Will of Martin Cary, Madina, Lenawee County, Michigan

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>From the Probate Records of Martin Cary

In the name of God Amen: I, Martin CARY of the Township of Medina, in the
County of Lewanee and State of Michigan, of
the age of forty- eight years, and being of sound mind and memory, do make,
publish and declare, this my last will and
testament, in manner following, that is to say: 

First, I give and bequeath and devise to my wife Achsah CARY all my real
estate to wit: All that piece or parcel of land situate in the township of
Medina, in the County of Lewanee and State of Michigan, it being the South
part of the South East quarter of section thirty-four in Town Eight South of
Range one East, containing one hundred and twenty acres of land, the same more
or less, together with all the hereditament and appurtenances hereunto
belonging or in any wise appertaining: To have and to hold. The premises above
described to said Achsah CARY, her heirs and assigns forever. 

Second, I give and bequeath to my son Martin L. CARY the sum of twenty-five
dollars; to my daughter Helen M.
SEARGEANT [SARGENT] the sum of twenty five dollars; to my daughter Juliette
Electa CARY the sum of twenty five
dollars; and to my daughter Alice Adelle CARY the sum of twenty five dollars;
which said several legacies or sums of money, I direct and order to be paid to
the said respective legates within one year from my decease. 

Third, and lastly, I give and bequeath all the rest, residue and remainder of
my personal Estate, goods and chattels, of what nature or kind soever, to my
said wife Achsah CARY, whom I hereby appoint my sole executrix of this my last
will and testament; hereby revoking all former wills by me made. 

In witness whereby I have hereunto set my hand and seal this nineteenth day of
September in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and fifty-seven. Signed in
the presence of Palmer CARY and C. S. INGALS. Martin CARY 

(Also included in the Probate records is an inventory list of his property -
totals $3445.00)