New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-25
PROBATE CURIOSITIES.
"I.ADY THORNSv WILL.

rates office, that of Mrs Jane MARY Thorn lately adj
nited to probate is of the most singular, and will
reaty interest many friends of the family in New
yort and Paris In both OF which cities Col aud Mrs
rhorp with their children, we'll known aud highly
,espected. Col Thorn personally a man OF great
elegance and both here and abroad was surrounded by
man of rank and wealth. aud In Paris continually gave
entertainments OF much grandeur. Indeed he one
d the great lords of society. sparng pains or ex-
pense In all his associations with his contemporaries. He
died in 1852 and although there is nothing 20 indicate
the exact amount OF his wealth. he accounted
millionaire, which at that time meant very much more
nan at present
Mrs Thorn from her culture and intellectual worth
teceived by consent, while in Paris the title OF
LADY and for long years before her death known
on both sides the water as Lady Thorn" She was a
niece OF william Jauncey from whom Jauncey court
received its name. and by his WILL which was In
September, 1928 she became legaee TO large amount
OF the creat estate Of which 40 was possessed For
many years before hcr death Lady Thorn accompanied
by her fsmD spent the Summer months at tho Pequot
House NewLondon Conn., until ii began TO be thought
oy the redueners Of NewLondon that her years would
al up century ere she should close her remarkable
career The last Summer spent she was noticed
90 be very frail and much changed. Her death
occurred after at which time che 90 years
Of The family have fully maintained their social
position which Colonel and Lady Thorn during their
life acquired. The connections made by the marriages
OF the children OF extremely high character. One
Of the daughters, Alice married Count Ferussac who
eouerry TO the Emperor Napoleon. Another, Jane
became the wife OF Count do Pierre. who attached
TO the household Of Napoleon. Depaw, the husband OF
Angelina warm friend of Napoleon. and cared for
him in his exile Still another sonin-aw Of Lady Thorn
was Samuel NJ. Fox, who for many years agent
Philadelphia Of the Fulton line Of steamers running
between New-York and Havre and whose father was OF
the once famous firm Of Fox Livingston. In fine, all
the marriages the children and grandchildren have
been OF such q character TO preserve
the social power OF the family The family man.
Eon 10 this city was on Sixteenthst West Of Broad
way, and is estate we'll suited to the requirements
OF such family. 1t lies back from.the street. and has
large and veOrdered yard attached and all its exterior
appointments combine to give it weird and quaint
appearance.
In view Of the history OF Lady Thorn her character
and the Old time renown and present standing of the
family the Last Wal and Testament which follows, is Of
peculiar aud special interest
JANE MARY THoRN's WILL.
In the OF God Amen. ], Jane Mary Thorn Of the
City Of New-YorA being Of sound and dsposing mind,
memory and understandings do hereby make publish
and declare tbs my Last VIII and Testament
Iienl-I direct that my executors shall, with all
yenient dispatch, pay all NV just debts
Item-I give snd bequeath absolutely unto my four
children Angelina, Alice Ellen and Eugene share and
share alike. all my household furniture beds and bed
ding. OF which die possessed excepting thereou
that portion hsreSeT % and ~ Snse Aere
direct executors to sell the same and divide the pro-
Eugene Thorn all the furniture bed and bedding in the
bedroom occupied by Inc.
Item-I give aud bequesth absolutely unto my !
daughter. Alice de Ferussac, the diamond knobs worn
by me. ,,
daughters Angelina Ellen aud Alice, each, OF the
ree diamond worn oy ne ana IN case 0l
my executors are directed TO alot them.
ltem-l give and bequeath absolutely unto my daugh-
GER Alice, the chateane with the Thorn Arms embossed
Iten-I give and bequeath absolutely to my daughter
Ellen Kirkland my diamond necklace containing single
stones.
Item-r give and bequeath absolutely unto my daugh-
yer Alice De Ferussac my sapphire bracelet IL, ~, |
Eugene Thorn, the two diamond eardrops belonging TO
the knobs worn by me- heretofore pequeathed TO Auce
Item-I direct my executors to cause my diamond |
tiara 70 be aqe Sa SSde 10
Ellen and Eugene, for purchase at the said appraised
& At the appraised value then to sell the same unto
such OF my said children who will give the largest
of money therefor and the proceeds or sale are
70 be distributed among my four children aforesaid In
The event OF neither Of my SAID children being DESTROYS
TIE and distribute the proceeds as aforesaid, or to
distribute the same $ aforesaid.
DO Pierre during her life my emerald and diamond
daughter Ida and the death of my said daughter
Jane. give and 6equeath the same unto my grand
Iiem-I give and bequeath absolutely unto my son |
Eugene the two small portraits Of myself ana my de-
James and Alfred: also the portrait OF his grandmother
Tem-I give and bequeath absolutely unto my grand
daughter Mary de yaragne vary the portrait OF MIS-
itsm@fdrect aud empower my executors to make
arrangements 10 them may seem meet with the
National Academy Design for the deposit with them
the fuength portraits OF my deceased husband and
children as also the fulength portraits OF Mrs. DE |
Pierre aud Mrs De Ferussac for isueh time and on such
conditions as 20 my executors may seem proper ana
the OF either Of my said four children going 70
Housekeeping having facilities or accommodations for
tbe hanging said portraits, OF either OF them, then
direct ana empower my said executors TO denver the
such child, TO whom absolutely bequeath the
In the event Of my SAID executors not being aDe
Design. empower them TO arrange as aforesaid
Ofhar gallery OF art, either pubic or private.
I,eIn-I give and bequeatb, absolutely, unto my |
daughter Alice De Ferussae the sum OF $1,000 give and
beq1ath my daughter Jane de Pierre absolutely the
SUN OF t2On hereby give to my granddaughter siVis
Dalton tue sun Of 3, 500
granddaughter Jane de Pierre the sum OF $1,000.
Nem-I give tand Dequeath. absolutely, unto my
daughter Ellen Kirkland tue sum OF 500
IEem-Iu case my head-waiter Timothy Doyle, be In
my employ my decease, give and bequesth TO him
docease give and bequeath 10 her. absolutely the sum
Of 500.
cease give and beQueatn absolutely uato her the sun
Item-I hereby give and bequeath absolutely unto
saint Lukes Hospital the sum of $1,000. to be appro
prlated as directed by ny executors.
Itsm-l give and devise unto my son Eugene, and
unto my daughter Angelina Depau, absolutely share
and share alike the rest and residue of all the estate,
real and personal OF which may die seized or en-
Item~I hereby constitute and appoint John B. Ste.
Fens and Eugene Thorn executors by this my last will
Ia witness Whereof have hereuDto set my hand and
zeal this al day Of june in the year OF our LORD 1862
Signed scaled and declared by the teststor aud for
Der last Will and testament In the presence Of us who,
al Der request her presence and the presence OF
zach other. heretosubserlbed and resi-
Seuces as witnesses hereto.
SYLVESTER l.. WARD, jr, White Plains. " Y
Waller H. MEAD, Jr.. Greenpoiut, \. \.
AN OLD MANS FREAK