WILL: Jane Mowry Haskell; Greenwich, Washington co., New York
surname: Haskell, Brooks, LaVake, Lobdell

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Jane Mowry Haskell
Washington County NY Will Book 6A page 272

In the Name of God, Amen.

First I Jane Mowry Haskell of the town of Greenwich, County of Washington,
State of New York, do hereby publish and declare this to be my last will and
testament in manner and following.

I order and direct my executors herein named to pay all my just and lawful
debts and burial expenses as soon as may be convenient after my decease.

Second I give and bequeath to my son William Mowry Haskell, Mahogany bookcase
and Butler's tray now in the dining room Tigers head brought by my father from
Englands royal gardens Book of sword fish. Ben Hurlby Lew Wallace given by
William "A tale of the Christ". Distant view of Middlebury College where his
father was graduated. Lifesize portrait of his father valued at 5 hundred
dollars, Life portrait of himself valued at four hundred painted at age of nne
years. One third of all pictures not otherwise given, one third books not
otherwise given, two fine linen sheets, two blankets, one quilt with one third
of linen, One pin of pear pearls gift of my son one German folio of heads of
Christ also Christ and the Magdalen over Books in parlow Frame of Helens
pictures to be given to her if best or kept for her father a Brass clock on
sideboard on side board in dining room also fifteen hundred dollars in money.

Third to my daughter Martha Scott Haskell, my wedding bracelet also selections
from my laces.

Fourth to my daughter Lena Mowry Brooks I bequeath the homestead situated upon
Park Street, with all its external belongings Said property shall by my
daughter be bequeathed to her son Donald Mowry Lobdell, said property being
sold, two thousand dollars of funds received from said sale, shall be invested
for Donald Mowry Lobdell in safe securities, not subject to the risk of
business, the interest only being used, until he shall reach the age of thirty
three years,when he shall receive the principal. I also bequeath to my
daughter carpets and hangings of the homestead, large mirror in parlow, one
third of my books not given, to be divided according to the value, the large
china closet in dining room, my piano and music, with spread andmusic stand,
one third of all linen not given, two silver salts with spoons, and one third
of all china and glass with silver not otherwise given, Portraits of herself
and my mother and father, in front hall, also one third of all pictures not
given, The foreign lace and the Cameo pin set in pearls, my gold thimble-
embroidered crepe shawl and lustre pitcher in parlor, one china vase, mats to
the vase given to my brother Henry, When articles left in the home at the time
division of gifts are sold, the proceeds of such sale shall be given to Lena
M. Brooks and my grandson Donald M. Lobdell.

Fifth, I give and bequeath to my grandson Donald Mowry Lobdell One hundred
dollars, now invested in Electric Light Company, Two hundred dollars from
Younglove Estate, and one thousand dollars all to be for him carefully
invested, not subject to the risk of business interest only to be used until
he reaches the age of thirty three years, when he shall receive the principal.
Should any of the above sum remain in possession of Donald Mowry Lobdell at
the time of his death, it shall be equally divided between my surviving
children, or if needful, used for Donald's benefit at that time. I bequeath to
Donald Mowry Lobdell Stoddards Lectures value forty dollars, scrap book, tale
of Cuban war made for him at that time, my myself.

Sixth To my son John Brooks, I bequeath one large folia of fine engravings
also two hundred dollars, also a french Lithhograph, The education of the
Virgin Mary.

Seventh. I give to my Grandson J. Bernard Brooks, thirteen volumes of
Shakspeare, and the sum of two hundred dollars, using interest only until
twenty years of age, & My Book Holder on parlor table, Christmas gift from
Bernard, All pictures of himself in cases or frames &c.

Eighth I do give and bequeath to my son Franklin Mowry Haskell, one third in
value of all my bedding, one third of all linen and furniture not given, one
screen made by myself at the age of ten years, one third of all books to be
divided according to the value, Portrait of his sister Bessie painted at the
age of twenty-one months, Portrait of himself at the age of twenty-four
months, each valued at two hundred seven dollars, one small diamond ring given
me by his fatheer in 1852, which should be made into a scarf pin Six solid
silver table spoons, twelve solid teaspoons, soup ladle, gravy ladle, forks
&c, two large silver vegetable dishes, one third of all pictures not given,
one third of all glass and china to be divided according to appraising. I also
given my son Franklin Mowry Haskell, the sum of 5000 thousand dollars of
interest bearing investments. If at my death all indebtedness having been
paid, my estate is valued at more money than I have herein given, it shall be
equally divided between children and grandchildren, One mahogany soft in my
own room, the boy Christ by Hoffman given me by Frank, all pictures of himself
and wife.

Ninth, to Harriett N. wife of Franklin M. Haskell, my large mink cloak my
cluster diamond ring & suitable gifts from clothing & souvenirs, my large
travelling trunk all pictures of herself &c.

Tenth To my sister Sarah Mowry La Vake, I bequeath the shells and curiosities
gathered by our father. All articles belonging to my children shall be removed
and given to their rightful owners. I also give one broach of jet and pearl
with earrings of same. One quilt called the Philadelphia pavement, made by our
mother, linen sheet made by our grandmother mahogany dressing stand with
mahogany chair to match, one mahogany bureau and glass, with shepherds Mary
and Joseph with the infant Christ, given me by my mother, one round feather
fan, one screen worked by our mother on silk canvas, and suitable souvenirs
selected from my belongings, & one black & gold bracelet. Also Selection from
souvenirs for my niece Gail. T. J. O. LaVake volume bound in red kid "Women of
the Bible".

Eleventh. To my niece Elise, daughter of my sister Sarah LaVake, I give my
pinkey ring when she was a little girl she wanted it as her own. It is made
from a nugget of gold sent from California in 1849. All that was left from one
thousand dollars lent to a miner. My mothers mahogany work table with two
drawers & Geographic Globe in dining room, also selections from my belongs.

Tweleth. To Alfred Estes husband of Elise Mowry Lavake, one Royal Scroll which
is an Illuminated life of Christ, and a collection of the worlds best
masterpieces from which to instruct his children in the Bible history. Follow
directions in its use.

Thirteenth. To my brother Henry L. Mowry I bequeath one China vase formerly
our mothers on mantel in parlor. Picturesque Americ ain two large volumes. Oak
writing desk in his office and my mothers China tea set of which he is so
fond. (To be given to my daughter if she lives at the time of his death) Also
selections from my belongings. One scarf pin made of moonstone &c.

Fourteenth To my sister Jenny Dowd Mowry, wife of my brother Henry L. Mowry I
bequeath my gold watch and chain also my Chinese feather fan the last gift of
my dear father Also my Coral ring from Venice. Also suitable selections from
my belongings, my heavy cloth cloak with deep collar in white & to my brother
and his wife each $100 in money.

Fifteenth. To Caro Carouthers, one bracelet made of her mothers hair one of my
own, one fine handerchief, one fine silk purse.

In memoriam,

Sixteenth To St. Pauls Episcopal Church I bequeath the sum of $300 dollars to
be invested for the care of Alaska vase and ground aboutn St. Pauls church,
the vase to be well cared for after having been filled by florist each spring.
Into the care of the Vestry I give and bequeath this property in memoriam.

I ask my three sons William M. Haskell, Franklin M. Haskell & John Brooks to
act as Administrators of my Estate.

Jane Mowry Haskell

Executed by the testator Jane Mowry Haskell this third day of March 1906in our
presence and sealed published and declared by the said Jane Mowry Haskell as
and for her last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at her request
and in her presence, and in the presence of each other, have Subscribed our
names as witnesses hereto.

D. W. Mandell
Mrs. Della Loucks

In Surrogate's Court,
County of Washington

In the Matter of the Probate of the Last Will and Testament of Jane Mowry
Haskell, deceased.

State of New York, ss}
Washington County, ss}

D. W. Mandell whose name is signed to the said Will as a witness, being duly
sworn and examined as a witness in the above entitled matter says: I was
acquainted with the above named Jane Mowry Haskell in her lifetime and was
present and saw her subscribe her name at the end of the instrument now shownt
o me and offered for probate as her Last Will and Testament, bearing date the
3rd day of March one thousand nine hundred and six. At the time of subscribing
her name as aforesaid the said decedent published and declared the said
instrument to be her last Will and Testament, in the presence of myself and of
Mrs. Della Loucks who was the other subscribing witness thereto. I then
subscribed my name as a witness to the said instrument, at the request, and in
the presence of the said decedent, and of the said other witness, and I saw
the said other witness sign her name thereto, and know that she did so at the
request of the said decedent and in her presence. The said decedent at said
time was over the age of twenty-one years, and in my opinion was of sound mind
and memory and not under restraint. I was acquainted with Mrs. Della Loucks
who was the other subscribing witness to the said will. I know nothing of the
present whereabouts of said Mrs. Della Loucks the other subscribign witness.

Subscribed and sworn to before me. D. W. Mandell
this 11th day of February, 1907
Frederick Fraser, Surrogate

Surrogate's Court,
Washington County.

I, Frederick Fraser, Surrogate of the said County, do certify that the
foregoing is a correct record of the last Will and Testament of Jane Mowry
Haskell, late of the town of Greenwich, in said County, deceased, and also of
the testimony taken by me on the Probate thereof as a Will of real and
personal estate, which said last Willa nd Testament was admitted to Probate
and recorded the 11th day of February, 1907.

Frederick Fraser, Surrogate.