Will of Sarah Douglass
Signed 03-Jan-1797

Submitted by Meredith Gibson, 1998
Source: Will Book I, p. 43 (Microfilm)

In the name of God, Amen: I, Sarah Douglass being in a low state of health, but sound in mind and memory do make this my last will and testament.

First, I bequeath my soul to God and my body to the dust from whence it came.

Second, that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid.

Thirdly, my will and desire is that my granddaughter Betsy Blackmore daughter of Thomas and Sarah Blackmore should have one feather bed and furniture also one cow and calf which her father now has in his possession.

Fourth, my will and desire is that my grandson James Blackmore, son of the aforesaid Thomas and Sarah Blackmore should have my young bay horse.

Fifthly, my will and desire is that the whole residue of my estate left me by my husband Edawrd Douglass as per will made by him before his desease be given to my grandson Wyllis Douglass, son of Rueben Douglass.

Sixthly, I do hereby appoint Rueben Douglass executor of this my last will and testament. Given under my hand and seal this 3rd day of January 1797,


Sarah (his X mark) DouglasSeal
Witness present:
Edward Douglas
Wilson Cage
James Cage

(Note: Sarah Douglass died in January of 1797.)



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