Kindly submitted by: Joanne Sholes
Last Will and Testament
Of
John M. Weiss
Late of Washington Twp
Deceased
Proved and filed July 10, 1923
In the name of God, Amen. I John M Weiss of Washington Township Northampton County, PA Being of sound and disposing mind, memory, and understanding do hereby make, publish, and declare this my last will and testament in manner following, I order and direct that my body be decently buried and according to the rites of the Christian Church and all my past dbts and funeral expenses be fully paid by my executors hereinafter named out of my estate as soon as may be conveniently done after my death. I give unto my beloved wife, Mary, all my property, Real, Personal or mixed where soever the same may be at the time of my decease so long as she bears my name and widowhood and after such widowhood by remarriage or death then I order my executors to dispose of my property by public or private sale as my executors deem but I also give my wife and my executors the privilege to sell my property at anytime should they think it necessary to do so for the support of my wife and family. The remainder of my estate I order to be distributed amongst my heirs as follows, share and share alike. George V Weiss, Russel Weiss, John M Weiss, Bell Wasser, and Mary Strunk and the heirs of Elmer Weiss to have on half share and the heirs of Delinda Palmer to have one half share. I hereby nominate, constitute, and appoint my sons George V Weiss, Russell Weiss and John M Weiss my executors of this my last will and testament giving full power and authority to make any deed or deeds in as full and legal manner as I could do if living and present. In witness whereof I, John M. Weiss, the testator, have hereunto set my hand and seal this twelfth day of July AD 1918.
John M. Weiss