Tompkins County Surrogate Court Will Book M, p. 381 The last Will and Testament of Ezra Chase I, Ezra Chase of the Town of Enfield, in the County of Tompkins and State of New York, Considering the uncertainty of this Mortal life, and being of sound mind and memory, - Blessed be Almighty God for the same - do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say: First, - I give and bequeath to the heirs of my daughter Hulda Marvin (Deceased) the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars. Secondly, - I give and bequeath to the heirs of my daughter Sally St. John (Deceased) the sum of one hundred dollars. Thirdly, - I give and bequeath to the heirs of my daughter Jane Ehle (Deceased) the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars. Fourthly, - I give and bequeath to the heirs of my son James Chase (Deceased) the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars; All of which legacies or sums of money I will and order to be paid within Eighteen months of my decease. Fifth, - I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Julia Chase the lawful interest on one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars in lieu of dower, said interest to be paid annually from and after my decease. Sixth, - I give and bequeath to my two Grandsons; to wit, Ezra Chase and Parvis W. Chase the sum of three hundred and fifty dollars to be equally divided between them share and share alike, the interest of the above sum to be paid annually; for the suport and education of said Children; and when the said Children shall become of age, the said sum of three hundred and fifty dollars shall be paid to them or the survivor. Seventh, - The rest, residue, and remainder of all my real and personal property I give and bequeath to my Children following; to wit, Daniel K. Chase; Zalmon F. Chase, John B. Chase, Phebe A. Bagley, William C. Chase, Adeline C. Brown to be equally divided amongst them share and share alike; after all former legacies and debts have been paid. And Lastly, I hereby appoint my son Zalmon F. Chase Sole executor to my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made, if any. In witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 19th day of November in the year one thousand Eight hundred and sixty Eight.