I STEPHEN B. AKIN do make and publish as my last will and Testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any time made.

First - I direct that my funeral expenses and all my debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any money that I may die possessed or may first come into the hands of my Executor.

Secondly - I give and bequeath to my wife CATHRINE A. AKIN all my property both personal and real during her natural life or widowhood - then to be equally divided among all my children.

Thirdly - It is my will and wish that each of my sons shall have the privilege of raising and Keeping a horse apiece.

Fourthly - It is my will and wish if my wife CATHARINE ANN AKIN should die before my two youngest sons become large enough to support themselves, that they have a reasonable allowance made to support them and school them.

Fifthly, It is my will and wish that there be no public Sale of any of my property by my executor -

Lastly - I nominate and appoint my son ABNER A. AKIN my Executor. In witness whereof I do to this my (will) set my hand and seal - this April 11th 1863

S. D. AKIN (Seal)