Abraham Code Will

Last Will and Testament

I Abraham Code of Park River Walsh Co. North Dakota being of sound mind and memory and understanding do make and publish this my last will and testiment in maner and form following to-wit

It is my will and I do order that all my just debts and funeral expences be duly paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently can be after my decease.

I give and bequeath unto my sons Thomas Code, Abraham Code, John Code, Benjamin Code, Edward Code and unto my daughter Elizabeth Foster each the some of one hundred fifty dollars $150.00

I give and bequeath unto my son William Code the some of one dollar $1.00 all the rest residue and remainder of my estate I give and bequeath unto my son Edward Code

I do nominate and appoint my sons Edward Code and Benjamin Code to be the executors of this my last will and testiment In witness whereoff I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of December A. D. 1894.

​ A. Code

Note: Eleanor Code Ladd passed on this bit of information - Beryl Code Blomgren, daughter of Benjamin Code, had heard that William was left only one dollar because his father disapproved of his heavy drinking.

From: The Code Family By Lewis Gaubert