I
Sarah Booth being weak in body though sound in mind and desirous to
commit my soul to God who gave it and my property to my children
declare it to be my will and testament that if I now be taken away by
death as is anticipated, my son Henry Booth shall be heir to all my
property real and personal that is to one third of the whole estate and
in consideration of this heirship he shall take charge of the other
children keep them together, provide for them giving them a common
school education and act as a parent towards them. If Henry should be
taken away by death it is my will that Jackson Booth take his place.
The care of my baby I commit to Elizabeth Crawford to be raised for
which she is to be compensated. The debts being paid the other two
thirds of the personal property and of the real estate shall be divided
among all my children equally. As executors to execute this my last
will I appoint Dr. John J. Hutson and William Dailey. March
26, 1837
Sarah Booth X Her mark Witness: Mary Reagles, John J. Hutson, William Reagle (Source: Frank Lauren Booth Family History Collection) Note:
There were 3 handwritten notes on this copy of the will, presumably
made by Mr. F. L. Booth: 1. Sarah was the widow of William Booth of
Deleware Twp., Mercer County, Pa. 2. Name of Henry Booth should be
Harvey Booth
3. Sarah Booth died April 14, 1837 |