Person:James Lear (1)

Will of James Lear

Will of James Lear, Deceased

Dated 25 May 1831, Proved Jan 1842, Book K:415

"I James Lear being in perfect health and sound mind and knowing the foibles of human nature are that many by accident or otherwise drop off suddenly and thereby not leaving not leaving any written will behind them, involve their heirs in Law about their substance, for remedy whereof, I do ordain this as my last will and testament, viz, That all my land is to be equally divided between my two sons, William and James, and that William _____ and David Lear assist in the division of two tract of land if they cannot divide between themselves; and the remains of my property of all kind, and all money and bonds for money, be equally divided between my four daughters, viz, Susannah, Mary, Nancy and Lucy; signed in the presence of S. Roberts and Amos Park, this 25 May 1831."

/s/ James Lear

Witnesses:

Amos Part

S. Roberts

Proved Jan 1842

Source: http://azstrong.tripod.com/jd_letha/legacy/2174.htm