Berks County PA Archives Wills.....ADAM, John 1862
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  Source: Berks County Courthouse
  Written: 1862
  
  Will of John Adam 1862 Richmond Township Berks County Pennsylvania
  
  Note - *Very difficult to decipher*
  
  	In the name of God Amen I John Adam of the county of Berks in the Township of
  Richmond and State of Pen.. farmer being weak in body and sound of memory and
  understanding but considering in understaning of this transitory life, do make
  and publish this my last Will and testament in manner and form following to wit
  First it is my will and I do order that my funeral epenses be duly paid and … as
  soon as conveniently can be, after my decease
  It is my will that my wife Catharine Adam shall have the farm and stock and
  house furniture Bonds book accounts … … to and every thing that have in my name,
  And if my  … die in the time … after mentioned my wife has a right to collect;
  but the time of twelve years,
  After the twelve years it is my will that my wife Catharine … what the laws
  requied to ….  The executor here in after … shall put estate and stock on
  puplick sale and sell the property and stock what I have made the money to and
  is my will that John Adam and … Adam shall have each fifty dolar and clothing
  for each year working (or as any they work) And it is my will that my sons and
  daughtres in like share, and after the executor making property to money (when
  the twelve years aforemented) the executors here in after named shall divide the
  money in like shares to …. Adam to Daniel Adam John Franklin Adam … Adam Anna
  Adam Sarah Adam Esther Adam …. E Adam …
  
  Witnessed by 	Amos Weidenhammer
  		Solomon Miller
  
  
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