Will of Martha M. NeSmith, Lowndes, Alabama

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Martha M. NeSmith was the wife of George M. NeSmith.  She was born in NC about July, 1812 
and died June 12, 1890.  She is buried next to her son, George M. NeSmith, Jr. in the 
Little Sandy Ridge Cemetery, Lowndes Co., AL

Will of Martha M. NeSmith
Lowndes County, Alabama
Will Book C, page 247

Know all men by these presents, that I, Martha M. NeSmith of Lowndes County in the State of 
Alabama, being in failing health, but sound of mind, do make and publish this my last will 
and testament.

First:  My will is that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall by my Executors 
hereinafter named, be paid out of my Estate, as soon after my decease as convenient.

Second:  I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved daughter, Eliza Jane NeSmith, all the 
real, personal and mixed property and estate of which I shall die seized and possessed or 
to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease.

Third:  Having full confidence in the integrity of my son, George M. NeSmith, I so nominate 
and appoint him to be the Executor without bond of this my last will and testament.

In testimony whereof, I the said Martha M. NeSmith, have to this my last will and testament 
subscribed my hand and affixed my seal this 30th day of May, 1891.

                  Martha M. NeSmith (Seal)

Signed, sealed and declared by the said Martha M. NeSmith as her last will and testament in 
presence of us, who at her request and in her presence, and in the presence of each other 
have subscribed our name as witnesses thereto.

M. T. Cates
H. M. Sellers