Will of John B. Mitchell

Last Will and Testament of John B. Mitchell

 State of Georgia Wilcox County

 Last will and testament of John B. Mitchell of said state and county being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make this my last will and testament thereby revoking all other wills heretofore made by me.

 Item 1^st I wish my executor as soon as possible after my death to pay my bills if a sale of property shall be necessary I wish for him to select for sale that which can be most advantageously used for that purpose and authorize him to sell the same at public or private sale as he may see fit..

 Item 2^nd I give to my beloved wife Mary A. Mitchell the following property to wit all corn fodder cane potatoes farming implements two black mare mules named Flo and Annie and black horse named Bill fifteen head of hogs and all the cattle now owned by me all house and kitchen furniture one buggy and one two horse wagon.

 Item 3^rd The remainder of my estate after all debts are paid to be equally divided between my wife and my seven children.

 Item 4^th I do hereby appoint S. Mitchell and J.J. Mitchell Executors of this my Will.

 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 20^th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirteen.

 J.B. Mitchell

 Signed and published by Jno. B. Mitchell as his last will and testament in the persents of the undersigned who subscribe to our names hereto as Witnesses of the instance and request of said testator and in his presence in the presence of each other this the 20^th day of September 1913.

 W.B. Blalock               W.C. Barker
                                 James A. Barker
                                 Albert Barker

Source: Will Book 1858-1957

Film No. 271348

transcribed by Janet Moore
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to Wilcox County families.