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Will Written Apr 5, 1842, Will Recorded: Apr 6, 1842
I George Taylor do make and publish this my last will and
Testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at
any time made. First I direct that my funeral expenses and all my
debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any money I
may die posessed of or may first come into the hands of my Executor.
Secondly I give and bequeath to my wife Elizabeth Taylor all my
property after paying my debts as above stated. Viz. my house and
land and Negro Woman America her Son A Negro Boy named Major and
my Negro man Ralph and a girl Phillis. Also my money Notes and
accounts and live stock of all kinds also the Household and kitchen
furniture To have and to hold so long as she may live to the use of
her Support. And at my wife Elizabeth Taylor’s death I desire that
my estate be equally devided between my two daughters. Viz. Mary
Worsham wife of William Worsham and Martha Worsham wife of John
Worsham their heirs and afsigns forever. Moreover I give and
bequeath to my daughter Martha Worsham the dwelling House of John
Worsham died now Standing on my premises to dwell in so long as she
remains Singl to have and to hold as her own house.
Signed sealed and published in our presence. And we have Subscribed
our names here to in the presence of the testator this 5th day of
April 1842.
Will written on Sep 29, 1874
I Henry Taylor do make and publish this as
my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills
by me at any time made. First I direct that my funeral expenses and all my
debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any moneys
that I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of my
Executor. Secondly, I give and bequeath to my wife Lucy Ann Taylor
all of my property both real and personal during her natural life.
Thirdly I give to my six children to wit, Fountain's children,
Franklin, Mary, Madora and Mattie, one hundred dollars each.
Fourthly, I give to my five other children to wit Mary, Creed,
Eliza, Ellin and Nancy, four hundred dollars each. Fifthly, If
there be an remainder it is to be equally divided between my seven
heirs including my son John. Sixthly, I give one fourth of an acre
of my land as a family graveyard reserving the right of way to it.
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