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A Will of Real Estate

THE last will and testament of A. C., etc. I, A. C., considering the uncer-- tainity of this mortal life, and being of sound mind and memory (blessed be Almighty God for the same!), do make and publish this my last will and testament, in manner and form following (that is to say): First, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, J. C., the sum of -. Item, I give and bequeath to my eldest son, G. C., the Item, I give and bequeath to my two youngest sons, J. C. and F. C., each. Item, I give and bequeath unto my daughter-in-law, S. H., widow, the sum of - ; which said several legacies or sums of money I will and order to be paid to the said respective legatees, within six months after my decease. I further give and devise to my said eldest son G. C., his heirs, and assigns, all that messuage or tenement, situated, lying, and being in, etc., together with all my other freehold estate whatsoever, to hold to him the said G. C., his heirs and assigns, forever. And I hereby give and bequeath to my said younger sons, J. C. and F. C., all my leasehold estate, of and in all those messuages or tenements, with the appurtenances, situate, etc., equally to be divided between them. And lastly, as to all the rest, residue, and remainder of my personal estate, goods, and chattels, of what kind and nature soever, I give and bequeath the same to my said beloved wife, J. C., whom I appoint sole executrix, of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made. of

In witness whereof, I have hereupon set my hand and seal, the day in the year of our Lord one thousand A. C. [L. S.] ,

The above instrument consisting of one sheet (or, of two sheets) was now here subscribed by A. C., the testator, in the presence of each of us; and was at the same time declared by him to be his last will and testament; and we, at his request, sign. our names hereto as attesting witnesses.

D. F., residing at in , G. H., residing at in , County.

County. [Or, if the witnesses do not see the testator subscribe the will, it may be attested by his acknowledgment in the following form.] The above instrument of one sheet (or, of two sheets) was, at the date thereof, declared to us by the testator, A. C., to be his last will and testament; and he then acknowledged to each of us, that he had subscribed the same ; and we, at his request, sign our names hereto as attesting witnesses.

D. F., residing at - G. H., residing at in و County. in , County.