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Joseph Winn, of Pierce Co. To be buried at the side of "my beloved wife" at the family burying ground. To daughter Mary Thomas, wife of James Thomas.

Son Moses Winn. Sarah, wife of Aaron Dowling. Daughter Olive Almon, wife of Thomas Almon. Son Simeon Winn. Daughter Christy Crawford, wife of

John Crawford. Daughter Martha Dixon, wife of Adam Dixon. My much afflicted daughter Nancy A Winn for her maintenance and support. Trustworthy friend Russel Raulerson, guardian of Nancy A Winn. Daughter Frances Allen, wife of Joseph Allen. Son James R Winn. 11 Nov 1872. Witnesses Benj. D Brantly, Joseph N

Thomas J Darling, of Pierce Co. Partnership of Patterson & Co to remain as it is now until my executor and J G S Patterson deem it advisable to make a change in

the same. Estate to be kept together for the benefit and support of my family including education of my Children. Niece George M Walls. Rents of real estate, interest

on bonds or other securities be used for the education of my children and support of my family. Wife Bathseba E Darling executrix and William M Sessions executor.

June 3, 1873. Witnesses: A J Stickland, B D Brantly, Allen Brown. Proven 4 Aug 1873.

Georgia Day, of the town of Blackshear, in Pierce Co. Property in the City of Savannah. My beloved son Joseph Milvey Day. Property in the city of Jacksonville or St Augustine, State of Florida. Coviolanus Hopkins. Legitimate children of my son Edward Hopkins Day. House and lot in Blackshear. Removal of the remains of my

deceased children and my brother Francis Hopkins from their present places of interment to my lot in Laurel Grove Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia with a suitable marble

slab or stone shall be placed at the graves of each of them, and an appropriate monument be placed at my husbands grave. Brothers Edward Hopkins of Jacksonville

Florida, and Odarias C Hopkins of Mackintosh Co, GA. 1873. Witnesses: A J Strickland, Blackshear. B D Brantly, Blackshear. Andred M Morse Mayer, Blackshear.

James R Thomas, of Pierce Co. Beloved Adopted son James S Thomas. Executor: James S Thomas. 14 Dec 1875. Witnesses: E R Harris, Wyley Robinson,

James J Thomas, of advanced age. Beloved wife Mary Ann Thomas. 200 acres of land #179 in 9th Dist of Pierce Co where I now live. My wife's children. Dated:

25 May 1872. Witnesses: B D Brantly, Benjamin M James, Benjamin Dixon, Redin M Tuten. Proven: 1 Oct 1877.

Luther H Greenleaf, of advanced age. Beloved wife Jennette Greenleaf. Children of Mary C Reppard, wife of Robert B Reppard. Children of William H Campbell

and Wilson Campbell. Executor: Robert B Reppard of Savannah, GA. Dated 25 May 1874. Witnesses: Allen N Smith, Simon W Hitch, B J Sirmons. Proven: 3

Jennette Greenleaf, of advanced age. Children of Mary C Reppard, wife of Robert B Reppard. Children of William H Campbell and Wilson Campbell.

Executor my friend Robert B Reppard of Savannah, GA. Written 17 May 1879. Proven 22 May 1879

George Robertson of Richmond County. To Julia Jones, daughter of the late Charles B Martin, Sr. of the City of Augusta and wife of William H Jones of the same.

Shares of stock in Augusta Factory in the City of Augusta. Annie, daughter of said Charles B Martin, deceased. Hattie, daughter of Charles B Martin. Marie Beatrice,

daughter of George Robertson Jr and Annie his wife all of Blackshear. Anna, wife of my son George Robertson Jr. Marshall Martin, son of Charles B Martin Sr, as a

very small expression of my approbation of his conduct since the death of his father and the care he has exhibited for his doubly orphaned sisters. Harriett and

Lucy Martin, sisters of Charles B Martin Sr. Martha, sister of the above and wife of Bachman Wilson of Charleston SC. Son George Robertson Jr. 12 Feb 1875,

City of Augusta, State of Georgia. Witnesses: Geo W Hardwick, Wm F Davidson, John S Davidson. Filed 27 Jan 1880. Proven 2 Feb 1880.

Josiah Peeples of Pierce County. Beloved wife Martha Peeples, youngest child Minnie Corrintha Peeples (all the rest of my children being grown and having already

has as I conceive their full share of my property. Should my wife die before my daughter Minnie Corrintha Peeples arrives at the age of 21 years. Executor:

John Peacock. Dated 16 May 1874. Witnesses: A J Strickland, J M Downs, Griffin Dixon, L H Greenleaf. Proven 7 May 1883.

Cader R Powell of Pierce Co. My daughter Mary M Powell. 65 acres of land with improvements being part of lot 46 in the Ninth Dist of Pierce Co, also

35 acres of land being part of Lot 1 in the Ninth Dist. I wish to be distinctly understood that the reason why I do not mention my other children in the final disposition

of my property is that I have already advanced by said other children as much if not more than their share would amount to if what they have received. Dated

James R Tuten of Pierce Co. Wife Mary Ann Tuten all of the property I shall died seized and possessed both real and personal except as hereinafter provided.

To Tabitha Minchew and Mary and Albert L and Addie M and Kissie, James and Martha. My children now in life and to any other born during my life by

my present wife. Executor: son in law Thomas Minchew and in case my son Albert L is of age at the time of my decease then my son Albert L is to

be the executor. Dated 16 March 1885. Witnessed: B D Brantley, C S Youmans, A M Moore. Proven 14 Nov 1892.

A C White of Blackshear, Pierce Co. My wife and children. Four acres of land lot #45 in the ninth dist of Pierce County, house lot and all improvements.

Lymus Murdock of Pierce County. Beloved wife Caroline. 20 acres of lot of land #21 in the 5th District originally Appling now Pierce Co. Grandson Owen, now

about 8 years old. Executors: My friends Lemuel Johnson and Daniel P Patterson. Dated Aug 1878. Witnesses: Charles S Youmans, William O Ahl, Alfred

Martin Sweat of Pierce Co. To be buried at Sahilo Church in Pierce Co. My son John C Nicholls Sweat my homestead whereon I reside at the time of my

death to include 190 acres of land on the north side of Otter Creek embracing all the cleared land on lot 228 in the 4th Dist of Pierce Co originally Appling.

My son John is in his minority. Executor and guardian: Son in law James W Highsmith. Dated 16 Feb 1887. Witnesses: A W Carswell, E H Crawley,

John R Phillips of Pierce Co. Beloved wife Lucretia Phillips. 540 acres of land: 200 acres of lot #181, 100 acres of lot #182, 200 acres of lot #187,

40 acres of lot 188-all lying in the 4th Dist. Step son - the son of said Lucretia Phillips to John G Lee to share and share alike with Macy Hays, usually

known as Macy Lee and to Berth. Lee the daughter of my step son George Lee in fee simple. Extrx: Lucretia Phillips and Exr: Step son John G Lee.

29 Sept 1883. Witnesses: W G Brantley, Allen M Davis, A P Brantley. Proven: 2 May 1887.

Alfred Strickland of Pierce County. Daughter Mary Elisabeth. 100 acres-lot 91 in 9th Dist. Youngest daughter Annie Viola. Townlot in Blackshear

bounded by A W Smith, A B Estes and John M Shaw. Executor William G Brantley, my friend. Dated 10 Nov 1884. Witnesses: Andrew M Moore,

W G Thomas principal, Aaron Dowling and James S Thomas Security. $2,400. Administrator of Banner Thomas, late of Pierce Co. 15 May 1875, page 1

John Thomas principal, T L Strickland security. $1200. Administrator of Edmond Thomas. 6 Sept 1875. page 2

John Thomas principal, Lazerus Dowling security. $600. Guardian of Edmond Thomas, orphan of Edmond Thomas deceased. 3 Apr 1879. Page 2

Lazrus Dowling as principal and John Thomas security. $600. Appt guardian of Banner M Thomas, orphan of Edmond Thomas deceased.

Amos G Warren, principal and John Thomas security. guardian of Sophia Thomas, orphan of Edmond Thomas deceased. dated 1 May 1876. (page 3)

Walter Averett as principal and William Davis and Allen Brown as security. Administrator of the estate of Mark D Hathaway. 6

William Chaney as principal and Hughey Chaney as security. Guardian of Jesse Cason, Lydia Ann Cason, Sarah Cason, Prusia Cason - orphans of

Jacob Carter and Martha Smith as principals and Mathew Aspinwall and A J Dickson securities. $2,000. Administrators of Seaborn Smith, late of Pierce

W G Thomas as principal and J L Warren as security. $175. Guardian of Banner H Thomas, orphan of Banner Thomas deceased. 4 June 1877. (page 7)

Mary Ann Thomas, principal and N J Allen and J M Johnson as securities. $800. Administrator of James J Thomas. 23 June 1877 (page 8)

Henry J Strickland as principal, John R Phillips and Jacob Thomas as securities. $1,200. Administration of Richard Altman, late of Pierce County.

Henry J Strickland as principal, A L Griner and Henry Prescott as security. $200. Guardian of Richard D Altman and Martha Altman, orphans of

D H Burney as principal and J M Lee and J W Strickland as securities. $300. Guardian of his minor son Lawrence E Burney. Mar 30, 1878. (page 11)

John V A Warren as principal. Josiah M Warren and Amos C Warren as securities. $2,000. Administration of John L Warren, late of Pierce Co.

Mary Walker, principal and William F Sweat and J W Strickland as securities. $2,000. Guardian of Isabel Walker, Joel Walker, John Walker, Sophrona

M Walker, Julian Walker and Dawson Walker, orphans of Berry Walker, deceased. 3 June 1878 (page 13)

Josiah M Warren as principal and John V A Warren and Lazarus Dowling as security. $1,000. Guardian of George P Warren and Wealthy M Warren,

Felix Robinson as principal and Squire Davis as security. $200. Guardian of Frank Mitchell, a lunatic person. 10 July 1878. (page 15)

Josiah M Warren, principal and Malichi Bowen and John F Collins, security. $1,000. Guardian of Mina J Warren and Nancy A H Warren, minor

Samuel R Jenkins, principal. Matthew Aspinwall, Archibald P Wade, Allen Brown, securities. $5,000. Guardians of Road Jenkins

and Sallie J Jenkins, minor heirs of John M Jenkins, late of Pierce Co. 30 Oct 1879. (page 17)

Nancy A Hickox, principal. John Hickox and David C Dowling as securities. Guardian of Harris W Griffin, minor heir of Patrick Griffin,

David Cason, principal. Shadrach Cason, R W Wilson and Davis Thornton, securities. $250. Guardian of Jesse Cason, Lydia A Cason and

Sarah Cason, orphans of David Cason, deceased of Pierce Co. 1 Nov 1880. (page 19)

Harriet Miles, principal. Daniel Miles, Isaac J Moody and John W Miles, security. $3,000. Administritrix of John Miles, late of

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