Filed 6th January 1873

I Polly Spangler do make and publish this as my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at anytime made.

First – I direct that my husband John Spangler shall have the east end or new house of my dwelling also half the lot and yard that the houses stands in with half the spring and spring house and half of all other buildings on my premises with half the privileges of the wash yard also that he my husband shall have half of my Gravley Valley farm beginning on the line of Hales heirs and running a north line so as to divide said land eachel between him and my son Jobe Spangler. My husband having choice of ends.

And also that my son Jobe C. Spangler shall have all the rest of my real estate.

But I further provide that in case that my husband shall become disabled or afflicted that all my lands shall be his for his service until his death then all the lands above named in the will shall fall back to my son Jobe C. Spangler with all the buildings and privileges in case that other should leave their land the other should have full control of said land until his return.

And I further proving that my husband shall have the furniture that now is in his room, two beds – one chest – one small table and (co) and further that there shall be no sales of any of my lands during the life of my husband John Spangler.

Whereunto I have set my hand and seal this the 19th day of August.

Polly Spangler (Seal)

Attest:

T. T. Raye
Andrew [X] Tarter (his mark)
6th January 1873

Transcribed by Betty Mize