Post by Freehold Resident on Apr 24, 2007 14:41:04 GMT -5
John H. Conover left to his wife, Catharine J. Conover, during her life, the house and lot he occupied at Freehold, subject to the payment of his debts. She was also left all other goods not otherwise specified. To his son, John A. Conover, he left the house and lot after the death of Mrs. Conover, subject to the payment of $25 to each of his other children, Ellie Conover and William Conover. A number of articles were left as keepsakes to each of his children. A silver watch was left to John A. Conover. To his son William he left a bed and bedding, three chairs and his small library. A lounge was left to his daughter, Ellie Conover, and to her daughter, Maria, at the death of his wife, he left a bedroom bureau, a writing desk, his large library and a bed. To his grandson, John H. Conover, son of John A. Conover, he left his gold watch and chain. The will was made April 10th, 1885, and was witnessed by Peter Forman and James B. Craig. It appointed William S. Combs executor, but he declined and Mrs. Catharine J. Conover has been appointed executrix with will annexed.