Elizabeth Mahret
Submitted by Carol Sanman 4 January 2020
Newport Courthouse Will Volume 8; p. 72
NOTE ABOVE WILL: For affidavit of Descent See Aff falon NO 4; p. 543
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ELIZABETH MAHRET DECEASED.
In THE NAME OF THE BENEVOLENT FATHER OF ALL.
I, the said Elizabeth Mahret being of sound and disposing mind and memory, considering the uncertainty of continuance in Life, and desiring to make such disposition of my worldly estate as I deem best, do make, publish and declare, this to be my last Will and Testament; hereby revoling and annuallinig any and all former Will or Wills whatsoever by me made.
First; I desire all my just debts and funeral expenses to be
paid, as soon as possible after my decease.
Second; I give and devise to my two daughters Clara V. Mahret and Anna Mahret
and to both or either of them so long as both or either shall live and be
unmarried, that is to say if either of them should marry and the other be single
the latter shall hold the property hereinafter specified in her own right during
her single life, the Homestead place situate on the west side of Washington
Avenue and known as number 1016.
I also give to said two daughters, upon the same contingencies all the house hold goods furniture and furnishings contained in said homestead. After the marriage of both of said daughters or after the death of both of them. Or the death of one of them and the marriage of the other; said property shall go to all of my children then living and to their heirs and assigns absolutely and in fee simple including the child or children of such of my children as may have previously died.
All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate I give and bequeath to my six children share and share alike to be divided among them as soon as practicable after my decease towit; to Fred. M. Mahret, J. Franklin Mahret, C. William Mahret, Arthur H. Mahret, Clara C. Mahret and Anna E. Mahret.
I direct that while my daughters or either of them shall be in
possession of the homestead and its furnishing, they shall keep the same in
repairs at their own expense and shall keep the same insured and shall pay all
taxes and assessments levied against the same.
I direct that no bond be required of my daughter Clara as executrix.
I also direct that no inventory, appraisement or account be required of her by the court as such executrix.
I nominate and appoint my daughter Clara V. Mahret to be the executrix of this Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 9th day of November in the year 1905.
Elizabeth Mahret (SEAL)
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by Elizabeth Mahret as and for her last Will and Testament, in our presence, and subscribed and attested by us, as witnesses, in her presence and at her request.
Anna Voige.
Henry A. Faber.
CAMPBELL COUNTY COURT
Regular Term November 30th, 1908
Hon. Matt. Moore Judge Presiding.
The foregoing last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Mahret deceased, was this day produced in open Court, filed proven, established and ordered to record as the last Will and Testament of said decedent.
Whereupon the same is duly recorded in my office.
Jos. M. Betz, Clerk
By John Mospens, D.C.