The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-07
MAJOR General Philip Kesrny's VIII.
NTRRnQ

Before Gideon J. Tucker, Surrogate.
1hs following 70 copy Of ths amsnted and gallant Gen
KsSsy'swin. II has been admitted 70 probate withou
contest
Pnnip kesrny formerly Of the United states Army
Chevaer Of the Legion Of Honor Of tho Empire Of
New York, but a. present temporarily solourning
Pars 90 make publish and declare this a. my last viii
and codicils by me heretofore made
First.-l give, devise and beaueath to nv wife, Agnes
Maxwell Kearny, the OF S. 900 per annum payable
quarterly and always In the same 10 be and be
taken ey her IN lieu Of dover any settlement
heretofore made AZ TO said dover
Whereas purchased some FORTY odd acres part or my
present estate Of Beegrove near Newark New Jersey
had Inc deea drawn so az TO for the benefit
dispose Of the same during my lie now therefore.
l direct my executors. In case | die possessed Of
said estate, ana the above mentioned trust thereby
enufes 70 my sad son, then and such direct and
enon my executors to apporton and set on absolutely
and IN Zee simple 70 my son Archibald Kearny part or
portion Of my estate equal value 70 the above described
property and all directions herein subsequently
tanned concerning my estate made subject the pro-
visions OF TINS item, although further reference be
Hem-1 give and bequeath TO my child Susan Kearny,
by the aforesaid Agnes Maxwell Kearny, the sum Of
Soo W DO pad W her ON her reaching the age OF six
teen years however, she dies before that age this
Legacy to become part Of my resduary estate.
or deed have provided for and settled on my wife,
DIANA Bult, the income Of $50 OO0 and, further the
principal sum Of $40 600 to each Of my children ~ said
iana ana naif OF said sum settled said Diana TO so
to my said son John Watts on her death; now, there
ore give and bequeath upon the dscease OF the said
DIANA, similar amount to my Archibald Kearny.
his heirs and assgnees my wish beng 70 equalize the
shares Of my two sons
A<m.-An the rest and residue OF my present any
hereafter acquired estate, give, dev and bequeah
subject however to the foregoing provisions to two
sons, John Watts Kearny and Archibald Kearny, to be
equally divided between them share and share ake and
direct my executors, az conveniently may be
after my dccease, to have the allotted and set off
in separate portions, and to hold the severaly in
trust until the coming Of age each Of my said sons
as each son comes OF age To execute and deliver TO him
sufficient fec simple deed therefor But in the event that
either OF SAID sons dies without lawful ISSUE before the
period above mentioned then give devise and bequeath
all my said residuary estate to the surviving But
both OF my sons die without lawful issue and before the
period above mentioned, then give and bequeath
all and singular said resduary estate fee simple TO
my eldest male grandson, then living but condition
that he takes the name OF Kearey in lieu Of his
patronymic
Hem.-I direct my executors to allow and pay to the
guardians OF each OF my said $500 year payable
aemiannually until each OF them of age
tenance and education said OF 5000 to be deducted
the balance OF SAID income to be invested according
law by my executors these investments form part Of
said sons estate, which is to be handed to him
his coming OF age as above directed.
Ncml give my executors all such power to sell lease
or mortgage any part OF said estate and generally to
do all such and things may be necessary for the
good management Of my estate and the fulment Of my
intentions IN the promises.
Hen-I give and beaueath to my two sons John Watts
and Archibald, TO be amicaby divided among them all
my silver plate books, paintings and in marble,
on condition that the be not parted with until their
ie0Ohhs tho afo VI tWeuty-HVo years, Wtu WISH
that they be handed down to their children SISTERS
children.
Nem.-And do hereby nominate and appoint my
sin, Edward Kearny. Esq, Of New York, the executor
and trustee of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand and
seal this day Of January, 1861, the city Of Paris
Aforesaid. p. KEARNY.
CODICrL.
], Philip Kearny, above named. do hereby make pub
Tic and declare this codci to my above contained
will. My son Archibald Kearny having departed this
lie and another daughter being born to me, do hereby
mako the following alterations additions my will
FUst.-lt is my will that my wife Agnes Maxwell
shall have the right TO occupy and possess my
called Bellegrove in New Jersey well all my furni-
turs household goods siivcr books paintings stauary
and other works in the fine arts during her natural life
and widowhood. Should she at any time surrender pos
session OF it my John to whom by reason OF
receive for her life the sum Of 5000 yearly for an
equivalent.
Second II likewise bequeath give and order my execu
tor to pay to said wife, Agnes MAXWELL 81 900 yearly
during her Iiie in addition to what is received by
said viii devised TO her TO be paid directed my said
will my object being TO enable her reside In the place
where our cherished Archibald died and meet its ex-
intention that she shall receive said additional yearly
sum Ok 81 600.
1hrd-I hereby devise to my daughter Virginia. late.
ly born TO me- $500 per annum, during her natural e
to be paid TO her quarterly in advance by my execu.
tor commencing with her attaining her fifteenth year.
In witness whereof nave hereto set hand and seal
this seventeenth day Of March, 1862
(City Of Washington) P. KEARNY,
The signatures OF witnesses with accompanying legal
fOrma'ics arg attached ss usual g the viii and It's cod
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