1893-12-23 Will of John Applegate 5F2B4B
Allegheny Co. (PA) Will Book 54:48
Last Will and Testament of John Applegate, Deceased
I, John Applegate of Forward Township Allegheny County hereby make publish and declare this to be my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me at any time heretofore made.
1st - I give devise and bequeath unto Leoanna Weddell
free and clear from all tax the sum of Five Hundred Dollars.
2nd - I give devise and bequeath unto my niece Mrs. Josephine Colvin the rest and residue of my estate real and personal of whatsoever kind whatever and wherever found to have and to hold the same unto her and her heirs and assigns forever. Provided, however, that my sister Elizabeth Applegate shall have the right and use of my farm during the natural life of said Elizabeth Aplegate.
Lastly - I hereby nominate constitute and appoint my said niece Mrs. Josephine Colvin Executrix of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty third day of December A.D. 1893
s/ John Applegate {seal}
Witness:
Chas A Scott, M.D.
Chas G. McIlvan