In the matter of the estate of NELSON ABBOTT of the Town of Alexandria, Jeff. Co., NY:
On 31 May 1861, SALLY ABBOTT petitioned to open probate.
HEIRS/NEXT OF KIN:
MARY JAN ABBOTT of Rutland, of full age
ESTHER ADELIA ABBOTT
SHERMAN ABBOTT
RUTH ANN ABBOTT
NELSON EUGENE ABBOTT
WILLIAM ALBERT ABBOTT, all minors having no general guardian, all children of the deceased and all residing in Jefferson Co.
SALLY ABBOTT, petitioner, widow of the deceased.
Nelson made his will at age 54. Named his wife, SALLY ABBOTT. Named his children, to-wit: MARY JANE, ESTHER ADELIA, SHERMAN, RUTH ANN, NELSON EUGENE and WILLIAM ABBOTT. He appointed wife, SALLY ABBOTT as sole executrix. Will dated 27 April 1859.
/s/ Nelson X Abbott (his mark)
Witnesses: James C. Biddleman of Plessis and Edwin Draper of Alexandria.
Will proved: 11 July 1861.
Jeff. Co., NY Wills, Vol. 8, p. 320.
Information contributed by volunteer Marilyn Sapienza.
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