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Reference: Vol 48, p. 304
In the name of God, Amen, I Archable Farr of the town of Rome Oneida County and State of New York of the age of thiry eight years and being of sound mind and memory, do make publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner following, that is to say.
First, I give and devise and bequeath to my adopted son Francis Edward Farr son of Edward Wildey five hundred dollars, to be paid to by by the executrix of this will when he becomes of the age of twenty one years.
Second, I give bequeath and devise all the residue and remainder of any real estate and personal property of every [illegible] and nature whatsover to my beloved wife Harriet A. Farr whom I hereby appoint sole executrix of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by as much [illegible] witness, whereof I have herewith at my hand and seal [illegible] A.D. 1869.
The above instrument, consisting of [illegible] was at the date hereof, signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Archable Farr as and for his last will and testament in presence of us who at his request, and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto.
John Hook, residing at Rome in Oneida County
David W. Healt, residing at Rome in Oneida County
State of New York.
County of Oneida. } ss.
Surrogate's Office
Be it remembered, that on the 30th of October 1894 at a Surrogate's Court held in and for the County of Oneida, the within Last Will of Archibald Farr late which city of Rome in said County, deceased, was upon due proof admitted to probate as a will valid to pass real and personal property.  In Testimony Whereof, I have hereto set my  hand, and affixed the seal of said Court at the City of Utyica; on this 30th day of October A.D. 1894.  H W. Bentley, Surrogate
Janice Sebring jsebring@cox.rr.com



The last will and testament of WRIGHT FARNSWORTH of Verona, County of Oneida, and State of New York. Considering the  _______ of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say.
First, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Farnsworth, all of my personal property, also the use of all my real estate during her life, and at her decease I give and bequeath to my sister Mary, wife of William Sloak, one half acre of land where his shanty now stands.
Also I give and bequeath to my eldest son, Wright Farnsworth, one dollar.
Also I give and bequeath to my eldest daughter, Mary, wife of John Farnsworth, three acres of land in the same lot at the northwest end.
Also I give and bequeath to my other daughter, Frances, wife of DanielStreeter, three acres of land at the southeast end of the same lot and I give and bequeath to my youngest son, William Farnsworth, all the residue of my real estate at the decease of my wife.
Hereby revoking all former wills by me made. Also I hereby appoint my wife Mary Farnsworth and A. S. Dorman sole administrators and executors of this my last will and testament. In making whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the seventeenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty six.
Wright Farnsworth.
Witnesses: Robert Henderson of Verona and A.S. Dorman of Verona
Sarah Sabasteanski


Will of Rozel Fellows-1807
The People of the State of New York by the Grace of God free and Independent: To all to whom their accounts shall come, or may concern, send greeting know---, That at a Surrogates Court held at Utica in and for Oneida County before Erastus Clark Esq, Surrogate of our said county- The Last will and Testament of Rozel Fellows Esquire deceased (a copy whereof is   hereunto annexed) was proved. And is now approved and allowed of by us, and the said deceased having whilst he lived, and at the time of his death. Goods Chattels or benefits within this State. By means whereof the proving and registering the said Will, and the granting Administration of all and (?), The said goods chattels and benefits and also the (?) allowing and final discharging the amount thereof doth belong unto us: The Administration of all and (?), the goods, chattels and benefits of the said deceased, and any way concerning his will is granted unto Molly Fellows (Samuel Dill(?) the executor named having renamed the execution of said will- Executrix in the said will named she being first duly sworn well and faith fully to administer the farm, and to make and exhibit a true and (?) inventory of all and (?) the said good chattels and benefits, and also to render or just and true amount thereof when thereunto requires In Testimony whereof, we have (?) the seal of office of our said Surrogate to be here unto affixed. Witness Erastus Clark Esquire Surrogate of the said County at Utica the first day of February in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and fourteen and of our Independence the Thirty Eighth-
Erastus Clark
In the Name of God Amen
I Rozel Fellows of the Town of Rome County of Oneida and State of New York- being now in a poor State of health as to my body, but sound in mind. Do make and ppublish in my own handwriting this my last will and testament.
First I resign my Soul --- the hand of that being who gave it
2nd My body to the grave-
3rd I give and bequeath to my well beloved wife Molly Fellows all my real & personal property Upon her paying to my youngest daughter Roxie the sum of one hundred dollars and also to Loranda my second daughter one too year old heifer or cow, worth fifteen dollars and praying (all debts which shall be owing by me at the time of my decease) for her use and un---tion. While she remains my widow. And if it should so happen that she should marry again, that the (?) of said property of so much should remain the sum of one hundred dollars for her own private use. And if after that any thing should remain the same to be the property of my youngest daughter Roxe and I do hereby constitute and appoint Samuel Dill Esquire of the
Town of Rome together with my well beloved wife Molly Fellows executors of this my last Will and Testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this nineteenth day of September 1807
Witnesses Present-
Rozel Fellows LS
Transcribed from copy obtained through Sampubco
Kathy McDonald kobem@spacestar.net