The Will of Samuel Appleton, with Remarks by One of the Executors by Appleton
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"The Will of Samuel Appleton, with Remarks by One of the Executors" by Appleton is a legal document detailing the last testament of Samuel Appleton, a merchant from Boston, written in the mid-19th century. This book serves as a historical account that provides insight into the life and values of Appleton, as well as the distribution of his substantial estate after his death. It reflects the customs and legal practices surrounding wills
and inheritances during that period. The content of the book revolves around Samuel Appleton's last will and testament, which outlines his bequests to his wife, relatives, and charitable institutions. Notably, it mentions his affection for his wife, Mary, by providing her with a significant inheritance and the family home. The will further illustrates his care for family members and friends by allocating substantial sums to his nephews, nieces, and various charitable causes, highlighting his character as a benevolent benefactor. Additionally, the remarks from one of the executors provide a context of esteem in which Appleton was held in his community, underscoring his public spirit and acts of kindness throughout his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Appleton, Samuel, 1766-1853 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Bowditch, N. I. (Nathaniel Ingersoll), 1805-1861 |
| Title | The Will of Samuel Appleton, with Remarks by One of the Executors |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeannie Howse and Friend, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| Subject | Wills -- Massachusetts |
| Subject | Appleton, Samuel, 1766-1853 -- Will |
| Subject | Appleton family |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33362 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33362-5 |
| Release Date | Aug 6, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 579 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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