Will of James Henry Langston of Whaleyville, Nansemond Co VA 1836-1921

From Nansemond County Will Book 8

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JH Langston's Will

I, James H. Langston of the County of Nansemond, State of Virginia, 
being of sound mind and disposing memory, do make ordain publish and 
declare this paper writing to be my last will and testament.

1st I direct that all my funeral charges be paid.  
2nd I loan to my wife Primmie Langston my farm, estimated to contain one 
hundred and sixty nine acres to her during her natural life, except one 
acre for the burial ground where it is now located, at her death I give 
and bequeath the said farm, except the on eacre for the the burial 
ground, to my son James S. Langston to him and his heirs forever, 
provided the said James S. Langston takes care of and supports my wife 
Primmie Langston during her life, and provided further, that at the 
death of wife, said James S. Langston to pay to each of my then living 
children, except C.A. Langston, Twenty five Dollars, each to-wit:  M.D. 
Langston, Maggie the widow of Whit Hicks, Anna, the wife of Willie Boon, 
Alexander Langston, Alma the wife of Dempsey Drake, Primmie C. the wife 
of Eules Butler, Pearl the wife of Exum Holland, and George Langston.
3rd As I educated C.A. Langston I have nothing more to give and bequeath 
to him.
4th I direct that my chattel estate, household and kitchen furniture to 
be sold and  that the proceeds thereof be equally divided among my 
living children.  Will dated July 26 1913.
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