Union City, Pa.
October 10, 1914.
I, Charles Wilkins, do hereiin declair [sic] my last will and testament.
From money on hand and at interest,all debts and obligations are to be paid,including my note to my daughter,Carrie,for twelve hundred dollars,given Oct.8,1914.
All the remainder and residue of my personal property of all kinds,I bequeath to my son John.
To him I also give during his life time the full and free use of my farm. And should his wife,Corena,survive him,she is to enjoy the same rights. At their death the estate is to be divided equally among my sons heirs.
I would further provide,that my son my not sell,trade or alienate his life lease without the consent of my executor
Because of my confidence in the judgment and integrity of Albert Smith,I appoint him executor,without bond,to have continuous authority until the estate is finally settled up.
Should Mr.Smith become disqualified or die before my son ... appoint an executor to act in his place.
Signed. Charles Wilkins
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Crawford County, ss:
On the 2nd day of January, A. D. 1918, personally appeared before me, the undersigned, REGISTER OF WILLS, &c., in and for said County, A. E. Lilley, V. L. Greeley and A. H. Smith who, being by me duly qualified according to law, do say that they were well acquainted with Charles Wilkins the testator within named, that they seen him [sic] write, and are well acquainted with his handwriting and signature, that the signature to the foregoing instrument of writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of the said Charles Wilkins dated the 10th day of October A. D. 1914, is in the proper handwriting of the said Charles Wilkins and at the time of the date of the said Will the said Charles Wilkins was of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, to the best of their knowledge and belief.
Sworn and subscribed before me |
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A. E. Lilley |
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Crawford County, ss: Before me, Register for the probate of wills, etc., in and for the said County, personally came Albert H. Smith who, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that Charles Wilkins late of Bloomfield Township deceased, died at his home on the 29th day of December, A. D. 1917, at or near the hour of 7-30 o'clock P. M. on said day.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 2nd day of January 1918.
Wm. A. Thompson, Register
Albert H. Smith
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Crawford County, ss:
Before me, Register for the probate of wills and granting letters of administration, etc., in and for said County, came Albert Smith who, being duly sworn according to law, does depose and say that he will well and truly administer the goods and chattels, rights and credits which were of Charles Wilkins deceased, according to law, and also that he will diligently and faithfully regard and well and truly comply with the provisions of an Act of Assembly of this Commonwealth entitled " An Act Relating to Collateral Inheritances." And that as he shall answer to God at the last great day.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 2nd day of January, 1918
Wm. A. Thompson,
Register
Albert Smith
Union City, Pa
R. D. #3.
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Will of Charles Wilkins, Late of Bloomfield Twp., deceased
Now, Jan. 2, 1918, Proved, approved and registered and letters testamentary
received unto Albert Smith the executor named in the will. Wm. A. Thompson, Register.
Rough Docket No. 11, Page 434
Recorded in Will Book P Page 222
Wm. A. Thompson, Register.
Fees 6.35 Paid