Washington Co NY Wills Vol. 4A page 112
Luther Washburn of Fort Ann
probated 9 Apr 1902
I, Luther Washburn of the town of Fort Ann, County of Washington and State of
New York being of sound mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of
this life, do therefore, make, ordain, publish and declare, this to be my last
Will and Testament: That is to say,
First, after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged, I give and bequeath
and devise all the real and personal property of which I may die seized and
possessed to my wife Henrietta Washburn, to be used and enjoyed by her during
her natural life; and if the income therefrom be insufficent to keep her in comfort, then I direct that any
or all of said real or personal property be sold or mortgaged for that purpose.
After my wife's death, or before if so elect, I give my Estey
Organ to my granddaughter Beulah T. Washburn. Whatever propety
is left at the death of my wife, and the payment of her funeral expenses, I
give, devise and bequeath to my children in equal shares, and in case any of
them shall die in my lifetime leaving descendants, I direct that his or her
share shall not lapse but shall go to such descendants share and share alike. I
direct that my engagements with my son Archibald concerning his mail contract
with the
Likewise, I make, constitute and appoint my wife Henrietta Washburn to be
executrix and my son Lemon D. Washburn to be Executor of this my last Will and
Testament, hereby revoking all former Wills by me
made.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and
affixed my seal, the tenth day of October in the year of one thousand nine
hundred and one (1901).
Luther Washburn (LS)
witnesses:
Frederick I. Baker, residing at Fort Ann, N.Y.
Fred G. Baker, residing at