MR. RICHARD R. THOMAS, REMSEN, ONEIDA COUNTY, NEW YORK.
RICHARD THOMAS was born in Merionethshire, North Wales, in June, 1812, and came to this country in 1830.His wife, Dorothy, was born in Anglesey, Wales, also in 1812, came to America in 1830, and died the same year as her husband.
Mr. Thomas learned the trade of tanner and currier, and for twenty-one years was employed by William J. Owen, of Steuben. In 1853 he moved to Remsen and built a tannery at Bardwell, where he conducted business until his death, September 15, 1872. Their children were John R.; Elizabeth, wife of William P. Jones; Mary, wife of Rev. Dr. Evan G. Williams, of Remsen; Bezabel; Jefferson, who died in 1861 ; and Clinton R.
A narrative history of Remsen, New York.
MR. RICHARD R. THOMAS, REMSEN, ONEIDA COUNTY, NEW YORK.
In the name of God, Amen. I Richard R. Thomas of Remsen in the County of oneida and State of New York of the age of sixty years and being of sound mind and memory do make, publish and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner following, that is to say.First. I give and bequeath unto my son Bezabel Thomas a certain mortgage Hold against him on the premises which he now resides on known as the Slocum farm situated in the town of Steuben Oneida County for four thousand dollaes, the use of which he is to have during the term of his natural life and after his decease the said sum of four thousand dollars is to be equally divided between his surviving children share and share alike.
Second. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth the sum of four thousand dollars, to be paid whereby my Executor herein after mentioned in three years withour interest.
Third. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary, wife of Doct Evan G. Williams the sum of four thousand five hundred dollars, the five humdred dollars to be paid within thirty days after my decease and the four thousand dollars to be paid in one year thereafter.
Fourth. I give and bequeath unto my son Clinton R. Thomas all of my household furniture of what nature or kind soever the same may be.
Fifth. And as to all of the rest and residue of my estate of what nature or kind so ever thus and may be whether the same may be in real or personal property, I do hereby give, devise and bequeath unto my sons John R. and Clinton R. Thomas to equally divided between share and share alike, and I hereby order and ordain that my son Clinton R. shall have the privilege of retaining the farm where I now live containing eighteen acres together with the appurtenances thereunto belonging together with the seven acres owned by me being a part of the Mitchell Farm for which he is to allow two thousand dollars towards his share of the property above mentioned.
And lastly. I do hereby nominate and appoint my sons John R. and Clinton R. Thomas to be the Executors of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former Wills by me made.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the second day of August 1872.
Richard R. Thomas. The above instrument consisting of one sheet of paper was at the date thereof signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Richard R. Thomas as and for his last Will and Testament in presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
Morgan Owen of Remsen in Oneida County.
Robert G. Griffiths of Remsen in Oneida County.