James H. Quackenbush, Rome, Oneida Co, NY-1885
At a Surrogate's Court, held at the Surrogate's office, in Rome in the county of Oneida, on the 16 day of March A.D., 1885 before Wm. B. Bliss, Esq., Surrogate of the said County, for the purpose of proving and recording the Last Will and Testament of James H. Quackenbush late of the City of Rome in the County of Oneida, deceased, in pursuance of chapter sixth, title
first, article first, part second, of the Revised Statutes of the State of New York, and of an act entitled, "An Act Concerning the Proofs of Wills, Executors and Administrators, Guardians and Wards, and Surrogate's Courts," passed May 16th 1837, and other acts concerning the same on application of Amaziah Quackenbush in said Will named Executor.
Present: R-. Briggs Spec Guar.
Philip Morrison being duly sworn and examined in open Court, testified that he was well acquainted with James H. Quackenbush deceased, and had been for the last two years immediately preceding his death, that he died in the month of January last past, at Rome in the County of Oneida, which was his last place of residence at the time of his death, that he saw the said Testator sign the paper here offered to be proved, recorded and admitted to probate as the Last Will and Testament of the said deceased, on the day the same bears date, [the seal having been previously affixed,] that this deponent signed the same at the same time as a subscribing witness, in the presence of the Testator and at his request, and in the presence of George H. Weaver, who also at the time signed the same as subscribing witness, in the presence of the Testator and at his request, and in the presence of this deponent that the said Testator at the time he so signed the said Will, then and there, in the presence of this deponent and in the presence of the other subscribing witness, published and declared the same as and for his Last Will and Testament; and this deponent further says, that the said Testator at the time he so signed, published and declared the same as
aforesaid was of sound and disposing mind and memory, and of full age, and not under restraint and competent to devise real estate.
Philip Morrison
George H. Weaver being duly sworn and examined in open Court, testified that he was well acquainted with James H. Quackenbush deceased, and had been for the last years immediately preceding his death, that he died in the month of January last past at Rome in the County of Oneida, which was his last place of residence at the time of his death, that he saw the said Testator sign the paper here offered to be proved, recorded and admitted to probate as the last Will and Testament of the said deceased, on the day the same bears date, [the seal having been previously affixed,] that this deponent signed the same at the same time as a subscribing witness, in the presence of the Testator and at his request, in the presence of Phillip Morrison who also at the same time signed the same as subscribing witness, in the presence of the Testator and at his request, in the presence of this deponent that the said Testator at the time he so signed the said Will, then and there, in the presence of this deponent and in the presence of the other subscribing witness, published and declared the same as and for his Last Will and Testament; and this deponent further says, that the said Testator at the time he so signed, published and declared the same as aforesaid, was of
sound and disposing mind and memory, and of full age, and not under restraint, and competent to devise real estate. George H. Weaver
The foregoing proofs and examinations having been taken before me, the Surrogate aforesaid, at the time and place above mentioned, and the depositions of the respective witnesses having been by them respectively subscribed, after having been carefully read over to them, I, the Surrogate, being satisfied upon the said proofs and examinations taken that the said Will is genuine and valid, and was duly executed; and the said Testator at the time of executing the same, was in all respects competent to devise real estate, and not under restraint, do therefore allow the said Will to be admitted to Probate, as a Will of real and
personal estate, and the said Will, proofs and examinations to be recorded, and I certify that the Probate of said Will was not contested. Witness, WM. B. Bliss, Surrogate as aforesaid,
the 16 day of March 1885.
Wm B Bliss (signed) Surrogate
In the name of God Amen
I James H. Quackenbush of the City of Rome Oneida Co NY. Being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life do therefore make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament that is to say.
First, After all my lawful debts are paid and discharged I give and bequeath unto my wife Amanda A Quackenbush of the city of Rome Oneida Co N.Y. all my estate both real and personal that I may possess at the time of my death. Likewise, I make, constitute and appoint Amaziah Quackinbush of the town of Western Oneida Co. N.Y. to be executor of this my last Will and testament, hereby revoking all former Wills by me made.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this 2nd day of January in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty five.
James H. Quackenbush LS
The above written instrument was subscribed by the said James H. Quackenbush in our presence and acknowledged by him to each of us and he at the same time declared the above instrument so subscribed to be his last Will and Testament, and we at his request have signed our names as witnesses hereto in his presence and in the presence of each other and written opposite our names our respective places of residence.
Geo H Weaver Rome Oneida County N.Y.
Phillip Morrison Rome Oneida County N.Y.
State of New York County of Oneida SS
Wm B Bliss Surrogate of said County hereby certify the foregoing to be the record of the last Will and Testatment of James H. Quackenbush deceased, and the proofs and examinations taken thereon.
WB Bliss Surrogate
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Charles Armis(?) being duly sworn and examined in open court, testified that he was well acquainted with James Quackenbush deceased, and had been for the last 15 years immediately preceding his death, that he died in the month of October last past, at Western in the county of Oneida which was his last place of residence at the time of his death; that he saw the said Testator sign the paper here offered to be proved, recorded, and admitted to probate as the last Will and Testament of the said deceased, on the day the same bears date, that this deponent signed the same, or the same time as a subscribing witness, in the presence of the Testator and at his request, and in the presence of Squire G Dopp(?) who also at the same time signed the same, as subscribing witness in the presence of the Testator and at his request and in the presence of this deponent, that the said Testator at the time he so signed the said Will, then and there, in the presence of this deponent, and in the presence of the other subscribing witness published and declared the same, as and for his last Will and Testament; and this deponent further says, that the said Testator at the time he so signed, published and declared the same as aforesaid, was of sound and disposing mind and
memory, and of full age and not under restraint, and competent to devise real estate.
Charles Armis (signed)

Squire G Dopp(?) being duly sworn and examined in open court, testified that he was well acquainted with James Quackenbush deceased, and had been for the last 15 years immediately preceding his death; that he died in the month of October last past, at Western in the county of Oneida which was his last place of residence at the time of his death; that he saw the said Testator sign the paper here offered to be proved, recorded and admitted to probate, as the last Will and Testament of the said deceased, on the day the same bears date, that this deponent signed the same at the same time, as a subscribing witness, in the presence of the Testator and at his request, in the presence of Charles Armis who also at the same time signed the same as subscribing witness in the presence of the Testator and at his request, and in the presence of this deponent, that the said Testator at the time he so signed the said Will, then and there, in the presence of this deponent, and in the presence of the other subscribing witness, published and declared the same as and for his last Will and Testament; and this deponent further says that the said Testator at the time he so signed, published and declared the same a aforesaid, was of sound and disposing mind and memory, and of full age, and not under restraint, and competent to devise real estate.
Squire G. Dopp(signed)

The foregoing proofs and examinations having been taken before me, the Surrogate aforesaid, at the time and place above mentioned, and the depositions of the respective witnesses having been by them respectively subscribed after having been carefully read over to them; I, the said Surrogate, being satisfied, upon the said proofs and examinations taken, that the said Will is genuine and valid, and was duly executed; and the said Testator at the time of executing the same, was in all respects competent to devise real estate, and not under restraint, do therefore allow the said Will to be admitted to probate, as a Will of real and personal estate, and the said Will, proofs, and examinations to be recorded.
Witness, Joseph S. Avery, Surrogate as aforesaid, the 2 day of January 1872.
Joseph S. Avery(signed) Surrogate

In the name of God Amen:
I, James Quackenbush of the town of Western in the county of Oneida and State of New York, being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will & testament.
I give and bequeath to my sons Amaziah and George and my daughters Ursula and J--, and also my daughter Ellen's children when they shall become of age and also my beloved wife Polly, all my real personal and all the property I possess to be divided equal between them, my daughter Ellen children are all to have one share.
I do nominate an appoint Henry R. Hill to be my sole executor of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal and publish and decree this to be my last Will and testament in presence of the witnesses named below this the sixth day of April one thousand eight hundred and seventy. James Quackenbush

Signed sealed declared and published by the said James Quackenbush as and for his last will and testament in presence of us, who at his request and in his presence and in presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereunto.
Charles Armis Western Oneida Co, N. Y.
Squire G. Dopp Western Oneida Co, N. Y.

State of New York
County of Oneida SS
I Joseph S. Avery Surrogate of the said county do hereby certify the foregoing to be the record of the last Will and testament of James Quackenbush decd, and the proofs and examinations taken thereon. Joseph S Avery(signed) Surrogate
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