Person:Elizabeth Wilson (174)

Will Transript

Will of Elizabeth Smith of Madison tp., Jackson co., OH, dated 24 May 1846, proved 16 September 1846.

In the name of God amen! I, Elizabeth Smith of Madison Township in Jackson County County [sic] Ohio, being of mature age of sound mind and memory and consdering the uncertainty of this mortal life do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following to wit:

1st I give and devise my interest and claim as an heir at law of the estate of William Dunwoody deceased of Bath County in the State of Virginia [several illegible words] William Dunwoodys will in manner and form following to wit:

I give and bequeath my beloved son Harper Smith the sum of thirty dollars and Elizabeth McCorkle my daughter thirty dollars each to receive as an extra share, the remainder to be divided into ten equal shares to be divided as follows.

I give and bequeath to my son John Smith and his heirs one equal share.

I also give and bequeath to my daughter Jane McCorkle and her heirs one equal share. also my daughter Margaret Hoover and her heirs one equal share

I also give and bequeath to Elizabeth McCorkle my daughter and her heirs one equal share in addition to the sum of thirty dollars as above set forth.

I also give and bequeath to my son Willson Smith and his heirs one equal share.

I also give and bequeath to my son James Smith and his heirs one equal share.

I also give and bequeath to my son William D. Smith and heirs one equal share. I also give and bequeath to my son Robert Smith and heirs one equal share.

I also give and bequeath to the heirs of my daughter Bathsheba Russel late deceased one equal share

I also give and bequeath to my son Harper Smith and his heirs one equal share in addition to the sum of thirty dollars as above set forth.

I also nominate and appoint James Smith my son executor of this my last will and testament. impowering him to compromise adjust release and discharge in such manner as he may deem proper the debts and claims due from said estate of William Dunwoody.

I also direct my executor to pay all my debts. I hereby revoke all former wills made by me.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of May AD. 1846.

(Signed) Elizabeth Smith

Witnesses John S. Stephenson, John Mackley Junr. Proved 16 September 1846.

[Jackson co., OH Will Book A: 71, FHL film #301,050]

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