Edward J Coffin

In the name of God, Amen. I, Edward J. Coffin of the town of Herkimer and State of New York, of lawful age, and being of sound mind and memory, hereby revoking all former wills by me made, do make, publish, and declare this my last will and testament in manner following, that is to say:

First, After all of my first debts are paid, I give, devise, and bequeath to my beloved wife, Sarah L. Coffin, all of my property, real and personal, of whatever kind and wherever found.

Second, I nominate an appoint my said wife Sarah to be the sole executrix of this, my last will and testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of July 1895.

signed, Edward J. Coffin

Witnesses, Dwight C. Bangs, Little Falls, New York, and Burton L. Kilbourn, Little Falls, New York

Proved, the 20th day of April, 1896; recorded in Book 26 of Wills, on page 389 and following.

Citation to Appear - John Coffin, Isaac Frank Coffin, Emma Coffin + Katherine Coffin, heirs at law and next of kin of Edward J. Coffin, late of the town of Little Falls in the County of Herkimer and State of New York, . . . are hereby cited personally to appear...

Notice served on John Coffin, Kate Coffin, and Emma Coffin, all of Ilion, NY

Citation waved by I. Francis Coffin, M.D., County of New York, State of New York

Estate does not exceed:
Real Estate: $2500.00
Personal Estate: $1500.00

Only heirs-at-law and next of kin:
John Coffin, Brother, Ilion
Katherine Coffin, Sister, Ilion
Emma Coffin, Sister, Ilion
Isaac Frank Coffin, Brother, New York City

The petition of Sarah L. Coffin of the town of Little Falls in the county of Herkimer, State of New York, respectfully shows:
That on or about the 25th day of March 1896 Edward J. Coffin late of the town of Little Falls in said county of Herkimer, departed this life at his late residence in the town of Little Falls in said county of Herkimer.

Walter Stafford, partner in Stafford + Co., filed petition to "Sarah Coffin, now Sarah Small", as a creditor of the estate of Edward J. Coffin. Filed the seventh day of May, 1900.