Book 2, Page 13

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I John Armstrong do make and publish this as my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any time made heretofore.

First I direct that my funeral expenses and all my debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any moneys that I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of my executor.

Second I give and bequeath to my daughter Darky Jane Murry five dollars for which I have previously heretofore provided for.

Thirdly I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Harris thirty dollars for which I have previously heretofore provided for.

Fourth I gave and bequeath to my son James Armstrong or his heirs one dollar for which I have previously heretofore provided for.

Fifth I will and bequeath to the heirs of my daughter Milley ___ eighty dollars for which I have previously heretofore provided for.

Sixth I give and bequeath to my daughter Tabitha Staples eighty five dollars for which I have previously provided for.

Seventh I give and bequeath to my daughter Eliza Armstrong a bedstead and furniture and eighty five dollars in cash.

Eighth I give and bequeath to daughter Susanah Armstrong one bedstead and furniture and eight five dollars in cash.

Ninth I give and bequeath to my son Wiley Armstong fifty acres of my land estate off of the upper end of my land including my dwelling house and out houses and one bedstead and furniture.

Tenth I give and bequeath to my son John Armstrong fifty acres of my land estate lying next to the part that I gave my son Wiley and one bedstead and furniture.

Eleventh I give and bequeath to my son Clinton Armstrong the remainder of my land if any there be.

Twelfth I will and bequeath that my slave Sida shall be sold together with my other personal property.

Lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint Thomas A. Long my executor in witness whereof I do to this my last will set my hand and seal this 23 day of February 1861.

John Armstong (seal)

Signed, sealed and published in our presence and we have subscribed our names hereto in the presence of the testator February 22, 1861

David Lyons Jr.
Thomas A. Long

[Typist’s note:  Please note testator signed date appears as 23 February 1861 and witnessed on 22 February 1861 – probably mistake by original transcriber]

Transcribed by Betty Mize