Will of Hill Jones, Madison Co., MS, Will Book A

In the name of God, Amen.
I, Hill Jones, being in ill health, but of a sound and disposing mind do make, this my last will and
testament, revoking all others.

1st.  I will and bequeath to my dear wife Judith B. Jones her lifetime, and after her death to my
son Willis B. Jones all my real estate with all appurtenances connected thereon, including all my
horses, cattle, hogs, sheep and stock of every description, all of my waggons and tools of every
kind.  My wife Judith B. having the privilege of disposing of any of my personal property during
her lifetime not otherwise here particularly designated.  Also I will and bequeath to her the
following Negroes, to wit.  Tiller, Vincent, William, Tessy, Phil, Reuben and Susan which
personal property it is my wish for her to make any disposition of she may think proper.  I also
will and bequeath to my son Willis B. Jones the following Negroes, to wit. Edmund, Phil Jr.,
Martha, Austin and Reuben’s wife, Alfred, Rinu: Richard & Charissy his wife and their three
youngest children Cornelius, Catherine & Eliza, also George and my two blind boys Isaac &
Britten.  I also will and bequeath to my daughter  Mary M. Whitehead the following Negroes, to
wit. Mose, Daniel and Solomon.  I also will and bequeath to my daughter Martha B. McCauley
the following Negroes, to wit. John, Louisa, Green and Jock.  I also will and bequeath to my
daughter Elizabeth M. Heweath the following Negroes, to wit. Essip and Huldy.

I also will and bequeath to my daughter Rebecca I. Mace the following Negroes, to wit.  Charles,
Handy and Collier.  And furthermore, it is my wish and desire that any part of my personal estate
that is not particularly designated in this my will I do also will and bequeath to my dear wife
Judith B. Jones with the privilege of her making any disposition of she may think proper.

And I do hereby make and ordain my esteemed friend & neighbor Jon M. Elder together with my
son in law Nathan B. Whitehead and son Willis B. Jones executors of this my last will and
testament.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal 8th day of
September AD 1846.  /s/ Hill Jones
Witnesses: Wm. J. Austin, N. Robb

Probated Oct, 1846

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