Livingston County NY GenWeb
Abstracted
Wills & Probate Records
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Children: Henry H., Elizabeth H., Harriet, Jane Ann. Spouse: Harriet B. |
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Misc. Rec. Book 1, page 125-129. Martin, Bradley -- Avon; 12 Apr 1825. Livingston County "I . . . being sick and weak in body and considering the uncertainty of this mortal life . . . my last will and testament . . . unto my beloved wife Harriet B. . . . one third part of all my personal estate, goods and chattels . . . third part of all my lands . . . in lieu . . . of all her right of dower in my estate . . .to my only son Henry H. Martin . . . one thousand dollars . . . to obtain his education (and) one fourth part of all my real estate . . . to my eldest daughter Elizabeth . . . one fourth part of the rest . . . one fourth part of all my real estate to my second daughter Harriet M. . . . one other fourth part . . . to my youngest daughter Jane Ann Martin . . . one other fourth." Executors: Harriet B. Martin, Charles Sittle, Herman Ladd. Will recorded: 31 May 1825 |
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One-third of his estate went to his wife. The remaining two-thirds of his estate was split four ways between his four children, with his son, Henry H. Martin, receiving and extra $1000 for his education. Contributor: Liz Cornish. |