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Proven: November, 1859

I, David Shanks 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.

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 my land to my wife Nancy Shanks during her life and if she should die before my youngest child comes of age, I want the land to remain together until it comes of age, and then I want the land sold and the proceeds equally divided between all my children.

Thirdly. I give to my wife Nancy Shanks one horse and two cows and all my sheep and all my stock (of) hogs, all my household and kitchen furniture.

After leaving my wife one year’s provision, I want the balance of the grain and the remainder of stock of horses and cattle sold and the money after paying my debts &c to go the use of my family.

Lastly. I nominate and appoint William Sullivan my Executor.

In witness whereof I do to this will set my hand and seal. This the 27th day of October, 1859.

David [X] Shanks (his mark)

Signed, sealed and published in our presence, and we have subscribed our names hereto in the presence of the Testator. This the 27th day of October, 1859.

John Vaughn
William Wyatt

Transcribed by Betty Mize