In the name of God Amen. I, Edward Douglass being in perfect mind and memory do make this my last will and testament. First, I bequeath my soul to God, my body to the dust. Second, my will and desire is that my just debts and funeral expenses should be paid. 3rdly, my will and desire is that the whole of my estate both real and personal should be left to my beloved wife Sarah during her life and at her death to be willed & disposed of as she may think proper. Fourth, my will and desire is that two (of) my sons Edward and Rueben should be the executors of this my last will and testament given under my hand and seal this 28th day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety three.
Edward (his X mark) Douglas | Seal |
Recorded and examined Oct 10th 1795. (Note: Edward Douglas died 3 Feb 1795.)