Will of Stephen S. Downing, 1890, Morrow Co., Oregon
Surnames: Downing

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Morrow County, OR; Volume A, page 17

Last Will and Testament of Stephen S. Downing

In the name of God, Amen:

I, S. S. Downing of the County of Morrow, State of Oregon of the age of twenty
eight years, and being of sound and disposing mind and memory and not acting
under duress, menace, fraud or undue influence of any person whatever do make,
publish and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner following, that
is to say:

First, I give and bequeath to my wife M. E. Downing the following described
real estate to wit: the south west quarter (1/4) of Section twenty eight (28)
Range twenty-four (24) East & Town two (2) South.

Second, I give and bequeath to my said wife the following personal property to
wit: Seven head of horses and two colts, one cow and & calf, four head of
hogs, two wagons, blacksmith tools, all the harness belonging to said horses
and all of the household furniture and all other property of every kind or
nature.

Thirdly. I direct that out of the above personal and real property after
paying my funeral expenses and the expense of my last sickness all existing
debts be paid.

Lastly, I hereby appoint M. E. Downing my said wife the soul [sic] executrix
of this my last will and testament without bonds.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28th day of
October 1889

Stephen S. Downing (seal)

The foregoing instrument consisting of one page besides this one was at the
date hereof by the said S. S. Downing signed and sealed and published as and
declared to be 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 thereto.

M. A. Olden, residing in Morrow County
M. J. Olden, residing in same place
filed Dec 27th 1890