Will of Jumina Cunard 17 Sep 1872 Jasper County, GA


State of Georgia, Jasper County

I Jumina Cunard of the County and State aforesaid being in poor health 
but of a sound disposing mind and memory do make and ordain this to be 
my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all others by 
me heretofore made.

First     I desire and direct that all my just debts be paid without 
delay by my Executors hereinafter made and appointed.

Second   I desire and direct that my entire estate remain together until 
my youngest daughter Sarah Martha, shall become Eighteen years of age.

Thirdly   I give and bequeath to my beloved wife for and during her 
natural life only one Hundred acres of land including the dwelling and 
out buildings, Household and Kitchen furniture, One good Horse, Buggy and 
Harness, Cow and Calf and Stock Hogs.

Fourthly   After my above named daughter shall have arrived at the age of 
Eighteen years, I will that my entire estate consisting of land and stock 
of all kind be sold and equally divided between my hereinafter named 
children to wit: William H, Mary Ann Gilstrap, John Samuel, Rebecca 
Francis, Syntha Zippoah, Nancy Evaline, Lucius, Alford, and Sarah Martha.

Fifthly   I give and bequeath to my son John Samuel One good Horse Bridle 
and Saddle.

Sixthly   I give and bequeath to my son Lucius One sorrel Colt (the colt 
he claims as his)

Seventhly   The residue of my property, both real and personal whosoever 
and whatever it my be including that given to my wife Lucinda in the 
third Article of this Will for and during her natural life (after her 
estate therein is over) be sold by my Executors and equally divided 
between my above named children,

Eighthly   It is my will that my Executors have the exclusive right to 
dispose of any of my property at any time of they believe it would be to 
the advantage to the legatees of my Estate.

Ninthly   I nominate and appoint my son John Samuel, and my son in law 
John B. Gilstrap Executors to this my last will and testament.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 17th day 
of September 1872
Jumina Cunard

Jack A. McDonell
James Benton
Jeremiah M. Gilstrap J.P.
                 Ex-office - J.P.
Jasper Court of Ordinary
November Term 1872

The last will and testament of Jumina Cunard having been produced in 
open court by John B. Gilstrap and John Samuel Cunard the Executors in 
Said Will name and having filed their petition to prove the Same in 
common form and also produced Jeremiah M. Gilstrap one of the Subscribing 
witnesses to the Same who being Sworn in open court says on oath that 
he saw Jeremiah Cunard sign and publish the above paper as his last will 
and testament - that at the time of so doing he was of sound disposing 
mind that he witnessed the same for him at his own request and in his 
presence and in the presence of Jack McLendon and James Benton who also 
signed at this request and in the presents of each other and in the 
presents of Said testator and that Said will was freely and voluntarily 
executed by the Said Jumina Cunard the day and date therein Stated. 
Sworn to in open court this Nov 4 1872
Jeremiah M. Gilstrap
Henry T. Smith
     Ordiny
                      Record Nov 14 1872

Jasper County, Georgia, Will Book 1846-1910, #14, Pages 269-270


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