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- Last Will and Testament of David Judkins
I, David Judkins, of Vanderburgh County in the state of Indiana, do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and void all former wills by me at any time heretofor made.
First, I direct that my body be decently interred and that my funeral be conducted in a manner corresponding with my estate and situation in life and as such worldly estate as it has pleased God to intrust me with. I dispose of the same in the following manner to mine. I direct first that all my just debts be paid together with my funeral expenses as soon after my decease as possible, out of the first money that shall come into the hands of my executor.
Second, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Lydia, one hundred dollars so that she receives the same in place of all her right and title of dowry.
Third, I give and bequeath to my daughter, Hetty Blackburn, five dollars.
Fourth, I give and bequeath to the heirs of my late daughter, Roxy Stinchfield, fieve dollars.
Fifth, I give and bequeath to my son, Hiram Judkins, twenty-five dollars.
Sixth, I give and bequeath to my daughter, Harriet Wills, five dollars.
Seventh, I give and bequeath to my son, Louis Judkins, all the rest…of my property both real and personal. And I also appoint my said son, Louis my Executor, to this my last will and testament.
In witness where of I, David Judkins, the testator, have herewith set my hand and seal this second day of July, in the year of our Lord, One thousand, eight hundred, and forty one.
Signed David Judkins
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