RIPLEY, S. W., 1858 will

RIPLEY

Posted By: Cay Merryman (email)
Date: 12/2/2002 at 18:05:32

FREMONT COUNTY WILLS (not my ancestor)
Last Will and Testament of S. W. Ripley

In the name of God Amen! I Samuel W. Ripley of the County of Fremont in the state of Iowa of the
age of fifty one years and 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 bequeath to my wife, Eunice A. Ripley all my real estate of every name and nature
whatsoever to have and to hold the same in fee simple in her own sole and absolute right forever
together with all the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise
appertaining.

And lastly I give and bequeath all my personal estate goods and chattels of what nature or kind over
to my said wife Eunice A. Ripley whom I hereby appoint sole Executrix of this my last will and
testament and hereby request that she be not required to give bonds upon entering upon the duties
of said Executrix.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 30th day of January A.D. 1858

Signed: S. W. Ripley (seal)

The above instrument consisting of one half sheet was at the date thereof signed sealed published
and declared by the said Samuel W. Ripley and for his last will and testament in presence of us
who at his request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses
thereto.
Signed:
L. ?. Henderson
S. K. Atkinson