Will of Samuel Barr
Contributed by Eldora Riddle
In the name of God, Amen, I, Samuel Barr, of the Township of Roulet, the County of Potter in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Farmer being of sound mind, memory and understanding, do make my last will and testament in manner and from following:
I give, devise, and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Susan, the use and occupation of all my real estate, at the time of my death forward during her natural life and after her death, said real estate to be divided share and share alike among my heirs.In witness whereof I, Samuel Barr, the Testater have to this my will, written on one sheet of paper set my hand and seal, this Eighth day of June A. D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four.
Signed, sealed, published, and declared
By the above named Samuel Barr, as and for
His last will and testament, in the presence of us,
Who have hereunto subscribed our names at his
Request as witnesses thereto in the presence of the said
Testator and each other
Arthur Mann
John Mann
background: Bee Bell Knapp,
great grandson of Samuel Barr