Union Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Proved November 27, 1856.
In the name of God amen, I, Rebecca Mock of Union Township, Berks County and State of Pennsylvania, being weak in body, but of sound mind, memory and understanding, and considering the uncertainty if this transitory life do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following to wit:
First, it is my will and I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be fully paid and satisfied, as soon as conveniently can be done after my decease.
Item, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary one hundred dollars, to my son Oliver five dollars, to my son David one hundred dollars, and to my grand-daughter Ann Eliza Fipps one dollar.
Item, I give and bequeath unto my son John all my estate both real and personal which may be remaining after the above mentioned bequests are fully paid and satisfied.
And lastly I nominate, constitute and appoint my son John to be executor of this my will, declaring this and no other to be my last will and testament, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of October, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty six.
Rebecca Mock (her mark)
Signed, sealed and declared by the testatrix, as her last will and testament in presence of:
James W. Wells (signature)
John W. Evans (signature)
Will of Rebecca Mock, deceased. Proved November 27, 1856 and letters testamentary in common form under the seal of offfice were granted to John Mock, a son, the Executor in the will named, he being first duly qualified thereto.
Recorded Volume 20, Page 369.
Submitted by: Dennis.
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