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John Wanslow/Wansley, 11 Jan 1835
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Wills - John Wanslow/Wansley, 11 Jan 1835 

The following Will is shown in Elbert Co. Record Book 1830-35, 
page 482: 

"In the name of God, Amen:  I, John Wansley, Sr. of the State of
Georgia, and County of Elbert, being in bad health, but in perfect
mind and disposing memory, do make and ordain this to be my last 
will and testament, in manner and form following, revoking and 
annuling all others heretofore made. 

"Item First: It is my will and desire that after my funeral expenses
are paid that all my just debts be paid. 

"Item Second: It is my will and desire that all my property, both 
real and personal, be sold with the least expense, and as early as 
can be done on a twelve months credit, and the proceeds be equally 
divided amongst my children (with the following exceptions) viz: 
Nancy Young, Elizabeth Elliot, Sally Beck, Nathan Wanslow, John 
Wanslow, Reuben Wanslow, Milly Jenkins, Patsy Davis, Thomas Wanslow, 
and Larkin Wanslow. 

"Item Three: Having given to some of my children some property 
heretofore, and deeming it right they should be charged with the
amount received, and to be deducted from their shares, it is my 
will that the sum of twenty-six dollars be deducted from my 
daughter, Elizabeth's share, and that the sum of fifty dollars 
be deducted from son, John, Jr.'s share, that the sum of thirty 
dollars be deducted from my daughter, Patsy's share. 

"Item Four: It is my will and desire that Elizabeth Jenkins, my 
granddaughter, shall have a good bed, and a sheet and Counterpane, 
to be given her out of my household furniture by my executors. 

"Item Five: It is my will and desire that the sum of Thirty Dollars
be deducted from my son Larkin's share, and the further sum of 
Eighty-five Dollars be deducted from my son, John Jr.'s share, 
making in all from his share the sum of one hundred and thirty-five
dollars. 

"Item Sixth: I do hereby constitute, make and ordain, and appoint 
my beloved son Thomas Wanslow, William White, and William A. Beck,
my executors of this my last will and testament. 

"Sign, sealed and delivered this 11th day of January, 1835. 
                                     His
                               John   X   Wanslow
                                     Mark
"In the presence of: 
Asa Mann
Johnson Maley"

The Will was probated in the January Term, 1835. 

[Submitter's notes: John Wanslow/Wansley died on 13 Jan 1835. He
was a Revolutionary Soldier, his affidavit of service being signed
on 19 May 1833 in Elbert Co., on file at the National Archives under
file number S32045, the affidavit stating that he was born in Louisa
County, VA in 1738, he being age 94 at the time of signing the 
affidavit, and that he resided in Albemarle Co., VA at the time of
entering military service in 1776. He was granted a pension on 
4 Mar 1834.]

Submitted by: Chandler Eavenson