Bienville Parish, LA:  Will of William Pearce
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Last Will and Testament of William Pearce

The State of Louisianna Parish of Bienville

I, William Pearce resident of the parish and state aforementioned,
be reminded of the uncertainties of life, and being of sound mind
and disposing mind, do ordain  this my last will and testament. 1rst
It is my will that all my just debts be paid as soon as possible.
2.That the remainder of estate of every kind be kept together until
my youngest child, Emma Demelia, becomes of age. 3. It is my will
that my beloved wife Lucinda Pearce keep the property until the
youngest child becomes of age then my estate of every kind be
equally divided between my wife Lucinda and the surviving heirs.
Finally I appoint Jason H. Poole and my wife Lucinda Pearce.
Executor and executress of this my last will and testament in
witness whereof I have this will to be written and read aloud  in
presence of me and the under signed witnesses this 19th day of July
A. D. 1862 declaring the same to be my last will and testament. Thus
done  and signed in the parish and the day aforesaid.

[his mark[ William X Pearce Tho Crawford John Upshaw Doctor Franks

filed by George Youngblood                                August
11th 1862 J. H. Stephens  clerk

August 11, 1862  J. H. Stephens Clerk