Clinton County, PA Wills, Volume D, page 117-122, Last Will of Mary Catharine Widmann. (Summary of Will).
Know all men by these presents, that I, Mary Catharine Widmann, widow of Jacob Widmann, deceased, of Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made, and all that I shall own and possess at the time of my death I devise bequeath and dispose thereof as follows to wit:
First, I direct and my Will is that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid by my hereinafter named executor out of my estate in accordance with the intestate laws of Pennsylvania.
Second, I devise and bequeath unto my granddaughter Mary E Weber, her heirs and assigns all that certain house and lot of land situate in the fourth ward of the city of Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania bounded North by Bald Eagle street, also the sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars $750.00 and also the organ and the sewing machine.
Third, I devise and bequeath unto my granddaughter Minnie A Pfinninger, intermarried with John Pfinninger, all that certain house and lot of land situate in said 4th ward of the city of Lock Haven, at the corner of Bald Eagle and East Park streets, and the sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars $750.00 and also one bed and bedding.
Fourth, I devise and bequeath unto my granddaughter Annie Annie M Spreece, her heirs and assigns, all that certain house and lot of land situate in the second ward of said city of Lock Haven, bounded North by Clinton street and the sum of five hundred dollars $500.00.
Fifth, I devise and bequeath unto my granddaughter Usca P Spreece, her heirs and assigns all that certain house and lot of land situate in said second ward of the city of Lock Haven, bounded North by Clinton street, East by lot number 78 and the sum of five hundred dollars $500.00 excepting and reserving as hereinafter mentioned.
Sixth, I give and bequeath unto my grandson Charles Reader the sum of one thousand $1,000.00.
Seventh, I give and bequeath unto my granddaughter Ruth Reader the sum of one thousand dollars $1,000.00.
Eighth, the foregoing devises and bequests to wit: are all on condition that my daughter Margaret A Reader shall have and receive the rents, income, use and enjoyment of the said two houses and lots devised as aforesaid to Annie M Spreece and Usca P Spreece, for and during her natural life. She my daughter to pay all taxes and keep the said premises in good repair, and sufficiently insured, and my said daughter Margaret A Reader shall also have and receive the interest and income of the said several sums of money so bequeathed as aforeaid to said Annie & Usca Spreece, Charles & Ruth Reader, respectfully until each shall arrive at the age of twenty one years, at which age each of said four grandchildren shall be entitled to have and receive the principal sum as bequeathed to them respectively, and to have and to hold the sum for their sole use and benefit.
Ninth, The foregoing bequests of money to the grandchildren shall all be payable either in such bonds or other securities as I may have and own at the time of my death, or in money, at the option of my executor.
Tenth, In any case of my said grandchildren shall die or leave no lawful issue, my daughter Margaret A Reader shall have and receive the property and shares so devised and bequeathed to such grandchild so dying.
Eleventh, All household goods and furniture shall be appraised and divided among my daughter Margaret A and my granddaughters Mary E and Minnie A by agreement among them. If they cannot agree, Executor shall sell and divide the money.
Twelfth, I give and devise unto my daughter Margaret A Reader all the rest residue and remainder of my estate. The full intention is to give devise and bequeath unto my daughter all my property of whatsoever including all claims, accounts, demands and debts, excepting what is bequeathed unto my grandchildren.
Thirteenth, Executor to hold in trust the moneys to grandchildren until age 21.
Fourteenth, All the premises of which my daughter shall have the use and income of shall be insured.
Fifteenth, I direct that if my daughter Margaret A Reader shall refuse or neglect to keep in good repair and condition the buildings and premises of which she is to have the use, income, rents, and enjoyment during her natural life or refuse or neglect to pay annually all the taxes then she shall forfeit forever all her rights and interest.
Sixteenth. If my executor refuses to carry out these deeds, then to deliver all to the LH Trust & Safe Dep Co.
Seventeenth, I Mary Catharine Widmann nominate Aaron W Brumgard as my Executor.
signed on Oct 20, 1897.
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