Will of Robert Morrow of Columbiana County, Ohio - excerpts
Probate Court May 6, 1895 - Estate of Robert Morrow, Deceased
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit: May 6, 1895, came J. M. Dickinson and filed in the
Probate Court in and for Columbiana County Ohio, the last will and testament of Robert Morrow
deceased, with an application to admit the same to probate, which will and application are as
follows to wit:
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All.
I Robert Morrow being of sound mind and disposing memory do make and publish this my last
will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
Item I - It is my will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be first paid.
Item II - Leaves to his wife, Elizabeth Morrow the premises he owns in the south west quarter
of section 12 in Center Twp, Columbiana Co, Ohio containing about 17 acres of land
plus improvements. All personal property, goods and chattels of every kind are to go
to his wife, Elizabeth. Except his watch which goes to his son, Raymond.
Item III - To sons, Raymond & Clyde all the rest and remainder of the premises described in
Item II provided that they or the survivor pay off the present incumbrance out of any
money they shall receive out of insurance on my life so that their mother shall enjoy
said premises free of incumbrance during the remainder of her life.
Also to remain with their mother and assist her in the management of said premises.
Item IV - To daughter Della Nevin the sum of $225.00, daughter Eva Miller $200.00, daughter
Jennie Morrow $300.00, son Harry Morrow $200.00, son Clarence Morrow $175.00,
son Raymond $450.00, son Clyde $450.00. Cash to children to be paid out of life
insurance.
Item V - Appoints wife guardian of sons Raymond and Clyde with full authority. If Raymond
and Clyde should not pay off incumbrance the premise goes to wife in full.
Item VI - J. M. Dickinson appointed executor of will. Witnessed 23rd day of March A.D. 1895.
Application to probate will lists the following people, kinship and current address:
Della Morrow daughter Lisbon
Eva Miller daughter Chicago, IL
Jennie Morrow daughter Chicago, IL
Harry Morrow son Pittsburgh, PA
Clarence Morrow son Lisbon
Raymond Morrow son Lisbon
Clyde Morrow son Lisbon
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Will of John Calvin Morrow of Upper St. Clair, Allegheny Co, PA.
I, JOHN CALVIN MORROW of Upper St. Clair Township, County of Allegheny and State of
Pennsylvania, being of sound mind, memory and understanding, do make and publish this my
last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me, at any time heretofore made.
As to such estate as I now possess, I dispose of the same as follows, viz:
I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid by my executors and that
they erect a suitable monument over my grave, as soon as practicable after my decease.
Item 1st. I bequeath to my wife, ESTHER A. MORROW, ($4000.00) Four Thousand Dollars.
She surviving me, furthermore, she is to receive one cow and the poultry.
Item 2nd. I bequeath to my son, HUGH E. MORROW, the one half of (36 1/2 ) thirty six an
one half acres, more or less on the South Side of my farm, and in addition he is to have a young
black horse and the said HUGH E. MORROW to receive ($800.00) Eight Hundred Dollars.
Item 3rd. I bequeath to my daughter Mrs. ANNA E. CUPPES, the sum of ($800.00) Eight
Hundred Dollars, to be paid to her, within (2) two years, after my death.
Item 4th. I bequeath to my daughter Mrs. IDA R. WAUGH, the sume of ($800.00) Eight
Hundred Dollars, to be paid to her, within (2) two years, after my death.
Item 5th. I bequeath to my daughter CARRIE E. MORROW, the sum of ($800.00) Eight
Hundred Dollars, to be paid to her, with (2) two years, after my death.
Item 6th. I bequeath to my son, JOHN M. MORROW, the North half of (36 1/2) thirty six
and one half acres, more or less of my farm, and in addition, he is to receive the brown mare
and the brown cow, and furthermore, he is to receive ($800.00) Eight Hundred Dollars.
Item 7th. I will my wife, ESTHER A. MORROW, shall have one room in the house, now
occupied, and belonging to me, so long as she may live and to have my father's and mother
pictures and such other pictures as she may choose, and to have one bed room set together
with such bedding as she may choose.
Item 8th. My daughter ANNA C. CUPPES to have the parlor set that she bought when she
was at home.
Item 9th. My daughter, CARRIE E. MORROW to have the piano.
Item 10th. My son, JOHN M. MORROW, to have the balance of my household goods.
Item 11th. That all my stock and farming utensils together with any other goods not
disposed of, be sold and the money be equally divided between my sons and daughters,
HUGH E. MORROW, JOHN M. MORROW, Mrs. ANNA E. CUPPES, IDA R. WAUGH and
CARRIE E. MORROW, and any other money remaining, to be disposed of in same manner as
herein described.
I hereby constitute and appoint my two sons, HUGH E. and JOHN M. MORROW
Executors of this will.
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this __ day of February, A. D. 1916.
Witnessed: T. D. Lesnett and G. M. Morrow
Probated 14 March 1916 with personal estate valued at $12,000.00 and real estate
(less encumbrances) valued at $8,000.00.
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Will of William Morrow of Upper St. Clair, Allegheny Co, PA and filed in Will Book Volume 96, pg 439.
-To nephew John A. Morrow - $500.00
-To nephew George F. Morrow - $3,000.00 to be
held by executor in trust and invested in good first bonds and mortgages
with the interest to be paid to George F. Morrow annually and at the death
of Emma Morrow, his wife, if he survives then the principal sum ($3,000.00)
paid to George F. Morrow. If wife survives, then money reverts to estate.
-To niece Elizabeth J. Morrow - $500.00
-To niece Sarah G. Morrow - $500.00
-To niece Mary S. Morrow - $500.00
-To nephew Hugh W. Morrow - $600.00
-To nephew James F. Morrow - $3,000.00 to be
paid when he reaches age 21. The interest of said principal sum to
be paid to his guardian for his use. If James does not arrive at
the age of 21, money reverts back to estate.
-To niece Harriet K. Morrow - $500.00, interest
of principal to be paid to Harriet untils she reaches the age of 21.
-To nephew Hugh E. Morrow - $600.00
-To nephew John M. Morrow - $600.00
-To niece Mrs. Anna E. Cupps - $500.00
-To niece Carrie E. Morrow - $500.00
-To niece Ida. R. Morrow - $800.00
-To nephew Lawrence L. Morrow - $700.00
-To nephew William W. Morrow - $5,000.00
-To nephew Meryl S. Morrow - $500.00
-To nephew William Morrow - $600.00
-To my grandnieces Bertha and Edna Alcorn - $200.00 each
-To nephew Clarence B. Trunick - $500.00
-To niece Mrs. Adda Morrow - $500.00
-Executor to invest $6,000.00 of my estate in good first class bond and mortgages with interest
of said principal to be paid annually to my sisters Sarah J. Morrow and Nancy A. Trunick equally
during their natural lives. Whole amount of interest to be paid to the survivor and at the death
of both, principal reverts back to estate. Executors to sell real estate (3 lots in 9th ward, City of
McKeesport, PA; house and lot in 18th ward, City of Pittsburgh, PA; and, 1/2 interest in house
and lot in 18th ward City of Pittsburgh, PA) and convert into cash.
-Incase of his death, the $5,000.00 left to William W. Morrow shall be divided equally between
Lawrence L and Meryl S., his brothers.
Signed 27 July A.D. 1908
Witnessed: John M. Boyce and W. W. Lesnett
Executors: J. C. Morrow and G. M. Morrow
25th February 1922 - the rights to the amount willed to George F. Morrow is
transferred to him by all the other parties mentioned in the will. Document
lists their place of residence as of 1922.
-All were living in the Pittsburgh/Upper St. Clair area except:
William W. Morrow Louisa Co, VA 27 March 1922
Adda Morrow Columbiana Co, OH 08 April 1922
Clarence B. Trunick Columbiana Co, OH 08 April 1922
Bertha Alcorn Serena Pueblo Co, CO 05 May 1922
Sarah Morrow Hughes Beaver Co, PA 18 May 1922
J. M. Alcorn Westmoreland Co, PA 09 June 1922
Re-Probate of Will and Letters of Administration
granted 07 April 1925, by which time the two executors, J. C. and G. M.
Morrow were both deceased.
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Will of George Marshall Morrow of Upper St. Clair Township. Filed in Allegheny Co, PA - Will Book Volume 191, page 526.
I, GEORGE M. MORROW, of the Township of Upper St. Clair, County of Allegheny, and
State of Pennsylvania, do make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament,
hereby revoking all former wills by me at any time heretofore made.
1: I bequeath to my wife, Kate L. Morrow, all my real estate for her life, or for so long as
she desires to hold the same.
2: I bequeath to my son, Walter W. Morrow, my watch; and I direct that the grandfather's
clock remain in the dwelling house as long as the title to the farm remains in the family,
and in case of the sale of the farm I bequeath said clock to my son, Meryl Morrow.
3: I bequeath to my grandson, George William Morrow, the sum of Two Hundred Dollars
($200); to Bessie Lea Correll (formerly Moss) the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100);
to Alice Fairbairn Skipp, the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100); to Mary Morrow Heidler,
the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100).
4: The residue of my personal estate of every kind I bequeath to my wife, Kate L. Morrow.
5: I devise and bequeath to my son, Meryl Morrow, that portion of the farm in which I reside
in Upper St. Clair Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on the east end of said farm
and lying East of a line following the wire fence from the public road to a point on the W. W.
Lesnett farm and to include the spring, and all lying North of the public road.
6: I devise and bequeath to my son, Walter W. Morrow, twenty (20) acres of the West end
of my farm extendig from the line of land of J. Lesnett to land formerly of J. C. Morrow,
and parallel to line of land adjoining W. W. Lesnett and McKown heirs, said line to be run
so as to include twenty (20) acres.
7: The residue of my farm including all the building, I devise and bequeath to my son,
Laurence L. Morrow, in fee simple.
Lastly, I appoint my wife, Kate L. Morrow, and my son, Laurence L. Morrow, to be
executors of this, my last will and testament.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 17th day of July, A. D. 1923.
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Will of Lillian Kate Morrow (nee Moss) of
Upper St. Clair Township, Allegheny Co, PA. Will filed in Will Book
Vol. 203, pg 308. Original will was very informal and was written
on a small sheet of notebook paper. Kate Morrow was the wife of George
Marshall Morrow (1850-1925).
I Kate L. Morrow of Upper St. Clair Township Allegheny Co. Pennsylvania publish & declare
this to be my last will & testament.
I desire that all debts be paid & a suitable marker be placed at my grave.
I bequeath to my son Meryl S Morrow $1,000.00.
To my son Wm Walter Morrow $500.00. (To my grandson ($200.00) George Wm Morrow)
The remainder of what I have to my son Laurence Lea Morrow.
Laurence to have whatever furniture he wishes to keep for the house.
My daughters may dispose of my clothes as they see fit.
I appoint my son Laurence L Morrow my executor without bond or pay.
Signed, Kate L Morrow
The will was not witnessed.
Probate document states that Kate L. Morrow died on the 13th day of March, 1928 at 10:00 P.M. Her personal estate
was valued at $3,000.00 with no real estate value. Probate dated
26 March 1928.
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Will of Hugh Henry Morrow of Upper St. Clair Township, Allegheny Co, PA.
I, Hugh H. Morrow, of Upper St. Clair Tp, County of Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania
being of sound mind, memory and understanding, do make and publish this, my last Will
and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all former Wills by me at any time
heretofore made.
1. I will that all my Just Debts, Funeral Expense and Doctor Bills be Paid within one year
after my Decease.
2. I will to my Wife Sarah Jane all my Property Real and Personal of Every kind for her use
and control During her life to Enjoy and Possess the Same.
3. I will that at the Decease of my Wife Sarah Jane all of my living children shall share
alike in my Estate Personal and Real.
4th I will That my Son David after he becomes Twenty two years of age shall Recieve for his
work on the Farm and helping his Mother to carry on the Same shall Recieve One Hundred
Dollars Per year and Boarding & Clothing as long as he Remains to assit on the Farm this is
in addition to his equal share in Division of my Real estate. Should my Son David not
Remain on the Farm Then my Son Albert is to have his Place and Recieve what David was
to Recieve.
5th Elizabeth My Daughter is to Recieve Each year she Remains at Home with her Mother
to assist in the work of the Home Sixty Dollars Per year and Boarding and clothes in addition
to her share of Estate.
6th I will that my Son James F shall be Properly schooled and Sent to a Place of learning
where he can be Educated and made able to Follow Some lite Profession as he is an Invalid
and his Education shall come from my Estate.
7th I do hereby Appoint my Son John and George my Executor to carry out this my last Will
and Testament in case Either of the above Sons Dont Serve then the next oldest Sons are
to take their Places and carry out the above Requirements.
Will Probated by petition of John A. Morrow and George F. Morrow, executors of will dated 07 Jan
1901. Probate document states Hugh Henry Morrow of Upper St. Clair died on 01 May 1901 at
9:30 p.m., and had personal property valued at $1500.00 and real estate (less incumbrances)
valued at $6,000.00. The real estate consisted of a farm of 74 acres adjoining Gilfillan heirs, Geo.
McConnell and Alex Gifillan, Sr.
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