Wills of Stoddard Co. MO - Williams Allen- Book C pg. 130-131 ***************************************************************** 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. 130-131 State of Missouri, County of Stoddard To all to whom these presents Shall come Greeting; Know ye that the last will and Testament of Allen Williams, deceased, late of Stoddard County, Missouri, hath in due form of law, been exhibited, proved and recorded in the office of the Clerk of the County Court of Stoddard County, Missouri, a copy of which is hereto annexed; and inasmuch as it appears that no one has been appointed executor in and by said Last Will and Testament, to execute the same, and to the end that the property of the said testator may be preserved for those who shall appear to have a legal right or interest therein; and that the Said last will and Testament may be executed according to the request of the testator and instruction of the said Testator. We do hereby appoint James D. Williams Administrator of the estate of said Allen Williams, deceased, with the Will of said Allen Williams annexed and authorize him to collect and secure, all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits, which were of the said Allen Williams, at the time pg. 131 his death, in whosesoever hands or possession the same may be found; and to perform and fulfill all such duties as may be enjoined upon them by said Last will and Testament, so far as there shall be property, and the law charge him; and in general to do and perform all other acts which now are, or maybe hereafter required of him by law. In Testimony whereof I R. W. Christy Clerk of the County in and for said County, have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said court, at office in Bloomfield, this 18th day of November A.D. 1876. R. W. Christy, Clerk of court by Stephen Chapman Deputy Filed for record Nov 18th 1876 and duly Recorded in Book C, at pages 130 - 130. R.W. Christy Clerk By Stephen Chapman Deputy