Will Abstracts from Glynn Co., Georgia Probate Court Records

            I, J.B. Abrams, of said State and County, being of sound mind and memory, and desiring to dispose of my estate do hereby make, publish and declare this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all other wills and codicils thereto by me at any time heretofore made.
            Item I. I give, devise and bequeath, after my just debts have been paid, all of my property and estate, both real and personal, and all stocks and bonds, or to which my estate may or may become entitled to my wife, Irene Putzel Abrams, save and except the bequests to my daughter Elizabeth Abrams Hass, and my daughter Miriam Abrams and my son Victor R. Abrams, as set out in Item second hereof.
            Item II. I direct that the proceeds of that policy of insurance upon my life in the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars and payable to my estate shall be divided and paid as follows: One Thousand ($1000.00) Dollars each to be paid to my said daughter Elizabeth and my said Son Victor, and Three Thousand ($3,000.00) Dollars to my said daughter Miriam in the event that she (Miriam) is unmarried, but if married then the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars, and in which later event the remaining Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars shall to my said wife Irene. Whereas in addition to the aforesaid policy, I have certain other insurance upon my life, as represented by the existing policies of insurance and payable to certain of my children in the amounts and in the manner therein indicated, but at this time being uncertain as to the amount in the aggregate under said policies payable to my son Victor, and desiring that my said son at my death should receive the sum of Sixteen Hundred and sixty six ($1,666.00) Dollars (in addition to the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars above indicated) from my said life insurance, therefore I hereby direct my executrix, in the event the amount to be receive by my son from said policies is less than the said sum of $1,666.00 to pay in cash to my said son from the assets of my estate such a sum sufficient in amount as to total the said sum of $1,666.00; it being distinctly understood, however, that nothing herein contained shall in any way be construed as making any of my life insurance as part of my estate unless said policy or policies shall so indicate.
            Item III. I hereby nominate and appoint my said wife, Irene, to be the Executrix of this my last will and testament, including all codicils hereto, and I hereby direct that said executrix shall not be required to give bond and security as such in this State or in any State where it may be necessary for her to act; and she is hereby given full power and authority to lease, sell and dispose of my estate, both real and personal, either at public or private sale, at any time and in any manner which may seem to her most advantageous, and so to do without obtaining the sanction or order of any Court or Judge thereof; and as such executrix she is hereby relieved of making any official report of her acts or doings.
            In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand on this the 8th day of April 1919, in Brunswick, Glynn County, Ga.

Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named, J.B. Abrams, as his last will and testament in the presence of each of us, who at his request and in the presence of him, and of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto.
This the 8th day of April 1919.

State of Georgia, Glynn County
            I, Joseph B. Abrams, of said County, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and declare this writing to be a codicil to my will dated April 8th, 1919, hereto attached, and do hereby revoke anything that may be contained in said attached will inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this codicil.
            Item I. I give and bequeath unto Morton Hass, Sr. of Savannah, Georgia, in trust for his son, Morton Haas, Jr., my grandson, the sum of $1,000 in cash to be paid to said Morton Haas, Sr., as trustee for his said son, as soon after my death as this may be done conveniently, and to be held and invested by him for the use and benefit of said son. Said trustee shall invest and hold the annual income from said trust fund as a part of the corpus thereof until said Morton Haas, Jr., arrives of age, when the corpus and all accretions thereto shall be paid over to him.
            Witness of all of which I have hereunto set my hand this May 23rd, 1922, at Brunswick, Georgia.

Signed, published and declared by Joseph B. Abrams as a codicil to his last will and testament in the presence of the undersigned, who subscribe their names hereto as witnesses at the instance and request of said testator and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, at Brunswick, Georgia, this May 23rd, 1922.

J.P. Davenport, Brunswick, Georgia
Wm. F. Parker, Brunswick, Georgia
Alexander Rotholz, Brunswick, Georgia

Georgia, Glynn County
Before the undersigned in person appeared Irene P. Abrams, who having been first duly sworn deposes and says on oath that the foregoing writings purposing to be the last will of Joseph B. Abrams, and a codicil thereto are, so far as she knows or believes, the true last will of said Joseph B. Abrams and a true codicil thereto; and that she will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of the State.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this August 10th, 1925. Edwin W. Dart, Ordinary, Glynn County, Georgia.

            I, Albert O. Anderson, of the State of Georgia and county of Glynn, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all others by me heretofore made.
            Item 1: I desire and direct that all of my just debts be paid without unnecessary delay by my executrix hereinbefore named and appointed.
            Item 2: I give, bequeath and devise to my sister, Bessie Anderson, of the City of Brunswick, County of Glynn and State of Georgia, all of my property, both real and personal, of which I may die seized and possessed.
            Item 3: I hereby constitute and appoint my said sister Bessie Anderson, the sole executrix of this my last will and testament, and direct that this will be carried into effect by her.
            Item 4: I hereby expressly direct that my said executrix shall not be required to give any bond or make and file any returns of her actings and doings as such executrix, and she is expressly relieved from so doing.
            In testimony whereof, I, Albert O. Anderson, have to this my last will and testament set my hand and seal upon this the 27th day of April 1923.

Signed, sealed and published by Albert O. Anderson as his last will and testament in the presence of us, the undersigned, who subscribed our names hereto in the presence of said testator, after he signed his name hereto, and at his special instance and request, and in the presence of each other.
This April 27th 1923.

In the Name of God Amen:
            I, Albert O. Anderson, of Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, being of sound mind and disposing memory, and being mindful of the certainty of death, and the uncertainty of this transitory life, and desiring to dispose of my property, both real and personal, at my death, do make, ordain, and publish this a codicil to a will, heretofore made and propounded by me, on the 27th day of April 1923, hereby directing that this codicil be made a part and parcel of my former will, and to be considered along with said will, as a part thereof.
            Item 1: I hereby again direct that all of my just debts be paid at my death, and that my body be given a decent Christian burial, according to my station in life.
            Item 2: I hereby bequeath and leave my entire estate, both real and personal, and everything I posses at my death, both real and personal to my beloved sister, Bessie Nevada Anderson, to be hers entirely.
            Item 3: I desire my beloved sister, Bessie Nevada Anderson, to become the beneficiary of my former will, and of this codicil, of all things left by me, both real and personal, hereby affirming and confirming all of the provisions of my former will relating to the disposition of my property.
            Item 4: I desire to confirm and affirm all of the provisions of my will relating to the appertaining of an executor, and to the qualifications thereof, as made by me in a former will heretofore referred to in this instrument.
            Item 5: I do not desire Barbara Francis Symons to have any part of my estate, either real or personal, and I desire specifically in this codicil to affirm and state that it is not my desire that said Barbara Francis Symons share in any part of my real property or my personal property, as I do not, at this time, recognize her as my wife, as said marriage between said Barbara Francis Symons and myself was, and is, of no legal effect whatever, and I do not desire for said Barbara Francis Symons to be recognized in any way as my wife in the disposition of any real or personal property that I may leave at my death, hereby, by this codicil affirming that said marriage between us was null and void, and of no legal or binding effect whatever, and said Barbara Francis Symons was, and is, in no sense, my legal wife, and I do not desire for her to have any part whatever in the distribution of any property, either real or personal, that I might die possessed of.
            In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of the witnesses, signing the same as witnesses, and in Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, on this the 8th day of October A.D. 1928.

Signed, sealed and delivered, published, ordained and declared, in our presence as witnesses, thereto, each of us seeing the testator sign his name as such to the above paper, and he signing in our presence, and we in turn, each of us, signing our names hereto, in the presence of the testator, he seeing us sign, and each of us in turn singing our names in the presence of each other, each one of us seeing the other sign as witnesses.
At Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, on this the 8th day of October, A.D. 1928.

C.B. Gowen (seal) Brunswick, Georgia.
W.A. Fox (seal) Brunswick, Georgia.
C.F. Kelly (seal) Brunswick, Georgia.

            I, W.C. Anderson, being of sound mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills heretofore made by me.
            Item I: I direct that my executrix shall promptly pay all of my just debts.
            Item II: I direct that my executrix shall mark my last resting place with suitable tombstone.
            Item III: To my beloved sisters, Mary A. Causey and Ella A. Winter, I give, bequeath and devise all of my estate, both real and personal, of whatever nature; the said Mary A. Causey to receive two thirds of the same, and Ella A. Winter to receive one third of the same.
            Item IV: I hereby name and appoint Mary A. Causey and Ella A. Anderson as joint executrix of this my will; and direct that they shall administer without the giving of any bond, or the making of any reports to any court or officer; and that they shall have full power to sell any property without first obtaining the order of any court as authority therefore.
            Witness my hand and seal this the 14th day of September 1926.

The foregoing will signed and published by W.C. Anderson as his last will and testament, in the presence of the undersigned, who subscribe our names hereto as witnesses at the instance and request of the said testator, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other.
This the 14th day of September 1926.

            In the name of God Amen. I Robert Armstrong of the County & State aforesaid, being weak and in a Low condition but of sound and disposing mind & memory blessed be God for the same; taking into consideration that is appointed for all men one to die, Do make and ordain this my last will and Testament.
            Imprimis. I give and bequeath to my worthy Friend Mrs. Celia Lamb of the County and State aforesaid, Three of the choicest of my Milk Cows.
            Secondly after all my just Debts are paid and discharged, I give and bequeath to my worthy friend John Lamb, Son of the above named Celia Lamb, also of the before mentioned County and State the remainder of my stock of Cattle, not including in the above bequeath and also a certain negroe man Slave named Abraham, together with all and singular all other worldly goods, or debts, which may be due to me, at the time of my decease.
            And I hereby constitute and appoint my said worthy friend John Lamb, and James Piles and Samuel Boyd Esquires Executors of this my last will and Testament.

Signed Sealed published & pronounced to be the Last Will and Testament of Robert Armstrong who in his presence & in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses to the same.

            I Susan Armstrong of the County of Glynn City of Brunswick and State aforesaid being of sound and disposing mind and memory deem it right and proper both as respects my relatives and myself that I should make a disposition of the property with which a kind Providence has blessed me.
            I do therefore make this my last will and testament hereby revoking and annulling all others by me heretofore made.
            Item First: I desire and direct that my body be buried in a decent and Christian-like manner suitable to my circumstances and condition in life.
            Item Second: My debts (if any) one to be paid by my executor hereinafter named together with other incidental expenses; to be equally borne by the Legatees hereinafter named.
            Item Third: I give and bequeath to my nephews J.S. Armstrong and Henry Armstrong and to their heirs and assigns my two lots in the city of Brunswick known as sections fifty five (55) and fifty six (56) being a subdivision of Old Town Lot number two hundred and thirty three (233) each containing thirty feet fronting on Gloucester Street and running back ninety feet bounded east by Ellis street north by Old Town Lot number two hundred and thirty two (232) and west by the subdivision of said lot two hundred and thirty three (233) together with all and singular the houses buildings improvements and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining to them the said J.S. Armstrong and Henry Armstrong share and share alike.
            Item Fourth: I give and devise all the rest residue and remainder of my real and personal estate, goods and chattels of what nature or kind soever to my adopted daughter Frances E. Waters her heirs and assigns.
            Item Fifth: I hereby appoint my nephew James Simpson Armstrong of the city of Brunswick county and state aforesaid my executors to this my last will and testament.
            In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty third day of August A.D. Eighteen hundred and seventy.

The above instrument consisting of one sheet was at the date thereof signed sealed published and declared by the said Susan Armstrong as and for her last will and testament in presence of us, who at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. This August 23rd A.D. 1870.

Before me came William Williams named as a witness to the foregoing writing purporting to be Susan M. Armstrong’s last will and being duly sworn saith that he with G.D. Woodbridge and C.M. Woodbridge at the request of said Susan M. Armstrong and in her presence did attest as witnesses the foregoing writing as her Susan M. Armstrong’s will; that the same was signed and published by Susan M. Armstrong in their presence as her last will, that she was at the time of said attestation and signing by herself of sound and disposing mind and memory, that she executed the foregoing paper voluntarily.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this twelfth day of June 1883, Edgar C.P. Dart Ordinary G.C. Ga.

I do solemnly swear that this (the within) writing contains the true last will of Susan M. Armstrong the within named deceased so far as I know or believe & that I will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of this state so help me God.

Sworn to & subscribed before me this Sept. 11th 1883, W.H. Nutting, N.P. Fulton Co. Ga.

            In the name of God Amen. Know all men by these present, that I Christian Arnheiter of the city of Brunswick said County and State, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, recognizing the uncertainty of the things of this life, and the certainty of death and the life to come do hereby make, declare and publish this to be my last will and testament hereby revoking and annulling any and all will or wills heretofore at any time made by me:
            Item First: I desire that all of my just debts, and obligations if any are left by me unsatisfied, be paid by my executrix hereinafter named, so soon as the same can possibly be done after my death, upon her being satisfied of the existence of each claims against my estate.
            It is my desire that all such debts be paid and satisfied out of any insurance monies that may be received by my said executrix without the necessity of selling any other property for that purpose, this being a suggestion to her, though the entire matter is left in her uncontrolled discretion.
            My soul, I commit to the God who gave it trusting in His mercy and goodness to me.
            My grave I desire marked with a suitable tombstone to be selected by my executrix to be modest and inexpensive.
            Item Second: I hereby give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Augusta Arnheiter, all of my estate and property of whatever kind, character and description, the came may be [sic] whether consisting of real or personal property, whether accounts, promissory notes or choses in action of any character [sic] or description, either located or situated within or without the County of Glynn, State of Georgia, its her and her heirs forever.
            Item Third: I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my said wife, Augusta Arnheiter executrix of this my Will. I have the utmost confidence in her fidelity and she not be required to give bond or make returns of her actings and doings as such executrix. Full power and authority is vested in her as such executrix, to make such deed or deeds carrying out the provisions of the will as to her may seem right and proper.
            This January 28th in the year our Lord 1908.

Signed and Published by the said Christian Arnheiter as his last will and testament in the presence of us the undersigned, who subscribe our names hereto as witnesses at the special instance and request of the said testator he signing in our presence and we signing in his presence on this the said 28th day of January A.D. 1908.

            I, Lazaro Artau, of said State and county, being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all others by me heretofore made.
            1. I desire and direct that my body be buried in a decent and Christianlike manner, suitable to my circumstances and condition in life.
            2. I desire and direct that all my just debts be paid without unnecessary delay, by my executrix hereinafter named and appointed.
            3. I give, bequeath and devise to my wife, Alice V. Artau all my property, real and personal, with all the rights, members and appurtenances in anywise belonging, free from all charge and limitation whatever; to her own use, benefit and behoof forever, with full power to dispose of the same by will or otherwise as she may deem proper.
            4. I hereby constitute and appoint my wife Alice V. Artau, the sole executrix of this my last will and testament, and I expressly confer upon her power, as such, to administer my estate, excusing her from giving any bond, or making any returns to the Ordinary, and I expressly confer upon her the full authority and power to sell any part of my estate, not hereinbefore specially devised, at public or private sale, with or without notice, as she may deem best, and without any order of court, making good and sufficient conveyances to the purchaser and holding the proceeds of said sale to the same uses and trusts as herein before declared in the several items of this my will.
            I further hereby expressly confer upon her the authority and power to borrow money for the use of said estate, in any instance where she may think it necessary and proper, and to secure the same by lien, mortgage, security deed, or trust deed, or other form of security to or upon any part of my estate, not hereinbefore specially devised.
            This 13 day of September 1921.

Signed, sealed, declared and published by Lazaro Artau as his last will and testament, in the presence of us, the undersigned his name hereto, and at his special instance and request, in the presence of each other.
This 13 day of September 1921.

            I, Dudley Hughes Asbell of Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, being of sound and disposing memory, do make, publish and declare the following to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills made or purported to have been made and executed.
            Item I: I direct that my executrix hereinafter named shall pay from my estate all of my just debts and funeral expenses as soon as practicable in accordance to the direction hereinafter given.
            Item II: I give and bequeath unto each of my beloved nephews who are living at the time of my death the sum of five dollars.
            Item III: I give and bequeath unto my beloved nephew George Asbell my watch, chain, and pistol.
            Item IV: I give and bequeath unto my beloved sister Josephine Moore and my beloved sister-in-law Marie A. Asbell, each the sum of five dollars.
            Item V: I give and bequeath unto my beloved niece Marie Asbell Clark my automobile.
            Item VI: I give, devise, and bequeath unto my beloved niece Marie Asbell Clark, one house and lot, located at 2400 Norwich Street, Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, more particularly described as lot 2245 T.T. 363 of the City of Brunswick, County of Glynn, State of Georgia; unto my beloved niece Helen Moore one house and lots, located at 2402 Norwich Street, Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, more particularly described as lots 2247 T.T. 361 and 2248 N.N. 116 of the City of Brunswick county of Glynn, State of Georgia; unto my beloved niece Bessie Sunders one house and lots, located at 2109 Union Street, Brunswick Glynn County, Georgia, more particularly described as lots 1127 ZZ 146 and 1128 ZZ 146 of the City of Brunswick, County of Glynn, State of Georgia, unto my beloved niece Ada Pritchard one house and lots located at 2119 Union Street, Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, more particularly described as lots 1132 4A 497 and 1133 4A 497 of the city of Brunswick, County of Glynn, State of Georgia; unto my beloved niece Laura Ward one house and lot at 1922 Reynolds Street, Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, more particularly described as lot 940 3V 8 of the City of Brunswick, County of Glynn, State of Georgia, unto my beloved niece Clifford Moore one house and lot located at 1926 Reynolds Street, Brunswick Glynn County, Georgia, more particularly described as lot 942 3S 85 of the City of Brunswick, County of Glynn, State of Georgia; unto my beloved niece Claroce Asbell and unto my beloved niece Alverna Asbell Seal each an one-half undivided interest of the houses and lots located at 723 Egmont Street and Ellis Street Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, more particularly described as the North one-half lot 320 3L-104, 3P-572 Old Town, City of Brunswick, County of Glynn, State of Georgia.
            Item VII: I hereby give, devise and bequeath unto my housekeeper, Mrs. Walter Fouche, the house I am now living in, located at 2116 Union Street, Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, more particularly described as lots 1295 3A and 373 and 1296 3A 373 of the City of Brunswick, County of Glynn, State of Georgia.
            Item VIII: I hereby direct, and command, that the remainder of my real personal and mixed property which I have not specifically devised and bequeathed be sold by my executrix hereinafter named and she from the funds so derived pay all of my just debts and funeral expenses and that if there should be any funds left after all of just debts and funeral expenses have been paid, I direct, give, devise and bequeath to all of my beloved nieces, a share, and share alike of the residue of said fund.
            Item IX: I hereby nominate and appoint Alverna Asbell Seal of Kathleen, Polk County, Florida, as my executrix of this my last will and testament, with full and complete authority and power to execute this will with the full intent and meaning hereof, and I specially request and desire that the said executrix shall act in this behalf without bond, unless specifically required to give bond by the Probate Judge of the County of Glynn, State of Georgia.
            In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal and do publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, in the presence of the witness named below this the 15 day of June, A.D. 1931.

Signed, sealed, published and declared by Dudley Hughes Asbell the testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us, who at his request, and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto.

            I, Mary J. Asbell of the County and State aforesaid being in low health and of advanced age but of a sound and disposing mind and memory knowing that I must shortly depart this life deem it right and proper both as respects my family and myself that I should make a disposition of the property with which a kind providence has blessed me. I do therefore make this my last will and Testament hereby revoking and annulling all others by me heretofore made.
            First, I devise and direct that my body be buried in a decent and Christian like manner suitable to my circumstances and condition in life, my soul I trust shall return to rest with God who gave it, as I hope for salvation through the merits and atonement of the blessed Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
            Secondly, I devise and direct that all my just debts be paid as soon as possible after my death by my Executrix after my death hereinafter named.
            I desire and direct my Executrix hereinafter named to sell my lots Number Two hundred and Eighty Nine and Two hundred and Ninety situate lying and being in the fourth District of Pulaski County in said State at private or public sale in her discretion as soon after my death as she may seem to the best interest of heirs and dispose of the proceeds of said sale of said lots as follows, to wit: Two thirds of the amount of said proceeds to be invested in the purchase of a homestead for my three daughters, Laura – Mary – and Josephine Asbell. The said homestead to be held by Dr. Gideon Macon of Glynn County as trustee for my said daughters each of my three daughters holding a third interest in said homestead. The said homestead to be held intact until all three of my daughters are married, in the event of the death of one of my daughters without heirs of her body, her interest in the said homestead to invest in the two remaining daughters and in the event of the death of two of my said daughters without heirs of their body the entire homestead aforesaid to invest in the surviving daughter and in the event of the death of all my daughters without heirs of their body living the said homestead to invest interest to my estate the remaining one third of the amount of the proceed of the sale of lots above mentioned to be divided equally among my four sons, George – Dudley – John – and William Henry Asbell my eldest son George to hold the interest of my other three sons as guardian until they arrive of age.
            Fourthly, I desire and direct that my Executrix sell at private or public sale as she may seem fit or to the best interest of my estate my lot number Twenty situate lying and being in the third section of the twelfth Dist of Cherokee County of said state and the proceeds of sale to be applied to the payment of my just debts and the residue of the proceeds if there by any to be divided equally among my before mentioned seven children. Those of legal age to receive their share as soon as possible and my Executrix to hold the shares of the minors and pay it to them as they arrive of legal age.
            Fifthly, my intention is that my three daughters aforesaid shall have and hold an undivided two thirds interest in and to lots number Two hundred and Eighty Nine Two hundred and Ninety in the fourth District of Pulaski County, and my four sons before mentioned to have and to hold an undivided one third interest in said lots in Pulaski County in the event my Executrix fails to carry out the disposition I devised to be made of said lots in the third section of this my last will and Testament.
            Sixthly, I will and bequeath to my daughters my household and kitchen furniture to be held by them share and share alike my Executrix to make division of the same in the event of their separation.
            Seventhly, I hereby constitute and appoint my daughter Laura Asbell Executrix of this my last will and testament this June 7th A.D. 1871.

In person appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County M.R. Davenport who being duly sworn says that he saw Mary J. Asbell sign the within instrument as her last will and testament that she heard her declare the same to be her last will & testament that she signed the same as a witness at the request of the testatrix in her presence and saw J.H. Anderson, Thomas E. Davenport and William E. Jones also sign the same as witnesses in the presence of the testatrix and each in the presence of the other.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of April 1877.

The petition of Laura Asbell of said county respectfully showeth and your Honor that she has reason to believe and does believe that the above writing herewith to the court shown is the last will and testament of Mary J. Asbell deceased late of Glynn County. That the same was found amongst the papers of Thomas E. Davenport, deceased, and your petitioner further showeth that she was appointed Executrix of said will and hereby and herewith presents the same for probate. Wherefore your petitioner prays your honor to [illegible] an order admitting said writing to probate and record as the last will and testament of said Mary J. Asbell.

Benjamin F. Harris comes before the undersigned ordinary in aforesaid County and on oath says that he is well acquainted with the hand writing of Thomas E. Davenport that he has frequently seen him write and that to the best of his knowledge and belief the said foregoing last will & testament is in his handwriting and the signature T.E. Davenport thereto signed as a witness to the same is the signature of said Thomas E. Davenport. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day May 1877.

Ordinary’s office May 7th 1877 upon reading the above petition and affidavit it is ordered said paper be admitted to record as the last will & testament of Mary J. Asbell, decd.

            In the Name of God Amen. I George Aymar of the City of Brunswick County of Glynn and State of Georgia of the age of 65 years Borned 4th day of July 1811 being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life do therefore make ordain publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, that is to say,
            First, I direct my executor hereinafter named as soon after my decease as possible to pay my just debts and funeral expenses.
            Second, I hereby give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Catherine or Kate, and my two children Lizzie Lurine and Margaret Chasine during the term of their natural life the rents property and income to be derived from all and any property of which I may die seized and possessed both real and personal and of whatsoever name or nature and wheresoever the same may be situated.
            Third, upon the death of my said wife and children I hereby give devise and bequeath unto their children if they have any. If Lizzie and Maggie should die without issue it is then to go to the Methodist Church for the support of the minister and the Parr. of the Church. The houses and lots (254 & 255) two hundred and fifty four and two hundred and fifty five on Union Street and George and all of my property situate in the city county and state of New York and also all other property both real & personal of whatsoever name or nature and wheresoever the same may be situated of which I may die seized and possessed. To have and to hold forever.
            I hereby appoint my said wife sole executrix of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
            In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty third day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy six.

The above instrument consisting of one sheet was at the date thereof signed sealed & published & declared by the said George W. Aymar as his last will and testament in presence of us and at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. Brunswick, Ga.

In person appeared before me Arnold Kaiser one of the subscribing witnesses to the written will, who being duly sworn deposes and says that he at the request of George W. Aymar saw him sign seal publish and declare the within and foregoing instrument as his last will and testament and that he saw Jno. B. Habersham and Michallis Kaiser sign the same as witnesses at the request of testator and in his presence and in presence of each other.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this Nov. 9th 1880. W.B.C. Coker, N.P. & E.J.P.

            In the name of God Amen
            I Nathaniel Bell of the above State and county, being weak in body and agreable to nature am drawing near eternity & thanks be to God enjoy the use of mind and knoledge, when it shall be God’s will to call my soul and my body comitted to the Earth and Lawfull or just debts being paid or settled.
            I leave this being my Last Will and Testament and I doth order and command haveing but littel to wit two negrow’s the man Billy and the woman Rose, for the use of Mrs. Jane. Mary. Bell. Russ and to use all the wages or profet of said negrows Billy and Rose for and during her lifetime or marage, at which time, The property shall not be devided it shall be kept together until by prophet or increse there be one negrow for each, and if either of my children die and leve no lawful child the property return to the surviving party. All my household furnerter kitchen utentials plantation tous, I give & bequeth to Mrs. Jane M.B. Russ, and as long as James Geurene Bell can agree with his sister Mrs. Jane M.B. Russ and her pleashure he may partake of with her.
            And I do appoint, John Burnet Esq and Urbanus Dart Esq both of the above state and county as trustees, to Execute this my last Will and Testament given under my hand this day and Date and in the presents of (blank space) let it be understood at the Death or marige of Mrs. Jane M.B. Russ who be Executrix at her death or mariage the said Mrs. Jane M.B. Russ the property be not sold nor no devetion be made until by profet or increase there be one negrow for each my children if the marage of Mrs. Russ she has one, Wm. S. Bell one, Nobel J. Bell one, James G. Bell one and if either Die leaving no child the property returns to the living part of the family given under my hand and dated this twenty six day January one Thousand eight hundred Thirty one (blank space) Date
at Brunswick sealed in present of John Burnett, Clk. LdJCGC

Georgia}
Glynn Co}

You do swear that you Saw Nathaniel Bell sign seal publish and declare this writing to be and contain his last Will & Testament that at this time thereof he was of sound disposing mind and memory & that he did it freely without compulsion to the best of your knowledge
So help you God

Sworn to in open Court 3 March 1834 John Burnett Jr.

Chas. Grant J.I.C.G.C.
Jas. C. Mangham J.I.C.G.C.
Henry C. Dubignon J.I.C.G.C.
J. Hamilton Couper J.I.C.G.C.

            David Blue of said State and County, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament hereby revoking all wills heretofore made by me.
            1st: I wish my Executor as soon as possible after my death to pay my debts, and I authorize him to sell a sufficiency of my property at public or private sale for that purpose.
            2nd: I give to my daughter Jenlin Blue eight head of stock cattle and one yoke of Oxen known as the young oxen.
            3rd: I give to my granddaughter Maud Mack the following property to wit, four head of cattle.
            4th: I give to my grandson David Pyles in trust for my granddaughter Carrie DeLoach the following property to wit, all of the tract of land where I now reside, and I further will that in case said tract of land should be sold that it shall be sold to one of the other heirs so that it will remain in my family, also one yoke of Oxen, and all the residue of the stock cattle.
            5th: I will that all the residue of my property to to my daughter Jenlin Blue in consideration of services rendered.
            9th [sic]: I do hereby appoint David Pyles executor of this my will (without bond).
            In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand. This 2nd day of January 1900.

Signed and published by David Blue as his last will and testament in the presence of the undersigned who subscribe our names eto as witnesses at the instance and request of said testator and in his presence and in the presence of each other. This the 2nd day of Jan. 1900.

            I Fred Blue, of said county, being of sound mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all others that I have heretofore made.
            It is my will and desire that my body be buried in a Christian-like manner, the place and detail of which I leave to my children Mazie Niles, Theresa Hippard and Payton Blue.
            I, will, bequeath, and devise all of my property, both real and personal as follows: To my wife Charlotte I give one cow & calf all of my real estate I want equally divided equally between my three children viz: Theres Hippard, Mazie Niles & Payton Blue, the rest of my personal property I want equally divided between my three children viz: Theresa Hippard, Mazie Niles & Payton Blue.
            I make my son Payton Blue executor of this will and I relieve him from making any inventory of my property or appraisement or from giving any bond and he is required only by this will to probate the will, and he is further relieved from making any returns of his acts and doings whatever.
            This the Eight Day of January 1936

Declared published, signed and sealed by Fred Blue as his last will and testament, in the presence of the undersigned as witnesses he first signing in our presecnec and we in his presence and in the presence of each other.

            I Mary Ann Blue of the State and County aforesaid being of sound and disposing mind and memory thanks be to God for the same, but well knowing the uncertainty of life, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament; hereby revoking and making null and void all and every other Will or Wills by me at any time heretofore made.
            First--I commit my body to the Earth to be decently interred by my Executor hereinafter named and my soul I commit to God who gave it.
            Second--It is my will and desire that my funeral expenses and just debts be paid by my Executor hereafter named, as soon as possible.
            Thirdly--I will and bequeath all my Estate real and personal and mixed of what so ever nature or kind, lands, mortgages, and notes, interest, claims and demands, that I may die possessed of to my Niece Mary C. Berrie forever.
            Lastly--I do hereby nominate and appoint William A. Berrie Junr. Executor of this my last Will and Testament.
            In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the Twenty fifth (25) of December Eighteen hundred and Seventy five (1875)

Refer to mortgages G.W. Pyles dated 15 July 1869 $531.60 with sundry credits. Recorded in Book O pages 127 & 128 July 22nd 1869. St. John Clerk[?] F.D.S.

Georgia}
Glynn County}
Before me W.H. Berrie Ordinary of said County, came in person W.A. Berrie Jr., the executor of the last will and testament of Mary Ann Blue deceased late of said county, and also Francis D. Scarlett one of the witnesses to said will, who being duly sworn, deposeths and says, that he saw M.A. Blue sign seal publish and declare the said instrument as her last will and testament voluntarily and freely without complaint and that he, A.M. Mathews and R.M. Ratcliff signed said will as witnesses in the presence of each other.

            I, MINNIE G. BORCHARDT, of said State and County, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling any and all testamentary writings or any kind whatsoever heretofore made by me.
            ITEM ONE--I desire to declare that I am the widow of Joseph Borchardt, late of Glynn County, Georgia.
            ITEM TWO--I desire and direct that my body by cremated and my ashes scattered.
            ITEM THREE--I desire and direct that all of my just debts be paid without unnecessary delay by my Executor hereinafter named and appointed.
            ITEM FOUR--I give, bequeath and devise to my nephew, Emile Guttman, whose address is 2461 N.W. 30th Street, Miami 42, Florida, One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).
            ITEM FIVE--I give, bequeath and devise to my niece, Cephalide Allcorn, whose address is 11020 N.E. 4th Avenue, Miami 38, Florida, One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00).
            ITEM SIX--I give, bequeath and devise to my nephew Edwin Fendig, of St. Simons Island, Georgia, One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00)
            ITEM SEVEN--I give, devise and bequeath to my niece, Cephalide, and my nephew, Emile, such of my personal effects, silver and artifacts as they desire. They are to agree between themselves on a distribution of same. If they cannot agree then my Executor is to make final determination of the matter. Such personal effects, silver, and artifacts which my said niece and nephew do not want and my furniture and fixtures shall be distributed or disposed of as my Executor, in his sole discretion, deems best.
            ITEM EIGHT--After payment of any obligations of my estate, expenses incidental to my death, expenses incidental to the administration of my estate and payment of the aforementioned bequests I desire and direct my Executor:
                        (a)    To pay to the National Jewish Hospital, Denver, Colorado, the sum of $1,000.00 at such time as my executor, in his sole discretion deems best;
                        (b)   To set aside twenty-five percent (but not more than $10,000.00) of the remainder of my estate as an educational endowment to be designated and administered in accordance with Item Nine of this my will.
            ITEM NINE--The name of such education endowment shall be THE JOSEPH AND MINNIE G. BORCHARDT EDUCATION FUND. I name and appoint Albert Fendig as Trustee of this endowment vesting in him complete authority and discretion to administer this endowment.
            Without intending to curtail the discretion of my Trustee, but to provide a guide which he may take into consideration when making this decision, I have in mind and desire the following:

Signed, sealed, published and declared by MINNIE G. BORCHARDT, as and for her last Will and Testament in our presence and we, at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses the day and year above set out.

Lanelle T. Knight P.O. Address Brunswick, Ga.
Bertha L. Cook P.O. Address Brunswick, Ga.
Libby L. Tippins P.O. Address Brunswick, Ga.

            I, Raphael Borchardt, of Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this my last will and testament.
            Item I--I give, devise and bequeath to my wife, Rebecca Borchardt, one-half of all property of every kind and character of which I shall die seized and possessed.
            Item II--I give, devise and bequeath to my wife, Rebecca Borchardt, ad to my brother, Joseph Borchardt, as trustees and in trust for my minor son Raphael David Borchardt, one-half of all property of which I die seized and possessed. As such Trustees the said Rebecca and Joseph Borchardt shall have full and complete control over the property an interest in property comprising the trust estate hereby bequeathed to my said Son, and as such Trustees they shall have the right to sell any part of said property in their discretion at private sale, without obtaining any order of Court for that purpose, and to reinvest the proceeds upon like uses and trusts, and to use and apply the income, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the support and education of the beneficiary, my said Son, and with full right in their discretion to apply any part of the corpus of the estate as they might deem necessary for the support and education of my said son. As such Trustees they shall not be required to give bond or to make any returns to any court of their acts and doings.
            All monies applied to the support of my said minor son shall be by the Trustees paid over to the said Rebecca Borchardt as Guardian of the person of my said son.
            Said Trustees shall not be required to give any bond or to make any returns or reports to any court of their actings and doings.
            In the event of the death or resignation of either the said Rebecca or Joseph Borchardt, hereby appointed as such Trustees the survivor shall have all of the rights powers and privileges and immunities hereby given to both of them.
            My said executor, hereinafter named, and my wife shall have full and complete authority to make partition and division of all property comprising my estate in two distributive shares, and my said executor shall convey and deliver to each legatee that is to my said wife and to the said trustees for the minor beneficiary, the portion awarded to each.
            Item III--I hereby appoint my said wife, Rebecca Borchardt, as Guardian of the person of my said son, Raphael David Borchardt. As such Guardian she shall have full right and authority to apply and expend in her discretion all sums and moneys coming into her hands as such Guardian and which may be paid over to her by the Trustees of the estate of said minor in the support, education and care of said minor. As such Guardian she shall not be required to give any bond or to make any returns or reports to any court.
            In the event of the death of my said wife I hereby nominate and appoint Joseph Borchardt as the Guardian of the person of my said minor son, and as such he shall have all of the rights, powers and immunities hereby given to my said wife as such Guardian.
            Item 4--The bequest hereby made to my said wife is in lieu of dower and or year’s support.
            Item 5--I hereby appoint Joseph Borchardt as executor of this my last will, and as such executor he shall not be required to give any bond or to make any reports to any court except that after he has completed the administration of the estate by paying over and delivering to the said Rebecca Borchardt her one-half interest and by paying over and delivering to himself and to the said Rebecca Borchardt as Trustees the one-half interest in said estate hereby bequeathed in trust to them for my said minor son, he as such executor may in his discretion make to the Court of Ordinary of said Glynn County one general report giving and inventory of the estate showing the properties and moneys paid over and delivered to the respective legatees. Said executor shall have full and complete right and authority to sell at private sale, and without obtaining any order of court for that purpose, and in his discretion, any property or interest in property of which I may die seized and possessed for the purpose of converting the same into cash before completing administration of the estate.
            In the event of the death or resignation of Joseph Borchardt as such executor I hereby nominate and appoint my wife, Rebecca Borchardt, as executrix of this will, with full authority to administer or to complete the administration of the estate, and as such executrix she shall have all of the rights, powers, immunities, exemptions and privileges hereby given and granted to the said Joseph Borchardt as such executor.
            IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand on this the eight day of December, Anno Domini, Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-two (1922).

Signed, published and declared by Raphael Borchardt as his last will and testament in the presence of the undersigned who subscribe their names hereto as witnesses at the instance and request of said testator, and in his presence and in the presence of each other, this eight day of December, Anno Domini, Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-two (1922).

Rosalie Fendig Address: Brunswick, Ga.
F.E. Twitty Address: Brunswick, Ga.
Edwin Fendig Address: Brunswick, Ga.

In the name of God Amen.
I Helen Campbell Bostwick of said state and county, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, knowing that I must depart this life, deem it right and proper, both as respects my family and myself that I should make a disposition of the property with which a kind Providence has blessed me, I do therefore make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all others by me heretofore made. First I direct that my body be buried in a decent and Christian like manner as suitable to my circumstances and condition in life, my soul I trust shall return to rest with God, who gave it, as I hope for salvation, through the merits and atonement of the blessed Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Second, I desire and direct that all my just debts be paid without delay by my executor hereinafter named and appointed. Third, I give, bequeath and devise to my three children, Charles Bostwick, Mary Maude Bostwick, and John Orleans Bostwick, and to any further child or children that may be born to me, my entire interest and property in real estate situate, lying and being in the city of Galveston and State of Texas without the limits of the said city of Galveston, all of which interest and property in real estate I hold under the will of my beloved mother Rebecca Mary Thrasher late deceased. And I hereby desire to give bequeath and devise to my beloved children now in life, and to any future child or children that may be born to me my entire interest under the said will of my said mother, with full power to dispose of the same by will or otherwise as they may deem proper. Fourth I give and bequeath to my said children and to any future children that may be born to me share and share alike, all personal property of any description of which I may die owned and possessed, whether said property consists in money stocks bonds, promissory notes, accounts, jewelry, furniture, dresses, stock, carriages, or any other article of value of a personal or movable nature. Fifth the residue of my property both real and personal, wherever and whatever it may be, I give bequeath and devise to my three beloved children aforesaid, and to any future child or children that may be born to me share and share alike in fee simple and forever, I desire it to be distinctly understood that all my real and personal estate of which I am now possessed or to which I am entitled under the will of my beloved mother, Rebecca Mary Thrasher, I give and bequeath to my three said children, and to any other child or children that may be born to me, share and share alike, forever in fee simple. Fifth I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved husband John R. Bostwick, sole executor of this my last will and testament hereby declaring that I will and desire him as executor as aforesaid, to take charge of my said estate both real and personal without giving any bond or security, and without making any inventory or returns of the same.

Signed, sealed, delivered and published by Helen Campbell Bostwick as her last will and testament in the presence of us the undersigned who subscribed our names hereto in the presence of said testatrix, at her special instance and request, and in the presence of each other. This October 2nd 1869.

A Codicil to this Will
Whereas I Helen Campbell Bostwick, now of the city of Brunswick, County of Glynn, State of Georgia, formally [sic] of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, having made my last will and testament in writing which is here annexed, having date the 2nd of October 1869, said will executed in Fulton County, city of Atlanta, State of Georgia, by which I have given to my children, born and to be born, my daughter Helen Maude born April 5th 1870 to share in equal division of my property both real and personal now therefore I do desire and declare and wish and do here declare that my will is that the division of my property of any kind, whether real estate, bonds, stock, cash, or notes, shall not be divided or paid to my children until the death of my husband John R. Bostwick, who made me leave him out—against my will—as a share in equal degree—in fee simple—with children, hence this my codicil, who as my executor I here so instruct, on the death of my husband John R. Bostwick I name my son Charles Bostwick as my executor and my younger son John Orleans Bostwick, to act with said Charles Bostwick, if at proper age as law requires. Neither one to give any bond for the trust placed with them and lastly: It is my desire that this codicil be and is here arranged[?] to and made a part of my last will and testament aforesaid to all intents and purposes. In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the 2nd day of November 1881.

The above written instrument was subscribed by said Helen Campbell Bostwick in our presence and acknowledged by her to each of us, and she at same time published and declared the above instrument a codicil so subscribed to be her last will and desire and testament, and we at testatrix request and in her presence have signed our names as witnesses hereto.

In the name of God Amen
I, Helen Campbell Bostwick, formally [sic] of Fulton County, said state, but now of the city of Brunswick, said county of Glynn, having formerly made the foregoing will (to which these presents are attached) to wit on the 2nd day of October A.D. 1869, and now being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do now make and publish this codicil to said last will and testament, which said codicil concerns only the property herein enumerated, and is in no other way whatsoever to vary, change, or in any way effect the foregoing last will and testament and this codicil thereto made and attached on November 2nd 1881. To wit—Item—I do hereby give and bequeath unto my beloved husband John R. Bostwick a life estate, [illegible] an estate for his life, and to cease and terminate only at his death or by his act in the following property to wit: All that parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Glynn said state, and on the town commons of the city of Brunswick embracing all those three lots on the Southern half o the block of lots, bounded on the north by the extension of “F” street, East by Lee street, South by the extension of Gloucester Street, and west by Stonewall Street, the said property known by the numbers twenty five, twenty seven and twenty nine (25-27-29) and being the homestead where I now reside. Also a life interest and estate in all the household and kitchen furniture, and generally all personal property now used by me in connection with said homestead. All of which property herein aforesaid, my said husband after my death shall have and hold until his death, and at his death it is my will and desire that the legal title of all said property shall immediately vest in fee simple in my dear daughter Maud Helen Bostwick my intention hereby being and is to give to my said husband an estate for life in said property, and after said life estate shall have ended ceased and expired by limitation that the said property shall be and become the property of my said daughter Helen Maud, forever in fee simple, this July 11th 1888.

Signed, declared, and published by Helen Campbell Bostwick as a codicil to her last will and testament, in the presence of us the subscribers, who subscribe our names hereto as attesting witnesses in the presence of the said testatrix Helen Campbell Bostwick, (at her instance and request) and of each other, she the said testatrix signing the same in our presence, and us signing as attesting witnesses in her presence and in the presence of each other.

I Helen Campbell Bostwick, of the city and county of New York, and State of New York, do hereby make publish and declare the following codicil to my last will and testament, bearing date the 25th day of October 1869.
First, to avoid any question as to the effect of the death of my late husband John Robert Bostwick on the validity of my last will and testament, I hereby express my desire that my will as it now stands, being as written and approved by my dear and esteemed husband John Robert Bostwick shall stand and be valid except as modified by the codicil thereto (drawn by Frank H. Harris of Brunswick Ga. well and favorably known) which gives and devises to my youngest and last child Helen Maud Bostwick, my homestead lot facing Lee street east, Gloucester Street South and Stonewall Street west, one acre, town commons both said property being more particularly described in my said will deposited in the Oglethorpe National Bank of Brunswick, Ga. Second, should my first born son Charles ever return (he is supposed to have been lost off the west Florida coast on the yacht Rosa Scarboro) he is to have his full share of all property I may be heir to, excepting the homestead property aforesaid, and I by his brother John Orleans, and his sisters Mary M. Wood, and Helen Maud Bostwick, to love and cherish him as my representative. Third, my emerald ad pearl pin from my sister Clara is for my son Charlie, should he ever return, as to be for the first Charles Bostwick, thence to another Charles Bostwick or family that name to a Clara (or Claire) Menard who shall follow in direct line of descent; failing any such heir I desire that it shall be given to the cathedral of Galveston Texas, on condition that it shall be [illegible] by the image of the blessed Virgin and that a daily prayer shall be offered for the souls of my dear father, M.B. Menard, my mother and the heirs of her body, in [illegible], so shall I with my dear ones be remembered. And I by my beloved children to love and help each other, and I pray they may avoid my faults and perform and carry out to perfection the ardent desires (and alas feeble efforts) to do and be all that God (and my heart) aimed and desired, and hoped I should be and lastly it is my desire that this my [illegible] codicil be annexed to and made a [illegible] of my last will and testament to all intents and purposes.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 26th day of October 1893.

The above instrument was now here subscribed by Helen Campbell Bostwick the testatrix in the presence of each of us, and was at the same time in the presence of each of us declared by her to be her last will and testament, and we at her request, in her presence, and in the presence of each other, sign our names thereto as attesting witnesses.

Miss J. Moore, residing at 104 W 102nd Street in the city, county and state of New York.
Lewis P. Moore residing at 104 W 102nd Street in the city, county and state of New York.
James South residing at 226 Clinton Street, in the city, county, and state of New York.

            I, Mrs. Henrietta Burgay, of said State and County, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all others by me heretofore made.
            1. I desire and direct that my body be buried in a decent and Christian like manner, suitable to my circumstances and condition in life.
            2. I desire and direct that all my just debts be paid without unnecessary delay by my Executor hereinafter named and appointed.
            3. I give, bequeath and devise to Mrs. Leila Burgay Wilchar, of Glynn County, Georgia that certain house in Macon, Georgia, known as 3980 Houston Avenue, and likewise the lot upon which said house is located, during her lifetime, and at her death the said property shall revert to my beloved niece, Mrs. Ruby Staley, of Brunswick, Georgia. The said Mrs. Leila Burgay Wilchar shall either use said property herself during her lifetime or shall rent the property to any person she so desires, and shall use the net proceeds derived therefrom as she may deem proper.
            4. I give, bequeath and devise to my beloved niece, Mrs. Ruby Staley, of Brunswick, Georgia, all the remainder of my estate, both real and personal property, monies, and choses in action, wherever the same may be located, which I may own at the time of my death.
            5. I hereby constitute and appoint D.C. Staley, of Brunswick, Georgia, the sole Executor of this my last will and testament, and I expressly confer upon him power as such to administer my estate, excusing him from giving bond or making any returns to the Court of Ordinary of said Glynn County, Georgia, or to any other Court, and do all acts which he may deem necessary in the premises, and convey any property which I may own at the time of my death at either private or public sale without the order of any Court, the proceeds derived thereform to be immediately delivered to my said beloved niece, Mrs. Ruby Staley.
            This 5th day of August 1931.

Signed, sealed, declared and published by Mrs. Henrietta Burgay, as her last will and testament, in the presence of us, the undersigned, who subscribed our names hereto in the presence of said Testatrix, after she had signed her name thereto, and at her special instance and request, and in the presence of each other.
This 5th day of August 1931.

In the Name of God Amen. I John Burnett of the County of Glynn, and State of Georgia, being in perfect mind and memory, knowing that all men have to Die and that the time of my Departure cannot be far distant do ordain this my Last Will and Testament. I do give and bequeath to my children herein named the following Property, to wit. To my Son Samuel M. Burnett the following Negro slaves viz, Ben, Sue, Fortune, Celia, and Toby. To my Son Albert G. Burnett, the following Negro slaves viz. Luvizy, Caesar, Lucy, Phillis, Peter, Lomis, George, and Joe. To my Daughter Sarah Harriet Miller the following negro slaves viz. Anthony, Abby, Violet, Harry, Bedford, Tyra, Charles, and Nancy. To my Grand Daughter Mary McIntosh Burnett, Daughter of Samuel M. Burnett & Henrietta Burnett, one negro Girl slave viz. Matilda. To my Grandson Andrew Jackson Miller son of the Late Doctor Frs. E.K. Miller and Sarah H. Miller, one Negro Girl slave viz. Cinder. To my Son Albert G. Burnett and my Daughter Sarah H. Miller my House and furniture, with Twenty Acres of Land adjoining and all the Improvements thereon, to my son Samuel M. Burnett Ten Acres of Land, upon which he now Lives with all the improvements thereon. To my Sons Samuel M. Burnett and Albert G. Burnett and my Daughter Sarah H. Miller, all my Lands not included with foregoing bequests and also all my stock and all other property, not herein enumerated to be Equally divided between them, the said Samuel M. Burnett, Albert G. Burnett, and Sarah H. Miller, or their Legal Heirs and Representatives. And I do hereby reserve One hundred and fifty feet square of land as a family Burial plot, commencing ten feet west of a large line of Oak trees, to be forever a common property Between those interested in it. I do hereby direct that in the year of our Lord, one thousand Eight Hundred and fifty seven, the Negro slave Harry herein bequeathed to my Daughter Sarah H. Miller, shall be released from bondage and manumitted for the term of his natural Life. And that the said Sarah H. Miller or the person or persons in whose possession he may be at that time, shall pay, or cause to be paid, to said Negro slave Harry, at the time of his release in good and lawful money the sum of Fifty Dollars. In addition to the foregoing Bequests, I do give and bequeath to my Grand children John Burnett Miller and Andrew Jackson Miller, One Negro man Slave viz. Jim, one Negro woman named Rose, and one negro boy named Jim to be owned jointly between them the said John Burnett Miller and Andrew Jackson Miller, until they shall become of age, when the said Negro slaves Jim, Rose & Jim shall be equally divided between them the said John Burnett Miller & the said Andrew Jackson Miller and in the event of the death of either of them, the said John Burnett Miller or Andrew Jackson Miller the Survivor, shall receive all of the said Negroes viz. Jim, Rose and Jim and in the even of both of them the said John Burnett Miller and Andrew Jackson Miller , then the said Negroes Jim, Rose & Jim shall be owned by my Daughter Sarah H. Miller. Lastly I do hereby appoint my Sons Samuel M. Burnett & Albert G. Burnett & my friend William H. McIntosh, my three and Lawful Executors to carry the foregoing will and Testament into full effect. Given under my hand and seal this fourteenth day of March and in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred & thirty Eight.

The word "And" on the twenty fourth line of the second page was erased, And the word "Or" inserted in its place previous to the signatures be a [illegible word] to this paper.

Witness
Mary B. McIntosh {LS}
Margaret Burnett {LS}
Wm. H. McIntosh {LS}

John Burnett, Jr.
22 August 1836
Inventories & Appraisements Vol. D pgs. 359 & 360

            In the name of Almighty God and by his divine permission I John Burnett Jr. of the County and State aforesaid do make this my last Will & testament and hereby publish and declare it following--
            First I direct all my legal debts be paid I say emphatically legal debts I will and order also that my property real and personal shall be kept together and worked as during my life time unless it becomes unproductive. Then I desire that the three tract [sic] where I now reside can be disposed to the best advantage (I say the three upper tracts) that is the two which the plantation is on and the one run by U. Dart in 1834 and the proceed [sic] to go to the support & Education of my Wife and Children or otherwise and my family can settle on either of the other three tracts that is to say the lower or the ride[?] tract as my executor or executors think best or dispose of the whole.
            2nd It is my Will and desire on the day of marriage or arrival of age of my daughter Mary Elizabeth I will and bequeath one part or morety of my estate with a position injunction that her morety or portion be secured or settled on her by marriage settlement by my executors. To my sons William F. and Julian M. Burnett on their arrival at mature age I will and bequeath to each a part or morety of my estate each equal to that of their Sister aforesaid--
            To my daughter Clifford Burnett I will and bequeath of my aforesaid estate an equal part or morety the same attention being paid in securing her morety or portion as is require of my executors on the part of my other daughter above named. To my beloved Wife Margaret Burnett I will and bequeath a part or morety of my said estate equal to that of my children aforesaid should either of the children die before the attainment of Legal age or (marriage of the females) then in such case the morety of the Dec.d shall be equally divided among the surviving children. To my future Issue the fruits of my own body by my Wife aforesaid I will and bequeath and equal morety or portion with the rest of my children of the real and personal property or estate. It is particularly understood the I make disposition of Harriet & children being given my daughter Mary Elizabeth by her Grand Mother unless she should depart this life before marriage or arrive tot he age of Twenty one years but in case she should die before and having no legal issue the property to be equally divided between her brothers and sisters. And I do hereby appoint my dear Wife Margaret Burnett Executrix to her widowhood only with my son William F. Burnett (when he arrives to the age of Twenty years) and my friend Samuel M. Burnett Robt. Hazlehurst & Norman T. Gignilliat Esquires Executors to this my last Will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this Twenty second day of August Eighteen hundred & thirty six and in the presence of each witness.

            I, T.B. Burns, of said state and county, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make, publish and declare my last will and testament as follows
            Item 1: It is my desire that my body be buried in a Christian-like manner in the Palmetto Cemetery, Brunswick, Ga.
            Item 2: It is my will and desire that all of my just debts be paid as soon as practicable after my death.
            Item 3: I give and bequeath Twenty-Five dollars ($25.00) each, to the following:

T.L. Burns, Fitzgerald, Ga.
C.L. Burns, Sarasota, Fla.
Mrs. H.S. Cannon, Waycross, Ga.

            The said amount to be paid to each party by my executors, hereinafter appointed.
            Item 4: I will and bequeath to J.R. Burns all of the fixtures, equipment, stock and good will connected with and forming a part of the business now known as “Burn’s Body Shop” located at 1315 Grant St., Brunswick, Georgia, except the typewriter now used in said business.
            Item 5: To J.R. Burns I give in addition to all other bequests mentioned, my shot gun.
            Item 6: To A.F. Burns, in addition to other bequests herein mentioned, I give my watch and the typewriter now used in the business located at 1315 Grant St., Brunswick, Ga., known as “Burns Body Shop”, the said typewriter being the same machine excepted in Item 4.
            Item 7: I give and bequeath to Mrs. Minnie Morris, 1205 “M” St., Brunswick, Ga., a life-estate in the house and lot located at what is known as 1205 “M” St., Brunswick, Ga., provided she does not re-marry or vacate the said house during her lifetime.

            I, ELLEN BUZZACOTT, widow of F.H. Buzzacott, of Glynn County, Georgia, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do make, publish and declare this as my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all other Wills heretofore made by me.
            ITEM ONE--I direct that my body be buried in a decent and Christian manner and that my funeral expenses and all my just debts owing at my death shall be promptly paid.
            ITEM TWO--I hereby declare and acknowledge that my only heirs at law are my brother, CHARLES KIDWELL BUZZACOTT, of Weymouth, Dorset, England; and my sisters, JESSIE NEWTON, of Manchester, Lancashire, England, and NORAH BUZZACOTT, of Weymouth, Dorset, England.
            ITEM THREE--I have intentionally, and not as a result of any accident, mistake or inadvertence failed in this Will and Testament to provide by devise or bequest for any of my aforesaid heirs at law, as I feel they are in ample circumstance and are not in need of any part of my small estate.
            ITEM FOUR--I give, devise and bequeath all of my property, of whatsoever kind or character, whether real, personal or mixed, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, of wheresoever situate, and including any lapsed legacy or devise of personalty or realty, to STAFFORD WILLIAM BURNEY, of Glynn County, Georgia, who was born March 4, 1941, if he be living at the time of my death.
            ITEM FIVE--In the event that Stafford William Burney predeceases me and is thereby not living when this Will and Testament becomes effective, then all of my property, of whatsoever kind or character, as provided in Item Four above, I give, devise and bequeath to MRS. WALLIE K. BURNEY, mother of Stafford William Burney, who has been so kind, helpful and considerate to me during my lifetime in Glynn County, Georgia.
            ITEM SIX--I hereby nominate STAFORD H. BURNEY as Executor of this Will. In the event that he predeceases me or fails or refused to qualify or serve, or after qualifying should die or resign, then I name as Successor Executrix MRS. WALLIE K. BURNEY (wife of Stafford H. Burney), and the said Successor Executrix shall have all the powers, privileges, rights and exemptions hereinafter conferred upon my Executor.
            ITEM SEVEN--My said Executor may, while acting in his capacity hereunder, from time to time and as he may think necessary or deem best, in his sole judgment and discretion, exchange or sell any property, real or personal, either at public or private sale, at such prices and places, upon such terms and with or without advertisement, as he may think necessary or deem best, without previously procuring the order of any court authorizing him so to do; may invest and reinvest the proceeds of any sale, or funds derived from any other sources, in any other property, real or personal, that he may deem best, regardless of whether or not the subject of such investment be of the character permitted by law to trustees or executors; may hold in the same form or investment any property, real or personal, of which I may died possessed, may borrow money or renew any loans made by me and give security for repayment thereof by mortgage, deed of trust, loan deed or otherwise; may lease any property for any time, regardless of the duration of the administration of my estate. I further relieve my Executor from giving bond and making any return or inventory to any court whatsoever.
            ITEM EIGHT--Should any beneficiary named herein die in the court of or as a direct result of the same accident, epidemic ro other calamity as shall cause my death, then I give and bequest or devise allotted to him to such persons and in such manner and proportions as the same would have been taken under the terms of this Will if such beneficiary had died before me.
            IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my signature and seal to this my Last Will and Testament on this the 19th day of April 1950.

Signed, sealed, published and declared by ELLEN BUZZACOTT as her last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, the subscribing witnesses, who at her instance and request, and in the presence of each other and of the said Ellen Buzzacott, have hereunto set our hands and seals on this the day and year aforesaid.

Donna C. Dykes (seal)
Selma B. Bunkley (seal)
Edward B. Liles (seal)

            I, Cornelius T. Calnan, of the County and State aforesaid, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do make and publish this as my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all others by me previously made.
            Item 1: It is my desire and I hereby direct that my body be buried in a Christainlike manner, suitable to my circumstances in this life.
            Item 2: It is also my desire and I hereby direct that all my just debts be paid without unnecessary delay by my Executors hereinafter named and appointed.
            Item 3: I give and devise, unto my beloved wife Mrs. Mary V. Calnan, all of my property and estate of every character, including all personal and real property, choses in action, notes and accounts, which I may own and possess, at the time of my death, during her natural life; or as long as she remains my widow, with the exclusive right, power and authority, to manage and control the same, subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth.
            Item 4: At the death of my beloved wife Mrs. Mary V. Calnan, or upon her remarriage, I give and bequeath, unto my two single daughters Miss Mary Dean Calnan, and Miss Briget Calnan, all of the residue of my said estate, of every kind and character, including all real estate and personal property, choses in action, notes and accounts, in fact everything, to be exclusively theirs while they, or either of them remains single, with the exclusive right, power and authority, to use, control and manage the same subject to the conditions herein set forth.
            Item 5: Upon the marriage of both of my said daughters hereinbefore named, and the death of my beloved wife Mrs. Mary V. Calnan, or her remarriage, I give and bequeath, to my beloved wife, if she be in life, and to each of my children begotten by her, or to their children, or child, if they or either of them be dead, leaving a child or children, an equal share and share alike in all of my said estate.
            Item 6: I give and bequeath unto St. Francis Xavier Church, at the corner of Newcastle and Howe Streets, in the City of Brunswick, Georgia, One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars, per annum, the same to be paid out of the income of my estate, and to be paid quarterly by my executors hereinafter named, this legacy to be paid as long as the estate is kept together and has not been administered and divided between my heirs, on the terms and conditions herein set forth; provided, the payment of said amounts under this item, will be made by my beloved wife, Mrs. Mary V. Calnan, as long as she has the control and management of the estate; and by my said daughters or daughter, hereinbefore named, or either of them, prior to their marriage, and while they or either of them have the control and management of said estate, and prior to my said executors taking charge of said estate for the purpose of administration and division to my heirs upon the terms and conditions herein set forth.
            Item 7: It is my desire that my beloved wife and unmarried daughter or daughters, be supported out of the income of the estate, that there be no lavish expenditures or extravagance, or waste, and that ample amount be put away or set aside each month, out of the income of the estate, by my said wife, and by my said daughters or daughter, during the time she or they have estate in charge, under the terms and conditions herein set forth, to pay promptly when due all insurance and taxes, or other proper charges against the state; and that the overplus be deposited in the National Bank of Brunswick, in the name and for the use of the estate, on interest, or invested in the purchase of United States Government Bonds, in the name of and for the use and benefit of the estate, the purchase of said Government Bonds being proffered, said bonds to be preserved and securely locked up in safety deposit box in the National Bank of Brunswick, there to be and remain until taken charge of by my said executors for the purpose of administration and division of the estate between my heirs.
            Item 8: It is my desire and I hereby request and direct, that my home my residence number 1604 Union Street, City of Brunswick, Georgia, be not encumbered or sold for any purpose, as long as my beloved wife lives as my widow, or as long as my said two daughters or either of them, be single, I want this property to be and remain the home of the family, as long as my daughters or either of them are single and as long as my beloved wife lives as my widow.
            Item 9: I hereby constitute, name and appoint, James J. Calnan, C.T. Calnan, Jr., my two sons, and my married daughter Mrs. H.E.A. Forsthoff, as the sole and only executors of this my last will and testament, and I confer upon them jointly, the power as such to jointly and not severally, to fully and completely administer my said estate, and I expressly confer upon them jointly full power and authority, to sell and convey, any or all of my said estate, except as hereinbefore provided, at either public or private sale, with or without notice, when they all jointly agree that it would be to the best advantage and interest of the estate to sell said property, or any portion of it, except the residence as hereinbefore excepted for the reasons set forth, and all funds derived from the sale of said property, or any portion of it, to be promptly invested in the purchase of United States Government Bonds, in the name of the estate, and deposited or placed in safety deposit box in the National Bank of Brunswick, for safe keeping, until they are paid and collected by my said executors for the purpose of administration and division between my heirs; and I hereby empower my said executors and confer upon them jointly the right to borrow money for the use of said estate, in any instance they all think it necessary and proper, and to secure the payment of the same by lien, mortgage, deed to secure debt, or other form of security, on any part of the estate except the residence, which is not to be encumbered for any purpose, or sold, except upon the conditions hereinbefore set out, but the right given to my said executors to borrow money and secure the same by lien, and I don’t want made use of unless absolutely necessary for the best interest of the estate.
            This the 4th day of August 1927.

Signed, sealed, declared and published by Cornelius T. Calnan, as his last will and testament, in the presence of each of us, the undersigned witnesses, who subscribed our names hereto in the presence of said testator and in the presence of each other, at his special instance and request, after he had signed his name hereto.
This 4th day of August 1927.

We do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last will of the within named Cornelius T. Calnan, deceased, so far as we know, or believe, and that we will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the law of this State, so help us God. We further swear that Mrs. H.E.A. Forsthoff, named in said will as executrix is now deceased.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th day of March, 1935, Edwin W. Dart, Ordinary.

            I, Cornelius W. Calnan, a resident of the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind and disposing memory, constitute, make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all wills by me previously made.
            1. It is my desire, and I hereby direct that my body be buried in a decent, Christian like manner, suitable to my circumstances in this life, at the place and in the way and manner, suitable to my circumstances in this life, at the place and in the way and manner directed by my executor, hereinafter named and appointed.
            2. It is my desire and I hereby direct that all my just debts be paid promptly out of my said estate, by my executor hereinafter named and appointed.
            3. I hereby give, devise and bequeath, to my beloved sister, Mrs. Hannah Dolan, who is a resident of Haydenville, in the state of Massachusetts, the sum of Seven Thousand Dollars, cash money.
            4. I hereby give, devise and bequeath to my niece, Miss Mazie Dolan, the sum of five Hundred Dollars, cash money.
            5. I hereby give, devise and bequeath unto Mrs. Katie Torras, and Miss Minnie Calnan, my two half-sisters, both residents of Westfield, Massachusetts, the sum of One Thousand Dollars each, cash money.
            6. After the payment of all my just debts, including the debts of my last illness, doctor’s bills and funeral expense, which legacies are made subject thereto, the overplus of my said estate, cash money, and Old Town Lot Number One Hundred and Seventy-seven, South of First Avenue, and between Richmond and Reynolds Streets, in the City of Brunswick, said State and County; I hereby give, bequeath and devise to my beloved sister, Mrs. Hannah Dolan, aforesaid.
            7. I hereby constitute and appoint the Brunswick Bank & Trust Company, in the City of Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, the sole and only executor of this my last will and testament, and I hereby relieve and excuse my said executor from giving of any bond, as required by law, being assured that Mr. Frank D. Aiken, my personal friend, President of said Bank, will see to it that my said estate is handled according to law and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this my last will and testament; but I hereby require that my said executor make and file with the Ordinary of said County, a true and correct inventory of all property of my said estate, for the purpose of advising those interested as to the nature and character of the property to be administered, and further require that my said executor file the necessary reports with the Court of Ordinary of said County, showing what disposition was made of all my property belonging to said estate; and I hereby authorize and confer upon my said executor the right to sell any or all real property which I may own at the time of my death, at either public or private sale, sale to be made to the best interest of said estate, with or without order of Court for that purpose, and with the right hereby given to my said executor to make and deliver unto the purchaser or purchasers of all real property, sold and conveyed, good and sufficient conveyances of the same, and it is my earnest desire and I hereby request that my said executor close and wind up my said estate as soon as practical and without any unusual or unnecessary delay.
            This the 8th day of September 1931.

Signed, sealed, declared and published by Cornelius W. Calnan, as his last will and testament, in the presence of us, the undersigned who subscribe our names hereto in the presence of said Testator, after said Testator had signed his name thereto, and in his presence and at his special instance and request, and in the presence of each other.
This 8th day of September 1931.

            In the name of God Amen.
            I James Calnan, Sr. of Glynn County, Georgia, being of sound and disposing mind and memory and desiring to make disposition for the disposal of my estate both real and persona, after my death, do hereby make and ordain this my last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all previous wills and testaments.
            Item First: I desire that my boy shall receive christian burial.
            Item Second: I desire that my executors hereinafter named shall out of my estate pay all my just debts and liabilities.
            Item Third: Inasmuch as my son, James M. Calnan, Jr., has already received advances to the extent of Thirty Three Hundred Dollars, of which Twenty three Hundred Dollars is in the shape of and represented by a mortgage from myself to my nephew C.W. Calnan of Glynn County, Georgia on portion of Bay lot number seven in Brunswick, Georgia, and the sum of one thousand dollars is represented by a mortgage given by me upon the eastern portion of Bay lot number five in Brunswick, Georgia to another party. I direct that before any division of my estate is had and made that said $3,300.00 shall be chargeable to the said James M. Calnan Jr. together with all interest accrued and accruing thereon from the date of said mortgage, and same shall be deducted form his one third of my estate, before he shall receive any share thereof whatever.
            Item Fourth: I direct that the conveyance made by myself on May 31^st 1897 to my son Cornelius T. Calnan in consideration of one Thousand Dollars conveying new town lots Twelve Hundred and Twenty nine and Twelve Hundred and Thirty two in Brunswick, Georgia shall not be taken as an advance or be chargeable against the third part of my estate, coming to my said son Cornelius T. Calnan.
            Item Fifth: I direct that after my son Emmett Calnan shall have arrived at the age of twenty one years my entire estate shall be divided in money by a sole trust, or if the legatees prefer, by a division in kind of the real and personal property equally between all said three children James M. Calnan, Jr., Emmett Calnan, and Cornelius T. Calnan, excepting always that the said James M. Calnan, Jr. shall be just charged with the advances mentioned in item third of this will before receiving any distributive share thereof hereunder.
            Item Sixth: I hereby appoint my son Cornelius T. Calnan, executor of this my last will and testament and give him full power to sell and dispose of my estate both real and personal, at public or private sale in his discretion, without the necessity of receiving any order of any court to that end, and I hereby waive the giving of any bond, by my said executor, or the making of any annual return or returns.

Signed, sealed, delivered and published by James Calnan Sr. as his last will and testament, in the presence of the undersigned who subscribe our names hereto in the presence of said testator, at his special instance and request and in the presence of each other this June 1^st 1897.

In the Name of God Amen. I Mark Carr the Parish of Saint Patrick in the Province of Georgia Esquire do make and declare this my last will and Testament. I give to my Son William Carr and his heirs forever my town Lot in Frederica known by the number one north. I give to my son Thomas Carr and his heirs forever my town Lot in Frederica aforesaid known by the number twenty one North. I give and bequeath to my natural daughter Elizabeth Carr daughter of Elizabeth Rutherford all that my Island situate and being on the north side of the River Midway in the said Province of Georgia together with a tract of land on the main fronting the said island which I purchased of John Cubbage to hold the said island and tract of land to her and her heirs forever subject to and chargeable nevertheless with the payment of such a proportion of such just debts as shall at the time of my decease be due and owing from me, as the said Island and tract of land shall be esteemed worth, or valued at as part of my general estate. All the rest residue and remainder of my estate real and personal whatsoever and wheresoever I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Judith Carr and her heirs forever. And I do hereby constitute and appoint the said Judith Carr sole Executrix of this my last will and testament hereby revoking [torn] former and other wills by me made. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty seven.

Signed sealed published and declared by the Testator as his last will and testament before us who in his [torn] at his request and [torn] other have [torn] witness [torn]

Be it remembered that I Benjamin Franklin Cater of St. Simons Island Glynn County being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory (blessed be the almighty God for the same) do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following (that is to say) first I give and bequeath unto my wife Margaret K. Cater one third of my property consisting of Negro Slaves and land on St. Simons Island Georgia say five hundred acres more or less also land in Liberty County Georgia say three hundred acres more or less To Hold to her and her heirs forever. I do also give and bequeath unto my daughter Anne Armstrong Cater Two thirds of my property as above mentioned to hold to her and her heirs forever. In case of the death of my daughter Anne Armstrong Cater the other two thirds of my property will devolve on my wife Margaret K. Cater but should the latter die first Margaret K. Cater the whole of my property will devolve on my daughter Anne Armstrong Cater and lastly as to all the rest residue and remainder of my personal estate goods and chattels of what Kind and nature so ever I give and bequeath the same unto my said wife Margaret K. Cater whom I hereby appoint my executrix and my friends Mr. Roswell King Jr. and Mr. Hugh F. Grant Executors of this my last will and Testament hereby revoking all former Wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fourteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight. Signed sealed published and declared by the above named Benjamin Franklin Cater to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses of the same.

Eli Lazrus Clubb
18 January 1949
Transcribed for me by Laverne Vaughn of New York.

TO THE COURT OF ORDINARY OF SAID COUNTY AND TO HONORABLE EDWIN W. DART, JUDGE THEREOF:

            The petition of Inez Clubb, of Glynn County, Georgia, respectfully shows:
            1. - Eli Lazrus Clubb, late of Glynn County, Georgia, died on March 15, 1949, owning valuable real and personal property in the State of Georgia.
            2. - Said deceased left a will dated January 18, 1949, in which petitioner was named as his executrix.
            3. - In accordance with the obligation resting upon her as such executrix under the law, petitioner presents herewith for probate the will of said deceased dated January 18, 1949.
            WHEREFORE , petitioner prays that said will be admitted to probate in common form, and that letters testamentary do issue to her.

Personally appeared before the undersigned, Inez Clubb, the petitioner named in the foregoing petition, who, having been duly sworn, deposes and says that she has read the foregoing petition and that the facts and statements made therein are true.

            I, Eli Lazrus Clubb, of Glynn County, Georgia of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this writing to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all other wills or writings of a testamentary nature heretofore made by me.
            ITEM I.--I desire and direct that my body be buried in a decent and Christianlike manner, suitable to my circumstances in life.
            ITEM II.--I desire my executrix hereinafter named to pay all of my just debts, including the expenses of my last illness and funeral expenses, as soon after my death as this may be done without embarrassment to my estate.
            ITEM III.--I nominate, constitute and appoint my beloved wife, Inez Clubb, as the sole executrix of this my last will and testament. I hereby relieve my said executrix of giving bond, of making or filing any inventory or appraisement of my estate, and of making or filing any reports or returns of any kind or character to the Court of Ordinary of Glynn County, Georgia, or to any other court or tribunal. My executrix shall have the right and power to sell and convey any of my estate, whether real or personal, either at public or private sale, with or without notice or advertisement, without order of court and for such consideration and upon such terms as she may deem best. It is my intent and purpose to confer upon and vest in my executrix as full and plenary rights and powers respecting the management and disposition of my estate as a testator lawfully can confer upon his executrix.
            ITEM IV.--I give, devise and bequeath unto my said wife, Inez Clubb, her heirs and assigns, forever in fee simple, all and singular the property of every kind and character and wherever situate, of which I may die seized and possessed.
            IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this writing at Brunswick, in Glynn County, Georgia, on this January 18, 1949

The foregoing writing was this day signed, declared and published as his last will and testament by Eli Lazrus Clubb, in the presence of the undersigned witnesses, said testator having signed said writing in the presence of each of us, and each of us signing as a witness at his instance and request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, at Brunswick, in Glynn County, Georgia, this January 18, 1949

These are scanned images of the original documents on file at probate court regarding James A. Clubb's estate. This is not his complete estate file, these are the the documents that were found when the court house moved.					Letters of Administration
Letters of Administration	Petition	Petition	Will 1	Will 2	Will 3
Will 4	Will 5	Will 6	Will 7	Will 8	Will 9

            “I James A. Clubb” being of sound and disposing mind, and being desirous of settling my worldly affairs, do make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me made.
            My soul I surrender to my creator, and direct my body to be decently buried, and as to such worldly estate as it has pleased my maker to give me, I dispose of as herein directed
            Item first, I direct that all my real estate on Cumberland Island, Camden County, together with the negroes, Horses, hogs, Corn fodder, household and kitchen furniture, plantation tools, Beds & Bedding and boats, which I may die possessed of, shall remain in possession of my wife Rebecca Clubb, if she survives me, during her natural life, and the income of the above mentioned property, shall be used and appropriated for the support of my above named Wife, and such of my unmarried children and Grandchildren as are not otherwise provided for, and may choose to live on the plantation with my wife Rebecca Clubb, the remainder of the property of which I may die possessed, shall be kept and held in trust till the decease of my above mentioned wife Rebecca Clubb and then all my real and personal property shall be directed into six equal shares, and in the event my wife my wife Rebecca Clubb does not survive me then at my death, all my real and personal property of which I die possessed of shall be divided as above mentioned and disposed of as herein directed.
            Item second: I give and bequeath, one Sixth part of my estate, both real and personal of which I may die possessed, to my son James A. Clubb in trust for his children, born in lawfull wedlock from the body of his present or any future wife.
            Item third: I give and bequeath to my son Elias A. Clubb, one sixth part of my estate, both real and personal of which I may die possessed to vest in him in fee but not to be controld by him till the decease of my wife Rebecca Clubb in case she survives me.
            Item fourth: I give and bequeath my sons James A. Clubb and Elias A. Clubb in trust, for my daughter Emily Clubb, one sixth part of my real and personal estate of which I may die possessed for and during her natural life with remainder over to her children, issue of her body born in lawful wedlock and in case she dies without issue, that said remainder after her legal debts are paid to be equally divided between my children and Grandchildren then droing[?] “per Stempes” I.E. each of my children then in being, shall receive one equal share of said remainder and the children or issue of my deceased Daughter or son shall receive the portion that my deceased Daughter or son would have been entitled to under this Item, to be equally divided among such issue of said deceased son or Daughter.
            Item fifth: I give and bequeath to James A. Clubb and Elias A. Clubb in trust for my Daughter Elizabeth Clubb for and during her natural life, with remainder over to the issue of her body born in lawful wedlock, one sixth part of my real and personal estate of which I may die possessed, for her own use and support during her natural life and not to be subject for the debts of her husband, and in case she dies without issue of her own body born in lawful wedlock then said remainders after all her lawful debts are paid shall be divided between my children then in being, and my Grandchildren born of my deceased son or daughter or daughter[sic] each set of Grandchildren taking the share of said remainder that would have fallen to their father of mother had they been alive, to be equally divided between them.
            Item sixth: I give and bequeath to my sons James A. Clubb and Elias A. Clubb, in trust for the use benefit and support of my Daughter Isabella Harris formerly Isabella Clubb, wife of Lewis W. Harris, for and during her natural life, with remainder over to her children, issue of her body born in lawfull wedlock by her present or any future Husband, one sixth part of my real and personal Estate of which I may die possessed said trust estate not to be subject to the debts of her present or any future husband nor shall the "corpus" of said estate be diminished in the support of the [three illegible Latin words], the income alone shall be so used.
            Item seventh: I give and bequeath, to my Grandchildren Rebecca Hawkins wife of Isham W. Hawkins, Milton Frohock, Robert Frohock & Emily Frohock issue of the body of my deceased Daughter Sarah Frohock, to be equally divided between them one sixth part of my real and personal property of which I my die possessed and it is my wish and I direct that the share which falls to Rebecca Hawkins shall not be subject to the debts of her present or any future husband, and at her death to go to the heirs of her body share & share alike and the share which falls to Emily Frohock under this item shall not be subject to or liable for the debts of her H\husband if she marries, but shall be used and appropriated for the support and the support of her children and at her death to be divided among her legal heirs.
            In conclusion I appoint my two sons James A. Clubb & Elias A. Clubb the Executors of this my last will and testament, to effectuate and carry out my wishes touching the distribution of my estate both real and personal of which I may die possessed of and for fear my intentions may not be fully gathered from what has been written above, I now say that it is wish that my worldly effects left at my decease shall be used first for the support of my wife Rebecca Clubb (if she survives me) and such of my sons, Daughters, and Grandchildren, as may wish to remain with her on my plantation on Cumberland Island, and consequently it is my wish that the Executors shall collect and keep the property together & see that the plantation is properly managed consulting & advising with my said wife “Rebecca” and if possible make no encroachment on the corpus of the property for the support of the family, but should the income be insufficient for that purpose, then to use so much of the personallity as will be sufficient for that purpose, but in no count, do I wish any of the lands or negroes to be sold, till sold for distribution on the happening of the contingency mentioned in the first item of this will, and in the management of the trust estates, my direction to the trustees is to see that the beneficiaries as well those who have a life interest, as those who take the remainder shall be properly cared for, and supported, as I have no intention that the property I leave them shall fail to afford them a decent support, and as much depends upon the management of property to make it pay well, I desire that the trustees shall execute their trusts with fidelity and faithfulness.
            In witness whereof, I, the said “James A Clubb” to this my last will consisting of the foregoing two sheets of paper have set my hand and seal this 30th day of May A.D. 1860.

Signed, sealed, published, and declared, by the above named “James A Clubb” as his last Will and Testament, in presence of us, who, at his request, in presence of each Other have subscribed Our names as witnesses hereto.

State of Georgia}
Glynn County}
Before me Stephen J. Gorton Ordinary of the County of Glynn come Gustavus Friedlander who being duly sworn says that he saw James A. Clubb sign, Publish and declare the written paper to be his Last Will and Testament, and he saw J.W. Taylor and J.T. Blain sign the the [sic] same as witnesses, in the presence of the said James A. Clubb and in the presence of each other.

Sworn to & subscribed before me this 4th day of December A.D. 1865, Stephen J. Gorton, Ordinary G.C.

            In the Name of God Amen. I Calvin L. Cole now residing in said state and county being of advanced age but of sound and disposing mind and memory being fully apprised of the uncertainty of human life deem it right and proper both as regards my family and myself, that I should make a disposition of the property with which a kind providence has blessed me. I do therefore make this my last will and testament hereby revoking and annulling all others by me heretofore made as for as the same may affect any possessions, assets, or chose in action that I may die seized of within the state of Georgia but not by this will and testament dispossessing of any property or assets I may die possessed of without the said state.
            First, I deem and direct that my body be buried in a decent and Christian like manner suitable to my condition and circumstance in life and that my executor hereinafter named and appointed defray my funeral expenses from the property I may die possessed of within the state of Georgia.
            Secondly, I desire and direct my executor hereinafter named and appointed to take possession at my death of all and every description and kind of property notes bills of accounts and choses in action that may belong to me, at the time of my death, and convert the same into money as soon as he may deem proper and wise in his discretion which limit of discretion not to exceed two years after the time of my death at the expiration of which time I direct him to coerce settlement and conversion.
            Thirdly, I desire and direct that my executor hereinafter named and appointed to pay all my just debts with as little delay as possible.
            Fourthly, the residue of my property both real and personal whatever it may be I give, bequeath and devise forever and in fee simple to my two beloved daughters Eveline Cole Bartwell wife of Peter R. Bartwell and Charlotte Cole, both now residing at Rockaway, Queens County state of New York and I devise and direct my executor hereinafter named and appointed to divide equally share and share alike whatever there may be left of my estate after defraying my funeral expenses and paying all my just debts between my above named two daughters.
            Fifthly, for the fully carrying out of the intent of this my last will and testament my executor hereinafter named and appointed is hereby authorized and fully empowered to dispose of any and all my property at either public or private sale or in any manner he may deem wise or to the interest of the legatees.
            Sixthly, I hereby constitute and appoint my friend Thomas E. Davenport now of the city of Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia sole executor of this my last will and testament this April fifth 1876.

Signed, sealed delivered and published by Calvin L. Cole as his last will and testament in the presence of us the undersigned who subscribed our names hereto in the presence of said testator at his special instance and request and in the presence of each other this April fifth 1876.

Before me Wm. H. Berrie ordinary of said County came in person Jas. M. Couper the appointed administrator [illegible] power of Atty. from the heirs at law and G. Friedlander witness to the last will and testament of Calvin L. Cole who being duly sworn deposes and says that he saw the said Calvin L. Cole sign seal publish and declare the said instrument voluntarily and freely without compulsion and that his with others signed said will as witness in the presence of said Calvin L. Cole and at his request and in the presence of each other.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 7th day of May 1877.

            I, John J. Conoley, originally of Wilmington, in the State of North Carolina, but now residing at Brunswick, in Glynn County, Georgia, being of sound mind and disposing memory, and having in mind to make disposition of such estate as, in the Good Providence of God, may be vested in me at the time of my death, do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament, hereby specifically revoking and annulling any and all former writings of a testamentary character whatever which I may have made heretofore.
            Item I: It is my desire that all of my just debts shall be paid, including ordinary funeral expenses for my self without unnecessary cost or display.
            Item II: I hereby give, devise and bequeath all of the rest and residue of the property real and personal, remainders, reversions, interests, claims and demands whatsoever that I may have, own or possess at the time of my death equally share and share alike to my two beloved daughters, to-wit: Miss Ethel Conoley and Miss Kezzie F. Conoley in defeasible fee with remainder over as hereinafter provided, and subject to the charge named and provided in Item V hereof.
            Item III: The shares devised as above to my said daughters, Miss Ethel Conoley and Miss Kezzie F. Conoley, shall be theirs respectively during their lives, and at their death, should they, or either of them die without leaving children surviving, the portion of her share then unconsumed shall pass to my other named daughter, to be held by her under the same terms and conditions as the respective legacies are hereby devised and bequeathed; and should my said daughters, or either of them leave a child or children at death, then such child or children shall stand in the place of the parent, taking however absolutely and in fee simple the property which would have gone to the parent in defeasible fee were the parent in life. Such taking by the child or children shall however still be subject to the charge named and provided in item V hereof.
            Item IV: The shares of property herein given and devised to my said two daughters shall during the time that they hold the same be theirs respectively to use and consume both as to principal and usufruct for their own comfort and pleasure, and to that end they shall respectively have the right to sell the same and thereby pass to the purchaser by form of deed, will, sale or otherwise, or indirectly in any other manner whatsoever, to dispose of any of the same as a gift or in any other manner than for a fair market value received; the amount of such purchase price I leave to their discretion respectively, and not as a burden upon the purchaser of the property, impressing upon my said daughters hereby that this is a personal trust that I hereby impose upon and place in them.
            Item V: Of all the dividends, rents, issues and profits that may arise from time to time from what may remain unconsumed of my estate in accordance with the foregoing provisions, one-third shall be paid over to my beloved wife, Mrs. Kezziah Fanning Conoley, for so long as she may live and remain a widow and no longer, to be hers absolutely and without limitation, and this same is made a charge upon the property remaining in the hands of my said two daughters respectively from time to time, without curtailing or limiting their right of disposition as hereinbefore given.
            Item VI: All of the unconsumed portion of my said estate that may remain at the death of my said two daughters, should they both die without leaving child or children surviving them, I hereby give, devise and bequeath, share and share alike, to my brother C.H. Conoley, if he be still in life, and if not to his descendants, and to the descendants of my deceased brother A.G. Conoley, in two shares, the children of deceased parents taking per stirpes in lieu and stead of their parents, and not per capita.
            Item VII: I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint the aforesaid Miss Ethel Conoely and Miss Kezzie F. Conoley executrixes of this my last will and testament.
            Item VIII: My executrixes as hereinbefore constituted and appointed shall not be required to give any bond, nor report to or make any returns whatever to any court, tribunal or officer; but they shall have full, ample and free power to deal with all and any part of my said estate, and mortgage, encumber, sell or dispose of the same at public or private sale and as they may see fit and proper from time to time, without necessity for obtaining any order or authority therefore from any court or tribunal, but as fully and to the same extent in all respects that I could myself do were I in life seized and possessed of the same.
            In witness of all which I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal on this 8th day of May 1930.

Signed, sealed, published and declared as his last will and testament by him, the said John J. Conoley, in the presence of us, the undersigned, who, after witnessing his signature, sign our names hereto as subscribing witnesses at his request, in his presence and in the presence of each other.

Harriet Dart P.O. Address Brunswick, Ga.
C.R. Conyers P.O. Address Brunswick, Ga.
Chas. L. Gowen P.O. Address Brunswick, Ga.

We, Ethel Conoley and Kezzie F. Conoley, do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last will of the within named John J. Conoley, deceased, so far as we know or believe, and that we will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of the state. So help us God.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this March 5th 1936, Edwin W. Dart, Ordinary, Glynn County, Georgia.

            I, LILLIE BEATRICE RENTZ COOPER, a resident of Glynn County, Georgia, being of sound and disposing mine and memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking any and all other Wills and Codicils heretofore made by me.
            ITEM ONE I desire that my body be buried in a Christianlike manner. I direct that all of my just debts, including expenses of last illness and funeral expenses, and the placing of a marker over my grave, be paid by my Executrix as soon as practicable after my death. This direction to pay all just debts shall not include long term mortgages and the said mortgages may be continued or paid off in full in the sole discretion of my Executrix, as she shall deem best. All estate taxes, if any, imposed upon my estate, shall be paid out of the residue of my estate by my Executrix.
            ITEM TWO I give and bequeath my sewing machine to my daughter, VERNON BEATRICE COOPER HERMANSON, provided she survive me. If she should fail to survive me or if I have no sewing machine in my possession at the time of my death, then this bequest shall lapse.
            ITEM THREE I give and bequeath my silverware to my daughter, SARA LOUISE COOPER BLOUNT, provided she survive me. If she should fail to survive me or if I have no silverware in my possession at the time of my death, then this bequest shall lapse.
            ITEM FOUR I give and bequeath my china cabinet to my daughter, FRANCES MARION COOPER DUNN, provided she survive me. If she should fail to survive me or if I have no china cabinet in my possession at the time of my death, then this bequest shall lapse.
            ITEM FIVE I give and bequeath my writing desk, my piano, my big clock and any car that I may own at the time of my death to my daughter, JACQUELINE WELLENE COOPER CORBITT, provided she survive me. If she should fail to survive me or if any of these items are not in my possession at the time of my death, then the bequest of any such item that is not in my possession at the time of my death shall lapse.
            ITEM SIX I give and bequeath my husband's open faced watch to my grandchild, DONNIE CORBITT, provided he survive me. If he should fail to survive me or if I do not have my husband's open faced watch in my possession at the time of my death, then this bequest shall lapse.
            ITEM SEVEN I give and bequeath my husband's closed faced watch to my grandchild, WILLIAM DEWITT DUNN, provided he survive me. If he should fail to survive me or if I do not have my husband's closed faced watch in my possession at the time of my death, then this bequest shall lapse.
            ITEM EIGHT I give and bequeath the sum of One ($1.00) Dollar to RUSTY WILLIAM COOPER, provided he survives me.
            ITEM NINE I give and bequeath the sum of One ($1.00) Dollar to ALLEN BARNARD COOPER, provided he survives me.
            ITEM TEN All of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, I give, bequeath and devise to my then living children, with an equal share, per stirpes, for the then living lineal descendants of a deceased child of mine. It is my desire that my interest in the homeplace be sold by my Executrix as soon as it is convenient after my death, and the proceeds to be distributed according to the provisions in this Item of my Last Will and Testament.
            ITEM ELEVEN If any one of my children fails to survive me and if there are living lineal descendants of a deceased child of mine, who have not attained the age of twenty one years, then I hereby constitute and appoint the surviving parent of said child to act as Trustee for the share of my estate which the said descendant is to receive, to be held for the following uses and purposes:
                        (a) The Trustee shall retain each descendant's share until the said descendant attains the age of twenty one (21) years, during which time the Trustee shall pay to and/or use for the benefit of said descendant of a deceased child of mine so much of the net income as deemed necessary for his or her support, maintenance and education. Any income not so used shall be accumulated and added to the corpus of the trust at the discretion of the Trustees at the end of each fiscal year of the trust, or more often if my Trustee deems it advisable.
                        (b) The said Trustee shall have the power in his discretion, to encroach upon the corpus of the trust in such amounts and at such times as he may deem necessary, in order to provide for the support, maintenance, care and education of the said descendant of said deceased child of mine. The Trustee shall have the full authority to determine the amount and necessity for such encroachment. All income and undistributed principal shall be distributed outright to such descendant upon his or her attaining the age of twenty-one (21) years.
                        (c) Should any such descendant die after a trust share has been so set apart for such descendant but before receiving final distribution of his or her share, the remaining share of such descendant shall be distributed to such person and in such manner, in trust or otherwise, as such descendant may by his or her Last Will and Testament direct or appoint, and should such descendant fail so to direct or appoint, then the share of such descendant shall be distributed per stirpes among his or her descendants then living, if any, and if none then, per stirpes, among my descendants then living.
                        (d) As to any minor who becomes entitled to a distribution hereunder, the Trustee shall not be required to qualify as a Guardian, or to require any other person to qualify as Guardian with respect to any payment to be made to such minor, but may make payments thereof to, or for the account of, such minor, or to anyone having his or her custody without requiring any bond therefore.
                        (e) Anything in this Will to the contrary notwithstanding, all property of every trust created by this Will shall vest in and be distributed to the persons then entitled to the income from such property at the expiration of twenty one years after the death of the last surviving beneficiary of this Will, who was in life at the date of my death, unless sooner vested as herein provided. The purpose of this provision is to prevent any possible violation of the rule against perpetuities, and this provision should be so construed.
            ITEM TWELVE I hereby constitute and appoint as Executrix of this Will my daughter, JACQUELINE WELLENE COOPER CORBITT. If my said daughter fails to survive me, or does not qualify, or becomes incapacitated or declines to serve as Executrix of this Will, then I hereby constitute and appoint as Successor Executrix my daughter, SARA LOUISE COOPER BLOUNT.
            I hereby constitute and appoint as Trustee the surviving parent or any said living lineal descendant of a deceased child of mine who has not attained the age of twenty-one (21) years.
            ITEM THIRTEEN The Executrix and Trustee under this Will and any successor or successors, which shall include any administrator with the Will annexed, shall hold and manage the estate with the duties and powers as follows, and shall have the authority to exercise any of the powers and privileges herein state without order of or report to any Court or officer whatsoever:
                        (a) To sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of any property at public or private sale, for cash or on terms, without the necessity of Court approval or advertisement; and also to make leases for terms extending beyond the period of administration or the duration of any trust;
                        (b) To enter into an option or to retain, sell, invest and reinvest in any stocks, bonds, securities or other property real or personal which is deemed proper, necessary or expedient, without any responsibility for the exercise of this discretion except that of using ordinary care and without being confined to what are known as legal investments for executors, trustees, or other fiduciaries;
                        (c) To renew any indebtedness, as well as borrow money, and to secure the same by mortgaging, pledging and/or conveying any property;
                        (d) To register any stock, bond or other security in the name of a nominee with or without disclosure of any fiduciary relationship; but accurate records shall be maintained showing that such security is an estate asset;
                        (e) To compromise, adjust or settle any claim or demand by or against the estate and to rescind or modify any contract affecting the estate;
                        (f) To employ agents, auditors, attorneys, real estate brokers, and to pay them reasonable compensation;
                        (g) To select an annual accounting period, to charge any expense, tax, repair or replacement either to principal or income, or apportion the same between income and principal, to determine in his sound discretion whether to amortize any premium or accumulate any discount on investments purchased or sold, and to provide or fail to provide a reasonable reserve against depreciations or obsolescence for any asset subject to depreciation or obsolescence.
            The foregoing powers shall be exercised in such reasonable manner as shall be fair and equitable under all the circumstances.
                        (h) To vote in person or by proxy all stocks or other securities at any time forming part of my estate as to any corporate question, including reorganization, to exercise options, conversion privileges or rights to subscribe for additional securities, as well as to make payment therefore;
                        (i) To make any division or distribution required hereunder in cash or in other property, real or personal, or partly in cash or partly in property, real or personal, and the decision as to shares and the composition of shares shall be final and binding;
                        (j) To serve without making and filing inventory and appraisement, without filing any annual or other returns or reports to any Court and without giving bond; but shall furnish at least annually a statement of receipts and disbursements to the income beneficiaries;
                        (k) To continue my interest in any business or enterprise, to incorporate any such business and to hold as an investment or to become a partner, general or special, in any business which my Executrix and/or Trustee deem advisable for the benefit of my estate or to take any other action with respect to any such business, interest, partnership or corporation; and they shall not be personally liable to third persons for any claim, debt or demand, of whatsoever nature, incurred by or in the operation thereof, nor liable for any depreciation or loss incurred in the continued operation of said business;
                        (l) To pay off in a lump sum or continue to make periodic payments on any mortgage on the homeplace in which I may be living at the time of my death.
                        (m) In addition to the foregoing enumerated duties and powers, the Executrix and/or Trustee is hereby granted all of the fiduciary powers as provided by the laws of the State of Georgia, more specifically described in Georgia Laws 1973, pp. 846 through 856, inclusive.
            ITEM FOURTEEN In the event that any beneficiary of this Will and I should died as the result of a common disaster under circumstances wherein it is difficult to determine as a matter of fact which of us survived the other, it shall be conclusively presumed for the purpose of this Will, and the distribution of the property hereunder, that my said beneficiary predeceased me, and this Will shall be construed upon that assumption.
            ITEM FIFTEEN Any adopted child by any of my children shall be included in the provisions provided in this Will for living lineal descendants of a deceased child of mine.
            ITEM SIXTEEN If ancillary administration be required in any State in which my Executrix and Trustee shall be unable or unwilling to qualify, then and in that event, my domiciliary Executor and Trustee shall designate in writing the person or corporate fiduciary to act in such capacity, with all the powers and immunities of my domiciliary Executor and Trustee, as may be specifically delegated by such written designation. Unless prohibited by law of the state in which said property is located, I direct that upon sale of any assets by the ancillary fiduciary, the proceeds thereof shall be paid to my domiciliary Executor and Trustee.
            IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my signature and seal on this page and have signed my name on the margin of each of the other five pages of this Will, on this the 30th day of October, 1973.

Signed, sealed, declared and published by LILLIE BEATRICE RENTZ COOPER as her Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, the subscribing witnesses, who, at her instance and request, and in her presence and in the presence of each other, have hereunto set our hands and seals on this the day and year aforesaid.

Clyde W. Barnes. Brunswick, Georgia
S??? B? Bunkley?. Brunswick, Georgia
Edward B. Liles, Brunswick, Georgia

            In the name of God, Amen. I, Caroline Georgia Couper being in the full possession of my faculties and for the purpose of discharging a solemn duty, do hereby make this my last Will and Testament.
            It is my wish that the executors of my Will shall be my five children, to wit: Alexander Wylly Couper, James Maxwell Couper, Margaret Wylly Stiles, Robert Hazlehurst Couper, and Rebecca Isabella Wylly, and my son-in-law Charles Spaulding Wylly.
            To my aforesaid five children I leave to be apportioned among them, as shall be hereinafter more fully set forth, the following property, to wit: One house and lot in the City of Brunswick, State of Georgia; what remains unsold of a certain tract of land known as Couper's Point on the south end of St. Simons Island, Glynn Co., Georgia; three bonds of the State of Georgia loaned to James Maxwell Couper in the year 1882; one Bond of the State of Georgia which was given ??? to me by my sister Heriot Louisa Wylly; eighty (80) shares of the Capital Stock of the Darien Bank; four hundred dollars ($400) on deposit in the Darien Bank invested in the name of Charles S. Wylly, Agent; one note of A.T. Putnam for four thousand dollars ($4000); one note of J.M. Madden for fifteen hundred dollars ($1500)
            To my daughter Rebecca Isabella Wylly I give and bequeath my house and lot in the City of Brunswick, Georgia.
            To my son James Maxwell Couper I give and bequeath three bonds of the State of Georgia ($3000) the same having been loaned to him by me in the year 1882, and not having been returned to me by him.
            To my son Alexander Wylly Couper I give and bequeath the monies loaned to A.T. Putnam to wit: for himself three thousand and two hundred dollars ($3200) and in trust to be paid to Rebecca Isabella Wylly eight hundred dollars ($800) and I also give and bequeath to him what remains unsold of the tract of land at Couper's Point on St. Simons Island.
            To my daughter Margaret Wylly Stiles I give and bequeath the eighty (80) shares of the Capital Stock of the Darien Bank, viz; for herself, sixty four shares and in trust to be paid to Robert Hazlehurst Couper, twelve shares, and to be paid to Rebecca Isabella Wylly four shares.
            To my son Robert Hazlehurst Couper I give and bequeath the monies loaned to J.M. Madden to wit: fifteen hundred dollars ($1500), also four hundred dollars ($400) on deposit in the Darien Bank, also one Bond of the State of Georgia, the same being the bond (given) to me by my sister Heriot Louisa Wylly. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 15 day of August 1890.

            In the name of God, Amen. I James Hamilton Couper of the Island of St. Simons, County of Glynn and State of Georgia, Planter, do make, constitute, and publish this Instrument of writing as my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all other Wills and papers of a Testamentary character by me heretofore made.
            1st Imprimis: to my wife Caroline Georgia Couper, I give and bequeath my present house servants viz. Abraham, Abby, Daphne, Bulally, and Ellen; my place and household furniture of every description; my carriage, carriage and riding horses, and my paintings and framed engravings.
            2nd Item: To my aforesaid wife Caroline Georgia Couper, I further give and bequeath my plantation on St. Simons Island known as Hamilton and Couper's Point.
            3rd Item: To my aforesaid wife Caroline Georgia Couper, I further give and bequeath twenty of my negro slaves such as she may select; reference being mainly had to connections with her own gang.
            4th Item: It is my will that my Executors shall sell and dispose of my plantations Cannon's Point on St. Simons Island and Altama on the South Branch of the Altamaha river Glynn County and all other landed property belonging to me, either at public or private sale as soon as it may be advantageously done.
            5th Item: It is my will that my library shall be equally divided between my wife Caroline Georgia Couper and my surviving sons.
            6th Item: To my son James Maxwell Couper I give and bequeath my chronometer watch.
            7th Item: It is my will that the rest residue and remainder of my estate of every kind and description whatsoever whether real or personal, not herein before bequeathed or disposed of by this will, be applied, until my debts shall have been paid, to the payment of the installments and interest accruing on my debts.
            8th Item: After my debts shall have been paid it is my will that the said remainder of my property be equally divided among my children then alive and the issue them in being of any child who may have married and died leaving a child or children; one share to each of my children then living and one share to the child or children of each deceased child who shall then take per stirpem (?) and not per capita. The shares above bequeathed to my daughters. I will and desire shall be conveyed by my Executors to my surviving sons the said share of each of my said daughters to be held by them in trust to the use of her while unmarried to her sole and separate use during covertures free from the debts and liabilities and control of her husband, to the use of her issue should any her survive to the use of such person or persons as she may by will appoint should she die without issue surviving, and should she die intestate and without any issue, to the use of her next of kin. Having hereinbefore made provisions for my wife, I leave her no share in this the residue of my property.
            To guard against unforeseen contingencies and to leave a sound discretion to my Executors, I fully authorize them, should they deem it necessary or for the interest of my estate, to sell at any time the whole of my property in the last item described as the "rest, residue, and remainder of my estate," and after the payment of my debts to divide the residue among my children and their descendants in the manner hereinbefore prescribed.
            Finally: I hereby appoint my wife Caroline Georgia Couper, my brother William Audley Couper, and my sons Alexander Wylly Couper, James Maxwell Couper, and Robert Hazlehurst Couper to be the Executrix and Executors of this my last Will and Testament.
            In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twelfth day of September in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty Three.
            Signed, sealed, and published in our presence by James Hamilton Couper as his last Will and Testament at whose request and in whose presence and the presence of each other, we have hereunto set our names as witnesses this 12th day of September A.D. 1863

I John Couper Junr of the County of Glynn and State of Georgia, Planter, Do make constitute and ordain this to be my last will and Testament, revoking all others. It is my will that on my decease should I die leaving any issue by my Wife Sophia or any be born to me by her after my death, that my property of every kind & description whatsoever, be divided equally between my said Wife and such child or children, share and share alike in the manner and under the conditions herein after prescribed but should I die without such issue and none be born to me by my said wife after my death then it is my will that the whole of my property aforesaid be made over to my said Wife in manner as follows. The property which by this instrument I will to my said Wife Sophia--I give and bequeath to my brother James Hamilton Couper and on his decease to his legally appointed Executors in trust for her sole benefit and use and not subject to the debts or control of any husband or husbands that she may hereafter have but to be subject to her disposal at her Decease in any way that she may see fit. Should any of my aforesaid issue be females, then I give and bequeath the share or shares hereinbefore [illegible word] to her or them to my Wife Sophia and my brother James Hamilton Couper in trust nevertheless for the sole use and benefit of my said Daughter or Daughters and their heirs, and not to be subject to the debts or contracts of any husband that they may have, should any of my aforesaid issue be a boy or boys then It is my Will that his or their share or shares shall be paid over the him or them as he arrives at the age of twenty five years and not sooner. I do hereby appoint my Wife Sophia and my brother James Hamilton Couper to be the Executrix and Executors of this my last will and Testament with full power to sell and reinvest the whole or any part of my Estate in such manner and at such times as they may deign most for the interest of my Estate.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifteenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eighteen hundred & thirty three.

Signed and sealed in our presence and by the testator declared to be his last Will & Testament Alexander Mitchell, W.H. Proudfoot, Reubin King

            In the name of God Amen. I William Crawford, of little Satilla, in the County of Glynn, and State aforesaid, planter, being in perfect health, and of sound mind, memory, and understanding, do make, publish and declare, this, my last will and testament. Impremis[?] recommend my Soul, to God who gave it; and as for my body, that it be committed, to the Earth , in a becoming manner, at the discretion of my Friends, and, as to my Worldly affairs, wherewith, it has pleased God, to bless me, I give, and bequeath, the same, in the manner following, that is to say-- I give, and bequeath, undo [sic] my Brother, Doctor John Crawford; one third part, of all my property, and Estates, whereof I may die possessed, whither, it consists of lands, negroes, stock, cotton, debts, or other Chattels, of whatsoever kind, or wheresoever situate, to hold to him and his heirs forever.
            Item. I give and bequeath, unto my Sister Barbara Crawford, of Scotland, one Equal third part, or share, of all my property, and Estate, whereof, I may die possessed, whether it consist of lands, negroes, stock, cotton, debts, or other Chattels, of whatsoever kind, or wheresoever situate; to hold the same, to her, and her heirs forever. Whether, married or single, and in case of her marriage, the same to be conveyed by my Executors, (hereinafter named) to suitable Trustees, for her sole, and separate use, benefit, and behoof. Free from the control, debts, or incumbrances of her said Husband, and not liable, to be used, or disposed of by him, in any way, or part thereof.
            Item. I give and bequeath, to my sister, Betty Crawford (who I believe is married to a Mr. McNicol) one equal third part, or share of all my property , and Estate, whereof, I may die Possessed, whether, it consist of lands, negroes, stock, monies, debts, cotton, or other chattels, of whatsoever kind, or wheresoever situate to hold the same, to her, and her heirs, forever. Whether married or single, and in case of her being married, then I direct my Executors hereinafter named, to convey, the said one third part of my Estate, real or personal, or the proceeds thereof: to suitable Trustees, for the sole, and separate use, benefit, and behoof, of my said Sister, Betty, and the heirs of her body, free from the control, debts, management, government, or incumbrances, of her said husband, or any future husband she may have, so that she alone may enjoy the benefit, of the same without the interference of any husband, whatsoever. And in case of the death of my said brother, John Crawford, or either of my Sisters, Barbara Crawford, or Betty Crawford, or Betty McNicol, without lawful issue, then my will is that the share of such deceased Brother, or Sister, which they may receive from my Estate, shall go to, and be divided amongst, the survivor, or survivors of them, the said John, Barbara, and Betty, Share and Share alike.
            And, lastly, I do nominate, constitute, and appoint, my friends, John Couper, of St. Simons Island, Planter, and Richard M. Stiles, of Savannah, Executors, of this, my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills, and declaring, this my only last will and testament.
            In witness whereof, I have hereunto set, my hand, and affixed my Seal, at Savannah, this twentieth day of June in the Year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred, and nine, to duplicate Originals.

Signed, sealed, published, and declared, by the said Testators, as and for, his last will and Testament, in presence of us, who in his presence, and in that of each other, have hereunto set, our hands, as Witnesses, at his request.

            I, Fannie Lou Dart, of said Glynn County, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and declare this to be my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and annulling all others heretofore made by me.
            Item I. I desire and direct that my body be given a Christian like burial suitable to my conditions and circumstances in life.
            Item II. I desire and direct that all my just debts be paid, if any there be, by my Executor and Executrix hereinafter named and appointed. I hereby appoint Julia M. Dart, Executrix and Maurice St. Ivan Dart, Executor, of this my Will.
            Item III. I give, devise and bequeath to my son, Maurice St. Ivan Dart, the tract of land in Jamica, Georgia, comprising about ten acres. This land was originally purchased by my said Son and given to me, and for that reason I desire to devise and bequeath the same to him individually.
            Item IV. I give, devise and bequeath to my Son, Maurice St. Ivan Dart, a one-half undivided interest in all the rest and residue of my estate, real and personal.
            Item V. I give, devise and bequeath to my Son, Maurice St. Ivan Dart and my daughter-in-law, Julia M. Dart, as Trustees for my grandson John Patrick Dart, a one half undivided interest in all the rest and residue of my estate, real and personal. I hereby empower the said Maurice St. Ivan Dart and Julia M. Dart, as Trustees for my said grandson, John Patrick Dart, full power and authority to mortgage or sell the one half undivided interest in the estate so bequeathed to my grandson, John Patrick Dart, as in their judgment it becomes necessary to so mortgage or sell the said property for the support and education of my said grandson, John Patrick Dart.
            Item VI. My daughter, Eyla W. Moodie, has already received the portion of my husband’s estate to which she was entitled, the same being conveyed to her by quit claim deed of myself and my other children, Charles U. Dart, deceased, and Maurice St. Ivan Dart, and for that reason I am leaving no part of my estate to my said daughter.
            This 16th Day of August 1924.

Signed, sealed, declared and published by Fannie Lou Dart as her last Will and Testament, she signing her name first in our presence, and we signing our names in her presence and at her special instance and request, and after she signed her name thereto.
This 16 day of August 1924.

Georgia, Glynn County
We do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last will and testament of the within named Fannie Lou Dart, deceased, so far as we know or believe, and that we will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of Georgia. So Help Us God.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd day of November 1924. E.C. Butts, Judge City Court of Brunswick, pro hoc vice Ordinary, Glyn Co., Ga.

            I, Jacob E. Dart of said State and County, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all others, by me heretofore made.
            Item I. I desire and direct that my body be buried in a decent and christianlike manner, suitable to my circumstances and conditions in life.
            Item II. I desire and direct that all my just debts be paid as soon as possible by me executor hereinafter named and appointed.
            Item III. I give, bequeath and devise to my sister Eliza R. Symons and to my Nephew, Edwin W. Dart, share and share alike, all real or personal property which I may have at the time of my death, as well as any right, privilege, interest or equity and own [sic] in any real estate at my death.
            Item IV. I hereby constitute and appoint W.F. Symons the sole executor of this my last will and testament and hereby expressly relieve him from making any returns to any Court as such.
            This 19th day of September 1916.

Signed, sealed, declared and published by Jacob E. Dart as his last will and testament in the presence of us, the undersigned, who subscribe our names hereto in the presence of said testator, after he had signed his name thereto, and at his special instance and request and in the presence of each other.
This 19th day of September 1916.

Georgia, Glynn County.
I, W.F. Symons, do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last will and testament of Jacob E. Dart, so far as I know or believe and that I will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of this State, So Help Me God.

D.W. Krauss, Judge City Court of Brunswick, Ga. and Pro Hoc Vice Ordinary, Glynn Co., Ga.

State of Georgia, County of Glynn
            I, M.I. Dart, of said State and county, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament.
            Item 1: I desire and direct that my body be buried in a Christianlike manner suitable to my condition and circumstances in life.
            Item 2: I desire and direct that all my just debts be paid without unnecessary delay by my executrix hereinafter named and appointed.
            Item 3: I give, bequeath and devise unto my sister, Eyla W. Moodie and my sister-in-law, Julia M. Dart, jointly, my house and lot located on the Northern one-half of section number six (6) of the Dart Homestead tract, on Glynn Ave adjoining the residence of Edwin W. Dart.
            Item 4: I give, bequeath and devise unto my sister-in-law, Julia W. Dart, all the rest and residue of my estate, real and personal, as well as any undivided interest I have or may have in any real estate.
            Item 4 [sic]: I hereby constitute and appoint my sister-in-law, Julia M. Dart, sole executrix of this my last will and testament, and I expressly confer upon her power, as such, to administer my estate without bond and without making any returns to the Ordinary of Glynn County, and I expressly confer upon her full authority and power to sell any part of my estate, for the purpose of division or otherwise; it may be necessary to sell the property bequeathed in the third item of this my will, in order to make division of same, my executrix is empowered to sell at public or private sale without obtaining an order of Court and without advertisement of the same. This 12th day of December 1925.

Signed, sealed, declared and published by M.I. Dart as his last will and testament in the presence of us, the undersigned, who subscribe our names hereto in the presence of said testator, after he had signed his name thereto, and at his special instance and request, and in the presence of each other. This 12th day of December 1925.

            In the name of God Amen:
            I David Davidson of the county and state aforesaid knowing the uncertainty of life and being of sound mind and disposing memory do make and publish this my last will and testament as to the disposition of my property after my death.
            Item 1st: I desire that my body should be decently buried and the expenses of said burial to be first paid out of my estate.
            Item 2nd: I will and bequeath to my friend Mrs. Harriet Turner of the county and state aforesaid who now resides in the city of Brunswick all my household and kitchen furniture that I now posses or that I may be possessed of at the time of my death and in ??? thereto the sum of five hundred dollars in cash to be realized by the sale of such real property as I may be seized and possessed of at the time of my death and direct said real property to be sold for the purpose of paying to her said five hundred dollars unless my two sons hereinafter named will pay to the said Mrs. Harriet Turner the sum of five hundred dollars in cash in which last event said property may be sold or not as they may desire.
            Item 3rd: While I intend to give the aforesaid household and kitchen furniture and the aforesaid five hundred dollars in cash (bequeathed in the second item of this will) absolutely and not as a life estate to the said Mrs. Harriet Turner, yet in the event she should die before myself I then desire that my two sons shall take said property share and share alike.
            Item 4th: All other property that I own or may own at the time of my death I give and bequeath to my two sons David Marion Davidson and Joseph Warren Davidson forever in fee simple share and share alike.
            Item 5th: I further will and bequeath my love and best wishes to my aforesaid two sons above named David Warren Davidson and Joseph Warren Davidson for their success and prosperity in this life.
            Item 6th: I hereby constitute and appoint as the sole Executor of this my last will and testament my friend Americus V. Putnam of the city of Brunswick to carry out the items of this my last will and testament dated this the 14th day of February anno domini one thousand eight hundred and eighty three and signed at Brunswick in the county and state aforesaid in the presence of the undersigned witnesses.

Signed declared and published by D. Davidson as his last will and testament in the presence of us the subscribed, who subscribed our names hereto as witnesses at the instance and request of said testator in his presence and in the presence of each other, he signing in our presence and we signing in his presence and in the presence of each witness whose name appears hereto.

In person appeared before the undersigned W.W. Watkins who on being duly sworn deposeth and says that he as well as F.H. Harris and Ira E. Smith saw the D. Davidson named in the will hereto attached sign and publish said will as his last will and testament that he the said W.W. Watkins subsicrbed the same as a witness thereto at the special instance and request of the said D. Davidson and in his presence as did also F.H. Harris and Ira E. Smith, that the said D. Davidson signed the same freely and voluntarily and was at the time of such signing of sound and disposing mind and memory.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this July 10th 1884, Edgar C.P. Dart Ordinary G.C. Ga.

I Americus V. Putnam do solemnly swear that the attached writing contains the last will and testament of D. Davidson late of said county now deceased, so far as I know or believe and that I shall well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of said state so help me God.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this July 10th 1884, Edgar C.P. Dart Ordinary G.C. Ga.

            I Charles Day of Bibb County in the State of Georgia temporarily residing in the County of Glynn in the State of Georgia being of sound and disposing memory and understanding do make this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills made by me.
            Item 1^st after the payment of my just debts I bequeath and devise all my remaining estate real and personal wherever the same be situate to my two children Henry Coit Day and Mary Day Lanier widow of Sidney Lanier in the proportion of two thirds to the Mary Day Lanier and one third to the said Henry Coit Day.
            Item 2^nd In said division of my estate it is my will that neither of my said children shall be charged with any gift or advancement I may have made them, or either of them.
            Item 3^rd I appoint my said children Henry Coit Day and Mary Day Lanier the executor and Executrix of this my will and desire that either my said Executor or my said Executrix shall have full power to execute any and all provisions of this my will without joining the other in the execution thereof, in the event both said Executor & said executrix should qualify nobby[?] this provision intending to prohibit them from acting jointly if they so desire and I further desire that my said executor & Executrix be relieved from all obligation to give bond under any circumstances and that my said Executor & Exectrix or either of them have full and ample power to sell any or all of my real or personal property in their discretion or in the discretion of either of them at public or private sale, without an order from the court and with or without advertisement as they or either of them deem best and I further desire that my said executor & executrix of this my will be relieved from the necessity for making any inventory or returns.
            In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eight day of March 1883.

Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named testator Charles Day as & for his last will and testament in the presence of us & each of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto this eight day of March 1883 all of us being residents & citizens of the city of Brunswick Glynn County Georgia.

I Charles P. Goodyear do swear that I as well as the within named W.E. Kay and L.G. Goldsmith saw the within named Charles Day sign and publish the within paper as his last will and testament that I subscribed the same as a witness thereto at the special instance and request of the said Charles Day and in his presence that the said Charles Day signed the same freely and voluntarily and was at the time of such signing of sound and disposing mind and memory.

Sworn to & Subscribed before me this 2^nd day of June 1885, Edgar C.P. Dart Ordinary.

I Henry Coit Day do solemnly swear that this within writing contains the true last will of the within named Charles Day deceased so far as I know or believe and that I will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of the state so help me God.

Sworn to & subscribed before me this 2^nd day of June 1885, Edgar C.P. Dart, Ordinary.

            I, Henry Coit Day of Brunswick Georgia being of sound mind and disposing memory do make this my last will and testament.
            Item 1^st I desire all my just debts and funeral expenses paid and no outlay or expense beyond what is necessary for a quiet and simple funeral and burial.
            Item 2^nd I give and bequeath all of the property real personal and mixed of which I may be possessed at my death to be divided equally between my present wife, Elizabeth B. Day and my three children to wit my two children by her now living, named respectively Lois Sidney Day and Henry Day and also to my daughter Mary Loisa [sic] Day my sole surviving child by my former marriage; to be divided equally between my wife and each of said children share and share alike.
            Item 3^rd It is my desire and will that my trusted friends John Colville of Brunswick, Dr. Charles H. Hall of Macon and Henry Wadsworth Reed of Waycross, all of Georgia, act as my executors under this will or any two of them if either one fails to qualify, or in the event of death or two failing to qualify then the surviving one or the one that does qualify shall act with the full powers bestowed on all three.
            And I hereby authorize them to sell any or all of property at public or private sale with or without advertising.
            Item 4^th And it is my desire and will after my executors or executor as above provided shall have settled my estate that John Colville and Henry Wadsworth Reed aforenamed shall thereupon act as testamentary guardians for my two children Lois Sidney Day and Henry Day until they become of age, and I further desire and will that Dr. Charles H. Hall and Henry Wadsworth Reed act as testamentary guardians for my oldest daughter Mary Louisa for all of her one fourth interest in my estate left by this will and also for any property she may inherit from other sources including what may be held by [illegible] guardian. And I hereby invest the aforesaid testamentary guardians or either of them with the same powers and authority as to sales and management of the property in their charge as they are above clothed[?] with as executors. This 22^nd January 1887.

Signed, sealed, and published by Henry Coit Day as his last will and testament in the presence of us the subscribers who subscribe our names hereto in the presence of said Testator at his instance and request and of each other, he signing in our presence and we signing in his presence. This 22^nd January 1887.

Personally came H.R. Symons before the undersigned and being duly sworn upon oath says that he with J.J. Spears and E.A. Penniman at the request of Henry C. Day late of said county deceased and in his presence and the presence of each other attest the within and foregoing as the last will and testament of him the aforesaid Henry C. Day, that the same was signed and published by said Henry C. Day in their presence as his last will and testament that he was at the time of said attestation and of the signing thereof by him of sound and disposing mind and memory and that he executed said will freely and voluntarily.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this Feby 6^th 1888 Edgar C.P. Dart Ordinary G.C. Ga.

I Henry W. Reed do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last will of the named Henry C. Day, deceased so far as I know or believe, and that I will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of this state so help me God.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this Feby 6^th 1888 Edgar C.P. Dart Ordinary G.C. Ga.

I, John Colville do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last will of the within named Henry C. Day, deceased so far as I know or believe and that I will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of this state so help me God.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this Feby 6^th 1888 Edgar C.P. Dart Ordinary G.C. Ga.

Raymond Demere
29 August 1828
Inventories & Appraisements Vol. D pgs. 158-160

Know all men by these presents, that I Raymond Demere of St. Simons Island, Planter, County & State aforesaid Do make Constitute appoint & declare this my last will and Testament hereby revoking all former Wills. Imprimus. I give and bequeath unto my Son Raymond Demere an annuity of Two hundred Dollars to be paid to him annually by my Executors. Item I give and bequeath unto my Three Grand Daughters Children of my son Raymond Demere my Plantation in McIntosh called Martins[?] hill containing Eleven hundred & fifty acres more or less. Also my three Lots in Darien known by the number Fifty five Fifty seven and fifty eight with all the buildings and improvements thereon. Also my Twenty two Shares in the Planters Bank of Savannah which said Plantation Lots and Bank Shares shall be held or disposed off [sic] as my Executors may think best for the Interest & benefit of my said Grand Daughters or for the purpose of making a division thereof amongst them so that each of my said Grand Daughters may receive their share when they arrive at the age of twenty one years or when they are married and from and after my Decease until my Executors shall make a division to my said Grand Daughters the rents of said Plantation and Lots, with the dividends received of said bank shares, or if sold then the Interest arriving from the sales shall be applied towards defraying the Education or support of my said Grand Daughters, and in Case of the Death of any of my said Grand Daughters before any division takes place the undivided part or share of the deceased party shall go to the survivors or survivor. Item. Whereas from the fidelity of my Negroe man Joy and my Negroe Woman Rose who not only saved & protected a great part of my property during the time the British occupied St. Simons, but actually buried and saved a large sum of Specie, with & which they might have absconded and obtained their freedom. It is therefore my will and I direct my Executors to Petition the Legislature to pass an act for the manumission of my said Negro Man Joy, my Woman Rose with her two Children Jim and John, and any other Children said Rose may have setting their meritous behaviour and faithful conduct during a period of Invasion when nearly all the Negroes on St. Simons deserted and joined the British but in Case the Legislature should refuse to pass an Act for the manumission of said Slaves It is my Will that said Joy Rose and her Children shall be sent to any other State where the freedom of such people can be secured and permitted--said Negroes to be transported and freed at the expense of my Estate. It is also my Will and I direct that if the said Joy and Rose and her Children are freed by Law or remain in Georgia, that the said Joy Rose and her son Jim & John shall each receive four Cows, and four Calves each from my Stock on St. Simons and that Roses son John shall receive Four Cows and Calves from said Stock and it is further my Will and I direct my Executors to Lay of [sic] separate lots of my Land on St. Simons for the said Joy Rose and her Children sufficient for them to cultivate and be comfortable with permission to build live and reside thereon during their lives and it is my Will that said lots of Land should be laid off and the partys put in possession within one year after my decease and also that said Joy Rose and her Children shall receive from my Estate One years provision from the time they take possession of their Lots, and also that my Executors shall pay annually from my Estate or have payment of the same secured viz: to my Negroe Woman Rose during her life an annuity of Seventy five dollars and also the further sum of Seventy five Dollars for the support of her son John until he arrives at the age of twenty one years and then my said Executors are directed to pay unto the said John from my Estate the Sum of One Thousand Dollars lawful money of the United States and it is further my Will and I direct that the said John shall be taught reading writing & arithmetic and to be brought up to and taught some mechanical profession. And I do hereby nominate and appoint my Grand Sons Joseph and Lewis together with my friend Thomas Miller of Lampidoser Benjamin Cater and John Couper Jun Trustees in behalf of the said Negroes man Joy Negro Woman Rose and her Children Jim and John with any others she may have To see in Conjunction with my Executors that my Will as respects those people be carried into effect agreeable to the true meaning and intent thereof. Item. I give leave and bequeath unto my Grand Son Joseph Demere The full one half or Mor?? of all my remaining Estate Real and Personal of whatever it may constitute[?] whether of Lands Negroes Cattle, Bonds, Notes, or debts, money in bank Stock or Crops on hand or of any other species of property whatever To him and his Heirs forever and that whenever my said Grand Son Joseph Demere arrives at the age of Twenty one years my said Executors shall divide lay of [?] pay over and deliver the one half of my Estate as before described to my said Grand Son Joseph Demere--It is further provided that If the said Joseph Demere should depart this life before he arrives at the age of Twenty one years and without leaving lawful Issue The half or share of my Estate which he would have inherited shall be in such case, divided amongst his heirs or relations agreeable to the Laws of Georgia. Item: To my Grand Sons Lewis Demere, John Demere and Paul Demere I give leave and bequeath the other half of my Estate--Real and personal as before specified To be equally Divided between or amongst them--when the youngest arrives at the age of twenty one years and also that after the division of one half of my Estate is laid off or paid off to my son Joseph Demere--The annual Income of the half hereby will'd, to my Grand Sons Lewis John and Paul shall be invested by my Executors in such manner as they see proper and think best for the benefit of the said Lewis John and Paul--and be considered as a part of my Estate In case of the death of either or all of my said Grand Sons Lewis John & Paul before they are arrived at the age of twenty one years or without lawful Issue The part of my Estate to which they would have individually been entitled shall be divided amongst their heirs agreeable to the Laws of Georgia Lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint as my Executors and to Carry this my Will and Testament into due effect my Son Raymond Demere, my Grand Son Joseph Demere and my Grand Son Lewis Demere to act as they become of age or arrive at twenty one years I do hereby give my said Executors full power and authority to Carry the foregoing Will into due effect, Witness my hand and Seal this Twenty ninth day of August in the year One thousand Eight hundred and twenty eight.

Signed Sealed and acknowledged before us and in the presence of each other at [sic] the last will and Testament of Raymond Demere.

First Codicil to the foregoing Will--Imprimus That in place of one years provisions and Clothing to Joy Rose and her Children It is my Will that they shall receive Three years provision and Clothing from the time mentioned in my above Will. Item that the annuity left in my above Will to Rose and John shall be paid unto them half yearly Viz: one half on the first day of January and the other on the first day of July. Item. That in the even of Roses Son John being force'd by Law as before stated In that case I leave and bequeath unto him my two Negroes boys [sic] Jim and George the sons of Pricilla & Peggy and should it so happen that said John does not obtain by law his freedom in Georgia but is sent to another State it is then my Will that said Jim and George shall be sold and the proceeds paid to him when of age. Item: I also leave to Rose my negroe Woman Sally said Rose to have her services for three years after my Decease and during that time to be intruly[?] at her Command Given under my hand and seal this twenty ninth day of August One thousand Eight hundred and twenty eight.

Signed Sealed and acknowledged as the Codicil to the above Will before us and in each others presence.

Know all men that:
            I Charles Henry Dexter of East Providence County of Providence state of Rhode Island considering the uncertainty of life and being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament in the manner following.
            I give to my Dear wife Sarah Elizabeth Dexter all of my estate both real and personal of whatever kind name or nature or wherever situated which I may possess at the time of my death to her and to her heirs and assigns forever giving her full power over the same to use as she shall see fit. Except that in case she shall marry after my death then do much of my estate as shall remain in her hands shall be placed in the control of two trustees to be appointed by the court of probate of the town of East Providence—neither of said trustees to be her husband, and the income and one thirtieth part of the property so trusted may be paid to her in each year thereafter and at her death what remains may be disposed of by her by will to whom she pleases.
            I furthermore direct that in case my wife Sarah Elizabeth Dexter shall die without children and shall leave no lawful will and testament then the balance of my estate unspent by her shall be divided equally among the following persons viz: Sarah Dexter and Jessie Dexter daughters of Christopher Dexter of East Providence, William Cole and Hannah Maria Carpenter, children of Nathaniel Cole of East Providence, to them and to their heirs and assigns forever.
            I hereby appoint my wife Sarah Elizabeth Dexter to be the sole executrix of this my last will and testament without bonds requesting her to use my estate in a wise and prudent manner, always mindful of the sick and poor and hereby revoke all other and former wills by me heretofore made and publish this and this only as my last will and testament.
            In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Providence this twenty eighth day of December A.D. 1872.

Signed, published and declared by Charles Henry Dexter as and for his last will and testament in our presence who have at his request in his presence and in presence of each other hereunto set our names as witnesses.

I Sarah Elizabeth Dexter do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last will of the within named Charles Henry Dexter deceased so far as I know or believe and that I will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the law of the state of Georgia so help me God.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th day of December 1882, G.M. Carpenter, Jr. associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Rhode Island.

Personally appeared before me an associate justice of the Supreme Court for said county and state Sarah Elizabeth Dexter to me personally known to be the person who executed the above affidavit and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purpose therein mentioned.
Given under my hand and official signature at Providence in said state and county this 19th day of December 1882.

G.M. Carpenter, Jr., Associate Judge of the Supreme Court for said County & State.

I Charles Blake clerk of the Supreme Court in and for said county and state do certify that said court is a court of record having a clerk and a seal; that George M. Carpenter, Jr. whose name appears to the jurat of the foregoing affidavit and who made the foregoing certificate of acknowledgement is and was at the time of signing the same Judge of said Court and that his signature to said jurat and certificate of acknowledgement is his own handwriting.
In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and official signature and the deal of said court this 19th day of December 1882.

I Edward Hawkins do swear that I as well as Charles A. Messinger and Henr Le Norris saw the within named Charles Henry Dexter sign and publish the within paper as his last will and testament that I subscribed the same as a witness thereto at the special instance and request of the said Charles Henry Dexter and in his presence as did also the said Charles A. Messinger and Henry Le Norris; that the said Charles Henry Dexter signed the same freely and voluntarily and was at the time of such signing of sound mind and disposing memory.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th day of December 1882, G.M. Carpenter, Jr. associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Rhode Island.

Personally appeared before me an associate justice of the Supreme Court for said county and state Edward Hawkins to me personally known to be the party who executed the above affidavit and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein mentioned.
Given under my hand and official signature at Providence in said State and County this 19th day of December 1882, G.M. Carpenter, Jr. associate Judge of the Supreme Court of said county and state.

I Charles Blake clerk of the Supreme Court in and fore said county and state do certify that said court is a court of record having a clerk and a seal; that George M. Carpenter, Jr. whose name appears to the jurat of the foregoing affidavit and who made the foregoing certificate of acknowledgement is and was at the time of signing the same Judge of said court and that his signature to said jurat and certificate of acknowledgement is his own handwriting.
In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and official signature and seal of said court this 19th day of December 1882.

I Henry L. Norris do swear that I as well as Edward Hawkins and Charles A. Messinger saw the within named Charles Henry Dexter sign and publish the within paper as his last will and testament that I subscribed the same as a witness thereto at the special instance and request of the said Charles Henry Dexter and in his presence as did also the said Charles A. Messinger and Edward Hawkins; that the said Charles Henry Dexter signed the same freely and voluntarily and was at the time of such signing of sound mind and disposing memory.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th day of December 1882, G.M. Carpenter, Jr. associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Rhode Island.

Personally appeared before me an associate justice of the Supreme Court for said county and state Henry L. Norris to me personally known to be the party who executed the above affidavit and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein mentioned.
Given under my hand and official signature at Providence in said state and county this 19th day of December 1882, G.M. Carpenter, Jr. associate Judge of the Supreme Court of said county and state.

I Charles Blake clerk of the Supreme Court in and for said county and state, do certify that said court is a court of record having a clerk and a seal; that George M. Carpenter, Jr. whose name appears to the jurat of the foregoing affidavit and who made the foregoing certificate of acknowledgement is and was at the time of signing the same Judge of said court and that his signature to said jurat and certificate of acknowledgements is in his own handwriting.
In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and official signature and the seal of said court this 19th day of December 1882.

            I John M. Dexter of the city of Brunswick State and County Aforesaid being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make this my last Will & Testament as follows.
            Item First. I direct that all my just debts including funeral expenses and the expenses of administration be paid by my Executrix hereinafter named.
            Item Second. I give bequeath and devise to my beloved Wife Lydia Eleanor Dexter all my estate both Real and Personal of whatsoever the same may consist & wherever situated, to her her heirs and assigns forever with this exception. That I give bequeath and devise to my beloved adopted Daughter Agnes Steele The Sum of One Thousand Dollars to be held in trust by my Wife for the said Agnes Steele till the said Agnes Steele becomes of age or marries and to be then paid her.
            Item Third. Thereby nominate & appoint my said Wife Lydia Eleanor Dexter to be Executrix of this my last Will & Testament and it is my request that she be exempt from giving any bond and if the Court of Probate, should see fit to require of her a bond then that she be required to give only an individual bond without sureties to pay debts & legacy. I do hereby revoke all other and former Wills by me at any time made and declare this to be my last Will & Testament.
            In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Brunswick Glynn County Georgia this Twenty Third day of June AD 1884.

Signed sealed and declared and published by John M. Dexter as his last Will and Testament in the presence of us the subscribers who subscribe our names hereto, in the presence of said testator (at his instance and request) and of each other The signing in our presence & we signing in his presence—on this Twenty Third day of June AD 1884.

I Eleanor Dexter do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last Will and Testament of the within named John M. Dexter deceased, so far as I know or believe, and that I will well & truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of this State. So help me God.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7^th Day of November A.D. 1890 Edgar C.P. Dart Ordinary.

I A.J. Crovatt do swear that I as well as Spencer R. Atkinson and Bolling Whitfield saw the within named John M. Dexter sign and publish the within paper as his last will and Testament; that I subscribed the same as a witness thereto at the special instance and request of the said John M. Dexter and in his presence, as did also Spencer R. Atkinson and Bolling Whitfield that the said John M. Dexter signed the same freely & voluntarily and was at the time of such signing of sound and disposing mind and memory.

Sworn to & subscribed before me this 3^rd day of November AD 1890 in Open Court Edgar C.P. Dart Ordinary G.C. Ga.

I Bolling Whitfield do swear that I as well as A.J. Crovatt and Spencer R. Atkinson saw the within named John M. Dexter sign and publish the within paper as his last will and Testament that I subscribed the same as a witness thereto at the special instance and request of the said John M. Dexter and in his presence as aid also A.J. Crovatt and Spencer R. Atkinson that the said John M. Dexter signed the same voluntarily and fully and was at the time of such signing of sound and disposing mind and memory.

Sworn & Subscribed before me in Open Court this 3^rd day of November AD 1890 Edgar C.P. Dart Ordinary G.C. Ga.

I Spencer R. Atkinson do swear that I as well as A.J. Crovatt and Bolling Whitfield saw the within named John M. Dexter sign & publish the within paper as his last Will & Testament that I subscribed the same as a witness thereto at the special instance and request of the said John M. Dexter and in his presence as aid also A.J. Crovatt and Bolling Whitfield that the said John M. Dexter signed the same freely & voluntarily and was at the time of such signing of sound and disposing mind and memory.

Sworn & Subscribed before me in Open Court this 7^th day of November AD 1890 Edgar C.P. Dart Ordinary G.C. Ga.

            In the named [sic] of God Amen.
            Know all men by these presents that I, D. James Dillon, of the City of Brunswick, said county and State, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, desiring to settle my worldly affairs, recognizing the uncertainty of the things of this life, and the certainty of the life that is to come, do make declare and publish this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and annulling any and all will and wills heretofore, at any time in the past made by me.
            Item First: I desire that my body be properly and decently buried by the side and grave of my wife at Brunswick, Georgia, and that my last resting place be properly and suitably marked giving the date of my birth and death.
            Item Second: I hereby direct my executors hereinafter named, or those of them who may qualify, to as soon as possible after my death, pay off all my just debts and obligations, if there should be any left by me unpaid. If a sale of property be necessary for the purpose of payment of debts, I direct them to select that portion of my estate that can be most advantageously used and sold; and I authorize them or those who may qualify, to sell such portions of my estate for the purpose of payment of any obligation or debts left by me aforesaid, either at public or private sale, as to them may seem best.
            Item Third: I do hereby give and bequeath unto my children, namely, Miss Katherine E. Dillon of Brunswick, Ga., B.F. Dillon of Jacksonville, Florida, Mrs. Camilla Akers, of Atlanta, Georgia, Mrs. Mattie A. Coney of Brunswick, Georgia, John R. Dillon of Clarkston, .Georgia, Mrs. Lucy A. Devoe of Brunswick, Georgia, and James W. Dillon of Thomasville, Georgia, the following parts, portions and moieties respectively of all my property and effects, wherever the same may be situated and located and of whatever kind character or description the same may consist as follows that is to say:-
            (a) Unto my said son, B.F. Dillon, and his heirs forever, I devise and bequeath two twenty-fourths (2/24) interest and portion of my said estate.
            (b) Unto my said son John R. Dillon, and his heirs, forever, I devise and bequeath two twenty-fourths (2/24) interest and portion of my said estate.
            (c) Unto my said son, James W. Dillon, and his heirs, forever, I devise and bequeath three twenty-fourths (3/24) interest and portion of my said estate.
            (d) Unto my said daughter, Katherine E. Dillon, and her heirs forever, I devise and bequeath five twenty-fourths (5/24) interest and portion of my said estate.
            (e) Unto my said daughter Mrs. Mattie A. Coney, and her heirs forever, I devise and bequeath two twenty-fourths (2/24) interest and portion of my said estate.
            (f) Unto my said daughter Mrs. Lucy A. DeVoe and her heirs forever, I devise and bequeath six twenty-fourths (6/24) interest and portion of my said estate.
            (g) Unto my said daughter, Mrs. Camilla Akers, and her heirs forever, I devise and bequeath four twenty-fourths (4/24) interest and portion of my said estate.
            Item Four: Should it so happen that the legatees hereinabove named be not able to agree upon a division in kind of my property and estate, so as to carry into effect the bequests and proportionate share to each of said legatees as are given in item three of this will – then I hereby direct my said executors, or those of them who may qualify to reduce my said estate to cash by a public or private sale of all of my said property, and upon such terms as to them may seem best, looking of course, to the best interests of the estate, and a proper distribution to the heirs and legates hereinabove named.
            Item Five: I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint E.F. Coney of Brunswick, Georgia, and James W. Dillon of Thomasville, Georgia, and W.H. DeVoe of Brunswick, Georgia, executors of this my Will and in-as-much as I have full faith and confidence in their honesty and integrity and believe that they will fully and faithfully execute and carry into effect the terms of this Will, they need not give bond nor are they required to make any return of their actings and doings in the premises.
            In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal on this ninth day of April 1906.

Signed, declared and published by D. James Dillon, as his last will and testament before the undersigned who subscribe our names as witnesses at the special instace and request of the said testator, he signing in our presence and we signing in his presence and in the presence of each other. This April 9^th 1906.

Recorded February 15^th 1908, Edwin W. Dart, Clerk, Court of Ordinary Glynn County, Ga.

            I Thomas Dover, Planter of the County and State aforesaid being in perfect sound mind and memory thanks be unto God calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for man once to die. I do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in manner and words as follows to wit after all my just debts are paid. For the love and affection which I bear towards my Nephew William Dover Jenkins and for many services rendered me I give and bequeath to the said William Dover Jenkins the following property to wit. The two Tracts of Land called Dover Hall Plantation containing Nine hundred Acres of Land more or less also the following Negroes: viz. Chance, Peter, Chloe, Edward, Phebe, Beck, Eliza, Peggy, Genny, Sarah, Tenah, Sally, Kate, Nanny, Isaac, Carpenter, Ben, Molly, Mary Ann, Tom, Jeptha, Rachael, Elsy, Nancy, George, Diana, Jim, Marris, Quash, Grace, Frank, Black Ben, House Mary, Moses, Jacob, Stephen, Mariah, Loammi, Sam, Edy, Smart, Joe, Isabella, Moll, Cudjoe, Rosetta, Margarett, Tom, Renty, Archey, Ipard, Clarissa, Neptune, Abraham, London, Charles, Old Mary, Toby, Patty, Palbrus, Harriett, Suckey, Daniel, Peggy, Nannetta, Richard, Robert, Matilda, Elvira, Betty, Elizabeth, and Victora and Amy and all the increase from the said Negroes, from the signing of this will, also the Stock cattle sheep Horses and all the Plantation utensils household furniture boats also all debts due me by Book or otherwise and all other property belonging to me of every description. I also request the said William Dover Jenkins to pay to the heirs of Pryor Wright late of Baldwin County State of Georgia the sum of Two Thousand dollars which is to be equally divided between the children of the said Pryor Wright the same to be paid in four Installments on the first day of March annually after my decease.
            I also leave in charge of my Nephew William Dover Jenkins my servant woman Sally who shall be allowed the privilege of working for herself and appropriating the money arising from her Labours to her own benefit and that the said William Dover Jenkins shall furnish the said woman Sally with good and comfortable clothing and good and wholesome food during her life.
            Lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint my Friend Francis M. Scarlett my Executor of this my last will and Testament to carry into effect this my Last will.
            In witness whereof I Thomas Dover the testator have to this my last will set my hand and seal this Twenty second day of June one Thousand Eight hundred and forty four.

State of Georgia—County of Glynn
            I LeBaron Drury of said County and State being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make this my last Will & Testament hereby revoking and annulling any will heretofore made by me.
            Item 1st: I desire and direct that my just debts be paid by my Executors hereinafter named.
            Item 2nd: I give and bequeath to Mrs. Eliza Sophia Drury two thirds of the income and to my and her son James William Drury one third of the income of the compress building at the foot of Gloucester Street and on Old Town Water Lot number six in the city of Brunswick Glynn County Georgia and from the leasehold interest of the said foot of Gloucester Street and from water or wharf lots Numbers six and seven (6 and 7) in the old Town of Brunswick Glynn County Georgia and from all improvements erected or to be erected thereon during the natural life of my said beloved wife Mrs. Eliza Sophia Drury with power of sale of said property given only by the mutual written consent of said Eliza Sophia Drury and the said James William Drury. It being the intention of this item to create a life estate in said property above described to the extent of a two thirds undivided interest therein and in the event of sale a life interest in two thirds of the proceeds of said sale, so as to authorize the said Mrs. Eliza Sophia Drury to receive two thirds of the income derived from the proceeds of said sale.
            Item 3rd: At the death of the said Mrs. Eliza Sophia Drury the property described in the second item of this will if unsold and the proceeds of said sale of said property if sold to vest solely and absolutely in the said James William Drury or his heirs.
            Item 4th: Mrs. Eliza Sophia Drury and James William Drury my beloved wife and son as aforesaid are hereby constituted Executor and Executrix of this my last will and testament with power to sell the property described in item second of this will at private sale but only by the mutual assent of both.
            This May 31st 1882.

Signed sealed and published by LeBaron Drury as his last will and Testament in the presence of us the witnesses who subscribed our names hereto in presence of the Testator and at his special instance and request and in the presence of each other this 31st day of May 1882.

I Charles P. Goodyear do swear that I as well as Linus North and Benjamin F. Macintire saw the within named LeBaron Drury sign and publish the within paper as his last will and Testament, that I subscribed the same as witness thereto at the special instance and request of the said LeBaron Drury and in his presence as did also said Linus North and Benjamin F. Macintire that the said LeBaron Drury signed the same freely and voluntarily and was at the time of such signing of sound and disposing mind and memory.

Sworn to & subscribed before me this 3rd day of January 1883, Edgar C.P. Dart Ordinary G.C. Ga.

Georgia Glynn County
We Eliza Sophia Drury and James W. Drury do solemnly swear that this writing attached contains the true last will of the within named LeBaron Drury deceased so far as we know or believe and that we will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of this state so help us God.

Sworn to & subscribed before me the 3rd day of January 1883, Edgar C.P. Dart, Ordinary G.C. Ga.

            I Christopher Poulain Du Bignon of the Island of Jekyl in the State and County aforesaid, being of sound mind & body Do make and publish this my last Will & testament:
            1st After the payment of my Just debts & funeral Expenses I give & bequeath to my beloved wife Marguerite Lasseux Du Bignon for & during her lifetime the sum of Six hundred Dollars payable quarterly, which is nearly equal to one third of my annual income after deducting all expenses. I also give & bequeath unto her for & during her lifetime my Mansion House & the Buildings & appurtenances thereto belonging furniture & all else used in the family at present and also the use of my house Servants Should she however prefer to live & reside with our Son Henry Charles Du Bignon (one of my Executors) then She shall remain with him free of all household expense whatever and only receive from my Estate in quarterly payments the sum of Four Hundred Dollars per year: this bequest is in lieu & full of all claim of Dower or otherwise on my Estate & I bind the same for the faithful performance of this Clause of my Will
            2ndly I give and bequeath unto my Grand Daughter Louisa Du Bignon her Executors, administrators & assigns my negro woman named Susannah and future issue & Increase. 3rdly I order & direct that my Mulattoe woman named Maria Theresa and her Daughter Marguerette be made as free as the Laws of the Country will allow and that my Executors do aid all in their power to free them from Labour but for their own use allow them to leave the State if necessary for their comfort or to complete the intention of this my will: And I further order and direct that my Executors do pay the said Maria Theresa during her life time it for her use the sum of Eighty Dollars every year by quarterly payments. And I further order & direct that my Executors take the best care of the said Maria Theresa and support her out of my Estate wherever she is in want: and allow her to retain my Negro woman named Nilly for her use as long as she may want her services in consideration of the said Maria Theresa being in a helpless state of Infirmity.
            4thly I request & order that my old Negroes be treated with all the humanity & kindness necessary to their comfort & I rely upon the honour of my son Henry Charles Du Bignon for the Execution of this Clause of my Will.
            5thly I give and bequeath to my son Joseph Du Bignon the sum of Eighty Dollars per year during the term of his natural Life, this sum to be paid quarterly from and after the day of my Death--
            6thly As to all the rest & residue of my Estate Real & personal here and Elsewhere out of the United States of whatsoever kind at my be [sic] I devise give and bequeath unto my son Henry Charles Du Bignon now living on my Island of Jekyl, to his heirs, Executors, administrators and assigns forever.
            Lastly. I name and Constitute & appoint my son Henry Charles Du Bignon & my Friend Charles Harris and Peter De Nillers Executors of this my last Will & testament and to see the same faithfully & honorable [sic] carried into Execution.
            In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this second day of the month of April in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and twenty three.

Signed Sealed & delivered in the presence of us who in the presence of the testator & at his request Signed our names as Witnesses thereto.

            I Eliza DuBignon of City of Brunswick said State and county being of sound and disposing mind and memory and being desirous to settle my affairs of this world and life do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking all wills by me at any time heretofore made.
            First I desire that my body be buried in a christian like manner suitable to my circumstances and condition in life.
            Secondly I desire and direct that all my just debts be paid without unnecessary delay by my Executors hereinafter named and appointed.
            Thirdly I give bequeath and devise unto Sarah B. Berryman wife of William M. Berryman and Catherine A. Hazlehurst wife of Robert Hazlehurst all of said state and county the house and lot in the city of Brunswick said state and county fronting upon Reynolds Street and extending back to Union Street in said city and whereon I now reside to have and to hold unto them share & share alike, and their heirs and assigns forever in fee simple.
            Fourth I give and bequeath unto my grand Nephew John DuBignon Davenport of said city county and state three (3) shares of the Capital Stock of the Central Rail Road and Banking Company of Georgia now standing in my name upon the books of said Company and I hereby direct my executors hereinafter named to deliver the same to his legal representative as soon as the condition of my estate will warrant or authorize.
            Fifth I give and bequeath to Eugenia Terry of Long View in the state of Texas three (3) shares of the Capital stock of the Central Rail Road and Banking Company of Georgia now standing in my name upon the Books of said Company and direct that my executors shall deliver the same to her as soon as the condition of my estate will warrant.
            Sixth all the rest and residue of my estate whether real or personal not hereinbefore devised, I hereby give and bequeath in fee simple to my sister Catherine A. Hazlehurst wife of Robert Hazlehurst and Sarah B. Berryman wife of William M. Berryman hereinbefore named to them and their heirs or assigns forever.
            Seventh I hereby nominate constitute and appoint William M. Berryman and Leighton W. Hazlehurst Junior as executors of this my last will and testament.
            In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fourth day of February Eighteen hundred and eighty six.

Signed, sealed, published and declared as her last will and testament by Eliza DuBignon on the day and year above stated in the presence of the undersigned who subscribed our names hereto in the presence of said testator and of each other and at her special instance and request. This February 4^th 1886.

            Whereas I Eliza DuBignon did on the 4^th day of February 1886 sign, seal, declare and publish my last will and testament in presence of Bolling Whitfield A.J. Crovatt and Mary DuBignon who signed said will and ~~testament~~ as witnesses and whereas I am desirous of altering and changing certain portions thereof. I therefore make and publish the codicil to said will and testament.
            First Item Fourth of said will bequeathing to my grand nephew John DuBignon Davenport three (3) shares of the capital stock of the Central Rail Road and Banking Company of Georgia is hereby revoked so far as to give and bequeath to said John DuBignon Davenport one (1) share of such Rail Road stock instead and in lieu of the three (3) therein stated and no more.
            Second Item number fifth in said will is hereby revoked so that instead of bequeathing to my niece Eugenia Terry three (3) shares of the Capital stock of the Central Rail Road and Banking Company of Georgia as therein stated I hereby give and bequeath to said Eugenia Terry four (4) shares of the Capital stock aforesaid.
            Three the rest and residue of my estate bequeathed to Catherine A. Hazlehurst and Sarah B. Berryman in and by the sixth item of my will aforesaid includes and is intended to include all my interest in and right to the unpaid purchase money due me for thirty (30) acres more or less of land lying upon Jekyl Island in said county and state heretofore conveyed by me to John E. DuBignon and the item aforesaid of said will subject to the changes hereinbefore made only, is hereby fully reaffirmed.
            In witness whereof, after interlining between the 4^th and 5^th lines of this page the word “will”, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the twenty ninth (29^th) day of September AD 1886.

Signed, sealed, published and declared as a codicil to her last will and testament by Eliza DuBignon on the day and year above stated in the presence of the undersigned who subscribed our names hereto in the presence of said testatrix and of each other at her special instance and request this 29^th day of September AD 1886.

I A.J. Crovatt do swear that I as well as Bolling Whitfield and Mary DuBignon saw the within named Eliza DuBignon sign and publish one of the within papers as her last will and testament and I as well as Bolling Whitfield, Robert Hazlehurst and Livinia Solomon saw said within named Eliza DuBignon sign and publish the other of the within papers as a codicil to the said last will and testament and that I subscribed the said last will and testament and the codicil as witness thereto at the special instance and request of said Eliza DuBignon as did also Bolling Whitfield and Mary DuBignon as to the will and testament and Bolling Whitfield, Robert Hazlehurst and Lavinia Solomon as to the codicil that the said Eliza DuBignon signed both of said papers freely and voluntarily and was at the times of signing of sound and disposing mind and memory.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this twenty third day of October 1886 Edgar C.P. Dart Ordinary.

We L.W. Hazlehurst and W.M. Berryman do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last will and testament and the codicil to the same of the within named Eliza DuBignon deceased so far as we know or believe and that we will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of this state.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this twenty third day of October 1886 Edgar C.P. Dart Ordinary.

            In the name of God Amen. I Henry Dubignon of the County and State aforesaid being of sound mind and disposing memory do make this my last Will and Testament, being fully impressed? with the uncertainty of life and certainty of death.
            Item 1st--I desire that my body should be buried in a decent & Christian manner.
            Item 2nd--I will and bequeath to my wife Mary the house wherein I live and the sum of one hundred and fifty Dollars per annum to be charged on my Estate, and to be paid her semiannually or quarterly as she may prefer during her life or widowhood with remainder to my children Virginia E., Emily A., Gertrude, Agnes S. & Valeria L. Dubignon forever in the house above bequeathed.
            Item 3rd I will and bequeath the tract of Land whereon I now live, and known as Ellis Point (reserving the use of the house as above provided to my wife Mary during her life or widowhood.) and my Bank Stock in the Central Rail Road & Banking Company to my children Virginia E., Emily A., Gertrude, Agnes S., and Valeria L. Dubignon to be equally divided between them share and share alike forever; to be equally divided between them as they may marry or become of age.
            Item 4th I will and bequeath all further income or accumulation of property which may accrue to me after the signing and sealing of this instrument to my children last above named. And it is my Will and devise that the interest and dividends of the Stock in the Central Rail Road and Banking Company be appropriated by Executors to the education of the children aforesaid and that they receive as good as education as the money will afford.
            Item 5th I desire my Executor to collect the debts owe [sic] me as soon as convenient without distressing the debtors and the proceeds thereof to be invested for the use of my five children above named, viz: Virginia E., Emily A., Gertrude, Agnes S., & Valeria L. Dubignon.
            Item 6th I will and bequeath Mrs. Sarah Reddick Fifty dollars.
            Item 7th I will and bequeath to Leonidas and William Aust Fifty dollars each.
            Item 8th I will and bequeath to my natural daughter Rosalia Fifty dollars.
            Item 9th I appoint my friend William Audley Couper Executor of this my last will and Testament and hereby revoke all other Wills & Testaments by me heretofore made.
            In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of October in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Six.

Signed and Sealed before us the subscribing witnesses

Benj. F. Harris
Edgar C.P. Dart
U. Dart
James Houston

The will of Henry Du Bignon Senr. being before me, and filed in Office, and on the 12th day of March 1867 at chambers for the purpose of proving the last Will & Testament of Henry Du Bignon Senr. the witnesses to said last Will & Testament of Henry Du Bignon Senr., viz: -- Benj. F. Harris, Edgar C.P. Dart, U. Dart, & James Houston; Whereas James Houston one of the witnesses depose of the same, that he saw saw [sic] Henry Du Bignon Senr., sign and publish the same, as his last will, on the day and year then stated, as executed by him, that he witnessed the same, at his request, in his presence and in the presence of each other that the same was voluntarily executed by him, while he was of sound mind and memory.

Sworn to before me this 12th day of March A.D. 1867 Stephen J. Gorton, Ordinary G.C.

Edward H. Eldredge
22 April 1859
Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts
Will Book G pgs. 393-402

I Joseph H. Tyler Register of the Probate Court of said County of Middlesex having by law the custody of the seal and the records books documents and papers of or appertaining to said court hereby certify that papers hereto annexed to be true copies of papers appertaining to said court and on file and of record in the office of said court.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said County this twenty fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty nine.

            I Edward H. Eldredge of Boston in the County of Suffolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, merchant being in good health and devising to arrange my affairs with reference to my death while I can do so with proper deliberation make publish and declare this my last will and testament.
            First--I appoint my wife Mrs. Elizabeth Trull Eldredge and Charles W. Storey of said Boston, counselor at law to be the executors of this my will.
            Second--I appoint my said wife, the said Storey and John T. Heard of said Boston, merchant to be the guardians of my son Rolfe Eldredge.
            Thirdly--I give devise and bequeath all the estate real or personal or of whatsoever description which may be mine at the period of my death to my said wife, the said Storey and the said Heard to have and to hold the same to them as joint tenants and not as tenants in common and to the survivors of them to the use of them respectively and of such person or persons as may hereafter be appointed by proper authority to succeed them or either of them forever in trust neverless for the uses and purposes with the [illegible word] subject to the condition and limitations hereinafter set forth, that is to say. First, to pay to my mother an annuity of three hundred dollars each year during her life in equal quarterly payments the first of which shall be made at the expiration of three months from the day of my death and all subsequent provisions of this my will are to be so construed with reference to this provision.
            Secondly, to apply such portion of the income there of as they may from time to time see fit to the proper and liberal education and maintenance of my said son until he shall reach the age of twenty five years and then to convey transfer and pay over the whole of said estate and all accretions[?] thereof then in their hands to him the said Rolfe to the use of him and his heirs forever provided that if in their judgment it will be best for his interest to convey, transfer and pay over the same or any portion or portions thereof at any earlier time or times after he shall have reached the age of twenty one years, they may do so.
            Thirdly, if my son shall die before reaching the age of twenty five years, leaving a widow and child or children, then to pay over one half of said income to his widow and devote such portion of what shall not be paid to said widow as they may from time to time see fit to the handsome maintenance and liberal education of such child or children until such child or the youngest of such children shall have arrived at the age of twenty one years and then to convey distribute transfer and pay over the whole of said estate and all accretions[?] thereof in equal shares to the survivors of the said widow and said child or children, share and share alike to their own sole use forever and that of their respective heirs. Provided that if any such child shall have died leaving issue such issue shall take by representation the share which its parents would have taken if one of said survivors and provided also that if after his arrival at the age of twenty one years my said son shall die leaving a widow or issue and a last will and testament duly executed the said estate and accretions[?] or any part thereof to which such will may refer shall be disposed of as shall be directed in and by his said will.
            Fourthly, if my son shall die without issue and leaving no widow then to pay over the whole net income aforesaid to my said wife during her life to her own sole and separate use and after her death to convey, distribute, transfer and pay over the whole remainder of said estate in equal portions to my brothers Frank O. Eldredge, Charles W. Eldredge, and George Eldredge and my sister Hannah M. Greene, Maria McClellan, and Elizabeth Bangs or to each of them as may then be living, to have and to hold the same to them and their respective heirs (meaning herein to exclude the issue of such as may then have deceased) to their sole and separate use respectively forever and free from intervention or control of the husbands of my sisters. (I consider my brother James L. Eldredge and my sister Emily ? Storey sufficiently affluent already.)
            And whereas my wife has made and executed a certain last will and testament whereby the mansion house estate numbered five (5) in Hancock Avenue in said Boston is made subject to my disposal in certain modes therein set forth.
            Now it is my will in regards to that estate so far as the same may be subject to my disposal that if my son Rolfe shall die before that estate shall have vested in him under the provisions of her said will, then in that case my executors and trustees shall convey the same to the President and Fellows of Harvard College a corporation established by law at Cambridge to have and to hold the same to the said Corporation and its successors forever in trust to hold the same or the proceeds of the sale thereof as a fund to be called The Trull Scholarship Funds and to dispose of the net annual income thereof as follows that is to say to devote as much thereof as the Faculty of said College for the time being may from time to time direct, to the comfortable and respectable maintenance, as under graduates of said College or such two young me as said Faculty may from time to time appoint and to hold and invest any surplus of said income as a part of said fund and when, as often as said fund shall have been so far increased as to furnish from its net annual income the means of giving a comfortable & respectable maintenance to another young man, or under graduate of said College, them to devote as much of said income as said Faculty shall direct to such maintenance as aforesaid of such additional young man as may be appointed as before provided.
            It is my wish that the young men so appointed shall be recommended to the said Faculty by upright and generous character and decided intellectual ability and that no one be appointed whose parents are pecuniarily able to give him a liberal education or whose near relatives are wealthy and the said Faculty may revoke any such appointment at their discretion.
            With respect to the investment of said Fund and the accretions thereof it is my desire that the same be as far as may be, invested in real estate in Boston.
            I desire that no bonds be required of my wife or said Storey, or said Heard for the discharge of their trust in any capacity under this my will. And it is my will that all the persons which I have given or hereinafter give to my said wife said Storey and said Heard in any capacity in this my will may be exercised in that capacity by any one or two of them in case of the deaths, absence at a distance of more than a thousand miles from Boston, declension or incapacity to act of the other or others and that in case of any doubt arising as to the true intent and meaning of any provision of this my will, any reasonable construction thereof which may be practically adopted by them or either one or two of them acting without the other or others as before provided shall be final conclusive and binding upon all parties.
            And I authorize said Trustees as named as aforesaid, having reference as every where in this my will to the case before adverted to, of one or two of them acting as before provided without the other or others, and I also authorize any Trustee or [illegible word] Trustee to be hereafter appointed under this my will at any time and as often as they or he may see fit to change the investment of any portion of my said estate and said accretions from real to personal estate or from personal to estate [sic] as fully and thoroughly as I could do the same myself were I alive and as that any purchaser of the same, or any part thereof, or of any substituted estate or property shall be in no degree responsible for the application of any purchase money or other consideration paying to them from such purchasers in the course of any transaction with reference thereto.
            And my said Trustees, so specified by name as aforesaid in whatever capacity acting under this my will, are hereby authorized to deduct from such sums of money as may come to their hands by virtue hereof, all the reasonable expenses, charges, and commissions as well for their own care and trouble in and about the said trusts as on their accounts and each and every of them shall be chargeable only for and with such property as shall actually come to his hands or be actually disposed of by him by virtue hereof and shall be responsible to any and all persons claiming under me or this my will, only for willful misconduct or gross negligence.
            Desiring in this behalf to leave any trustees to be appointed after the last survivor of the trustees so named to their ordinary responsibility under the law.
            In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this twenty second day of April in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & fifty nine.

Signed sealed published and declared by the aforenamed testator Edward H. Eldredge as for his last will and testament in presence of us, who in his presence, and in the presence of each other, & at his request, have here subscribed our names as witnesses hereunto.

            I Edward H. Eldredge, of Boston in the County of Suffolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, merchant make publish and declare this as a codicil to be added to and considered as a part of my last will and testament made and dated April the twenty second in the year eighteen hundred & fifty nine and written on three sheets of paper.
            I hereby republish and confirm the said will subject to the provisions of this codicil. I hereby revoke the gift, devise and bequest in said will given devised and bequeathed to John S.[?] Heard as one of the Trustees in said will mentioned and to his heirs and assigns and I give devise and bequeath all that in and by said will is given and bequeathed to the said Heard and his heirs and assigns to my friend William W. Greenough and his heirs and assigns to have and to hold the same to him and them jointly with my wife and Charles W. Storey in said will mentioned and their respective heirs and assigns in trust as in said will set forth, it being my will that the said Greenough shall to all intents and purposes take the place which I assigned to the said Heard in my said will. I also revoke the appointment which in said will I made of the said Heard as one of the guardians of my son Rolfe Eldredge and I appoint in his place and stead the said William W. Greenough devising that no bond be required of him in any capacity under said will or under this codicil.
            I give and bequeath to my friend Thomas Starr King the sum of five hundred dollars as a mark of my respect and esteem for his character and if he shall not survive me I give and bequeath the same sum to his wife if she shall survive me. I give and bequeath to my sister Hannah W. Green if she survives me the sum of five hundred dollars and to my niece Elise H. Welch if she survives me the sum of five hundred dollars. I give and bequeath to my wife Elizabeth T. Eldredge if she survives me all the furniture plate books and pictures that may belong to me at the time of my decease and it is my wish and will that no inventory specification or appraisement of the same be required.
            In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal and publish and declare this to be a codicil to my last will and testament in the presence of the witness hereunder attesting the same this ninth day of August in the year Eighteen hundred & sixty.

E.H. Eldredge {seal}

Signed sealed published & declared by the aforementioned Edward H. Eldredge as and for a codicil to his last will and testament in the presence of us the subscribers who in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other have here subscribed our names as witnesses hereto.

            I Edward H. Eldredge of Newton in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, merchant (formerly of Boston in the County of Suffolk and said Commonwealth) make publish and declare the following as a second codicil to my last will and testament which said will bears date the twenty second day of April A.D. 1857 and is attested by R. Rogerson, Jr., L.H. Briggs, and Miles Washburn and the first codicil whereto (and which is annexed to it) bears the date the ninth day of August A.D. 1860 and is attested by William A. Brigham, L.H. Briggs, and R. Rogerson, Jr. Mr. Rogerson having lost his father by death is now called Robert Rogerson. And I hereby republish and confirm the said will and the said first codicil subject to the provisions of the second codicil.
            First--Desiring to relieve my wife from what I know would be a source of considerable care and annoyance to her and at the same time to testify my confidence in my friend Robert Rogerson of said Boston who has been my confidential clerk for many years, and is thoroughly conversant with my affairs. I revoke that portion of my said will by which I appoint my wife a one of the executors thereof and I appoint the said Rogerson to be one of the executors thereof in her stead, and it is my will that no bond be required of him in that capacity. I do not wish to alter those parts of said will by which my wife is appointed a trustee and a guardian.
            And I do give and bequeath to the said Rogerson in consideration of his services as such executor if he shall accept the trust the sum of Twelve hundred dollars. And I do also give and bequeath to the said Rogerson as a token of my high respect for his character (whether he shall accept said trust or not) the sum of twelve hundred and fifty dollars.
            Secondly--In addition to what I have given in and by said first codicil to Elise H. Welch, I now give and bequeath to her the sum of forty five hundred dollars and also the mortgages which I hold upon the real estate of her mother and the debt secured thereby. And I further give and bequeath to the said Elise H. Welch still another sum of five hundred dollars in order that she may devote it to an object which I know she has much at heart, but I wish to give it to her absolutely and untrammeled[?] by any trust.
            Thirdly--In addition to what I have given in and by said first codicil to my sister, Mrs. Hannah W. Greene, I now give and bequeath to her if she survive me, the sum of five hundred dollars to her sole and separate use. And I give and bequeath to each of my two sisters Mrs. Maria McClellan and Mrs. Elizabeth Bangs if they respectively survive me the sum of one thousand dollars to their sole and separate use respectively.
            Fourthly--I advise my wife in the management of her pecuniary affairs to rely upon the advice of my friends in whose capacity and integrity she knows that I have confided, and while I do not wish to cast any imputation upon the character of her half brother Mr. John L. Heard I do earnestly recommend and enjoin her to avoid as completely as possibly any connection or communication with him upon or respecting business of any description.
            Fifthly--I give and devise to my said wife Elizabeth T. Eldredge the estate in said Newton upon which my mansion house is situated and on which we have lately resided with all my lands and grounds about and adjoining the same, to have and to hold the same to her for and during the term of her natural life without impeachment of any manner of waste actual or permissive and I hope she will make it her principal place of residence so long as she may live, but do not wish to subject her to the least constraint in this particular. We have taken great pleasure together in arranging and beautifying the grounds and buildings connected with the estate and I should be sorry to picture it to my imagination as the abode of any persons but those whom I love and who will remember me with affectionate regard.
            Sixthly--In addition to what I have given to my wife by my said will and codicils I give and bequeath to her all my wines, horses, carriages & harnesses and generally all the articles of personal property used about or in connection with the said estate to her own sole use absolutely. In testimony whereof I have to this second codicil to my last will and testament set my hand and seal this twentieth day of April in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and sixty five the said second codicil being written upon two sheets of paper and my signature being for the sake of convenience here placed at the head of the sixth page thereof.

Signed sealed and published and declared by the aforenamed testator Edward H. Eldredge as and for a second codicil to his last will and testament in the presence of us the subscribers who in his presence and in that of each other and at his request have here subscribed our names as witnesses hereunto. And the said testator at the same time and in our presence republished and confirmed his said last will and the first codicil thereto subject to the provisions of this codicil and caused the two sheets of paper on which this codicil is written to be annexed to said will and said first codicil which had previously been annexed to each other. Eleven words on the fourth page of this codicil having been first erased.

Theresa Matthews of Colbrook, NH
Eleanor Armstrong Boston
Catherine Slattery Boston

            I the aforesaid Edward H. Eldredge make and publish and declare the following as a third codicil to my last will and testament hereto annexed.
            My brother Charles W. Eldredge having been unfortunate in business of late years and having in consequence thereof and without any fault on his own part become indebted to me in a considerable sum of money. I give and bequeath to him the sum of six thousand dollars to be deducted from such indebtment. I also give and bequeath to my brother in law John McClellan, M.D. of Philadelphia, Pa. the sum of two thousand dollars as a mark at once of my high esteem for his character and of my grateful sense of his attentions to me during my present illness. I give and bequeath, further to my niece Mary McClellan the youngest daughter of Dr. John McClellan the sum of five hundred dollars.
            In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty fourth day of April in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and sixty five.

Signed sealed and published and declared by the aforenamed testator Edward H. Eldredge as and for a third codicil to his last will and testament hereto annexed in the presence of us the subscribers who in his presence and in the presence of each other and at his request have here subscribed our names as witnesses hereunto this twenty fourth day of April A.D. 1865

Georgia, Glynn County:
            I, Maude Cargyle Elliot, of said State and County, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all others by me heretofore made.
            First: I desire and direct that my body be buried in a decent and Christianlike manner, suitable to my circumstances and condition in life.
            Second: I desire and direct that all my debts be paid without unnecessary delay by my Executor hereinafter named and appointed.
            Third: I give and bequeath to my beloved son, Cargyle Elliot, the Western one-half of Old Town lot number three hundred and sixty-three (363) in the City of Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia.
            Fourth: I hereby give and bequeath to my beloved husband Chester L. Elliot, a life estate in the net profits of my estate which I may own at the time of my death, it being understood the said estate is to be kept intact during his lifetime, and at his death all of my said property shall be kept by my Executor hereinafter named and appointed intact for a period of twenty years from the date of my death in trust for the benefit of my children, Ethel Elliot Heald, Cargyle Elliot, Maude Elliot Boyd, Monroe Elliot, and Louise Elliot McCrary, and at the end of said twenty years from the date of my death the said property is to be divided by me Executor hereinafter named and appointed among my said children, share and share alike, and if any of said children should depart this life before said time, then his or her child or children (my grandchild or grandchildren by departed son or daughter) shall receive such share, and if there is not said grandchild or grandchildren by my said departed son or daughter, then the dead child’s share shall revert to her or his then living brothers and sisters.
            Fifth: I hereby constitute and appoint my said beloved husband, Chester L. Elliot, the sole Executor of this my last will and testament, and I expressly confer upon him power as such to administer my estate, excusing him from giving bond or making any returns to the Ordinary, and at his death my said children, Ethel Elliot Heald, Cargyle Elliot, Maude Elliot Boyd, Monroe Elliot, and Louise Elliot McCrary, the beneficiaries under this will, or a majority of them then in life, shall select an Executor to hold my estate intact for said period of twenty years, and the said Executors so selected by a majority of said children shall manage my estate and divide the net profits equally among my said children or their children as above state, share and share alike, on the first day of each and every month, and the said Executor so selected shall have authority, upon consent of a majority of the beneficiaries, in any instance where he may deem it necessary and proper to borrow money for the use of my said estate and secure the same by lien, mortgage, security deed or trust deed, or other form of security to or upon any part of my estate, not hereinbefore specially divided; this he may do without the order of any Court.
            This 5th day of February 1930.

Signed, sealed, declared and published by Maude Cargyle Elliot, as her last will and testament, in the presence of us, the undersigned, who subscribe our names hereto, in the presence of said Testatrix, after she had signed her name thereto, and at her special instance and request, and in the presence of each other.
This 5th day of February 1930.

Georgia, Glynn County:
            Whereas, I, Maud Cargyle Elliot, did on the 5th day of February 1930, sign, seal, declare and publish my last will and testament in the presence of F.M. Scarlett, Julia M. Dart, and John J. Gilbert, who signed said will as witnesses; and whereas I am desirous of adding an additional bequest and devise in the said will, I, therefore make and publish this codicil to said will and testament.
            1. I hereby give, bequeath and devise to my beloved children Ethel Elliot Heald, Cargyle Elliot, Maud Elliot Boyd, Monroe Elliot and Louise Elliot McCrary, share and share alike, the Western one-half of Old Town Lot Number Three Hundred and Sixty-Three (363) in the City of Brunswick, in Glynn County, Georgia.
            This bequest changes my bequest as state in paragraph Three of said will dated the 5th day of February 1930.
            2. Inasmuch as my beloved husband Chester L. Elliot has departed this life since the execution of said will dated the 5th day of February 1930 I desire that the residue of my estate be kept intact by my Executor for a said period of twenty years as stated in said will, and the Executor be selected as stated in paragraph Fifth of said will.
            This 16th day of October 1935.

Signed, sealed, declared and published by Maud Cargyle Elliot, as a codicil to her last will and testament, in the presence of us, the undersigned, who subscribed our names hereto in the presence of said Testatrix, after she had signed her name thereto and at her special instance and request, and in the presence of each other.

Brunswick, Ga. October 19, 1932
This is to make known and to certify that I have on this day and date mentioned above, give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter, Marie A. Everett. All of the land of every description which may be found belonging to me at my death, she being the only daughter born to us—were six sons—Robert, Frank, Plumber Harry, Richard and Livingston. All of whom are still living—unless it may be Frank whom I have not seen nor known of his whereabouts for more than thirty (30) years. I take it, that either one or all these sons, are more and better qualified to make a living than this precious Daughter, who for fully twenty (20) Years, has been our Main dependence takes care of us when sick and chiefly supports us while living—in witness whereof I hereby affix my signature.

This instrument does not mean, nor is not intended that I shall not sell any or all of said land or use it in any way I may see proper while living, but is only valuable to this our only Daughter at my death.

            I, John R. Fahm, of the County and State aforesaid, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do make and publish this as my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all others by me previously made.
            Item 1: It is my desire and I hereby direct that my body be buried in a Christian like manner, suitable to my circumstances and condition in life.
            Item 2: It is also my desire and I hereby direct that all my just debts be promptly paid by my Executrix, hereinafter appointed, out of my insurance, my insurance I believe being sufficient to take care of an pay all indebtedness, without selling any of my property for that purpose.
            Item 3: I give, devise and bequeath, unto my beloved wife, Mrs. Frances Vinson Gelow Fahm, all of my property, or every kind and character, wherever situate, unconditionally, she and I having no children and I have no other legal heirs.
            Item 4: I hereby name and appoint my beloved wife, Mrs. Frances Vinson Gelow Fahm, as my sole and only executrix, of this my last will and testament, and confer upon her full and complete power as such to fully and completely administer upon my said estate, and excuse or relieve her from the giving of any bond or the making of any returns to the Court of Ordinary, or the making of any reports thereto about said estate, and expressly confer upon her full power and authority to sell or encumber, any part thereof for any purpose, at either public or private sale and without the giving of any notice for that purpose, making good and sufficient conveyance or conveyances thereof unto the purchaser or purchasers thereof.
            Item 5: My beloved wife Mrs. Frances Vinson Gelow Fahm, may from time to time, after my death, need advice as to what to do and how to handle said estate or some matter connected therewith, and I hereby direct and it is my desire that she consult or confer with my friends Mr. C.T. Calnan and R.C. Lindsay, both of whom I am certain will gladly advise her in all matters pertaining to my estate without charge.
            Item 6: Being satisfied that my insurance will be ample to pay off all indebtedness against my estate at my death, it is my desire and I hereby direct my beloved wife Mrs. Frances Vinson Gelow Fahm, not to sell or encumber my farm and live stock in the Sterling settlement, for any purpose, but hold and keep the same for her home after I am gone. I have several times told my wife who I owed and the amounts I owe and she is familiar with all that and should have very little trouble paying them off out of the insurance money I leave.
            This the 11th day of August 1928.

Signed, sealed, declared and published by John R. Fahm, as his last will and testament, in the presence of each of the undersigned witness, who subscribed our names hereto in the presence of said testator and in the presence of each other, and at his special instance and request, after said testator had signed his name hereto.
This the 11th day of August, 1928.

Walter M. Odum
Mrs. Ida D. Northington, R.N.
Eolas J. Cogdell
Attesting Witnesses

Georgia Glynn County
I do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last will and testament of John R. Fahm, so far as I know or believe and that I will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of Georgia.
So Help Me God.

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 10th day of September 1928, Edwin W. Dart, Ordinary, Glynn Co. Ga.

            Know all men by these presents, that I, the undersigned, Mrs. Mary I.B Fahm, of the City of Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all other by me heretofore made, at any time, if made.
            Item 1: I desire and direct that my body be buried in a decent and Christianlike manner, suitable to my circumstances and condition in life.
            Item 2: I desire that all of my just debts be paid without unnecessary delay by my Executor hereinafter appointed.
            Item 3: I hereby give, devise and bequeath unto my son, Grover C. Fahm of Brunswick, Georgia, all of my property, wherever the same may be situate, and of whatever kind or character the same may be, to him and his heirs forever.
            Item 4: I hereby name and appoint my said son, Grover C. Fahm, as Executor of this my will. And I expressly confer upon him power as such to administer my estate, excusing him from giving bond, or making any returns to the Ordinary of said County. And I expressly confer upon him full power and authority to sell any part or portion of my estate, at public or private sale, with or without notice, as he may deem best, and without any order of any Court, whatever, thereunto authorizing, making good and sufficient conveyance to the purchaser or purchasers, and holding the proceeds of such sale to the uses and trust above declared. I further expressly confer upon him the power and authority to borrow money for the use of said estate, in any instance where he may think it necessary and proper, and to secure the same by lien, mortgage, security deed or trust deed, or other form of security to, or upon any part of my said estate; as to him in his uncontrolled discretion may appear right and proper.
            This October 11th, 1927.

Signed, sealed, declared and published, by the said Mrs. Mary I.B. Fahm, as her last will and testament, in the presence of us, the undersigned, who subscribe our names hereto, in the presence of the said testatrix, after she had first signed her name thereto, and at her special instance and request; she signing in our presence, and we signing in her presence, and in the presence of each other.

            I, Albert Fendig, of said county, being of sound and disposing mind, hereby make, publish and declare this as my last will and testament, hereby revoking all other wills heretofore made by me.
            Item I--I give, devise and bequeath all property, real and personal, and of every kind and character and wherever located, of which I shall die seized and possessed, to my wife, Rosalie Fendig.
            Item II--I hereby nominate and appoint my said wife Rosalie Fendig as executrix of this my will, and as such she shall not be required to give any bond or make any returns accountings or reports to any court. My said executrix shall have full and complete right, power and authority as such to sell and dispose of any property, real or personal, of which I shall die seized and possessed at private sale and upon such terms and for such considerations as she may desire in the full exercise of her discretion and without obtaining any order of court therefore, and she shall have full and complete control of all of said property, using her discretion in making sales of any part thereof for the purpose of paying debts, and in order that the estate may be promptly and completely administered so that she may take full possession and control as such legatee of all said property that shall not be required to be disposed of for the payment of debts, if there should be any such.
            In witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand on this the 18th day of Feby. 1915.

Signed, published and declared by Albert Fendig as his last will and testament in the presence of the undersigned, who subscribe their names hereto as witnesses at the instance and request of said testator, and in his presence and in the presence of each other.

Thelma R. Richardson Post Office address, Brunswick, Ga.
D.C. Staley Post Office address, Brunswick, Ga.
C.P. Dusenbury Post Office address, Brunswick, Ga.

Last Will and Testament of William B. Fisher, Merchant, residing at Newark, in the State of New Jersey.
            I, William B. Fisher, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all other wills by me at any time made.
            First: I do hereby direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my estate as soon as conveniently may be after my decease.
            Second: I hereby give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Hettie C. Fisher all my household furniture, library, books, pictures, silver plate, wearing apparel, jewels, horses, wagons, harness, and the proceeds of Life Insurance Policies, issued or to be issued to me by any Life Insurance or other like Corporation or association or society whatsoever, and that may be by me held at my decease, which by the terms of said policies or any of them, provide for payment to my said wife of the proceeds of said policies: the same to be held and enjoyed by her in her own right forever.
            Third: I do hereby give and bequeath unto Alfred A. Reeves of the city of Newark aforesaid and to my brother, David C. Fisher, residing at Fort Wayne in the State of Indiana, and the survivor of them as Trustees as hereinafter mentioned; the sum of Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in cash to be paid to them out of my estate as soon as conveniently may be after my decease, upon the following Trust, that is to say: To invest the said fund of Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in any of the following securities: First Mortgages of good improved Real Estate, or the bonds issued by the government of the United States of America, or by any of the States or Incorporated cities of the United States as my said trustees in their judgment may deem most expedient, secure and profitable and to keep the same so invested and the income and profits thereof to pay unto my beloved sister Henrietta B. Fisher, now residing at Newark, aforesaid, for the term of her natural life: and at her death it is my will and I do hereby direct, authorize and empower my said trustees and the survivor of them to distribute the said principal sum of Ten Thousand dollars; and any unappropriated interest remaining in their hands among all my children when they or any of them shall attain the age of twenty one years: that is to say; on reaching the age of twenty one years, the said Trustees or the survivor of them shall pay to each child his or her share of said fund, the same to be held and enjoyed by each of said children forever.
            And I do hereby authorize and empower my said Trustees and the survivor of them in their discretion, to sell and convey and to change the investments of the said fund and to execute proper conveyances thereof from time to time provided, however, that the said fund at all times shall be kept invested in securities of the class hereinabove specified and not otherwise.
            Fourth: And I do hereby authorize and empower my executrix hereinafter named if she deemed it expedient so to do; to sell and convey and execute proper conveyances of all the rest and residue of my said estate real and personal, not otherwise hereby disposed of an to convert the same into money, and the same to distribute in equal shares among herself and my said children that may survive me each to take and equal share of my said estate, that is to say, if at my death two children and my wife survive me, then the residue of my estate shall be divided into three equal parts, to one of which my said wife shall be entitled, and my said children shall be entitled, and my said children shall be entitled to the remaining two shares, each child to take one of them.
            Provided, however, and I hereby direct my said executrix to invest and keep invested in good safe securities of the class hereinabove specified, the share or shares hereby bequeathed to each of my said children, until each of them attain the age of twenty-five years and the income of such share or shares, to appropriate to the proper support; maintenance and education of each child or children, during the minority of each of them, and when any of said children shall attain the age of twenty-five years, I do hereby authorize and direct my said executrix to pay to such child the share to which he or she may be entitled under and by this will.
            And I do hereby empower my said executrix, to sell and convey the securities and change the said investments from time to time as she may deem expedient so to do; and to execute proper conveyances therefore. Provided however that the residue of my said estate at all times shall be kept invested in securities of the class hereinabove specified.
            Lastly. I do hereby nominate and appoint my said wife Hettie C. Fisher the sole executrix of this my last will and the guardian of my children during the minority of each of them.
            Witness my hand and seal this Thirtieth day of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eighty six.

Subscribed, sealed, published and declared by the said testator in presence of each of us to be his last Will and Testament, who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses hereto this thirtieth day of March A.D. 1886 at the city of New York in the State of New York.

H.A. Smith, 155 West 23^rd St. New York.
Thomas A. Ross, 202 West 52^nd St. New York City.
Joseph P. Osborne, 262 Broad St., Newark, New Jersey.

            I Thomas M. Forman of the County and State aforesaid being of sound disposing mind and memory do make publish and declare this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and making null and void all other last wills and testaments heretofore by me at any time made.
            1. First--I direct all my just debts to be paid out of my estate, by my Executors hereinafter named.
            2. Second--Having already made proper provisions for my wife Helen B. Forman by articles of separation[?] heretofore entered into between us. I give her nothing by this will; and make this explanation here to prevent any difficulties or embarrassments which might arise hereafter out of the silence I herein observe concerning her.
            3. Third--I give and bequeath to my daughter Florida Troup Forman and Gabriella Brooks Forman the sum of Five thousand dollars, to be equally divided between them. I give them no more because they are beneficiaries of the trust created by the articles of separation hereinbefore agreed to.
            4. Fourth--After the payment of the said sum of Five thousand dollars, I give, devise and bequeath the remainder of my Estate as follows.
            One fifth thereof, with my Randolph watch, to my son John Scriven Bryan.
            One fifth to my daughter Mrs. Augusta F. Wayne.
            One fifth to my daughter Mrs. Georgia Bryan Courad.
            One fifth to my daughter Helen May Forman.
            One fifth to my son John Scriven Bryan and my nephew Henry Bryan, and the survivor of them, in trust, nevertheless to have and to hold the same, to and for the sole use of my son Hugh Bryan during his natural life, and from and after his death for his lawful issue then living, share and share alike.
            And I hereby explicitly declare it to be my will and intention, that if either of my said children John S., Augusta F., Georgia B., Helen May and Hugh shall die before me, the devise or bequeath herein made to him or her, shall go to his or her lawful issue having at the time of my death, if any; and if none then living then to the survivors of my said children or their issue living at my death, share and share alike.
            5. Fifth--I nominate and appoint my son John Scriven Bryan and my nephew Henry Bryan to be the Executors of this my last will and testament.
            In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifteenth day of January Eighteen hundred and Sixty Eight.

            I do hereby publish and declare this present writing as and for a codicil to my last will and testament above written--Viz-
            First--In the event of the death of either of my daughters Florida Troup and Gabriella Brook before me, without issue, I direct that the survivors of my said two daughters shall receive the whole of the sum of Five thousand dollars bequeathed to my said daughters, in and by the Third item of my said will; and if either should so die leaving issue, then I direct that her share shall go to such issue.
            Second--I desire that the sum of One Thousand dollars now in the hands of George H. Kyle Esquire of Baltimore, Maryland, for the benefit of a coloured woman named Martha Burke for her lifetime shall upon the death of the said Martha Burke be paid by him to my son-in-law Robert P. Wayne and my daughter Augusta F. Wayne, his wife, in trust for their infant son Thomas Forman Wayne, to be kept by them, at interest, until their said infant son shall attain the age of twenty one years, when the same, with all the accumulated interest, shall be paid to him.
            Third--As all of my estate, except the house and lot in Brunswick consists of bonds and mortgages which are not due until December A.D. 1872 and as it is not probably that my debtors will pay before that time; I direct that as fast as any amount shall be received of the principal of the said bonds and mortgages, it shall be safely invested, and the estate be divided as soon as practicable after the 1st day of January A.D. 1873; the interest being paid in the mean time to my children in proportion to the bequests made to them in my said will.
            Fourth--All promissory notes and other evidences of debt of my son Hugh Bryan, whether endorsed by me or not, which may be found among my papers at my decease, I give and bequeath to my said son Hugh and direct my executors to deliver the same to him, my intentions being that he shall not be liable therefore to any estate.
            Fifth--I nominate and appoint my son-in-law Robert P. Wayne to be Executor of my will and this codicil, together with those already named.
            And if the laws of Maryland and Delaware require Executors resident in those States, I appoint my friend George H. Kyle of Baltimore to be Executor in Maryland, and my friend George P. Rodney of Newcastle, to be my Executor in Delaware.
            In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Brunswick in Glynn County aforesaid this twenty fourth day of May Eighteen hundred and sixty nine.

            In the Name of God Amen. I William Fort being of sound mind but feeble in body and health knowing I must soon leave this world forever, and appear before my maker, sensible that all my transactions should be settled ere this body returns to its mother dust from whence it came.
            Art 1st. I give and bequeath to my beloved brother Peter Smith all my premises except my house and yard and garden where myself and wife now residing.
            Art. 2nd. I do furthermore give and bequeath to my dear and beloved wife Neomi Fort my house yard and garden which is attached to said premises for her sole and benefit and behoof in fee simple forever during her natural life and at her death the said premises house yard and garden will then revert to the said Peter Smith with all the appurtenances thereto belonging to have and to hold the said premises to himself his heirs and assigns forever in fee simple.
            Art. 3rd. And in consideration of the above devised property the said Peter Smith is to take care of myself and wife during our natural lives.
            Art. 4th. And do further give and bequeath to my son Adam Smith the natural son of my wife Neomi Fort five dollars for his sole benefit & behoof.
            Art. 4th [sic]. I do give and bequeath one sow to my step daughter Charlotte Lewis, also on sow to my step daughter Suckey Almond. And also do give to my other step daughter Olive Wright one sow. The above described property consists of three head of stock hogs and increase thereof to the sole benefit and behoof of the above named step daughters of my wife Neomi Fort. The same to have and to hold during their natural lives and also my household & kitchen furniture after my death to be equally divided among all my other heirs at law.
            Art. 5th. And lastly I do constitute and appoint my beloved brother Peter Smith my sole executor at law and to carry out this my last will and testament whereby revoking all other wills & testaments heretofore made by me. And to pay all my legal debts. And after my decease to have my body decently buried according to my situation in life.
            This 1st day of April A.D. 1875.

In person appeared before me a Notary Public & Ex. J.P. in an for the 26 Dist. G.M. Glynn County, Ga, Henry Brooks, who being duly sworn deposes and says that he say Wm. Fort deceased sign seal and deliver the within and foregoing will of his own free will and accord and for the purposes within set fort and said William Fort requested deponent to sign said will as a witness and that he saw James McDuffey sign his name as a subscribing witness to said will.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this October 5th 1878, W.B.C. Coker, N.P. & E.J.P.

Ordinary’s Court October 16, 1887
It is ordered by the Court the foregoing will be admitted to probation common form. W.H. Berrie, Ordinary.

            I Frances A. Fraser of the City of Savannah and County and State aforesaid, do make and ordain this as my last Will and testament intending hereby to dispose of all the property both real and personal to which I may be entitled at my decease.
            First--To my nephew Alexander Campbell Wylly I leave all my plate or articles of silver.
            Second--To my nephew John Couper Fraser my negro slave [illegible word] woman Louisa together with her future issue.
            Third--To my Hamilton Couper [sic] I leave my negro slave Sci[?]
            Fourth--To my two nephews John C. Fraser and Hamilton Couper I leave as their joint property during their join lives, remainder over to their survivors of them in absolute property, my negro slave woman Tilla and request that in consideration of her faithful services to me, they will permit her to enjoy the proceeds of her own labor during the period of her natural life as fully as though she were left by me free.
            Fifth--To my three nieces Margaret W. Couper, Rebecca I. Couper, and Sarah L. Wylly I leave each one third of my residuary estate after the above mentioned specific legacies shall have been paid and in case of the death of one or more of my said nieces previous to my decease I leave my residuary estate to the survivor or survivors of them at my decease.
            Sixth--I appoint my nephews Hamilton Couper and John C. Fraser my executors of this my last Will and Testament. I publish and declare this to be my last Will and testament intending[?] hereby to revoke and supersede all other wills by me made and have subscribed the same as my last will and testament this Eighteenth day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand and Eight Hundred and Fifty Seven.
            Subscribed as her last Will and Testament by Frances A. Fraser, who declared before us that she had subscribed her name as such and requested us to attest the same by signing as witnesses thereunto in her presence which we do this Eighteenth day of March A.D. 1857.

            In the name of God Amen, I Gustavus Friedlander of the city and county of San Francisco, State of California of the age of 62 years and being of sound and disposing mind do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner following that is to say: I give and bequeath all my property both real and personal and whatsoever situated to my children Mary Ignatz Steinhart and Joseph Friedlander, they to share the same share and share alike.
            My real estate is situated in the City of Brunswick, Glynn Co., Georgia and some land in Glynn Co., Georgia.
            I ask and it is my wish that my former servants Deborah, Kate and her sister Tina be provided for as suits their nature for the balance of their natural life.
            I hereby appoint my son Joseph Friedlander and Ignatz Steinhart both of the city and of San Francisco the executors of this my last will and testament without bond; hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
            In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22nd day of October AD 1887.

The foregoing instrument consisting of one page besides this was at the date thereof by the said Gustavus Friedlander signed and sealed and published as acknowledged and desired to be his last will and testament in the presence of us and that we then at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.

Filed in the office of the clerk of the Superior Court in and for the city and county of San Francisco State of California, this 20th day of September AD 1888.

<Endorsed> Filed in the office of the clerk of the Superior Court in and for the city and county of San Francisco State of California this 20th day of September 1888.

            I, Alvan D. Gale, Senior, of said county and State, being of sound mind and disposing memory, and wishing while yet in life to give direction touching the disposition, after my death, of the worldly effects with which it has been the pleasure of Almighty God to trust and bless me, do make, publish and declare and execute this my last Will and Testament.
            Item First: I will, devise and direct that my executor hereinafter named, see to it that I be given a Christian burial in keeping with my condition and circumstances while in life, and their discretion, as to the cost thereof, shall be uncontrolled and unrestrained.
            Item Second: I further will, devise and direct, that so soon after my death as can be lawfully and properly done, my said executors pay off and discharge all of my just debts and legal liabilities.
            Item Third: After the payment of my funeral expenses and all just debts and legal liabilities that may be left by me, I further will, devise, give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Mattie J. Gale, all of the rest, residue and balance of my estate, both real and personal, wherever situate, and of which I may die seized and possessed.
            Item Fourth: I nominate, constitute and appoint as executors of this my last will and testament my son, L.D. Gale and said daughter, Mattie J. Gale; and I hereby authorize and empower my said executors to sell all, or any part of my said estate, real or personal, whenever in their judgment it is in best to do so, either at public or private sale, and with or without notice, as they please, (and upon these points their discretion shall be uncontrolled), for the purpose of raising money to pay any just debts that I may leave or otherwise carrying out the terms of this my last will and testament.
            In Testimony Whereof, I hereunto set my hand, this 29th day of October 1894.

Signed, declared and published by Alvan D. Gale, Senior, as his last will and testament in the presence of us, the subscribers, who subscribe our names hereto in the presence of said testator, and at his special instance and request, and in the presence of each other. He signing in our presence, and we in his.
This 29th day of October 1894.

State of Georgia County of Glynn
I, L.D. Gale, do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last will and testament of the within named A.D. Gale, Sr., so far as I know and or believe, and that I will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of the State.
So help me God.

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14 day of February 1924, Edwin W. Dart, Ordinary, Glynn County, Georgia.

            I, Frank P. Gale, of said County and State, being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make this my last will and testament hereby revoking and annulling all other, by me heretofore made.
            1^st I desire and direct that my body be buried in a decent and christianlike manner, suitable to my circumstances and conditions in life.
            2^nd I desire and direct that all my just debts be paid without unnecessary delay by my executor hereinafter named and appointed.
            3^rd I give, bequeath and devise unto my sister, Susie R. Gale, my Grant Automobile, which is now in Atlanta, Georgia, and also my diamond ring which I am now wearing.
            4^th I give and bequeath the balance and residue of my estate whether real or personal, one-half unto my son, L. Roy Gale, one-fourth to my sister Mattie J. Gale, and the balance of one-fourth to my sister, Susie R. Gale.
            5^th I hereby constitute and appoint A.D. Gale the sole executor of this my last will and testament, and I expressly confer upon him power, as such, to administer my estate, excusing him from giving any bond, or making any returns to the contrary.
            This 12^th day of December, 1914.

Signed, sealed, declared and published by Frank P. Gale, as his last will and testament, in the presence of us, the undersigned, who subscribe our names hereto in the presence of said testator, after he had signed his name thereto, and at his special instance and request, and in the presence of each other.
This 12^th day of December, 1914.

Georgia, Glynn County.
I do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last will of the within named Frank P. Gale, deceased, so far as I know and believe and that I will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of the State. So Help Me God.

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 1^st day of March 1915, Edwin W. Dart, Ordinary, Glynn Co. Ga.

            I, Mattie J. Gale, of said State and County, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and annulling all others by me heretofore made.
            FIRST: I desire and direct that my body be buried in a decent and Christian like manner, suitable to my circumstances and condition in life.
            Second: I desire and direct that all my just debts be paid with out unnecessary delay, by my executors hereinafter named and appointed.
            THIRD: I give and bequeath unto my sister, Ella A. Gale, all my personal property except such as I shall specify in a letter to L.D. and Hoyt W. Gale and A.E. Leybourne of which I may die seized and possessed.
            FOURTH: I give, bequeath and devise unto my brothers, L.D. and Hoyt W. Gale and H.E. Leybourne, all of my real estate, in trust, however, for the use and benefit of my sister, Ella A. Gale, during her life, and I hereby give to said trustees full power and authority to manage said real estate in such manner as they may deem for the best interest of my said sister, Ella A. Gale, during her life, giving said trustees the power to lease, convey, mortgage, assign, transfer, exchange and dispose of said real estate in any manner which may in their judgment be for the best interests of my said sister, with the limitation that the use of the income from or proceeds from said real estate shall be used for the sole benefit of my said sister, Ella A. Gale, during her life, and if said real estate should be sold, leased, mortgaged, transferred, conveyed, exchanged or otherwise disposed of by my said trustees, then any and all income therefrom or from any other property, whether personal or real, that shall accrue from said real estate, shall accrue from said real estate [sic], shall be used by my said trustees for the sole benefit of my said sister.
            FIFTH: Upon the death of my sister, Ella A. Gale, I give, devise and bequeath said real estate, to my other sisters and brothers who may be living at the time of the death of my sister, Ella A. Gale, share and share alike, but it is my will that before the division among my other brothers and sisters shall be made that there shall be deducted from the said real estate, or the proceeds from the sale thereof, or from whatever property my estate may have been converted to by my said trustees, the sum of $500.00, which amount I direct my executors to secure from said property and pay the same to my brother, Hoyt W. Gale, and after the payment of the said $500.00 to my brother Hoyt W. Gale, then it is my wish that the said property shall then be divided equally, share and share alike, among my other sisters and brothers living at the time of the death of my sister, Ella A. Gale.
            This provision is made for the payment by me executors to my brother, Hoyt W. Gale, by reason of the fact that approximately that amount has been spent by him upon repairs to the homestead property.
            SIXTH: I hereby constitute and appoint my brothers, L.D. and Hoyt W. Gale, A.E. Leybourne executors of this my Last Will and Testament, and I hereby expressly confer upon them power as such to administer my estate, excusing them from giving any bond or making any returns to the Court of Ordinary.
            Witness my hand this eight day of January 1920.

Signed, sealed, declared and published by Mattie J. Gale, as her Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, the undersigned, who subscribe our names hereto in the presence of said testatrix after she has signed her name hereto in our presence, and at her special instance and request, and in the presence of each other, this day 8th day of January 1920.

Georgia Glynn County
We do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last will of the within named, Mattie J. Gale, deceased, so far as we know or believe, and that we will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of the State. So Help me God.

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 17th day of July 1923. O.E. Leybourne. Edwin W. Dart, Ordinary G.C. Ga.

            I, W.R. Gale of St. Simons Island, Georgia (Glynn County) being of sound mind and memory do make publish and declare this to be my last will and testament thereby revoking and cancelling all other or former wills and testaments by me made.
            First—All my just debts and funeral expenses shall be first fully paid.
            Second—I hereby give and bequeath to Clarance E. Clark and his wife Emmie E. Clark of St. Simons Island, Ga. the motor vehicle being used by me as my personal conveyance at the time of my decease. I also give and bequeath to Clarance E. Clark and Emmie E. Clark whatever household furniture I own in the house where I now live and also all furniture in the Susan Crumady house, where J.D. Smith now lives. I also will and bequeath to Clarance E. Clark and Emmie E. Clark the sum of three (300.00) hundred dollars (jointly).
            Third—I give and bequeath to Clarance E. Clark and Emmie E. Clark the following described property now owned by me on St. Simons Island Ga. The lot known as Susan Crumady place situated in South end of St. Simons Island and consisting of one fourth acre more or less and being recorded in book 3-1 Folio 510 October 26-1917. Also the lot adjoining the Susan Crumady place which I bought of Cornelia Murphy and containing one fourth acre more or less and recorded in book 3-1 Folios 686 April 8th 1918. Also the lot adjoining the lot I bought of Cornelia Murphy, and containing one fourth acre more or less which I bought of Cornelia Murphy and Cassius Murphy and recorded in book 4-b Folio 356 Nov. 23-1928 and being the same place where Clarance E. Clark and Emmie E. Clark and myself now live. I give the above three places or parcels of land with all improvements to Clarance E. Clark and his wife Emmie E. Clark for the term of their natural lives and at the decease of both of them, then to my nearest heir or heirs forever.
            Fourth—All the rest and residue of my estate I give to my sister Helen Jane White and her husband Walter W. White of (Norfolk, Virginia) forever.
            Fifth—I designate my brother-in-law Walter W. White as my executor to carry out the purposes of this will. It is my desire that my executor act without bond and without compensation and that he be vested with all power to do all things necessary in carrying out my wishes as herein expressed.
            Done at Brunswick, Georgia, this 2nd day of Jan. 1932 in the presence of the undersigned who have this day witnessed my signature in my presence and in the presence of each other.

We the undersigned hereby certify that W.R. Gale of St. Simons island, Ga. has signed the above in our presence and in the presence of each other and that the said W.R. Gale has declared the above to be his last will and testament.

I James Gignilliatt of the County of Glynn and State of Georgia intending an absence of some considerable time from the state do make this Instrument of writing my last Will and Testament I give and bequeath all the property that I may die possessed of both real and personal to the children of my Uncles John May Gignillatt and Henry Gignilliatt to be divided in equal proportions among them.
I constitute and appoint Doctor James G. Peppin [Pepper?] & John M. Gignilliatt Esquires Executors of this my last Will and Testament. Signed & sealed this twenty seventh day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight Hundred and twenty one in presence of

State of Georgia, County of Glynn
            I, John P. Golden, of said State and county, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all others by me heretofore made.
            Item I: I desire and direct that my body be buried in a decent and Christianlike manner, suitable to my circumstances and condition in life.
            Item II: I desire and direct that all my just debts be paid without unnecessary delay by my Executrix hereinafter named and appointed, and I hereby bequeath to my executrixes for said purpose of paying my debts my Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Insurance policy, and if after paying my just debts there is any amount remaining I hereby give and bequeath the same to my Executrixes for the benefit of my two grandchildren as hereinafter state in Item V.
            Item III: I give, bequeath and devise to my daughter-in-law, Jennie Irvin Golden, my undivided interest in all the residence property on Union Street, in the City of Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, and known as New Town lots numbered 1068, 1069 and 1070, together with all improvements thereon, and also all household furniture and personal property located therein or elsewhere which I may own at the time of my death.
            Item IV: I give, bequeath and devise to my daughter, Mrs. Annie A. Dozier, all of my Brotherhood of Locomotive life insurance, which certificate therefore I have heretofore made payable to her, but in case she should depart this life before myself I desire and direct that said insurance be paid to my niece, Marion Dozier, she being the daughter of said Mrs. Annie A. Dozier.
            Item V: I give, bequeath and devise to Mrs. Jennie Irvin Golden, as guardian for my two grandchildren, Irvin Patrick Golden and Edward S. Golden, Old Town lot numbered 49, located on Bay street in the City of Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, and also any balance from my Atlantic Coast Line Railroad insurance as stated in Item II, said balance from said insurance as well as the net proceeds from said property to be used for the education and maintenance of my said grandchildren, Irvin Patrick Golden and Edward S. Golden, and I hereby appoint their Mother, Mrs. Jennie Irvin Golden guardian of said property for said children, and said guardian is hereby authorized to sell, mortgage or convey said lot at any time she desires to do so and apply the proceeds derived therefrom to the trusts as hereinabove stated without the order of any Court. In case of the death of said Mrs. Jennie Irvin Golden before both of said grandchildren reach the age of twenty-one years, then I hereby appoint W.H. Irvin, of Elberton, Georgia, as guardian of said grandchildren, giving him the powers which I have conferred upon the said Mrs. Jennie Irvin Golden, and in case of the death of either of said grandchildren before reaching majority then the surviving grandchild shall receive his brother’s share.
            Item VI: I hereby constitute and appoint my daughter, Mrs. Annie A. Dozier, and my daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jennie Irvin Golden the sole executrixes of this my last will and testament, and I hereby expressly confer upon them power as such to administer my estate, excusing them from giving bond or making any returns to the Court of Ordinary of said Glynn County, Georgia, or to any other Court, and do all acts which they deem necessary in the premises, and convey any property not hereinbefore bequeathed which I may own at the time of my death at either public or private sale without the order of any Court, using the proceeds derived therefore for the uses and benefits as hereinbefore stated.
            This 19th day of October 1932.

Signed, sealed, declared and published by John P. Golden, as his last will and testament, in the presence of us the undersigned, who subscribed our names hereto in the presence of said testator, after he had signed his name thereto, and at his special instance and request, and in the presence of each other.
This 19th day of October 1932.

State of Georgia, County of Glynn.
            I, M.T. Goodbread, of said County, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do hereby make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all others that I may have heretofore made.
            Item I: It is my will and desire that my body be buried in a decent and Christian-like manner suitable to my condition and circumstances in life.
            Item II: It is my will and desire that all of my just debts be paid without unnecessary delay by my executrix hereinafter named and appointed.
            Item III: I give, bequeath and devise to my wife, Mrs. Marie Goodbread, all of my property of every kind and character, both real and personal, and wherever situate, to be hers absolutely and in fee simple forever.
            Item IV: I hereby name, constitute and appoint my said wife, Mrs. Marie Goodbread, as Executrix of this will and I hereby expressly relieve her of making any inventory or appraisement of my estate and from giving any bond or making any returns to any court or officer thereof; all that shall be required of her being that she shall probate this will and then enter upon and take charge of all of my property as provided in Item III hereof.
            This the 27th day of January 1941.

Signed, sealed, declared and published by M.T. Goodbread as his last will and testament in the presence of the undersigned as witnesses thereto, being called individually and specially by the said M.T. Goodbread as witnesses to this will, he first singing the same in our presence, and we then signing as witnesses in his presence and in the presence of each other.
This the 27th day of January 1941.

I, Mrs. Marie Goodbread, do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true Last Will of M.T. Goodbread, deceased, so far as I know and believe, and that I will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of the State. So help me God.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this January 7th 1942, Edwin W. Dart, Ordinary.

            I, C.P. Goodyear, being of sound mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills heretofore made by me.
            Item 1: I direct that my executrix shall promptly pay all of my just debts.
            Item 2: To my wife, Elizabeth M. Goodyear, I give, bequeath and devise all of my estate, both real and personal.
            Item 3: I hereby name and appoint my wife, Elizabeth M. Goodyear, as executrix; and direct that she be relieved of giving any bond as such executrix, or of making any returns of her acts or doings as such; and that she shall have power of sale of any or all of my property without any order of Court; and that she shall not be required to secure any order approving such sale, and that the same be either at public or private sale.
           This 28th day of September 1926.

The foregoing will signed and published by C.P. Goodyear as his last will and testament, in the presence of the undersigned, who subscribed our names hereto as witnesses at the instance and request of the said testator, and in his presence and in the presence of each other.
This 28 day of September 1926.

Last will and testament of H.B. Gould, August 8th 1879.
I give and bequeath all my property real and personal to my beloved wife Deborah Abbott Gould.

Before me came James D. Gould named as a witness to the within writing purporting to be Horace B. Gould’s last will and testament and being duly sworn saith he with Mary F. Gould, A.D. Gould & J.E. Gould at the request of said Horace B. Gould and in his presence did attest as witnesses the within writing as his the said Horace B. Gould’s last will and testament, that the same was signed and published by Horace B. Gould in their presence as his last will and testament, that he was at the time of said attestation and signing by himself of sound and disposing mind and memory and that he executed the within paper voluntarily.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of October 1883, Edgar C.P. Dart Ordinary.

            I, CLARENCE B. GOWEN, of the County of Broward and State of Florida, being of sound and disposing mind and over the age of twenty-one years, do make this, my Last Will and Testament, and declare this my intention and purpose, herein and hereby, to dispose of all lands, personal estate and property of every kind which I may own at the time of my decease, together with all other property, real, personal or mixed of which I may have the power to dispose at the time of my decease and also all contingent, executory or other future interests in any real or personal estate, whether I may or may not be ascertained as the person or one of the persons in whom the same respectively become vested, hereby revoking all wills and testamentary papers at nay time by me heretofore made.
            FIRST: I desire and instruct that all my just debt and the proper expenses of my funeral shall be fully paid as soon after my decease as the same may be done without inconvenience to my estate and the Executrix thereof.
            SECOND: I give and bequeath to my son, CHARLES L. GOWEN, the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars in cash.
            THIRD: I give ad bequeath to my son, GEORGE W. GOWEN, the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars in cash.
            FOURTH: I give and bequeath to my daughter, GLADYS GOWEN FENDIG, the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars in cash.
            FIFTH: I give, devise and bequeath all of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate and wherever situate, to my beloved wife, MARY JO GOWEN, in fee simple.

            SIXTH: I have made no provision in this, my Last Will and Testament, for the children of myself and my said wife, MARY JO GOWEN, for the reason that I recognize the great affection and love that my said wife has for my said children and I am confident tat she will provide for them to the best of her ability.
            SEVENTH: I hereby nominate and appoint my wife, MARY JO GOWEN, as Executrix of this, my Last Will and Testament, and direct that no bond for the faithful performance of her duties as such Executrix be required of her and I hereby authorize and empower my said Executrix, if and whenever in her discretion it is deemed advisable for the payment of debts or for the purpose of liquidating my estate for cash and making distribution thereof in cash instead of in kind to forthwith sell the whole or any part of my real or personal property at public or private sale and to make, execute and deliver all deeds and instruments of transfer necessary or proper to pass the title thereto.
            IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal to this, my Last Will and Testament, consisting of three (3) typewritten pages, on the margin of the first or which I have attached my signature for greater security and better identification this 24th day of August, A.D. 1950, at Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida.

Signed, sealed, published and declared this 24th day of August, A.D. 1950, by the testator, as and for his last Will and Testament, in our presence, who, at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto set out hands as subscribing witnesses thereto.

William G. Miller, Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Grace Gross of Delray Beach, Fla.
Gerry Miller of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

            I, Edna L. Gowen, of the county of Glynn and State of Georgia, being of sound mind and disposing memory, and having in mind to make disposition of such estate as, in the Good Province of God, may be vested in me at the time of my death, do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament, hereby specifically revoking and annulling any and all writings of a testamentary character whatever that I heretofore may have made.
            Item I--I desire that all of my just debts shall be paid.
            Item II--I give, devise and bequeath in trust unto the National Bank of Brunswick, a banking corporation organized under the laws of the United States of America with its principal office in Glynn County, Georgia, on bond of the principal amount of $1,000.00 of the 10 year 6% Gold Bonds due January 1, 1938, of the Central States Utilities Corporation, and two shares of the six per cent preferred stock of Central Telephone Company (being the bond and stock received by me from my father’s estate), for the following uses and trust specifically, to-wit:
                        (a) The said Trustee shall hold such property during the life of my beloved sister, Stella M. Latimer, of Fayette county, Iowa, and shall pay to her at regular intervals all of the income derived therefrom with full power to the said Trustee in its discretion to dispose of and sell the same, either at public or private sale, and reinvest the proceeds of the same, as may seem advisable from time to time, and upon the payment or call of the securities to invest the proceeds in like manner at its discretion, without obtaining any order or authority from any tribunal or court, but as fully in all respects , in accordance with the trust hereby created, as I could myself do were I in life seized or possessed of the same; with the further power and authority in the said Trustee, in its discretion from time to time, and without obtaining authority from any court or tribunal, to use any part or all of the corpus for the comfort and welfare of my said sister, should it determine that she be in need or want; and my said Trustee shall not be required to give any bond or make any report to any court or tribunal;
                        (b) Upon the death of my said sister, the residue and remainder of said property shall be equally divided and distributed among my three children, Charles L. Gowen, George W. Gowen, and Gladys Gowen Fendig, share and share alike, provided however that children of deceased children shall stand in the place of their deceased parents per stirpes and not per capita.
            Item II--Both my beloved husband and myself desiring that our children have homes of their own, I hereby give, devise and bequeath all the rest and residue of the property real and personal, remainders, reversions, interests, claims and demands whatsoever that I may have, own or possess at the time of my death unto my beloved children, Charles L. Gowen, George W. Gowen and Gladys Gowen Fendig, share and share alike, providing however that children of deceased children shall stand in the place of their deceased parents per stirpes and not per capita, with the hope that they will see fit to use the same as a nucleus for that purpose, in the event that they have not acquired homes previous to my death.
            Item IV--I nominate, constitute and appoint my husband, Clarence B. Gowen and my son, Charles L. Gowen, executors of this my last will and testament.
            Item V--My executors as hereinbefore nominated and appointed shall not be required to give any bond, and shall not be required to report to or make any returns whatever to any court, tribunal or officer, but they shall have full and ample and free power to deal with all and any part of my estate, and mortgage, encumber, sell or dispose of the same at their pleasure, at public or private sale, and as they may see fit from time to time, without necessity for obtaining any order or authority from any court or tribunal, but as fully and to the same extend in all respects that I could myself do were I in life seized or possessed of the same.
            In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this the 16th day of February, A.D. 1932

Signed, sealed and published and declared as her last will and testament by her, the said Edna L. Gowen, in the presence of us, the undersigned, who after execution by her sign our names hereto as subscribing witnesses at her request, in her presence, and in the presence of each other.

L.S. Robb Post Office address, Brunswick, Ga.
Harriet C. Dart Post Office address, Brunswick, Ga.
C.B. Conyers Post Office address, Brunswick, Ga.

Charleston State of South Carolina. In the name of God Amen. I Hary Grant of said state planter being of sound mind & memory do make this my last will and Testament revoking all others also all promises made verbaly [sic] all letters of bequeathments of whatever nature or kind prior to this date as my circumstances has changed not for the better with humility I offer up my soul to almighty God most humbly beseeching pardon and forgiveness of my sins and that I may meat in the mansions of Bliss my dear Daughter with regard to my property I leave it to those I hereinafter mention provided none of them go to Law about should either he, she, or they do it they loose their part or parts and to go amongst the heirs that are satisfied with my distribution. 1st all my just debts to be paid. Secondly I leave & bequeath to my wife Elizabeth Grant and her heirs Five thousand Dollars in lieu of all claims against my Estate to be paid her from the first asits[?] from my Estate by my Executors hereafter mentioned. Thirdly I leave in trust with my Executors the sum of seven thousand dollars to be disposed of agreeable to my letter of the 10th March 1813[?] addressed to them and have [illegible] also all my [illegible] furniture, Plate, Linen in Town & Country agreeable to Contents of said Letter. Fourthly I leave and bequeath all the remainder of my property real & personal to my dear Brother Robert Grant to be divided as he pleases amongst his children except my gold watch & chain to his son Hary and the sum of one thousand dollars to Miss Eliza Tappier[?] daughter of my friend Capt. Paul Tappier of New York. I nominate & appoint my respected friends William Drayton & Thomas W. Price Esquire and my Dear Brother Robert Grant to be my Executors and to dispose and do whatever they may think best with my property for the advantage of my heirs.
Given under my hand and seal this tenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and twelve.

Wm. Drayton, H.S.H.[?] Price & Robert Grant Esq. } Charleston 10th March 1813

My Dear Friends,
On the 10th March last I made my will wherein you will find I have nominated you my Executors and also trustees for my female friend Euphina Garvin[?] her children and two other boys of [illegible] Robert & Henry you will find by the third clause in my will I bequeath the sum of seven thousand dollars which you will lay out as follows. viz. the sum of two thousand dollars in the purchase of a house and lot for Euphina and her children the House & Lot for her during her life and at her death to go to her children by her with all my plate, linen & house furniture in Town also the sum of one thousand dollars at her own disposal and the further sum of two thousand dollars to be invested as you see best in [illegible] the interest to go towards the maintenance of her children until he or she may attain the age of 20 years and to be divided the principal share and share amongst them the children to. To Robert I bequeath him the sum of one thousand dollars and the like sum to his brother Henry with all my wearing apparel house furniture bed & bedding in the country or the value [illegible words].

I am sorry to inform you that I am rendered by my illness to such a degree of weakness that I am apprehensive I shall not have sufficient strength to overcome it. I have therefore thought it right to settle my account to this period with Capt. Tappier for which I have this day given him my Bond for the sum of one thousand dollars. The friendship attention and kindness I have experienced from Capt. Tappier and his whole family during my long illness merits my warmest gratitude and therefore it is my wish and desire of any monies on [illegible] or account of Georgia Lands from the United States commonly termed[?] the Yazoo license that the said Capt. Paul Tappier may be paid the further sum of one thousand dollars which you will please to communicate to the other Executors of my last will in your hands or wherever it may be left and I beg this request may be considered as a codicil to my said last will.

            In the name of God Amen. I, Mary Elizabeth Grant widow of the late Hugh F. Grant, formerly of Savannah, but now temporarily residing for the benefit of my health in the town of Winchester and state of Virginia, being of sound mind and memory do make publish and declare this as my last will and testament in manner following.
            Imprimus—I desire that all just debts chargeable by law upon my estate shall be paid.
            Item—I give and bequeath all property real and personal which at my death I may own or over which I may then have power of disposition to my children Maria E. King wife of Mallory P. King, Esq., Sarah A. Grant, H. Fraser Grant and Mary Louisa Grant, to them and their heirs forever; to be divided equally between them the child of a deceased parent (should any such there be at my death) inheriting the share of said deceased parent. But should any of my said children die before or after my death leaving no children surviving them, then I will that the share to which such one of my said children if leaving would be entitled shall go to the others named as legatees in this my will to be divided share and share alike.
            And I desire and enjoin upon my executor to invest the share derived by my said daughters under this will in such property as my said daughters shall select in the name of such trustees as each of them shall select and to convey the same to such trustee to be held free from the debts con??? control of their several husbands.
            Item—I nominate and appoint my son Hugh Fraser Grant sole executor of this my will.
            In testimony whereof I the testatrix have hereunto set my hand and seal at Winchester in the said state of Virginia this 7th day of July Anno Domini Eighteen hundred and seventy three.

Signed sealed published and declared as and for her last will and testament by the said testatrix in the presence of us who have in witness thereof at her request subscribed our names hereto in the presence of the said testatrix and each other.

State of Georgia Chatham County
I Mary E. Grant, the within named testatrix do hereby make and publish this codicil to be added to my last will and testament, bearing date the seventh day of July 1874, in manner following, to wit: And whereas in my said will I did give and bequeath all of my estate to my children therein specified in fee simple I do hereby declare that it is my intent and will that one equal child’s share of my said estate shall go to the children of my daughter Fanny the late wife of Dr. Brailsford Troup as representatives of my said deceased daughter.
In testimony whereof I the testatrix have hereunto set my hand and seal at Savannah in the state of Georgia this 27th day of April Anno Domini eighteen hundred and seventy five.

Signed sealed published and declared as and for a codicil to her last will and testament by the said testatrix in the presence of us who have in witness thereof at her request subscribed our names hereto in the presence of the said testatrix and of each other.

State of Georgia Glynn County
I do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last will of the within named Mary E. Grant deceased so far as I know or believe and that I will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of the state so help me God.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11 Jany. 1882, Edgar C.P. Dart, Ordinary G.C. Ga.

            I Robert Grant of St. Simons Island County and State first named Do hereby make and declare this to be my last Will and Testament hereby also revoking all my other and former Wills. Imprimus I give and bequeath to my Daughter Elizabeth Helen Hogan at present the wife of Robert Hogan The sum of Three Thousand Dollars for her sole use and benefit and at her disposal without being subject to the control of her present or any future husband or husbands she may have.
            Item. I give and bequeath unto my Wife Sarah Grant all my remaining Estate Real and Personal of every description whether consisting of Lands, Negroes House furniture plate jewels Trinkets Bedding Table Linen, Horses Cattle & Stock of every kind carriages Pictures[?] Bonds, debts or money for the sole use and benefit of my Wife and to be at entirely her disposal. Lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint my wife Sarah Grant and H.F. Grant Executrix with every power required to carry my foregoing will into due effect.
            In witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and seal this

The amount of three thousand dollars left to my daughter Eliza Helen Hogan has been paid therefore she has no claim upon the Estate for the amount named in the Coda of the Will.

Signed sealed and acknowledged before us by Robert Grant as his last will and testament. This 22d January 1842.

I Absalom Hall of said County and State being of Sound mind but low of in [sic] bodily strength and knowing and believing it is a time appointed for man to die and believing my time has nearly come I make this as my last will and testament. I give my body to be decently buried after my decease and my Soul into the hands of God who gave it after paying my just and honest debts I give and bequeath unto my mother Wincy[?] Hall in Barron County in the State of Kentucky all my visible property real and personal the same when sold after my debts are paid and the money to be sent to my mother by my Executor and I do hereby appoint Samuel M. Burnett my trusty friend my only and sole Executor Witness I have set my hand and seal this 9th August 1832.

            In the name of God; Amen. I Mary Elizabeth Hall, a resident of said county for very many years, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, and desiring to dispose of my property, real, personal and mixed, during my life, but to take affect after my death, the more particularly as I have certain heirs at law, not devisees herein but nevertheless all of whom are well remembered, and now disclosed to wit, my sons Charles Crowder and John Crowder—the first of whom I have not heard from in the last ten years, and really do not know whether he is living or dead; and my grand sons Hugh Burford Flanders, Monroe Flanders and Willie Flanders, the children of my daughter Alice Flanders—nee Crowder—now deceased, who intermarried with Theodore Flanders, an my said grand children born of said marriage, and no other heirs at law whatsoever, do now make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all other wills which may have been previously made.
            Item I. I desire and direct, that my body be buried in a decent and christianlike manner, suitable to my circumstances and condition in life.
            Item II. I desire and direct that all my just debts be paid without unnecessary delay, by my executors herein after nominated and appointed.
            Item III. I give and bequeath and devise, to my son John Crowder, who now resides in Columbus, Georgia, and my grand son Hugh Burford Flanders, now residing in Brunswick, Georgia—with me—, all the property real personal and mixed, of which I die seized and possessed, or to which I am entitled or in any way interested, share and share alike; to say one half thereof, to John Crowder, and the other half to said Hugh Burford Flanders, for ever in fee simple.
            Item IV. I hereby nominate and appoint as executors, of this my last will and testament, my son John Crowder, and my grand son Hugh Burford Flanders, and I expressly confer upon them, on in case only one qualifies as executors, then upon him so qualifying, full power to administer my estate. Excusing my said executors from giving any bond, or making any returns of their actings and doings as such executors to the ordinary, or any court; and likewise excuse them from making any appraisement of my estate or any part thereof, and I expressly confer upon my said executors, full power and authority to sell my said estate or any part thereof, at public or private sale, which same rest in the discretion of my said executors, with or without notice, as they may elect, and without any order of court obtained for that purpose; and as such executors to make good and sufficient deed of conveyance, conveying said property so sold to the purchaser thereof; and I likewise confer upon my said executors, full power in their discretion to borrow money upon said estate, and secure the same by mortgage thereon, for the use of said estate, when ever in their discretion, they deem it conducive to the interest of said estate.
            Item 5. In order that my reasons for so devising said estate, to my son John Crowder, and my grand son Hugh Burford Flanders exclusively, regardless of my other heirs at law, may be fully understood, my reasons are here and now stated.
            During all my latter years, the said John Crowder and the said Hugh Burford Flanders, have been unusually attentive to me and did all in their power, each according to his ability, to make my declining years peaceful and happy, and to contribute to all my needs, and because by that conduct, they have endeared themselves to me in every way, and hence my desire for them to have all my property at my death, as my only legatees; and not because of any ill feeling against any other heirs for apparent neglect. This May 23rd A.D. 1922.

Signed, sealed, declared and published by Mary Elizabeth Hall, the testatrix as her last will and testament, in the presence of us, the undersigned, who subscribe our names hereto, as witnesses in the presence of said testatrix, after she had signed her name thereto and at her special instance and request, and in the presence of each other, she signing in our presence, and we signing in her presence and in the presence of each other.

I James Hamilton of Walnut Street in the city of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania being of sound and disposing mind and memory but knowing the uncertainty of Life do make and publish this my last will and Testament. Imprimus I give devise and bequeath to James Wilson of the City of Philadelphia aforesaid Spinster [? vaguely written above the name James looks like the name Janet] James Hamilton Couper of St. Simons State of Georgia Planter and George Woodruff and Thomas Cadwalader of the state of New Jersey Esq. & the Survivors and Survivors [sic] of them and to the Executors of the Survivor all my Real and Personal property of every description wheresoever or howsoever Situate together with the rents Issues Income and Profits thereof. In trust nevertheless that they the said Janet Wilson James Hamilton Couper, George Woodruff and Thomas Cadwalader the Survivors or Survivor of them and the Executor of the Survivor shall or may sell assign[?] transfer or dispose of my said Property or such parts or portions thereof as they or a Majority of them shall from time to time judge expedient or necessary to carry into effect the Several gifts Bequests and Objects of this my last Will and Testament as are herein after particularly expressed and declared---
Also. I do hereby constitute and appoint the said Janet Wilson James Hamilton Couper George Woodruff and Thomas Cadwalader Executors of this my last Will and Testament. Also I desire my Executors to pay all my debts and funeral Expenses. Also I desire my Executors to pay to my son George yearly and every year during his life the sum of two thousand Dollars for the comfortable support in such sums and at such times as may best answer the purpose, but should my said Trustees and Executors or a majority of them be of Opinion that a larger Annuity would be made good use of and more especially should he marry with the approbation of my said Trustees or the Majority of them in that case I desire my said Executors to pay to my Daughter Agnes Rebecca Wife of Francis P. Corbin Esquire annually during her life the Sum of Four thousand Dollars the payment to be made in such manner as shall best secure the application of the money to the sole maintenance of herself and the Education of her Children. Also I desire my Executors to pay to my Niece Janet Wilson during her life the yearly sum of one thousand Dollars. Also I desire that my dwelling House where I reside in Walnut Street No. 260 City of Philadelphia aforesaid with all and singular the appurtenances of every description now in use or thereunto belonging may immediately on my decease be freely held occupied and enjoyed by my said Niece during her life at the same time wishing and expecting that under this disposition of it my life [may be crossed out] Son with his wife should he marry with the approbation of my said trustees or a Majority of them may if he wish reside with her and also my Daughter Agnes and her Children should she be disposed to do so. But should it so happen that such an arrangement of my House with the appurtenances cannot be satisfactorily made then my said Trustees are authorized to dispose of the same to the best advantage save and except that my plate shall be reserved and kept for my grandchild who shall first attain the age of twenty one years but should none of them reach that age then I desire the same to be sold. Also should any of my Grandchildren lose any of their Parents before arriving at age I desire my Executors to make a suitable provision for their maintenance and Education. Also to my Sister Jane Wilson of Edenburg in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and to my Nieces her Daughters, Marian, Agnes, Elizabeth, Christy, and Isabella I give the debt due to me by my Nephew Robert Wilson of Liverpool each an equal share and should the amount be reduced by payment or otherwise to less than three thousand Pounds Sterling I desire my Executors to make up the difference in money and should the whole be paid Then I give the same amount in Cash also I give to the Children of Mrs. Isabella Wilson wife of my Nephew Robt. Wilson each two thousand five hundred Dollars to be paid to them severally on their attaining the age of twenty one or marriage if a daughter also I give to James Hamilton Couper of St. Simons Georgia Twenty thousand Dollars to be paid to him from the sale of my Village Plantation by deducting that amount from his debt to me. But should his debt fall short of that amount I desire the difference to be made up to him in money. Also it is my will and desire that all my grandchildren should share the whole of my Estate not otherwise disposed of by this will equally between them that on my oldest Grandchild arriving at the age of twenty one my trustees and Executors do make a reasonable valuation of my Estate and give to such Grandchild his or her proportion according to such valuation and the number of Grandchildren then living that when the second Grandchild shall arrive at the age of twenty one they shall give to such Grandchild his or her proportion according to the same or a new valuation then to be made if thought necessary & so on in succession until a final division shall be made to the last Grandchild and when the last Grandchild shall arrive at full age such an arrangement shall take place if practicable as will place all my Grandchildren on an equal Footing with regard to my Estate leaving it to my trustees and Executors to adopt the next eligible plan for the purpose and it is my further wish that when the Grandchild who may be thus entitled to a share is a female her portion shall in the event of her marriage, either before or after her coming of age be secured to her sole and separate use. Whensoever the affairs of my Estate shall require a consultation among my trustees upon any matter of importance relating thereto and from the remoteness of their situation or any other cause they cannot all attend in person then it shall be Lawful for such trustee as cannot attend to give his consult in writing duly signed by him or delegate his power to one of his co trustees to act in his behalf and any act done under such authority shall be as binding and effectual as if the said trustee were personally present concerning therein. Lastly. It is my further will and desire that in the event of there being no Grandchild or Grandchildren to inherit my property under the provisions of this will as aforesaid then the property thus intended for their use shall if necessary be sold and the proceeds apportioned and distributed as follows to wit. To James Hamilton Couper His heirs and assigns one share deducting therefrom the Legacy of twenty thousand dollars already given by this will. To each of the children of my Nephew Robt. Wilson and their Heirs and assigns on[e] share deducting therefrom the Legacies already given to them. To my Niece Janet Wilson her Heirs and assigns one half of a share annually the annuity already given to her and one half share to John Bainbridge Esq. of London Nephew of the late George Bainbridge of Bread street London Esq. the same to be secured to himself Wife & Children or devises so that the amount may not be subject to the casualties of trade. In Witness whereof I the said James Hamilton have on the last sheet set my hand & Seal and to the other sheet my hand only the Sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty Eight.

Signed sealed published and declared by the above named James Hamilton for his last Will and Testament in presence of us who have signed our names as witnesses.

CODICIL--Having in the foregoing will appointed my niece Janet Wilson a Trustee and Executor under the expectation of her remaining single it is therefore my intention that her power in both Capacities is to become null and cease in the event of her marriage either before or after my decease. Witness my hand the sixteenth day of July 1828.

            I, Hannah Harris, of said State and county, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all others by me heretofore made.
            Item I: I desire and direct that my body be buried in a decent and Christian like manner, suitable to my circumstances and condition in life.
            Item II: I desire and direct that all my just debts be paid without unnecessary delay by my executor hereinafter named and appointed.
            Item 3: I give, devise and bequeath to my nephew, Austin Short and to my nieces, Augusta Hippard and Fannie Higginbotham, all real and personal property which I may own at my death, share and share alike.
            Item 4: I hereby constitute and appoint my nephew, Austin Short, sole Executror of this my last will and testament.
            This December 1st, 1923.

Signed, sealed, declared and published by Hannah Harris, as her last will and testament in the presence of us, the undersigned, who subscribe our names hereto in the presence of said testatrix, after she had signed her name thereto, and at her special instance and request, and in the presence of each other.
This December 1st, 1923.

            In the name of God, Amen: Know all men by these Presents, that I Otella Harris of said County and State, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, and recognizing the shortness and uncertainty of human life, do hereby make declare and publish this instrument as my last will and testament:
            Item First: It is my desire and earnest solicitation that should there at my death be any debts owing by me, that the same be paid immediately if possible or as soon thereafter as the same can be done.
            Item Second: I hereby give devise and bequeath unto my friend N.B. Wheeler of said county in recognition of his many acts of kindness, and friendship towards me, all of my personal effects and property, of whatever kind and character the same may be at my death to his own proper use benefit and behoof forever.
            Item Third: I also hereby give, bequeath and devise unto my said friend N.B. Wheeler of said County, all of my right title and interest of whatever character the same may be, by me inherited by virtue of being an heir at law of Lewis W. Harris, late of said county deceased; and whatever interest may be inherited by me from said estate I do hereby give, devise and bequeath the same unto my friend N.B. Wheeler as aforesaid.
            Item Fourth: I also further hereby devise give and bequeath unto the said N.B. Wheeler, of said County, all of my right, title and interest to which I may under the law be entitled, and which may be derived from the suit pending in the Superior Court of Glynn County, Georgia, filed to the May Term 1892 of said Court by Isabella Harris and myself against Eolia Tison as Administratrix of the Estate of Lewis W. Harris, late of said County deceased.
            Item Fifth: I hereby constitute and appoint my friend _____________________ of said County, Executor of this my last will and testament. This the 28th day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety two (1892).

Signed declared and published by the said Otella Harris as being her last will and testament in the presence of us, the subscribers, who also subscribe our names hereto in the presence of the said Otella Harris, at her instance and request and in the presence of each other; she signing in our presence and we signing in her presence, the said day and year above written.

State of Georgia}
County of Glynn}
I John E. Moore do swear that I as well as L.A. Johnson and Samuel Borchardt, saw the within named Otellia Harris, sign and publish the within paper as her last will and testament; that I subscribed the same as a witness thereto at the special instance and request of the said Otellia Harris, and in her presence as did also the said L.A. Johnson and Samuel Borchardt; that said Otellia Harris signed the same freely and voluntarily and was at the time of such signing of sound and disposing mind and memory.

Sworn to and subscribed before me on this the 6th day of July 1900. Horace Dart, Ordinary Glynn County Georgia.

            In the name of God Amen. I Susan Harris of said state and county being sick but of sound and disposing mind and memory believing that my stay in this world is short and that I must soon go from hence to another world I deem it but right and proper both as respects my family and myself that I should make a disposition of my property with which a kind providence has blest me do therefore make this my last will and Testament hereby revoking and annulling all others by me heretofore made.
            Item first—I devise and direct that my body be buried on my death in a decent and christian like manner suitable to my circumstances and condition in life my soul I trust shall return to rest with God who gave it.
            Item Second I devise and direct that all my just debts be paid with out delay by my Executor hereinafter named and appointed.
            Item Third I give and bequeath and devise to Sussie May Anderson of the City of Brunswick County of Glynn and State of Georgia all that certain lot of land Number (73) seventy three situate lying and being in the city of Brunswick on Gordon and Johnston Streets known as Town Commons lot according to the plan and survey of said city together with the improvements thereon with all and singular the rights members appurtenances and houses, fixtures rents issues and profits and all else appertaining or in anywise belonging to said lot free from all charges or limitations whatever, to her Sussie May Anderson to her own proper use benefit and behoof forever with full power to dispose of the same by will or otherwise as she Sussie May Anderson may deem proper the said Sussie May Anderson should she wish to sell said lot and improvements or a part of the same that she may do so without first obtaining an order from court as is required under the law to do so.
            Item Fourth I give bequeath and devise to Mrs. Agnes Wright colored woman of the city of Brunswick all my wearing apparel together with my bedding and furniture.
            Item Fifth I hereby constitute and appoint William A.O. Anderson Executor of this my last will and Testament. This February 20^th 1886.

Signed sealed and published by Susan Harris as her last will and testament in the presence of us the undersigned who subscribed our names hereto in the presence of said Testatrix at her special instance and request and also signed the same and in the presents [sic] of the other. Brunswick, Geo. February 20^th 1886.

Personally came before me Jane Berne who being duly sworn says that the above last signature made by her mark is her signature made by her as a subscribing witness to the foregoing will of Susan Harris.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4^th day of August 1890 Edgar C.P. Dart Ordinary.

Before me came L.B. Davis named as a witness to the foregoing writing purporting to be Susan Harris last will and being duly sworn saith that he with Florence V. Friedlander and Jane Berrie [sic] at the request of Susan Harris and in her presence did attest as witnesses the foregoing writing as her Susan Harris’ last will that she was at the time of said attestation and signing by herself of sound and disposing mind and memory, that she executed the foregoing paper voluntarily.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4^th August 1890 Edgar C.P. Dart Ordinary.

I do solemnly swear that this writing contains the last will of the within named Susan Harris deceased so far as I know or believe and that I will well and truly execute the same in accordance with laws of this state so help me God.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this August 4^th 1890 Edgar C.P. Dart Ordinary.

            Know All men by these presents that I Elizabeth Harrison being in perfect sound mind and memory but knowing the uncertainty of this mortal Life, do make this my Last Will & Testament in words and form as follows.
            Item. I give and bequeath to my Grandson James Gowen my negro fellow Jacob.
            Item. I give and bequeath to my Grandson Barny B. Gowen my negro woman Eve with her future increase, my Negro boy George and my Boy Moses.
            Item. All my ready money which I may have in possession say about Seven Hundred Dollars I request may be put out at Interest and to be Equally divided between the children of my Late son William Harrison as they may arrive at age. But if my Executors hereafter named think proper to make a distribution of the money among the children before they arrive at age, they are at Liberty to do so.
            Item. My three Negroes by the name of Jenny, Tamah, and Albert I request may be sold at Public Outcry to the highest bidder for Case and the proceeds of the same to be Equally divided between the following children, Ann Gowen, William Gowen, the children of my Late Daughters Mary Harrison, and James Scott Eliza Thomas Mary Henning and Sarah Porter the Children of my Late Daughter Sarah Harrison, Six in number.
            I also nominate and appoint and Leave my two Grandsons James Gowen and Barny B. Gowen my Lawful Executors to carry fully into effect this my Last will and Testament revoking all other wills by me made.
            In Testimony whereof I have this day Signed my name this 28th day of May 1837.

Signed sealed and acknowledged in presence of us V. Woolley, A.F. Woolley, Francis M. Scarlett J.I.C.G.C.

Thomas F. Harrison
3 November 1829
Inventories & Appraisements Vol. D pgs. 165 & 166

Know all men by these presents that I Thomas F. Harrison being weak in body but of a sound mind and memory, blessed be the name of Almighty God for the same, have this day made & constituted this my last Will and Testament, and by these presents do make & constitute this my last will & testament in form following to wit.
It is my will and desire that after my decease that all the property which I obtained in right of my Wife, should remain as hers and she keep full possession of it as a legacy from me, and further all property that I have now in possession in my own right & title or which I have any right or title to should be given to my Child by my present Wife, and in case of the decease of said child, it is my wish that it should be given to my Nephews James Gowen & Barna Gowen and further I do give my Horse & Gigg to my Mother and after my Mothers death, it is my wish to give the Gigg to my Wife, and the Horse to my Nephew Barna Gowen, and further it is my wish to give my chestnut coloured Mare to my Wife, and it is my wish that the remainder of my Horses should be sold for the purpose of paying my just debts and I do hereby make and constitute this my last Will and testament, revoking all others heretofore made by me.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal this third day of November eighteen hundred & twenty nine.

Frances L. Hazelhurst
Memorandum, Will or Document Relating to her Property
29 April 1867
Will Book G pgs. 417-418

Memorandum of Mrs. Frances L. Hazelhurst, Will or Document in relation to her property!!

            I Frances L. Hazelhurst declare this to be my last will and testament to my sons F.W. Hazelhurst and P. Alston Hazelhurst I bequeath my certain share of the Anguilla place in consideration of their kindness to me and with hope they will have a home together, and dwell in love and perfect union as brothers should live and give a comfortable home to their sister Ellen D. Hazelhurst until she [illegible word] but should she [illegible word] to live with them but should she prefer live with brother W. or sister she has my full permission to do so.
            To my son William Hazelhurst I bequeath the sum of $100.00 to be taken from the amount he now holds in his hands of my Central R.R. Stock $975.00 to purchase a gold watch to keep as a token of my love for him, and the balance to be for Ellen $875.00
            To my daughter Ellen D. Hazelhurst I bequeath all my personal and real estate, Bonds rail road stock Brunswick town property in fact everything I possess at the time of my death with the exception of a few articles hereafter named.
            To my daughter Frances L. Hazelhurst I bequeath my wardrobe silver fish knife and my bible.
            To my daughter Carrie C. Wright I bequeath my serving[?] [illegible word], silver cake knife & prayer book.
            To my daughter Ellen D. Hazelhurst I bequeath my small silver ladle, small silver [illegible word] butter knife, my trunk [3 illegible words] chairs and small work table. I request that all of Ellen's property left by her further and myself should be secured to her should she marry and one her brothers be her trustee. I leave it to her should I die before she is of age to select a guardian among her brothers.
            With my blessing to my children, my last request that they will seek that better part that cannot be taken from them.
            My dying prayer that God's blessing be theirs and we may meet where no [illegible word] no parting no trouble shall rend our hearts.

            Whereas our mother Mrs. Frances L. Hazelhurst late of Glynn County died intestate but left a written memorandum of what disposition she wished made of all her estate property, a copy of which is hereto attached, we each of us whose names are hereto attached being all the children and heirs at law of our said mother, hereby agree for and in consideration of the sum of five dollars paid to each of us, that said writing shall stand as and for the will of our said mother, in all respects, same being relinquished[?] and given up to the several persons named in said writing all and each of our right title and interest in and to the property of all kind which did belong to our said mother at the time of her death.
            And for the purpose of carrying this agreement into effect we hereby nominate & appoint William Hazelhurst as our agent to take charge of all the property and effects of our kind mother's will and dispose of the same as directed in said paper hereto attached.
            In witness whereof we have hereto set our hands and seals and delivered this agreement this November 1867.

A.R. Wright trustee for C.E. Wright {LS}
W. Hazelhurst {LS}
John R. Hazelhurst trustee for F.V.[?] Hazelhurst {LS}
F.W. Hazelhurst {LS}
P.A. Hazelhurst {LS}
F.W. Hazelhurst trustee for Miss E.D. Hazelhurst {LS}

            I Mary R. Hazlehurst, of the state aforesaid and of the county of Glynn, being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make this my last will and testament.
            Item 1: I give bequeath and will unto my sister Sarah E. Hazlehurst all money bonds stock or stocks ??? and any other personal property, also all real estate I now own or may own at the date of my death. The intention of the maker of this will is to bequeath to the said Sarah E. Hazlehurst any and all property she may own at her death to the exclusion of any and all other persons whatsoever.
            I hereby constitute and appoint the said Sarah E. Hazlehurst Executrix of this my last will and testament December 15th 1893.

Signed declared and published by Mary R. Hazlehurst as her last will and testament in the presence of us who subscribe our names hereto in the presence of said testatrix (at her instance and request) and of each other. She signing in our presence and we signing in her presence.

F.J. Winn of Thomasville, Georgia
R.C. Dickinson of Thomasville, Georgia
T.N. Hopkins of Thomasville, Georgia

            I Sarah E. Hazlehurst of the state aforesaid and of the county of Glynn being of sound and disposing mine and memory do make this my last will and testament.
            Item 1: I give bequeath and will unto my sister Mary R. Hazlehurst all money bonds stock or stocks ??? and any other personal property also all real estate that I now own or may own at the date of my death. The intention of the maker of this will is to bequeath to the said Mary R. Hazlehurst any and all property she may own at her death to the exclusion of any and all other persons whatsoever.
            I hereby constitute and appoint the said Mary R. Hazlehurst Executrix of this my last will and testament December 15th 1893.

Signed declared and published by Sara E. Hazlehurst as her last will and testament in the presence of us the, who subscribe our names hereto in the presence of said testatrix (at her instance and request) and of each other. She signing in our presence and we signing in her presence.

F.J. Winn of Thomasville, Georgia
R.C. Dickinson of Thomasville, Georgia
T.N. Hopkins of Thomasville, Georgia

I do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last will and testament of Sarah E. Hazlehurst, deceased, so far as I know or believe and that I will well and truly execute the same in accordance with the laws of Georgia, So Help Me God.

            In the name of God amen. I "William Wigg Hazzard" of said State and County being of advanced age, and knowing that I must shortly depart this life, deem it right and proper both as respects my family and self that I should make a disposition of the property with which a Kind Providence has blessed me; do therefore make this my last will and testament hereby revoking all others heretofore made by me.
            First--I devise and direct that my body be buried in decent and Christian-like manner; suitable to my circumstances and condition in life.
            2nd--I devise and direct that all my just debts be paid without delay by my Executors herein appointed, as I am unwilling my Creditors should be delayed in their rights; without the sacrifice of my property which must be kept together until said debts are paid.
            3rd--I give and bequeath, and desire, to my beloved wife "Mary Black Hazzard", in the strictest quiet? for thirty years the use of all my land, negroes, and all other property I am now, or may hereafter be possessed of on St. Simons Island, Glynn County or elsewhere with all the rights, members, and appurtenances to said landeds [sic], [illegible word], or other property, in anywise belonging, free from all charges, to her own proper use and her issue by me during her widowhood, with full power to dispose of her negroes secured? to her by deed to her Trustees, Edward Lenning? and John Hasleter? at any time previous, or by will, or deed, at her death, as she may think proper, this bequest made to my wife is in lieu of her whole dower, and to keep the property together during her widowhood, and at her death or Marriage to be divided as hereafter provided.
            4th--I give and bequeath, and direct to my son William Miles Hazzard, all that Lot, parcell [sic] or tract of land containing one thousand (1,000) acres of land, more or less, called and known as West Point, located on the west side of St. Simons Island in the State and County aforesaid, with all the rights members and privileges to said lot of land in any-wise appertaining or belonging forever, in lieu of all claims on me for his valuable services and in consideration of the labour he has performed building and improving the land, and should he require my other lot of land called and known as Pikes Bluff adjoining to West Point tract he must purchase from his Brothers their shares. 5th--I give and bequeath to my sons, William Miles, Thomas Edward, Richard Carnochan?, John Potter, and Elliott Wright Hazzard, and to my beloved daughter Mary Sarah Hazzard an equal share of my negroe [sic] property, to be as equally divided by my Executors as they may deem just and fair.
            6th--I will and bequeath after the marriage or death of my beloved wife Mary Black Hazzard all of that lot of Land containing one thousand (1,000) acres of land located on the West side of St. Simons Island, in the State and County aforesaid called and known as Pikes Bluff adjoining West Point tract, to my sons Thomas Edward, Richard Carnochan?, John Potter, and Elliott Wright Hazzard, and their issue for their own use and benefit forever.
            7th--I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife Mary Black Hazzard, during her widowhood sole Executrix and each and all of my sons, William Miles, Thomas Edward, Richard C., John Potter and Elliott Wright Hazzard, my executors so that in the event of the first named dying, moving or declining to act, the next of age may qualify and act, so that their mother may always have one of her sons to live with her and act for her, as Executor of this my last will and testament, nothing herein provided to prevent the said Executrix and Executors to let each of my heirs have their portions of my estate when they become of age, marry, or wish to settle for themselves, after my debts are paid and in the division of my Pikes Bluff place, between my sons Thomas Edward, Richard Carnochan, John Potter, and Elliott Wright Hazzard as above mentioned, either my purchase the share of the other at the rate I paid for it namely three thousand five hundred dollars $3,500--As it was the request of my Father, that his sister survive should be entitled to the oldest son. I will and bequeath the said sister service to my son William Miles Hazzard, and in the event of his death without male issue to the next of age in the Male line of the Hazzard family, and I ???join it on my Executrix and Executors to afford my kind and generous Mother-in-Law, Mrs. Mary Ann Black Miles a [illegible word] and support as heretofore in my house as long as she likes. All corrections made by me, the nineteenth day of February eighteen hundred & fifty eight, 1858.

Signed sealed declared and published by W.W. Hazzard as his last will and Testament in presence of us the subscribed who subscribed our names hereto in the presence of said Testator and each other this February 19th, 1858.

This is the will and testament of me (Lillian Barnes Holmes) made this tenth day of February, A.D. 1928 in Brunswick County of Glynn and State of Georgia as follows:
I bequeath my one half interest in the L.H. Barnes estate my household furniture and any money I may have to my Niece Addie Holmes and children.

            In the name of God Amen. I Ann C. Hooker of said State and County being of advanced age, and knowing that I must shortly depart this life, deem it right and proper both as respects my family and myself that I should make a disposition of the property with which a kind providence has blessed me, do therefore make this my last Will and testament, hereby revoking all others heretofore made by me.
            1 Item: I desire and direct that my body be buried in a decent and Christian like manner, suitable to my circumstances and consideration in life. My Soul I trust, shall return to rest with God Who gave it, as I hope for eternal salvation through the mists? and atonement of the blessed Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whose religion I have prospered and as I humbly trust enjoyed for many years.
            2 Item: I desire and direct that all my just debts be paid as soon as possible by my executors hereinafter appointed as I am unwilling my creditors should be delayed in their rights.
            3 Item: I give bequeath and devise to my beloved and only son Christopher C. Burnett's children, a certain lot of land of fifty acres lying and being in the State and County aforesaid upon which is my residence with all the buildings farming utensils and appurtenances thereunto belonging, and two gray mares and two colts and a certain lot of hogs sows and pigs, shoats, burrows, marked in my mark, I also desire and direct that my landed? property in the City of Brunswick shall be sold to the best advantage and proceeds be applied towards the payment of my just debts the the Overplus to be given to my beloved son's children. After my death should there be no prospect of sale of the above named land to advantage not to sell at a sacrifice but this will I trust to my executors I also give, and bequeath to my beloved son's children what household furniture I may possess at the time of my death and whatever other article that I may possess Otherwise disposed of. 5th Item: I give and bequeath to my beloved sons children my negros [sic] Simon, Lizzie, Molly and Leonard being all the negro property that I possess except Emoline my nurse during the whole of my illness. 6th Item: I desire and direct that Emoline shall be given all the warring? apparel of my own two? son or any such as she may desire the [sic] which will be set apart and marked with her name and that she shall be found a comfortable home and by no means illtreated, and as she is not healthy should she become so infirm as not to be able to take care of herself I desire and direct that she shall be taken care of as her position in life demands.
            7 Item: I give and bequeath to my beloved son Christopher C. Burnett to hold keep or dispose of for himself or his children all moneys arising from the sale of any of the above named landed property, household or other property except the negroes by and with the consent of my Executors hereinafter to be mentioned. 8th Item: I also desire and request of my beloved son that he shall always extend his hospitality. While he is able and give to Robert Humphries a home, nor let him want for anything, for the kindnesses and attention that he has paid to me for years and in time of need. I have also give Mr. and Mrs. ??? the privilege of living in a small house on my place and near my residence during the war, this I also desire that they shall be allowed to remain unless they of their own accord should remove to some other place. 9 Item: I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved friend Dr. A.M. Moore and G.W. Wright the Executors of this my last will and testament, this December 20th 1862.

Signed sealed declared and published by Anna C. Hooker as her last will and testament in the presence of us the subscribers who subscribed our names hereto in the presence of said Anna C. Hooker (at her special instance and request) and of each other this December 20th 1862.

            I, L.D. Hoyt of the city of Brunswick Glynn County Georgia being of sound and disposing mind and memory and desiring to provide for the conduct of the partnership business in which I am engaged with my partner M.J. Colson in the event of my death do hereby make this my last will and testament.
            Item First: I desire that said partnership business shall be continued by said M.J. Colson and the share of net profits of the partnership paid to my wife to be expended by her for herself & the children born during said marriage with my present wife Rachel Hoyt.
            Item 2nd: I desire said business continued & the profits of said business so app?? until my youngest child born or to be born of such marriage to my present wife Rachel Hoyt shall arrive at age unless the said M.J. Colson shall deem it advisable to close said business at an earlier date.
            Item 3rd: Should M.J. Colson continue the business until my youngest child by my present marriage with Rachel Hoyt shall arrive at age I desire a division of the interest coming to me as follows should there not be more than $1000 each to my wife and her children or to such as may be then in life I desire it equally between my children then in life but should it exceed the sum of one thousand dollars each for my wife and children or such as may be living at the time of such division then any surplus over such $1000 each to be divided equally between such of my wife children as may be living and said M.J. Colson this provision being in consideration of part & prospective services by said M.J. Colson in said partnership business—the words children wherever they occur in the last item is intended to refer solely to the issue born & to be born of my present marriage with Rachel Hoyt.
            Should the said M.J. Colson desire to an deem it advisable to dissolve said business which I desire continued in the old name & style before my youngest child shall arrive at age, He to pay the share my estate may be entitled to over to my wife if living to be held by her and applied to her & my said children’s support education &c and by her to be divided equally between her & her said children when the youngest of said children by my present marriage with said Rachel Hoyt shall arrive at age—and should my wife die before such division then I desire that M.J. Colson shall in event of a division before my youngest child arrives at majority then I desire that he shall hold said money & apply such portion as may be necessary for their support & maintenance until the youngest child arrives at age & then distribute the residue among such of said children as may be living at the time. I desire M.J. Colson to have exclusive power to determine as to the wisdom of continuing or dissolving said Partnership before my youngest child by my marriage to Rachel Hoyt arrives at age.
            In all the previous items my reference to my children where not so specifically stated is intended to apply to my children by my marriage with Rachel Hoyt.
            Item 4th: Whereas I have made advances in the past to my son Charles Hoyt my child by a former marriage equal to his full interest in any estate I now have or hope to have in the future I desire that my Executors of this my will do pay to said Charles Hoyt out of said partnership business the sum of $50 Fifty Dollars and no more this to be the sole provision for him.
            Item 5th: I desire that my wife Rachel Hoyt shall act as Executrix & M.J. Colson as Executor of this my last will and testament and that they shall be excused from giving bond as such executor or executrix.
            Item 5 [sic]: I authorize and empower the said M.J. Colson or the said executor & executrix jointly or the survivors of either to make private sale of any property of said partnership necessary in carrying on the business or in carrying out the division provided for in previous items of this will.
            Item 6th: Should the said M.J. Colson die during the life of my said wife Rachel Hoyt in that event the partnership to be closed & divided between the estate of said M.J. Colson & my estate, the share coming to my estate to be held by my said wife Rachel & divided by her as heretofore provided.
            In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal this 2 April 1881.

Attested by each of us in the presence of the Testator L.D. Hoyt this April 2nd 1881, who acknowledged the foregoing to be his will.

I C.P. Goodyear do swear that I as well as the written named A.C. Bartlett and A.W. Cornell saw the within named L.D. Hoyt sign and publish the within paper as his last will and testament that I subscribed the same as a witness thereto at the special instance and request of the said L.D. Hoyt and in his presence as did also the said A.C. Bartlett and A.W. Cornell; that the said L.D. Hoyt signed the same freely and voluntarily and was at the time of said signing of sound and disposing mind and memory.

Sworn to & subscribed before me this 4th day of February 1884, Edgar C.P. Dart Ordinary.

            In the name of God Amen. I William D. Jenkins of the State and County aforesaid being of sound and disposing mind knowing and believing from my low state of health that I have not long to live do make this my last Will and testament.
            First I direct that all of my honest debts and funeral expenses as soon after my death as possible after my deceased [sic] be paid by my Executors hereinafter named and that as soon as convenient my body be sent to Freetown for burial in my new family graveyard.
Second I will and bequeath to my nephew Henry William Cridland of England the Sum of Five Thousand dollars.
            Third I will and bequeath to my sister Sarah White the Sum of One thousand Dollars.
            Fourth I will and bequeath to my sister Mary Ann Alexton one thousand dollars. To my nephew William Dover Maccaw Five Dollars to my niece Mrs. Mary Dora duBignon Five Dollars to my niece Sarah Ann Aust five Dollars.
            Fifth I will and bequeath to my grand niece Margaret Fredonia Harrison her children but in no way subject to the debts of the present or any future husband the following named negroes viz. Old Jenny, Sarah, Isaac, Lydia, Pricilla, Paul, Tenah, Kate, Dinah and William with their future increase and issue.
            Sixth I will and bequeath to the Wife and children of Dr. Thomas S. Hopkins but in no way subject to any debts of said Dr. Hopkins the following named negroes with their future increase and issue viz. Old George, Quash, Sally, Jim, Frank, Phebe, Harry, Robert, Stephen, Dinah, Billy, Sandy, Grace, Toby, March, and Dick.
            Seventh I will and bequeath to the Wife and children of Joseph R. Richard but in no way to be subject to the debts of Jo. R. Richard the following negroes to wit Peter, Chloe, Edward, Beck, Eliza, Peggy, Alby, Louisa, Ben, Jacob, Martha, Rosetta, Richard, Maria, Susan, and Washington.
            Eight I request that my Executors hereinafter named shall dispose of the following negroes viz. Betty and her children Elizabeth, Victoria, Hetty, and James at private sale at any time they may deem fit and proper the balance of my property both real and personal I direct my Executors to dispose at public sale on the first of January next after my decease hereby authorizing my said Executors to adjourn said sale from time to time as they may deem and see fit the proceeds thereof. I will and bequeath to Peggy, Matilda, Nannetta, Elvira, Jane, Georgianna, and Robert who were formerly slaves but now free and live in Freetown, Massachusetts.
            Lastly I do nominate and appoint my friend Joseph R. Richard and Dr. J.S. Hopkins both of Wayne County Georgia my Executors of this my last will and testament.
            In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the seventh day of January in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and fifty Eight.

            I, Mette Catherine Johannesen, of said State and county, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all others by me heretofore made.
            Item 1--        I desire that my body be buried in a christianlike manner suitable to my condition in life, I desire and direct that a plain marble slab be placed on my grave and on the grave of my deceased son, Oscar.
            Item 2--I desire and direct that all of my just debts be paid by me executor hereinafter named and appointed.
            Item 3--I give, devise and bequeath to Edith Johannesen, (former wife of my Son, Oscar) of Jacksonville, Florida, the sum of One Dollar.
            Item 4--I give, devise and bequeath all the rest and residue of my real and personal property to my grandsons, Otto Johannesen and Luneil Johannesen and my daughter-in-law, Katie L. Johannesen, jointly share and share alike.
            Item 5--I hereby name and appoint my daughter-in-law, Katie L. Johannesen, sole executor of this my last will and testament, I relieve my said executor from giving bond or filing any report to any officer of the law or Court of Law; and my executor may in her discretion borrow money on the real estate left by me or she may sell the same at such price and such terms as may seem best to her judgment, and with the consent of her two sons, Otto and Luneil.
            This 7th day of October, 1928.

            I Anna Matilda King, wife of Thomas Butler King, of St. Simons Island in the County of Glynn and State of Georgia being entitled to considerable real and personal estate under the will of my late Father Major William Page who by his last Will and Testament devised and bequeathed to Joseph Jones and James Hamilton Couper in trust for my sole and separate use and not subject to the debts of my said husband all the within hereafter described Real estate and fifty negro slaves named in the said Will and which by Natural increase and by purchase from the income of said separate Estate now amount to the number of one hundred and thirty three and being of sound mind and disposing memory and desirous of [illegible word] for the final disposition of my said estate and of all my worldly affairs do make and publish this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and annulling all and every Will or Wills heretofore at anytime made by me.
            In the first place I give devise and bequeath all thou? [illegible word] Plantations situate lying and being on St. Simons Island in the said County of Glynn and State of Georgia whereof my said Father died seized and [illegible word] and since his death in my possession and use with all the Buildings and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any manner appertaining.
            And also all those following named negro Slaves being One Hundred and Thirty Three in number to wit Toney, Jane, Bella, Jane Jr., Toney Jr., Lady, Alice, Boyd, Ellen, Jannet, Hannah, Charlotte, Julia, Abel, Patience, John, Betty, Louisa, Marcia, Quamina, Boney, Abraham, Nellar, Flora, Lizzie, Henrietta, Anthony, Hercules, Ferdinand, Mack, Amey, Ella, Clair?, Prince, Ruthy, George, James, Sam, Julia, Ann, Balam, Mina, Betty Jr., Nancy, Mack?, Matilda, Cilla, Maria Junior, Nelly, Abegail, Maria, Myrtida, Emily, Henry, Augusta, Rhina, Annie, William, Alfred, Peter Jr., Pupy?, Charles, Clementine Middleton, Christian, Isabel, Justina, Ellnora, Nora, James or Jimpa, Ila, Linda, Abner, Liddy, Frederick, Adelet, Sander, Neptune, Ned, Alic Jr., Patience, Betty or Lucinda, Alic 3rd, Clara, Fishu?, Ruthy Jr., Davison, June, Suckey, Camilla, Mordena, Miley, Emoline, Richard, Nancy, Robert, Richard Jr., Mary, Elizabeth, Ansel, Gabrael, Victoria, Nathaniel, Harper, Jerry, Smart, Rose, Charles Junior, William Jr., Caesar, Sye, Rosa, Mary, Wylly, Joseph, Joe, Edenborough, Sarah, Toby, Ned Jr., Margaret, Laura, Clementine Jr., Binah, Ishmael, Frank, Hercules, Peter, Polly, John Jr., William 3rd, Adam, and Albert, with the future [illegible word] and increase of the female slaves. And also all other property and estate of every kind and description which I may hereafter purchase or if which I may be seized and possessed at the time of my death, to all my Children who may be living at the time of my death to them and their heirs forever, equally to by divided between them, share and share alike as tenants in common and not as joint tenants the child or children of any deceased child to take the share to which the parent would have been entitled of in life.
            Lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my Husband Thomas Butler King my son Thomas Butler King, Jr., and my friends William Audley Couper and James Hamilton Couper Executors of this my last Will and Testament.
            In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Seventeenth day of April in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty seven.

Signed Sealed Published and delcared by the said Anna Matilda King as and for her Last Will and Testament in the presence of us who at her request in her presence and in the presence of each Other have hereunto sat our names as witnesses.

Personally appeared before me Stephen Gorton ordinary in and for the County aforesaid, Vardy Woolley, who deposeth & with that he saw Anna Matilda King execute the foregoing instrument of writing, which she declared to be her last Will & Testament & he signed the same as Witness in the presence of the others and he said, D. Macdonald, and Jno. C. Fraser, do the same.

Sworn to before Me this 4th day of October A.D. 1859 Stephen J. Gorton Ordinary, G.C.

Henry King
Of Allentown, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania
20 August 1855
Will Book G. pgs. 422-423

            I Henry King of the Borough of Allentown County of Lehigh and State of Penn.a do make and publish this my last Will and Testament. In faith and humble hope of [illegible word] mercy through the mediation of the Saviour I commit my soul to God, all the property and estate lands, and personal and mixed of which I may die seized or possessed I hereby give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary L. King her heirs and assigns forever except in the matters hereinafter otherwise disposed of--I give and bequeath to the two daughters of my brother Daniel King Jane & Henrietta, one thousand dollars cash to them to be paid[?] and each of them another one year after my death.
            I give and devise to Henry Lord King (a son of my Brother Thomas Butler King of St. Simons Island Georgia) and to his heirs and assigns forever a tract of about Four Hundred Acres of salt marsh land more or less which I own near the town or city of Brunswick in the State of Georgia except one tract of about ten acres and another tract of about fifteen acres which I have sold and conveyed from said Four Hundred Acre tract. And I hereby constitute and appoint my said beloved wife Mary L. King the sole executrix of this my last Will and Testament, with this express proviso, that she shall not be compelled to file an Inventory of my estate or render an account thereof.
            In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twentieth day of August A.D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty five.

I Joshua King of the County in State aforesaid. Considering the uncertainty of this life and being of sound mind and memory Blessed be almighty God for the same do make and publish this my Last will & Testament in manner & form following. Item first after all my just debts are paid & funeral Expenses I give and bequeath unto Richard Martin of Washington County living on Buck Eye Creek the remaining part of my Property whatever it may be and I do hereby nominate a