WILL: John Carr; Middlesex, Yates, New York

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Yates County NY Will Book Vol. F page 760
Written: 16 Jun 1851
Probated: 10 Feb 1862

Subject: CARR, John of Middlesex 1862
Author: MaryLou_Benjamin
Date: Friday, April 07, 2000

In the name of God Amen.

I, John Carr, of the town of Middlesex in the County of Yates, and State of
New york, of the age fifty four years and upwards, and 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 devise to my two sons George G. Carr and Edward Carr, all
and singular the farm and premises on which I now reside, in said town of
Middlesex, and all othe rlands owned by me at my decease, together with all
the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise
appertaining; to have and to hold the premises above described to the said
George G. Carr and Edward Carr their heirs and assigns forever, in manner
following that is to say: the said Edward Carr is to have and take a greater
interest in said lands byt two thousand dollars than the said George G. Carr.

Second: I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary P. wife of Abijah Otis, the
interest annually on the sum of five hundred dollars, which is to commence
running six months afte rmy decease, and to be paid annually thereafter, and
to be a charge upon the real estate above devised to my said two sons George
Carr and Edward Carr.

Lastly: I give and bequeath all my hosue hold furniture and farming utensils
to my second son Edward Carr, and give and bequeath my gold watch to my said
son George G. Carr, and my Library of books & and all my other personal
property of whatsoever name or nature, I give and bequeath to my said two sons
George G. Carr and Edward Carr equally.

And I hereby appoint my said son Edward Carr sole executor of this my last
will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixteenth day of
June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one.

John Carr (seal)

witnesses:
Samuel H. Terry, residing at Naples, Ontario county
Josiah Porter, residing at Naples, Ontario county