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EPSOM PROBATE RECORDS

WILL OF JOSEPH WORTH - 1832

WILL of Joseph Worth 1832

In the name of God, Amen. I Joseph Worth of Epsom in the County of Merrimack and the State of New Hampshire, being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory, blessed be Almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following, that is to say:
First, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Rachel Worth, a good and comfortable maintenance during her natural life.
Second I do also give and bequeath to my eldest son, Joseph Worth, the sum of one dollar.
Third I do also give and bequeath unto my daughter Sally Burnham the sum of one dollar.
Fourth I do also give and bequeath unto my four youngest sons Richard T. Worth, John Worth, James Worth and Samuel Worth the sum of one dollar each, which said several legacies or sums of money I will and order to be paid by James Worth, whom I hereby appoint Executor of this my last Will and Testament in twelve months after my decease.
Fifth I further give and bequeath to my fourth son, James Worth and my son Samuel Worth, their heirs and assigns, all my real estate situate in Epsom in the County of Merrimack, to have and to hold the same to them the said James and Samuel, their heirs and assigns forever, from and after my decease and that of my wife Rachel.
And lastly, As to all the rest residue and remainder of my personal estate whatsoever, I give and bequeath to my said beloved wife Rachel Worth, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighteenth day of February A.D. 1832.
Joseph Worth

Witness: William Ham, Jr., Jeremiah Burnham and John Dolloff Jr.