WILLS: John R. Thompson, 1907, Moon Twp., PA

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IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN

 I  John R. Thompson of Moon Township County of Allegheny and State of
Pennsylvania being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and
declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, in manner and form
following, hereby revoking any will or wills heretofore made by me.

 First, I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be fully
paid and satisfied, as soon as conveniently may be, after my decease.

 Second, I direct all my personal estate to be appraised and divided
equally among my seven children and if any of my children do not choose
his or her share in kind therein it is to be sold by my executor and the
proceeds divided. It is my desire however, that they divide amicably if
it is possible.

 Third, as to my real estate situate in Moon Township, County and State
aforesaid, I devise it to my three sons, Harry Thompson, Edward Thompson
and William F. Thompson in fee; they shall pay to George W. Thompson One
hundred dollars;  one hundred dollars to Sarah Alice Thompson; One
hundred dollars to Mary Emma Anderson and one hundred dollars to Ellen
St. Clair Burns and I charge these said several legacies on the farm
devised to Harry, Edward and William F. Thompson until paid. The said
Harry , Edward and William F. Thompson are to have three years in which
to pay said legacies, but to pay interest on them.

 Fourth. I enjoin on my said three sons, Harry, Edward and William F.
Thompson to keep the said farm in their own names for at least ten years
as the land will not likely decrease in value in order that it may be
reunion place for all my children to meet from time to time to keep
alive the family ties.

 Fifth. The insurance money on my life, when received shall be equally
shared by all my children.

 Sixth. I nominate and appint Noah W. Shafer as executor to carry this
will into effect.

 Witness my hand and seal this 13th day of June, A. D. 1907

        John R. Thompson (Seal)
 Signed, sealed and executed this 13th June, 1907 by us at