Wills: ARTHUR RINEHART, 1872: Franklin Twp, Greene Co, PA
Will Probated April 8, 1872 Will Vol. 4, Page 379 No.2632
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Will Probated April 8, 1872 Will Vol. 4, Page 379 No.2632
In the name of God, Amen; I, Arthur Rinehart, of Franklin Township, Greene
County, and the State of Pennsylvania, being weak in body, but of perfect mind
and memory, thanks be given unto God. Calling unto mind the mortality of my
body, do make and ordain this, my last will and testament in manner following:
I commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God, who gave it, and my body I
commend to the earth to be buried in decent Christian burial at the discretion
of my executors, and as touching such worldly estate as it has pleased God to
bless me with in this life, I give,devise, and dispose of the same in the
following manner and form:
First. It is my will that each of my five sons, Richard Robert, Benjamin,
Wesley, William Arthur, and Henry Porter, shall have equal shares, that is, it
is my desire to assist each of my sons alike. First, the portion of Richard
Robert, is the one half of the farm on which he now lives, which I have already
given him, secured by deed. And of the farm on which I now live, I make the
following disposition. First, three thousand dollars is to be deducted from the
value of the estate to remain in the farm for the support of myself and Rebecca,
my wife, and for the portion of my daughters, Elizabeth and Harriett. Three
hundred dollars to be paid to each of the girls, by Benjamin and William
Arthur, to be paid within five years from date, or sooner if possible. This
leaves ($2400 dollars), twenty four hundred dollars, still in the farm for the
comfortable maintenance of myself and Rebecca, my wife, as long as we live. The
above estate consists of one hundred fifty acres which I value at 50 dollars
per acre, which I give to my sons, Benjamin and William, on the following
conditions. First, Benjamin will pay to Henry Porter, the sum of one thousand
seven hundred and forty dollars, and they (Benjamin and William Arthur) are to
pay all taxes, and all just debts against said estate, provide bountifully both
food and raiment for myself and Rebecca, my wife, furnish medical aid in case of
sickness, if necessary, and pay all funeral expenses, and erect suitable
tombstones over our graves..Also, if I can not, in my lifetime, erect plain
tombstones over my mothers grave that Benjamin and William Arthur will do so. I
also claim the privilege of keeping what stock I now have on the farm, and
Rebecca, my wife, will also have the privilege of keeping what she has.
Also I give and bequeath to my son, Wesley, the sum of one thousand seven
hundred and forty dollars; which sum I have already paid him. Also what
personal property I have, or may have, is to be at my decease equally divided
amongst my five sons, and likewise, I constitute Benjamin and Wesley, my sons,
to be my executors of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of
March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty nine. Signed Arthur Rinehart
Signed, sealed, published, and declared by the said Arthur Rinehart, as his
last will and testament, in the presence of J. F. Temple and J.G. Richie
Codicil: In consideration of the support and maintenance to be provided
for me by my sons, Benjamin Rinehart and William Arthur Rinehart, I
hereby devise, will and bequeath to them the two thousand and four
hundred dollars, which is provided in my will to remain in the HOME farm
during the lifetime of myself and my wife, Rebecca.
Witness my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of March, A.D., 1869.
Signed Arthur Rinehart
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Arthur Rinehart, as, and
for his last will and testament, in the presence of us.
J.F. Temple and J.G. Ritchie
State of Pennsylvania, Greene County S.S. Personally appeared before me, the
Register of Wills of said County, J.F. Temple and J.G. Ritchie, the subscribing
witnesses to the foregoing last will and testament and codicil of Arthur
Rinehart, deceased, and on their solemn affirmation do say, that they were
present, and did see and hear Arthur Rinehart, of Franklin Township, in said
County, decesased, the testator therein named, seal, publish and declare the
same as and for his last will and testament, and that he did seal, publish and
declare the codicil annexed thereto in the same manner, and as a part thereof,
and that the doing thereof he was of sound disposing mind, memory and
understanding to the best of their knowledge and belief.
T.J. Hoskinson,
Register
Registered April 15, 1872 (the probate being exempt from stamp duty)
Same day letters testamentary issued to Benjamin Rinehart and Wesley Rinehart
the executors named in the will. Will filed. Inventory filed May 7, 1872
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