The original, handwritten two-page will, dated October 7, 1861, of George Everetts was found in a donated book.  George was 61 years old at the time, living in the town of Lawrence, St Lawrence Co, New York.  His wife was Abigail Everetts and he had two sons (Luther and Frederick).  If you know of anyone who is connected to the family and would like to have this original will, please contact us.  In the 1860 census his sons' surname was spelled "Everett" so the spelling may have changed.  Also found was a postcard from Jerusalem, dated March 15, 1933 from Cousin Rose to Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Haak of Chicago.  We don't know if the postcard and will have any connection.

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December 14, 2007

The St. Lawrence County Historical Society has indicated they would like to add the George Everetts will to their collection.  They published several articles about this family several years ago.  According to them, Abigail and George Everett(s) started the prosperous farm about 1826.

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January 10, 2008

As no one showed up to claim the above will and as the St. Lawence County, New York, Historical Society had asked for it, the will was sent to them for their collection.

War Bonds - 1943 - 1945

It always amazes our FOL volunteers what is found in donated books.  In January, 2009, one of our regular sorters found two $25 Series E War Bonds folded in the pages of paperback book, "Mallory & Irvine".  The current value of these bonds is about $100 each and we are trying to locate the owners descendants.