WILL: Ruey C. Aldrich; Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY

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Warren Co NY Wills Vol. D page 223

probated 19 June 1882, A. J. Christsee, Surrogate

In the name of God Amen, I Ruey C. Aldrich of the city of Brooklyn in the
county of Kings and state of New York, mindful of the uncertainties of life
and the certainties of death, 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 recommend my soul to God who gave it, and desire that my body be
decently buried.

Second: After the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses I give and
bequeath to my husband Louis H. Aldrich and my son Bishop L. Aldrich, also my
son Arthur C. Aldrich all my personal property of whatsoever kind it may be to
be divided equally between them share and share alike.

Third: I give and bequeath to my husband Louis H. Aldrich, my sons Bishop L.
and Arthur C. Aldrich all my real estate to be divided equally between them
share and share alike.

Fourth: I desire that my executor whom I hereinafter shall not cause to be
paid to my sons Bishop L. and Arthur C. Aldrich their portions of real and
personal property until they arrive at years of discretion or majority.

Fifth and lastly: I hereby nominate and appoint my husband Louis H. Aldrich
the executor of this my last will and testament and hereby authorized and
empower him the said Louis H. Aldrich to compound compromise and settle any
claim or demand which may be against or in favor of my
estate.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28th day of April
in the year of our Lord 1880.

Ruey C. Aldrich (L.S.)

Signed published and declare by the said testatrix to be her last will and
testament in the presence of us who have signed our names at her request as
witnesses, in her presence and in the presence of each other.

L. C. Aldrich, residing at Warrensburgh, Warren Co., New York
Kate A. Aldrich, residing at Warrensburgh, Warren Co., New York.
recorded May 5th 1880 at 1 oclock p.m.
Daniel V. Brown, clerk.

Original testament was lost but copy was recorded in Book #38 of deeds at page
98 in my office.
Daniel V. Brown, clerk of said county of Warren, and clerk of the Supreme
Court of said state for said County.

Other notes:
Kate A. Aldrich was sister of Louis C. Aldrich.