Husband of Sarah C. Pennington.
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Alexandria Gazette
25 May 1872; page 3
FATAL ACCIDENT. - Mr. William R. Biers, West End, died at this home in that suberb at six o'clock this morning from injuries received during the preceding night. Mr. Biers was in the seventy-fourth year of his age, and for some time past had been afflicted with fenile insanity. About twelve o'clock last night he put his wife out of his room, and when she entered it again at half-past five o'clock this morning, she found him lying on the floor with his neck and breast very much [burnt?] and a broken lamp near by. His night clothing had been on fire but fortunately had been extinguished or the whole house might have been consumed. Dr. Lewis was sent for at once but before he reached there the old gentleman was dead.
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Alexandria Gazette
27 May 1872; page 3
Local Brevities
The funeral of the late Mr. William Beers, at West End, yesterday, was attended by a large number of citizens.
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Fairfax County Courthouse
Fairfax, Virginia
Will Book B, pages 214-215
Will of William R. Biers
In the name of God amen I William R Biers of West End in the County of Fairfax and State of Virginia being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make this my last Will and testament hereby expressly revoking all former Wills by me made.
1st. Is is my Will and desire that my Executrix herein after named shall pay my funeral expenses and all my just debts as soon as possible.
2'd After the payment of my funeral expenses and all just debts I do devise and bequesth the rents issues and profits of all my estate real and personal for the use and benefit of my beloved wife Sarah Biers during her natural life.
3d After the death of my wife Sarah Biers it is my Will and desire, and I do so devise and bequeath that all my Estate real and personal whatsoever and whensoever to be divided into three equal parts of which to my Daughter Mary E. Riley wife of Terrance Riley I give one third part to my daughter Virginia Hunter wife of John T. Hunter I give one third part and to my daughter Margaret Ann Bailey wife of William h. Bailey One third part and to their respective heirs forever, the descendants of either of my said daughters that may die succeeding to and taking the deceased parents share.
4th I hereby direct that the shares of my Estate given in the next preceeding clause of my Will to my Daughters Mary E. Riley, Virginia Hunter and Margaret Ann Bailey shall be held in trust for them respectfully by Walter S. Penn for the sole, seperate and exclusive use of each of my said daughters and their heirs free and discharged from the debts liabilities and controle of their present or future husbands.
5th It is my Will and desire that should either of my said daughters die without lawful issue the portion of my Estate given to such daughter in manor above said shall pass and belong upon the same trust and stipulations equally to my surviving daughters and the descendants of any deceased daughter taking the share intended for the parrent.
6th It is my Will and desire and I do direct that my son Henderson T. Biers and the children of my deceased daughter Sarah Jane Watkins formerly Sarah Jane Biers shall have no portion of my Estate.
7th It is my Will and desire and I hereby direct that an Inventory be taken or appraisement made of my Estate and respectfully request of the Court in which my wife may qualify as Executrix that no security be required of her in her executorial Bond.
8th And lastly I hereby appoint my wife Sarah Biers Executrix of this last Will and testament. Signed and Sealed by me this twenty fifth day of March 1870.
William R. Biers (seal)
Signed and sealed by William R. Biers in our presence and we in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other all being present at the same time subscribing our names as witnesses to the foregoing last Will and testament.
James E. Waddey (seal)
John W. Benter (seal)
George A. Rossart (seal)
In the County Court of Fairfax County
July Court 1872
The last Will and Testament of Wm R Biers decd was this day presented to the court & the same being proved by the oaths of Jas. E. Waddey, Jno. W. Beuter & Geor: A. Rossart sub-scribing witnesses therto is admitted to probate
Teste:
F. D. Richardson clerk
aeopy
Teste: F. D. Richardson clerk
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Alexandria Gazette
25 May 1872; page 3
FATAL ACCIDENT. - Mr. William R. Biers, West End, died at this home in that suberb at six o'clock this morning from injuries received during the preceding night. Mr. Biers was in the seventy-fourth year of his age, and for some time past had been afflicted with fenile insanity. About twelve o'clock last night he put his wife out of his room, and when she entered it again at half-past five o'clock this morning, she found him lying on the floor with his neck and breast very much [burnt?] and a broken lamp near by. His night clothing had been on fire but fortunately had been extinguished or the whole house might have been consumed. Dr. Lewis was sent for at once but before he reached there the old gentleman was dead.
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Alexandria Gazette
27 May 1872; page 3
Local Brevities
The funeral of the late Mr. William Beers, at West End, yesterday, was attended by a large number of citizens.
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Fairfax County Courthouse
Fairfax, Virginia
Will Book B, pages 214-215
Will of William R. Biers
In the name of God amen I William R Biers of West End in the County of Fairfax and State of Virginia being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make this my last Will and testament hereby expressly revoking all former Wills by me made.
1st. Is is my Will and desire that my Executrix herein after named shall pay my funeral expenses and all my just debts as soon as possible.
2'd After the payment of my funeral expenses and all just debts I do devise and bequesth the rents issues and profits of all my estate real and personal for the use and benefit of my beloved wife Sarah Biers during her natural life.
3d After the death of my wife Sarah Biers it is my Will and desire, and I do so devise and bequeath that all my Estate real and personal whatsoever and whensoever to be divided into three equal parts of which to my Daughter Mary E. Riley wife of Terrance Riley I give one third part to my daughter Virginia Hunter wife of John T. Hunter I give one third part and to my daughter Margaret Ann Bailey wife of William h. Bailey One third part and to their respective heirs forever, the descendants of either of my said daughters that may die succeeding to and taking the deceased parents share.
4th I hereby direct that the shares of my Estate given in the next preceeding clause of my Will to my Daughters Mary E. Riley, Virginia Hunter and Margaret Ann Bailey shall be held in trust for them respectfully by Walter S. Penn for the sole, seperate and exclusive use of each of my said daughters and their heirs free and discharged from the debts liabilities and controle of their present or future husbands.
5th It is my Will and desire that should either of my said daughters die without lawful issue the portion of my Estate given to such daughter in manor above said shall pass and belong upon the same trust and stipulations equally to my surviving daughters and the descendants of any deceased daughter taking the share intended for the parrent.
6th It is my Will and desire and I do direct that my son Henderson T. Biers and the children of my deceased daughter Sarah Jane Watkins formerly Sarah Jane Biers shall have no portion of my Estate.
7th It is my Will and desire and I hereby direct that an Inventory be taken or appraisement made of my Estate and respectfully request of the Court in which my wife may qualify as Executrix that no security be required of her in her executorial Bond.
8th And lastly I hereby appoint my wife Sarah Biers Executrix of this last Will and testament. Signed and Sealed by me this twenty fifth day of March 1870.
William R. Biers (seal)
Signed and sealed by William R. Biers in our presence and we in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other all being present at the same time subscribing our names as witnesses to the foregoing last Will and testament.
James E. Waddey (seal)
John W. Benter (seal)
George A. Rossart (seal)
In the County Court of Fairfax County
July Court 1872
The last Will and Testament of Wm R Biers decd was this day presented to the court & the same being proved by the oaths of Jas. E. Waddey, Jno. W. Beuter & Geor: A. Rossart sub-scribing witnesses therto is admitted to probate
Teste:
F. D. Richardson clerk
aeopy
Teste: F. D. Richardson clerk
Husband of Sarah C. Pennington.
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Alexandria Gazette
25 May 1872; page 3
FATAL ACCIDENT. - Mr. William R. Biers, West End, died at this home in that suberb at six o'clock this morning from injuries received during the preceding night. Mr. Biers was in the seventy-fourth year of his age, and for some time past had been afflicted with fenile insanity. About twelve o'clock last night he put his wife out of his room, and when she entered it again at half-past five o'clock this morning, she found him lying on the floor with his neck and breast very much [burnt?] and a broken lamp near by. His night clothing had been on fire but fortunately had been extinguished or the whole house might have been consumed. Dr. Lewis was sent for at once but before he reached there the old gentleman was dead.
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Alexandria Gazette
27 May 1872; page 3
Local Brevities
The funeral of the late Mr. William Beers, at West End, yesterday, was attended by a large number of citizens.
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Fairfax County Courthouse
Fairfax, Virginia
Will Book B, pages 214-215
Will of William R. Biers
In the name of God amen I William R Biers of West End in the County of Fairfax and State of Virginia being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make this my last Will and testament hereby expressly revoking all former Wills by me made.
1st. Is is my Will and desire that my Executrix herein after named shall pay my funeral expenses and all my just debts as soon as possible.
2'd After the payment of my funeral expenses and all just debts I do devise and bequesth the rents issues and profits of all my estate real and personal for the use and benefit of my beloved wife Sarah Biers during her natural life.
3d After the death of my wife Sarah Biers it is my Will and desire, and I do so devise and bequeath that all my Estate real and personal whatsoever and whensoever to be divided into three equal parts of which to my Daughter Mary E. Riley wife of Terrance Riley I give one third part to my daughter Virginia Hunter wife of John T. Hunter I give one third part and to my daughter Margaret Ann Bailey wife of William h. Bailey One third part and to their respective heirs forever, the descendants of either of my said daughters that may die succeeding to and taking the deceased parents share.
4th I hereby direct that the shares of my Estate given in the next preceeding clause of my Will to my Daughters Mary E. Riley, Virginia Hunter and Margaret Ann Bailey shall be held in trust for them respectfully by Walter S. Penn for the sole, seperate and exclusive use of each of my said daughters and their heirs free and discharged from the debts liabilities and controle of their present or future husbands.
5th It is my Will and desire that should either of my said daughters die without lawful issue the portion of my Estate given to such daughter in manor above said shall pass and belong upon the same trust and stipulations equally to my surviving daughters and the descendants of any deceased daughter taking the share intended for the parrent.
6th It is my Will and desire and I do direct that my son Henderson T. Biers and the children of my deceased daughter Sarah Jane Watkins formerly Sarah Jane Biers shall have no portion of my Estate.
7th It is my Will and desire and I hereby direct that an Inventory be taken or appraisement made of my Estate and respectfully request of the Court in which my wife may qualify as Executrix that no security be required of her in her executorial Bond.
8th And lastly I hereby appoint my wife Sarah Biers Executrix of this last Will and testament. Signed and Sealed by me this twenty fifth day of March 1870.
William R. Biers (seal)
Signed and sealed by William R. Biers in our presence and we in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other all being present at the same time subscribing our names as witnesses to the foregoing last Will and testament.
James E. Waddey (seal)
John W. Benter (seal)
George A. Rossart (seal)
In the County Court of Fairfax County
July Court 1872
The last Will and Testament of Wm R Biers decd was this day presented to the court & the same being proved by the oaths of Jas. E. Waddey, Jno. W. Beuter & Geor: A. Rossart sub-scribing witnesses therto is admitted to probate
Teste:
F. D. Richardson clerk
aeopy
Teste: F. D. Richardson clerk
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Alexandria Gazette
25 May 1872; page 3
FATAL ACCIDENT. - Mr. William R. Biers, West End, died at this home in that suberb at six o'clock this morning from injuries received during the preceding night. Mr. Biers was in the seventy-fourth year of his age, and for some time past had been afflicted with fenile insanity. About twelve o'clock last night he put his wife out of his room, and when she entered it again at half-past five o'clock this morning, she found him lying on the floor with his neck and breast very much [burnt?] and a broken lamp near by. His night clothing had been on fire but fortunately had been extinguished or the whole house might have been consumed. Dr. Lewis was sent for at once but before he reached there the old gentleman was dead.
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Alexandria Gazette
27 May 1872; page 3
Local Brevities
The funeral of the late Mr. William Beers, at West End, yesterday, was attended by a large number of citizens.
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Fairfax County Courthouse
Fairfax, Virginia
Will Book B, pages 214-215
Will of William R. Biers
In the name of God amen I William R Biers of West End in the County of Fairfax and State of Virginia being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make this my last Will and testament hereby expressly revoking all former Wills by me made.
1st. Is is my Will and desire that my Executrix herein after named shall pay my funeral expenses and all my just debts as soon as possible.
2'd After the payment of my funeral expenses and all just debts I do devise and bequesth the rents issues and profits of all my estate real and personal for the use and benefit of my beloved wife Sarah Biers during her natural life.
3d After the death of my wife Sarah Biers it is my Will and desire, and I do so devise and bequeath that all my Estate real and personal whatsoever and whensoever to be divided into three equal parts of which to my Daughter Mary E. Riley wife of Terrance Riley I give one third part to my daughter Virginia Hunter wife of John T. Hunter I give one third part and to my daughter Margaret Ann Bailey wife of William h. Bailey One third part and to their respective heirs forever, the descendants of either of my said daughters that may die succeeding to and taking the deceased parents share.
4th I hereby direct that the shares of my Estate given in the next preceeding clause of my Will to my Daughters Mary E. Riley, Virginia Hunter and Margaret Ann Bailey shall be held in trust for them respectfully by Walter S. Penn for the sole, seperate and exclusive use of each of my said daughters and their heirs free and discharged from the debts liabilities and controle of their present or future husbands.
5th It is my Will and desire that should either of my said daughters die without lawful issue the portion of my Estate given to such daughter in manor above said shall pass and belong upon the same trust and stipulations equally to my surviving daughters and the descendants of any deceased daughter taking the share intended for the parrent.
6th It is my Will and desire and I do direct that my son Henderson T. Biers and the children of my deceased daughter Sarah Jane Watkins formerly Sarah Jane Biers shall have no portion of my Estate.
7th It is my Will and desire and I hereby direct that an Inventory be taken or appraisement made of my Estate and respectfully request of the Court in which my wife may qualify as Executrix that no security be required of her in her executorial Bond.
8th And lastly I hereby appoint my wife Sarah Biers Executrix of this last Will and testament. Signed and Sealed by me this twenty fifth day of March 1870.
William R. Biers (seal)
Signed and sealed by William R. Biers in our presence and we in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other all being present at the same time subscribing our names as witnesses to the foregoing last Will and testament.
James E. Waddey (seal)
John W. Benter (seal)
George A. Rossart (seal)
In the County Court of Fairfax County
July Court 1872
The last Will and Testament of Wm R Biers decd was this day presented to the court & the same being proved by the oaths of Jas. E. Waddey, Jno. W. Beuter & Geor: A. Rossart sub-scribing witnesses therto is admitted to probate
Teste:
F. D. Richardson clerk
aeopy
Teste: F. D. Richardson clerk
Inscription
SACRED / to the memory of / WILLIAM R. BIERS / Born Sept 19, 1798 / Died May 27, 1872
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