Wills of Stoddard Co. MO - Babb, William M.- Book A pg. 8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ File contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Compiled and submitted by © 1999,2000, Connie Perkins *************************************************************************** Record Book of Wills in the County of Stoddard, Missouri Book A, pg.8 I William M. Babb of the County of Stoddard and State of Missouri do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made. First I direct that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my death as possible out of my Estate as soon as possible. Then I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Temperance Babb all the ballance of my Estate personal and real. To have and dispose of during her natural life, or, widowhood and at her death I want it Equally divided among my children. And I hereby make and ordain my Esteemed neighbors Harman Reed and William A. Whitehead Executors of this my last will and testament. In witness where of I William M. Babb the testator have to this my will Written on one sheet of paper Set my hand and seal this second day of January in the year of our lord one thousand Eight hundred and forty two. William M. Babb Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of us who have subscribed in the presence of each other. Martin Fowler Thomas Gist Recorded February 22nd AD 1842 Levi W. Sankersley Clerk © This page created and placed here by: Connie Perkins cpfamilyhistory@worldnet.att.net November 01, 1999 for MOGenWeb