Fayette County Genealogy ProjectBook 19, Pages 268-269 Last will and Testament of Gertrude A. Simpson. I, Gertrude A. Simpson, of Redstone
Township, in the County of Fayette and State of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind, memory
and understanding, do hereby make, publish and declare this my last Will and Testament,
hereby revoking all former wills by me at any time heretofore made: First: I direct the
payment of my debts, if any, and funeral expenses. Second: I give, devise and bequeath
unto my daughter, Sara Isabel Finley, wife of W. A. Finley, Three Thousand, Five Hundred
(3500) Dollars. To my daughter, Rose Emma Gertrude Guiler, wife of A. W. Guiler, Three
Thousand Five Hundred (3500) Dollars. To my son, George Russell Simpson, One Thousand
(1000) Dollars. To my son, John D. Simpson, One Thousand (1000) Dollars. To my
daughter-in-law Jessie Helen Simpson, wife of John D. Simpson, One Thousand (1000) Dollars.
To my daughter-in-law, Sarah Virginia Simpson, wife of George R. Simpson, my piano, to
remain in my home during my husband's life time. To my grand daughter, Gertrude Lenora
Guiler, (who is my name sake) I leave my largest diamond ring. To my daughter Sara, my
small diamond ring, also my large silver cake plate and my large oak chest. All my jewelry
to be divided between my two daughters, Sara Isabel and Rose Emma Gertrude; except two
watches. I wish my daughter-in-law, Jessie Helen Simpson to take her choice of the watches;
the remaining one to be given to my niece, Jennie May Garwood. My oil paintings and hand
painted china to my two daughters. My wearing apparel to be disposed of by my daughters,
as they think best. The contents of my oak chest, including my silverware, I give to my
two daughters. I have made no bequest to my dearly beloved husband, J. D. Simpson, as he
is amply provided for; having an abundance of this world's good sufficient for his needs
and comfort during his lifetime. Lastly, I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint Samuel
E. Taylor of Brownsville, Pa. to be the Executor of this my last will and testament. In
Testimony Whereof, I have to this my last will and testament set my hand and seal, this
Twelfth (12th) day of August, in the year One Thousand Nine Hundred and fifteen (1915). Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named Testatrix as and for her last
will and testament in the presence of us, who at her request in her presence and in the
presence of each other have attested the same, and have hereto subscribed our names as
witnesses thereto. FAYETTE COUNTY, SS: BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this 6th day of July A. D. 1916 before me
Henry (REGISTER'S SEAL) R. Titterington, Register for the Probate of Wills and Granting
Letters of Administration in and for said County, came George D. Grimes and Harvey D.
Leonard subscribing witnesses to the foregoing Instrument of Writing, purporting to be the
last Will and Testament of Gertrude A. Simpson, deceased, who being duly sworn, according
to law, did each depose and say that they were personally present and saw the said
Gertrude A. Simpson sign and seal the foregoing Instrument of Writing, and heard her
declare the same to be her last Will and Testament when of sound and disposing mind and
memory to the best of their belief. That they signed their names as witnesses thereto by
request of the said Testatrix in her presence, and in the presence of each other. That they
know of no undue influence being used in making said will or any later will made. Same day Letters Test to Samuel E. Taylor |