Will of James H. Cunningham

Dated 2 Apr 1857

 


J. H. CUNNINGHAM
Last Will & Testament
Proven and set up at
the May Term 1857

I JAMES H. CUNNINGHAM do make and order this my last will and testament in manner following.
(Viz)

First: I give my soul to God who gave it 2nd I wish my body to be decently buried by my Executor and my burial expenses first paid out of any money that may first come into his hands.

3rd I want all my perishable property sold for the purpose of paying my just debts.

4th I give and bequeath to JAMES H. BREWER and JOHN M. BREWER 50 acres of land to be equeally divided between them said land lies south of and joins the land of JOHN CUNNINGHAM and if my perishable property should not be sufficient to pay all of my just debts I want said JAMES H. & J. M. BREWER to pay the balance of my debts after my perishable property is executed.

5th I want my friend JAMES G. BREWER to execute this my last will and testament.

Witness my hand and seal this the 2nd day of April 1857.

JAMES (X) CUNNINGHAM (Seal)

Witnesses:
ASA GRIFFIN
MANUEL COX


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