Chambers O. AL - Will of William Clopton Germany

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Submitted by:  Melissa Smith  iamabravesfan@geocities.com
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                      Will of William Clopton Germany
                                      
   State of Alabama, Chambers County
   I, W C Germany, of Lafayette, Chambers County, AL, being of sound mind
   and disposing memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be
   my last will and testament, revoking any and all wills heretofore made
   by be at any time, my said last will and testament being in words and
   language as follow:
   Item 1: I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid
   by my Executor named herein as soon after my demise as can
   conveniently be done.
   Item 2: I give and bequeath to my five grandchildren, viz, Carl Wilson
   Jr, James Marian Wilson, Mary Eleanor Wilson, Mildred Wilson and
   Herbert Clopton Wilson, children of my daughter Lizzie Mae Wilson, the
   sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) each.
   Item 3: I give and bequeath to my grandson Herbert Clopton Wilson, my
   Elgin watch.
   Item 4: I give and bequeath to my grandson Carl Wilson Jr, my 32
   caliber Smith & Wesson pistol.
   Item 5: All the rest and residue of my real and personal estate, of
   which I may die seized and possessed or to which I shall be entitled
   at my death, I give, devise and bequeath to my three children, viz,
   Robert Armour Germany, Annie Ruth Nichols, and Lizzie Mae Wilson,
   share and share alike, and to hold the same to them, their heirs and
   assigns forever.
   In witness whereof, I, W C Germany, have hereunto set my hand and
   seal, and publish and declare this to be my last will and testament on
   this the 17th day of September, 1943
   
   W C Germany [LS]
   Witness:
   Maymie Landrum
   Will O Walton
   
   Proofed February 10, 1945
   
   **Notes: Born 10 May 1860, Died 14 Jan 1945, Burial: Westview
   Cemetary, Hwy 50, Lafayette, Chambers Co, AL, Parents: Robert Charles
   Germany & Samantha Ellen Brooks, Spouse: Lenora Armor.**