HARALSON COUNTY, GA - WILLS - Martin Ayres

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WILL BOOK PAGE 14                                
WILL OF MARTIN AYRES
STATE OF GEORIGA
HARALSON COUNTY

I Martin Ayres of the County and State aforesaid do
make, ordain and publish this my last will and
testament in manner and form; following

First, I will order and direct that all my just
debts and funeral charges be paid.

Secondly, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife
Sarah Elender one negro girl,(Jane)  which negro was
bid off at eight hundred and eighty five dollars
together with her increase that said  negro girl may
have hereafter which property I desire to give to my
wife Sarah Elender and her and her last child or
children.  I also give to  my wife Saray Elender
one old Negro man Bob and all the household
furniture that was bid off for my wife Sarah Elender
at Walter Berrys sale, her first husband; now it is
my will and desire that my wife Sarah Elender have
so much of the proceeds of my Estate as will make
the sum of  fifteen hundred dollars taking out the
price of the property above mentioned.

Thirdly, It is my will and desire that so soon as
may best accord with the interests of my Estate that
my Executor herein after named; after my death shall
sell at public sale all my effects on a credit of
twelve months and it is my desire that the proceeds
thereof after all my just debts and funeral charges
be paid, to be equally divided among all my children
with the  exception of the one by my last wife Sarah
Elender which desire is for it to have half a share
with the rest of my children.

Fourthly, I do hereby constitute and appoint my
beloved son Austin Ayres and my son-in-law William
Johnston Executors of this my last wll and testament
hereby revoking all previous wills heretofore  made
and declaring this to be my last will and testament.

In testimony whereof I have  hereunto set my hand
and seal this twenty eighth day of April in the year
One thousand Eight Hundered and Fifty nine and in
the eighty third year of  American Independance..
(sworn statement included)  

Signed, Martin Ayres (his mark)

Attest:  Josiah Gogins                    
Proof of will in common form, Haralson County Court November term 1872.
            Kineth Murchison
            J. G. Newman, JP             Probate presented November 4, 1872
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