Pike County GaArchives Wills.....James Harden May 21 1851
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Source: Will Book C Pike County Probate Court
Written: May 21 1851
Recorded: July 18 1851


Georgia Pike County May 21st 1851

I James Harden being sound in mind and of disposing memory do this day in the 
presence of God and before these witnesses make my last will and testament.

I will my beloved wife Matilda Harden my executrix on my estate - first shall 
pay my just debts, next I will that Henry _?_ Harden have five dollars - next 
I will that Hillard J. Harden have five dollars - next I will that Elizabeth 
Thompson have five dollars - next I will that Mary Griver(?) have five 
dollars - next I will that Hiram D. Harden have five dollars. I next will and 
bequeath all of my estate both real and personal consisting of land-horses-
cows-_?_ oxen - hogs -household and kitchen furniture to Matilda Harden my 
beloved wife for lifetime, at her death, to the lawful heirs of her body, to 
have equal shares at her death and no others - I will no administration(?) on 
my estate until the death of my wife.
James (his mark) Harden

Signed and sealed in the presence of
Luke Brown
Jacob Buffington
Wm. R. Brown


Georgia
Pike County

We Jacob Buffington Luke Brown and William R. Brown do solemnly swear that we 
saw James Harden (by making his mark) sign seal and heard him publish and 
declare to be and contain his will that at the time thereof he was of sound 
disposing mind and memory that he did it freely without compulsion to the best 
of our knowledge.

Jacob Buffington
Luke Brown
Wm R. Brown

Attest in open court this 7th day of July 1851


State of Georgia
Pike County

I Matilda Harden do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last 
will and testament of James Harden deceased so far as I know or believe and 
that I will and truly execute the same by paying first the debts and then the 
legacies contained in said will as far as his goods and chattels will 
thereunto extend and the law charges me and that I will make a true and 
perfect inventory of such goods and chattels so help me God.

Matilda Harden

Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 7th July 18  1851
Wiley E. Mangham C.C.O.

Recorded 18th July 1851
Wiley E. Mangham


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