township
no ninety five (95) in range no four (4) west of the 5th p.m. in Clayton
County Iowa, the same to be free and clear to him and not subject to the
payment of debts or expenses of the settlement of my estate, or other
expenses, and which shall be in lieu of all his interest in my real estate.  I
also give and bequeath to him one gray mare colt, one year old last fall, and
being part Norman.

Third. To my son Frank Gilbert, I have already given from five to seven
hundred dollars out of my property which is in full of his share of my estate,
and I therefore make no further provision for him.

Fourth.  To my son Elbridge L. Gilbert, I give my fur overcoat.

Fifth, To my son Charles T Gilbert, I give my silver watch and chain.

Sixth, To my daughter Alice Gilbert, I give my organ.

Seventh, To my children Elbridge L Gilbert, Charles T Gilbert, Amelia E Veach,
Lafayette Gilbert, George L Gilbert, Alice Gilbert, Frederick Gilbert, and
Mary Gilbert, I give devise and bequeath all of the residue and remainder of
my estate, both real and personal subject however to the payment of all my
debts and funeral expenses, including a suitable tombstone to be erected at my
grave, and also subject to a sufficient and appropriate amount to be set apart
by the court for the support of my wife, and my children under fifteen years
of age: for the period of one year from the time of my death.

Eighth, I direct that my executor procure a tombstone to be erected at my
grave, not to exceed in value, the sum of sixty dollars, and that he consult
and observe the wishes of my wife, as to its design.

Ninth, I hereby appoint Elijah Boley as the executor of this my last will and
testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
Witness my hand this 10th day of June a.d. 1877. Lovell R Gilbert

The foregoing instrument was at the date thereof subscribed by Lovell R
Gilbert in our presence, and he at the same time declared the same to be his
last will and testament, and at his request we signed our names as witnesses
thereto, both in his presence and in the presence of each other.
     Marvin Cook of Elkader Iowa
     James L Gilbert of Elkader Iowa

State of Iowa
Clayton County    I Marvin Cook Clerk of the circuit court in and for said
county, do hereby certify that on this day at the November term ad 1877 of
said court, the will and instrument in writing hereunto annexed, and bearing
date on the 10th day of June 1877, was duly approved before and allowed of
said court as and for the last will and testament of the real and personal
estate of Lovell R Gilbert late of said county, deceased, and was by said
court ordered to be recorded as such will and testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said
court, at my office, in Elkader, in said county, this 5th day of November
A.D.1877, 
Marvin Cook Clerk             By H. C Boardman, Deputy