Will - Arthur Boggs 27 July 1815 - Transcribed by Gail M. Walczyk
In
the name of God amen I Arthur Boggs being in a weak and low state of
health but in sound mindand disposing memory do make and ordain this my
last will and testament in manner and form as followeth.
Imprimus. I lend to my beloved wife Susannah Boggs while she remains my
widow all my lands together with all my raial and personal Estate
Item. After the death or marriage of my Widow I give to my two sons
William Crowson Boggs and Henry James Boggs all my Lands to be Equally
divided between them. But for William Crowson Boggs to have his first
choice, and in case of either of their deaths for their part to be
divided among my daughters Ann Margaret Molly Jane, Elizabeth and Lucy
Boggs.
Item. Also after the death or marriage of my widow I give aqll my
personal Estate unto my daughters Ann, Margaret, Molly, Jane, Elizabeth
and Lucy Boggs to be equally divided among them. It is will and desire
that my negoes may be hired out or sold for the use of my Estate at any
time whenthe managers of my Estate shall think proper.
Item. I also nominate my wife Sussanah Boggs and Francis Boggs the
Executrix & Executor to this my last will & testament. It
Testamony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & fixed my seal this
27th of July Eighteen hundred and fifteen
Arthur Boggs
his mark
Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of
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