William Center Jr (1793 - 1874)

Born 14 Jul 1793 in Gloucester, Massachusetts

Husband of Hannah (Ingersoll) Center — married 28 Mar 1821 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts

Descendants

Died 19 Dec 1874 at age 81 in Gloucester, Massachusetts

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Biography

Will 1875 February 1

Know all men by these presents, that I William Center of Gloucester in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Gentleman, being of sound disposing mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in the manner following:

First. I give and bequeath to my grandson William Center, the sum of one thousand dollars.

Second. I give and bequeath to my grandson Albert M. Center the sum of fifteen hundred dollars.

Third. I give and bequeath to my grandaughter Edith J. Center, the sum of five hundred dollars.

Fourth. I give and bequeath to my grand daughters Susan S. Center and Mary H. Center children of my late son Sturgis Center the sum of fifteen hundred dollars each.

Fifth. I give and bequeath to Augusta M. Center, widow of my late son Sturgis the sum of five hundred dollars.

Sixth, To my beloved wife Hannah Center it is my will that she shall have and enjoy the same interest in my estate as though I did <sic> intestate<sic>

Seventh. I give and bequeath and devise to my beloved children Andrew J Center, Addison Center, Lucy B Neal wife of William J. Neal and Hanna Center to be divided in equal shares between them, all the real and <> of my estate both real and personal or whatever names or nature I may dispossed of to them and their hears and <> forever.

Sources

• Essex County, Massachusetts, Probate Records and Indexes 1638-1916; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Essex County); Probate Place: Essex, Massachusetts