In the Name of God - Amen

I MARY EDWARDS do make and publish this my last will and Testament hereby revoking & making void all other wills by me made at any time.

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

Secondly - I give and bequeath to my Son JAMES W. EDWARDS all my land including the part my son ALVA EDWARDS gave to me, making in all seventy eight acres and some poles over, also I bequeath to my son JAMES aforesaid all of my personal property of every description.

Thirdly - Out of the effects of my estate or property here in bequeathed to my son JAMES as afore said he is to pay as I bequeath to MARY JUNINA EDWARDS One Hundred and Ninety Dollars, and to each of my other children WILLIAM G. EDWARDS, DAVID K. EDWARDS, ELIZABETH ANN EDWARDS and ELVA JANE WARD to each Five Dollars.

Lastly - I nominate and appoint my son JAMES EDWARDS my Executor to carry out this my last will and settle up my Estate In witness whereof I do to this my last will set my hand and seal.

Dated the 20th day of December A. D. 1862
MARY (X) EDWARDS (Seal)