Georgia: Columbia County: William J. Langston Will, 29 August 1887 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store this file permanently for free access. This file was contributed by: Pattie Causey pacausey@mindspring.com ==================================================================== WILLIAM J. LANGSTON "State of Georgia Columbia County In the name of God, Amen I William J. Langston of said State and County - do make and ordain this to be my last will and Testament hereby revoking all others heretofore made by me. Item 1st I give and bequeath to my wife Martha A. Langston all the property of which I may die possessed, both real and personal for her use during her natural life Item 2nd It is my will and desire that at the death of my said wife Martha A. that all the property both real and personal given her as stated in Item 1st be equally divided between my Son Joseph O. Langston and my daughter Caroline V. Bom? (blot on name) and Alice R. Reville share and share alike. My Sons William A. and John F. Langston having heretofore received their portion of my Estate. Item 3rd - I hereby nominate and appoint my wife Martha A. Langston Executrix and my Son Joseph O. Langston Executor to this my last will and Testament Witness my hand and Seal this 29th day of August 1887 William J. Langston Signed sealed and declared by William J. Langston to be his last Will and Testament in our presence, who sign the same as Witnesses at his request in his presence, and in presence of each other. This the 29th day of August 1887 Thos. P. Reville M.D? Newman Hicks Geo. W. Gray" probate 14 Jany 1890 (info. on back of will) a petition for testamentary letters from J.O. Langston on back of will: "Last Will of William J. Langston Admitted to record Feby Term 1890 Recorded 4th Feb 1890 Geo. D. Darsey ordinary page 279" ______________________