Wills: William Jasper Jones:  Fayette Co., GA


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State of Georgia, Fayette County

In the name of God, Amen.
I, W. J. Jones of said state and county, being of sound mind and disposing mind and memory, 
knowing I must shortly depart this life, deem it right and proper, both as respects my family and 
my self that I should make a disposition of the property with which a kind Providence as blessed 
me.  I do therefore make this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and annulling all 
others by me heretofore made.
One  I desire and direct my body be buried in a decent and Christian like manner suitable to my 
circumstances and condition in life.  My soul I trust shall return to rest with God Who gave it as I 
hope for Salvation through the merits and atonement of the Blessed Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Two		I desire and direct all just debts be paid without delay by any executors 
hereinafter named and appointed.

Third	I give and bequest to my beloved wife Nancy my entire estate to keep and hold during 
her lifetime of widowhood, and after her death said estate to be divided between the heirs of my 
deceased wife and present wife Nancy whose name are the following:  Gustus A, Clayton C, 
Julius C, Calvin P, William J, M Lucaner, James L, H Victor and Clandy N.

Fourth I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife Nancy and son Gustus executors of this 
my last will and testament.  This Jany 12, 1884

Signed Sealed Declared and Published by . J. Jones as his last will and testament in the presence 
of the undersigned who subscribe our names hereto in presence of said testator at his special 
instruction and request and in the presence of each other, this Jane 12, 1884.
A H Jones
O H Reeves
R R Roger NP & JP


Will of William Jasper JONES,Sr. Transcribed from microfilm at Fayette Co Library, Jan 23, 2003.  P 494, 
WB