WILL: Mary Elizabeth "Lebbie" Howell; Barrington, Yates, New York

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Source: Yates co NY Will Book Vol I, page 501
Written: 19 Sep 1872
Probated: 
     
The last will and testament of Mary Elizabeth Howell, of the town of
Barrington and County of Yates.

I, Mary Elizabeth Howell, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and
being of sound mind and memory, do make and publish this my last will and
testament.in ? and form following.

Item First, 
I give and bequeath to my Husband, Amos Howell, four acres of land with the
building and legal fixtures appertaining thereto. The said farm is the land
known as the Wilson place, being the place lately owned by Elipalet? Hedges.
Beginning at the N.W corner of Dennis Clary farm, thence west along the
highway to lands owned by Catherine Bush,thence north to the inclosing north
fence , thence east, following the inclosing fence to the Dennis Clary lot
thence south to the place of the beginning containing four acres. Also a
certain trunk. Also a picture frame containing marriage certificate, also some
articles of my clothing as a keepsake.

Item Second:
I give and bequeath to my mother, one cow together with a certain portion of
my personal property more fully described in item third.

Item third:
I give and bequeath the remainder of my personal property consisting mostly of
clothing and household furniture , to Hiram Arwine , my brother, To Ester ann
Brace my sister, and to my mother, each to have an equal portion.

Item forth:
I give and bequeath my share in father's estate to my brother, Hiram Arwine,
and to Ester Ann Brace, my sister. Each to have an equal share or amount.

Item fifth:
I hereby appoint my brother, Hiram Arwine, sole executor of this my last will
and testament. In witnes whereof I have hereunto set my hands and seal, this
nineteenth day of Sept. in the year of our lord, one thousand eight hundred
and seventy two.

Lebbie Howell