Pleasants County, West Virginia - Will of Benjamin Willard
 

Name of County:  Pleasants

Date of Will:  September 26, 1854

Testator:  BENJAMIN WILLARD

Date of Probate:  April, 1857


To Clarrissa, a female slave, her freedom and an annuity of $25 
during her natural life, unless by her decision she lives with a 
daughter, who in that case will take care of her in sickness and 
health.

To George and Charles Willard, and Ann and Belle, two servants, the 
sum of five hundred dollars each.

To Abigail Wood, of Littleton, Mass., one hundred dollars, and the 
charge of the estate with her maintenance and support in the event of 
her husband's death, and electing to spend the residence of her days 
here.

To Benjamin Willard, one hundred dollars for education.

To Julia G. H. Fracker(?) and Maria A. Johnson all remaining 
property, to be held in trust by executors.

To the Executors the sum  of two hundred and fifty dollars to be 
divided in equal shares out of the proceeds of any portion of the 
estate, exclusive of such fair and just commission as may be allowed 
them by the court.

Witnessed by:  Daniel Flint, Robert S.(?) Triplett, George Flint  


Source:  Copied by Linda Fluharty from LDS Film #0163911.