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This file was contributed and copyrighted by: Carolyn Golowka http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00012.html#0002972 ================================================================================ September 1999 John B. Perdue was born in Maryland. He died September 26, 1860 and is buried in the Sawyer Cemetery, Sandy Ridge, Lowndes County, AL. He married Mary Ellis on August 5, 1813 in Jones County, GA. A daughter, Lucrecia J. Perdue, was born on July 10, 1824 and died on May 17, 1858. She is buried next to her father. Lucrecia married Perry Watson on June 9, 1839 in Lowndes County. Their children, Alexander B., Richard A., Boling P, and Moses F. Watson, are named in this will. Another daughter, first name not known to me, married Eldridge Mortimer Roper, Sr. and they had at least two children: John E. and Mary F. Mary F. Roper was the first wife of Andrew J. Brooks. John E. Roper and Mary F. Brooks are also named in this will. Will of John B. Perdue Lowndes County, Alabama Will Book C, page 18 In the Name of God, Amen. I, John B. Perdue, of the County of Lowndes and State of Alabama, being of sound mind and disposing memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore make, ordain, declare, and publish this to be my Last Will & Testament, that is to say, First: After all my lawful debts are paid and discharged, the residue of my Estate, real and personal, I give, bequeath and dispose of as follows, to-wit: First: I give and bequeath to my grandson, John E. Roper, and my granddaughter, Mary F. J. Brooks, conjointly, the land and plantation on which I now reside, to[wit: Township 12, and Range 16, Section 21, Sought half of said section containing Three hundred and twenty (320) acres, more or less, also embracing two yoke of oxen, wagon, kitchen utensils, bee hives and household furniture. I also give and bequeath to my granddaughter, Mary F. J. Brooks, four slaves, to-wit: Lee, Sarah and her child, Sisl, and Sally and their increase. The said Mary F. J. Brooks has to pay my grandson, Alexander B. Watson, two hundred and eighty-one dollars, also the said Mary F. J. Brooks has to pay to my grandson, Richard A. Watson, forty-five dollars, also said Mary F. J. Brooks has to pay to my grandson, Bolling P. Watson, my grandson, six hundred and eighty-one dollars, also the said Mary F. J. Brooks has to pay to my grandson, Moses F. Watson, seven hundred and eight-one dollars. My grandson, John E. Roper, has to pay to my grandson, Richard A. Watson, five hundred and eighty eight dollars. II give and bequeath to my grandson, Richard A. Watson, one slave, to-wit: Biddy and her increase. I give and bequeath to my grandson, Bolling P. Watson, one slave, to-wit: Henry. I give and bequeath to my grandson, Moses F. Watson, one slave, to-wit: Catherine and her increase. Furthermore, it is my will that all property no embraced in this will, to-wit: horses, mules, cattle, and hogs, corn fodder should be sold to the highest bidder and equally divided amongst my heirs above named. Furthermore, as respects Perry Watson, my son-in-law, I do not consider he has any claim on my property for as much as he has already received of my Estate more than his equal share. Likewise, I make, constitute and appoint my grandson, John E. Roper, and my grandson, Andrew J. Brooks, to be Executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. And also appoint the two above named Executors to act as Guardians for above named heirs, to-wit: Alexander B. Watson, Richard A. Watson, Bolling P. Watson, and Moses F. Watson. In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this the 10th day of September, in the year of our Lord, One thousand Eight hundred and Fifty-Nine. John B. Perdue Witnesses: F. C. Webb William W. Perdue S. F. Perdue, Senator Furthermore, upon reflection, I desire and request that in event of another being appointed as Guardian of my above named grandchildren, Alexander B. Watson, Richard A. Watson, Bolling P; Watson and Moses F. Watson, or claiming the right as natural Guardian, that the property I have bequeathed to them shall remain in the hands of my above appointed Executors until my said grandchildren become of legal age to receive their property. Done the day and date above written. John B. Perdue Attest: F. C. Webb William W. Perdue S. T. Perdue, Senator The Foregoing is a true copy of the original Will admitted to Probate and Record in this Court, Dec. 1st, 1860, and recorded May 6th, 1863. James W. Graham, P; J. L. C. NOTE: There is a discrepancy on the dates of this will. This discrepancy is on the will pages in the will book and it is being looked into. Any further infor- mation will posted in the future.