Echols-Lowndes County GaArchives Wills.....Jesse P. Prescott Sr. April 30 1897
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Source: Lowndes County Courthouse, Valdosta, Ga
Written: April 30 1897
Recorded: 1903

(Last Will and Testament of Jesse P. Prescott, Sr.)
STATE OF GEORGIA, LOWNDES COUNTY:

   I, Jesse P. Prescott Sr., being of sound and deposing mind and memory, and 
being desirous to settle my worldly affairs while I have strength so to do, do 
make and publish this, my last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills 
heretofore at any time made by me.
   First.  Committing my soul to God who gave it, and in whom I put my trust, I 
desire that my body shall be buried in my old family lot at Statenville 
Cemetery in Echols County Georgia.
   Second, I desire that just debts shall be first paid out of any money I may 
leave; should I leave no ready cash, I direct my Executor hereinafter named to 
pay my debts, if any, out of such of my estate as he may deem best, taking in 
consideration the interest of my family.
   Third, I give, bequeath, and devise unto my worthy and beloved wife, 
Elizabeth D. Prescott, my home place in the town of Lake Park, Lowndes County 
Georgia, situated on lots 4 and 2, in block 5, fronting Marion Avenue 110 feet, 
and running back -- feet to a plank fence dividing my lands from the Misses 
Carter lands, with all the stock, tools, impliments, machinery and provisions 
of all sorts, also all household and kitchen furniture, and bedding, including 
the parlor organ, and all other things that may be in and about my said home 
and premises, for and during the term of her natural life.
   Fourth.  I give and bequeath unto my granddaughter, Mrs. Jimmie Clayton, 
that part of lot of land number eighty-seven (87), in the 16th district of 
Echols County, Georgia, lying north of the Sol Branch (a branch running east 
and west through said lot of land) containing one hundred and twenty-give 
acres, more or less, except a small portion situated in the northeast corner of 
said lot heretofore sold to James T. Corbett by me.  I give this piece of land 
to my granddaughter, Jimmie Clayton, because her home is the home of her 
mother, the widow of my deceased son, as well as for her kindness to my 
daughter, A.M. Prescott, and is often the home or resting place of her brothers.
   Fifth.  I give and bequeath to my daughter, Miss A.M. Prescott, my office 
and fixtures therein, as well as the lot whereon it stands, being the East 
third of lot 12, in block 15, in the town of Lake Park, fronting 33 1/2 feet on 
Railroad Avenue, and running back North 30 feet.  This I desire her to keep for 
rent for her especial benefit.
   Sixth.  The remaining portion of my estate consisting of notes and accounts, 
judgments and fi.fas., bills of costs etc., I give to my three sons, T.M. 
Prescott, H.D. Prescott, and W.E. Prescott, share and share alike.
   Seventh.  I desire and direct my executor hereinafter named, that he as soon 
after the death of my present wife, Elizabeth D. Prescott, as it is convenient 
for him to do so, to take charge of that part of my estate here given to my 
said wife as a life estate, to sell the same to the best advantage (the 
children agreeing with him) and divide the proceeds of the same between my four 
children, to wit: T.M., H.D., W.E. and A.M. Prescott, share and share alike, 
having given the widow of my deceased son, Nan Prescott, through her daughter, 
Mrs. Jimmie Clayton, an equal portion to that given my other four children 
mentioned in this section of my will.
   Eighth.  I hereby consistute and appoint my friend, James T. Corbett, 
Executor of this, my last will and testament, leaving in the Citizen's Bank of 
Valdosta, a sufficient amount of cash to pay him for his services and the 
burial expenses, which he is hereby authorized to receive from said bank.
             J.P. Prescott (Seal)
Signed, sealed, and made public by the above J.P. Prescott as his last will and 
testament, in the presence of us, who, at his request, in the presence of each 
other, have signed our names as witnesses thereto.
   This 30th day of April, 1897.       John Clayton, W.T. Corbett, J.W. Howell

Additional Comments:
Mr. Prescott died Dec. 23, 1903 and was buried according to his instructions.  
The A.M. in the will, Amanda Malissa, was known to everyone as "Aunt Daught." 
The granddaughter, Jimmie Clayton, was the child of Elijah J.W. Prescott, who 
died in 1890.

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