Welsh of Harpers Ferry

Evidence Category: Will

  • Will: James Flanagan

    #32.
    The Last will and testament of James Flanagan deceased.

    I, James F. Flanagan, being of sound and disposing mind, do hereby declare this my last will and testament.

    I leave all of my property real and personal, to my sons Charles William, and Walter G. Flanagan, In trust for all my children, alike, It is my will that none of the real estate should be sold, during the life of my sons Walter and William but each of my heirs should receive their just share of the rents to be divided among them equally, In case of the death of any of my married children the income from the rents to which they would be entitled, shall be paid by the trustees to their surviving children; or if none such surviver, then it shall revert to my estate.

    It is my will that the house in which I now live shall be the home, without rent, of my daughters Martha, and Essie Kate, and any of my sons who are single, my driving horse and buggy I leave to my daughters Martha & Essie, together with two milch cows my trustees to furnish them pasture for aforesaid horse & Cows. My son William is to live inthe house where he now resides as long as he pleases, and is to continue to farm the land as long as he pleases, It is my wish that all the fruit on the property shall be equally divided between my heirs.

    There is a set of furniture in my house which belongs to my daughter Martha, It is my will that my trustees, William and Walter Flanagan shall not be required to give bond for performance of this trust, as I know it will be honestly administer in the interest of all my heirs.

    In witness whereto, I have hereby set my hand and seal this 6th. day of October, 1909.

    James Flanagan (seal)
    Witnesses.
    A. S. Dandridge.
    Geo. C. Link.

    State of West Virginia, County of Jefferson Sct.:
    In the Clerk’s Office of the County Court, Dec. 9th. 1916.

    A writing bearing the date of Oct. 6th. 1909, purporting to be the last will and testament of James Flanagan, deceased, late of Bakerton, Jefferson County, West Virginia, Was this day, Dec. 9th. 1916, offered for probate in said office, and on same day in said office said writing was fully proved by A. S. Dandridge and Geo C. Link, the subscribing witnesses thereto, who made oath in due form of  law that the said testator in their presence published and declared their names as witnesses thereto at his request, in his presence, and in the presence of each other, that they believe he was of sound sense and memory at the time of so doing and over the age of twenty one years.

    Thereupon it is ordered that said writing be recorded as and for the last will and testament of the said James Flanagan deceased.

    Teste:
    Chas. A. Johnson,
    Clerk of said Court.

  • Will: William F. Welsh

    #51
    LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF WILLIAM F. WELSH, DECEASED.

    WILL

    I, William F. Welsh, being of sound mind and disposing memory and realizing the uncertainty of this life, here by make, publish and declare this to be my true last will and testament, and hereby expressly revoke any and all other wills and codicils heretofore made by me.

    FIRST: I hereby direct that all of my just debts and funeral expenses be paid by my executor, hereinafter appointed, as soon after my death as it is convenient for him to do so.

    SECOND: After the payment of all of my just debts and funeral expenses, and the proper costs of administration of my estate, I will, devise and bequeath all of my property– real, personal, and mixed — wheresoever situated, and or whatever kind of description, to my nephew, Robert W. Ingram, and his wife, Cora M. Ingram, absolutely and in fee simple forever. I do this because of an understanding I have with them that this is in return for their letting me make my home with them and taking care of me for the rest of my natural life.

    THIRD: I hereby nominate and appoint my said nephew, Robert W. Ingram, as executor of this, my true last will and testament, and direct that he be allowed to qualify and administer my estate without giving surety on his bond.

    Witness my hand and seal this 7th day of August, 1950.
    William F. Welsh (Seal)

    ATTESTATION

    Signed, sealed, published, and declared b the testator, William F. Welsh, as and for his true last will and testament in the presence of us, two competent witnesses, who at his request, in his presence and in the presence of one another, all being present at the same time, hereunto subscribe our names as attesting witnesses.

    S. E. Penwell
    Lee Bushong
    Witnesses

    State of West Virginia, County of Jefferson, to-wit;
    IN THIS CLERK’S OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COURT: OCTOBER 22nd, 1953.

    A paper writing, bearing date of August 7th, 1950 purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of William F. Welsh, late of Jefferson County, West Virginia, was this day, October 22nd, 1953, offered for probate in said office, and on same day in said office, said writing was fully proved by S. E. Penwell and Lee Bushong, the subscribing witnesses thereto, who made oath in due form of law, that the aforesaid testator, in their presence, published and declared said writing as and for his Last Will and Testament, that they subscribed their names at witnesses thereto, at the request of the said testator, in His presence, and in the presence of each other, all signing at the same time, that they believe said testator was of sound sense and memory at the time of so doing, and over the age of twenty-one years.

    Thereupon it is ordered that said writing be recorded as and for the Last Will and Testament of William F. Welsh, deceased.

    Test,
    Emily A. M. Stanley
    Clerk of said Court

     

     

  • Will: Annie G. Welsh

    #27
    LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ANNIE WELSH, DECEASED

    I, Annie Welsh widow of Thomas Welsh make this my last will and testament. I herein bequeath to each of my children One dollar, same to be paid to them by my son Wm. Franklin Welsh.

    To my son Franklin Welsh – I bequeath in addition to above my home where I now reside, and its entire contents– In consideration of the gift to Wm. Franklin Welsh; he is to support me the remainder of my life– providing me the things that are essential for the preservation of my natural existence– such as food, raiment, medicine &c– furthermore– my son Wm. Franklin Welsh is to defray the cost of any Doctor bills, that may accrue, of any other just bills that may come against my estate– Also– my body is to be decently burried– and cost of same to be paid for by Wm. Franklin Welsh.

    In testimony whereof– I this day and date subscribe my name in the presence of the following witnesses.

    Anny Welsh
    August 26th 1917

    Witness – J.S. Reinhart
    C.D. Carter

    State of West Virginia, County of Jefferson, Sct:
    IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COURT: NOV. 22nd 1922.

    A paper writing bearing date of August 28th 1917, purporting to be the last will and testament of Annie Welsh, late of Bakerton, Jefferson County, West Virginia, was this day, November 22nd 1922, offered for probate in said office, and on same day in said office said writing was fully proved by J.S. Reinhart and C.D. Carter, the subscribing witnesses thereto, who made oath in due form of law, that the said testatrix in their presence published and declared said writing as and for her last will and testament, that they subscribed their names of witnesses thereto, at her request, in her presence and in the presence of each other, all signing at the same time, that they believe the said testatrix was of sound sense and memory at the time of so doing and that she was over the age of twenty one years.

    Thereupon it is ordered that said writing be recorded as and for the Last Will and testament of the said Annie Welsh, deceased.

    Teste:
    Chas. A. Johnson, Clerk of said Court.

  • Will: Patrick Welsh

    #30
    LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF PATRICK WELSH, DECEASED.

    I, Patrick Welsh, of Bakerton, Jefferson County, West Virginia, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all other wills heretofore made by me.

    FIRST. I hereby direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my death as is convenient for my Executor, hereinafter named to do so.

    SECOND. I will and bequeath the sum of $10. to the Catholic Priest officiating and in charge of my funeral services at the time of my death, and Pastor in charge of the Catholic Church of Harpers Ferry, W. Va. at said death.

    THIRD. After payment of my just debts, funeral expenses, and said legacy of $10. to said Priest, I will, devise, and bequeath, all of my property, real, personal, and mixed, wheresoever situated, to my brother, William F. Welsh, absolutely and in fee, whom I appoint as my Executor, and direct that he be allowed to qualify and administer on my said estate without giving security.

    Given under my hand and seal, this 27th. of November, 1922.
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    Patrick X Welsh (SEAL)
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    Witness to mark:
    F.L. Bushong

    ATTESTATION CLAUSE:
    SIgned, sealed, published and declared by Patrick Welsh, testator, as and for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, two competent witnesses, both present at the same time, who, at his request, in his presence, and in the presence of one another, have hereunto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses.
    J.S. Reinhart
    C.D. Carter
    WITNESSES

    State of West Virginia, County of Jefferson, sct.:
    IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE OF COUNTY COURT: JULY 16th, 1931

    A paper writing bearing date November 27th, 1922, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Patrick Welsh, late of Bakerton, Jefferson County, West Virginia, was this day, July 16th, 1931, offered for probate in said office, and on same day in said office said writing was fully proved by J. S. Reinhart and C. D. Carter, the subscribing witnesses thereto, who made oath in due form of law that the aforesaid testator, in their presence, published and declared said writing as and for his Last Will and Testament, that they subscribed their names as witnesses thereto at the request of the said testator, in his presence, and in the presence of each other, all signing at the same time, that they believe said testator was of sound sense and memory at the time of so doing, and over the age of twenty-one years.

    Thereupon it is ordered that said writing be recorded as and for the Last Will and Testament of Patrick Welsh, deceased.

    Test,
    Chas. A. Johnson, Clerk of said Court.

  • Will (Joint): John M. Welsh & Clara D. Myers

    JOINT LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JOHN M. WELSH AND CLARA WELSH, BOTH DECEASED.

    We- John M. Welsh and Clara Welsh, his wife, of Bakerton W. Virginia, realizing that John M. Welsh owns all the personalty and that Clara Welsh wife of John M. Welsh, owns the House and lot where we now reside, also realizing the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time there-of do make and declare this our joint WILL and testament in manner and form as follows.

    If I, John M. Welsh, should die before my wife, Clara Welsh, I wish her to have the income from all my personalty of what – ever description I may have at my death, during her natural life and at her death the house-hold effects to be equally divided between my 6 children, namely– Roy M. Welsh, Bessie L. Best, Anna Mary Hetzell, Lawrence H. Welsh, Martha Gary and Pearl V. Welsh. All the money, either in notes, bonds, insurance or in any other shape or form I leave and bequeath to my youngest daughter, Pearl V. Welsh in fee simple.

    If I, Clara Welsh, should die before my husband, John M. Welsh, I wish him to have the use of during his natural life the house and lot where we now reside, located in Bakerton W. Va. and at his death the house and lot I leave to my son Roy M. Welsh and daughter Pearl V. Welsh. Should either marry then the single one to have the house and lot for a home or should they both marry then it is to be equally divided between my 6 children, namely Roy M. Welsh, Bessie L. Best, Anna Mary Hetzell, Lawrence H. Welsh, Martha Garry, and Pearl V. Welsh.

    I want my son Roy M. Welsh to have TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS $200.00) out of the house and lot. This is for improvements he has made upon the property and paid for himself.

    I here-by appoint DR. S. T. KNOTT our executor if this our Last Will and Testament and would request him to see that the above named daughter Pearl V. Welsh, receives the above named bequest.

    Witness our signatures this ___ day of April 1923.
    John M. Welsh
    Clara Welsh

    We the undersigned, at the request of John M. Welsh and Clara ra Welsh, his wife, and in the presence of both of them and in the presence of each other do here-by acknowledge their signature to the above instrument consisting of one Type-written page.

    Hugh S. Mohler
    Witness.
    Martin D. Welsh
    May 24, 1923

    State of West Virginia, County of Jefferson, Sct.:
    IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COURT: January 3rd, 1929.

    A paper writing bearing date of May 24th, 1923, purporting to the Joint Last Will and Testament of John M. Welsh and Clara Welsh, his wife, both deceased, late of Bakerton, Jefferson County, West Virginia, was this day, January 3rd, 1929, offered for probate in the said office, and on same day in said office said writing was fully proved by Hugh S. Mohler and Martin D. Welsh, the subscribing witnesses thereto, who made oath in due form of law that the aforesaid testator and the aforesaid testatrix in their presence, published and declared said writing as and for their Joint Last Will and Testament, they they subscribed their names as witnesses thereto at the request of the said testator and of the said testatrix, in the presence of the said testator and of the said testatrix and in the presence of each other, all signing at the same time, that they believe said testator and said testatrix were of sound sense and memory at the time of so doing, and that they were over the age of twenty-one years.

    Thereupon it is ordered that said writing be recorded as and for the Joint Last Will and Testament of the said John M. Welsh and the said Clara Welsh, deceased.

    Test,
    Chas. A. Johnson, Clerk of said Court
    By Emily A. M. Stanley, D. C.