Will:  Robert Anderson
Submitter: Carol Baker 4/01
Source: East Carroll Courthouse


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WILL OF ROBERT ANDERSON <Sr.>; East Carroll Parish, LA

Submitted by:  Carol Baker, Cincinnati, Ohio
Transcribed:  April 2001

Source:  East Carroll Parish Clerk of Courts
         Lake Providence, LA

July 31, 1855        WILL OF ROBERT ANDERSON      SUCC: Drawer #1

In the name of God, Amen.
On this 31st day of July, 1855, I make this my last will and testament: 

It is my will and desire that my son Robert <K> Anderson shall receive
a liberal education at one of the most approved colleges or
universities in the southern states. 

It is my will and desire that all my estate in the state of Louisiana 
of which I die possessed in my own rights and also the community
property shall be thrown into one lot and equally divided between my 
beloved wife Amy Anderson and my son Robert Anderson.

I hereby bequeath to my sister Polly Anderson of Manchester, Vermont
the use of my real estate lying in Manchester during her life,
remainder to my nephew Robert Anderson forever. 

I hereby give and bequeath to Amy Anderson Quays the sum of ________*
thousand dollars to be paid by Robert Anderson from his share of my
estate within one year after she marries or attains the age of 21.


*<amount of bequest is blank, presumably to be filled in later.>
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