Clay County Wills and Probate Files
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF SARAH MALCOLM
I, Sarah Malcolm, of this time a resident of Oak Hill, Clay
County, Kansas, being of sound and disposing mind and memory
do make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby
revoking all former wills by me made.
First: I direct that all my just debts including funeral
expenses be first paid by my executors.
Second: I direct that all my property, both real and personal
of which I may die possessed of, shall be converted into
money and paid to my children as hereinafter directed.
Third: I give and bequeath to my son, John Malcolm, the sum of
$1,400 to be paid to him first, and to be in addition to the
portion which I give and bequeath to him in the next section
of the will.
Fourth: I give and bequeath all the residue of my property
to my following children: John Malcolm, William Malcolm,
Mathew Malcolm, Margaret Yeaney and Janet Davidson, same
being all of my said children, and said sum to be divided
equally among them, share and share alike.
Fifth: I further direct in the sale of said real estate for the
purpose of distribution, my residence in Oak Hill, Kansas, is
not included, but that I have heretofore deeded same to my
daughters, Margaret Yeaney and Janet Davidson, said deed being
held in the Oak Hill State Bank, to be delivered to them at
my death, and said deed is given in consideration and in full
for any and all sercives which have been heretofore and may be
hereafter rendered by said daughters for me and for whatever they
may furnish me during my lifetime.
Sixth: I appoint Albert Rector sole executor of the my last
will and testament.
In witness whereof, I, Sarah Malcolm, have to this my last will
and testament subscribed my name at Clay Center, Kansas, this
11th day of November, 1915.
(signed) Sarah Malcolm
Witnesses:
Gladys Bonham, Clay Center, Kansas
Glenn I. Bonham, Clay Center, Kansas
W. T. Roche, Clay Center, Kansas
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