The Rev. Thomas Stubbs' will was probated in the Cuyahoga County Probate
Court on February 13, 1884, having been written on August 26, 1873. It was
probated by Jabez, with John being listed as Thomas' only next of kin who
was a resident in Ohio. Jane has already died, Mary (his wife) would live
for another two years. Edward Fankell and his children are the husband and
children of Isabella Stubbs Fankell, Thomas' daughter by his first wife
(Agnes). A copy of this will was found in the Cuyahoga County Archives.
MY WILL
In the name of my Creator I Thomas Stubbs of Cleveland Ohio United State of
America, do make & publish my last will and testament. I give and bequeath
to my beloved wife, all my property in money, notes, and household
furniture
that may be owned by me at the time of my decease, during her natural life.
She however selling so much thereof as may be sufficient to pay my just
debts. At the death of my said wife whatever may remain unconsumed and
unexpended, I give and devise equally between my children, James E. Stubbs
&
his heirs, Robert N. Stubbs and his heirs, Jabez B. Stubbs & his heirs, and
my stepdaughter Jane B. Miles. If however either of those children should
die, before the decase of my wife, then the said property thus bequeathed
shall be equally divided to the children then living, with the exception of
John Stubbs. I give and bequeath to my son John Stubbs my Farm situated in
Middleburg township Cuyahoga County Ohio, containing fifty and
three-fourths
acres of land; provided said John Stubbs gives up all claims or title to
any
other property of which I or his mother die possessed and the farm shall
not
be sold, or any portion of it, until my wife's decease. And after John
Stubbs' decease then the farm shall be sold, and one half, of its value
shall be bequested to Maria Stubbs, John's wife, and her heirs, and the
other half of its value shall be bequeathed to Robert N. Stubbs and his
heirs. If my wife should not survive me, then the property shall be equally
divided, to my remaining children & step daughter Jane B. Miles, with the
exception of John Stubbs, as he has the farm. At the final settlement after
my wife's death, each shall give off their share to the children of Edward
Fankell: John Stubbs ($100) one hundred dollars. James E. Stubbs ($100) one
hundred dollars. R.N. Stubbs ($100) one hundred dollars. and Jane B. Miles
($100) one hundred dollars. which I bequeath to Mary Fankell and to Charles
Fankell, to be equally divided between them.
I do hereby appoint my son James E. Stubbs as the sole executor
of
my last will and testament. Hereby authorizing and empowering him to
compromise, adjust, release and discharge in such manner as he may deem
propert, the debts & claims due me in testimomny whereof I have hereunto
set
my hand and seal this 26th day of August 1873.
Thomas Stubbs (seal)
In our presence: J.D. Johnson and W.W. Williams
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Mary Stubbs' will does not appear to have been probated. She would outlive
her husband and daughter, Jane Miles. John would end up with, at least, her
mahogany bureau. We have no idea who "Jane Andrews" is or what her
relationship was with the family.
Mary Lewis (2nd Great granddaughter) now has the Napking Ring and her sister Barbara has the Paisley Shawl.
I have no idea of the whereabouts of any
of the other items mentioned below. A copy of this will was found at the
Cuyahoga County Archives.
MY WILL
I, Mary Stubbs of Cleveland Ohio, do in the name of my Creator give and
bequeath to my beloved husband Thomas Stubbs my house and lot No 67 Whitman
Street Cleveland, 63 feet front, with the furniture therein contained, for
his use during his natural life, or if he should be disposed to sell the
property, the proceeds to be placed in good security, the principal to
remain unused, and he to receive the interest. Or if he is disposed to
place
the principal in possession of his children, according to each one's
shares,
and such to give his or her note, so that he can draw the interest during
his life, that however is left for him to decide. I bequest to Chase
Stubbs, son of R.N. Stubbs, two hundred dollars, on account of his
permanent
affliction, and that which remains to be divided equally between Jane B.
Miles, James. E. Stubbs, R.N. Stubbs, Jabez B. Stubbs. I also give an
bequeath to my daughter Jane B. Miles my Mahogany Bureau, also all my
wearing apparel to dispose of as she thinks proper with the exception of my
Paisley Shawl which I give to Letitia Stubbs. I also give to Jane B. Miles
(3) Three silver tea spoons, (1) One silver sugar spoon, (1) One plated
table spoon, and (3) Three plated Forks, & my gold breast pin. I give to
John Stubbs (2) Two silver tea spoons, (2) Two plated tea spoons, (1) One
plated sugar spoon, (2) Two plated forks, and (1) one plated table spoon. I
give to James E. Stubbs (2) Two silver tea spoons, (2) Two plated tea
spoons, (2) Two plated forks, and (1) One plated table spoons. I also give
to R.N. Stubbs (2) Two silver tea spoons, (2) Two plated tea spoons, (2)
Two plated table spoons, and (3) Three plated forks. I give to Jabez B. Stubbs,
(3) Three silver teaspoons, (1) One plated table spoon, and (2) Two plated
forks. I give to Letitia Stubbs my silver breast pin. And to Maria Stubbs,
wife of J.E. Stubbs, my napkin ring, and to James E. Stubbs my Caster. To
R.N. Stubbs my Tate a Tate, to Jane B. Miles the White China with the
waiter, and to John Stubbs the Whatnot, and to Jane Andrews (1) one silver
tea spoon. All these articles to remain as long as he keeps house, with the
exception of the shawls, breast pins, napkin ring, and the tea spoon to
Jane
Andrews to be given at my decease. If he viz. my husband, be disposed to
let other things go to the persons named at my decease that is left for him
to act according to his pleasure.
I hereby appoint my husband and my son J.E. Stubbs as my
executors of my last will & testament.
Mary Stubbs
Acknowledged by J.D. Johnson, Wm. C. Storer
March 30, 1876
Death Source: Cuyahoga Co, Ohio Death Records
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