WILL: Lachlin McQueen;  Eaton, Madison co., NY 
surname: McQueen, McQuien, Fell, Moore, Burke, Stewart

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Madison co Ny Will Book Vol. 27 page 439
Written: May 31 1884
Recorded: October 29 1884

Last will and testament of Lachlin McQueen

29th day of October in 1884 Margaret L. Fell the executrix names in the last will 
and testament of Lachlin McQueen late of the town of Eaton in the county of 
Madison, deceased….

Heirs at law and next of kin: Margaret L. Fell (petitioner) residing at Clinton 
NY, John A. McQueen residing at Vernon Center NY, Alexander McQueen residing at 
Lowell NY, Marion Moore residing at Clinton NY and George McQueen residing at New 
Lisbon Wis. All of whom are of full except said George McQueen who is a minor 
upwards of 14 years of age.

Surrogate, in his office in the village of Morrisville in said county on the 22nd 
day of December AD 1884 to attend the probate of said will and on said last 
mentioned day Walter Stewart was duly appointed a special guardian for the said 
George McQueen for the protection of his interests ….

I, Lachlin McQueen of the town of Eaton county of Madison state of NY mindful of 
the uncertainty of human life do make publish and declare this to be my last will 
and testament in manner following:
First-After the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses I give first, 
direct and bequeath to my daughter Margaret L. Fell all the rest residue and 
remainder of my estate both real and personal for services to me rendered and for 
the care and support of my wife Anna McQueen.
Second, I hereby nominate and appoint my son John McQueen and my daughter 
Margaret L. Fell the executor of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof and law hereunto set my hand and seal this 31 day of May 1884.
Lachlin McQueen (LS)

Signed published and declared by the said testator to be his last will and 
testament in the presence of us who have signed our names at his request as 
witnesses in his presence and in the presence of each other
E.A. Burke Eaton NY
Ada Burke Eaton NY
Marion Moore Clinton Oneida Co NY

Earnest A. Burke
Ada Burke  31st of May 1884 

Additional Comments:
Lachlin McQueen (also spelled McQuien)born about 1800 in Scotland.  Emigrated 
around 1825 with wife Anna and daughter Margaret. Lived in DeRuyter 1825-1840s.  
Children: Margaret, Marion, (possible Murdock), Alexander, Norman, John.  Related 
to John McQuien of Eaton (not sure how). Farmer, lived just south of route 20 in 
Pine Woods NY (McQueen Rd).