Will of Allen Spars, Madison Co., MS, Will Book A

In the Name of God Amen.  I, Allen Spars of the County of Madison and 
State of Mississippi being weak in body though strong in mind and 
disposing memory and calling to mind the uncertainty of life and the 
certainty of death do think proper to make and ordain this my last will 
and testament in manner and form following, to wit.

It is my will and desire that my Negro woman Phillis and her three 
children Catherine, Martha Ann and Hulda shall have their freedom for 
life.

Item I give and bequeath to Phillis and her children the sum of five 
hundred dollars to be paid over to them as their necessities may 
require.

I also give and bequeath to Phillis and her three children mentioned 
above all my estate both real and personal that may be left after 
paying my just debts and all expenses that may be necessary to settle 
my estate.

Item It is my and desire that the property hereby given __ be left __ 
my executors to be given to them as the necessities may require.

Lastly I nominate and appoint Isaac R. Baggett & H M Taylor my whole 
and sole executors to this my last will and testament __ revoking all 
other wills by me heretofore made.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 
4th Sept AD 1839.
/m/ Allen Spars.  Witnesses Henry Caleste, Julius Jackins

Will probated January Term 1840

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