This document is the last will and testament of Clara Sophia Hessen, who was the widow of the Schulmeister Franz Christian Neumann in Podewils, Belgard. The earliest date mentioned in this document is 1772. This will appears to be rather detailed, listing numerous items with great specificity. From the text, it looks like she died at the end of May 1785.

• Wegen deponierten Testaments der Witwe des Schulmeisters Franz Neumann zu Podewils, Klara Sophia Hessen und Teilung ihres Nachlasses (1772-1886)

People who were in close relation with the family are mentioned frequently in her last will and testament.

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