Glynn County GaArchives Wills.....Crawford, William June 20, 1809
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Source: Inventories & Appraisements Vol. D Pg. 1
Written: June 20, 1809

Georgia--

	In the name of God Amen.  I William Crawford, of little Satilla, in 
the County of Glynn, and State aforesaid, planter, being in perfect health, 
and of sound mind, memory, and understanding, do make, publish and declare, 
this, my last will and testament.  Impremis[?] recommend my Soul, to God who 
gave it; and as for my body, that it be committed, to the Earth , in a 
becoming manner, at the discretion of my Friends, and, as to my Worldly 
affairs, wherewith, it has pleased God, to bless me, I give, and bequeath, the 
same, in the manner following, that is to say-- I give, and bequeath, undo 
[sic] my Brother, Doctor John Crawford; one third part, of all my property, 
and Estates, whereof I may die possessed, whither, it consists of lands, 
negroes, stock, cotton, debts, or other Chattels, of whatsoever kind, or 
wheresoever situate, to hold to him and his heirs forever.
	Item.  I give and bequeath, unto my Sister Barbara Crawford, of 
Scotland, one Equal third part, or share, of all my property, and Estate, 
whereof, I may die possessed, whether it consist of lands, negroes, stock, 
cotton, debts, or other Chattels, of whatsoever kind, or wheresoever situate; 
to hold the same, to her, and her heirs forever.  Whether, married or single, 
and in case of her marriage, the same to be conveyed by my Executors, 
(hereinafter named) to suitable Trustees, for her sole, and separate use, 
benefit, and behoof.  Free from the control, debts, or incumbrances of her 
said Husband, and not liable, to be used, or disposed of by him, in any way, 
or part thereof.
	Item.  I give and bequeath, to my sister, Betty Crawford (who I 
believe is married to a Mr. McNicol) one equal third part, or share of all my 
property , and Estate, whereof, I may die Possessed, whether, it consist of 
lands, negroes, stock, monies, debts, cotton, or other chattels, of whatsoever 
kind, or wheresoever situate to hold the same, to her, and her heirs, 
forever.  Whether married or single, and in case of her being married, then I 
direct my Executors hereinafter named, to convey, the said one third part of 
my Estate, real or personal, or the proceeds thereof:  to suitable Trustees, 
for the sole, and separate use, benefit, and behoof, of my said Sister, Betty, 
and the heirs of her body, free from the control, debts, management, 
government, or incumbrances, of her said husband, or any future husband she 
may have, so that she alone may enjoy the benefit, of the same without the 
interference of any husband, whatsoever.  And in case of the death of my said 
brother, John Crawford, or either of my Sisters, Barbara Crawford, or Betty 
Crawford, or Betty McNicol, without lawful issue, then my will is that the 
share of such deceased Brother, or Sister, which they may receive from my 
Estate, shall go to, and be divided amongst, the survivor, or survivors of 
them, the said John, Barbara, and Betty, Share and Share alike.
	And, lastly, I do nominate, constitute, and appoint, my friends, John 
Couper, of St. Simons Island, Planter, and Richard M. Stiles, of Savannah, 
Executors, of this, my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former 
wills, and declaring, this my only last will and testament.
	In witness whereof, I have hereunto set, my hand, and affixed my Seal, 
at Savannah, this twentieth day of June in the Year of our Lord, one thousand, 
eight hundred, and nine, to duplicate Originals.

Wm. Crawford  {L.S.}

Signed, sealed, published, and declared, by the said Testators, as and for, 
his last will and Testament, in presence of us, who in his presence, and in 
that of each other, have hereunto set, our hands, as Witnesses, at his request.

Samuel Miller Bond  & Worthington Gale. S. Mordecia.

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