Madison County, GA, Will Book B 1860-1896 (Part 3) Submitted by Jeanne Arguelles - ejarguelles@msn.com 1 October 2001 - updated 18 September 2002 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ***************************************************************** Madison County, GA, Will Book B 1860-1896 (Part 3) ***************************************************************** TEXTATOR INDEX to Madison County, GA, Will Book B 1890-1896 Abstracted by Jeanne Arguelles - ejarguelles@msn.com InDexed by Mary Love Berryan - marylove@tyler.net *************************************************************************** TESTATOR INDEX *************************************************************************** Page Surname First Name Date Date Signed Recorded 475 Adams Lou Disa 17 Jun 1893 7 Sep 1896 470 Adams Thomas Jefferson 26 May 1888 3 Jun 1895 482 Adams Wiliam R. 8 Dec 1888 11 Nov 1896 458 Carrington Augustus C. 25 Sep 1890 9 Jun 1893 477 David John M. 16 Dec 1895 2 Nov 1896 461 Evans Henry T. 28 Mar 1894 10 May 1894 448 Griffeth Robert P. 1 Apr 1885 20 Oct 1885 442 Gunnells Willis 13 Apr 1891 4 May 1891 416 Hutchenson Joshua 3 May 1884 1 Sep 1890 463 Johnson Mary 21 Oct 1894 25 Nov 1894 444 Meroney Rufus M 9 May 1887 1 Jun 1891 472 McEuen James H. 10 Nov 1894 5 Aug 1895 422 Moon Pleasant 27 Mar 1889 2 Mar 1891 418 Power J. D 10 Apr 1887 3 Nov 1890 439 Rice George L 14 May 1890 1 Jun 1891 460 Russell Margaret E 31 oct 1892 8 Jul 1894 451 Russell Robert T. 4 Apr 1892 1 Aug 1892 465 Sanders James E. 12 Sep 1894 7 Jan 1895 474 Sexton Emily E. 14 Apr 1896 6 Jul 1896 446 Shields Rhoda 12 Dec 1890 4 Mar 1982 468 Strickland Angeline 5 Aug 1882 6 May 1895 453 Threlkeld J. B 20 May 1891 3 Oct 1892 455 Ware Samuel H. 17 Dec 1884 5 Apr 1893 Page 416 Joshua Hutchenson 3 May 1884 To my beloved wife Florah Hutchenson, for her natural life, the whole of my estate; and after her death, to be sold and the proceeds distributed in the following manner (viz), each of my living daughters to have $100, and the children of my daughter Sarah M. Wilder, dec’d, to have $100, and the remainder to be equally divided between each of my children. The $100 given to the children of Sarah M. Wilder shall be paid by my executor to the legal representative of said children. Executors: my two sons, J. M. and D. M. Hutchenson. Signed: J. Hutchenson. Witness: C. N. Andrew, L. E. Brooks, J. B. McWhorter. Rec’d 1 Sept 1890. Page 418 J. D. Power 30 Apr 1887 My beloved wife Mary E. Power to have my entire estate, real and personal, in her own hand and continue to sell and trade any surplus the same as I have done during my life, during her life or widowhood. If my wife should marry, then for her to have 300 acres of land so as to include my dwelling house and improvements, for her life, and after her death be equally divided between my heirs. Also if my wife should marry, for her to have $500 in money or property for her to dispose of as she sees proper. My unmarried children to be made equal as they marry or become 21 years of age with my two daughters that is already married. I will and desire that my wife Mary E. Power give to my eight children $500 in money to each child as they become 21 years of age, and if my wife should fail to have the sum of $500 on hand she is required to give them a due note against my estate for the said sum. After the death of my wife or marriage, all my entire land be laid off in eight lots, if my wife Mary should die my widow, and each lot valued and numbered, so as each one of my eight children will get a lot of land commencing at the oldest in rotation to the youngest drawing. And [if] my wife Mary E. Power should marry, then the remainder of my land outside of what I have given her be laid off to my eight children as aforesaid for their own property. And as the lots of land may differ in value, each one to be made equal in money out of my estate. All of my property not disposed of in this will be equally divided between my eight children after the death of my wife or marriage. My three youngest children, namely, Charley, Clara and Allen, be sent to school and educated. Executors: my wife Mary E. Power and my friend S. P. Power. Signed: J. D. Power. Witness: M. F. Arnold, F. E. Power, J. V. Moore, J. P. Rec’d 3 Nov 1890. Page 422 Pleasant Moon 27 Mar 1889 Over my grave I wish a decent house of good material, well painted, to be erected; I direct that my beloved wife Susan E. Moon be buried in like decent manner and her grave to be covered in with a house in the same manner, provided she dies my widow. To my daughter Olivia M. B. David, 6 ½ shares of Georgia RR Stock valued at $1000. If she wishes, she may have the right to pay my wife $75 and have 7 shares of Georgia RR Stock, for which she shall pay to my wife during her life or widowhood between 1% - 3% per annum. Said shares to remain in my wife’s possession for one year after my death; if my wife sees proper, she may give up said property earlier. To my son Johnathan D. Moon, 163 acres of the Jarrett land valued at $1000, being all of the Jarrett land except 55 acres near the cross roads deeded to the A&C RR should road be built, for which my son shall pay my wife 1% per annum. To my daughter Susan E. Mitchell, a part of the Peyton tract of land supposed to be 65 acres valued at $380; also 74 acres known as the Cooper tract, where she now resides, valued at $350; also $270 of her indebtedness to me, making a total of $1000. The said land to remain in my wife’s care, and after her death my executor to make title to my daughter, but my daughter is to have said land for a home during my wife’s lifetime, my daughter to pay her 1% - 3% annum. To my two granddaughters Susan Hester Cooper and Elizabeth Lillian David, a part of the home place where I now live, embracing my present residence and out buildings, supposing to contain 200 acres; also a portion of the Peyton tract, supposed to contain 200 acres, valued at $1000. I direct that they take possession of said lands after the death of my wife, or at any time before her death she sees proper. If in my wife’s lifetime, they shall pay to her 1% - 3% per annum. The aforesaid bequest is made to my granddaughters with the restriction distinctly and positively understood and embraced that they nor either of them shall not permit Henry C. David to live with them at any time on said lands in any capacity, neither as a laborer, boarder, nor as a visitor not exceeding 48 hours, nor shall either of them employ Henry C. David in any way on said lands nor allow him to handle any of the proceeds arising from the land, nor shall they ever allow him to any friends property that I may leave them… and if they do allow the said Henry David to live with them, or wash, starch, or iron or sew shirts or any restriction named above while living on the land, then my executors to sell off a corner of the land to pay $5.00 every time either of my granddaughters disobeys the restrictions and that my executors have the said sum $5.00 for their own use and in case my executors should fail to see after the same, then any person may see after the same and receive the said sum for their trouble, and neither shall the said Henry C. David live on the lands I give to my wife… The land I give to my granddaughters Susan Hester Cooper and Elizabeth Lillian David I hereby will to them for a permanent home during their lifetime and then to their children, if any. If either should die, then half of the land to go to their husband if living and the other half to revert back to my estate. Neither of them shall have the right to sell or trade said lands except to purchase other real estate… they shall not have the right to sell or trade a part of the land under five years after the death of my wife Susan E. Moon and only then to reinvest in real estate with the same restrictions concerning Henry C. David. I hereby reserve for my wife full control and access to my room and bedroom adjoining and dining room and stove room and also wheat room upstairs and any of the outbuildings and well and garden during her lifetime or widowhood and my granddaughters shall not have the right to rent out the dwelling houses to any other person… either one has the right to rent or sell or rent their portion of the plantation to one another if they see proper… if neither one wishes not to live in said house, then they have the right to rent out to any other person and divide the proceeds. To my wife Susan E. Moon, all of the money notes and accounts, all of my household & kitchen furniture, buggy, wagon and stock of all kinds and all the land not herein before described consisting of the same tract and some other lands lying next to the land of Mary Moon and my wild lands… my sack corn wheat and all other property not otherwise disposed of in this will including the proceeds of fifty five acres of the Jarrell land and six and one half shares of Ga. R.R. stock, and I give her full power to sell or dispose of any or all of the property… likewise bequeath to my wife not less than one nor more than three per cent per annum as described on all the property bequeathed to my heirs… at her discretion. I give my wife Susan E. Moon power and privilege to sell one half of Ga. R.R. stock to my daughter Olivia M. B. David at any time after my death. All my money, whether it be in Athens or elsewhere, be turned over to my wife during her lifetime. If my wife should die or marry, all money to be turned over to my executor and make an equal distribution between legal heirs, Viz, Olivia M. B. David, Jonathan D. Moon, Susan E. Mitchell, Susan Hester Cooper and Elizabeth Lillian David, the last two shall have one fourth divided between them. To my wife Susan E. Moon six shares of Ga. R.R. stock and also the one half share provided she don’t sell it, the proceeds of the dividends to her own proper use during her lifetime married or single. My wife shall not give or loan any money during any year to exceed ten dollars without the consent of my executors stating that the debtor is perfectly solvent. If at the time of my death or the death of my wife Susan E. Mitchell should be indebted to me or my wife the same shall stand against her as cash and shall account for the same in final settlement… and if any of my legal heirs should owe me or my wife any amount at the time of our deaths the property herein named that I gave to each of them shall stand good for the amount, and if they should owe me any debt at my death if they will renew their notes with my wife the interest may run at 4% per annum and must pay part of debt yearly or as my wife demands. There shall be no appraisement of my estate until after the death of my wife, and my executors help my wife manage the property I leave her. My legatees pay their own expenses that may accrue in receiving such property as I give them, and there shall be no commission paid to my executors in settling up my estate. At the death of my wife, provided she dies my widow, my executors to see that my beloved wife is buried in a metallic coffin and a good house placed over her grave and well painted and if there is not sufficient means then my executors to sell enough of the Ga. R.R. stock to pay for the same. Executors: My wife Susan E. Moon, my son Jonathon D. Moon, and my friends John M. David and Isac V. Moore. Signed Pleasant Moon. Witnesses: J. I. Parham, J. L. Moon, S. P. Power, I. V. Moore, J.P. P.S. I will and desire if after the death of my wife Susan E. Moon if any thing be left after the burial expenses paid for James P. Moon to have $10 son of Jonathon D. Moon also Geo. P. David the son of Olivia M. B. David and after this an equal division be made with my heirs above named and this P.S. not to the above. Rec’d 2 Mar 1891 Page 439 George L. Rice 14 May 1890 To my son John H. Rice, the 100 acres of land he now lives on and 80 acres additional to be cut off on the east end next to Burrough’s mill of a lot of land containing 113 acres recently on the 15th day of January 1890 surveyed and featured by Dawson Williams free from all charge or limitation whatever to his own proper use, benefit and behoof. To my daughter Nancy E. Mercier now the wife of Henry F. Mercier, the 100 acres more or less of land she now lives on free from all charge or limitation whatever to her own proper use benefit and behoof. To my daughter Martha E. Burroughs, now the wife of T. S. Burroughs, the 100 acres more or less of land she now lives on free from all charge or limitations whatever to her own proper use benefit and behoof. To my daughter Amanda J. Hardman now the wife of Jospeh H. Hardman, in addition to $240 she has already received, 43 acres of land more or less on Powder Mill Creek and known as Powder Mill tract, free from all charge or limitations whatever to her own proper use benefit and behoof. To my daughter Sarah F. Roggers now the wife of T. W. S. Roggers, $500 free from all charge and limitations whatever to her own proper use benefit and behoof. My remaining property to my beloved wife Sarah M. Rice and my four youngest minor sons, to wit, Allen P. Rice, Joseph L. Rice, George F. Rice and William B. Rice, equally. The bequest to my wife is in lieu of her whole dower… the property shall remain as it is until my youngest son shall attain the age of 21 years, then to be equally divided between my wife and four youngest sons. Executors: My sons Jno. H. and Allen P. Rice and my wife Sarah M. Rice. Signed: Geo. L. Rice. Witness: Henry W. White, Wm. L. Smith, Dawson Williams. Rec’d 4 May 1891. Page 442 Willis Gunnells 13 Apr 1891 To my wife Elinor Gunnells during her natural life or widowhood one third of the tract of land where on I now live including the dwelling and out buildings and at her death said land to revert to my estate. The remainder of my estate be equally divided, share and share alike, between my wife Elinor and my five daughters, to wit, Virginia A. Saylors, Octavia Decker, Elizabeth Decker, Mary Tolbert, Francis Bruce, and my son W. W. Gunnells. The land given my wife in the 2nd item I desire to revert back to my estate at the death of said wife and then to be sold and equally divided among my said children above named. Executor: S. C. O’Kelley. Signed: Willis (x) Gunnells. Witness: W. Brewery, W. H. Long, J. Long. Rec’d 4 May 1891. Page 444 Rufus M. Mironey 9 May 1887 To my beloved wife Martha M. Meroney during her life one half of the household and kitchen furniture I am possessed of. To my son James M. Mironey the remainder of my estate both real and personal. After paying of my debts, my son James M. Meroney is to support myself and wife during our natural lives in a cheap and plain manner from this time and he is to have all the proceeds of the farm provided he performs the above request in good faith. Executor: my son James M. Mironey. Signed: Rufus M. Mironey. Witness: John M. Skinner, W. P. Skinner, F. M. Skinner, H. C. Skinner. Rec’d 1 June 1891. Page 446 Rhoda Shields 12 Dec 1890 I make the following disposition of the one half of the estate left by husband Little B. Shields to dispose of as I saw proper. I give to W. G. Shields’ children one 5th of the one half of the said estate consisting in real estate and personal property. I give to Archer Short’s children one 5th of the one half of said estate. I give to Mary Thomas’ children one 5th of the one half of said estate. I give to Eliza Ann Busbin’s children one 5th of the one half of said estate. I give to John M. Short’s children W. B. Short, Mary E. Perry, and also the son of the wife of W. B. Short, L. E. Short, one 5th of the said estate, the said L. E. Short to share equal in the one 5th of the estate with the said W. B. Short and Mary E. Perry. Executor: W. L. B. Shields. Signed: Roda Shields. Witness: L. E. Shields, J. E. Shields, J. F. Payne. Rec’d 4 Mar 1892. Page 448 Robert P. Griffeth 1 Apr 1885 To my beloved wife Mary A. Griffeth the one half of my estate both real and personal that I may died possessed of. To my daughter Susan E. Henry the remaining half of my estate both real and personal at my death and at the death of my daughter Susan E. Henry, the property bequeathed to her by me be equally divided among all my said daughter’s children. I appoint Charles B. Henry, husband of my said daughter Susan E. Henry, trustee to manage said property for the benefit of my said daughter and her children. Executors: My wife Mary A. Griffeth and my brother in law Albert L. Mitchell. Signed: Robert P. Griffeth. Witness: G. T. Johnson, E. P. Eberhart, R. J. Johnson. Rec’d 6 Apr 1892. Codicil: (Change of Executors) I hereby constitute & appoint my beloved wife Mary A. Griffeth and my friend and nephew Geo. O. Griffeth my executors. 20 Oct 1885. Page 451 Robert T. Russell 7 Apr 1892 To my brother in law David Wynn $50 in money. To my nephew John Russell $50 in money. To my four beloved sisters, to wit, Margaret E., Mary A., Nancy H. and Sarah S. Russel the remainder of my entire estate both real and personal for them to namely dispose of in any way that they deem proper without making any yearly returns or expenses of the same. Signed: Robt. T. Russell. Witness: I. V. Moore, J. G. Deadwyler, J. B. Eberhart. Rec’d 1 Aug 1892 Page 453 J. B. Threlkeld 20 May 1891 Having previously disposed of my real estate by deed in which I gave my beloved wife no part, now therefore in order to provide for my beloved wife Louisa E. I make this my last will and testament as follows. I desire that my body be buried at Lystra Church. To my wife Louisa E. all the property of every description that I may die possessed of, the same to be used by her for a support during her natural life with privilege to sell any or all of it a she may need it in supplying provisions, nursing or medical attention during her natural life. After the death of my wife, that what is left be sold and burial expenses of my beloved wife, physician bills, &c be paid then a note that I have this day signed and given to my son Oliver B. Threlkeld be paid, after which if any remains that my son James G. be given $25 and Tully M. be paid a like sum of $25 then the remainder if any to go to my beloved daughter Louisa E. Moore. Executor: my beloved son Oliver B. Threlkeld. Signed: J. B. (x) Threlkeld. Witness: Stephen C. O’Kelly, G. W. David, J. F. L. Bond. Rec’d 3 Oct 1892. Page 455 Samuel H. Ware 17 Dec 1884 To my beloved wife Sarah F. Ware whatever of personal property of every description, money, notes due, accounts that I may die possessed of, charged first with paying the debts due by me… to be the property of my wife to dispose of and enjoy as she may like. To my wife Sarah F. Ware all of my real estate to have and hold during her natural life. After the death of my wife, to my three children, to wit, Mary H. White wife of William W. White, Susan Ellen White wife of Jacob B. White, and my son Robert Lee Ware, all of the real estate if they are in life, if not in life, then to their children. Executors: My beloved wife Sarah F. Ware and my son Robert Lee Ware. Signed: Samuel H. Ware. Witness: E. P. Eberhart, J. W. Williams, H. T. Thompson, S. C. O’Kelly, CSC. Rec’d 5 Apr 1893. Page 458 Augustus G. Carrington 25 Sept 1890 To my beloved wife Martha A. Carrington during her natural life the control of my estate, personal and real, that I die possessed of and at her death all my estate be sold and equally divided between all of my children, to wit, Wallace(?) A. Carrington, Amanda King, Mary Simmons, Elizabeth Bridges, Sarah Compton, Martha Ridgway. Whatever interest my daughter Martha Ridgway receives from my estate shall never be subject to the control of her husband James L. Ridgway and shall be the property of the said Martha Ridgway and her children. Executors: My son W. A. Carrington. Signed: A. G. Carrington. Witness: John E. Gorden, Stephen C. O’Kelly, G. H. Daniel. Rec’d 9 Jun 1893. Page 460 Margaret E. Russell 31 Oct 1892 All my property at my death to go to my sisters Mary A. Russell, Nancy H. Russell and Sarah C. Russell if they should be in life. If either of these should not be in life, then to such of them as should be living. I desire that there shall be no administration on my estate. Signed: Margaret E. (x) Russell. Witness: L. P. Eberhart, E. P. Eberhart, L. B. Eberhart, J.P. Rec’d 8 Jul 1894. Page 461 Henry T. Evans 28 Mar 1894 To my wife Elizabeth A. Evans all the real and personal property that I may own at the time of my death to have and control as she thinks is to the best interest of herself and children during her natural life and at her death the property divided equally between my children. Should any of my children marry, they should receive enough from my estate to make them [equal] with the amount given to my son James N. Evans, provided my wife Elizabeth A. Evans feels able to give said amount without injury to herself but in any event that all be made equal after the death of their mother before the property is divided. Executors: my sons James D. and Henry S. Evans. Signed: Henry T. Evans. Witness: W. S. Evans, C. W. Huff, W. D. Booth, D. P. Moon. Rec’d 10 May 1894. Page 463 Mary Johnson 21 Oct 1894 I desire that my contract for the rent of the land from Wm. Nowell be strictly carried out, that Juston Howard keep my mules and 1 waggon to cultivate said land for the remainder of this year, and that my portion of the present crop of 1895 be placed to the payment of my just debts. I desire that if I am not living that my house and lot in the town of Comer be rented to the best advantage by me executor for the year 1895 and the proceeds be placed to my just debts. To my faithful friend Elizabeth Jarrell, wife of Jacob Jarrell, my house and lot in the town of Comer for services rendered in waiting on me during my illness up to the present time, and upon the condition that she continues to see after me and wait on me the remainder of my life, she to take possession of said house and lot on the first day of January 1896. Executor: my friend Dr. C. C. Nillid (?). Signed: Mary (x) Johnson. Witness: D. P. Moon, K. D. Strickland, J. M. Jones. Rec’d 25 Nov 1894. Page 465 James E. Sanders 12 Sept 1894 To my beloved wife Lucy Emaline my home place, that is the place whereon we now reside containing about 127 acres, for and during her natural life, also the insurance policy I hold in the New York Trust(?) life for $1000.00, the same to be at the absolute disposal of my beloved wife Lucy Emaline. I will and bequeath to the custody and control of my wife the following, to wit, my household and kitchen furniture, stock, horses, cattle, hogs & goats, &c, also all my plantation tools consisting of buggies, wagons, ploughs, hoes, rakes, &c, with the following instructions, to wit, that each of my children, to wit, Willis S., Lou O., Myrtie P., James M., Lucy M. and Carl have set apart to them when each one marries or becomes of age, one bed and bedding complete, one cow & calf, or if either of the above named children desire cash in lieu thereof, the equivalent of said articles in money. My executor to sell the following property, to wit, the 100 acres given to me by my father when I married; 72 acres I bought, the Johnson land; 90 acres bought from my father H. T. Sanders; 40 acres bought of the Whitworth land; also my machinery consisting of Engine & boiler, belts, pullies, gin feeder… &c, all to be sold for the purpose of giving my children hereinafter named a good practical education such as is standard in the colleges of our country, the same to be obtained as cheaply as possible, Lou O., Myrtie P., James W., Lucy M. and Carl. To my youngest son Carl, my silver watch to be delivered to him at my death. At the death of my wife Lucy Emaline, all property not disposed of be sold by the other executor, to wit Willie S., and equally divided amongst all my children, except the value of the watch willed to Carl for which he is not to account. Executors: my wife Lucy Emaline and my son Willis S. Sanders. Signed: James E. Sanders. Witness: R. H. Kinnebrew, L. B. Brooks, Stephen C. O’Kelly. Rec’d 7 Jan 1895. Page 468 Angeline Strickland 5 Aug 1882 Jackson County: My will is at and after my death that I be buried by the side of my husband Henry Strickland. Magness A. Brooks, a son of my brother Loyd Brooks, have $200 to be kept at lawful interest until he is 21 years old, he is only to use the interest up to that time. I further will him my feather bed and under bed, one large double wove ---- counterpane, one fine ---- Island shirt, one fine bed quilt with brown stripes & lining, 2 pillows, one bolster. I will Loyd Brooke’s wife Sally Brooks one feather bed. I will my brother John Brooks the balance of my estate. Executor: Volentine H. Deadwyler. Signed: Angeline (x) Strickland. Witness: W. S. Rogers, Jison (x) Adams, Josiah (x) Segraves. Rec’d 6 May 1895. Page 470 Thomas Jefferson Adams 26 May 1888 Being 41 years of age and of sound mind and memory… my body to be buried at Loar United Congregational Church. My land, stock, notes, money and all other property be allowed to remain in the hands of my wife Eliza Catherine Adams until my youngest child becomes of age, at which time my whole estate must be sold and the proceeds divided between my wife and body heirs, my wife receiving a child’s portion. But should my wife die before my youngest child becomes of legal age, my whole estate be sold and the proceeds equally divided among my body heirs immediately upon each of them becoming of age. Executrix: My wife Eliza Catherine Adams, but in case of her death, my brother Alfred Hopkins Adams, my nephew John F. Davis, and if of legal age, my son Early Wilbur Adams. Signed: Thomas J. Adams. Witness: R. H. Kinnebrew, J. T. Johnson, J. C. Sanders. Rec’d 3 Jun 1895. Page 472 James H. McEuen 10 Nov 1894 To my wife Nancy J. McEuen, all that tract of land where I now reside adjoining lands of John Caruth, Sarah Caruth, Milton Caney and James M. Fouler, containing 178 ½ acres, during her natural life. When my wife shall have departed this life, said tract shall be sold and the proceeds equally and impartially divided between my bodily heirs. Executor: my son Harvey H. McEuen. Signed: J. H. McEuen. Witness: J. C. Tyner, Jonah Hill. Rec’d 5 Aug 1895. Page 474 Emily E. Sexton 14 Apr 1896 To my husband Miles A. Sexton all my real estate, consisting of 109 acres of land, until my youngest daughter becomes 21 years of age. When my youngest daughter becomes 21 years of age, said tract of land to be equally divided between my said husband and my children, my said husband to take a child’s part with the improvement. At the death of my husband, his part of the land to go to my children. Executor: my brother Joseph E. Bond. Signed: E. E. Sexton. Witness: T. R. Fitts, H. A. McEwen, J. E. Bond. Rec’d 6 Jul 1896. Page 475 Lou Disa Adams 17 Jun 1893 To my unmarried daughter Martha Amanda Adams, 20 acre of land to be run off from the south west corner of my land, one cow and calf, one bed and bedstead. To my eight children, to wit, John T. Adams, Mary Lucinda Freeman, Sarah Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Jessee White Adams, Martha Amanda Adams, Kisi Catherine Burroughs, Emri Keller Adams, Susie Porter Thomas, and the children of my dead daughter Louisa Francis Segraves, to wit, William Calloway Segraves, Emri David Segraves, Samantha Elizabeth Segraves - all the remainder of my land consisting of 80 acres. At the death of my husband John Adams the 80 acres of land to be sold and enough of the proceeds of the land be appropriated to build a medium size box house on the 20 acres of land named in the first item for the use of my daughter Martha Amanda Adams and the balance to be equally divided between my 8 children and the children of my daughter Louisa Francis Segraves to receive one share. The 20 acres shall be an extra bequest; my daughter Martha Amanda Adams share equally with my other children in the division of the 80 acres of land. All my land to remain just as it is until the death of my husband. Executor: my son John T. Adams. Signed: Lou Disa (x) Adams. Witness: Obediah W. T. Rogers, J. C. Segraves, Davison Williams. Rec’d 7 Sep 1896. Page 477 John M. David 16 Dec 1895 My executors to sell or divide my perishable property not needed in the cultivation of their different farms which I leave in their charge. One half acres be reserved on my father Peter David’s old place including his family grave yard forever from sale or transfer, likewise that one fourth acre at the west end of the dwelling I now reside in shall be reserved forever for my family grave yard. Six hundred dollars be reserved for the purpose of educating my son George P. David provided he has not received an education before my death. Then after my burial expenses if any more on hand I want it equally divided among my wife Olivia M. B. David and my three sons Otho David, William H. David and George P. David & Susie David, Mary David. For love and affection I have for my beloved wife Olivia M. B. David, one lot of land known as my home at Paoli, GA containing 304 acres, all the houses and dwellings connected with it or being upon it, also one lot known a the White place containing 234 ½ acres, also 25 shares of Georgia Rail Road Stock, during her natural life for the support of herself. If she should have any to dispose of I want it equally divided among my five children. At the death of my wife, to land which I have given to her be returned over to my three sons and not to be sold unless one or the other to buy. The above named Rail Road Stock I want equally divided among all five of my children at the death of my wife. Also to my wife, all that I have in my dwelling house of beds, bedding & furniture, also kitchen furniture. Should she see proper she can give to each child at my death as they become of age a bed and furniture provided they have not received such before my death. The piano is Mary’s, Susan can have the organ. For love and affection I bequeath to my three sons Otho David, William H. David and George P. David one land known as the Mill place containing 63 acres & the mill included, also one lot known as the Black place containing 147 ½ acres, also one lot known as the J. O. David place containing 337 acres, also one lot known as the Newtown lot containing 14 acres, also one lot known as the T. A. Long place containing 24 acres, also one lot known as the J. T. Gholston lot containing 23 acres, also one lot known as the Kimble lot containing 25 acres, also three lots known as the Zemily Woods place containing 76 acres; all the above named lands amounts to 906 acres, hoping they will manage it to a good purpose. To my five children Otho David, William H. David, George P. David, Susan E. David and Mary David a lot of land known as my lower plantation containing 1984 acres, which is to be lotted off and drawn for as near equal as possible. They can have that which is in Carlton cut in lots to suit themselves & draw for so each one may have a lot or lots in Carlton. Also one lot of land known as the Brookline place containing 772 acres. Also to my five children a certain lot of land known as the McElroy land now known as the Frank Brown place containing 49 acres which is to be put in with plantation lot Brookline. Executors: my beloved wife Olivia M. B. David and Otho David my son. Should either one of them die, my son William H. David to take their place. Signed: John M. David. Witness: J. W. Power, Thomas W. Long, C. C. Mitchell, T. F. Christian. Rec’d 2 Nov 1896. Page 482 William R. Adams 8 Dec 1888 To my beloved wife Elizabeth Ann with whom I have lived so happily for so many years, all my estate both real and personal. To my beloved daughter Emma Elizabeth, $200 if she remain unmarried until the death of my wife. To my son James William one mule to be valued at $100 to be delivered to him at the time of his reaching 21 years, unless I should live until his majority and deliver the mule myself. My daughter Emma Elizabeth and my son James William to be made equal with my other children in regards to bedding, cow & c[alf] by my wife. After the death of my wife, my executors to sell all the property then remaining… and divided equally among my beloved children, to wit, Alfred M., Fannie L., Emma E., Mary A., Allen J., Cornelia Eliza James W. share and share alike. Executors: my sons Alford M. and James W. Signed: William R. Adams. Witness: Stephen C. O’Kelley, R. H. Kinnebrew, M. C. Stevens. Rec’d 11 Nov 1896.