Wills: Joseph Lumpkin, 25 March 1806: Oglethorpe County, Georgia

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>From Oglethorpe County, Georgia Will Book A (1794-1806), Pages 163-164

In the name of God amen__________
I Joseph Lumpkin of Oglethorpe County and State of Georgia being in perfect 
health do make and ordain this my last will & testament hereby revoking all 
former wills by me made bequeath my estate in manner and farm (illegible) 
following ---------
(illegible) viz -Item, I leave unto my beloved wife Ann Lumpkin all my 
estate, be it of kindsoevers as long as she lives_____

Item, I give & bequeath unto my daughter Ann N. Bailey twenty five shillings 
sterling___

Item, I give & bequeath unto my Granddaughter Dolly Lumpkin two hundred 
dollars to be paid her by my executors when she marries or arrives to the age 
of Eighteen, to her & her heirs for ever, But if she should Die before she 
should marry or arive to the age afore said, then my desire is that her part 
should be equally divided between Joseph & William Lumpkin___

Item, I give and bequeath unto my son William Lumpkin one feather bed & 
furniture & the tract of land where on I now live containing one hundred & 
twenty four more or less__

Item, I give & bequeath unto my son Joseph Lumpkin two hundred dollars of my 
estate, after the death of his mother, then my desire is that after the death 
of my loving wife Ann Lumpkin; that my estate Be it of what kindsoevers 
should equally divided any son Joseph & William Lumpkin to them & their heirs 
for ever___

Lastly, I do appoint my loving wife & my son Joseph & William Lumpkin my 
executors to this my last will & testament in witness whereof I have herein 
set my hand & seal this twenty fifth day of March 180(?)

Signed sealed & }
Delivered in the } (sig) Joseph Lumpkin (Seal)
Presents of us } 
(sig) John Dunn } Recorded Jan/ 27th day 180(?)
(sig) Humphry Hindwick }
(sig) Jas. D. Cole }

Note: Based on the location of this will within Will Book A, the recording 
date of this will was most likely 1806.