Will of Hugh McGeehan [abstract]:
I Hugh McGeehin being of sound mind memory and understanding do make this my last will and testament; first, I direct that all my just debts be paid; second, I give and bequeath to my daughter Margaret McGeehin the eastern one-half of house and lot situate on the south side of Broad between Third and Fourth streets in West Hazleton; third, I give and bequeath to my son John J. McGeehin the western one-half of house and lot situate on the south side of Broad, between Third and Fourth, in West Hazleton; fourth, I give and bequeath to my son Hugh McGeehin the eastern one-half of house and lot situate on the south side of Broad between Third and Fourth in West Hazleton; fifth, I give and bequeath to my son James McGeehin the western one-half of house and lot situate on the south side of Broad between Third and Fourth; sixth, I give and bequeath to my daughter Margaret McGeehin all furniture and furnishings; seventh, I give and bequeath to my son John J. McGeehin the sum of $50 in lieu of commission as executor for settling my estate; eighth, all the rest I bequeath to my son Edward McGeehin and my three daughters Mary Burns, Annie Gough, and Margaret McGeehin, share and share alike. Lastly I nominate and appoint my son John J. McGeehin executor of my last will and testament, in witness whereof I set my hand and seal this 9 Apr 1903; Hugh (his x mark) McGeehin; witnesses J.P. Gorman, John Wilhelm. Date of death, 17 Apr 1903 at 1:30 am (Luzerne Co PA, Will Book W, pp 42-44, FHL #959131)