Wilson County, NC - Will of MC Pridgen-1895

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Last Will and Testament of MC Pridgen - Wilson County

Know all men by these presents that I M.C. Pridgen being of sound mind and
memory but in view of the uncertainty of my earthly existence do make and
declae this my last will and testament in the manner and form following to 
wit,

Item 1st  It is my desire that my body be given a suitable burial in Cedar
Grove Cemetery as may accord with  the wishes of my brothers and sisters.

Item 2nd  I desire that my executor pay such funeral expenses out of the
first money that comes into his hands as a part of my estate and that he
have plaaced at my grave a tombstone of Italian marble slab, proportionate
in size and apppropriate in design and inscription as best conforms to my
age and rank in life.

Item 3rd I desire the family place a tombstone at my Mother's grave and that
my Executor pay from the funds of my estate my proportionate part of the
cost of the same.

Item 4th  I will and bequeath to my beloved sister Winifred Winstead the sum
of fifty dollars in cash to be paid by my Executor.

Item 5th It is my desire that every just and lawful claim that I may be
owing at my death be paid and after they have been settled and Items 2,3,4
as above written have been provided for, I will and  bequeath to my beloved
sister Laura Pridgen, the remainder of my estate and interest of every kind
to her full possession and enjoyment 

Item 6th I hereby appoint my beloved brother and associate in business W. H.
Pridgen as my Executor to carry out the specifications and purpose of this 
will.

Item 7th  To my brothers and sister to whom I have not alluded I have
nothing but tenderest love, but in the disposal of my effects I have only
endeavored to place it where it is needed most.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 30th day
of Mar. 1895. Elm City, NC

Witness
E.Y. Moore
Iredell Williams                   M.C. Pridgen seal

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