Will of Stephen Kennedy

 

STATE OF GEORGIA.

BULLOCH COUNTY

          In the name of God, Amen:

          I, Stephen Kennedy, of said State and county, being of advanced age, but of sound and disposing mind, and memory, and, knowing that I must shortly depart this life deem it right and proper that I should make such disposition of the property with which a kind providence has blessed me as the circumstances of my family in opinion render necessary. I, therefore, make this my last will and testament removing all others heretofore make by me.

          First, I desire to be buried in a decent and Christian like manner, my body I resign to its mother earth, my soul I hope will return to God who gave it.

          I humbly trust in the mercy of his son Jesus Christ.

          Secondly, I desire all my first debts paid without delay as I am unwilling my creditors should be delayed in their rights.

          Thirdly, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Mary A. Kennedy, for and during her natural life to use as she sees fit and with privilege to expend such amounts as she thinks necessary for her benefit and interest, all my real Estate and all my person Estate of whatever description, except the one half of my stock of cattle, and at her death the property so given to my wife, I give and bequeath to my son, Elisha B. Kennedy.

          Fourthly, I will and desire that the half of my stock of cattle (except in item three) shall be sold and proceeds equally divided among the children by my first marriage.

          Fifthly, I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife, Mary A. Kennedy and Silas E. Bowen Executrix and Executor of this my last Will and Testament and it shall not be necessary for them to make any inventory or return to the Ordinary court.

September 30, 1872.

Witness to Will

          Stephen Kennedy (Sign by Mark)

           Moore

          B. Groover

          Holland