Will of James M. Blanton, Madison Co., MS, Will Book A

In the name of God, Amen.  I, James M. Blanton of the County of Madison and State of
Mississippi, being of sound mind but in feeble health of body and realizing the uncertainty of life
do make and ordain this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other and former wills by
me at any time heretofore made.  And first

I direct that all my just debts be paid out of my estate as soon as the same can be __ after my
decease.  And

Secondly, I give and bequeath all the rest and residue of my estate of every description to my
beloved wife Arcadia E. Blanton to be controlled and disposed of by her as she may think proper
and

Lastly I hereby appoint my beloved wife Arcadia E. Blanton executrix and my friend John
Montgomery executor of this my last will & testament.

Signed, sealed and published this 25th day of August AD 1847 in the presence of Samson T.
Henderson, John B. Scott, J. J. Pugh  /s/ James M. Blanton

Probated: September, 1847

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