Will of Alexander McEwen, Oglethorpe Co. GA., 1825

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Submitted by:  Ronald D. Bridges  Bridgesrd@worldnet.att.net
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                          Will of Alexander McEwen
                                      
     "Will of Alexander of Oglethorpe County, Ga. To son, Robert, one
     dollar; to daughter, Eliza C. Carruth, one dollar; to son, James
     H., one dollar; to son, Isaac A., one dollar; to grandson, M. P.
     McEwen, one dollar; to wife, Ann, land on which I now live, all
     horses, cattle hogs, sheep, household furniture, wagon, plantation
     tools, & Durbin carriage, with any monies that may be owing to me,
     during her natural life; if lot or lots be drawn in lottery, if
     lot, then that to wife. Wife allowed to sell or dispose of all the
     above mentioned property as she may think best, but at her death
     said property, whether increased or diminished, to son John N. If
     two lots be drawn, lot not wife's choice, be sold and after
     deducting expenses of grant, if price not exceed $300., balance to
     wife Ann and after her death to be disposed of as other property
     bequeathed her.
     Executors to sell lot of land no., 51 in 10th District of Early
     Co., and after deducting expenses of sale, proceeds to be divided
     equally between children; Robert, Eliza C., James H. and Isaac A.
     Executors: wife, Ann and son, John N.
     Witnesses: Thomas P. Edwards, Simeon Edwards, John H. Pharr, Thomas
     Edwards. Sep. 27, 1825 - March 8, 1827." (1)
     (1) Found in card files of the State Archives of GA by Ron Bridges
     on 12 Jul 1999.