Wills of Stoddard Co. MO - Spence, John J. - Book C pg. 113 ***************************************************************** File contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Compiled and submitted by ©1999,2000, Connie Perkins ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Record Book of Wills in the County of Stoddard, Missouri Book C pg. 113 State of Missouri, County of Stoddard The State of Missouri to all persons, to whom these presents Shall come Greeting; Know ye that the last will of John J. Spence, hath in due form of law, been exhibited, proved and recorded, a copy of which is hereto annexed; and inasmuch as it appears that Carter T. Welborn has been appointed executor, in and by the said last will to execute the same, and to the end that the property of the testator may be preserved for those who shall appear to have a legal right or interest therein; and that the Said last will may be executed according to the request of the testator. We do hereby authorize him, the said Carter T. Welborn as such Executor, to collect and secure, all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits, which were of the said John J. Spence at the time of his death, in whosoever's possession the same may be found; and to perform and fulfill all such duties as may be enjoined upon him by said will, so far as there shall be property, and the law charges him, and in general to do and perform all other things which now are, or hereafter may be required of him by law. In Testimony whereof I Stephen Chapman Clerk of the Probate Court of Stoddard County, have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said court, at office, this 25th day of March A.D. 1871. Stephen Chapman Clerk Filed and Recorded this the 25th day of March A.D. 1871 Stephen Chapman Clerk