Wills: CRAWFORD, William  1880: French Creek Twp, Venango Co, PA

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In the name of God Amen, I William Crawford of the township of French
Creek County of Venango and state of Pa being of sound mine and memory
do make this my last will and testament.

In the following manner viz.:

1st.After my just debts and funeral expenses are paid I give the balance
of my personal property to my son Alex R. Crawford.

2nd. I give my son A. R. Crawford the one half of my real estate in
French Creek Tnp Venango Co Pa containing 90 acres of land.

3rd. The remaining one half of my real estate I give to my grandchildren
(by Mary Ann Crawford) as follows.  To Melissa Crawford now Melissa
Nodine one hundred and fifty dollars.  To Agnes Crawford now Agnes Burns
one hundred and twenty five dollors. To Mary Crawford one hundred and
twenty five dollars. And the balance of said one half of my real estate
to be equally divided between George W. Crawford and Charles C. Crawford
to be paid to them after my decease.  And if my Executors should deem it
best I hereby authorize them to sell and convey my said farm and make
distribution as above described and I hereby appoint Alex R. Crawford
Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former
wills by me at any time heretofore made and declare this to be my last
will and testament.

In witness whereof I the said William Crawford have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 25 day of September 1879

/s/ William Crawford

Wit: S.D. Smith and May J. McCraken

William Crawford died 24 Sep 1880.

Mary Ann Crawford, the wife of Alexander, was thought to be the daughter
of George and Mary Hunter of Delaware Township, Mercer County, PA.


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