1867 Will of Rowland Williams, Manatee County, Florida

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In the name of God Amen. Rowland Williams of the county of Manatee and State of Florida 
being of sound and disposing mind and memory praised be God for the same, and being 
desirous of settling my worldly affairs do make and publish my last will and testament. 
That is to say First --- I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Nancy Ann, all my 
stock of cattle, swollen fork poplar leaf in one ear branded W Together with all my 
household and kitchen furniture with all my other possesions during her natural life 
and at her death it to be equally divided among my four youngest children, Andrew Jackson,
Rebecca Ellen, Thomas, Memphis Meridian named as above. To all my other children the sum 
of five dollars each. I also appoint my beloved wife my sole exector. In witness where of 
I have hereunto set my hand and seal in Manatee County this 27th day of Jan. A.D. 1867

Rowland Williams (seal)

Signed and sealed by the said Rowland Williams as his last will and testament in his 
presence and the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses

Francis M. Gill
George W. Williams
F.C.M. Boggess

A true copy made by me this 3rd day of Nov. A.D. 1867
Henry McLeod, Judge Probate
Manatee County, Florida

** On file at the Manatee County Historical Library; Bradenton, Manatee, Florida **.