Will: Zephaniah Smith Devereux Reedsburg, Sauk Co., WI 29 March 1882 
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I, Smith Deveraux of Reedsburg, Sauk County, Wisconsin being of sane and disposing mind and
memory and mindful of the uncertainty of human life, do make, declare and publish this my last
will and testament-in the manner following: 
1st. I will and direct that so soon as may be after my death that my just debts and funeral expenses
be paid. 
Second. I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Rachel A. Deveraux all the estate of
which I may die siezed both real and personal of every name and nature to her & her heirs forever. 
Third. I hereby nominate and appoint my said wife Rachel A. Deveraux the executrix of this my
last will and testament and do request that upon the settlement of my said estate my said executrix
be no required to give any bonds as such executrix. 
Hereby revoking all former wills by me made. 
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of March AD 1882. 
Smith Devereux 
The above and foregoing will and testament was signed by said testator in our presence and by
him declared to be his last will and testament. And we signed said instrument as witnesses at his
request in his presence and in the presence of each other. 
W.A. Wise of Reedsburg, Wis 
Mous Goring of Reedsburg, Wis