I Thomas H. Dumars of Union City in the county of Erie, state of Pennsylvania being of sound mind, memory, and understanding, do make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former will by me at any time heretofore made.
I do give devise and bequeath all my property, real and personal to Mrs. Rose A. St. John of Union township, Erie County, State of Pennsylvania. To have and to hold the same to her, her heirs and assigns forever.
And I direct that my debts and funeral expenses be paid by my executrix hereinafter named.
And I do nominate constitute and appoint her the said Rose A. St. John to be the executrix of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof, I Thomas H. Dumars the testator have to this my will set my hand and seal this Eighteenth day of February A.D. one thousand Eight hundred and Ninety seven.
Thomas H. Dumas (his mark)
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above Thomas H. Dumars as and for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who have hereunto subscribed our names, at his request, as witnesses thereto, in the presence of the said testator and of each other.
A. C. Sherwood
C. F. St. John
Mr. C. Jackson (or Wm. C. Jackson)