Greene County, Missourio Wills - Enos D. Pipkin, 1903

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On 2 Dec 1898, Enos D. wrote his will which was filed in Greene
County Probate Court on 9 Mar 1903 as will #1716.

I, Enos D. Pipkin, having been a farmer and now living in the town
of Republic in Greene County Missouri, do make and publish this my
last will and testament hereby revoking any and all former wills by
me made.

1st.  I give and bequeath to my son, Samuel J. Pipkin, the sum of $100.

2nd.  I give to my grandsons, Frank H. Johnson and Willie E. Johnson,
      sons of my deceased daughter Sarah Johnson, the sum of $5.00 each
      and release them of anything they may owe me.

3rd.  I give to my son Daniel W. Pipkin, if living, the sum of $1.00.
      If he is dead then I give to his heirs the sum of $1.00.

4th.  I give to the heirs of my deceased son Jesse J. Pipkin the sum
      of $1.00.

5th.  I give to the heirs of my deceased son, William H. Pipkin, the 
      sum of $1.00.

6th.  I give to Kellie Keller, the wife of W.R. Keller, the sum of $1.00

7th.  I give to the heirs of my deceased son, John P. Pipkin, the sum of
      $5.00

8th.  I give to the Executors the sum of $100.00 for the purpose of
      paying funeral and burial expenses.

9th.  I give to my wife Susan A. Pipkin, the following real estate for and
      during her natural life or widowhood, to wit. The NE 1/4 and SW 1/4
      Sec 17, Twp 29 Range 23, also my property in Hines Addition to town
      Republic, Mo. Also all personal property, including monies, notes
      of any kine or nature and all other lands I may own at my death and
      not heretofore devised where-ever located after my debts are paid,
      in any, and the expense of administerin my estate are paid. At the
      death of my wife, Susan A. Pipkin, or her re-marriage all the lands
      and property given to her by me is to be sold and the proceeds thereof
      together with any and all monies is to go to and vest in the heirs of
      my deceased son, John P. Pipkin, to share and share alike between
      them.

10th. I appoint my son, Samuel J. Pipkin, Executor of this and request that
      he be not required to give bond.

In witness where of I have subscribed my name this 2nd Day of December 1898.

Witnesses: W.E. Haun, G.R. Watson                   /s/ Enos D. X Pipkin

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Enos D. and Susan A. Pipkin are buried in the Evergreen Cemetery in Republic,
Missouri. Their headstones read:

Enos D. Pipkin, 26 Set 1820 - 8 Feb 1903

Susan A. Pipkin, 23 Jan 1822 - 29 Jun 1903 

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