Schoharie County NYGenWeb Site
Schoharie County NYGenWeb Site
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Will of William H. Burton Will of William H. Burton In the name of God, Amen. I William H. Burton of the town and county of Schoharie, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner following, that is to say First, I give and devise to my Daughter Mary Elizabeth Burton, all my real estate of every name and nature whatsoever. Second, I give and bequeath to my said Daughter Mary Elizabeth Burton, Two thirds of my personal estate goods and chattels. Third, I give and bequeath to my wife, Melinda Burton one third of all my personal estate, goods and chattels to be accepted and received by her is lieu of dower. Fourth. I do hereby appoint my Father Robert Burton sole Executor of this my last will and testament; hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twentieth day of September 1858. - William H. Burton, L. S. The above instrument consisting of one sheet was at the date thereof declared to be by William H. Burton the Testator therein named to be his last will and testament and he at the same time acknowledged to us and each of us that he had signed and sealed the same; and we therefore, at his request, and in his presence and in the presence of each other signed our names thereto as attesting witnesses. John Sebhard, Jr. residing in the town of Schoharie Ovan (?)Root ditto do A Note to Researchers using this Web-site: As you use this site, please keep in mind the difference between primary and secondary sources and the importance of building a preponderance of evidence. Accept nothing without further checking. It is our hope that through this collection of data from many sources, you will find a piece of the puzzle that you are working on and that may lead you to further discoveries. Links to external web sites are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or approval of any of the products, services or opinions contained in any external web site. Return to the Wills Index |