Will of John Watson

In the name of god amen. I John Watson of sound mind and memory at this time‑blefsed be god for the same but being mindful of death do make and publish this my will in manner & form following that is to say I give and bequeath to my dear brother Samuel Watson all my Estate both real and personal to have and to hold as Executor for the following uses and benefits-

first I desire my Sister Margaret Bostwick Watson to be educated out of the proceeds of my Estate.

I desire also my real and personal property to be sold on one-two-and three years credit‑ the sale to take place on the first of January Eighteen Hundred & forty seven. Until that time Mr. Webb

Clark will continue to work the force & attend to the mill as per contract hereto fore I give to my dear brother Samuel Watson my horse & Sulkey. My Watch I give to Margaret B Watson. The debts against my Estate to be paid from the above sales and other funds in the hands of the Executors. The balance of my Estate I desire to be equally divided among Samuel Watson- Margaret B Watson‑Elizabeth McKenzie-William B Watson—& Alexander Watson- share and share alike---

This 8th Nov. 1845

John Watson (SEAL)

Witnefses

F H Kennedy

W W Bradford

W J Jackson

Recorded in Will Book D-2, Pge 192

Recorded 19th Day of Nov 1845

W. Lewis Ordy

Bundle 120, Pkge 11