
|
bold = names & dates bold italics = signatures
August 8, 1887 House Springs, Jefferson County, Missouri. Final settlement May 9, 1893.
| Inn the name of god Amen
I Olliver Cromwell Being of sound and disposing mind do make Known this as my last will and testament. I give and Bequeath to my Beloved Wife all of my household and kitchen furniture also one third of my personal property actually I also give one half of my farm to my wife during her natural life to be managed as she directs The other half to Be rented or farmed for the Benefit of my chil dren at present Living with her I give and Bequath to my dau ghter Winifred who married to Aleck Bittick the sum of one hundred dollars as her share of my estate
|
Item 2: Receipt signed by Winifred Bittick
|
Cistern October 31st 1890.
Received of Sarah Cromwell and Oliver Cromwell Jr. Executors of the Estate of Oliver Cromwell deceased the sum of One hundred dollars being the legacy bequeathed to me under[?] and by the will of my father Oliver Cromwell deceased. Winifred Bittick W. A. Bittick Witness E. Simpson |
[Note: The money was probably sent to Cistern, Texas, Winifred and Willis signed for it, returning the receipt to the executors.]
Legal Disclaimer; Copyright 2002-2010 by Show Me...The Bitticks; www.showmethebitticks.com; Mary Bittick Gallano and Ronda J. Snider --