Will of Thomas W. Aldrich, 1893, Blackstone, Worcester Co., MA
Surnames: Aldrich, Vose, Shepard

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Worcester Co. MA Probate Vol. 490 page 522-523 (1892-1893)

Case 14695

Thomas W. Aldrich

be it remembered that I, Thomas W. Aldrich, of Blackstone in the County of
Worcester, and Commonwealth of massachusetts, being of sound mind and memory,
but knowing the uncertainty of this life, do make this my last will and
testament.

After the payment of my just debts and funeral charges, I bequeath and devise
as follows:

First. I give devise and bequeath to my four grandchildren, Harriete F. Vose,
Maria L. Shepard, Annie U. Aldrich, and William T. Aldrich, all of my real
estate with the barns and sheds standing on the same, to my above named
grandchildren, in equal parts.

Second. I wish what personal property may be remaining after my decease, to be
equaly divided between my four above named grandchildren.

Third. I now appoint my beloved son, Robert Aldrich, Executor of this my last
will and testament, and my wish and request is, that he be not required to
furnish any bonds as sureties.

Fourth. I wish my Executor to, as soon, as soon, as is convenient after my
decease, to erect suitable grave stones to my beloved wife and to myself, not
to excede the sum of two hundred dollars.

In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and in the presence of three
witnesses, declare this to be my last will this 3d day of January, in the year
one thousand and eight hundred and ninety-three.

Thomas W. Aldrich

On this 3d day of January A.D. 1893, Thomas W. Aldrich, of Blackstone,
Massachusetts, has signed the foregoing instrument in our presence, declaring
it to be his last will, and as witnesses thereof, we three do now, at his
request, in his presence and in the presence of each other, hereto subscribe
our names.

J. H. Briggs
J. B. Davis
Lyman Legg