WILL: Jacob Wetsel;  Howes Cave, Schoharie co., NY 
surname: Wetsel

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Schoharie Co. Will Book 15, Pages 396-397
Written: July 10, 1891
Recorded: December 7, 1901

Will of Jacob Wetsel
I Jacob Wetsel, of Howes Cave, County of Schoharie and State of New York,
being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and
declare this my last Will and Testament in the manner following, that is to
say:

First.  After all my lawful debts are paid and discharged, I give, devise and 
bequeath unto my sons John and Allen Wetsel in trust nevertheless all my real
and personal property of whatsoever name, nature or kind and wheresoever
situated; and out of the rents, issues, profits and income thereof to use as
much as may be necessary for the proper maintenance and support of my beloved
wife, Almira Wetsel, and also to give her One hundred dollars a year for the
term of her natural life, in lieu of dower.  But in case of the marriage of my
said wife Almira Wetsel, after my decease, I direct the said trustees, John
and Allen Wetsel, to give her One hundred dollars a year for the term of her
natural life, in lieu of dower.

Second.  After the death of my said wife, Almira Wetsel, or in case of her
death at the time of my decease, I give, devise and bequeath, all my real and
personal estate of  whatsoever name, nature and kind to my two sons Allen and
John Wetsel, to their heirs and assigns forever, share and share alike,
provided my son Allen gives to my son John Three hundred ($300.00) dollars,
otherwise I direct that my estate be divided so that my son John will receive
Three hundred dollars more than
my son Allen.

Third.  I hereby direct that if either or any of the devisees or beneficiaries 
mentioned in this will contest or interpose any objections to the probate of
this my last Will and testament that the share devised or bequeathed to said
party or parties contesting this will be forfeited and given to the devisee or
devisees, beneficiary or beneficiaries herein mentioned, not opposing or
contesting the probate of this my last Will and testament.

Likewise, I make, constitute and appoint my sons John and Allen Wetsel to be 
Executors 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  10th day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ninety one.
Jacob Wetsel       L.S.

The above instrument consisting of one + one half sheets, was at the date 
thereof subscribed by Jacob Wetsel in the presence of us and each of us; he at
the time of making such subscription, acknowledged that he wrote[?] the same,
and declared the said instrument so subscribed by him to be his last Will and
Testament.

Whereupon we then and there at his request and in his presence and the
presence of each other, subscribedour names as witnesses thereto.
Mrs. Mary Wetsel     residing at Howes Cave N.Y.
Mrs. Mattie Wetsel   residing at Howes Cave N.Y.

Additional Comments:
Items in brackets [] are notes of the transcriber