Georgia:  Columbia County:  Richard S. Neal Will, 5 October 1885
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RICHARD S. NEAL

"Georgia Columbia County

In the name of God Amen I Richard S. Neal of Said State and County being 
advanced in age But of Sound and disposing mind and Memory knowing that I 
must Shortly depart this life deem it right and proper both as respects 
myself and Family that I shouls make a disposition of the property with which 
a kind Providence has blessed me I do therefore make this my last Will and 
Testament hereby revoking all others by me heretofore made.

First) I desire and direct that my body be buried in a decent and Christian 
like manner Suitable to my circumstances and condition in life

Secondly) I desire and direct that all my just debts be paid without delay

Thirdly) I give bequeath and devise to my beloved Wife Sarah Catherine the 
tract of land whereon I now live for and during her natural life at her death 
to go to and be equally divided between my two Sons John H. and Robert E. 
Neal without limitation or reserve

Fourthly) I give and bequeath to my beloved Wife the rest and residue of my 
estate of all Sorts and kinds for her use and benefit to be disposed by Will 
if She elects to do so But Should She fail to dispose of it by making a will 
I in that event direct and desire at her death all of such estate not 
disposed of by her to be equally divided between my two Sons John H. and 
Robert E. Neal Share and Share alike

Fifthly) I hereby constitute and appoint my Wife Sarah C my Sons John H. and 
Robert E. Neal Execurix and Executors to this my last will and Testament

May 10th 1883
R.S. Neal (LS)

Signed Sealed and published by Richard S, Neal as his last Will and Testament 
in presence of the subscribing Witnesses and in presence of each other this 
10 May 1883
J.M. Bauers
G.T. Neal
Jas. B. Neal"

"Filed in office
5th October 1885
Geo D Dorsey
Ordinary
Recorded
7th Oct 1885
Geo D. Dorsey 
Ordinary"

(probate 5 Oct 1885 - info. on will)