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Thomas Jefferson Wanslow/Wansley, 24 July 1846
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Will - Thomas Jefferson Wanslow/Wansley, 24 July 1846 

The following Will appears in Elbert Co. Will Book 1835-60: 

"Georgia, Elbert County) In the name of God, Amen. I, Thomas 
Wanslow, of the State of Georgia, and County of Elbert, being diseased
in body, but of disposing memory and mind, do make and ordain this my 
last will and testament, in manner and form, revoking all others 
heretofore made by me. 

"Item I - It is my will and desire that all my property, both real and
personal, shall remain in the possession of my beloved wife Jemima 
during her lifetime, or widowhood, with the exception hereafter named, 
and at her death, or marriage, for my property that may then belong to 
my estate, both real and personal, to be divided equally betwixt my 
beloved sons and daughters, share and share alike, with exception 
hereafter made in this item, and if the property should be so situated
that an equal division cannot be had, then it is my desire that the 
whole of the prooperty be sold, and the money equally divided, with the 
exception of the above named, betwixt my children (viz)

"Tandy McGee Wanslow has had the worth of one hundred dollars, John 
William Wanslow one hundred fifty dollars, Thomas Jefferson Wansley has
had one hundred dollars, Augustus Marion Wanslow has had one hundred 
dollars, Reuben Ransom Wanslow, fifty dollars, Martha Amanda Wanslow 
fifteen dollars, Hugh Sanford Wanslow, Mary Wanslow. 

"Item - It is my will and desire that as my children marry, or become 
of age, that there be given each one of them a horse, bridle and saddle,
worth one hundred dollars, to be valued by two or more disinterested
persons, to be taken out of my estate, willed to my wife, Jemima so that
they may all be made equal with those that have had. 

Item - It is my will and desire that the sum of five dollars in cash 
be given my granddaughter Jane Ann Wanslow when a distribution of my 
estate is made. 

"Item 5 - It is my will and desire, and I do hereby constitute and 
appoint Wm. M. Barrett, and my son, Augustus Marion Wanslow my 
executors of this my last will and testimony. 

"In testimony whereof, I have affixed my hand and my seal in the 
presence of Thos. Johnson, Thos. M. Rowzee, Thos. Steadman, this 
July 24, 1846. 
                                      His 
                               Thomas  X  Wanslow
                                      Mark" 

[Submitter's notes: Thomas Jefferson Wansley's marker in the Wansley-
Beck Cemetery in Elbert Co. shows he was born in Albemarle Co., VA on
Apr 29, 1783 and died Jul 23, 1848, and was a Pvt. in Maj. Freeman's
Cav., Ga Militia, War of 1812. His wife Jemima Means Wansley's 
marker states she was born in Ga. Aug 6, 1790 and died Dec 21, 1858. 
She was daughter of William Means. Their family Bible reflects two
children not named in the above Will, i. e. Wiley Jones and Elizabeth
Ann. Ref: Book "From Rome to Ruckersville - Our Wansley History" by 
Frank Nicholas Wansley, Elberton, GA, pages 39-41.]

Submitted by: Chandler Eavenson