Joshua Brazzell 1859 Will, Harrison Co Mo The last will and testament of Joshua Brazzell of Marion Township, Harrison County State of Missouri. In the name of God I Joshua Brazzell considering the uncertinty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory (Blessed be Almighty God for the same) do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say) first I will and bequeath to my four sons (viz Samson Brazzell, Joshua Brazzell, Riley Brazzell and John Brazzell) all my real estate to be equally divided between them all in township and county above mentioned. Most which lands are described as follows that is to say the southwest fractional quarter of Sec No 7 seven in township No. 65 sixty five in range No 28 twenty eight containing 140 one hundred and forty acres and 32/100 thirty hundredth and also my undivided half of the North East Fourth of the Southwest quarter of Sec No 17 of Town No 65 range No 28. I will that my son Samson has the use of my farm or use and management of my farm or ? ? situated in Marion Township Harrison County and State of Missouri and that the said Samson will take good care of the said minor children (viz) Joshua, Riley and John Brazzell until they become of age or as long as they will live under his control and authority and that the said Samson give them a common schooling. and further the said Samson has it in his power to sell said lands at any time he thinks best by the consent of his brothers. and I will also that the said Samson pay all my just and lawful debts and funeral expenses out of my personal property. after which the residue of my personal property is to be appraised. and I will to William Brazzell or heirs one dollar. to Daniel Brazzell or heirs one dollar and to Sarah Lemar or heirs one dollar after which the remainder of the value of the appraisement is to be equally divided among my seven living children (viz) Rhoda Rily, Elizabeth Brazzell, Unity Lemar, Samson Brazzell, Joshua Brazzell, Riley Brazzell and John Brazzell and the respective shares of the said Rhoda Rily, Elizabeth Brazzell, Unity Lemar is to be paid by the said Samson Brazzell within five years and of the said Joshua, Riley and John Brazzell at the time that they come to be of age. Likewise I make constitute and appoint my said son Samson to be executor and administrator of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this the twenty seventh day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty eight. Joshua Brazzell his mark+ The above written instrument was subscribed by the said Joshua Brazzell in our presence and acknowledge by him to each of us and he at the same time published and declared the above instrument so subscribed to be his last will and testament; and we at the testators request and in his presence have signed our names as witnesses hereto and written opposite our names our respective places of residence Wm. W. Quillen Harrison Co, Mo J. J. Allen Harrison Co., Mo J. F. Glen Harrison Co, Mo State of Missouri County of Harrison SS Be it remembered that on this 5th day of May AD 1859 personally appeared before me John H. Phillebaum Judge of the Probate Court within and for said County William W. Quillen, Josiah J Allen the subscribing witnesses to the ? will of Joshua Brazzell and being by me first duly sworn depose and say: that the said Joshua Brazzell the testator subscribe the same in their presence and published the said will or instrument of ? as his last will; that he the said testator was at the time of publishing his said will of sound mind and more than twenty one years old; and that they the said deponents attested the said will as witnesses ? by subscribing their names to the same in the presence of same testator William W. Quillen Josiah J Allen Sworn to & subscribe before me this 5th day of May 1859 In witness where of I have here set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at office in Bethany? on the date last aforesaid. State of Missouri, Harrison County John H Phillbaum, Judge of the Probate Court for said sounty certify that I consider the above proof sufficient to establish said will. Joshua Brazzell Bond We Sampson Brazzell as principal and John Holister and E. Reedy as securities are held and bound to the State of Missouri in the sum of eight hundred dollars, the payment of which we bind ourselves our heirs, executors and administrators. The condition of the above bond is that of Sampson Brazzell administration of the estate of Joshua Brazzell deceased, with the will ? shall faithfully administer said estate according to the provisions of the said will, account for, pay and deliver, all money and property of said estate and perform all things ? said administration required by law or the order or decree of any court having jurisdiiction. Then the above bond to be void. Otherwise to remain in full force Sampson Brazzell John Holister E. Reedy Approved by me this 31st day of March A.D. 1862 T H Templeman, Probate Judge ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: KAPickett ====================================================================