In the name of God amen I Isaac Hastings of Bennet Valley Sonoma County
California being weak in body, but of sound and disposing mind do make
publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner following
that is to say. First I give devise and bequeath to my son Hartwell G.
Hastings all the real estate of which I may die possessed. Second I give
devise and bequeath unto my said son Hartwell G. Hastings the following
described personal property to wit: One Spring Waggon. One Two horse
Waggon. One Bey
Mare, Six years old and her Colt about four months old. One bay mare
yearling Colt. One gray Mare Six years old. Three Milk cows and three
yearling Heifers. One white Steer Calf. Twenty one head of Hays large
and small. Second I give devise and bequeath to the daughter of my Said
Son Hartwell G. Hastings by his first wife. Lucida Agness Hastings the
following articles of personal property to whit: One black mare Colt
four months old. One red Calf. The calf of my red Cow. 1 Feather
Bed. The property given and bequeathed by this will to my said Son
Hartwell G. Hastings is given and bequeathed to him Subject to the
following express charges to wit: 1st That he shall at my death or
as soon there after as may be pay all my debts and
funeral expenses. Second. That he shall provide and furnish to my said
Wife Agnes, a good and comfortable support and living during her
lifetime. Item I have now, living as far as I am informed, the following
children. John Westley Hastings residing in the State of Texas. Samuel
Douthard Hastings residing in the State of Missouri, Emily Hastings,
wife of Joseph Hastings, DeLay Fletcher Hastings A. R. Hastings, Jesse
Axley Hastings and Hartwell G. Hastings residing the State of California
and the reason why I have by my will given and devised to my Said Son
Hartwell G. Hastings nearly my entire estate is that he has remained at
Home with me and constantly aided me in taking care of and improving my
property and in providing for the family.
Lastly, I appoint my Said Son Hartwell G. Hastings my Executor, without
the necessity of giving bonds. In testimony where I have herein to
subscribe my name and affixed my Seal this 23rd day of August 10 D. 1870
Isaac Hastings (His mark) Witness to signature Murray Whallen
Seal
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