Will of Maria Foster 9 October 1885


This is the last Will and Testament of me Maria Foster of 34 Clara Street Leeds in the County of York

I give, devise and bequeath unto my Daughter Maria Hannah Foster

All and every my household furniture, linen, wearing apprel, books, plate, pictures, china, and also all and every sum and sums of money which may be in my house or about my persons or which may be due to me at the time of my decease

And also all my policies of Assurance and monies invested in stocks, funds, and securities for money, book debts, money on bonds, bills, notes or other securities, and all and every other my estate and effects whatsoever and wheresoever, both real and personal, whether in possession, reversion remainder, or expectancy, unto Maria Hannah Foster to and for her own use and benefit absolutely.

And I nominate and appoint the said Maria Hannah Foster to be Executrix of this my Will

And hereby revoking all Wills by me at any time heretofore made do declare this only to be my last Will and Testament,

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 9th day of October one thousand eight hundred and eighty five

Signed by the said Maria Foster as and for her last Will and Testament in the joint presence of us who at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses

Name Walter Gillott

Signature of Testator Maria Foster her X Mark


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