VAN WERT COUNTY OHIO - WILL: MADDOX, James (d. 1840)
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Subject:  Will of JAMES MADDOX

I, James T. Maddox, of Van Wert County, in the State of Ohio, do make and
publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that
is to say,

First.  It is my will that my expenses and all my just debts be fully paid.

Second.  I give, devise, and bequeath unto my son-in-law, John Hill and
Rosanna his wife, the sum of one hundred dollars to be paid out of the
proceeds of the sale of a piece of land situated in Van Wert County and
State of Ohio, being the E. half of S. E. quarter and S. W. quarter of S.
E. quarter of Sec. 25, T. 1S, R. 1E., when said land can be sold for the
sum of $500.  

Third. I give, devise, and bequeath to my daughter Minerva the sum of one
hundred and thirty dollars out of the proceeds of the sale of the land
above described when said land shall be sold as above mentioned; also, one
white cow by me now owned.

Fourth.  I give, devise, and bequeath to my son Thomas H. Maddox the sum of
one hundred dollars, to be paid out of the proceeds of the sale of the
tract of land above described, and when said land shall be sold as above
mentioned.

Fifth.  I give and devise to my grandson David Maddox and my granddaughter
Sarah Jane Maddox, children of my son Charles Maddox, deceased, residing
now in Fayette County, Ohio, the sum of fifty dollars to be equally divided
to the two; and in case of the death of either, the whole amound to the
survivor, to be paid to their legal representative out of the proceeds of
the sale of land described in the second item of this my last will, when
said land is disposed as mentioned in said item.

Sixth. I give and devise to my granddaughter Sarah Jane Buzzard, heir of my
daughter Rachel, deceased, the sum of seventy-five dollars to be paid to
her legal representative out of the proceeds of the sale of land described
in the second item of this my will, and when said land is disposed of as
mentioned in said item.

Seventh.  I give and devise to my son Peter Maddox the sum of twenty
dollars, to be paid in young cattle stock.

Eighth.  It is my will that the proceeds of my personal property (if any
remain after all my just debts and expenses are paid) should be equally
divided between my son Thomas Maddox and my daughters Rosanna Hill and
Minerva Jennings, and my granddaughter Sarah Jane Buzzard.

Ninth. I give and devise to my son John Maddox and my daughter Mary Jane
Foster all my house furniture, together with beds and bedding, to be
divided between the two.

Tenth.  It is my will that the notes that I hold against my sons Peter
Maddox, John Maddox and Samuel Maddox, and my daughter Mary Jane Foster, in
case the proceeds of land described in the second item of this my will and
my personal property should not be enough to discharge my just debts and
necessary expenses; also, to several amounts specified in the second,
third, fourth, fifth, and sixth items or clauses of this my will, or so
much thereof as will discharge the amounts so mentioned, otherwise to be
void.

And lastly:  I hereby nominate and appoint William Priddy executor of this
my last will and testament, hereby authorizing and empowering him to
compromise, adjust, release, and discharge in such manner as he may deem
proper, the debts and claims due me.  I do authorize and empower him, if it
shall become necessary in order to pay my just debts, to sell by private
sale, or in such manner upon such items of credit or otherwise, as he may
think proper; all my real estate and deeds to purchasers to execute,
acknowledge, and deliver in fee simple.

In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of May ,
in the year 1840.  James Maddox (his mark)
Signed and acknowledged by said James T. Maddox as his last will and
testament in our presence, and signed by us in his presence.
Joseph Gleason & Edward R. Wells (witnesses)


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