Will of Peleg Aldrich, 1859, Northbridge, Worcester Co., MA
Surnames: Aldrich, Carr, Fletcher

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Worcester Co. MA Probate Records, Vol. 394, page 20-21

Died 2 Dec 1858, probate was filed in Jan-Feb 1859

I. Peleg Aldrich, of Northbridge in the County of Worcester and State of
Massachusetts, considering the uncertainity of this mortal life and being of
sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in
manner and form following ~

Firstly. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Huldah Aldrich the use and
improvement and income of one half of all my real estate which I hold in
Northbridge so long as she shall remain my widow, in case she marries one
third thereof during her natural life. I also give and bequeath to my wife
above named all my indore moveables, my horse and carriage, one cow, also what
money I have in the Savings Bank Worcester at her own disposal.

Secondly. I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Cloe M. Fletcher wife
of Gilbert M. Fletcher one hundred and fifty dollars and a piece of land which
I hold in Uxbridge called the Cedar Swamp the money to be paid at my decease
by my exector hereinafter named.

Thirdly. I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Sarah A. Carr, wife of
Hiall C. Carr two hundred and fifty dollars to be paid by my executor
hereinafter named.

Fourthly. I give and bequeath to my beloved son Peleg Brown Aldrich all my
real estate which I possess in the town of Northbridge together with my wife's
dower in said real estate at her decease to him his heirs and assignes behoof
forever.

Fifthly. I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Cloe M. Fletcher daughter of
Gilbert H. Fletcher fifty dollars to be paid by my executor.

Sixthly. I give and bequeath to my grandson Loami Baker Carr son of Hiall C.
Carr fifty dollars to be paid by my executor hereinafter named at my decease.

Seventhly. I give and bequeath to my grandson Peleg Aldrich Fletcher, son of
Gilbert H. Fletcher twenty five dollars to be paid by my executor at my
decease hreinafter named.

Lastly. I give and bequeath to my son Peleg Brown Aldrich all the remainder of
my personal property not heretofore given away of what name or nature
whatsoever where it may be found to enable him to pay all my just debts and
funeral charges.

And I do ordain and appoint my son Peleg Brown Aldrich sole executor of this
my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In
witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 5th day of the 2d
month in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty.

Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named Peleg Aldrich to be
his last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed
our names as witnesses in the presence of the testator.

Peleg Aldrich (L.S.)

Hiram Wing
Daniel H. Aldrich
Charles Fowler