WILL: Charles H. Aldrich; Plymouth, Chenango Co., NY

Transcribed & submitted Sep 2002 W. David Samuelsen

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Chenango Co NY Wills Vol. JJ page 325

Charles H. Aldrich of Plymouth
probated 9 June 1900

I, Charles H. Aldrich of Plymouth, Chenango County, NY 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 and
bequeath to my wife
Frances R. Aldrich the sum of two hundred fifthy dollars annually from and
after my death, to be
paid to her semi-annually by my executors hereinafter named. Also all my
furniture, beds,
bedding and household goods of every nature, such annuity and the property of
this clause
mentioned to be in lieu of her dower interest and statutory rights in my
property and estate.

Second. I give and bequeath to my brother Albertus Aldrich my share and
interest in the two
horses owned by us together known as "Kit" and "Tom", also the buggy pole and
the light
double harness.

Third. I give and bequeath to my son Arthur D. Aldrich my share and interest
in the yearling colt
owned by me and my brother Albertus.

Fourth, all the rest, residue and remainder of my property and estate I give
devise and bequath
to my son Arthur D. Aldrich and my daughter Gertrude M. Guile equally share
and share alike
subject to the payment of said $250 yearly to my wife.

And I hereby give to my executors hereinafter named full power and authority
in their discretion
to mortgage lease sell or exchange and dispose of any of the real estate of
which I may die
seized or in which I may have an interest.

Likewise, I make, constitute and appoint my son Arthur D. Aldrich and my
daughter Gertrude M.
Guile to be executor and executrix of this my last Will and Testament hereby
revoking all former
wills by me made.

I witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal, the
ninth day of
June, in the year one thousand nine hundred, (1900).

Charles H. (his mark) Aldrich (seal)

witnesses:
J. E. Nickerson, residing at Norwich, N.Y.
Elijah C. Crandall, residing at Plymouth, N.Y.