Will of Pleasant Robertson 11 Aug 1859 Oglethorpe County, GA OGLETHORPE COUNTY GEORGIA Court of Ordinary August Term 1860 Will # 417 The last will and testament of Pleasant Robertson hereby revoking all other wills by him heretofore made. First I give and bequeath to the children of my daughter Elizabeth Howard deceased, five dollars each as their entire portion of my estate divided after the following manner into seven equal shares --- Second, I give and bequeath to my daughter Maryann Robertson one seventh part of estate to be held and managed for her interest by son Alvin Robertson, whom I hereby appoint trustee for her during her life, and at her death to be divided among my heirs herein after named as in the distribution of my estate in the first instance, if however she should marry then her portion shall be delivered up by her trustee to her husband. Third, I give and bequeath to the children of my son Elijah D. Robertson one seventh part of my estate for one mule heretofore advanced to their father valued at sixty dollars, also one hundred dollars - and also one Negro girl named Jane, advanced to his daughter Victoria valued at Three hundred and fifty dollars, in the distribution of their portion of my estate among themselves, and I hereby appoint G.G. Milner trustee for the said children of my son E.D. Robertson to take in hand their portion of my estate and see that it is distributed among them as before specified, as they may become of age or marry --- Forth, I give and bequeath to my son Alvin M. Robertson one seventh part of my estate, requiring him first to account to my estate for one tract of land heretofore advanced to him valued at four hundred dollars, and also one rifle gun valued at thirty five dollars. Fifth, I give and bequeath to the children of my daughter Susan Milner and to the children together and borne of her body, one seventh part of my estate, requiring them to account to my estate for one Negro girl named Ann heretofore advanced to my daughter Susan Milner valued at three hundred and fifty dollars. Sixth, I give and bequeath to the children of my daughter Clasy M. Smith (formerly Briant) which she bare by Baxter E. Briant dead. One seventh part of my estate except five dollars which I bequeath to their mother Clasy M. Smith, their said portion of my estate to be held and managed by my executor till they shall become of age or marry, then to be equally divided among them share and share alike --- Seventh, I give and bequeath to my son Charles Robertson one-seventh part of my estate to him and his heirs forever. Eighth, I give and bequeath to my son Alvin M. Robertson in trust for the sole and separate benefit of my son Marshall Robertson one seventh part of my estate, to be held and managed by my son Alvin M. for my son Marshall during his life, not to be subject to any demands that may come against said son Marshall. And if he should die leaving a child or children , then his portion of my estate to be equally divided among the other legatees mentioned in this Will except my daughter Clasy M. Smith and the children of my daughter Elizabeth Howard to be distributed as in the first distribution of my estate, this provision is made for my son Marshall because he is profligate and much inclined to spend all he can control. ___ if he should reform after my death so that his trustee shall become satisfied that he will take care of his portion of my estate, and he my son Marshall shall apply to the proper court, and it shall think it advisable for him to take possession of his said portion - then his trustee, my son Alvin M. Robertson, shall deliver over to said Marshall the whole of the property in trust to him for his own proper use and benefit forever ----- Ninth, In the sale of the land whereon I now live I wish my executor to reserve one half acre of land around and including my family burying ground, which I wish planted in with good hart railing and pailings on good light wood posts. Tenth, I hereby nominate and appoint my son Alvin M. Robertson Executor to this my last Will and testament --- In writing whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 11th day of August eighteen hundred and fifty nine. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Jim Robertson jrr12@eatel.net ====================================================================