John Fenner's Will
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In the name of God Amen. I John Fenner of Highland County Ohio, being of
sound mind but advanced in years think proper to make this my last will
and testament in the words following to wit:
First, I will and bequeath to my son James Fenner, the farm on which I
now live containing one hundred and twenty five acres it being part of
Augustus Dan's survey of 1750 acres No. on the waters of Clear Creek in
the county of Highland and State aforsaid. To have and to hold the same
from and after my decease.
Second, I will and bequeath to my daughter Ruth Moberly the sum of four
hundred dollars ($400.00)
Third, I will and bequeath to my grand daughter Jule Ann Fenner
(daughter of Richard Fenner deceased) the sum of fifty dollars. ($50.00)
Fourth, I will and bequeath to my grandson Henry Roberts the sum of
fifty dollars. ($50.00)
Fifth, I will and bequeath to my granddaughter Ruth Philips daughter of
Joseph Philips the sum of thirty dollars ($30.00)
Sixth, I will and bequeath to my grandson Francis Lawhead son of
Johnson Lawhead the sum of thirty dollars ($30.00)
Seventh, I will and bequeath to my grandson Richard Henry Fenner son of
Richard Fenner, deceased, the sum of ($30.00)
Eighth, I will and bequeath to my grandson James Fenner son of James
Fenner the sum of thirty dollars ($30.00)
Lastly, I do hereby appoint my son James Fenner executor of this my
last will and testament,
Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of May A.D.
1852.
Signed, sealed and acknowledged John Fenner
{Seal}
in the presence of us.
Abraham Lowman
Dewit C. Foster
Probate Court for Highland County Ohio August 17, A.D. 1852
This day the last will and testament of John Fenner deceased, late of
said County was presented for Probate and at the same time personally
appeared Abraham Lowman and Dewit C. Foster subscribing witnesses hereto,
who after first being duly sworn depose and say, that the said John
Fenner was over the age of twenty one years, of sound mind and disposing
memory that he subscribed his name to said will in their presence,
voluntarily and without constraint and declared it to be his last will
and testament after hearing the same read and requested them to
subscribed their names as attesting witnesses that they so did in his
presence & C.
Abraham Lowman, Dewit C. Foster
Sworn to in open Court day and date above
J.R. Emrie Probate Judge
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