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1862-07-10 Will of Daniel Duncan Applegate 5G1BlF

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In the name of God Amen! I Daniel D. Applegate of the borough of Hightstown County of Mercer and State of New Jersey being of sound mind memory and understanding for which blessing I thank God do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following, that is to say:

First It is my will and I do order that all my just debts and funeral expenses be duly paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently can be after my decease

Item I give and bequeath unto each of the children of my daughter Margaret Elizabeth Miller now deceased the sum of five dollars ($5)

Item I give and bequeath unto each of the children of my son Richard Applegate now deceased the sum of five dollars ($5)

Item I give and bequeath unto my son John A. Applegate the sum of sixteen hundred dollars ($1600)

Item I do hereby give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Maria Applegate the balance and residue of all my personal estate after the payment of the above mentioned bequests and I also give and bequeath to my said wife Maria Applegate all my lands tenements hereditaments and real estate whatever and whereever to her own use forever.

Lastly I hereby appoint my beloved wife Maria Applegate Executor of this my last will and testament

Daniel D. Applegate

Witnessed by

Isaac H. Goldy and
R. M. Job
on 10 July 1862