October 2nd, 1845. In the name of God. I, William B. Rice Sr., know that I have once to die, do hereby
bequeath unto God my soul and body. I, the said William B. Rice Sr., am low in body but sound in judgement
and memory, do beque ath unto my son, William Rice Jr., one hundred and twenty-two acres of land where my
son, William, now lives containing twenty-two acres, and the hundred acre tract of land which I design to
give to my son, William Rice Jr. I do also bequeath unto my beloved wife, Eleanor Rice, and my poor,
afflicted daughter, Martha Rice all of my ridge farm where I now live, including the farm with all my goods
and chattles embracing all the property both in and out of doors during th eir mutual life. After their death,
than I want James Tallent and Mary Tallent, Silas Howell and Matilda Howell....[not legible]...what
is left after the decease of my wife, Eleanor Rice and Martha Rice. I do also bequ eath unto my daughter,
Elizabeth Rice, ten dollars out of the effects of my estate. I also bequeath unto Marion Rice and
John Rice one dollar each out of the effects of my deceased estate. I furthermore request that my three
head of horses be sold on a credit of twelve months with bond and approved security and I further want and request
that all my just debts be paid out the proceeds of the sale of my horses to go to the support of my wife, Eleanor.
In testimony whereof I h ave hereto set my name in the presence of us." (Signed)William B. Rice Sr.
Test.
G. W. Baker
Elijah Hickey
Submitted by: Willie Smith
My Line of Descent:
William B. Rice
John A. Rice
Marion Rice
William Augusta Rice
William Logan Rice
Gladys Marie Rice
Willie D. Smith
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