Will of E. L. Matlock, 1899, Morrow Co., Oregon
Surnames: Matlock, Roberts, Florence, Vaughn, Ayers

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Morrow County, OR; Volume A, page 49

E. L. Matlock
filed Sept 1st, 1899, Vawter Crawford, Clerk, by Wm. Smith, Deputy

Be it remembered, that, I, E. L. Matlock of Heppner, Morrow County State of
Oregon, being of sound mind and memory, but knowing the uncertainty of this
life, do make and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament:

1. I hereby order and direct my executor to pay all of my just debts and
liabilities.

2. I hereby will and bequeath to my daughter Martha Roberts all of the
following described real property situated in the City of Heppner, County of
Morrow and State of Oregon, to wit: Lot. No. Three (3) in Block No. Thirteen
(13) in Stansbury's Addition to Heppner, as platted and said plat recorded in
the office of the County Clerk of Morrow County.

3. I hereby will and bequeath to my son Leslie L. Matlock all the rest and
residue of my real property wheresoever situated, under the terms and
conditions, that the said Leslie L. Matlock shall at his own expense cloth my
daughter, Bertha Matlock, ina proper manner and according to her station in
life, and keep her at school at some suitable and competent educational
institution, until she arrives at the age of twenty one years, or until she
marries.

4. I hereby will and bequeath to my said Bertha Matlock all my cattle without
reserve.

5. I hereby will and bequeath to my granddaughter, Edna Florence the Sum of
five dollars.

6. I hereby will and bequeath to my granddaughter, Lavelle Florence, the sum
of five dollars.

7. I hereby will and bequeath to my daughter, Minnie Vaughn, the sum of five
dollars.

8. I hereby will and bequeath to my daughter, May Ayers, the sum of five
dollars.

9. I hereby will and bequeath all the rest of my personal property to my
children, Martha Roberts, Leslie L. Matlock, Minnie Vaughn, May Ayers, and
Bertha Matlock in equal shares, Each of said children to share and share
alike.

I hereby name, constitute and appoint Leslie L. Matlock to be the sole
executor of this my last will and testament, and I further order and direct
that he be not required to be give any bond for the faithful, or other
discharge of his the duties of said office as such executor.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and in the presence of two
witnesses declared this to be my last will and testament this 15th day fo
April 1899.

E. L. Matlock

On this 15th day of April, 1899, E. L. Matlock of Heppner, Morrow County,
State of Oregon signed the foregoing instrument in our presence, declaring it
ot be his last will and testament and as witnesses thereto we two do now, at
his request, in his presence and in the presence of each other, hereto
subscribe our names.

P. B. McSwords, residence, Heppner, Morrow County, Oregon
George Conser, residence, Heppner, Morrow County, Oregon

Statements of subcribers filed 1 Sept 1899 by witnesses,
George Conser, 29 July 1899, notary Public C. E. Redfield
P. B. McSwords, 29 July 1899, notary C. E. Redfield