Will of Archibald McMillan Sr., 1847 - Halifax Co. VA

                  I Archibald McMillan Sr. of the County of Halifax in the Commonwealth 
of Virginia do make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby 
revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made.
		          First, it is my last will and desire that all my just debts
and funeral expenses be paid, as soon after my decease as possible
out of the first moneys that shall come into the hands of my executor from
any portion of my Estate.
		        I give and bequeath to my son Archibald McMillan Jr. and
to my daughter Mary McMillan, to each, one cow & calf, my Daughter Mary
to be entitled to the first choice and my son Archibald to the second choice
to them and their heirs forever.
                I give and bequeath to my son Joseph McMillan and to my
Daughter Mary McMillan all the balance of my Estate of every kind
and description whatsoever, to be equally divided between them, that is to say one half to each
to them and there(sic) heirs forever.
             The reason that I have not given my sons William & James McMillan
any thing, is that I have given them heretofore as much as would amount
to there(sic) equal share of my Estate.
              I do hereby appoint James Medley executor of this my last will and
testament.
             In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 26th
day of June 1847
 Acknowledged in the}				Arch McMillan   seal
 presents(sic)  of us    }
	James Medley
	Richard Dyer

	In a court held for Halifax County the 26th day of February 1849
	the within written last will and testament of Archibald McMillan
    deceased was presented in Court and proved by James Medley a subscribing
    witness who made oath that Richard Dyer the other subscribing witness
    who it appears has removed to parts unknown subscribed the same as a 
    witness in his presence and in the presence of the testator, and the handwriting
    of the said Dyer was proved by the oath of William Brooks whereupon it is
    ordered that said will be recorded. And on motion of James Medley who
    made oath thereto according to said and with James(?) Medley his security
    entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of six hundred
    dollars conditioned according to Law;  A certificate is granted him for obtaining
    probate of said will in due form.
						                 Teste
							      WmHolt  cs#6 
	

Submitted by David W. McMillan <mcmillanmail@comcast.net>

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