Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Will's Will

WYOMING COUNTY
REGISTRY OF WIILS
COUNTY 066
YEAR 1873
ESTATE NUMBER 009
William Jennings
Inventory & Appointment of Estate

Some time ago, Cousin Tom Currier surprised me by stoping by the Wyoming County Historical Society and acquiring a copy of William Jennings' will. I'm surprised I hadn't written here about it sooner than now, but I may have wanted to wait until I could transcribe it all. Unfortunately, I haven't lived up to my best intentions, resulting in a less than steller roll-out!

The original paper documents Tom sent me were hardcopies of microfilm. I scanned them and reversed the negative images to the current black text on a white background. They are almost entirely legible; most of the first page contains the wording of the form, but subsequent pages detail William's possessions at the time of his death.
 
All pages are saved online in a Picasa album. I would greatly appreciate someone to collaborate with me on a transcription of his will. Let me know, and we can get started!

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