Will of 	David Johnston 07-20-1852
Submitted by 	Tami Johnston-Parise


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This is my will 17 August -- David Johnston

Will filed 20 July 1852.

I, David Johnston, Branch Pilot at the Balize Parish of Plaquemines, State
of Louisiana being at present sound mind and body, but aware of the
uncertainity of human life and derevous of avoiding difficutlies hereafter,
deem prepen to make this my last will and testament. I was born in Wilkinson
County, State of Georgia, my father and mother are both dead, and I have
neither Brothers nor Sister living. I married on the 5 of February 1840,
with Hanna Frederika Hoffmann and we have now one son aged 5 years named
Alexander Henry Johnston, there was no marriage contract between my wife and
myself and all our property has been acquired since the marriage. I bequeath
everything I may own at the time of my death, after deducting the one half
to which my wife shall be entitled. To my son Alexander Henry Johnston. I
desire that my wife be confirmed as natural tutrix of our child and that my
friend David Shepheerd should be appointed his under tutor. I appoint my
wife, Hanna Frederika Hoffmann, executrix of this my will and testament and
wish that my succession be settled with as few legalities as possible.

Done at the Balize, Parish of Plaquemines on the 17th day of August 1846.

Signed David Johnston