Wills: Samuel Hastings, 1873: Washington County, Pa., Amwell Township

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In the name of Almighty God, Amen, I Samuel Hastings of Amwell Township, in 
the county of Washington and state of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind, 
memory, and understanding, and in moderate health, do make and publish this - 
my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills 
by me at anytime futherfore made to such date, as it hath pleased God to 
entrust me with, I dispose of the same as follows "to will". 

First, I give and bequeath to my daughter LUCINDA ZEDIKER , my real estate 
which consists of 25 acres of land, to have and to hold, said__________ and 
piece of land to her and heirs of her body forever. 

Second, I hereby direct that the balances or remainder of the real estate be 
sold, and after all my debts are paid, the proceeds of the same to be equally 
divided among my heirs and loyal representitives. 

Third, I give and bequeath to my daughter Lucinda all the personal property - 
both in the house and out of doors. 

Lastly, I appoint David L. Reynolds the exectuor of this - my last will and 
testament. 
In witness whereof I hereby set my hand and seal this 10th day of January. 
A.D. 1873 

m 
James Doak Samuel x Hastings 
J. mark Doak 
(witnesses) 

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Washington County S.S. 

Registers office 
Personally came before one A.O. Day-Register for the probate wills and 
granting letters of Administration in and for said county - James Doak, on of 
the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing will of Samuel Hastings died, who 
after being qualified according to law dispose and _________ that he was 
present at the execution of the said wills, saw the testator sign the same, 
and at his request, and in his presence subscibed his name___as witness. 

J. Doak 
Sworn and subscribed before me this 3rd day of February A.D. 1875. 

A.O. DAY- Register 

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Washington County S.S. 

Registers office April 16th A.D. 1875 

Personally appeared James Doak, on of the subscribing witnesses to the 
foregoing last will and testament of Samuel Hastings deceased, under his 
solomn oath did say that he was present and did see and hear Samuel Hastings, 
the testator therein named, sign, seal, publish, and declare the same as and 
for his last will and testament. 

James Doak 
Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year afore said.....A.O. DAY- 
Register 

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And now December 16th, 1875, It being adjudged that the said will has been 
duly proved, letters are issued to David L. Reynold in ___said testament 
named who was duly qualified by. A.O. Day....Register