WILL: Heman Fairchild;  Schoharie, Schoharie co., NY 
surname: Fairchild, Tompkins, Doren, Dorn, Snyder

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Source: Sampubco Copy
Schoharie co NY Will Book Vol. U page 98
Written: October 15 1859
Probated: 

Transcribed from SAMPUBCO copy by Robert J. Fairchild
Fulton County, NY  Will Book Vol. U, page 98
 
In the name of God Amen I Heman Fairchild of the town of Schoharie in the
county of Schoharie and state of  New York being of the age of sixty-seven
years, 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 give and bequeath to my wife Sarah, the use of one third of my
personal property, during her natural life or while she continues my widow.

Second   I give and devise to my three sons, namely, Philip W., Alanson, and 
Lyman U A, all my real and personal estate after my widow's claim, is paid,
and all my first and lawful debts, and funeral charges are paid on condition
that they pay each of my daughters namely Rebecca, Louisy P., and Lucy Ann the
sum of six hundred dollars each within six years of the time of my decease.

Third   I will and devise that that in case I should die before my son Lyman
U. A. shall be twenty one years of age, that he shall remain at home until he
is full twenty one years of age, shall hav four months schooling in the
district schooling annually and at the age of twenty one years he shall have
as good a horse and cow as my other sons had when they were of age, all of
which is to be paid before the property is divided.

Fourth -  I (give) will and devise that my daughter Lucy Ann remain at home
until she gets married or until a final division shall be made of my
(personal) property and Lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Phillip
W. and my son-in-law John Tompkins to be the executors of this my last will
and testament thereby revoking all former wills made by me.

In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this 25th day of
April in the year of the Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five
                                   Heman Fairchild L S
The within instrument consisting of one half sheet was at the date thereof, 
signed sealed published and declared by the said Heman Fairchild as and for
his last will and testament in presence of us who at his request and in the
presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto
          Alfred A. Isham Residence Esperance in Schoharie Co.
          John Lovett Residence Esperance in Schoharie Co.
Heman Fairchilds named as the Testator in the will to which this is annexed or 
within contained, do hereby make this present codicil, which I do order and 
direct shall be taken as a part of my annexed  or within last will and
testament and which will in all respects excepting wherein it is altered or
changed by this codicil. I do hereby republish and confirm. I give and
bequeath to my wife Sally Fairchilds the clock, the Bureau, the best mirror,
the best Bed and bedding and bedsted(sic), three extra quilts, one blew(sic)
and white coverdish, one table, one set of chairs painted yellow, one cook
stove and all the untenthals(sic). Belonging to it one cow , and her choice,
one set of  stone china dishes, nine tea spoons, six table spoons, and her
choice in all the above named articles, give and Bequeath to my three
daughters Rebeca Tompkins, Permelia Doren, Lucy Ann Snyder the remainder of my
household furniture to be equally divided betwix(e)t them.

I give and bequeath to my three sons Philip, Lanson, Lyman, all the rest of my 
personal property, after paying my debts, and funeral expenses, to be equally 
divided betwixt them and my three sons Philip, Lanson, Lyman to find my wife 
Sally one years provision after my decease.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 15th day of
October in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty nine.
                                   Heman Fairchild, L. S.

The within instrument containing another half sheet was at the date there of 
signed, sealed, Published and declared by the said Heman Fairchilds, as and
for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who at his request and
in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses there to
  
Morgan Row
Hiram Row
Schoharie County
Surrogate Court