CHATHAM COUNTY, NC - WILLS - Daniel Lewis Vestal, 22 Jan 1921
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Will was received from Clerk of Superior Court Chatham County, 
P. O. Box 369, Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312

(Original Will is in Book H, Pages 513-514, dated October 24, 1954)

I, D. L. Vestal, of the aforesaid county and state, being of sound mind,
but considering the uncertainty of 
my earthly existence, do make and declare this may last will and
testament:

First, My executor herewithafter named, shall give my body a decent
burial, suitable to the wishes of my 
friends and relatives and pay all funeral expenses together with all my
just debts, out of the first moneys 
which may come into his hands belonging to my estate.

Second, Having already made my beloved wife, Addie Vestal, a deed my
land in lieu of her dower a years 
support, I also give and bequeath to her on half of my (individual)
household and kitchen furniture, and 
one half of my Reapes.

Third, I give and devise to my son D. T. Vestal one half of my
(individual) household and kitchen furniture 
and all my other personal property, consisting of one half of my Reapes,
two buggies, one (1) horse wagon 
and harness, all farming tools, one horse, two cows, and any growing
crops that may be on hand at the 
time of my death.

Fifth, (FYI, his numbering was off) In case my wife and son can not
agree on an equal division of my 
household and kitchen furniture, then my executor shall sell the same at
public auction and divide the 
proceeds.

Sixth, I hereby constitute and appoint, my son D. T. Vestal, my lawful
executor to all intents and purposes 
to execute this my last will and testament, according to the true intent
and meaning of the same, and 
every part and clause there of hereby revoking and declaring utterly
void all other wills and testaments 
by me heretofore made.

In witness whereof, I the said D. L. Vestal, do hereunto set my hand and
seal, this the 22nd day of 
January, 1921
            His
              D. L.   X   Vestal (seal)
            mark 

Signed sealed, published an declared by the said D. L. Vestal to be his
last will and testament in the 
presence of us, who, at request and in his presence, and in the presence
of each other, do subscribe our 
names as witnesses thereto.

     B. A. Phillips
     C. M. Andrews


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