Mobile County AlArchives Wills.....Powell, William January 23, 1796
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Written: January 23, 1796

Will of William Powell of McIntosh Bluff Dated January 23, 1796

In the name of God, Amen. The twenty third of January, one thousand, seven 
hundred and ninety six. I, William Powell, of the District of Mobeal Tombigla 
McIntush Bluff, being in health of body and of sound mind and memory do make 
this my last will and testament, at the same time revoking all former wills 
made by me, declaring this to be my last will and testament as my property 
consists of two Negroes Sharper and Opilia worth four hundred dollars, thirty 
head of black cattle worth one hundred and fifty dollars, five head of horses --
---------- one hundred and fifty hogs worth one hundred dollars--fifty dollars 
in spacis, which will pay on debts and after my just debts are paid I give and 
bequeath unto my wife, Elizabeth Powell, my (w)hole estate with lands 
plantation for her support till her death or should she marry, death or 
marriage. My (w)hole estate to be divided as follows.

Namely I leave to my son John three hundred dollars more than the rest of my 
children as he is a cripple and then after he is to have his equal part with my 
son James and my son Elijah. Also, I give and bequeath to my daughter Maarthew 
Bates(?), A Negro woman named Fibi. At the same time, I do appoint Elizabeth 
Powell, my beloved wife, and my son, James Powell of this Destrict as joint 
Executor to this my last will and testament to which I have Here unto set my 
hand and seal this the twenty third of January in the year of our Lord, one 
thousand, seven hundred and ninety six.

Signed, sealed and delivered in
presents of us

James Stroon?
Cornelius Raines
Thomas Jones
William Connar

I do certify that the above writing has been duly proven to be the last will 
and testament of William Powell, by the subscribing Witness Cornelius Raines. 
This 16 day of February, 1803.
John Johnston, J.P.
Cornelius Raines

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