Book 2, Pages 141-142
Filed and Proven: December 7, 1874

I Alexander Skelton Senior 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.

Secondly – I give and bequeath to my wife Elizabeth the house (known as the Keywood House) and all the land in a certain boundary. Beginning on a large locust James ___ corner, thence across to the ___ thence with the road to John Sprowl‘s line all of my land north and west of the word.

This land which I have given to my wife Elizabeth should at her (my wife’s death) belong to my son Alexander Skelton, Junior.

I also give and bequeath to my wife Elizabeth one horse, the best then at my death owned by me, the best cow and calf and some stock hogs, and all my household and kitchen.

Lastly, I do hereby nominate and appoint my son my executor. In witness whereof I do to this my will set my hand and seal this 28th day of December 1871.

Alexander Skeleton (Seal)

Signed, sealed and published in our presence and we have subscribed our names hereto in the presence of the testator this 28th day of December 1871

Witnesses:

I. A. Stephenson
Joseph T. Lloyd

Transcribed by Betty Mize