Will of John Pettis

	In the name of God Amen.  I John Pettis of the County of Madison and State of 
Mississippi being weak in body though of sound and perfect mind and memory do make 
and ordain this my last will and testament as follows.  I will and bequeath unto my 
beloved wife Elizabeth such portion of my estate as is the legal and usual provided for the 
widow during her natural life and at her death the property to revert to the children of my 
beloved daughter Elizabeth Sutherland which together with the balance of my estate I 
wish equally divided between the children of my said daughter Elizabeth Sutherland and 
that as they become of age each one shall receive its portion of the estate.  I do further 
appoint and ordain my beloved wife Elizabeth Pettis and Daniel Sutherland executors of 
this my last will and testament investing them with the power to sell and convey to all or 
any portion of said estate as may appear to them of most advantage to the legatees.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 13th day of August 
Eighteen hundred and thirty seven.	/s/ John Pettis
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of, James H. Dunlavy, Ellis J. Passmoore

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