KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That I, George B. Dorr of Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, in consideration of one dollar and other valuable considerations paid by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., of the City, County and State of New York, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby REMISE, RELEASE, BARGAIN, SELL AND CONVEY, and forever QUIT-CLAIM unto the said John D. Rockefeller, Jr.: his heirs and assigns forever, one undivided half of a certain lot or parcel of land situated in Mount Desert, Haneock County, Maine, bounded and described as follows, to wit:- Being all and the Bame land described as conveyed to the the said George B. Dorr by Harvey E. Knowles, Trustee, by deed dated September 4th,1930, recorded in the Hancock County, Meine, Registry of Deeds in Vol. 630, Page 541, said land in said deed being described as follows, to wit:- "Beginning at the County Road at a stake and runs southerly following said road three rods to the east line of lot now or formerly owned by the heirs of Samuel Walls; thence following said heirs line south four degrees east forty three rods to the shore; thence following said shore northeasterly twenty three rods to a stake; thence north twenty six degrees west six rods to a stake; thence north eighty five degrees west seven and one half rods to a fir tree; thence north two de rees east thirteen and one half rods to a cedar tree; thence north eight degrees west six rods to the first bound, being one and one half acres more or less. The whole of said lot is described as conveyed from Berilla B. Gott to Jas. H. Hopkins and Chas. B. Partridge by deed dated Oct.16th,1886 and recorded in Book 209 Page 5 of the Registry of Deeds for Hancock County, Maine. It is the purpose of this deed to convey the und ivided half part of said lot which was conveyed to the said Chas. B. Partridge in the deed above referred to, reserving however the right of a landing for wood or lumber as was reserved in that deed above referred to, said reservation being for the benefit only of those persons to whom the reservation in that deed was made." TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging, to him the said John D. Rockefeller, Jr., his heirs and assigns forever. AND I DO COVENANT with the said John D. Rockefeller, Jr., his heirs and assigns, that I will SARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND the premises to him the said Grantee, his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons, claiming by, through or under me. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said George B. Dorr, being unmarried, have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty - ninth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty. long Bloom LS STATE OF MAINE. Hancock, as. September 29th,1930. Personally appeared the above named George B. Dorr and acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed. Before me, hypom Notary Public. Natural Sal) to file 88 John D. now 1/29/mt amoth hat Recorded may 6, 1931 Ual. 635 Page 107 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That I, George B. Dorr of Bar Harbor, Hanoock County, Maine, in consideration of one dollar and other valuable considerations paid by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., of the City, County and State of New York, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby REISI, RELEASE, BARGAIN, SELL AND CONVEY, and forever QUIT-CLAIM unto the said John D. Rockefeller, Jr., his heirs and assigns forever, twenty-eight thirty-sixths parts and all my right, title and interest in and to one undivided half part of a certain lot or parcel of land situated in Mt. Desert, in said County, and bounded and described as follows, to wit: Being all and the same land described on conveyed to me the said George B. Dorr by Helen L. Shute, by deed dated November 3rd, 1930, recorded in the Hanoock County, Maine, Reg- istry of Deeds in Vol. 632, Page 246, said land in said deed being described as follows, to wit: "Beginning at the County Road at a stake and runs southerly following seid road three rods to the east line of lot owned now or formerly by the heirs of Samuel Walls then following said heirs line south four degrees east forty three rods to the shore; then following said shore northeasterly twenty three rods to a stake; then north twenty six degrees west six rods to a stake; then north eighty-five degrees west seven and one-half rods to a fir tree; then north two degrees east thirteen and one half rods to a cedar tree; then north eight degrees west six rods to the first bound, being one and one-half acres more or less. Said undivided half part of said lot is described as conveyed from James Hopkins to Helen F. Shute by deed dated April 16, 1897 and recorded in the Registry of Deeds for Hanooc k r County, Maine, in Book 334, Page 194. Reserving however the right of a landing for wood or lumber as was reserved in that deed above referred to, said reservation being for the benefit only of those persons to whom the reservation in that deed was made." TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, toget er with el the privileges and appurtenances therounto belonging, to him the said John D. Rockefeller, Jr.: his heirs and assigns forever. AND I DO COVENANT with the said John D. Rookefeller, Jrs, his heirs and assigns, that I will WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND the premises to him the said Grantee, his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons, claiming by, through or under me. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said George B. Dorr, being unmarried, have hereunto set my hand and soal this fifth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty. STATE OF MAINE. Hancock, SS. December 5, 1930. Personally appeared the above naved George B. Dorr and acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed. Before me, Notary Putlic. Googles To Shelen It 719- Recorded may 6, 1931 Ual. 635, Page 93. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I, Major Martyn Hall Shute of the United States Army, in consid- eration of one dollar and other valuable considerations, paid by Helen L. Shute of Ellsworth, Hancock County, Maine, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby RE- MISE, REL'ASE, BARGAIN, SELL AND CONVEY, and forever QUIT- CLAIM unto the said Helen L. Shute and her heirs and assigns forever, eight thirty-sixths parts and all my right, title and interest in and to one undivided half part of a certain lot or parcel of land situated in Mt.Desert, in said County and bounded and described as follows, to wit:- Beginning at the County Roud at a stake, and runs southerly following said road three rods to the east line of lot owned not or formerly by the heirs of Samuel Wells then following said heirs line south four degrees east forty three rods to the shore; then following said shore northeasterly twenty three rods to a stake; then north twenty six degrees west six rods to a stake; then north eighty-five degrees west seven and one-half rods to & fir tree; then north two degrees east thirteen and one half rods to a cedar tree; then north eight degrees west six rods to the first bound, being one and one-half acres more or less. Said one undivided half part of said lot is described as conveyed from James H. Hopkins to Helen F. Shute by deed dated April 16, 1897 and recorded in the Registry of Deeds for Hancock County, Maine, in Book 334, Page 194. Reserving however the right of a landing for Food or lumber as was reserved in that deed above referred to, said reservation being for the benefit only of those persons to whom the reservation in that deed was made. a TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging, to her the said Helen L. Shute and her heirs and assigns forever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Major Martyn Hall Shute and I, Marjory Shute wife of the said Major Mertyn Hall Shute joining in this deed as Grantor, and relinquishing and conveying my right by descent and all other rights in the above described premises, have hereunto set our hands and seals this 29th day of august in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty. Montype H Saute LS Marjours MSaute L.8. STATE or Maine COUNTY OF Hancoca ss. aug 29 1930. Personally appeared the above named Major Martyn Hall Shute and acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed. Before me, albert H. bynom Notary Public. MH Haute New Draft to Selen h Shute Reed nov 15-1930 Book 632- Cage-245. KNOW ALL MEN BY THES? PRESENTS, THAT I, Helon L. Shute of Ellsworth, Hanoock County, Maine, in consideration of one doller and other valuable considerations, paid by George B. Dorr of Bar Harbor, Haneock C county, Maine, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby RENISE, RELEASE, BARGAIN, SELL AND CONVEY, and forever QUIT-CLAIM unto the said George B. Dorr and his heirs and assigns for- ever, twenty-eight thirty-sixths parts and ell my right, title and interest in and to one undivided help part of a certain lot or percel or land situated in Mt. Desert in said County and bounded and described as follows, to wit: Beginning at the County Road at a stake, and runs southerly following said road three rods to the east line of lot owned now or formerly by the heirs of Samuel Walls then following seid heirs line south four degrees east forty three rods to the shore; then following said shore north- easterly twenty three rods to G. stake; then north twenty six degrees west six rods to 8 stake; then north eighty-five de- grees west seven and one-half rods to a fir tree; then north two degrees east thirteen and one helf rods to a coder tree; then north eight degrees west six rods to the first bound, being one and one-helf acrez more or less. Said undivided helf part of said lot is described es conveyed from Janes H.Honkina to Helen F. Shute by deed dated April 10, 1897 and recorded in the Registry of Deeds for Hancook County, Maine, in Book 334, Page 194. Reserving however the right of a landing for wood or lumber as was reserved in that deed above referred to, said reservation being for the benefit only of those persons to whom the reservation in that deed was made. w TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the some, together with all the privileges and a purtenances thereunto belonging, to him the said George B. Dorr and his heirs and assigns forever. AND I DO COVENANT with the said George 3. Dorr and his heirs and essigns, that I will WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND the premises to him the said Grantee, and his heirs and assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demenda of all persons claiming by, through or under me. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I the said Belon L. Shute, being unmarried have hereunto set my bend and seel, this 3rd day os November in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty. Helen h. Shute LS Cumberland STATE OF MAINE Henoook, as. Partland, nov. 3 1930. Personally appeared the above named Helen L. Shute and acknowledged the above instrument to be her free ect and deed. Before me, Opcar S.Smith (leteral) Notery Public. you 4-1913 Helen White new Praft to Single herd too l5. 1930 Book 632 - Page2H 3 COPY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That I, Harvey E. Knowles of Bangor, County of Penobscot, State of Maine, Trustee under the last will and testament of Harry L. Arnold, late of said Bangor, deceaed, testate, by virtue of the authority to me given by the said Harry L. Arnold in his last will and testament in my capacity of Trustee as aforesaid, and in con- sideration of two hundred fifty dollars paid by George B.Dorr of Bar Harbor, County of Hancock, State of Maine, the receipt whereof is hereby acksonledged, do hereby sell and convey un- to the said George B. Dorr, his heirs and assigns forever, ONE UNDIVIDED H.LF of a certain lot or parcel of land situated in Mount Desert, Hancock County, Maine, and bounded and de- scribed as follows, to wit, Beginning at the County Road at a stake and runs southerly following said road three rods to the east line of lot now OI' formerly owned by the heirs of Samuel Walls; thence following said heirs line south four degrees east forty three rods to the shore; thence following said shore northeasterly twenty three rods to a stake; thence north twenty six degrees west six rods to a stake; thence north eighty five degrees west seven and one half rods to a fir tree; thence north two degrees east thirteen and one half rods to a cedar tree; thence north eight degrees west six rods to the first bound, being one and one half acres more or less. The whole of said lot is described as conveyed from Berilla B.Gott to Jas. H. Honkins and Chas. Partridge by deed dated Oct. 16th, 1886 and recorded in Book 209, Page 5 of the Registry of Deeds for Hancock County, Maine. It is the purpose of this deed to convey the undivid half part of said lot which was conveyed to the said Chas. B.Partridge in the deed above referred to, reserving however the right of & landing for wood or lumber as was reserved in that deed above referred to, said reservations being for the benefit only of those persons to whom the reserva- tion in that deed was made. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above granted premises unto the said George B.Dorr, his heirs and assigns forever. And I, the said Harvey E. Knowles in my capacity as to and Trustee, do hereby covenant/with the said Ge orge B. Dorr, his heirs and assigns, that I am the lawful Trustee of the last will and testament of the said Harry L. Arnold; that I have power under said will to sell as aforesaid; and- that in making this conveyance I have, in all respects, acted in pursuance of this the authority granted in and by the said last will and testament. TIN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Harvey E. Knowles have hereunto set my hand and seal as Trustee of the Last Will and Testament of Harry L. Arnold this 4th day of September A.D. 1930. Signed, Sealed and Delivered in presence of George D. .Everett Harvey E.Knowles L.S. Trustee State of Maine. Penobscot, SS, September 4th, 1930. Personally appeared the above Hamed Harvey E.Knowles and acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed and his free act and deed in his said capacity as Trustee under the last will and testament of Harry L. Arnold. Before me, George .Everett. Justice of the Peace Notary Public. Notarial Seal. HARVEY E. KNOWLES, TRUSTEE TO GEORGE B. DORR RECD. Sent. 4, 1930. Book 630, Page 541. ₽ KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I, George B. Dorr of Bar Harbor, Hancook County, Maine, in consideration of one dollar and other valuable considerations paid by John D.Rockefeller, Jr., of the City, County, and State of New York, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby REMISE, RELEASE, BARGAIN, SELL AND CONVEY, and for- ever QUIT-CLAIM unto the said John D.Rockefeller, Jr., his heirs and assigns forever, two-ninthsundivided of a lot of land in Otter Creek, Mount Desert, Hancock County, Maine, bounded and described as follows: All and the same land described as conveyed to me, the said George B.Dorr, by Leon E.Lincoln Executor of the last will and testament of Mary Shute Lincoln, by deed dated November 16th, 1931, to be recorded in the Hancock County Maine Registry of Deeds, said land in said deed being described as follows: "Beginning at the County Road at a stake and runs southerly following said road three rods to the east line of lot now or formerly owned by the heirs of Samuel Walls; thence following said heirs line south four degrees east forty three rods to the shore; thence following said shore northeasterly twenty three rods to a stake; thence north twenty six degrees west six rods to a stake; thence north eighty five degrees west seven and one half rods to a fir tree; thence north two degrees east thirteen and one half rods to a cedar tree; thence north eight degrees west six rods to the first bound, being one and one half acres more or less. The whole of said lot is described as conveyed from Berilla B.Gott to Jas. 17. Hopkins and Chas. 3.Partridge by deed dated Oct. 16th, 1886 and recorded in Book 209, Page 5 of the Registry of Deeds for Hancock County, aine. It is the purpose of this deed to convey the undivided two-ninths of said lot which was conveyed to the said Chas. .Partridge in the deed above referred to, reserving how- ever the right of a landing for wood or lumber as was reserved in that deed above referred to, said reservation being for the benefit only of those persons to whom the reservation in that deed was made." TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging, to him the said John D.Rockefeller, Jr., his heirs and assigns, forever. AND I DO COVENANT with the said John R.Rockefeller, Jr., , his heirs and assigns, that I will WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND the premises to him the said Grantee, his heirs and assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons claiming by, through or under me. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said George B.Dorr, being unmarried, have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty-one. long B Dore LS. STATE OF MAINE Hancock SS November 18, 1931. Personally appeared the above named George B. Dorr and acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed. Before albert me A. hypam Notary Public. Natarial Seat Mary B. Dovr to John D Thery this Mt. Limits Rich nod. 20 1931 Val.636 Page St. No. 8. State of Maine. HANCOCK, SS. PROBATE COURT. Leon E. Lincoln, executor of the last will and To testament of Mary Shute Lincoln, late of Taunton, led. Many Lincoln ESTATE Shirt Ellsworth, Maine, July 2 193 / Deasy Lynam Podick & Poduck ATTORNEY GREETING. r private sale at any time aid deceased. 2/9 undivided TO CLARA E. MULLAN, REGISTER OF PROBATE, DR, Desert, Hancock County, Maine, tinning at the County Road at take and runs southerly follow- June noting appt. 12. so ine of lot now or formerly owned 'ollowing said heirs line south Alstract 2 00 the shore; thence following said to a stake; thence north twenty Pea will 6. 25 thence north eighty five degrees tree; thence north two degrees edar tree; thence north eight $10 25 nd, being one and one half acres S described as conveyed from Chas. B. Partridge by deed dated PAID 9, Page 5 of the Registry of S the purpose of this deed to of said lot which was conveyed leed above referred to, reserving CLARA E. MULLAN id or lumber as was reserved in rvation being for the benefit Register of Probate rvation in that deed was made. / causing an advertisement thereof to be Ellsworth American, Ellsworth newspaper published at thirty days of said County for the proceeds of said lic sale you are to return your affidavit of Probate Court; and if private to return 10 the Registry of Probate. TO PLEASE A. RECEIPT H. LYNAM. AND HARBOR, RETURN AGENT MAINE Judge of said Court, day of November thirty-one. BAR Mullan Register. No. ESTATE OF License to Sell Real Eestate. (Administrator or Executor.) Recorded, Vol 230 Page 37 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That Ig.Mejor Martyn Hall Shute of the United States Anny, in consid- oration of one dollar and other valuable considerations, peld by Helen L. Shute of Ellsworth, Handook County, Mine, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby RE- MISE, RELIVER, BARGAIN, SELL AND CONVEY, and forever QUIT- CLAIM unto the said Helen L. Shute and her heirs and assigns forever, eight thirty-sixtha parts and all my right, title and interest in and to one undivided helf part of & certain lot or pircel of land situated in Mt.Desert, in said County and bounded End described US follows, to wit:- Beginning at the County Road st a stake, and runs BOU therly following said road three rods to the east line of lot owned nor or formerly by the heirs of Senuel Walls then following said heirs line south four degrees east forty three rods to the shore; then following said ahore northeasterly twenty three roda to a stake; then north twenty six degrees west aix rods to u stake; then north eighty-five degrees Fest seven and one-half rods to a fir tree; then north two degrees east thirteen and one half rode to a oedar tree; then north eight degrees west six rois to the First bound, boing one and one-half cores more or less. Sald one undivided half part of said lot is described as conveyed from James H. Hopkins to Helen ? Shute by deed dated April 16, 1897 and recorded in the Registry of Deeds for Hancock County, Maine, in Book 334, Page 194. Reserving however the right of & landing for food or lumber 08 was reserved in that deed above referred to, said reservation being for the benefit only of those persons to whom the reservation in that deed was made. A SHOP RIVER TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging, to her the said Holen L. Shute and her heirs and essigns forever. IN WITNESS WHERBOF, I, the asid Mojor Martyn Hall Shute and I, Marjory Shute wife of the said Major Mertyn Hall Shute joining in this deed as Grantor, and relinquishing and conveying my right by descent and all other rights in the above described premises, have hereunto set our hands and seals this 39th our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty. day of August in the year of Martyn H.Shute LS. Diagnosis m.Suute h.8 STATE OF maine COUNTY OF Hancoch SS. aug 99 1930. Personally appoared the above named Major Martyn Hall Shute and acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed. Before me, Albert H Lynam Notery Public. Natarial Seal new Droft Hilen white Reed Nav 15.1930. Barn632 - Page 245. R KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I, Leon E. Lincoln, of Taunton, Bristol County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executor of the last will and Testament of Mary Shute Lincoln, late of said Taunton, testate, having on the tenth day of November, A.D.1931 obtained license from the Honorable Arthur W.Patterson, Judge of Probate within end for the county of Hancock and State of Maine, to sell and convey at private sele the real estate, hereinafter described, of the aid Mary Shute Lincoln, for the a m of seventy-five dollars, the same being an advantageous offer therefor and having agreeably to the order and decree of said Court, given due notice upon the petition for license to make such sale, and having given the bond required by law, by virtue of the pover and authority with which I am as aforesaid vested, and in consideration of the aforesaid sum of seventy five dollars, to me paid by George 3.Dorr of Ber Harbor, Hanoook County, Maine, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have given, granted and sold, and by these presents do give, grant, sell and convey to the said George B.Dorr, his heirs and assigns forever, two-minths- undivided of a lot of land in Otter Creek, Mount Desert, Hancock County, Meine, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the County Road at a stake and runs southerly following said road three reds to the east line of lot now or formerly owned by the heirs of Samuel Wells; thence following said heirs line south four degrees east forty three roda to the shore; thence following said shore northeasterly twenty three rods to a stake; thenoe north twenty six degrees west six rods to e stake; thence a FALOUS north eighty five degrees west seven and one half rods to a fir tree; thence north two degrees east thirteen and one half rods to a cedar tree; thence north eight degrees west six rods to the first bound, being one and one half aores more or less. The whole of said lot is described as e cn veyed from Berills B.Gott to Jas. H.Honkins and Chas . 3.Partridge by deed dated Oct. 16th, 1886 and re- corded in Book 209, Page 5 of the Registry of Deeds for Hancock County, Maine, It is the purpose of this deed to convey the undivided two-ninths of 38 1d lot which was conveyed to the said Chae , B.Partridge in the deed above referred to, reserving however the right of a land- ing for vood or lumber as was reserved in that deed above referred to, said reservation being for the benefit only of those persons to whom the reservation in that deed was made. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, with all the privileges and appurtenences to the same belonging, in manner as afore- said, to the said George B.Dorr, his heirs and assigns for- ever. And I, the said Leon E.Lineoln, in my said capacity do covenant to and with the said George B.Dorr, his heirs and assigns, that I have in all things observed the rules and directions of law relative to the selling of sa id estate, and have good right and lawful authority to sell and can- vey the same in manner aforesaid. IN ITNESS WHEREOF I hereunto set my hand and seel in th my said capacity, this day of November, in the year of cur Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty- one. Lun E. Lincoln LS. Executor. . HOME TONS COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. COUNTY OF BRISTOL, SB. November 1/1/1551. 1931. Personally anneared the above named Leon E.Lincoln and acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed in his said capacity. Before me, Albert S. Eldridge Notary Public. Natarial Seal my commission expires Oct.14 1932 from E Lincofn Executor toyoto to B. Door Reed nov. 19-1931 Val. 636 Page 148. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I, Major Martyn Hall Shute of the United States Army, in consid- eration of one dollar and other valuable considerations, paid by Helen L. Shute of Ellsworth, Hancock County, Maine, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby RE- MISE, RELEASE, BARGAIN, SELL AND CONVEY, and forever QUIT- CLAIM unto the said Helen L. Shute and her heirs and assigns forever, eight thirty-sixths parts and all my right, title and interest in and to one undivided half part of a certain lot or parcel of land situated in MtlDesert, in said County and bounded and described as follows, to wit:- Beginning at the County Road at a stake, and runs southerly following said road three rods to the east line of lot owned now or formerly by the heirs of Samuel Walls then following said heirs line south four degrees east forty three rods to the shore; then following said shore northeasterly twenty three rods to a stake; then north twenty six degrees west six rods to a stake; then north eighty-five degrees west seven and one-half rods to a fir tree; then north two degrees east thirteen and one half rods to a cedar tree; then north eight degrees west six rods to the first bound, being one and one-half acres more or less. Said one undivided half part of said lot is described as conveyed from James H. Hopkins to Helen F. Shute by deed dated April 16, 1897 and recorded in the Registry of Deeds for Hancock County, Maine, in Book 334, Page 194. Reserving however the right of a landing for wood or lumber as was reserved in that deed above referred to, said reservation being for the benefit only of those persons to whom the reservation in that deed was made. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging, to her the said Helen L. Shute and her heirs and assigns forever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Major Martyn Hall Shute and I, Marjory Shute wife of the said Major Martyn Hall Shute joining in this deed as Grantor, and relinquishing and conveying my right by descent and all other rights in the above described premises, have hereunto set our hands and seals this 29th day of august in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty. Marlyn H. shuts Sayri Insthuli STATE OF Maine COUNTY OF Hancock ss. aug 29 1930. Personally appeared the above named Major Martyn Hall Shute and acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed. Before me, albert ithynam Notary Public. and 503 to 02 SOLD etc the of HET de in can adidas VII - dru ... Lim for . COPY BE IT REMEMBERED that I, Mary Shute Lincoln, of Taunton, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do make, publish, and declare this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills by me previously made. After the payment of my just debts and funeral ex- penses, I bequeath and devise as follows: First. If I leave any child or children surviving me, I be- queath and devise all my estate, both real and personal, legal and equitable, over which I have any power of testamentary dis- position, to my husband Leon E. Lincoln for his lifetime, and after his decease to such of my children as are then living and to the issue of any deceased child by right of representation, If any of my said children are not then twenty-five years of age, I direct that the shares of such as are under that age be held and managed by a trustee until such children, respectively, reach the age of twenty-five years, and that such portions of the in- come and principal as the trustee may think necessary shall be applied to their education and support. I request that such person as my said husband may by his will nominate shall be appointed as said trustee; and in case of failure upon his part so to nominate a trustee, that the Probate Court appoint a suit- able person. Second. If I leave any child or children surviving me, and such childor children and all their issue are deceased at the time of the termination of the life estate of my said husband herein above created, I bequeath and devise the remainder of my estate, after the termination of my husband's life estate, to my brother Martyn Hall Shute, if living, to him and his heirs and assigns forever; and if he is not living, then in equal shares to his children and to the issue of any deceased child by right of representation, to them and their heirs and assigns forever. If at the time of the decease of my said husband said Martyn Hall Shute and all of his issue are deceased, I devise and bequeath the said remain- der of my estate to my half-brother and half-sister, Arthur Shute, Jr., and Helen L. Shute, in equal shares, to them and their heirs and assigns forever. Third. If I leave no child or children surviving me, I devise to my half-brother and my half-sister above named, in equal shares, to them and their heirs and assigns forever, al 1 my right, title and interest in and to certain land and buildings in Ells- worth, in the State of Maine, on Union River Bay and known as Pleasant Beach. Fourth. If I leave no child or children surviving me, I make the following bequests, to wit: To my cousin, Annah Peters Cushman, my Roman gold neck- lace with cameo locket pe ndant. To my cousin Louise Hall Cushman, my gold bracelet set with diamonds and my gold army buckle; but in case said Louise Hall Cushman be not living at the time of my decease, I bequeath the said gold army buckle to my brother Martyn Hall Shute, if he is living, and if he is not living, then to my half-brother Arthur Shute, Jr. To my cousin Mary Hall Cushman my baby plate of silver marked with my name and date of birth. To my cousin Margaret Thomson Hall, my ivory purse. To my half-sister Helen Langdon Shute, my silver mug. To my niece Marjorie Shute, my diamond ring which was my mother's. To Leonice Foster Caldwell, daughter of Lorenzo D. Foster of Ellsworth, Maine, my gold watch and West Point fob. To my aunt Mary Hall Cushman my black cameo pin, my coral pin and my amethyst ring. To my friend Abbie Severance, of Brookline, Massachusetts my sapphire ring. a SCUVENIA BOND To my friend Carrie Shute of Boston, Massachusetts, my silver mustard dish. To Margaret Hugh Hall, wife of my uncle Henry H. Hall my forget-me-not pin. To my brother Martyn Hall Shute, all the wedding gifts of our late mother. To the wife of my brother Martyn, all my personal clothing and furs, but if she does not survive me, then to my aunt Mary Hall Cushman. To my sister-in-law Lottie L. Field, my amethyst set. To my sister-in-law Marjorie Shute, my mahogany tray. To my sister-in-law Bernice Lincoln, my amethyst pin and chafing dish. To my sister-in-law Nellie Lincoln Temple, my card case and silver berry spoon. To my sister-in-law Mildren Lincoln Davis, my pearl handled knives. To my sister-in-law Sadie Lincoln MacDougal, a cut glass dish. To my friend Edith C.. Bradley of Westport, New York, my after-dinner coffee spoons. Fifth. If I leave no child or children surviving me, I bequeath and devise all my estate, both real and personal, legal and equit- able, over which I have any right of testamentary disposition, excepting those portions thereof enumerated, bequeathed and devised in the third and fourth clauses of this will, to my husband, Leon E. Lincoln, for his lifetime: and after his decease to my brother Martyn Hall Shute, to him and his heirs and assigns forever. If the said Martyn Hall Shute and all his issue are then deceased, I bequeath and devise the said remainder, after my hus- band's life estate, to my half-brother and half-sister, Arthur Shute, Jr., and Helen L. hute, in equal shares, to them and their heirs and assigns forever. Sixth. I do nominate and appoint my husband, Leon E. Lincoln a BOND executor of this will, and request that he be exempt from furnishing surety upon his official bond. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I hereunto set my hand and in the presence of three witnesses declare this to be my last will and testament this twenty-fifth day of October in the year one thousand nine hundred and twelve. Mary Shute Lincoln. On this twenty-fifth day of October A.D. 1912, Mary Shute Lincoln of Taunton, Massachusetts, signed the foregoing instrument in our presence declaring it to be her last will; and as witnesses thereof we three do now, at her request, in her presence and in the presence of each other, hereto subscribe our names. Willaam J Davison Albert Fuller Edith B. Davis Mary Shute Lincoln, late of Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts died on the 19th day of January 1918. The petition for probate of will shows her heirs to be: Deane Shute Lincoln, Taunton, son, minor Robert Bradley Lincoln " " qf Anna S. Lincoln daughter, minor Martin Hall Lincoln son "f Leon Emory Lincoln " " Leon E. Lincoln husband Letters issued to the executor, Leon E. Lincoln on the first day of March, 1918. April 30, 1931. Mr. Henry it.Cushion, Merrill Trust Company, Bangor, Maine. Dear Hr. Cushman; I wish to acknowledge receipt of your lotter of April 29th enclosing bond fuly executed. Please accept my thanks in izehalf of Rr. Liscoln. Very truly yours, April 16, 1931. Mr. Leon E. Lincoln, 2368 Bay Street, Taunton, Pass. Dear Sir: Enclosed herewith please find an executor's bond which it is necessary to file in the probating of the Estate of liary Shute Lincoln. will you kindly sign the same opposite your penciled initials and return it at your earliest convenience. Will you kindly inform me of the nomes of two res- idents of the State of Maine who could be named SS sure- tics on your bond and To will take the matter up with them, otherwise it will be necessary to have a surety company bond. Ycurs truly, * SBR:ICL the S. B Redeck 4-28/81 Deadi included / fund sa and - I think f you well explain matter Curtuan of Baugn. Wain wight Mr Hering Curhman and Mrs Henry be willing to go Brud. I knion of wo one ehe. in niami Peon 2 Levesh younterly 206 is a a y a Taunton April 28,1931. Mr. Henry Cushman, Bangor, Maine. Dear Sir: We are probating the estate of Mary Shute Lincoln for Mr. Loon E. Lincoln of l'assachusetts. It is recessary to have a nominal bond in this estate. We wrote Mr. Lincoln asking him to sign the bond and give us the names of tno sureties in the State of Maine who would act with him. I am enclosing herewith copy of note which I received from Mr. Lincoln. If you feel that you and Mrs. Cushman can sign the enclosed bond will you kindly do so and return it to us that we may file it in the Probate Court. Yours very truly, DEASY, LYNAM, RODICK & RODICK, *2 By BR:IMS TRUST HENRY W. CUSHMAN, PRESIDENT EUGENE T. SAVAGE VICE PRESIDENT SECURITY OTTO H.NELSON VICE PRESIDENT H. .EUGENE COLLETT VICE PRESIDENT ALBERT P. CUSHMAN, VICE PRESIDENT HAROLD H. COLBY, SECRETARY HAROLD B. RUSS. VICE PRESIDENT GEORGE D. EVERETT, TREASURER CHARLES R.GORDON VICE PRESIDENT ARTHUR J. GRANT, ASST. SECRETARY FRANK S. RAND, ASST. TREASURER MERRILL TRUST COMPANY CAPITAL $1,000,000 SURPLUS $ $ 800,000 BANGOR, MAINE April 29 1931. Deasy, Lynam, Rodick & Rodick, Bar Harbor, Maine. Dear Sirs: I am returning herein bond for $100. of Leon E. Lincoln, principal, signed by Mrs. Cushman and me, received in your letter of April 28th. Very truly yours, As Madmay C/R. April 30, 1931. Miss Clara E.Mullan, Register of Probate, Ellsworth, Maine. Dear Miss Mullan: Enclosed herewith please find bond in the estate of Mary Shute Lincoln. Very truly yours, 1