clear space clear space clear space white space
A
 r c h i v e s   o f   M a r y l a n d   O n l i n e
  Maryland State Archives | Index | Help | Search search for:
clear space
white space
Deputy Commissary's Guide within the Province of Maryland, 1774
Volume 139, Page 65   View pdf image (33K)
 Jump to  
  << PREVIOUS  NEXT >>
clear space clear space clear space white space
WILLS and TESTAMENTS.        65

to be examined touching his knowledge thereof,
how long such will hath been in his hands, by
whom the same was delivered to him, if by the
testator himself, or other, and by whom; and
if he verily believes that to be the last, or only
will and testament of the deceased:  the answer
to which being satisfactory, he is to prove the
identity thereof, by taking the following oath,
which is to be entered at the foot of the 
will, verbatim, viz.
Then came A. B. and made oath, &c. that the within
    instrument of writing is the true, and whole

    will and testament of B. C. late of ------
    county deceased, that hath come to his hands or
    possession; and that he doth not know of any
    other.

    Certified per ------ ------ deputy commissary
of ------ county.
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Probate to
wills by the
executor.

    The witnesses to the will must next be examined;
and being first required seriously to
attend to the nature and effect of the oath they
are going to take, are to answer the following
interrogatories, to wit.
 
First.  Do you acknowledge your name, signed
    to this will, to be of your hand writing?
 
Secondly.  Did you really see the testator herein
    named, sign and seal this will, and did you 
E


 
clear space
clear space
white space

Please view image to verify text. To report an error, please contact us.
Deputy Commissary's Guide within the Province of Maryland, 1774
Volume 139, Page 65   View pdf image (33K)
 Jump to  
  << PREVIOUS  NEXT >>


This web site is presented for reference purposes under the doctrine of fair use. When this material is used, in whole or in part, proper citation and credit must be attributed to the Maryland State Archives. PLEASE NOTE: The site may contain material from other sources which may be under copyright. Rights assessment, and full originating source citation, is the responsibility of the user.


Tell Us What You Think About the Maryland State Archives Website!



An Archives of Maryland electronic publication.
For information contact mdlegal@mdarchives.state.md.us.

©Copyright  November 18, 2025
Maryland State Archives