The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-09
COMMODORE GARRIS0N'S WILL.
The Testator Makes Liberal requests to the
Members of His Family.

NEW YORK, May S.-The late Commodore Cor
nelius f. Garrison's will was filed for probate
yesterday. The document is ten pages in length
and was executed Feb IL, 1883. The witnesses
to the will are John P. Kennedy, Geo. L. Geran
and William Bronx. The testator first gives his
late residence, No. 40 Park avenue. to his wife
Letitia, and also the household furniture and
other chattels and effects; also, all horses and
carriages. for her absolute use and benefit, ''ex-
cepting, however, money securities for money,
evidences Of debt and of title and accounts,
vouchers and manuscripts Inaddition to these
gifts he bequeaths to his wife $500, 900, which,
together with the bequest before mentioned is
to be received by her in lieu of dover. To his
daughter, Catherine M. Van Auken. the testator
gives 5000, 600, and to each of her children viz:
Barrett Jessie and Corneia, he gives 500, 00O
He next gives to Mary Fl. Garrison, widow
of his deceased son. William H., 5000, 1000,
and to each of the four children of his son,
Mary NJ, Martha E., William H. and
Catherine R. 100000. The requests to
William r. and Catharine R.. who are
now minors are to be held by the trustees, in
trust, until they shall arrive at the age OF
twenty-one years He directs that the above
requests shall be paid in preference to any
other requests mentioned in his will. The testa-
during her lfe an annuity of 81, $50, to be paid
semi annually. To his brother Isaac L., an
annuity of $500, to his nephew Milton Barrett,
an annuity of $780, and directs the executors In
their discretion to apply it for his comfort and
support He gives to his brother Oliver $50, 900,
and to his son-n law, Melville G. Day, $10O, 900.
All the residue of his estate the testator gives
to his executors In trust to hold and control for
five years, in such manner as they may deem
proper for the interests of the estate, and they
are authorized to adjust any debts or liabilities
due to or from him without being responsible
for any loss. They authorized to sell or
convey the testators real estate whonever it
may be deemed beneficial, and at the expiration
of five years. sooner, if it may be advanta-
geous, to pay over and distribute the portion
of the estate held by them in the following
manner: One-half to his daughter, Catharine
M. Van Auken, having absolute confidence
that she will use and dispose of the same in
such manner as will be for the best interests
of herself and children" one-eighth to his
granddaughter Mary N. Garrison; one-eighth to
his grandchild. Martha E. Garrison. and the re-
manning two-eighths are to be retained for his
grandchildren, William r. Garrison and Cath
arine E. Garrison, to be invested in good secur-
ities the trustees to collect all rents and reve-
nues, and to pay such portion as they deem
proper for the education, support and mainte-
nance Of William r. and Catherine E. Garrison.
The net revenue of the portion given to the last
two grandchildren is to be paid when they be-
come twenty years old, and when they arrive at
twenty five years of age they are to receive their
entire portion with the accumulations. The
testator declares that any advancements he may
have made to any legatee shall be in addition to
and not III satisfaction of any bequest or beneAt
given in his will. He appoints George j. Forrest,
Melville c. Day and his brother, Oliver l.. CARR
son, of st. Louis, executors and trustees, and
directs that they be permitted to act without Civ
ing any security.
In codicil which was executed on the same
day as the will, the testator bequeaths to his
daughter Catharine M. Van Auken, his set of
gold service, which was presented to him by the
citizens Of San Francisco. The will and codicil
were executed at No. 5 Bowling Green. The
will and petition for probate were filed by Will
for the executors. The citations are made re-
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