WILL: Seth Hastings; Kirkland, Oneida co., NY
surname: Hastings, Clark, Wells, Sibley

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HASTINGS, Seth

Transcribed from SAMPUBCO photocopy by Kristin Grip
Oneida co NY Will Book Vol. 16 page 353

At a Surrogate's Court, held at the Surrogate's office in Clinton in the
County of Oneida on the 22nd day of May A.D. 1861, before Henry M. Burchard,
Esq., Surrogate of the said County, for the purpose of proving and recording
the last Will and Testament of Seth Hastings, late of the town of Kirkland in
the County of Oneida deceased, in pursuance of chapter sixth, title first,
article first, part second, of the Revised Statues of the State of New York,
and of an Act entitled “An act concerning the Proofs of Wills, Executors, and
Administrators, Guardians and Wards, and Surrogate’s Courts,” passed May 16,
1837, and other acts concerning the same, on the application of George
Hastings in said Will named Executor.

Walter H. Noble of Mt. Morris being duly sworn and examined in open court,
testified that he was well acquainted with Seth Hastings deceased, and had
been for the last 10 years immediately preceding his death; that he died in
the month of March last past, at Kirkland in the county of Oneida, which was
his last place of residence at the time of his death; that he saw the said
Testator sign the paper here offered to be proved, recorded and admitted to
probate as the last Will and Testament of the said deceased, on the day the
same bears date (the seal having been previously affixed,) that this deponent
signed the same at the same time as a subscribing witness, in the presence of
the Testator and at his request and in the presence of James S. Cook, who also
at the same time signed the same as subscribing witness in the presence of the
Testator and at his request, and in the presence of this deponent, that the
said Testator at the time he so signed the said Will, then and there, in the
presence of this deponent and in the presence of the other subscribing witness
published and declared the same as and for his last Will and Testament; and
this deponent further says that the said Testator at the time he so signed,
published and declared, the same as aforesaid, was of sound and disposing mind
and memory, and of full age and not under restraint, and competent to devise
real estate.
W. H. Noble

James S. Cook of Clinton, being duly sworn and examined in open court,
testified that he was well acquainted with Seth Hastings deceased, and had
been for the last 20 years immediately preceding his death; that he died in
the month of March last past, at Kirkland in the County of Oneida which was
his last place of residence at the time of his death; that he saw the said
Testator sign the paper here offered to be proved, recorded and admitted to
probate, as the last Will and Testament of the said deceased, on the day the
same bears date, (this seal having been previously affixed,) that this
deponent signed the same, at the same time, as a subscribing witness, in the
presence of the Testator and at his request, in the presence of Walter H.
Noble who also at the same time signed the same as subscribing witness in the
presence of the Testator and at his request, and in the presence of this
deponent, that the said Testator at the time he so signed the said Will, then
and there, in the presence of this deponent, and in the presence of the other
subscribing witness published and declared the same as and for his last Will
and Testament; and this deponent further says that the said Testator at the
time he so signed, published, and declared the same as aforesaid, was of sound
and disposing mind and memory, and of full age, and not under restraint, and
competent to devise real estate.
James S. Cook

The foregoing proofs and examinations having been taken before me, the
Surrogate aforesaid, at the time and place above mentioned, and the
depositions of the respective witnesses having been by them respectively
subscribed after having been carefully read over to them. I, the said
Surrogate, being satisfied, upon the said proofs and examinations taken, that
the said Will is genuine and valid, and was duly executed; and the said
Testator at the time of executing the same, was in all respects, competent to
devise real estate, and not under restraint, do therefore allow the said Will
to be admitted to probate, as a Will of real and personal estate, and the said
Will proofs, and examinations to be recorded.
Witness, Henry M. Burchard, Surrogate as aforesaid, the 22nd day of May 1861
Henry M. Burchard, Surrogate

In the name of God Amen

I Seth Hastings of Kirkland, County of Oneida and State of New York, being of
sound and disposing mind and memory blessed be Almighty God for the same, do
make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following,
that is to say:

First
I give and bequeath to my son Seth P.M. the sum of two hundred dollars; to my
son Eurotas P. the sum of three hundred dollars; to my son Edward A. the sum
of five hundred dollars; to each of my daughters  Elizabeth A., Caroline S.,
and Francis E. the sum of six hundred dollars; and to my grandchild Adelaide
Gridley the sum of two hundred dollars to be securely invested by my Executors
hereinafter named and to be paid to her with interest when she shall attain
the age of twenty one years.

Secondly
From the rest and residue of my real and personal Estate or the avails thereof
except what is herein specifically bequeathed, I give and bequeath the sum of
three thousand dollars to be divided equally between my five daughters Sophia,
wife of Ashbel S. Wells, Mary A., wife of James W. Sibley, Elizabeth A.,
Caroline S., and Francis E., share and share alike.

Thirdly
I give and bequeath to Patty Ann, wife of my son John C. Hastings, for her
sole and separate use, not withstanding her coverture the whole amount of the
demands and the interest thereof which my son John C. shall owe to me at the
time of my decease.

Fourthly
All the rest and residue of my Estate, real and personal, I give, devise and
bequeath to my sons and daughters to be divided among them equally share and
share alike.

Fifthly
I hereby declare it to be my intention that the provisions herein made are to
be in full satisfaction of any claims for services which any of my children
may have or present against my Estate.

Sixthly
I hereby appoint my son George and my brother in law Thomas C. Clark Executors
of this my last will and testament and I hereby authorize and empower them to
sell and convey to lease, mortgage or otherwise encumber any and all of the
real estate of which I shall die seized or possessed in such mode or manner
and at such time and times as they shall deem expedient to carry into effect
to provisions of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former
wills by me made.
Given under my hand and seal at Clinton this 19th day of June, 1851
Seth Hastings {L.S.}

The foregoing instrument consisting of one sheet was subscribed by Seth
Hastings the Testator in our presence and was declared by him to be his last
will and testament and we at his request have in his presence and in the
presence of each other hereunto signed our names at witnesses,
James S. Cook
Clinton
W. H. Noble
Clinton

State of New York
County of Oneida
I, Henry M. Burchard, Surrogate of said County, do hereby certify the
foregoing to be the Record of the last will and testament of Seth Hastings,
deceased, and of the proofs and examinations taken thereon.
Henry M. Burchard, Surrogate