1834 Will of Samuel Junkin - Shelby Co., AL

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This will was registered by  Alice Wright Algood, mother of Patricia 
Algood Junkin, in Shelby Co., AL in 1994. This will was indexed "Jenkins".) 

1834.... In the name of God, Amen, I Samuel Junkin of the County of Shelby 
& State of Alabama being sick and weak of body, but of sound mind and 
disposing memory, thanks be to Almighty God for the same and calling to 
mind the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death do constitute and 
ordain this my last will and testament in form and manner following:
Imprimis My will and desire is that all debts due me be it of what nature 
or kind soever should be collected and all my just debts of every description 
should be paid by my executor hereafter named...
Item..I give and bequeath to my dear brothers William, James, Robert and 
David Junkins and sister Jane fifty cents each, the same I give and bequeath 
to them and their heirs forever.  
Item...I give and bequeath unto Silas Junkins whatever sum he may have sold 
my waggon for, which was in his possession, the same I give and bequeath to 
him and his heirs forever  
Item...I give and bequeath unto my dear brother G. B. Evans (in case he moves 
to this country) ten dollars, to him and his heairs forever.  
Item...I lend the use of all my property be it of what nature or kind soever; 
that I may die possessed of, including all debts owing me, the same I lend to 
my beloved wife Elizabeth Junkins during her natural life; and at her death to 
be disposed of as hereafter named.  
Item  I give and bequeath at my wife's death all the property be it if what 
nature or kind soever which I lent her, to my beloved Friend  and relative, 
Washington Crawford, to him and his heirs forever.  
Lastly,  I nominate and appoint the said Washington Crawford  my whole and 
sole Executor to this my last will and testament in witness whereof I have 
hereunto set my hand and seal this 27 Day of October 1834.  Signed and sealed 
in the presence of us J. Bailey and Everett B. Moore..signed Samuel Junkin....
State of Alabama..Shelby Co.