Will of James Smith of Jackson co., OH, dated 9 January 1849, proved 15 March 1849.
In the name of God amen! I James Smith of the County of Jackson and State of Ohio being sick in body but of perfect mind and memory and understanding do make and ordain this my last will and testament this 9th day of January AD. 1849. In manner and form following. viz:
1st. that all my just debts be paid and fully settled.
2nd. I give and bequeath my daughter Jane McCorcle twenty five dollars. (which sum she now owes me)
3rd. I give and bequeath my daughter Margaret Hoover Fifty dollars.
4th. I give and bequeath my son John Smith fifty dollars and also a note of hand against Patrick K----- of the State of Virginia
5th. I give and bequeath my son Wilson Smith. Fifty dollars.
6th I give and bequeath my daughter Elizabeth McCorcle fifty dollars. also twenty dollars now in the hands of Andrew McCorcle her husband.
7th I give and bequeath the heirs of Bathsheba Russel, deceased thirty dollars which is to be divided equally between them.
8th I give and bequeath my son Harper Smith fifty dollars.
9th I give and bequeath my grandson James Smith son of Robert Smith my grey Horse.
10th. I give and bequeath my granddaughter Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Robert Smith my best bedstead and bedding sufficient for one good bed.
11th I give and bequeath my sons, James Smith, William D. Smith, and Robert Smith all the proceeds of my property land &c after the above being fully done. which is to be divided equally between them, except that my son Robert Smith is to have all the money that I now have in hand, also a note or bond due from James Reed, and also a note or bond due from James Romines and also another note or bond due from Joseph F. Cackley.
And lastly I ordain Robert Smith my son sole executor of this my last Will and testament.
In witness whereof I put my hand and seal this day and year above written.
(Signed) James Smith
Witnesses John Shadrack, Samuel C. Gates. Proved 15 March 1849.
[Jackson co., OH Will Book A: 102, FHL film #301,050]
James Smith (possible child), d. Jackson co., OH, 9 January × 15 March 1849. m. Bath co., VA, 25 June 1794, Elizabeth Wilson, d. Jackson co., OH, 24 May × 16 September 1846. [Bath co. mar., 8] They moved to Jackson co., OH. The wills of James Smith and Elizabeth (Wilson) Smith are transcribed below.
