| Joseph Sudlow�s 1860 will resides at the Hocking County Court House, Logan, OH. Joseph was apparently only strong enough to sign an X. The will was written on quality blank paper in the clear hand of Betsy A. Weed who also witnessed the will along with her husband, Eli B. Weed. Betsy and Eli are buried near Joseph and Hannah, so they were probably friends and fellow church members. Eli probably died before Joseph because Betsy alone came forward when the will was probated in 1863. Eli�s headstone states he died at the age of 58 y�s 1 m�s 16 d�s but the date of death is lost. Betsy�s headstone states she died Nov. 15, 1872, but her age is lost. This transcription is from a photocopy of the original. Don Slivka, March 2001 |
| In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Joseph Sudlow do make and publish this my last will and testament. Item first I Give and Devise to my Beloved wife in lieu of her dower the farm on which we now reside Situate in Starr Township Hocking County Ohio Continuing About one hundred and Ninety acres during her natural life and all the Stock on the farm household goods and furniture which may Remain at the time of my decease after paying my just debts. Item 2 I Give and Devise to my Daughter Phebe her Support from the above Named farm during her Natural life. Item 3 at the death of my said wife I Give and Bequeath to my two sons Jesse and Samuel the above described farm to them and to their heirs forever Except the support of my daughter Phebe above named. Item 4 I Give and Devise to my Daughter Jane fifty Dollars and a Colt. Item 5" I Hereby Nominate and appoint Jesse Sudlow Executor of this my last will and testament. I do hereby Revoke all former wills by me made in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of May AD 1860. Joseph (X) (his mark) Sudlow (Seal) Signed and acknowledged by said Joseph Sudlow as his last will and testament in our presents and signed by us in his presents. Betsy A Weed E B Weed Return to Joseph's page |