I Alexander Stark 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 just debts be paid as soon as possible out of any monies I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of the executor.
Second, I give unto my wife Peggy Stark during her natural life for her use and support and for the purpose of raising schooling and taking care of my children all of my lands, negroes, monies, stocks and other property and crop.
Third, at the death of my beloved wife Peggy, I will to my son Alexander Stark one negro named Bob.
Fourth, my will and desire is that the ballance of my negroes (and their increase) at the death of my wife shall be equally divided between my son Alexander Stark, Hetty Searcy, Peggy Stark, Sally Stark and Fanny Stark.
Fifth, I also give to my son Alexander Stark a sorrel colt, saddle and bridle, cow and calf, bed and furniture and to Peggy, Sally and Fanny Stark each a horse, saddle, bridle worth from $80 to $100 with a bed and furniture, cow and calf to each of them.
Sixth, I also give to my daughter Peggy my cupboard and to my daughter Fanny my bureau and bookcase and to my daughter Sally my desk.
Seventh, my will and desire is that the ballance of my estate both real and personal shall be equally divided between all my children (to wit) Coleman, John, Henry, Alexander, Hetty, Peggy, Sally and Fanny.
Eighth, my will is that, if my son Henry should die before the distribution of the above property, is that his wife has only $5 out of my estate.
Ninth, my will is that, if my son Coleman should die before the distribution of my property, is that each of his children shall receive of my estate $5 in lieu of the amount to him above given.
Lastly, I appoint my brother John Stark and son-in-law William Searcy my executor to this my last will and testament as witnes my hand and seal this June 24, 1838.
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