The last will and testament of Mr. Gislenus Vandenbossche of Mt. Clemens Michigan.     

First "It is my will that my just debts, funeral expenses and expenses of administering on my estate be fully paid.  

Secondly, " After the payment of my just debts, funeral expenses and expenses of administrations, I give and bequeath my real and personal estate as follows <uncertain>:

To my wife Amelia Vandenbossche, the use and income from all my real and personal estate for and during the period of her natural life.  After the death of my wife, Amelia, I give and bequeth to my son Daniel Vandenbossche the sum of twelve hundred dollars.

I also give and bequeath to my sons Peter, Daniel and Edward E. Vandenbossche Lot (4), block three (3) of R.P. Eldridge <additionly> the City of Mt. Clemens, Mich <"First Ward">.  (uncertain)  Also, <Canes?> bounders North by Bondry East by Winkler. South by <Moore>, West-by  <Freito> St. Mt. Clemens, Michigan.  "Second  Ward" Together with all the personal property of every <name> and kind is to be divided between them in equal shares.  My daughter Eugenia Posseluis <has received> from me four thousand dollars.  I consider the same as equivalent to her share in my estate.  

Lastly, it is my will and I do hereby nominate and appoint my son Edward E. Vandenbossche the sole executor of this my will hereby revoking all former wills by me made.  In witness whereof  I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 21st day of September A.D. 1898

Gislenus van Den Bossche


The foregoing instrument was at this date thereof signed, sealed, published and delivered by the sane <?????> Gislenus Vandenbossche, as and for his Last Will and Testament and we at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto and our respective places of residence.

Harry O. Chapaton	Mt. Clemens, Mich
Oliver Chapaton		    "	            "