WILL: Augustus C. Aldrich; North Norwich, Chenango co., NY

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Chenango Co NY Wills Vol. DD page 265

Augustus C. Aldrich of North Norwich
probated 25 Jan 1892

John W. Church, Esq. appointed special guardian for Vila Aldrich, a minor.

I, Augustus C. Aldrich of North Norwich, Chenango County, New York, being of
sound mind and memory do make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my last
Will and Testament, that is to say:

First. After all my lawful debts are paid and discharged, I give, devise
andbequeath unto my wife Sarah A. Aldrich one thousand dollars and all of my
household furniture.

Second. I direct my executrix and executor herienafter named, to pay to my
said wife the sum of one hundred dollars each year during her life, for her
own life, and the further sum of one of one hundred dollars annually to my
said wife in trust to be byer expended for the support, maintenance and
education of my granddaughter Viola Aldrich each and every year during her
minority and upon her attaining the age of twenty one years, I direct my
executrix and executor to pay my said granddaughter the sum of two thousand
dollars, and to insure the payment of each of said legacies to my wife and
granddaughter, I make the same a lien and charge upon my home farm where I now
reside until they shall be fully paid, giving to my executrix and executor the
power to sell and convey said farm, if necessary to pay said legacies, in,
whole or in part, such bequests to my wife are in lieu of dower, and all
statutory provisions for the benefit of widows, that may be in force at the
time of my death.

Third. I give, devise and bequeath the remainder of my property, real and
personal to my son Asa Aldrich and to his heirs and assigns forever.

Likewise, I make constitute and appoint my wife Sarah A. Aldrich executrix and
my son Asa Aldrich to be executor of this my last Will and Testament, hereby
revoking all former wills by me made.

In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal, the
28th day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety.

Augustus C. Aldrich (LS)

witnesses:
Franklin D Porce, residing at Norwich, N.Y.
W. F. Jenks, residing at Norwich, N.Y.

I, Augustus C. Aldrich of North Norwich, N.Y. make this codicil to my last
Will and Testament whcih was dated July 28, 1890. I cancel and revoke so much
of the second oclause of my will as directs my executrix and executor to pay
to my wife the sum of one hundred dollars, each year during her life, for her
own use, and in lieu thereof I give and bequeath to her a certain bond
and mortgage given by Israel Kenyon to me to secure the payment of the sum of
twelve hundred dollars.

In all other respects I confirm my said will.

Witness my hand and seal this 3rd day of July 1891.

Augustus C. Aldrich (LS)

witnesses:
Freeman C. Case, residing at Norwich, N.Y.
W. F. Jenks, residing at Norwich, N.Y.