WILL: Aaron Town; Arkwright, Chautauqua co., NY
surname: Town, Farrington

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Chautauqua co NY Will Book Vol. 8 page 333

In the name of God, Amen:  I Aaron Town of the town of Arkwright, County of
Chautauqua and State of New York of the age of seventy 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 to my wife Lucina Town the use of the Tavern and Tavern
lot containing about thirty three acres and now occupied by my son Oliver M.
Town and also the use of my household goods of whatever kind or nature during
her natural life, to be received by her in lieu of a Dower, and she shall have
one Cow, to have and hold as her own.

Secondly,
I give and bequeath 37 1/2 acres of land, being a part of Lot Number 12 in the
town of Arkwright to my sons M. H., Lewis D., and Oliver M. Town under the
following considerations first, they shall pay to my son Silas Town One
hundred dollars, and to my daughter Julia Ann Farrington One hundred dollars.

Thirdly,
I give and bequeath to my son Bethuel H. Town one bed and bedding.

Fourthly,
I give and bequeath to my son M. H. Town one bed and bedding.

Fifthly,
I give and bequeath to my son Oliver M. Town all the beds and bedding, and all
other furniture which he now has in the Hotel belonging to me.

Sixth,
I give and bequeath to my daughter Julia Ann Farrington one bed and bedding.

Seventh,
I give and bequeath the remainder of my property of whatever name or nature to
my son Lewis D. Town.

And I hereby appoint my sons M. H. and Lewis D. Town Executors 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 this Thirteenth day of
Aug 1873.

Aaron Town.  L. S.

The above instrument consisting of one sheet of paper was at the date thereof
signed sealed published and declared by the said Aaron Town as and for his
last Will and Testament, in presence of us, who at his request and in his
presence, and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as
witnesses thereto.

D. J. Rider  Forestville.
Phebe Current  Arkwright.

Recorded the foregoing last Will and Testament of Aaron Town deceased and
compared the same with the original Will this 26th day of October 1885.

Daniel Sherman
Surrogate